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With two international singing stars, the “hot priest” from Fleabag and a Strictly Come Dancing celebrity heading the entertainment, it was a cracker of a Christmas concert at St Luke’s church in the heart of Chelsea last week. HELLO! was delighted to be media partner for the Nordoff Robbins annual carol service, which saw soprano Danielle de Niese (far left) and tenor Alfie Boe (inset, above left) duet, while actor Andrew Scott brought a smile to the 800-strong congregation with his rendition of Joyce Grenfell’s classic comedy monologue, Nativity Play. Strictly’s Anneka Rice added to the merriment with a word-perfect delivery (left) of the John Julius Norwich parody Twelve Days of Christmas. The tone of the evening was set by the Rev. Dr John Russell, who joked in his welcome:…

Never mind the lions, Emma Weymouth and Janette Manrara put leopards in the spotlight last week at Longleat when Emma hosted a festive get-together for friends, including the Strictly Come Dancing pro and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec. Emma and Aljaz were coupled up for this year’s series of the hit dance contest, making it through to week seven and forming a firm friendship. But when it comes to fashion, it seems she is more in step with Janette, with the pair showcasing a mutual love of leopard in their outfits (above). Posting photos on Instagram of the guests gathered on Longleat’s Grand Staircase, Janette called her visit “so special”. She wrote: “Such a magical place… Thank you Emma for being the hostess with the mostess.” Equally enchanted, Aljaz captioned the…

With a jubilant wave and with his glamorous girlfriend by his side, Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to 10, Downing Street after scoring a historic victory for his party. Joined by Carrie Symonds at the famous door of Number Ten the morning after the election, the PM smiled at waiting reporters before the couple were greeted by jubilant staff inside his official residence. The election saw the Conservative party win 365 seats, a majority of 80, its biggest since Margaret Thatcher’s third term in 1987. After going to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen and formally beginning work with his new Government, the PM pledged to serve the whole country, telling Tory voters: “I say thank you for the trust you have placed in us and me, and we will…

They may not be joining the rest of the royal family at Sandringham, but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a magical time ahead as they celebrate their son Archie’s first Christmas. The baby boy will no doubt be the centre of attention on 25 December, when Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to share the big day with Archie’s grandmother Doria Ragland. As he is already eating solid food, seven-month-old Archie will also enjoy his first Christmas dinner, which is likely to be cooked by his self-confessed foodie mother. The Duke and Duchess are on an extended break from royal duties and the family have been spending time with Doria in the US. They are also thinking ahead to next year, when they will launch the Sussex Royal…

Small but perfectly formed, the designer clothes and accessories in Childrensalon’s Christmas collection cover all the festive bases, from pompoms to berry reds and metallics. (Right) navy bow headband, £33, Balloon Chic; red ruff cotton top, £35, Lapin House; check trousers, £77, Pili Carrera; leather pumps, £76, Manuela de Juan. All available at childrensalon.com.…

(Clockwise from top left) Kilian Rolling in Love Eau de Parfum 50ml, £200, from Selfridges. Almond milk and musk give way to a rich, creamy iris note Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Red Maestro Eau de Parfum 100ml limited edition, £100, from Boots. A warming blackcurrant blend with jasmine and vanilla BDK Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum 100ml, £170, from Harrods. An oriental masterpiece, boasting tuberose and ylang ylang Atelier Cologne Rose Smoke Pure Parfum 200ml, £325, made exclusively for Harrods. A unisex scent paying tribute to the rose with an unexpected spicy kick to finish Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum 100ml, £109, from Selfridges. For those who love rose, this modern powdery floral hits the spot…

SALMON EN CROUTE Serves 6-8 Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 35-45 minutes, plus cooling INGREDIENTS • 20g/¾oz unsalted butter • 3 banana shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 400g/14oz prepared spinach • Grated zest of 2 lemons (save 1 lemon, cut in half, for later use) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1kg/2¼lb salmon fillet, skinned, pin boned and trimmed • 500g block of puff pastry, thawed if frozen • Flour, for dusting • 1 egg, beaten • 200g/7oz watercress, to serve (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. Line a baking sheet with greasproof paper. 2. Place the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook for…

FESTIVE EVENT PANTOMIMES See your favourite stars this panto season. Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones is in Peterborough’s The Wizard of Oz , while Craig Revel-Horwood is the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Manchester. In Cinderella , TV presenter Ore Oduba plays Dandini in Croydon and superstylist Gok Wan (right) is the Fairy Gokmother in Cardiff. Festive family fun – oh yes it is! To book, visit atgtickets.com. TELEVISION THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Book fans of all ages will love this festive adaptation of Judith Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea , the heartwarming story of a tea-guzzling tiger. Benedict Cumberbatch, David Walliams and Tamsin Greig (left) lend their voices to the animated special and Robbie Williams performs the theme song. On…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex electrified Southern Africa when they embarked on their first family tour with baby Archie. Described by Prince Harry, who has been there many times before, as a homecoming, the incredible ten-day trip was by turns moving, sombre and also joyful as the couple came face to face with South Africa’s painful legacy and promoted the efforts of those striving to create a more hopeful future, especially for women and girls. Leaving his wife and son behind, Harry also flew to neighbouring Botswana, Angola and Malawi, where he encouraged young people “to hold on to your dreams”. That was a message the royal duo were keen to convey as they danced with residents in Cape Town’s Nyanga township. Travelling with them, HELLO! royal editor Emily…

STAR WOMEN Sarah, Duchess of York said she might “burst with pride” on receiving the Inspiration of the Year award for her tireless charity work as HELLO! celebrated our annual Star Women event. In front of guests including Lady Frederick Windsor and Olympian Denise Lewis, Sarah spoke about women as a force for good, saying: “We are all legends. We fight on together and we fight on in unity.” Also honoured at the June event was Spice Girl Melanie Brown, named Campaigner of the Year for raising awareness of domestic abuse, and the women of the Hubb Community Kitchen set up in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. HELLO! editor in chief Rosie Nixon said the uplifting awards “captured the very essence of sisterhood”. STREET CHILD Life begins at…

THE QUEEN The secrets of regal dressing Her subjects got a glimpse of the woman behind the monarch when personal dresser Angela Kelly (inset above right) released a book based on 25 years at the Palace. The memoir, written with Her Majesty’s approval and exclusively serialised in HELLO! , taught us that the royal matriarch is “a modest lady” with a thrifty approach to fashion, her diamonds are polished with gin and she loves a good practical joke. Once, on an Australian tour, the Queen was keen to spot a kookaburra. So for an April Fool’s prank Angela bought a stuffed bird and pretended it was dead. When she admitted the joke between giggles, her boss responded: “You’re sacked!” THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE A mother’s struggle Her passion for making…

‘This baby will wrap James around her teeny tiny finger’ When professional dancers James and Ola Jordan found out earlier this year that their dream to start a family was coming true thanks to IVF, they cried tears of joy. Now HELLO! can reveal that the former Strictly Come Dancing husband and wife stars are celebrating some happy news this Christmas – they have discovered they’re having a girl. “Having a daughter will be the most incredible thing to happen to James,” beams Ola, following the highly emotional gender-reveal moment that she and her husband of 16 years shared exclusively with HELLO! . “He puts on a bit of a tough-guy act but deep down he’s a real softie. “A little girl will pull at his heartstrings and change him…

Ginger spice and all things nice were on the menu for Geri Horner last week as she served up a Christmas classic. The Spice Girl was joined in the kitchen by son Monty – who turns three in January – as she paid a sweet tribute to redheads everywhere with her biscuit creation, the “House of Ginger”, as she called it on Instagram. Aided by her little wannabe baker, Geri – who is also mum to 13-year-old Bluebell – put the finishing touches to the showstopper (right), including Santa and his reindeer. Geri’s baking talents are no secret; in 2016 she won Star Baker on The Great Sport Relief Bake Off – an honour she guessed might surprise her husband, Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner. “He is always making…

With her flair for design and eye for detail, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece’s New York home rarely wants for finishing touches – except, of course, at this time of year. The childrenswear designer wife of Crown Prince Pavlos delighted her Instagram followers when she shared a photo (right) featuring her only daughter and the eldest of her five children, Princess Olympia, putting the finishing touches to the Christmas tree in the family’s Manhattan townhouse. Standing on one leg on a chair, the 23-year-old was dwarfed by the enormous fir as she endeavoured to add another bauble to its branches. “Balancing act,” read the post, which attracted favourable comments from Marie-Chantal’s high-profile followers, among them Elle Macpherson and Elizabeth Hurley. The family recently returned Stateside after spending time in Yorkshire,…

Model Gigi Hadid dazzled on the red carpet at a recent awards do wearing a shimmery Helmut Lang dress matched by a statement eye created by Patrick Ta. The make-up artist used a gel liner to enhance Gigi’s golden eyeshadow and Maybelline’s Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil in Blonde to fill in the 24-year-old’s brows: “Lightly to add definition and mimic her natural hairs,” he said. Gigi’s own approach to brows is strictly hands-off. “I don’t touch them because I’m scared of messing them up,” she says.…

With more than 15 years’ experience as a trainer, appearing on TV shows such as The Biggest Loser USA and Sky One’s Obese: A Year to Save My Life , Jessie Pavelka is on a mission to help us redefine what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. Stop calorie-counting and step away from the scales, is his advice. “It shouldn’t be about obsessing over numbers,” says the 37-year-old, who is launching a fitness app JP4 in the new year. “Allow yourself to appreciate all forms of success, like your ability to take on challenges. By focusing on small changes, feeling good and being happy, big things will happen.” Here, Jessie explains how to create realistic goals for long-term gains. Jessie, what’s your advice on staying motivated at this time…

WHITE CHOCOLATE & ORANGE MOUSSES Serves 6 Preparation time 30-35 minutes, plus chilling “This recipe was given to us by Becca, a great friend. She has her own catering company and has given us invaluable advice on cooking for numbers. Double the ingredients to make 12 individual mousses or one large mousse using a 20cm/8in round springform tin.” INGREDIENTS • 75g/3oz Hobnob biscuits, crushed • 45g/1¾oz butter, melted • 1 tbsp demerara sugar • Grated white chocolate, to serve For the mousse • 150g/5oz Belgian or other high-quality 100% white chocolate, broken into pieces • 100g/4oz full-fat cream cheese • 150ml/¼pt double cream • 1 tbsp Cointreau • 1 large orange, zest finely grated 1. Put the crushed Hobnobs into a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and sugar and…

He has no royal title, but Archie is a Prince of hearts at home and abroad. To many, he’s a symbol of modernity within the ancient Windsor dynasty The arrival of Meghan and Harry’s adorable son has been a charming sequel to the wedding that enchanted a nation in 2018. When the Duke appeared, overjoyed but understandably exhausted, on 6 May to declare their baby “absolutely to die for”, he spoke for every parent in those heady first hours of their child’s life. Now, with his beloved wife Meghan, Harry has the happy family he always longed for. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has no royal titles. Nor are his parents keen for him to grow up in the royal spotlight. But to fans of the Sussexes around the globe the smiley…

In a bumper year for royal tours some of the most colourful historic moments belonged to the Prince of Wales. From Germany’s Brandenburg Gate to Cuba and the neighbouring islands, he made his mark as an excellent roving ambassador, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall. The journey to the communist island nation was particularly significant as it was the first by British royals since Fidel Castro’s revolution. In New Zealand, the dynamic duo were given a warm Maori welcome of hakas and hongis, the traditional rubbing of noses. Charles’s 11th stay in the Land of the Long White Cloud showcased the couple’s strengths: a deep knowledge of the nations they visit and Camilla’s kindly charisma. The Prince had flown from India, where he paid tribute to Guru Nanak, the founder…

Eight years since she became the third most senior royal lady in the land, the Duchess of Cambridge is more comfortable in her skin than ever, a poised public performer who is second to none. Hard-working Kate’s role – both building her family and in the public sphere – is becoming more recognised. Her efforts to highlight mental health and children’s early years have made an impact – something the Queen recognised by making Kate a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order on 29 April, her wedding anniversary. HELLO! editor in chief Rosie Nixon says: “This has been the year Kate has shone brightly. Into her stride as a senior royal, we have witnessed her confidence grow – she oozes self-assurance but manages to be humble and eager…

‘I’m ready to have a baby. Being in the jungle made me realise how much I love my wife. I never want to be apart from her again’ James She has described being apart from her husband James Haskell during his stint in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! as the most difficult experience of her life. But as Chloe Madeley and the former England rugby union international celebrate their first wedding anniversary, the couple exclusively tell HELLO! that those 17 days of enforced separation gave them one dramatic insight: that they’re ready to start a family. “I’m definitely up for having a baby,” says Chloe, 32, as we catch up with her and James in Australia for their first interview and photoshoot since his departure from the…

His three-year-old son Valentino in his arms, celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli strolls around the kitchen of his 14th-century farmhouse showing the youngster the sparkling Christmas decorations that adorn their home. The little boy’s face flickers with interest as he glimpses the tree next to the fireplace and he reaches out for a brightly coloured bauble. Suddenly, his big brothers Jean, 11, and Jacques, seven, charge excitedly into the room, talking animatedly to their mum Michelle Kennedy – Jean-Christophe’s fiancée – about how much they’re looking forward to the festive fun. “This Christmas, it’s all about the children,” the chef tells HELLO! , welcoming us into his country home in Hertfordshire, where he runs his Novelli cookery academy. “I can’t wait to see how excited they’re going to be,” he adds.…

The Duchess dazzled in her favourite tiara… the Cambridge Lover’s Knot The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in her favourite tiara as she joined the Queen at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Reception, one of the highlights of the royal calendar and a perfect finale to Kate’s sparkling year. Attending with her husband the Duke, Kate was regal in priceless family heirlooms, including the diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara – a gift from Her Majesty to Princess Diana on her wedding day – and a glittering diamond necklace and diamond drop earrings, both on loan from the Queen. The necklace was a wedding gift in 1947 to the Her Majesty’s headpiece was the Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara, one of her favourite pieces V then Princess Elizabeth from the Nizam…

Like any proud mother and grandmother, the Queen looks forward to spending Christmas surrounded by her loved ones. Festivities begin early as she hosts her extended family for lunch at Buckingham Palace and hands out gifts to her households. But the real celebrations begin once she arrives in Norfolk to begin her annual winter break at her beloved Sandringham. Even the approach of Christmas Day doesn’t stop her routine, as detailed by her dresser Angela Kelly in her book The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe. “The Queen is just as busy as she would be in London, with more guests to entertain,” Angela writes. “There may be several outfit changes in one day – it could be as many as five or even…

This year saw the passing of many much-loved faces, including the sad news of the December death of TV botanist David Bellamy (right) at the age of 86. Known for his enthusiastic manner, he enthralled viewers in the 1970s and ’80s in programmes such as Bellamy on Botany and Bellamy’s Backyard Safari . Last month marked the end of another era as photographer Terry O’Neill (far left) died age 81. Sir Elton John was among the many paying tribute, saying: “Terry O’Neill took the most iconic photographs of me throughout the years, completely capturing my moods. He was brilliant, funny and I absolutely loved his company.” As well as Terry, November saw broadcaster Clive James lose his long battle with leukaemia at 80, while chefs around the world mourned the…

Whether you’re making a statement in a shoulder ruffle or keeping it pretty in soft embroidery, these opulent pieces are sure to set the bar high. ’Tis the season to sparkle and shine.…

◆ Let your reality and your expectations live in harmony. Take a long look in the mirror, appreciate your starting point and think about where you’re going. ◆ Start small by doing one thing differently and pay attention to how it makes you feel when you show up for yourself. ◆ Create a standard of wellbeing for yourself. What beliefs and behaviours do you need to embrace in order to become the person you want to be? ◆ Live life in a 24-hour period. Look at each day as an opportunity not a risk. ◆ Accept that there is no finish line. The best gift you can give yourself is to stay committed and consistent. ◆ Surround yourself with like-minded people and be of service to others.…

It has been ten years since comedian and actress Miranda Hart first burst – or rather galloped, in signature style – on to our TV screens when her sitcom Miranda made its debut and quickly became a hit. But it seems this incredible accomplishment has yet to sink in. “On the night Miranda aired, I wandered around Hammersmith thinking: What shall I do for a job now?’ I felt sorry for my friends in comedy who would have to try and be polite about the show – I thought it would just fizzle away,” says the star, who plays a comic version of herself in the award-winning sitcom. “I will always be amazed by its success.” ‘Miranda has become relevant on a new level. I’m incredibly grateful for every supporter…

From walking to starting school, Kate and William’s merry band have all made great strides this year Heartwarming images of smiles and happy laughter prove that the Queen’s great-grandchildren are having the kind of carefree childhood that everyone deserves. While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are careful to protect their privacy, lately we’ve seen a little more of Prince George and his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. In June, they were captured on camera having fun in a garden created by their mother to encourage families to spend time outdoors. Little Louis (below), who turned one in April, demonstrated his walking skills, while his brother and sister paddled in a stream. Charlotte has also made strides of her own. Starting school supported by George, the four-year-old behaved very…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were following in the footsteps of Diana, who visited the country three times If there is one word to describe your visit it is joy’,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were told by one dignitary in Pakistan. “You have radiated joy wherever you have been.” “We are very happy people,” replied William. It was an exchange that summed up the success of their tour to the Asian country, a diplomatic mission entrusted to them by the Queen, which reflects the vital role they play within the royal family. The trip, focused on girls’ education, opportunities for young people, sports, health and climate change, also gave the couple the chance to follow in the footsteps of his beloved mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who…

Meghan COLOUR CONFIDENCE Throughout her pregnancy, Meghan injected vivid reds and turquoises into her maternity wardrobe, then came back with a bang, re-wearing favourites like her green Parosh engagement dress and the camel Sentaler coat (top left) from her first royal Christmas. A Boss skirt and Joseph jumper in eye-catching claret (left), made a great example of figure-flattering tonal dressing. ROCKING THE CLASSICS Affordable and approachable seems to define the American beauty’s post-baby look, as seen with a shirt and trousers combo from her own Smart Works capsule collection (third from left). This was particularly appropriate for her South African tour, as seen with an Archie-approved Club Monaco dress (below left) and a J Crew skirt with Misha Nonoo top for a breakfast with activists against gender violence (below). Kate…

October KING CARL XVI GUSTAF UNVEILS SLIMMED DOWN MONARCHY The sovereign removed five of his grandchildren from the royal house, thereby reducing the cost to the public. The changes don’t affect his grandchildren by Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Daniel. Their eldest, Estelle (above, with her mother and grandfather), will reign after her mother. 18th October PRINCESS ELISABETH COMES OF AGE If the future is female, no one epitomises that more than the heiress to the Belgian throne. At her birthday celebrations Elisabeth gave a warm, confident speech in the three official languages, Dutch, French and German, telling the public live on TV: “The country can count on me.” October AN EMPEROR ENTHRONED The Prince of Wales (inset above, meeting the new Emperor and Empress Masako) was one of…