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HELLO! magazine|1801WELCOMING US TO THEIR MEDIEVAL CASTLE IN KENTANN KAPLAN MULHOLLAND AND STEPHEN MULHOLLAND CANADIAN STARS PLAN REALITY SHOW TO REVEAL REVAMP OF THE HISTORIC HOME‘Ann’s on a mission to make Lympne the best known castle in the world’ StephenWhen hunting for a new home, many people might consider downsizing, but Ann Kaplan Mulholland and her husband Stephen Mulholland did quite the opposite.“We weren’t going to buy a castle, but it happened,” says Ann as she invites HELLO! to join her behind the ornate doors of the pair’s new pad: the medieval Lympne Castle in Kent.The Canadian TV star and entrepreneur, along with her world-renowned plastic surgeon husband, already own ten residences in the world’s most exclusive places, from Hawaii to the British Virgin Islands, but even they didn’t expect to end up as king and queen of their own castle.The couple, who starred in The Real Housewives of Toronto in 2017 and were previously…8 min
HELLO! magazine|1801SUPPORTED BY STARRY FRIENDS AND FAMILYSTORMZY THE SUPERSTAR RAPPER CELEBRATES HIS 30TH BIRTHDAY AT A LAVISH LONDON BASHThere aren’t many people who could gather the best of British TV and music in one room. But when superstar rapper Stormzy threw a lavish party for his 30th birthday, dozens of big names gladly accepted their invitation to one of the most star-studded events of the year.Among guests at The Mike Gala – a nod to the Croydon-born Brit Award winner’s real name, Michael Omari – at London’s Biltmore hotel last week were TV personalities Alesha Dixon, Alison Hammond, Jonathan Ross and Louis Theroux, rappers Little Simz, Tinie Tempah and Skepta and sports stars Dina Asher-Smith and Jermain Defoe.The man of the moment, dapper in a custom suit by Lanvin, with Burberry shoes and Tiffany jewellery, said: “I wanted to look amazing; I wanted to shine. I just wanted…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1801HARRY STYLES FINE LINES FROM DAVID HOCKNEY’S BRUSHOne is known for his love of colour, his flamboyant fashion sense and boundary-breaking style – plus his devoted fanbase. The other is Harry Styles. When the golden boy of the pop world was approached to sit for Britain’s most celebrated living artist, David Hockney, he happily agreed and called swapping the recording studio for the art studio “a complete privilege”.Painted in acrylics at the artist’s home in Normandy, France last May (below, Harry sitting for David), the finished portrait (right) captures Harry, sitting in a wicker chair and wearing a typically colourful outfit of jeans and a bold striped cardigan, accessorised with a string of pearls and chunky rings.It will form part of the updated David Hockney: Drawing From Life exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in November, which…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801MIKE AND ZARA TINDALL ALL DOLLED UP FOR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONSTraditionally, the material associated with your 12th wedding anniversary is silk or linen. For Mike and Zara Tindall, however, it’s plastic – Barbie plastic. Proving he and Zara really were made for each other, the former England rugby union star – for whom the number 12 has special significance as he wore it when playing for England during his international career – celebrated their day by posting photos of the pair as toy couple Ken and Barbie on Instagram.“Thanks for the messages, it’s been a great 12 years. Feel like we are getting younger,” wrote Mike alongside the AI-generated images (above), adding the playful hashtag: “#zarbieandTen”.After eight years of dating, the couple married in 2011 at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, where guests included Zara’s grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and the…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801HORSEPLAY AT GATCOMBE PARKZARA TINDALL IS JOINED BY HER LITTLE FILLIES AND THEIR COUSINS ON A FUN DAY OUTIt was very much a family affair for Zara Tindall when she took part in the Festival of British Eventing.The Olympic equestrian was competing in the event at Gatcombe Park, the Gloucestershire estate on which she lives, but it was playtime for the younger members of her brood.Mia, Zara’s nine-year-old daughter with husband Mike, was certainly having fun horsing around with her cousin Savannah Phillips, 12, on day one of the competition.While Mia hit the heights on a bungee swing, Savannah, whose father is Zara’s brother Peter, had a go on some inflatables, with both laughing together when they stopped for a relaxing drinks break.SPINNING AROUNDDaredevil Savannah also performed an impressive somersault on the bungee, and Mia also swung into action by spinning upside down.Not missing out on the fun,…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1801AS MEGHAN CELEBRATES HER 42ND BIRTHDAYTHE DUKE AND duch*eSS OF SUSSEX PRAISE YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING FOR THE PLANET’S FUTUREOn the week of her 42nd birthday, the duch*ess of Sussex and her husband the Duke were looking ahead to their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s future.The couple told recipients of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund grants that the children would be “incredibly grateful” for their pioneering work.Their Archewell Foundation was a founding member of the fund and has a presence on its advisory committee.Twenty-six youth-led initiatives will receive a total of $2m (£1.57m) from the fund to support their work creating a more inclusive, equitable and accountable digital world.A video of the couple shared by the fund showed them smiling broadly as they talked on a mobile phone to the winners from the back garden of their home in Montecito, California.“Thank you for doing everything that you…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1801HOW TO REMEMBER A MUCH-LOVED MONARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH II DESIGNS TO HONOUR HER EXTRAORDINARY REIGN ARE UNDER WAYAs the first anniversary of the death of Elizabeth II approaches, people are being invited to come up with ideas of how best to commemorate her incredible 70 years on the throne.The weeks leading up to 8 September will be a time when the much-loved and respected monarch will be in many people’s thoughts, not least among her own family, swapping memories at Balmoral during the first summer royal gathering without her.While the King and Queen spend precious holiday time at the Royal Deeside estate, a place that was so special to the King’s mother, a National Memorialisation Committee has been tasked with planning a permanent memorial to the longest-serving monarch in British history.A MESSAGE FOR THE FUTUREDickie Arbiter, her former press secretary, tells HELLO! it is right she should…8 min
HELLO! magazine|1801JOINED BY GLAMOROUS NIECE CAMILLE GOTTLIEB ALBERT AND CHARLENE OF MONACO PUT ON A DAZZLING DISPLAY AS THEY LEAD THE STARS IN MONTE CARLO FOR THE ANNUAL RED CROSS GALA‘The Monaco Red Cross Ball is a fabulous event and the place to be’Dame Shirley BasseyAmid a dazzling spectacle, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were a perfect match in white as they appeared arm in arm at the star-studded 74th Monaco Red Cross Gala.The royal couple were joined by Albert’s niece Camille Gottlieb, the 25-year-old daughter of Princess Stephanie, and in high spirits, the trio led the arrivals at the Sporting Club Salle des Etoiles for one of the most prestigious events in the principality’s society calendar.Glowing and fresh from a trip to Portugal, Camille channelled the Hollywood style of her grandmother Princess Grace in a sparkling Zuhair Murad lilac ballgown with a sheer cape, placing a loving hand on her uncle’s arm as they posed for photographs.GLAMOROUS…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1801Justin and Sophie Trudeau ‘make decision to separate’Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau are separating after 18 years of marriage.In a shared statement on Instagram, the couple said: “After many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.”Justin, 51 and Sophie, 48, were childhood friends in their home city of Montreal before reconnecting as adults and marrying in 2005. They have three children, Xavier, 15, Ella-Grace, 14, and Hadrien, nine, who are expected to live with their father most of the time.The couple added that they will “remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and will continue to build”. They will all unite for a family holiday this week.An official statement said the couple had signed a legal…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801WAITING FOR THE HAMMER TO FALL FREDDIE MERCURY QUEEN STAR’S MAJESTIC PRIVATE COLLECTION GOES UP FOR AUCTIONFreddie Mercury was a dazzling showman, an accomplished songwriter and one of the most significant figures in British culture in the 20th century. He also had an eye for beauty and a passion for art, all of which is revealed in a fascinating exhibition of his vast and eclectic private collection that opened last week.The lavish contents of his beloved home, Garden Lodge in Kensington, where the Queen frontman lived when in London, have gone on display for the first time at Sotheby’s auction house ahead of being sold next month, when they are expected to fetch between £7m and £11m. The auction’s centrepiece alone, the Yamaha baby grand piano on which he composed hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, could sell for £3m.“I like to be surrounded by splendid things,” Freddie…9 min
HELLO! magazine|1801Health MattersTAKE CONTROLFor children aged between five and 12, Stix Mindfulness Remotes provide fun and interactive wellbeing activities. Created by a father and son, Stix guides children through 12 interactive audio and sensory exercises, including stretching, breathing and balance, to help youngsters manage their moods, improve concentration, develop ways to cope with stress and learn how to unwind. Rewards can be gained for completing challenges via the app, where kids can use their points to customise their own monster character. For larger families, multiple users can be added so that everyone can keep track of their own progress.BOOK SMARTIt’s normal to feel heightened emotions at the beginning of a new school year. In fact, it’s a great opportunity to teach children about how to recognise and understand their feelings. A Little…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1801DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…TV ALONEA group of ordinary people (right) takes on the ultimate test of survival as each is dropped into a remote wilderness in Canada on their own, equipped with just a handful of basic tools and the means to film their own adventure. The last person standing will scoop a grand prize of £100,000.On Sundays at 9pm on Channel 4, or catch up on All4.BOOK NOW CALENDAR GIRLS: THE MUSICALThe classic film has been adapted for the stage by Take That’s Gary Barlow and screenwriter Tim Firth. Stars including Maureen Nolan and EastEnders’ Tanya Franks bring to life this hilarious true story about women baring all for charity.On tour from 30 August to 2 December. For tickets, visit kenwright.com.FESTIVAL KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FESTIVALThis annual festival boasts family-friendly activities from across…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801CRICKET’S ‘POSH AND BECKS’MOLLIE KING AND STUART BROAD PRESENTER AND BABY ANNABELLA BOWLED OVER WITH PRIDEProud Mollie King gave her fiancé Stuart Broad a celebratory kiss as the England star retired from cricket following a thrilling Ashes series against Australia – that ended 2-2 – after his match-winning heroics at The Oval last week.Stuart, 37, enjoyed a fairytale finale to his 17-year international career, hitting the final ball for six before taking the winning wicket with his last delivery – then rushed to share the moment with fiancée Mollie and their nine-month-old daughter Annabella.The 36-year-old BBC Radio 1 presenter and former The Saturdays star wrote on Instagram: “What a moment @stuartbroad – your last test! My darling, you’ve brought joy to so many cricketing fans all over the world, and especially to your family. We have loved every single minute of cheering you on and…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1801ELIZABETH HURLEY AND SON DAMIAN SHINE ON PARTY GETAWAY TO MAJORCAProving she doesn’t need a bikini to make a splash, Elizabeth Hurley switched her usual swimwear for something more glamorous – a flamenco-red chiffon gown (left) – when she flew to Majorca as guest of honour at a party hosted by German property developer Marcel Remus.By her side was her son Damian (together below), happy as always to act as his mum’s plus-one – and to share clips of her on Instagram.No stranger to sun-drenched destinations, it was Elizabeth’s first visit to the island in seven years. But she said she was already planning a return trip. “I love the mix of nationalities, the magic vibe, plus the fact it’s a great place to relax and revive,” she told one interviewer on the night.It’s not just on the red carpet…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801SAMANTHA BARKS ‘FROZEN’ STAR MELTS HEARTS WITH BABY NEWSThe champagne is definitely on ice for Samantha Barks, the star of the West End production of Disney’s Frozen, who has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Alex Stoll.After months of holding on to their secret, Samantha and Alex (left) finally Let It Go, sharing the happy news with fans, friends and followers on social media.Alongside a photo featuring a tiny pair of booties and a soft toy (above right), plus the October due date of “Baby Barks-Stoll”, Samantha, 32, wrote: “We are so excited to meet you little one!!” There was also a short clip in which the couple’s hands and the paws of their dog Ivy were slowly drawn back to reveal a scan photo (right).The actress, who played Eponine in the film version…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801LETIZIA AND FELIPE OF SPAIN BREEZY DOES IT ON BALEARICS BREAKIt wasn’t just the sun that shone when King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain visited Majorca’s Jardines de Alfàbia with their teenage daughters, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía. The family are on holiday on the island and stopped at the attraction, where they posed for a series of informal photos, adding a shot of colour in the process.Demonstrating their close family ties, 17-year-old Princess Leonor and her 16-year-old sister Sofía looked relaxed and confident in the holiday snaps, which were shared by the Spanish court. Seemingly taking tips from their ever-chic mother, they, too, opted for the winning combination of bright and breezy dresses and practical but stylish footwear.The break comes as Leonor prepares to take her next step. Later this month, the heir to the…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801A YEAR AFTER HER DREAM WEDDING KAREN HAUER THE ‘STRICTLY’ STAR ON THE SECRET OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE AND HER LOVE FOR HER PETSIt’s only a year since Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer married Jordan Wyn-Jones, and today she is sharing with us the surprising revelation of what she believes makes for a happy marriage.“Counselling,” she says, candidly. “I think communication is massive. But learning to communicate… we get outside help.”Talking exclusively to HELLO!, the popular Venezuelan-American dancer adds: “It’s about dealing with things the right way and not just running away, and I guess that’s what makes us tick even better.“So, whenever we’re having tricky moments, it’s just seeing the vulnerable side of each other and understanding it. Nobody is perfect and there is no such thing as a happy marriage or a happy relationship with the perfect couple.”Karen, 41, and fitness professional Jordan, 34, tied the knot in June 2022 in…4 min
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HELLO! magazine|1801FROM CATCHING THE TUBE TO FLIPPING BURGERS IN A VANTHE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES HOW THE COUPLE ARE SMASHING BARRIERS TO MAKE THE ROYAL FAMILY MORE APPROACHABLE THAN EVER‘They know the days of royals being aloof and untouchable are long gone’To the customers queuing at a fast-food van in south-east London, he looked like just another server, flipping burgers for the breakfast rush.However, when they took a closer look, they noticed the man handing out veggie burgers was the Prince of Wales, wooing passers-by with his impressive sales patter.“Morning everyone, nicely cooked – ready to go,” Prince William told shocked patrons.His shift on the hot plate, captured in a video on the Sorted Food YouTube channel, is the latest in a string of down-to-earth public appearances by the heir to the throne and his wife the Princess.William was handing out “Earthshot burgers” to highlight the work of three winners of his inspirational Earthshot Prize initiative to repair the…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1801ON THEIR FIRST SUMMER HOLIDAY AS THE KING AND QUEEN CHARLES AND CAMILLA PREPARE TO HOST THEIR FAMILY AT BALMORAL — BUT WON’T BE STAYING IN THE CASTLEIt’s where they have traditionally spent each summer break, but this year the King and Queen will be acting as hosts when they’re joined by their extended family at the Balmoral estate in Scotland.Over the coming weeks, the castle’s rooms will be filled with guests including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Princes George, ten, and Louis, five, and eight-year-old Princess Charlotte; the Duke and duch*ess of Edinburgh with daughter Lady Louise, 19, and the Earl of Wessex, 15, and the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.Adding to the numbers, Princess Anne’s children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, are also expected with their loved ones: Peter with girlfriend Lindsay Steven and his children Savannah, 12, and Isla, 11; and Zara with husband Mike…2 min
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HELLO! magazine|1801AS THEIR LATEST SERIES HITS OUR SCREENS TYSON AND PARIS FURY ON GIVING FANS A RINGSIDE SEAT INTO THEIR LIVES — AND WHY THEIR NEW CHILD NEEDS A KNOCKOUT NAMETyson and Paris Fury are perfect for reality TV – and not just because their family is boxing royalty, but because they’re refreshingly and unapologetically themselves.Giving fans a glimpse into their family life outside the ring, the couple have invited viewers into their £1.7m mansion in Morecambe for the Netflix docuseries, At Home with the Furys, and caught up with HELLO! for an exclusive chat ahead of the show’s debut on 16 August.The family’s latest series is particularly poignant because it follows the WBC world heavyweight champion navigating retirement – before he declared his intention to re-enter the ring later this year – with Paris, 33, and their six kids: Venezuela, 13, Prince John, ten, Prince Tyson II, seven, Valencia, five, Prince Adonis, four, and Athena, two this month. But…3 min
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HELLO! magazine|1801BERRY SMARTBLUEBERRY BIRCHER MUESLIServes 6 Takes 15 minutes, plus overnight chillingMuesli was first developed by Swiss doctor Maximilian Bircher-Benner back in the 1890s. This easy, super-healthy breakfast can be mixed the night before, then left in the fridge to soak in a container (or in smaller individual ones, if that suits you better). Stir in grated apple and top generously with blueberries, honey and nuts, then you’re good to go.INGREDIENTS• 1 x 500g tub Greek yoghurt• 200g/7oz rolled oats• 40g/1½oz wheatgerm• 40g/1½oz desiccated coconut• 50g/2oz hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped• 200ml/7fl oz pressed apple juiceTo serve per portion• ½ Granny Smith apple, cored but not peeled, coarsely grated• 50g/2oz blueberries• 1 tsp runny honey• A little ground cinnamon• A few extra chopped hazelnuts (optional)1. Mix the yoghurt, oats and wheatgerm in…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1801AFTER BRINGING THE EUROS HOME WITH THE LIONESSESELLEN WHITE INTRODUCES LITTLE TEAMMATE BABY MAEVE — ENGLAND’S NEWEST FANThis time last year, Ellen White was savouring being an integral part of the team that brought football home when the Lionesses won Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium. Fast-forward 12 months and the retired England striker is currently living a very different kind of dream: that of motherhood.Exclusively introducing her first child with husband Callum Convery to HELLO! – and revealing for the first time that their baby daughter is called Jennifer Maeve Convery, known as Maeve – Ellen says: “We’ve spoken about her for so long and she has slotted into our family, like she’s been here for ever. She comes everywhere with me; it’s like having a little best friend.”“Our lives have completely changed, but Maeve has just turned up and fitted right in,” Callum adds. “It’s the…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1801MADONNA FAMILY MATTERS TO MATERIAL GIRL AFTER HEALTH SCAREAs the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time, Madonna is nobody’s support act. But with her Celebration tour on hold following her recent health scare, the singer found another way to get Into the Groove: by watching her friend Beyoncé perform in New Jersey.Madonna was with her three youngest daughters: twins Stella and Estere, ten, and 17-year-old Mercy. And as well as being snapped in the VIP area, all four later joined Beyoncé and her six-year-old daughter Rumi backstage at the MetLife Stadium.Posting a photograph of the two families on Instagram (right), Madonna captioned it: “Thank you Queen B for your magnificent show. My daughters were enthralled! We love you!”Family time is even more precious to Madonna after her recent illness – and she has credited her children with…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801SERENA WILLIAMS AND HUSBAND ALEXIS SMASH BABY REVEALIt looks like it won’t be mixed doubles for former tennis star Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian – not yet, at least, after revealing they are expecting a little sister to join their five-year-old daughter Olympia.Sharing the news on a YouTube video, the couple and Olympia (all right) hosted a party in which the big question was answered by drones that lit up the night sky with the words “It’s a girl” (above).In a clip recorded earlier, 41-year-old Serena said: “Obviously I’m team pink, but I’m a little nervous because I don’t have any contingency plan if it turns out to be a boy.”The multiple Grand Slam winner, who retired from playing last year, knows that growing up with a sister has its advantages – she is close…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801THE PRINCESS ROYAL PRIMROSE AND PROPER AS SHE GIVES ASCOT RACE MEET A LIFTWith the unpredictable weather and strict dress codes to navigate, choosing what to wear to the races can be a conundrum. But one person who always knows the form is the Princess Royal. A long-time favourite with the horse-racing fraternity, Princess Anne attended the Qipco King George Day at Ascot, where she presented the prizes for one of flat racing’s most prestigious events, which has previously been won by racing greats Lester Piggott and Frankie Dettori.Wearing primrose yellow and one of her most treasured pieces of jewellery, a golden horse brooch she is believed to have owned for more than 40 years, Anne was all smiles (right) as she met fellow enthusiasts, consulted her racing guide and chatted to participants such as jockey Ryan Moore, a 75-time Ascot winner. She…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1801AS SHE CELEBRATES HER 40THLIZ AND KELVIN FLETCHER ON THE SURPRISE BIRTHDAY FARMYARD PARTY THAT HAD ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR‘To see all these faces I know — it was the most overwhelming feeling; complete joy’LizKelvin Fletcher has been an actor since he was a child, playing Andy Sugden on Emmerdale for two decades before going on to star in TV dramas and on the stage.But his skills were put to the test when he decided to arrange a surprise party for his wife Liz to celebrate her 40th birthday.Unbeknown to Liz, Kelvin spent days secretly transforming the family’s 120-acre farm into a fabulous festival site, complete with fairground games, a 100ft inflatable assault course with ball pits and slides, a stone-fired pizza stand and a tepee strewn with hay bales and twinkling fairy lights.“I’d be sneaking out to mow the fields and put the tepee up until one in…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1801FIRST ANNUAL CENSUS OF NEW REIGNSWAN UPPING NUMBERS FALL BUT EXPERTS TAKE HEART FROM KING’S SUPPORTDressed in their regal scarlet and gold uniforms, the King’s army of swan uppers set sail along the River Thames on a flotilla of skiffs flying flags with the royal cypher for the annual count of the majestic birds.In a royal tradition going back 900 years, members of the Vintners’ and Dyers’ livery companies have been carrying out their annual swan census, travelling 80 miles upstream over five days to check on the numbers and health of cygnets to ensure their numbers are maintained.CAUSE FOR CONCERNFor centuries, the law has dictated that all unmarked mute swans in open waters are the property of the Crown, and this summer’s swan upping, the first to be carried out under the King’s reign, has uncovered some worrying news.In a trend described by the…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1801PROPELLING THE POP PRINCESS INTO A NEW SHOWBIZ STRATOSPHERE KYLIE MINOGUE WOWS THE WORLD WITH THE NEWS SHE IS TO HEADLINE A SPECTACULAR RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGASSpanning almost four decades and creating countless hits, including this year’s viral sensation Padam Padam, Kylie Minogue’s career has certainly stood the test of time.And this autumn, her dreams of finally cracking the US seem closer than ever before, as she launches a milestone residency in Las Vegas.The runaway success of Padam Padam, which took TikTok by storm and has been streamed more than 40 million times, combined with her residency – marking Kylie’s first Stateside tour performances since 2011 – may herald a conquering of America that has eluded her so far.And the singer may surpass even her global success and status as Australia’s highest-selling female artist as she takes on her most lucrative gig yet, with artists who pull off successful residencies – including Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion,…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1801BRAVING THE WEATHER IN A KILTHIS MAJESTY ENJOYS A HIGHLAND FLING AT SCOTTISH WHISKY DISTILLERYNot even an August downpour could stop the King from enjoying his first public outing since starting his summer break in Scotland.Clearly happy to be back north of the border, His Majesty donned a kilt in Stewart hunting tartan to officially open 8 Doors Distillery in John O’Groats, Caithness, where he was greeted by owners Kerry and Derek Campbell before being given a tour of the site.As well as hearing about the importance of sustainability in the distilling process, he was also invited to sample the whisky in the shop and fill one of the hogshead casks.Kerry said: “We were honoured to welcome the King to 8 Doors Distillery and thoroughly enjoyed sharing our story and what makes our distillery so unique with him, as well as offering him the…2 min
HELLO! magazine|18017 DAYSANTON DU BEKEOpens up about being stabbed by his fatherAnton Du Beke has revealed he was stabbed by his father Antal when he was a child in Kent and had to spend several days in hospital.In an emotional interview on Kate Garraway’s Life Stories, the 57-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge fought back tears as he said: “I’ve never said this out loud before. I got stabbed in the leg and in the stomach because of a fight on Boxing Day.”At the time, Anton had discovered dancing and he said his alcoholic father “took a turn” against him. “I ended up in hospital for three or four days,” he added. “My only concern was getting back into the studio and dancing, and the embarrassment of it.”His father was later cleared in…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1801AFTER A TRAUMATIC ORDEAL CHANGED HER LIFE LUCY SPRAGGAN THE FORMER ‘THE X FACTOR’ STAR ON WHY SHE HAS A SONG IN HER HEART ONCE MOREShe was one of The X Factor’s most promising stars, tipped as the favourite to win after judge Louis Walsh predicted she would have a No. 1 hit when her audition alone earnt her a standing ovation.The first contestant to write and perform her own songs, Lucy Spraggan became an internet sensation following her appearance in 2012, loved by the show’s legion of fans.However, three weeks into the series, she suddenly dropped out due, it was announced, to being “unwell”.Only now, 11 years later, has 32-year-old Lucy revealed the truth about what really forced her to quit – a traumatic ordeal that turned her life upside down.But speaking to HELLO!, she also tells how she is firmly back on track and, as she releases her new album Balance on Simon…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1801READY, SET, SCHOOL!BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALThe countdown to term time is under way, so we’ve searched high and low to bring you the best deals and latest launches to ensure your little (and not so little) ones step back into the classroom in style this autumn. From great-value school uniforms to products to avoid tub tantrums, and from mindful exercises for children to brain-boosting lunch ideas, HELLO! has got you covered.DEICHMANNDeichmann’s extensive range of school-ready footwear is now even more affordable. Its unmissable “buy one, get one half-price” deal – running across all school shoes until 10 September – includes well-loved brands such as Skechers and Hush Puppies, alongside its own collection. With durable styles to suit kids of all ages, your brood will be spoiled for choice.Visit deichmann.comARGOSWith a brilliant array…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1801GYLES BRANDRETHGIFT OF THE GABAs a young boy, Gyles Brandreth was something of a chatterbox – much to the annoyance of his three older sisters, who hatched a plan to get rid of him.“I was going through some boxes of paperwork recently and discovered that when I was about seven or eight, my sisters got together and went to my parents with a petition,” Gyles tells HELLO! in this exclusive interview. “They said: ‘If we pool our pocket money, will you be able to afford to send Gyles to boarding school? He won’t stop talking. We can’t stand it.’“While I’m a little bit distressed by this, I have to accept that this has been a problem all my life. I can’t stop talking,” concedes the author and broadcaster, who holds the Guinness World Record…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1801DREAM ESCAPESBrisbaneSTAYTowering over Fortitude Valley and steps from Brisbane’s most in-demand boutiques and bars, The Calile Hotel’s pink interiors provide an ideal contrast to the brutalist block it occupies. Life revolves around the pool, where guests are served co*cktails by linen-clad waiters. Texture abounds in the chic but playful suites (3), while bathrooms see quantities of blush-toned marble offset by brass accents. The downside? Tearing yourself away.TASTEBrisbane’s coffee scene has never been hotter, but the Dark Horse blend flat white at Bunker – a tiny café housed in a former air-raid shelter – may be the finest. At riverside Otto, head chef Will Cowper delights with refined takes on Italian crowd-pleasers, such as lobster spaghettini with lemon and garlic butter, while the modern Greek menu at Hellenika is equally tempting. For…2 min
