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HELLO! magazine|1710NEVER MISS AN ISSUE – SUBSCRIBE TODAYVISIT SUBSCRIPTION.CO.UK/HELLO/1710 OR CALL 01858 438430 QUOTING QHE1710Terms and conditions: Discount offers are for UK residents aged 18 and over only, are for print subscriptions only and are not available for digital subscriptions. All offers are subject to availability. A three-month subscription is for 12 issues. hello! or via its agents and its business partners may contact you about promotions, products and services. For quality and training we may monitor communications. For queries about existing or new subscriptions please email hello@subscription.co.uk. Existing subscribers can manage or renew their subscription online at subscription.co.uk/hello/help. Full UK annual subscription rate is £132.60.Dear readers,We have some terrifyingly great savings coming up this Halloween!This is no trick: treat a friend or a loved one – or yourself – to the gift that keeps giving all…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710JOINED BY HER CHILDREN AT THE ‘ETERNALS’ PREMIERE ANGELINA JOLIE THE FAMILY STUN IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION — AND A VERY SPECIAL HAND-ME-DOWNAngelina Jolie made it a family affair when she rocked up on the red carpet with five of her six children last week for the premiere of Marvel’s Eternals in Los Angeles.As one of the most beautiful and elegant women in the world, the Maleficent star is a tough act to follow, although one of her teenage daughters triumphantly rose to the challenge.Wearing one of her mother’s dresses, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 16, showed that she shared the actress’s sense of style. The teenager glowed in the Elie Saab Couture shimmering champagne gown that Angelina wore to the Academy Awards in 2014.Angelina mirrored the earthy tones in a brown Balmain dress as she stood next to her daughter along with the other children she shares with her ex-husband Brad Pitt – Maddox,…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1710DAME MARY BERRY SHOWSTOPPING INVESTITURE IS THE ICING ON THE CAKEShe is the reigning queen of puddings (as well as pies, cakes and bakes) and last week Mary Berry was whisked off to Buckingham Palace for an encounter with a different kind of upper crust when she was invested as a Dame Commander by the Prince of Wales (right).Recognised for her service to the culinary arts, the cookery writer and presenter was joined at the ceremony by her husband of 55 years Paul Hunnings (together above). “I’m absolutely thrilled. Isn’t it beautiful?” she said afterwards. She also revealed plans to celebrate – not with a cake or an elaborate meal, but with a humble sandwich.Mary wasn’t the only famous face. In the second of two ceremonies at the palace, Karen Gibson (below), founder of London’s Kingdom Choir, received an MBE…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710ORE AND PORTIA ODUBA DANCING WITH JOY AS BABY GENIE ARRIVESMerely hours after her arrival, former Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba’s baby daughter was already in hold as the besotted family adjusted to their new routine.Her TV star dad, 35, shared sweet photos of the newborn with his social media followers, including one of her snuggled in her mum Portia’s arms (below) and another showing her tiny hand clutching his finger (below right).“Been dreaming about you…” he wrote alongside. “Welcome Genie our perfect little girl.”TV researcher and blogger Portia said the family, including three-year-old Roman, were “in the newborn bubble… tired but totally in love”.One of the first to wish the family well was former Strictly professional dancer Joanne Clifton, with whom Ore won the Glitterball trophy in 2016. “Can’t deal,” she commented. “Congratulations all of you Odubas.”Sharing details…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710ADELE HAS A BALL COURTING WITH HER NEW MANWell and truly back in the dating game, Adele was pictured courtside (above) at a basketball match in the US with her partner Rich Paul last week. The couple, who are known to have been together since early this year, were watching sports agent Rich’s clients LeBron James and Anthony Davis in action for the LA Lakers on the opening night of the NBA season, with one onlooker describing Adele as “beaming”.Having kept her romance largely under the radar, the singer recently revealed how the pair had become friends after meeting at a party, years before they started dating in the wake of her split from ex-husband Simon Konecki. Going public at an NBA match in July, she has admitted that romance was never part of her game plan. “I…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710STORY OF THE WEEKAlec Baldwin was “heartbroken” after a prop gun he fired on the set of his new film Rust accidentally killed a crew member and seriously injured another.Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was declared dead after the incident in Santa Fe; director Joel Souza, 48, was released from hospital after treatment.Alec, 63, was seen in tears and bent double with grief outside the Santa Fe sheriff’s office, where he was questioned by detectives and released without charge. Investigations are continuing. He said: “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins… My heart is broken for her husband, their son and all who knew and loved Halyna.”At the time of publication full details of what happened were not known, but…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710AT THE STARRY PRINCE’S TRUST AWARDS THE PRINCE OF WALES IS THANKED BY KATE GARRAWAY FOR HIS KINDNESS IN HER TIME OF NEED‘You wrote to me and gave me help, so thank you very much’His words of comfort helped her during a difficult time and, last week, TV presenter Kate Garraway finally got to thank the “very kind” Prince of Wales.Attending the Prince’s Trust Awards at St James’s Palace, the Good Morning Britain star revealed Prince Charles was the mystery royal she had written about who had supported her during her husband Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle.“You might not remember, but you were very kind to me because my husband got very sick with Covid after the last Prince’s Trust Awards,” she told the 72-year-old royal.“You wrote to me and gave me help, so thank you very much… And he did improve.”Writing in her book The Power of Hope, Kate, 54, said: “One…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1710THE FIVE WINNERS’ STORIESENAPTERItalian-based Enapter was founded by Sebastian-Justus Schmidt and Vaitea Cowan in 2017, to change the way we power our world. The company produces a scalable hydrogen generator, which uses anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis to turn water into emission-free hydrogen using renewable electricity, replacing fossil fuels and paving the way to clean and green energy. Speaking to hello! following their win, co-founder Vaitea told us: “Once Emma Watson announced us as winners I froze with joy. I could not believe it and never experienced such emotions. As a team, we are ecstatic to have won the Earthshot Prize. We are urgently working to make green hydrogen affordable for all, and this recognition is a vote of confidence in the impact our AEM electrolyser technology can have. We are so proud…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1710AS THE CAST MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME‘THE WAR OF THE WORLDS’WE JOIN CLAIRE, DUNCAN AND KEVIN AS THEY PREPARE TO SAVE THE PLANET‘Everything we’ve gone through is similar to the story we’re telling. It’s like the rebirth of the world again’Duncan JamesTheir success has ranged from sell-out tours and chart-topping albums to lifting the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy – and now Claire Richards, Duncan James and Kevin Clifton are joining forces on stage for Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.With an air of first-day-of-school giddiness as the trio come together for the first time for our exclusive interview and photoshoot, Claire tells us: “It’s brilliant to be able to do something different, but something on such a scale as this…”Having shot to fame in the late 1990s with Steps, the 44-year-old singer is enjoying her first brush with theatre. “They’ve put a lot of trust in me,” she says, laughing.She’s…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1710SAIRA KHAN’S PICK OF THE WEEKWhen I heard about Preet Chandi, the 32-year-old army captain in the 3 Medical Regiment who will embark on a 45-day, 700-mile solo expedition to the South Pole on 21 November – the first woman of colour to do so – I was like: “Wow.” And you don’t read many “wow” stories of Asian women.It’s such a wonderful Good News story. She is breaking boundaries and will touch so many lives, and spark something in young girls to say: “If she can do it, so can I.” If you can see it, then you can be it.This story resonates so much with me. Women of Asian heritage are really under-represented in Britain, and I’m into my fitness, I’ve done Celebrity SAS, and part of the reason that I do that…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1710A GIFT OF KINDNESSHELLO! has long championed acts of compassion great and small with our social media movement #HelloToKindness – and you can join the charge with our commemorative necklace.Made in collaboration with award-winning British jewellery brand Kit Heath, the beautiful sterling silver necklace lets you spread the message in style.Sitting on an elegant 18in chain, this gorgeous piece comprises an oval charm with two interconnected elements to represent protection and support. With a tag bearing the message of kindness, it’s like sending a virtual hug to the one you love – or remembering to value yourself.Paying it forward is key to our campaign, which is why every necklace sold includes a £5 donation to the recipient’s choice of charity from our shortlist of five: Heads Together, Age UK, Make 2nds Count, the…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710Health MattersSELF-DISCOVERYFashion designer Karen Arthur (left; reddskin.co.uk) didn’t know that anxiety and depression could be part of menopause. With few hot flushes and only tingly legs to note, Karen – at the time a teacher – was more worried about her career. “I thought I was losing my mind,” she says. In 2015 she quit. “I was devastated – I couldn’t see beyond doing the job I’d been doing forever.”She started therapy and began to re-evaluate her life, using her love of textiles and bright colour to start a whole new direction.Then, while researching the menopause, Karen, 59, was struck by the silence. No one was talking about it – especially not black women. “I wanted to see people who looked like me,” she says.Discovering that menopause affects black women differently…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1710WITH HUSBAND RINKE ROOYENS BY HER SIDE JOANNA PRZETAKIEWICZ THE POLISH FASHION DESIGNER ON HOW SHE’S BUILT HER DREAM LIFE AND HOME‘I’ll never apologise for my success. I love luxury… and it loves me back’‘I was enjoying being single. And then, boom. Life never stops surprising you!’Open, warm and stylish, the home of Joanna Przetakiewicz and Rinke Rooyens is a true reflection of Poland’s power couple. Joanna, a fashion entrepreneur, and Rinke, a top TV producer, have designed this villa in the woods outside Warsaw as their perfect love nest, where they can nurture and support each other’s dreams.Joanna grew up under communist rule, then embraced the business opportunities that came with the fall of the Iron Curtain. She made her name with La Mania, a clothing label that “embodies luxury and sexiness”.“I’ll never apologise for my success,” she tells us.In fact, she’s determined to help more women achieve their ambitions.…8 min
HELLO! magazine|1710MILLIE MACKINTOSH BALLOONS AND BOUQUETS AT HER BEAUTIFUL BABY SHOWERCelebrating the impending arrival of her second child with friends, balloons, cake and a deluge of good wishes, Millie Mackintosh described herself afterwards as being “showered with love”. Along with Sienna, her 17-month-old daughter with husband Hugo Taylor (together below), Millie was joined at the family’s home in West London by her “nearest and dearest”, with guests including fashion journalist Louise Roe.Ahead of the event, Millie told her Instagram followers: “I missed out when pregnant with Sienna (Lockdown!) so this time I’m going BIG!” True to her promise, the day featured a stylish backdrop of balloons and dried grasses (right), a huge spread of delicious food (above right) and tiered almond and lemon cake decorated with edible flowers (above left) – little wonder she described it on social media as…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710JAMIE REDKNAPP AND FRIDA ANDERSSON SHARE SOME GREAT SHOTS OF THEIR WEDDING DAYHe always played in midfield, but former England footballer and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp now has a new position: by the side of his new wife Frida, née Andersson. The couple, who are expecting their first child together, married in a low-key ceremony at the Kensington and Chelsea Register Office in London, watched by a handful of close friends and family members.Among those playing a part in what Frida later described as “a very special day” were Jamie’s sons with his former wife Louise Redknapp: 12-year-old Beau and Charley, 17. Also there were his parents Harry and Sandra (together, below centre), who each shared photos on social media. Posting a shot of the newlyweds cutting their cake (left), former footie manager (and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710WITH HER NINE CHILDREN AT HER SIDE AMANDA OWEN THE YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS ON T.V. SUCCESS AND HOW REBELLING LED TO LIFE ON THE FARMAs the winter evenings start to draw in, Amanda Owen and her brood of nine children and assorted animals are preparing to hunker down at their remote hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales.It’s likely to be a long, cold few months ahead for the stars of popular show Our Yorkshire Farm and there’s a good chance they will be snowed in at some point – but, as ever, Amanda is taking things in her stride.“That’s not a rarity, so we just prepare for it,” Amanda tells HELLO! as she invites us behind the scenes at Ravenseat Farm for this exclusive interview. “We’ve had winters where it’s-12°C and too dangerous for the kids to go out. Last year, we managed to lose our water supply for ten days, but as long…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1710BILL AND MELINDA’S ELDER DAUGHTER JENNIFER GATES MARRIES HER OLYMPIAN HUSBAND IN A DREAM WEDDINGLooking the picture of happiness, Jennifer Gates married Olympic equestrian Nayel Nassar in an elegant ceremony last week, with parents Bill and Melinda both walking her down the aisle.Almost three months after finalising their divorce, the couple united to give their support to their elder daughter as she tied the knot at the 124-acre, $16m (£11.6m) Evergate Stables horse farm she owns in Westchester, New York state.Sending a touching message to the couple on Instagram, Microsoft co-founder Bill, who has an estimated fortune of $130bn (£94bn), wrote: “Jenn and Nayel, it’s impossible to put into words how happy it makes me to see you filled with joy on your wedding day.“I’m so proud of you both for everything you’ve accomplished in your lives so far and everything you will do…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1710JOINED BY T.V. STARS ANT AND DEC CARING KATE TACKLES ADDICTION WITH A PASSIONATE SPEECH‘No one chooses to be an addict. But it can happen to any one of us. None of us are immune’They’re used to making people laugh, but Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were the ones left giggling last week when the duch*ess of Cambridge asked the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! presenters if they were there to get her to take part in a Bushtucker Trial.It was a light moment during an emotional event to launch the Taking Action on Addiction campaign by the Forward Trust, of which Kate is royal patron.Her message and appearance seemed perfectly matched when she arrived at the Bafta headquarters in London, dressed in a stylish red pleated skirt and matching poloneck, to give one of her most passionate speeches ever.“Addiction is…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1710THE WORLD IN HIS HANDSPRINCE CHARLESPRAISES THE WORK OF WILLIAM‘We have a real opportunity to deliver a brighter future for humanity’As a pioneering champion of the environment, the Prince of Wales has praised his son the Duke of Cambridge for following in his green footsteps.“I am very proud of my son William for his growing-commitment to the environment and the bold ambition of the Earthshot Prize,” said Prince Charles ahead of the inaugural Earthshot award ceremony last weekend.“As a world, we need to come together to inspire, reimagine and build the sustainable future we so desperately need. Over the coming decade, with future generations in mind, the Earthshot Prize and its inspirational nominees will help us find the innovative solutions.“In parallel, through my Terra Carta and Sustainable Markets Initiative, we will work to mobilise the trillions of dollars required…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1710BRINGING YOU UPLIFTING STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLDPIRATE SHIP IS LOCAL TREASUREAndrew Carvel from Tamworth, Staffordshire has chosen to treat (not trick) his neighbours to an arrmazing pirate ghost ship in his own front garden.Made by Andrew from scrap wood, fence panels and pallets, the 30ft-long and 9ft-wide creation is decked out with frightful characters including pirates, ghosts and skeletons crafted by Andrew’s fiancée Lisa Tarren.The scary spectacle has been making waves in the area. “The kids love it,” says Andrew, who has been transforming his garden in honour of the spooky season for the past few years.At first, he adds, the decorations – last year’s was a castle – were “just for fun”, but now the couple are collecting donations for Tamworth Pantry charity, which collects and distributes food parcels for those in need.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710BEHIND THE SCENES OF STYLISH HORROR‘LAST NIGHT IN SOHO’COSTUME DESIGNER ODILE DICKS-MIREAUX GOES BACK TO THE SIXTIESThere’s a scene in Anya Taylor-Joy’s latest film, Last Night in Soho, where the actress sassily sashays around a dancefloor in 1960s Soho dressed in an impossibly glamorous floaty pink chiffon dress.It’s a magical moment that the film’s award-winning costume designer Odile Dicks-Mireaux will remember for a very long time.“When Anya went on the dancefloor, she lifted and flicked the dress up in the air – she hadn’t told anybody that she was going to do that. I can’t tell you how much of a thrill it is, as a costume designer, to see an actress do something like that,” says Odile as she joins hello! for an exclusive interview ahead of the film’s release this Friday.“You know they can do that kind of thing, but you never want to…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1710STYLEKeke PalmerGET THE LOOKThe 28-year-old actress wore a dramatic black smoky eye to the Met Gala. She takes good care of her hair, using hair masks to hydrate – she loves the Oribe Deep Treatment Masque. She says: “I do leave-in conditioners and my most loved protective style is always going to be individual braids, because it’s so easy for me to touch my scalp. Wigs or weaves can be really entrapping for the hair.”COMPILED BY OLIVIA PERL. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES. ALL PRICES AND STOCKIST DETAILS IN STYLE CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710BEAUTY’S NEW ORDERBlind YouTuber and presenter Lucy Edwards has teamed up with Pantene to highlight the lack of accessibility for visually impaired people in the beauty industry and the small changes we can all make to create a more inclusive society.Lucy, can your role as a Pantene ambassador help to shine the light on accessibility?“I’m so excited to be the latest ambassador – Pantene is really forward-thinking in making this stand. As a whole, the beauty industry is just not accessible for someone who is completely blind, like me. I think what this will do is make people think that we need more accessible packaging and we need people with visible and non-visible disabilities to be at the forefront of campaigns.”How have visually impaired people been overlooked by the beauty industry?“As soon…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1710PLANTING THE IDEADelicious, hearty stews, curries and casseroles remain family favourites during winter. Promising to keep you cosy in the colder months, these classics are both easy to prepare and guaranteed crowd-pleasers for even the fussiest eaters.But this winter, why not try substituting half of the usual meat in a stew, lasagne or curry with a bean, pulse or lentil alternative? Sainsbury’s is on a mission to show that what’s better for us can be better for the planet too, and has ideas for small tweaks to your diet that can lead to huge gains for both your health and the environment.With these easy-to-follow and inventive Sainsbury’s recipes, you could be serving up a tasty bean and beef lasagne, a chicken and chickpea curry or a lentil and lamb shepherd’s pie.Replacing half…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…FILM DUNETimothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson (together right) and Zendaya lead the star-studded cast in the film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, the story follows gifted young man Paul Atreides, who must travel to the universe’s most dangerous planet to protect the future of his family and people, and fight for its most precious resource.In cinemas now.ALBUM STILL RISINGGregory Porter’s new album is a compilation of “upward-looking optimism about life and love”, showcasing the velvet vocals of the 49-year-old jazz singer. Still Rising offers new soulful material alongside covers and duets with stars including Paloma Faith, Moby and Jamie Cullum.Released on 5 November. Visit gregoryporter.com.TV I LIKE THE WAY U MOVEProfessional and amateur dancers such as Sara (right) compete to find their perfect…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710WALTZING THEIR WAY INTO THE NATION’S HEARTS JOHANNES RADEBE AND JOHN WHAITE THE DANCING DUO ON BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS — AND WINNING ‘STRICTLY’‘When I see how people appreciate the beauty of our dances and accept us without judgment, I feel overcome’ JohnThey’ve made history as the first male couple to compete on Strictly Come Dancing, enthralling millions of TV viewers every Saturday night with their dazzling dance routines.And, speaking exclusively to hello! in their first photoshoot together, Johannes Radebe and John Whaite tell us what this ground-breaking triumph means to them and – more importantly – how it’s having a far-reaching impact on scores of young fans struggling with their own identity.“John and I dancing together demonstrates that we live in a progressive society, but it stands for something far bigger than we actually realise,” says professional dancer Johannes, 34, who joined Strictly in 2018.MAKING STRIDES“There are still societies that don’t accept…9 min
HELLO! magazine|1710DANNII MINOGUE HAPPY TO BE BLUE ON HER GOLDEN BIRTHDAYShe is proud of her Aussie heritage but now Dannii Minogue has a permanent reminder of her second home, London, in the shape of a replica blue plaque. The singer, fashion designer and talent show judge was given the English Heritage - style commemorative marker (right) in celebration of her 50th birthday, and she could not have been more thrilled.A star both at Home and Away, Dannii spent many years in the UK capital before relocating to her native Melbourne, Australia, with her then one-year-old son Ethan in 2011. Showing off her iconic gift, she told her Instagram followers: “I’ve arrived… I have my own London plaque. Thank you sooo much. Missing you in London.”On the day itself she celebrated with a picnic in a Melbourne park with her partner…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN BEAU TRAVIS BARKER’S ROMANTIC BEACH PROPOSAL COMES UP ROSESAs the drummer for US rockers Blink-182, Travis Barker rarely skips a beat. However, the same could not be said for the heart of Kourtney Kardashian following his ultraromantic proposal on Montecito Beach in California.Surrounded by red roses and flickering candles (right), the musician turned a sunset stroll into something life-changing as he got down on one knee in the sand.Uploading photos – including a shot of her oval diamond engagement ring (inset below), worth an estimated $1m (£720,000) – a delighted Kourtney told her social media followers: “I woke up all night thinking it was a dream.”Friends for years, Kourtney and Travis (together below) were first romantically linked in January, after he spent time with the reality TV star at her mother Kris Jenner’s holiday home in Palm Springs.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710SARAH JESSICA PARKER AND JUST LIKE THAT, CARRIE’S LOVE LIFE TAKES A COLOURFUL TWISTThere was Big news from the set of And Just Like That… when star Sarah Jessica Parker was pictured seemingly getting close to a new love interest, played by actor Jon Tenney.The pair were in New York filming the Sex and the City sequel (left), which will be shown in the US in December, and fans couldn’t help but wonder what was going on.Details of Jon’s role have yet to be revealed, but previous images have shown 56-year-old SJP filming with Chris Noth, who will be back as her character Carrie’s long-term on-off partner Mr Big.One thing that hasn’t changed is Carrie’s love of fashion, and her wardrobe remains every bit as colourful as her dating history.Among Sarah Jessica’s costumes is a custom-made lehenga (right) by Falguni Shane Peaco*ck, which…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710Quote of the week‘I haven’t retired and not a lot of people know that’Sir Michael Caine, 88, has got a great idea to get more acting work…BRUNO TONIOLIReturning to Strictly for next year’s UK live tourStrictly Come Dancing star Bruno Tonioli will return to the judging panel next year, joining Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood for the show’s live UK tour.The Strictly regular has missed this series of the BBC’s hit dance contest due to Covid travel restrictions, which kept him in the US, where he is a judge on Dancing with the Stars.Announcing his return, Bruno, 65, said: “I’ve missed my fellow judges, I’ve missed the glitz and glamour of the tour and I’ve missed the amazing audiences that come to see us all over the country… The fans are really…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1710SLOWING DOWN ON DOCTORS’ ORDERS THE QUEEN ‘IN GOOD SPIRITS’ AFTER AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN HOSPITALThe Queen was resting at Windsor last week after an overnight stay in hospital, which followed a packed few weeks of outings and engagements.Her Majesty, 95, spent a night at the King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London after “reluctantly” pulling out of a two-day visit to Northern Ireland on doctors’ orders.She was taken by car to meet specialists for “preliminary investigations” a day after hosting billionaire entrepreneurs and political figures at an evening reception at Buckingham Palace and four days after she attended British Champions Day at Ascot.She was pictured beaming in blue as she arrived at the race meeting – walking unaided, with a lady-in-waiting carrying the stick she has recently used on a few occasions.As well as presenting the trophy after the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, the…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1710ON A NIGHT OF GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND GREEN ACTIVISMTHE DUKE AND duch*eSS OF CAMBRIDGEPROVE A FORMIDABLE DUO AS THEY TEAM UP FOR THE FIRST EARTHSHOT PRIZE CEREMONY‘The future is ours to determine and if we set our minds to it, nothing is impossible’The DukeThree years after being inspired to create the biggest environmental prize in history, the Duke of Cambridge saw his groundbreaking plan finally come together last week as he stepped out for the first Earthshot Prize ceremony.By his side for the historic occasion was his proud wife the duch*ess, giving her loving support and lighting up the green carpet outside Alexandra Palace, London with her elegance and flair.They were joined by A-list stars from the world of music, film and activism on a night of green glamour.And HELLO! can take you behind the scenes with a series of exclusive backstage photos – taken by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson for the Royal Foundation…11 min
HELLO! magazine|1710HAVING A GIGGLE AS SHE TOASTS THE ‘OLDIES’THE duch*eSS OF CORNWALLLEADS A STAR-STUDDED EVENT — AS THE QUEEN SAYS SHE’S TOO YOUNG TO ACCEPT AN AWARD‘Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel’She was honouring the Oldie of the Year last week but there was one person to whom the duch*ess of Cornwall couldn’t give an award – her mother-in-law the Queen.Instead, the 95-year-old monarch “politely but firmly” turned down a bid to have her lifetime achievements celebrated, saying she didn’t believe she met the “relevant criteria”.The monarch was nominated by the event’s chairman, author and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, who wrote to her private secretary Sir Edward Young to ask if she would accept the Oldie of the Year award.But in a letter published in the latest issue of The Oldie magazine, which runs the annual awards, the Queen’s assistant private secretary Tom Laing-Baker wrote: “Her Majesty believes you are as old as…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1710BEANIE’S MORE THAN A DREAM OF JEANNIE’SHats off to Jeannie Donnelly, who in lockdown started Jeannie’s Beanies, producing breathable headwear for people who have lost their hair.The 55-year-old from Bushey, Hertfordshire, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, donates £5 to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for every beanie sold. So far, she has shifted 800 – but has big aims for the company.Jeannie (left) tells hello!: “I started this charity business with no help and no money – and I wanted to make sure it was the best I could do by doing my research on bamboo and healing properties.“The beanies [right] are so soft – it really is like wrapping your head in love.” The mum of four and grandmother of two now has secondary cancers in her bones and liver, and cannot be…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1710HELLO! SocietyFRIEZE ART FAIRWHO: Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Donatella Versace, Pixie LottWHAT: Private party at Frieze Art Fair, co-hosted by VersaceWHERE: Regent’s Park, LondonA-listers gathered for an exclusive bash as part of the prestigious Frieze Art Fair, which celebrates London’s arts and culture scene, with partygoers from Kylie Minogue to Versace muse and pop star Dua Lipa. Dua posted a picture of her Versace safety-pinned green top and lilac sequin skirt, earning a comment from the night’s host Donatella Versace, who dubbed the look “UNBELIEVABLE”.Meanwhile, singer Liam Payne and his girlfriend Maya Henry enjoyed a double date night alongside pop star Pixie Lott and her fiancé Oliver Cheshire. “Thanks [Versace] for a sparkling Friday. Now… #schoolnight,” said Kylie after her evening out, as she prepares to move back to Australia.‘QUANT’ PREMIEREWHO:…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1710That pregnancy GLOWAt home in West London, former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh, wife to fellow show alumnus Hugo Taylor and mother to their daughter, one-year-old Sienna, looks resplendent in a grey ribbed dress, showing off her baby bump.“Funnily enough, I have been feeling a bit tired recently,” she jokes at the glamorous photoshoot featured in last week’s HELLO!. “I’m waking up quite a few times in the night to pee and I have a teething toddler. Sleep is evading me.”Just weeks away from the due date of daughter number two, Millie, 32, says of her look: “I just want to feel like me. There are a lot of changes going on in your body when you’re pregnant – changing skin, changing body shape, everything’s getting bigger. I definitely don’t want…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1710ALL CHANGEHELLO!’s Menopause Workplace Pledge campaign highlights the impact of the menopause on employees and encourages employers to offer more support. And on Friday, MPs will be debating whether HRT prescription charges should be scrapped in England – as they are in Scotland and Wales.The politician behind the move, Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, has bigger plans: a menopause revolution. “The menopause is something that every woman will experience at some point,” Carolyn tells hello!. “When and how we experience it is unique to each of us. For some it will be a simple transition with relatively few side effects, for others the symptoms will be extreme – physically painful and mentally challenging.“For many women, HRT is life changing but the cost can be a barrier for women living in…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1710STAR styleA following of more than 242,000 on Instagram is a clear indication of how highly Rachel Stevens’s style is regarded – and the latest sign is her collaboration with high street brand Oasis. Inspired by her love of French elegance and party decadence, the former S Club 7 star has designed a range to include pieces from everyday staples to dazzling sequins.We talk to the mum of two about her upcoming escapades on ice and how her daughters with husband Alex Bourne – Amelie, 11 in November, and seven-year-old Minnie – are already giving her a run for her money in the style stakes.Rachel, tell us about the collection you’ve designed with Oasis…“I’ve worked with Oasis a lot leading up to this, so when they asked if I’d like to…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1710LIVINGSCARILY GOOD BITESFor some, including former Great British Bake Off contestant Helena Garcia, Halloween is the most spook-tacular night of the year. Here she shares tw0 recipes from her latest book to add a fang-tastic touch to your fright-night celebrationsWHITE HOT CHOCOLATE GHOST BOMBSServes 2 Preparation time 25-30 minutes“Last Christmas, the internet was inundated with videos on how to make hot chocolate bombs/bombes: basically, a chocolate sphere filled with marshmallows or other flavours. I thought I would do my own version – white chocolate ghosts filled with marshmallow fluff that melt in hot milk. The mould I used is for ice cubes and it works fine for this recipe. It’s available in lots of online shops.”INGREDIENTS• 40g/1½oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate• Marshmallow fluff• 500ml/18fl oz whole milk1.…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1710DANCING QUEENHaving danced live in front of millions on Strictly Come Dancing and faced the often-harsh verdicts of judge Craig Revel Horwood, you could be forgiven for thinking it would take a lot to scare the show’s former pro Joanne Clifton.But as HELLO! catches up with her in the run-up to Halloween, the dancer and theatre star says nothing could be further from the truth.“I’m terrible with scary things,” she tells us, laughing. “I can’t watch horror films because I have an overactive imagination. I do like dressing up, though, just not scarily.”‘I’ve had osteoarthritis for years and I’ve been able to do what I did in the dancing competition world and win Strictly’Joanne will have to put any fears aside when she takes on the ghoulish role of Morticia Addams…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1710DREAM ESCAPESRiviera MayaSTAYTumbling down to the silken shore on Mexico’s sublime Caribbean coast, Chablé Maroma (3) is a heart-thumpingly lovely spot. Settle in at the airy, thatched villas – hemmed in by thick, jungly foliage – which open onto sundappled decks with sink-in daybeds and private dipping pools. Here you have beachy beauty with real soul; the only drawback? Such blissful relaxation may not leave you much time for sightseeing.TASTEGazing out across the electric-blue waves, Chablé Maroma’s Bu’ul serves exquisite mod-Mex cuisine (think cured kampachi with tomatillo water and avocado, and creamy rice with Ocosingo cheese and venison longaniza) with many of the dishes adorned with edible blooms gathered in the kitchen garden (2). Down at the Raw Bar, zesty ceviche takes centre stage alongside a tempting menu of mezcal-heavy concoctions.…2 min
