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HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469CELEBRATING THEIR FIRST YEAR OF MARRIAGE SOFIA VERGARA AND JOE MANGANIELLO SHOW US THE HOME THEY CREATED FOR THEIR MODERN FAMILY‘I really did buy everything. The decorator showed me things, but I knew I wanted a house we could all enjoy’ SofiaIf we had to write a book about the life of Sofia Vergara with Joe Manganiello, the title might be How to Have Your Cake and Eat It . But the two screen stars, who celebrated their first wedding anniversary last November, truly appreciate their good fortune as they welcome HELLO!’s sister magazine HOLA! USA into their newly renovated family home in Hollywood.There are plenty of laughs over an afternoon spent discussing décor, careers and romance with Joe and Sofia – and also a great deal of cake…Sofia, you are the perfect hostess…“I always have food, drinks and a lot of cake at home. They [Joe and her son…10 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469AS EUROPEAN ROYALTY GATHERS PRINCESS BEATRICE ATTENDS THE LONDON WEDDING OF FILIPPOS LEMOS AND MARIANNA GOULANDRISThe bride was a vision in a Valentino gown with a floor-sweeping veilPrincess Beatrice cut a striking figure last week as she joined a host of esteemed guests from around the world for the lavish wedding of Greek shipping heir Filippos Lemos and jewellery designer Marianna Goulandris. Wearing the distinctive crochet-appliquéd cotton Burberry trench coat that she wore last June to the service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark her grandmother the Queen’s 90th birthday, and carrying a black clutch bag bearing the name “Bea”, the 28-year-old was among a galaxy of European royalty at St Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in London’s Bayswater. Also in attendance were King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, ex-King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, their son Crown Prince Pavlos and…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469QUEEN LETIZIAPutting a fashionable twist on royal style, Queen Letizia of Spain showcased a catwalk favourite at a 30th birthday dinner in honour of Spanish newspaper Expansi—n with her hair in a braided up-do. Adding some grown-up glam to the go-to hairstyle of youngsters everywhere, the former newsreader, 44, wore two braids on one side, with her locks swept into a chic and flattering loose chignon (right).Letizia’s daughters Leonor, 11, and Sofía, nine, are frequently photographed with their hair in braids, but their mum gave the look a sophisticated twist with a black Carolina Herrera dress and matching Prada courts. She accessorised in style with ruby and diamond chandelier earrings, red lipstick and classic smoky eye make-up (left).She was accompanied to the event at the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid by…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469NATALIA VODIANOVANatalia Vodianova doesn’t clown around when it comes to raising funds for her Naked Heart Foundation. In London to announce the return of her circus-themed Fabulous Fund Fair later this month, the Russian model and philanthropist has enlisted fashion’s finest to make her latest gala the best yet.“Everyone has a great party, whether you contribute through your ticket or spend lots of money on the games and competitions,” she tells HELLO! of the forthcoming fun-fest at The Roundhouse, London on 21 February, co-hosted by model friend Karlie Kloss. This year’s fairground attractions includes Dom Perignon’s Spin a Bottle, Dior’s Lucky Star and Louis Vuitton’s Aeroplane Toss.“The props are so Instagrammable and we have some great prizes, including VIP seats at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show,” she says. “Karlie’s involved in…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469HOLDING HER HEAD HIGH IN NEW YORK VICTORIA BECKHAM BUSINESS AS USUAL AT FASHION WEEK AS DAVID WEATHERS THE STORM AT HOMEIt was down to business for Victoria Beckham last week as she jetted to the States ahead of New York Fashion Week to make final preparations for her catwalk show.Husband David stayed at home in London with the couple’s children – Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 14, Cruz, who turns 12 next week, and five-year-old Harper – but was expected to join his wife for the show on Sunday.The former England football captain has been keeping a low profile ever since his personal emails were hacked and leaked on a German website, some of them revealing his fury over being blocked from receiving a knighthood in 2013 over concerns about his tax affairs. It was also reported that he had been the victim of a £1million blackmail plot.More than 18million emails were…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469Quotes of the week‘Be you, and be relentlessly you. That’s the stuff of champions’Lady Gaga (left) tells fans she’s abs-olutely proud of her physique after comments about her Super Bowl appearance‘No matter what we look like, sexy comes from within’For Pamela Anderson, too, it’s all about self-confidence‘You have to fight for love. You can’t live in fear of what people might say’Tom Hiddleston shakes off jibes about his short-lived romance with Taylor Swift‘It’s beyond daunting. I’m shaking, thinking about the prospect of doing it. I feel more nervous for this than I’ve ever felt for anything’James Corden is completely chilled about hosting the Grammy Awards‘If you’re buying a Valentine’s present, no reason it can’t be for yourself’Elizabeth Hurley has one way to prevent Valentine’s Day disappointments‘I have a huge crush on Justin Trudeau…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469JOINING HOLLYWOOD’S TWINS CLUB‘They’re gonna be awesome parents. Those kids are lucky’ Matt DamonOnce George and Amal’s babies arrive, the couple will have plenty of famous friends to turn to for advice on dealing with double-duty parenting.Perhaps George’s first port of call will be his Ocean’s Eleven and Ocean’s Twelve co-star Julia Roberts – after all, Julia and her husband Danny Moder are parents to 12-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus.For tips on being a mother à la mode , Amal could do worse than look to the ever-stylish Sarah Jessica Parker, who – with husband Matthew Broderick – had twin daughters Marion and Tabitha via a surrogate in 2009.Also part of the Hollywood twin set is George’s good pal Brad Pitt, who has eight-year-old Vivienne and Knox with Angelina Jolie.Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469TEAMING UP WITH WILLIAM AND HARRY CARING KATE GIVES THE INSIDE TRACK ON PARENTING TIPS FROM MUM CAROLE‘My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect and honesty’ The duch*ess of CambridgeThe duch*ess of Cambridge has revealed the values she wants to pass on to Prince George and Princess Charlotte in a heartfelt speech about children’s mental wellbeing.Kate said she and her husband the Duke want their son and daughter to appreciate “kindness, respect and honesty”, just as she was taught by her own parents, Michael and Carole Middleton.Addressing pupils at Mitchell Brook Primary School in north-west London last week, she said: “My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect and honesty and I realise how central values like these have been to me throughout my life.“That is why William and I want to teach our little children, George and…6 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN SWANNELL: ‘SHE WAS ALWAYS ENTERTAINING’Tara was not of this world; she was far too kind, incredibly loyal and far too vulnerable. But if you were having lunch with her or photographing her, it would always be a jolly occasion and you were never bored because she was always entertaining.At her house she would suddenly sit down at the piano and play the most beautiful piece of music. When I asked her where that came from, she said she wrote it herself. She was extremely talented.I flew to the South of France a while back to photograph her for HELLO! and we had the best time, mostly around the pool. At the end of each day’s shoot, the champagne came out, food would arrive about ten o’clock and I can’t remember what time we got…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469ALEXANDRA WILBY’S WEEK IN ENTERTAINMENTSingletons, rejoice! If Valentine’s Day has left you feeling more lonely than BridgetJones, I have fantastic news. You can apply to take part in the new series of one of my all-time favourite shows, Blind Date .The original TV dating show is making a comeback, 13 years after the series hosted by much-missed Cilla Black (above, with one would-be Romeo in 2000) ended. The Saturday night prime-time show was an instant hit after it launched in 1985, with three weddings resulting from Cilla’s assured matchmaking skills over 356 episodes.Jungle queen and former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison is hotly tipped to present the reboot later in the year, with singer Olly Murs and actresses Georgia May Foote and Helen Flanagan also in the frame. But how will the show fare…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469EXCLUSIVE: HOLLYWOOD STAR AND MODEL MILLA JOVOVICH ON CHILDHOOD FAME, HER LOVE FOR NEWCASTLE AND WHY YOU CAN’T BEAT A GREGGS PASTY‘It was the most unforgettable experience to be on set with my little girl’In a London hotel room, movie star, model and mum Milla Jovovich is giving HELLO! a demonstration of her best Geordie accent. Fixing us with those hypnotic blue eyes, she launches into a robust “whey aye!”.No, she hasn’t landed a role in a new drama set in England’s north-east. Though with Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (out now) being the final film in a series in which she has played lead character Alice since 2002, Milla isn’t dismissing the idea out of hand.“People are like, ‘No more Resident Evil; what’s next? What haven’t you done?’ And, you know, that’s one thing I haven’t done – a British accent. Not in a movie, anyway,” says the striking 42-year-old,…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469SAVE 20% ON ANNIE HAAK JEWELLERYThink stacking bracelets and you think Annie Haak. Taking inspiration from the exotic island of Bali, bearing mantras representing luck, love and well-being, Annie’s designs carry special meaning. Many of the pieces can be personalised with initials and a choice of message for the lucky recipient.But it’s not just those trademark bracelets that could be catching your eye with our terrific Valentine’s week offer: Annie Haak is giving HELLO! readers the chance to enjoy 20 per cent off the entire collection online. Visit anniehaakdesigns.co.uk to choose a gift for that special someone or treat yourself to stylish new jewellery for a spring wardrobe update.Look out especially for the beautiful new City Lights collection, inspired by the great cities of the world and combining Swarovski crystals, Japanese glass beads and rock…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469One frame three waysLook One: Now here’s an outfit to get you noticed on the dancefloor – and the delicate frames will really bring out the sparkle in this cute dress. They’re one of 25 optical frames and five prescription sunglasses in the Kylie Specsavers collection, exclusively available in the UK and Ireland from 14 February, with two pairs for £99/€149.Look Two: This look flatters any figure, teaming high-waisted trousers with a crisp white shirt, blingy accessories – and Kylie’s versatile frames. Like seven designs in her range, they come in a smaller size. “I know what it’s like not being able to find glasses that fit,” the petite singer says. They’re from the “modern classic” part of Kylie’s collection – the others are “subtle bling” and “reinvented vintage”.Look Three: This casual-chic combo…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469HELLO! LOVESFASHION WEEK WARDROBEStudio by Preen broderie anglaise dress, £69; visit debenhams.com (available from March). Aspinal The Small Lottie Bag in ivory and zebra haircalf, £450; visit aspinaloflondon.com. Kylie Minogue Eyewear Sun 5 sunglasses, £99 for two pairs, from Specsavers stores (available from 14 February). Triumph Lovely Essence body, £92; visit uk.triumph.comFASHION WEEK HAIRModels at Erdem sported soft, romantic braids for a collection inspired by 17th-century costume. Get the look with the ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong, £120; visit ghdhair.com.Other hair heroes: Toni & Guy Smooth Definition Mask, £4.33; visit boots.com. Moroccanoil Beach Wave Mousse, £17.45; visit zestbeauty.comFASHION WEEK BEAUTYNars created a youthful glow at David Koma and the fresh-faced look can be yours with Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in Breaking Free, £21; visit narscosmetics.co.ukOther backstage beauty buys: Maybelline Color Sensational…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469AS MONTY MAKES HIS DEBUT GERI HORNER AND HUSBAND CHRISTIAN MAKE IT OFFICIALBeaming with joy, Geri Horner and her husband Christian couldn’t have looked happier as they visited Harrow Register Office last week to register their newborn son’s birth – days after showing him off in a touching family snap.Baby Monty – the first child the couple have together – was born at London’s Portland Hospital on 21 January, weighing 7lb 8oz.Geri has a ten-year-old daughter, Bluebell, from a previous relationship, while Christian has a three-year-old daughter, Olivia, from a former romance.Last week the former Spice Girl posted a photo on Instagram of her holding Monty while Christian kissed him on his forehead. She wrote alongside the shot: “Monty is two weeks old today.”MAMA SAIDThe mum of two said recently that yoga helped her through her pregnancy and the birth and that…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469TAMARA ECCLESTONESharing a tender moment with her daughter, Tamara Ecclestone shows why breastfeeding is a subject close to her heart.The Formula 1 heiress caused a social media storm last week after posting photos online of her nursing Sophia, who turns three next month, and defending her decision to continue to breastfeed the little girl.Sharing this exclusive snap (right) with HELLO! , along with two black-and-white images (above and above right) from a forthcoming book, Tamara, 32, hit back at the criticism, saying: “I feel you should stop when it feels right and it should be a decision between you and your baby; it’s not anyone else’s decision. I don’t ask people when they are going to stop bottle-feeding their child or take a dummy away. I wouldn’t be so rude; it’s…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469BARACK OBAMAAlways up for an adventure, former US President Barack Obama elected to spend his second week outside the Oval Office learning to kite surf on Moskito Island with businessman Sir Richard Branson. Having waved goodbye to the White House last month, Barack was clearly happy to tackle the watersport (above right) at the exclusive resort, which – like neighbouring Necker – is owned by the Virgin boss.In a video posted on the Virgin website, Barack can be seen getting to grips with his kite-and-board combo and wearing a safety helmet in Democrat blue (left). Richard, meanwhile, chose to try foilboard surfing and issued a friendly challenge “to see who could stay up the longest”. Posting a series of photos and links on social media (including an image of the pair…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469PRINCE OF WALESThe Prince of Wales shared a joke with Billions star Damian Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory at a celebrity-studded fundraiser for the Prince’s Trust last week.Prince Charles, 68, looked to be in fits of giggles as he caught up with the pair at the charity’s Invest in Futures Gala Dinner at The Savoy in London (above right).The event was hosted by Alexander Armstrong and included music from Jamie Cullum and Pixie Lott, who brought her mum Beverley and sister Charlie-Ann along to meet the future King (right). The gala night was attended by such Prince’s Trust supporters as Dame Joan Collins and actress Joely Richardson (with Charles, above left), as well as new mum Geri Horner, Felicity Kendal, Jeremy Irons and Colin Salmon.Over the past 12 years, the Invest…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469IN A BOMBSHELL INTERVIEW WITH HER FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA SARAH WILLINGHAM THE ‘DRAGONS’ DEN’ STAR REVEALS THE REAL REASON SHE IS QUITTING THE SHOW AND THE SCARE THAT CHANGED THEIR LIFE‘I would have loved to have done another series. But as much as I love Dragons’ Den, I love my family more’The first time Sarah Willingham sat on Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, Australia, she thought she’d never seen anywhere quite as amazing in her life. Ten years later, halfway through a round-the-world trip with her family that has so far covered Canada, the US, Chile and Patagonia, she still feels the same way.“After all the travelling we’ve done and all the incredible places we’ve been to, I still think it is the most beautiful beach in the world,” she says, having decamped there early that morning with a packed cool box, ready for a barbecue. “Without being too weird and spiritual, it’s where my soul convalesces.”This is where the…8 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 14697 DAYSALASTAIR COOKEngland cricket captain resignsAlastair Cook has resigned after a record 59 matches as England’s cricket captain.The batsman said: “Stepping down has been an incredibly hard decision but I know this is the correct decision for me and at the right time for the team.“I hope to carry on as a Test player, helping the next England captain and the team however I can.”Alastair, 32, took over as captain from Andrew Strauss in 2012. He is England’s highest run-scorer with 11,057, making a record 140 Test appearances and 30 centuries. He led the side to Ashes victories against Australia in 2013 and 2015.Gloucester-born Alastair has two daughters, Elsie and Isabelle, with wife Alice and famously relaxes by working on their farm near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire when not playing for…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469IMAGE OF AN ICONIn a moment of pure joy, the Princess of Wales holds aloft a giggling Prince William in a touching display that highlights the special bond between mother and son.The captivating image was taken at Kensington Palace in February 1983 by royal photographer Tim Graham when the second in line to the throne was just seven months old.In the photo, the latest in our series of iconic images to mark this year’s 20th anniversary of Diana’s death, the happy and relaxed Princess is clearly loving life as a first-time mother.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469WELCOMING TWIN GIRLS INTO HER LIFE MADONNA TELLS OF HER JOY AS SHE BECOMES A MOTHER OF SIXMadonna spoke of her happiness last week after adopting four-year-old twins Esther and Stella from Malawi.The 58-year-old, who has already adopted a boy and a girl from Malawi and has a daughter and son, flew to the African country to complete the adoption process last week.Announcing the news on Instagram with a photo of herself walking hand in hand with the girls, she wrote: “I can officially confirm I have completed the process of adopting twin sisters from Malawi and am overjoyed that they are now part of our family. I am deeply grateful to all those in Malawi who helped make this possible and I ask the media please to respect our privacy during this transitional time.”LABOUR OF LOVEA court in Malawi heard that the girls’ mother died a…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469AS THEIR ROYAL ROMANCE BLOOMS MEGHAN MARKLE HARRY’S GIRL SPORTS BRITISH STYLE IN LONDONMeghan Markle stepped out in London sporting true British style last week as she ran errands near Kensington Palace.Prince Harry’s actress girlfriend shopped for flowers on Kensington High Street, a short walk from her beau’s home, where she has been staying since her return from a charity trip to India in January.Meghan, 35, donned some traditional British heritage brands for her outing, opting for Hunter wellies and a Barbour jacket to beat the winter chill.More country than Kensington, the look is one that would work well in royal sport-loving circles and would not look out of place on a stroll on the Queen’s Sandringham estate.Meghan is also a fan of other British brands, including Burberry and Mulberry.SUITS YOU, MISSThe Los Angeles-born star of TV legal drama Suits has been dating…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469ENTERTAINMENT TOUCHING DOWN TO MAKE HISTORY LADY GAGA BOWLS OVER FANS WITH RECORD-BREAKING SHOWLady Gaga stole the show at the Super Bowl last weekend with an epic performance that began with the star leaping from the roof of the NRG Stadium in Houston for the finale of the American-football season.Following in the footsteps of stars including Madonna, Katy Perry and Beyoncé, who have all played during the prized halftime slot, the 29-year-old became the most tweeted Super Bowl act in history. The hashtag #Gaga was posted more than five million times during the 13-minute set.The dazzling show – which attracted 117½ million viewers, six million more than for the game itself – kicked off with Gaga singing God Bless America and This Land is Your Land on the roof of the stadium before diving to the stage in a harness to sing a…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469HOT TICKETS TO DO LISTFILM HIDDEN FIGURESThis amazing Oscar-nominated true story celebrates three African-American women who defied prejudice and protocol to help Nasa launch the first manned space mission. Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe play the three mathematics geniuses overlooked by history.In UK cinemas from 17 February ✭✭ ✭ ✭ ✭BOOK JOJO MOYESThe Me Before You author’s first collection of short stories is a beautiful read. Paris for One and Other Stories features 11 tales of love, loss and laughter – from a young girl swept off her feet in the French capital to an unexpected confrontation between former lovers in Britain.Out now, published by Michael JosephTOUR CIRQUE DU SOLEILFeaturing awe-inspiring acrobatics in a kaleidoscopic world of fantastical creatures, the arena tour of Cirque du Soleil’s breathtaking Varekai show hits Newcastle…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469SOCIAL SCENEMAKING A SPLASH ABOUT HOCKNEYRobbie Williams’s wife Ayda Field was pretty as a picture at a star-studded private view of the David Hockney retrospective at London’s Tate Britain. Ayda and her pop star hubby brushed shoulders with famous art fans including Olympic diver Tom Daley, humanitarian Bianca Jagger and actress Joely Richardson. The show features more than 250 works from six decades of David’s incredible career in painting, drawing, print, photography and video.CELEBRITIES OPEN TO QUESTIONLady Kitty Spencer put her thinking cap on to join Jonathan Ross as the BBC Radio 2 DJs hosted the Centrepoint Ultimate Pub Quiz at Village Underground in London. The night raised funds for the homeless charity, for which Lady Kitty is an ambassador and her cousin the Duke of Cambridge is patron. Singer Tallia…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469GET THE LOOK!Louise Roe looked cosy in this season’s most style-appropriate cover-up – the bomber jacket – as she stepped out in Los Angeles last week. The TV presenter and fashionista was in full bloom in a Gestuz floral bomber, cropped jeans and simple grey T-shirt. Round-frame sunglasses, a large shopper and red Gucci flats completed her flourishing style.To shop the look, visit hellomagazine.comLifestyle: SHOPPING • BEAUTY • WELLBEING • RECIPES • TRAVEL…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469Naturally BeautifulIt’s worth remembering that many beauty industry standard ingredients were originally derived from plantsWhen it comes to your skin, do you put your faith in science or nature? Traditionally, you either went super modern and pumped your skin full of ingredients created in a lab, or turned to less sophisticated unguents and balms rich in plant extracts. But now the latest generation of herbal helpers offers the best of both worlds. These still contain plant-derived ingredients, but often they have been “tweaked” in the lab so your skin gets just the best bits.It’s worth remembering that many standard beauty industry ingredients were originally derived from plants, from the salicylic acid we use to unclog our pores (originally from the bark of willow trees) to the glycolic acid we use for…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469LOVE NOTESGivenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar 50ml, £67.50, from Harrods. A gorgeous floral bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and rose over creamy vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and muskIssey Miyake L’Eau D’issey Pure 30ml, £37, from Boots and House of Fraser. Has the instantly recognisable aquatic top note, but with a floral heart of jasmine, lily, rose and orange blossom, before revealing a base of cashmere woodEstée Lauder Modern Muse Nuit 50ml, £70; visit esteelauder.co.uk. With notes of mandarin and blackcurrant over jasmine and blue camomile, warming to patchouli, tonka bean, musk and amberDiptyque Eau Rose 100ml, £65; visit diptyqueparis.co.uk. A fresher but just as seductive take on the original Rose with rose, naturally, but also honey, lychee and cool cedarwoodMaison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz Club 100ml, £85, from John Lewis. This clever…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469PLANT POWERBARBECUE PULLED-‘PORK’ SLIDERS WITH COLESLAW‘Jackfruit is a serious game changer when it comes to creating vegan “meat”. You can usually find it in tins or jars in Asian grocery stores or online – get the young green jackfruit in water or brine, not in syrup’Serves 2Preparation time 25-30 minutesCooking time 15-20 minutesINGREDIENTS• 250g/9oz mixture of shredded carrots, cabbage and onion• 1 x 560g tin young green jackfruit in brine or water• 1 onion, peeled and chopped• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 1 tbsp peanut oil• 3 tbsp barbecue sauce• 1-2 tsp liquid smoke• 1 tsp molasses or black treacle• 1½ tsp onion powder• ½ tsp ground nutmeg• 2 tsp smoked paprika• 125ml/4½fl oz vegetable stock• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 3-4 buns of choice• Fried onions (optional)For the cashew mayo•…8 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469BACK IN BUSINESS THE QUEEN FAVOURS GREEN FOR HER SAPPHIRE JUBILEE YEARA day into her historic Sapphire Jubilee year, the Queen was all smiles as she boarded a train to London after her annual winter stay at Sandringham.On 6 February she became the first monarch in British history to reign for 65 years. She spent the milestone day privately at her 20,000-acre private estate in Norfolk, no doubt also remembering her beloved father George VI, whose death there on that day in 1952 saw her accede to the throne aged just 25.But she was in good spirits as, wearing a lime-green coat and dress with a colourful headscarf, pearls and a diamond-and-pearl brooch, she was escorted onto the King’s Cross train by staff at King’s Lynn station before taking a seat in the first class carriage.As the Queen approaches her 91st…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEYSitting on a sandy beach against a backdrop of palm trees and a turquoise sea, model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks positively glowing. But then the 29-year-old has some happy news to share – she is expecting her first baby with her actor fiancé Jason Statham, 49.Rosie – who’s been with Jason (together, far right) for seven years – posted the image of her in the tropical paradise on Instagram, telling her 6.8 million followers: “Very happy to share that Jason and I are expecting!! Lots of love Rosiex.”She did not share the due date, although the picture – taken by her Spy star partner – suggests she is quite far into her pregnancy.Rumours first surfaced that the Mad Max: Fury Road star was expecting earlier this year when she…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469TOM HIDDLESTONBest known for his roles in Thor and The Night Manager, Tom Hiddleston inadvertently found himself in the middle of a costume drama last year when, during his three-month romance with Taylor Swift, he was photographed wearing a vest top that proudly stated: “I [heart] T.S.” However, in a new interview with GQ magazine, Tom said of his much-mocked wardrobe choice: “It was a joke.”The Golden Globe-winning actor was first romantically linked with pop star Taylor last June, shortly after she announced her split from DJ Calvin Harris. The following month Tom accompanied the Shake it Off singer and a group of friends to her Rhode Island holiday home, where they spent a few days together around Independence Day. It was while there that he was photographed on the beach…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469GIGI HADIDFor youngsters toying with the idea of a catwalk career there was inspiration last week from Gigi Hadid and doll manufacturer Mattel. Showing that ruling the runway really is child’s play for her, the 21-year-old model opened the Tommy Hilfiger spring/summer 2017 presentation in Venice Beach, California, showcasing designs including her second TommyxGigi capsule collection (left).Watched by fashion fans including Lady Gaga and Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton – not to mention her mum Yolanda, dad Mohamed and brother Anwar – Gigi was joined on the catwalk by younger sister Bella, 20. But there was no doubt who was the star of this show. Taking to the runway with Gigi and fellow models Selena Forrest, Camille Hurel and Samile Bermannelli (above), Tommy told the audience: “This is the Gigi show.”Equally…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469THE DELIGHTFUL DELEVINGNE SISTERS CARA, POPPY AND CHLOE SHARE THE SECRETS OF THEIR UNBREAKABLE BOND‘It’s incredible to have these two. I wouldn’t ever want to imagine a world without Poppy and Chloe’ CaraAs three beautiful sisters, they simply couldn’t be closer.And in their first-ever joint interview, for PORTER magazine, Cara, Poppy and Chloe Delevingne have opened up about their relationship and how much they rely on each other.While Cara, 24, is one of the world’s top supermodels and is used to giving interviews, as is her model and actress sister Poppy, 30, their eldest sibling Chloe, 32, keeps a much lower profile.Despite their different life choices – Chloe has been married to husband Ed Grant for three years and they have two children, while Poppy and her husband James Cook are not yet ready to be parents and Cara is single – they share…4 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469STORY OF THE WEEKKylie Minogue’s legal differences with Kylie Jenner over ownership of their name may have been settled.Last year, the Australian singer filed her opposition to Kylie J’s 2015 application to the US Patent and Trademark Office seeking to trademark her first name, stating it could cause confusion and “damage” to Kylie M’s brand, which covers music, jewellery, perfumes and toiletries. Kylie Jenner has cosmetics, clothing and accessories ranges under the name KYLIE.The Minogue legal team argued that, while their client was an “internationally renowned performing artist, humanitarian and breast cancer activist known worldwide simply as ‘Kylie’”, who already owned Kylie-related trademarks in the US, Kylie Jenner, 19, was a “secondary reality television personality”.Now the lawyers for Kylie Minogue have withdrawn their opposition to the application, possibly signalling that a settlement has…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469AS FRIENDS SAY THEY ARE ‘THRILLED’ GEORGE AND AMAL PREPARE TO WELCOME TWO NEW CLOONEYS TO THE CLANAs one of Hollywood’s most influential power couples, George and Amal Clooney don’t do things by halves: the lavish Venice wedding of Tinseltown’s most eligible bachelor and the international human rights lawyer was the stuff of fairytales. Now comes the news that the pair are expecting not just one but two babies in June.The couple like to keep us guessing and never more so than in the past few weeks, with Amal, 39, appearing in public with a slightly fuller figure, fuelling speculation that she was expecting.Talk of their double joy was confirmed last week, when US chatshow host Julie Chen announced the happy news on air, tagging the story to singer Beyoncé’s recent announcement that she and husband Jay-Z were expecting twins.Speaking on The Talk , Julie said: “Beyoncé…5 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469HOLLYWOOD SCENEL.A.’S BIGGEST LUNCH DATEIt must be one of the world’s biggest “say cheese” moments. It’s certainly the most famous. Last week, 163 Academy Award nominees gathered for the traditional class photo (above) at the Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, where the champagne flowed ahead of the star-studded night itself later this month.Among the leading ladies up for awards were Nicole Kidman (right), Emma Stone (far right), Michelle Williams and a heavily pregnant Natalie Portman, all looking coiffed and gorgeous. Ethiopian-Irish actress Ruth Negga (left), up for an award for Loving, makes her debut appearance at the awards. British actress Naomie Harris, nominated for her part in Moonlight, is also a first-time nominee.Leading the men were Ryan Gosling, a favourite for his part in La La Land, Casey Affleck and British…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469THE PRINCE OF WALES LEADS THE TRIBUTES TARA PALMER-TOMKINSON HELLO’S SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SPARKLING SOCIALITE WHOSE WARMTH AND WIT TOUCHED SO MANY‘The things you’re not allowed to do are always the things I want to do’From the moment we first photographed her for the cover of HELLO! , a fresh-faced 23-year-old with fine features, a mischievous twinkle and the naughtiest of laughs, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson – who was tragically found dead at her London apartment last week at the age of 45 – became a much-loved part of the HELLO! family.Posing at Dummer Grange, her parents Charles and Patty’s 1,200-acre estate in Hampshire, this warm, fun-loving and immensely likeable socialite had recently been bestowed with the It-girl tag that catapulted her into the public’s consciousness.“The things you’re not allowed to do are always the things I want to do,” she told HELLO! in that first interview, in May 1995. “I am slightly…6 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469SINGING THE PRAISES OF HER HAPPY HOME LIFE UNA HEALY ON GOING SOLO AFTER SUCCESS WITH THE SATURDAYSHer two-year-old son Tadhg is officially a toddler now, but Una Healy already has another baby in her life – her just-released debut solo album, The Waiting Game .“This music is so different, it’s almost like I’ve been given a second chance to do the music I always wanted to do,” says the former The Saturdays star, speaking exclusively to HELLO! about the new album, which has been three years in the making and saw the Irish mum of two – she also has a four-year-old daughter, Aoife – recording in Nashville, the home of country music. “I’m really excited about it and it all feels so fresh and it’s just so different.”Her ex-bandmates – Mollie King, Rochelle Humes, Vanessa White and Frankie Bridge – all “really like” her new…3 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469AFTER HER SPLIT FROM TV STAR DONAL AMEERA M AC INTYRE REVEALS SHE IS EXPECTING A BABY WITH HER BODYGUARD BOYFRIEND‘I could never have imagined my life would have turned out like this’When Ameera MacIntyre first encountered handsome personal protection officer Russell Shotts, she hoped that he would bring her peace of mind at one of the most difficult times of her life. But in a remarkable turn of events he has also brought her much-needed happiness after the very public break-up of her marriage to investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre. Now, Ameera reveals to HELLO! that she and Russell are expecting their first child together.“I could never have imagined my life would have turned out like this. Now I feel a sense of calm when I’m around Russ – he’s my big protector,” says Ameera of the 40-year-old bodyguard, whom she met when he gave her advice on security after…7 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES HOW HER STYLE IS RULING THE SPRING CATWALKWith her instinctive flair for fashion, Diana, Princess of Wales evolved from a demure young woman with a penchant for romantic flounces and frills, to a super-chic, confident global style icon who rocked the design world and made a dramatic impact with every outfit she wore. Her influence on the industry was extraordinary and now, as we approach the 20-year anniversary of her death, the Diana look is back on trend. Indeed, this spring, haute couture is having a “Diana moment” as the runways teem with designs reminiscent of the eternally glamorous Princess…TANK GIRLThen Wearing a khaki jumpsuit as she squeezed into a tank during a visit to the Royal Hampshire Regiment at Tidworth in 1998 (above), Diana managed to make military gear look chic.Now This sassy olive-green number by…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469The Style EditThis Week’s Obsession: Green dreamsThe statement earring trend is still going strong and these beauties are the perfect way to add some drama to a simple outfit. They don’t come cheap, but they are classics that you’ll keep forever.Instagram OF THE WEEKHere I am at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Trust event at Sotheby’s in London last week, when singer and clothing entrepreneur will.i.am gave a talk about his early days in Los Angeles, as well as his thoughts on the future of fashion. Another fascinating evening on matters close to my heart. For more info, visit bfcfashiontrust.com.INVESTMENT BUYThis sofa from Laura Ashley has a lovely classic feel and beautiful fabric that reminds me of Liberty and William Morris prints. I’d love to curl up in it with my copy…2 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469HERBAL HELPERSROSEMARYThis has astringent properties so is great for oily skin and has recently been shown to hydrate skin and boost collagen productionTURMERICThis is a powerful antioxidant and, at the right concentration, can tackle sun damage and pigmentationBORAGEBorage seed oil has powerful antioxidant, skin-soothing and hydrating properties, making it great for older skinsLIQUORICEHas skin-soothing properties and studies have shown that it can tackle skin tone and uneven pigmentationGINGERThis works as an anti-inflammatory ingredient taken internally and when applied to the skin, but take care – its strength can prove problematic to sensitive skinTHYMEThis powerful antioxidant works well in day creams and as an anti-pollution ingredient…1 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469Confidence TricksWhen modelKatie Piper was attacked with sulphuric acid at the age of 24, she thought her life was over. With her career, health and social life gone – and undergoing agonising treatment in hospital – she thought that no one would ever see her as anything other than a burns victim.But just a year after the attack, she decided to share her story in the documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face. Since then, she has forged a successful career as a TV presenter and author and launched a foundation to help others who have suffered burns or scarring. She is also now married and has a daughter. So what better person to tell us how to achieve our life goals than 33-year-old Katie?“Confidence, true deep down confidence, is a wonderful thing,”…5 min
HELLO! magazine|Vol. 1469Sticky EndSTICKY TOFFEE PUDDING‘For a cold-weather dessert, there’s little to beat a sticky toffee pudding. Unapologetically sweet and covered with a glorious caramel sauce, this is perfect served after a long, chilly walk. This recipe harks back to the original method from the 1970s and avoids water-bathing or stove-top steaming. Rather than individual puddings, the sponge is baked separately from the caramel sauce’Serves 6-9Preparation time 30 minutesCooking time 45-50 minutesINGREDIENTS• 300g/11oz dried stoned dates, chopped• ½ tbsp bicarbonate of soda• 100g/4oz unsalted butter, softened• 75g/3oz soft light brown sugar• 200g/7oz caster sugar• 4 eggs• 200g/7oz gluten-free plain flour• 2 tsp baking powder• A pinch of salt• Custard, cream or ice cream, to serveFor the toffee sauce• 100g/4oz unsalted butter• 125g/4½oz soft light brown sugar• 150ml/¼pt double cream1 . Preheat the oven…3 min
