Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Jul-2018 i Woman

Happy birthday Prince George! Our future king turned the grand old age of five at the weekend and isn’t he a little sweetie? Now the eldest in the Cambridge family – I just don’t know how his mum Kate does it – George has already met former US president Barack Obama, perfected his royal wave and was a model pageboy at Harry and Meghan’s recent wedding. See more of his antics on p9, where the prince reveals his naughty side!…

A king is born From the moment Prince George did an accidental royal wave on the steps of the Lindo Wing back in 2013, we knew this little tot was going to be a scene-stealer. Showing off his playful side Here, he proves that even a future monarch is allowed to let his hair down sometimes… Pageboy pro Having had a starring role in both Pippa Middleton’s and Meghan Markle’s wedding days, Prince George is a pro when it comes to being a pageboy. His first day at school With the eyes of the world watching, it’s no surprise that he looked more than a little apprehensive about starting school. Taking centre stage Not one to let us down, he upstaged everyone at his first royal engagement when he chose…

‘I FELT I WAS BEING RATIONAL’ Jenny Stallard, 40, is a journalist and lives in London Hanging up the phone, I felt my hands shaking. I’d just called my boyfriend, and hadn’t been able to stop myself uttering some all-too-familiar words. ‘Maybe this isn’t working!’ I spat, among accusations that he didn’t pay me enough attention. I was in my early 30s, and we’d only been together a few months. He was a lovely man and things had been moving at a perfectly acceptable pace. My accusations were absurd. We never saw each other again. Deep down, I knew he wasn’t to blame. It was yet another act of self-sabotage. Like Cheryl, you could say that I’ve been unlucky in love. But since unveiling the harsh reality that the problem…

Stepping up to the gelato counter, a thrill of excitement rushed through me. Finally, after months of poring over my grammar books, here I was about to order like a true Italian local. Hearing the words trip off my tongue so easily, you’d think I’d been speaking the language my whole life. But the truth is, at 62, I’d only just started learning. Ever since I was a little girl, I’d been fascinated by languages. At school, French was my favourite subject, and I gained top marks in my final exams before moving to Paris to work as a secretary. A year later, I returned to London and got a job at an insurance company. Working in the City in the 1970s, we had a lot of Italian clients who…

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‘EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE’ Forgave A ONE-NIGHT STAND Alice Hill lives with her partner Lee Kid, 23, in Surrey. They have a one-year-old son, Carter. After Lee and I met, we went on a month’s tour round Europe a fortnight later. When we got back I discovered I was pregnant. We’d only known each other for five months. But we had a lot in common, especially our spontaneous streaks, which I blame for Lee acting out of character. I was still in my first trimester when Lee said he was going out with some friends. I called him at 11pm to see where he was. When he didn’t pick up I called one of his friends, who told me he’d left an hour before. We shared an Apple watch…

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Is he thinking of other women? Q My partner’s been married twice and had several girlfriends in between. We’ve been together for years, but I’m still absolutely obsessed by the idea that when we’re in bed, he’s picturing them rather than me. How can I be sure he’s not? Susan says: A You can never be 100% sure a partner isn’t thinking of other women. But if you were happy in yourself and in your relationship, you’d be relaxed about the possibility rather than be obsessing. So what’s underpinning your worries? Do you actually suspect your boyfriend’s actively unfaithful or not really committed – if so you both need to discuss that. Or is this anxiety something you often feel about partners regardless of their behaviour – if so, it’s…

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As I wrapped a blanket round my half-naked mother and guided her gently back inside, I was barely able to see for tears. I knew she had kind, worried neighbours in her quiet cul-de-sac, who’d feel nothing but compassion at seeing her in this state. But it was still deeply upsetting to think how utterly mortified she would have been, had she only been able to comprehend what was happening to her. It was a neighbour who’d called me to say Mum was wandering about in a confused state, and I’d dropped everything to drive the 30 miles to her home. Just one of the many times over the past seven years I’ve had to abandon my work and life to race to my mother’s side – and I’ve never…

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by Corinne Sullivan, £7.99, HQ HarperCollins, Paperback New teacher Imogene Abney knows what she’s doing is wrong, but somehow, she just can’t stop herself feeling a connection with student Adam and the feeling is mutual. Before long, things go a step further than she had planned. This intelligent debut is as thought-provoking as it is suspenseful, exploring the question of guilt and innocence, and will have you looking back to see what you missed first time round. For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk /books…

Pop icon Boy George appears in BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are? Here, he talks about growing up in London in the 1970s and discovering his ancestor was hanged... What made you want to explore your family history? Growing up, I definitely had a real sense of being different, of not really having a place, not only within my family but just in the world. Living in 1970s London, and being Irish, you were really aware of the IRA bombings. Did you know much about the Irish side of your family? My grandmother was found wandering the streets of Ireland when she was a very young child and she was put in a children’s home. Other than that, it was just kind of fragments really.…

HOLBY CITY, BBC1, TUESDAY Three big cheers for ‘Dofty’! Yes there’s some lovely news this week as Dr Dominic Copeland and Lofty get engaged. We hope their friends and family are as excited as us! THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE: SAN FRANCISCO, ITV This American spin-off of The Bletchley Circle sees Rachael Stirling and Julie Graham reprising their roles as codebreakers Millie and Jean, but this time as part of a US team. SICK NOTE, SKY 1 Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan joins Rupert Grint and Nick Frost in the second series for some comic misadventures as Katerina West, daughter of company boss Kenny (played by Don Johnson).…

Strictly judges AT WAR! Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he thinks Strictly’s new Head Judge Shirley Ballas earns too much. Craig – who has appeared on the show since it started in 2004 – said he thinks Shirley’s salary should reflect her TV experience, not her gender, after her pay was increased following the BBC gender pay gap row. Shirley, 57, was paid £180,000 for her first series of Strictly , but that sum was soon bumped up by an additional £70,000 after it was revealed her predecessor Len Goodman earned £250,000. But, Shirley’s new pay packet meant she got paid the same as Bruno Tonioli and more than Darcey Bussell and Craig – who have all been doing the show for longer.…

‘MARTINIS ARE MY DOWNFALL’ ‘I’M GLAM ALL THE TIME!’ Jane McDonald couldn’t be more successful right now if she tried. Having recently stunned TV bigwigs by winning a BAFTA for Cruising with Jane McDonald, she’s about to launch another glitzy Channel 5 show Jane McDonald & Friends. Recently the former panellist even teased plans to launch a show to rival Loose Women, following the return of Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin. When asked about it, Jane laughed and responded coyly, ‘I couldn’t possibly comment!’ As Woman sits down with the 55-year-old singer, she tells us of her laugh-a-minute life at home with Eddie Rothe, who she’s been engaged to for seven years, and why…

* ACTRESS JENNIFER ANISTON, 49, is going through her second divorce. After the end of her marriage to Brad Pitt, the men she dated men included Vince Vaughn and John Mayer. Even her marriage to Justin Theroux couldn’t cut it. They split this year after two-and-a-half years of marriage. * SINGER KYLIE MINOGUE celebrated her 50th birthday as a single woman after splitting with Joshua Sasse, 30, last year. But she appears smitten with a new man, Paul Solomons. * POP STAR ELLIE GOULDING, 31, was once linked to Prince Harry. Her exes include Dougie Poynter and Greg James, but for now, she’s single.…

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Criminals aren’t always thugs with meaty arms. These days many thieves wear suits, have charm, and make out they are on our side. Sadly I’ve been engaged in this world personally, as my image has been used across social media to try and dupe vulnerable people. Here are my five scam self-defence rules… 1 Never give personal details if they text or email. Fraudsters send messages asking for your details to break into your accounts, claiming to be from a bank, insurer, HMRC or the police. These fall into two camps: a) Phishing: This a scam email, purporting to be from a company it hopes you have a connection with. It’ll then take you through to a professional-looking website – and it’ll ask you to put in your password or…

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The road to disaster Here And Gone by Haylen Beck, £12.99, Paperback When a cop pulls Audra over on a country road for an apparent minor offence, Audra does what she’s told. She’s finally escaped an abusive husband, so just wants to start a new life with her two children. Only the police want to take her to the station, and later deny there were any children in the car... Her version of events… Emma In The Night by Wendy Walker, £7.99, Paperback In this pacy thriller, you are invited to question how far you can trust someone’s version of events. When two sisters disappear, leaving only an abandoned car, everyone believes something horrific has happened. Three years later, one of them returns. This will keep you guessing until the…

For years, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have been joined at the hip. If they weren’t working together or raising their family, they were spending their summers by each other’s side in France. But that’s about to change. After proving to be a hit on GMB last summer, Richard is being lined up to cover all of Piers Morgan’s holidays – leaving Judy on her own. And, Woman can exclusively reveal that the 70-year-old, who famously ‘quit’ showbiz last year for health reasons – is far from happy with Richard’s decision to put his career over their marriage, again. Could this prove to be the final straw for his ‘long-suffering’ wife? A NEW CHAPTER According to a TV insider, Richard, 62, ‘polls really well with viewers’ and seems to get…

A lucky few fall in love and settle down with a childhood sweetheart, others spend years dating before they find the one. But it seems that some people can never quite secure their happy ending. Heartbroken Cheryl Tweedy has gone through a series of high-profile break-ups since she became famous and now finds herself as a single mum at 35. Splitting from her footballer husband Ashley Cole in 2010 after his affairs were unveiled, Cheryl moved on with Derek Hough. It didn’t last and in 2012 she started dating dancer Tre Holloway. But just 14 months later they split and Cheryl started a relationship with her second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. Yet, it wasn’t to be and she found herself single again. When she started dating Liam Payne, regardless of the…

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‘IT WAS AS IF I’D BEEN DRUNK’ The spells of forgetfulness started in my late teens. I’d find myself unable to remember where I’d parked my car, or get appointments mixed up. Worse still, I began experiencing episodes of burning rage, turning into a monster who would say unforgivable things to friends or family. And until I was reminded, I’d have virtually no recollection. It was as if I’d been blind drunk – except I hadn’t been drinking. Each time, the horror of finding out what I’d said or done was gut-wrenching. Not surprisingly, these bouts of amnesia were terrifying. Not for many years did I discover I’d been overcome by my hormones. People often dismiss premenstrual tension as ‘women’s problems’, the time of the month when women’s emotions are…

He can’t get erect Q My husband is having some difficulty with his erections. He started on some new medications for his blood pressure and also for his mood, do you think these could be the problem? Philippa says: AErectile dysfunction is common and has many causes, and there can be both a physical and psychological aspect to the condition. Many medications can affect sexual function, however erectile dysfunction can also be caused by the condition for which you are taking the medication, for example diabetes, heart disease (if the arteries in the heart are furred up then those in the penis will be too), and depression and anxiety can also both affect sexual function and libido. Encourage your husband to see his doctor to discuss this. If it is…

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Balsamic-glazed Med veg pasta Splash a little vodka into your sauce, for a Bloody Mary-inspired version. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 3 courgettes, sliced * 2tsp olive oil * 300g linguine * 3 garlic cloves, crushed * 400g can cherry tomatoes * 2tsp balsamic vinegar * Dash of Tabasco * 2tbsp capers * 2 x 150g packets mini mozzarella * A few fresh basil leaves 1 Fry the courgettes in the oil for a few mins, turning occasionally until golden. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pan of boiling water, following packet instructions, until just tender. 2 Add the garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Tabasco and capers to the courgettes and simmer for a few mins. 3 Drain the linguine and toss with the tomatoey sauce. Add…

THE LAKES Our winner Kelly and her family went to Windermere, the largest lake in England, but there are 16 lakes in total to choose from and many other smaller pieces of water called tarns. THE FORESTS AND WOODS There are four main forests with public access trails. Ennerdale Forest is the most remote, where you can find serenity and calm, but if you are up for a bit of outdoor adventure, you should visit Whinlatter or Grizedale. THE MOUNTAINS Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, at 3,210ft, but there are three more over 3,000ft in height. THE WATERFALLS There are many waterfalls and forces in Cumbria and the Lake District you can visit, such as Crummock Water, Colwith Force or Stock Ghyll Force.…

‘HE HAD NO ENERGY AT ALL’ Watching as my two youngest sons Cameron and Dominic sipped on milkshakes, I had to laugh. At the speed they were drinking I knew that in just a few minutes both of them would be covered in a mix of chocolate and strawberry. But they both looked so pleased with themselves. We’d spent the last few hours of our holiday strolling along the promenade in Benalmádena, relishing the fact that, for the first time in a long while, we were just a normal family, with nothing to worry about besides which restaurant to choose for dinner that night. When Cameron was born in April 2006, it was like a new beginning for our family. I already had three children from my first marriage, and…

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THEN  Scottish actor Alastair is best known for his leading role as Archie MacDonald in the BBC1 series Monarch of the Glen from 2000 to 2003. He then took on the role of William Brereton in BBC2’s Wolf Hall in 2015. Brereton was executed for treason and adultery with Anne Boleyn. Alastair then popped up in ITV’s Cold Feet last year, playing Tina’s lover Jamie. NOW  Alastair joins ITV’s Unforgotten playing DCI John Bentley, a retired cop who worked on the original murder case of Hayley Reid, a 16-year-old girl who went missing on the eve of the Millennium. DCI Bentley tells the team he believes the original investigation was flawed. He also admits Hayley’s boyfriend was their prime suspect but he was never charged. Will his revelations have a…

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Wearing skirts at school was horrible. I always felt fatter and frumpier than the cool girls – I’d happily have spent every day in trousers. But the idea that 40 secondary schools in England have banned girls from wearing skirts is absolutely extraordinary. More schools are also considering gender-neutral uniforms that are inclusive of transgender pupils. At Copleston High in Ipswich, skirts are banned in the same list as skinny jeans and facial piercings. While at Woodhey School, Bury, they’re disallowed because they can be ‘undignified and embarrassing’ for staff. How wrong-headed can you be? Let’s take the first point. Head teachers who have fallen over themselves to allow for transgender pupils have ended up offending many trans people. As one trans person said on Twitter, ‘Uniform policy that doesn’t…

Shoe heaven Kylie Jenner has posted a pic of her five-month-old daughter Stormi’s trainer collection, worth thousands of dollars. There’s Gucci, Louis Vuitton and several Nike Air Force 1s. If she’s anything like my kids, she’ll lose at least half of these. Also, they will only fit for one day, after which her feet will magically grow by two sizes and every pair of her collection will be too small. Chafing mad Funniest invention of the week is the ‘chafing band’ from prettylittlething.com. Yep, where you used to make do with Vaseline or talc, there are now two pieces of Lycra that will prevent sore thighs in the heat. The maddest thing is they must be popular, as they’ve totally sold out.…