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‘I love bright colours and have never been afraid to use them… it puts me in a good mood’ Striking a playful pose in a room festooned with sequinned bunting, sparkly streamers and a funky silver glitterball, Sophie Ellis-Bextor re-enacts one of the performances that have cheered up her millions of fans during lockdown. The singer-songwriter’s Friday-night Kitchen Disco, which she live streams on Instagram, has gone down a storm during the pandemic, and last week she exclusively invited HELLO! into the heart of the action: her stylish London home. With its high ceilings, jewel-toned rooms, mid-century furniture and retro artwork, the Victorian house 41-year-old Sophie has shared for 12 years with musician husband Richard Jones and their brood is, she says, a reflection of her personality. “I’ve no qualms…

Pippa Middleton had a spring in her step taking her newborn daughter for one of her first outings last week. Now a mum of two, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister looked happy and relaxed as she stepped out for a daytime stroll with baby Grace Elizabeth Jane in West London, ten days after giving birth. Two-year-old son Arthur joined the duo, making this the first time the 37-year-old author has been spotted with both of her little ones. Pippa lived up to her stylish reputation in a chic navy-blue belted coat, teamed with a tartan Brora dress and white Jimmy Choo trainers for easy walking. The happy mum was perfectly in sync with her youngsters, matching both Arthur’s raincoat and the baby’s pram. Their sweet outing came the week…

‘For me, the power of the images is in the stories that sit behind them’ ‘We will also remember the positives: the incredible acts of kindness, the helpers and heroes who emerged from all walks of life’ It became her passion project during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic, as she sought to document the nation’s experience of life in lockdown. Hold Still, the Duchess of Cambridge’s photography contest, attracted more than 31,000 entries after its launch last May and 100 images were selected for a digital exhibition before featuring in community displays across the UK. Now this unique record of Britain coming to terms with Covid-19 is being turned into a book, with proceeds to be shared between the mental health charity Mind and the National Portrait Gallery,…

‘Harry is helping to change the dialogue around mental health to focus on strength building and mental fitness’ He may have lost his military and royal patronages for good, but the Duke of Sussex has two new titles to add to his CV. Last week, it was announced that Prince Harry has been named chief impact officer at BetterUp, a San Francisco-based coaching and mental health firm that matches customers with professional coaches, counsellors and mentors. He has also landed a position as a commissioner on information disorder, joining a six-month long study of misinformation in the US media by the Aspen Institute think-tank. Harry’s new roles come hot on the heels of the multimillion-dollar deals he and the Duchess signed with streaming giants Netflix and Spotify. The couple are…

Spring has sprung so it’s time to hop to it and treat your little ones to some Easter Bunny-approved treats from leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel. Get the kids in the kitchen and have fun making these family-friendly yummy delights CARROT CAKE ENERGY BALLS Makes 30 balls Preparation time 10 minutes, plus chilling “A healthy no-cook Easter treat that you can make in just 10 minutes, these carrot cake-inspired energy balls are the perfect snack to take with you on an Easter Sunday stroll.” INGREDIENTS • 100g/4oz pecans • 125g/4½oz soft dates • 200g/7oz carrots, grated • 80g/3oz desiccated coconut • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon • ¾ tsp ground ginger • 100g/4oz raisins • 50g/2oz oats • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1. Measure all the ingredients into a food…

‘He arrived very quickly. Didn’t make it to hospital — on the bathroom floor’ He’d made no secret of his desire to have a son and Mike Tindall’s wish came true last week, when he and wife Zara welcomed a baby boy – the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s tenth great-grandchild. Lucas Philip Tindall made his entrance at 6pm on 21 March, weighing in at a healthy 8lb 4oz. Buckingham Palace said the Queen and Prince Philip were “delighted” and “look forward to meeting [their great-grandson] when circumstances allow”. You would imagine a baby who is 22nd in line to the throne would have a suitably regal birth. However, the new arrival was born in a rather unlikely location: on his parents’ bathroom floor. EXPRESS DELIVERY Mike shared the…

ALEX JONES Lockdown baby surprise for TV presenter The One Show’s Alex Jones has announced she is pregnant with her third child. “Lockdown has been anything but predictable and we’ve had some really unexpected news – baby number three is on the way,” she said, while hosting the hit BBC1 show last week. Saying she was expecting a girl, the 44-year-old star added: “Yeah, we didn’t see that one coming. But we’re delighted.” Alex, who also has Teddy, four, and 22-month-old Kit with her husband of five years Charlie Thomson, later shared a black-and-white image of her family together on Instagram, with Teddy holding a board saying: “Coming soon.. Baby Number 3.” “The best surprise ever,” she wrote next to it. BINDI IRWIN Conservationist gives birth to daughter Bindi Irwin…

‘It’s the Prince’s garden and we are allowed to peek into it’ The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were full of the joys of spring last week as they shared a new image of themselves surrounded by beautiful blooms in their garden at Highgrove. The royal couple’s joy is certainly shared by one of their favourite gardeners, Alan Titchmarsh, who sings the praises of Prince Charles’s private Gloucestershire residence as he speaks exclusively to HELLO! . “Of all the royal gardens, I think Highgrove is the one that has the most excitement and variety in it. It’s a glorious place,” the gardening guru, broadcaster and writer tells us with a smile. It’s high praise indeed from the king of TV horticulture, who over the years has kept…

From golden-hour Californian beach walks to enjoying lunch in the snowy landscape of Mount Charleston, to posing by a massive “Greetings from Las Vegas” mural, mum-to-be Camilla Kerslake is having the time of her life. The soprano and her husband Chris Robshaw, 34, announced in HELLO! earlier this year that they are expecting their first child as well as embarking on their American dream: moving to the US. Since then, their Stateside adventure just keeps on getting bigger and bigger as they chart their journey for their followers on social media with the hashtag #RobshawsOnTour. So, too, has Camilla’s bump. The soprano and former England rugby union captain Chris are counting down to the arrival of their first baby at the end of May in Vegas, before their planned move…

‘When we look back at the Covid-19 pandemic in decades to come, we will think of the challenges we all faced – the loved ones we lost, the extended isolation from our families and friends and the strain placed on our key workers. But we will also remember the positives: the incredible acts of kindness, the helpers and heroes who emerged from all walks of life, and how together we adapted to a new normal. Through Hold Still, I wanted to use the power of photography to create a lasting record of what we were all experiencing – to capture individuals’ stories and document significant moments for families and communities as we lived through the pandemic. In May 2020 we asked the public to send in photographs which showed their…

Lockdown can’t lift fast enough for former Made in Chelsea favourite Caggie Dunlop. “The whole sitting-room gym scenario isn’t really my vibe,” says the 31-year-old. “For me, it’s more about getting out in nature and feeling free.” Not that Caggie is letting the current situation hold her back. After leaving the hit reality TV show in 2012 and releasing a single, I Wish You Knew, she has since launched her own podcast. Saturn Returns with Caggie, which debuted last year, explores spirituality and wellbeing through astrology, featuring in-depth conversations with guests such as broadcaster Elizabeth Day, psychotherapist Julia Samuel and Caggie’s former MiC castmate Jamie Laing. “I count myself incredibly lucky I have been able to create something and work during this time, as I know a lot of people…

Suzanne Mulholland – AKA The Batch Lady – is back, sharing her signature easy-to-follow recipe combinations so you can create healthy, fresh and satisfying meals without spending hours in the kitchen. With more than 80 simple, healthy, home-cooked recipes that can easily be stored in the freezer, The Batch Lady: Healthy Family Favourites (£20, HQ) will ensure you’re sticking to your goals and not reaching for a takeaway or ready meal when you’re short on time.…

LAURA WHITMORE BUMPS UP HER FASHION STYLE Ever the professional TV star, Laura Whitmore put in a well-rounded performance filming her new role as team captain on the hit comedy panel show Celebrity Juice . Getting ready for the birth of her first child, Laura showcased her baby bump in a floral-print Diane von Furstenberg midi (left): “The perfect dress to show off your bump that you can also wear after bubba is born,” she said. The Love Island host told fans late last year that she and comedian husband Iain Stirling were expecting, writing on Instagram: “I want to now share good news as it’s our news to share – and I’m gonna be honest it’s starting to look like my lock down beer belly is out of control.”…

The royal family is considering hiring a diversity chief to ensure broad representation across the household, saying “more needs to be done” to tackle the issue. The introduction of the new role, which was announced after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claimed an unnamed member of the family had made a racist comment aimed at their son Archie, before his birth, has the “full support” of the royal family. Reports say work aimed at improving diversity in the royal household had been planned for a while, but that the comments made by Prince Harry and Meghan will be taken on board. “This is an issue which has been taken very seriously across the royal households,” a source said. “We have the policies, the procedures and programmes in place but…

Inspired by the roses growing in the East Terrace Garden at Windsor Castle, the Royal Collection Trust’s new official chinaware to celebrate the Queen’s 95th birthday on 21 April is perfect for your own royal tea party. The majestic range includes commemorative mugs, side plates, and teacups and saucers. The design cleverly blends the royal coat of arms above a garland of roses, shamrocks and thistles, surrounded by more roses, which bloom at the castle in June. A SWEET TREAT There are also collectable tins filled with biscuits and confectionery made in Scotland. But the sweetest item is a corgi decoration – surely a favourite of the Queen, who has recently taken on two new puppies. One is a corgi called Muick, named after Loch Muick at Balmoral, and the…

Gal Gadot GET THE LOOK With her family history, it’s no wonder Gal Gadot turned to a strong lip for this year’s Golden Globes. “My grandmother used to wear red lips, my mom wears red lips everyday, it’s something I got used to growing up,” she says. To offset the bold colour, make-up artist Sabrina Bedrani gave the 35-year-old actress a gorgeous glow, saying: “I prepped Gal’s skin with Kat Burki Super Nutrient Elixir.”…

It’s time to think about getting your boys kitted out for the warmer weather ahead – and the chance, we hope, of getting out and about and more active…

VICTORIA SPONGE WITH STRAWBERRY JAM & VANILLA BUTTERCREAM Serves 8 Preparation time 30-35 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes, plus cooling INGREDIENTS • 225g/8oz butter, softened • 225g/8oz caster sugar • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten • 175g/6oz plain flour • 50g/2oz cornflour • 2 tsp baking powder • A pinch of salt • 2-3 tbsp whole milk • 3-4 tbsp good quality strawberry jam, to serve For the vanilla buttercream • 150g/5oz butter, softened • 200g/7oz icing sugar, plus extra for dusting • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4, and base-line 2 x 20cm/8in cake tins with baking parchment. 2. Cream together the butter and caster sugar in a large mixing bowl until really pale and…

TV MY YEARS WITH THE QUEEN In this one-off documentary, the Queen’s cousin Lady Pamela Hicks (right, with daughter India) gives an intimate glimpse into the royal family, talking about her life growing up with the royals and her close relationship with the monarch, which includes being her childhood friend, bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting. On ITV, Thursday at 9pm. PODCAST ALL THE BEST (& WORST) WITH MR AND MRS HINCH Queen of Clean Mrs Hinch – aka Sophie Hinchliffe – and her husband Jamie invite fans into their sparklingly spotless home to share top tips and hacks for a calmer, more organised life, as well as an insight into their family, which includes adorable 21-month-old son Ronnie. Available on all podcast platforms. FILM SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT Eddie Izzard (right) stars…