Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1282. 24 Jun 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘Everything was very simple but beautiful. It was everything I had imagined‘ ‘I always knew what I wanted; something traditional with a Beulah twist’ They first met on the “singles’ table” at a wedding five years ago, but last week it was most definitely the turn of Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Rupert Finch to take their places at the top table as they celebrated their own romantic nuptials. The glamorous pair married in a joyful and moving ceremony at St John Baptist Church in Lady Natasha’s hometown of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, followed by an evening reception at historic Cirencester Park. They both knew shortly after that fortuitous first encounter in 2008 that they wanted to be together forever but as London-based commercial lawyer Rupert, 34, admitted: “It took me a…

They may be embarking on their ninth month as a couple, but Pippa Middleton and boyfriend Nico Jackson are still very much in the first flush of romance. The Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister was photographed in a passionate embrace in London with stockbroker Nico, after what had no doubt been an exciting game of tennis. “Pippa and Nico held each other tenderly after their match,” said an onlooker. “Then they kissed passionately in the street, oblivious to passers-by.” And when it was time to say goodbye, Pippa, who was still wearing her short white skirt with matching top and cap, took plenty of time to kiss and cuddle her boyfriend before they went their separate ways. Certainly, Nico seems to be her perfect match both on and off the…

He has completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan and undertaken combat missions, but Prince Harry got a real lift from his latest army manoeuvres. The 28-yearold royal (right), better known to his Army Air Corps mates as Captain Wales, helped thrill spectators at an airshow in Shropshire as a co-pilot gunner in an Apache attack helicopter. Seated in front of his pilot, Staff Sergeant Jamie Boakes, Harry appeared calm and confident as the pair put the machine through its paces during the RAF Cosford Air Show (below). According to Lieutenant Colonel Tom de la Rue, the officer in charge of the aerial display crew (left, with Harry at far left), the Prince was chosen at random from “a pool of suitably qualified and experienced, operationally ready Apache aircrew”. Proving…

If any proof was needed of their deepening romance, Donna Air and James Middleton provided it while partying at whisky brand Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label summer party, hosted at Mr Fogg’s in London last week. The smitten couple, who have reportedly been dating since February, seemed intoxicated with each other at the Mayfair event. This was not their first visit to the exclusive bar, having attended the launch night last month alongside 26-year-old James’s sister Pippa, as well as Princess Beatrice. This time around, they chatted happily with guests such as broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle and his wife Marina. It is Newcastle-born Donna’s first serious romance since splitting from US tycoon John Dorrance IV two years ago. The TV presenter also had a long-term relationship with Damian Aspinall, the…

Royal wedding gowns are traditionally shrouded in secrecy until the big day. Yet for one special guest at the nuptials of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O’Neill this month the dress held no surprises – as he designed it. After creating the bride’s stunning gown, Valentino Garavani happily said “I do” to the chance to watch her walk down the aisle in it, attending the ceremony with his partner Giancarlo Giammetti, honorary president of the Valentino label. “Working with Princess Madeleine has just been so easy,” said the 81-year-old master couturier, who officially retired from the fashion business in 2008. “She is a very lovely girl. She is modern, fun, full of energy and enthusiasm and she is so beautiful! It has been a pleasure and an honour.” And…

She has reported on war and poverty before , but Daybreak co-host Kate Garraway (right) says nothing has ever compared to the four days she recently spent in Camp Za’atari (top), the Jordanian refugee camp that has become a temporary home to hundreds of thousands of men, women and children fleeing the fighting in neighbouring Syria. “Ten months ago the camp was just desert. Since then more than half a million refugees have poured into Jordan. And they are expecting another half a million by the end of the year,” Kate told HELLO! on her return to London. Kate’s report – scheduled to be screened on World Refugee Day this Thursday – will explore the plight of families in the camp. During her time there, the 46-year-old mum of two…

Steeped in ancient custom, vibrant colour and breathtaking opulence, the wedding of British boxing star Amir Khan and his stunning bride Faryal was one of the most dazzling ever to grace the pages of HELLO!. And the festivities continued after the ceremony – which was held in New York, the city where Faryal’s family lives and where the couple first met – when the couple arrived in Amir’s home town of Bolton for the second part of their wedding – the walima or wedding banquet. Even more spectacular in many ways than the first round of celebrations, it made the ceremony at the elegant Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan seem like an intimate affair as 3,500 guests joined the couple, making it HELLO!’s largest wedding to date. “The New York wedding…

‘It is absolutely time they have a female Doctor Who. I am so sick of that man with his girl sidekick’ Dame Helen Mirren (left) thinks it’s high time Doctor Who came out of its time warp and embraced the concept of equal opportunities ‘A trip to the Med was only on the cards if you were kidnapped by Barbary pirates and sold into a sultan’s harem’ Sir Terry Wogan on the reasonably recent phenomenon of Brits choosing to go abroad on holiday ‘At the Monaco Grand Prix he stayed at home in the bathroom and just ate the whole washbasket to pieces’ Racing driver Lewis Hamilton admits that leaving his bulldog Roscoe behind when he works is not a winning formula ‘Je suis incroyable!’ Tennis star Serena Williams is…

IT’S A BOY FOR HALLE AND OLIVIER Olivier Martinez puts a protective hand over his fiancée Halle Berry’s baby bump, having revealed that the couple are expecting a boy. “My son will be an American, but I remain French,” he told People. The boy will be a half-brother to Nahla, five, Halle’s daughter with model Gabriel Aubry. JEN SHOWS US HER SPARKLER Pregnant actress Jennifer Love Hewitt just can’t keep the smile off her face as she walks handin-hand with her dashing fiancé, Brian Hallisay, through Florence. A witness told Us magazine that the 34-year-old appeared to be very taken with her diamond sparkler and “kept looking at her ring and playing with it”. TRAVOLTA STARS AS THE WEDDING CRASHER Every bride is a star on her big day, but Katelyn…

In the countdown to D-day – her delivery date – the Duchess of Cambridge has been pulling out all the stops to ensure that she is ready to bring her baby home. Just weeks before the birth, the mum-to-be has been relying on her nesting instincts to put the finishing touches to the furnishings. This month, only hours after attending a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, Kate swapped her bespoke designer outfit and heels for a £17.50 asos dress, cardigan and comfy wedges to head to an interior design shop in London’s Chelsea. Accompanied by a top interior designer, the Duchess visited the Bernard Thorp fabric and wallpaper shop, where she sat at a table while three assistants brought her sample books…

She won an Oscar for her performance in hardhitting drama The Blind Side and will star alongside George Clooney in space thriller Gravity – due out later this year – but Sandra Bullock says nothing beats returning to her first love, comedy. “It’s heaven,” the 48-year-old actress tells HELLO! on the red carpet for a gala screening of her new police buddy movie, The Heat. “It’s like you are longing for something, but [after a while] you just assume you’re not going to get the kind of comedy you want to do. But now it’s here and it’s exciting.” In typically understated style, Sandra wore a simple yet striking backless dress by Victoria Beckham for the occasion at the Curzon Mayfair in London and said she was delighted to be…

‘I am the enabler of people’s dreams and that feels very good’ Sitting in the modern masterpiece in West Hollywood that is Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s office, the walls are crammed with framed glossy blown-up copies of some of the more than 4,000 magazines that this Hollywood interior designer has graced. Erica, his assistant, is on the phone. “Yes, that’s right, for the Osbourne account…” Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are just two of a host of celebrities Martyn works for. In fact, he has a client list that reads like a who’s who: Sir Elton John, Christina Aguilera, Sigourney Weaver, Ed Norton, Cher and Nicki Minaj among them. He is heard before he is seen, as his deep baritone announces: “Dahling, sorry I’m late, LA traffic.” He arrives with a massive…

FROM SCREEN STAR TO SCREAM STAR He’s best known for films including Oz the Great and Powerful and 127 Hours but it was the arty side of James Franco in the frame at Pace gallery in London’s Soho. Friends and family joined the Hollywood actor for the opening of his multimedia installation Psycho Nacirema. Inspired by 1960 film Psycho, the exhibition displays James’s artworks in a witty version of the Bates Motel from the Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Following the private view of the startling art, the party moved to the Playboy Club for cocktails, canapes… and scary dancing. FASHIONISTAS RIGHT AT HOME The exclusive private members’ club Home House in London’s Portman Square was the venue for the launch of Juicy Couture’s autumn/winter 2013 collection and the label’s new fragrance,…

Cat Deeley gets the relaxed LA style spot-on at a children’s charity gala. With her black silk jumpsuit worn loose and teamed with a juicy orange clutch and pedicure, Ray-Ban aviators and simple jewellery to match her golden hair and tan, she gives us back home a masterclass in laid-back glamour. 1. Jumpsuit, £55, Next; visit next.co.uk 2. Finchittida Finch earrings, £10, asos.com 3. Large foldover clutch, £215, Angel Jackson; visit angeljackson.com 4. Three-stone bangles, £20 each, Azuni; visit azuni.co.uk or johnlewis.com 5. Cross-over strap woven wedges, £29.99, New Look; visit newlook.com…

A ROYAL OCCASION An expert racing panel is champing at the bit to give Royal Ascot racegoers in the Bessborough Restaurant the inside track to the runners and riders, betting and all things Royal Ascot. Guests will also enjoy a refreshing glass of Piper Heidsieck champagne or a cocktail made with premium brands, including Beluga vodka. The special package includes a five-course lunch plus a complimentary bar throughout the day. •Royal Ascot 18-22 June 2013. Visit royalascothospitality. co.uk to book tickets.…

Are you a fair maiden or a dark knight? Dermatologists use something called the Fitzpatrick Classification Scale to identify different complexions according to the amount of naturally protective melanin pigment found in the skin, eyes and hair. It comprises six categories that span from Very Fair (Type I) to Very Dark (Type VI), and takes into account your eye, hair and natural skin colour and how your skin reacts when exposed to sunlight. By determining your skin type, you can work out how much protection you need to stay safe in the sun. And for the 50 per cent of Britons who have Type II Fair skin – which burns quickly and easily – that means wearing a minimum SPF15-20. Applied thickly, high-level sun creams will block around 97.5 per…

SMOKED TROUT FISHCAKES Serves 2-4 Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes INGREDIENTS • 300g/11oz King Edward potatoes, peeled and quartered • 200g/7oz hot-smoked trout, any bones removed • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped • Freshly ground black pepper • ½ tsp salt • 2 tbsp plain flour, sifted • 2 eggs, beaten • 100g/4oz (approx) white breadcrumbs • 50g/2oz butter • Splash of sunflower oil • Watercress sprigs, to serve For the sauce • 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts • 2 tbsp mayonnaise • 1 tbsp crème fraîche • Grated zest of ½ a small unwaxed lemon • 2 good tsp grated horseradish (not sauce) from a jar or 4 from fresh root 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. 2. Place the potatoes in…

CODEWORD IS A CROSSWORD WITH NO CLUES. THE NUMBER IN EACH SQUARE MATCHES A LETTER. WORK OUT THE WORDS IN THE GRID, USING THE THREE LETTERS PROVIDED. THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY WORD CORRESPONDS TO THE NUMBERS 12, 19, 5, 6, 13. ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 1281 Mystery celebrity: SELENA GOMEZ ACROSS 1 Jovovich; 5 N-Dubz; 10 Nicolas; 11 Annie; 12 Ekland; 13 Dixon; 15 Vanessa Hudgens; 19 Alexandra Burke; 1= G, 2 = H, 3 = J, 4 = B, 5 = Z, 6 = I, 7 = E, 8 = C, 9 = Q, 10 = F, 11 = L, 12 = A, 13 = K, 14 = T, 15 = N, 16 = U, 17 = W, DOWN 1 Jenner; 2 Vic; 3 Valance; 4 Cash;…

1 EXHIBITION ROYAL PAINTBOX When the Prince of Wales delved into the family archives to find works of art by his ancestors, including George III and Queen Victoria, for a recent TV documentary, he said: “You can sense them sitting doing the painting… and that stays behind. It’s still you; it’s a part of you that stays there when the rest has gone.” Now we can view the very same paintings, in this new exhibition at Windsor Castle. Royal Paintbox – Royal Artists Past and Present also includes some of Charles’s watercolour landscapes of Balmoral, of which he says: “You can look at the same view over and over again and then suddenly one moment, there’s the most magical light.” [JD] • Windsor Castle, from 22 June. For more information,…

‘Getting 20 great cricket players together for the teams was a massive challenge and Shane did a phenomenal job’ Proving her versatility, actress and designer Elizabeth Hurley played hostess, umpire and auctioneer at a fundraising cricketing day she masterminded with fiancé Shane Warne for two causes close to their hearts. The couple, who organised the event to fit around Elizabeth’s filming commitments in Russia, were in high spirits throughout the day at idyllic Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire. Elizabeth and her beau held court at a champagne reception and lunch for 200 guests, before Shane took to the pitch for a cricket match between fellow Australian and English legends. They were supported by close friends, including Lord and Lady Bathurst, who own the estate, Henry Dent-Brocklehurst and shoe designer Patrick Cox.…

With one of pop’s most gorgeous couples as her parents, she was always destined to be a little beauty – and now we have the proof. Three weeks after the birth of Alaia-Mai Humes, the little girl’s proud father and mother, JLS star Marvin and wife Rochelle of The Saturdays, were finally ready to show their daughter off to the world Posing for a family snap with the infant for their Twitter pages, the couple, who celebrate their first wedding anniversary next month, admitted to being “very over protective” of their “little Princess”, but said they knew how much fans had been wanting to see her. “Here’s a precious picture,” they said, adding: “She’s a little camera shy.” The little girl, who weighed 8lb 2oz when she was born, on…

Collection of royal memorabilia will face the knotty problem of just how much to bid when a tie embroidered with gold elephants once owned by the Princess of Wales goes under the hammer this week. The Escada design is being sold by Colchester auctioneers Reeman Dansie and is expected to fetch up to £3,000. Diana was photographed in 1994 wearing the silk tie with a matching Escada trouser suit, complete with embroidered elephants on the cuffs and belt, on a visit to see her newborn nephew Louis, Viscount Althorp, her brother Earl Spencer’s eldest son, at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London (top). She later sent the tie to the daughters of a friend for their father to wear to a job interview, accompanied by a handwritten note in which…

Showing she doesn’t do anything by halves, Caprice has revealed that she is expecting two babies. The 41-year-old model is pregnant with her and American boyfriend Ty Comfort’s first child – but she isn’t expecting twins. Last week she confirmed that a surrogate mother is carrying the couple’s child, due just a month before she gives birth herself. The couple, who struggled to conceive, turned to surrogacy and were thrilled to find out about a successful pregnancy last December. To their astonishment, their baby joy was doubled four months later when they discovered that Caprice had also conceived. Their first baby is due in July and the Californian model expects to give birth in August. “We are incredibly delighted,” she told a newspaper last week. “Words can’t describe the happiness…

Accustomed t o performing in front of much bigger crowds, Lady Gaga seemed happy to be the support act for once as she took on the role of maid of honour for the low-key but romantic wedding of her schoolfriend Bo O’Connor. Joining a handful of the bride and groom’s close friends and family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the 27-year-old singer ditched her trademark statement outfits for something a lot more demure, wearing a dusty pink halterneck bridesmaid’s dress and styling her look with a large flower in her hair and a fierce manicure. And she made sure she was on hand to ensure Bo’s big day went without a hitch, rearranging her veil ahead of the ceremony (below right) and holding both it and the bouquet for her…

Musician Ringo Starr has been concentrating on albums of a different sort for his latest project. The former Beatles drummer has published an ebook of photographs that chart his childhood in Liverpool in the 1940s as well as his life on the road with the band and their travels all over the world. Photograph contains never-before-seen images from Ringo’s personal archives, many of which had been packed away for more than 25 years after being removed from the home of his mum Elsie after her death in 1986. “It was like an Aladdin’s cave – a treasure trove of memories,” says Ringo of the material, which had been stored in boxes in his attic. “Mum was a bit of a hoarder and she collected all this amazing stuff from my…

TED DWANE Mumford & Sons bassist has brain op Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane is recovering from emergency surgery after doctors found a blood clot “on the surface of his brain”, according to a message posted on the band’s website. The 28-year-old was hospitalised in the US after feeling ill for several days. “The surgery went well, and the excellent medical team helping him are very pleased with his progress,” read a statement. The four-piece band, due to headline at Glastonbury, cancelled remaining dates in their US tour in the wake of the news. IAIN BANKS Author loses cancer battle Author Iain Banks died from cancer last week, aged 59. Born in Fife, he wrote fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M Banks. Titles…

She arrived at the London Clinic bearing a birthday card, somewhat formally addressed to “HRH the Duke of Edinburgh”, and looking inscrutable. But the Queen emerged less than an hour later all smiles, signalling that Prince Philip, her husband of more than 65 years, was on the mend. The exploratory operation on his abdomen had been a success and he was said to be “comfortable and in good spirits”. Other members of the royal family visited over the week, starting with the Earl of Wessex then his wife Sophie. On Thursday, the Duke of York looked in, as did his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie the following day, followed by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by Princes William and Harry. As Prince Charles told the waiting…

Now that summer is well on its way, everyone’s thoughts turn to warm, relaxing evenings in the garden and barbecue parties with friends and family. Singer, TV presenter and mother of two, Louise Redknapp, is looking forward to the warm weather, too, as she tells HELLO! about her ideal summer. Louise, what are your favourite things about summer? “I think my favourite thing about summer is being able to eat outside – making the most of the light evenings. There’s so much more time to enjoy with friends, family and the boys. So I love summer barbecues and spending time in the garden.” Tell us about the campaign you’re currently involved in? “I’m helping to promote Gallo Family Vineyards Summer White, which I really like. It’s light and fruity and…

With his chiselled jawline, impressive stature and incredibly honed physique, Henry Cavill looks every inch the superhero as he dons his tight blue costume and flowing red cape to become the first British actor to play all-American hero Superman in the new Hollywood blockbuster, Man of Steel. Yet when HELLO! catches up with him on the Warner Bros film set in LA, he reveals that he refused to look at himself in the mirror throughout his costume fittings. “I promised myself not to until my suit was ready,” he says. “When I finally saw my reflection, I didn’t see me, I saw a superhero! “The amazing thing about that suit is the energy it brings. During filming, if I walked onto the set as Clark Kent, everyone would be like,…

Getting 22 of the world’s biggest music acts under one roof for a mammoth day-long gig takes some orchestration. And the 80,000 fans who cheered, danced and saluted their pop idols last weekend at the sixth Capital FM Summertime Ball delivered a deafening chorus of approval. This year’s extravaganza at Wembley Stadium was billed as the biggest to date, with Robbie Williams, Jessie J, US country star Taylor Swift and Will.i.am all taking to the stage. Capital FM DJs Dave Berry and Lisa Snowdon hosted the six-hour show along with US superstar Justin Timberlake, who also wowed the crowds with an acoustic set. British stars Olly Murs and The Wanted, who performed with bandmate Nathan Sykes for the first time since his recent throat surgery, kept the crowds on their…

In a Hollywood studio on a balmy day, Avril Lavigne, well-known for her punk-chic style, is being transformed into a high-fashion princess in couture and five-inch stilettos. With her wedding just around the corner, it’s excellent preparation for Avril Lavigne’s big day. As she poses for the photographer, her fiancé, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, offers encouragement at every turn. Stepping out in one show-stopping gown after another, the 28-year-old Canadian is delighted by her boyfriend’s reaction – “Wow!” “I feel most beautiful when I’m around Chad,” confesses Avril. “He makes me feel so beautiful, and I’m not one who really dresses up that much. I’m usually in the studio in regular, comfy clothes. I wear some pretty out-there designs. He likes my style – he thinks I’m cute.” His presence…

Designer Stella McCartney unveiled her latest collection Stateside in truly English style, hosting a rainy garden party in New York’s Greenwich Village. As models hit a tented runway wearing Stella’s spring-summer 2014 pieces, her famous friends – including surprise guest Madonna – were on hand to enjoy the show amid a host of spring blooms. Stella’s collection was infused with her laidback signature style, with softly-tailored trouser suits and skater frocks in florals and reptile prints shown alongside sleek A-line dresses emblazoned with oversized hearts. “Her clothes are so sophisticated, but she’s also the type of girl you can go get a pint with at the pub,” actress Kate Bosworth told WWD. “She’s just that type of woman. That’s the magic of Stella.” Naomi Watts, star of the upcoming Princess…

Per una’s new fashion consultant, renowned fashion journalist and clothes queen Hilary Alexander (left), picks out key buys for this season and gives you how-to-wear tips: “The high-summer collection is inspired by a tropical paradise, blending sizzling-hot hues, exotic animal prints and florals. And the key trend of the season? Monochrome. “Imagine the silken caress of the ‘super-kaftan’ as you relax at sunset at the beach bar or on the deck of your cruise ship. It’s from per una’s Italian-couture-inspired Speziale capsule collection and comes in a vibrant mix of electric violet, this season’s green, and black-and-white zebra stripes. “Picture yourself gliding into dinner on the terrace or at the captain’s table in the zebra print maxi dress in pure silk – with just a hint of Etro or Cavalli…

After a starring role in London’s West End, a crowd-pleasing turn in Strictly Come Dancing and a sell-out farewell tour and album with Girls Aloud, Kimberley Walsh has the golden touch. As the 31-year-old fronts a campaign to help women discover their inner glow, the down-to-earth star lets us in on her body and beauty secrets. Kimberley, the dust is starting to settle after a packed year. Have you managed to schedule in some R&R? “I’ve been ridiculously busy, so I’m hoping to get a few holidays in this summer. First off I want to get away with my mum, sister and little nephew, so I can spend some quality time with him. Then I want to escape and get away with Justin [boyfriend Justin Scott] as well.” Where would…

TREACLE-CURED FILLET OF BEEF WITH BRAISED SHIN, COURGETTE FLOWER AND CLOTTED CREAM POMME PUREE Serves 4 Preparation time 1½ hours, plus marinating Cooking time 2½ hours INGREDIENTS • 1 x 800g/1¾lb centre-cut beef fillet • 1 x 454g tin black treacle • 1 x 800g/1¾lb beef shin, cut into 4 pieces • ½ bottle red wine • 1ltr/1¾pt chicken stock • 4 courgette flowers • 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered •150ml/¼pt milk • 50g/2oz butter • 150g/5oz clotted cream • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Put the beef fillet in a dish and pour over the treacle. Put the beef shin in another dish, pour over the red wine and leave both to marinate for 24 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 150°C, 275°F, Gas 1. 3. Remove…

Melanie and Adam Webb Melanie and Adam went rustic after saying their “I do’s” in Surrey, with a reception at the picturesque Taylors Farm, Capel. Rebecca and Shaun Bailey The sun came out for Rebecca and Shaun, who took their vows on a spring day in St Nicholas’s Church, Hedsor, Bucks. Michelle and Paul Lawson Michelle was accompanied up the aisle by her six children, from left to right; Nicholas, Jordan, David, Annabelle, Jamie and Jonathan – when she wed Paul at Peckforton Castle near Tarporley in Cheshire. Everyone had the “most fantastic memorable time”. Jessica Billington and Jacob Collins The West Country provided the backdrop for Jessica and Jacob’s nuptials, which they celebrated in Pendennis Castle, Falmouth. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please…

As EastEnder Tanya Branning, Jo Joyner has endured her fair share of travails during her seven-year stay in Albert Square. That said, her departure the week after next will prove bittersweet. “It was a bit surreal,” Jo tells me as we chat about filming her final scenes on the Elstree set with her on-off-on-and-off-again husband Max (Jake Wood). “It’s been such a long time and so much history. I’ll take away lots of happy memories, laughing on set with my TV family and feeling proud after a scene with Jake when we felt we’d really got it.” Turning her back on the show and returning to the good life in the Oxfordshire countryside with husband of six years Neil wasn’t an easy decision, but there were two main reasons –…

Losing out to winner Joe McElderry in The X Factor final four years ago hasn’t stopped 29-year-old Essex boy Olly Murs from shooting to the top of the music business. His first single, Please Don’t Let Me Go, went straight to the top spot and he’s had three more No. 1s since, plus two double platinum albums. Currently on tour for the summer with his good friend and fellow cheeky chappie Robbie Williams, Olly has a new hit single out now, Dear Darlin’, from his third album. Your latest album is called Right Place Right Time. What’s your own right place and right time? My right time was being on The X Factor. I’d auditioned twice before but hadn’t got past the producers because I hadn’t prepared for it. The…

During their time together in London, they have cemented their friendship with occasional dinner dates. So it was perhaps not a surprise last week to see Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clark holidaying in St Tropez with Hollywood stars Ashton Kutcher and his girlfriend Mila Kunis. The two couples enjoyed a ride on a yacht together in the fashionable French resort after Ashton, 35, and Mila, 29, flew in from London, where the actress has been filming Jupiter Ascending. There, they joined Beatrice, Dave and a few of their friends on Pampelonne Beach before the entire party took in the sights from their yacht. Afterwards, Mila and Beatrice walked barefoot along the beach with their boyfriends before all four reportedly visited the Palmiers beach club together. “The foursome seemed…

Staying in toon with the nation’s youth is no easy task for a 64-yearold and the Prince of Wales has had a helping hand from an unlikely ally – Dennis the Menace. Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall made a guest appearance in classic kids’ comic the Beano, visiting the infamous Bash Street School and mingling with cult characters Dennis and Gnasher, Smiffy and Roger the Dodger. The cartoon royals are likely to prove a big draw for fans of the weekly magazine and they were given a big thumbs-up by the real thing (left) at the Dundee head office of Beano publisher DC Thomson. The couple – known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay – were “absolutely delighted” to be presented with framed prints…

In a happy-ever-after ending to their fairytale romance, Lady Melissa Percy, the youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, will marry Thomas van Straubenzee this Saturday, in one of the grandest society weddings of the year. The service will take place at St Michael’s Church, Northumberland, after which a reception will be held at her family home of Alnwick Castle, the atmospheric setting for Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter films. About 500 guests –including Princes William and Harry, who are good friends of the groom, and the Duchess of Cambridge – have been invited. HELLO! can reveal that Prince Harry’s former girlfriend Chelsy Davy will be one of the bridesmaids, while his current partner, Cressida Bonas, is also expected to be on the guest list. Following the…

Even on holiday, hard-working business woman Ivanka Trump believes in making the most of her opportunities. Currently five months pregnant with her second child, 31-yearold Ivanka visited Rome with her husband Jared Kushner and daughter Arabella, who turns two next month, and wasted no time getting down to the serious business of sightseeing. The family headed to the Colosseum and Vatican City, where they admired St Peter’s Basilica, as Ivanka took photos on her mobile phone to share the stunning views with friends at home via Twitter. The heiress also found time for a cookery course. “We learned during our pizza making lesson that tossing the pie is considered ‘very Hollywood’ & that real pizza makers ‘respect the dough’. Oops!” she tweeted. Clearly, the family managed to enjoy plenty of…

Watch out McFly, it’s no longer All About You. Last month guitarist Tom Fletcher’s wife Giovanna published her first novel Billy and Me and now drummer Harry Judd’s wife Izzy has set up her first venture, an online boutique. The idea for Izzy’s Attic, which specialises in unusual gifts and one-off home accessories, comes from her love of scouring antique shops and fairs. Having her own business was something she would dream of when she was touring the world as part of electric string quartet Escala, which shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2008. But it’s the support of Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry – who first met Izzy seven years ago when Escala supported McFly on their Wonderland tour – that she says has helped make the…

The speed of their courtship has been nothing less than breathtaking. Fewer than six months after their first date, Formula 1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland have married in a lavish three-day celebration in the South of France, festivities that cost an estimated £7million. Photographs of a post-wedding beach party show the newlyweds showing off their diamondencrusted wedding rings while celebrating with friends, including ex-Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts, Tamara Beckwith, Lizzie Cundy and Caroline Stanbury. Tamara’s sister Petra – who recently gave birth to daughter Lavinia – and her mother Slavica were present at the party, as well as the nuptials. Her father Bernie arrived late, having been at the Canadian Grand Prix. OOH LA LA One of the 150 guests said that those invited to the exclusive…

A man accused of defacing a portrait of the Queen that hung in Westminster Abbey appeared in court last week charged with causing criminal damage of more than £5,000. Tim Haries, 41, who is a member of equal-parenting campaign group Fathers4Justice, said he was “not in a position” to enter a plea at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and was released on conditional bail until the next hearing, on 28 June. The painting – created on commission by Ralph Heimans to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – went on display in the Chapter House at the Abbey less than a month ago. It is reported that the word “help” had been partially spray-painted on it. The accused allegedly shouted “Fathers for justice” when he was arrested and was reportedly supported by at…

‘I’m so happy to be married to Ceawlin and so excited about our life together. I want to have a baby soon – that’s the next thing!’ ‘It was emotional. When the registrar said, “You’re now husband and wife,” everyone shed a tear’ With the magnificent estate of Longleat in Wiltshire on a beautiful summer’s day as the setting and with family and close friends there to share her big day, Emma McQuiston’s wedding to Ceawlin Thynn, Viscount Weymouth and future Marquess of Bath, couldn’t have been more picture perfect. Walking down the aisle in the Orangery, lined with apple blossomencrusted branches entwined with hydrangeas and ivy, Emma realised she was the happiest she’d ever been. “I looked at the blue sky out of the window and it felt like…

‘It was such a cold morning but the Duchess being here made it feel very special’ Sir Bruce Forsyth ‘The whole presentation was amazing, and her being here was cherry on top of the cake. It felt like a real occasion’ Christopher Biggins On her final solo engagement before the arrival of her baby – and just days before she officially began maternity leave – the Duchess of Cambridge proved to be a smashing success. Watched and admired by a host of celebrities, Kate took centre stage at the naming ceremony of the newest Princess Cruises vessel, Royal Princess, in Southampton. Taking on the role of the ship’s godmother – a symbolic position previously held at the cruise line by the likes of the Princess of Wales, Audrey Hepburn and…

Her latest stage venture sees Danielle Bux playing a teacher, but it seems the 33-year-old Mrs Gary Lineker cannot imagine doing the job for real. “I’m too much of a rebel and too ditzy,” she says of her role in bittersweet comedy Responsible Other. “Although I’m quite strict with my daughter.” Ella, from the actress and model’s relationship with ex-footballer Adam Willis, is 11 and her mum couldn’t be more proud. “Ella’s a brilliant athlete and she’s really academic, so I think she’ll go down other roads to me when it comes to her career,” Danielle says. “She’s also brilliant on the guitar and she sings, but she’s quite shy and I like that – I wouldn’t want her to be one of those stage-school kids because I don’t think…

‘We talk about everything – I’ve never had that before. We are simply best friends’ Karen When Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer’s boyfriend Kevin Clifton proposed on stage in the West End show Burn the Floor, the audience were in on the surprise. Dancer Kevin appeared at the front of the stage at the end of the show with a big sign that read: “Karen, will you marry me?”, which he held towards the audience before turning around to face Karen. “It was a huge shock,” says Karen, who clasped her hands over her face when she read his proposal. Kevin then got down on one knee and, holding out a dazzling diamond engagement ring, asked her to marry him. A delighted Karen said yes and, with the rest…

For a man who kicked off the year lying in a hospital bed suffering from a potentially fatal condition, hairdresser to the stars and media personality Nicky Clarke is looking reassuringly well when he welcomes HELLO! into the stylish £6million London home he shares with his girlfriend Kelly Simpkin. His claims that he’s piled on a few excess pounds of late don’t appear to hold much weight as he and Kelly emerge from the dressing room. She’s wearing a pair of white flared trousers that emphasise her endless legs, while he’s in washedout jeans, a white blazer and a blue shirt, casually unbuttoned to reveal the numerous necklaces that have become as much a trademark as his thick mane of strawberry-blond hair, which has changed little in the three decades…

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Dower & Hall is a name synonymous with exceptional British jewellery design and quality and is joining HELLO! to celebrate our 25th birthday with this fantastic 25 per cent saving. Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one you’re searching for, this leading brand, established by husband and wife team Dan Dower and Diane Hall, produces distinctive and luxurious jewellery – every beautiful piece is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail in their London studio. New for this season is the Jewel collection, featuring an assortment of dazzling gemstones encased in delicate gold vermeil and sterling silver settings. Showcasing an array of twinkling gems, including lemon quartz, amethyst, blue topaz and chalcedony, which look stunning paired with the darker, more Gothic tones of smokey quartz,…

One of the undisputed style winners at the recent Cannes Film Festival, Jennifer Lawrence teamed a monochrome colour palette with her trademark smoky-eyed Brigitte Bardot-esque style. We asked the star’s make-up artist Kay Montano to tell us how to create the look… Flawless face “Jennifer is very young with gorgeous skin, so she needed just the lightest of bases – nothing on her forehead at all,” says Kay. “I started with Diego Dalla Palma Lifting Effect Cream Foundation in Natural Beige, £27.50 (5), from M&S Your Beauty, on the centre of her nose and worked outwards, blending it in until it almost disappeared. Then I added just a touch of two concealers to disguise any redness or tiredness, using Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, £24, under Jennifer’s eyes, with Kevyn Aucoin…

We all have our own routines in the morning in order to get the day started on time. But how many of us prioritise breakfast as part of our countdown to get out the door? New research1 by Belvita Breakfast biscuits shows that nearly four in ten of us regularly skip breakfast, with many of us instead checking emails and logging on to Facebook and Twitter, leaving us too short of time to eat. Enter Belvita Breakfast biscuits – a tasty and convenient option for those who struggle to fit a meal into their morning routine. Belvita Breakfast biscuits are made with wholegrain, rich in cereals, a source of fibre, and contain a selection of important vitamins and minerals. One person who knows all about a busy morning routine is…

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Nature-loving presenter Kate Humble heads to a remote part of Afghanistan to join the Wahki people as they prepare to shelter from the coming brutal winter in the first of a new series about herdsmen whose lifestyle has survived for thousands of years. “Their life is unimaginably hard but they are so dignified,” says Kate, 44, who threw herself into the routines of the hardy Afghan locals, helping to gather the sheep (left) to protect them from snow leopards and wolves and making tea and bread with the women. “I slept in a yurt with eight men for three weeks and didn’t remove a stitch of clothing,” laughs Kate – all a far cry from her happy life at home in Monmouthshire with TV producer husband Ludo Graham, you’ll be…