Innholdsfortegnelse for 1825 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

It’s yet another remarkable milestone in the record-breaking reign of Her Majesty the Queen. Last week marked the 65th anniversary of her coronation in June 1953, but it passed without any major celebrations. The Queen, whose investiture as monarch was held 16 months after succeeding her father, King George VI on his death, is said to prefer to remember such events with some “quiet reflection” at home. But what the anniversary has done is raise speculation yet again that she may not be sovereign for much longer. There’s been so much talk about the Queen stepping down from her role that bookies in the UK have slashed the odds on her abdicating from 5-1 to 2-1. Harry Aitkenhead from betting agency Corals says, “This year has been, and will continue…

In what is quite the miracle announcement, Brigitte Nielsen has declared she is expecting a child at the grand age of 54! The Danish actress and model shared the news alongside a photo showing her baby bump on her Instagram page. The child will be her first with her husband Mattia Dessi (39), who she married in 2006. The pair had been open about wanting a baby and exploring their options through IVF. Brigitte has been married five times, including to Sylvester Stallone, and already has four sons, Raoul Meyer Jr (23), Douglas Meyer (25), Killian Gastineau (28) and Julian Winding (34).…

Kiwi artist Shane Hansen sometimes looks around and can’t quite believe where he’s ended up. For the last few years, he’s been living the dream as a graphic, fashion and furniture designer, as well as creating distinctive, colourful artwork – and now he can add the role of TV presenter to his list of talents as host of TVNZ 1 show Design Junkies. But his career as a professional artist nearly didn’t happen at all – and it took a breakdown for him to realise his potential. “I look back at that time and think I wouldn’t be where I am today if that hadn’t happened,” he tells the Weekly. “When I go and talk about my art, I always tell my story and the amount of engagement it creates…

In the terrifying instant James Udy’s bike was shunted from behind and sent him sailing through the air, the veteran ironman knew it wasn’t a car that had struck him. Just a third of the way into a 115km cycle-training run in February this year, the Warkworth triathlete had started powering up a hill north of Te Hana on State Highway 1 when the freak accident happened. “It was just a thud and the next minute I was flying through the air,” he says about the accident, which saw him land on the road. “I couldn’t move my shoulder and I knew I had broken something.” As James (47) looked up, he noticed a rogue spar swinging from a boat that was being towed on the back of a trailer.…

Chicken & mushroom soup with dill yoghurt SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 600g lean chicken tenderloins, chopped 150g leek (white part only), thinly sliced 150g carrot, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g mixed mushrooms (field, button, Swiss brown), sliced 3 sprigs thyme 1 litre salt-reduced vegetable stock 100g kale leaves, torn into 3cm pieces Freshly ground black pepper, to season 80g pine nuts, toasted DILL YOGHURT 100g Greek-style natural yoghurt ¼ cup fresh dill, plus extra, to serve 2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated ½ tsp sweet paprika 1 For the dill yoghurt, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Chill until required. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken, leek,…

1 Girl’s blouse For those days when you just need to throw on something that works, opt for a gorgeous print blouse with a little design detail. Blouses are ideal for dressing up denim, but will also work with tailoring or paired with a pleated skirt. Max’s frill detail blouse in a light-blue print looks fabulous with jeans or trousers. The lace detail floral blouse from Seed Heritage has a flowing shape with flared sleeves and is ideal for work or play. Loobie’s Story’ option has a delicious botanical print and a tiered frilled sleeve that will work with many colours. 2 Slip in Add some fun for your feet with a pair of these stylish slip-on sneakers. Wear with denim or a midi-dress for a comfortable yet chic look.…

This week’s model Gloria shares her beauty secrets with us… As we head into cooler weather, how do you feel your skin changes? It definitely feels drier, so I make the most of my hydrating serums and moisturisers. I layer them and allow plenty of time for each one to soak in. Any body care tips? I’ve just started taking my favourite internal beauty supplement again – Imedeen Time Perfection. I can feel the difference it makes to the hydration and softness of the skin on my body. Have you got any new favourite product finds? I recently brought back some skincare from a dermatologist I visited in Singapore – a 24k gold-infused face serum and eye cream that has improved the radiance of my skin. Are you a bath…

Make a quick, soothing winter moisturiser and keep shower doors free of soap scum. Plus, do you really know what’s in your beauty products? Good to know! READER LETTER OF THE WEEK Dear Wendyl, I’ve been trying to choose cosmetics that don’t contain harmful additives, but I’ve ended up so confused. Can you give me a guide, please? Donna Dear Donna, Yes, it is confusing and frustrating because many cosmetics companies don’t put ingredients on their labels. Start with one that does, then keep a look out for the things I think you should try to avoid: 1. Parabens: You’ve probably heard of these oestrogen-mimicking ingredients. They’re a low-cost preservative and appear in 85% of cosmetics, from shampoo and face wash to body lotion and anti-ageing treatments. While the evidence…

If you don’t happen to have an authentic gold pan and matching plinth lying around the place, don’t despair – you can still make one of these eye-catching living artworks. I have my eye on an about-to-be-defunct bird bath that lives right at the bottom of the garden. If you have such a thing, consider re-homing it closer to the house and planting the bowl. You can always reconstitute it as a bird bath in spring. For a permanent solution, check out your local garden centre for a shallow terracotta basin and a terracotta plinth. If there’s no matching plinth, grab a planter the right size, shape and colour, upend it and use that as your base. But what should you plant? Cyclamen is my go-to choice in winter. The…

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 Your key word for the week is “upgrading”. Move on to a better car or house, or update your wardrobe. You have been a little apprehensive about making some life changes over the last couple of months, but now this is the time. Use your imagination and see how far you really want to go, knowing that you are capable of getting there. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 There is a new person in the mix. This is not a romantic connection, but a social or work one. You are not happy that they want to know everything about you, but avoid answering when you ask questions in return. You know something is not quite right, so listen to your instincts. LEO Jul…

WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story by Spike Milligan (Penguin Random House, RRP $28). Now in a full colour hardback, this beloved children’s classic about the wickedest witch in the world who likes to turn kids into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup comes with an audio CD of the famous BBC radio play so that readers can listen and read along. It’s a bubbling cauldron of fun and nonsense!…

After much talk and debate, the big week is finally here! From Monday night, TVNZ 1 is debuting brand-new episodes of Coronation Street, express from the UK. The TV show has been a huge favourite with Kiwis since it first started in 1964 and it still holds a special place in many people’s hearts – including the stars themselves. In a recent interview, beloved actress Barbara Knox, who plays Rita on the soap, reflected on her 54-year career on the show. “I truly believe you stay young if you can keep your brain occupied, if you’re not sat at home,” says the 84-year-old. “I would like to keep working. It’s marvellous, it’s stimulating. You do get fed up and tired, but at the end of the day, you’re like, ‘I’m…

She is an Australian singer-songwriter who used to go under the stage name New Buffalo. This is her debut novel. This novel was inspired by… I went to art school and worked as a waitress in my twenties, so I drew a lot of inspiration for some of the characters through my own experiences. I’ve always loved Balmain in Sydney, and grew up close by. Setting Lovesome in that area really helped shape the story. I wanted to write it because… Writing a book has been a dream of mine for about 10 years. Songwriting is different to writing a novel because… With songwriting, you need to learn to say things with fewer words and it almost always needs to rhyme. In some songs, you can briefly tell a story,…

Well, it’s started. It began as a light symphony at the Weekly office – a small cough here, a clear of the throat there – until we were besieged by the first onslaught of winter ails. Out came the vitamins, the honey, the tea tree oil – and in Alice’s case, some very cute bunny rabbit slippers, complete with pompom tails – until we were all back on deck. I’m sure that wherever you are in the country , you too have experienced winter’s harsh first bite. But it’s not all bad, with some gorgeous snow-cover ed landscapes to gaze upon, slow cookers to crank up, cosy knits to pull on and perhaps even some mulled wine to brew (guess which one I started with). Yes, I admit it, I…

The Queen’s coronation was the first time people around the world were able to watch a new monarch being crowned thanks to the miracle of that modern invention, television. The ceremony was held 16 months after Princess Elizabeth became queen following her father’s death from cancer in February 1952, allowing the family time to grieve and palace aides to plan the iconic event. Earlier this year, the Queen spoke about the ceremony, recalling how uncomfortable it was travelling in the carriage from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. “Horrible, it’s not meant for travelling in at all. I mean, it’s only sprung on leather.” Wearing the crown originally made for her father’s coronation in 1937 was tricky because it was so heavy, she revealed. “You can’t look down to read the…

Her role in the smash hit series Big Little Lies has allowed her to speak out on important issues, including domestic violence. Now Nicole Kidman (50) is sharing her experience with miscarriage. The Australian actress suffered an ectopic pregnancy in 1990 when she was 23, then a miscarriage in 2001 when she was married to Tom Cruise. “There’s a huge, aching yearning,” she tells. “And the loss! The loss of a miscarriage is not talked about enough. That’s a massive grief to women.” However, Nicole was very determined to become a mum, adopting two children with Tom, Isabella (25) and Connor (23). After divorcing the Top Gun star in 2011, she married Keith Urban (50) in 2006. The couple have two daughters, Sunday Rose (9) and Faith Margaret (7), and…

Brendan Cole has spoken out to slam claims his marriage and career are on the rocks after being axed from the smash TV series Strictly Come Dancing. The Christchurch-born professional ballroom and Latin star was left devastated earlier this year as he was suddenly fired after 15 years on the hit BBC show which, with its sister show Dancing with the Stars, is screened all around the world – of course, his sister Vanessa Cole is currently competing alongside cricketer Chris Harris in the New Zealand version. Brendan (42) was hoping to re-join the dancing cast of the current Strictly series later this year in a bid to further his career and support his family, including his model wife Zoe Hobbs (38). Since being ditched, the dancing star has faced…

Quick-fire: My favourite museum or gallery in the world is… The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art outside Copenhagen. I would love to go to the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles. The exhibition I would have loved to have visited anywhere in the world is… Fred Wilson’s Mining the Museum exhibition at the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, 1992! In fact, anything to do with Fred Wilson. The people I admire most are… Anyone who has been a solo parent. “ When my grandmotherwas young and first came to New Zealand from India on a ship, the museum building was the first thing she saw. For her, it was such a striking and unexpected building to encounter because she’d grown up in Northern India. I kind of…

Fancy a little more colour than your everyday blonde or brunette? Rainbow and pastel hair colour shades are very much on-trend and it’s not just for the millennials. Colour me a rainbow! If you’ve noticed an increasing amount of pretty pink washes, multi-coloured streaks and peek-a-boo highlights of blue when out and about, you’re not alone - it’s a thing! “I’ve been hairdressing for more than 10 years and while these fun colours have always been around, they’ve grown to be hugely popular in the last five years,” says Gemma Woods, a Redken artist from Surreal Hair in Christchurch. “It started with pastel pink and peach tones, and we’re seeing it developing into colours like yellows, blues and greens.” Gemma predicts that rainbow hair will be the next big thing.…

The beauty desk has been dripping in manuka honey face masks lately. While the beauty benefits of this gooey bee sap have been harnessed for centuries, these New Zealand-made recipes each have their own twist… 1. BEST FOR PLUMPING A whopping 40% of active manuka honey goes into every pot of the delicious Bees Brilliance Original Manuka Honey Mask, $54.99. Added to this is protein-rich bee pollen oil, moisturising glycerine and softening meadowfoam oil. It left our skin plump, soft and dewy. Be warned, though, it will take all of your willpower to stop yourself from licking it! 2. BEST FOR RADIANCE Not as scary as it sounds, the venom in Wild Ferns Bee Venom Face Mask with Active Manuka Honey, $31.30, doesn’t hurt a bit, but we did feel…

The statistics are worrying. Nearly 80,000 young New Zealanders are battling anxiety and depression, according to Ministry of Health figures. The percentage of 15 to 24-year-olds struggling with mental health issues has been steadily increasing – five years ago, 5% were affected, but that has more than doubled to 11.8% over 2016/2017. There are lots of services set up to support young Kiwis experiencing anxiety and depression – including The Lowdown, a website that is part of the National Depression Initiative, and provides information on these conditions and where to go for help. But getting them to reach out can be difficult because of the stigma that often surrounds mental illnesses. Now a new initiative has been set up to let young people know that there’s no shame in asking…

AGELESS OLDTIMER My elderly new neighbour was busy pottering on his front lawn when I went over to introduce myself. “I feel like I am 50 years old today,” he said. “That’s not good,” I replied. “No, it’s not too bad,” he said cheerfully, “because I’m almost 80.” Maria Aurora Weaver, Christchurch AMEN TO THAT! On a recent visit to our family, which includes three grandchildren, our thirteen-year-old granddaughter clearly recited the grace, concluding with a loud “Amen.” Our young nine-year-old thought for a few moments, then asked, “Why do you say Amen and not Awomen?” Poppa James, Palmerston North, March 24, 1997 SOAPY STORY I was giving my little sister a shower the other day and I told her to wash her hair. I came back five minutes later…

Wedding memories I thought the royal wedding was wonderful and I cannot see how it could have been improved upon (04.06.18). It was great to see close-ups of Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney and the Beckhams arriving at the chapel, as well as members of the royal family. One of my favourite moments was when Prince Charles took Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland’s hand to go through for the signing of the register. Also, the rendition of Stand by Me was very poignant. L Langford, Nelson NOTICEBOARD SEEKING information about the Duncan family, who emigrated from Scotland and settled here around 1903. My mother was born in Nelson in 1928 and her married name was Saunders. My mum had one sister and nine step-siblings. Contact: afghan1232000@yahoo.co.uk. Send notices to:…

Legendary screen veterans Dame Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland are combining their acting talents to take on the leading roles in the heartwarming new film The Leisure Seeker. Donald (82) plays a man named John whose memory is starting to fail. But instead of letting life fade away, he and his sprightly wife Ella, played by Helen, go on a cross-country campervan adventure. “I was probably 20 pages into the script when John sat up and started to talk to me,” reflects Donald of his character. “It was a wonderful conversation. He was very articulate. And very specific. And he liked the script.” For Helen (72), the decision to sign on for the film wasn’t so easy. She tells, “I was a little wary of a film focused on old…

The coming-of-age story is a literary staple. There are so many versions and yet still novelists keep coming up with fresh ways to write about that period in life when you’re just starting out and trying to decide who you are and where you’re going. Sally Seltmann’s coming-of-age novel reads almost like a memoir at times. It’s set in the mid-’90s when its main character Joni Johnson is fresh out of art school and living in Balmain, Sydney. She has ideas of how the major milestones of her life might turn out, but so far reality isn’t matching them. The loss of her virginity, for instance, has recently been unspectacular and it seems that love is eluding her. Much of the action is set in the restaurant where Joni waitresses…

I was robbed last week. My car was broken into while I was attending a meeting. It was in a parking building next to a hotel. There were signs saying security cameras were in action. I didn’t question the safety of the spot. But 40 minutes later, when I sat back in my car, I started to question my memory. I was sure there had been a navy suit lying on the passenger seat just over half an hour ago. Now there was just a seat. My confusion deepened as I noticed the centre console storage was open. Weird. My first thought was how tidy it looked. This was, of course, because half the stuff I keep in there was gone. Sadly, too many of us will be familiar with…

Yes, she might bathe in milk, but Mariah Carey isn’t a diva, thank you very much – well, according to her anyway. In a remarkably candid interview in a British newspaper, the superstar singer took the opportunity not only to discuss her mental health, but her long-rumoured “diva antics” – and says that she’s not as demanding as people think. Slamming rumours that she insists on new toilet seats and gold taps in her hotel rooms, and that she once asked for 100 white doves and 20 white kittens in a tour rider – “I’m not a cat lady” – Mariah did admit to the slightly bizarre bathing ritual of using milk instead of water. “Sometimes I use it as a beauty treatment,” she says. “I don’t want to give…

On why the Queen wears bright colours – ‘I have to be seen to be believed’ “Therefore, I am sure that this, my coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendour that are gone, but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God’s grace and mercy, be given to reign and serve as your Queen.” “Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.” “When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.” “Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that…

Richard Gere is not afraid to show he’s on cloud nine after marrying Alejandra Silva (35). The couple, who met in 2014 when Richard (68) stayed at her family’s hotel in Positano, wed in an Indian-inspired ceremony in New York. “I’m the happiest man in the universe,” says Richard. “How could I not be? I’m married to a beautiful woman who is smart, sensitive, committed to helping people, who’s fun, patient, who knows how to forgive, who’s a great cook – and who makes the best salads in the world! “Alejandra meditates, she’s a vegetarian, a great mother, has the touch of an angel... and she’s also Spanish: the land of kings and queens, of Cervantes and Buñuel... You can’t get any better than that!” Alejandra, who shares a son…

The last time renowned concert pianist Rae de Lisle and veteran broadcaster Bill McCarthy graced the cover of the Weekly, they were bright-eyed young newlyweds in the late 1970s. Now, 41 years later, reminiscing on more high notes than low, Rae has a one-word answer when asked their secret to marital harmony. “Tolerance!” she laughs. “We’re very different, Bill and I. But we both love classical music, so that has been an important part of our life together.” It was on one of Rae’s brief trips back to New Zealand in 1975 – after studying at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London – that she met her future husband when he interviewed her for TV One News. A short interview stretched to two hours, thanks to “technical problems”.…

Chicken & corn with thyme crumbs SERVES 2-3 generously This is a roast chicken dinner in a bowl – delish! 2 tbsp oil 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 stick celery, diced 1 litre chicken stock 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper, to season 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen or canned ¼-½ roasted chicken (I use store-bought rotisserie) Thyme crumbs, to serve (see right) 1 Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, then cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the chicken stock, potatoes and bay leaf. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked. Remove the bay leaf, taste and season with salt and pepper. 2 Add the corn and chicken. Heat until warmed through. 3 Ladle…

Winter doesn’t have to be all about covering up with pants and jackets. For a bit of variety, opt for a winter dress some days instead. Here you’ll find some of this season’s best styles. Dress for success! Midi-length • Max’s beautiful frilled sleeve midi-length dress is a style winner all year round, but by adding a contrasting turtleneck from Glassons underneath and some complementar hued accessories a winter ensemble that can take you anywher • Switch out the ankle boots for tall ones and add a coat as the temperature cools. KNIT $39.99 from GLASSONS. DRESS $149.99 from MAX. EARRINGS $15.99 from LOVISA. BOSTON & BAILEY BAG $89.99 and TIGHTS $14.99 both fr BOOTS $69.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Waist details • You can’t beat the easiness of a…

1. For a one-off fling, the Schwarzkopf Live Colour Sprays, $14.99, come in six hues and wash out in just one shampoo. 2. With 10 shades to play with, Joico InstaTint Temporary Colour Shimmer Spray, $26, can last for three days before washing out. 3. Redken’s City Beats collection is a professional colour range of edgy, semi-permanent shades that last up to 12 shampoos. Prices vary between salons depending on length of hair. 4. The Schwarzkopf Live Colour range, $8.99, comes in pastels and brights. The ready-to-use formula lasts up to eight washes. 5. Redken Colour Extend Magnetics Mega Mask, $47.50, helps your hair hold on to that blast of colour even longer.…

The temperatures have dropped and the incidences of coughs and colds have risen. Here’s a reminder of how to stay on form this winter. Be proactive, people! 1. WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY This is one of the most effective ways of avoiding getting nasty winter bugs. Always wash your hands before eating and after you’ve been in public places, where viruses can be picked up by holding a handrail or opening a door, and then touching your nose or mouth. Make sure you wash your hands properly, using soap and washing thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. Also take care to dry them properly. 2. GET A FLU SHOT Because strains change every year, it is important to have an updated vaccine. 3. OPEN YOUR WINDOWS Opening a window, even…

Observing trends is a bit like being on a train that runs on a circular track. Stay on it long enough and you will pass everything that was ever in fashion at least twice, and possibly half a dozen times. Flared trousers, for example. Pill box hats. Messy buns. And in the case of gardens, succulents and river stones. Pave on! I remember river stones from last century. We all went completely overboard with them. And once we were over them, we were really over them. There was not a river stone to be seen for years. The fact remains, though, that they’re a very useful medium for covering up rubbish areas of garden, smartening up awkward corners in a creative way and, occasionally, creating an area of landscaping that…

BEST FAMILY FUN: The authentic Erewhon Station – Clydesdale horse and wagon rides, homestays and overnight adventures into the back of the farm. Look up erewhonhorsestud.co.nz . BEST COMMUNITY RUNNING RACE: Mission Mt Somers – 5, 10, 21 and 42km distances, end of October. Check out enduranzevents.co.nz/mission-mt-somers . BEST COFFEE: The Staveley Store, 8km away, is great with nice café food and a farm shop (Lynda Topp lives next door!). WINTER FUN: Loads of ski fields, plus Staveley’s natural outdoor ice-skating rink. For information, go to facebook.com/StaveleyIce .…

What is the exact definition of trespass? And how much should a store person reveal to a customer about what someone else buys, especially if all parties are known to one other? Know your rights! You were chatting to your next-door neighbour. She told you that she was about to buy a nightie from a local clothing store and the shop assistant confided in her, “How funny. Your next-door neighbour bought exactly the same nightie.” That meant you, and it was correct. You realise it was a light-hearted comment but should the shop assistant have revealed that? Isn’t what you wear to bed between you and the store? Absolutely. That is a clear breach of your confidentiality. It’s especially so given the nature of the clothing. You may recall that…

The changes in Paula Absolutely stunning is how I describe Paula Bennett’s new look on the cover of the latest Weekly(11.06.18). In fact, had her name not been below her picture, I would have struggled to identify this fabulous looking woman. What a transformation! Kelly Bertrand’s story on Paula’s dramatic change was such an interesting read. The then and now photos were certainly an eye-opener. Paula’s new hairstyle gives her face such a youthful vibrancy and a new confidence within herself, I’m sure. What an inspiration she will be to others who are struggling with weight issues. Paula is going places – she’s already the deputy leader of the Opposition and I can see her leading our country in the not-too-distant future. P Wilkinson, Rotorua The writer of the winning…

It’s time to hit the ice, ice baby! If you’re in Auckland, grab the little ones for a fun family day out at Aotea Square. The annual outdoor ice rink officially opened on June 8 with fun activities to delight and entertain all. Along with the 35m rink, there’s an Ice Bar with cocktails and mocktails to sip on, and skaters and spectators will be treated to a big line-up of themed weekends and parties in the season ahead. Look out for the popular Americana party on July 4, an ice carnival, a winter sports weekend and more! Come on down to the coolest place to be in town!…

My favourite book ever is… Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks. I challenge anyone to read this extraordinary novel and not be moved. Poetic, romantic but also stunningly realistic, the novel examines the unimaginable gulf between World War I and the late ’70s. When I first read it, I was struck by its power and immediately started to read it again. My book of the moment is… The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse. A Romeo and Juliet-style story that brings sixteenth-century Languedoc to life. This is about two lovers on opposite sides of a religious war, struggling to live, love and survive against all the odds. I can’t wait for book two!…

The meeting was going well. As is customary, I had gone to have a coffee with the organisers of the function I was to MC and go over the schedule of speakers. It’s just to make sure we’re all on the same page, literally and metaphorically. It was going to be a big day – Kelly and Nathan Coe own the fashion label Augustine, and they don’t so much have customers as followers. More than a thousand women were coming along to their upcoming show to see the very latest fashions paraded and to hear inspirational speakers like Makaia Carr and Chelsea Winter. I was very much looking forward to being part of the day – the Coes had staged a similar event two years ago that I’d MC’d and…

It was jolly easy to spot the always lovely Dame Helen Mirren at the races recently! Mingling with a crowd that included Her Majesty the Queen, Helen (72) and her husband of more than 20 years, Taylor Hackford (72), got right into the action at the Epsom Downs Racecourse for the 2018 Epsom Derby. She even took race-day fashion in her stride, wearing a stunning polka-dot ensemble with a dramatic black hat. Helen and Taylor married on New Year’s Eve back in 1997 and The Queen actress has revealed they realised they were going to be together forever after meeting later in life. “The great thing about finding a partnership later on is that you recognise it as such. You recognise the partnership level of this relationship as much as…