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After sealing their romance at the weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan have now received a very special delivery – courtesy of Royal Mail. To celebrate the wedding on Saturday, a pair of commemorative stamps went on sale on the day itself, both featuring the couple looking very much in love. Photographed by Alexi Lubomirski as part of the official engagement shoot last year, the images show Harry and Meghan outside Frogmore House in Windsor, the same venue they chose for their evening wedding reception. Available for use on first class and European £1.55 post, the collectables have been given the official stamp of approval by the Queen, who has to approve all Royal Mail designs.…

It has already won the royal seal of approval but, last week, charity Best Beginnings had another reason to celebrate with its tenth birthday. High-profile supporters joined the charity, which is backed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge under the Heads Together banner to campaign for giving every child an equal chance, gathered at London’s Guildhall to help raise more than £100,000. “There are three big events in the UK this weekend,” charity trustee Hilary Russell told the VIP guests. “The royal wedding, the FA Cup, but most importantly the Best Beginnings dinner.” Charity founder Alison Baum and actor Andy Serkis attended with their respective sons Joshua and Louis. Andy revealed that the boys will feature in the new The Jungle Book - based live-action film Mowgli , playing…

They have already lifted the spirits of the world so how fitting that one of Harry and Meghan’s wedding gifts was a whisky specially created in celebration of their big day. They were sent the first bottle of Royal Salute’s Royal Wedding Edition, which features a “harmonious blend” of, among others, 33-year-old and 36-year-old malts – Harry and Meghan’s respective ages. Also fittingly, considering the bride’s US heritage, the whisky was fully matured in American oak casks. Only 70 bottles of the blend have been released. It comes in a hand-engraved Dartington Crystal decanter etched with images of roses – the Queen’s favourite flowers – thistles to represent Scotland and barley to represent whisky. The lining of the American oak presentation box features daffodils in honour of Harry’s royal title,…

She became the most famous bridesmaid in the world in a figure-hugging ivory Sarah Burton dress at the wedding of her sister the Duchess of Cambridge. And as she arrived at the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the eve of her first wedding anniversary, Pippa Middleton – who is believed to be expecting her first baby – made another striking entrance in an exquisite dress by British brand The Fold. No doubt with happy memories of her own nuptials on 20 May last year, the 34-year-old looked radiant in a pale green, pure silk floral-print Hepburn dress, featuring a close-fit bodice that fell into a softly pleated skirt, as she entered St George’s Chapel hand in hand with her husband, hedge fund manager James Matthews. Stylish Pippa…

Of all the names in the frame leading up to the big day, not once was there mention of Clare Waight Keller, the British artistic director at Givenchy. So the announcement, just minutes after Meghan arrived at St George’s Chapel, that the first female director of the French fashion house had beaten off competition from labels including Ralph & Russo, Erdem and Stella McCartney, came as a surprise. Born in Birmingham, Clare worked for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford at Gucci and Pringle. In 2011 she became creative director of Chloé before moving to Givenchy in Paris last year. Her British predecessors there include Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Julien Macdonald. “It is truly an honour to have been given the opportunity to closely collaborate with Meghan Markle on…

It’s a unique gift and one that only the Queen can bestow on her beloved grandson and his bride: new royal titles for their big day. On the morning of their wedding day, Buckingham Palace announced that the newlyweds would take the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A dukedom is the highest rank in the British peerage. Both bookmakers and royal experts had been tipping the dukedom of Sussex as the most likely option for Harry and Meghan, who is the first woman in British history entitled to use the title Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex. The couple have also been bestowed with the Scottish title of Earl and Countess of Dumbarton, and the newly created Northern Irish title of Baron and Baroness Kilkeel. A…

‘I’m very happy for Harry and we can’t wait to celebrate with them both’ Mike Getting into the swing of the big royal weekend, Mike Tindall was joined by his wife Zara and a host of stars at his Celebrity Golf Classic the day before the wedding. “I’m very happy for Harry and we can’t wait to celebrate with them both on their very special day,” the former England rugby union star exclusively told HELLO! from The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. “There’s no doubt that this is an amazing weekend of fun and family for us, and I couldn’t be happier that I’ve got to play 18 holes of golf the day before.” Mike, who married Zara in 2011, had plenty of advice for Meghan as she became…

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Renowned US make-up artist Trish McEvoy is a powerhouse. Not only does she have celebrity clients such as Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker and Rihanna on her books, she is the brains behind her eponymous make-up line – sold in more than 300 stores worldwide and one of the top-selling brands in Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Liberty. She also regularly gets up at 4.30am to kick-start her day with a workout, yoga and a healthy breakfast before she takes her first work call at 7.30am. And yes, we can confirm that she is extremely perky at this time of day. Organisation and preplanning are Trish’s watchwords and as the inventor of her hugely popular, rummage-free make-up planners, which enable you to carry all your cosmetics in a flip-through case, we…

Why did you want to grow your hair ahead of your wedding, Millie? Did you have a specific style in mind? “I’m getting super excited about the wedding now. I don’t want to give away too much but I wanted to grow my hair for the style I’m planning. I also want my hair to look super healthy and in good condition. That’s something that I’ve struggled with for a couple of years. I’ve found that it breaks all the time and stays at the same length – I haven’t been able to get it to grow. I love long hair because you can do loads of fun styles with it. “I also think it’s really important that the hair doesn’t take anything away from the dress. It all has…

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Carolyn, how and when did you become a chef to the royals and was it always your ambition to follow a career in food? “Some of my earliest memories are of cooking with my mother and my love of food and cooking continued to grow throughout my school years. I remember thinking, as quite a young child, that one day I would like to cook for the Queen. After leaving school I spent a year working in a restaurant, then started studying languages, but the draw of the kitchen was too great and I swapped university for cookery school. I was selected, with two other Cordon Bleu students, to go to Kensington Palace for an interview for the position of chef to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. I was…

On the eve of her wedding, one can only imagine what Meghan Markle must have been feeling as she prepared to marry the man she loves – with the eyes of the world upon her. It’s no wonder she chose to spend her last night as a single woman with her mother, Doria Ragland. The pair smiled for the cameras as they arrived on Friday at 6.30pm at Cliveden House, the grade I-listed hotel in Berkshire; when asked how she was feeling, Meghan replied: “Wonderful, thank you.” The bride-to-be put a protective arm around her mother as they walked into the luxury hotel, where they were joined by some of Meghan’s closest friends as well as her dress designer and hairdresser. The evening was no doubt a welcome respite for…

With all eyes on St George’s Chapel in Windsor, two famous brides, Geri Horner and Pippa Middleton, will have been reminiscing about their own big days. Celebrating her third anniversary, Geri shared a photo of her and husband Christian arm in arm in St Mary’s Church in Woburn, Bedfordshire after exchanging their vows. “Happy anniversary!” the 45-year-old former Spice Girl wrote on Instagram. “3 years! I [love] you.” Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian, 44, sent his own loving message with a post that read: “Happy Wedding Anniversary to my beautiful wife… Can’t believe it’s 3 years since this amazing day.” For Pippa, the royal wedding was an excuse to start the celebrations early, coming as it did the day before her first anniversary. She and financier James Matthews…

Her on-screen character may never have had a coronation, but there was a crowning moment for Vanessa Kirby when she took home the Bafta for Best Supporting Actress at this year’s awards ceremony. The 30-year-old, who played Princess Margaret in hit Netflix drama series The Crown , paid tribute to the Queen’s late sister, calling her “so colourful and vivid and brave and strong”. Accepting her award at the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Vanessa added: “This is for Margaret, wherever she is.” She also thanked her co-star Claire Foy (aka the Queen), who missed out in the Best Actress category, but still managed to reign on the red carpet by accessorising her Rosetta Getty dress with a Time’s Up badge. It was a memorable night, too, for Kate…

It was the icing on the cake when HELLO! received a message from the Queen during our 30th birthday celebrations. The special note from Buckingham Palace read: “The Queen sends her best wishes to you all.” Sent just before she attended one of her favourite events, Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty’s letter crowned our happy and glorious anniversary, which coincided with the run-up to the royal wedding. HELLO! chairman Eduardo Sánchez Pérez (with editor in chief Rosie Nixon) reflected on the special relationship between the magazine and the royals at our recent star-studded birthday party. “It is fantastic to celebrate 30 years in such an amazing atmosphere,” he said. “This is the year of HELLO! , with all the beautiful royal couples and weddings, which perfectly…

It was the biggest day of his daughter’s life, but Thomas Markle wasn’t able to share it. Just 48 hours before he was due to walk her down the aisle – and after days of speculation – it was confirmed that Meghan’s father would miss her wedding. Issuing a heartfelt statement on Thursday, the bride-to-be said: “Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health. “I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support. Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday.” The day after her announcement came the news that Meghan had asked…

Harry asked permission from the Queen to wear his Blues and Royals frockcoat, adorned with his service medal ribbons To the sounds of cheers, the new Duke of Sussex and his best man the Duke of Cambridge made their way on foot down through Windsor Castle’s Lower Ward to St George’s Chapel. The brothers both sported the blue doeskin frockcoat of their old regiment the Blues and Royals, handmade by Dege & Skinner on Savile Row – the crowns on their epaulettes denoting the rank of major. Prince Harry displayed his pilot’s wings, which he gained while serving with the Army Air Corps, and his medal ribbons: the KCVO, Afghanistan with rosette, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Chatting to each other, the two men waved at…

‘Watching Harry and Meghan become man and wife, it was impossible not to share their joy’ ‘This is a real love match and it’s wonderful to see Harry so blissfully happy’ Watching the new Duke of Sussex greet his beautiful bride at the altar of St George’s Chapel was probably the crowning moment of my career as a royal correspondent. The emotional scene, in which the dashing Prince Harry lifted Meghan’s veil and told her, “You look amazing,” really did bring tears to my eyes. And she really did look amazing. I loved the simplicity of her gown, teamed with a sleeker version of her trademark messy bun – her freckles still visible through her low-key make-up. After six months of writing about the long-anticipated day, it was actually happening…

GARDEN PARTY IS A CHELSEA DRAW London’s The Ivy Chelsea Garden hosted a party to mark its collaboration with Jenny Packham, who has created a stunning floral installation covering the front of the restaurant in celebration of this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The fashion designer’s involvement extends further: to two bespoke floral summer cocktails, which were on offer to guests including the Duchess of Cambridge’s stylist Natasha Archer and her photographer husband Chris Jackson. BELGRAVIA’S ROYAL ENGAGEMENT Princess Beatrice and Lady Gabriella Windsor added a touch of royalty to the launch of Beulah’s new flagship store in London’s Belgravia – the fashion label’s other high-profile fans include the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton. Guests toasting its co-founders, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinia Brennan, were treated…

While she likes to “play around” with her skincare, Meghan is loyal to Jan Marini products. “I’ve been using their serum. It’s a nice glycolic one that makes your skin really glowy,” she has said Meghan was first introduced to Kate Somerville when she lived in Los Angeles and visited the world-renowned salon for facials. “I still use the products to maintain that glow that her products give,” she said during her time in Canada filming Suits Make sure to pick up this firming body lotion during your next supermarket beauty haul – it’s one of Meghan’s holy-grail products. “I use this religiously,” she has said. “It’s honestly my favourite lotion on the market. It’s so affordable and makes my skin look and feel amazing. I would buy a case…

SMILE SAVER In pursuit of a bright, white smile, brides often turn to teeth whitening treatments. In-clinic laser treatment is the quickest way to get pearly white teeth but it can be pricey, leaving at-home, over-the-counter treatments a more accessible option. But are these products safe and effective? “It’s perfectly safe for you to whiten your teeth at home as long as the treatment is clinically tested and dentist-approved,” says Dr Uchenna Okoye, a leading London-based cosmetic dentist. “Do not buy whitening strips or laser lights from non-UK online sites as they are not regulated and may contain EU-banned substances such as acid and chlorine dioxide, which can dissolve the enamel.” Pearl Drops recently launched a clinically approved at-home option, Strong & White Overnight Serum (£6.99, from superdrug.com), which contains…

Another transatlantic love story reached its fairytale conclusion last week when the Marquess of Bristol wed US art dealer Meredith Dunn in London. Helping to celebrate their special relationship at the Brompton Oratory was the groom’s big sister Lady Victoria Hervey, who headed the guest list in a dove-grey hat and a dusky pink dress. Sharing her pre-wedding prep in an Instagram photo taken two hours before the happy event, she wrote: “It takes an army.” Lady Victoria, 41, also gave her online followers a taster of the ceremony itself, with an image of Frederick, 38, and his 36-year-old bride seated inside the church. She wrote: “Congratulations to my brother Fred and Meredith. Such a beautiful day. You both look so happy. Long may it last.” Younger sister Lady Isabella…

Former footballer Frank Lampard will soon be welcoming a new addition to the home side, following news that his TV presenter wife Christine is expecting her first child. The announcement makes it a hat-trick for the ex-England midfielder, who has two daughters –Luna, 12, and 11-year-old Isla – from a previous relationship. Frank made the big reveal on Instagram, posting a family selfie. “We have some exciting news we wanted to share with you. The Lampard family is growing!” he wrote next to the pic. “My gorgeous wife is pregnant and we all couldn’t be happier!!!” Similarly keen to keep fans and followers up to speed, Christine reposted the pic, adding: “The Lampard family are expanding!! I feel SO excited, nervous and grateful. The list of emotions is endless.” The…

They are showbiz royalty who are used to taking centre stage, but as some of the most famous names in entertainment gathered for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, they were happy to let the spotlight fall on the happy couple. Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal, and David and Victoria Beckham led the stellar cast of guests invited inside St George’s Chapel. Outside, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, 1,200 people who had been invited in recognition of their contribution to their communities, were lucky enough to get up close to the stars, who began arriving at the chapel nearly two hours before the ceremony began. HIP HIP HOORAY The biggest cheers came for Oscar-winning actor George and former footballer David, of…

Once the excitement of the big day is over, it’s time to kick off the wedding shoes and… relax. Heading off on honeymoon is such a special time for newlyweds to take the chance to sit back and reminisce about the best day of your lives, and there’s one essential that should be packed in any bride’s suitcase – a pair of stylish Havaianas. Taking those first few steps into married life (not least for the social media updates and photos you’ll want to keep for ever), you’ll want to look your best from head to toe. Havaianas’ new summer collection of sandals – in a huge variety of fashionable colours, prints and gleaming metallics – is fit for all princess brides. Whether you’re chilling out on the beach in…

Teams of bakers, cooks and florists were hard at work for months to make sure the royal wedding ran like a military operation and went without a hitch. And as a treat, those responsible for the food, cake and floral arrangements gave a behind-the-scenes peek at their preparations for royal fans last week. The kitchens of Buckingham Palace were buzzing with activity in the final hours leading up to the wedding, with a team of bakers creating the fabulous lemon and elderflower sponge that would take pride of place at the wedding breakfast in Windsor Castle’s majestic St George’s Hall. Meanwhile, in the castle’s huge kitchens, staff were hard at work preparing the canapes and main dishes to be served at a lunch hosted by the Queen. Six hundred guests…

It’s no secret that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so what better way to celebrate the moments in life that really matter than with the sparkling new Ernest Jones Diamond Collection? Whether you’re looking for a beautiful gift for someone special – or simply wish to treat yourself – this luxury collection has the perfect diamond piece for any occasion. Diamond specialist Ernest Jones has worked to create a unique vision of brilliance, set in timeless and contemporary designs. It is this enduring elegance that sets its carefully crafted diamond pieces apart from ordinary jewellery. Featuring a selection of exquisite engagement and anniversary rings, diamond bracelets, earrings, pendants and bridal sets, the Ernest Jones Diamond Collection has been expertly curated to represent the most special moments of love. Whether…

‘I’m obsessed with the comfort, luxe feel and invisibility of The Nude by Heist. They’re the most comfortable, wearable tights I’ve ever tried. I’m most definitely pairing these with my dress for the royal wedding festivities’ Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke – BBC royal wedding reporter Nude tights are a summer wardrobe staple, but finding a luxe-looking pair that matches your skin tone – the way The Nude by Heist suits royal wedding reporter Julie Montagu (left) – can be a challenge. It needn’t be. This season you’ll love the most versatile design yet from game-changing underwear brand Heist. Designed to flatter beautifully, The Nude comes in Light or Dark and UK sizes four to 14. So whether you’re enjoying a day at Royal Ascot, sunning yourself at a garden party…

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Here comes the bride… and her elegant wedding party, dazzling in gifts that they’ll treasure for ever from Links of London. There are stunning pendants to be engraved with your maid of honour’s initial; co-ordinating cuffs adorned with pavé stone rondels, or luxe leather watches, which are a perfect present for groomsmen. These fine pieces are a sample from Links of London’s gifting collection. A quintessentially British brand with luxury at heart, Links of London weds superb craftsmanship with the finest materials. This summer, you’ll find classic keepsakes alongside on-trend items, creating a range perfect for everyone in your wedding party. Add a personal touch with bespoke engraving instore or online. Add a heartfelt message to a compact mirror or, if you’re a member of the wedding party, club together…