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Ilaria tends to her sheep in traditional style (right) at her organic farm Casali del Pino just north of Rome, after leaving behind the family business to devote herself to an eco-friendly lifestyle, restoring an old tobacco plantation into a beautiful home (above)

BLISSFULLY BASED AT HER ORGANIC ESTATE OUTSIDE ROME

ILARIA VENTURINI FENDI

ON CHANGING LIVES WITH HER CHIC ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION AND STYLISHLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

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‘I’m very proud of my surname but as a little girl, I didn’t harbour any dreams of becoming a designer myself’

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‘Casali del Pino was key to my change of lifestyle. It was love at first sight. It seemed a little neglected, as if it were waiting for my attention’

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The living room (above) features console tables and armchairs designed by Ilaria’s mum Anna, who is more known for sending stunning Fendi designs down the runway. She also sourced the antique clock face and had another made to match, to flank the fireplace. The room also pays testament to Ilaria’s love of mixing and matching styles and eras – the wrought-iron chandelier, pine beams and rough stone are softened by luxurious fur throws and 17thcentury landscapes (left).

Polished cement floors and a use of steel, iron and raw concrete add an industrial feel, while a dog created from tyres by artist Serge Van de Put stands guard by the fire. Anna’s touch can be seen again in the hallway, where a carpenter’s table with wooden sculptures sits among animal heads in metal and wicker and lamps made by the renowned designer with old agricultural tools (right)

and her “sprawling tribe of aunts, uncles and cousins”, she tells us, but after working in the family business overseeing shoes and accessories, as a new mum she soon realised doing nothing in the face of climate change was the one luxury none of us could afford. So in 2003, at the height of her career, she radically changed course, bought a rundown farm in the Parco di Veio just north of Rome and set herself up as an organic sheep farmer.

“It was the greatest challenge of my life,” she

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endi: the mere mention of the name conjures up images redolent of indulgence, uxury and style. A post-war powerhouse in conic design, exquisite craftsmanship and technical innovation, the world-famous fashion brand started life as a single boutique before going global thanks to the vision and flair of five hardworking sisters.

Third-generation scion Ilaria Venturini Fendi is fiercely proud of her name, her legacy

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‘My family was a true school of design and style, but also of life. It taught me to always strive to do my best’

Ilaria’s daughter Nina Pons Fendi and mother Anna join her for a gettogether by the fire (left). It was Anna, together with her four sisters and mother Adele, who created the Fendi label, Ilaria tells us. “Their ingenuity, style and perseverance transformed a boutique into a major fashion company”

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tells us at Casali del Pino, her country estate set in 174 hectares of rolling Italian countryside.

A former tobacco plantation, it’s been lovingly restored by Ilaria with the help of her talented mother Anna. And it’s here she eventually decided to get back in the fashion business – but this time on her own terms.

“I loved the organic farming, but I missed the creative work,” she confesses.

Conscious of her carbon footprint, Ilaria was determined that if she was going back into fashion, it was going to be ethical fashion. In 2006, she set up Campus Carmina, which sees her recycling and upcycling fabric swatches, cut-offs, remnants and scraps of material and sharing her skills and

know-how with women in Africa and prisoners in Italy and creating job opportunities for future independent micro-entrepreneurs.

The results are astonishing one-of-a-kind chic carry-alls, totes and shoulder bags in a range of bold colours from rusty reds to acid greens, made of materials such as quilted velvet sofa fabrics.

And eco-fashion fans can quench their thirst for accessories with quirky eco-friendly earrings and necklaces made from drinks cans, can-pull tabs and plastic bottlenecks.

Ilaria has a fantastically eclectic interiors collection, too: nothing goes to waste when it comes to creating cutting-edge furniture pieces from unusual materials. Tables are made from old

clocks, car headlights are repurposed as wall lamps and road signs are transformed into benches.

Whether fashion or furniture, every item is unique and handmade by some of Italy’s finest artisans, each an example of how style and sustainability can go hand in hand.

“I’m worried about the future that awaits my children… but I’m not a pessimist,” Ilaria says, as she tells us of her fascinating journey, the rich tapestry of her family’s past and how we can all make things better for future generations.

Ilaria, what does it mean to be a Fendi?

“I’m very proud of my surname. It became an international brand thanks to my mother, Anna, and her four sisters and my grandmother, Adele.

With its enormous copper hood and bold patchwork of vintage Neapolitan majolica tiles, gleaned from Anna’s collection, the kitchen is a spectacular space. The estate also has its own church (below), which has been expertly restored and is now a calming, meditative space

and the value of hard work. So I felt encouraged to follow in my mother’s footsteps.”

Can you tell us a little about your subsequent career in the world of fashion?

“I attended the European Institute of Design and then did two years as an intern at Chanel under Karl Lagerfeld. After that, I joined the family business, where I became creative director of accessories for Fendissime, the brand’s younger line, and designer for Fendi Shoes. I was passionate about both jobs and I stayed on even after the sale of the brand to a French group.”

How would you describe your personal style?

“I love going into the archives, I love avant-garde fashion and skilled craftsmanship.

“My own personal style is inseparable from my great passion for nature and sustainable fashion.

One of my proudest achievements is having launched my own brand of accessories and furniture called Carmina Campus back in 2006.

So I’m comfortable in jeans and boots, vintage pieces or clothes that I make myself.

“I also love customising pieces, like the bags I create with recycled materials. When it comes to decorating a space, I like mixing

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Their ingenuity, style and perseverance transformed a boutique for upper-class Roman ladies into a major fashion company.

“But, truth be told, as a little girl, I didn’t harbour any dreams of becoming a designer myself. I loved spending time outdoors. My father was a businessman with a passion for country life and I used to follow him everywhere on his long walks through the woods on his estate.

“I also got my passion for horses from him. I had an Andalusian stallion who lived to the age of 32. He was really important in my life.

“I only really became interested in fashion after the death of my father, when I was ten years old. From that moment on, I started to breathe the air of my mother’s atelier. She was creative director of Fendi accessories and her work fascinated me.

“I realised what a privilege it was to be part of this family. It was a sprawling tribe of aunts, uncles and cousins that, by then, had already become a brand. It was a true school of design and style, but also of life: it taught me to always strive to do my best.

“I learnt the beauty of being part of a team,

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Helping make the master bedroom a unique space, Ilaria combines vintage sunglasses and flower pots for a quirky feature on the chest of drawers.

Nineteenth-century iron bedsteads feature in her daughters’ bedroom, while a wrought-iron floral chandelier becomes a bedside lamp (below)

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‘My mother taught me that success in life comes from hard work. In my family, we tend to set ourselves very high goals’

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eras and styles and juxtaposing valuable objects with pieces I make myself, also out of recycled materials. When I used to work for the family business, I would first come up with ideas and then I’d look for materials. Today I do the exact opposite: the materials that I find tell me what they want to become.”

What’s your outlook on life?

“It’s essential to have a purpose. These days, my outlook is conditioned by the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and by the fate of our planet. I’m worried about the future that awaits my children and all future generations. I’m not a pessimist. I’m an informed optimist and I’m increasingly active as an environmentalist.”

Can you tell us about Stopglobalwarming.eu?

“Faced with ongoing climate change, I felt like I had to do something concrete so I became a huge supporter of Stopglobalwarming.eu, a European campaign launched in Italy by activist Marco Cappato.

“This is a European citizens’ initiative with one urgent goal: to petition the European Commission to increase tax on CO2 emissions, accompanied by a reduction in taxation on lower incomes. I’m urging people to join the appeal at Stopglobalwarming.eu.”

What have been your greatest successes and challenges in life?

“My mother taught me that success in life comes from hard work. In my family, we tend to set ourselves very high goals, which require enormous commitment. This is reflected in my years as a creative at Fendi. I remember it as a fantastically rewarding time. But it was also very demanding. The collections came hot on the heels of one another at a furious pace and no sooner had I finished one collection then it was suddenly so last season and I had to start all over again. I could hardly keep up!

“Meanwhile, my children were small and they needed more of my time. And my commitment to nature was growing stronger. So, in 2003, I decided to radically change course and embark on the greatest challenge of my life: to become an agricultural entrepreneur.”

So at what point did Casali del Pino come into your life?

“Casali del Pino was key to my change of lifestyle.

I’d been looking for a patch of land for the weekends, somewhere to keep my horse. And then I came across this large 174-hectare estate north of Rome. It was love at first sight. It seemed a little neglected, as if it were waiting for my attention.

“As it was a much larger property than I was looking for, I reasoned that it couldn’t just be a weekend home. So the lifestyle change that had been in the back of my mind all this time suddenly became much easier and almost natural for me. It was the beginning of a completely different path.”

And it was here that you began your ecosustainable mission…

“I immediately took a course on becoming an agricultural entrepreneur and then I started changing over the land to organic farming, which took three years.

“While I was waiting for the land to regenerate, I also regenerated myself. I realised that if I was to do anything, it had to be sustainable. And that’s how Carmina Campus came about. I loved the organic farming, but I missed the

Extravagant floral displays add life and colour to the patio table (above and left), which is covered in Murano glassware and a handcrocheted tablecloth appliquéd with cut-out chintz roses

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‘Setting up my studio in one of the farm buildings allows me to switch from one role to another just by walking through a door’

Solar chimneys help keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer – and make a stunning backdrop to a photo (below left) – and a reclaimed limestone trough brings farm-life to the bathroom (below)

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creative work. In fact, I was still designing personalised bags that I had made by artisans whom I’d worked with over the years.

“When I came across some bags from an NGO that was involved in campaigns against female genital mutilation, I thought about customising them by adding scraps of leather, bits of fabric and other materials that I had, making each one unique. Then I sold them to boutiques and was able to make a contribution to the NGO to help with its campaign. What started out as a one-off

gesture then became Carmina Campus, which seeks to reuse and recycle unused remnants or cutoffs to make bags, accessories or pieces of furniture.

“The next logical step was to set up my design studio in one of the farm buildings, allowing me to switch from one role to another just by walking through a door.”

What sort of projects have you been involved in?

“Carmina Campus was involved, from the very outset, in projects in the area of women’s human rights. In 2007, I launched a project for a group of

disadvantaged women in Cameroon. It caught the attention of the United Nations and I accepted an invitation from the United Nations International Trade Centre (ITC) to transfer the project over to its centre in Kenya.

“I was in charge of the design of a special line of bags made with locally sourced materials and produced at the ITC centres by a group that I trained with the help of some of my Italian artisans whom I brought over.

“I’m proud to say that subsequent reports have

shown that many women have managed to radically change their living conditions and those of their children thanks to the work and knowhow passed on to them by this initiative.

“Later, I adapted this same philosophy to the initiative SociallyMadeInItaly, which teaches new skills to prisoners. I created a line of bags produced entirely in Italian prisons. Initially, four prisons were involved and this grew to 11. In a prison in Catania, I worked with a group of inmates to make felt from a range of different materials.”

Have you been honoured with any awards?

“Though Carmina Campus is a niche brand, it has won quite a few awards for innovation and its social commitment. I was thrilled to be given the Social Laureate Award during the first edition of the Green Carpet Fashion Awards, organised in Milan by the Camera della Moda in 2017. And I was honoured to win the ADI Social Design Award for the Made in Prison project.

“The Mayor of Dallas also presented me with the Excellence in Ethical Business Award and in Seoul, I picked up the World Fashion Grand Prize for Ethical Fashion Design created by the Fashion4Development Program.

“In my own way, I’ve been able to get my message across to many international audiences.”

Do you know much about the history of the farm?

“This was ancient Etruscan territory and there are lots of archaeological sites scattered around here.

While we’ve got almost 1,000 organic dairy sheep here on the estate now, it used to be a tobacco plantation. The workers lived in a kind of small town, with its own primary school and a church, as well as stables and drying sheds.

“When I bought the estate these buildings had fallen into ruin and I immediately started planning their restoration. The whole process took several years and I was mindful it be as sustainable as possible and that every building be energy efficient.

“There are three solar chimneys – the only contemporary twist allowed in and these regulate the temperature inside, functioning as greenhouses in winter and cooling the air in summer with a system of fans.

“The milk-processing laboratory was created in another barn. That’s where we produce our cheeses and sell our other organic products.”

The tiles are quite a feature here…

“You can see my mother’s flair at work everywhere, especially on the floors, walls and in the bathrooms. She has a royal collection of old Neapolitan tiles and she finds original ways to reuse them in a range of different rooms. There’s no stopping her. She’s creative and forever coming up with new projects.

For her, her work and her life are the same.

“Anyway, while we were able to restore some old buildings like the church, which had no roof, we had to make the kitchen from scratch. We’ve used Neapolitan majolica tiles from the early 20th century in a mixture of burgundy, brown and beige tones.”

Is the living room the handiwork of your mother as well?

“My mother made the simple console tables with stone tops and iron bases you can see up against the walls, that are dominated by two huge clock faces. One of the clocks is from a bell tower and my mother got it from an antiques dealer. But she has always liked things in pairs, so she had her craftsmen make a copy with recycled iron.

“I got my passion for clocks and watches from her. I’ve turned some clocks into chairs and I’ve repurposed wristwatches to make collections of

necklaces, earrings and bracelets. My mother also designed the two armchairs, and we’ve hung a reclaimed metal skillet above the fireplace, as if it were a piece of contemporary sculpture.” H PRODUCTION AND TEXT: NANA BOTTAZZI HOUSE PHOTOS: GIORGIO BARONI POSED PHOTOS: MATTIA BETTINELLI CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES: FENDI FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS: FABRIZIO COCCHI HAIR & MAKE-UP: GIOVANNI BELLI/@SIMONEBELLIAGENCY

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There’s no stopping her’

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AHEAD OF A FUN-FILLED SUMMER WITH FAMILY

THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE LIGHTS UP WIMBLEDON BEFORE CHEERING ON ENGLAND IN THE EUROS

Her weekend began with her husband Prince William at her side for the ladies’ singles final

The Duchess may have had the Wimbledon courts in mind when she 14 opted to wear a stunning green Emilia Wickstead dress

The Duke and Duchess share a joke (above) as they watch the thrilling women’s singles final between Ashleigh Barty and Karolína Plísková in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Kate (inset below left, presenting winner Ashleigh with the trophy) was enjoying watching live sport again after she was forced to self-isolate for more than a week due to coming into contact with someone infected with Covid-19 urrounded by A-listers at S Wimbledon and Wembley, the Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a

on Centre Court, before joining her husband the Duke and son Prince George to watch England take on Italy in the final of the Euros.

And there were touching scenes as the devoted mum was seen comforting her football-mad eldest son after England’s heartbreaking defeat on penalties.

Her weekend of fun began with Prince William at her side for the ladies’ singles final, watching Australia’s Ashleigh Barty beat

Karolína Plísková of the Czech Republic to take the title.

Wearing an emerald green dress

by Emilia Wickstead, the Duchess presented both players with their trophies after chatting to officials and ball boys and girls on the court.

The royal couple appeared to have plenty of fun amid famous faces, including former Wimbledon champions Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, actresses Dame Maggie Smith and Priyanka

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weekend of top-flight sport before settling down to the long summer holidays with her beloved family of five.

Kate graced the Royal Box at both venues on her last public engagements before taking a break with her three children at the start of their more than eight weeks off school.

With Prince George, who turns

eight on July 22, and six year-old Princess Charlotte having finished at Thomas’s Battersea, and Prince Louis, three, having ended term at The Willcocks Nursery, she was no doubt looking forward to pausing her official duties to focus on the role she relishes more than any other – motherhood.

Keen tennis fan Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, watched both the women’s and men’s finals

British actress Hayley Atwell, Tom Cruise and Canadian actress Pom Klementieff (below from left to right) wear sunglasses as they enjoy the summer event. Soprano Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas pose in matching blue as they also attend the big day (right)

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They were pictured laughing as they took part in a Mexican wave Chopra, the singers Lulu, Elaine Paige and Katherine Jenkins, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

Tom Cruise and his Mission Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell were also in the stands.

The following day the Duchess, in a pretty pink Ahana dress by Beulah, was joined by her father Michael Middleton to watch Serbian star Novak Djokovic beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini to win his sixth Wimbledon title and his 20th Grand Slam title.

Having spent more than a week self-isolating after coming into close contact with someone infected with Covid, the Duchess looked delighted to be out. Before the men’s final, she also watched the men’s wheelchair final between Gordon Reid of the UK and Belgium’s Joachim Gerard, who won the match.

Joining father and daughter was Scott Lloyd, chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association.

The trio were pictured laughing as they took part in a Mexican wave with other spectators.

Kate’s busy weekend concluded at the final of the Euro 2020 Championships, where she was again surrounded by celebrities, including Novak Djokovic plants a kiss on his trophy (below) after becoming the men’s singles final champion – the Serbian’s sixth Wimbledon title – against Italian Matteo Berrettini

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Kate wears a pink belted dress by Beulah to watch the men’s final, where she is joined by her father Michael Middleton (inset above)

Prince George experienced the agony of England losing the Euros

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supermodel Kate Moss, Tom Cruise and David Beckham, who was joined by his daughter Harper Seven.

But the star of the Royal Box was Prince George, who joined his parents as they experienced the agony and ecstasy of England going a goal up in the first two minutes, only to lose on penalties after extra time.

George, wearing a smart blazer and tie, was pictured singing the national anthem, then hugging his parents in delight after Luke Shaw’s strike put England on the scoreboard moments later.

Like so many fans, the third in line to

Prince George watches the Euro 2020 final at Wembley with his parents and is elated after England’s early goal (inset above).

However, the nail-biting game at times proves too much as Kate covers her eyes during 17 the match (inset left) which was eventually lost to Italy on penalties

Kate and William smile and wave to onlookers as they travel by boat to St Martin’s after visiting Tresco Abbey Garden in the Isles of Scilly in 2016

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the throne couldn’t hide his disappointment when Italy equalised in the second half and eventually became European champions after a nail-biting shootout.

Kate, who was attending after her day on Centre Court, looked elegant in a white waffle knit blazer from Zara and red beaded statement earrings by British brand Blaiz.

She too hid her face in her hands at one point and was seen tenderly comforting little George at the end of the match.

The young Prince was pictured sitting between his parents as they were driven from the stadium at around 11pm.

But his late night did not matter at the start of the long summer holidays – and the Cambridges

were winding down in Norfolk last week after a hectic schedule of engagements since lockdown restrictions began to ease in the spring. hello! understands that while the couple are continuing to carry out some work meetings from home, they have no more face to face engagements scheduled until September. A holiday will also be on the cards this summer. They have previously enjoyed

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Tresco with their sons in 1989

The sandy beaches of the Scilly Isles are perfect for family staycations. The Cambridges (right) during their visit to Tresco’s Abbey Garden

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blissful time away in Mustique – Prince George’s first foreign holiday destination – and in the South of France.

Last year, the family twice holidayed in the Isles of Scilly – following in the footsteps of William’s parents the Prince and Princess of Wales – who visited Tresco with their sons in 1989.

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The Duke and Duchess pose with their children (from left) Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. The parents released footage of family time at Anmer Hall (below) to mark their 10th wedding anniversary

The Cambridges have also visited the Lake District – a holiday spot enjoyed by Kate’s family during her childhood.

The Duke and Duchess took their children there in 2019, later telling a well-wisher in Keswick that “it was

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raining a lot and was a long way from their home in Norfolk, but they love it here”.

William, Kate and the children are also expected to join the Queen at Balmoral as she takes her annual Scottish holiday – this year for the

first time without the Duke of Edinburgh. But wherever they are, the family of five are set for a funfilled few months.

In idyllic scenes captured on camera and shared by the couple to mark their tenth wedding

anniversary in April, the royal children were seen scrambling up sand dunes on a Norfolk beach and cuddling up to their parents as they look out to sea.

The footage, shot by filmmaker Will Warr, also shows the adorable

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‘I try to incorporate the experiences my granny gave us into the experiences I give my children now’ youngsters racing around in the garden at Anmer Hall, chased

by William, who they hug affectionately, while George is seen holding his mother’s hand.

Meanwhile, little Louis enjoys a spin on a rotating see-saw with Charlotte, before running away, chased by a giggling Kate.

The Cambridge children are also seen climbing a tree and toasting marshmallows around a bonfire with their parents.

The Duchess has spoken about how she wants her children to experience the same kind of happy, carefree childhood she enjoyed and she and William strive to make life as normal as possible for them.

Last year, she told Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast: “I remember that from my own childhood. I had an amazing granny who devoted a lot of time to us, playing with us, doing arts and crafts and going to the greenhouse to do gardening, and cooking with us, and I try to incorporate a lot of the experiences that she gave us at the time into the experiences that I give my children now.”

From making home-made pizzas, searching for spiders, growing flowers and feeding chicks they hatched themselves, family life is all important to H Kate and her brood.

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The Cambridges hold hands in a portrait taken at Kensington Palace to mark their anniversary (above). They have previously enjoyed sunsoaked family holidays on Mustique (right) as reported in hello! (inset right). The children will spend quality time with their great-grandmother when they join the Queen at Balmoral (below) during the summer break

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WITH PRINCE WILLIAM LEADING THE WAY

ENGLAND’S THREE LIONS PLAYERS AND PUBLIC COME TOGETHER TO CALL OUT RACIAL ABUSE

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‘It is totally unacceptable that players have to endure this abhorrent behaviour.

It must stop now’ The Duke of Cambridge umming up the feelings of the S nation, the Duke of Cambridge sent a passionate message of

STANDING UNITED The Duke was joined by politicians, footballers and celebrities in rallying round players Marcus Rashford, 23, Jadon Sancho, 21, and 19-year-old Bukayo Saka, who were targeted by online trolls after missing their penalties.

While the Prince of Wales praised Marcus for his

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support to England’s footballers when players were racially abused following the team’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final.

“I am sickened by the racist abuse aimed at England players after last night’s match,” he tweeted.

“It is totally unacceptable that players have to endure this abhorrent behaviour. It must stop now and all those involved should be held accountable.”

Prince William was with his wife the Duchess and their son Prince George, who turns eight this week, at Wembley Stadium to see the nailbiting final, which attracted a TV

audience of almost 31 million – the highest British viewing figures since the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997.

But their hopes, together with the rest of the nation’s, turned to disappointment when the game ended in a 1-1 draw and Italy went on to win 3-2 on penalties.

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‘DON’T FACE IT ALONE’

Manchester shows its support with a digital image of Bukayo, Marcus and Jadon Sancho last week

Tessy Ojo is chief executive of The Diana Award. She says the charity’s new anti-bullying campaign Don’t Face It Alone, which provides advice and resources to support young people and is backed by 10, Downing Street, Facebook and Microsoft, could not have come at a better time. s a family, we watched this atch together and when rcus Rashford missed his alty, my daughter Keren said: at’s it, he’s going to get it.” en, when don Sancho d Bukayo ka missed eir penalties o, she and y 15-yearld nephew l e x redicted hat was to follow. They knew hey would receive racial abuse s a result.

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indictment on our society. As a player, missing a penalty is one of the worst things that can happen to you on the pitch, but to get a pile-on of hate on the back of that is appalling. Those boys already feel awful, they shouldn’t be suffering racist abuse on top of it. It needs to stop.

My son Jonathan, who achieved a first-class degree in politics, philosophy and economics from the University of Warwick, wrote his dissertation on racism in football. When I read it, I was incredibly proud. It gave me a whole different insight.

To see the support the footballers have received is wonderful and our Don’t Face It Alone campaign couldn’t have come at a better time.

It aims to show people they deserve to live safely and free from all forms of hate and to remind them there is support out there for them. It also encourages everyone to support and speak up for those on the receiving end.

So, while what’s happened to those footballers is horrible, I’m also grateful in some way that it’s being played out publicly because it enables us to understand exactly w h a t ’s g o i n g on – not just in football, but in other sectors of society, too.

Any form of hate must not be allowed to thrive anywhere, either in the classroom, at work or the football pitch. Every time see it, we should call it out. Th time to change this is now.

‘Our young people see racism around them and know it’s a reality’

For more information about the campaign, visit DontFaceitAlone.com.

England captain Harry Kane (below, third from left) stands firm with his players during the penalty shoot-out, although Jadon’s despair after missing his shot is clear as Gareth comforts him (top left)

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‘I’ll never apologise for who I am and where I came from’ Marcus Rashford

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campaign to tackle child hunger, England manager Gareth Southgate condemned the abuse as “unforgivable”, adding: ”It’s just not what we stand for.

“We have been a beacon of light in bringing people together, in people being able to relate to the national team, and the national team stands for everybody and so that togetherness has to continue.

“We have shown the power our country has when it does come together and has that energy and positivity together.”

England captain Harry Kane tweeted: “Three lads who were brilliant all summer had the courage to step up & take a pen when the stakes were high. They deserve support & backing not the vile racist abuse they’ve had since last night. If you abuse anyone on social media you’re not an England fan and we don’t want you.”

STAYING STRONG Expressions of support also flooded in from across the country.

In the Manchester suburb of Withington, where Marcus is from, hundreds of fans gathered in front of the Coffee House Café, filling a wall with messages of support after a mural of him there was defaced.

The Manchester United star tweeted he was: “Overwhelmed.

Thankful. Lost for words.”

Addressing the trolling in an online message, he wrote: “I can take critique of my performance all day long, my penalty was not good enough… but I will never apologise for who I am and where I came from.”

Arsenal star Bukayo sent his own message of strength, writing: “I can promise you this – I will not let that moment or the negativity I received this week break me.”

He also called on the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to do more against abuse, a cry echoed by Boris Johnson.

As well as announcing racist trolls would be banned from matches, the Prime Minister met representatives from several social media companies and warned they would be fined if they failed to deal with the issue.

“Unless they get hate and racism off their platforms, they will face fines amounting to ten per cent of their global revenues,” he said. “We all know they have H the technology to do it.”

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The Inside Story ALEXANDRA BURKE

PERFECTLY IN TUNE WITH NEW ROLE

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ith the entire theatre industry in need of a revival, news that the latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was finally opening at the London Palladium was music to the ears of fans of West End shows, and of its stars.

“Tonight’s the night,” Alexandra Burke wrote on Instagram ahead of her debut as the narrator. “So scared but literally about to have the best time on stage.”

Joining her were Jac Yarrow as Joseph, and Jason Donovan (pictured together, far right) – the former Neighbours star took the title role in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice hit in 1991 (right), and was delighted to be back playing Pharaoh.

Calling theatre “a bit of therapy” for audiences post-Covid, the actor and singer explained: “In a way, musicals are the perfect antidote to this time because they are a heightened sense of reality. It’s music, it’s a story, and it’s escapism.”

SHIRLEY BALLAS

PUTS IN A MARATHON EFFORT TO HELP A GOOD CAUSE

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he is currently appearing on Cooking With the Stars, but Shirley Ballas has a burning desire of a different sort – to take on the London Marathon.

While last year’s broken ankle means she is not in the running for a crack at the 26.2-mile course this October, Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge is keen to step up to the challenge in future. “It’s on my bucket list,” she said.

In the meantime, Shirley will be swapping her

scoring paddles for pompoms (above) and leading the cheer squad for the Virgin Money London Marathon’s official charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The 60-year-old Queen of Latin’s decision to go green for the good cause came from close to her heart. “My mother had colon cancer, which was such a scary time, and I’ve had my own scares recently, too,” she said. “I know that if I ever

needed help, Macmillan would be the place for me to go for support.”

This isn’t the first time Shirley has used her public profile to give Macmillan a lift. In 2019, she was one of the faces of its coffee morning initiative – herself raising £10,000 – while she encouraged fans of her Rise & Shine with Shirley B virtual dance classes to donate to the charity this year.

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MAURA HIGGINS AND GIOVANNI PERNICE

ROMANCE RUMOURS ARE STRICTLY TRUE

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t’s a match made in TV heaven.

IMaura Dancing on Ice and Love Island star Higgins last week confirmed she’s waltzed into a romance with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice by posting a picture of herself and her new beau on Instagram (right).

The 30-year-old (below competing on DoI) made waves when she shared a photograph of herself with Giovanni, also 30, on an undisclosed beach and wrote next to it: “I’m yours.” The 30-year-old dancer (below right on Strictly) then hot-stepped it to the comments, writing: “You’re mine.”

Rumours that the pair were an item began swirling last month after fans spotted they had both shared similar images from within Wembley Stadium during a Euro 2020 match.

The couple have spent time together in Blackpool and were recently spotted enjoying a night out at the city’s drag cabaret bar Sapphires.

Giovanni – who most recently dated former Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts after meeting her when she competed in Strictly – is also said to have introduced his new love to his castmates on the show Him and Me, in which he is starring with Strictly dancer-turned-judge Anton Du Beke.

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The Inside Story ‘SEX AND THE CITY’

WELL-HEELED STARS STEP OUT IN STYLE TO START FILMING SEQUEL

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f you couldn’t help but wonder whether the Sex and the City followup And Just Like That… would be just as fashion fierce as the original, first photos from the set provided the answer – and it was a definitive yes.

Filming on location in New York,

stars Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis (below, with Sarah Jessica Parker) looked runway ready in a mix of vintage and designer pieces, with killer shoes from the likes of Celine and Christian Dior. Giving fans a first look at the series, posting group shot on social media, nthia wrote: “And just like at, it was day one!!”

Another image showed ading lady Sarah Jessica in a nelled linen Claude Montana mpsuit from Replika Vintage ight), while there was also a eak peek behind the scenes f the enviable wardrobe epartment (left).

Costume designer Molly ogers, who worked with atricia Field on the original Sex nd the City, is in charge of this eries and she’s got the thumbsup from her Ins wonder done a

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The Inside Story ZARA TINDALL

MAKING WAVES IN PLYMOUTH

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hile she is more accustomed to horse power than wind power, Zara Tindall is rarely out of her depth when it comes to sport.

And offered the chance of a day out with the French team ahead of last weekend’s Great Britain Sail Grand Prix race in Plymouth, she was definitely on board.

The Olympic silver medalwinning equestrian (right) met team members including wing trimmer Leigh McMillan and helm Billy Besson (above left, with Zara) as she was given a tour of the boat, before watching it being craned into the water. She then got to experience the adrenaline rush of a practice session in the fast-foiling F50 catamaran, which can reach speeds of more than 60mph.

Zara, the daughter of the Princess Royal, is an ambassador for Musto, which specialises in clothing for a range of sporting activities and is the official clothing partner of the French team. “My mother was into sailing, which is how I became familiar with Musto,” she has said.

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DAVINA McCALL

SINGS PRAISES OF MENOPAUSE AWARENESS

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here were no question marks over who was the celebrity singing the praises of menopause awareness when Davina McCall took part in a parliamentary group discussion.

The Masked Singer judge (right) was guest of honour as campaigners, including hello! senior subeditor Elizabeth Carr-Ellis (below right), addressed parliamentarians by video.

After hosting the groundbreaking Sex, Myths and the Menopause documentary in May, Davina, 53 (below left), spoke out about the need for greater education and understanding and promised to help the group chair, Labour MP Carolyn Harris, bring about change.

She is also supporting the Pausitivity #KnowYourMenopause campaign that

Elizabeth co-founded with Sheffield nutritionist Clare Shepherd. They’re calling for greater public health messaging and menopause awareness posters in GP offices.

The campaign has already won the support of politicians and NHS health trusts across the country, as well as celebrities including BBC Breakfast’s Louise Minchin, Lorraine celebrity reporter Ross King and singer Tony Hadley and This Morning GP Dr Nighat Arif.

“We’ve had such great support, but Davina is the icing on the cake,” Elizabeth says. “She spoke so passionately and, as she listened to others on the call, you could see how affected she was by their stories. We can’t wait to see her with a #KnowYourMenopause poster.”

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The Inside Story

BELLA HADID

OWS HER ‘CANNES DO’ FLAIR FOR FASHION ile the jury were deliberating on who hould take home the prestigious Palme he verdict on Bella Hadid’s winning look at ar’s Cannes Film Festival was unanimous. ng that extra special something to the red t at the Tre Piani premiere (left), she ased a Schiaparelli haute couture gown ’ a

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“masterpiece of couture”. A packed programme of premieres and parties also saw Bella posing with former first lady of France Carla Bruni at a Christian Dior dinner (below), as well as representing Chopard in Lanvin and almost 30 carats of emeralds and diamonds. Little wonder she told fans she was “living my best life”.

Bella was not the only VIP ensuring that fashion had a starring role, however. Also impressing on

the red carpet was Sharon Stone (below), in a blue tulle floor-sweeper by Dolce & Gabbana; Poppy Delevingne (right), meanwhile, added a splash of sunshine, courtesy of the Italian design duo.

Also on the Côte d’Azur were film giants including director (and festival jury president) Spike Lee (above left, with his wife Tonya and actress Salma Hayek) and Stillwater co-stars Matt Damon and Call My Agent’s Camille Cottin (above).

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AT THE ‘MADE IN CHELSEA’ STARS’ STYLISH LONDON HOME

OLLIE AND GARETH LOCKE

G. SHORTS: RALPH ERS: RIVER ISLAND

REVEAL THE HEARTACHE AND HOPE BEHIND THEIR QUEST TO BE PARENTS

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rom the moment they first fell in love to their F beautiful wedding and their dream of becoming parents, Ollie and Gareth Locke have

shared their extraordinary journey with hello!.

And now they have welcomed us to the West London home they have set about transforming into the perfect family abode.

“We got married and I moved into the house,

“We have to think that it wasn’t meant to be and we’re going to go ahead in a month or so and do it again. We’re optimistic.”

The sadness of this setback has only crystallised their desire for a baby. “The feeling of not being pregnant this time really made us realise how much we want to become parents and we are determined to do that,” Gareth says.

‘We want this so much.

We know how much love we’ve got to give’ Ollie

Ollie (far left) and Gareth (left) relax with pet dog Bear at their nautical-themed West London pad, their marital home since their romantic wedding at London’s Natural History Museum last November (above), joined by guests including their bridesmaids, MiC co-stars Binky Felstead (left) and Olivia Bentley

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weren’t ready to leave. “We were in two minds as to whether we would move out to the country or stay in London and buy in somewhere like Barnes,” Gareth tells us. “But we both loved this house and could see the potential.”

Renovations have included knocking through the ground floor of the three-bedroom, threebathroom house to create one room, while the kitchen has been expanded and replaced, new floors have been fitted throughout and all the bedrooms have been redecorated.

“The whole house is nautical,” Ollie says, adding with a laugh: “I’ve got a weird underwater passion – I’m fascinated by the ocean waters.

The nursery will also have a marine theme.”

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ROOM FOR ALL The baby will also have custom-made wardrobes, drawers and a changing table from The Beautiful Wardrobe Company, while the couple plan for an artist to decorate the room with a marine mural.

“The colours are going to be quite natural and there’ll be lots of marine paintings on the wall and the ceilings to try and stimulate the baby,” Gareth says.

Ollie adds: “We made sure we chose that room for the nursery purely because it’s the most calming one and has the best energy.”

There are also new wardrobes in the couple’s bedroom, much to self-confessed organisation fan Gareth’s delight: “I like things to look lovely and aesthetic. If my life is organised at home, my life is organised everywhere else. It just makes me abundantly happy to have a very tidy room.”

In addition, there’s a room for their surrogate to stay. A total stranger to Ollie and Gareth, she contacted them via social media after watching an episode of Made in Chelsea in which they talked about having children together.

“She fell in love with Gareth and what he

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Smart tones of grey set a stylish tone on the ground floor, which has been completely knocked through to create one stunning room, while the marine theme shines through in the bedroom (below). “I’ve got a weird underwater passion – I’m fascinated by the ocean waters,” Ollie tells us

‘The colours in the nursery are going to be natural with lots of marine paintings to stimulate the baby’ Gareth

Once Ollie’s bachelor pad, the chic house has had a makeover since the couple’s 37 wedding to become a cosy home for two – and soon, they hope, for three

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‘The feeling of not being pregnant this time really made us realise how much we want to become parents’ Gareth

was saying about wanting children,” Ollie says. “She direct messaged us that night, saying: ‘I would absolutely love to carry your baby.’ She wanted to be pregnant again, but already had two children and didn’t want any m o r e . We ’ v e s p o k e n e v e r y day since.”

The woman, together with her husband and children, have now met Ollie and Gareth several times and they get along swimmingly.

While she will have no legal right as a parent, Ollie and Gareth hope she’ll stay involved in their lives.

“She’s giving us something so wonderful that I want her to be a part of our lives and think she wants to be part of our lives, too,” Ollie says. “She’s become a very close friend of ours and that is exactly how we want it. It’s a really special relationship.”

Ollie and Gareth’s initial plans to visit a fertility clinic in the US

‘Ollie will be a very good, loving, doting father — but his head’ll be in the clouds’

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Expanded and completely renovated, the kitchen is now a stylish hub where the couple can entertain – though they hope to be off on their travels again soon, returning to Mexico (right and far right) as they continue their surrogacy journey were hit by Covid-19 restrictions, forcing them to go to Mexico. They found an egg donor through the Elevate clinic in Beverly Hills, California, and the embryo implantation took place towards the end of their five-week stay.

Their plan is to return to Mexico with their surrogate within the next few weeks to begin the process afresh, having stored three other embryos at the clinic.

BUSINESS AS USUAL In the meantime, they are filming the latest series of Made in Chelsea, while Ollie is having meetings about two books he has written, one for children and one for adults. Gareth, meanwhile, is launching a casual clothing line for men and women with all the profits going to the Alzheimer’s Society – his mother was diagnosed with the disease 11 years ago.

The two men are also mulling over

starting a childrenswear line – all while planning a family.

So what kind of father does each think the other might be? Gareth thinks hard before answering: “Ollie is very fantastical.

He’ll be a very good, loving, doting father, but his head’ll be in the clouds.”

Laughing, Ollie replies: “I’d be sensible. Gareth would come back after having spent hundreds of pounds on Ralph Lauren clothing for them and I’d sit there saying things like: ‘Oh no H no no, we need to budget.’”

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ANNOUNCING NEW ANIMATED SERIES ‘PEARL’

THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

TEAMS UP WITH DAVID FURNISH TO CELEBRATE INFLUENTIAL WOMEN he has campaigned for female empowerment S since she was a little girl herself, so the Duchess of Sussex’s latest project could not be more fitting.

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Just six weeks after giving birth to her second child, Lilibet Diana, a baby sister for two-year-old Archie, Meghan has announced that she will be executive producer on a new animated Netflix series, with the working title Pearl.

It follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl by that name, who is inspired by influential women from history.

Film-maker David Furnish, husband of Sir Elton John, will also work on the show, along with producer Carolyn Soper and producer and director Liz Garbus and her husband, the Academy Award-winning producer Dan Cogan.

In a statement issued by Archewell Productions, the company she and the Duke founded last year, the Duchess said: “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges.

“I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history.”

Intriguingly, the show’s heroine takes a name associated with the Duchess’s own.

Meghan is a form of the Welsh name Megan, which traditionally means pearl.

The Duchess added: “David Furnish and I have

‘Our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges’

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been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.”

In his own statement, David added: “I am delighted that we are finally able to announce this exciting animated series. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, and I are deeply passionate about bringing the inspirational and positive stories of extraordinary women from around the world to a global audience of all ages. The team collaborating on the series are first class, and Netflix is the perfect partner.”

Sir Elton and David are long-standing friends of Harry and Meghan and were prominent guests at their wedding in May 2018.

The two couples later holidayed together at Sir Elton’s villa in the South of France and the singer paid to offset their carbon footprint after the Duke and Duchess were criticised for travelling there by private jet.

Meghan was just 11 when she wrote to Procter & Gamble to complain about a sexist advert for washing up liquid that said: “Women all over America are fighting greasy pots and pans.”

The company responded by changing the script to “people all over America” and a young Meghan appeared on TV news reports covering the story.

She has since spoken out about gender equality, before, during and after her time as a working member of the royal family.

TIME TO THRIVE Since leaving the UK to seek personal and financial freedom in the US in March 2020, the Sussexes have signed a string of lucrative contracts to secure their future.

Last autumn, they agreed a major deal with Netflix to produce documentaries, feature films, scripted TV shows and children’s series and to create “content that informs but also gives hope”.

Archewell is also developing Heart of Invictus, a docuseries following athletes training for the Invictus Games for wounded, injured and ill service personnel, which Harry founded in 2014.

The couple also have a deal with streaming giant Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts.

Pearl follows hot on the heels of Meghan’s first children’s book, The Bench, which was published in June.

Meanwhile, it has also emerged that Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year has been nominated for an Emmy Award.

Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special is up for outstanding hosted nonH fiction series or special this September.

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7 DAYS

A ROUND-UP OF NEWS REPORTS

EMMA CORRIN

The Crown leads Emmy nominations Emma Corrin and her The Crown co-stars lead the way for British talent in this year’s Emmy Awards nominations.

The Netflix series received 24 nods, with Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Helena Bonham-Carter and Emerald Fennell up for acting awards.

Emma, nominated for Outstanding Lead Drama Actress (as is Olivia) for her portrayal of Princess Diana, took to Instagram saying: “This is just BEYOND… ALSO want to say how honoured and proud I am to be nominated alongside these incredible women.” Fellow Britons Michaela Coel, Cynthia Erivo, Anya Taylor-Joy and Kate Winslet will contest Lead Actress in a Limited Series, Movie or Anthology with Elizabeth Olsen, while Bridgerton has 12 nods, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Regé-Jean Page.

FEARNE COTTON

THE QUEEN Commonwealth youngsters impress monarch The Queen last week heard from young people leading projects in Commonwealth nations during a video call with The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust. She heard how the trust has funded schemes that have changed lives and inspired others. Founding chief executive Nicola Brentnall introduced Her Majesty to Safaath Ahmed Zahir, Brad Gudger, Jubilanté Cutting and Jean d’Amour Mutoni, who told her how they had helped their communities with support from the QCT. “Thank you for telling me all your experiences,” she said. l The Royal Collection Trust, which oversees maintenance of the Royal Collection, reported an operating loss of £36m in its latest annual report, which is blamed on the pandemic.

JODIE TURNER-SMITH

Podcaster wins prestigious award Broadcaster Fearne Cotton has taken home one of the British Podcasting Awards’ biggest accolades, Spotify’s podcast champion, for Happy Place, which began in 2018 and discusses mental health.

With no other nominees in the category, the 39-year-old was unaware she was up for the prize, saying: “I’m speechless.” She paid tribute to the guests who have appeared on the series, saying: “I’ve been humbled by the stories I’ve heard, floored by the courage demonstrated by my guests and have felt so connected to you lot listening.”

Documentary-maker Louis Theroux received the spotlight award for his podcast Grounded, while husband-and-wife duo Chris and Rosie Ramsey won second place for the listeners’ choice award.

Actress robbed of jewels in Cannes Anne Boleyn star Jodie TurnerSmith had thousands of pounds worth of jewellery stolen from her hotel room during her debut appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress was not in the room when robbers broke into her hotel suite at the Marriott Hotel last week, taking the jewels. She later tweeted: “Didn’t think I would be spending 2.5 hours in the police station on my final day in Cannes, but here we are.”

Among the stolen items was a wedding ring belonging to the 34-year-old actress’s mother.

French police are investigating the burglary, which is the fifth major theft to happen over the last eight years at the festival. After the incident, Jodie was moved to a different hotel with her oneyear-old daughter Janie.

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Story of the Week

‘I would put my make-up on every day and get dressed every day because I enjoy it’ Dame Helen Mirren kept up the glam during lockdown

KATE MOSS Catwalk star lands high-profile new role Kate Moss is making a return to underwear modelling as the face of Kim Kardashian West’s underwear line, SKIMS, in its new marketing campaign.

After first finding fame at the age of 17, when she starred in iconic adverts for Calvin Klein underwear, the 47-year-old has been recruited by Kim to boost her brand, which was an immediate hit when it first launched two years ago and is now reportedly worth approximately $1.6bn (£1.16bn).

Of the supermodel, Kim says: “Kate is THE fashion icon, defining whole generations of culture and style and I am honoured to feature her as the new face of SKIMS this summer.” The pair met at a party in 2014 and have been friends ever since, recently visiting Rome together.

ASHLEY GRAHAM Model shares baby news Supermodel Ashley Graham has announced she is expecting her second child w ith h er h u sba n d, f i lm director Justin Ervin. She took to Instagram to share her exciting news last week, writing: “The past year has been full of tiny surprises, big griefs, familiar beginnings and new stories. I’m just beginning to process and celebrate what this next chapter means for us.”

The 33-year-old already shares one-year-old Isaac with Justin, whom she met in 2009 and married in 2010. On Father’s Day this year, she paid tribute to her husband, saying: “Getting to witness you be a father is the greatest gift.” l Glee star Matthew Morrison and his wife, Renee Puente, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl called Phoenix Monroe.

Princess Eugenie forced to postpone christening rincess Eugenie and her husband Jack P Brooksbank have postponed the christening of their five-month-old baby August, following a Covid-19 scare. The couple had planned to have their son baptised last week at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park – where Eugenie’s sister Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi last year – but after one of their guests had to self-isolate, they decided to reschedule the event, in line with Government guidelines.

The Queen, 95, was expected to make an appearance at the christening of her ninth great-grandchild, alongside Eugenie’s parents the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York. Beatrice – expecting a baby later this year – also planned to attend.

It is not known when the christening will now take place. As is tradition with royal babies, it was expected that August would wear the Honiton lace christening gown, which is a replica of an original made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter in 1841.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie all wore the replica gown when they were christened. The last baby to wear the original gown was Lady Louise Windsor in 2004 before it was stored in the royal archives. Her brother, James, Viscount Severn was the first to wear the new version at the font.

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank – whose second name is a tribute to his great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh – was introduced via Instagram after his birth in February, with Eugenie posting: “Our hearts are full of love for this little human.”

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS

STARS OF THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED ‘FROZEN’

SAMANTHA BARKS AND STEPHANIE McKEON SHARE A HEART-MELTING BOND AS THEY GET READY FOR THE COOLEST SISTER ACT

‘I understand what makes Sam tick. I know her rules and she knows mine’

Stephanie (left) and Samantha chill ahead of next month’s West End opening of Frozen, in which they star as sisters Elsa (above) and Anna (top right) hen West End star Samantha Barks first W met the actress cast to play her younger sister in Frozen, there was no need for anyone to

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break the ice. In fact, the two women warmed to one another instantly.

“We get on so well we could happily live together,” Samantha exclusively tells hello!, as she and co-star Stephanie McKeon prepare to play Elsa and Anna in the long-awaited stage adaptation of the hit animated film.

“After I found out Steph had been cast as my

sister, Anna, I was very excited to meet her so I messaged her and said: ‘Do you want to go for a coffee and hang out?’” she adds. “We ended up spending all day and evening together.”

Since then, the two leading ladies have formed a special bond, with Dublin-born Stephanie telling us: “I understand what makes Sam tick. I know her rules and she knows mine.”

“She’s the organised, tidy sister,” says Samantha.

Stephanie adds: “If we lived together, I’d be like: ‘Why don’t you put your cup in the

dishwasher?’ And she’d reply: ‘Steph, relax.’ We can be totally honest with each other like that.”

Frozen was set to open in London last year, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Next month, it will welcome fans to London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which has undergone a £60m revamp to return it to its former glory – and the two actresses couldn’t be more thrilled.

“The pandemic has been so hard on our industry, but knowing this moment would one day come got us through it,” says Stephanie, the star of

‘You don’t need a prince to save you. That’s a powerful message — the true love is between the sisters’ Samantha

previous West End hits including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. “As people return to enjoying live events, we’ll be leading the way. It feels so special to be a part of that.”

Samantha adds: “I feel so grateful that we can finally share live performances with audiences.”

us. “It’s also wonderful to be part of a story about sisterhood. The message behind it is different to traditional fairy tales. It’s that you don’t need a prince to save you, which is a powerful message for young girls. The true love is between the sisters.”

It’s a relationship both she and 28-year-old Stephanie understand well – they’re both close to their real-life older sisters, who are longing to see the show.

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MAKING MAGIC Born on the Isle of Man, Samantha, 30, first found fame in the BBC talent show I’d Do Anything in 2008, before gaining West End stardom as

Eponine in Les Misérables, a role she reprised in her film debut, starring alongside Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman in the Oscar-winning bigscreen version of the show.

She’s delighted to be playing Frozen’s Elsa, the princess whose icy powers inadvertently turn her kingdom into a land of ice and snow.

“It’s an honour stepping into the shoes of our amazing characters and the thought of seeing children’s faces light up as we give them that Disney magic feels like a big gift,” she tells

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‘Our audiences will be greeted by a sight so beautiful’ Samantha

The two actresses are convinced their partners – Samantha’s fiancé Alex Stoll (left, announcing their engagement) and Stephanie’s husband Kyle Riabko (below) – will come to be as good

LOVE AND MARRIAGE Stephanie married Kyle in 2017, after they met when she auditioned for his musical Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined, a fresh interpretation of the music of US composer and producer Burt Bacharach.

“It sounds corny, but I sensed immediately he’d be important in my life,” she says. “Within weeks we knew we’d end up together.”

Samantha also met her leading man in a show. When they got together in 2018, she was playing the lead of Vivian in Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway and he was in the cast.

After dating for two years, Alex proposed in February, against the romantic backdrop of a snowcovered bridge in a location they’re choosing to keep private.

“It was an incredible surprise,” she says, showing hello ! her exquisite diamond solitaire engagement ring.

They haven’t yet set a date for the wedding, but Samantha has plenty to keep her busy ahead of making plans for the big day.

As well as looking forward to the release of her new album, which includes a duet with Stephanie, she’s been shooting t film adaptation of the offadway musical Tomor row Morning, starring alongside Dame Joan Collins.

“She’s such a legend,” she says of the British actress, who plays her character’s g r a n d m o t h e r. “ S h e w a s warm, kind and gracious to veryone.”

N o w, S a m a n t h a a n d tephanie are warming up to lay the coolest sisters to hit he West End stage.

“Our audiences will be reeted by a sight so beautiful ey’ll gasp: ‘Wow!’” they romise. “The fairy tale is H ally coming true.”

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ozen opens at the Theatre Royal, ury Lane, London, on 27 August. it frozenthemusical.co.uk.

PHOTOS: JULIA KENNEDY. SAMANTHA BARKS. STEPH McKEON. TREVOR LEIGHTON

the actresses hope to form another foursome on Frozen’s opening night with Samantha’s actor fiancé A l e x S t o l l a n d S t e p h a n i e ’s husband, musician Kyle Riabko.

“I want to set them up on a man-friend date,” Stephanie says, laughing. “They haven’t met yet, but I think they’ll get on well.

“My husband is Canadian, Sam’s fiancé is American and they have theatre divas as partners.”

The talented duo can’t wait to get back on stage after lockdown. “As people return to enjoying live events, we’ll be leading the way. It feels so special to be a part of that,” Stephanie says

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AS SHE CELEBRATES GIGI’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

VOGUE WILLIAMS

ON FAMILY LIFE AND TURNING HER HAND TO CHILDREN’S FASHION W

hen Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews’s daughter Gigi was born last July, her stylish mother had already filled her wardrobe full of pretty party dresses. But because of the pandemic, the little girl was all dressed up with nowhere to go – until now.

“I’m going to get wear out of these dresses,” presenter and podcaster Vogue tells hello! with resolve when we catch up ahead of almost all Covid-19 restrictions lifting in England this week. “The kids will have plenty of opportunities to get dressed up. Our next big event will be Gigi’s christening.”

But before that, adorable Gigi – and her twoyear-old big brother Theodore – will be donning their finery to celebrate her first birthday this Thursday.

“We want it to be relaxed and mark it with some balloons and a cake, so we’ll do a small thing in our apartment with family,” says Vogue, who adds that her soon-to-be one-year-old is getting “very chatty”.

“She’s standing on her own and almost walking. Theodore walked at 13 months – we’ll see if she does the same.”

When it comes to her birthday outfit, Gigi will be spoilt for choice thanks to the latest Vogue Williams is married to entrepreneur Spencer Matthews (together left with children Theodore and Gigi). The presenter has bought Gi i elow w rdro e-f ll of rett dre e

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‘I love the madness of two kids running around the house’ string Vogue has added to her bow – designing her debut childrenswear collection.

“I might pop her in one of my favourite pieces from the range – the little pink dress with the bow at the back,” smiles the fashion-forward star, who has teamed up with formal childrenswear brand Roco to design stylish and comfortable outfits for little ones.

Creating the collection, which includes a cute, pink one-piece named after Gigi as well as dapper suits, is a “dream come true” for the star, who, as well as her foray into fashion, juggles three podcasts, a radio show, and presenting on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Amazingly, Vogue, 35, has still found the time to achieve a career milestone by fronting her first ever “shiny floor show”: new Irish singing competition The Big Deal, alongside star judges pop legend Boy George and JLS’s Aston Merrygold.

It was filming for the show that took the Irish star back to her beloved home country last month, where she was able finally to introduce Gigi to members of her family.

“Being home was the best thing in the world.

We spent lots of time at the beach.”

The family of four are also planning holidays to Scotland and Spain this summer, and hope to return to Ireland to celebrate Theodore’s third birthday in September.

As ever, it’s all go for Vogue. “Some days I think we’ll have another [child], and other days I’m exhausted and I don’t know if we can do a third,” laughs the star.

“But I love the madness of two kids H running around the house.”

INTERVIEW: EMILY HORAN

Vogue Williams’s debut childrenswear collection with Roco is available now; visit roco.co.uk.

Vogue has found time to create a formal childrenswear collection (below) which she says is a “dream come true”

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THE SEARCH IS ON!

INSPIRATION AWARDS 2021

HELP HELLO! HONOUR BRITAIN’S UNSUNG HEROES ‘It’s always a pleasure to take part in this incredible ceremony’ Kate Silverton t’s the news we’re delighted to Iholding share – hello! is once again our awards ceremony celebrating the most inspirational and selfless people in Britain today.

Building on the legacy left by our Star Women awards, the hello!

Inspiration Awards 2021 – to be held on 6 October at the Corinthia London hotel – will celebrate incredible acts of kindness and community from women – famous and not – who go that extra mile to help others.

Each category puts a spotlight on those who have inspired others through their bravery and kindness and have brought together their communities during the last stressful year.

Three out of the six awards – including Star Mum, which is held in association with leading British

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Host Kate Silverton with 2019’s Inspiration of the Year, Sarah, Duchess of York, and guest Beverley Knight. The TV newsreader will be back presenting the ceremony this year at the Corinthia London hotel (above)

luxury childrenswear retailer Childrensalon – will be voted on by you, our readers.

The winners will be announced on hellomagazine.com on 6 October and in the magazine published on 11 October.

The glittering awards ceremony will be hosted once more by newsreader and presenter Kate Silverton, who tells us: “It’s always a pleasure to take part in this incredible ceremony. We are privileged to hear the beautiful stories of these brave and selfless women and give them the recognition they hugely deserve.

“Although last year’s event was virtual, the spirit of community still shone as brightly as ever and I know that will continue at the Inspiration Awards in October.” hello! editor in chief Rosie

Nixon says: “I’m delighted we have evolved our Star Women Awards to become the hello!

Inspiration Awards. This gives us even greater scope to celebrate all the incredible humans who are achieving truly amazing things both personally and within their communities.

“And I’m extremely excited that – all going well – we’ll be holding our awards ceremony in person. Hooray! I can’t think of a better venue than the Corinthia London to bring together a truly amazing group of people and VIP guests to toast our winners and spread some positivity.”

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JUDGES PREPARE And, for the second year running, TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, Countryfile star Anita Rani and BBC Radio 1 DJ and broadcaster Vick Hope will be joining Rosie and Kate as judges for our Star Mum and #HelloToKindness categories.

“I love these awards,” Lorraine tells us. “It’s a chance to shine a light on some truly incredible women. It’s an honour to be involved and to hear such inspiring stories.”

Fellow judge Vick Hope joins Kate to sort through the nominations for last year’s awards. “I was delighted to be asked to return as a judge this year,” Vick says

Our Inspiration of the Year for 2020 – Kate Garraway, honoured for her incredible 51 strength and bravery as her husband Derek Draper battled Covid-19 in hospital

IT’S TIME TO ENTER — NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW STAR MUM AWARD

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Do you know a selfless and brave mother who deser ves to be honoured for her generosity? Now is the time to tell the world.

We’re looking for the mum who goes above and beyond to help others, both at home and in their community – like last year’s winner, Soraya Kelly (right, with her three youngest children), who set up charity The Gloves Are On to help steer underprivileged children in the right direction.

Or our winner could be a mother who has overcome tough challenges in their personal life.

To nominate, simply tell us in no more than 300 words why your chosen mum deserves the prize.

Submit your entry, together with a recent photograph of your nominee, by filling in the entry form at hellomagazine.com/ inspirationawards. Our celebrity judges will narrow down the top 20 nominations to five, with the winner chosen by hello! readers.

Entries close at midnight on 16 August.

#HELLOTOKINDNESS AWARD Our #HelloToKindness award is inspired by our popular social media campaign backed by Sarah, Duchess of York and David and Victoria Beckham to make the internet a gentler and more welcoming space.

If you think you know someone who truly embodies the spirit of kindness, then we’d love you to nominate them in this category.

Perhaps you know someone who has organised a community project that aids wellbeing, or a special person who has offered support to those in need.

Last year’s #HelloToKindness winner was scientist Priya Vara (pictured), who launched a fundraising drive to raise £50,000 to create a bereavement suite at London’s Hillingdon Hospital after she and her husband Kevin lost their baby son Shayen.

To nominate someone, fill in the entry form at hellomagazine. com/inspirationawards and send us a recent photograph of the person you think should win. The

top 20 nominations will be submitted to our celebrity judges, who will put together a shortlist of five names to go to a public vote.

Entries will close at midnight on 16 August.

‘It was a joy to find out about the many inspirational women nominated last year’ Vick Hope

Kate and Vick with their fellow judges (from left) Countryfile star Anita Rani, hello! editor in chief Rosie Nixon and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, who says: “It’s an honour to be involved and to hear such inspiring stories”

PHOTOS: DAVID VENNI. JACK HARDY. JAMES ROBINSON

Vick adds: “It’s really important we recognise all the contributions made by so many amazing women across the country. So many inspirational women were nominated for last year’s awards, it was a joy – and quite emotional – to find out about them and their impact on others.”

And Anita tells us: “This past year has been incredibly tough for so many and being able to acknowledge and thank these women for all they do is so needed and such an honour.”

OVER TO YOU Categories include Star Mum and the #HelloToKindness prize, which builds on our successful social media campaign to encourage positive interaction on the internet, and Fashion Game-Changer, selected by readers of our sister magazine hello! Fashion.

In addition, there are three other categories: Role Model of the Year, Inspiration of the Year and the Community award.

“We now need your help to ensure we find the nation’s unsung stars, so please enter and tell us about the stand-out person in your life, who deserves this recognition,” Rosie says.

H “We can’t wait to hear from you.”

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AS THE SPICE GIRLS LEAD CONGRATULATIONS

EMMA BUNTON

TIES THE KNOT WITH JADE JONES IN A JOYFUL CEREMONY FULL OF LOVE

Three years into their relationship, the couple’s love shines brightly at the 2001 Brit Awards and is still as strong in one of their stunning wedding photos (left)

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fter more than 20 years of love for each other, two officially became one when Emma Bunton married her long-time partner Jade Jones last week.

Radiant in a Miu Miu minidress in bridal white, the Spice Girls star was “on cloud nine” as she said “I do” in an intimate ceremony at Soho Farmhouse, the luxurious 100-acre getaway nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside.

“Emma had the biggest beaming smile ever. She and her new husband looked blissfully happy,” a fellow guest at Soho Farmhouse exclusively tells hello!.

The couple sealed their love under a floral arch cascading with green leaves and creamy blooms, surrounded by their nearest and dearest including their beloved sons Beau, 13, and ten-year-old Tate.

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PERFECTLY IN TUNE The day was surely everything they had dreamt of since Emma exclusively shared her hopes for her wedding day with us shortly after their engagement in 2011.

Marking their happy news – and Emma’s pregnancy with Tate – with their first ever family photoshoot in the pages of hello!, she told us: “What I am sure of is that the day should be about us – Jade, me and our beautiful boys.

“Having them around me is all I need to make my day perfect.”

Emma’s excitement to have finally tied the knot after an epic decade-long engagement was palpable last week. “Mr and Mrs Jones!” she wrote as she unveiled a glimpse of the special day.

Damage singer turned chef Jade, 42, shared an equally beautiful snapshot taken by photographer Andrew Timms, accompanied by the caption: “Me & Mrs Jones!” and four hearts.

Emma’s fellow Spice Girls were among the first to share their joy at the

‘Emma had the biggest smile ever.

She and her new husband looked blissfully happy’

Holding a summery bouquet that matches her boho bridal look, Emma snuggles 55 into new husband Jade following their surprise wedding at Soho Farmhouse

Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds is a celebrity hotspot, with its luxurious bedrooms (below left) and bathrooms (left) attracting the Duchess of Sussex and David and Victoria Beckham

‘I caught Emma’s eye and smiled and she gave me a huge smile back’ happy union, which had been kept a closely guarded secret.

“Congratulations… love u both so much!! X”, Victoria Beckham wrote on social media, while Melanie Brown added: “Yipppeee,” and Melanie Chisholm said: “Yeahhhhhh! Congratulations love you all sooooooo much.”

Sending her love, Geri Horner said she was “so happy for you and your lovely family”.

The singer’s wider circle of famous friends flooded social media with heartfelt messages.

This Morning’s Holly Willoughby wrote: “Awww my beautiful Baby! Stand up Mrs Jones… love you both,” while presenters Rochelle Humes and Emma Willis and singer Pixie Lott also offered their congratulations.

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STYLISH BRIDE Every inch the stunning bride, Emma, 45, shared with fans the details of her stylish wedding outfit. Her chic minidress, featuring sheer sleeves and a dramatic floor-sweeping caped train, was paired with a traditional white garter – which

she happily showed. A floral crown finished off her look.

Celebrations for the happy couple continued the next day at their idyllic countryside wedding venue.

“The couple had lunch in the Hay Barn [restaurant] with a small group of what looked like the couple’s close friends while the children went to the kids’ club,” a source tells hello!. “They were all having the best time. Emma was wearing blue. I caug and smiled and she huge smile back.”

Soho Farmhouse of Britain’s most fa showbiz haun frequented by th Duchess of Sussex who held her hen party there in 2018, To m H a r d y, Amanda Holden, and Victoria and David Beckham, whose UK home i just a stone’s thro away. It boasts lakes cabins costing up to £1,265 a night, a

Emma finishes off her Miu Miu bridal minidress with a traditional garter, finally tying the knot more than ten years after she first debuted her engagement ring (below)

‘Awww my beautiful Baby! Stand up Mrs Jones… love you both’ Holly Willoughby

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ated indoor-to-outdoor pool, five eries and a serene spa and gym.

YEAR OF CELEBRATION is was already an extra special ar for radio presenter and author mma, together with her four rmer Spice Girls bandmates.

This month, they celebrated the 5th anniversary of the release of eir debut single Wannabe, which tormed the charts, hit No. 1 in 37 ountries and changed all of their ives forever.

Now, Emma has two special dates to look back on.

The wedding was the perfect way to celebrate the couple’s love story, which began in 1998, when Emma and Jade started chatting backstage at a Spice Girls gig and just “clicked”.

Emma and her fellow Spice Girls in 1998 – two years after they stormed the music world – and on tour in 2019 (right). Jade poses with his Damage bandmates in 2018 (below)

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Calling him her “soulmate”, she has previously told us: “We’ve got very similar outlooks on life. We’re really good friends – the best of friends – and we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. We talk about everything.”

Jade added: “We’ve learnt together, grown together – you become like one. Wait, isn’t that a song…?”

Despite brief separations in 1999 and 2002, their romance has stood the test of time and Emma was over the moon when her beau popped the question on her 35th birthday in January 2011, over dinner with her mum and close friends.

“Jade got the proposal so perfect. I had Beau sitting on my lap, I was carrying Tate – it was about our little family unit and that will be our priority with the wedding, too,” Emma told us afterwards. In fact, it

was their elder son – who according to a source, was Jade’s best man – who inspired his dad to propose in the first place.

“Beau asked me: ‘Are you and Mummy married?’ and that got me thinking,” Jade has said.

Having been so long coming, the day itself was sure to have been emotional, with Emma previously telling us she was “guaranteed to shed a tear”.

Getting engaged was like “falling in love all over again”, she told us, and as they begin married life together, their romance is starting over one H more time…

REPORT: EMILY HORAN

For the use of the wedding pictures Backgrid/ Andrew Timms/Christian Vermaak will be making a donation to a charity of Emma’s choice.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING: EVE ROWLANDS. PHOTOS: BACKGRID/ANDREW TIMMS. CHRISTIAN VERMAAK. EMMA BUNTON. GETTY IMAGES. NEWS SYNDICATION. REX FEATURES. THOMAS JENSEN

Elder son Beau is jumping for joy with his parents at their first family photoshoot with hello!, when Emma was pregnant with Tate, who is now a beaming member of the family (left)

‘Congratulations… love u both so much’ Victoria Beckham

The new Mr and Mrs Jones only have eyes for each other against a stunning backdrop of flowers, which a source tells hello! came from Soho Farmhouse’s own florist

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS

PROUDLY PRESENTING OUR TOKYO 2020 HOPEFULS

TEAM GB

THE ELITE ATHLETES GOING FOR GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS The Euros and Wimbledon may be over – but sports fans still have plenty to look forward to as the delayed Tokyo Olympics get under way. Nearly 400 elite athletes are heading to Japan as part of Team GB, with around 250 Paralympians jetting out a month later. Covid restrictions mean there will be no supporters in the stands, but with the prospect of gold medal success at an all-time high, we will be cheering them on from home. Here, hello! talks to some of our brightest prospects about how they have coped with an extra year of training, what they’re most looking forward to and the qualities that make them champions The five-time Olympic medallist in action on the pommel horse and (right) training with two-year-old daughter Willow

‘I’ve been training at home with my daughter’

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medallist Max, 28, won in Rio and three bronze at n ambassador for Trade nd his wife Leah have a ld daughter, Willow. eling a bit more nervous rmal about these Games. n lucky to have been able in the gym throughout f the past year, as I had the ort exemption. aration hasn’t been perfect ugh it hasn’t been perfect e – but in the grand scheme s been a lot more serious g into the gym for training. for an extra year as a ere were times I didn’t feel too hard on myself and I’d ff and then my motivation I would train really hard. stay level-headed and a target of 2021 to head

towards. To be a true athlete, you need to be adaptable to situations like that and I think it shows a lot of character if you can go and compete at your best after all that.

I am a real family man so going out to Tokyo without my wife Leah and our daughter Willow will be hard. It’s a real shame because I like them to travel with me wherever I go around the world – especially Willow, as it would have been an amazing experience for her.

I do like being at home; I struggle going away and it’s no different now. In some senses it’s harder this time around, as I have been at home for a long period of time.

I have loved this time in the UK. Willow is just over two years old now and she has grown up so quickly so I have been fortunate to be here for that.

She has just done her first pre-school gym class which was really cool. She absolutely lo it. We heard that she did very well in her first cl so that’s quite a good sign – but if I’m reall honest, we’ve been practising with her at home.

‘I’ve had so many messages of good luck. It’s incredible to have such support’

Helen at a Team GB training session; with Heather Stanning (below) after they won gold in the women’s pairs at Rio 2016; and (right) with her children Logan, three, and one-year-old twins Bo and Kit

HELEN GLOVER — ROWING It feels very surreal to be heading Tokyo. I’ve thought a lot about moment I board the plane and been a big motivation for me throughout training.

A year ago, I couldn’t have dreamt I’d be going to Japan to compete in my third Olympics.

It’s a dream to be doing this with ly. It’s always been important to row with people I have a close bond with. Polly and I bring out the best in each o t h e r. We h a v e a v e r y similar vision. She is a phenomenal athlete.

The support of Steve has been amazing – his natural instinct is always to say: “Yes, I think you can do it” – and every time I look at the children, I want to show them they can take chances and ulfil their dreams.

Steve and the children have een my motivation from the eginning.

Although it started with ogan, Kit and Bo, I have now ad so many messages of ood luck.

I t ’s i n c re d i b l e t o ave such support.

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Helen, 35, retired from competitive rowing after Rio 2016 but announced her bid to return for Tokyo with Polly Swann, with whom she won gold in the women’s pairs at the European Championships in April. She and her husband, adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall, have son Logan, three, and twins Bo and Kit, one.

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ZOE SMITH — WEIGHTLIFTING

‘The thought of the Olympics is what’s been keeping me going over all the lockdowns’

Greenwich-born Zoe, 27, went to school just over the river from where London 2012 was held. The former gymnast broke the British clean and jerk record in the women’s 58kg at her home Games but injury forced her to miss Rio 2016. She will compete in the women’s 59kg in Tokyo.

I spent the winter training in my garage, which wasn’t the easiest.

My boyfriend helped me build a platform in there and I borrowed some weights but I only had a few hours of daylight when I could train, as there was no heat or light in there.

Now gyms are open again it’s a lot better and I am feeling very confident.

This will be my second Olympics and I’m so excited. I can’t wait to experience the whole atmosphere in the world’s biggest competition. For weightlifting, there is no bigger competition and so just to be there is a real achievement in itself. The thought of it is what’s been keeping me going over all the lockdowns.

It was good to have a little bit of time off to mentally decompress a bit. I worked on my mobility and strength and conditioning that I hadn’t had time for in the build-up to the Games.

I’ve always wanted to go to Tokyo and what better reason is there than the Olympics?

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Zoe training hard for Tokyo and (right) showing her strength and style at April’s European Championships in Moscow

Zoe Smith is a Whole Earth Team GB athlete ambassador. Visit wholeearthfoods.com/teamgb/.

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Jade, 28, in action at the European Championships – where she has won an unprecedented three golds in three years – and aiming for an Olympic hat trick (far left)

‘I can’t wait to get back out there and compete again’

Vanessa, 44, only took to shot put for the first time in 2014 but she’s competing in her second Paralympics.

On her way to winning gold at the 2019 European Championships (below)

VANESSA WALLACE — PARA SHOT PUT Vanessa, 44, from London, began wheelchair racing in 2012, switching to shot put in December 2014. She placed fifth in the F34 category at Rio 2016 and won gold at the 2018 European Championships and the 2019 World Championships.

Postponement of the Games st year was a bit of a shocker ally, and it did take a little bit hinking and changing of the narrative on: ‘Can I do another year? Have I got it in me?’ But then I realised I could…

I was very lucky as my coach

able to go and train outside and do our best to keep things as normal as possible.

This will be the second Paralympics for me. I did Rio a year after I started competing so I was an absolute newbie. I am looking forward to being able to enjoy the whole experience this time around as I went to Rio petrified because I was so new at it all. This time I am going in as an experienced athlete and I know what to expect and what to do, so I will be sitting a bit taller in my chair and owning my ace better.

I have my fingers in ny pies; I am a Müller bassador and a mature udent at the University East London studying ort and exercise ience; I am a trustee for charity called Sporting quals; I am a gardener; nd I sew.

For me, doing all these hings is how I’m able to alance everything – ice to have stuff w ou can put sport d nd do somethin different.

BEN WILLIAMS — TRIPLE JUMP Staffordshire-based Ben, 29, won gold at the World Youth Championships in 2009 but a knee injury has forced him to miss the last two Olympics.

Right now I am strong and fit and very fast so everything is going great.

Momentum was a real struggle – not so much that the Games were going to be delayed a year as that played into my favour – but it was more the fact that everything was closed and there

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were no real competitions so we were a bit rusty.

This will be my first Olympics and I’m looking forward to getting to the finals. I believe I can go and potentially upset a few people and sneak in a few positions that I am not expected to do.

I cannot wait to get back out there and compete again.

Performing brings he best athlete in me. W the atmosphere is good an there’s a buzz, I just love it.

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Frustratingly beset by a knee injury for the past two Olympics, Ben, 29, is looking forward to taking care of unfinished business at the Tokyo Games

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COCKROFT — PARA racer Hannah, 28, tances and is the der for the 100m, d 1,500m in her o gold medals at more at the Rio uilding. I am excited a bit apprehensive; whole career that ave no idea what to ey are in. t has been back-to-

back training cam lockdown year t enjoyed and I think the sport all over a All eyes are on t is looking forward everyone together so the pressure is I’m just trying t done everything shape as I can be.

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inning form and ready for the Tokyo Ga l stash includes gold at the women’s 4 ara Athletics Championships 2017 (abov

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AM PEATY — SWIMMING 00m breaststroke at ale swimmer in 24 an eight-time world uropean champion. ro welcomed a son, eptember. h time for the whole mpics will bring a lot ther. I am just looking d show – that’s what ay, an entertainment. s will be some of the ave ever done. It will ne again; it’s going to hich you can’t beat, est teams for that. there will be no fans ondon trials with no fastest times I have o it’s not too bad. y is behind you. It’s a want to support you s much as I can to

Becoming a father has changed me, when you become a parent it’s like nothing else matters, so it’s given me a nice new approach, especially in my training. I think it’s given me a new lease of life, almost like a second wind, and I love relaxing at home with him. It’s great to be a role model now for my own son.

He is now moving around very fast – it’s scary how quickly he has learnt to move. He keeps me on my toes. George-Anderson will be too young to experience the Games, as he will be just under a year old, but hopefully he will have the chance to come when he is older. Back home there is always a great buzz in the air, so he can experience that.

Postponing the Games was a hard pill to swallow but now it’s about not focusing on the past or future but about how we can stay in the present and make the most of each day. The extra time was go it comes down to the individual athlete’s prepa ,I would have been just as good last year as it all about performing at the right time.

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The world breaststroke champion, 26, relaxes on the limited-edition DFS Yuttari range, and in his Japandi-inspired living room also designed by DFS (inset left)

Adam Peaty is an ambassador for DFS, the official homeware partner of Team GB. DFS has created the limited-edition Yuttari range, to help Team GB athletes relax ahead of Tokyo. Available to buy in store and online.

Adam dives in at the European Championships in May. He took home gold – and is focused on similar success at the Olympics

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‘This is going to be different but it’s still the Olympics and it will be incredible’ NAOMI OGBE — TRIPLE JU Manchester-born Naomi, 23, is a British triple jump champion. She w the European U20 Championships Tokyo will be her first Olympics.

I am looking forward to the react friends, my family and my school wh My school took me to the Olympic st nine, so I’m really excited to see what t me taking part. I would love to make won’t put too much pressure on it, I a to be there.

When the Games were postpo struggled with my mental health. I w train so I stayed in bed and didn’t do m I was able to compete again it ga motivation. Since September I’ve better than I ever have. I’m a Christian church and spending time with peopl my spirits and got me back on track. I therapy, which also helped.

I do sports and portrait photogra something I have been doing for charit a campaign with Football Beyond empower young girls and I’m also doin with Greater Manchester sports to get I’ve always brought my camera to c started taking pictures of my friends an them, so now I always bring it to competitions.

‘ The seven-time British triple jump champion in action at the European Championships in Berlin in 2018 (above); and off duty (far right)

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and fourth in the 2019 World Championships, so I’m building up to being in the best form of my life. I’m going there to battle for one of those medals and I don’t think I could be in a better place.

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Holly, 29, turning pole vaulting on its head at the European Championships in Poland in March; and in the form of her life for Tokyo (far left)

‘I can’t wait to experience that Team GB vibe again — friendly but competitive’

KATE FRENCH — MODERN PENTATHLON Kate, 30, from Kent, won g o l d a t t h e 2 0 1 3 Wo r l d Championships and silver at both 2018 and 2019 European Championships. She is hoping for great things in Tokyo after finishing as the highest-placed British competitor in her event at Rio 2016. loved everything about Rio: e atmosphere and the whole m GB vibe as it was really dly but competitive, so I can’t wait to experience that again.

The past year has had definite challenges; we had four or five months where we couldn’t train as we usually would so I did what I could at home and started cycling a bit. That was a nice distraction and kept me fit.

It’s been strange and hard but I think as a team we’ve been able to pick each other up and help each other.

I thought Rio might be last Olympics but I just lo so much I wanted to tr in.

I t ’s t h e p i n n a c l e sporting events.

Back in the saddle again after lockdown shut down training, Kate (above) is going for gold in Tokyo in modern pentathlon events fencing, swimming, horse riding, pistol shooting and running

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‘No fans can be there to watch. But it’ll still be great’

Niamh makes great strides at an indoor athletics international match in 2019 and (above) jumps and (below) runs her way to Commonwealth bronze as a teen in 2018

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At just 21, Derbyshire’s Niamh is heading to her first Olympics, mentored by three-times world champion Jessica Ennis-Hill.

She was still a teenager when she won a Commonwealth Games bronze and a European Indoor Championships silver.

She is studying psychology at Loughborough University. ’m really excited – I’ve never een to an Olympics before. I n with some athletes who are lly experienced and they tell

me it will be very different from other Games because of Covid-19 restrictions but I still can’t wait. The year’s delay has helped me. I tore a tendon at the end of 2019, so I was rehabbing and getting to the Games in 2020 would have been hard.

The only thing that’s unfortunate is that no fans can be there to watch – my parents a grandparents normally come my competitions. But I think will still be a great atmosphere.

‘Tokyo will be a Games of the human spirit’

“Pocket rocket” Anna, 25, in action in the pool at the 2019 World Championships in South Korea; and (right) hoping to make a splash at her first Olympics

ANNA HOPKIN — SWIMMING Anna, 25, from Lancashire, is a relay swimmer who has been dubbed the “pocket rocket”. She claimed her debut national title in 50m freestyle at the 2017 British Championships and formed part of England’s bronze-winning 4x100m freestyle relay quartet at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Tokyo will be her first Olympics.

It’s been a longer wait than we thought but the main thing for most of us is the fact the Games will be going ahead. It’s really been something to look forward to.

It was hard to keep momentum going last year when things were postponed. I knew I was in really good shape but I had to keep going for another year. There was quite a lot of stress and

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anxiety around that but all our team and staff and coaches kept our spirits up and said an extra year could work in our favour.

I studied sports science at Bath University and then was doing a masters in the US, but I had to come back home when Covid-19 happened. I had to finish the last few bits of that degree online in the UK and I didn’t have a graduation, which was a shame as I didn’t get to finish it the way I wanted. But now I’m combining my training with courses in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural thera This will be my first Olympics and I can’t to take part; it’s the pinnacle of everyo career and it has always been my goal, so I’ be soaking up every aspect of it.

Athletics star Richard, 44, in action on the track.

Tokyo will be his third time at the Paralympics

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‘This will be our first Olympics together’

Max immersed in the action during qualifying this year; and (left) looking forward to showing his brother the ropes in Tokyo

MAX LITCHFIELD — SWIMMING nd medley swimmer Max, 26, won e 2016 World Championships and is upgrade his 400m medley fourth from ther Joe is also an Olympic hopeful in nd the Pontefract pair have been to triathlon’s triumphant Brownlee lso from Yorkshire. be my second Olympics and my brother st – our first together. It will be awesome oth be there, it’s going to be an amazing . I don’t think we will be racing together th be out there on the biggest stage is . It will be surreal anyway and to share

that with Joe will be amazing – plus I am proud of him and happy that all his hard work has paid off, too.

Apart from training, over lockdown I became really interested in sustainability and stopping climate change. I’ve got into gardening a lot this past year, too. I am moving into a new house soon and am hopefully going to start growing my own vegetables.

I’m excited to compete with the best of the world.

To represent Team GB has always been an absolute pleasure. I’m in such a privileged position to pu that kit and go out there and compete. I am in r good shape and just looking forward to what th next few weeks have got in store.

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and am ready

Hollie, 26, showing her plucky spirit on I’m a Celeb… last year; and showing her winning form at the British Championships in Birmingham in 2018 (left)

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Joe in the men’s 200m individual relay in Glasgow; and (right) “overwhelmed and excited” for his Olympic debut

JOE LITCHFIELD — SWIMMING This will be the first Olympics for Joe, 22. He earned silver in the men’s 200m individual medley final at the British Swimming selection trials in London, and gold in the men’s 100m backstroke at a subsequent Glasgow meet, all earning him a place on the Tokyo team to compete alongside big brother Max. He is studying for a sports science degree at Loughborough University.

It’s my first Games and my first real senior meet with my brother, so I am so excited.

Everyone has joked that we are going to be the next Brownlee brothers but now that could

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become a reality… It’s going to be pr for our whole family as they’re so excit I think Tokyo 2020 would have outside shot for me to qualify, so the developed me even further.

Since I qualified, the pressure h down as I was just focusing on m team. I want to do well so I can go and enjoy the racing and hopefully personal best, make a final or e a medal.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

TV HOST FOR TOKYO PARALYMPICS

ADE ADEPITAN

TELLS OF THE DELIGHTS AND CHALLENGES OF BEING A NEW DAD e’s feeling a bit frazzled and sleep deprived, H but nothing can dampen Ade Adepitan’s enthusiasm for life as a new father.

The TV presenter and wheelchair basketball Paralympian and his singer-songwriter wife Linda Harrison welcomed their first child, son Bolla, in January – and Ade has been thoroughly entertained (and busy) ever since.

“The thing with having a baby is it’s like you’re experiencing everything for the first time, through their eyes,” he tells hello!.

“Bolla has his moments of grumpiness, but he has this wonderful smile and is pretty cheeky.

He’ll grab your arm and pull it towards him and you think he’s going to give you a kiss but he’s like: ‘Grrr,’ like some mad, vicious piranha, and tries to gum you to death.

“In the bathtub the other day, he realised he had feet for the first time. He was like: ‘What the hell are these things?’ That was hilarious. And once he started recognising faces, that was really cool,” he adds.

“I would change his first nappy in the morning and give him a big smile and he’d look at me as if to say: ‘Who the hell is this possessed maniac? Just change my nappy, already.’”

With the combination of Bolla’s teething and disturbed sleep – “Babies make crazy noises at Ade spent four months at home after Bolla’s birth in January (father and son together, abov due to lockdown; his arrival came two and a half years after Ade married musician Lind Harrison (below). The presenter plans to take breaks between jobs to be with his family (righ

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‘Bolla really suffers from Fomo… he wants to see and know everything’ night-time so I kept freaking out” – Ade, 48, is “delirious” with tiredness, especially since his little boy shows no interest in napping.

“He really suffers from Fomo – you can see he’s got fear of missing out. He’s so inquisitive that if he sees or hears something, he’s like: ‘Who’s that?

Who’s at the door?’ He’s his own worst enemy as he wants to see and know everything.”

Work usually takes the presenter away for months at a time, but lockdown meant he spent the first four months of Bolla’s life at home with Linda, whom he married in a beautiful ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in August 2018, covered exclusively in hello!.

Now, he’s teamed up with baby wipes company WaterWipes – a timely partnership, he says. “If someone told me ten years ago that I’d be an ambassador for WaterWipes, an item that cleans babies’ bottoms, I’d have laughed.

But they’re biodegradable and eco-friendly and help with nappy rash, so it’s a product that fits in with what I’m about; sustainability and looking after the environment.”

This year saw Ade, who has used a wheelchair since contracting polio as a child, appear in the BBC2 series Climate Change: Ade on the Frontline, for which he travelled to some of the most remote parts of the globe. Later this year he will film Extinction, another big, three-part BBC series, this time about the disappearance of different types of animals and species. He’s also a presenter on Channel 4’s coverage of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which start at the end of next month.

His plan is to take big breaks between each job – “I’m not oin to be one of those fathers gallivanting his lockdow the past ye getting it o vanity, but f able to do like pick hi Ade and documenti journey, experienc and interab YouTube ch “It’s the s to adapt, don’t think to see dis someone looking afte “We’v opportuni and I thin lot of peop will be fa Bolla to l He’ll be a day he was reaction o when they been conce “And cringing!”

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Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins stuns in a Sassi Holford gown ahead of taking to the stage (below right) for guests including model Lily Cole (below)

IN A REALLY WILD WEEK OF ENGAGEMENTS

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL

TRUMPET THE NEED TO LIVE ALONGSIDE ANIMALS AT A STAR-STUDDED GALA NIGHT n a balmy summer’s evening, O surrounded by lush greenery and striking, life-sized silhouettes of

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elephants, it looked as if the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall had been transported to tropical climes.

But the magical setting for their glamorous night out was, in fact, Lancaster House in central London.

Far from travelling miles, the royal couple had merely popped next door from their Clarence House home to attend A Starry Night in the Nilgiri Hills, a fundraiser organised by two of their charities, Elephant Family and the British Asian Trust.

Their night began entertaining guests at a private reception at their home before Prince Charles and Camilla headed through a connecting door into the gardens of the adjacent mansion to greet their 280 socially

‘These magnificent elephants are a timely reminder to us all to live well with nature, wherever we may be’ The Duchess Elegant in a pale green tunic and trouser set from Anna Valentine, the Duchess steps out at Lancaster House in London along with Prince Charles (below) to support the wildlife charity Elephant Family

distanced guests, who included models Lily Cole and Yasmin Le Bon, with her daughter Amber, presenter Donna Air and former Neighbours star Holly Candy and her businessman husband Nick.

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FAMILY AFFAIR The night included a screening of the Sir David Attenborough-narrated The Year the Ear th Changed, a documentary on how nature benefited from the Covid-19 lockdown, plus music from pop star Tom Odell and classical singer Katherine Jenkins, stunning in a floor-length Sassi Holford gown.

The event marked the finale of the CoExistence campaign by wildlife conservation charity Elephant Family, which was founded by Camilla’s brother, Mark Shand, in 2002. After

Mark’s death in 2014, following a fall, the Prince and the Duchess became joint presidents of the charity.

The couple have been firm supporters of the body’s latest initiative – 123 life-sized elephant sculptures created by communities in the jungles of Tamil Nadu that are being sold to raise money for its work supporting projects enabling humans and elephants to live side by side.

So far, 110 of the statues have been sold, raising more than £2m, with the remaining ones being auctioned on the night.

With her sister Annabel Elliot watching on in support, Camilla told the guests: “In 2002, my beloved brother, Mark, helped create the charity Elephant Family to protect Asia’s magnificent wildlife.

“Over the past few weeks,

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all to live well with nature, wherever we may be.”

Adding his voice to the call, the Prince said the “increasing overlap” of human and animal worlds was party responsible for the rise in “deadly zoonotic diseases” such as Covid-19.

He added: “The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this.”

Animals of a different form were in store the following day, when

Charles and Camilla visited England’s biggest agricultural fair, the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate. With around 20,000 visitors, it was the largest public gathering the royal couple have attended since the pandemic began and they looked to be in their element.

As well as cradling a chick and a hedgehog and meeting a baby owl, Camilla made time to check out a statue of a bear named Charles, patting it fondly on the head.

The real Charles, meanwhile, was

learning he was due some good luck after treading in a cow pat while inspecting South Devon cattle.

“I told him that was luck, that’s what we always say,” judge Anne Tully, from Brixham, Devon, said.

The Prince also came face to face with champion Hereford bull Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks, who weighs in at 86st 5lb.

Owner Tom Harrison from Stocksfield, Northumberland, said: “I could’ve talked to [the Prince] for an hour. He’s very

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Londoners have had the rare opportunity to see some of that wildlife – albeit in static form – on the Mall, in Green Park, in St James’s Park and in Berkeley Square.

“These magnificent, life-sized elephants have roamed – with a little help – from the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India to the Cotswolds to the heart of the City to raise awareness of the vital importance of healthy co-existence between humans and animals.

“They are a timely reminder to us

‘I could’ve talked to the Prince for an hour. He’s very knowledgeable’

Prince Charles inspects the stock at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and thrills eightmonth-old Phoebe Richardson and her mum Hannah with a chat (above left). Camilla, 77 meanwhile, is tickled by Deb Howe’s unusual headgear – a chicken (above far left)

knowledgeable and I’d have liked to have bought him a pint.”

Meanwhile, Hannah Richardson, from Ripon, was delighted to introduce Charles to her eightmonth-old daughter Phoebe.

“I can’t believe she’s met the Prince,” said the proud mum. “This is the first big event she’s been to because of lockdown.”

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GIVING THE GREEN LIGHT Acting in his role as patron of the annual event, Charles chatted to several farmers during the three-hour visit and launched a new guide to help them go green from his Prince’s Countryside Fund, supported by fast food giant McDonalds.

The Prince’s idea, the A-Zero guide aims to simplify some of the jargon surrounding eco-farming methods to encourage more people to take part.

“It is unhelpful that many terms used to describe environmental processes are somewhat obscure and off-putting,” he said.

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick receives her dame commander insignia from the Prince at St James’s Palace (above) and (below) Camilla chats to nine-year-old Fatima Ali and her mum Vaida at Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice in Oxford, of which the Duchess is patron

‘It has been nearly 50 years since I made my first parachute drop — upside down with my legs in the rigging lines’

Wearing his Parachute Regiment Colonel-in-Chief uniform, Charles presents the colours at Merville Barracks in Colchester and Camilla gets ready for the third series of her highly popular book club (right) “Once we all understood what we need to do, of course the next step is to go on and do it.”

Camilla’s week also saw her visit Helen & Douglas House in Oxford, the children’s hospice of which she has been patron since 2007, while Charles presented new colours to the Parachute Regiment at Merville Barracks in Colchester, Essex.

“I find it hard to believe that it has been 44 years since I became your Colonel-in-Chief,” he said. “And nearly 50 years since I made my first parachute drop – initially upside down with my legs in the rigging lines – into Studland Bay, Dorset.”

In addition, there was an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to urge support for small, family-run farms, together with a visit to finance giant Goldman Sachs and presenting honours to Metropolitan Police Commissioner

Dame Cressida Dick and chef Nigel Slater at St James’s Palace But his wife hasn’t left all her lockdown events behind. The Duchess took time out to unveil her third selection of novels for her popular Instagram book club, The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room, which she began in January.

The four titles are: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro; The Various Haunts of Men from the Serrailler series by Susan Hill; The Light Years from The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard, and War Horse by Michael Morpurgo.

And the avid reader is clearly looking forward to more book clubs to come, asking on Instagram: “Does anyone recommend any books they have read over the past couple H of weeks?”

REPORT: EMILY NASH

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BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL

THE QUEEN

IS ALL SMILES AS SHE RETURNS TO THE POLO

Her Majesty smiles (above) as she watches the Royal Windsor Cup polo final at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park. Taking her seat in the clubhouse (below), the keen equestrian also enjoys a display of carriage driving

t’s been two years since she Ibutenjoyed a day out at the polo the Queen more than made up for it last week, looking delighted to be back watching one of her favourite sports.

Her Majesty’s busy summer continued at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park, where she watched the Royal Windsor Cup final – the latest in a series of events she has attended in recent weeks.

In a cheerful lime-green coat and hat, with white gloves, pearls and the Vanguard Rose Brooch, the monarch beamed as she soaked up the action in the sunshine.

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BUSY SUMMER Days earlier, she was equally delighted to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, which followed a four-day official visit to Scotland for Holyrood Week. June also saw her return to Royal Ascot.

After the close-fought match, Her Majesty presented the cup to winners Emlor, who beat rivals Bardon. She also enjoyed a display of carriage driving by the British Driving Society, of which her late husband the Duke of Edinburgh was patron.

The Royal Windsor Cup is the oldest tournament at the Guards Polo Club, attracting some of the sport’s biggest names. Prince Philip, an accomplished player in his youth, was club president from its inception in 1955 until his death in April and his passion for the sport runs in the family.

Tw o d a y s b e f o r e h i s grandmother’s outing, the Duke of Cambridge was on horseback on the field at the club to compete in the OutSourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup and raise money for causes supported by him and his H wife the Duchess.

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HONOURED WITH A TROPHY, THE QUEEN’S ‘ROCK’

THE DUKE OF KENT

IS SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AS HE RETIRES FROM WIMBLEDON DUTIES

The Duchess of Cambridge applauds as the Duke is presented with a mini replica Wimbledon men’s singles cup. Over the course of his presidency the Duke has presented trophies to tennis champions including (inset above) Rod Laver at Wimbledon in 1969

The Duke’s daughter Lady Helen Taylor and granddaughter Lady Amelia Windsor attend the special occasion

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or more than five decades he has been a familiar presence at Wimbledon, presenting trophies to more than 350 winners in the world-famous tennis championship.

But last week, to mark his long and steadfast service as he retired from his role as president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the Duke of Kent was honoured with a prize of his own – a mini replica of the gentlemen’s singles trophy.

With the smiling Duchess of Cambridge, who is patron of the AELTC, looking on next to him, the 85-year-old cousin of the Queen beamed as he received the award on Wimbledon’s Centre Court following the men’s final.

“It has been an honour to serve this remarkable institution for as long as I have,” he declared l a t e r o n t h e r o y a l f a m i l y ’s Twitter account.

Soaking up the atmosphere at his last tournament as president – where the thrilling final was won

by Novak Djokovic – the Duke laughed and chatted in the Royal Box with Kate. Also accompanying him on this special day were his siblings, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, and two of his children, the Earl of St Andrews and Lady Helen Taylor – as well as his granddaughter, 25-year-old fashion model Lady Amelia Windsor, who has been hailed “the most beautiful royal”.

Related to the Queen through their fathers – her father George VI and Prince George, Duke of Kent, who were brothers – the 39th in line to the throne has always been a tower of strength to Her Majesty.

‘It has been an honour to serve this remarkable institution’

The Duke married his wife, the then Katharine Worsley, in 1961 (together above in 1985 at a Falklands War memorial service) Since the death of her husband the Duke of Edinburgh in April, he has also been her rock. He was the only person chosen to accompany her at Trooping the Colour, her official birthday parade, at Windsor.

That came eight weeks after he was among just 30 family members to support the bereaved monarch at Prince Philip’s funeral.

He played his part at Trooping in his role as Colonel of the Scots Guards – the regiment whose turn it was to Troop the Colour.

To g e t h e r t h e y o b s e r v e d servicemen and women from the Scots Guards, Grenadier Guards and Coldstream Guards showcase their precision marching skills alongside mounted troops from the Household Cavalry and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

But this wasn’t the first time the Duke had taken on this particular responsibility for his royal cousin.

He previously escorted her to the Trooping ceremony in 2013 when Philip was recovering from surgery after an operation on his abdomen.

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royal duties. He has completed more than 60 overseas tours – he was the first me family to make China in 1979 – in more than 1 organisations.

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The Duke at Wimbledon (above) and (left) behind the Queen in his role as 83 Colonel of the Scots Guards at Windsor Castle as she marks her official birthday in June; (next left) he joins Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in 1997

SCULPTOR IS KING OF THE SANDCASTLE not quite a (sand)castle in the sky, but Ismallt’sat 69ft 5in tall, this Danish citadel in the seaside town of Blokhus comes close.

It climbed into the Guinness World Records to become the world’s tallest sandcastle last week, beating the previous holder – built in Germany in 2019 – by more than 10ft.

It was created by Dutch artist Wilfred Stijger, with the help of 30 of the world’s best sand sculptors, using 4,860 tons of sand. As well as featuring local motifs such as beach houses and lighthouses, it is topped with a crown to represent the power Covid-19 has had over the world.

“It’s ruling our lives everywhere,” Wilfred said. “It tells you what to do... It tells you to stay away from your family and not go to nice places. Don’t do activities, stay home.”

The castle has been fortified with clay and glue and is expected to stand until at least next January.

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pair of love birds have become the stork of the town after setting up home at wildlife sanctuary Knepp Castle in West Sussex. hey are a welcome sight for owners Sir urrell and his wife, author Isabella Tree, unched a project to bring white storks to the UK to breed, the two birds ruffled w feathers when they chose to nest on a imney. As a result, the couple were nable to light a fire in their study during ne of the coldest Aprils on record.

But their hearts were warmed when the orks successfully produced a chick (inset ft) – the first in more than 600 years to hatched on top of a building in Britain. one of 14 born at Knepp so far this year. e are well on our way to hitting our of having 50 breeding pairs by 2030,” ect co-ordinator Lucy Groves.

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Sir Richard Branson is floating on air – literally (below) after travelling 53 miles up into the Earth’s atmosphere on the Virgin Galactic rocket plane VSS Unity (below left)

SAIRA KHAN’S PICK OF THE WEEK

British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson fulfilled a hildhood dream by travelling to the edge of space in company Virgin Galactic’s rocket, VSS Unity, last k. He’s shown us that if you dream big, you can make “impossible” come true. he hour-long flight, which took him 53 miles upwards, where he was able to experience weightlessness for five minutes, marked a test of the space tourism experience he plans to offer the public next year.

During his journey to the edge of space, Sir Richard said: “I was once a child with a dream looking up to the stars. Now I’m an adult in a spaceship looking down to our beautiful Earth.”

I found those words emotional because it’s something so many of us can relate to – wishing upon a star.

I’ve shown my son Zac and daughter Amara the

footage and they are in awe. In the past, it’s been a matter of just talking about it. Now, seeing Sir Richard up there experiencing it for himself, it feels much more achievable.

This will open up a whole new world of opportunities and hopefully influence people to think in a different way about preserving our planet. It could also open up a new range of subjects for children to learn at school relating to space exploration.

What’s also great is that a Brit has done it first – we’re pioneers in space travel. It makes me want to go up t and experience it for myself! I think space trav something our children will be able to do quite easily will get more accessible over time. My family and I ar a UK canal holiday at the moment, but you neve know, our next one could be to space!

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PRIZE DRAW

WIN A FIVE-NIGHT HOLIDAY FOR TWO IN DUBAI

Enjoy the best the United Arab Emirates has to offer with a luxurious getaway for you and a guest at the five-star Dukes The Palm hotel

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f you’re craving rest and rejuvenation, hello! has teamed up with loveholidays to offer one lucky reader and their guest a luxury holiday for two in 2022 at the five-star Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in Dubai with a private beach, restaurants, bars and an infinity pool with views of the Arabian Gulf.

While Dubai is well known for skyscrapers, luxury shopping and beaches, it also boasts some of the world’s finest spa and wellness retreats, invigorating fitness activities and healthy eateries. It’s the perfect escape.

Online travel agency loveholidays lets you search for a holiday to meet all your needs – destination, city or beach break, even where’s hot now – to create a bespoke getaway. Book with confidence: all package holidays are ATOL protected and, should loveholidays have to cancel your holiday due to Covid-19, it will refund the cost within 14 days of the cancellation date. Our prize includes room, breakfast, return flights from a UK airport and airport transfers.

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, VISIT HELLOMAGAZINE.COM/PROMOTIONS Terms and conditions: Entries close on Sunday 25 July at 11.59pm. The prize is a five-night stay for two adults sharing a deluxe room at the Dukes The Palm on a bed and breakfast basis. The prize is subject to availability and blackout dates will apply. The trip must be booked by 31 October 2021 for arrivals between 1 April and 31 August 2022. Excludes departures over Easter. The prize includes return standard economy class flights from any major UK departure airport subject to flight availability and private airport transfers to and from the hotel in Dubai on arrival and departure. The prize is strictly non-transferable, non-refundable and there is no cash alternative. Prize winners must be over 18 and only one entry per household is permitted. The winner must ensure that they and their guest hold passports that are valid for travel on the selected dates, that they comply (at their own cost) with any testing requirements and other entry requirements specified by both the destination and the UK at the time of travel and that they are not subject to any restriction that may affect their ability to travel. The competition is not open to employees and their immediate families of the promoter and its associated agencies. Prize excludes travel other than stated, travel insurance, vaccinations, visas or other travel documentation, departure or local or tourist taxes, meals other than breakfast, beverages, events, activities spending money or any other expenditure. The winner is responsible for arranging and bearing the cost of all other such elements. The winner will be drawn at random and notified by email within 14 days of the closing date and must respond within 14 days. For standard terms and conditions, please visit hellomagazine.com/terms.

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Get shorty: Vogue Williams in London

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Edge of Ember Lucky Number 7 Necklace, £95.

Visit edgeofember.com

Intimissimi Supima cotton racerback vest, £15. Visit intimissimi.com

Privé Revaux Escobar sunglasses, £35.

Visit priverevaux.com

Exact match

Zara quilted shoulder bag with chain, £29.99. Visit zara.com

Vogue Williams Ted Baker Afons shorts, £81 (were £135).

Visit tedbaker.com H&M white mules, £24.99.

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GET THE LOOK Vogue Williams was looking sharp on the way to host her Sunday morning show on Heart FM in London, sporting a pair of tailored River Island shorts – which have since sold out – a white vest, mules and a vintage Chanel bag. Having celebrated her third wedding anniversary with husband Spencer Matthews, who wrote on Instagram that he’s “never been happier and more in love”, there’s lots for the 35-year-old presenter and mum of two to smile about.

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FASHION

MAKE A SPLASH Whether you’re heading to the beach or simply lounging in the back garden, our choice of feel-good swimwear and accessories will have you heatwave ready

Arabella London The Modern Bustier, £225; The Bow Brief, £110.

Visit arabellalondon.co.uk

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Paolita Bianca swimsuit, £230.

Visit paolita.co.uk

La DoubleJ Tree Of Life Arancio 3-Way bandeau top, £145; Giga brief, £145; Pareo, £110; Hoop earrings, £145.

Visit ladoublej.com

Cut-out details and playful prints, as seen on Kelly Brook (right), are perfect for poolside posing

F & Wild Alice swimsuit, £130.

Visit fandwild.com

Tabitha Webb Carrie bikini, £150. Visit tabithawebb.co.uk

New Look straw effect floppy hat, £9.99.

Visit newlook.com

F&F leopard print cut-out swimsuit, £16. From Tesco

Reiss Liesel swimsuit, £80. Visit reiss.com

Toco Swim Capri in sage, £80. Visit tocoswim.com Away That Day Bettina top, £79; bottoms, £59. Visit awaythatday.com

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Next shape enhancing bandeau, £24; briefs, £12. Visit next.co.uk

Matalan stripe lace tie bikini top, £6 (was £10); bottoms £4 (were £7). Visit matalan.co.uk

All Saints Allington East West Tote, £99.

Visit allsaints.com

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Paper Fontanette swimsuit in Braidy Baby, £175. Visit paperlondon.com

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While football may not be coming home, more and more of us are choosing to stay in Blighty for our holidays.

Enjoy a stylish staycation with our pick of top fashion and beauty buys

All Saints Cori Rejuvenate shorts, £119.

Visit allsaints.com

Aspinal Palermo sunglasses, £165.

Visit aspinaloflondon.com

House of Harlow 1960 x Sofia Richie crochet dress, £166. From revolve.com

Milly Grace Gold Moonstone T-bar bracelet, £59. Visit millygrace.co.uk

Eberjey top, £50.

From selfridges.com

Fairfax & Favor Valencia wedge in tan, £155. Visit fairfaxandfavor.com

Alumier MD Moisture Matte Sunscreen SPF 40 in Ivory, £37.50. Visit alumiermd.co.uk

V by Very metal frame sunglasses, £6.50. Visit very.co.uk

Stelar Bau-Bau shopper bag, £285.

From selfridges.com

Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H body drip, £42. From selfridges.com

Each x Every Zephyr sandal, £180. Visit eachxevery.com

Kurt Geiger London Panama hat, now £34.

Visit kurtgeiger.com

Turquoise Lane The Pippa top, Au$109 (£58).

Visit turquoiselane.com.au

Nutmeg Ditsy crinkle dress, £16.

Visit nutmeg.morrisons.com

Carousel Twilight statement earrings, £195.

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Suqqu Tone Touch Eyes in shade 107, £24.

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FASHION Be transported to the rugged, windswept shores of the Dorset coast. A clean, soothing scent that will make you think of sun-dried driftwood and briny ocean spray.

❋ Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, £70 for 50ml.

Visit jomalone.co.uk

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Holidaying a little closer to home this year?

Here’s our round-up of fragrances inspired by Great British beauty spots

Inspired by Coco Chanel’s time in Scotland, this earthy mix contains icy, aromatic juniper berry, a layer of warm cedar and a hint of smokiness. ❋ Chanel Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Edimbourg, £112 for 125ml. Visit chanel.com

We admit this one doesn’t have ties to a specific place, but Le Labo wanted to capture the “crisp, drenched effect that water gives to the earth after rain”. Sound familiar? Some would say it’s the British summertime bottled up!

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❋ Le Labo Baie 19, £130 for 50ml. From cultbeauty.com

Launched in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society in 2017, this summery scent, which has a sparkly effervescence, is inspired by the National Plant Collection at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey.

❋ Floral Street Electric Rhubarb, £60 for 50ml.

Visit floralstreet.com

From fresh firs to glistening moss and resinous timbers, this fragrance plunges you into the wilds of Scottish woodlands, taking in everything from the canopy of Highland pines to lush sun-warmed forest floors.

❋ Nancy Meiland Sous Bois, £65 for 50ml. Visit nancymeiland.com

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OXYGEN BOOST

Oxygen Boutique Cryo Facial Tools, £55. Visit oxygenboutique.com

Fashion and beauty retailer Oxygen Boutique has released a set of Cryo Facial Tools – and Millie Mackintosh is making the most of their de-puffing properties (above) as she copes with 14-month-old daughter Sienna’s sleepless nights. “She’s had us up in the night a few times recently. This cryo tool is great first thing in the morning to wake me up and it feels so refreshing,” says the wellness influencer.

Cryotherapy works by rapidly cooling the skin, which increases the flow of blood back to the face, bringing with it more oxygen. Results include a brighter complexion and boosted collagen production. Keep the tools in the freezer overnight to make sure they’re as cool as possible in the morning.

Beauty haul If you thought Flannels was just fashion, think again. The retailer is opening three beauty halls this year, starting this week at Sheffield Meadowhall, another in Leicester in August and a seven-storey venue in Liverpool this autumn. Shop for luxury brands alongside niche products and make a pit stop at the Beauty Bar to order a drink and sample a menu of make-up and skincare trends.

There are also “beauty changing rooms” where you can try on products digitally, with customisable lighting and music.

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Cue klaxon! Introducing Botanical Hair Care, the first sustainable haircare collection from Molton Brown.

Addressing four concerns – balance, volume, hydration and repair – the range contains star herb ingredients, such as fennel to boost growth, nettle for volume and camomile to soothe scalps. True to Molton Brown’s fragrant heritage, the scents of the shampoos, conditioners and mask will leave locks smelling fresh beyond wash day. The brand has teamed up with Growing Underground, which uses 70% less water than traditional farms, to source ingredients. Plus, the range is 100% vegan and paraben- and silicone-free.

Molton Brown Intense Repairing Hair Mask With Fennel, £30; Molton Brown Hydrating Shampoo With Camomile, £20. Visit moltonbrown.co.uk

BEAUTY’S NEW ORDER This week we discuss self-love with drag queen Tia Kofi, discover Molton Brown’s new hair care collection and dive into the new make-up changing rooms ready to hit the high street

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ACTS OF KINDNESS According to a survey commissioned by The Body Shop, 46% of LGBTQ+ people consider themselves a failure, so the beauty retailer brought together RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 2021 winner Lawrence Chaney and contestant Tia Kofi to participate in a Reverse Roast where, instead of the traditional putdowns, participants exchange compliments. You can catch it on The Body Shop’s YouTube channel and, here, Tia talks to hello! about loving yourself and why kindness is key.

What does self-love mean to you, Tia? “Self-love means being able to champion myself because that’s something I’ve really struggled with. I find it very difficult to really believe in the things I’m good at – I’ve really had to work at it, reminding myself every day to embrace the skills and the talents I want to put out into the universe.”

What did you take away from your time on RuPaul’s Drag Race?

“I remember listening to a critique

Drag royalty Tia Kofi sparkles (above) and (right) with Lawrence Chaney in the Reverse Roast

and only hearing negatives from the judges. In life you don’t normally get to replay those moments but I’ve watched it back and I realise that RuPaul loves me. Like, what? I was so focused on the negatives but there were so many compliments, too. It was my inability to love myself. The main thing I’ve taken away from the show is to really listen and open myself up to compliments. And to not be so hard on myself about my drag and what I do.”

Why do you think the LGBTQ+ community struggles more with self-love than cisgender and heterosexual people?

“A lot of that comes from experiences from when we’re younger. I think young people – at least in my day, I hope it’s changing – tend to latch on to differences as a negative. Many LGBTQ+ people have experienced bullying. It can be hard to embrace something about yourself that others perceive as different.”

Has beauty helped to build your confidence?

“People think drag is about changing yourself, but really the process of getting ready, putting on make-up, the wigs, the glam, it helps you find yourself. It’s a ritual in a way, like meditation. It takes quite a long time to get ready but you’ve got your systems and you get to have fun and play around with it. Also shout out to skincare. I’ve recently discovered The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate [£28; visit thebodyshop.com] and it’s helped my skin. Taking that time for myself is important.”

How did you find the Reverse Roast?

“I thought it was great. Lawrence and I are really close and we both like to make jokes and be silly. We poke fun at ourselves all the time to make the other person laugh and it was a really interesting contrast to sit there and uplift each other because everything we said was true. I look at Lawrence, who won the show, and I can see exactly why. And hearing those compliments from Lawrence was absolutely amazing. Now more than ever, if you think someone’s hair looks nice or someone’s got a gorgeous smile, it’s so important to say it.”

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TOKYO Olympian Jade Jones on fuelling her body and keeping focused ahead of this summer’s Games

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eam GB member Jade Jones is hoping to become the first triple taekwondo champion at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. “I’ve got to a position where anything less than gold is a fail,” the 28-year-old tells hello!.

“But I see it as a privilege, having this pressure going into my third Olympics. It’s amazing.”

Here, Jade discusses body image, the importance of protein and why eight hours sleep is so important…

Jade, how did you deal with the postponement of the Olympics last year?

“We didn’t quite know what was going on, whether it was going to be postponed or cancelled, which made it harder. We were still having to train as if the Games were in three months. Having to train and commit to giving everything you’ve got to win a gold medal, that was probably the hardest.”

How has training been during lockdown?

“I transformed my garage and was training in there for the first three months. I put taekwondo mats down and there’s kicking bars and weights – everything that we needed.

Luckily, it’s all opened back up and kind of back to normal. We’re back training in the National Taekwondo Centre [in Manchester] and we’ve got different countries here as well to help us prep for the Olympics.”

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How often are you training?

“We normally train Monday to Friday, sometimes on Saturdays as well. It’s about four to five hours each day – the early sessions are always kicking, sparring and the fighting side, before a weights session or conditioning after lunch.

Then we normally get the weekend to rest.”

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How do you approach your diet? Does it differ when you’re training?

“I’m in a weight category sport, so out of competition I sit at 63kg [9st 9lb]. But when I get to the competition, I have to be 57kg [8st 9lb].

“So I’m really lucky that I’ve got the help of Optimum Nutrition. It’s helped me with that side of things because it is a lot of weight to lose. I make sure I’m fuelling at the right times, getting the right supplements and having protein shakes at the right time.”

What protein helps support your training?

“The protein that I take is the Gold Standard Whey and I have that within 20 minutes after every session. I mix one rounded scoop [29.4g/1oz] in around 240ml [8fl oz] of cold water. It’s a fast-digesting ‘complete’ protein source that contains all essential amino acids for muscle support.

“Another big one for me is the Gold Standard Casein [from £14.99]. I take it just before bed every evening and it’s a slow release protein. Especially when I’m dieting hard, it helps me get to sleep when I’m hungry. It’s also supporting and repairing my muscles and helping my body to recover while I sleep.”

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What do you usually do on your rest days?

“Usually, I’m just absolutely knackered so I try to sleep as much as I can and have a long lie-in.

I try to do a bit of yoga or stretching, otherwise you seize up.

“I’ve got a sweet tooth, so I love settling down in the afternoon with a cup of tea and chocolate or cake and ice cream. I also see my friends or go for coffee; just do something to switch off.”

Do you use any mindfulness techniques?

“Since lockdown, I’ve been doing a lot more mindfulness. I don’t know how it came about, I never saw myself as someone who would meditate but I’ve really been enjoying it. I use those apps to have ten minutes of meditation or just to switch off and step back away from all the noise and the busy schedule.”

How do you ensure that you’re in the best possible shape for a competition?

“It’s so important to get enough sleep, eight hours or more. And just be constantly hydrated. Eating lots of fruit and veg, too. It sounds like simple stuff, but I just tick everything off so when I am standing on the mat I know my nutrition has been perfect.

“I just literally see my body as a machine and if I want it to perform at its very best, I have to do everything to the letter to make sure it’s fuelled and fired up.”

Do you have a specific bedtime routine to help you get your rest?

“It sounds boring but being an athlete is boring, to be honest! I’m normally up at eight o’clock in the morning, so as long as I’m in bed before 11pm I get at least eight hours. I’ll read my book or have a bath. I’m big on getting a Lush bath bomb and lots of candles. That’s definitely one of my places to unwind. It’s what I look forward to at the end of the day.”

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What would we find in your kit bag?

“I’ve got my Optimum Nutrition recovery shakes for straight after the session. I always have a hockey ball as well, to foam roll and loosen up. Then there’s my pad, my taekwondo stuff, a towel and a change of clothes. Under Armour’s Iso-Chill range is my go-to for activewear.”

What is it about taekwondo that ‘All I can do is my very best you love?

“I love that it’s an and give everything I’ve individual sport. I alk think I would find it got, and then I have to wa quite hard to do away happy, regardless’ team sports because you are dependent on other people, I like the fact it’s just you and the opponent. I love the flashy kicks and spins, too – and the fact you have to stay switched on the whole time.”

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey, from £14.99. Visit optimumnutrition.com

Under Armour UA Iso-Chill Run Tank, £36. Visit underarmour.com

How does being a certain weight for your sport affect your body image?

“I’m quite mentally strong and know it’s for my sport. Sometimes it is hard because you haven’t necessarily got a ‘girly’ body, I’m quite muscly.

But I just know it’s for performance, so it’s part of getting that gold medal.”

How do you cope with the pressure of succeeding?

“It can be hard sometimes, especially going into uncharted territory and trying to do something no one has done before. I feel like all eyes will be on me: ‘Can she do it?’

All I can do is my very best and give everything I’ve got, and then I have to walk away happy, regardless.”

Which female sports stars inspire you?

“I always looked up to [Dame] Kelly Holmes when I was younger. She went through a lot of struggle, a lot of injury and still managed to become Olympic champion at 34. She didn’t give up.”

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ROAD TRIP KITCHEN As the staycation comes into its own this year, what better way to enjoy touring holidays in our beautiful nation than with these fast family feasts from Claire Thomson and Matt Williamson’s book Camper Van Cooking – wheely great dishes to be enjoyed alfresco

INGREDIENTS • 5 tbsp olive oil, plus more to drizzle • 4 small firm, green or yellow courgettes, trimmed and sliced in 1cm/½in slices • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, then cut the lemon in half • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 tbsp harissa • About 190g/6½oz couscous • 700ml/24fl oz boiled water

• 3 ripe peaches, stoned and sliced • 1 x 200g packet feta, crumbled 1. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a pan over a moderate-high heat.

Add the courgettes and the lemon zest and lemon halves and fry with a generous pinch of salt for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, but still with some crunch, and the lemon flesh is soft and juicy.

2. Remove the pan from the heat

and set aside the lemons, then add the harissa and remaining 3 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Check the seasoning, adding more salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Squeeze over the juice from the fried lemons. Transfer the courgettes to a bowl.

3. Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper or a clean cloth and add the couscous. Toast, stirring, over

Cooking time 10 minutes

a medium heat for 3-5 minutes, and then add the boiling water to the pan. Remove from the heat, cover, and leave to stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

4. To serve or pack up and take with you, mix the cooked courgettes along with all their juices into the couscous, drizzle with olive oil and top with the peach slices and crumbled feta.

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HARISSA COURGETTE SALAD WITH PEACHES, TOASTED COUSCOUS & FETA CHEESE Serves 4 Preparation time 15-20 minutes

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FRIED MACKEREL WITH HORSERADISH BUTTER, GHERKINS & LETTUCE IN BRIOCHE BUNS Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 3-5 minutes Claire says: “I’m all for giving children a bit of freedom to cook, and camping is as good an opportunity as any. Mackerel is a splendid, oily fish for kids to have a go at, because it is fairly forgiving. You can grill the fillets with their skin on (or use a pan), and because they are slim, they take just minutes to cook. In this recipe, I’ve served them with gherkins and soft lettuce, on buttered brioche rolls with a spoonful of horseradish. Eat these buns on the beach – you won’t regret it.”

INGREDIENTS • 4 tbsp butter, softened • 2-4 tbsp horseradish sauce, to taste • 4 large or 8 small mackerel fillets • 1 soft round lettuce, leaves separated • 4 large gherkins, sliced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 brioche buns (or any soft roll), split open, to serve 1. Beat the butter and

horseradish together in a bowl, adding black pepper to taste,

‘Mackerel is a splendid, oily fish for kids to have a go at cooking, because it is fairly forgiving’

then put the mixture to one side.

2. Season the mackerel fillets on

both sides and grill them under a high heat, skin side down, for 2 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets over with a spatula and cook for another 1 minute, until cooked through. (Cook in a pan with a splash of oil, if you prefer.)

3. Lightly toast the inside of the rolls on the grill, then generously spread each with the horseradish butter. Add lettuce and gherkins to each bun, then finally the cooked mackerel, sandwiching shut to serve.

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‘This is a mess, but a good-looking one – finished with an ebullient burst of frothy cream’

ENJOY THE RIDE CHERRY CHOCOLATE MESS Serves 4 Preparation time 10-15 minutes “This is a mess, but a good-looking one. Jars of good quality chocolate sauce are fairly easy to get hold of these days – I used a dark chocolate and sea salt one. Homemade (or even shop-bought) meringues are smashed up and mixed with the chocolate and cherries, then finished with an ebullient burst of frothy cream.”

INGREDIENTS • 1 x about 200g jar of good quality chocolate sauce • 12 mini meringues • 1 x 440g tin of stoneless black cherries in light syrup, drained • 1 aerosol of whipped cream 1. If the chocolate sauce in the

jar is a little on the firm side, stand the jar in some warm water to soften until it is a spoonable consistency.

2. In a bowl, roughly break up the meringues. Add the drained cherries and the chocolate sauce, then finally the squirty cream.

Mix briefly to combine. Serve in bowls or cups.

Claire Thomson shares her recipes and tips in Camper Van Cooking, which she has cowritten with her husband Matt Williamson – who delights in telling their three children about his experiences as a child, the entire summer holidays spent roaming the outdoors and sleeping under canvas. With chapters including first-night meals and bakes, cooking on one hob, lunches and picnics and sweets and treats, Camper Van Cooking is published by Quadrille, £20.

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SETTING SAIL The award-winning actress has relocated her family across the pond for her West End debut in nautical musical comedy Anything Goes

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he has long been a glittering star in Broadway’s crown, having won two Tony awards and lit up the stage in productions from Thoroughly Modern Millie to Shrek the Musical. But when Sutton Foster stars as leading lady Reno Sweeney in musical comedy Anything Goes this week, it will mark two very special firsts for the actress and singer.

Not only will it be her West End debut, but it will also be her first musical run since she took on her most important role to date – being a mother.

She and husband Ted Griffin adopted daughter Emily in 2017 and Sutton tells hello! in our exclusive interview: “The feeling of being able to share this with my daughter is overriding everything. Emily is absorbing all of it – she wants to know what colour my hair will be and what my costumes look like… she even wanted to have a rehearsal!”

Since leaving their home in New York to cross the pond five weeks ago, the family of three have adjusted well to London, where they’ll be living until Sutton’s stage stint finishes in October. So much so, in fact, that Emily has picked up a cockney ‘My daughter is absorbing accent. Sutton’s days off are with “epic” family fun, all of it – she wants to filled which includes visiting tourist know what colour my attractions and exploring parks – which, Sutton hair will be and what London’s tells us, more than rival those my costumes look like’ found in New York – the place she has called home for the last 25 years. After so many years working on Broadway, the 46-year-old – who starred opposite Hilary Duff in acclaimed US TV series Younger, created by Sex and the City’s Darren Star – is full of excitement ahead of her West End debut.

“It’s a bucket list tick… It’s been a dream of mine to

DON’T MISS THIS WEEK… EVENT LONDON WONDERGROUND Urban circus 360 Allstars bursts into Earl’s Court for the summer. Replacing traditional jugglers with breakdancers, a basketball freestyler and a BMX rider, London Wonderground sees international athletes and artists displaying their talents on a stage with 360-degree views.

Until 15 August. To book, visit londonwonderground.co.uk.

FILM DIRT MUSIC

Line of Duty’s Kelly MacDonald (left) stars alongside Australian actor David Wenham as Georgie, an ex-nurse who has lost her way in this film adaptation of Tim Winton’s critically acclaimed novel. Trapped in a loveless relationship with crayfish baron Jim Buckridge, Georgie meets an enigmatic loner with a tragic past.

Perfect summer escapism.

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Sutton stars alongside (above, from left) Gary Wilmot, Robert Lindsay and Felicity Kendal in Anything Goes after taking up the role when the lead suffered an injury. Joining her in London is Emmy-nominated TV producer husband Ted Griffin (below far left, with Sutton and Mabel, one of the family’s dogs)

perform here,” says the star, who feels privileged to be working alongside West End “treasures” Robert Lindsay and Felicity Kendal. “Robert has got that dangerous twinkle in his eye, where you just don’t quite know what he’s up to,” she laughs. “I am so fond of him.”

In 2011, Sutton played nightclub singer Reno on the Broadway production of Cole Porter’s nautical spectacular Anything Goes, which is set on a ship sailing from New York to London and features 14 tap dancing sailors. The role won her a prestigious Tony Award. Ten years later, Sutton says: “It’s like meeting up with an old friend. What a cool chance to see her through the lens of who I am now.”

Becoming part of Anything Goes has been a whirlwind experience for the actress. Eight weeks before rehearsals began, she was asked to replace Megan Mullally in the leading role, after the Will and Grace star pulled out due to an ankle injury. “I couldn’t turn it down,” she says, “I didn’t want to let any opportunity to perform on stage pass me by.

The last year has been so hard – I never thought in a million years that what I did for a living would just be gone. So we all have just been savouring the process.”

Sutton came from “humble” beginnings in Georgia and started her career in community theatre. At 17, she bagged her first professional gig, touring in The Will Rogers Follies. “I got really lucky,” she says, recalling her teenage years watching the Tony Awards, nose pressed to the TV. “I’m still that 15-year-old dreamer.”

While her off-stage projects have seen her star on the small screen, release her own music and appear in feature film The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Sutton says her current role will always be her favourite. “Reno is probably my most fantastical and empowering,” she smiles.

When she returns to New York, the creative performer will release a crafting book called Hooked – stories of her life so far, told through the things she’s made. Following that, she will return to the Broadway stage to star in The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman, who is “everything you hope he will be”. But for now, she is content soaking up every moment, revelling in theatre once more. “It really is a tonic… a glass of champagne after a drought.”

INTERVIEW: EVE ROWLANDS

Anything Goes is at London’s Barbican Theatre, 23 July to 17 October. For tickets, visit AnythingGoesMusical.co.uk.

Available now on digital download.

TV THE SARAH-JANE MEE SHOW Sarah-Jane Mee has returned to her role as host on her eponymous show after giving birth to her daughter Rae last year. Gracing our screens on Sky News, Sarah-Jane gives viewers the latest news, debates, interviews and anecdotal snippets from the day.

On Sky News Monday to Thursday from 2-5pm every week.

BOOK NOW MARY POPPINS After a year away during the pandemic, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious West End star Zizi Strallen steps back into the practically perfect shoes of the beloved nanny in Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. Prepare to be transported to the dazzling world behind the doors of 17 Cherry Tree Lane.

From 7 August 2021 to 13 February 2022. For tickets, visit marypoppinsonstage.co.uk.

BOOK THE SECRET PATH

This glamorous adventure follows trainee doctor Tara, who is shattered when her fiancé betrays her.

Ten years later she has moved on with a new man and a successful career. But when she has to attend a party in Costa Rica for her wealthy family, she crosses the path of a desperately ill child – but the only man who can help is the one who broke her heart all those years ago. Can she trust him again?

Out 22 July, published by Pan Books, £8.99.

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There’s a handful of seriously cracking newcomers to Ibiza’s ever-evolving culinary scene. In the shade of tree-strung cotton sails, Casa Jondal on the south coast turns out delicate prawn carpaccio beside a list of expertly shaken cocktails (2), while low-lit Laylah Ibiza is a gem of a spot for dinner and dancing – don’t miss the roasted cauliflower with house-made tahini. In the hills of San José, the newly reimagined Cova Santa is as raucous as ever, serving out-there molecular

creations while techno messiahs provide a bumping soundtrack.

INDULGE

Vast and imbued with natural light, the Six Senses Spa is a temple to integrated wellness.

Treatments span purifying fullbody algae wraps to micropuncture facials, as well as a stellar line-up of immersive retreats such as lucid dance sessions, crystal healing and shaman-led insight sittings.

EXPLORE

Heart-flutteringly lovely coves are easy to come by in Ibiza, from the talcum-white shores of Cala Llenya to Cala Salada’s turquoise waters.

Meanwhile, intrepid types can descend the pinescented trail to Es Pujolets, where crystalline shallows and a smattering of little boathouses await. As evening draws in, make the pilgrimage to the Torre des Savinar to witness the sun sinking beneath the magnetic monolith that is Es Vedrà (top).

i Scott Dunn offers seven nights at Six Senses Ibiza from £4,225pp based on two sharing a Hideaway Deluxe Room, inc. flights from the UK and airport transfers. Visit scottdunn.com. For up-to-date travel advice for amber list and other destinations, visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

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