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Brave Sophie denounces Putin's forces for using rape as weapon of war
Sophie becomes the first Royal to visit Ukraine since Russian invasion
Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in £1,250 Etro dress in Ukraine
Sophie shares heartwarming moment with toddler during Ukraine visit
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The Duchess of Edinburgh owns 74 Sophie Habsburg bags
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Duchess of Edinburgh shares heartwarming moment with toddler as she visits UNFPA office in Kyiv during tour of Ukraine
29/04/24 22:05
The Duchess of Edinburgh (left) shared a heartwarming moment with a toddler as she became the first British royal to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion. The mother-of-two, 59, visited the UNFPA office in Kyiv today, where she met with war victims. For the occasion, Sophie looked suitably sophisticated in a £1,250 floral dress by the Italian brand Etro. After touring the premises, the Duchess got ready to take a photo of the group - and was particularly taken with a cheeky young toddler (top and bottom right). As she approached the group, Sophie held out her hand to the boy - who was wiggling in his mother's arms....read
Brave Sophie denounces Putin's forces for using rape as a weapon of war: Duchess of Edinburgh rails against 'degrading' sexual violence as she meets survivors and pays her respects to Bucha massacre victims
29/04/24 22:03Sophie, 59, denounced the use of sexual violence to 'demean, degrade and destroy' women and girls as she met survivors of the Russian invasion on Monday.
Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in £1,250 Etro dress as she becomes first British royal to visit Ukraine
29/04/24 20:38The mother-of-two, 59, has become the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022.
Brave Sophie becomes the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the war: Duchess of Edinburgh meets President Zelensky and the First Lady as she pays respects to victims of Putin's invasion
29/04/24 19:30Sophie, 59, met with President Zelensky and his wife - and passed on a personal message from King Charles - as she showed her solitary with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and torture
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Why did the late Queen refuse Harry and Meghan's proposal for a new style of monetised royalty?
25/03/24 21:37EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Could it stem from Sophie Wessex 's decision to continue working in public relations after her marriage to Edward?
How Coleen Rooney is a Duchess's double! Why Sophie Wessex may have been taking style tips from the queen of the WAGS with some outfits so similar they have to be seen to be believed...
20/03/24 11:57At first glance you might not think that Britain's Queen of WAGs Coleen Rooney and the Duchess of Edinburgh have much in common. But when it comes to clothes, they could be fashion twins.
King Charles says he's 'particularly disappointed and frustrated' to miss reception for Korean War veterans - as Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, step in for a rare joint engagement
19/03/24 15:56Stepping in for King Charles III as he continues cancer treatment, Anne and Sophie appeared in high spirits as they chatted with attendees at Buckingham Palace , central London.
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie get stuck into a training session as they visit a Staffordshire boxing club which aims to tackle youth violence
05/03/24 13:18Accompanied by her husband Edward, 59, Sophie, also 59, chatted with staff at the club in Staffordshire, which strives to tackle youth crime and anti-social behaviour by engaging young people.
Can you nail which royal women committed these acts of manicure mutiny?
28/02/24 07:00Being a female royal, whether by birth or marriage, brings with it a long list of protocols when it comes to appearance
Duchess of Edinburgh pairs £1,990 Alexander McQueen blazer with athletic stripes as she attends British Cycling National Track Championships with her husband
25/02/24 17:51The Duchess of Edinburgh once again showed her support for UK sport on Friday as she attended the British Cycling National Track Championships in Manchester.
Duchess of Edinburgh tests out a digital garment fitting as she meets students at London College of Fashion's new home in East Bank
19/02/24 20:21Sophie, 59, who is the Patron of the London College of Fashion (LCF), met with postgraduate students at the new East Bank campus in Stratford's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today.
The A-Z of fashion designers that royal women turn to when they REALLY want a regal look. (And, yes, we have Y and Z!) By ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
03/02/24 13:28Perhaps it's natural that many of the leading ladies, from Queen Letizia of Spain to Queen Mary of Denmark, or from Beatrice to Kate, turn to the same designers.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have a chance to 'shine' as they step up in the absence of senior royals and show 'extraordinary' candour during engagements, experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
26/01/24 11:40With some senior royals out of action, now is the time for 'more junior members' like the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh 'to shine', Richard Eden has told Palace Confidential.
Happy birthday to The Duchess of Edinburgh! King Charles and Queen Camilla mark Sophie turning 59 on Twitter amid double royal health scare
20/01/24 12:08Despite the King, 75, preparing to undergo hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate next week, the British Royal Family's social media accounts still took the time to mark Sophie's birthday.
Stylish Sophie, the royals' 'secret weapon' has become a real fashion head-turner. Here, as she turns 59 today are the 59 best outfits that wowed royal watchers...
20/01/24 11:31Known as something of a secret weapon for the Royal Family , Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh who turns 59 today, has evolved from a PR girl into a respected member of the Royal Family.
From the drizzle of the Highlands to the blue waters of the Maldives - and a stop-off at the Vatican for the Pope... The glamorous first getaways of Royal newlyweds from round the world
04/01/24 07:00With the eyes of many thousands, if not millions, upon them when they marry, it's no wonder that royal couples often head straight off for a restful break. Here, then, are their colourful destinations.
Second-class titles are an insult to heroic Edward and Sophie, says RICHARD EDEN. King Charles should give them an immediate UPGRADE - and reward them for their vital work and loyalty
21/12/23 17:31Edward and Sophie are the unsung heroes of the Royal Family - but it is an insult that their titles as Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are are not hereditary.
A hit with the kids! Duchess of Edinburgh served food and painted faces at Christmas party for Ukrainian refugees this week
20/12/23 16:55The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in great spirits as she volunteered at a Christmas party for Ukrainian refugees on Tuesday at The Lighthouse in Woking, Surrey.
NATASHA LIVINGSTONE: If you REALLY want to be a proper Duchess, Meghan, just look to the steadfastly unfussy Sophie
02/12/23 23:00NATASHA LIVINGSTONE: Since Harry and Meghan quit Britain in 2020, Sophie has increasingly shouldered the weight of Royal responsibilities.
What the royals REALLY get up to at Christmas in Sandringham: From silly gifts to two turkeys... new show reveals festive secrets
01/12/23 14:38Sandringham has been a feature of royal life since 1862 when Queen Victoria bought the estate as a gift for her son, the future Edward VII, who was turning 21 that year and was soon to marry.
Duchess of Edinburgh escapes Omid Scobie race row back home as she visits women's organisations on official visit to Colombia
30/11/23 15:28The Duchess of Edinburgh looked laid back as she visited organisations in Cali. Duchess Sophie, 58, has been visiting Colombia this week to support the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Duchess of Edinburgh steps out in Colombia after Omid Scobie's Endgame suggested she and Prince Edward were 'casually bigoted' for their comments about Oprah Winfrey
29/11/23 17:36The royal mother-of-two, 58, attended a roundtable on how to end conflict-related sexual violence in Bogotá.
Omid Scobie branded 'nasty' and 'disgraceful' over his 'unfair' attacks on Kate as royal experts defend Princess of Wales after he claimed she is 'cold' and 'ignored Meghan's cries for help'
27/11/23 18:34Robert Jobson and Richard Fitzwilliam defended the mother-of-three, 41, after Omid Scobie labelled her 'cold' in Endgame.
Camilla has 'no relationship' with Prince Harry despite her 'great sympathy' for what Meghan went through, because she has 'no respect for the way they handled themselves', Omid Scobie book claims
27/11/23 16:30Queen Camilla has no relationship with the Sussexes, according to Omid Scobie's new book Endgame - despite having some sympathy for them.
Omid Scobie accuses Prince Edward and Sophie of 'a royal screw up' - and claims their remarks in the wake of Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview made them seem 'casually bigoted'
27/11/23 15:02Omid Scobie has called Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh's 'Oprah gaffe' a 'screw up' in Endgame.
Omid Scobie takes aim at 'cold' Kate in first bombshells from new book as it's released in Australia: Biographer claims Princess 'ignored Meghan's cries for help and 'jokingly shivered' at the mention of her sister-in-law's name
27/11/23 14:33Harry and Meghan's 'cheerleader-in-chief' Omid Scobie took aim at The Princess of Wales in his new book Endgame, which has been published in Australia.
Duchess of Edinburgh looks sophisticated in white as she re-wears Suzannah gown from King Charles' coronation to attend glitzy State Banquet at Buckingham Palace
22/11/23 10:23The Duchess of Edinburgh completed the elegant ensemble with a Anya Hindmarch silver Maud Clutch bag and Emmy London Charlotte' Pumps which retail at £455.
Check-mate! Burberry started as specialists in the humble rain-proof mac.. Now, it's the go-to brand for British Royals who want real style with a traditional note
21/11/23 07:00Few things are more British than a royal in a Burberry coat, as Kate demonstrated last week when she stepped out in a quilted jacket printed in its distinctive tartan.
Can you guess which hit song Princess Eugenie chose for the first dance at her starry wedding? And what DID she mean by 'Euge Got the Love'?
19/11/23 08:17It's one of the key wedding questions - for the royals as much as the rest of us. What song will you choose for your first dance?
KATE MANSEY: Thank goodness for Solo-Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. She's been landed with a gruelling long-haul agenda - but it's crucial to our thinly stretched Monarchy
17/11/23 07:00With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed for a new life in America and the Duke of York out of the picture, Charles III's slimmed-down Royal family is looking thinly spread.
Born at 9.14pm with an 'interesting pair of hands': Queen's letter to her music teacher on birth of King Charles at Buckingham Palace 75 years ago today when policeman announced 'It's a Prince' to delighted crowd outside
14/11/23 11:50The then Princess Elizabeth had endured a difficult 30 hours of labour before she underwent a Caesarian in a makeshift maternity ward in the palace's Belgian Suite.
Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in movement exercises as she meets patients and staff at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
08/11/23 21:20Sophie, 58, stunned in a dark brown Gabriela Hearst suit as she visited the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute today on the final day of her trip to Canada.
Who is Lady Louise Windsor? The carriage-driving royal who had a tough start in life celebrates her 20th birthday today
08/11/23 07:15Lady Louise Windsor has mostly been shielded from the public gaze. But she is dear to the heart of the Royal Family and was particularly close to her late grandparents .
Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in a brown dress and matching boots as she tries out a VR headset at Toronto Western Hospital during her solo trip to Canada
07/11/23 18:48Sophie, 58, looked delighted to play around with the tech in her role as Patron of Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, University Health Network (UHN).
Duchess of Edinburgh cuts a dignified figure in an elegant navy coat and hat as she attends a Service of Remembrance at St Catherine's Cenotaph during solo trip to Canada
05/11/23 16:58Sophie, 58, wrapped up warm in a navy coat, which was adorned with a poppy, and a matching hat when stepping out at St Catherine's Cenotaph in Canada.
Ecstatic Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates making her shot as she completes military exercise as part of her solo trip in Canada
05/11/23 09:42Sophie, 58, was deep in concentration as she attempted target practice at the Winona Rifle Range at Lake Street Armoury Military Barracks in St Catharines on Saturday.
Duchess of Edinburgh visits barracks in military uniform for competition as she begins five-day trip to Canada - without husband Prince Edward
05/11/23 01:24The Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, 8, was all smiles as she greeted army personnel at Lake Street Armoury Military barracks in St. Catharines yesterday.
Solo Sophie! Duchess of Edinburgh enjoys wine tasting as she begins five-day trip to Canada - without husband Prince Edward
04/11/23 16:00The Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, arrived in Canada on Friday, and spent the start of her Saturday visiting the Inniskillin Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, southern Ontario.
Prince William poses for selfies with beaming royal fans as he joins Kate Middleton in Moray
02/11/23 17:19The Prince and Princess of Wales - known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when visiting Scotland - are visiting rural communities in Burghead, Moray and Inverness.
Kate Middleton poses up a storm with delighted young fans during her visit to a charity supporting fathers
02/11/23 12:41The Princess of Wales, 41, eagerly posed for photographs with a number of children and their parents while walking through Arnos Grove on Wednesday.
Love the way the Windsors dress? Then check out the High Street for these ROYAL DUPES at a fraction of the cost...
28/10/23 09:15We can help you with high street versions of royal outfits at a fraction of what Meghan and Kate's designer picks would cost....
They rarely put a foot wrong - but can you spot the regal FAUX PAS made by these stylish royal women?
14/10/23 12:48Appearing at the 2018 British Fashion Awards , Meghan glowed in asymmetrical Givenchy as she presented a prize to Claire Waight Keller, her wedding dress designer.
REBECCA ENGLISH: We won't have a female monarch for another three generations. So thank goodness, for 'CHARLIE'S ANGELS', the coterie of strong women watching over the King!
12/10/23 06:00The Duchess of Edinburgh's qualities are recognised by her brother-in-law, the King. Which is why Sophie is a key player in the coterie of strong female advisers known as 'Charlie's Angels'.
Which Royal woman spends SIX TIMES as much as her rivals on the most expensive scent? And from Eau de Soir to simple Wild Bluebell, can you guess who wears what?
11/10/23 06:00In the unforgettable words of Coco Chanel: 'No elegance is possible without perfume. It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory.'
Duchess of Edinburgh sports £295 patterned dress from ME+EM during solo trip to Ethiopia as she highlights two important causes
10/10/23 21:01Sophie, 58, is celebrating the transformative work of the international eye care charity Orbis ahead of World Sight Day in Ethiopia.
In a lather over leather? It can be impossibly chic, even for the mid-life doubters says ALICE HARE - as these leading royals make clear
07/10/23 10:09I have a pair of chocolate brown leather leggings that I love to wear in the winter with a huge sweater - long enough to cover my bottom and top of my thighs - and wellies.
The Royals are in town? It must be time for a game of ping pong! It's a good job that competitive Kate and William have been practising...
04/10/23 12:02Ping pong features on royal visits across Britain and Europe with mysterious regularity, as these pictures show...
Daring Duchess! Sophie sports an edgy leather skirt and knee-high boots before swapping into a lab coat on a visit to Brooklands Museum
03/10/23 12:20Embracing autumnal dressing, Sophie, 58, teamed her statement shoes with a white floral blouse as she arrived at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh greets ponies before running arts and crafts session for children in Nottingham
02/10/23 14:54Sophie, 58, opted for a wool navy coat, black leather trousers and brown suede boots as she congratulated the winners of the Shetland Pony Grand National.
Duchess of Edinburgh is a 'bridge between royal generations' and has formed a 'tight bond' with William and Kate during a period of turbulence for the Royal Family, expert claims
29/09/23 07:43The BBC's former royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! Magazine that the Prince and Princess of Wales have grown closer to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Duchess of Edinburgh cuts a sombre figure as she attends state funeral of former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano in Rome
26/09/23 13:07The Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, represented the British Royal Family at the non-religious state funeral in Rome to commemorate the life of Giorgio Napolitano.
Share and share alike... How today's young royals are HAPPY to be seen in hand-me-downs!
19/09/23 06:07Even with the best fashion has to offer at their fingertips, royal women also know there is nothing quite like borrowing an outfit from their mother's wardrobes.
Sophie is elegant in a snakeskin print dress as she visits an outdoor therapy centre in Salisbury
14/09/23 13:13The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stunning in snakeskin today as she went to visit an outdoor therapy centre in Salisbury today.
Sophie appears in great spirits as she presents a loyal guide dog with a medal to mark his retirement at her home in Berkshire
11/09/23 14:39The Duchess of Edinburgh who is Guide Dogs Patron, invited Mary Pitman, 81, and her guide dog Pipe to her home in Bagshot Park, Berkshire, to present the pooch with a medal to mark his retirement.
The Queen devoted her entire life to her subjects. Her end, though, she entrusted to Scotland, writes JOHN MACLEOD
07/09/23 06:54It was a rather dreich day in Lanarkshire and, as her Bentley glided to a halt, and dignitaries braced themselves on the greeting-line, those brilliant blue eyes fast spotted a problem.
The COMMONER denominator! the princes, princesses and even a queen or two proving that even monarchies have to change with the times...
03/09/23 12:35There's an actress, a financier, a TV news reader and even a model. One or two did nothing at all. But today these royal wives are notable because none of them were aristocrats.
'Dieu et Mon...Gauche'? Meet the Royal LEFTIES, from William all the way back to Queen Victoria!
02/09/23 10:18We're used to seeing senior royals with a pen in their hand. But a surprising number of them have a key trait in common with Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo and Albert Einstein...
How low should you go? Iconic royal curtsies over time - from Princess Charlotte to Sarah Ferguson and Meghan Markle. (Not everyone gets it right...)
29/08/23 06:53Do you scoop or bob? Or must it be conducted with deepest humility and drama? The royal curtsy is a bit of a minefield, particularly for newcomers.
Forces to be reckoned with: from Queen Elizabeth to Princess Leonor of Spain - royal women who have played their part in military uniform
22/08/23 06:56Following her death last year, the Royal Family celebrated the Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces, describing her as 'one of our last links to the extraordinary wartime generation.'
From weighted hemlines to strict rules on cleavage (avoid!) royal women face a sartorial minefield - and a 29-point barrage of regal regulations
16/08/23 09:44They have the best designers, jewellery and stylists that money can buy. But royal women have to negotiate a sartorial minefield every time they step out in public.
Happy 73rd birthday, Princess Anne! King Charles leads well-wishes with a sweet photo of them at his Coronation and a throwback snap of him squeezing his baby sister's hand while sitting in their prams
15/08/23 09:02The British monarch led well-wishes to Princess Anne this morning with an adorable black and white photograph of the pair as children sitting in their prams in the Clarence House garden in 1951.
How Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, turned to an ARCHDUCHESS for her astonishing collection of 74 handbags and clutches - all by the same designer
05/08/23 12:13The Duchess of Edinburgh is often dubbed one of the most stylish members of the Royal Family with many sartorial successes. She is rarely seen without a Sophie Habsburg bag on her arm
The espadrilles are out, and even royal women are wearing them
30/07/23 17:00Inexpensive and easy-to-wear, there's nothing much regal about the humble espadrille. But if millions find the braided sandals impossible to ignore in the holiday season, the same applies to the Royals.
Independent lady! Louise Windsor, 19, gets behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo for a solo drive as she heads to carriage trials
30/07/23 13:08The 19-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is a keen equestrian.
The skies are grey - but it must be summer because the espadrilles are out! And even royal women are wearing them...
27/07/23 06:45Inexpensive and easy-to-wear, there's nothing much regal about the humble espadrille. But if millions find the braided sandals impossible to ignore in the holiday season, the same applies to the Royals.
Tears of the Crown: from Kate Middleton's Wimbledon waterworks to Princess Charlene's wedding day tears - the moments when we saw royals well-up...
26/07/23 06:54They are known for keeping a cool head and a calm exterior - particularly at official events. But even the most stoic members of the Royal Family are prone to shed a tear or two at moments of emotion.
Check her out! Duchess of Edinburgh is stylish in a statement blazer as she attends agricultural show in Yorkshire
19/07/23 17:41The Duchess of Edinburgh looked sophisticated in a a check blazer as she attended the Driffield Society Agricultural Show earlier today.
Beautiful in blue! Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in a £1,035 dress from Italian brand Etro as she attends Windsor Castle reception
18/07/23 21:06Mother-of-two Sophie, 58, sported a sophisticated blue outfit while attending the event hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
Revealed: the exclusive private members club (behind a plain front door, of course) where the Royal Family and their friends feel safe to let their hair down...
11/07/23 13:53If Westminster Abbey was the hottest ticket in Europe for the Coronation, there was somewhere rather less obvious which ran it a close second that same weekend.
Royally hard work! How members of The Firm began their careers with surprisingly normal jobs - from serving chips from a van to scrubbing toilets
07/07/23 15:31These are the jobs which members of the royal family held before they married into The Firm - from working in a yoghurt shop in California to starting a PR business.
Flower power! Duchess of Edinburgh is elegant in £1,600 Emilia Wickstead floral dress as she attends the Household Division Beating Retreat Musical in London
06/07/23 09:25The Duchess of Edinburgh cut an effortlessly elegant figure as she took the salute at the Household Division Beating Retreat Musical Spectacular in London yesterday.
Prince Edward and Sophie attend service at Westminster Abbey to mark 75 years of the NHS: Up to 1,500 health service staff rub shoulders with royalty and politicians at special ceremony to celebrate anniversary
05/07/23 10:26Prince Edward and Sophie will be joined by 1,500 health service staff, politicians and supporters of the NHS as a service is held at Westminster Abbey in London to pay tribute to staff and patients.
Sophie's night out! Duchess of Edinburgh stuns in silk as she dines out with friends at Oswald's private members club in Mayfair
05/07/23 07:38Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh ,58, dined with pals at La Loma, which is part of private club Oswald's, located in Mayfair.
Inside the wonderful love story of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh: How Prince Edward have gone from strength to strength in 24 years of marriage
02/07/23 16:45It is 24 years since Prince Edward and Sophie were married at St George's Chapel Windsor. The Duke of Edinburgh, 59, had first come across Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1987 where their wholesome story began.
Prince Edward and Sophie were the 'forerunners of trying to balance royal duties with money-making careers' ahead of Sussexes - until late Queen paid them £250,000 to quit jobs, new documentary reveals
01/07/23 12:16Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?, which airs on Channel 5 tonight, looks at his journey to becoming one of the most senior members of the British Royal Family.
Spot on! Duchess of Edinburgh is chic in a polka dot dress as she joins King Charles and Prince Edward at Buckingham Palace reception for top entrepreneurs
27/06/23 20:20The Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, looked resplendent as she joined King Charles and Prince Edward at the Buckingham Palace reception for winners of The King's Award for Enterprise.
Duchess of Edinburgh looks typically stylish in a khaki wrap dress as she opens the new Charfleet Book Bindery in Canvey Island
27/06/23 16:13The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically stylish as she opened the new Charfleet Book Bindery in Canvey Island on Tuesday. Sophie, 58, stepped out in an elegant khaki wrap dress.
Duke doubles! Prince Edward looks the spitting image of his father Prince Philip as he steps out at the Guards Polo Club
26/06/23 21:06Spectators at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park did a double-take at the weekend when they saw their royal visitor.
Who is the Royals' favourite Royal? When it comes to lashings of friendly good humour and that 1000-watt smile, there's only one answer!
26/06/23 06:16The Duchess of Edinburgh was remarked as being the late Queen's 'favourite' family member, but it seems that other members of the Royal Family enjoy Sophie's company just as much.
Cracking the Royal brooch code! Just what are the secret signs and hidden meanings when Royal women wear this most personal of accessories?
24/06/23 08:08It tends to be the couture gowns and glittering tiaras that attract attention, but one underrated royal accessory carries real significance.
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Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley cut grungy figures in quirky monster costumes as they step out on set of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride
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This Morning's Michelle Elman shares emotional update after revealing she split with her fiance after discovering he was cheating
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Brian May's wife Anita Dobson is joined by close friends Carol Vorderman and Duncan Bannatyne as she celebrates her 75th birthday
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Kim Kardashian unveils millennial pink bob in gritty photo shoot... after bleach blonde hair left her looking like Kanye West's new wife
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Garden Rescue star Charlie Dimmock's dramatic transformation over the years as unearthed photos show her nineties TV debut alongside Alan Titchmarsh
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Charli XCX wears racy leather hot pants and chaps after going braless in another sexy look as she steps out in New York
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Irina Shayk showcases her supermodel credentials in plunging brown jumpsuit as she heads to bar after strutting her stuff on the runway
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Strictly Come Dancing's wardrobe is sold at auction and fans can even get their hand on the stars' underwear
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Meghan Markle's friend and pilates instructor Heather Dorak is the tenth 'jamfluencer' to receive a jar of the Duchess' preserve
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Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez 'are planning to buy a family home in Spain' to spend more time with the professional dancer's family
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Lorraine Kelly looks radiant as pregnant daughter Rosie Smith displays her growing baby bump at the Golden Chopsticks Awards
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Diane Kruger cuts a stylish figure in a floral minidress as she steps out with daughter Nova, 5, in New York City
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Kerry Washington puts on a chic display in colorful look with husband Nnamdi Asomugha at Ralph Lauren Fall/Holiday 2024 fashion show
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Anne Hathaway rocks sheer black bustier top while promoting upcoming romantic comedy The Idea Of You
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Dua Lipa and boyfriend Callum Turner put on a loved-up display as they hold hands during a date night in New York City
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Duncan Bannatyne, 75, looks loved-up with his glamorous wife Nigora, 44, as they depart Anita Dobson's 75th birthday dinner at Scott's in Mayfair
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Jennifer Garner looks very much in love with boyfriend of 6 years John Miller as they make the rare move of holding hands in Los Angeles
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Bow Wow shares rare photo of daughter Shai as he celebrates her 13th birthday: Started as a teen now I have one'
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Queen Mary and King Frederik are caught in a royal Photoshop row: Fans claim portrait of 'tense' Danish royals is two separate images merged together
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Ryan Gosling supports his wife Eva Mendes by wearing a t-shirt from her upcoming book while promoting The Fall Guy
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Rita Ora stuns in a nude strapless bustier and sheer gloves as she launches her new haircare brand TYPEBEA
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Jeff Bridges, 74, and his wife Susan Geston look loved up at the 49th Chaplin Award Gala in New York City honoring the actor for his iconic career
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Rhod Gilbert shares cancer update as he admits he's 'pinching himself' over performing stand-up again two years after diagnosis
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' daughter Chance attends her prom with Branson Bailey ... younger brother of Chloe and Halle Bailey
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Jennifer Connelly wears Louis Vuitton ski-coat dress to LA premiere of her Apple TV+ series Dark Matter... and reveals she's 'ready' for Top Gun 3
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Meghan WON'T join Prince Harry in Britain for Invictus Games anniversary service, Sussex spokesman confirms
Not coming
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Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's Tuscan house 'is sold for a staggering sum' after pair teamed up to restore the 17th century property for BBC show
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Coleen Rooney gives a glimpse into her £20million mansion as she employs a celebrity-approved cleaning service to transform carpets
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The real reason Taylor Swift will SKIP the Met Gala this year after fans hoped she'd take Travis Kelce
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Martha Stewart catches up with pal Clive Davis while Fantasia Barrino brings down the house at New York Pops' 41st Birthday Gala
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The King will return to public duties today after 'pleasing' doctors with his cancer treatment: Charles and Camilla will visit specialist cancer centre
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Hugh Jackman praises friend Nicole Kidman as actress becomes first Australian to win an American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award
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Charlotte Crosby says she 'can't wait' to marry fiance Jake Ankers as they put on loved-up display in Australia... while she films Geordie Shore spin-off
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Jessica Chastain, Jodie Turner-Smith and Kerry Washington light up the red carpet in plunging ensembles at Ralph Lauren Fall/Holiday 2024 fashion show in NYC
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EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison reveals she SCALDED herself with boiling water as she became obsessed with 'washing' away cancer cells
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