HELLO! - issue 1709

No 1709 • 25 OCT 2021 • £2.60 ON A MISSION ‘If we’re not careful, we’re robbing from our children’s future’ EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOS AT HOME ‘Two under two is not something we planned but I’m excited for the challenge’ MILLIE MACKINTOSH INVITES US HOME TO TELL HOW SHE AND HUGO ARE PREPARING TO WELCOME A BABY SISTER FOR SIENNA MAKING A DIFFERENCE OUR GREEN ROYALS THE QUEEN JOINS FORCES WITH WILLIAM AND KATE TO PUT THE ENVIRONMENT FIRST EXCLUSIVE PHOTOSHOOT AND INTERVIEWS MENOPAUSE MATTERS ‘It’s not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter’ STARS SHARE INTIMATE EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN IN HER SOMERSET HOME ‘My priority is health and laughing’ CAROL VORDERMAN SHARES HER SECRETS TO BEING FITTER THAN EVER AT 60 AND WHY SHE’S HAPPIER SINGLE 43 9 770214 388164 Germany €5.90. Italy €4.40. Greece €5.40. Austria €7.50. France €4.50 EXCLUSIVE

THIS WEEK 40 LEADING LADY 54 ROYAL ECO-WARRIORS 34 BUMPING ALONG 48 TAKING THE PLEDGE 42 MAKING A SPLASH 72 WHO’S THE GRANDADDY? 90 THE REAL THING @hellomag facebook.com/hello @hellomag • For daily celebrity news, fashion, beauty and lots more, visit hellomagazine.com • Get your copy of hello! digitally on your computer or tablet. Visit hellomagazine.com/digital-edition PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 6 TOTO BERGAMO Italy’s premier restorer of historic properties shows us his Venice palazzo 16 PRINCESS BEATRICE and EDOARDO MAPELLI MOZZI take baby Sienna for a stroll in the park 24 CAROL VORDERMAN on keeping fit and looking fab at her stunning home in Somerset 32 SPENCER MATTHEWS makes a marathon effort to raise funds for charity 34 MILLIE MACKINTOSH on looking forward to baby number two with husband HUGO TAYLOR 40 AMAL and GEORGE CLOONEY add an extra touch of glamour to the London Film Festival 42 ADAM PEATY on diving in at the deep end with KATYA JONES for Strictly Come Dancing 46 EVA LONGORIA Why the actress is turning to drink – for business reasons only 48 PENNY LANCASTER leads the stars taking the MENOPAUSE WORKPLACE PLEDGE with hello! 54 THE DUKE and DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE show their green credentials ahead of the first Earthshot Prize 64 … while THE PRINCE OF WALES explains his own commitment to the environment 66 THE QUEEN has a Legion of reasons to give thanks in Westminster Abbey 68 … and makes her own feelings known about the climate crisis on a trip to Wales 70 THE PRINCE’S TRUST How the Brilliant Breakfast scheme is changing young women’s lives 72 EAMONN HOLMES on becoming a grandad 78 NAOMI CAMPBELL is living in a bubble – all in the name of fashion 80 CLAUDIA SCHIFFER An exclusive chat with the supermodel as she shares some of her favourite fashion photos in a new book 86 TANIA BRYER and daughter NATASHA enjoy Spanish sun after being apart in the pandemic REGULARS 4 HELLO! 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JOINED BY FELLOW CAMPAIGNERS AT HIS FABULOUS PALAZZO TOTO BERGAMO ROSSI THE ART RESTORER ON HIS PASSION FOR VENICE AND HIS MISSION TO SAVE ITS HERITAGE The city is slowly sinking into the sea and needs constant conservation work he city of Venice is never Tless than magical and is the perfect setting for the worldfamous film festival, when a whole galaxy of Hollywood stars adds to its lustre. And this year, the arrival of A-list names including Dame Helen Mirren and Jennifer Lopez was an extra-special moment – a sign that elegance and glamour could return to our lives as the world continues to open up after coming to a standstill due to the pandemic. 6 PLACE OF SPLENDOUR Venice is lucky to count many of cinema’s biggest names – including Brad Pitt – among its supporters. For, while it has survived many crises in its long history, we shouldn’t forget that it is fragile. It is slowly sinking into the sea and needs constant conservation work to preserve its architecture. Spearheading the operation is eminent art s

‘Nobody builds a house like this to have only plain white walls and ceilings!’ Toto Toto and Marchioness Valentina Marini Clarelli Nasi in the cosy living room of the house, full of family memorabilia and antiques, and (left) with Valentina’s niece 7 Julia Nasi. All three are closely involved in efforts to preserve the unique heritage of Venice

‘These treasures belong to history and, when we are gone, they must live on’ Toto restorer, curator and author Toto (Francesco) Bergamo Rossi, supported by Marchioness Valentina Marini Clarelli Nasi and her niece Julia Nasi, respectively director, president and ambassador of the Venetian Heritage foundation. And if the loving care Toto has put into just one house is anything to go by, the city is in good hands. 8 PERSONAL RESTORATION Having learnt his trade through an apprenticeship high up on scaffolding at Venice’s St Mark’s Basilica, Toto began working on his very own treasure, the Palazzo Gradenigo, in 1999. “When I arrived, it was in ruins,” recalls Toto in the book-filled main sitting room of his palazzo’s principal floor, or piano nobile. “There was water coming in everywhere and the main rooms had been partitioned s

Mountains of art books dot the 9 restorer’s objets d’art-filled rooms, where he works tirelessly for the Venetian Heritage foundation

‘I originally came here to study when I was 19 and I fell in love with the place’ Julia into smaller ones, while the ceilings had been lowered to make it easier to heat.” Palazzo Gradenigo was designed in the mid-1600s by Baldassare Longhena, the architect of the iconic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, but there was little to show of its former glory. “There was not a single fresco in sight, but I knew they had to be around, hidden underneath layers of paint. Nobody builds a house like this to have only plain white walls and ceilings,” says Toto. His hunch proved right when a fabulous late 18th-century ceiling fresco was uncovered, depicting the goddess Flora surrounded by cherubs, painted by Jacopo Guarana, a pupil of Tiepolo’s. A-LIST BACKING The year 1999 was good for Venice. The same year Toto rolled up his sleeves and pulled on his rubber boots to restore his palace, Larry Lovett, an American philanthropist, hopelessly in love with the city, founded Venetian Heritage, an international not-for-profit organisation s Julia is radiant in Dior at Toto’s restored home and (right) one of the corridors, which is lined with frescoes 10

Julia lounges in gorgeous pyjamas by For Restless Sleepers. She’s watched over by a portrait of Andrea Gritti, Doge of the Venetian Republic from 1523 to 1538. His home has now become the glamorous Gritti Palace hotel 11

‘I’m not doing this to get rich, but to be close to these treasures’ Toto Julia, dressed in Jan Taminiau, poses with her aunt, who wears Roberto Capucci, at Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista – another building Toto is determined to save from decline. The aim is to preserve the city that forms such a dramatic backdrop for Hollywood superstars such as Jennifer Lopez (below left) and Dame Helen Mirren (below right) that supports cultural initiatives through restorations, exhibitions, conferences, studies and research. Over the past 20 years, the foundation has been able to count on the support of honorary members such as Jude Law, Tilda Swinton and film director James Ivory, and it regularly gathers together the international jet set for its glittering fundraising balls. For its director, it’s hard but rewarding work. “I’m not doing this to get rich, but to be close to these treasures,” says Toto, who can trace his roots back to 15th-century Venice – on his mother’s side, he’s a descendant of Count Bartolomeo Colleoni, a leader of a troop of mercenaries in the Venetian army. His fellow footsoldiers Valentina and Julia are later arrivals to the city. Valentina hails from Italy’s famed Fiat dynasty, the Agnellis, and was chosen by Venetian Heritage’s founder to succeed him. “When [Larry] offered me the post, the first thing that came to mind was that now I’d be able to spend much more time here,” she smiles. 12 CUPID STRIKES TWICE Her niece Julia had also fallen under the city’s spell: “I originally came here to study when I was 19 and I fell in love with the s

Julia poses in a breathtaking Oscar de la Renta gown in the Palazzo Grimani, where a stunning collection of sculpture 13 has been reassembled for the first time in 400 years

The foundation has been able to count on the support of honorary members such as Jude Law 14 Julia wears a dramatic Blumarine gown at the entrance of Toto’s palazzo In 2019, recordbreaking high water inundated churches and (left) the Gritti Palace hotel, among other notable buildings SHOES: JIMMY CHOO. ROGER VIVIER. JEWELLERY: BARCENA/OR place. And, over time, my life has become more and more entwined with the city. “I was chosen to be the Angel of the Carnival – that’s how I met my future husband – and it was here that he asked me to marry him,” she says. Her fiancé, Carlo Fontana, nervously carried around the engagement ring for five whole months, explains Julia, until he found the perfect moment to pop the question: at 2018’s starry Diorsponsored Tiepolo Ball in aid of the foundation. Eager to enlist younger generations to their cause, Valentina and Toto can rely on the dedication of ambassadors who, like Julia, are delighted to share their passion for the city and its heritage. “Young people are very involved with the foundation because they’re very aware of climate change,” says Valentina. “And Venice is particularly suffering the effects of climate change.” Along with the annual carnival, the city’s film festival is, of course, a busy time for Toto, who meets and greets stars and shows them, first hand, the hard work being done to safeguard the endangered palazzi and monuments. Film directors Francis Ford Coppola and Pedro Almodóvar as well as Sir Mick Jagger are just a few of those fascinated by the foundation’s projects. PRESSING AHEAD With the refurbishment of his own house now finished, Toto has been busy saving other buildings from decline, including the monumental staircase at the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista. “In Venice we may no longer produce Titians or Tintorettos, but each palace is a jewel in itself,” he says proudly. Despite all his hard work, undisputed skill and string of successes, Toto is at pains to give credit to the buildings rather than his efforts. “The hand of the restorer should never be noticed,” he says. “These treasures are not ours, they belong to history, and, when we are gone, they must live on.” H INTERVIEW: ESTEFANIA ASENJO PHOTOS: DIEGO MERINO HAIR & MAKE-UP: MARA FERVI FOR DIOR STYLING: JENNIFER BAUSER For more information or to donate, visit venetianheritage.org/supportus.

Toto contemplates the canal and his city’s future from his palazzo balcony (above) but beautiful Venice has powerful friends on her side: a league of concerned celebrities, including Jude Law (right) and Brad Pitt (far right), who are pictured with the restorer and curator 15

BACK OUT AND ABOUT PRINCESS BEATRICE TAKES MOTHERHOOD IN HER STRIDE ON A WALK WITH BABY SIENNA month after welcoming their A first child together, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi appear to be thoroughly enjoying parenthood as they get out and about again. The couple were the picture of happiness as they strolled in the autumn sunshine with their baby daughter Sienna Elizabeth. Relaxed in tracksuit bottoms and a dark green quilted coat from high street chain Zara, her hair up in a casual bun, Beatrice looked relaxed as she chatted to friends while Edoardo pushed the pram near their home at St James’s Palace in London. This was the first time the family had been seen in public since the birth of the Queen’s 12th greatgrandchild on 18 September and it was clear motherhood is agreeing with Beatrice, 33, who is also stepmum to Edoardo’s five-year-old son Christopher “Wolfie” Woolf. They were also spotted enjoying a spot of couple time with some of their royal relatives at Ned’s Club Lounge for the Frieze London Art Fair at Regent’s Park. Wearing black Sandro under a Burberry camel trench coat, the Princess was positively glowing and gave no hint of tiredness as she posed for photos and mingled with Lady Amelia Windsor, the Earl of The new parents enjoy a date night at Ned’s Club Lounge for the Frieze London Art Fair, joined 16 by relatives including Lady Amelia Windsor (right)

This was the first time the family had been seen in public since the birth PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. PRINCESS BEATRICE AND EDOARDO MAPELLI MOZZI/PA IMAGES. SPLASH NEWS Snowdon and Lady Helen Taylor, daughter of the Duke of Kent. HAPPY FAMILIES While Beatrice and property developer Edoardo, 38, are yet to share photos of their daughter, they did give royal watchers an image of her tiny footprints as they announced her name. “We are all doing well and Wolfie is the best big brother to Sienna,” wrote Beatrice. Proud dad Edoardo added: “Our life together has just begun, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things that await us. Feeling so much love Beatrice lets husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi take control of the pram on a walk in London with baby Sienna and friends, shortly after announcing their newborn’s name (right) and gratitude for my amazing wife, baby Sienna and Wolfie.” Their happiness confirmed Sarah, Duchess of York’s words to hello! at our Inspiration Awards this month when she praised Beatrice and her younger sister Princess Eugenie, who welcomed son August in February. “My children are phenomenal mothers,” she said. “They were great children, but now they’re phenomenal mothers. And now, I have these two exceptional grandchildren.” H REPORT: EVE ROWLANDS 17

18 The Inside Story ASHLEY ROBERTS PURR-FECT WAY TO CELEBRATE TURNING 40 The theme was disco and as Ashley Roberts celebrated her 40th birthday with a glittering bash attended by famous friends, she was determined to have a ball. Almost a month after the big day, the ex-Pussycat Dolls singer and Heart DJ (left) held a party at The Court in London, where she was joined by guests including her bandmate Kimberly Wyatt (above right with Ashley). After arriving in her “dress of dreams”, a backless, bejewelled, see-through design created by Julien Macdonald, Ashley later changed into a more dancefloorfriendly gold sequinned minidress. “Belated bday celebration baby yea,” she told fans on Instagram, sharing photos taken on the “epic” night. “I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life.” Happy to share the fun, Kimberly uploaded images of the pair, telling her friend: “I am so proud of the beautiful woman you are and so grateful to know you the way I do.” Fellow partygoers included Amanda Holden, Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara and Leigh Francis (Keith Lemon), who called it “ace times”. The Celebrity Juice host was recently revealed as Ashley’s co-presenter on new celebrity talent series The Real Dirty Dancing. KATHERINE JENKINS JOINS THE JET SET AT SPURS STADIUM As a keen rugby union fan and hugely successful classical artist, Katherine Jenkins is no stranger to singing to packedout stadiums ahead of big matches. But her latest live performance in front of sports fans was a totally different ball game. The mezzo-soprano was at Tottenham Hotspur’s North London ground to sing God Save the Queen ahead of the American football NFL London match between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons, something she called “such an honour”. Accompanied by a choir (below), dressed in red and holding a crystalencrusted microphone (left) that matched sparkles at her waist and neck, Katherine was also joined in song by members of the crowd that filled the 62,850-capacity venue. It was not, however, her NFL debut, having previously performed at matches at Wembley. “I always enjoy the atmosphere & spectacle at these London games and today was no exception,” the star, who is married to an American – artist, filmmaker and Jets supporter Andrew Levitas – told her Instagram followers. REPORTS: KATHRYN WILSON. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. KIMBERLEY WYATT. LADY GAGA. REX FEATURES

VICTORIA BECKHAM HUE DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? POSH IS REDDY FOR ACTION IN NEW YORK When it comes to fashion and beauty, Victoria Beckham has plenty of bright ideas. And that was certainly the case on her latest trip to New York. If Victoria’s primary objective was to be noticed as she returned to her hotel after an appearance on Good Morning America, her colourful outfit (right) did the trick. The fashion designer was in the Big Apple to talk about the latest addition to her beauty range, a blush named Cheeky Posh, a nod to her Spice Girls days. Launched in 2019, the collection is proving as big a hit as the band’s singles, and Victoria said it was her No. 1 priority these days. Quizzed once more about joining any future Spice Girls reunion, she said: “[Victoria Beckham Beauty] is my creative outlet right now, rather than singing. It’s developing products that I love, working closely with my community, giving them what they want, what they really, really want.” LADY GAGA GIVES HERSELF TOP BILLING AHEAD OF VEGAS SHOWS While past fashion choices have raised eyebrows, in recent months Lady Gaga has won praise for her style. And her latest look was certainly on the money. Flying to Las Vegas to resume her Jazz & Piano residency at the Park MGM after a two year hiatus, the singer draped a boa made of fake $100 notes around her neck. Sharing a photo on Instagram (above), she explained: “Back to Vegas baby with Haus of Gaga.” Returning to the stage last Thursday for the first of nine shows, Gaga delivered a homage to Vegas legends including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett, with whom she recently made an album, Love for Sale. “We work hard because we love to make the public smile,” she told fans ahead of opening night. Along with a recorded message from Tony, the show also featured a reported $9.5m (£6.9m) worth of costumes, including a black sequinned gown (right) designed by her sister Natali. 19

IZZY AND HARRY JUDD WELCOME A NEW LITTLETLE BAND MEMBER — A BABY SON The Inside Story Musically, Harry Judd has always been part of a four-piece; however in his home life it is now a different story after the McFly drummer and his wife Izzy welcomed the fifth member of their own little band: newborn son Lockie. Already parents to Lola, five, and four-year-old Kit, the couple shared their good fortune with fans via posts on their social media accounts. Uploading an image taken soon after the birth (right), author, podcaster and violinist Izzy said: “And just like that my world feels complete,” while Harry wrote alongside the same shot: “Clever Mummy and baby boy are doing well and are both beautiful.” A separate post showed Kit and Lola meeting their baby brother for the first time at the family’s home, watched by their delighted parents (left). Married for nine years, the couple announced Izzy’s pregnancy in an exclusive interview with hello! in April, with Harry calling the births of Lola and Kit “the most emotional moments of my life for sure”. He and Izzy later revealed they were having another boy after opting to find out the sex this time around. “It will be lovely for Lola and Kit to know,” their mum explained. We’ve put more glass on our new ship Iona POCRUISES.COM † Early Saver price of £599 per person is based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of Inside cabin available on Iona G214. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down. Bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by P&O Cruises prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed. Shuttle buses in port are an additional cost. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged. For up-to-date prices and full P&O Cruises terms and conditions which you must read before booking, please visit pocruises.com.

REPORTS: KATHRYN WILSON. PHOTOS: EMMA SAMMS. IZZY JUDD. NICKY JOHNSTON EMMA AND SIMON SHARE THEIR WEDDING NEWS There was a distinct lack of drama or catfights when Dynasty star Emma Samms married GB News presenter Simon McCoy in a quiet and intimate ceremony. Emma, who is best known for playing Fallon Carrington Colby in the 1980s soap, left the shoulder pads at home for her big day and opted instead for a beaded white dress and a simple bouquet of roses. Posting a photo on social media (right), she told followers: “Yesterday was a very good day #mrandmrs,” to a stream of well-wishes from fans. Both bride and groom, who live in the Cotswolds with pet dog Chester (below), have children from previous marriages – Simon, 59, is father to Max, while Emma, 61, has a daughter, Micha, and a son, Cameron. Speaking about their engagement last month, Simon said: “We are both so happy, as are our children,” and promised to “celebrate in the spring, when it’s safe to share a party”. so you get more of the view See the world in widescreen. 7-night Norwegian Fjords holiday from £599pp

22 The Inside Story THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ROYAL BLUE IS THE COLOUR AS HER POOCHES TAKE THE LEAD IN NECKWEAR The Duchess of Cornwall’s rescue dogs Bluebell and Beth were looking anything but ruff with their paw-fect new bandannas last week. The stylish pooches sported the royal blue neckerchiefs (right), which have been created to raise money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, of which the Duchess is patron. The cause is furry close to Camilla’s heart, as her two beloved Jack Russell terriers were adopted from Battersea in 2011 and 2012. The image was shared on the Clarence House Instagram page, with the caption: “Bluebell and Beth, the Duchess of Cornwall’s rescue dogs, are proud to show off their Wear Blue for Rescue bandanas as they support Battersea’s new campaign. The rescue movement celebrates all the wonderful pets that just need a second chance.” The Instagram post also included this image (left) of the Duchess’s husband the Prince of Wales with Beth and Camilla holding Bluebell, which was released to celebrate the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary last year. Beth, of course, is no stranger to the camera, having stolen the show in December when she helped the Duchess open a new kennels at Battersea’s Windsor offshoot by grabbing a sausage attached to a curtain to unveil a plaque. THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX SHARES CHARITY GOAL WITH EMELI SANDE They come from very different worlds, but the Countess of Wessex and Brit awardwinning singer Emeli Sandé were united in their support of Sunderland Football Club’s Foundation of Light. Star player at a gala awards dinner to celebrate the foundation’s 20th anniversary, Sophie, 56, (left) played a blinder as she paid tribute to its work tackling some of the region’s biggest challenges, including social isolation and poor mental health. “Tonight we celebrate every life touched, every brick built and every example of hope created by those who work within [the foundation],” said the Countess, patron of the charity for 17 years. “Two decades of history, and of investment in people of this region, is something to be very proud of.” Along with catching up with Sunderlandborn Emeli ahead of her performance at the event (below, with foundation chair Sir Bob Murray and Lady Murray), Sophie also met some of the award winners, fellow supporters and trustees, including Gateshead-born former athlete Steve Cram, lyricist Sir Tim Rice and Paralympian Baroness Grey-Thompson. REPORTS: KATHRYN WILSON. LAURA BENJAMIN. PHOTOS: CLARENCE HOUSE. DAN ABRAHAM/FOCUSONRACING.COM. PA IMAGES. PRINCESS EUGENIE. REX FEATURES

THE QUEEN FIRST PAST THE POST IN RACING HALL OF FAME When choosing the first person to be inducted into horseracing’s British Champions Series Hall of Fame within the new Special Contributor category, the organisation had no hesitation in backing a favourite: the Queen. With her lifelong passion for and support of flat racing, both as a breeder and fan, she was a horseshoein for the accolade, which is one she is sure to hold dear. The Queen has bred and owned winners of every British Classic flat race apart from the Derby (including 1957’s The Oaks winner Carrozza, above). Her knowledge of the horses bred at Sandringham’s Royal Stud was described as “encyclopaedic” by her daughter-in-law the Duchess of Cornwall, and her delight in their success is evident at events such as Royal Ascot (right, at the 2016 meeting), which she has attended over eight decades. “My philosophy about horse racing is simple: I enjoy breeding a horse that is faster than other people’s,” she once explained. Her influence has also led to a number of races around the world being named in her honour, including Ascot’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. To celebrate her induction, the Queen will be presented with a specially commissioned Hall of Fame medal. PRINCESS EUGENIE AND JACK BROOKSBANK SHARE WEDDING MEMORIES WITH FANS In the three years since she tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie has delighted in sharing her wedding album in celebration of special events – and the couple’s third anniversary was no exception. To mark the occasion, she treated her Instagram followers to this particularly romantic photo taken during their reception (left). Released publicly for the first time, the image shows Eugenie in her Zac Posen gown, looking deliriously happy as she dances with Jack at Royal Lodge in Windsor, where her parents the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York live. “Happy Anniversary my love.. 3 years today!!” she wrote. Sharing her own tribute to her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah uploaded a photo of the newlyweds leaving St George’s Chapel (right) after exchanging their vows. “Happy Wedding Anniversary, what a magical day,” she wrote. “Thank you, Jack and Eugie for sharing your hearts.” Now the parents of eight-month-old August, Eugenie and Jack married in a glorious ceremony in front of guests including the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the royal family and friends such as Kate Moss and Robbie Williams. 23

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS IN HER FIRST INTERVIEW FOR MORE THAN A YEAR CAROL VORDERMAN TELLS US THE SECRETS OF HER FABULOUS FIGURE AND WHY SHE LOVES BEING 60 24 Carol welcomes hello! to her home in the North Somerset village of Easton-in-Gordano, which she will soon be leaving to travel. “I am a wanderer; I’ve always been a wanderer. I’ve enjoyed making homes, but I don’t want to be in them very much,” she says

‘When people say: “Is your glass half full?” I say: “Mine is overflowing”’ he turned the big 6-0 last SDecember and Carol Vorderman is looking and feeling more incredible then ever – and her legion of Instagram followers agrees. The former Countdown presenter’s posts of beautiful bikini shots and stunning outfit pictures regularly pull in more than 25,000 likes a time. But while Carol may have lots of male attention, she is not interested in romance, choosing a single life instead, filled with exercise and adventures. Sitting down with hello! in her stunning old North Somerset home for her first interview in more than a year, she reveals how she stays so positive, what the future holds and how she keeps that jaw-dropping figure. “I’m annoyingly positive,” Carol says. “When people say: ‘Is your glass half full?’ I can say: ‘Mine is overflowing.’ I can wake up laughing. People say: ‘You can’t, you can’t,’ but I do. “I love my life and health has a lot to do with that. My priority is health and laughing.” Carol’s Instagram feed is a joyful mix of outdoor exploring, great achievements and sultry selfies. A quick scroll will reveal videos of her wood-chopping in Wales, landing a plane in Gloucester and taking a dip in a cryotherapy tank in nothing but a bikini – and all with a smile on her face. RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Having written a detox book 20 years ago – Carol Vorderman’s Detox for Life: The 28 Day Detox Diet and Beyond – she’s no newbie when it comes to wellness. But her 60th year has seen her at her fittest yet, embarking on paddleboarding adventures and trying reformer Pilates for the first time. “I’m embracing 60,” she says. “I’m going to live until I’m 95. Ha. I’m fit and healthy. I won’t go down the line of age means you’re old. I feel young and I move well.” While the UK’s first lockdown saw Carol feeling “lethargic and bloated”, by the time of lockdown three, her mindset had switched – building gyms in the two houses she owns in the Bristol area. “I was doing three weights sessions [per week] online for months, which is when I started to drop the weight,” she says. “I am very happy with my weight. I’m now a small size 8-10 and that’s my happy place.” Even displaying the symptoms of coronavirus hasn’t dampened Carol’s zest for s GOWN: ISABELL KRISTENSEN. SHOES: STEVE MADDEN AT SHOEAHOLICS. BRACELET: GIOVANNI RASPINI. EARRINGS: THOMAS SABO. (INSET LEFT) TOP: REISS. TROUSERS: MINT VELVET. SHOES: MODA IN PELLE. EARRINGS: GIOVANNI RASPINI 25

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‘People say: “She wants to be married again.” No, I don’t! Who says I do?’ (RIGHT) DRESS: GALVAN. SHOES: STEVE MADDEN. RING: THOMAS SABO. (LEFT) DRESS: FRENCH CONNECTION. EARRINGS: GIOVANNI RASPINI. RINGS: CELESTE STARRE & SIF JAKOBS fitness. She suspects she may even have caught the virus in late 2019, when she visited Japan for the Rugby World Cup to support Wales and travelled via Hong Kong. “I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t breathe,” she says. “There were two times when I was sitting at the kitchen table, and I thought: ‘I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe,’ reached for the phone to call an ambulance, but then put myself into one of my sort of trances – I can fall fast asleep anywhere for even just five minutes; it’s a skill I love – and managed to stay still and need less oxygen. I was ill for a long time, around six months. Every symptom of heavy Covid, I had.” But she adds: “Health is my big thing. If I keep working out every day, I can improve my fitness.” While Carol has always had a gymhoned figure and that infectious smile, many would argue she’s even more beautiful now, with the reaction to her Instagram posts testament to that. And perhaps that’s something to do with her current contentment. While “living with no regrets” might be a motto for many, Carol candidly admits she has them. “I’ve lived a very unusual life. I’ve come from absolutely nothing, didn’t meet my father until I was 42, employed my mother from the age of 25; I’ve fought every step of the way,” she says. “There are things, people, jobs, places that I have stuck with and, looking back on my life, I would change that in a heartbeat. “I would get out of things much, much, much faster instead of listening to people saying: ‘Just stick with it and see how it goes.’ “I’ve mixed in all sorts of circles – the super rich, the mega famous – and I’ve chosen my life now. I know where I’m happy and it isn’t within that or a typical celebrity lifestyle. It never has been.” Having been married twice, she makes it crystal clear that seeking that conventional fairytale ending isn’t her driving force in life – in fact, it’s not even on her radar. “People say: ‘She wants to be married again.’ No, I don’t! Who says I do? That’s what society dictates. I’ve got loads of single, independent girlfriends who are much happier than most of their married counterparts. I’m naturally happier being single. I have a full social life and my world is blissful that way.” SPEAKING OUT “Can’t” isn’t a word in Carol’s dictionary of life. From learning to fly a plane in her 50s to looking to walk the entire coastal path of Wales next year, challenges are there to be seized. “Women currently in our 60s, we have been a generation at the bow wave of change,” she says. A huge advocate for education for girls, she says: “I’m a soft feminist but a very hard feminist when it comes to girls in engineering and that kind of education. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve been actively involved in making new laws for anti-grooming online. I’ve written reports to Prime Ministers.” It isn’t lost on Carol how far she’s come. She was offered a conditional place at the University of Cambridge’s Sidney Sussex College aged 17, despite coming from a comprehensive school in Rhyl and on free school meals. “I grew up the four of us in one bedroom – with one bath of water a week between us. I know what poor is, I know what hardship is.” Describing herself as always being the “tall poppy”, Carol recognises that someone has to put their head above the parapet in order for change to happen. “I love that s Determined to live life her way, Carol’s wardrobe includes gowns, rugby tops and bikinis, which she shares with fans on Instagram (left and below) 27

(RIGHT) TOP: KAREN MILLEN. LEGGINGS: REISS. EARRINGS: CELESTE STARRE. RING: YAA YAA LONDON. (LEFT) DRESS: DOLCE & GABBANA. SHOES: GINA. BRACELET & EARRINGS: GIOVANNI RASPINI ‘When you have that perspective of 60 years, you can look back and say: “That was wrong, but now it’s more equal”’ Her plans include travelling in a campervan and walking the Welsh coastline, but top of the list for Carol is hosting this year’s Pride of Britain Awards (below), which she’s presided over since the first ceremony in 1999 28

‘I’m happier being single. I have a full social life and my world is blissful that way’ topics have now been raised and smashed. When you have that perspective of 60 years, you can look back and say: ‘Hang on, that was wrong, but now it’s more equal.’” But there’s still a long way to go; even a star like Carol comes up against online abuse. “I get slated by some of my own generation of women still stuck in the ‘rules’ of an old society,” she says. “I wore leggings the other day with some mesh in – I’ve had them for years – and I wore them with a tatty jumper. I had: ‘She should know better at her age,’ and: ‘What a ridiculous thing to do.’ But also there are people two generations younger than mine with fresher views and who actively stick up for me. “They are happy for people living their best life, rather than critical for no sane reason.” ON THE MOVE Carol is still smashing social norms now with her 4x4 campervan on order and plans to travel and sleep under the stars. While her four wheels with a convertible bed on the roof will mean that she can travel anywhere, Wales will always have her heart. “I am a wanderer; I’ve always been a wanderer. I’ve enjoyed making homes, but I don’t want to be in them very much,” she says. “I live between West Wales, a bit of Cardiff and Bristol. I think soon that will become all Wales. “I never come back from a walk in Wales with anything but the biggest smile. Everything is amazing and the views are breathtaking. “I am Welsh and I’m home when I’m there and I never stop laughing. It’s a freedom we enjoy. It never leaves you.” Carol’s children, Katie and Cameron King, are Bristolians. Both have followed in their mother’s successful footsteps with Katie, 29, last week handing in her thesis for a PhD in nanotechnology at Cambridge University and Cameron, 24, graduating with a master’s degree from Dundee University. Speaking about their triumphs, she says: “I genuinely think it’s about teaching your children the joy of working and doing things for s 29

‘I would’ve loved to have been born 20 years later — I’d be an astronaut’ 30 From lifting weights to paddleboarding (above), there isn’t a challenge Carol won’t try. “Health is my thing,” she says. “If I keep working out every day, I can improve my fitness” yourself. I’m a bit of a workaholic. I think a lot of working mums beat themselves up for not being around all the time. But your children observe a work ethic and it gets naturally imbued into them.” Their mother has worn many hats – presenter, pilot, author and all-round trailblazer – but there is one that has escaped her grasp. “I would have loved to have been born 15 to 20 years later than I was, and I would be a female astronaut or fighter pilot by now – definitely! Those opportunities weren’t even spoken about when I was young.” PARTY TIME As for the house where we are shooting these photos and our exclusive video, in the North Somerset village of Easton-in-Gordano, its sale is now going through and it won’t be Carol’s for very much longer, but it holds many happy memories. “The parties we’ve had here,” she says. “The best one was for my 50th as we all came in 1970s gear – Alan Carr, Gok Wan and an Abba tribute band. I had astronauts and Red Arrows in attendance. “Even Alan said that was the best party. The number of Seventies wigs I found on the lawn the next day was ridiculous.” But now the focus is on the hugely successful Pride of Britain Awards ceremony, which is taking place later this month and which Carol has hosted since 1999. The awards will be broadcast on ITV on 4 November, when she will be joined by a co-host. “To be honest, I’ve been asking for someone to help me out for the last ten years – it’s a big show to host for one person. I can’t say too much, but they’ll be announced soon,” she says. H INTERVIEW: RACHEL AVERY PHOTOS: DAVID VENNI STYLING: ALEXANDRIA REID HAIR & MAKE-UP: MICHAEL RICHMOND AT ME AGENCY For behind-the-scenes video from our exclusive shoot and to see Carol come to life on our digital cover, visit hellomagazine.com. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: CAROL VORDERMAN. MIRRORPIX. GYM SET: GYMGENETIX. TRAINERS: VEJA AT SHOEAHOLICS

BRAIN TEASERS TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND GIVE YOUR MIND A WORKOUT PUZZLE TIME SEE 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 NEXT WEEK Acrostic 1 Solve 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 Expectation (12) 2 Land cultivation (11) 3 Staying power (9) 4 False clue (3,7) 5 Showiness (11) 6 Alarmist (11) 7 Army rank (10) 8 Music genre (9) 9 Get used to (11) 10 US state (3,9) 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 10 4 13 13 9 13 11 2 5 6 9 4 7 5 2 2 16 15 3 1 2 12 15 16 16 13 12 11 14 4 11 14 15 6 11 12 7 16 7 8 2 4 15 10 5 10 5 10 10 5 13 6 10 15 3 9 14 3 13 16 Cross ‘n’ Down Just like a regular crossword, but the clues are arranged by row and column, in order of the answers. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ACROSS 1 Madonna musical • Exclude 2 River Rhine siren • Rubbish 3 Perspiration • Large bird of prey 4 Friendly • Adult males 5 Pro vote • Used a chair 6 Poem • Unassuming 7 Cartoon fawn • Desert havens 8 Musical play • Varies 9 European volcano • Following DOWN 1 Besides • Reed instrument 2 Swear • Alter to fit 3 Wrath • Arab republic 4 Make fun of • Lingerie item 5 Type of saxophone • ___ Farrow, actress 6 Financial manager (inits.) 7 Pacific island nation • Failures 8 Unreturned serve 9 ___ Aviv, Israeli city • Settee 10 Rita ___, pop singer • Workforce 11 Molten rock • Group 12 Small island • Before (literary) 13 At that moment • Former Soviet Union (inits.) Last week’s answers D N U O S C K V Y P T I L P E S R H I Q Y R G L H M I Y K W T N U S A Q D D Y C E C F O C G S C D L F O N U I P S I B T I C N G N O I T A R B I L B E B Y O E A A E G E R E D S H I F T K A L S M D F C R E Y R U M Q N V T D A Q T E H U E E F R I H A I Q H M O M P I P O A H F P T O L R I R C D E Y M S G D U M K O Y Y P R R H E E E E C R T V L A N S A V A T W R E F I B D P D O F I A R C A U S T I C G E A U H O V U U W Q S R S M R I W D L O I S B B N T D S M Y N O E V E L O C I T Y T S W U P G K E G V S R S R D V U N Y L B G O O G I C I F B R O O V M U L V E S R K D R Y T I S O C S I V P N E R T U G E H Y W G Q M S Y U M M O M I N P W Q A E D N N F M C Y M H T Q Q W R G H Y R K D M Q I O U O A D L V R E L A Y W M O T E Q D R Q L I R G W U K U L I P Y B T N R I R U W A E A T W M R O F E V A W L R W P Y R M H L H M T A W B M N C S L N H P G C W V A P P A T G I L F A B T H N I Q I E F U I U L F S N I V O U E K R O O P E L F T Y O A C O Y V O G W N D Q O R S S L M B P C K P E T P N D D Y B I O N T D K K R A P S L A C S M A G N E T I S M K N T D I S R E S P E C T R C Y O A L F A M A T E U R S W A M I F R T U R R T R E N D A N A L Y S E C E B L N W G R A P P L E E X P O O A E A R C O W A R D U N P A C K L T S T N A R T S U P G R A D E P E U A I R T I T A N I C M A O R I R C I I M S A S H E S O F F S E T S P Y E U O D U E X A S P E R A T E Puzzles brought to you by PuzzleLife — Britain’s best puzzle magazines! puzzlelife.co.uk Sudoku Easy Sudoku Medium 2 7 3 3 9 8 1 4 2 9 9 7 2 3 8 9 1 3 6 2 4 6 8 9 7 1 3 7 1 3 7 1 4 2 5 8 4 9 8 3 2 5 5 5 9 1 7 3 8 6 9 3 4 1 3 6 5 See next week’s issue for full solutions 3131

SPURRED ON BY HIS FAMILY SPENCER 32 Spencer is equipped and ready to take on the legendary Marathon des Sables in Morocco, running through the Sahara Desert (below) in the 156-mile event ‘It’s been gruelling but the love from my wife and kids is keeping me strong’ The reality star turned entrepreneur (below with wife Vogue Williams and their children) says staying sober allows him to achieve his goals MATTHEWS COMPLETES SAHARA DESERT RACE hen Spencer Matthews was Wcompeting in a six-day, 156- mile ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert, in temperatures as high as 51˚C, he had a good-luck charm from home spurring him on: some shells given to him by his three-year-old son Theodore. “So proud of @spencermatthews… Such a huge achievement,” his wife Vogue Williams wrote on Instagram last week, after the entrepreneur completed the daunting Marathon des Sables in Morocco. “Both of the kiddies miss you so much.” The feeling was clearly mutual. The former Made in Chelsea star, 33 – also dad to Gigi, one – wrote: “It’s been gruelling but the love from my wife and kids is keeping me strong.” SPECIAL MOTIVATION Spencer ran the course – which he describes as “a little sadistic” – to raise money for the Michael Matthews Foundation, which was set up in memory of his brother, who died in 1999 at the age of 22 when he was climbing Mount Everest. Explaining his motivation, Spencer has said: “My brother was an incredible force of nature and I now feel like I’m in the best place to do this challenge justice; whilst supporting an incredible charity that builds schools and provides safe accommodation for girls in remote parts of Africa and Asia.” Speaking to hello! once he had completed his mission, Spencer explained how his decision to get sober was a key factor. “Abstaining from alcohol has allowed me to achieve some of my more audacious goals – such as coming 69th in the legendary Marathon Des Sables,” he exclusively told us. “I decided to reframe my relationship with alcohol in 2018 after finding it was sapping my energy and ambition as well as being a detriment to my general growth as a person. “I now very much value my sobriety and am keen to continue to push myself – as well as the fact I’ve grown my business, CleanCo, globally.” H REPORT: LAURA BENJAMIN PHOTOS: CLEAN CO/IAN CORLESS. SPENCER MATTHEWS. VOGUE WILLIAMS. VISIT CLEAN.CO

SHIRLEY BALLAS Strictly star’s life could become a musical Shirley Ballas has revealed she is in talks to have her memoir adapted into a musical. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge, 61, published her autobiography Behind the Sequins last year and she told the Cheltenham Literature Festival last week how it could soon be turned into a Broadway and West End production. “What’s really exciting – it’s been picked up for possible Broadway and West End,” said the Liverpool-born dancer, known as the Queen of Latin. “It’s in talks at the moment. So watch this space. Just the sheer fact that a producer in the United States has made an effort to get in touch – to give me an opportunity, a young girl from Leasowe with a single mother, to have the possibility to put this on a Broadway stage!” THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX Harry and Meghan’s new venture The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last week that they have become impact partners and investors at sustainable investing firm Ethic. The couple, who have also signed multi-million pound production deals with Netflix and Spotify, released a statement saying they hope their new venture will encourage more people to invest in sustainable companies. “When we invest in each other we change the world,” they said. “Our choices – of how and where we put our energy – define us as a global community.” Ethic, which has $1.3bn (£1bn) of assets and whose clients include Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures, says it invests in companies that “treat people and the planet with respect”, prioritising climate change and human rights. 7 DAYS A ROUND-UP OF NEWS REPORTS Story of the Week COMPILED BY EVE ROWLANDS. LAURA BENJAMIN. SALLY MORGAN. PHOTOS: BBC. GETTY IMAGES. FREMANTLE/CHANNEL 5 ROBERT WEBB Comedian forced to quit dance show Robert Webb has pulled out of BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing owing to ill health, after only three performances with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell. Robert, 49, had open-heart surgery two years ago and, after recently experiencing worrying symptoms, saw a consultant who advised him to withdraw. “Although I believed I was fit enough to take on Strictly and its demanding schedule, it became clear that I had bitten off way more than I could chew for this stage in my recovery,” he said. “I’m proud of the three dances that Dianne Buswell and I managed to perform and deeply regret having to let her down like this. “I couldn’t have wished for a more talented partner or more patient teacher.” Quote of the week ‘I have a picture of Diahann Carroll on my wall. And I take a lot of style inspiration from my grandmothers’ SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR Singer scores part in Neighbours Sophie Ellis-Bextor is to appear on Neighbours as part of the long-running Australian soap’s special episodes set in London. Starring alongside Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, who will play the aunt of Harlow Robinson (Jemma Donovan, left with Sophie), the Murder on the Dancefloor singer will play a cameo role of a character who surprises Harlow by the River Thames and gives her advice regarding her late mother, Prue – played by Denise Van Outen. Of the role, 42-year-old Sophie said: “Neighbours was a huge part of my school days. We all watched it, loved it, talked about it. It’s a joy to now be able to say I’ve been in it! Thanks to everyone from the cast and crew for being so lovely. I loved it.” JERMAINE JENAS Footballer turned broadcaster welcomes baby Jermaine Jenas has become a dad for the fourth time after his wife Ellie gave birth to a baby boy, who they’ve named Jacob, last week. The One Show host, who is already father to three girls – Geneva, eight, and Olivia, four, whom he shares with Ellie, and 14-year-old Sancha from a previous relationship – posted the news on Instagram. The former Tottenham Hotspur and England player wrote: “Jacob Anthony Jenas, 08.10.21. You have no idea how loved you are! Good luck with three big sisters though!!” l Stacey Solomon has revealed the name of her baby girl. Posting a picture of the newborn to Instagram, the TV star wrote: “Rose Opal Esmé Solomon-Swash. Our beautiful flower – Our precious jewel – who is ever loved.” Zendaya explains where she gets her fashion credentials from THE QUEEN Royal property is offering veggie boxes Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s holiday residence in Scotland, has begun selling fresh vegetable boxes. Alongside guided tours and coffee, the famous tourist attraction will now be offering a £10 selection box of varying vegetables such as royal potatoes, beetroot and squash from the Duke of Edinburgh’s garden. The boxes will be available from the castle gift shop, which already offers pale ale and gin. The news was posted to the castle’s Instagram account with the caption: “Now this is what we call a royal feast. We are delighted to offer a £10 selection of vegetables from Her Majesty’s garden.” The gardens at Balmoral were the pride and joy of Prince Philip, who took an active role in maintaining them over the years. Shock at violent death of MP Sir David Amess ributes to Conservative MP Sir David T Amess poured in last week after he was stabbed to death while holding a constituency surgery. The MP for Southend West was knifed “multiple times”. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Sir David, 69, was meeting constituents in the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday when the attack happened, with several people witnessing the horrifying scenes. Although emergency services were called within minutes and paramedics fought for two hours to save the MP’s life, he died at the scene. The attack had echoes of the death of 41-year-old MP Jo Cox, who was killed outside her constituency surgery in West Yorkshire in June 2016. As the flag above 10 Downing Street was lowered to half mast, Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to the MP: “I think all our hearts are filled with shock and sadness today at the loss of Sir David Amess… He was one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics. David was a man who believed passionately in this country and its future. We’ve lost today a fine public servant and a much loved friend and colleague.” The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also sent their own message on Twitter, which read: “We are shocked and saddened by the murder of Sir David Amess, who dedicated 40 years of his life to serving his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues.” Sir David, who had four daughters and one son with his wife Julia, was knighted in 2015 for political and public service. 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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS IN FULL BLOOM AS SHE WELCOMES US INTO HER LONDON HOME MILLIE MACKINTOSH SHARES HER EXCITEMENT AS SHE AND HUSBAND HUGO TAYLOR PREPARE TO WELCOME A BABY SISTER FOR DAUGHTER SIENNA just love this time of year.” says I Millie Mackintosh, welcoming hello! into her West London home, where the garden has been transformed into an autumn wonderland for our exclusive photoshoot – her first since becoming pregnant with her second child, another daughter. Joining Millie on this sunny October day is husband Hugo Taylor and their adorable 17-month-old daughter Sienna. “She’s a real daddy’s girl,” Millie says, smiling as her husband makes the toddler giggle. “Sienna completely lights up around Hugo and when he’s at work she asks for him all day. She goes over to his shoes and says: ‘Dada! Dada!’ And when he gets home she gets so excited. Hugo isn’t hankering after a baby boy at all; he’s delighted to have two girls.” 34 Millie, husband Hugo Taylor and 17-month-old daughter Sienna welcome hello! into their home in West London for their first photoshoot since the former Made in Chelsea co-stars discovered they were expecting a second baby – another daughter, to the proud dad’s delight. “Hugo isn’t hankering after a baby boy at all; he’s delighted to have two girls,” Millie says, as she counts down to the birth FALSE ALARM The new baby is due before Christmas, but after suffering from severe pelvic pain a few days ago, Millie went to hospital, worrying she was in early labour. “I’m absolutely fine, it was just a scare. And up until that point, I’ve been so busy with Sienna I haven’t had much time to focus on being pregnant,” she says. “The first pregnancy, it was all I thought and talked about. But I sometimes now forget I’m pregnant – and I never thought I’d ever be someone who said that. Then I’ll catch sight of myself in the mirror and I’m like: ‘Oh, yeah! There’s a big bump!’” A big bump indeed – and Millie, 32, who, when we catch up, is looking forward to celebrating her baby shower with celebrity friends including Rosie Fortescue and Louise Roe, is blooming and as stylish as ever. “Sienna doesn’t fully understand, but if I say to her: ‘Where’s the baby?’ she’ll touch my tummy,” Millie says. “One of her favourite things is playing with her dolls – she loves to feed them and put them in their prams. In those moments, I think: ‘Oh, she’s going to be such a good big sister.’ “But then sometimes, she does also throw them down the stairs, which is a bit worrying!” s (LEFT) MILLIE’S DRESS: A.L.C AT THE OUTNET. EARRINGS: WHISTLES. (RIGHT) DRESS: DOEN

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‘Sienna will likely meet her sister at home, where she’ll be comfortable’ Sienna will be bought a new doll from her baby sister when she arrives. “I’m trying to work out how to introduce them. There’s no visitors allowed in hospital because of Covid, so I think it will most likely be at home. I think that’s good. She’ll be comfortable and in her own environment.” Having seen photos of her close friend Binky Felstead introducing her daughter India to her baby boy Wolfie, Millie adds: “It makes me emotional thinking about it because I know that moment is coming for me soon, too.” OH BABY! Discovering they were expecting again was a “huge surprise” to the couple, who married in a beautiful ceremony covered exclusively by hello! in July 2018. “I’d been feeling a bit funny, really tired – like couldn’t-get-outof-bed tired – and I thought: ‘I’m just going to check.’ I did a test and it was negative,” Millie says. “Then three days went by and my period didn’t come. I thought I was still probably quite irregular – I’d only had Sienna nine months ago, after all – but when I did another pregnancy test, expecting it to be negative again, it wasn’t. “My first thought was: ‘I already have a baby,’” she says. “But having them so close together will have its advantages and you can’t plan these things. “I’d always imagined having two children. Never say never, but I can only see myself with two. Hugo says the same.” Perhaps that’s because Millie herself is one of two – she is 13 months older than her s MILLIE & SIENNA’S DRESSES: DOEN Millie is looking forward to introducing her little girl to her new sister when she arrives. “She loves to feed her dolls and put 36 them in their prams and I think: ‘Oh, she’s going to be such a good big sister.’ But then she does also throw them down the stairs…”

Learning she was expecting a second child with husband Hugo – the couple’s beautiful wedding was covered exclusively in hello! (left) – was a surprise. “My first thought 37 was: ‘I already have a baby,’” Millie tells us. “But you can’t plan these things”

‘If I say: “Where’s the baby?” Sienna will touch my tummy’ 38 Not only is she preparing for a new baby, Millie is also planning to move home. “Just what you want to do with a newborn, as if you haven’t got enough on your plate!” (LEFT) DRESS: GANNI. (RIGHT) MILLIE’S DRESS: FREE PEOPLE. (INSET RIGHT) DRESS: BEC+BRIDGE AT SELFRIDGES. EARRINGS: WHISTLES. RING: I+I.STYLING ASSISTANT: POPPY NASH sister Alice, who herself got married a few months ago. “We have a strong sisterly bond and I have so many childhood memories of us playing together,” Millie tells us. “We’d often sleep in each other’s rooms and that makes me even more excited to see the bond between Sienna and her sister. “I hope they’ll be good friends. But my mum has been quite honest with me, telling me it’s going to be full on.” As a little baby, Sienna had a few medical issues, including reflux and hip dysplasia that meant she needed to wear her legs in a sling for a few months. “It wasn’t all plain sailing,” Millie says. “And those issues are more likely this time. But if we hit any of them we’ll know what to do and who to call, so I feel more prepared. But two under two is not something we planned for and I’m sure it’s going to be quite a lot.” A NEW START Not that Millie likes to do things by halves. As well as juggling her work with brands including Sky, Mamas & Papas, L’Oréal Paris and TKMaxx – she’s the face of their Give Up Clothes For Good, which supports children and young people’s cancer research – she’s also planning a house move.

Millie hopes Sienna’s relationship with her baby sister will echo that of hers with younger sister Alice. “I have so many childhood memories of us playing together,” she says. “That makes me even more excited to see the bond between Sienna and her sister” “Just what you want to do with a newborn, as if you haven’t got enough on your plate!” The home they’ve found is on the same road and Millie’s already planning the decor of Sienna’s first little-girl’s room as well as the new nursery. “It has another floor, so it’s more space, but we won’t have the whole thing of moving and not knowing the neighbours or the area, which can be quite unsettling. We’ll move in the new year.” While they are about to become a family of four, spending quality time together is still important to Millie and Hugo, who enjoyed a babymoon in Marbella. “We FaceTimed Sienna and she was perfectly happy, so we want to make sure it’s something we do a couple of times a year. Although we did talk about her and look at pictures of her a lot. “When we’re at home we love watching TV in the evenings, it’s part of our ‘us time’ which is so important,” adds the Sky ambassador. “We love winter, curling up on the sofa and hanging out as a family. “We’re already making a playlist on our Sky Glass TV of all the shows we want to watch and of course there will be lots of kids’ Christmas cuteness for Sienna.” The new house will be the perfect place to settle into life with the new arrival, who will be delivered by C-section after advice from doctors. “I still can’t believe I have a baby to begin with, never mind that I’ll be a mum of two,” says Millie. “Like, I’m responsible for someone else? I feel a bit of disbelief about that. “But I’m excited for the challenge. I feel super solid with Hugo – we’re closer than ever, through lockdown and having a child – and we’re a really good team. Having that makes me feel secure and like we can do it.” She adds: “I’m sure there will be tears, sleepless nights and baby sick everywhere. “But we’ve done it with Sienna and I feel H excited to do it again.” INTERVIEW: ALEXANDRA WILBY PHOTOS: DAVID VENNI STYLING: DEBI SIMPSON & SASKIA QUIRKE HAIR: TIM CRESPIN USING SAM McKNIGHT STYLING PRODUCTS MAKE-UP: CHRISTINE LUCIGNANO USING LANCOME 39

AS IN LOVE AS EVER AS THEY ROCK THE RED CARPET GEORGE AND AMAL CLOONEY ONLY HAVE EYES FOR EACH OTHER AT PREMIERE eorge and Amal Clooney lit up the red carpet as they Gattended the 65th BFI London Film Festival for the premiere of The Tender Bar, which was directed by the Hollywood star. While the 60-year-old actor cut a dapper figure in a smart dark suit, human rights lawyer Amal, 43, sparkled in a custom-made white sequinned gown from 16Arlington, teamed with dazzling diamond earrings and a yellow diamond ring by exclusive jeweller Moussaieff. The couple – who recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, are devoted parents of four-year-old twins Alexander and Ella and live in a listed mansion overlooking the Thames in Oxfordshire – looked happier than ever as they smiled and exchanged a loving kiss. George and Amal gaze into each other’s eyes as they arrive at the premiere of The Tender Bar, directed by George. After he signs autographs for fans (below) one of Amal’s shoes snags on her dress (below right) but her husband came to her rescue RED-CARPET MAGIC George wrapped an arm around Amal’s waist and gallantly leapt to her assistance when the heel of one of her shoes became entangled in the hem of her showstopping gown. The actor happily signed autographs for fans waiting outside London’s Royal Festival Hall, where other stars attending the annual event included Sandra Oh, Ruth Negga and Bill Murray, as well as Amal’s mother Baria Alamuddin. The Tender Bar, which stars Ben Affleck and Lily Rabe, is based on JR Moehringer’s best-selling memoir about a boy who seeks out father figures at his uncle’s bar before deciding to pursue his dreams. “I felt like I wanted to work on a film like this,” said George. “Most of the films I do are pretty dark and this one felt light. It felt like the world was pretty dark and I wanted to work on something a little lighter.” H REPORT: SALLY MORGAN PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. PA IMAGES 40

‘Most of the films I do are pretty dark and this one felt light’ The happy pair look sensational on the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival, with Amal dazzling in diamond earrings by jeweller Moussaieff 41

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS SWAPPING THE OLYMPICS FOR THE ‘STRICTLY’ BALLROOM ADAM PEATY AND KATYA JONES ARE GETTING ON SWIMMINGLY AS THEY TELL OF THEIR PERFECT PARTNERSHIP AND MAKING SACRIFICES ith three Olympic gold medals and 14 world Wrecords to his name, swimming champion Adam Peaty is used to being the best. But as his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones puts him through his paces during rehearsals, he says he feels like a fish out of water. Adam, 26, came straight from his success at Tokyo 2020, where he retained his 100m breaststroke title and also triumphed with the 100m mixed medley relay team, to delight sports fans and take the plunge – swapping the swimming pool for the dancefloor in the latest series of the hit BBC1 show. “I’ve been swimming for nearly 17 years and I’m glad I’ve had this challenge,” he tells hello! in this exclusive interview and photoshoot at the rehearsal studio near his Leicestershire home. “I’ve learnt so much about my body and my mental state from dancing. It’s so energetic and positive. You never know when your Strictly’s going to be over, so I’ve made sure I enjoy it. “Swimming is very tedious to train for but with dancing, if you get the right song, it s 42

‘Katya’s quite strict, but she’s getting more chilled. She’ll be a changed woman after this’ Taking time out from their tango rehearsals (above), Adam and Katya share their Strictly Come Dancing story with hello! as the swimmer hopes to go from lifting a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics (inset far left) to the series’ coveted Glitterball trophy 43

‘I’ve learnt so much about my body and my mental state from dancing’ can be the most amazing ten hours you’ve ever spent. I love music. “As a solo athlete, I’m still getting used to having a partner and that has been a very eyeopening experience,” he adds. “My brain is very calm, even at an Olympic final. It tells me when to dive, pull out, execute, so if Katya is shouting at me while I’m going through the steps in my head, I literally can’t hear her because I’m so used to zoning out. “She’s quite strict, but she’s getting more chilled. I think after this, she’s going to be a changed woman,” he continues, laughing. “It’s a very intimate dance and the male has to lead,” Adam says of the tango. He’s also getting used to no longer being a solo act, telling us it’s been “a very eye-opening experience” to work with a partner STEPPING UP Katya says: “I’ve worked with athletes before and they’re always prepared, but I remind Adam that everyone else is doing 40 to 50 hours a week, too, and putting in 100 per cent, and it really shows. “It’s not just about the steps and hard work; it’s also the connection and the feeling you leave people with. You don’t just do the steps; you’ve got to perform them.” Being part of the show has meant making sacrifices, however, and Adam had to miss his son George’s first birthday last month to film in London – something that “didn’t go down too well” with his girlfriend, artist Eiri Munro. While she tunes in every Saturday night to watch him, George is still too young to fully appreciate the show, Adam says. “He’s only one, so he can only 44 PHOTOS: ADAM PEATY. BBC. REX FEATURES

‘It’s nice to show people I’m not just a swimmer and can do something else’ recognise my voice really. My family and friends all watch it and vote for me. It’s nice to show people I’m not just a swimmer and can do something else.” Away from rehearsals, Adam’s favourite parts of Strictly have been the live performances and the friendships he’s built with his fellow contestants. “I love sitting down on a Friday night with some of the others, having a glass of wine and chatting about what they do in their jobs and what I do in mine. They’re a great bunch of people and we all want each other to do well. “It’s unfortunate that it’s a competition where people get eliminated. This is competitive but the others are so incredible they inspire me to do better.” Last weekend saw the couple tango to Fleetwood Mac’s Tango in the Night. “It’s a very intimate dance and the male has to lead,” Adam says. “The nerves come when I’m not that comfortable in the dance, but if I’m fully confident, I want to own it.” After stepping into her world, does Adam plan to take Katya into his territory once their Strictly journey is over? “When we’d been training for a couple of weeks, I told Adam he had so much potential and talent that if we trained intensely for six months, I reckoned he could win a local competition,” says Katya. “I asked how long it would it take me to win a swimming competition. He said: ‘Nah, you’ll never be a swimmer.’ So now I have to prove him wrong.” H INTERVIEW: TRACY SCHAVERIEN PHOTOS: JAMES ROBINSON Strictly Come Dancing is on BBC1 on Saturday and Sunday at 7.10pm. The pair are getting plenty of support from Adam’s friends and family, including girlfriend Eiri Munro and their one-yearold son George (both left, with Adam this summer) 45

PRAISING FAMILY LIFE WITH HER BOYS EVA LONGORIA BASTON TELLS OF HER ‘BIGGEST BLESSING’ AS SHE DIRECTS HER FIRST MAJOR MOVIE ‘I’m bossy by nature. I love telling people what to do and I’m really good at it’ called her son a “beautiful blessing” Swhen she introduced him in the pages of hello!, and now Eva Longoria Bastón says spending extra time with Santiago in the pandemic has “totally changed’’ their lives. “I get to wake Santi up in the morning and I get to do bath time and bedtime with him,” she says in this exclusive interview. “I get to do all of it. That’s been probably the biggest blessing of this, and he is at that age where he appreciates it.” Not that work has been on the back burner. Eva, 46, rose to fame as feisty Gabrielle Solis in the hit TV show Desperate Housewives, but these days, she’d rather be a director shaking things up behind the camera than acting in front of it. “I’m bossy by nature. I love telling people what to do and I’m really good at it,’’ she says with a laugh. “I fell into acting and then I used Desperate Housewives as my film school. I absorbed and learnt everything from every director and producer. I was just a sponge. “People think I’m an actor turned director, but I think I was always a producer-director,’’ she adds. “I was always more interested in what was happening behind the scenes and in having total control of the final product. I just thought how powerless we are as actors on set.” After directing her first major film, it’s clear Eva is in her element. Flamin’ Hot tells the reallife rags-to-riches story of Mexican-American author and businessman Richard Montañez, who grew up in a Californian migrant labour camp and rose from being a factory janitor to becoming the vice president of PepsiCo, and the man said to be responsible for the success of its Flamin’ Hot Cheetos line of snacks. His story is a theme close to Eva’s heart. “Flamin’ Hot and [the comedy] 24-7, which I also have coming up, both really encapsulate what I am trying to do in the industry as a woman, as a person of colour, as a Mexican- American,’’ she says. “My production company has focused a lot on bringing to life real stories from our 46 Husband José “Pepe” Bastón joins the actress on the red carpet in Cannes for the amfAR charity gala (right), one of the many good causes Eva supports. She is also using her film production company to champion unheard Latino voices – “Our heroes, our triumphs and our successes. Our community needs to hear it, especially right now”

PHOTOS: CAPITAL PICTURES. GETTY IMAGES community – our heroes, our triumphs and our successes. Our community needs to hear it, especially right now.” She adds: “The story [of Flamin’ Hot] is so many things – rags to riches, the American Dream, perseverance and the underdog. It’s also about one person’s perspective and struggle within themselves. It’s a beautiful biopic.” HELPING OTHERS Not only is she busy making films and raising her son, Eva is also a tireless champion of good causes. Her eponymous foundation supports Latina women, while her charity Eva’s Heroes, inspired by her older sister Liza, who has learning difficulties, helps people with special needs. “I prioritise,” says the ever-busy star, who married Mexican media mogul José “Pepe’’ Bastón in 2016, wearing a gown designed by her close friend Victoria Beckham. “Everything is important, so you just have to make sure that you have a good team around you, whether it’s your family, your friends or co-workers. “I’ve surrounded myself with people who really celebrate all I do in my life, whether it’s building my brand, my philanthropy or my political activism. It makes a big difference that you’re surrounded by birds of a feather.” Adding to her workload, Eva has launched her own luxury tequila, Casa Del Sol, which she says gives “zero hangover”. She’s been using it to treat her Instagram followers to cocktail recipe videos. “I’ve always liked tequila but this one’s on a different level because we age it in cognac barrels to give it a French vanilla creamy taste,’’ she says. “But the main thing is it’s created mostly by women. The tequila industry is very maledominated, but our head of operations is a woman and a ninth-generation tequila-maker and the CEO of our distillery is a woman.” H INTERVIEW: KATIE ELLIS/FEATS Eva has moved on from being a Desperate Housewife with costars Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher and Marcia Cross (all below) to sitting in the director’s chair for her first major film (above) 47

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS BREAKING TABOOS AND STANDING TOGETHER MENOPAUSE MATTERS A HOST OF STARS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN he studio resounds with quick-fire questions, Tshared anecdotes and loud laughter as some of our most popular TV presenters, actresses, sportswomen and entrepreneurs get to know each other on our exclusive hello! shoot. While Penny Lancaster, 50, and Nadia Sawalha, 56, work together on Loose Women, actress Julie Graham, 56, former Olympian Michelle Griffith Robinson, 50, and makeup artist Ruby Hammer, 59, haven’t met before. But they have one important thing in common: a desire to speak out about the menopause. It’s why they jumped at the chance to help us mark the launch of hello!’s Menopause Workplace Pledge campaign. This month, in partnership with the health charity Wellbeing of Women, we are encouraging companies to support their employees who are going through the menopause. And help is needed – it is estimated that 900,000 women in the UK have quit their jobs due to their struggles with menopausal symptoms. “There’s a whole army of amazing women out there waiting to be utilised so I think any employer would ignore that army at their peril,” says Julie, who wrote last year’s nine-part YouTube series about menopause, Dun Breedin’, starring her actress friends Tamzin Outhwaite, Angela Griffin and Tracy-Ann Oberman. “I now have more experience, knowledge and confidence and we have more to give – that’s what employers need to think about.” Nadia adds: “The exhaustion you battle with is genuine and you can run out of fuel, so if companies are going to lose great members of staff, then maybe all we have to do is tweak the way we look at it.” For Penny, who is married to rock star Sir Rod Stewart, the discussion needs to include more than just women. “Men need to be part of the conversation, too,” she says. “It affects the whole family, so everyone needs to be on the same page as each other.” Here, they share their own experiences – from battling symptoms to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), negotiating relationships and embracing a time in midlife when many women may feel older, but infinitely wiser. s Speaking out for hello!’s new Menopause Workplace Pledge campaign are menopause warriors (from far left): Julie Graham, Michelle Griffith Robinson, Ruby Hammer, Penny Lancaster and Nadia Sawalha 48

‘There’s a whole army of amazing women out there waiting to be utilised so I think any employer would ignore that army at their peril’ Julie Graham JULIE’S TOP: KAREN MILLEN. TROUSERS: MASSIMO DUTTI. BOOTS: MINT VELVET. MICHELLE’S TOP: WALLIS. TROUSERS: KAREN MILLEN. SHOES: EGO. JEWELLERY: SORU JEWELLERY. RUBY’S DRESS: KAREN MILLEN. BOOTS: GIANVITO ROSSI. PENNY’S TOP & SKIRT: KAREN MILLEN. NADIA’S SUIT: ASPIGA. SHOES: STEVE MADDON AT SHOEAHOLICS. JEWELLERY: SORU JEWELLERY 49

‘I was convinced I had early Alzheimer’s’ 50 ITV’s Loose Women host ‘ I knew absolutely nothing about the menopause, so when I first started having symptoms at 48 – bleeding heavily, night sweats, brain fog and awful memory loss – I was convinced I had early-onset Alzheimer’s. Over time, the symptoms became part of me. My anxiety had become who I was. I thought: “I’ve moved into that stage in my life when I have insomnia.” It wasn’t until eight years after my last period that I started taking HRT. I was completely against it before because I was ignorant – I thought women were taking risks for their vanity. But my doctor, Louise Newson, convinced me to try it. I was on it for three months when she asked me: “How are you sleeping?” “Fine.” “How is your anxiety?” “Fine.” It improved my marriage NADIA SAWALHA – my libido had improved – and I have more energy, I want to go out and do things. I’m an over-sharer so I started talking about the menopause on Loose Women in 2015. It wasn’t something that was being talked about at the time. It was assumed that people didn’t want to listen to it – I would have been one of those people – but we got a lovely message the other day from a younger person saying: “I’m in my 30s but I feel like I’m now informed for the future.” We’ve now launched our own Menopause Manifesto at Loose Women, which includes calling for mandatory menopause training for GPs, ending HRT prescription charges, education in schools and support in the workplace. If I were to offer tips to women going through it I’d say: get informed; don’t be shooed away; and don’t be afraid to ask for an expert. ‘ RUBY HAMMER Make-up artist and brand founder ‘ I work in an industry which is all about youth and fashion. I’ve never hidden my age –people who know me know that I’m very plain-speaking and I don’t fudge my words. I talk about the menopause because I think every woman should be aware. Also, as a community, Asian women tend to keep a lot of personal things quiet, but I’m very inclusive – whoever you are, you need to learn. Women listen to me about skincare or cosmetic products, so why shouldn’t they listen to my own personal journey? My mum passed away in 2012, when I was 50. My hair turned grey overnight and my periods stopped. I had sleepless nights, I was anxious and had brain fog. My GP prescribed Prozac, which I kept as a talisman in my bag. Instead I took herbal supplements, magnesium to help my sleep and had aromatherapy baths. I’m aware now I was going through the menopause, which was aggravated by grieving, but nobody helped at that stage. There were moments when I felt invisible, but it didn’t swamp my personality because I’m still youthful in outlook. I’m not trying to be young, but I’m not going to just crawl into a box. ‘

(FROM ABOVE FAR LEFT) NADIA’S TWO-PIECE: MISSPAP. JEWELLERY: SORU JEWELLERY. RUBY’S TWO-PIECE: LA DOUBLEJ. PENNY’S SUIT: ASPIGA. TOP: MASSIMO DUTTI. JEWELLERY: SORU JEWELLERY. ‘LOOSE WOMEN’ CONTINUES TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR MENOPAUSE MANIFESTO, WEEKDAYS 12.30-1.30PM ‘Rod was worried for me. We talk openly about everything, but I didn’t know how to explain why I was feeling the way I did’ PENNY LANCASTER Model, Loose Women host and special constable with the City of London police I blamed the stress of lockdown for my menopausal symptoms until I lost it one evening in April last year. I was calling the boys [sons Alastair, 15, and Aiden, ten] down for dinner, and getting impatient. When they eventually came into the kitchen, rowing, I screamed and threw a plate of dinner across the room and burst into tears. Rod was worried for me. We’re honest and talk openly about everything, but I didn’t know how to explain why I was feeling the way I did. I spoke to a doctor who put me on antidepressants, which levelled things out, but although symptoms of the menopause can be mistaken for depression, this wasn’t the right treatment for the condition – it was just a form of plaster that covered it up. It wasn’t until I spoke to a specialist about two months ago that I started taking HRT. She was a woman who’d been through it and knew what she was talking about. She reached out and pulled me to the other side! The menopause freaked me out at first. I thought: “This is the end of the road. I’m not going to have any more sex appeal, I’m not going to be as lenient or forgiving. I’ve got to say goodbye to the old Penny and say hello to the new one.” I felt it was all shutting down around me. But as you get older you embrace each stage of your life with more maturity, and give yourself a bit of a break. I wanted to show that I’ve still got something to give, which is why I signed up to train as a special constable. I wanted to continue to be productive, give back and be the best that I can be. So now that I’m on HRT it’s like a fresh start. Not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter. ‘ s 51

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: MAX CISOTTI. REX FEATURES. JULIE’S JUMPSUIT: FINERY LONDON. MICHELLE’S PLAYSUIT: MISSPAP. JEWELLERY: KIT HEATH ‘It should be an empowering time if women are getting the proper attention’ MICHELLE GRIFFITH ROBINSON Former Olympic triple jumper, lifestyle coach and mentor and ambassador for The Menopause Charity ‘ I’m perimenopausal and taking it like an Olympian – I’m getting myself armoured, I’m in training. I don’t want to suffer in silence, I want to own the journey and I also want to show that you need support. You need medical advice, you need your friends and husband to be on your side and you need your workplace on your side, too. I come from an Afro-Caribbean background and, growing up, the menopause was never discussed. My mum would say: “Oh, it’s one hot flush, it’s nothing.” The culture is a lot more private in terms of talking about things like sex. The attitude is: “Why are you divulging your personal business?” But that’s one of the reasons I joined The Menopause Charity as I want more black women going through it to be visible. I wrote an article for a paper about my drop in libido – it’s one of my symptoms, along with interrupted sleep and waking up feeling tense. I wanted to highlight an issue that a lot of women go through, as the more you can share your experiences, the more you’re empowering others. I’m all for empowering women and girls. My three children – two daughters and a son with her husband, former Welsh rugby union international Matthew Robinson – were horrified. They were like: “Mum! Everyone at school is saying you’re talking about your sex life with dad! Its creepy!” (Laughs) But it’s the reality of having such an open discussion. If it’s affecting me, it must be affecting lots of other people. Matt was all for it – it helps if you get the support of your partner. We’re all on our own individual journeys, but there are a lot of us out there going through the same thing, so find your tribe. ‘ JULIE GRAHAM 52 Actress and star of TV series Benidorm, Shetland and The Bletchley Circle ‘ Writers don’t create parts for menopausal women. They think: “They’re not very interesting when they get over the age of 50.” That’s one of the reasons I wrote Dun Breedin’ – to create good parts for older women and open the debate about the menopause. We had the backdrop of comedy, which is a great way of putting something under the spotlight without sounding preachy. You can highlight the good things as well – it’s not all doom and gloom. After all, you have all these adjectives for older men – “wise”, “weathered”, “experienced” – but older women are talked about in the exact opposite way. Menopause should be an empowering time if women are getting the proper attention and treatment. If you have children, they’re older so you have more time on your hands. There’s also a theory that if you have less oestrogen, the “nurturing” hormone, you end up not giving a s**t as much as you used to! I started having symptoms when I was 48, after a couple of really bad years. My best friend had died suddenly, my ex-husband died, I’d moved house, my cousin died and my camper van set on fire. I was anxious, angry, I’d lost confidence and I couldn’t sleep. I was also in Benidorm at the time, always in a bloody swimsuit, and was piling on weight for no reason. I thought it was grieving, but I was going through the perimenopause. The menopause doesn’t just affect the women going through it – it also affects husbands, wives, children – the whole family unit. When I was going through it, the only person I didn’t want to kill was the dog! INTERVIEWS: ROSALIND POWELL PHOTOS: DAVID VENNI STYLIST: KATE BARBOUR HAIR & MAKE-UP: ALICE THEOBALD AT ARLINGTON ARTISTS USING DIOR FOREVER FOUNDATION, CAPTURE TOTALE SUPER POTENT SERUM & DRY BAR. IAN McINTOSH AT ARLINGTON ARTISTS. SIMONE VOLLMER ‘

‘I’m getting myself armoured. I don’t want to suffer in silence, I want to own the journey’ ‘When we get it right for women, everyone benefits’ Dame Lesley Regan “We’re all on our own individual journeys, but there are a lot of us out there going through the same thing,” says Michelle as she joins Nadia, Penny, Julie and Ruby to raise awareness THE MENOPAUSE WORKPLACE PLEDGE hello! has proudly teamed up with Wellbeing of Women to launch our Menopause Workplace Pledge campaign to highlight the impact that the menopause can have on employees and to encourage employers to better support their staff. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, the Countess of Wessex (right), royal patron of the health charity, said: “Women having to leave the workplace because of the menopause is tragic. We are fabulous in our 40s, we are even more fabulous in our 50s, 60s and 70s and we need to celebrate that and keep opportunities going.” hello! editor in chief Rosie Nixon said: “I hope that our audience will get behind this important campaign and together we can make a real difference – not just for women, but for our partners and future generations, too.” Wellbeing of Women chair Professor Dame Lesley Regan (far right), who was named hello!’s Inspiration of the Year at our annual awards ceremony this month, also called for more employers from all industries to sign the pledge and help women flourish, saying: “When we get it right for women, everyone benefits, both in the workplace and beyond.” To sign the pledge, go to wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/campaigns/ menopausepledge. 53

AS THEY CELEBRATE THE FIRST EARTHSHOT PRIZE AWARDS THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE GO GREEN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AS PRINCE WILLIAM SPEAKS FROM THE HEART ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD 54 t is the project that will define his Ilife as a future King. And as the Duke of Cambridge unveiled the first winners of his visionary Earthshot Prize last week, his wife the Duchess was firmly at his side. Ahead of the star-studded award ceremony at London’s Alexandra Palace, beamed to millions across the globe, Prince William and Kate showed their green credentials, meeting school children on a visit to Kew Gardens. Their outing came as William spoke more candidly than ever about his determination to save the planet for the next generation. And nothing has inspired the Duke, 39, more than the future of his own children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three – and the state of the planet they will inherit. “Now I’ve got children as well, and speaking to other parents, you start to see the world differently,” he told the BBC’s Newscast podcast, talking about his ten-year Earthshot project. “I want the things that I’ve enjoyed – the outdoor life, nature, the environment – I want that to still be there for my children. And not just my children, but everyone else’s children. “If we’re not careful, we’re robbing from our children’s future through what we do now and I think that’s not fair. “I’m trying to use my little s The Duke and Duchess host a Generation Earthshot event at London’s Kew Gardens joined by youngsters from the Heathlands School, TV presenter Steve Backshall and his Olympian wife Helen Glover

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‘George is acutely aware of the issue. Charlotte’s still a bit young and Louis just enjoys playing’ bit of influence, my little bit of profile, to highlight some incredible people doing amazing things that will genuinely help fix some of these problems.” NEXT GENERATION William was speaking to the BBC about his ten-year project after he and Kate visited Kew Gardens for a Generation Earthshot event. They were joined by 12-year-old pupils from the Heathland School in Hounslow, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Olympic rower Helen Glover and her naturalist husband Steve Backshall to brainstorm ideas to help the environment. Each of the famous faces settled down at a table with the children and were given superhero toys to come up with solutions based on their superpowers – William using Marvel Comics’ Ant-Man, while 39-year-old Kate had Invisible Woman from the Fantastic Four. William said of the event: “We know that young children already identify the climate as one of their biggest worries and Generation Earthshot aims to educate and encourage them that together, we can find the answers.” Teaching his own children about the environment is also top of the agenda at home, according to the Duke. He told Newscast: “So George, at school recently, has been doing litter-picking. Talking to him the 56

Kate literally wears her green credentials on her sleeve in an Erdem coat with a matching sweater (left) as she discusses ways to solve the planet’s environmental problems with the youngsters – with the chat raising royal laughs (below right). Prince William and his team, meanwhile, try to decide how superhero Ant-Man would tackle the issue as they attempt to come up with as many “wild and wacky” ideas as possible (below left) other day, he was already showing that he was getting a bit confused and a bit annoyed by the fact they went out litter-picking one day and then the very next day, they did the same route, same time, and pretty much all the same litter they picked up again. He was trying to understand how and where it all came from. He couldn’t understand. He’s like: ‘Well, we cleaned this. Why has it not gone away?’” He said George had a “definite sense of realisation and understanding” about the need to care for the planet. “So for instance, you know, not overusing water, be careful with our resources, turning off light switches – things like that which, you know, was instilled in me growing up,” he added. “He’s acutely aware – more so than the other two. Charlotte’s still a bit young. She’s still not quite sure. And actually Louis just enjoys playing outside the whole time so he lives outside. “But I think it is slowly s 57

William and Kate are passing their love of the environment onto their children – Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and three-yearold Prince Louis – with the family celebrating the outdoors on major occasions, such as using the woodshed at their Norfolk home Anmer Hall for the backdrop to a Christmas card (right) and a video released to mark the couple’s tenth wedding anniversary showing them toasting marshmallows on a campfire (above), playing among the greenery (left) and enjoying a windswept beach (below) 58 dawning on them that these things matter, but I think when you are that young, you just want to have fun and enjoy it. And I feel bad – I don’t want to give them the burden of that, that worry.” He also talked about the impact this has on their mental health, saying: “I think they’re living and growing up in a world where [the environment is] much more talked about than when we were growing up.

‘It is slowly dawning on the children that these things matter’ “So, that has benefits and that has negatives as well, because we are seeing a rise in climate anxiety – young people growing up where their futures are basically threatened the whole time. It’s very unnerving; it’s very anxiety-making.” THE GREAT OUTDOORS But, he added: “I also believe that the younger generation are going to lead this… Wherever we go and speak to young people, they’re all very concerned about the environment. Children love being outdoors, they love getting muddy, they love playing and they’re chasing and playing sport and stuff. And I think they have a truer appreciation of what we’re going to miss and what we’re letting down than actually many of the adults.” As well as drawing on the steady support of his wife of ten years, the Duke has also learnt from the more than five decades of environmental campaigning done by his father the Prince of Wales, as well as his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh before him. He said: “My grandfather started off helping out with WWF [World Wildlife Fund] a long time ago, with its nature work and biodiversity, and I think my father’s sort of progressed that rather, talked about climate change a lot more, very early on, before anyone else thought it was a topic. “So yes, he’s had a really rough ride on that and I think, you know, he’s been proven s 59

‘Generation Earthshot aims to educate children that together we can find answers’ Presenters Dermot O’Leary and Clara Amfo visit the Duke at Kensington Palace ahead of hosting last weekend’s star-studded inaugural Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London 60 PRINCESS EUGENIE SPEAKS OUT FOR OCEANS While the Duke of Cambridge was launching his eco-initiative Generation Earthshot, Princess Eugenie was busy trying to save the ocean with a campaign of her own. P r i n c e William’s 31-year-old cousin, who is an ambassador for the charity Blue Marine Foundation, said the ocean was “the best natural solution we have to climate change on the planet”. In an article co-authored with the charity’s chief executive Clare Brook for Spear Magazine, she warned that current practices were causing “the systemic destruction of millions of marine creatures and plants which help to keep us alive”. Eugenie, who gave birth to August, her first child, in February, also praised the work being carried out on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, where an initiative supported by Blue Marine Foundation and its Great British Oceans Coalition partners has shown how marine habitats can be restored. “If the rest of the world were to follow Ascension’s example, we could see fish stocks recovering and carbon-absorbing habitats reviving within a few years – all with the potential to mitigate climate change,” she wrote. “There is only one ocean. The challenges it faces are sadly man-made and most can be turned around if we act now. If we work together to protect it, the ocean will protect us – in perpetuity.” William shares his concerns about the environment with Newscast presenter Adam Fleming at Kensington Palace, saying: “I’m trying to use my little bit of influence… to highlight some incredible people doing amazing things” to be well ahead of the curve, well beyond his time in warning about some of these dangers. “But it shouldn’t be that there’s a third generation coming along having to ramp it up even more. It’d be an absolute disaster if George was sat here talking to you or your successor in another 30 years’ time or whatever, still saying the same thing because by then, we will be too late.” Despite his royal destiny, William kept his focus on the future of the planet when presenter Adam Fleming asked him to think about his own role in the year 2050, when he is likely to be King.

‘My father talked about climate change very early on, before anyone else’ “I think, by 2050, we should have had a very clear picture of what the world’s going to look like,” he said. “And if we haven’t tackled some of these issues by 2050, then it’s not going to be a fun year to be around.” The Duke also argued that resources being spent on space tourism could be put to better use, as Star Trek actor William Shatner became the oldest person to visit space, travelling with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin. “We need some of the world’s greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet, not trying to find the next place to go and live,” he said. “We need to be focusing on this one rather than giving up and heading out into space to try and think of solutions for the future.” But he paid tribute to TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough, one of the members of his Earthshot Prize Council, saying: “He’s been a constant support through all of this. “He was brilliant with the children when he met them,” he continued. “He brought out his fossil collection and showed the children – and George at the time absolutely adored them – loads of dinosaur fossils.” “He has just always been, as you see on TV, a fantastically charismatic and experienced man and you can’t but stop and listen to him. You want to ask another story and that voice – I mean, it’s just legendary, really, isn’t it?” There was more praise for Colombian singer Shakira, who is also on the council, with William saying: “Shakira has been brilliant at highlighting the plight of the oceans. “She cares deeply about pollution and she spends a lot of time on the beach. She’s a big surfer and her family – she wants them to enjoy the beach and other families to enjoy the water.” Earthshot, a £50m initiative aiming to find solutions to the planet’s environmental problems, is William’s most ambitious work to date and one that will cement his legacy s 61

William and Kate (above) visit the melting Chiatibo glacier in the Hindu Kush mountains on their 2019 visit to Pakistan and the Duke highlights the plight of endangered rhinos in Tanzania the previous year (below) 62 over the next decade. This year’s winners in each of the prize’s five categories receive £1m and expert help to develop their projects after being chosen by a judging panel. Continuing his interview with the BBC, the Duke said: “If we want to tackle this, if we want to get on the front foot, we’ve got to bring people with us and people have got to feel like there’s hope, there’s a chance we can fix this. “This is a big challenge, it’s a big task we’re about to take on, and I think we need heroes,” he added. “We need those people who’ve really got vision, who’ve got ambition, energy, to step up, come forward and give us solutions.” His work will continue next month, when both William and Kate will join the Queen, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Cop26 climate change conference in Glasgow, which is seen as a crucial moment for the future of the planet. STRONG SUPPORT As the Duke of Cambridge looks back on a hugely successful inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony, he can feel proud of having embarked on a journey that really could change the world. And crucially, Kate was at his side to support him, taking on prizepresenting duties at the ceremony despite her nerves over public speaking. The future looks to be in safe hands. H REPORT: EMILY NASH PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. KENSINGTON PALACE. PA PHOTOS. MATT PORTEOUS/PA PHOTOS COMING NEXT WEEK: INSIDE

‘Sir David is a fantastically charismatic man and that voice — I mean, it’s just legendary’ TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough chats to the Cambridges in the Kensington Palace gardens, much to George’s delight. “He brought out his fossil collection and showed the children and George at the time absolutely adored them” THE EARTHSHOT EVENT. ALL THE BEST PHOTOS AND ANALYSIS 63

AS HE CAMPAIGNS TO SAVE THE PLANET THE PRINCE OF WALES UNVEILS A BEAUTIFUL BALMORAL GARDEN CREATED IN HONOUR OF PRINCE GEORGE trolling through the garden of his Birkhall Sestate in Balmoral, the Prince of Wales reveals for the first time the beautiful arboretum he created especially for his eldest grandchild, Prince George. Designed to showcase the mellow shades of autumn, this tranquil oasis was, he explained, a tribute dedicated to his eight-year-old grandson. “This was a rather empty field, and the farm didn’t need it,” he said of the area where the copse, which features trees bearing edible berries, has transformed into a riot of russets and reds. “The great thing was I managed to plant it the same year that my grandson was born. So I thought I’d call it Prince George’s Wood. “It is really for autumn colour and a bit of spring. But autumn is the magic up here. So finding all the interesting trees and shrubs that turn an interesting colour is half the battle. “I just hope [George] appreciates it one day.” The 72-year-old heir to the throne, who has been on a mission to protect the environment for five decades, was speaking to the BBC in the documentary Prince Charles and His Battle for Our Planet, in which he expressed sympathy for climate activists, spoke of how he has reduced his carbon footprint and how he powers his 51-yearold Aston Martin on cheese and wine. 64 Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall hold shepherd’s crooks at their Birkhall home, Scotland, in this image released last year to mark the festive season. It is here where the future King has spent time creating and nurturing an arboretum for his grandchild Prince George. “I just hope he appreciates it one day,” Charles says CONCERNS FOR THE FUTURE Charles, who has five grandchildren – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, six, Prince Louis, three, Archie, two, and Lilibet, four months – also revealed how “deeply worried” he is about the damage to the planet that will be passed on to younger generations. “I’ve always felt that we are somehow trained to believe that nature is a separate thing from us that we can just exploit,” he said. “Why do you think I’ve done all this for all these years? Because I’ve minded and always have done, about the next generations.” Charles – who last week virtually addressed China’s UN Biodiversity Conference, known as Cop15, and is due to attend a series of events with the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the 12- day global Cop26 climate change conference in Glasgow starting at the end of the month – voiced his concern that, until now, world leaders discussing the climate crisis “just talk”. “The problem is to get action on the ground,” he said. A passionate environmentalist, he also showed sympathy for climate activists such as Extinction Rebellion. “I totally understand the frustration; the difficulty is how do you direct that frustration in a way that is more constructive rather than destructive. The point is people should really notice how despairing so many young [people] are.” Asked if the Government is doing enough, he replied with a wry grin: “I couldn’t possibly

‘It is a humbling realisation that everything we need to survive depends on the work of other species’ ‘My Aston Martin runs on English white wine and whey from the cheese process’ PHOTOS: BBC. CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY IMAGES FOR CLARENCE HOUSE. CLARENCE HOUSE VIA GETTY IMAGES. GETTY IMAGES comment.” When challenged about his own carbon footprint – and how it takes a lot of gas to heat a palace – he said: “I have tried for a very long time to make sure that the heating is done in a way that is as sustainable as possible. So I’ve put in biomass boiler systems and solar panels which I’ve managed to get on Clarence House and Highgrove. DOING HIS BIT “I haven’t eaten meat and fish on two days a week and I don’t eat dairy products on one day a week,” he continued. “That’s one way to do it. If we all did that you would reduce a lot of the pressure.” And he revealed the remarkable, eco-friendly way in which he powers one of his cars, which he had converted to take a fuel called E85, made up of 85% bioethanol – fermented plant by-products – and 15% unleaded petrol. “My old Aston Martin runs on, can you believe this, surplus English white wine and whey from the cheese process,” he said. Looking ahead to the future, he warned: “This is a last chance saloon, literally, because if we don’t really take the decisions that are vital now, it’s going to be almost impossible to catch up. It will be a disaster; it will be catastrophic. It’s already beginning to be catastrophic because nothing in nature can survive the stress that’s created by these extremes of weather.” Last week, Charles was invited by China’s President Xi Jinping – whom he met during the leader’s 2015 UK state visit – to open Cop15 in recognition of his work for half a century to raise awareness of climate change. In Charles’s speech, he described Chinese civilisation as having “an intimate understanding of nature” for thousands of years and proposed three radical challenges for world leaders to take on board: to put nature “at the heart of our economy”; adopt a “polluter pays” principle to properly price carbon and “catalyse the green economy”; and change how we use land and produce food to more “sustainable practices”. “It is a humbling realisation that everything we need to survive – the food we eat, the water we drink, the oxygen we breathe – depends on the work of other species and the ecosystems they create,” he said. “When we protect lands and ocean, we in fact protect ourselves: Nature bounces back, bringing with her all the benefits on which life depends.” Meanwhile, hoping to educate the younger generation, The Prince’s Foundation has partnered with What on Earth Publishing on It’s Up to Us, a children’s book about climate change, featuring a foreword by Charles and illustrations by 33 awardwinning artists. The book will be available on 1 November. H REPORT: SALLY MORGAN Charles with son the Duke of Cambridge and grandson George (above) and Prince George’s Wood (top). The royal speaks to the BBC in an environmental documentary (top left), in which he tells how his classic Aston Martin (below) runs on an eco-friendly fuel called E85 65

The Queen is resplendent in blue as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the service of 66 thanksgiving. Later, her Majesty receives flowers from a wellwisher (above) USING A CANE FOR ‘COMFORT’ THE QUEEN MARKS THE CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION t was almost a year ago that the IQueen was last in Westminster Abbey, laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Warrior. She cut a lonely figure in a black mask as she solemnly marked the 100th anniversary of the First World War soldier’s burial. Last week, the 95-year-old monarch was back in the magnificent building for another centenary – but this one was more uplifting. With her beloved daughter the Princess Royal at her side, she joined an audience of Royal British Legion (RBL) supporters at a service of thanksgiving to celebrate its 100th birthday . T h e event – one of the first official engagements the Queen has attended since the end of her summer holiday in Balmoral – showed how much has changed in the UK since her last visit to the abbey. Most notable was the lack of a face mask; they are no longer required in public buildings. But the Queen had another aid instead – a walking stick, which she was last seen using at a public event after a knee operation 17 years ago. She was said to be using it for reasons of “comfort”. She also entered the abbey through the Poet’s Yard entrance rather than the traditional Great West Door, giving her a shorter route to her seat. Despite this, she was steady on her feet and walked at a brisk pace, shining out in royal blue, with a matching hat adorned with flowers. TOUCHING NOTE Many regard the RBL as part of the Queen’s extended family, such is their mutual respect for each other. Her affinity to the legion, of which she is also patron, was clear in an open letter printed in the official programme. “On the centenary of its formation, I send my heartfelt congratulations to the Royal British Legion,” she wrote. “Since 1921, The Legion has worked with alacrity, intelligence and commitment, pursuing a mission of bringing together nations, communities and people to provide better futures for our armed forces, veterans and their families. “As you reflect on your long history and consider your future, I have pleasure in sending my best wishes on this very special anniversary.” The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev. Dr David Hoyle, while prayers

Many regard the RBL as part of the Queen’s extended family, such is their mutual respect for each other PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. PA IMAGES were offered by Victoria Cross hero Colour Sergeant Johnson Beharry; General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff; and Sara Jones, the widow of Lieutenant Colonel Herbert “H” Jones, who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Falklands War. Princess Anne, meanwhile, gave a reading from Matthew 25:31-40. Former Lieutenant General James Bashall, national president of the RBL, said: “In our centenary year, we remain committed to our mission to ensure that those who have given so much for their country get the fair treatment, support and recognition they deserve. “And, as we look ahead to the next century, we invite the next generation to continue our vital work in the years to come.” There will be further RBL commemorations around Remembrance Sunday, when the Queen will join the Field of Remembrance Service and once more preside over events at the Cenotaph. H REPORT: THOMAS WHITAKER The Princess Royal wears purple as she attends the engagement with her mother. The Queen pays her respects at the grave of the Unknown Warrior at the abbey last year, wearing a mask due to Covid-19 rules (inset left) 67

‘It’s really irritating when they talk, but they don’t do’ SHARING VIEWS ON CLIMATE CHANGE THE QUEEN PRAISES WALES’S SPIRIT ON HER FIRST VISIT TO THE COUNTRY IN FIVE YEARS 68 he has seen world leaders come Sand go over her remarkable seven-decade reign but famously keeps her views on politics to herself. Last week, however, the Queen expressed her frustration at the lack of action to halt climate change as the UK gears up to host the Cop26 conference starting later this month. Showing her green credentials, Her Majesty said: “I’ve been hearing all about Cop, still don’t know who is coming, no idea. “We only know about people who are not coming… It’s really irritating when they talk, but they don’t do.” The monarch was speaking to the Duchess of Cornwall and Elin Jones, presiding officer of the Senedd, after attending the opening ceremony of the Welsh parliament’s sixth session in Cardiff. Elin agreed: “Exactly, it’s a time for doing… and watching your grandson [Prince William] on the television this morning saying there’s no point going to space, we need to save the Earth.” The Queen beamed proudly as she replied: “Yes, I read about it.” On her first visit to Wales for five

Her Majesty attends the opening ceremony of the sixth session of the Senedd in Cardiff, where she speaks to her son the Prince of Wales (above) as well as discussing Cop26 with the Duchess of Cornwall and politician Elin Jones (below inset) ADDITIONAL REPORTING: EMILY NASH. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. REX FEATURES Prince Charles tucks his mask into his pocket as he and Camilla arrive on the red carpet years, she was on sparkling form as she chatted and joked with locals and dignitaries and discussed the merits and downsides of video calls. Looking radiant in a rose cashmere A-line coat by Stewart Parvin, with a matching hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan and a Welsh daffodil brooch on her lapel, she was greeted by a royal salute and a guard of honour formed by the Royal Navy with the Band of the Royal Marines, while the Welsh and UK national anthems were played. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall – who wore a red Fiona Clare coat dress and matching hat by Philip Treacy, plus a leek brooch – had arrived minutes earlier and chatted to flag-waving schoolchildren who lined the red carpet. “Have you been allowed off school for this?” Charles asked. “I do hope your teacher won’t be annoyed.” GLOWING TRIBUTE Inside the Senedd chamber, the Queen said: “I have spoken before about how recent times have, in many ways, brought us closer together. We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who have risen so magnificently to the challenges of the last 18 months, from key workers to volunteers, who have done so much to serve their communities. They are shining examples of the spirit for which the Welsh people are so renowned, a spirit which I have personally encountered so many times.” The ceremony had been due to take place after the Welsh elections in May but was postponed because of the pandemic. Her Majesty, who had travelled from London on the Royal Train and was using a walking stick for the second time that week, was also treated to a performance by the Welsh National Youth Opera. In his speech, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “We have seen the best of Wales in our health and care system, the shop workers, our teachers, all those public service workers, the businesses and volunteers, whose commitment, dedication and sheer hard work has helped to keep Wales open during this most difficult of times.” REPORT: TRACY SCHAVERIEN H 69

THE BRILLIANT BREAKFAST When HELLO! took part in The Prince’s Trust’s Get Hired in Media initiative, offering a two- week internship to a young person working with the trust, we hired Sussex-born Jayne Walsh, who joined us to gain experience with both our print and digital teams. Here, in her own words, Jayne (inset below) tells us about another Prince’s Trust initiative she’s passionate about: The Brilliant Breakfast, a fundraising event — which has the full support of the Duchess of Cornwall — from the trust’s Women Supporting Women group… 70 The Duchess of Cornwall helps promote this year’s The Brilliant Breakfast in September, hosting an event at Clarence House ‘ Now in its second year, The Brilliant Breakfast was founded by jeweller Annoushka Ducas, who in 2012 was awarded an MBE by the Queen. It encourages people from across the UK to get together for breakfast this month – whether for a corporatehosted breakfast with colleagues, or eggs on toast with family and friends – to raise money for The Prince’s Trust. In 2020 The Brilliant Breakfast raised £330,000, but this year Annoushka has a target of £1m. “I think it’s quite ambitious. But we’re aiming for that,” the jeweller, who’s a patron of Women Supporting Women, tells me over breakfast at Grind at London Bridge, where we are joined by a host of amazing

Croissants for a cause: hello! intern Jayne Walsh is flanked (above) by Prince’s Trust ambassador Roseanna Croft, whose jewellery business was originally supported by the trust, and The Brilliant Breakfast founder Annoushka Ducas. Celebrities joining the party with their own events this year include Penny Lancaster (below right) and Denise Lewis (bottom right, at front) PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. JAMES ROBINSON. PENNY LANCASTER/THE BRILLIANT BREAKFAST. DENISE LEWIS/THE BRILLIANT BREAKFAST women including Prince’s Trust ambassador Roseanna Croft – for, yes, our very own Brilliant Breakfast. Annoushka and the Brilliant Breakfast team want to change the lives of disadvantaged young women by raising funds for The Prince’s Trust, to help them get the confidence and skills they need to go into education, work or training. Young women have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic – a survey last year estimated 1.5 million of them had lost income as a result, while 57% were worried about their mental health (compared to 44% of young men) – showing why support is more important than ever. This topic resonates deeply with Annoushka. “My mother died when I was 23 but she gave me the confidence that has seen me through and helped me through my career. And I think that’s what so many young women don’t get – they don’t have somebody that can give them that confidence.” From my own experience, you can start out with confidence, but it’s very easy to encounter hurdles, or become trapped in a job. You realise you don’t have the experience to get into jobs you want, so you can’t apply for them. However, just £25 could help one isolated young woman travel to a two-week course that will help her gain work experience. Those hosting Brilliant Breakfasts last week included Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman and Olympian Denise Lewis. In At Prince’s Trust events you’ll meet lots of likeminded women September the Duchess of Cornwall hosted one at Clarence House for young women helped by The Prince’s Trust, too. “I was absolutely thrilled,” says Annoushka. “Because in terms of helping us build awareness, it means so much that she wants to get involved and clearly is very knowledgeable about it, and takes a real interest in the young women that she met that day. “Camilla spent over an hour with everyone and talked to them all individually. She was just fantastic.” Once you have the courage to go along to a Prince’s Trust event or a Brilliant Breakfast, you’ll encounter lots of like-minded women. I signed up to the Trust’s Get Into Creative Arts Project Management workshops, which gave me the chance to learn and crucially to demonstrate specific skills such as pitching and research, which has expanded my career prospects. It’s invaluable and you really do get out what you put in. Everyone is assigned a mentor; mine, Hazel, had such a versatile skill set and was so supportive that even though she doesn’t work in media, she was the first person to tell me about the Get Hired in Media event – where I found hello! – so I knew it would be great. It led to my internship where the editors guided me closely, introduced me to each department and set me exciting, challenging assignments, which has given me the confidence to pursue a career in media. I’m so happy that hello! kept in touch and invited me to Annoushka’s Brilliant Breakfast, where I met the most welcoming, passionate women. I can’t wait for everybody to enjoy a Brilliant Breakfast! Visit thebrilliantbreakfast.co.uk. ‘ 71

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS INTRODUCING BABY GRANDDAUGHTER EMILIA EAMONN HOLMES THE ‘GLAMOROUS GRANDAD’ ON HIS SON’S ‘AMAZING BOND’ WITH THE FAMILY’S NEW ADDITION ‘It surprises people because they think: “He’s too young to be a grandfather”’ s a seasoned presenter who Ahas brightened our screens for almost three decades, Eamonn Holmes has the gift of the gab – but even that didn’t help him when he met his granddaughter Emilia for the first time recently. “I held her and she cried in my arms – the poor child was terrified,” jokes the This Morning presenter as he exclusively shares with hello! these intimate family images of the moment he met the adorable baby girl, who was born in July weighing 7lb 6oz. “But the proudest thing I took away from the visit was that when I handed her to [her dad] my son Declan, she immediately calmed down. She knew his smell, his touch, his voice. I said to him: ‘Son, that’s an amazing bond you have there – some parents never have that.’ It was a beautiful thing to watch.” PROUD GLAMDAD The father of three and now “Papa” to Emilia announced her birth live on This Morning back in July. “It surprises people because they think: ‘He’s too young to be a grandfather,’ and already I’ve got people getting in touch with me about glamorous grandad 72 Proud Eamonn shows three-month-old granddaughter Emilia a teddy bear (above); the pair with Emilia’s dad Declan (top right); Eamonn with his wife and This Morning co-presenter Ruth Langsford (far right) at last month’s National Television Awards, and (right) in action as a host on Farm to Feast, a show celebrating the food and cookery of his native Northern Ireland

competitions and that kind of thing,” he quipped at the time. Eamonn, 61, whose wife is fellow presenter Ruth Langsford, has enjoyed another exciting first in his professional life too: making his debut as a cookery show host on BBC’s Farm to Feast. “It’s different to the rest – it explores the connection between where your food comes from and how it ends up on the plate,” he says of the Northern Ireland-based cooking competition, which sees contestants take on unique culinary challenges celebrating award-winning produce from the region’s farms and fisheries. Could this gig see Eamonn follow his taste buds down a new foodie career path? “Who knows? I could go in a whole new direction after this,” he laughs. “I was offered to do the [Great] Celebrity Bake Off in the summer but baking isn’t like cooking, where you can throw a bit of garlic in there and mix it up. It’s a science – and that scares the wits out of me.” H INTERVIEW: EMILY HORAN Farm to Feast is on BBC1 Northern Ireland at 7.35pm Mondays, and on iPlayer weekly from 8.05pm. PHOTOS: CHRIS BARR. EAMONN HOLMES. REX FEATURES 73

FURRY, FEATHERY AND FUNNY FRIENDS Jack Russell frolicking in autumn leaves A(below), a hysterical horse (left) and a cat playing peek-a-boo (below inset) are some of the finalists for the Comedy Pet Photography Awards. Following the success of their Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam wanted to “promote positive awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrate the incredible and valuable contribution that pets can and do have on our lives”. The winner will be announced on 24 November and the competition will donate £10,000 to charity Animal Support Angels to help sick and unwanted animals get the veterinary care they need. BRINGING YOU UPLIFTING STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 74 WASHING DEVICE IS A HELPING HAND Washing clothes is hardly the definition of good clean fun, but thanks to an engineer from London, a load has been taken off. Navjot Sawhney (below, right) created the Divya, a hand-cranked washing machine, to help those living in poverty clean clothes with ease. Having recently travelled to Iraq to deliver the devices to refugees, the inventor and founder of The Washing Machine Project, which creates and distributes the machines, said: “Handwashing clothes is restrictive and painful. The Divya means women, who are usually the primary washers, have more time to rest.” He added: “This is my third trip to Iraq. Every time I’m reminded of the dignity and pride people have in clean clothes.”

REPORTS: EVE ROWLANDS. PHOTOS: DIANA JILL MEHNER/MARY ELLIS/THOMAS MARLIE/ANIMAL FRIENDS COMEDY PET PHOTO AWARDS. GETTY IMAGES. THE WASHING MACHINE PROJECT SAIRA KHAN’S PICK OF THE WEEK ‘ David Hockney’s art exhibition A Year in Normandie, consisting of 220 landscape pictures he created during lockdown and now on show in Paris, is just lovely to see. And the fact that he designed and created it on an iPad, then printed it onto paper, is just phenomenal. The British artist has been “painting” on iPads for years now but if it wasn’t for lockdown, he may not have quite been able to depict “the arrival of spring in Normandy” and produce this project. It gave him the time to sharpen his digital drawing skills and capture changes in the fouracre garden of his French home last spring. I also love that creating pieces on the iPad meant that he could wear his jazzy suits without getting paint splatted on him. Art doesn’t have to be just a paintbrush and paper. Art is imagination. It’s the result of somebody’s thoughts and feelings and experiences. And what I love about David’s work is that this art is accessible to a lot of people. The fact that he’s done it on an iPad, a lot of people can associate with it. Not everybody will have paints, but they may have technology. And what David is saying through this work is, as long as you have the will, creativity and imagination for colour, you can bring your experiences alive, whether it’s on an iPad, or on a piece of paper. I would love to have a go at this myself and see what I can create! ‘ 75

Joan sits next to husband Percy Gibson at the fundraising gala Dame Joan Collins looks lovely in head to toe black Ella Henderson belts out a tune for guests Society Continuing our much-loved party round-ups, HELLO! Society gives you an exclusive invitation to the most star-studded events every week – from glittering launch bashes and charity events to swanky gallery openings and cocktail-fuelled afterparties. Here, we take a look at the best recent celebrity gatherings… REPORTS: EMILY HORAN MICHAEL JOSEPHSON CHARITY BALL WHO: Dame Joan Collins, Percy Gibson, Ella Henderson, Christopher Biggins WHAT: Fundraising ball in aid of children’s charities WHERE: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester Oozing glamour on the red carpet, Dame Joan Collins was a sheer delight as she attended a fundraising ball in Manchester. The 88-year-old Dynasty star auctioned off the jewels she was wearing to raise £30,000 for children’s charities, while the grand total raised on the evening came to a staggering £750,000. Singer Ella Henderson and band Soul II Soul entertained guests, while Game of Thrones actress Laura Pradelska was also among the VIPs happy to show their support for charities including the Teenage Cancer Trust. The gala was organised by Michael Josephson, a businessman whose traumatic childhood spurred him on to devote himself to giving children a better start in life. Laura Pradelska is belle of the ball in a golden gown as she attends with friend and DJ Lara Fraser 76 Artist Natalia Kapchuk stuns in her suit as she poses with model Julia Kristina Mueller Model Eunice Olumide strikes a pose at the event THE LOST PLANET EXHIBITION WHO: Penelope Mountbatten, Eunice Olumide, Natalia Kapchuk WHAT: Opening VIP reception of The Lost Planet exhibition WHERE: The Stables, Covent Garden The worlds of fashion, art and royalty combined as Russian-born, London-based artist Natalia Kapchuk debuted her thought-provoking solo exhibition last week with some famous friends. Putting nature in the frame, guests including philanthropist Penelope, former wife of the Queen’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten, model Eunice Olumide and Yannick Konan, star of Netflix’s Agent, took in The Lost Planet art experience – 34 immersive masterpieces (made from materials including waste plastic found in the oceans) that explore environmental problems around the world. “I use my art to draw awareness to the planet’s plight,” said Natalia, who looked striking on her special night wearing an ocean-themed three-piece suit with a bronze metallic collar.

Holly is joined by (from left to right) Sarah Jossel, Laura Sinclair and Nana Acheampong HOLLY WILLOUGHBY LAUNCH EVENT The Wild candle emits notes of tomato leaf and mint and is created using sustainable botanicals WHO: Holly Willoughby, Kelly Willoughby, Rosie Nixon WHAT: Wylde Moon candle launch WHERE: Petersham Nurseries, Covent Garden Laughter, chatter and fabulous fragrance filled the air as Holly Willoughby hosted an intimate lunch to launch the signature scented candle from her new personally curated platform Wylde Moon. hello!’s editor in chief Rosie Nixon joined Holly and her sister and co-host Kelly for a delicious feast of chamomile and ricotta-infused beetroot, pumpkin risotto and mango and passion fruit pavlova, washed down with champagne. Over lunch, the This Morning presenter passionately told her guests all about The Wild, a fresh invigorating scent with notes of tomato leaf, mint and rose, crafted from sustainable botanicals, which is available as a single or three-wick candle and a reed diffuser; the first products to be sold via Holly’s Wylde Moon Boutique. hello’s! Rosie Nixon catches up with Holly at the lunch PHOTOS: CARL SUKONIK/THE VAIN PHOTOGRAPHY. GETTY IMAGES Baroness Benjamin – better known as Floella – is a delight in pink as she poses with host Sue Perkins (From left to right) Tully Kearney, Laura Sugar, Emma Wiggs, Charlotte Henshaw, Lauren Steadman and Lauren Rowles wear their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medals on the red carpet WOMEN OF THE YEAR WHO: Sue Perkins, Cat Deeley, Lauren Steadman, Baroness Benjamin WHAT: Women of the Year Lunch and Awards WHERE: Royal Lancaster Hotel, London Last week’s International Day of the Girl was the perfect date for a glittering array of celebrities to come together and celebrate worldchanging women. “I feel charged by the energy in the room,” said Vigil’s Suranne Jones. The actress joined stars, including presenters Lorraine Kelly and Laura Whitmore, in the heart of London for an uplifting afternoon hosted by comedian Sue Perkins, which saw 450 women from around the UK being recognised for their work – including Dame Esther Rantzen, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award. “Celebrating truly incredible women with stories that have changed the world we live in!” said Paralympian Lauren Steadman. Cat Deeley (right) beams alongside actress Tamzin Outhwaite at the awards night 77

A transparent dome atop a ten-storey building in East London’s Tobacco Dock is the dramatic venue for the show AS NAOMI STRUTS HER STUFF ALEXANDER McQUEEN LABEL TAKES FASHION TO NEW HEIGHTS IN EAST LONDON he label last held a catwalk Tshow in London five years ago. So, when it was time for Alexander McQueen to once again present its latest collection in the capital, organisers pulled out all the stops to make sure it was a star-studded affair. Supermodel and new mum Naomi Campbell strutted her stuff on the runway in a gothic-inspired outfit that featured a cropped blazer, waterfall tulle skirt and jewelencrusted tights in front of VIPs including Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby, model Lara Stone, fashionista Daphne Guinness, milliner Philip Treacy and actor Eddie Redmayne’s wife Hannah Bagshawe. Also at the show – held in a specially constructed dome designed by architect Smiljan Radic, on top of a ten-storey building in East London’s Tobacco Dock – were Rocks actress Kosar Ali, textile designer Tiphaine de Lussy, American dancer Mette Towley, singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas and actress Honor Swinton Byrne – the daughter of Tilda Swinton. Dressed in a pastel-blue dress by the label, Lara said she was happy with her look for the occasion. “I feel like a strong woman, I’m comfortable and I’m wearing flats – so it’s winwin for me,” she said. And Kosar added: “I love looks [that] redefine feminism, like I can be a princess and a rock star all at the same time.” HOME SWEET HOME The spring/summer 2022 collection debuted in London because, said creative director Sarah Burton – the woman who designed the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress in 2011 – there was nowhere else that she wanted to be. “We spent the last year and a half working here. London is where McQueen is from, where it started, where the studio is. It’s where everybody works and lives and breathes. That’s why I wanted to do it here,” she said. H REPORT: LAURA BENJAMIN PHOTOS: DAVE BENETT. NICOLA BORRAS/ALEXANDER McQUEEN Hannah Bagshawe (far left) pairs a jumper with a pleated skirt while Kosar Ali opts for a sleeveless biker jacket (left). (Below, left to right) Tiphaine de Lussy, Mette Towley, Lianne La Havas and Honor Swinton Byrne are on the front row 78

‘I love looks that redefine feminism’ Kosar Ali Lara Stone looks ethereal in baby blue, Emilia Clarke is radiant in a coral zip dress, while Vanessa Kirby is sleek in black (above from left to right). Naomi Campbell (right) leads a catwalk of models (below) in her jewel-encrusted outfit 79

Claudia is photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in this black and white image for Guess Jeans in 1989 MEMORIES OF A SUPER DECADE CLAUDIA SCHIFFER SHARES CAPTIVATING STORIES AND IMAGES hen one of the world’s most successful Wsupermodels, Claudia Schiffer, was asked to curate a show about 1990s fashion photography, she was immediately captivated by the idea. “It made me so appreciate the Nineties and the extraordinary creativity. I do miss the camaraderie and the adventures, but you can never repeat such a time,” she tells hello!. The exhibition has also inspired the fascinating new book Captivate! Fashion Photography from the ’90s, out this week, which includes images from her own private archives and captures “an extraordinary era of reinvention, rebellion and innovation, which changed the way we viewed fashion and design forever”. German-born Claudia, 51, tells us: “The Nineties gave way to the birth of the supermodel, but also the superstar designer, stylist and photographer. It is a period of great inspiration that is being rediscovered now and you can see that in the way younger generations are dressing in vintage Levi’s and tanks, in slip dresses and Birkenstocks, and hunting out analogue vinyl albums and Polaroid cameras.” Claudia says she learnt a lot from the photographers, editors, stylists and designers she worked with. “Karl Lagerfeld said to me very early on: ‘Be true to yourself,’ and that advice has remained with me.” Now, she tells hello!, she hopes that both the exhibition at the Kunstpalast Museum in Düsseldorf, the city in which she was first s 80 Beverly Peele and Naomi Campbell (left) smoulder in this 1993 shot for US Vogue, taken by Arthur Elgort ‘The Nineties gave way to the birth of the supermodel’ (Right, from left to right) Helena Christensen, Claudia, Stephanie Seymour, Christy Turlington and Naomi form a fabulous five in a photoshoot for US Vogue taken by Herb Ritts in 1993 PHOTO: LUCIE McCULLIN © 2021 CLOUDY FILM LTD

‘Karl Lagerfeld said to me very early on: “Be true to yourself,” and that advice has remained with me’ Claudia looks beautiful in a white camisole from her Super Réal line for Réalisation Par 81

US fashion photographer Bruce Weber captures Cindy Crawford and Claudia for a 1992 Revlon campaign A truly golden era for the fashion world (below) as supermodels (back, from left) Emma Sjöberg, Nadja Auermann, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Eve Salvail, Shalom Harlow, Carla Bruni, Olga Pantushenkova, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Claudia, Yasmeen Ghauri and (front, from left) Amber Valletta, Tricia Helfer and Helena Christensen pose backstage at a Versace show in 1994 in a photo by Doug Ordway PHOTO (RIGHT): LUCIE McCULLIN © 2021 CLOUDY FILM LTD Claudia proudly displays three glass vases from her collaboration with Vista Alegre – part of her Cloudy Butterflies collection 82 discovered, and the book will boost a love of fashion and photography across the generations… How much of your own personal archive is in the book, Claudia? “I started collecting imagery early on in my career and rediscovered this material when I embarked on the curator journey for Captivate!. From my personal archive, I have included Nineties Polaroids from my first test-shoots and a great self-portrait with Helmut Newton, who I had the honour of working with on many occasions.”

‘During lockdown, I was so grateful to have the time to dive deep into my library of magazines and shoeboxes’ Did lockdown play a part in how the book came together? “During lockdown, I was so grateful to have the time to dive deep into digital archives and into my library of magazines and shoeboxes of memorabilia. “Working with the curatorial team at Kunstpalast and with the numerous archives, it was like piecing together a giant jigsaw puzzle. There were literally thousands of images to choose from and because I wanted to show the numerous formats of fashion photography in the pre-digital age – from fine-art prints to Polaroids, contact sheets, fashion magazines, to campaigns and model cards – the selection was extensive.” You’ve also featured supermodels including Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss together for the first time. What qualities define a supermodel for you? “Of course, previous eras had model stars – Lauren Hutton, Twiggy, Penelope Tree and Iman, to name a few – but as supermodels, we also became symbols of a self-made success in an era that championed female ambition and that was also fuelled by sex, power and glamour. “There was another defining difference: prior to the Nineties, models were largely categorised as ‘runway’, ‘commercial’ or ‘editorial’. As ‘Supers’, we were seen as individuals and traversed those boundaries. We walked the runway, featured in campaigns and on the covers of magazines, but we were also invited onto talk shows, to appear in films and on TV.” s 83

‘Before the Nineties, a model’s career would rarely last past her 30s. With the supermodels, careers started to last longer’ How often are you in touch with the other supermodels? “It is so special when we meet again, as we did for Donatella Versace’s 2017 collection honouring the 20th anniversary of [her brother] Gianni’s passing. We lived so many moments together and for Versace, we were part of one big family. “Before the Nineties, a model’s career would rarely last past her 30s and there was a constant turnover of faces. With the supermodels, careers started to last longer as we became powerful brands in our own right. “That trend has only grown and today models are working well into their 40s and beyond. That really points to a culture shift and gives such a more rounded vision of womanhood and of beauty at every age.” What other projects are you involved in? “I’m very lucky to love what I do. I have a glassware and ceramics collaboration with the wonderful Portuguese heritage brands Vista Alegre and Bordallo Pinheiro. The collections are inspired by my love of nature and there are new ranges coming out in 2022. “I also have just collaborated with the lovely brand Réalisation Par, which I discovered via my daughter Clementine. “I looked into my archive collection and found silk slip dresses, daisy prints and a classic black-and-white microdot – these finds were the starting point. The range is out now and is very much inspired by the Nineties and the kind of pieces I used to wear on a daily basis.” H Captivate! Fashion Photography from the ’90s, edited by Claudia Schiffer (Prestel Publishing, £49.99) is out in hardback on Tuesday. The accompanying exhibition will be at Kunstpalast Düsseldorf until 9 January. Visit kunstpalast.de. Swiss photographer Hans Feurer captures Beverly Peele on a beach in 1991 for Elle France This now iconic 1995 image of Kate Moss (below) for US Vogue was taken by Ellen von Unwerth Linda Evangelista sits in Central Park, New York, in 1993; shot by Juergen Teller 84 PHOTO (RIGHT): LUCIE McCULLIN © 2021 CLOUDY FILM LTD. VISIT BORDALLOPINHEIRO.COM. VISTAALEGRE.COM. REALISATIONPAR.COM

‘The collections are inspired by my love of nature’ A lover of nature, Claudia sits beside a vase from her Cloudy Butterflies line for Bordallo Pinheiro 85

REUNITED IN SPAIN TANIA BRYER ON QUALITY TIME WITH HER DAUGHTER elevision presenter Tania Bryer Tand her daughter Natasha Moufarrige had been dreaming of spending some quality time together for months. Separated by an ocean when Natasha, 22, began studying for a degree in politics and history at New York University, Covid-19 restrictions meant they were forced apart for much of the past year. So when the opportunity for a relaxing spa break in Spain came up, both women didn’t hesitate, jumping at the chance to spend four blissful days simply enjoying each other’s company. “The pandemic had kept us apart; there was a lot of FaceTiming but we just couldn’t see each other in person. I missed her so much,” CNBC presenter Tania tells hello! of the time spent away from her daughter, who followed in her footsteps in selecting a US university – Tania studied at Georgetown University in Washington DC. GRABBED OPPORTUNITY “It felt like years since we had been together – and I was just longing to have some time with her,” says Tania. “We had talked about doing a mother-and-daughter trip for so long and we just hadn’t been able to do it, but then we got a window of time which meant we could go. Tania and her daughter Natasha – who studies in New York – spend quality time together in Spain, as seen in this collection of holiday photos above and below 86

‘We giggled together, we had every meal together; there were many lovely moments, like morning walks on the beach’ PHOTOS: LLUIS CUBEDO GOMEZ “I just said: ‘Let’s go!’ and she was so excited.” It’s clear that the trip, to the Sha spa near Alicante, was just what the doctor ordered. The pair indulged in a four-day programme, including acupuncture, deeptissue massage and cupping. Although Tania and Natasha indulged in several treatments and took part in activities such as padel tennis and aqua biking, they were simply happy to be in each other’s company and catch up on all they had missed. “Spending that time together was lovely,” Tania recalls. “Apart from anything else, for the entire four days we were there, we did everything as a pair, which is rare: I am a working mum, I have two daughters, two stepdaughters and a stepson so it’s not always easy to spend that time one on one.” STRONG BONDS Tania, 59, says she is “very, very close” to both Natasha – who flew back to the US to continue her studies in September – and her other daughter Francesca, plus her three stepchildren, but it was her eldest child’s transatlantic distance that made her so keen to spend some one-on-one time with her. “It was wonderful to just sit and laugh and talk together,” she says of spending time with Natasha, whom she usually keeps in touch with via daily telephone and FaceTime calls. “We just giggled together, we had every meal together; there were so many lovely moments, like taking early morning walks on the beach. We shared a room so we cuddled up at night – it was just fantastic.” Now back home, Tania – who is the chair of the events committee for Cancer Research UK and is also a patron of the Alzheimer’s Society – plans to visit her daughter in the Big Apple in November, if travel restrictions allow. She says the trip and the pandemic has made her appreciate the simpler things in life. “We always used to take seeing family members for granted and I think the pandemic just made me more grateful for the time I have been able to spend with my friends and family.” H INTERVIEW: LAURA BENJAMIN The CNBC presenter says the pandemic 87 has made her feel even more grateful for friends and family

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Celine She’s achieved so much in her career, but for former The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes, becoming a L’Oréal Paris spokesperson was a dream come true. “It’s something that’s been on my bucket list and it’s such a nice team and family, so I’m super happy,” she says. The self-confessed “product junkie” has always relished discussing her beauty routines, but since she and her JLS star husband Marvin welcomed son Blake in October 2020, joining daughters Alaia-Mai, eight, and Valentina, four, self-care has become a central focus for her. “I definitely have less time, that’s for sure. But I actually do more because I now appreciate just how important it is.” Here, the 32-year-old presenter talks pared-back make-up, skincare specifics and why she’s going back to basics with her hair... What’s your everyday go-to make-up look? “I love glowing skin – I think that’s what everyone is trying to achieve – and I normally go for a dewy look, but that’s quite hard to maintain throughout the day. “I don’t like anything too matt, which is why L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation works really well for me. It’s super light and quick, quite buildable and easy to throw on if I’m on the school run or in a hurry. I’ll normally just apply it with my fingers quite lightly, but later on in the day I can build it up and it’s not too heavy. I use a good concealer and then that’s it for the base. “I hate it when make-up looks cakey – I don’t like Instagram make-up. I don’t mind the trends, but anything like harsh contour or baking I don’t do, especially not day to day. I like a nice highlighter, brushed-up brows and to keep everything quite tonal.” How would you change that up for a night out? “I’d add a liquid liner and wing out my eyes a little bit or add some false lashes, but only the little ones, because if you put enough mascara on them it can Ellie Saab Rochelle Humes on me-time, being kind, and why her go-to look is brushed brows and glowing skin KEEPING IT REAL 90

L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, £13.99. From Boots Dyson Supersonic hairdryer, £299.99. Visit dyson.co.uk BEAUTY INTERVIEW: OLIVIA PERL. PHOTO: KARIS KENNEDY FOR L’OREAL PARIS TRUE MATCH PLUMPING TINTED SERUM make a big difference. I’d keep the skin highlighted and dewy and fresh, use a brush to blend out my concealer – I go for a lighter shade of concealer under my eyes – and give a good wash of foundation all over my face. “I might also add a glossy lip or something like that for an evening look.” What’s the top make-up hack you’ve learnt? “To use a small, fine brush for powder. Some people whack out a massive blending brush and it catches too much of your face and leaves you looking matt. I’d usually choose a nice, easy translucent powder that I’d put on the T-zone of my face or on the places that might get a little bit hot or shiny. I use almost like an eyeshadow blending brush and I powder down the side of my nose – I like to keep the bridge of my nose glowy – then between my eyebrows and little bit on my chin.” How do you keep your skin looking so glowy? “I always double cleanse at night. I don’t use make-up wipes or anything like that so I use a creamy cleanser to get everything off. I put that all over my eyes and let it melt off the make-up before using a foaming cleanser to make my skin feel clean. “Once a week, I use a liquid exfoliator that’s almost like a mini-peel and I also use the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum. That’s really good for when you’re out and about, especially when the weather’s a bit up and down and it’s sunny one minute and windy the next. It stops my skin from getting dehydrated.” What was your go-to hairstyle over lockdown? “It was a slick bun and it had a treatment in it at all times. Everything was via Zoom, so I’d just do a centre parting and put some earrings on and act like I’d gone for a slick bun when actually there was just treatment in my hair constantly! I thought lockdown was a great time to make the most of looking after my hair and it did help. “I was also pregnant so my hair was really good and grew lots and, because of lockdown, I’d weaned myself off hair colour. I’m not against it but I’ve just gone back to my natural colour, and it feels a lot better not having any bleach.” What are your hair heroes? “I like the Dyson hairdryer; it’s a low-level heat and when I’m curly, I use the diffusing end. I air-dry my hair as much as possible but if I’m in a hurry and need to get out or if I want a bit more volume when my hair’s curly, I use the diffuser. “I also use a treatment from Philip Kingsley called Elasticizer, which I’ve used for years, and I love the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Wonder Water – I’m obsessed with it. I use it if I’m going to blow-dry my hair straight and it leaves my hair looking really shiny. I’ve made all of my friends buy it.” Has your beauty routine changed now you and Marvin have three children? “I now appreciate how much of my everyday beauty routine is actually self-care. I always Charlotte Tilbury Eye Blender Brush, £25. Visit charlottetilbury.com PCA Skin Creamy Cleanser, £32. Visit pcaskin.co.uk ✶Smokey eye or bold lip? “Smokey eye.” ✶Squats or burpees? “Squats – at least you feel like you’re sitting down for a bit. When you’re doing a class and they say: ‘Right, burpees,’ I think: ‘Oh my gosh,’ and question my life choices. I’m thinking: ‘Can I opt out? Or make an excuse like I’ve got a meeting and I need to dash?’” L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum, £19.99. From Boots L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Wonder Water, £9.99. From Superdrug Quick-fire Questions ✶ What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? “Probably, sadly, look at my phone.” ✶You can’t have too much…? “Skincare. I realised when I came home from Space NK with a big bag of stuff and Marvs was like: “Do you need all of that?’ I’m like: ‘Yeah! I do.’” ✶ And finally, happiness is? “My family.” thought: ‘Oh God, I’ve got to take my make-up off,’ and I’d put it off rather than indulge in it. “I think that’s so important – taking time for yourself, whatever that is, whether it’s wearing make-up to feel good or if it’s taking a bath at the end of the day to relax.” What do you do with the time you have for yourself? “I run a bath as soon as my kids go to bed. I do that for myself every day. I zone out, get out of the bath and put my creams on, then I’ll faff around a bit and put some easy-watching rubbish on the TV and I feel like a new person. I’ll talk to one of my girlfriends on the phone when I’m in the bath and that can just reset me. “When I have proper time off, even if it’s just an afternoon once I’ve put the kids in school, I’ll meet a friend for a pedicure or pop round to someone’s house for lunch or go on a date with Marvin. I think it’s so healthy to step outside of work and being a mum for a while.” What’s been the most important lesson you’ve learnt over your career? “I teach my kids or anyone who’s starting out in the industry to always know what you want. I think that’s something I’ve always known. And the classic one of making sure you’re nice to everybody on the way up because on the way down, you’ll certainly see them all again. “My message to everyone and in life is to be kind and make sure you treat the runner and the researcher and the director and boss with the same level of respect – not because one day they might be important, but because everybody deserves the same level of respect. There’s no hierarchy, even though it might seem that way.” How do you feel confident? “I really enjoy Pilates; it’s a form of exercise that makes me feel good in my body in terms of its capability. If I’m going out for dinner and my mum’s babysitting the kids, I can take that time to really do my hair and make-up and I think that makes you feel a lot nicer than when you’re rushing day to day.” What’s coming up next for you? “I have my debut cookbook, At Mama’s Table, out and I’m working a lot on my baby brand, My Little Coco, which has a whole new launch early next year. We’re going into different categories, which is really fun but obviously all-consuming because it’s my baby and it’s mine, so it is quite intense. “I’m working on an interiors show at the moment, which is fun, and me and Marvin are on The Hit List every Saturday night, our show that we do for the BBC. “Marvin’s about to go on tour with JLS, so it’s going to be super busy until Christmas. It’s all come at once, but it’s definitely a good problem to have after the last 18 months. We feel lucky to be busy and in work.” Rochelle is the face of L’Oréal Paris True Match Plumping Tinted Serum, available nationwide. 91

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WELLBEING COMING CLEAN Oral care can be tricky during pregnancy. “Gums tend to bleed because of hormonal changes,” says Dr Zainab Al-Mukhtar, cosmetic dentist and key opinion leader at Philips Oral Healthcare. “Some women experience morning sickness and avoid brushing, which exacerbates the problem. And to combat nausea, a lot of women eat more regularly, so their chance of picking up tooth decay is higher.” As well as switching to less sugary snacks, Dr Zainab says: “More emphasis on flossing and brushing well is extremely important. But rinse your mouth with water after being sick and avoid brushing straight away. Wait an hour as your teeth will be softened by stomach acid.” Dental care is free during pregnancy and up to one year after your due date. Hone your at-home routine with these smile saviours… Health Matters Colin Jackson speaks about his cholesterol scare; plus, we talk teeth during pregnancy and how you can master your breath-work CHECK YOURSELF Olympian Colin Jackson is urging us to take cholesterol seriously. On discovering he had high cholesterol during a routine health check after retiring from athletics in 2003, the hurdler says: “I was shocked. I thought it wouldn’t affect me; I was an athlete, I worked out. But I didn’t have the best diet once I retired. I started to throw it all down, the ice creams, the pizzas. All of a sudden it had that effect on me.” So, what action has the 54-year-old taken? “We looked at my diet and cut down on dairy – I was having lots of lattes, protein drinks and cheese. I loved all that. I started adding things in such as oats and Benecol shots.” However, cutting down hasn’t been plain sailing: “I thought I’d done enough already in life, for my sport. But you’ve got to understand the full picture.” Colin also emphasises the need to keep moving: “I do a minimum 5k walk every day, first thing in the morning. I always try to be as active as I can. I go to the gym at least four times a week but I don’t jump hurdles now, that’s for sure!” Colin is supporting the Uncover Your Cholesterol campaign from Benecol, which highlights the fact that even the outwardly fit and healthy can be at risk of high cholesterol. For more information and advice, visit benecol.co.uk. TAKING A BREATHER COMPILED BY KATE LOCKETT. PHOTO: BENECOL 1. TePe Eco Interdental Brushes, £3.25. From Boots 2. Spotlight Oral Care Pregnancy Toothpaste, £9.50. From cultbeauty.co.uk 3. Philips Sonicare Prestige 9900 Brush, £299.99. Visit philips.co.uk We do it over 20,000 times a day and it can help us stay calm in moments of stress, but are we making the most of our breath? New book The Breathing Revolution explains how to become more aware of your breathing and it includes tips on day-to-day techniques. The guide addresses posture, as this affects breathing – a restricted diaphragm has an impact on which breathing muscles you use. There is also an easy-to-follow, seven-day programme, with an exercise each day, covering fundamental components such as how to switch from mouth breathing to nose breathing to boost oxygen intake, filter allergens and avoid a dry mouth. Want to feel more energised? Count to three as you inhale, to 12 as you hold full and count to six as you exhale, then repeat. We also love the body-scan exercises, for if you’re struggling to sleep. The Breathing Revolution by Yolanda Barker, Bloomsbury, £12.99. Available from Waterstones. 93

FASHION Jakke Heather fauxfur coat, £199. From thebiascut.com Eileen Fisher wool-blend cape, £135. From harveynichols.com Monica Vinader siren wire earrings, £125. Visit monicavinader.com Beulah London Nalini cord dress, £199. Visit beulahlondon.com APM Monaco Yacht Club bracelet, £159. From selfridges.com Toast floral crepe dress, £170. Visit toa.st Hope Fashion spot Bardot-neck top, £110. Visit hopefashion.co.uk Timeless STYLE Add leather coats, midi dresses and classic knits to your wardrobe for enduring staples with lasting chic appeal 94 Vogue editor in chief Dame Anna Wintour is chic in a Prada coat Cos collarless leather coat, £490. Visit cosstores.com Poetry cable-stitch sweater, £159. Visit poetryfashion.co.uk Whistles Daphne boots, £185. Visit whistles.co.uk Me+Em luxe Ponte trousers, £150. Visit meandem.com COMPILED BY RACHEL STORY. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. GORUNWAY

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LIVING FOOD ❘ HOME ❘ CULTURE ❘ TRAVEL THE TIN MAN Edd Kimber – aka The Boy Who Bakes – is back with One Tin Bakes Easy, a collection of incredible cakes, cookies and desserts that can be made in one standard-size tin and are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face SALTED PISTACHIO & ROSE BRITTLE Serves 10 Preparation time 20-25 minutes, plus a couple of hours to set Cooking time 10-15 minutes INGREDIENTS • 250g/9oz shelled pistachios • 4 tbsp vegan butter, plus extra for greasing • 150g/5oz caster sugar • 225g/8oz golden syrup • 1 tbsp water • 1 tbsp rose water • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1-2 tbsp edible rose petals (optional) • ½ tsp flaked sea salt 1. Lightly grease a 23x33cm/ 9x13in baking tin and line with a large, single sheet of parchment paper that fully covers both base and sides. 2. Take about 50g/2oz of the pistachios, roughly chop them and set aside for decoration. 3. Place the butter, sugar, syrup and water in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches 149°C, 300°F on an instant-read or jam thermometer. Remove from the heat, add the whole pistachios and rose water and stir to combine. The mixture will thicken up immediately, so place it back on the heat and stir until it becomes liquid and again reaches 149°C, 300°F. Remove from the heat and add the bicarbonate of soda, mixing until combined. 4. Quickly tip the mixture into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Sprinkle immediately with the chopped pistachios, the rose petals (if using) and the salt. Set the tin aside for a couple of hours until firm. Remove the brittle from the tin and use a rolling pin to break into pieces. 5. Stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry spot, the brittle should keep for at least a week. ▼ 97

FOOD From doing a job he hated, Edd Kimber is now living the dream, pursuing his love of baking – and gaining a worldwide following – after clinching the crown in the first series of The Great British Bake Off. Ten years after that life-changing moment, his The Boy Who Bakes website regularly appears on lists of the best baking blogs. He has also written five cookbooks; his latest, One Tin Bakes Easy, follows the incredible success of last year’s One Tin Bakes, when the nation saw a surge in home baking during lockdown. Here, 35-year-old Edd talks exclusively to hello! about his time on Britain’s best-loved baking show, memories of being in the kitchen with his mum and why he believes everyone can be a star baker… Edd, what’s new with this latest book, One Tin Bakes Easy? “After the amazing response One Tin Bakes received last year, I wanted to write a followup building on that success but also making an even more useful book. “It was probably down to the book coming out in lockdown, but it became clear that so many people baking from it were very new to baking, and I wanted recipes that were even more approachable, that anyone could make and enjoy. “Because of that, the new book is all about ‘No matter your skill level, we can all find a little bit of joy in the kitchen’ easy recipes, from one-bowl bakes to recipes with just five ingredients. In a similar manner, I also saw a growing demand for vegan and gluten-free recipes, so this book also includes a large amount of recipes for people following those ways of eating. “At its heart, the book is still about that pleasure of baking, kept simple and approachable, because no matter your skill level, we can all find a little bit of joy in the kitchen.” Who inspired your love of cooking? “I was lucky to grow up in a family where cooking and baking were part of our regular daily lives. “I have many memories as a child being in the kitchen with my mum baking scones and mince pies, and I guess the enjoyment of it stuck from an early age. “Baking has always been a creative outlet and a way to relax. When I had an office job, many years ago, baking was how I switched off after a long day. “I found that no matter how much I learnt about baking, I always wanted to learn more, it became an obsession. The idea that butter, sugar, eggs and flour can be turned into endless varieties of cakes cookies, desserts etc is fascinating to me and I’m yet to get bored of doing it every single day.” It’s been 11 years since you were crowned winner of the first series of The Great British Bake Off. What made you enter it? “I went on the show really because I was in a rut, doing a job I hated and not knowing how I could move myself forward. “Baking was, at the time, a hobby and a passion and I was thinking of using that to change career and do something I actually loved. Bake Off was the best stepping stone I could have found. “Back at series one, no one knew what success on the show might lead to and, unlike future seasons, the media attention wasn’t as intense. But it did give me a platform and opened some amazing doors and through a lot of hard work, I was able to use that platform to carve a career out for myself that I love.” Your blog and your books are huge hits. Why do you think you’re such a success? “I’ve always had a belief that anyone can bake. With the right helping hand – a good written recipe – everyone can have success in the kitchen. I always try to be that person who is the helping hand in the kitchen, making sure my recipes work, are well tested, and most importantly written in a way anyone can understand. “I think because of that, and my enthusiasm for baking, people have reacted well to what I put out into the world. “Doing this job for 11 years, I’m always thankful that people enjoy my work and as long as that’s the case, I’ll keep my stocks of flour and butter high and keep baking.” 60-SECOND CLEMENTINE CAKE Serves 12 Preparation time 15-20 minutes Cooking time 35-40 minutes, plus cooling 98 INGREDIENTS • 500g/1lb 2oz unwaxed clementines, plus extra to serve • 8 large eggs • 350g/12oz ground almonds • 300g/11oz golden caster sugar • ¾ tsp fine sea salt • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 4 tbsp flaked almonds • Lightly sweetened whipped cream, to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. Lightly grease a 23x33cm/9x13in baking tin and line with a large single sheet of parchment paper that fully covers both base and sides. 2. Peel half the clementines and discard the peel; leave the remaining clementines with the peel intact. Cut all the fruit into quarters and remove any seeds (there won’t normally be any, but it’s worth checking). Place in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and process for 45 seconds, or until smooth. Add the eggs, ground almonds, sugar, salt and vanilla extract and process for a further 15 seconds until a smooth batter forms. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Scatter the flaked almonds over the top, then bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake feels firm to the touch. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely in the tin. 4. Once the cake has cooled, use the parchment to carefully lift it from the tin to a serving platter. Cut into slices and serve with extra clementine segments and a dollop of very lightly sweetened whipped cream. 5. Stored in a sealed container, this moist cake will keep for 3-4 days.

PIECE OF CAKE ‘Made with tender forced rhubarb, this would brighten up any cold winter’s day’ One Tin Bakes Easy by Edd Kimber (Kyle Books, £17.99, with photography by Edd Kimber) offers cake, cookie and dessert recipes that include ones using just five ingredients, quick one-bowl cakes and even no-bake options. Each chapter includes recipes for gluten-free and vegan baking. Visit theboywhobakes.co.uk or follow Edd on Instagram at @theboywhobakes. RHUBARB & CARDAMOM CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER STREUSEL Serves 12 Preparation time 40-45 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling Cooking time 50 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling CO-ORDINATED BY SARAH HAMILTON-WALKER INGREDIENTS • 375g/13oz plain flour • 250g/9oz caster sugar • 4 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp fine sea salt • 250g/9oz very soft unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 150ml/5fl oz sour cream • 300g/11oz rhubarb, cut into 2cm/¾in pieces • Icing sugar, for dusting For the streusel • 100g/4oz) unsalted butter, diced • 125g/4½oz plain flour • 70g/2¾oz light brown sugar • A pinch of salt • 1 tsp ground cardamom 1. Make the streusel an hour before the batter so it has plenty of time to chill. Place the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat until browned: at first it will melt, then sizzle and splatter and eventually it will foam. As it foams, you’ll see golden brown flecks start to appear and this is browned butter. As the butter is browning, mix the remaining streusel ingredients in a small bowl. When the butter is browned, pour it into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix to form a crumbly dough. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. Lightly grease a 23x33cm/9x13in baking tin and line it with a strip of parchment paper that overhangs the long sides, securing it in place with metal clips. 3. To make the cake, place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the butter, eggs, vanilla and sour cream and mix just until a batter forms. It is important that the butter is very soft otherwise you’ll end up mixing for far too long and the cake will become tough. Pour into the prepared tin and spread evenly, then scatter over the rhubarb pieces. Remove the streusel from the refrigerator, break into small pieces and sprinkle over the cake. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before using the parchment paper to lift the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with a little icing sugar and serve. 5. If stored in a sealed container, this cake will keep about 3 days. 99

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Celia’s new one-of-a-kind lamp designs are made from upcycled materials found at flea markets 102 Her fashion brand is an explosion of colour and print and Celia Bernardo’s recent foray into homeware is no exception. From bold tablecloths to one-off, handpainted ceramics, everything is an expression of her love of colour, print and art. A peek into Celia’s apartment in Spain’s history-rich city of Oviedo is further proof of her passion for textiles and print clashing – all inspired by her extensive travels across the globe. Celia, tell us a bit about your home… “My home is a reflection of myself and my journey through life. As I lived in different cities around the world, I’ve been collecting pieces of art, furniture and decorative objects from those places. Two of my main passions, travelling and colour, are very present in my home.” BRIGHT SPARK Spanish fashion and lifestyle designer Celia Bernardo’s vivacious personality and love of colour is reflected in her eclectic Spanish home How did you become interested in interiors? “I have always loved interior design as a part of self-expression, as I believe art or fashion are. My parents always had a sensibility for this and I lived in a very inspiring environment in my childhood; travelling frequently, learning about architecture, art and languages. “When I was in college and moved from my family home I started to experiment with the decoration of the spaces I lived in. Always very bold, colourful, experimental, reusing the resources I had. I discovered flea markets and I started collecting pieces that I still have today.” Where do you find your inspiration? “Everywhere! I know it sounds clichéd but there is so much beauty out there… in nature, I love how maximalist and yet harmonic it is. As a wanderluster, I get so much inspiration from my journeys. I love searching for interesting interiors almost everywhere – in Mexico, China, Belgium, Morocco, Indonesia, Argentina…” Have you collected pieces within your home from travels around the world? “I always do. Once I bought a giant carpet INTERVIEW: RACHEL STORY. PHOTOS: CAROLINA SANTOS NOVA, FOTOGRAFICA OVIEDO

The master bedroom showcases Celia’s love of vintage handmade textiles and vivid prints HOME SHOP THE LOOK Ella James shea capiz shell chandelier, £650. Visit ellajames.co.uk Ottoline tulips cushion, £148. Visit ottoline.co.uk Celia B flower bowl, £57.79. Visit celiab.com Sass & Belle rattan mirror eye, £28. Visit sassandbelle.co.uk from the Moroccan Atlas [mountains] that wouldn’t fit into my suitcase. Another time, I bought a huge mother-of-pearl lamp from the Jeu de Balle [flea market] in Brussels, that I managed to carry on the plane with me. While living in Chiang Mai [in Thailand] I restored vintage furniture that I then took back home to Spain.” ‘Two of my main passions, travelling and colour, are very present in my home’ What’s your favourite room in the house? “The living room, as I spend a lot of time there, and it has good natural light during the day. It has comfortable places to read, watch a movie, crochet or sleep a siesta.” BasShu patchwork quilt, £190. From brownsfashion.com Which are your most treasured items in the house? “The paintings and furniture from my artist friends Nicole Chen, María Luque, Torlap Hern and Ana Leovy. Also, an art deco Chinese-style lamp that my parents bought for me when they came to visit me when I was living in Shanghai.” Is your homeware collection a reflection of the designs we see in your clothing line? “Yes, as I believe that fashion and decoration are part of an artistic expression for oneself. I stand for the same values and aesthetics, although I understand that a certain print or material can be suitable for a sofa but not for dressing, but that challenge is the fun part of designing and being creative.” Oka faux orchid stem, £18. Visit oka.com Bloomingville Emmy cane chair, £339. From amara.com 103

CULTURE ALISON HAMMOND MAKE ’EM LAUGH She went from the Big Brother house to the This Morning settee and now has a new book out. No wonder the presenter says she’s so happy… 104 Her laugh is so contagious it can brighten up the gloomiest of rooms, so it is no surprise that when hello! meets This Morning presenter Alison Hammond ahead of the release of her first book, the memoir You’ve Got to Laugh, her distinctive giggle is ringing out for all to hear. “Whether it’s a sad story or a happy story, you’ve got to laugh because ultimately, laughter is therapy and it helps us through,” she tells us as we settle down for our exclusive interview. Having interviewed Hollywood’s A-list throughout her TV career, Alison’s memoir is suitably packed full of starstudded anecdotes, including stories of actors Harrison Ford, Taron Egerton and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. But meeting Oprah Winfrey was another matter, she says. “I was starstruck by the fact that she just walked into the room on her own, 20 minutes before the interview. I wasn’t even ready with all my questions, so I was like: ‘So, Ops, how are you?’” While the 46-year-old Brummie, who is co-presenting ITV’s hit daytime show with Dermot O’Leary every day this week, has had an impressive career on screen spanning almost 20 years, she never expected she’d be adding “writer” to her CV. “I didn’t dream this big to write a book, but luckily for me, Penguin were excited to work with me,” she says. “I’ve had some great times in my life. I’m so glad it’s ‘I feel like I was standing on the shoulders of giants at the National Television Awards and I was representing all of them’ actually on paper now – my legacy! We’ve all got to have a little legacy and mine is just literally there, in a box.” It was particularly special to show the memoir to Aidan, her 16-year-old son from her former marriage to

DON’T MISS THIS WEEK… FILM THE HARDER THEY FALL Idris Elba (right) and Regina King redefine the Western as outlaw Nat Love seeks vengeance on the man who killed his parents – crime boss Rufus Buck. After learning Buck has been released from prison, Nat heads out with his gang to take him down. In cinemas from 22 October and streaming on Netflix from 3 November. PODCAST THE POWER OF LITTLE MIX REPORTS: EVE ROWLANDS. LAURA BENJAMIN. PHOTOS: ALISON HAMMOND. BBC. FAYE THOMAS. NETFLIX. NICKY JOHNSTON Sofa so good: Alison will host This Morning with Dermot O’Leary (together above) this week – the latest success in a year that has also seen her publish her memoir, much to the delight of her son Aidan (below far left, with his mum). “He was blown away,” she says. “I did feel quite proud when that happened” Nourrdine Boufaied. “He was really blown away,” she says. “He was like: ‘Wow, I can’t believe it.’ I did feel quite proud when that happened.” But there is one person she wishes could have joined in the excitement: her mum Maria, who died of cancer last year. “She would have been giving everyone a book,” says Alison. “She taught me to embrace who you are, that no matter what your size or anything like that, you are important. You are enough. And to embrace life and don’t let anything stop you. Go for it.” And embrace life she has. Alison got bitten by the showbusiness bug at the age of six, when she appeared in Artemis 81 with Sting and Daniel Day-Lewis – “The worst film I’ve ever seen,” she says, laughing – and went on to have parts in several TV series before her stint on Big Brother in 2002. While she only lasted two weeks on the show, she says: “I’m grateful to Big Brother because it launched me into a world that changed my life – I’m writing a book!” PRESENT AND CORRECT Alongside the book and a permanent presenting role on This Morning, this year has also seen Alison make National Television Awards history when she became the first black person to be nominated for Best Presenter. “I couldn’t believe it. I literally felt like I won,” she says. “As honoured as I was to be nominated, it’s kind of mindblowing that that hasn’t happened before. I keep thinking of people like Trevor McDonald, Moira Stewart, Floella Benjamin – these are all people that should have been nominated in the past. “I feel like I was standing on the shoulders of giants and I was representing all of them, which was nice.” With her natural talent for entertaining people, it’s no surprise Alison isn’t opposed to the idea of stepping on to the West End stage in the future. After she tells us of her love for the musical West Side Story, which she shared with her mum, hello! asks whom she would she like to play. “I’m thinking Mama Morton in Chicago, or someone in Hairspray. Or maybe I could play Maria in West Side Story,” she adds, beginning to sing: “I feel pretty, oh so pretty…” INTERVIEW: EVE ROWLANDS You’ve Got to Laugh: Stories from a Life Lived to the Full by Alison Hammond is out now, published by Bantam Press. BOOK NOW CLIVEDEN LITERARY FESTIVAL A highlight of the literary calendar returns, with this year’s line-up at Cliveden House in Berkshire including comedian David Baddiel and Oscar winner Emerald Fennell (right), together with historians, politicians and cultural figures sharing their insights. This Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, visit clivedenliteraryfestival.org. BOOK WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM One of the most eagerly anticipated books of the year. Best friends Jen, who is white, and Riley, who is black, have never found their race to be an issue, but then Jen’s policeman husband is charged with shooting an unarmed black teenager and everything changes. A brilliant novel from Christine Pride and Jo Piazza capturing today’s complex issues of race and class. Out now, HQ, £14.99. Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards share their stories as they celebrate ten years of making music. With interviews with family, fans and co-writers, host Sam Prance examines how they went from The X Factor to pop icons. Episodes available every Monday, exclusively on Global Player. TV THE TRICK Jason Watkins and Victoria Hamilton (together left) star in this conspiracy thriller following the true story of Professor Philip Jones, director of climate research at the University of East Anglia, who in 2009 became the scientist at the heart of “Climategate” after an email hack led to accusations scientists were manipulating data about global warming. On BBC1 on Monday at 8.30pm. 105

TRAVEL DREAM ESCAPES Home to heavenly beaches and a wealth of baroque architecture, this corner of Sicily’s shimmering south is beguiling… 106 Irina Shayk has sunned herself in Sicily Val di Noto STAY Affording eye-widening vistas across the history-steeped Val di Noto, stylish Dimora delle Balze (1) occupies a recently restored 19thcentury masseria, or fortified farmhouse. Each of the 11 bedrooms draws inspiration from a different work of Sicilian art – be it a painting, film or a piece of music – and the attention to detail is second to none. Time it so you’re out on the terrace for the last of the day’s rays – golden hour here is mesmerising. TASTE Noto’s baroque streets are strung with lively cafes and ristoranti that spill out onto the pavements. Quietly sophisticated Manna serves melt-in-the-mouth tortelli and just-caught fish, then at Anche gli Angeli – set within the crypt of an 18th-century church – chef Giovanni Trombatore turns out inventive takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine; head for lunch then linger a little longer to sip strong coffee with a cannolo or two on the side. In the sleepy town of Palazzolo Acreide, meanwhile, Ristorante Andrea is not to be missed: try its sinfully rich truffle risotto and salsiccia. INDULGE When you’re done taking in the sights, Dimora delle Balze’s ravishing saltwater pool beckons. Cool off with a couple of lazy lengths before retiring to the terrace, where gnarly cacti rise from terracotta pots, and guests doze on daybeds topped with sink-in sky-blue cushions (3). EXPLORE Melding baroque splendour with inimitable Sicilian charm, beauty abounds in Noto. Unspeakably elegant and flanked by imposing palazzi, popular shopping street Corso Vittorio Emanuele has to be seen to be believed, and the same goes for the Cathedral of San Nicolò (2), with its frescoes and towering Corinthian columns. A short drive from the town’s beating heart you’ll find pristine beaches, a handful of which form the Vendicari Nature Reserve, where flocks of flamingos gather. › Mr & Mrs Smith offers rooms at Dimora delle Balze from £340 per night; visit mrandmrssmith.com to book. British Airways flies from London to Catania from £47 one way; visit ba.com. For guidance, visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Borgo de Nor Marni floral print maxi dress, £640. From matchesfashion.com WHAT TO PACK Alhaja Santa Catalina earrings, €49 (approx. £41). Visit alhajastore.com Vichy Minéral 89 Probiotic Fractions, £29. From Boots COMPILED BY HARRIET CHARNOCK-BATES. PHOTOS: ALAMY. DIMORA DELLE BALZE. GETTY IMAGES. REX FEATURES

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