Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1294. 16 Sep 2013 i HELLO! magazine

JOINED BY HER HUSBAND PERCY AND BELOVED GRANDCHILDREN ‘I don’t like seeing a number next to my name. I think, “That’s not me.” Why should anyone be defined by their age?’ Reclining elegantly on a pool lounger at her breathtakingly beautiful villa in the South of France, Joan Collins oozes Hollywood glamour. Her wide-brimmed hat and stylish sunglasses, usually worn when she strolls around the marché in the medieval village close to the house, give her an air of intrigue but are also a shield from the blazing St Tropez sun. She’s wearing a splash of red lipstick (of course), the foundation she applies daily and swears by, and a tight white swimsuit that shows off her enviably long legs and décolletage to perfection. On the sunbed next to her…

With a bold new honey-blonde hairdo, reality TV star Kim Kardashian last week proved she’s streaks ahead when it comes to perfecting the role of the glamorous new mum as she set off for a friend’s house in Beverly Hills for a barbecue to celebrate American Labor Day. The 32-year-old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was accompanied by her sister Kourtney and three-month-old North, her daughter with her hip-hop star beau Kanye West. The musician is said to be a huge fan of his formerly brunette girlfriend’s new look. “He loves it,” colourist George Papanikolas told US entertainment website E! Online. “He was a big cheerleader for her to go blonde.” ME AND MY GIRL Although Kim has been keeping an uncharacteristically low profile since North’s arrival in June,…

Proud dad-to-be Simon Cowell had son-thing to smile about last week, as friends revealed that his girlfriend Lauren Silverman is expecting a baby boy. The 53-year-old media mogul and US socialite Lauren, 36, reportedly found out the baby’s sex at an ultrasound scan. “I went to see a scan today and it is just surreal,” the X Factor supremo said last week. “You literally see this thing which is now alive and moving around. I feel very paternal.” The couple are yet to officially confirm the sex of the child, which is said to be due in February, but a source said Simon (right, with Lauren during a recent night out) is “over the moon to be having a son”. Meanwhile, last week the mogul revealed news of another baby…

Football star Gareth Bale has netted the world’s biggest transfer deal after swapping his Spurs shirt for a Real Madrid one in a €100million deal (£85m). The Welsh wonder, 24, was unveiled in front of a 35,000-strong crowd as he said “Hola!” to his new life and club. With his childhood sweetheart Emma Rhys-Jones and 11-month-old daughter Alba Violet at his side, he addressed the fans in Spanish. “Hello, it’s a dream for me to play for Real Madrid. Thank you for the great welcome. Go Madrid!” he said Gareth will earn £300,000 a week as a player, but with endorsements it is estimated he could rake in a staggering £25m a year. He has even applied to patent the “eleven of hearts” sign he makes when he scores a…

A host of creative celebrities showed their hearts were in the right place when they put pens to paper to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital (gosh). Singer Jessie J (left), Rolling Stone and artist Ronnie Wood (below) and actor Alan Rickman (right) were among 13 high-profile figures asked to personalise a simple sketch of heart-shaped balloons, designed by illustrator Emilou Makes. Jessie J said her illustration (left) was the kind of thing she would have liked as a girl when she had to spend time at the hospital. “I did what I would have wanted when I was little and in gosh – colour and fun,” the 25-year-old Domino singer said. The colourful fundraiser has been organised by celebrity London eaterie Daphne’s, which celebrates its 50th anniversary…

These are the first pictures of the baby whose arrival into the world triggered a dramatic chain of events leading to the breakdown of Liam Gallagher's marriage. According to reports, eight-month-old Gemma was fathered by the former Oasis frontman with New York-based showbiz writer Liza Ghorbani. While paternity is yet be to be confirmed, Liam's wife of five years, Nicole Appleton - with whom he has a 12-year-old son, Gene - has not seen her husband since the story broke almost seven weeks ago. The former All Saints singer (bottom left, in 2010 with Liam) still wears he wedding ring, although Liam, 40 is said to have already consulted a divorce lawyer. Liza seemed unaware of any controversy as she took Gemma to a New York playground (above left and…

Reality TV star Jack Osbourne and his wife Lisa have been left devastated by the loss of their unborn child. Lisa, 27, revealed she had been “dreading” writing a blog post about the sad news, telling her followers: “I needed some time before being able to say it. Jack and I lost our baby boy last week. Having a late-term miscarriage is by far the hardest thing either of us have ever had to go through. We appreciate all of your prayers and ask for privacy and respect during this time.” Lisa and Jack, who last year found out he has multiple sclerosis, married in October and are already parents to 16-month-old daughter Pearl. They had announced they were expecting their second child a month ago. “It’s important to stay…

PRINCESS MARY OF DENMARK SPEAKS OUT FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS Crown Princess Mary of Denmark takes in the wonders of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, as part of her official trip to Morocco (right). The mother-of-four spent three days in the North African country, where she also visited the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (above). It was engagements concerning women’s rights that were the key elements of her schedule, though, for the charismatic 40-year-old. In Rabat and Casablanca, she toured shelters offering support to victims of domestic abuse and met with campaigners from several women’s organisations.…

When Prince William visited Africa during his gap year in 2001, he started a love affair with the continent. And it was during his time at Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - the vast reserve that offers a safe haven to endangered species - that he learnt how poachers are threatening to wipe out the last remaining herds of elephants and rhinos. Since then, the Duke of Cambridge has thrown his considerable weight behind conservation plans. Now, in a new TV interview to be screened on 15 September, William has revealed how becoming a father following the arrival of his son Prince George in July has strengthened his resolve to protect the animals. Viewing footage of the unfolding poaching crisis in the one-off ITV documentary Prince William's Passion: New Father, New…

Making Diana was a labour of love for all involved, but for Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele it was the perfect marriage of film and fashion. “Princess Diana’s style is iconic and she will always be remembered for her unforgettable elegance,” Caroline tells HELLO!. “Diana is still admired all over the world. She is a woman who will always be remembered for her amazing charisma and elegance, both in her personality and style. I feel privileged to be part of such a prestigious and unique project.” The watch and jewellery company was approached by the film’s production team to re-create Diana’s jewels. “I was absolutely thrilled because we already have a close relationship with Naomi Watts and it has been an honour to collaborate on a film based…

‘I had to check into a hotel as Mr Paraguay!’ Patrick Robinson At the Black Island Studios in Acton, West London, a top-secret mission is underway. The Strictly Come Dancing trailer is being filmed and the 15 new contestants are meeting each other for the first time. Each is being referred to by their code name – a country that shares the same initial of each star’s first name. “Where’s Australia?” asks a crew member. “She’s in costume,” comes the reply. Australia is the moniker for model and TV presenter Abbey Clancy. Joining her on the show will be Murder on the Dance Floor singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Countdown’s Rachel Riley, former Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede, Hollyoaks star Ashley Taylor Dawson, Waterloo Road’s Mark Benton, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, former England…

British-Indian actor Naveen Andrews is perhaps best known for playing Sayid Jarrah in hit series Lost, but it’s his latest role that is making headlines. In new film Diana, Naveen plays the late Princess’s former love, heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan. Naveen, 44, says that one of the strangest things about taking on the role was the knowledge that he was portraying someone who is not only still alive, but who is also performing heart surgery in a top hospital. “It was an odd situation while we were making this film because we were in England and so was he and I remember Naomi [Watts, who plays Diana, Princess of Wales] and me saying, ‘Should we go down to the hospital and meet him?’ But we decided not to because…

STARS QUEUE UP FOR GQ AWARDS The GQ Awards is the one event of the year where the leading men of the world outshine their female counterparts. That said, actor Michael Douglas (winner of the Legend award), singers Pharell Williams (Performer of the Year) and Justin Timberlake (who presented Tom Ford with his Designer of the Year gong) were still given a run for their money when the likes of Rita Ora, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jessie J turned up at the Hugo Boss-sponsored event at the Royal Opera House in London. Sir Elton John received a standing ovation after receiving the Genius award, which he promptly handed over to terminally ill British guitar legend Wilko Johnson. As well as awards, a lavish three-course dinner was also dished up, with festivities…

Abbey Clancy is fizzing with excitement. Not only has the striking blonde model waltzed into a coveted place as contestant on BBC1 hit show Strictly Come Dancing, but she is over the moon about joining the HELLO! team as our new fortnightly fashion and beauty columnist. Abbey, 27, has a style CV as long as her slender legs after leaping into the spotlight in 2006 as a contestant of Britain’s Next Top Model. From walking the catwalk for the likes of top fashion designer and friend Giles Deacon and presenting the fashion slot on ITV1’s This Morning to designing her own range of clothes for Matalan, the mum to two-year-old daughter Sophia and wife of footballer Peter Crouch lives and breathes the industry and is already brimming with ideas –…

Chances are the last time you wore plaits you were also wearing a school blazer and knee-high socks. But braids have grown up and taken a twist for the stylish on the autumn/winter runways. Whether given a punk edge at Fendi, groomed ballerina-style with black bands at Valentino or Heidi-esque at Viktor & Rolf, models wore their plaits with pride. Best of all were Rodarte’s half-braids, a style that is easy to re-create to wear to the gym, office or a night out. Start by washing your hair. Add a soft-hold mousse, then blow dry into loose waves with a full-circle brush. Create a centre parting, take two small sections from the front, twist or loosely plait each, working back towards the crown. Secure with a clip – black or…

Anna Friel is a fan and regularly whizzes up her own breakfast shake of kale, berries and carrots; Gwyneth Paltrow has written about both the good and bad points of an extreme juice cleanse, while Victoria Beckham, Demi Moore and Jessica Alba are regularly seen carrying a green juice in place of coffees or colas. There is no shortage of A-list devotees of juicing and many of them regularly rely on a short juice detox to help shift pounds and boost their energy levels. But it is one thing juicing in LA or New York, where there are companies dedicated to doing the hard work for you – simply use a juicing delivery service or order in advance and pick up all you need from places like Pressed Juicery, Beverly…

Avoid “bad” saturated fats from foods like full-fat dairy products, butter and fatty meats. Replace them with low-fat dairy products and foods containing “good” monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, found in foods like oily fish, nuts, seeds and the spreads and oils made from them. Eat a variety of foods, such as wholegrain bread and cereals, fruit, vegetables and pulses, beans and lentils. Varying your diet is important, so try new fruit and vegetables to make getting your five-a-day a bit more exciting. Consider also including cholesterol lowering foods containing plant sterols.** Physical activity can keep your heart muscle in great shape – and can help improve your cholesterol level. Get your heart pumping by walking, cycling, swimming or even dancing. A minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity five times…

Holly Richardson and Lee Dalziel It was back to school for Holly and Lee when they wed at St Peter’s Church, Stonyhurst College in the heart of the Ribble Valley, Lancs. Laura Mitchell and Michael Mulvenna After marrying at St Peter’s Church in Lurgan, Laura and Michael entertained guests at the Galgorm Manor Hotel, Ballymena. “Everything was perfect from start to finish,” said the couple. Natalie and Daniel Tinker Natalie was swept off her feet by the romance of her wedding to Daniel, the soldier of her dreams, as the pair tied the knot against the Palladian backdrop of Botleys Mansion, Surrey. Katie Ward and Mark Wood The sun shone as Katie and Mark said ‘I do’ under a pergola at the Old Rectory, Brentwood. If you’d like us to…

If there was any doubt that renowned actress Helen McCrory and her Homeland star husband Damian Lewis (both right) had been fasttracked to the Hollywood A-list, an invitation to dine with President Obama must have removed it. “That was thrilling,” says Harry Potter star Helen, 45, of their visit to the White House last November. “We were introduced to Obama and Michelle and then asked to take our seats. We were looking for our table and there was one with 12 places by the stage and I said to Damian, ‘We are sitting on their table!’ I kept thinking, ‘Who is running France? What’s the economic situation in China? I cannot be the fluffy actress.’” And Helen is in serious mode for BBC2’s 1920s-set gangster drama Peaky Blinders – so…

It’s three years since Natalie Portman won an Academy Award for her performance in Black Swan, but when HELLO! catches up with her, she’s as down to earth as ever. As she releases her latest film – superhero adventure Thor: The Dark World, in which Natalie reprises her role as Jane Foster – the 32-year-old says she is still the same quiet, determinedly low-key young woman who grew up on the US East Coast before making her name in Hollywood with starring roles in the Star Wars movies and V for Vendetta. In fact, she says the real difference Black Swan made to her life was not the Oscar, but meeting the film’s choreographer, French dancer Benjamin Millepied. The pair fell in love on set and are now married with…

Looking very much the Hollywood goddess in a black Atelier Versace off-the-shoulder evening gown that clung to her curves, actress Scarlett Johansson stepped out at the Venice Film Festival last week on the arm of handsome French journalist and creative agency manager Romain Dauriac, the lucky man to whom, it has been revealed, she is engaged. The 28-year-old Hitchcock star, who has been dating Romain for nine months, reportedly accepted his proposal last month, when he presented her with the dazzling vintage Art Deco-style diamond ring that glittered on her wedding finger in Venice, where she was promoting her new movie Under the Skin. RING OF TRUTH Rumours of impending wedding bells first rang out in February, when Scarlett, whose marriage to fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds ended in divorce…

American catwalk queen Kendra Spears made the leap to real-life princess as she married Prince Rahim, the eldest son of the Aga Khan, in an intimate Muslim ceremony held last week on the shores of Lake Geneva. The 25-year-old, who’s been called the next Cindy Crawford”, adopted oriental elegance to ravishing effect, taking her vows in an ivory and gold sari she described as “beyond gorgeous”. More used to wearing Versace and Prada, the sociology graduate-turned-model – now known as Princess Salwa – slipped into a white lace mini for the evening reception, also held at the Château de Bellerive. There the bride, who has converted to Islam, was welcomed into the family of the Aga Khan, the billionaire spiritual leader of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. In his choice…

Princess Madeleine of Sweden was glowing when she attended a party in Stockholm last week, just days after announcing that she’s expecting her first child with new husband, Christopher O’Neill. The radiant mum-to-be couldn’t hide her happiness as she posed for photos on the red carpet outside the event (left), held to promote her charity, the Childhood Foundation, which was founded by her mother, Queen Silvia. The baby is due in March and already Madeleine appears to be displaying the first signs of a baby bump. The happy news comes three months after her fairytale wedding in the chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm (right), which was attended by VIP guests and royalty from around the world. Madeleine, 31, later commented that she and Christopher were “still in paradise”…

Rocker Brian May was last week celebrating a Crazy Little Thing Called Love as the Queen guitarist and proud dad watched his youngest daughter Emily Ruth tie the knot. The law student married construction manager James George Alfred at St Mary Abbott’s church in Kensington, London, surrounded by friends and family. The 26-year-old bride looked stunning in a strapless lace gown and veil. She completed her elegant outfit with a pretty bouquet of white roses and lilac freesias. Brian, 66, took pride of place at the front of the church, sitting alongside his wife, ex-EastEnder and former Strictly Come Dancing star Anita Dobson, and his ex-wife – Emily’s mother – Chrissie Mullen. “When they gave their vows the sun came out and shone through the church. It was really beautiful…

Carla Bruni was enjoying all the fun of the fair last week, when the former First Lady of France took her 23-month-old daughter Giulia – her child with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy – for an afternoon trip to zoological gardens in Paris. Somewhat unusually, 45-year-old Carla, who recently resumed her modelling career by signing up as the face of Bulgari’s Diva jewellery collection, dressed down for her trip, wearing wide-legged jeans, sunglasses and flat pumps (left). And the fairground certainly proved an attraction for Giulia and mum Carla, with the pair saddling up for a ride on the merry-go-round (above). Though Carla – who is also mum to 11-year-old son Aurélien from an earlier relationship – certainly makes motherhood look like a walk in the park, she recently told…

With a smile that suggests pure contentment, Johnson Beharry VC gently lifts his baby boy onto his broad chest and cradles him with a protective hand. It’s touching to see this muscular war hero display such tenderness as three-week-old Ayden snuggles into the crook of his daddy’s strong arm. “I love him so much that I don’t want to go to bed, I just want to be with him,” Sergeant Beharry tells HELLO! in this exclusive interview and photoshoot to introduce baby Ayden to the world. “I hold him and watch him as he sleeps, then stay awake until dawn. My job is being on guard in the army so it comes naturally to me. Sometimes I hold Ayden and gaze out at the moonlight on the water outside our…

‘Everyone says I am terrified of getting old, but the truth is that in my job becoming old and becoming extinct are one and the same thing’ Surely Cher (left) at 67 is Strong Enough to make another chart comeback ‘I’m definitely not ready to retire yet… singing and performing rock’n’roll is just so invigorating’ Meanwhile, Sir Cliff Richard, aged 72, is releasing his 100th album in November ‘Age, curiosity and cash’ Sir Bob Geldof explains why his band The Boomtown Rats are reuniting after 27 years ‘The thing that shocked me was how people reacted. It was as if the fat I once carried was all that was interesting about me’ Comic actress Dawn French on her loss of weight – which she has now, cheerfully, put back on…

When it came to setting up their home for the arrival of their new baby daughter Carmen Gabriela, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin spared no expense. “The baby has everything she needs,” says Alec, laughing. His wife quickly interjects: “And more.” Continues Alec: “We bought every contraption you could think of – every rocking device and sleeping device.” Not that those items in particular seem to be working. The day after what Alec describes as Carmen’s “worst night in terms of being crabby”, both he and Hilaria are admittedly running a little ragged when they arrive for their interview, just over a week after her birth. “From 7am to 7pm, she’s a great sleeper,” says Alec. “At night she says, ‘Let’s have a conference.’” But the proud father, who immediately plugs…

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Newlyweds Victoria and Scott take a stroll in the grounds of Colshaw Hall, Cheshire, with their beloved Dobermans Stella and Mr Jonty. The couple’s big day has been in the planning for four years but had to take a back seat to Victoria’s Olympic dreams, which she achieved with aplomb last year. Their ceremony – in the pretty walled garden of the country manor estate – was, says Scott: “The greatest day I’ve ever known” ‘I’m very lucky to have met Scott. If not for cycling, our paths would never have crossed’ Victoria ‘I’ve had some pretty nerve-racking moments in my life and I had butterflies today, but it was fun’ Victoria Just a little over a year after she had the nation on its feet punching the air following…

‘Audiences will enjoy the ride. It’s emotional heartbreaking, funny and sexy” Looking effortlessly elegant in her plunging Gucci tuxedo, Olivia Wilde was in pole position last week as she parked herself on the red carpet at the world premiere of Rush. Directed by Ron Howard, the fast and furious film charts the rivalry between Formula 1 champions James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl), with Olivia playing James’s glamorous first wife, model Suzy Miller. “It was a dream come true,” the stylish star said at the event in London’s Leicester Square. “It really was. I enjoyed every moment of it, from rehearsals to seeing the film, which I am so proud of. There’s something for everyone. I think audiences will enjoy the ride of it; it’s so emotional,…

He’s only 21, but Freddie Highmore has already made quite a name for himself. “I know, I’m very lucky, aren’t I?” says the talented young Brit, who after well-received roles in Finding Neverland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is winning more praise in US TV series Bates Motel. The actor plays a young Norman Bates in the show, a ten-part prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 thriller Psycho. “It’s big shoes to fill, obviously – Anthony Perkins did an iconic take,” says Freddie of the original Psycho. “I just wanted to do the character justice. It was never an attempt to mimic him, but I certainly watched Psycho a few times and considered the way he portrayed Norman.” The new series focuses on the character’s formative years, living with…

Pop in to your local intu shopping centre this autumn for a fantastic catwalk show offering you style inspiration for the new season. Plus, you could have £2,500 to spend there! HELLO! and intu have joined forces for a series of exciting fashion shows at centres across the country to showcase the best in high-street and designer looks for autumn and winter. And if you take part in our prize draw you could win a £2,500 gift card to spend at a participating intu shopping centre. So find your nearest intu centre (see list of dates, right) and join the fun. The shows are free to attend and shoppers have a choice of times throughout the day. Popular brands appearing on the catwalk include: All Saints, Debenhams, Coast, French Connection,…

The girl with the dragon tattoo is now the girl with the Calvin Klein contract. Reluctant beauty inspiration Rooney Mara describes herself as a "wallflower", but her career is certainly blossoming. With a new film (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) out this month, plus four more in the pipeline, she is busier than ever, but took time out to talk to HELLO! about her latest role as the face of Calvin Klein’s new fragrance, Downtown. Rooney, what was it like being approached by Calvin Klein to be the face of Downtown? “I felt really flattered, excited and honoured. Not many advertising campaigns stick with me, but there are so many Calvin Klein campaigns that I can remember – even from when I was young. Eternity, Kate Moss in Obsession, all of…

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Mussel mania New Zealand mussel oil, featuring the anti-inflammatory ingredient Lyprinol, is claimed to be 100 times more potent than EPA Max (fish oil). Try Lyprinol capsules, £26.99 for 50, visit lyprinol.co.uk. Sick pay The average Brit spends £8,500 on medicines during their adult life, finds a survey of more than 2,000 people by vouchercodepro.co.uk. We also typically visit a pharmacist or doctor 18 times a year, most often due to headaches, hay fever and colds. Pool winner Watersports enthusiasts who wear contact lenses or glasses will now be able to see as well in the water as on land thanks to a prescription swimming mask. Aquaviz, £39.95, features snap-in lenses made to your prescription, which you give when you order at sportviz.co.uk.…

DEVILLED MUSHROOMS ON TOAST “I’ve spiced up simple mushooms on toast, giving them a bit of a kick with paprika, chilli, wholegrain mustard and honey. The spices really bring the dish to life and work brilliantly with the sweet mango” Serves 4 Preparation time 5-10 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped • 8 large flat mushrooms, wiped • Crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 15g/½oz butter • 1 ripe mango, peeled, stone removed and finely diced • ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes • ½ tsp smoked paprika • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard • 1 tbsp clear blossom honey • 4 thick slices brown bread • Watercress or rocket, to serve 1. Preheat the oven…

Virgo 24 AUG – 23 SEP It’s possible that this week something or someone will confront you with what appears to be an awkward truth. If this happens, don’t argue back. Don’t feel bad about it, either. Be ready to learn, to make a discovery that hurts a little but finally opens a vital doorway. You’ve been cruising for too long, ignoring a genuine opportunity. Here, thanks to Mercury’s departure from your sign, is a delightful rediscovery. Unsure about what to do? I can help. Give me a call: 0906-751 8080. Libra 24 SEP – 23 OCT Suits, boots, uniforms and outfits. All are clothes designed to disguise. There are certain dress codes that, if adhered to, will give you near invisibility. Nobody will see you – they will see…

Sir Elton John is still standing after more than 40 years at the top of the charts. And to celebrate, he is the star of a gala concert at the London Palladium, during which he is honoured with the first-ever Brit Icon Award (with his prized statuette, right). The show is a treat for fans, with Sir Elton performing many of his greatest hits (left) before being presented with his award by Rod Stewart – who quips that his talented peer is the country’s “second-best rocker”. Tributes from Bill Clinton, Ringo Starr and Billie Jean King also feature, while Dermot O’Leary keeps a firm hand on the tiller as master of ceremonies. • Brits Icon: Elton John is on ITV1 on Friday 13 September at 9pm…

Could there be a more romantic city in which to debut a new love than Venice? Smitten Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, 31, seemed to think not as she enjoyed la dolce vita in Italy last week with her handsome new Irish beau John Dineen. Dressed down in a royal-blue blouse, short black skirt and pumps, the smiling actress looked a world away from her lovelorn on-screen character Lady Mary Crawley as she and John, a financial PR director, strolled hand-in-hand through St Mark’s Square taking in the sights. Michelle, whose father is from Dublin, is believed to have been dating John, also 31 and originally from Co. Cork, for several weeks after being introduced by mutual friend Allen Leech, the Irish actor who plays Downton’s chauffeur Tom Branson. IRISH…

The groom’s brother Pierre drove him to the picturesque cliff-top palace in a military jeep It was a royal wedding like no other when Princess Caroline’s son Andrea Casiraghi and Colombian heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo married on 31 August in Monaco’s Prince’s Palace. Family and friends gathered in the principality for three days of intimate celebrations – including a string of parties on Princess Caroline’s yacht – culminating in a ceremony reflecting both the couple’s discretion and their love of all things bohemian. As guests cheered the newlyweds, mother-of-the-groom Princess Caroline stood out as a proud lady in red Andrea, who is second in line to Monaco’s throne, and Tatiana had announced their wedding just a month before, after welcoming their first child, Sasha, this spring. They had released no…

Pitching up for a boys’ day out, former footballer David Beckham looked on top form last week as he took sons Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, and Cruz, eight, to see Arsenal play rival North London club Tottenham Hotspur (above). The Gunners won the match 1-0, which would have delighted middle son and committed Arsenal fan Romeo. David, 38, revealed last year that his son had been won over by the team’s manager Arsene Wenger, despite his dad’s history at Manchester United. “I took Romeo to an Arsenal game and Arsene Wenger treated him so well, gave him a shirt with his name on the back and his favourite number,” said David. “I had that when I was a kid with Man United.” Meanwhile, across the Pond, David’s wife Victoria wore…

He’s known for making waves with his aquatic exploits and now comic David Walliams has taken the plunge again. After battling the elements to swim the Channel and the Thames, the 42-year-old last week took on an altogether more human challenge in the form of 2008 Olympic Open Water champion Keri-Anne Payne (together, above). “Just because I’ve done a lot of swimming and people tell me, ‘We needed you in that Olympics, David,’ it doesn’t mean I’m fast. I swim at half the speed of an Olympian,” he said after trailing in her wake last week at the Great Lake at Blenheim Palace. The Little Britain star had donned his wetsuit to join a team of four against Keri-Anne, 25, in a 1,000-metre relay. The race in the grounds of…

Being a superstar, Beyoncé has posed for plenty of photos. But the tables were turned when she enjoyed a holiday on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean with husband Jay-Z and their 19-month-old daughter Blue Ivy last week (left). The singer, who’s about to celebrate her 32nd birthday, snapped away during a day trip to Formentera (right and below), an island off the coast of Ibiza. No doubt Beyoncé was keen to document the trip to share the images with her fans. The Video Phone singer often gives a glimpse into her jet-set lifestyle by posting photos on Tumblr. The trio must also have been eager for some downtime. The famous family had jetted out to the Balearics fresh from Beyoncé’s headline performance in front of a 50,000-strong crowd at…

BRYAN FERRY Marriage over after 19 months Singer Bryan Ferry has separated from his second wife, 19 months after they married. The former Roxy Music star, 67, had tied the knot with PR executive Amanda Sheppard, 30, on the Turks and Caicos Islands in January last year. The dad of four and Amanda “haven’t seen eye-to-eye for a long time and drifted apart”, a source was quoted as saying. “It made sense for Amanda to move out and think about a life without Bryan.” Bryan’s 21-year marriage to Lucy Helmore, the mother of his children, broke down in 2003. GWEN STEFANI Reports of third pregnancy Reports from the US have said that Gwen Stefani is expecting her third child. The 43-year-old – who has sons Kingston, seven, and five-year-old Zuma…

‘He had charm, wit, talent, intelligence and warmth in equal measure’ Prime Minister David Cameron Extraordinary, remarkable and pioneering were some of the words used to describe TV broadcaster and legendary interviewer Sir David Frost last week, following news the 74-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack while on board a cruise liner. The hugely respected media personality – who during broadcast interviews with former US President Richard Nixon in the 1970s famously got him to admit he had “let down the country” over the Watergate wire-tapping scandal – was taken ill just hours after setting sail from Southampton aboard the Queen Elizabeth, on which he was due to give a speech. “Sir David was an extraordinary man – with charm, wit, talent, intelligence and warmth in equal measure. He made…

Since playing a starring role at the royal wedding in 2011, Pippa Middleton has rarely been out of the headlines. From her high-profile writing jobs to her scene-stealing outfits, Pippa’s every move is followed by fans around the globe. Following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son Prince George, not only is Pippa the world’s most famous aunt, but she has also become one of the most talked-about women on the planet. Last Friday, Pippa had one more thing to celebrate: her 30th birthday. While her boyfriend Nico Jackson – with whom she has been linked for the past year – was no doubt at her side, HELLO! has been told from an impeccable source that reports the couple are engaged are “completely untrue”. Here, to mark…

Naomi Watts looked effortlessly regal last Thursday, when she attended the world premiere in London for her new film Diana, in which she plays Diana, Princess of Wales in the first feature film made of her life. The actress – who was born in Britain and spent many of her teenage years in Australia – even channelled Princess Diana’s elegant style in a white Versace gown and glittering diamond and sapphire earrings by Chopard as she spoke at Leicester Square about the world’s enduring love for the People’s Princess. “I think it’s a testament to who she was and what she achieved,” says Naomi, 44. “She did unbelievable things both in the line of service as well as for her family and she made the royal family, in my mind,…

ROCK’N’GLOW: PREGNANT KATE BUMPS UP THE STYLE Looking glamorous in leopard print and movie star shades, Kate Winslet shows she’s taking her third pregnancy in her stride as she makes her way through Heathrow Airport hand-in-hand with her husband of eight months, Ned Rocknroll. In June, Kate, 37, and Ned confirmed they were expecting their first baby together with a spokesperson revealing that the new arrival is due at the end of the year. While it will be Ned’s first experience of fatherhood, his wife is already a mother to Mia, 12, from her first marriage, to director Jim Threapleton, and son Joe, nine, from her second union, with filmmaker Sam Mendes. CATHERINE KEEPS A BRAVE FACE – AND HER WEDDING RING ON HER FINGER Although Catherine Zeta-Jones and her…

It’s been the subject of fevered speculation, but the actors who will play the two leads in the bigscreen adaptation of erotic bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey were finally unmasked last week. Up-and-coming actress Dakota Johnson will star as Anastasia Steele, the young ingénue seduced by powerful boss Christian Grey, who will be played by Newcastle-born actor Charlie Hunnam. Author EL James, who partly based the book on the Twilight novels, tweeted: “Good moaning all. Hold on to your hats…” before revealing the news. Dakota, 23, was seen cuddling up to Justin Timberlake in The Social Network, but this will be her first major movie role. The actress is the daughter of Miami Vice star Don Johnson and his ex-wife Melanie Griffith, who’s now married to Antonio Banderas. Sharing her…

A ROOM WITH A VIEW This tiny house perched on top of the extraordinary Katskhi Pillar, in Georgia, is home to Maxime Qavtaradze, a Stylite monk, who’s lived here alone for 20 years. After a life marred by drugs and prison, Maxime turned to religion and sought refuge in this solitary spot: “I used to drink with friends in the hills around here and look up at this place, where land met sky… We knew monks had lived up there before and I felt great respect for them.” The 59-year-old comes down just twice a week to pray with followers in the monastery below, tentatively scaling a 130ft ladder to reach the ground.…

Olivia Palermo’s simple white skirt and top by Australian label Scanlan & Theodore pack a punch with the addition of some heavyweight jewellery. A simple Céline clutch and colourful sandals from Caroline Issa’s spring/summer collaboration with LK Bennett complete the look. 1. Ruched-neck dress, £180, Jaeger; visit jaeger.co.uk 2. 18-carat gold plated Isla studs with white topaz, £75, Monica Vinader; visit monicavinader.com 3. Flavia fold clutch, £59.50, Banana Republic; visit bananarepublic.co.uk 4. Gold sleek metal cuff, £5.99, New Look; visit newlook.com 5. Plaited chain choker, £25, asos.com…

1. Atkinsons Fashion Decree, £95, from Harrods, blends Indonesian patchouli, rich woods and velvety rose, making it a sexy cool-weather scent 2. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, £115, exclusive to Selfridges, is a more sensual take on a super-light EDT. There’s lemon and mandarin, but with more spice, sensual vanilla and tonka bean, in addition to cool woods 3. Miller Harris Le Petit Grain, £95, is Lyn Harris’s ode to the orange tree, with lots of lemon, bergamot and orange, infused with thyme, tarragon and lavender, over a chypre base of oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli 4. Elie Saab Intense, £40, an oriental-floral composition that opens with orange blossom, then has a heart of sweet, sexy ylang-ylang and rose honey over a patchouli and amber accord. Unapologetically sensual 5. Estée Lauder…

WASH AND GO We bring you the lowdown on the ultimate holiday companion – Nair’s new Brazillian Spa Clay Shower Power Cream is our top tip for seriously effective, smooth-results hair removal. The best bit is that it works while you shower, even on short hairs, leaving you silky soft and fresh as a daisy….with no redness, even during hot and balmy holidays •Brazilian Spa Clay Shower Power Cream £6.69. Visit boots.com and naircare.co.uk Rosie for Autograph silk print chemise, £59, Marks & Spencer; visit marksandspencer.co.uk Rosie for Autograph bralet in Dove, £19.50; high-waist knicker, £15, Marks and Spencer; visit marksandspencer.co.uk Yoko London 18ct white-gold, Tahitian pearl and diamond cluster ring, £2,750 from ernestjones.co.uk John Lewis nail varnish in English Rose (far left) and Brass Band,, £7.50 each. Available in…

Although it’s the nation’s single biggest killer, coronary heart disease remains off the radar for most women. But the truth is that it kills more than three times as many women as breast cancer.* Flora pro.activ and the British Heart Foundation think that it’s time for women everywhere to start talking about their heart health and the benefits that just a few simple changes to your lifestyle can make. High cholesterol is a key risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease† but it’s never too late – or too early – to take action to lower your cholesterol and help protect your heart.† Making some simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can help to make a big difference to cholesterol levels. For more information, tips and advice…

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER RAGU WITH QUARK AND TAGLIATELLE “Tasty sausages, fiery peppers, pasta and creamy Quark – stop it, we give in! This dish is stupidly easy to make and so tasty it needs a warning…” Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes INGREDIENTS • Olive oil, for frying • 6 herby sausages • Pinch of dried chilli flakes • 1 red onion, peeled and chopped • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped • 2 red peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced • 600g/1lb 5½oz tagliatelle • 150ml/¼pt white wine • 250g/9oz The Lake District Dairy Co Quark • 50g/2oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat a frying pan and add a little oil.…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 1293 Mystery celebrity: NATALIE PORTMAN ACROSS 1 Bartlett; 5 Curtis; 8 Myers; 9 Melua; 10 Uma; 12 Brand; 13 Tempah; 14 Emin; 16 Knox; 17 Cera; 21 Noel; 22 Emilio; 24 Leona; 25 Due; 26 Frost; 27 Ryder; 28 Nadine; 29 Arquette. 12 = A, 13 = K, 14 = T, 15 = N, 16 = U, 17 = W, DOWN 2 Amy Adams; 3 Tyra Banks; 4 Tweddle; 5 Courteney Cox; 6 Trump; 7 Statham; 11 Jack Osbourne; 15 Bannatyne; 18 Seacrest; 19 Brendan; 20 Calista; 22 = S, 23 = M, 24 = X, 25 = O, 26 = R…

1 THEATRE THE BODYGUARD Queen of British soul Beverley Knight makes her West End debut this week in The Bodyguard at London’s Adelphi Theatre. The musical is based on the hit film of the same name, in which a superstar singer (played by Whitney Houston) falls in love with the man hired to protect her. A lifelong fan of the late star, Beverley tells HELLO!: “I’d heard they were recasting and a few people said to me, ‘you’d be great at that, Bev. So I gave it a go and did the audition. The next thing I know I get the call.” [RP] • For further information or tickets, visit thebodyguardmusical.com 2 FILM RUSH Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde and Natalie Dormer Fasten your seatbelts for this high-octane…