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‘I go crazy with decorations… it’s almost as if I’m reliving my childhood’ Becky Radiant in a showstopping red gown, Rebekah Vardy embraces her husband Jamie at the spectacular entrance to their country home, surrounded by a sprinkling of freshly fallen snow. If there was ever a scene that epitomises the magic of Christmas, this would be it: the archway around the proud mum and Leicester City star has been festooned with a display of vibrant crimson and shimmering gold foliage, sparkling baubles and a life-size drumming nutcracker. And as the couple welcome HELLO! inside their Lincolnshire farmhouse for this exclusive interview and photoshoot, an enchanting winter wonderland awaits. Leading us through a hallway transformed into a Narnia-style tunnel of sparkling silver and snowy white to themed rooms glowing with…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have plenty to celebrate this Christmas, after signing a multi-year deal with audio streaming giant Spotify to host and produce their own podcasts. Harry and Meghan have set up an audio production company, Archewell Audio, with the first episode, a “holiday special”, due over the festive season. The venture comes three months after they signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix and six months after they joined the A-list speakers’ agency Harry Walker. Announcing the Spotify deal, which is reportedly worth an estimated $25m (£18m) for their charitable body Archewell, the Duke and Duchess said: “What we love about podcasting is that it reminds all of us to take a moment and to really listen, to connect to one another without distraction. “With the challenges…

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ROYAL FAMILIES HAVE FUN ON THE CARDS Putting the heir in air mail, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall follow an annual tradition: sending out hundreds of Christmas cards featuring a carefully chosen photograph, often taken in an off-duty moment. And this year’s is perhaps the most relaxed yet, showing the pair casually dressed and sitting on a bench in the garden at Birkhall, their Scottish home (above left). Prince Charles and Camilla are not the only royals taking a more low-key approach to their 2020 greeting. For their festive photocard, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain were happy to let their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía be the focus (above), while Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania were joined by their children…

Brought up in the Lake District, enjoying an idyllic childhood that most people can only dream of, TV presenter Helen Skelton is determined to give the same to her two young sons – and never more so than at Christmas, when she wants to create the most magical of memories. “Every year I say I’m not going to go mad, and then every year on 1 December, I run around frantically like a lunatic going over the top,” says the BBC1 Countryfile presenter, as she welcomes HELLO! to the beautiful home she shares with her rugby league player husband Richie Myler and their sons Ernie, five, and three-year-old Louis on the edge of the rolling Yorkshire hills. This festive season is extra special for the family as it’s the first…

‘I hope this will give me the platform to make more of a difference in the community’ Holding her sparkling cut-glass trophy and beaming with delight, Soraya Kelly can hardly believe she is following in the illustrious footsteps of royals and celebs, including previous winners Sarah, Duchess of York and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, in being named recipient of a HELLO! Star Women award. The campaigner and mum of four has been given this year’s coveted Star Mum title, in association with leading British luxury childrenswear retailer Childrensalon, in honour of her work with underprivileged children. “Receiving this award means the world to me,” says the mum of Ashley, 30, and Harrison, 17, as well as 13-year-old twins Soffia and Solaman, speaking to HELLO! from her home in Rhoose,…

They made history with a perfect score in the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games and have become ice-skating legends. But until recently, there was still one major thing left on Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s bucket list: to skate in the great outdoors. “We’ve been skating in circles on indoor ice rinks for most of our lives, so to be able to go out onto ice that’s been formed by nature, with the backdrop of mountains, felt like a lifelong dream fulfilled,” says Chris, 62, as he and Jayne join HELLO! for an exclusive interview about their greatest adventure yet. In ITV’s Dancing on Thin Ice with Torvill & Dean , the pair travel to Alaska to find the perfect icy setting to dance their iconic Bolero routine alfresco, and as…

While 2020 has been tough for people around the world, the constant, reassuring presence of the Queen and her family has helped boost morale and lift spirits in the UK and abroad. As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March, the royal family adapted overnight to continue their public work online, getting to grips with video calls and socially distanced engagements and adding face masks to their much-admired wardrobes. This year began with the bombshell news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were stepping down as senior working members of the family, moving first to Canada and then to California as the health crisis forced the world into lockdown. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge both contracted and recovered from the virus and the Queen and…

Trailblazing, true to herself but tireless in her work for others – such praise would befit our most popular young Princesses. But no one deserves it more than the Princess Royal, who’s been a pillar of the monarchy for over half a century. The Princess’s 70th birthday in August was the perfect occasion to celebrate a woman who’s the embodiment of the term “working royal”. It was also a chance to reflect on how well she’s dealt with the dilemma faced by so many Windsor women: how to forge one’s own path while maintaining an unswerving devotion to duty. Blessed with her parents’ energy, Princess Anne gives 100% to everything she does. A typical day could mean departing at dawn to visit a housing development, trying military training, then finishing…

It is one of her favourite festive traditions: decorating the Christmas tree at Clarence House with help from children with serious, life-limiting conditions. And even though the youngsters were unable to attend her party this year, the Duchess of Cornwall was determined to keep the magic alive and so played Fairy Godmother, loading a horse-drawn carriage with gifts and sending it on its way. Camilla also invited ten children supported by Helen & Douglas House hospice in Oxfordshire to virtually help her dress the glittering tree in her hallway – with help from assistant equerry Captain Charlie Ross of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, who was close at hand. “Here’s Charlie in his bearskin and he’s going to put your very own special baubles with your name on onto the…

‘I’m dating someone. I don’t know whether it’ll become something bigger. Who knows? We’ll see’ Kirsty Gallacher is shining as brightly as the stars on her Christmas tree as she slips into a series of sparkling festive gowns – and there’s a special reason for her twinkle. “I’m dating someone,” says the presenter and podcaster, opening the doors to her beautiful Berkshire home exclusively for HELLO! ’s photoshoot. “I don’t know whether it’ll become something bigger, but we’ve been on a few socially distanced dates. Where it goes, who knows? We’ll see.” Kirsty, 44, lives with her two sons Oscar, 14, and ten-year-old Jude – plus their pet bulldogs Bertie and Betsy and Theo the tortoise – and it’s clear they will always be the most important men in her…

Living with five children is like having Christmas every day, says Alex James. “There’s a lot of noise and washing up. It’s my favourite time of year – I absolutely love it,” adds the Blur bassist turned cheesemaker turned festival host. “We get to celebrate the things we like the most – lots of eating, lots of consumer indulgence, and the family all together.” Our exclusive shoot and interview takes place at his sprawling 200-acre farm in the Cotswolds, which Alex shares with his wife Claire along with sons Geronimo, 16, and twins Artemas and Galileo, 14, and daughters Sable, 12, and Beatrix, ten. Also in residence is a menagerie of eight cats, two dogs, four pigs, chickens, ducks and countless sheep. “Most days I have to pick up a…

The last year has been one that none of us expected. Uncertainty, loss and isolation have caused a spike in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. And while news of a vaccine is giving hope for what could be another tumultuous year, how do we stay focused on our goals when the world remains so unpredictable? Perhaps you have Dry January in your sights, you’re starting a new fitness regime or upping your daily step count. Owen O’Kane, a psychotherapist, former NHS mental health lead and author of Ten Times Happier, says we can learn from 2020 to keep ourselves motivated. “Life is often unpredictable and it’s easy to take things for granted,” he says. “A global pandemic teaches lessons about living in the here and now, appreciating…

1 THE PROM Possibly the most dazzlingly A list-studded film of the festive season, this sees three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep and James Corden (above right and left) as Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman, two New York stage stars whose careers take a downturn when their Broadway play flops. Fun and chaos ensue when they decide to help high-school student Emma, banned from attending her prom with her girlfriend by head of the PTA (Kerry Washington). Nicole Kidman (above, with Andrew Rannells) also stars. On Netflix now. 2 THE BATTLE OF THE NUTCRACKERS A hallmark of the Christmas season, The Nutcracker can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home, with three enchanting versions of the classic ballet available to watch online. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and…

‘Better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again’ The Queen has remained at the heart of national life this year, adapting to a new way of carrying out her duties as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. During what has been the biggest national crisis of her remarkable 68-year reign, she has continued to be a visible, reassuring presence. As the UK endured a first lockdown in April, Her Majesty evoked a wartime spirit in a stirring address to the nation, saying: “We should take comfort that, while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.”…

‘Technology allows us to keep working, but also to keep in touch’Prince Charles Europe’s ancient dynasties adapted at once to the need for social distance and won new fans with a digital reign…

Seated on a hay bale, they look very much at home in this stunning portrait With a look of pure joy on his face, Prince Louis steals the show in this adorable image of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, seen on their official Christmas card. William and Kate’s youngest son, his mouth open in a wide smile of delight, stands at the heart of the family portrait taken in the rural surroundings of their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, during the autumn. Big sister Charlotte, five, sits on her mother’s lap, wearing a sweet moss-green sweater by Ralph Lauren and Mini Me tassel boots by Penelope Chilvers, while Prince George, seven, is ready for adventure in a brown Regatta fleece. Seated on a hay bale against a…

There’s no denying the Duchess of Cornwall can rock a face mask. Rarely wearing the same design twice, and always expertly matching her chosen mask to her outfit and the occasion, Camilla always gets it right – and her recent visit to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s Covid-19 vaccination hub was no exception. The 73-year-old teamed her tartan coat and pink scarf with a similarly hued floral face covering as she and the Prince of Wales supported the NHS’s vaccination roll-out programme. “Camilla is inspiring the nation to be safe and keep it stylish with her quirky face masks,” says HELLO! Fashion editor Jill Wanless. “From embellishment to loud prints that perfectly co-ordinate with her outfits, she’s on point.” ‘Camilla is inspiring the nation to be safe and keep it stylish’Jill Wanless,…

The sound of laughter fills the air around the twinkling Christmas table, festooned with eucalyptus leaves and silver candles, as Lydia Bright and her family celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Crackers are being pulled, jokes are being told – and centre of attention in this heartwarming festive scene is Lydia’s daughter Loretta, who, at ten months old, will be celebrating her first Christmas. “She’s so alert and fascinated with the lights,” beams former reality star Lydia, who welcomed her firstborn in February and revealed her to the world exclusively in HELLO! . “She even has a little jig to her favourite festive music – her favourite is When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney. I’ve been singing that to her all December.” FAMILY CHRISTMAS ‘I wanted to…

‘It’s lovely to think I may have been able to bring hope to others going through a terrible time’ It has been the toughest, most heart-wrenching year of her life, yet Kate Garraway continues to be a shining inspiration. Now, in recognition of her extraordinary strength, courage and positivity, HELLO! has paid tribute to the star, whose husband Derek Draper became dangerously ill with Covid-19 in March, with our 2020 Star Women Inspiration award, sponsored by Childrensalon. “It’s such an honour,” says the Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio presenter in HELLO! ’s exclusive interview and photoshoot. “I’m really touched that you think I’ve been an inspiration and it’s lovely to think I may have been able to bring hope to others who are going through a terrible time. “It’s…

ONION TEAR & SHARE WITH BAKED CAMEMBERT Makes 1 platter (6-8 people as a party snack share) Preparation time 30 minutes, plus proving Cooking time 40 minutes INGREDIENTS • 115ml/4¼fl oz whole milk • 115ml/4¼fl oz water • 2 tsp active yeast • 500g/1lb 2oz strong flour, plus extra for dusting the work surface • 2 tsp salt • 75g/3oz caster sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten (reserve some for glazing) • 100g/4oz butter, softened • 50g/2oz crispy onions • 50g/2oz diced pancetta, fried crisp To serve • 1 camembert • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely sliced • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, broken into pieces 1. Whisk the milk, water and yeast together in a bowl, then set aside. Put the flour, salt and sugar into a food…

Koh Kood STAY Set on a ravishing slice of Koh Kood (or Ko Kut), Soneva Kiri is a dream come true for families and couples alike, while its eco credentials are worthy of applause. The airy wooden villas ( 1 ) have a Robinson Crusoe feel with canopied beds, vintage suitcases and private pools peering out across the waves. Days can be spent doing as much or as little as you please – just don’t forget to swing by the ice cream parlour for a mouthwatering homemade mango scoop… TASTE Begin the day with juices, bircher muesli and plates of delicious seasonal fruit ( 2 ), then head to North Beach, where the lunch menu centres on seafood reeled in that morning. When dusk draws in, pad along to candlelit…

WEDDINGS PRINCESS RAIYAH OF JORDAN AND NED DONOVAN Princess Raiyah, half-sister of King Abdullah II of Jordan, became the first royal bride of the pandemic when she married journalist – and grandson of author Roald Dahl – Ned Donovan in July at a secret UK location. Raiyah’s mother Queen Noor posed with the bride and groom, who’s said to have converted to Islam. CRESSIDA BONAS AND HARRY WENTWORTH-STANLEY Actress Cressida Bonas was one bride unfazed by pandemic restrictions – she’d always planned a small wedding, joking she “wanted to get hitched under a tree”. In fact, Prince Harry’s ex married her long-time love Harry Wentworth-Stanley, 30, amid the rolling acres of Cowdray Park in Sussex, a week after her friend Princess Beatrice’s July nuptials. The 31-year-old White House Farm star…