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Sparkles, sequins and sky-high stilettos were the order of the day as Jess Wright launched her fabulously festive clothing range with a swanky London party last week. The former The Only Way is Essex star (left) was the (jingle) belle of the ball as she celebrated with mum Carol, little sister Natalya and husband William Lee-Kemp – their marriage in Majorca in September was covered exclusively by HELLO!. With a non-stop smile, she invited guests including actress Helen Flanagan (right) to sip on fizz and lychee martinis and enjoy the canapes as they checked out her Christmas edit for Dorothy Perkins. “I’m so excited to be here – I can’t wait for Christmas, especially because I’ve got my party season wardrobe covered,” Jess told HELLO! at the soirée. It’s been…

There was an unexpected development for the cast and crew of ITV’s Grace when the Duchess of Cornwall visited the set in West Sussex, to catch up with author Peter James (above, far left), on whose best-selling books the hit crime series is based. Making no mystery of her admiration for Peter’s work, Camilla confessed to being a “huge fan”, adding: “I love your books – I’ve read them all cover to cover.” The Duchess braved the chilly temperatures on location in Shoreham-on-Sea to talk to the crime writer as part of her Reading Room book club initiative. She also got a thrilling insight into the process involved in taking a novel from page to screen. “You always forget how much goes on behind the scenes,” she said, and joked…

Fans of Amy Winehouse will be able to carry her legacy forward – in more ways than one – thanks to the sale of personal items once owned by the late singer, including the heart-shaped, custom-made Moschino handbag she was photographed with at the 2007 Brit Awards (left and inset). Ranging from clothing to cards, the collection of memorabilia was auctioned in Beverly Hills last week, with a portion of proceeds from the sale going towards the foundation set up by Amy’s parents Mitch and Janis in memory of the singer. Also among the 800 items that went under the hammer was a dress designed by Naomi Parry, her stylist and friend, and worn by Amy during her final live performance, at a gig in Belgrade a month before her…

She has been tipped for an Oscar for portraying the Princess of Wales as her marriage crumbled, but off screen Kristen Stewart is happier than ever after announcing her engagement. “We’re marrying, we’re totally gonna do it,” the US actress said last week after revealing Dylan Meyer, her screenwriter girlfriend of two years, had popped the question. “I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted, and she nailed it. We’re marrying, it’s happening.” ROYAL PORTRAYAL While her own life is blissfully happy, Kristen’s latest role in Spencer – released last week – sees her explore a dark period for Diana, reimagining the breakdown of her marriage to the Prince of Wales during a three-day Christmas family gathering at Sandringham in 1991.…

It was billed as a last chance for the world to unite in halting the climate crisis and, as 120 world leaders descended on Glasgow for Cop26 last week, the royal family were out in force. Led by the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge played a starring role in the crucial talks, highlighting the urgency of the challenge and bringing together some of the most influential people around to find solutions to the world’s environmental problems, in the face of dire warnings from climate scientists. It resulted in trillions of pounds being pledged to clean technology, more than 100 countries committing to reforestation, a pact to reduce methane emissions and stronger vows from companies and countries to cut carbon.…

Taking their place in the spotlight on the world stage, the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mingled with heads of state and leading politicians including US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Guests at the evening reception at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum enjoyed traditional Scottish canapes, Ridgeview Vintage English sparkling wine and Cop26 blended whisky, as well as music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Kate, in a blue coat dress by Eponine and wearing her sparkling Codebreakers poppy brooch, chatted to Justin, while Prince William was seen in conversation with Joe. Prince Charles circulated among the influential figures, while Camilla, elegant in a teal Bruce Oldfield dress with buttons recycled from another outfit,…

‘It is our responsibility to think differently, act boldly and make the impossible, possible’Prince William Afortnight after unveiling the first winners of his ambitious Earthshot Prize at a glittering ceremony in London, the Duke of Cambridge urged world leaders and business figures at Cop26 to back the ecology pacesetters’ “amazing ingenuity”. Prince William introduced finalists and the first five £1m prizewinners to dignitaries including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, US President Joe Biden, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as he took to the stage in Glasgow. He told guests: “Our finalists are bursting with energy, ideas and ambition, so please expect many of them to come knocking on your doors.” But it was 15-year-old Vinisha Umashankar from India who stole the show, earning a standing ovation…

He has entertained the Queen with card tricks, recruited the Prince of Wales as his assistant and taken a swipe at the Duke of Cambridge with a sword, so there’s no denying that Lance Corporal Richard Jones knows how to work his magic on the royal family. The soldier, who in 2016 became the first magician to win Britain’s Got Talent, has regularly showcased his skills at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle while serving in the Household Cavalry, where he has ridden on parade alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. Now, he’ll be with the royals paying respects at the Cenotaph this weekend for Remembrance Sunday, after joining London Mayor Sadiq Khan and actor Ross Kemp to launch the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in London. And there is one special person…

‘It’s very chilled — we have lovely dinners and lunches and go for long walks’ Like many city-dwellers last year, Kelly Hoppen found herself dreaming of a simpler life in the countryside. The award-winning interior designer has spent most of her career in a studio or on a plane, visiting one of her 40-odd projects around the globe. The past 18 months have made her not so much slow down – she’s busier than ever designing houses, superyachts and luxury hotels – but certainly reassess how she does things. “A lot of people have rethought their life and thought about getting off that treadmill,” she tells HELLO!. “In the middle of lockdown, I thought: ‘I want to move to the country.’ But really, I just wanted a balance.” Kelly found…

PASTA MASTER Inspired by his upbringing in Naples and his family’s everyday dishes, TV chef Gino D’Acampo shares some favourite meals that give classic methods and ingredients a modern twist RIGATONI WITH CHIPOLATAS, COURGETTES & CREAMY MASCARPONE RIGATONI CON SALSICCE, ZUCCHINE E CREMA DI MASCARPONE Serves 4 Preparation time 20-25 minutes Cooking time 30-35 minutes “I actually created this recipe as an argument-stopper. My daughter Mia wanted pasta and my boys really fancied a meatier meal. So this dish came about by me basically throwing what I had in the fridge together. It is now one of our family favourites! You can use any sausages (increase the cooking time if they are much bigger). Peas also work well instead of courgettes.” INGREDIENTS • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper•…

‘This place holds all my happiest memories. It’s our paradise’ Teenage heiress Francisca Amorim describes her family’s home in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo region as a “paradise” – and few could argue with that. It’s a sprawling, whitewashed villa nestled amid olive groves, thriving vines and cork oak woodlands (known in Portugal as montados), with deer and wild boar roaming the vast grounds, which sit beside a vast man-made lake that glistens in the sunshine. The place holds many treasured memories for 19-year-old Francisca, whose pride in her family roots shines through. FAMILY PRIDE The granddaughter of billionaire Américo Amorim – known as the King of Cork – Francisca hails from a long line of dynamic entrepreneurs. And now, she’s poised to follow suit. It was Francisca’s great-great-grandfather who…

As her second-time-around romance with Ben Affleck goes from strength to strength, Jennifer Lopez revisited another partnership from decades past when she teamed up (above) with LL Cool J to perform their 2002 US No. 1 All I Have at the rapper’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Showing that their chemistry is still alive – on stage at least – Jennifer delighted the audience with her surprise appearance. “I was honoured to be a part of something very special for my friend tonight,” she posted on Instagram. Jennifer was not the only one delivering a crowd-pleasing performance at the ceremony, however. Getting the night off to a flying start, Taylor Swift paid tribute to inductee Carole King by covering her classic song Will You…

‘This job has been like the light at the end of the tunnel for me’ Amber It’s hard to believe that Louis Smith and Amber Davies have only known each other for a matter of days when they take part in this exclusive HELLO! shoot. In perfect sync as they strike a pose, their ease with each other is clear to see. In fact, as Amber tells us, she had to learn to trust Louis immediately after meeting him – as the former Strictly Come Dancing champion has been tossing her up into the air and deftly catching her as she falls, during rehearsals for the forthcoming stage production Bring It On: The Musical. “I already one hundred per cent trust Louis,” says Amber, who is playing the lead part…

DIANA ROSS Singer credits sons for encouraging comeback Soul legend Diana Ross surprised long-standing fans last week by posting a teaser of her first music video in over a decade – for her new song All is Well – ahead of the release of her 25th solo studio album, Thank You. Diana rose to fame as the lead singer of Motown group The Supremes in the 1960s, with hits such as Baby Love, before finding solo success. The 77-year-old revealed it was her sons, actor Evan Ross and Ross Naess, with whom she collaborated on the shoot, who gave her the confidence and encouragement to make her return to videos. Diana said: “After spending almost two years not performing and not being in front of the camera, they supported me…

Indulging their love for the natural world, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began their trip to Glasgow on an outing with the Scouts. The royal couple, who are officially known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn when in Scotland, were all smiles as they joined 20 members of the 105th Glasgow Scout Group at Alexandra Park in Dennistoun for a workshop teaching them how to live a greener life. LESSON TO SAVE THE WORLD As well as learning how to make eco-friendly vegetarian “Cop” burgers, they promoted sustainable transport with a lesson in bicycle maintenance, and also made wildflower seed bombs, lining up with the children to throw them at a grassy bank to rewild it. The activities were part of the #PromiseToThePlanet initiative, which is teaching 57…

‘It’s really good to see the royals making a big noise about climate and conservation’Steve Backshall Steve Backshall is nothing if not resourceful. The presenter and conservationist took the opportunity to ask the Princess Royal for investment into his latest work project while she was in the process of investing him with his MBE at Windsor Castle last week. Steve, 48, who is married to Olympic rower Helen Glover, was receiving the honour for services to charity and conservation when he put in his cheeky request. He had been telling Princess Anne about his plans to buy a section of Guatemalan rainforest, which he is working on with the World Land Trust conservation charity. “I asked her if she’d fancy investing,” Steve said afterwards, as he posed with his new…

Tributes to legendary entertainer Lionel Blair poured in from the showbusiness world last week after he passed away at the age of 92. FRIEND TO MANY Fellow entertainer Christopher Biggins called him: “The most wonderful, kind, funny, real giver of life. His energy was extraordinary.” Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth also paid tribute, saying that Lionel was: “The personification of va va voom, he had so much charm and dazzle… he loved life and he loved showbusiness.” Bonnie Langford, who had performed with the star, also wrote on social media: “Dear Lionel. Privileged to have been your dance partner,” and singer Michael Ball tweeted: “A funny, kind, generous, compassionate and gifted man.” Actor Sanjeev Bhaskar said of Lionel: “Always a gent, warm and fun. I loved the fact that he’d always pepper…

Victoria Beckham GET HER LOOK Turning The Mark hotel into her own personal catwalk, Victoria Beckham heads out into New York wearing a piece from her own collection. With its iridescent sequin overlay, the floral dress is perfect for party season, but Victoria makes it more daytime friendly by layering it over a burgundy polo-neck. However, it is the addition of the neon green pumps that turns a simple look into one with instant wow factor – we’re taking notes.…

Former The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge says: “I’ve always been quite low maintenance – well, I say that but I have my nails done, my brows and lashes and I go and have my hair done. So not that low!” Known for switching up her short styles, keeping her hair healthy is a priority. Here, the 32-year-old author, podcaster and mum to sons Parker and Carter – with ex-footballer husband Wayne – shares her styling secrets, reveals how she looks after her colour and recalls the lengths she went to in order to disguise postnatal shedding. Frankie, have you got a favourite hairstyle that you’ve worn over the years? “Having my pixie cut is what I’m famous for and I still get people saying: ‘I love your hair but when…

She’s a byword for style in her native Spain, but designer Laura Ponte values comfort and cosiness most, especially when it comes to the festive season. “I’m not a big planner, I like things to be spontaneous,” she tells us. However, one unplanned act led to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party at her chalet in Spain’s northern region of Asturias. It was approaching midnight and Laura and her guests had gone into the freezing garden to launch a flying lantern – when they suddenly heard the front door bang shut. Despite their attempts, they couldn’t open it. After two hours searching for a locksmith, they decided someone would have to go in through the bathroom window. “We fixed on my sister-in-law because she was the thinnest,” the 48-year-old former…

BOOK NOW THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Europe’s largest family-run Christmas show returns to the Norfolk village, where a 120-strong cast performs an electric mix of festive songs. It also boasts an immersive wonderland trail of steam engines and fairytale characters. Until 23 December. For tickets, visit thursford.com/christmas-spectacular. ALBUM SPENCER Diana, Princess of Wales’s chaotic yet colourful life is captured in the soundtrack of new film Spencer. Written by Radiohead guitarist and acclaimed film composer Jonny Greenwood, the score is a combination of free jazz and baroque music. Edging away from traditional classical style typically heard in royal biopics, Jonny has created a stunning album. Out 12 November. TV THE TOWER Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan stars in ITV’s new crime drama alongside In the Long Run’s Jimmy Akingbola (right with…

They have been lighting up London’s social scene since they moved to the UK from South Africa in June, and last week, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer brought their sparkle to the Leopard Awards. Radiant in shimmering silver sequins, the nieces of Diana, Princess of Wales were on a glittering guest list, which also included former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams and model Yasmin Le Bon, who gathered to celebrate the best of British jewellery design at the historic Goldsmiths’ Hall. SARTORIAL SIBLINGS The twins, 29, often attend fashionable events, from Milan Fashion Week to the Venice Film Festival, as a glamorous double act. And last week was no exception as Eliza dazzled in a floor-length gown, while Amelia looked equally stylish in silver, wearing…

Whether she’s on or off the catwalk, Naomi Campbell is a role model for the worlds of fashion and philanthropy. So it was fitting that the supermodel (left) helped Qatar mark its second annual #QatarCreates, a celebration of art, fashion and design aimed at encouraging and supporting emerging talent. Accompanying Naomi on the trip was her cousin Bianca Saunders, whose career as a fashion designer is itself just starting to take off. “Bet you didn’t know we had a designer in the family. PROUD,” Naomi told her fans on Instagram. The fortnight-long initiative features a diverse programme of events in the capital city Doha, including exhibitions and talks. However, the highlight was the Fashion Trust Arabia awards at the National Museum of Qatar. Guests at the glitzy gala included judges…

She has called him “the best present I could ask for”, but Princess Eugenie’s eight-month-old son August can be a proper little monster – when the occasion demands it, of course. In celebration of his first Halloween, the proud mum snapped a photo of the youngster in a John Lewis Monster Fleece onesie, complete with horns, fangs and multiple eyes. She shared the image of August playing with his prized Minions Kevin soft toy (left) on Instagram, together with a pumpkin and ghost emoji and a caption saying: “Wonder what they are talking about.” Like all mums, Eugenie has been frightfully busy since she and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed baby August, their first child, at the end of February (below left). However, the 31-year-old royal still made time for a…

It is Australia’s most celebrated horse race and while Verry Elleegant romped home at this year’s Melbourne Cup, off the field the going was definitely Goodrem. Showing her colours, singer and Victoria Racing Club ambassador Delta proved a favourite as she stunned fans with a bold jumpsuit (left) before changing to perform a medley of her hits ahead of the big race last week (right). Delighted to be back at Flemington Racecourse after performing via video link from Sydney last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the former Neighbours star told Australia’s Network Ten: “There’s nothing like… the energy of everybody coming together.” Delta was clearly happy to be back in the saddle, telling her Instagram followers that performing live once more had “never felt better”. Sharing a range of…

Simon Cowell steps down from new T.V. role Music industry mogul Simon Cowell is stepping away from appearing on our TV screens to spend more time with his family. Last week, it was revealed that he will not be participating as a judge on his forthcoming new talent show Walk the Line, and instead will be working behind the scenes on the new programme. His place on the panel has been taken by Take That frontman Gary Barlow. The move comes 18 months after 62-year-old Simon was treated in hospital following a biking accident that almost left him paralysed. According to reports, the decision was taken as the SyCo record executive and former The X Factor judge wants to devote more time to his partner Lauren Silverman and their seven-year-old…

DIWALI IN TINSELTOWN WHO: Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling, Lilly Singh WHAT: Pre-Diwali celebration WHERE: Los Angeles, California A-listers lit up Los Angeles last week at a pre-Diwali celebration. “Love, laughter and a room full of badass desi boss ladies,” was the order of the night, according to actress Priyanka Chopra, who shone in a jewel-encrusted bodice as she posed in front of a flower wall of vibrant marigolds, which aptly symbolise strength, power and light. Also raising the style stakes was the evening’s host, Mindy Kaling, dressed in an exquisite lehenga and wearing violet-hued flowers in her hair. “I could not be more in love with my Diwali look,” said The Mindy Project creator, adding that guests “shared stories and celebrated each other” at the party, which was cohosted by…

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