Innholdsfortegnelse for 18-Apr-2023 i Woman's Weekly

It’s difficult to imagine spending your whole lifetime dedicated to the service of others, but of course that was the lot of our late Queen – and the same has also always been true of her son, King Charles III. As we draw closer to the time of his coronation, it’s perhaps worth reflecting on how much he has already done for the nation and its people while he was Prince of Wales, and how it will no doubt continue now he is King. For most people, the last coronation took place before they were born, so it will be amazing to see such a historic ceremony taking place. See page 48 for a full timetable of the weekend.…

After a tough start to 2023 – Jenny Eclair has experienced the grief of losing her mother in January and succumbed to a serious virus that left her bedridden in February – the comedian is back on her feet and keen to get on with the important work of being a grandma to Arlo, now eight months old. Not to mention being a TV star, author and podcaster, and going out on tour! ‘Arlo is very sweet. Obviously he is a genius!’ Jenny laughs. ‘Maybe he’s actually the most average child in the world but to me he’s very, very special. He’s a very reasonable baby – if a baby’s allowed to be reasonable, then he’s a very reasonable one! He’s a rubbish sleeper, but when he’s awake, he doesn’t…

I’ve come to realise that I’m a lazy driver. That includes inventing evermore ingenious excuses as to why someone else should drive me instead. Like reminding my other half about that time in a country lane I lost a wing mirror and gained a hedgerow. At the moment, I live near shops, a bus stop and a railway station. However, before that I lived in a village where you could buy a waistcoat for your dog – but had to drive three miles to purchase a pair of socks. In this semi-rural outback I would potter past tractors and around horses, breezily navigating without a care in the world. But in my current location, I look at the zigzagging ramps of a multi-storey car park and long for the simple…

3 WAYS TO... Ease swollen ankles 1 PUT YOUR FEET UP Standing for too long can be a common cause of swollen feet, legs and ankles, so pop your legs up on a chair onto a pillow or other soft surface to ease the pressure on your legs. 2 MOVE IT Gentle exercise such as walking can help boost blood flow. But be sure to wear a comfortable shoe with a soft sole and low heel. Tight-fitting shoes and socks can make symptoms worse. 3 KEEP FEET CLEAN Wash with soap and warm water, and dry thoroughly, including between your toes. Moisturise to help avoid dry and cracked skin, which can lead to infections. Call your GP if symptoms don’t improve within days. NEWSFLASH Weight-loss jab to be offered on…

Welcome to our Woman’s Weekly celebration issue, proudly marking the coronation of our new king, Charles III. He was heir to the throne for 70 years, and through decades of extraordinarily committed work in the nation’s service, some of it behind the scenes and some out of the public eye, Charles has shown us the sort of king he will be: accessible, deeply empathetic, and a force for unity in the UK and beyond. Like all of us, Charles has had his successes and failures. He’s faced family tragedy, and great joys, but throughout it, he remained a rock to his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, while also carving out his own role as a caring prince, and now as King. His profound sorrow at the late Queen’s passing…

Charles and Camilla share so much – not least a love of horses, dogs and gardens – and a great sense of humour. Their friendship goes back more than half a century, and they’ve been married for 18 years. It’s clear they’re happy and relaxed in each other’s company, and Charles often pays tribute to the support offered by his ‘darling wife’. Meeting his match Twenty-three-year-old Camilla Shand was introduced to Charles, Prince of Wales at a polo fixture in 1970. He was a year her junior and a keen polo player. They had a curious link in their family backgrounds – Camilla’s great-great-grandmother, Alice Keppel, had been the young mistress of King Edward VII. Meeting Charles there, Camilla piqued his interest as she fussed over his pony. Their mutual…

1 USE THE ‘FIFTH WALL’ Considering a feature wall? Think about painting the ceiling to add a splash of colour and create a cosy, cocooning effect. Try the look in a bedroom to make a snug sleeping space, or in high-ceilinged rooms to make large spaces feel intimate. ✱ Try Intelligent matt emulsion in Mr David, £30.50 for 1ltr, Little Greene 2 PLAY WITH PATTERN If you’re feeling adventurous, how about using stencils to add colour and texture to a plain wall? Try with a small motif first, perhaps on a piece of furniture, or go bold with a tile-style pattern stippled onto the wall to frame a sofa or bed. ✱ Lifestyle paint in Lady Bug, £52 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn 3 UPCYCLE FURNITURE You can give a worn piece…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS Approx 33cm/13in tall. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (282m) ball of Emu Classic DK (100% acrylic) in each of Cream (102) or preferred skin tone; Pink (Sugar Pink 104), Fuchsia (Orchid 125), Blue (Peacock 138) and Yellow (Lemon 149)*. Pair of 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; safety pin. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 24 stitches and 33 rows, to 10x10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); tog, together (work sts together as stated); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); skpo, slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slipped st over knitted st. Yarn amounts are based…

Wordwise You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter word in the grid, for which the clue is: Dancer. Average = 20 More than 40 = well done SUDOKU To solve this puzzle, fill in the grid so that each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column contains the numbers 1-9. LINKWORDS Fit 10 words into the grid so that each links with the end of the word on its left and the beginning of the one on the right. Then unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to make…

HEART-WARMING HOUND TALES Looking for a gift for dog-loving friends and family? The uplifting stories and adorable painted portraits of faithful pooches in Rescue Dogs by Sally Muir (£14.99, HB, Pavilion Books) are ideal. Each pup has a unique history, from Jovi (above), who’s as sassy as they come, to Molly who began a new life at age 15. Colossal creation Knitters across the country have come together to unveil a spectacular creation: the largest bobble hat in the UK! Made using two million yards of wool, the enormous hat stands at 7m tall and 6m wide. It was made as part of The Big Knit, a partnership between Innocent Drinks and Age UK, which has raised more than £3m for charity. The bobble hat isn’t destined for a giant…

CELEBRATING BRITAIN There’s nothing like the sight of cherry blossom to herald the return of spring. Gardeners at the Royal Horticultural Society predict that 2023 is going to be a bumper year for the delicate pink blooms. And so it’s also the perfect time to visit one of Britain’s many Japanese-style gardens, which first became popular here in the late 17th century, when Japan was opened up to the West after a long period of isolation. Although some fell into disrepair, many gardens have been restored to their former glory, while others have been created from scratch. In addition, the Sakura Cherry Tree Project was launched in 2017, marking 150 years of Japan-UK friendship and cooperation. This led to more than 6,000 sakura (or ‘cherry blossom’) trees being planted across…

1 GET MEASURED Wearing the correct size bra is incredibly important, especially as we get older. Our breasts undergo many changes over the years, from pregnancy to menopause, and with that our bras will need replacing too, so it’s vital to get measured by an expert regularly to find the most comfortable fit. 2 CHECK THE DETAILS Everyone’s preference of bra will differ but comfort and support are most women’s priorities. There may be other individual factors too. For example, you may prefer a front-fastening bra if you struggle with twisting to do up back fastenings. The quality of material will also play a key role – it’s worth investing in premium, durable fabrics that will stand repeated wear. In the summer, you may want to swap for a more…

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR Usually starting after the age of 40, Sjögren’s affects women more than men. Symptoms include dry eyes, mouth and skin, tiredness, and muscle or joint pain. Others are a dry cough, and difficulty with concentrating or memory. Vaginal dryness, sun-triggered rashes and swelling between the jaw and ears (swollen salivary glands) are common too. It’s an autoimmune condition – the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues, generally the eyes and mouth, but other tissue, such as nerves, joints and, rarely, lungs, can be affected. The exact cause isn’t clear, but it’s possibly linked to genetics or hormones. Sometimes people with Sjögren’s also have other autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid or lupus, when it’s known as secondary Sjögren’s syndrome. Indications of dry eyes…

‘I’ve always admired the royal family. They do great charitable work, raise awareness of needs, and offer consistency, which I value. I’ll be babysitting my grandchildren during the coronation weekend, and we’ll watch it together on the telly.’ Isabel Pearce ‘It’s very hard to follow someone like the late Queen, but Charles’ first Christmas address to the nation impressed me with his modern outlook.’ Jane Phillips ‘We need the monarchy more than ever, as a symbol of stability and continuity.’ Sharon Connor ‘My father bought a TV especially for the Queen’s coronation in 1953. He had to fiddle with the controls at the back, so he held a mirror in front of the screen to check when the picture was clear. But that meant my mother and I couldn’t…

We’re famous around the world for the splendour and brilliant organisation of our royal special occasions, but even the best-laid plans can be affected by events beyond anyone’s control. The most spectacular hitch occurred before the very first coronation of the 20th century. Edward VII’s coronation calamity SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 1902 Eighteen months after the death of Queen Victoria, her son Edward, known as Bertie, was due to be crowned on 26 June at Westminster Abbey. But three days before his coronation, the 60-year-old king fell ill with an ‘abdominal abscess’ and needed surgery to save his life. Many of the world leaders who had travelled to London for the ceremony returned home, turning the glittering international affair into something on a smaller scale. On 9 August, Edward and…

Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✱ Stranded cotton (listed in key) ✱ Size 24 tapestry needle ✱ 20x25cm of 14-count white aida ✱ Wooden frame with a visual aperture of 12x17cm ✱ Key hooks from your local DIY store ✱ Masking tape ✱ Sewing thread and needle KEY All symbols that appear on the chart are listed in the key with their corresponding thread code alongside it. It also tells you the different stitches used in the design. To sew the design 1 Each coloured square on the chart represents one cross-stitch worked over one block of fabric threads. The dotted central lines on the chart should be matched with the centre of your fabric. Fold your fabric in half, then into quarters. Where the fold lines cross is…

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR Don’t take everything too personally. People around you may be self-absorbed and not aware of what they are saying. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Remember to enjoy, to have fun and to focus on the positive things in your world. You have much to be grateful for. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN Try to communicate clearly. Misunderstandings can arise if arrangements are rushed. Take your time and listen carefully. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL This is a time to stretch yourself beyond your limits. Stepping out of your comfort zone will be the best thing for you to do! LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG Simplicity is your keyword. What burdens can you release? It might be in relationships or in…

Letter of the week Pillar of the community I was thrilled to see your article about Chinese New Year in your 17 January issue. As it’s the Year of the Rabbit, I thought it would be nice to celebrate this with my first postbox topper of the year, to help spread peace and prosperity for 2023. I’ve received many lovely comments from the community. Jan Gibson (#janksy), by email PAWS FOR THOUGHT Tibbs, my cat, will always find the best places to curl up – including this garden pot! Eve Ashby, Upminster ✱ Got a pet pic that makes you smile? We can give it a good home CAN-DO ATTITUDE Trying to save water? I have found rinsing the car off with a watering can makes the job so much…

Unsuitable shades? We’re all guilty of holding on to the wrong colours that we used to love, but have seemingly stopped suiting us. It’s important to remember that our complexion alters over the years – through hormonal shifts like the menopause, or changes in skin texture, meaning that certain products won’t sit as well. When you’re doing your cull, try to recall any times where you haven’t liked wearing a product – if the colour didn’t look right, or if you didn’t like how it felt on your skin. Foundations are one of the easiest products to get wrong – one shade too light or dark, and it could look disastrous. When you’re buying a new base, always colour-match it to your neck, rather than your hand – they can…

Should I be concerned? Q My grandson is nearly five. His parents sent me some pictures of the work he had done at playgroup and I was surprised to see that he was still drawing like a three-year-old. I’m unsure whether to say anything. He starts school in September, so I assume the teachers will say something if they are concerned. Katie, Plymouth A It’s always important to think before we speak about the effect our comments will have. Are you wanting his parents to get him assessed or just wanting to let them know you’re concerned? If it’s the latter, manage your anxiety and find other places to share your fears. If you think the parents mind, waiting for him to go to school is a good solution…

SATURDAY 6 MAY Coronation Day The meticulous plans for this momentous day have been aptly code-named ‘Golden Orb’. Although Charles assumed the throne immediately after Queen Elizabeth II’s death last year on 8 September, the Coronation ceremony will officially mark his role as sovereign and head of the Church of England. Continuing a 900-year tradition, the ceremony is to take place at Westminster Abbey in London, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. He will anoint, bless and consecrate King Charles, who will sit in the wooden Coronation Chair, before handing him the Royal Orb and Sceptre. St Edward’s Crown will then be placed on the King’s head. The Queen Consort, Camilla, will wear Queen Mary’s 1911 crown during the Coronation service. Music will play an important part, and Charles has…

Perhaps one of the benefits of the Queen’s record-breaking reign was that King Charles had well over half a century to prepare for the role, so we’ve learnt about his guiding lights: community, sustainability, heritage and harmony. As he takes his place on the throne, we celebrate the ambitions of this 21st-century King. King of Green If you were put on the spot and asked to name King Charles III’s major passions, ‘the environment’ is likely to pop up in your head (along with Camilla, Queen Consort, of course!). In 1970, aged just 22, he made a speech decrying the use of ‘non-returnable bottles and indestructible plastic containers’. Many dismissed his attempts to raise awareness as the ramblings of a dippy do-gooder, but as with so many issues, he was…

It can be tricky to judge the value of royal memorabilia. As with any collectable, condition is vital – cracks, tears or missing pieces will chip away at the value of even the rarest piece. We asked Woman’s Weekly antiques expert Caroline Hawley to estimate what her favourite coronation commemorative finds are worth today. 1 Corking buy Let’s celebrate! Moët et Chandon made a special commemorative champagne for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953. 2Puzzle it out This Brain Storm wooden jigsaw puzzle, made by Dover toys, marked the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911, showing the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on the King’s head. It has been well looked after, and it’s unusual to have its original box and key, and no missing…

Book club The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart (£18.99, HB, Penguin) Serial killer ‘The Butcher’ is pretty twisted. He enjoys ‘playing’ with his victims before ‘releasing’ them into the Louisiana swamplands without a chance to escape, before hunting them down again for sport. Forensic pathologist Wren Muller is stumped when she first comes across the dead bodies. But soon things get personal, and she vows not to stop until she captures him for good. A chilling page-turner with a massive twist in the middle that’s sure to give you goosebumps. Go as a River by Shelley Read (£16.99, HB, Transworld) To be so immersed in the setting of a book is a real privilege, especially when the author is writing about the very landscape in which she comes…

Let’s start by setting the scene, which is what proper writers do. You know, creating the atmosphere, painting a vivid picture for you, the reader. Waffle, basically. Anyway, it’s the charity shop on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon. My mischievous colleague Grace and I are standing behind the counter in the regulation manner when she leans across to me and whispers confidentially. ‘Do you know what?’ she says. ‘I don’t think the boys like each other very much.’ ‘Do you know what?’ I reply, also keeping my voice down, ‘I’ve a feeling you might be right.’ Let me explain. For the past couple of weeks, Mr Dear has been helping out in the shop. He does this from time to time when there is nothing doing at the rugby or the…