HELLO! magazine|1820AT HOME IN LONDON WITH HER PREMIER LEAGUE STAR HUSBAND ALPHONSEMARRION AREOLA VALETTETHE MODEL MUM ON FAMILY GOALS, GLAMOUR AND STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT TO FULFIL HER DREAM‘I was okay with being in my husband’s shadow. Now, though, I’ve been given this wonderful chance to do something for me’The halls are decked with boughs of holly, bows, beads, trees and twinkling fairy lights at the beautiful North London home Marrion Areola Valette shares with her Premier League footballer husband Alphonse Areola and their three adorable daughters.The French-born couple, who met 12 years ago in West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse’s native Paris, bought their “maison de rêve”, situated in an exclusive part of the capital, this summer – largely because its nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and four spacious living areas could amply accommodate their extended family when they visit.And next week that will be tested in spectacular style when 20 of Alphonse and Marrion’s nearest and dearest converge…9 min
HELLO! magazine|1820WELCOMING V.I.P. GUEST DAME MARY BERRYSIR ANDY AND LADY MURRAYON BRINGING TWINKLE AND TRADITIONS TO THEIR SPECIAL HOME FROM HOMEChristmas may be a time for rest and relaxation, but for Sir Andy Murray, it means that preparations for the Australian Open in January are not far from his mind. However, this makes the festive period all the more special for the tennis star and his wife Lady Murray – Kim – who will be on our TV screens this Christmas.In this exclusive interview with HELLO!, 36-year-old Andy tells us: “I love all the tradition of Christmas and spending time with my family.”Kim, also 36, says: “I absolutely love Christmas and we usually go pretty big. Andy normally heads off to Australia straight after Christmas Day, so that makes it even more special for us all to spend time together.”And it will be a big family celebration for the couple,…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1820HOW TO DO CHRISTMAS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD STAR‘I have a gold and cream and sparkly angels and butterflies tree. It makes me really happy’Mariah CareyCelebrating the holidays is a tad different when you’re one of the most famous women in the world. Gigantic trees, fully decorated tour buses and forests of twinkling lights are all de rigueur when it comes to A-list Christmas decorations. From self-confessed diva Mariah Carey to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashian clan, it seems that lavish displays of Yuletide excess are the way to go, with all of these stars happily showing off glitter, glitz and glamour to their millions of fans on social media. Here, we take a look at the most extravagant Christmas offerings from across Hollywood.MARIAH CAREYShe is often called the “queen of Christmas”. And as Mariah…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1820THE JINGLE BELL BALL POP PRINCESSES GET LONDON IN A PARTY MOODDespite stiff competition, there was no doubt who was the belle of this year’s Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball. US singer Alicia Keys (far right) thrilled partygoers at London’s O2 arena, closing the festive extravaganza one night and then opening the show the next.The annual celebration of pop was a world away from her other ticketed event, treating passengers at the capital’s St Pancras railway station to an impromptu performance on its public piano.She wasn’t travelling alone at the O2, however, with stars including Raye (below right), Becky Hill, Take That and Jax Jones among those taking to the stage in front of sell-out crowds.Joining them to turn Docklands into tinseltown, Rita Ora (above right) asked: “Are we here to have a good time or what?” before shedding her gold…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820RONNIE WOOD LEADS STARS IN FESTIVE CALL TO BEAT CANCERFounders of the Lady Garden charity were both joyful and triumphant following their latest fundraiser, a carol concert held at Christ Church Kensington in London. The event attracted a starry congregation, who were delighted to voice their support, helping the charity raise awareness of and fund research into gynaecological cancers.Readings were given by stars including Ronnie Wood (left with wife Sally and two of Lady Garden’s co-founders – and the event’s hosts – Jenny Halpern Prince and Tamara Beckwith Veroni). Sharing photos on social media, the Rolling Stone called it “a very special night for a great cause”, while Sally said on Instagram that it was “the most beautiful carol concert”Other celebrities doing their part included impressionist Rory Bremner, actor Anna Friel and Mariella Frostrup. As well as giving a…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820VICKY McCLURE IS AN ARRESTING SIGHT AT WINDSORWhether helping to create unmissable TV or giving a voice to those with dementia, it’s all in the Line of Duty for Vicky McClure.As witness to this, the actress can now flash her MBE, which she was awarded as part of the King’s 2023 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.Vicky, 40, who balances roles in hit dramas including Trigger Point and This is England with her work as an Alzheimer’s Society ambassador, raising awareness through Our Dementia Choir, received her honour from the King at Windsor Castle (left), wearing a uniform consisting of a Versace suit and a Stephen Jones fascinator.The award-winning star was accompanied by her husband of four months, producer and actor Jonny Owen, and her parents Mick and Carol.Sharing photos from the day on social…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820TEAMING UP FOR THE SEASONAL ‘STRICTLY’ SPECIALNEIL JONES AND TILLIE AMARTEYJIVE INTO CHRISTMAS WITH HELP FROM A CUTE LITTLE LADYWhen actress Tillie Amartey teamed up with professional dancer Neil Jones to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special, their partnership became a full-blown family affair as Neil’s 11-week-old daughter Havana got in on the act.“We’ve realised Havana can only settle down to sleep if we do our jive while holding her,” says Tillie as the pair tell us about their training sessions for the dance spectacular, which sees the duo transform into Santa’s little helpers for a festive jive.“She could probably grace the ballroom and do it herself at this point,” jokes the 20-year-old.“Any other dance and she’d cry, but when I held Havana and did our jive, she loved it. She’s definitely a Latin dancer,” adds proud dad Neil, 41, whose daughter with model Chyna…6 min
HELLO! magazine|1820BABIESIt was a bumper year for bouncing babies, with new additions delivering “nappiness” to royalty and stars alike.The first royal baby of the new reign was Princess Eugenie’s second child, Ernest George Ronnie, who was welcomed by the Princess and her husband Jack Brooksbank on 30 May.Sharing the importance of little Ernest with her Instagram followers, Eugenie posted a photo of her eldest son, two-year-old August, resting his hand on his sibling’s head, writing: “Augie is loving being a big brother already.”Another new arrival with a rather famous royal aunt – the Princess of Wales – came into the world in October: little Inigo Middleton is the first child of Kate’s younger brother James and his wife Alizée Thevenet. James wrote on Instagram: “He has been in our lives for…3 min HELLO! magazine|1820LEARNING ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SPIRITSARAH, DUCHESS OF YORKBRINGS SOME SEASONAL JOY TO BURNLEY ON A BUSY DAY OF VISITSIt’s the time of year when giving is more important than receiving – and it was a message that Sarah, Duchess of York took to heart on a visit to Burnley.Spreading Christmas cheer ahead of 25 December, Sarah had an action-packed diary of events, visiting two primary schools, a university, a football club, a community kitchen and lunch club, and a mosque.Her trademark enthusiasm was on show when she delivered a Christmas gift to every child at Burnley’s Holy Trinity Primary School, joining a singalong of Go Tell It on the Mountain before being presented with home-made Christmas cards from the pupils.WARM WELCOME“What a wonderful school community,” she said.“Staff and pupils could not have been more welcoming and I loved sharing some Christmas presents from my charity Sarah’s Trust.“It was…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820AS THEY PREPARE FOR FAMILY FESTIVITIESTHE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TEACH THEIR THREE LITTLE ANGELS THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS‘You can see how rewarding this work is, knowing that you’re helping out others’The PrincessIt was the perfect way to set the mood for a family Christmas together: the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Prince Louis at Kate’s annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.Clutching lit candles and singing along, the royal children looked enchanted by Together at Christmas’s magical atmosphere, which has become a royal festive tradition since the Princess held the first, in 2021, to thank key workers and charities during the pandemic.FUN IN THE PEWSMaking his first appearance at the event, Louis – wearing a pea coat and boots from Trotters – had his sister giggling as he lent over and blew out the flame of…10 min
HELLO! magazine|1820ANCIENT RITES RENEW THE BOND BETWEEN MONARCH AND PEOPLE AT THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES IIISaturday 6 May was a day of solemnity and celebration as we witnessed the historic coronation of King Charles III and his devoted wife Queen Camilla at London’s Westminster Abbey.A full seven decades after the King’s predecessor, his mother Elizabeth II, took the throne, this was a first-time-ever event for millions who tuned in from around the world.For the ancient abbey it was less of a novelty, of course. His Majesty was the 40th monarch to be anointed there in a line stretching back to William the Conqueror in 1066.A congregation of 2,300 gathered inside the majestic walls, including, for the first time, a roll call of international royals, while Commonwealth statesmen turned out in force. They joined community leaders and charity workers, celebrities and sports stars in a living…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1820WINDSORS AT WORK IT’S BEEN A BUSY YEAR FOR HIS MAJESTY’S FAMILYThe King is blessed with the support of a tightknit group of siblings led by his sister Anne, the Princess Royal. Since his accession, he will have found Princess Anne’s loyalty, hard work and no-nonsense attitude invaluable. This year she has taken on everything from a new military role – as Senior Colonel of the Household Division – to sharing hosting duties at a state banquet for President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea.His Majesty took the opportunity of Anne’s 73rd birthday in August to pay a special tribute, sharing two photos that speak volumes about their relationship. The first, taken in 1953, shows brother and sister holding hands as they sit side by side in their prams. The second shows them smiling together after Charles’s coronation.The King’s younger brother…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820STATE TOURS AND VISITS THE ROYALS RENEW FRIENDSHIPS ABROADAs Britain’s new King and Queen, Charles and Camilla were keen to nurture the excellent relationships Queen Elizabeth II built internationally during the course of her long reign.They got off to a flying start with their first official visit in April, when Germany rolled out the red carpet to honour the bond between our nations during a three-day trip that took in Berlin and Hamburg.Charles, whose mother worked throughout her reign to support the post-war reconciliation of the UK with Germany, became the first foreign head of state since the Second World War to be welcomed with full ceremonial and military honours at the capital’s Brandenburg Gate.In September, the King and Queen hopped across the Channel to France, where they took in iconic locations from the Champs Elysées to Versailles,…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820TILL DEATH DO US PARTThe winter nights offer the perfect time to indulge in gripping new dramas in the comfort of your home, and the latest release from Paramount+ promises to deliver. The Serial Killer’s Wife is a tense thriller that will keep you guessing what – and whom – to believe.Beth (Annabel Scholey) and Tom Hardcastle (Jack Farthing) are the envy of their neighbourhood with a seemingly perfect marriage, home and family. But when respected village doctor Tom is arrested at his birthday party following the violent murder of his former assistant, all eyes in the community turn to Beth.Cold cases are reopened and, as more murders are linked back to Tom, Beth finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. Every marriage has its secrets, and as Beth peels away the layers…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820ON THE RIGHT TRACKSix years after retiring from Formula 1, Jenson Button is reliving his glory days, promoting a new Disney+ docuseries on his famous world championship win in 2009.Fronted by actor and petrolhead Keanu Reeves, Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story is proving popular with viewers. But once a racer, always a racer, and Jenson is still busy with the day job – this time competing in other motor sports, including the FIA World Endurance Championship.“My fitness routine is very different from when I was in F1,” says the 43-year-old father of two, who is married to interior designer Brittny. “It’s an hour a day, every day. My wife’s big into boxing, so I follow her lead – we do combinations with pads, which is great for my reactions.“And I’m lifting more…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820ROXIE NAFOUSIHEAD STARTThe hazy period between Christmas Day and New Year that we like to call “Twixmas” is often filled with leftover chocolate, duvet days and plenty of TV viewing. But for selfdevelopment coach and author Roxie Nafousi, it’s one of the most important periods in her calendar.“I absolutely love this time of year. It’s a powerful time to get ahead and look at how you want to grow and evolve in the next year,” she tells HELLO! in our exclusive interview.“It represents newness and letting go of what’s not serving you. We should be embracing that feeling of reflecting on what’s gone and getting excited about what is ahead.”‘I love this time of year. It represents letting go of what’s not serving you. We should be excited about what’s ahead’Widely hailed…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820SHARING THEIR FIRST CHRISTMASMOLLY RAINFORD AND TYLER WESTREVEAL SECRETS OF THEIR ROMANCE AND HOW THEY’RE READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP‘We’ve just bought our first home. It’s mad to say that, but when you know, you know’TylerSmiling adoringly at each other as they cosy up in front of a twinkling tree for their first Christmas together, it’s hard to fathom that a little over a year ago, Molly Rainford and Tyler West were strangers.Their love story is far from conventional, but it’s certainly one of the most romantic. Because when actress and singer Molly and radio DJ Tyler signed up for Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, they each would have been dreaming of coming away with the Glitterball trophy – but instead they found love together.And now, exclusively joining HELLO! for their first photoshoot and interview as a couple, Molly, 23, and Tyler, 27, reveal that they will be starting…8 min
HELLO! magazine|1820RINGING THE CHANGESSTACEY SOLOMONFESTIVE FRONT DOORS OPEN UP TO REVEAL HER GROWING FAMILY‘The last five years have changed for us dramatically. It’s been the most magical whirlwind’It’s fair to say Stacey Solomon is a fan of Christmas. And as her own fans know, the crafty presenter always goes all out with her festive decorations – but this year, the mother of five has used them to show how much her family has grown.Stacy, 34, who has Rex, four, Rose, two, and ten-month-old Belle with husband Joe Swash, together with sons Zachary, 14, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationships, shared images of her family taken in front of their decorated front doors every year from 2019 to document their transformation.“Had to take our annual door photo. Then I went down a rabbit hole looking at our old Christmas door photos,” she wrote next…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820SARAH, DUCHESS OF YORK BACKS ALL-STAR QUIZ, NO QUESTION ABOUT ITHow do you make sure an event dubbed The Ultimate Christmas Quiz lives up to its name? Well, it helps to have Sarah, Duchess of York on board. She joined forces with actor and writer Sarah Standing to captain one of the teams taking part in the quiz, which was organised by the charity Children with Cancer UK. And there was no questioning her enthusiasm.On social media, Sarah (right) wrote that it had been “so special” to take part in the fundraiser and help the organisation continue its “vital work”.She wasn’t the only familiar face involved. Fellow quizzers included Laura Whitmore and her husband Iain Stirling (who captained the winning team), Giovanna Fletcher and Gaby Roslin, while comedian Rob Brydon was the night’s host.Making sure there was an elfy turnout,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820PARIS AND NICKY HILTON GET RED-DY FOR SANTAAs the wife of a hotel magnate, when it comes to making guests feel welcome, Kathy Hilton is peerless. And she has no reservations about going all out to make any celebration an event to remember. This year’s Christmas party at the Hiltons’ Bel Air mansion was as Santastic as ever – with a little help from a guest list on which her daughters Paris and Nicky had pride of place.Co-ordinating in seasonal red (above left, Nicky – on the left – wears Valentino and Paris wears Rebecca Vallance), the sisters took charge of the playlist and mingled with family friends including Motown legend Smokey Robinson and US comedy star and actor Tiffany Haddish. Sharing photos on Instagram, Paris wrote: “No one knows how to throw a party like Kathy…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820NCUTI GATWA SHEDDING LIGHT ON BIG NEW ROLEWhether you’re switching on your Christmas-tree lights or something a bit more ambitious, it’s always good to have a screwdriver to hand, especially a sonic one. Luckily for the creators of a special light installation at the London Eye, the person flicking the switch was new Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa.The actor, 31, who recently made his debut in the role in the last of three 60th anniversary specials, was joined by Millie Gibson, 19 (together far right), who plays his onscreen companion Ruby Sunday, as the pair lit up the London landmark in the colours of the Tardis’s time vortex.Their appearance was part of an evening of celebrations at the British Film Institute for the world premiere of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. They were joined by cast…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820THE QUEEN BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER ON A VISIT TO BRISTOLDetermined everyone should have a cracker of a Christmas, the Queen travelled to Bristol for two causes close to her heart.She began her trip marking 25 years of the homelessness charity Emmaus UK’s branch in the city, cutting a birthday cake with a ceremonial sword given to her by the Lord-Lieutenant Peaches Golding.As well as chatting to some of the trustees and volunteers at the centre, which helps people who have experienced homelessness, poverty and social exclusion, she heard from the centre’s clients – known as companions – about their experiences.Her Majesty also pulled a cracker with Sir Terry Waite (right), the charity’s president, who later told HELLO!: “I said: ‘We’re so grateful to you for continuing this now that you’re Queen,’ and she said: ‘I don’t give up easily.’”There…1 min HELLO! magazine|1820AS SHE GETS READY FOR ‘DANCING ON ICE’HANNAH SPEARRITTLOOKS FORWARD TO A FRESH START AFTER A FESTIVE FAMILY BREAK‘Both girls are excited about Christmas. It’s so nice for us to see it through their eyes and experience the magic again’Gifts are wrapped under a twinkling tree and a layer of frost shimmers on the ground as Hannah Spearritt and her family get into the festive spirit.The singer and actress, who joins HELLO! for this exclusive photoshoot and interview with her fiancé Adam Thomas and their little girls Tora, three, and Taya, who turns five this week, is looking forward to spending Christmas with her loved ones, as well as to new beginnings in the year ahead.“This will be the first time both girls are fully aware of Christmas and they’re super excited and bouncing off one another,” Hannah tells us as the family enjoy a break at Ballingdon…6 min
HELLO! magazine|1820PUZZLE TIMESEE HOW QUICKLY YOU CAN SOLVE OUR FOUR JUST-FOR-FUN PUZZLES. THERE ARE NO PRIZES, BUT GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK IF YOU FINISH THEM! ANSWERS IN THE NEXT ISSUEAcrosticSolve the clues and write their answers into the grid. Some of the letters have a code number, which is the same for that letter throughout the puzzle – so this gives you extra clues to other answers. The highlighted column will spell out another word.1 Sticky fairground treats (6,6)2 Ancient (11)3 Talk of old times (9)4 Suddenness (10)5 Financial backing (11)6 Brackets (11)7 Player (10)8 State of affairs (9)9 US state (11)10 Agitator (12)Cross ‘n’ DownJust like a regular crossword, but the clues are arranged by row and column, in order of the answers.ACROSS1 Israeli port • Back of…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820SAD FAREWELLSWe lost titans from the worlds of rock, film, TV, comedy and sport in 2023, beginning with Hollywood actress Raquel Welch, who died in February, aged 82, after a short illness.One of the world’s greatest pinups after shooting to fame in One Million Years B.C., Raquel starred in films such as The Three Musketeers and Myra Breckinridge, but also had a gift for comedy and a love for singing and dancing.Reese Witherspoon, her co-star in 2001’s Legally Blonde, said: “She was elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home. Sending love to her family and her many fans.”March saw 67-year-old TV presenter, comedian and animal-lover Paul O’Grady pass away “unexpectedly and peacefully”.After making his name with his drag act Lily Savage, Paul went…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1820O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL FRIENDSJAMES MIDDLETONENJOYS A CANINE CAROL CONCERT WITH WIFE ALIZEE THEVENET AND BABY SON INIGO — PLUS DOGS MABEL AND ISLAJames Middleton and his wife Alizée Thevenet made a rare public appearance as they stepped out with their baby son Inigo last week.The new parents enjoyed a festive evening on Thursday at the Dogs Trust Carol Concert at Chelsea Old Church in West London, where James gave a reading of a poem, What I Learned about Love, I Learned from My Dog.Making it a family affair, the couple were accompanied by two of their pet dogs, golden retrievers Mabel and Isla.Showing no signs of sleepless nights, James and Alizée, who welcomed Inigo in October, looked remarkably fresh for the Christmas outing. And it was clear that the animal charity appreciated the family’s support.Chief executive Owen Sharp tells HELLO!: “Our annual carol concert is a great time to celebrate the work…3 min
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HELLO! magazine|1820RISING TO THE CHALLENGE CAMILLA STEPS INTO THE ROLE OF QUEENThe late, great Queen Elizabeth II described her husband Prince Philip as her “strength and stay”, giving him a large share of credit for the success of her reign. There is no doubt that her son and successor King Charles depends on his own beloved spouse, Camilla, just as much. Recognising this, his mother paved the way with her open show of support for Camilla to be crowned at Charles’s side – and when she was, there was no mistaking his joy.This year, as the King faced each new challenge as monarch, his Queen offered unwavering support. Whether they were in Britain or on tour, taking part in the stateliest gathering or most down-to-earth duty, the royal couple made an unbeatable duo.“Almost 20 years ago, when Camilla married Prince Charles,…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820A BIG BIRTHDAY FOR BRITAIN’S PERFECT TEN PRINCE GEORGEHe captured our hearts with his very first picture, taken the day after his birth on 22 July 2013, as his proud new parents the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posed with him on the steps of the hospital. Ten years later, George did it all over again, with a charismatic birthday portrait showing him sitting – confidently solo this time – on a stone staircase at Windsor.It was an image that evoked the excitement of growing up, step by step – a feeling shared by youngsters all over the world. And like them, the Waleses’ first-born celebrated his latest milestone with a party at home for friends, featuring a cake baked by his mum. His parents have been determined from the start to give him as normal an…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820SADNESS AND CELEBRATION MINGLE AT COMMEMORATIONS FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH IIThe eighth of September 2022 will always be remembered as the day when Queen Elizabeth II’s record-breaking reign came to an end. On the first anniversary of her death, heartfelt tributes were led, naturally, by her family.“We recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us,” said the King, who chose to spend the day quietly with the Queen at Sandringham, a place his mother had loved. To mark the occasion he released a rarely seen portrait of her, taken by legendary photographer Cecil Beaton in 1968. Regal and serene, the Queen nonetheless has that twinkle in her eye that was all her own.Princess Eugenie shared a very different image, a holiday snap of the woman who was her own and…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820STYLEPoppy Delevingne GET THE LOOKModel and actress Poppy Delevingne put on a sumptuously stylish appearance to witness the unveiling of London private members’ club Annabel’s Christmas façade, which this year features a hot-air balloon over the entrance. The 37-year-old Riviera actress opted for a crushed-velvet suit in an opulent jewelled hue, teamed with a lace bodice and rhinestone-encrusted box bag. Soft flowing waves and a nude lip finished the festive look.COMPILED BY RACHEL STORY. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES. ALL PRICES AND STOCKIST DETAILS IN STYLE CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820RECIPE for changeAs YouTube’s The Body Coach, Joe Wicks kept many of us active during lockdown with his online PE classes. Now the 38-year-old fitness coach, who was awarded an MBE in 2020 for his efforts, is encouraging us to get fit and happy in his new book Feel Good in 15.Filled with tips and tricks, Joe’s 14th book aims to help you feel good with 15-minute recipes, workouts and wellness exercises.“I want to get everybody into the mindset of, even if you don’t have a full workout in you, spending 15 minutes stretching or doing a workout in the bedroom or garden,” he tells HELLO!.Here, Joe discusses balancing his wellbeing with a busy family life as father to Indie, five, Marley, three, and one year-old Leni, with wife Rosie, 31, and…6 min
HELLO! magazine|1820DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…BOOK NOW STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE!The Strictly Come Dancing sparkle continues with the show’s live arena tour (right, judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke). Ellie Leach and Layton Williams are among the twinkle-toed contestants ready to dazzle fans around the country. From 19 January to 11 February; visit strictlycomedancinglive.com.FILM WONKATaking us to events before Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this whimsical musical fantasy imagines sweet-toothed factory owner Willy Wonka’s early years. A delicious treat starring Timothée Chalamet as Wonka (left, with Calah Lane playing Noodle) and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. In cinemas now.PANTO SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFSChristopher Biggins plays the Man in the Mirror, with dancer Ashley Banjo (together right) and Diversity starring as Prince Ashley and the Royal Guards in…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820READY FOR A HIGHLAND FLINGVOGUE WILLIAMSON LOVING HER PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CHRISTMAS‘I love the idea of a Christmas Day outfit, but I’ll wear it for an hour then get back in my tracksuit’Sitting under the Christmas tree in matching pyjamas, Vogue Williams and her family are ready for the festive season.The 38-year-old presenter, model and podcast host and her husband Spencer Matthews, 35, have everything prepared before heading to his family’s Scottish estate with their three children Theodore, five, Gigi, three, and 20-month-old Otto.“I love everything to do with Christmas, so all my presents are bought, wrapped, sent to the right people, packed away,” Vogue tells HELLO! in our exclusive interview.“All my Christmas decorations have been up a very long time. I have to be organised because I’ve been quite busy – being organised makes me feel better.“But realistically Christmas is…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820COOKING UP A YULETIDE FEASTJAMIE OLIVERREVEALS HOW HE CREATES MAGIC FOR HIS FAMILY ON THE BIG DAY‘Our family tradition of buying a Christmas tree is a little bizarre. Jools takes pity on the ones that aren’t pretty, the ones no one wants’Jamie Oliver and his family often help us get into the festive spirit, inviting us into their home as the celebrity chef shares recipes in preparation for Christmas. But what exactly do the Oliver household’s celebrations look like? Here, the father of five reveals what brings his family together – and why there’s a risk it could all end in tears.“Christmas is my favourite, because it’s the perfect time to get friends and family around the table and treat them to a beautiful dinner,” he says in this exclusive interview with HELLO!. “Plus it’s the time when most people who usually don’t cook, do!”As the…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820BEVERLEY KNIGHT SINGING THE PRAISES OF MUSIC CHARITYWho wants a Silent Night when you can have Beverley Knight, singing carols in a church in the run-up to Christmas? Alongside fellow singer-songwriter Joe Stilgoe, Beverley (left) hosted music charity Nordoff and Robbins’s annual carol service, which this year saw Kaiser Chiefs and vocal coaches Carrie and David Grant (below) perform, as well as Beverley herself.Describing it as a “magical evening of traditional carols, cherished celebrity readings and stand-out musical performances” ahead of the event at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea, West London, Beverley told fans on social media: “Each year the carol service raises vital funds for music therapy. Helping bring the power of music to some of the most isolated and vulnerable people across the UK.”Currently marking her 50th birthday with the release of new album The…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820VICTORIA BECKHAM DESIGN QUEEN PARTIES WITH FASHION ROYALTY IN NEW YORKIn New York to celebrate the season with her team on the other side of the Atlantic, Victoria Beckham was in stylish company on what she described on Instagram as a “girls night out in NYC”.Proving she is no mere Wannabe, the Spice Girl turned fashion designer joined forces with a trio of supermodels: Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen.The gathering was every Christmas wish come true for fashion fanatic Victoria, who posed with the legendary threesome in front of a glittering tree in a Big Apple hotel (together left).Commenting on her post, Christy called their get-together “so fun and festive”, while Helena declared it was “a beautiful evening”. The glamorous group shot was also shared by Cindy – recently described by Victoria as “a family friend” – and…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH IN HARMONY WITH DISABILITYCHARITY’S AIMSShe shares their goal of a better world for people living with complex physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries, and on a visit to Surrey-based charity Disability Initiative, the Duchess of Edinburgh was singing from the same song sheet as carers, volunteers and staff. Not only that, she was dancing with them too.Sophie has been patron of the charity since 2003 and is a regular visitor to its headquarters in Camberley. Welcoming her has become a Christmas tradition and, on this occasion, she joined in a singalong under the supervision of Mark De-Lisser (below right), the choral director known for his work with Our Dementia Choir and singers at royal occasions including the King’s Coronation Concert.Sophie enjoyed a festive afternoon tea, pulling crackers and chatting to carers about their experiences,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820THE PRINCE OF WALES AT CLOSE QUARTERS WITH HIS FAMILY’S PASTDashing in his Royal Navy greatcoat, cap and sword, the Prince of Wales followed in his grandparents’ footsteps at the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.Prince William was at the event to see 145 cadets pass out as officers, taking the royal salute and addressing them in a speech, in which he reflected on how his grandmother, then Princess Elizabeth, and Prince Philip first met publicly at the college in 1939.“Whilst my own passing out parade was at Sandhurst, Britannia Royal Naval College still holds a very special place in my heart,” he said. “It is well known that my grandmother and grandfather met here, while my great-grandfather King George VI was conducting the severy duties.“But today, we are here to celebrate you.”Prince Philip, then…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820IN ANOTHER OSCAR-TIPPED ROLECAREY MULLIGANON THE ‘IMPOSSIBLY HIGH BAR’ SET BY ‘MAESTRO’‘It turned out to be the best experience I’ve ever had as an actor’Carey Mulligan has much to celebrate. Not only has she welcomed her third child with her musician husband Marcus Mumford, but she’s also receiving glowing reviews for her role in an eagerly anticipated biopic.Maestro follows the story of US composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, played by Bradley Cooper, and his marriage to Carey’s character, Costa Rica-born actress Felicia Montealegre.Although the film is co-written and directed by Bradley, he gives top billing to his British leading lady, who is already being tipped for Oscar success for what looks like a career-defining moment.“It completely changed me as an actor,” says Carey, 38. “I’ve never been all-in on a film like this before.“Bradley asked me to totally commit in a…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820A YEAR TO REMEMBERTHE FAIRYTALE WEDDINGS, BOUNCING BABIES AND SAD LOSSES OF 2023Wedding bells and confetti brought happiness and joy throughout 2023 as HELLO! proudly shared with you the biggest exclusives from the best day of our favourite celebrities’ lives.Our coverage of royal weddings is second to none and in June we took you behind the scenes of the regal nuptials of Crown Prince Al Hussein of Jordan and his bride Princess Rajwa, with a beautiful photo album of the royal couple’s special day at the magnificent Zahran Palace in Amman.The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the many royals from around the world welcomed by the groom’s proud parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, to witness the historic celebration.As well as a spectacular royal wedding, we also brought you aristocratic celebrations with March’s world exclusive as Lady Amelia Spencer,…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820BRINGING GLAMOUR TO WELLCHILD’S FESTIVE FUNDRAISERELLE MACPHERSONLOOKS SMOKING AS SHE MODELS JEREMY IRONS’S JACKET AT AUCTION TO HELP SICK CHILDRENThe star-studded black-tie event brought together art buyers, philanthropists and celebritiesSupermodel Elle Macpherson sprinkled some festive stardust at the inaugural Christmas at Sudeley event last week.Dressed in a glamorous green gown, Elle was joined by film, stage and TV star Jeremy Irons at the black-tie event, which brought together international art buyers, philanthropists, socialites and celebrities to raise money for children’s charity WellChild.Hosted by Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe at Sudeley Castle, her home in Cheltenham, guests were treated to a private performance by dancers from the Royal Ballet and Christmas carols sung by Cheltenham College Choir.They were also given the chance to enjoy a VIP tour of the renowned Spectacle of Light illuminated trail, which opens at the estate every year for Christmas.The guests included Elle’s partner, musician Doyle Bramhall II,…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820FESTIVE GREETINGS FROM THE U.K. AND ACROSS EUROPEROYAL CHRISTMAS CARDSTo mark this year’s festive season, Monaco’s Prince Albert and Princess Charlene posed in front of a glittering Christmas tree, dressing themselves and their children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella in matching outfits for an image that was sent to their nearest and dearest. By contrast, our King and Queen decided to let pomp and pageantry do the talking and chose to post festive greetings on cards printed with a photo of their historic coronation.Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia selected an image from their daughter Princess Leonor’s 18th birthday earlier this year for their Christmas card, while King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía chose a traditional nativity scene for theirs.The Prince and Princess of Wales went with a stylish black-and-white theme for their family portrait with Princes George…2 min
HELLO! magazine|18202023 BRITAIN’S NEW KING CHARTS HIS COURSEThe coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May was the defining royal event of 2023.With the eyes of the world focused on London for the ancient ritual – and all the pomp and pageantry surrounding it – it is a day that will forever be etched in the history books.Who can forget the cries of “God save the King” that echoed around the ancient abbey as the magnificent, solid gold St Edward’s Crown was carefully placed on Charles’s head?In fulfilling the destiny that had been his since his birth in 1948, he became the 40th monarch to be crowned in the abbey. The event was witnessed by a congregation of 2,300, including scores of dignitaries, with tens of millions more tuning in from around the…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820REGAL AND YET RELATABLE THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALESIf proof were needed of just how well Britain’s new Prince and Princess of Wales have dealt with their promotion, it came this autumn when they hosted a visit by their Swedish counterparts, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. It wasn’t just Prince William and Kate’s poise and charm that impressed, it was the relaxed affection between them that revealed their total confidence in their team of two.Now that William is next in line to the throne, he and Kate have higher profiles and more responsibilities than ever. But they remain committed to being handson parents to their three young children.That means doing the kind of juggling most mums and dads understand. In September, while William was in New York announcing the finalists of his flagship environmental initiative, the Earthshot…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820HAPPY FAMILIES THE YOUNG WALESES AND THEIR COUSINSLike their big brother Prince George, Princess Charlotte, eight (right), and Prince Louis, five (far left), are growing up fast. Settled now in their new home at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate and all attending the same local school, Lambrook, the royal threesome are enjoying an idyllic outdoorsy childhood. As mum Kate explains: “They all love sport and just love running around.”And, with an ever-increasing band of royal cousins, most of them living within easy distance, it looks as if family fun is assured for years to come.Another royal playmate joined the clan last spring: Princess Eugenie’s second son, Ernest…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1820A ROYAL GIFT FOR CHRISTMASTis the season of gift-giving and the elves at The HELLO! Royal Club have come up with a special festive present for royal fans the world over. Sign up between 18 and 31 December for the club with behind-the-scenes access and community interaction at its heart and you’ll get a 14-day free trial, opening the door to everything it has to offer this Christmas.There’s a sleigh-full of delights ready and waiting for you – including a specially filmed royal Christmas quiz you won’t want to miss.WHY YOU SHOULD JOINWe’ve divided our club into four tiers: free; monthly (£5); annual (£50); and Inner Circle (£100). Non-paying members will receive one weekly newsletter and occasional public posts, but if you upgrade to a paid membership, a raft of benefits comes into play:•…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1820COMFORT AND JOYIt’s billed as the most wonderful time of the year, but the pressure to have a picture-perfect Christmas can catch up on all of us. Add in short days and some icy-cold snaps, and you might be left feeling a bit low, run-down or just struggling with the lack of routine. So, don’t underestimate the therapeutic benefits of bathing. Studies suggest it can give your immune system a nice little boost, improve sleep patterns and help to manage emotional wellbeing.“Bathing rituals can have a transformative impact on our lives,” says Dr Barbara Kubicka, author of The Bath Project. “They provide an opportunity to unwind, soothe the nervous system and establish a self-care routine.”As well as monitoring the water temperature – Barbara suggests it should be 38-42°C – and bathscaping with…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1820PICK’N’MIXSPICED PEAR COCKTAILMakes 1 Takes 5 minutes, plus 25 minutes for the pear syrupINGREDIENTS• 50ml/2fl oz Hernö gin• 4 tsp lemon juice• 2 tbsp pear syrup• 1 egg white• Ice• Star anise, to garnishFor the pear syrup• 4 pears, sliced, cored and pips discarded• 1 star anise• 1 cinnamon stick• 250g/9oz granulated sugar1. To make the pear syrup, add all the ingredients to a pan with 250ml/9fl oz water. Simmer for 20 minutes, then leave to cool completely before straining into a bottle or jar.2. To make the cocktail, add all the ingredients (except the ice and star anise) to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Open the shaker, fill with ice and shake again, then strain into a chilled coupe. Serve straight away, garnished with the star anise.‘Rub the…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1820DREAM ESCAPESVerbierSTAYIn a plum position on Verbier’s sceney main drag, with stupendous views across the Grand Combin massif, Experimental Chalet (3) draws a decidedly cool crowd. The stylish bedrooms come outfitted in shades of forest green and garnet; the mixologists in the bar know how to shake a mean martini; and, since it’s an easy amble from the main gondola, you can dip in and out of the high-octane ski action as you wish.TASTECatch your breath between runs with a chocolat chaud at lofty mountain pit-stop Ice Cube, perched at the top of the Ruinettes gondola – you’ll struggle to find better views across snow-cloaked Petit Combin. Come suppertime, head for timber-clad La Marlénaz and be sure to order the truffled fondue, though the röstis are pretty great, too. Back at…2 min