Innholdsfortegnelse for 1697 i HELLO! magazine

‘We turned up the drive and I was like: “Oh, golly.” It was a bit down at heel, to put it mildly’ Demetra Lindsay remembers the first time she set eyes on Hedingham Castle. In 2001, she had only just met her husband-to-be Jason, and had no idea that he’d inherited a 12th-century Norman keep next door to a magnificent Georgian house in Essex, both of which had been neglected for many years. “On date five he said: There’s a place I want to show you,’” Demetra tells us. “We turned up the drive and I was like: Oh, golly.’ It was a bit down at heel, to put it mildly. He said: If you don’t like the idea of this, get out now.’ It was a bit funny, as…

With a long summer ahead of him, George looks ready for adventure With a twinkle in his eye and a broad grin on his face, Prince George is growing up fast. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared this gorgeous image of their eldest son (right) to mark his eighth birthday last week. The happy snap shows him having fun in the Norfolk countryside earlier this month. Taken by his proud mother Kate, the third in line to the throne is seen perched on the bonnet of a Land Rover Defender, in a touching nod to the late Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April aged 99. Prince Philip was a huge fan of Land Rover’s all-terrain vehicles and helped to design a specially adapted Defender to carry his coffin…

‘I’m more confident in myself than I was in 2012. It’s been about discovering who I am, the person I want to be’ The ballroom is not yet polished, the star contestants are still to be revealed and the spray tan is on order, but Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer can already claim a glittering new title: the show’s longest-running professional dancer. “What’s happening? What is this? The longest-standing professional dancer!” she says with delight, joining HELLO! for our exclusive photoshoot and interview to celebrate the news. “It’s flown by so quickly and it’s incredible. Every time I think about my partners, I just smile – the memories, the belly giggles. “Remember when I wore a fruit bowl in my hair to dance a salsa with Dave Myers in frills?…

‘There were a few tears as they went down the aisle from all the guests’ More used to being on the other side of the camera, Karis Kennedy found herself the focus of attention when she married Jack Clifford. After several postponements due to Covid-19, the celebrity photographer and her former Harlequins and England rugby union star fiancé tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Wotton House, Dorking, surrounded by close family and friends on a beautifully sunny Surrey afternoon. FAMOUS FRIENDS Among the 100 guests were Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Kimberly Wyatt, Helen Flanagan, Jorgie Porter and Jess Wright, as well as Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy, who have both known Karis for several years and are family friends. In fact, the famous husband and wife played significant…

Savelletri STAY Sloping down towards the sea, former farm Masseria Calderisi ( 1 ) is a tranquil hideaway with a bohemian air about it. As well as centuries-old groves of olive, almond and citrus trees, you’ll find whitewashed suites filled with mismatched wares from local artisans, while the jade-toned pool ( 3 ) is a glorious spot for a post-lunch snooze. You simply won’t want to leave. TASTE Located at Savelletri’s little harbour, Pescheria 2 Mari turns out tempting seafood platters that you can nibble while gazing out over the water. Coccaro Beach Club has a terrific lunch menu that you can enjoy under bright white parasols, taking in the laid-back feel, or a short drive inland will take you to Trattoria Il Cortiletto’s sun-washed patio, a delightful spot for…

It’s been a year since Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in a surprise lockdown ceremony, but it appears they’re still in honeymoon mode. To mark their first anniversary, property developer Edoardo, 38, posted a loving tribute to his wife with a photograph of them with mountain scenery as a backdrop. “I can’t believe it has been 1 year,” he wrote. “Every second of every day since has been so full of joy, happiness, laughter and love. You are the kindest, loveliest and most beautiful person in the world. Thank you my darling for every second.” Beatrice, 32, and Edoardo married in a small ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park – which is near Royal Lodge, where the Princess grew up…

‘The hardest thing was being strong for everyone else’Jo Smiling in the summer sunshine, Jo and Leah Wood dip their toes into the wild swimming pond at Jo’s beautiful grade II-listed farmhouse in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. As the mum and daughter chat and gaze contentedly over the tranquil waterlilies they planted together last year, tinkling laughter floats across the wildflower meadows. It’s Leah’s 12-year-old daughter Maggie and seven-year-old son Otis, who love charging around grandma Jo’s huge garden. “Maggie wants to be a model, just like Granny and her mum were,” beams Jo in this exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! “She’s a natural when it comes to posing for the camera.” Suddenly Otis, a bundle of energy, playfully throws up his arms before affectionately wrapping them…

YEO-MAN! THE TOURS ARE BACK While there’s been a bit of beef around the lifting of Covid restrictions, there is one thing everyone is happy about: the return of the Beefeaters’ tours at the Tower of London. The Yeoman Warders, who have guarded the fortress since Tudor times, are back entertaining tourists with tales from almost 1,000 years of history. Each of the Beefeaters has to learn “the story” of the Tower of London by heart and must do it within six months of taking the position. Having not delivered tours since 20 March 2020, the Warders have been practising in order to thrill visitors with tales of torture, intrigue, executions and more. Meanwhile, at Windsor Castle, royal fans were thrilled at the Changing of the Guard ceremony (below), back…

SUN-BLUSHED TOMATO, ORANGE & BURRATA SALAD Serves 4 Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 3½ hours for the sun-blushed tomatoes INGREDIENTS • 2 large oranges • 24 sun-blushed cherry tomato halves (see below recipe) • 2 burrata cheeses (or good-quality fresh mozzarella) For the sun-blushed tomatoes • 450g/1lb ripe but firm cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 tsp olive oil • A pinch of salt • A pinch of sugar • A pinch of dried oregano or basil To serve • Extra virgin olive oil • Freshly ground black pepper • A handful of fresh basil leaves 1. To make the sun-blushed tomatoes, preheat the oven to 110°C, 225°F, Gas ¼. Place the tomatoes skin-side down on a baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with the oil, salt, sugar and dried oregano or…

When Countryfile presenter Anita Rani sat down to write her autobiography last year, she had knots in her stomach and a very tight deadline. “Friends who had written a book were like: Whooo, you’ll never get it done,’” she tells us. “But they were the naysayers.” Six months later, Anita, 43, had proven them wrong – and The Right Sort of Girl has gone on to sell like hot cakes. It started as a childhood memoir, but developed into a funny, touching and at times impassioned telling of Anita’s experience as a second-generation Indian woman growing up and working in Britain. “People often asked me: How have you, as one of the few women who look like you, managed to get to where you are?’ And I thought: Well, that’s…

‘It’s a dream to win in front of my home crowd. This is for you’ Sir Lewis Hamilton Making a rare royal appearance in the motor racing world, the Earl and Countess of Wessex got revved up for the British Grand Prix last week as Sir Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at Silverstone. At the event to thank the McLaren Racing team for their support of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), the royal couple joined the 140,000-strong crowd – the biggest mass gathering since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic – to see the Mercedes ace keep his cool on one of the hottest days of the year and secure his 99th race victory. The 36-year-old Stevenage-born driver thrilled fans with a remarkable comeback after crashing with his Red Bull…

‘The sun’s shining, we don’t have to wear masks, they were both on sunny form — it was marvellous’ As royal visits go, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s three-day trip to Devon and Cornwall could hardly have been better timed. The royal couple’s annual summer visit to the south-west coincided with the heatwave, providing them with plenty of opportunities for beach time and sun-drenched walkabouts. Indeed, they kicked off their trip with an impromptu chat to some of the 100 people who turned out to see them at Exeter Cathedral as most lockdown restrictions were lifted in England. “It was a wonderful experience on such a lovely day. The first day of freedom. What more could you ask for?” said the Very Rev. Jonathan Greener, Dean…

‘I and the whole nation will be cheering for you’ The Princess Royal The Tokyo Olympics got off to a glittering start when the host city put on a breathtaking display to officially open the games. Lit up by spectacular fireworks, the city’s Olympic Stadium shone for the opening ceremony. But unlike in previous years, there were no crowds of spectators invited to watch the spectacle, owing to Covid-19 restrictions. Instead, around 950 VIPs watched the proceedings, one of the highlights of which was when five wooden rings were carried into the stadium and then pulled together to form the Olympic symbol. The rings were created from trees that grew from seeds brought by athletes to the 1964 Games, also held in Tokyo. Team GB took part in a parade…

‘It’s really exciting to welcome the new dancers — they bring new energy and ideas’Karen Hauer Hot on the heels of Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke waltzing over to the judging panel, Janette Manrara taking a new role as presenter on spin-off show It Takes Two and Karen Hauer being crowned longest-running professional, the TV’s best-loved ballroom has made another big announcement: the arrival of four fab-u-lous new dancers. The dazzling world-class quartet, who hail from South Africa, Ukraine, Poland and the UK, are destined to become household names – but already have some pretty impressive CVs. The newest female dancer, 26-year-old Jowita Przystal, can even boast having two-time Strictly winner Oti Mabuse as a mentor. Jowita won BBC1’s The Greatest Dancer with her partner in dance and in…

OPEN WIDE We all want the perfect smile, but did you know whitening treatments can make your teeth sensitive? Acidic foods and teeth grinding can also have us wincing when we eat something too hot or cold, while brushing too hard or too often may also weaken your enamel. For the one in three of us who suffer with hypersensitivity, to prevent pain and soreness, dental hygienist and therapist Megan Fairhall suggests to “brush twice a day with a medium-bristle toothbrush for two minutes, and don’t forget to wait half an hour after eating before brushing to reduce the risk of further damage”. Toothpastes can help, too. Regenerate Hypersensitivity Toothpaste (£13.50, from Boots) delivers a supply of enamel minerals that wrap and integrate onto your teeth, rescuing sensitive areas. For…

Co-founder of online interiors site charlested.com, Hannah Walters finished her unique new-build home four years ago. She talks to HELLO! about styling tips, how the business of interiors is in her blood and how she started her company with friend Kate Home-Roberts. Hannah, tell us about your beautiful home… “We designed and built Glenwood back in 2017 on a piece of land next to our cottage in Shropshire. We had always taken on older houses to restore and renovate, so a new-build actually felt like more of a challenge. We didn’t want to design a home that looked like we were trying to re-create a mock-historic style, nor did we want it to look too new. “With the help of a local architect, we finalised a design based on styles…