Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Apr-2021 i Woman

The clocks have sprung forward and we are all now enjoying lighter evenings. There’s some real warmth in the sunshine and the phrase ‘hope springs eternal really does feel apt, doesn t it? The past year will leave us rich with stories to tell – some happy and some sad, but there are people that we all owe so much to. The ones who really have gone that extra mile and the true heroes of this pandemic. On p38 we celebrate some of the women who have worked tirelessly to help others – and to everyone who played their part, thank you.…

Princess Diana may not have always agreed with everything the Royal Family did, but she always had respect for the crown. ‘Throughout, she respected the monarchy. Even before her death, she did believe in it,’ royal biographer Angela Levin tells Woman. And instilling respect as well as a sense of duty in her two sons, Angela says, is what she spent years cultivating, despite her often volatile relationship with The Firm. Which is why Angela – who has worked for years alongside the Royal Family – is worried the Duke of Sussex may wish he hadn’t aired his dirty laundry during that revelatory interview with Oprah Winfrey. Though Harry rightfully claims his late mother would simply want ‘us to be happy’, Angela points out that Harry has duty running through…

Peter Andre Peter, 48, wed his second wife, doctor Emily MacDonagh, 31, in 2015. They have kids Amelia, six, and Theo, four, together. Harrison Ford Star Wars legend Harrison, 78, has been happily married to Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart, 56, since 2010. Rod Stewart Rod, 76, is married to third wife Penny Lancaster, who is 26 years his junior. They have two kids, Alastair, 15, and Aiden, 10. Michael Douglas Movie stars Michael, 76, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 51, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last November.…

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There was a time when I couldn’t imagine fitting into a dress from my favourite clothes shop. But here I was, wearing a pretty, flowery one in a size 10, and about to stand up in front of a room full of people. It was my very first day as a Slimming World Consultant and, thanks to my own weight loss, I knew I had the confidence to inspire my members and help them achieve their goals. Over the next few weeks, I told them more about my slimming journey, which had started 13 years ago when I’d been in a band called Bad Lashes. We d entered The X Factor in 2008 and ended up getting through to the live shows. It was an amazing experience, but at 21…

MY ELDERLY LABRADOR HAS STARTED GROWLING AND SNAPPING WHEN WE GO NEAR HIS TOYS AND FOODS. WHAT’S GOING ON? I’m sorry to hear this, and understand it must be very upsetting when this kind of behaviour starts in an older dog. The way you describe him, it sounds as though he has developed ‘resource guarding’, a type of behaviour that dogs display when anxious that we may take their things or when feeling vulnerable in general. We need to ask why this has suddenly started. Consider whether anything has changed; for example, an altered routine or a new pet in the home. Perhaps you are giving different treats or chews or haven’t been able to go on as many walks recently? Another thing that must be considered in an older…

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Praise for BRAVE KATE Stars have flooded Kate Garraway with support after her documentary Finding Derek aired. The heart-wrenching programme went behind the scenes with GMB host Kate, 53, and her two children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11, as Kate’s husband Derek remains critically ill after contracting COVID-19 last March. Kate’s friend Susanna Reid led the praise for the presenter, describing her as ‘a tower of strength, courage and love,’ while Charlotte Hawkins said, ‘We’re all praying Derek will find a way back.’ Lorraine Kelly offered her support on Twitter, writing, ‘Such courage, humanity and strength – you are incredible.’ And This Morning’s Alison Hammond added, ‘This is heartbreaking but also so inspiring. How amazing is Kate.’ We couldn’t agree more. CELEBRITY PET of the week Ruth Langsford’s pooch…

Senior royals were baffled by Meghan’s claim that she secretly married Prince Harry three days before her Windsor wedding. The duchess merrily made the revelation to Oprah Winfrey, boasting ‘no one knows that,’ and a source tells me, ‘There was a lot of confusion at the palace. Not a single soul was aware of any such ceremony. Even the Queen started wondering if Meghan was being serious or whether this was just one more surprise in the mix.’ Is Meghan perhaps the first bride in history to mistake her actual wedding for the rehearsal? That would be funny, but for the fact it raises a wider question about some of the more serious claims she made in her interview. The duchess seems to have been mistaken about the afternoon she…

It’s fair to say there were quite a few raised eyebrows when Billie Piper got married to TV presenter Chris Evans in 2004. The couple had only been dating for six months when they tied the knot in Las Vegas, and pop star Billie was just 18 at the time, while Chris was 35. The couple were regularly splashed across tabloids partying together before they split in 2007, and Billie, now 38, has even said herself they just spent three years getting ‘completely hammered’ together. Now a mum to three children, Eugene, 12, Winston, eight, and two-year-old Tallulah, Billie looks back on her and 55-year-old Chris’ relationship with fondness. And she’s grateful for what it taught her. ‘The happiest time and the best way to heal’ Before she met Chris,…

Anne Hathaway GET THE LOOK Actor Anne, 38, gives a monochrome masterclass in how to look chic. She creates shape by cinching the waist of her frock with a western-style belt while her boots are wardrobe must-haves. Michelle Keegan GET THE LOOK Spring into season with a pastel suit like Michelle, 33. An oversized blazer and wide-leg bottoms are super flattering, while a box bag and white courts keep the look feminine. Sienna Miller GET THE LOOK Layering is key for temperamental weather and Sienna, 39, shows how to style a wrap dress. She teams her green frock with a long-line cardigan and knee-high boots, which can be swapped for sandals in summer. Viola Davis GET THE LOOK Go hell for leather like Viola, 55, and ditch jeans for some…

✱ Santander, which refunded Jess’ money after an investigation, runs scam-awareness events online  (santanderevents.co.uk). A spokesperson said, ‘If you’ve been contacted by a scammer, you think you have responded to a scam email or text, or you’ve given out details to the wrong people, tell your bank straight away and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.’ ✱ An RBS spokesperson said, ‘We agree this was a sophisticated scam and have refunded Mrs Reynolds. We continue  to warn customers that they will never be asked to move money to a so-called “safe” account. No matter how convincing the caller may appear, this is a scam.’…

Vitamin D: Do we need to supplement? I’ve got my serious hat on this week. No, really I have. We need to talk about this little sunshine vitamin because some of you, if you’re already taking a supplement, might be tempted to stop just because we’re into spring. Hear me out. Vitamin D is produced in our skin on exposure to sunlight. The general recommendation is 20 minutes per day (without sunscreen). If you have dark skin, vitamin D may be more difficult to make because of high levels of melanin. Why do we need it? It aids calcium absorption so will help our bones. Think menopause, think dropping oestrogen levels and declining bone density, never mind splitting nails. Deficiency has been widely linked with various cancers, heart disease, immune…

Celery and chicken noodle pho Pho is a super healthy aromatic Vietnamese soup. We have packed this version with nutritious celery and chicken. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 25 MINS ✱ 2ins fresh ginger, peeled ✱ 1 red chilli, halved ✱ 4tbsp soy sauce ✱ 2tbsp chilli sauce or sweet chilli sauce according to your taste ✱ 1.5ltr good chicken stock ✱ 200g dried rice noodles ✱ 400g cooked, chopped chicken breast ✱ 4 stalks celery, halved lengthways and cut into bite-size lengths ✱ 6 baby pak choi ✱ Mint leaves and sliced red chilli to garnish 1 Put the ginger, red chilli, soy sauce and chilli sauce in a pan with the stock and bring to the boil. Add the rice noodles and simmer for a couple of…

Should she give up and live with this pain? Q I honestly help my gran. She has severe pains in her knees and takes paracetamol but it doesn’t seem . says s just wearing out and hospital waiting lists are so long there’s no point seeing the doctor. Is she right? Philippa says A There are lots of reasons for knee pain but if your gran is older, a common cause is osteoarthritis. In some ways she is right – this is called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, but there are treatments available. If appropriate, her GP can refer her to an orthopaedic surgeon or a physio. Due to coronavirus in some areas there are delays for non-urgent treatment but unless she’s on a waiting list she won’t be seen!…

Is the withdrawal method safe? Q When I first took the pill 20 years ago, I put on weight. And I often had a bad reaction to condoms and spermicides. I m now divorced and am dating again and need to think about protection – I really don’t want to get pregnant. Would you recommend the withdrawal method, where the man pulls out before he comes? Susan says A If used correctly, the withdrawal method gives 78% protection against pregnancy, which is still almost a one-in-four risk. If you don’t use the method accurately, the risk increases. Plus you’re not protected against sexual infections. I’d look around – nowadays, there’s a variety of protection that might suit you. Your local family planning clinic can advise. HAVING SEX WITH A NEW…

While you can’t travel to the boozy region just yet, why not get a taste of the good stuff at home? 1 CHAMPAGNE IRROY Located in Reims, Champagne Irroy was purchased by Taittinger Champagne in 1955. Very fresh with pure and subtle hints of red apple, lemon and lime. £28, cellarselected.com 2 POMMERY BRUT ROSÉ A fruity pink champagne, which is a blend of rosé and Pinot Noir of Bouzy Grand Cru. £49.99, available at Waitrose 3 HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT Dominated by flavours of peaches, cherry plums and oranges, it’s a delicious champagne. £28, available at all major supermarkets…

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60 SECOND INTERVIEW EMILY ATACK Emily and fellow team captain Laura Whitmore return for the 25th series of Keith Lemon’s bonkers ITV2 game show Celebrity Juice. Here she tells us about the new series, her favourite game and her dream guest… How does it feel to be back? I’m going in with even more determination to win than I did in the last series. The wonderful thing about Celebrity Juice is that every series is so different and we have no idea what’s going to be thrown at us. What’s been the most ludicrous game you’ve played so far? Every game is crazy! It’s how I imagine a stag do to be. My favourite game is Be A Dingbat. You have to answer questions, but say the opposite of what…

After reading actor Orlando Bloom’s description of his average day, my heart goes out to his fiancée. Poor Katy Perry. The Pirates of the Caribbean star might be eye-wateringly gorgeous, but he comes across as walking plankton. Orlando starts his day by checking his smart ring. This isn’t a ring to check how smart you are, although with Bloom I do wonder. It’s a teeny smartphone for your finger. He says, ‘I look at the app to see if I have had a good sleep.’ A good sleep? The man has a baby. Nobody with a seven-month-old sleeps well! He bounds out of bed, leaving Katy to ‘have a lie-in’. Katy’s possibly been up all night nursing baby Daisy. She’s probably face down in her pillow with sore boobs.…

Lockdown locks This picture of Barry the unkempt canary stopped me in my tracks. Not because he looks like a member of the Beatles but because he bears an uncanny resemblance to my teenage son after months of him refusing to let me cut his hair. Derry Girls delay I bow to no one in my love of the hilarious Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and was really excited about a third series. But shooting keeps being disrupted by lockdowns. With the youngest of the lead actresses now 27 in real life, they’d better get a shifty on, or they won’t be Derry ‘Girls’ much longer.…

BABY JOY FOR ZARA Congratulations are in order for Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike Tindall, as they have welcomed their third child, a baby boy. In a touching tribute to her grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, the couple have named their bundle of joy Lucas Philip, and Zara gave birth to him on their bathroom floor! ‘It was get a mat, get into the bathroom, get the mat on the floor, towels down, brace, brace, brace,’ Zara revealed. WILL CAT TAKE TO THE BALLROOM? Cat Deeley is rumoured to be joining the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing this year. An insider revealed, ‘Having hosted So You Think You Can Dance? in both the USA and the UK, it’s likely Cat’s picked up a tip or two and there’s every…

‘Tom is my partner and lover’ Tamzin Outhwaite, 50, is ‘in a lovely place’ with her boyfriend Tom Child – who’s 21 years her junior. The former EastEnders star also insisted she’s never going to let that age gap get in the way of him living his life. ‘Right now we’re in a really lovely place and I have a very full life. Tom is my partner and my lover,’ she said. ‘I’m not going to stop him living his life. I’m very aware of that and I’m not being frivolous with my affections. I’m being a realist.’ Tamzin also revealed how much she appreciates Tom for helping her raise her and former husband Tom Ellis’ two daughters, Flora, 12, and Marnie, eight, and how they ‘adore’ him. ‘It takes…

THE BOSS The Loose Women anchor commanded attention in this black jumpsuit. You could say Charlene certainly meant business in this outfit. RAZZLE DAZZLE Charlene, 40, looked like she’d waltzed off the set of Strictly in this sequin frock – but we love it. You can never go wrong with a bit of sparkle! SUITED AND BOOTED We loved Charlene’s take on the androgynous suits sweeping the fashion scene right now. She took the structure of a suit and made it feminine. SET THE TONE Charlene dared to bare in this red mini dress, which ticked all the boxes for a sophisticated red-carpet look. SUPER GLAM Too glam to give a damn in this combo. Charlene’s jumpsuit hit all the right notes, and the blazer finished it off. Perfection! GO…

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VOLUNTEER ‘I knew I had to help’ Abi Oleck-Hewett, 48, is a facial and skin expert and beauty technician from Surrey. Before the pandemic, my life was a whirlwind of celebrity clients, glamorous events, and amazing jobs. But in March 2020, my beauty-technician business, like so many others, came to a halt. No longer able to see clients face-to-face, and unable to qualify for grants, I struggled to make ends meet. I had to close my treatment room as I could no longer afford the rent. But while my business was a worry, I was concerned about the people around me. I had savings, but I could see others didn’t. I signed up to charities and community groups, including Capel Parish Angels and Mid Surrey Community Fridges, and helped to…

Air your mattress Do you make your bed as soon as you get up? Don’t! Let it air for 30 minutes*. This reduces the risk of having dust mites. These tiny bugs can cause rashes and if you’re allergic to them, you may suffer year-round sneezing, coughing and postnasal drip. Sharing isn’t always caring Research reveals that we are a nation of sharers with 89% of us sharing cutlery with a partner and 81% sharing lip balm.** This may seem harmless but you could be passing germs, which might lead to health problems such as cold sores and bacterial infections. Time for tea Support your body through the menopause by swapping regular tea for Take a Pause menopause tea. Ingredients such as ginseng and valerian will help relieve symptoms including…

Sex is amazing You’ve found new ways to please and tease. So take time to tell each other what you love – and make plans so sex is even better next year. Sex isn’t as good Perhaps there’s not much motivation, arousal, orgasms. It’s time to spice things up. Browse the web for sex manuals and sex toys, so that you are able to get back the sparkle over the next 12 months or so. Sex is non-existent You don’t even mention bedroom action but spend the evening watching box sets. Unless you’re both happy with this lack of lust, it’s time to seek help. Your GP can recommend local counsellors.…

There is no greater love than that of a mother for her child, and when I look at my sons, Freddie, now eight, and Jackson, six, I feel so proud that I’m their mum. I cherish making memories with them and I never take for granted the time I spend with them, because there was a time I came close to never seeing my children grow up. I fell pregnant with Jackson when Freddie was just one, and I knew six months in that things were different. I felt so breathless all the time and though my midwife said it was common during pregnancy as the baby grows, I wasn’t convinced. My pregnancy with Freddie had been so smooth, and I worried my body wasn’t coping as well. Still, I…

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST BBC1 After being cancelled in 2020, Eurovision will return this year. In May, the contest will be broadcast from Rotterdam in the Netherlands where James Newman, who was chosen to represent the UK last year, will be hoping to win with his new song, Embers. NOMADLAND Disney+ Frances McDormand stars in this drama which is nominated for seven BAFTAs at this week’s film awards. She plays a woman who leaves home in her van to travel around the American West as a modern-day nomad. THE REDKNAPPS’ WEEKEND WARM UP Sky One Footballer-turned-pundit Jamie Redknapp will be joined by his dad Harry and comedian Tom Davis in this show, featuring guests, fun games and topical chat. BEING SERENA Discovery+ What’s Serena Williams like away…