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‘Love comes in different forms and we tell each other we love one another every day’Ben Since waltzing off into the sunset after their surprise engagement on a deserted paradise island in the Maldives last autumn, former Strictly Come Dancing stars Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen have been making plans for the next exciting chapter in their lives. And as they celebrate their love in our exclusive Valentine’s Day shoot, the couple reveal to HELLO! that they’re not only looking forward to a sparkling engagement party this month, but also finalising arrangements for a summer wedding. LADY IN RED “I’m so excited,” says Kristina, 45, exuding pure glamour as she poses in a flame-red gown in the grounds of the magnificent Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa, a stone’s throw from…

Whether she’s dining with dignitaries, bonding with babies or on military manoeuvres, fitting in is something at which the Countess of Wessex excels. And dressed in camouflage gear and protective ear and eyewear, holding a gun and taking aim, she could have been any other soldier, except for one standout feature – her beaming smile (right). Sophie was at Gibraltar Barracks in Camberley, Surrey, to watch teams battle it out for the Countess of Wessex Cup, an annual competition that pits regiments against one another (below) in a series of challenges. With links to all of them, she stayed neutral throughout – although she did set her sights on one of the disciplines, showing off her clay pigeon shooting skills (above). Bang on target as always, the mother of two…

Royal Mail has unveiled its first stamps featuring the King – and there is one key difference between his version and that of the Queen’s before him. While His Majesty’s portrait takes inspiration from his mother’s image, he is not wearing a crown. Instead, the new design (below right), on sale from 4 April, simply features his profile facing left, the traditional direction. David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said the lack of royal regalia made the stamp more notable in the modern world. “There is no embellishment at all – no crown, just simply the face of the human being, on the plain background, almost saying: ‘This is me and I’m at your service,’ which I think in this modern age is actually rather humbling.”…

‘We made Dame Judi wear trainers with big platforms under her dress’ ‘This was one of the friendliest films I’ve worked on. There were a lot of costumes, but I didn’t feel massively stressed and that’s probably because [the atmosphere] came from the top, director John Madden. At the time I thought: “This film is probably going to be rubbish because we’ve had such a good time,” as you can get complacent, or not concentrate. But we put the hours in. [It won seven Academy Awards, including costume design.] It was set in the Elizabethan period so it was as accurate as we could make it, but the colour palette and patterns were heightened. The concern was that Gwyneth [Paltrow] and Joe [Fiennes] had to appeal to the young audience…

‘A newspaper said: “She even put Leo in corsets”’ ‘This was my second film with director Martin Scorsese and a fabulous one to work on and on a massive scale. I’m proud of it. It was set in the Golden Age of Hollywood and I had these brilliant real-life characters to dress – Howard Hughes [Leonardo DiCaprio], Katharine Hepburn [Cate Blanchett], Ava Gardner [Kate Beckinsale] and Jean Harlow [Gwen Stefani]. It had to look realistically period and there was enough glamour and extravagance to not have to heighten anything. However, I didn’t copy the exact outfits that Katherine Hepburn wore, for example, but used the look and feel and shape, designing my own versions of what I imagined she’d have worn. There were a couple of outfits that Leo wore…

She was the life and soul of the front row; a dedicated doyenne of fashion who lived and breathed the industry she loved. But sadly, on her birthday last week, Hilary Alexander passed away in hospital at the age of 77 and the world lost one of its most prolific sartorial pioneers. The flamboyant fashionista, who was our sister title HELLO! Fashion’s editor at large when it launched in 2014, enjoyed a career spanning six decades. She graced frows around the globe, was on first-name terms with high-profile trailblazers such as Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen, and is reputed to have coined the term “supermodel”. As renowned for her own sense of style as for her comments on the designs she reviewed, Hilary’s image was an exotic take on boho chic;…

CRISPY SHREDDED MUSHROOMS WITH HOISIN SAUCE Serves 2-4 Takes 30 minutes INGREDIENTS • 3 tbsp lightly flavoured oil• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil• 600g/1lb 5oz mixed mushrooms (shiitake, king oyster and oyster)• 1½ tsp Chinese five-spice• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped• 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated• 2 tbsp runny honey• 2 tbsp soy sauce To serve • 10 Chinese-style pancakes• ½ cucumber, cut into long matchsticks• 4 spring onions, cut into long matchsticks• Hoisin sauce 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. 2. Pour both oils into a large 39x27x2cm/15½x10¾x¾in baking tray and heat in the oven for 3 minutes until hot. 3. Shred the mushrooms into thin pieces, around 5mm/¼in thick, with your fingertips. Carefully add to the tray and…

‘She never looked more beautiful. She blew me away. It was one of the happiest days of my life’ David It was surely one of the proudest moments of his life. Surrounded by a canopy of white flowers and greenery in a picturesque California setting, former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff walked his daughter down the aisle as she prepared to marry fiancé Madison Fiore. Dressed in a breathtaking beaded mermaid gown by Pronovias, Taylor, 32, made a picture-perfect bride as she exchanged vows with marketing agency boss Madison, 33, in front of 186 guests at the aptly named Ethereal Gardens in Escondido. “Taylor Ann never looked more beautiful than at her wedding,” the proud actor, 70, tells HELLO! after the nuptials. “She blew me away. I am so proud to…

‘I want my kids to see that I’m proud of who I am’ Dressed in a dazzling burgundy and pink lehenga, under a cascading canopy of pink flowers, Saira Khan looks radiant. “I feel like a princess; I’ve never felt so feminine,” says the TV presenter and entrepreneur, as HELLO! joins her for this exclusive photoshoot, which marks a landmark moment in her life. It has been 19 years since Saira, who is of Pakistani heritage, married her husband Steve Hyde, wearing a Western white meringue-style dress. Now, nearly two decades later, she finally feels ready to embrace her roots and become a South Asian bride by trying on a selection of stunning traditional gowns and jewellery. “It’s only now, as a 52-year-old mum of two, that I feel confident…

Having a (glitter)ball is easy when you’re on Strictly Come Dancing, as the female dancers and celebrities showed on their arrival in Belfast for their live tour. Dressed in matching pink and white nightwear, the women enjoyed a girls’ night in, with an evening of DIY beauty treatments, treats and a whole load of laughs. Posting photos on Instagram, It Takes Two presenter and former show professional dancer Janette Manrara wrote: “What a great night of face masks food, wine, and of course desert w/ these beautiful women.” In reply, dancer Luba Mushtuk joked: “Look at us all in pink. My ‘favourite’.” As well as Luba, Janette was joined by professionals Nancy Xu, Jowita Przystal, Michelle Tsiak, Amy Dowden and Dianne Buswell, along with last series’ celebrities Fleur East, Molly…

In the role for less than six months, the Queen Consort has already made her mark – and last week she celebrated another first, signing a piece of artwork for the first time since her title change in September. Camilla was visiting Storm Family Centre in Battersea, South London, where she took part in an art therapy class, using fabric paint to complete a picture of a sea fern. A keen amateur artist, she appeared pleased with the result (above right), and happily signed it with the letters CR, for Camilla Regina. Her visit was part of the centre’s 19th anniversary celebrations. She was greeted by Storm founder Marie Hanson and met staff, supporters and volunteers. She also listened to stories from women who have been helped by the charity,…

‘The fact that we walked in the footsteps of our fathers with the King is unbelievable’ The King and Queen Consort received a warm welcome from Brick Lane in East London last week, being greeted by a colourful extravaganza of performers, musicians and dancers who scattered flowers in their path. Enjoying the spectacle and in high spirits, the royal couple shook hands with scores of well-wishers waving Union flags and children singing the national anthem at the symbolic heart of the capital’s Bangladeshi community. There was an outpouring of affection from the hundreds of fans lining their route to see Their Majesties walk side by side down the historic street, with Camilla wrapped up against the cold in a cream Fiona Clare coat. As well as meeting prominent members of…

‘Great Britain, you extended your helping hand when the world had not yet come to understand how to react’ The King welcomed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to Buckingham Palace last week and told him: “We’ve all been worried about you.” His Majesty greeted the President with a warm handshake as he was escorted into the 1844 Room, which has been used to host some of the royal family’s most distinguished guests, including former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “It’s good to see you,” the King said, adding that he was “delighted” to greet the President of the beleaguered country, whom he was meeting for the first time. “It’s a great honour to be here; thank you for finding the time for me,” the President replied. As…

‘I went to Kensington Palace and saw Victoria’s original clothing — she was tiny’ ‘What I remember about this film was churning out costume after costume – I think Emily Blunt [Queen Victoria] had about 28 altogether and we ran out of fabric and colours. How to do a similar type of dress, but different? When you look at the royal family you don’t often see outfits repeated – with the Queen, you certainly didn’t. I really enjoyed working on it and Emily’s great: funny and easy to work with. I went to Kensington Palace and was able to see original pieces of clothing, wrapped in tissue paper and packed flat in an archive. You had to wear special gloves to touch them. They were doll size – Victoria was…

‘We lit Helena’s costume up from underneath. There was always somebody up her skirt plugging her in’ ‘I still get messages every day from young people about the Cinderella dress. They make versions of it – doll versions or their own versions – and send me pictures of them wearing it. The one I designed for Lily James to wear is a cornflower blue with about seven layers of different colours – purple, turquoise, blue, green and an iridescent white – that all move to produce one colour. It’s made from over 250m [820ft] of fabric, with 10,000 Swarovski crystals, the size of pin heads, applied all over to catch the light. I remember having piles of fabric and trying all the layers in different order and then wafting it…

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London STAY In tree-studded Maida Vale, you’ll find Onefinestay’s handsome Randolph Avenue (3) – an impeccably designed home from home with two enticing bedrooms, a well-curated art collection and a patio that calls out for alfresco breakfasts when the weather perks up. Hits of moss green soften a muted colour palette and it’s a stone’s throw from Formosa Street’s clutch of delis and coffee shops. TASTE Having started out as a Dalston pop-up, US-influenced Rita’s has settled in Soho, turning out flavoursome plates alongside a cracking list of low-intervention wines. Notting Hill newcomer Dorian draws a cool crowd with its elevated British menu – think moreish liver-parfait toast and turbot with beetroot and chanterelles. And you won’t find a better spot for a post-show nightcap than The Dorchester hotel’s new…

HELLO! is thrilled to team up with online hotel booking site bookyourhotels.com to offer one lucky reader and their guest a romantic break for two nights in Paris, the city of love. You will travel to France in comfort on Eurostar and stay at the five-star La Clef Hotel Eiffel Tower in the heart of the city. This stunning hotel in the 16th arrondissement is nestled between the Trocadéro and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, on which stands one of the most famous monuments of the City of Light, the Arc de Triomphe. It is also just a stone’s throw from the Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries. From this ideal location, everything that Paris has to offer – culture, shops, restaurants, bars, parks and oodles of history – is within…

There’s no doubt about it – Emma Willis, Rylan Clark and Oti Mabuse started their Red Nose Day Challenge on a high. Despite facing an uphill struggle to raise funds for Comic Relief, the trio were all smiles as they set out from the Scottish village of Braemar to tackle the trial of a lifetime: trekking to the Cairn Gorm summit. The three-day endurance test meant camping out in freezing conditions and tackling wind, rain and subzero temperatures to reach the snowy peak. Holding hands and carrying their survival packs on their backs (above), they were given an enthusiastic send-off courtesy of a pipe band and crowds of locals. Uploading a photo from the trek, Rylan asked fans to “send help and burgers”, while fellow TV presenter Emma wrote: “Few…

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It will be the most star-studded celebration of the King’s coronation – and the ballot is now open for people to win tickets to the spectacular concert that will mark the historic occasion. Five thousand pairs of tickets are on offer for the 7 May extravaganza at Windsor Castle, which takes place one day after His Majesty is crowned at Westminster Abbey. The concert on the East Lawn, which will be broadcast live across the BBC, will feature top-class entertainment, including a live orchestra, musical acts and presenters from the world of dance and the arts. While no names have yet been announced, mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins is a royal favourite who previously performed at Home Park for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations in 2016 (below). The ballot will close at…

‘Kate said she really thinks sport and getting outdoors is great for children’ It’s a place that holds lots of special memories for the Prince and Princess of Wales and if anything, the royal couple’s love of Cornwall has grown since they took on their new roles as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. Last week, there were plenty of smiles and laughter on display as Prince William and Kate made their first official visit to the county since gaining the titles previously held by his father and stepmother, and William spoke of his “love” for the county. Ona fun-filled trip to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, William and Kate – who often spend their family summer holidays in the tranquil surroundings of the Isles of Scilly – chatted to…

‘It’s great when you’ve got an actor who loves clothes. Cate is one of those people who would look good in a sack’ ‘Set in 1953, this is a love story between Carol [played by Cate Blanchett], an older, sophisticated, wealthy woman, and Therese [Rooney Mara], who hasn’t quite found her place in the world yet. With her, I went slightly beatnik as her friends were artistic types. Cate’s character was the epitome of chic, so I put her in muted colours: dove greys, duck egg blues and mushroom-y taupes. It was important to put her in a soft, clean colour palette as it oozes sophistication. The only colour I used to highlight and lift it all was coral. I call it Carol coral. I’m a bit obsessive about colour,…

It looks as though 2023 is going to be Michelle Yeoh’s biggest year so far. After turning 60 last August, the actress is leading a group of formidably talented women of a similar age who are riding high both personally and professionally. And Malaysian-born Michelle has real reason to celebrate. This year, she became the first Asian to receive a Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Her role in the comedy-drama has already won her a host of trophies, including a Golden Globe in January and a London Film Critics’ Circle award last week. Michelle rose to fame in Hong Kong action films before landing a role in 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, which catapulted her into high-profile parts in hit movies including Crazy…

Companionship and intimacy are essential to our wellbeing and studies show that people in romantic relationships tend to live longer and report lower responses to pain – and even increased immunity. Sex and relationship expert Anna Richards, the founder of erotic platform Frolicme (visit frolicme.com) agrees that love and pleasure are good for your health. “It is such an important area to talk about, particularly for women,” she says. “Female pleasure shouldn’t be shameful – women are interested and need to know.” We caught up with Anna to find out the power of deep connections. Anna, how can we maintain intimacy in our relationships? “Intimacy takes time and honesty. We have to show vulnerability to another person and have empathy, as opposed to putting a brick wall up and thinking:…

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Josie Gibson is in no doubt about the man she will be sharing a sofa with, enjoying laughter and special moments. But don’t be misled into thinking she has a new love in her life. The presenter’s “date” for 14 February is Dermot O’Leary, as Josie is back on the This Morning couch for half-term week. “Aside from spending the morning with Dermot, I have no plans. I can’t even pull a party cracker,” she jokes. Not that 38-year-old Josie is complaining. “Dermot is so funny; he makes me belly-laugh off-camera as well. He’s a real sweetheart,” she says. ‘It’s the time and effort – you’ve got to meet someone, trust them, date, the messaging… I can’t be bothered’ As for the man in…