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After a tumultuous year for the princess known by many as Kate Middleton, the public waits with warm anticipation to see her stride up to the annual morning Church service at St Mary Magdalene Church, in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Christmas morning. PASince Princess of Wales first attended the service in 2011, great attention has been paid to her choice of festive outfit — which, over the years, have moved through Miu Miu plaid trench coats (2017) to Catherine Walker faux fur trimmed grey coat dresses (2019), a fashion forward, khaki-tailored Alexander McQueen look for 2022, right up to the royal blue coat dress, again by McQueen, which was paired with a statement bow and arrow hat courtesy of royal-favourite milliner Juliette Millinery, last year. She finished her outfit with sapphire and d...

There’s no denying that the word ‘vegan’ can be exceptionally emotive - and for good reason. The food choices we make have consequences for many of the most pressing and urgent issues facing our species: environmental collapse, antibiotic resistance, pandemic-causing infectious diseases, and, of course, the biggest driver of animal exploitation and suffering caused by human But, as well as being hugely impactful, eating food is not just about acquiring calories and nutrients. Our food choices are also symbolic and are tied to many other aspects of our lives. Food is also about pleasure, culture and traditions. It’s about socialising, creating memories, and forming friendships and relationships. It can symbolise prosperity, affluence and comfort. Fundamentally, our food choices are inextric...

A few years ago, in the run-up to Christmas, I visited New York in December. I wanted to know if I wanted to be *somewhere else* during the festive time. I saw the lights, shopped like my credit card would never get declined, wore glitzy outfits to company Christmas parties, listened to carols in St Patrick’s Cathedral and skated round Central Park, absorbing every glittering bauble Manhattan could throw at me. Source link

Blake Lively has alleged Justin Baldoni sexually harassed her during the filming of It Ends With Us, before engaging in “a sophisticated press and digital plan in retaliation” against the actress when his behaviour threatened to come to light. Baldoni’s alleged actions during filming and his subsequent PR campaign against Lively are laid out in court documents seen by The London Standard.In the Blake Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC, Lively’s representatives allege that Baldoni bit the actress on the lip during filming, came into her trailer while she was breastfeeding her newborn, tried to discuss pornography with her, and brought his friend on set to play a doctor during a birth scene where Lively was pressured to perform nude.Lively has alleged that Baldoni’s plan for “social manipulation...

Hosting the clan this year and realised you’ve left all the planning to the last minute? We feel you. Luckily, nutritionist, recipe creator and author Emily English aka Em the Nutritionist, has your guide to keeping the cortisol down when you’re busy in the kitchen, as well as how not to stress about over-indulging. Here’s her 5 key takeaways — and her go-to easy and healthy recipes to whip up in a hurry.Do indulge, but remember the basicsHealth is determined by the choices we make throughout the year, not just a few weeks at Christmas. Relax and don’t overcomplicate things. Enjoy everything this time of year has to offer, but don’t throw all your healthy habits out the window. Keep moving, stay hydrated, and eat plenty of whole foods alongside the indulgent treats. It’s about balance — en...

The lawsuit from Lively details several demands that she made during production. These included: “No more showing nude videos or images of women to Blake, no more mention of Baldoni's alleged previous 'pornography addiction,' no more discussions about sexual conquests in front of Blake and others, no further mentions of cast and crew's genitalia, no more inquiries about Blake's weight, and no further mention of Blake's dead father,” as per TMZ. Source link

Holland Park and it has been since the Eighties. Our home is something that is very important to me. It’s a home, not just a house.Where do you stay in London?Claridge’s of course — it’s an overused word, but it is truly iconic. Even before visiting I’d heard so much about its history, that as soon as I stepped into the polished revolving doors I knew I was entering somewhere very special. I first stayed about 25 years ago but had been going there for drinks or dinner for some time before that. I’m not a big drinker but tea in the Reading Room is a great treat for anyone visiting London. My wife Pauline and I have been together since I was 21 but we still like to go on dates. Claridge’s is somewhere we love to go, particularly if we’re celebrating.Claridge'sWhere was your first flat in Lon...

This session is part of The Bigger Life Festival, designed to help you start the New Year with purpose, clarity, and confidence. Take the first step toward owning your quiet strength and thriving in 2025.“Shahroo’s masterclass was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING… I would do it again in a heartbeat. I got so many tools from it!”– ANTONIA, PREVIOUS MASTERCLASS ATTENDEEWe’re thrilled to welcome Shahroo Izadi, behavioural change specialist and bestselling author, to The Bigger Life Festival. Her full-length How to Lose Weight for Good masterclass has transformed lives—and now, she’s bringing a dynamic, 60-minute version to the festival to help you kickstart 2025 with real, sustainable change.If you’re tired of starting over, this empowering session will help you break free from repeated weight-loss cycles...

Everyone looks incredible, and no one can emote properly. So it was a revelation to see Keira Knightley in Black Doves with a normal amount of lines on her 39-year-old skin and the ability to make complex expressions as she kicks arse across London. Yes, the posters on the Tube et al have been air brushed to high heaven, presumably to spare commuters the horror of what a woman who is almost 40 looks like. But on camera, rest assured, Knightley looks like a normal, if terribly beautiful, woman. Source link

You’ve swiped, liked, matched—and then unmatched. If the dating apps have lost their charm and you’re starting to wonder if all the good options have vanished, this is the session for you. Imagine ditching the endless scrolling and meeting someone in the wild. In this fast-paced, eye-opening masterclass, Hayley Quinn—renowned dating coach, TEDx speaker, and author—will share the secrets to spotting potential partners in real life and making connections that last.Hayley’s groundbreaking dating bootcamps for women, as featured in Cosmopolitan, The Independent, and Grazia, have transformed love lives across the UK. Now, she’s bringing her insider tips and empowering advice to the Bigger Life Festival. In this masterclass, Hayley will share her toolkit for modern dating, equipping you with the...