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‘I had the first of many moments when I caught my breath and thought, “That’s my husband. How lucky am I!”’ Held within the hallowed walls of Canterbury Cathedral, one of our most wondrous landmarks, the marriage of model and actress Emma Noble to her dashing businessman fiancé Conrad Baker had all the hallmarks of a true fairytale wedding. Looking stunning in a sweeping satin, crystal-encrusted, custommade gown by Elizabeth Emanuel, who famously made Princess Diana’s wedding dress, the bride confided to HELLO! that when she first saw her groom at the altar, as she made her way up the aisle to Handel’s Grand March from Solomon, he reminded her of a prince from years gone by. “He looked so handsome and so proud standing there in his suit,” she…

He is known as the “Iron Duke” with good reason. Looking fit and in fine fettle, the 92-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was again doing what he does best last week, joking with well-wishers at his first official engagement since undergoing abdominal surgery in June. “It’s a great pleasure to be back in circulation,” he said at a medal presentation in Edinburgh. Visiting the city whose name he bears, Prince Philip waved to crowds as he arrived at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, of which he has been an honorary fellow since 1951. He raised a chuckle among the eminent scientists of the society, saying: “I wish to God I could understand what they’d been doing.” Society president Sir John Arbuthnott said: “What a great pleasure, because he’s such a character.…

Things look to be bumping along nicely for Michael Bublé’s beautiful wife Luisana Lopilato as she prepares to give birth to the couple’s first child, a baby boy. Actress Luisana, 26, showcased her pregnancy figure in a maxi dress last week when she and her Canadian husband attended a friend’s wedding in Vancouver (left), days before her due date. Naturally, the parents-to-be, who tied the knot in Luisana’s native Buenos Aires in 2011, are eager to meet their son. “Neither one of us are anxious, we’re just excited,” said Michael, 37, recently. “We can’t wait to meet this little guy.” And it seems the jet-setting star isn’t taking any chances about not being on hand when his wife goes into labour. “I’m only about 15 to 20 minutes away from…

Who needs OTT styling and exotic locations when you’re shooting some of the world’s most beautiful women? Helena Christensen, Miranda Kerr and Karolina Kurkova show just why they’re in pole position in the modelling world in a series of effortlessly chic photographs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pirelli calendar. Ambrosio, Alek Wek and Isabeli Fontana in this image taken by renowned fashion snapper Patrick Demarchelier (left, from left, Alessandra, Helena, Karolina, Alek, Miranda and Isabeli)), all are dressed in little more than white shirts. Changing into cosy black jumpers for a shot by Peter Lindbergh, the racy supermodels vamp up the va-va-voom as the Italian tyre manufacturer’s exclusive calendar races towards its golden anniversary. The catwalk queens, who have all reigned supreme in previous editions, made a pit…

As the original Material Girl, we are more used to seeing Madonna dressed in beautiful designer gear. But it would seem the singer was perfectly happy to get into an altogether more casual groove when it came to her son Rocco’s 13th birthday party in the South of France last weekend. The 54-year-old star was spotted dressed in camouflage gear, complete with helmet and safety mask, as she joined a paintballing expedition to mark her eldest son’s big day (left, with Rocco). They were joined by (clockwise from right) Madonna’s 16-year-old daughter Lourdes, eight-year-old son David and the singer’s boyfriend Brahim Zaibat for the escapade, which took place during a family holiday on the Riviera. Rocco looked far from a paintball novice as he showed off some master moves. Now…

She has stayed away from the limelight since giving birth to her first child two months ago, but last week, reality TV star Kim Kardashian was spotted out in public for the first time since baby daughter North – also known as Nori – was born. Kim, 32, was photographed with her rapper boyfriend Kanye West and little Nori visiting a Los Angeles medical centre. Both Kim and Kanye looked relaxed and casual during their visit, although the couple and the nanny who accompanied them were careful to keep the baby’s face hidden while she sat in her car seat. Unusually, glamazon Kim – who is more often to be seen dressed in designer clothes, full make-up and perfectly coiffed hair – was wearing black leggings and a denim shirt,…

MARIANNE FAITHFULL Cancels shows after breaking back Marianne Faithfull said she was “sad” to have to pull out of a string of gigs in the US and Lebanon after breaking her back in July. The 66-year-old is now recovering at home in Paris after spending four weeks in hospital, after fracturing her sacrum while on holiday in the US. In a letter to her fans the As Tears Go By star wrote: “I prayed I would be better enough to be able to [perform]… my recovery was going well. Alas.” Marianne, who has battled substance abuse, breast cancer and hepatitis C in the past, added: “I have never been to the Lebanon though I know it through books. It looks like one of the most beautiful places in the world.”…

Just four months after stepping down from the Dutch throne to allow her son Willem-Alexander become her country’s new king, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (above, far right) bows her head in sorrow as her second son, Prince Friso, 44 (top left), is laid to rest in the village of Lage Vuursche. Friso’s widow Princess Mabel (above, left) was also among the mourners, as were his brothers Willem-Alexander and Constantijn, who walked solemnly behind their mother. Friso’s two daughters, Luana, eight, and seven-year-old Zaria, clung tightly to Mabel’s and Beatrix’s hands, with two of Willem-Alexander’s three girls, Amalia and Alexia, following behind them. Friso had been in a coma since a skiing accident 18 months ago, finally succumbing to complications from his injuries early last week. He had been transferred…

‘I’m giddy. I’m like, so high. I’m going to be a momma!’ Excited doesn’t begin to describe Australian actress Melissa George’s pending baby bliss. “I’m giddy,” the green-eyed beauty says, revealing her pregnancy to HELLO!. “I’m like, so high. I’m going to be a momma! I’ve been waiting for this beautiful moment. They say belly laughing is really good for the baby, which is good because I’ve been laughing so much. I’m just so happy.” She is especially thrilled to be having a child with her love of 18 months, entrepreneur Jean-David Blanc, 45. Melissa, 37, a Francophile with a French bulldog, Glee, met her handsome Frenchman at a party in London after the baftas last year. “He’s stunning,” sighs the star of hit TV series Alias and Hunted. “I…

‘George is lovely. There’s been just a few sleepless nights, but he’s sleeping much better now’ ‘Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family’ It would have been the perfect place for a little Prince to grow up, especially one who is “pretty loud and of course extremely good looking”, as his doting father joked. But in mid-September the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will leave Anglesey, the place where they started married life, and move with Prince George to London. Speaking at the Anglesey Agricultural Show last week, Prince William paid heartfelt tribute to the island where he and Kate have found the peace and privacy to lead a relatively normal life, renting a farmhouse near the beach, during the…

Naturally pretty with a dazzling smile, it’s easy to see why Michelle Keegan is a photographer’s dream as she poses against traditional arches in a Spanish courtyard in the late afternoon sun. It’s a captivating combination that attracts admiring glances. She would be the first to deny it, but she has the allure of a sex goddess too, a description she finds hilarious. “I just don’t see it, but it’s very flattering,” laughs the Coronation Street actress, who has been voted Britain’s sexiest soap star for the past five years. TA-RA TO TINA One of TV’s hottest talents since joining the soap six years ago, Michelle is a long way from the Cobbles. But here in Majorca for HELLO!’s exclusive photoshoot, the 26-year-old is enjoying a perfect escape at the…

Co-ordinated by Sophia Beddow Photos by Dominic O’Neill A PAWFECT CELEBRATION It was a case of pets win prizes as the annual Dogs Trust Honours took place at Home House in London’s Portman Square. Celebrity guests went walkies with their four-legged friends to the event, now in its sixth year, which recognises the country’s bravest and most outstanding canines in categories including Hero Pet, Dogged Devotion and Pawfect Company. Ahead of the ceremony, the famous pet owners wolfed down champagne and canapés while their pooches lapped up bowls of water and doggy popcorn. BACK TO BABYLON Friends and fans of Imogen Edwards-Jones joined the awardwinning writer for a drinks party as she served up the release of her latest book, Restaurant Babylon. Fellow author Simon Sebag Montefiore and DJ Jamie…

It’s the perfect break for spa addicts or golf-lovers and this week one lucky reader will have the chance to win our fabulous prize – a luxury five-night holiday for two at the stunning North African luxury resort, The Residence Tunis. With its own private beach along the Mediterranean and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, The Residence is renowned for its award-winning spa, Les Thermes Marines de Carthage, its spectacular 18-hole golf course and stunning Arab-Andalusian architecture. Just 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Tunisia’s capital city – perfect for visiting the city’s unesco World Heritage site, the Medina, as well as the ancient city of Carthage – The Residence has six restaurants offering cuisine from across the globe. The huge seawater spa,…

Stem cells in medicine are contentious and cutting edge, but that hasn’t stopped the beauty business looking for ways to incorporate the technology into anti-ageing creams. In medicine they use human stem cells (the cells that trigger new growth); in cosmetics they look to stem cells from plants, including apple, rose, raspberry, grape and coneflower, then extract the proteins and growth factors from those cells and add them to the formulations. The aim is to speed up cell turnover and repair, and one Swiss apple extract has been shown to boost skin’s UV tolerance and turnover rate. The word on the street is that they are the most exciting ingredients to occur in the world of skincare since Retin A.…

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Caroline Burley and Mark Stead Caroline wore a stunning Pronovias gown as she tied the knot with Mark at St Michael’s Church in Elmley Lovett, Worcestershire. Emma Findlay and Neil Woodley Despite the registrar accidentally pronouncing them “Mr and Mrs Findlay”, Emma and Neil’s wedding at the Eastclose Country House Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset, was perfect in every way. Julie and Nick Humphries After exchanging vows at St Peter’s Church in Abbots Morton, Worcs, Julie and Nick headed to the reception in this stylish Austin-Healey. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please send a selection, by email only, to spy@hellomagazine.com. All photos must be at least 1,500 pixels in size and accompanied by full wedding details. When contributing photos to Hello! for these pages, you…

Sharon Osbourne loves being back as a judge on The X Factor, having famously quit the hit show in 2007. “How pleased was I to get such a warm welcome? It was fabulous,” gasps the 60-year-old, clasping my hand, as we chat backstage after the standing ovation she received at Wembley Arena. I imagine after a six-year hiatus, during which Sharon was a judge on America’s Got Talent, the call back to the UK must have been music to her ears. “Absolutely, yes,” she smiles. “I didn’t think I would ever get asked back. I felt like having a cigarette after the call but I have never had one. “I am the head judge – but only age-wise,” she says, when I remind her that Gary Barlow suggested she fill…

Her parents may be the future King and Queen of Denmark, but little Princess Isabella – the six-year-old daughter of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary – seemed as nervous and excited as any new pupil as she embarked on her very first day of school. Toting a colourful backpack, the youngster looked more than prepared to join her classmates – including her elder brother Prince Christian, seven – at Tranegårdskolen, a local state school. But, unlike your average student, the Princess got a first day crash course in public speaking, chatting with reporters as she left her home at Amalienborg Palace. “I am looking forward to doing homework,” she revealed, adding that she didn’t think her brother would be helping her. Of the packed lunch she was bringing,…

‘I like chivalry. Maybe it’s because I’ve got used to the men doing it on Downton Abbey, but I am definitely a romantic’ Michelle Dockery is wondering whether the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are fans of Downton Abbey. “Well, they called their son George just like Lady Mary does, didn’t they?” she notes teasingly. “So, on the show, we all think that may well be the case.” It is a sunny morning at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, and Michelle, looking stylish in a navy top and cream skirt, her hair cut into a flattering bob around her elfin features, is chatting over coffee in a friendly fashion, as unlike the snobbish Lady Mary as you could imagine. “I’m not like Lady Mary at all,” grins 31-year-old…

Having retired from professional football, David Beckham now has a bit more time on his hands. So the former England captain has been busy setting himself some new goals, including opening a restaurant with his good friend, chef Gordon Ramsay (right, together in 2010). The 38-year-old is a partner in Union Street Café in the London borough of Southwark – and an artist’s impression of the restaurant’s interior has just been released ahead of its opening next month. The interior of the high - end “urban warehouse destination” – where diners will enjoy Mediterranean-style food with an emphasis on Italian artisan producers – looks match-fit, with exposed brickwork and neutral colours. “We’re really excited to be opening Union Street Café and it’s great that David wants to come on board…

Gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes as they stand on a Caribbean beach, Liam Botham and Lisa Harrison (left) are a picture of newly wedded bliss. The couple tied the knot last month on the beautiful island of Mustique and for Liam – son of England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham – it was a dream come true. “We got married in a little bamboo church, which was pretty cool,” former cricketer and rugby player Liam exclusively tells HELLO!. “My dad loved the day, but beforehand he was giving me a bit of grief about going over to Mustique between the [Ashes] Test matches!” Liam’s dad Sir Ian was among 30 guests who jetted out from the UK to witness the couple’s romantic nuptials. The bride, wearing a beautiful strapless…

Looking pinky – and perky – once more following his recent appendectomy, Sir Elton John was beaming with health and happiness as he and partner David Furnish headed for lunch together at beachside eatery Club 55 in St Tropez (left). Sir Elton, 66, was forced to cancel a number of scheduled stage appearances last month after being diagnosed with an “appendix abscess surrounding retrocaecal appendicitis”. He had surgery in Monaco and has spent recent weeks recuperating at the family’s home in Nice, where he has been staying with David and their two sons Zachary, two, and sevenmonth-old Elijah. The family have being enjoying quality time together, with David very much a hands-on dad as he strolled through St Tropez with Zach perched proudly on his shoulders (right) and carrying little…

Super-stylish Kate wasn’t the only beach girl looking stunning in the sun Looking in top catwalk shape in a black bandeau bikini on the beach in Formentera, supermodel Kate Moss proved that, at 39, she’s still got what it takes. The model, who was on vacation with husband Jamie Hince and her 11-year-old daughter Lila Grace, also showed her on-trend fashion sense as she covered her stylish two-piece with a sheer brown and gold kaftan. As the new face and body of St Tropez tan, the shipshape mum certainly looked sunkissed as she chilled out on friends’ yachts cooled off in the sea and took siestas in the sun. But Kate wasn’t the only beach girl showing off her enviable bikini body over the holiday season. Soaking up the rays…

Former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle revealed the happy news that she’s expecting her first baby last week. The 28-year-old singer, who was born in Derry, hasn’t let fans in on her due date. She had already tweeted that there was some exciting “craic” coming ahead of posting a photo (above left) on Instagram with the caption: “I’m having a baby Xx.” Her Girls Aloud bandmates were quick to post messages of congratulations to Nadine, 28, the first member of the band to start a family. “Just woke up to the news that there is to be a baby aloud!! This is so crazy but amazing,” tweeted Cheryl Cole . “Congratulations…Can’t believe you’re going to be a mummy!!” Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts also passed on their well wishes, tweeting…

She is often regarded as one of the most glamorous and beautiful women in Hollywood. But Angelina Jolie’s transformation from red carpet goddess to evil sorceress for her role in the Disney film Maleficent was so convincing it had children running screaming for the hills. The actress was so terrifying in her costume for the remake of the classic cartoon film Sleeping Beauty that director Robert Stromberg took the bold move of hiring her daughter Vivienne, four, as she was the only child who wouldn’t cry at the sight of her. Despite revealing in April how she’d made the brave decision to have a double mastectomy – after discovering she was carrying the faulty gene which increases risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer – Angelina didn’t show a glimmer…

The informal tone of the images taken by Kate’s father at the Middleton family home are further evidence that the new parents have broken away from royal tradition ‘I think the last few weeks have been just a very different emotional experience – something I never thought I would feel. I find a lot of things affect me differently now’ The Duke of Cambridge They are the pictures the world has been waiting for – delighted parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge proudly showing off their baby son Prince George at just two weeks old. Despite sleepless nights, Kate looks beautiful in a fuchsiacoloured dress, low-key make-up and immaculate hair, while William, in an open-necked blue-and-white checked shirt, has the casual appearance of any off-duty dad. The picture sums…

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In the four years since she went public with her shocking, distressing, yet ultimately remarkable and inspiring story, TV presenter, writer and philanthropist Katie Piper has achieved more than she ever imagined possible. The vivacious blonde, who was seriously burnt in an acid attack orchestrated by a violent former boyfriend in 2008, has been the subject of an award-winning documentary that’s been broadcast around the world. She’s published a best-selling autobiography, landed numerous presenting roles and launched a successful charity, the Katie Piper Foundation, which offers help, hope and support to survivors of burns and scarring. Media mogul Simon Cowell is one of its patrons. So when people do a double-take in the street now, or nudge one another as she passes by, it’s usually because they recognise Katie, 29,…

Melanie Sykes has ventured in two very different but equally exciting directions since marrying her “Mr Right”, 27-year-old roofer Jack Cockings, in May. Not only has the lively TV presenter become the face and body of a lingerie brand for the first time, but she has also declared that she hopes to represent Britain in a shooting event at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Striking seductive poses in a series of sumptuous items from Ultimo’s French boudoirinspired lingerie collection Adore Moi, Mel tosses her long dark hair over her shoulders, proudly displaying a curvaceous toned figure that women half her age would envy. “I can’t believe I’ve shot my first lingerie campaign in my 40s,” she tells hello!. “But I’m in good shape at the moment and thought, ‘Okay, Mel,…

Amanda Seyfried cleverly mixes her seasons during a visit to London last week. Her sunny yellow patterned dress teamed with a black leather jacket and black Balenciaga bag are the perfect answer to our topsy-turvy weather, but she keeps a summer feel with nude heels, bare legs and sunglasses. 1. Cleanline leather jacket, £165, Oasis; visit oasis-stores.com 2. Yellow dress, £180, Jaeger from johnlewis.com 3. Bag, £19.99, H&M; visit hm.com 4. Lois court shoe, £155, Hobbs; visit hobbs.co.uk HELLO HAPPINESS “Happiness for me is those little moments you realise you wouldn’t change a thing; at home with family, a cat on your lap and new clothes in your wardrobe for the next morning…” - Alex Light, HELLO! Fashion & Beauty Writer…

The stereotype of a heart attack victim – an overweight middle-aged man living largely on junk food – hides a worrying fact. According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), of the 1.28 million 16- to 44-year-olds living with cardiovascular disease in the UK, 710, 000 are women while 570,000 are men. And statistics published by the Women’s Heart Foundation show that, under the age of 50, women’s heart attacks are twice as likely as men’s to be fatal. In fact, cardiovascular disease – heart disease and stroke – kills more women globally than all cancers, tuberculosis, hiv/aids and malaria combined. So why are we in the dark when it comes to such potentially life-changing news? Says Professor Peter Weissberg of the BHF: “There’s a great tendency for women to ignore…

ROAST BEETROOT, WALNUT AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH GOAT’S CHEESE Earthy beetroot and tangy goat’s cheese are a classic combination. Buttery baby leaf spinach, fiery rocket and spicy watercress cut through the cheesy richness and highlight the sweetness of the root vegetable Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes INGREDIENTS • 450g/1lb fresh beetroot, trimmed, peeled and cut into wedges • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • Salt and ground black pepper • 1 pink grapefruit, segmented and all pith removed (save any juice) • 1 x 100g bag watercress, rocket and spinach salad • 50g/2oz walnut pieces, toasted • 2 x 100g round Capricorn (or equivalent) goat’s cheeses, halved 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. Put the beetroot on a…

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1 MUSIC THIS IS US One Direction are the biggest boyband on the planet. So with the school holidays in full swing, what better time to give access-all-areas passes to their army of fans in the form of behind-the-scenes movie documentary This is Us? “Nothing at all is scripted,” promises Louis Tomlinson, who, along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne, has been followed by renowned documentary-maker Morgan Spurlock for the past six months. “The fans standing outside the stadium, they don’t know what goes on in the dressing room,” says Niall. Looks like that’s all about to change… [AW] • The world premiere of This is Us is on 20 August; the film is released on 29 August 2 MUSICAL SPAMALOT Les Dennis is the latest…

They will be going head to head across the South Pole in just a few months, so Prince Harry and actor Dominic West thought they’d put in a bit of practice. The pair, who in November will lead groups of injured servicemen and women on a 208-mile trek in temperatures as low as -35ºC, took part in a gruelling training expedition on the Langjökull Glacier in Iceland. They donned skis to cross 33km of ice, dragging sleds loaded with supplies in preparation for the conditions that will face them in the Walking with the Wounded charity event in the Antarctic. “It was tough to be leaving the first British heatwave in nine years behind,” said an expedition member. Joining the Prince, who is a trained Apache helicopter pilot and served…

Champagne corks will again be popping at Buckingham Palace to celebrate another royal arrival – the birth of a baby girl for Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife, actress Sophie Winkleman. Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina was born in Los Angeles on 15 August. Only a few weeks ago, the Prince of Wales declared he was “as pleased as punch” to become a grandfather, but now Freddie’s parents – the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent and his wife (together below, with the happy couple last year) – will join him as first-time grandad and granny. In an official statement, the elated new parents said: “Lady Frederick Windsor was yesterday safely delivered of a baby girl at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles. The weight of the baby was…

Turning 21 usually means a birthday girl can go wild. But model of the moment and perpetual party girl Cara Delevingne decided to celebrate her big day in a more sedate manner. After returning to London from a holiday in Mustique with friends including model sisters Georgia May and Lizzie Jagger to mark her landmark birthday, Cara headed off to see her beloved Grandma Margo with her family (below right). Dressed smartly for the occasion in a sophisticated green tartan Vivienne Westwood suit, the model enjoyed a family reunion with the glamorous 101-year-old at hospital (below right) before dining out in Chelsea with her close family. Posting a picture of herself and “Dada Delevingne” as she blew out the candles of her birthday cake (below left and above right), Cara…

After kicking her romance with rugby union player Danny Cipriani into touch, Kelly Brook (left) was having a different kind of ball last week as friends teamed up to take her mind off her troubles. The model and TV presenter spent an evening at London club Mahiki with close pals including Katherine Jenkins and Myleene Klass (below right). According to Myleene, their “brilliant night” involved “a lot of champagne and a Karaoke sesh”, while singer Katherine tweeted a picture of the three amigos (above right). Single once more after claims that Danny had been unfaithful, Kelly, 33, was escorted home at the end of the night by actor Jay Brown, her co-star in forthcoming comedy drama Taking Stock, who had reportedly spent much of the evening by her side. And…

Austin Powers star Elizabeth Hurley has returned to her secret agent roots for a fun-filled photoshoot. The actress donned her black catsuit to launch a limited-edition meerkat toy Maiya from CompareTheMarket.com. The spoof advert, which can be seen on the insurance comparison website, reveals the secret spy-girl past of Aleksandr Orlov’s mild-mannered meerkat friend. “I’ve always thought I could make a pretty good spy – but I dare say it’s more fun playing one than being one,” Elizabeth, 48, exclusively tells HELLO!. “I felt like I was travelling back in time as I shoehorned myself into a leather catsuit again – I’d forgotten how uncomfortable they are. My son Damian loves Austin Powers so he was thrilled to see mummy prancing round à la Vanessa Kensington.” The new images also…

‘I’m not in the place to forgive Lauren right now. I don’t know. I’m taking each day at a time’ Andrew Silverman While it was business – or pleasure – as usual for Simon Cowell on his annual, monthlong summer break on a £45million chartered yacht, his pregnant lover agreed a quickie divorce settlement with her estranged husband. Lauren Silverman, 36, who is expecting the X Factor supremo’s first child, and property millionaire Andrew, her husband of ten years, came to the agreement in New York last week. Andrew had filed for divorce last month citing adultery and naming Simon, a close friend, as a “co-respondent” in the court papers. However, according to reports, a secret meeting between the two men and several phone calls are thought to have helped…

For more quotes and quips, visit hellomagazine.com ‘The BBC is generally as pogonophobic as the latelamented Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha. I may keep it or I may shave it off, but I’ll make my own decision’ After a beard-induced Twitter frenzy, Jeremy Paxman insists his facial hair won’t be left on the cutting room floor ‘I was once told I will lose my job if I didn’t lose the beard. I have Paxman beard envy’ … and fellow pogonophile, TV action man Ben Fogle, laments taking up the razor too early on his own face furniture ‘I’m just really starting to feel like a monkey in a zoo’ Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence says she’s struggling to get into the swing of being famous ‘Just got my A-level results… the most…

MELANIE AND ANTONIO: LOVED UP IN MARBELLA Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith prove they’re the king and queen of Marbella, bringing their own brand of glamour to the glittering resort as they host the Starlite Gala fundraiser. Melanie may have been turning plenty of heads in her Versace goddess gown, but she only had eyes for Antonio, who turned 53 that evening – just a day after her own 56th birthday. “I love the things you do and, above all, your heart,” she declared to her husband of 17 years. “I love you so much!” LEA’S TRIBUTE TO ‘BEAUTIFUL’ CORY Making her first public appearance since the death last month of her Glee co-star and real-life love Cory Monteith, 31 (inset), Lea Michele is supported by fellow cast members (above)…

‘Catherine and I were on such a high about George that we were happy to show him off to whoever wanted to see him’ Proud father the Duke of Cambridge has given an intimate insight into his tight family unit in his first interview since becoming a father. As his wife cared for baby Prince George just feet away in their cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace, a relaxed and beaming Prince William revealed the pressure of changing the first nappy, sleepless nights and how their dog Lupo has been settling into life with a new baby. In the CNN interview, a teaser for a documentary to highlight his charity work with Tusk Trust to protect endangered animals in Africa, to be aired in full next month, William told…

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ONE BOAT YOU CAN’T MISS The 147-metre-long Prince Abdulaziz dominates the postcard-pretty view of Ibiza harbour, where she was docked last week. When she was built in 1984, the ship, which is owned by the Saudi royal family, was the biggest motor yacht in the world, a title she held for two decades. The superyacht comes equipped with a helipad and is kept in shipshape order by a crew of 65. WIRED FOR SOUND Robot rock band Z-Machines – guitarist Mach, keyboardist Cosmo and drummer Ashura – bring a new meaning to the phrase “electronic music” as they perform live in Tokyo. THE BEARDS AND THE BEES Justin Hiemstra and Marenda Schipper go head to head in the annual ‘Bee Beards’ competition at Ontario’s Clovermead Adventure Farm, a bee-utiful home for more…

Sailing smoothly in a boat on the River Thames, Dame Helen Mirren exudes confidence and charisma as she poses in an eye-catching blackand-white winter coat, teamed with a jaunty black cap. For once, however, all eyes are not just on the 68-year-old Oscar-winning actress. On board alongside her, looking equally shipshape in an array of stylish outfits, is a diverse collection of some of the most inspirational women in their fields. Among them are Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Nicola Adams, acclaimed contemporary artist Tracey Emin, former nurse of the year Helen Allen and TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper, who survived a horrific sulphuric acid attack in 2008. It’s an eclectic mix, but the women have two things in common: not only do they each have their own success…

Cheryl Cole is very happy right now. She has just celebrated an important birthday, turning 30 in style with her boyfriend, US dancer Trey Holloway, 29, and closest friends – and former Girls Aloud bandmates – Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts in Las Vegas. Added to that, she also has a new L’Oréal Paris Color Riche make-up collection out in autumn. Here, the singer tells HELLO!’s beauty editor Nadine Baggott how she relished taking a break after her busy touring schedule – and reveals why she is always smiling these days… Cheryl, congratulations on turning 30. How did you celebrate? “I was determined to have a party – not just a one-day party, but a three-day one. I mean, my next milestone is not until I’m 40 – I’m not…

Spray That Again – The UK’s first multivitamin oral spray will be on counters in September. BetterYou’s MultiVit contains vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2, B3 and B6, as well as folic acid, selenium, biotin and iodine. Priced £9.95 for 160 sprays, it works out at 24p per day for the four daily sprays recommended. But why a spray? Because experts believe that the absorption is better through the lining of the mouth than the digestive system. Marie Curie Flower – Superdrug’s charity partner of the year, Marie Curie Cancer Care, has produced a pin badge exclusively for the chemist’s stores. The silver and yellow daffodil, available for a £1 donation, will help raise awareness and much-needed funds for the charity. Drink Up – Looking for an alternative to traditional…

SOPHIE CONRAN’S ELDERFLOWER SYLLABUB WITH SHORTBREAD HEARTS Serves 6 Preparation time 25 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS For the elderflower syllabub • Grated zest of 1 lemon • 4 tbsp sweet sherry • 2 tbsp Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower Cordial • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 heaped tbsp caster sugar • 300ml/½pt double cream For the shortbread (makes about 40) • 225g/8oz plain flour • 75g/3oz cornflour • 200g/7oz cold butter, cut into cubes • 100g/4oz caster sugar • ½ tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of salt • Extra caster sugar and flour, for dusting 1. Start by making the syllabub. Put the lemon zest, sherry, cordial, lemon juice and sugar in a bowl, mix well and pour in the double cream. Using a handheld whisk,…

COMPLETE THE CROSSWORD AND UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS IN THE SHADED SQUARES TO FIND THE NAME OF A MYSTERY CELEBRITY (5,6). ANSWERS IN THE NEXT ISSUE Across 1 Tara --- -Tomkinson, British socialite and It-girl (6) 5 US songstress whose real name is Stefani Germanotta (4,4) 8 Frankie ---, singer with The Saturdays who is expecting her first child in November (8) 9 --- Klum, German fashion model (5) 11 Tommy --- Jones, US actor and star of Men in Black (3) 12 Josh ---, US actor whose films include 30 Days of Night (8) 15 50 ---, US rapper whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III (4) 16 British fashion model whose father is one of the Rolling Stones (4,4) 19 Oscar-winning US actor who was Madonna’s first husband…

She shot to stardom after playing a sexy blonde murderess in the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct and nearly four years later won an Oscar nomination for her role as a prostituteturned-mobster wife in Casino. But these days Sharon Stone, now 55, is happy not to have to play the hot girl any more. Instead, she is embracing playing more mature women and from this week can be seen as the mother of American porn star Linda Lovelace in new movie Lovelace. Ditching her trademark blonde locks for a wavy brunette 1970s do, the actress stepped out of her comfort zone for the biopic, which stars Amanda Seyfried in the title role. Twice divorced (from producer Michael Greenburg in 1990 and newspaper editor Phil Bronstein in 2004), Sharon lives in Los…