Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1270. 01 Apr 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘I’m deeply in love with this house… It belonged to a 17th-century colonial governor’ ‘I think you’d have trouble inventing a human being as extraordinary as my father’ ‘When we began restoration, specialists set about discovering what was beneath the lime that had been used to whitewash the walls due to the plagues. They found the original colours – blue, fuchsia and ochre’ ‘My mother bought this house when it was abandoned, burnt. She had the vision to see what it could become’ Relaxing at her beautiful centuries-old mansion in the Caribbean city of Cartagena, it’s clear that Lina Botero Zea, d a u g h t e r o f a c c l a i m e d contemporary Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, is a master…

David Beckham caught up on some quality time with his adorable daughter last week before jetting off for a busy few days. The pair looked the epitome of cool as they strolled around London’s Kensington, with 20-month-old Harper going for the casual look in a pink bomber jacket and lace-up boots while her dad opted for a navy trench coat, jeans and flat cap. David’s female fans may have been a little disappointed a day later when he turned up fully clothed to promote his latest collection of underwear for H&M in Berlin. He admitted that pictures of him wearing only underpants sometimes left him red-faced, saying: “I’m very shy.” Despite his modesty, he has been keen to stress that his ads do not feature a body double. “Someone said…

“He said he wanted to buy it as a surprise to cheer up his wife,” revealed auctioneer Kerry Taylor. “I hope that the sale has really made someone’s day.” Dressing like a princess is many a girl’s wish - and for successful bidders at an 'auction of gowns previously worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, dreams could come true. Ten dresses formerly owned by the late Princess went under the hammer in London and attracted lots of interest. Among the dresses, which raised a total of ￡719,000, was the Catherine Walker creation Diana chose for her Vanity Fair shoot with Mario Testino and designs by Bruce O l d f i e l d and Zandra Rhodes. One of the most sought-after was the velvet Victor Edelstein gown (left) she…

As f o r m e r F r e n c h P r e s i d e n t N i c o l a s Sarkozy considers his future, he could learn a trick or two about making a comeback from his multitalented wife Carla Bruni. Having bid au revoir to life in the political limelight after Nicolas left office last May (below), the former French First Lady has stepped back into the public eye in spectacular style. Italian-born Carla is set to sparkle after being signed as the new face of Bulgari for a lavish jewellery campaign. Her latest venture into the world of high fashion comes just after the 45-year-old reignited her music career and guest-edited and graced the cover of Paris Vogue. The…

Jetting across the Atlantic to Berlin for a dinner date ith her boyfriend George Clooney was a sure-fire way for r e t i r e d wrestler Stacy K e i b l e r to put paid to r u m o u r s t h a t t h e ir relationship is on the ropes. The 33-year-old aspiring actress - dubbed The Weapon of Mass Seduction by Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli - looked anything but heartbroken as she met a newly moustachioed George, who is shooting his latest film, The Monuments Men, in the German city. The c o u p l e a r r i v ed together at a restaurant (left) and were soon j o i n e…

In recent years the Countess of Wessex has really upped her fashion game and in recognition of her style nous, the London College of Fashion has named her its first patron. In the three-year role Sophie will c h a m p i o n t h e college’s Better Lives c a m p a i g n , h i c h u s e s fashion to drive change, build a sustainable future d i m p r o v e wellbeing. And the 48-yearold royal certainly looked the part at a fundraising dinner in London last week (left) that honoured t h e N a t i o n al A u t i sm Society’s Transforming Lives project. Sophie, who is also patron of the…

It was the last leg of their tour in the Middle East and the Prince of Wales wanted to go out in fighting style. During a visit to the Nizwa Fort in Oman, he and the Duchess of Cornwall watched a group of musicians perform a song and dance and do a spot of traditional sword juggling. The Prince was handed a sword and shield and gamely began to shuffle back and fore and wave the blade in an attempt to copy the dance. The pair also toured the fort’s market, where Camilla seemed taken by the woven baskets. Earlier, they had travelled in a horse and carriage to an equestrian centre and saw a rare pink horse – a type of albino stallion whose skin appeared to be pink…

DUKE OF KENT Queen’s cousin suffers stroke The Duke of Kent suffered “a mild stroke” last w e e k . T h e 7 7 - y e a r - o l d cousin of the Q u e e n w a s “taken ill in the early hours of Monday and a d m i t t e d t o hospital for assessment”, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. “It’s not thought to be serious.” The Palace representative added that the Duke was “feeling well and looking forward to resuming official engagements as soon as possible”. The royal has been president of the Stroke Association for the past 20 years and the charity’s chief executive Jon Barrick said he was “deeply saddened” to learn of the…

SWEDEN’S ROYALS BID FAREWELL TO PRINCESS LILIAN, THE WELSH BEAUTY WHO WON A SPECIAL PLACE IN THEIR HEARTS Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her siblings Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip were consoled by their partners as they bid farewell to Princess Lilian, the widow of their great uncle Bertil, in a state funeral at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm. The trio, who regarded Lilian as a grandmother, looked tearfully on as the coffin of the Welsh-born princess was carried out of the chapel. Elegant in black, Madeleine was comforted by the man she will marry this June, New York-based fi nancier Chris O’Neill, while Victoria stayed close to Prince Daniel. And holding his mother Queen Silvia’s hand during the proceedings was Lilian’s godson Carl Philip, who in turn…

It’s a sunny morning in Beverly Hills and Halle Berry is looking good, her hair cut in a feathery crop that flatters her features, and her figure draped in a simple dress by Helmut Lang – “My designer of the moment.” The picture of health and happiness? Possibly, but then, as the lady herself admits, she wouldn’t necessarily show it if she weren’t. “I try really hard not to take my problems out on others and, in order to do that, I tend to mask the bad stuff or deal with it internally – you know, keep my chin up, put on a brave face and just keep going,” she says. “If I do have a problem, I handle it so well that most other people don’t even know about…

As Roberto Cavalli said as a certain London-born supermodel finished sashaying down the runway at the end of his Milan show last year: “If there was an Oscar for world’s greatest model, then I would give it to Naomi Campbell, no question.” Now Naomi has revealed she’s on the hunt for someone to follow in her high-heeled footsteps. “I’m looking for the ultimate model,” she said as she launched new TV series The Face. “UK talent is world class. I’m looking for contestants who have the whole package – a beautiful face, great body, unique look, confidence, drive and passion, the ability to change, a willingness to follow direction and, above all, a strong work ethic.” It’s curious to hear that a woman who has been in front of a…

After three years in Downton Abbey – chinking china and rustling around demurely in lace and pearls – Jessica Brown Findlay (best known as the youngest of the Crawley sisters, Lady Sybil) is to let her hair down as a rather wilder medieval heroine. “It’s incredibly liberating to be able to create a character who is so physically different to Lady Sybil. She runs, she fights. It’s great not to have to worry about whether your hair is out of place or if there is mud on your costume. I absolutely love it,” says the 23-year-old of her role as Alais in Channel 4’s Labyrinth, adapted from Kate Mosse’s best-selling historical novel about two women born 800 years apart but linked by a common destiny. Talking on the set of…

WELL-HEELED HEAD TO BIRTHDAY BASH The glamorous gilded Grill Room at the Café Royal in London’s Regent Street was the suitably elegant setting for the 50th birthday party of world-renowned shoe designer Patrick Cox. He was joined by some of his closest friends, including Elizabeth Hurley and Sir Elton John’s partner David Furnish. The 50 guests toasted Patrick with champagne before sitting down to a sumptuous dinner. Later in the evening he was joined by 200 more friends for dancing and cocktails, including some saucily titled spritzers. A BRUSH WITH FASHION The Whitechapel Gallery in East London was again the venue for the annual Art Plus Fashion gala, supporting the gallery’s education fund. The glittering evening, sponsored by Swarovski, showcased the work of a new generation of fashion designers alongside…

Brighten your wardrobe this spring with the exciting spring/summer collection by Yumi - and help celebrate 25 years of HELLO!. Online fashion specialist Yumi has created a tempting array of bang-on-trend pieces to suit any occasion for the new season. Capture the spirit of Riviera chic with mint and lemon sorbet shades, crepe dresses and structured jackets, or dare to bare in teeny duck-egg shorts. Retro fashionistas can head back to the 1950s and embrace space dye jerseys, cosmic prints and flashes of metallic. Why not take a walk on the wild side with tribal accents, clashing patterns and striking colours? With vibrant scarf prints and Aztec detailing, you’ll be sure to stand out f r om the fashion crowd. Or perhaps you want to channel a Zooey Deschanel New…

Shady lady Latest eyepopping colours from Rimmel which glide on in one stroke and last 24 hours. What more does a girl need? So sexy, so simple, it’s scandalous! Petal power Alive with fl oral delights, Philosophy’s new shower gels and fragrances will brighten your day. Bring me sunshine New Marc Jacobs fragrances come dressed in the happiest of colours this season. In the pink Rapper Nicki Minaj’s first fragrance is an exciting, intoxicating floral musk which reflects her vivacious personality... and her trademark pink hair adorns the oh-so-cute bottle. Talk of the town Beyoncé’s new fragrance is hot to trot – with sparkling raspberry, exotic jasmine sambac and fi erce rock orchid blooming at its heart. Best leg forward For fake-tan fans who want perfectly sun-kissed legs in an…

10 pages of the best seasonal recipes BEEF WITH BROAD BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD The mustard and mayonnaise dressing can be made in advance and is delicious served with other cuts of beef Serves 2 Preparation time 25 minutes Cooking time (based on a 2cm/¾in thick steak) Rare: 2½ minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each side INGREDIENTS • 150g/5oz fresh or frozen broad beans, blanched • 1 x 20-25g pack freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives • 2 tsp rapeseed or olive oil • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped or crushed • 1 x 100g pack ready prepared baby spinach leaves or pea shoots • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 lean sirloin or rump…

Serves 8 Preparation time 1 hour Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS • 350g/12oz plain flour, at room temperature, diced • 225g/8oz butter • 4 tbsp caster sugar • 1 egg yolk • 7 Pink Lady apples • 250ml/9fl oz elderflower cordial • 100ml water/4fl oz • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon • 25g/1oz ground almonds • 100g/4oz white marzipan, broken into chunks • Flaked almonds 1. Put the flour and butter into a food processor fitted with a plastic blade and whizz until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the caster sugar and whizz again. Now add the yolk and whizz again until the pastry comes together into a ball. Wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for 45 minutes or so. 2. Quarter the apples and…

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It’s a sign of great things to come for Jenna-Louise Coleman, Doctor Who’s latest companion Clara Oswald, that she tells me she is jetting off to Los Angeles for a j ob just hours after we meet. Having appeared in the opening episode of the seventh series last autumn, as well as the Christmas special, with her character being killed both times, the 26-year-old has been resurrected to take her place at the Doctor’s side for the rest of the series, which returns at Easter. It’s a whole new chapter for the Blackpool-born actress, most recently seen in Stephen Poliakoff s BBC2 drama Dancing on the Edge, but she is determined to keep her feet on terra firma. Is her life about to change beyond recognition? “I suppose so,” says…

Born in Sunderland and raised in rural Scotland, Emeli Sandé, 26, is one of the brightest new stars of UK music. The former medical student – the daughter of a Zambian father and English mother – became the voice of Great Britain at last year’s Olympic Games, performing at the opening and closing ceremonies. After quitting her University of Glasgow studies to pursue her dream career, she landed a job writing for artists signed to Simon Cowell’s label Syco before breaking out on her own with a cameo on Professor Green’s track Read All About It then hitting No. 1 with her debut album Our Version of Events. She won two Brit Awards in February and is currently on a packed out UK tour. Last year she married her marine…

Having sealed their romance with a kiss on the Swiss slopes on a romantic skiing break last month, it would seem that Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas’s relationship is going from strength to strength. Last week, Harry, 28, and Cressida, 24, enjoyed a night out at West London bar the Rum Kitchen with friends, including Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend JackBrooksbank. T h o u g h H a r r y and Cressida left the club separately, with the Prince emerging first, followed by Cressida 15 minutes later, onlookers say they were most definitely together inside. “ T h e y were very affectionate,” a source said. “ T h e y were h u g g i ng and kissed a few times. It was very sweet. They…

To most of the nation Simon Cowell is Mr Nasty, a name he earned during his no-holds-barred judging days on The X Factor. But parents and children at a charity event for Shooting Star chase last week saw other sides to the music guru – Mr Nice, Mr Caring and Mr Generous. Over the past nine years, Simon has worked hard for the Surreybased charity, which aims to offer support and respite to families with children suffering from lifelimiting conditions. When its director of fundraising Karen Sugarman told Simon of the need to raise thousands of pounds following recent Government cuts, the TV entrepreneur called in highpowered celebrity support from Sarah, Duchess of York, boyband JLS, Phillip Schofield, X-Factor star Jahmene Douglas, choreographer Arlene Phillips – and hello!. The Easter-themed…

When Zara Phillips returned to her old school Gordonstoun to open a sports centre, she was thrilled to bully off on the hockey field, tackling the task with her usual enthusiasm. A keen player who represented the school in the sport and later played for Cheltenham Ladies’ Hockey Club, Zara looked perfectly at home on the pitch. She was joined at the private school in Moray, Scotland, by fellow former pupil and Olympic gold medal-winning rower Heather Stanning (together, right). Watched by staff, pupils and parents, the pair unveiled a commemorative plaque at the school’s new George Welsh Sports Centre before trying out some of the equipment. “It’s good to be back at the school, which has changed quite a lot,” said Zara, 31. “Coming back with medals is great…

She has worn a Union flag dress, designed bikinis, written a series of children’s books and sat on the judging panel of The X Factor. But even working with Simon Cowell pales in comparison to Geri Halliwell’s latest adventure: getting up close to a pair of endangered Sumatran tigers. Geri was among the first to welcome five-year-old Jae Jae and Melati, four, to their new home, which was opened at London Zoo last week by the Duke of Edinburgh. But there were no catty comments from Geri about her four-legged friends. “Meet our tiger Jae Jae. Pussy cat I luv u,” she tweeted while sharing pics of her wild day out with fans (left and right). Sporting a new hairdo as she pawsed in front of one of the new…

The world of sport has a i Edging closer: Downhill ski speedster Lindsey Vonn and golf superstar Tiger Woods were friends for months before becoming a twosome late last year and releasing these tee-sing shots of their happiness together new power couple. Golfer Tiger Woods and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn swung into action together last week and confirmed on their Facebook pages that they’ve carved out a new relationship. T i g e r , who l o o k ed chipper in the photos of t h em together, wrote: “Something nice that’s happened off the course was meeting Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey and I have been friends for some time, but over the last few months we have become very close and are now dating. We thank you for…

Clothing giant H&M is no stranger to big-name collaborations, having teamed up with David Beckham and Madonna in the past. But the brand unveiled its most Bootylicious signing to date last week when Beyoncé was announced as the face of its summer line. Reclining on a sun lounger in the Bahamas, the Crazy In Love singer shows off pieces from the collection, which goes on sale in May. And the multitalented star hasn’t just modelled and helped design the range – she’s recorded a new track, Standing on the Sun, to go with the ads. “I really loved the concept,” said the beachy-keen mum of one, whose hush-hush collaboration with the retailer was revealed in January after one of her dancers tweeted about it – before swiftly deleting the post.…

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were among the guests as Justin Welby was officially enthroned as the new Archbishop of Canterbury last week. The royal couple, fresh from their nine-day tour of the Middle East, were among the 2,000 people invited to Canterbury Cathedral to witness the ceremony, which saw history being made as the Venerable Sheila Watson, the Archdeacon of Canterbury, became the first female cleric ever to enthrone an Archbishop of Canterbury. Prime Minister David Cameron rubbed shoulders with leaders from the Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist faiths for a truly multicultural service that featured African dancers and Punjabi music, alongside traditional hymns and organ music. The African element reflected the Etoneducated archbishop’s former role as an oil executive, which saw him involved…

Joss Stone told Exeter Crown Court she had been “having a nice d a y ” u n t i l police told h e r t h a t someone had been plotting to kill her. The 25-year-old singer said that she was at home on 13 June 2011 when she heard of the alleged plan by Kevin Liverpool, 35, and 32-year-old Junior Bradshaw to behead her and dump her body in a river. “I had an alarm but I didn’t really turn it on very much,” said the singer, explaining that she had now upped security at her home. “I didn’t really have a lock on my door… I’ve lived in Devon a long time and nobody really shuts their doors around here.” The court heard that the…

The tiny principality of Monaco was celebrating the arrival of the f rst of a new generation of Grimaldis last week, with the birth of a baby boy to Andrea Casiraghi and his f ancée Tatiana Santo Domingo. A brief press release issued on behalf of the pair of happy grandmothers, Princess Caroline and Vera Santo Domingo, conf rmed that the baby was born on March 21 and that both mother and child were well. Andrea and his partner, the daughter of a billionaire Colombian businessman, had been keeping mum on their due date, only adding to the excitement of Monegasques. This is, after all, no ordinary arrival: Andrea currently follows Caroline in the line of succession. As Monaco’s ruler Prince Albert and his wife Charlene do not yet have…

IT‘S DATE NIGHT FOR JUSTIN AND JESSICA Justin Timberlake and his wife of fi ve months Jessica Biel enjoy a precious night out together, wrapping up against the New York chill and heading for Broadway, where they watched the hit musical The Book of Mormon. The 32-year-old actor and singer was 20 minutes late for their date, but his gorgeous wife took the delay in her stride – a sign perhaps of just how loved-up the couple continue to be. ADRIEN AND LARA LET THEIR LOVE RIP Fresh from a romantic break in Hawaii, Adrien Brody and Lara Lieto look every inch a couple deeply in love as they stroll hand-in-hand through LA. The Oscar-winning actor, who formerly dated Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, reportedly met the stunning model in Cannes…

Daredevil TV presenter Helen Skelton got engaged to rugby league ace Richie Myler a year ago this month – but the 29-year-old Blue Peter star, famous for kayaking down the Amazon and trekking to the South Pole, has unsurprisingly found it difficult to set a wedding date. “It’s been tough to organise as I’m out of the country so often with work,” she says. “I’m allowed to go on a certain number of trips because Richie says I can have it 80 per cent my way – and any more is taking the mick. But we have now set a date and we’re getting married this December. It’s really difficult to fit it in because my brother plays football and my fella plays rugby, so the two seasons clash.” ‘My…

When it comes to his famous friends, musician Rick Parfitt Jnr is something of a matchmaker. He introduced Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole to Zoe Hobbs, who’s now his wife; Amber Le Bon to her boyfriend, actor Jonny Hynes; and actress Nicola Stapleton to her beau. But despite his Cupid-like ability, he never imagined he’d meet his own soulmate. Until, that is, Rachel Gretton came into his life. “I can now totally see that I can build a future with somebody. That was completely alien before. It was just me against the world and now it’s the two of us,” says the 38-year-old frontman of the RPJ Band. “That was a major change in my thinking.” Inviting hello! into their four-storey home in Hampton, south-west London, Rachel, 32, and Rick…

‘It’s really tremendous to see all this work. It’s life-changing’ Yasmin ‘I’ve been blown away by the difference the trust is making and the way it connects with grassroots charities’ Yasmin Le Bon drops to the floor of the Negadia village pre-school, holding a small girl under one arm while reaching to help another child, who is constructing a tower out of Lego blocks. “My knees aren’t what they used to be,” laughs the model and mother of three as she throws herself into playing with the children aged one to five. Yasmin, 48, is visiting the balwadi – or preschool – near Udaipur, Rajasthan to see the work of the Monsoon Accessorize Trust, set up in 1994 by the boho-chic retail label Monsoon to help disadvantaged women and children…

Julianne Moore is perhaps as well known for her understated, porcelain good looks as she is for her talent as an actress, with a rare beauty that is appreciated by men and women. Aged 52, Julianne has never been more in demand, thanks in part to a contract with L’Oreal Paris. HELLO! recently took time out with the actress to discover her beauty secrets... Julianne, you seem to have pulled off the trick of getting better with age. Do you feel different now that you’re in your 50s? “ I feel that at the beginning of every decade of our lives we reassess a little. An important birthday gives us a chance to think about ourselves and what we want to accomplish in our personal and professional lives. Our 50s…

When it comes to our health, an increasing number of medical experts think we should be seeing red. It’s now well established that eating a Mediterranean diet full of plantbased foods can have a range of benefits – but in recent years research has homed in on the humble tomato and its “magic” ingredient lycopene, the antioxidant found in the skin that gives the fruit its radiant colour. Two new studies have only added weight to the health claims surrounding tomatoes. Research involving more than 1,000 men carried out in Finland and published in the journal Neurology found that those with higher levels of lycopene in their blood were 55 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke than participants with the lowest amounts. In separate research carried out at…

MARK’S POTATO, COURGETTE, BEAN AND GOAT’S CHEESE FRITTATA “This is the kind of food I like to cook – quick and simple but using great-quality British ingredients. I love the fact that with a box of eggs, some leftovers and your favourite herbs or spices, you can put together a great meal in a few minutes” Serves 4 Cooking time 15 minutes INGREDIENTS • Small handful of French beans, trimmed and chopped • Olive oil • Small knob of butter • 150g/5oz cooked new potatoes, sliced • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 courgettes, sliced • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped • 5 large British Lion eggs • Handful fresh parsley, chopped • 1 small goat’s cheese, crumbled 1. Blanch the French beans by boiling…

IRRESISTIBLE EASTER BUNNIES Makes 18 Preparation time 30 minutes Chilling time 2-3 hours INGREDIENTS • 1 x 285g pack Madeira cake • 100g/4oz cream cheese • ½ tsp vanilla paste or extract • 100g/4oz strawberries, rinsed and hulled • 250g/9oz good-quality white chocolate, broken into pieces • 6 tbsp desiccated coconut or grated white chocolate • 100g/4oz white ready-to-roll icing • 18 paper petit four cases To decorate • 18 pink mini marshmallows • 18 red mini Smarties • 36 blue mini sugar balls 1. Pare the dark brown edges from the Madeira cake and discard. Crumble the remaining cake between your fingertips, or cut into pieces and blitz in a food processor to make fine crumbs. 2. Beat the cream cheese and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Finely…

Aries 21 MAR – 20 APR In the world of comedy, there’s a long tradition of the lone, innocent, lovable figure pitted against a harsh world, armed only with optimism and shielded only by naivety. But when playing such a role in real life, it’s rarely so funny. Yet as Mars continues to pass through your sign, you should find that, even where your life has lately resembled a comedy of errors, you will end up getting the last laugh. I have just been talking about you. To hear more, call 0906-751 8080. Taurus 21 APR – 21 MAY You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. Well, you can try, perhaps. Many of us do. We make a special fuss of some relatives and do our…

Another time lord is Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose four decades ruling musical theatre are celebrated in a glittering tribute. It stars Denise Van Outen (left, with Andrew) and Nicole Scherzinger (right) and many more, singing some of his greatest hits from Cats, Evita and The Phantom of the Opera - plus there’s the first airing of a track from his new show, Stephen Ward, about the Profumo affair. “I said I would only take part if it wasn’t a po-faced tribute to a bloke who’s about to collect his bus pass,” quipped the 64-year-old peer. • Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 40 Years of Musicals: ITV1, Easter Day, 6.30pm…

‘I already knew I had a guardian angel because I’m alive today. Someone’s guiding me and brought me to Mallissa’ For any groom, his wedding day is a momentous occasion. But war hero Johnson Beharry VC had so many reasons to feel proud when he wed stunning fiancée Venice Mallissa Noel in London last week. Not only was the 33-year-old Grenadian-born British soldier marrying the woman of his dreams, but he was also doing it as a sergeant, having been promoted from the rank of corporal. And the extra stripe on his arm wasn’t the only noticeable addition to Sergeant Beharry’s military uniform. For only the second time since the Queen presented it to him, he was wearing his real Victoria Cross, a priceless item that is usually locked away…

She is one of the bestconnected people in London with a reputation for throwing some of the swankiest parties in town. So it’s no surprise that Heather Kerzner had an impressive guest list of famous friends helping her to celebrate her 44th birthday. A m o n g t h o s e attending the party of the New York-born socialite were Sarah, Duchess of York and her daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, David and Catherine Bailey, Meg Mathews and Tania Bryer. Even former White House intern Monica Lewinsky made an appearance at the Downtown Mayfair hotel where Heather, the former wife of South African business magnate Sol Kerzner, was the hostess with the mostest, looking the bee’s knees in a fuchsia jumpsuit. “Sarah made a terrific speech and everyone…

Always prepared... to court [.controversy and stand up for her beliefs, Madonna arrived at this year’s Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ( g l a a d ) Media Awards wearing a Scout uniform, complete with neckerchief, hat and badges. More political than fashion statement, the reason for Madonna’s style choice became clear when the 54-year-old presented US journalist and author Anderson Cooper with an award at the ceremony in New York - getting a kiss for her trouble f r om the delighted writer (right) - and t h e n t o o k the opportunity to hit out at the Boy Scou of America over its continuing ban on gay Scouts and leaders. “ I can build a fire. I know how to pitch a t…

They brought t h e h o u s e down, but there is to be no encore for Girls Aloud, who announced they were calling it quits (for good this time), following the last night of their Ten reunion tour in Liverpool (right). Despite having a Whole Lotta History, the Girls confirmed they were to go their separate ways in a statement on their Twitter page. The fab five thanked fans and called their 12-night reunion tour an “amazing experience”. “Your love and support will stay with us forever but we have come to the end of our incredible time together. We hope we are forever your inspiration and a reminder that dreams really do glitter!!” The UK’s most successful girlband this century made sure their last night out…

The guestlist at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum for the launch of the David Bowie retrospective well and truly lived up to the title of his latest single, The Stars (Are Out Tonight). Wall-to-wall celebrities toasted the Heroes singer at a dinner to launch the exhibition that celebrates the ch-chchanges in Bowie’s influential life and is largely collated from his own private archive. Tilda Swinton – who plays the Starman’s wife in his latest video – drew on Bowie’s trademark androgynous look for her outfit (far left) at the glittering event. In her speech – which she addressed “To Dave” even though the Young Americans singer was not in attendance but at his home in New York – she welcomed “the most eclectic of all the London branches of Bowie…

‘I love an adventure… and I was so proud to be part of this amazing work’ 48 Tamara Ecclestone is sitting on the ground in the Ethiopian hills, hanging out with a pair of baby cheetahs. From the way one of the cubs is nuzzling up against the fence between them, it’s clear they’re comfortable in her company. Though the Ensessakotteh Sanctuary, an hour south of the capital Addis Ababa, is a setting far removed from Tamara’s usual surrounds of upscale West London, the daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone looks completely at ease, relishing the privilege of coming face to face with one of the world’s most endangered species. The 28-year-old is in Africa as part of her role as ambassador for wildlife conservation charity Born Free, to…

Among the dozens of royals and heads of state who gathered in Rome for Pope Francis I’s inauguration there was one guest for whom the ceremony was particularly poignant: Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands. Due to be crowned Queen of the Netherlands in just six weeks time, Maxima was actually born in Argentina, like Francis, and especially touched, therefore, to watch the f rst ever pontiff to come from Latin America as he began this historic new chapter in papal history. Mother-of-three Maxima and husband Crown Prince Willem-Alexander were joined in Rome by Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia, and Albert and Charlene of Monaco, among other royal heirs. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester represented our Queen at the emotional ceremony, which saw Francis – dubbed the…

‘Regardless of what happens in our marriage, I chose the best father. We are committed co-parents’ Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow (left) says her marriage to Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with whom she has two children, is “complicated” ‘We’ve just begun to call each other father and daughter’ Rod Stewart on his growing bond with Sarah Streeter, the daughter he originally gave up for adoption 50 years ago ‘They came back and said, “We’re delighted for you to do it and Her Majesty would like to be in it herself.” And the surreal thing, “She would like to play herself”’ Olympic Opening Ceremony genius Danny Boyle recalls how keen the Queen was to star with Daniel Craig in his 007 skit ‘I have never been offered a role in a movie, which…

‘We are thrilled. The baby changes everything. It comes first’ I I walk in the room to meet Michael Bublé but there’s no sign of him. He’s hiding behind the door and jumps out to surprise me. He is giggling and excited, happy about his new album To be Loved, but that’s not what’s making his heart dance. He recently found out that he’s having a baby with his Argentinian wife of two years, Luisana Lopilato, 25, and he’s just learnt that they are expecting a boy this summer. His eyes sparkle. “We are thrilled,” he says. “The baby changes everything. It comes first.” I’ve seen Canadian singer Michael ecstatic before, but this is different. This is not a high that’s been preceded by a low. This is grown-up contentment.…

‘Kate said, “I’d like to have a boy and William would like a girl”’ The Duchess of Cambridge was in a whirl of work last week, completing four high-profile public engagements in six days, despite being almost six months pregnant. And throughout Kate’s packed week there was just one thought on everyone’s mind – the baby she is expecting in July. She was bombarded with questions about the impending arrival when she joined the Duke of Cambridge in handing out sprigs of shamrock to the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day and again last Tuesday as the couple offered comfort and hugs to grieving families during a visit to Child Bereavement UK. It was the same story on Wednesday, when Kate joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at…

Keira Knightley is gearing up for the release of two new movies this year – but the star, who turns 28 this week and is also busy planning her wedding, has still found time to help out a friend with his directing debut. Keira will play Coco Chanel in a short film directed by fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld (left, with Keira), to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the French fashion house’s first ever shop in Deauville. Keira, who is the face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance, will film the short in Paris, where Karl, Chanel’s creative director, has ordered retro sets to capture D e a u v i l l e ’ s seaside charm. The film – also starring French actress Clotilde H e s…

BIRD BRAIN? Crumbs, no! This Green Heron looks smart enough to produce a miracle, turning this piece of bread into a fi sh supper for himself. The forward-planning American fowl strategically places a crust on the water as bait, waits for a bite, then swoops down to seize his prey – not just once but repeatedly. In fact, he does it so often that his supper costs him a stack of dough. Incredible yes, but while it may look like a once-in-alifetime sighting, this is not a unique event, the Green Heron resorting to the strategy when he fears he could be seen by his prey. And, rather like a fly fisherman of the human variety, the clever angler even uses feathers and twigs to simulate food for the fi…

The year has got off to a busy start for Kelly Brook. While the model, actress, TV presenter and businesswoman has been putting in the hours as Celebrity Juice captain on ITV2 with Keith Lemon, she has also released her latest spring/summer design collection for New Look. Staying true to her signature style, which flatters a feminine figure, the inspiration is 1950s Americana. There are cropped jumpers, varsity jackets and a sprinkling of gingham, with swimwear featuring halternecks, plunging swimsuits, balconettes and skirted briefs. After a recent tempestuous time in her personal life – during which she has separated from her boyfriend Thom Evans and reportedly rekindled a romance with her ex Danny Cipriani – Kelly, 33, is enjoying a period of quiet. Here, Britain’s favourite pin-up girl talks about…

SHINING EXAMPLES As cutting-edge ingredients become more widely available, so their price drops. Argan and rice bran oils – must-haves in many top-end haircare products – are now hitting the high street. These super-fine oils add shine and control and smooth a ponytail like nothing else. I love them in conditioning masks, shine sprays and conditioners. My favourite budget buys are Andrew Barton The Frizz Tamer Magical Leave In Conditioner, £3, which features rice bran oil, from Asda; and Mellor & Russell Miracle Moisture Nourishing Hair Oil, £1, part of a range that also includes shampoo, conditioner and shine spray, from Poundland. Net a bargain Shopping online is a great way to source cut-price goodies. My favourite budget site is online wonder world e.l.f (EyesLipsFace), the place to pick up…

A kelping hand Believed to boost thyroid function and metabolism, the iodine in bladderwrack seaweed and kelp is also reported to be the stay-slim secret of Victoria Beckham, who allegedly has it in seaweed and algae shakes. For a more palatable alternative try Holland & Barrett Sea Kelp, £5.99. Business is blooming In urgent need of some me-time? Bloom Retreat founder Lynne Franks is offering five-day fitness retreat in Deia, Majorca with exercise expert Sarah Maxwell on 8 May and 24 September. There are also five-day wellness and creative retreats available. For details visit bloomretreats.com. Brace yourself! If, like an estimated one-third of adults, you are unhappy with your smile and would consider wearing braces but think they are only suitable for children, then think again. Follow the example of…

FISH PIE Once you’ve perfected a potato-topped fish pie, you can vary it to your taste with different fish – fresh, smoked or canned – and flavourings Serves 6 Preparation time 45 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS • 625g/1lb 6oz potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 1ltr/1¾pt hot milk, plus 4 tbsp extra for mashing • 150g/5oz butter, plus extra for greasing • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 10 black peppercorns • 2 bay leaves • 1 small onion, peeled and quartered • 750g/1lb 10oz skinned haddock fillets, cut across into pieces • 60g/2½oz plain flour • 5-7 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped • 125g/4½oz cooked, peeled prawns • 3 eggs, hard-boiled, shelled and coarsely chopped 1. First make the mash. Cut the…

Danielle and Ciaran Duffy Danielle and Ciaran chose a rustic cornfi eld setting for this portrait, taken after their ceremony at Corick House, Clogher, Northern Ireland. Jodie and Pete Vale Jodie and Pete exchanged vows in the historic Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds and, taking advantage of a glorious summer’s day, posed for some dramatic shots in the award-winning Abbey Gardens, which provided a Jane Austenish backdrop. Nikky Gawman and Tom Campbell Flowergirl Nieve stole the show as her parents Nikky and Tom tied the knot in the sun-drenched Thai resort of Phuket. Samantha Webb and Thomas Bircham Singing waiters serenaded Samantha and Thomas as they celebrated their nuptials at her family’s Dunster Castle Hotel. Sarah and Gareth Scragg Sarah and Gareth said “I do” on a sunny day at…

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1 EVENT EASTER AT KEW Bookies have slashed their odds i a white Easter but at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew there will definitely be an abundance of colour – and a lot of chocolate too. On 31 March the attraction’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt will run from 9.30am to 1pm – or until the chocolate runs out. And there is a host of family-friendly activities organised from 29 March to 14 April during the school holidays, such as trails that explore the world of chocolate. Tickets are also available for Kew The Music, a series of concerts from 9 to 14 July. Jools Holland, Paul Weller, Leona Lewis (right) and Blondie are all lined up to perform. [JD] For more information, visit kew.org/events 2 EXHIBITION DAVID BOWIE IS The…