Innholdsfortegnelse for 1645 i HELLO! magazine

‘I feel really excited about this year, even though there’s a big unknown hanging over us all’ While many businesses have been struggling over the past few months, lockdown hasn’t been all bad for Tabitha Webb and her eponymous fashion label. In fact it enjoyed a significant spike for pre-orders and generated headlines recently when, out of the blue, the Duchess of Cambridge wore one of her designs on a Zoom call. “As ever it was an honour,” says Tabitha of the Duchess – who, along with her sister Pippa, is a fan of her label – for choosing to wear one of her baby-blue chevron tops. “The demand is enormous. It had started to get busy anyway but with everyone home shopping it has been crazy busy.” The 45-year-old…

The Duchess of Sussex returned to the spotlight last week to encourage young women to change the world, telling them: “I will be cheering you on, so will my husband, so will Archie.” Meghan urged girls to be heard, to challenge the status quo and to follow their dreams as she joined Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and actress Priyanka Chopra as a keynote speaker at a virtual summit on female empowerment. Making a rare video-link appearance from Los Angeles, where she and the Duke live with their one-year-old son, she said: “Under normal circumstances, we would have come together in person for this and I wish we could.” Meghan, 38, was speaking at the Girl Up Leadership Summit, a three-day digital event attended by…

‘I just keep focusing on all the positive things — that Derek’s still here and there are flickers of him getting stronger’ As she returned to her usual place on the Good Morning Britain sofa after a four-month absence, Kate Garraway shared some heartwarming news. In an emotional announcement, the TV presenter revealed that she would be able to see her critically ill husband Derek Draper in person for the first time since he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in March. “I might be able to go and visit Derek after the show today, and in fact the nurses are going to put Good Morning Britain on for him today,” she told viewers. “They’ve got a TV and they’re putting it on this morning. Obviously we don’t know what…

‘On my 80th birthday, I dived out of bed and ran round the garden stark naked. I highly recommend it’ TV presenter Esther Rantzen (left) takes the term “birthday suit” very literally ‘When it’s going well, there’s no feeling like it. It’s almost like flying’ Singer Nik Kershaw gets chills about trying skiing for the first time aged 60 ‘I got a phone call and it said: “Hi, it’s David,” and I’m like: “What?” And he said: “It’s David Beckham,” and I thought it was a prank call and nearly hung up’ Tom Daley thought Becks was pulling his leg, not ringing his bell, after London 2012 ‘I don’t believe in censorship. I believe that we should be allowed to say what we want to say because, after all, we’re…

‘I have so much to thank the show for, including introducing me to my absolute soulmate in Kevin Their whirlwind romance was one of the hottest moments of Dancing on Ice . Four months after meeting on the show, professional skater Brianne Delcourt became engaged to former Ireland and Everton footballer Kevin Kilbane. Now the star exclusively tells HELLO! she is hanging up her skates as the couple and her three-year-old daughter Gracie make a new life in her native Canada. “It has been a back-and-forth question mark in my mind for some time now,” she tells us. “The hardest part will be missing my DoI family and I have so much to thank the show for, including introducing me to my absolute soulmate in Kevin. “I’m 39 – 40…

Smiling straight at the camera, the Duchess of Cornwall had plenty to celebrate as she turned 73 on July 17. In a chic blue silk dress by Anna Valentine, one of her favourite designers, Camilla was photographed in the grounds of Clarence House. She is seen enjoying the warm summer sunshine among the trees at the official London residence she shares with the Prince of Wales in the image, captured by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson ahead of her birthday last week. Official social media accounts for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also posted images of Camilla to mark the occasion. She is understood to have celebrated her special day, which coincided with Princess Beatrice’s wedding, at home with loved…

Cara Santana STEAL HER STYLE After quarantining with her ex-fiancé Jesse Metcalfe, actress Cara Santana has been enjoying the chance to get out in Los Angeles. Showcasing her own clothing range, which is designed for every shape and size, Cara, 35, embodied smart-casual in her mix of rolled-up slouchy jeans, trainers and a Cara Santana Collection blazer. She finished the look with a Bottega Veneta clutch, black sunglasses and a face mask, which is now mandatory while outdoors in California.…

After two fabulous years, this will sadly be my last column for HELLO!. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my finds with you all and, as a parting gift, I’d like to offer my favourite buys on the high street. Homeware is becoming a big thing and I love it. The frontrunners are Marks & Spencer and H&M, while French Connection is outstanding. Its rugs and cushions are stunning – all faded bleached medina-influenced gorgeousness that sits alongside more classic minimal candle holders and leather textured furniture. Could the Elba chair (3) be any more chic? I can see this working indoors and out. Just imagine relaxing under a tree on a hot summer day, book in hand, H&M straw hat (2) protecting you from the sun’s blinding glare… heavenly. As for…

When Candice Brathwaite became a mother in 2013, little did she know where the experience would take her. Seven years on, the “mummy blogger” has gained thousands of Instagram followers for her insights into family life at home in Milton Keynes – sharing a colourful and often frank account of being a black British mother and co-parent with husband Bodé (aka Papa B) to their two children Esmé, six, and Richard Jr, two. “It’s been a journey of a lifetime,” she tells HELLO! . “I don’t say this lightly, but I wouldn’t have the career I do if I didn’t have kids. We wouldn’t be having this conversation. I often think about my 16-year-old self, sitting in the corner of every room, looking at me like: Who is this lady?’”…

Grand Canal, Dublin, Ireland: 53.3309˚N 6.2588˚W. Even after she’d put her luggage in the tiny boot of the convertible, Deira still wasn’t sure if she was going to go through with it. Which was crazy, she told herself, because this was the easy bit. The harder part had been the previous night, when she’d walked into the dimly lit underground car park and waited for the Audi to unlock automatically. Even as she’d told herself that nobody would take any notice of her, she’d expected one of the residents to suddenly appear and ask her what the hell she was doing. But the one person already there, a young man in head-to-toe Lycra, was more concerned with unchaining his bike than with Deira’s actions. Nevertheless, the familiar click as she…

‘I promise to be the best husband and best daddy one day’ Looking radiant in a sunshine-yellow dress as her diamond ring sparkles in the summer daylight, Nicola Peltz tenderly embraces her new fiancé Brooklyn Beckham as they announce their engagement to the world. The 21-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham called himself “the luckiest man in the world” after New York-born actress and heiress Nicola accepted his marriage proposal earlier this month. The loved-up pair looked as if they were on cloud nine as they posed against a beautiful blue sky in an intimate image taken by Brooklyn’s little sister Harper to mark their happy news. “Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes,” said Brooklyn in a heartfelt Instagram post on…

PARIS HILTON AND J-LO STARS RIDE THE WAVE OF PEDAL POWER With more and more A-listers trading the fast lane for the cycle path, the popularity of bike riding has moved up a gear. And recently it was the turn of Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez to join the growing band of celebrity pedal-pushers. Accessorising her pink bike with her beloved teacup Pomeranian Princess Paris Jr and items from her merchandise range – of which a portion of proceeds goes to charity – Paris staged an impromptu photoshoot near her Beverly Hills home. “#Sliving around on my pink bike with my pink dog rocking my@ParisHiltonMerch. Loves it,” she wrote next to her post on Instagram (left). Her bike also featured in a tongue-in-cheek workout TikTok video, “8 easy exercises to…

Footballer Marcus Rashford has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his campaigning work fighting child poverty. The England and Manchester United star was honoured after lobbying the Government to continue providing free school-meal vouchers for children during the summer holidays. “It’s a proud day for myself and my family,” he said. “We still have a long way to go in the fight to combat child poverty in this country but receiving recognition from your city means we are heading in the right direction and that means a lot.” At 22, Marcus is the youngest person ever to receive the honour, which has also been given to the likes of United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton. It was, he said, “humbling” to follow them.…

In the bouquet were sprigs of myrtle, which so many royal brides have carried at their weddings With an expression of pure happiness, Princess Beatrice was a radiant bride as she said a resounding “I do” to her fiancé, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, in a private ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor. Wearing a breath-taking vintage Norman Hartnell gown and the Queen Mary Diamond Fringe tiara, Beatrice paid an elegant heartwarming tribute to her grandmother the Queen, who was guest of honour at this joyful occasion. Her exquisite wedding dress – made from ivory peau de soie trimmed with ivory Duchess satin, encrusted with diamante and with a geometric chequered bodice and organza sleeves – was on loan from Her Majesty, as was the dazzling…

MATALAN From its launch in 1985, Matalan has aimed to provide value to modern families. Look out for late-night opening, everything under one roof and free click and collect, as well as the brand’s providing for children’s charities. Layered necklace , £4.25 (was £8.50) LINDEX Lindex’s sustainability promise aims to make a difference for future generations, with female empowerment, respect for the planet and human rights as a focus. This season centres on mindful shopping and more sustainable materials, with a pared-back collection that still looks great. Wrap dress , £39.99; Black dress , £29.99; Bag , £19.99 NEXT On-trend beachwear, classic tailored pieces, midi dresses and nightwear feature in Next’s key items this season. From earthy tones to vibrant animal prints, along with a highly wearable capsule collection designed…

Summer’s here and we can hit the beaches and parks once more. It’s time to get the youngest members of your family kitted out in style and safety with some of the coolest products on the market…

BOOK NOW THIS IS ME Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice makes a spectacular return to the stage next year with his rescheduled This Is Me tour. With a cast of dancers, Giovanni will showcase beautiful choreography to a fabulous soundtrack, paying homage to the music and dances that have inspired his career. Starts 22 February 2021. For tickets, visit giovannipernice.com. PODCAST AT HOME WITH THE LALLAS Hollywood actress Rose McGowan, rapper Big Narstie and Liar star Joanne Froggatt are guests on actress Laura Pradelska and DJ Lara Fraser’s podcast covering life in lockdown. Laura and Lara – The Lallas – share their own stories and discuss social complexities. Available on all podcast platforms. STREAMING KATY KEENE Fans of US drama Riverdale will love this spin-off. Lucy Hale plays Katy…

SIR ELTON JOHN AND DAVID FURNISH Singer Sir Elton and his husband are long-time friends of the Beckhams and godparents to Brooklyn. He and his siblings even refer to Elton as their uncle. THE SPICE GIRLS Victoria has stayed in touch with her former bandmates Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them make an appearance at the ceremony. Could there even be a wedding song on the cards? EVA LONGORIA BASTON The former Desperate Housewives star is one of Victoria’s closest friends – Victoria designed her beautiful wedding dress and was also a witness at her 2016 nuptials. ELIZABETH HURLEY As one of Brooklyn’s three godparents, actress and businesswoman Elizabeth and her son Damian are sure to be two of…

ROMAN KEMP Capital DJ in love split Capital Breakfast DJ Roman Kemp and Anne-Sophie Flury have reportedly called time on their relationship after two and a half years together. Roman, 27, and the Swiss neuroscientist, 25, moved in together in January, staying in their London home during lockdown, but reports of their split emerged last week. The couple share chihuahua Luna; Anne-Sophie is believed to have taken custody of the dog. The pair met on dating app Tinder, with Anne-Sophie supporting Roman during his stint in last year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! , flying out to meet him after he left the Australian jungle. “We want to focus on having fun, exploring the world and making memories,” Roman told HELLO! after that reunion. The radio presenter…

Former JLS singer JB Gill, who with wife Chloe has son Ace, five, and daughter Chiara, two this month, is an ambassador for Tiny Happy People. He says the Duchess of Cambridge’s backing is invaluable. “It’s great to have the Duchess’s support and for her to back the campaign and put her name to it. Her presence behind it is really powerful. As the mum of three children herself, she knows she’s a very important role model – and that a lot of people look to her for advice and support. “I met William and Kate in 2012 when JLS performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. We chatted to them afterwards and she was lovely. They are both very relatable and do a lot within the community and they’re not…

British actress Millie Bobby Brown is far from your average teenager. The 16-year-old award-winning Stranger Things star is a fashion icon, Unicef goodwill ambassador and the founder of the Florence by Mills beauty line. On top of all that, she has a staggering 33.9 million followers on Instagram, so it’s little wonder she has been snapped up by jewellery store Pandora to be the face of its line Pandora Me, which she helped to design. With Stranger Things series 4 in the pipeline, we caught up with the busy teenager to find out how she does it all… It’s summer. What does summer mean to you, Millie? “Summer to me means fun. It’s the season you can be outside, which I love much more than being inside watching TV, and…

Letting her sequinned Miu Miu dress and jewelled headband do the talking, Gemma Chan kept it simple at the Film Independent Spirit Awards with rosy lips and softly defined eyes. The right mascara is important to her, too. “I use Maybelline The Falsies Mascara,” she says. “It really holds the curl.” The 37-year-old actress also turns to the high street for skincare, saying: “I swear by Boots No7. I use their Protect and Perfect Intense Advanced Serum.”…