Bar owner seized as questions swirl over cash, crimes, and a deadly Swiss nightclub inferno

The voice on the end of the phone in Switzerland is hesitant and nervous. Barely a week has passed since the horrific fire which engulfed the basement of the Le Constellation bar in Crans–Montana, killing 40 and seriously injuring 116 others – most of them teenagers out celebrating the New Year.

Over the past few days, the agonising grief of their parents has tipped into fury directed at the ski resort bar’s French owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti.

Yesterday, 49–year–old Jacques, who reportedly has a criminal history, with a string of offences to his name, was dramatically taken into custody after being declared a ‘flight risk’ by Swiss prosecutors.

There are disturbing claims, too, that his 40–year–old wife was captured on CCTV running out of Le Constellation as the fire took hold, allegedly holding the cash register, while hundreds of young customers were trapped inside.

A former model and actress, Jessica once worked alongside British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, the Daily Mail can reveal.

More later of what happened during those final moments on New Year’s Eve. More, too, of serious concerns previously raised by former staff about safety at the bar (which had a significant underage clientele, with some as young as 14), including those made by a French barman left in a coma following the horrific blaze.

With pressure growing on the couple, Jacques Moretti’s father exclusively told the Daily Mail over the phone this week that his son and daughter–in–law – whose own father is a retired firefighter – have been left devastated by the tragedy. ‘We are a family. We are united. We’ll see what happens next,’ he said.

The couple face possible charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence. They were formally interviewed by Swiss prosecutors yesterday.

Owners of Le Constellation bar Jacques Moretti (L) and Jessica Moretti arrive for a hearing at the Office of the public prosecutor of the Canton of Valais in Sion on January 9, 2026.

Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt to promote his film

They have always maintained there was no wrongdoing on their part. Jessica Moretti was in tears after the interview and, speaking for the first time about the disaster, said: ‘It’s an unimaginable tragedy. We never could have imagined this. I want to apologise. My thoughts are constantly with the victims, and with the people who continue to fight [for their lives].’ She now has to wear an electronic tag, and report to police every three days.

Meanwhile, questions are being asked about how the couple have, over a decade, built an empire in one of the most exclusive resorts in the Swiss Alps, given Jacques Moretti’s criminal past – not to mention how they managed to evade inspections for six years.

Both born on the stunning French island of Corsica, sources there told the Daily Mail that the reason they moved to Switzerland ten years ago was because Jacques Moretti was no longer allowed to run businesses in France.

According to one who is familiar with Mr Moretti’s past: ‘They don’t ask too many questions in Switzerland. He was often in serious trouble in France, so Switzerland was an obvious place to set up.’

His murky CV includes two years in prison in France for fraud in 2005 and another spell inside three years later for recruiting prostitutes for an erotic massage parlour in Geneva called The Hot Rabbit, where he worked as manager.

Mr Moretti was convicted in 2008 by a court in Annecy in France for what is known as ‘proxénétisme aggravé’ – aggravated pimping – after procuring young women in France to work in the Swiss city in 2004 and 2005. According to the court, as well as accommodating all the women in a flat he rented, he also set their rates and the number of clients they worked for.

Moretti, who was still living in Corsica at the time, was caught after his phone was tapped and found guilty by magistrates of having ‘profited from prostitution’ and acting as an ‘intermediary’ with other people ‘exploiting or remunerating the prostitution of others’. He also recruited women to work in other Swiss massage parlours.

He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with eight suspended.

Jacques and Jessica Moretti. With pressure growing on the couple, Jacques Moretti’s father exclusively told the Daily Mail over the phone this week that his son and daughter–in–law – whose own father is a retired firefighter – have been left devastated by the tragedy

Pictured: The moment sparklers on Champagne bottles started the deadly fire on New Year’s Day

His most recent conviction was in 2010 back in Corsica, where he received a two–year sentence for social security fraud, relating to housing assistance.

Moretti was born in 1977 into a long–standing Corsican family on an island which is notorious for gang–related clan violence.

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Raised in the village of Ghisonaccia, he started work in the bar and restaurant industry soon after leaving school and moved to Bonifacio, a glamorous port city on the southern tip of the island, where the rich and famous like to anchor their superyachts.

In 2009, he set up a nightclub bar called Lollapalooza. It was closed in 2014, shortly before his move to Switzerland. By then he was in a relationship with Jessica Maric.

She was born in Corsica in 1985 but, aged six, moved with her family to the French Riviera where she later took a business course at the International University of Monaco at the end of the 2000s.

According to her now shut Facebook page she also briefly studied at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales, as well as at Montpellier Business School in France.

A hideous irony, given the events of last week, is that Jessica’s father, Jean–Paul Maric, is a former senior fire chief in Cannes and president of the city’s charitable firefighters ‘friendly society’.

His brother – Jean–Pierre Maric – is also a former firefighter and president of a rural ‘Forest Fire’ committee, which as well as recruiting volunteer firefighters, visits schools teaching youngsters about the dangers of fire.

Jessica with her husband yesterday. Before entering the hospitality business with her husband, Jessica worked for years as a fashion, underwear and swimwear model, while also acting in a series of short promotional videos in the early 2000s

According to a family friend: ‘Her father and other relatives are highly respected firefighters in the south of France. Protecting people from fire is part of family tradition.’

Before entering the hospitality business with her husband, Jessica worked for years as a fashion, underwear and swimwear model, while also acting in a series of short promotional videos in the early 2000s. In 2012, she was among a group of models hired to appear alongside comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt to promote his film, The Dictator, at the Cannes Film Festival.

Strikingly dressed in a red beret, khaki jacket and miniskirt and clutching a stunt Kalashnikov rifle, she was one of the so–called ‘virgin guards’ who accompanied Baron Cohen’s character Haffaz Aladeen through the streets of Cannes, posing at the entrance to the Carlton hotel and next to a camel.

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She and husband Jacques moved to Crans–Montana in 2015, where Jessica cut a glamorous figure in an Alpine resort which is hugely popular with wealthy Europeans.

He, meanwhile, was often seen driving around the town in a limousine, and more recently a Bentley, and went by the nickname ‘Le Corse’ – the Corsican – a title he is said to revel in. That same year the pair took over as managers of Le Constellation, which had opened in the early 2000s, but only as a basic cafe–bar.

They set about renovating it themselves, posting photographs of their work on a dedicated Facebook page which has since been shut down. In one image Jacques Moretti can be seen smiling at the camera from inside the two–storey bar, the interior of which was demolished by a digger before being rebuilt and lined with wood to give the feel of an alpine cabin.

Other images show the narrow staircase up which hundreds of youngsters desperately attempted to escape on January 1.

The ceiling of the basement was stripped back before the addition of dimpled acoustic insulation foam to avoid disturbing residents living in apartments above the bar. That foam is now widely believed to have been fatally ignited by sparklers in champagne bottles on the night of the fire.

Flowers in Crans-Montana left in tribute to the 40 people who died in the nightclub fire

A Swiss investigating source with knowledge of local government administration in Crans–Montana told the Daily Mail this week: ‘With the change of management, the bar was gradually used as a nightclub, despite not having a specific permit to operate as one. This fact is now key to the manslaughter inquiry against the Morettis.’

The bar, known as ‘Le Constel’ to its loyal clientele, soon became popular among teenage skiers and students from nearby Le Regent International School. Five years later, in 2020, the Morettis opened a second venue, Le Senso, a burger bar in the resort.

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In 2023, they launched an upmarket Corsican–themed restaurant, Le Vieux Chalet in Lens, a Swiss village that is also part of the Crans–Montana region. The couple own a house in Lens and another property on the French Riviera.

While the pair have insisted that they operated within the law, lawyers for families of the victims are now asking a growing number of questions about where, exactly, the Morettis got all their cash. According to one lawyer, they spent around £2.7 million on property in recent years.

According to financial records accessed by Swiss lawyer Sebastien Fanti, who is representing some of the victims, they paid 40,000 Swiss francs (around £37,000) a month in rent for seven years before buying Le Constellation in 2022 without a mortgage. They then bought Le Senso in 2023 and finally Le Vieux Chalet.

Mr Fanti described Mr Moretti this week as ‘a shady character whose practices raise questions’.

‘I don’t have a single foreign client who moves to Switzerland without taking out a mortgage, and I’ve been a notary for 26 years. We don’t know where Mr Moretti’s money comes from,’ he said.

He added: ‘Do you know how many coffees and bottles of champagne you have to sell to pay 40,000 francs a month in rent?’

The key question is who, ultimately, is to blame for the inferno. In its immediate aftermath, Jacques Moretti claimed he ‘followed all safety regulations’. It has since transpired, however, that no fire inspections had been carried out at Le Constellation for the past six years, despite the fact it counted as a ‘high–risk’ location.

‘We bitterly regret this,’ Crans–Montana mayor Nicolas Feraud said this week, adding he couldn’t explain why the inspections, which should have been yearly, had not been carried out. During previous inspections, including the last in 2019, the soundproof foam was never tested. According to Mr Feraud, it wasn’t considered necessary.

He added that he and his team were unaware the bar was using the kind of fountain sparklers said to have caused the fire. But others were and had raised concerns – among them a former waitress, called Sarah, who said this week she quit due to safety concerns.

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A video filmed in Le Constellation on New Year’s Eve in 2019 showed revellers carrying bottles of vodka loaded with ice fountain sparklers with a waiter calling out to one holding a bottle dangerously close to the ceiling: ‘Watch out for the foam! Watch out for the foam!’

Sarah said: ‘I worked a few months as a waitress before leaving for several reasons. I refused to do a lot of things. This practice, encouraging customers to buy champagne bottles, seemed extremely dangerous to me. I categorically refused to sit on shoulders for the show because I was afraid my hair would burn. It’s dangerous because of the balance, the stairs, there’s the crowd, and then people are very drunk.’

She said the emergency exit was kept locked with staff ‘ordered’ not to unlock it except to go upstairs to an apartment above the bar. She said she only saw fire extinguishers in an office that was ‘often locked’.

Another former bar employee called Maxime told French TV that extinguishers were kept in a locked room at the bar: ‘I always said that if waitresses held up sparklers and they came into contact with the ceiling, everything could go up in flames.

‘There was definitely a risk and the safety measures were a bit dicey. Staff weren’t briefed on fire safety and the emergency exit was sometimes blocked or locked.’

According to a French broadcaster, French bar manager Gaetan Thomas–Gilbert, 28, who was severely burnt in the fire, had previously told his father of his concerns about safety at the venue.

Jean–Michel Gilbert said his son told him in November that he wanted to quit his job but ultimately decided to stick it out until the New Year. He is being treated in a Paris hospital for third–degree burns and only came out of a coma this week.

What seems clear is that given the bar’s habit of promoting the use of fountain sparklers, the fire was an accident waiting to happen.

Mr Moretti was not at Le Constellation on December 31. His wife, who was in charge, sustained a burn to one arm as the blaze tore through the bar at around 1.30am on January 1 causing a mass stampede which left dozens crushed and dying.

Media outlets in France and Italy this week reported Mrs Moretti was captured on security cameras fleeing with the cash register. Italy’s La Repubblica said she had fled with the ‘cash register containing the evening’s takings’. French news site Public said: ‘CCTV footage reportedly shows the bar owner leaving the premises with the cash register shortly after the start of the incident.’

If this allegation is true, Mrs Moretti could face further criminal charges including ‘failing to assist people in danger’.

Meanwhile, another former employee told French media that Jacques Moretti ordered staff to turn the beer taps off and fill glasses with cans from Aldi, and that empty bottles of Grey Goose vodka were refilled with a cheaper version. Staff were also paid partly ‘under the table’ in cash to compensate for working more hours than they should.

The Morettis face up to 20 years in prison if charged and found guilty of manslaughter. But as Jacques Moretti’s father said yesterday, the couple ‘are sentenced to life with this story’.

‘It’s the first time in my life that I’ve seen Jacques cry,’ he told Le Figaro. ‘I know my son, he would never run away. It is his honour. We think of the victims, we also lost loved ones and people we loved. We cry every day.’

On Tuesday the Morettis pledged their ‘full co–operation’ with investigators. ‘We will under no circumstances attempt to evade these matters,’ they said.

Meanwhile, a growing mountain of floral tributes sits outside Le Constellation, many accompanied by messages written by those affected by the tragedy.

Among them are grieving parents and those whose injured children have been left burnt, in some cases, beyond recognition. An explanation about what happened that night is surely the very least they deserve.

Additional reporting by Emma Carmichael.

INSIDE THE RENOVATION: New images reveal how Swiss ski bar owners personally renovated the club themselves — as they now face manslaughter charges following the deadly blaze

Pictures have revealed how the owners of a Swiss nightclub where dozens of people were killed in a horrific blaze on New Year’s Eve were involved in some of the works to renovate the venue a decade ago.

Jacques Moretti, 49, and his wife Jessica, 40, who opened Le Constellation bar in 2015, could face manslaughter charges over the tragedy if their safety standards or fire precautions were found to be lacking, Swiss authorities have said.

The inferno, which broke out at around 1.30am local time (12.30am GMT) on Thursday morning, killed at least 40 people and another 119 were injured – most of them in their teens and twenties with severe third-degree burns. While Swiss authorities confirmed 40 victims, the Italians said 47 were dead.

Much suspicion has already focussed on the dimpled foam acoustic insulation which covered the ceiling of the basement bar and appeared to ignite from a sparkler held aloft on a Champagne bottle, then spread with terrifying ferocity.

And these photos, discovered on a Facebook account set up by the French couple in 2015, chronicling their DIY renovation of the bar, show the ceiling was completely stripped back at the time, with the foam then applied as the final layer.

In one image Mr Moretti can be seen smiling at the camera inside the building site in June that year. Another shows the French owner – who can be seen donning a pair of blue safety gloves – watch on as a man operates a digger amid a sea of rubble in the downstairs area of the club which caught fire.

The Morettis, speaking publicly for the first time, insisted that all laws and regulations had been followed and claimed that the bar had been checked by safety inspectors three times in the last 10 years.

‘Everything was done according to the regulations,’ Jacques Moretti, 49, told the La Tribune de Genève newspaper. ‘We can neither sleep nor eat. We are not well.’

He denied reports that the stairs leading from the basement where the fire started to the main exit were too narrow or that non fire-retardant materials were used in furnishings or soundproofing foam on the ceiling.

‘We will do everything in our power to help clarify the causes. We are doing everything in our power. Our lawyers are also involved.’

Jacques Moretti, 49, who is one of the owners of a Swiss nightclub where dozens of people were killed in a horrific blaze on New Year’s Eve can be seen taking part in the building’s renovation works shortly after he purchased the site in 2015

The French owner – who can be seen donning a pair of blue safety gloves – watches on as a man operates a digger amid a sea of rubble in the downstairs area of the club which caught fire

Images from social media show the works underway, with the panelling – which is believed to have caught fire and started the blaze – being installed on the ceiling

A photo appears to show the moment champagne sparklers set fire to material on the ceiling of the Swiss nightclub

The couple have already been questioned by authorities and may face manslaughter charges, according to Beatrice Pilloud, the attorney general for the Valais region.

Pilloud said: ‘We assume that the fire originated from sparklers attached to champagne bottles. From there, the ceiling caught fire.

‘We are also looking at what materials were used. The issue of emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and the bar’s occupancy is also being investigated.’

She added: ‘Our investigation also includes the foam on the ceiling. It is still unclear whether any individuals will face criminal charges. However, it is possible that an investigation for negligent homicide will be initiated.’

She declined to comment on whether any action would be taken to prevent the couple from fleeing Switzerland, stating: ‘There is currently no criminal liability.’

Stéphane Ganzer, the state councillor in charge of security in Valais, said he wasn’t aware of any safety deficiencies in the club, but admitted: ‘I don’t know when the municipality carried out the inspections. We haven’t received any reports of deficiencies. However, we assume that the inspections were conducted.’

Pilloud said a team of 30 are involved in the investigation, though the priority for authorities ‘remains identifying the deceased so that the families can begin their grieving process’.

Chief Inspector Pierre-Antoine Lengen said at the same press conference that another 30 people are involved in the identification process for the victims, with everyone looking at victims’ DNA and dental records, as well as items they may have been carrying before they perished.

But Lengen admitted that this process would take significant time and apologised to the families of those still waiting to hear of their loved ones’ fates.

As for those injured in the fire, Pilloud said the number of people affected may still go up, given that many of those in Le Constellation only checked themselves into hospital hours after the fire.

Jessica Moretti, 40, (pictured) was inside the bar when the blaze broke out and suffered burns to her arm

Mr and Mrs Moretti can be seen standing inside the basement of the bar as it undergoes renovation works in 2015

Images from 2015 show the panelling on the ceiling of Le Constellation bar – investigators believe this is what caught fire and started the blaze

Mrs Moretti was in the bar when the blaze began and was burnt on the arm. Her husband was in one of the two other restaurants that they own in the area.

In a property feature, the couple stressed the hard work they had put into the refit of the tired Café Des Amis, which they turned into a lively nightspot.

In 2015, they acquired the Constellation, which was then abandoned. ‘The place had been left exactly as it was,’ the French-Coriscan couple said.

One hundred days of relentless work later, the venue reopened, completely transformed and displaying strong, clear choices. ‘We were already offering Corsican cured meats, myrtle liqueur, and island whisky,’ they said.

On the Facebook photos the couple can be seen taking an active part in the refurbishment with Jacques alongside workmen and Jessica even stopping the traffic in the narrow streets of Crans as deliveries of furniture and other materials are made from huge lorries.

Jacques Moretti told Le Nouvelliste, a local newspaper, that he spent six months transforming Le Constellation into a buzzy night spot for the après-ski crowd of the upmarket resort’s winter season.

The bar with an upstairs terrace and a basement club, featuring DJs and live music, became one of the most popular nightspots in the town with a clientele of mainly young and affluent winter sports fans and locals.

According to the Crans-Montana website, the bar offered an ‘elegant space’ and a ‘festive atmosphere’ with online descriptions of it being the ‘place to be’ and popular with an international crowd.

It’s understood that it is also one of few bars in the ski resort that allows revellers who are 16 and over inside rather than having to be 18.

Footage shows the deadly flashover, when extreme heat caused everything inside the enclosed space to ignite almost at once, that left people little chance to flee

Footage from the evening shows a brave reveller trying to put out the first flames as they spread across the wooden ceiling of the cramped basement bar in south-west Switzerland

Despite his efforts, the blaze would soon engulf the crowded basement, travel up the narrow wooden stairs and set off explosions so deafening that residents feared a terror attack

He and his wife first visited Crans-Montana in 2011, after he ‘heard about it from Swiss clients’, according to a local newspaper Le Nouvelliste. The article told how the couple fell in love with the resort and decided to build a business there.

Describing his efforts to open the club, Mr Moretti told the newspaper: ‘I did almost everything myself. Look at these walls, there are 14 tons of dry stone, it comes from Saint-Léonard!’

He told how his bar served as ‘a showcase for Corsican products’, selling cured meats, wines, beers, myrtle liqueur, and even chestnut-flavoured whisky from the island, along with more local Swiss products.

Mr Moretti admitted to ‘feeling very much at home here’ in the Swiss resort, telling his local interviewer: ‘You know, we’re the same. We’re mountain people first and foremost. Stubborn, but above all, very kind.’

Another article in French-language Altitude magazine last year described Mr and Mrs Moretti as ‘brimming with energy’ and added: ‘Their slightly sing-song accent betrays their Corsican origins.’

The success of Le Constellation under the couple’s stewardship led to them opening a gourmet burger restaurant in Crans-Montana, called Senso in 2020, and a Corsican-style inn called Vieux Chalet in the nearby village of Lens in 2023.

This led to the couple drawing up plans to set up a Corsican festival in Lens, bringing in Corsican singers to perform concerts in a church and on an outdoor stage in the evening.

While Mr Moretti does not appear to have a visible social media presence, his wife has pages on Instagram as well as Facebook and a LinkedIn account which describes her as Propriétaire, or owner of their three businesses.

Security stands in front of the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday morning, Jan. 2, 2026

A signboard of Le Constellation bar, after a fire and explosion during a New Year’s Eve party where several people died and others were injured

Parents of missing youths have issued desperate pleas for news of ​their children, as foreign embassies scramble to work out if their nationals were among ​those caught up in one of the worst tragedies to befall modern Switzerland.

Police commander Frédéric Gisler said all bar six of the 119 injured have been formally identified, but Swiss officials are yet to share the names of any victims or injured.

The injured included 71 Swiss nationals, 14 French and 11 Italians, along with citizens of Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Belgium, Portugal and Poland, according to Frédéric Gisler, police commander of the Valais region.

The nationalities of 14 people were still unclear.

Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, while eight French people are missing and another nine are among the injured.

The first deceased victim to be named was 17-year-old Emanuele Galeppini, an Italian teenage golfer.

British-educated teenager Charlotte Niddam, who previously attended Immanuel College – a private Jewish school in Hertfordshire – is also among those missing.

THE QUIET POWER MOVE As she turns 44, the Princess of Wales is being hailed as the royal steady hand helping ease the monarchy’s Harry and Meghan problem

While the Princess of Wales is one of the most popular royals, her stoic nature and ‘never complain, never explain’ attitude, adopted from the late Queen, has seen her unfairly branded as dull.

In November 2023, she was viciously reduced to a ‘Stepford-like royal wife’ by Omid Scobie in his book Endgame, where the Sussexes’ biographer decried her ‘cold’ persona.

His analysis was that Kate had ‘never challenged the system with public struggles or oversized aspirations’ while fitting neatly within the mould of a ‘princess’.

What’s more, Kate has also had to contend with constant comparison with William’s mother Princess Diana.

Now, however, as the Princess of Wales celebrates her 44th birthday, her legacy is more assured than ever – and that’s thanks to forging her own path that’s very different to her late mother-in-law’s according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.

‘She is not likely to emulate Diana who reached out to others brilliantly but was also brittle and deeply unhappy. They are too different to be compared,’ he explained.

‘Catherine’s legacy will be one of total loyalty to her husband and the institution of monarchy.’

Despite being crowned Vogue’s ‘eternal influencer’ for her ‘iconic’ and immaculate style, Kate appears to have a renewed sense of purpose as Mr Fitzwilliams noted she is ‘happily in remission from cancer and increasing her public engagements’.

The Princess of Waleshas grown into one of the Royal Family’s most prominent members as every move of hers is dissected, scrutinised, and, ultimately, contextualised within her future

From her cherished early childhood projects and advocacy around a work-life balance to a ‘total loyalty’ to Prince william, Kate’s journey from ‘Disney princess’ to Queen Consort – and what she will leave behind – has been already been signposted by Kate

Data from the Court Circular revealed the mother-of-three undertook 68 public engagements after announcing she was in remission during an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she received treatment.

A key focus for Kate in 2025 was expanding what she has described as her ‘life’s work’ as a champion for early years development with her ‘landmark’ Centre for Early Childhood that was established in 2021.

In November 2025, the Princess delivered her first public speech in nearly two years when she addressed the centre’s first-of-its-kind Future Workforce Summit in London – as she called on business leaders to support children and their families.

Mr Fitzwilliams said royal fans can expect to see Kate at even more ‘high-profile’ engagements that support the cause when she becomes Queen.

‘She has said that her work on early childhood is her “life’s work”. Expect this to be a project she will continue to support when she is Queen, just as Charles has with inter-religious understanding and the environment,’ he explained.

‘She has founded the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and given it an extremely high profile.’

The royal commentator also noted that Kate, like William, was seemingly choosing fewer projects to sink her teeth into – rather than performing cursory duties for a wider variety of causes.

That’s not to say that Kate doesn’t understand – or want to uphold – the traditions of the Royal Family.

Data from the Court Circular revealed the mother-of-three undertook 68 public engagements after announcing she was in remission during an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she received treatment

A key focus for Kate in 2025 was expanding what she has described as her ‘life’s work’ as a champion for early years development with her ‘landmark’ Centre for Early Childhood that was established in 2021. She is pictured here arriving for the Future Workforce Summit in London – as she called on business leaders to support children and their families.

In a dazzling display of pomp and pageantry, Kate joined the King, Queen Camilla, and her husband Prince William at a Windsor Castle state banquet for the German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier in December.

Mr Fitzwilliams separately elaborated: ‘She is regal yet also has a contemporary look, her fashion choices are iconic and she will be known as one who was fashionable and famous, but in a relatable way.

One of her most important jobs when Prince William becomes King will be revamping the Royal Family’s reputation for a new generation of Britons – in part due to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s defection.

‘Partly owing to the antics of the Sussexes, a majority of young people currently favour a republic.

‘However the same group shows poll ratings of 70-75 per cent for Catherine, and I believe her legacy will include changing the attitudes of many of this pivotal group.’

As a staunch advocate for mental health and wellness, Kate could help shift the narrative of ‘work-life balance’ that resonates with millennials and Gen Z.

In another moving video released in September that year, the Princess said her focus was to remain cancer-free while making a gradual and ‘measured’ return to public life.

The poignant video underscored another key part of what Mr Fitzwilliams believes will become Kate’s legacy – a prioritisation of work-life balance while carrying out ‘one of the world’s most demanding jobs’.

In a dazzling display of pomp and pageantry, Kate joined the King, Queen Camilla, and her husband Prince William at a Windsor Castle state banquet for the German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier in December

Rare, intimate footage of the Wales family on holiday in Norfolk played as Kate told viewers how her cancer journey has ‘reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life…of simply loving and being loved’.

Mr Fitzwilliams said this showed how ‘one of Kate’s legacies is certain to be as someone who, together with William, prioritised a work-life balance successfully’.

He continued: ‘She together with William, brought up three children, ensuring they were shielded, save on special occasions, from the glare of the international media in an age of social media. This willl have been a challenge.

As for Mr Scobie’s ‘Stepford wife’ jibe, today it only shows just how far Kate has come.

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‘THIS COULD BE THE END’ RESIGNATION FEARS SWEEP WESTMINSTER AFTER BOMBSHELL REVELATION CHAOS AT THE TOP: What began as quiet unease has exploded into full-scale crisis. Sources claim senior figures are scrambling as pressure mounts to unbearable levels. The Prime Minister’s authority is said to be “evaporating by the hour,” and one leaked exchange hints a decision has already been taken just not announced yet

Resignation rumors are swirling around Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with insiders suggesting he may not last until 2026. Bookmakers are placing odds on his departure, and polls reveal a staggering 79% of the public disapproves of his performance. The political landscape is shifting, and the pressure is mounting.

Starmer’s candid acknowledgment of the rampant speculation regarding his leadership marks a significant turning point. This admission reveals that the Prime Minister is acutely aware of the growing discontent among both the public and his own party, which has reached unprecedented levels.

Recent polling data paints a grim picture for Starmer. A staggering 66% net approval rating deficit places him as the most unpopular Prime Minister in history. With only 18% of Britons viewing him favorably, the urgency for a change in leadership is palpable and growing.

The pivotal date of May 7, 2026, looms large on the political horizon. Local elections across the UK, including the crucial Welsh Senate, could serve as the tipping point for Starmer’s leadership. Should Labor underperform, the pressure for a leadership challenge will become irresistible.

Reports indicate that discussions among Labour MPs about replacing Starmer have already begun. The Guardian revealed that plans are actively being prepared, signaling that the party is readying itself for a potential shift in leadership. This is not mere speculation; it’s a calculated response to a dire situation.

Andy Burnham’s recent denials about plotting against Starmer have only fueled the fire. His refusal to dismiss the rumors suggests that the ambition for leadership is palpable among Labour’s ranks. Meanwhile, Shabana Mahmood’s reluctance to quash similar suggestions hints at a brewing power struggle.

As Starmer’s approval ratings continue to plummet, the internal dynamics within the Labour Party are shifting. MPs are reportedly viewing the upcoming local elections as a potential catalyst for a leadership challenge, with many believing that losing Wales would be catastrophic for Starmer’s leadership.

The January reset planned by Downing Street aims to refocus priorities, but doubts linger over its effectiveness. If the reset fails to yield positive results, the party may face an existential crisis as the May elections approach.

With the vultures circling, potential successors are already being discussed. West Streeting emerges as a front-runner, despite his denials of ambition. The political landscape is rapidly evolving, and the question of Starmer’s survival is becoming increasingly urgent.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left raging as Chris Packham bragged about putting his dogs on a vegan diet — with many blasting him as “𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑒𝑙,” “𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙,” and saying he’s “𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑡!”

Good Morning Britain viewers raged ‘he has lost the plot!’ as Chris Packham bragged about his dogs’ vegan diet on Friday’s episode of the ITV show.

Kate Garraway, 58, and Ranvir Singh, 48, returned to our screens for the latest instalment to talk about the latest news and headlines.

Wildlife campaigner Chris, 64, appeared in the studio to talk about the choice of food for his dogs Sid and Nancy.

His adorable furry friends follow a vegan diet, and the NHS describe it as: ‘A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants.’

This means that his pooches will not consume meat, poultry, fish, dairy and eggs.

Chris told Kate and Ranvir: ‘What new research is showing is that plant-based diets are as good as nutritionally, or even better than meat-based diets.

Good Morning Britain viewers raged ‘he has lost the plot!’ as Chris Packham bragged about his dogs’ vegan diet on Friday’s episode of the ITV show

Kate Garraway, 58, and Ranvir Singh, 48, returned to our screens for the latest instalment to talk about the latest news and headlines

Wildlife campaigner Chris, 64, appeared in the studio to talk about his choice of food for his dogs Sid and Nancy

‘This is peer reviewed science that has been done in 2022, a systematic review of all the papers.

‘Then last year, the University of Nottingham, did a very similar study which showed those dogs that were on a plant-based diet were much better in terms of their general health.

‘It does need to be a well formulated diet though.’

Kate said: ‘That’s my worry you see, if people go for a cheaper one and it won’t be well formulated and they won’t be as conscious as you.’

‘I think it’s one of those things, in the past people would invent their own dog’s diets at home, but the diet we’re working with has been put together in a lab,’ Chris explained.

‘What’s critical to say, it’s not where the proteins, amino acids, the fats, the vitamins, the rest of the nutrients come from, it’s that they are in that diet.

‘So if it is properly formulated like this diet is, then the dogs should be as healthy or healthier.’

Those watching at home rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their views on it all.

His adorable furry friends follow a vegan diet, and the NHS describe it as: ‘A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants’

‘I believe dogs should have a diet of both meat and vegetables. I don’t think the long term effects of a vegan diet for dogs have been properly established.’

‘Stick a bowl of meat down and see if the dogs eat it then, you’re being cruel, let dogs be dogs ffs #gmb.’

‘@GMB i think Chris Peckham has lost the plot. Dogs need meat, regardless of nutrients etc. I agree that giving a dog plant based foods is cruelty and Chris Peckham needs a straight jacket if he thinks dogs prefer plant based foods to meat.’

‘@GMB any chance Chris Packham has shares in this plant based dog food business? Utter nonsense!’

‘Dogs being vegan is just wrong. #gmb.’

‘I dont eat meat thats my choice but my dog does. He would never choose a plate of veg over a plate of meat.’

‘Put a bowl of meat-based food next to one of plant-based food and see which the dogs choose. My Husky was once left alone (accidentally) in the kitchen with a buffet lunch. When we realised, the two slices of meat pâté had gone. The veggie pâté between was untouched #gmb.’

‘Not the poor dogs fault we’ve screwed the planet up . A vegan dog is just wrong #gmb.’

Many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on a dog having a vegan diet

Vet Dr Scott, 49, also appeared in the studio to give his take on the matter.

He said: ‘Anyone that chooses a vegan based diet is doing wonderful things for the planet because it’s a far smaller carbon foot print than if you are a meat eater.

‘That being said, I would agree, dogs by nature are omnivores, so they eat meat.’

Kate asked: ‘So dogs naturally, being omnivores, yes would have meat, but also have other things?’

Dr Scott continued: ‘Yes. A lot of the time actually, they eat some of the plants while they are digesting carcass of the animal that they have killed.’

Ranvir asked: ‘Is it right for dogs to be vegan?’

Chris chimed in: ‘Dogs were domesticated from wolves which are carnivores, but still consume vegetable matter, 33,000 years ago.

‘They are, as Scott says, omnivores, they are capable of digesting that.

‘But as I go back to the point, it’s not about the meat or the plant-based, it’s the nutrients, the proteins, that are important to them.

‘If you can supplement what they might find in meat through a plant-based alternative, which we can do, this diet has successfully done that, and the research has shown it works.

‘It’s the humans that need to change their minds on behalf of their pet’s health.’

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.

Gabby Logan has shared heartbreaking details of her dad Terry Yorath’s final moments — revealing the quiet, painful goodbye that still haunts her

Gabby Logan has paid tribute to her late father Terry Yorath and given an insight into their final moments together in an emotional statement on Instagram.

Football was plunged into mourning on Thursday morning after it emerged that the Leeds legend had died following a short illness aged 75.

Logan had left Wednesday night’s Match of the Day broadcast halfway through due to what was described as a ‘family emergency’ by her replacement Mark Chapman.

She wrote on Thursday night: ‘Thank you for your messages of love and support today, it has meant the world to us. Our Dad a warrior on the football pitch, captaining club and country, a kind hearted and generous man off it, would have hated all the attention. (Well most of it).

‘The stories that have been shared by strangers with us today have been enormously comforting. He touched so many people’s lives.

‘We knew he had limited time, but it is still a shock. Yesterday afternoon [Wednesday] I sat by his bed in St James Hospital Leeds and we had a debate about whether roast potatoes were better with calves’ liver than mashed potatoes.

Gabby Logan has shared an extended tribute to her late father Terry Yorath on Instagram

Yorath at home in 1978 with his wife Christine and children Gabby, Louise and Daniel

‘That was the meal he’d decided he wanted when he went home, tomorrow [Friday]. I left and went to work, he was looking forward to watching Newcastle v his beloved Leeds. He won’t go home tomorrow. But he is reunited with Daniel [Logan’s brother who died aged 15] and that will feel like home.

‘I am sorry he had to deal with so much pain, the tragedy of the Bradford Fire was forever in his heart and losing Daniel defined the second half of his life.

‘Thank you Dad for instilling your passion for fairness. Thank you for playing rounders, or making us race each other after dinner, even though Louise always beat me. Thank you for not making me pay you $1,865,986 after I kept losing at cards on double or quits, when I was eight years old.

‘Thanks for teaching me the value of money by challenging me to eat a pot of mustard at dinner in return for £5 so I could buy a pair of shoes I wanted when I was 12 (even though mum was horrified). Thank you for giving me a life long love of sport. Thank you for being a relentless tease with a wicked sense of humour.

‘And to the wonderful staff on J16 at Jimmys who cared for him with such tenderness, you are all Angels. I love you Dad.’

She also shared various photographs of Yorath in day-to-day life, including him spending time with the dogs, working in the kitchen, and speaking at her wedding.

Yorath’s death provoked an outpouring of loving comments as well as a much-derided contribution from former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys, who wrote: ‘Sad to hear the news of Terry Yorath’s passing. He was a warrior & won fans over wherever he played. He was great for us at Coventry & the reason I got Gabby a job at Sky. I had no idea who she was when we met but I knew her dad. RIP Terry. Your daughter did you proud.’

TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods led the criticism of that, writing: ‘Sorry… but what a t**t. Said with zero surprise.’ She later added: ‘Also want to add my respects to the thousands of others who are showing theirs compassionately to a much beloved broadcaster and her family. Sending all my love x.’

Richard Keys (pictured right with Andy Gray and John Terry) appeared to reference his years-long feud with Yorath’s daughter, Gabby Logan, in his tribute to Yorath

Laura Woods has called out Keys over his tribute to Terry Yorath following his passing

Keys said he ‘got Gabby a job at Sky’ because of her father in his controversial message

Woods branded Keys a t**t and said she was not surprised about the apparent nature of his message

Former BBC Sport man Dan Walker also jumped to the defence of Logan in the post’s replies

Yorath, pictured in 2005, worked at a range of clubs after retiring, including Huddersfield

The star (pictured in 1973) was born in Cardiff and won 59 caps for the Welsh national side

Born in Cardiff, Yorath played a big part in the Leeds team under Don Revie, winning the First Division title in 1973-74, before spells with Coventry, Tottenham and Bradford.

Yorath scored 11 goals in 199 appearances for Leeds over nine years from 1967, and received runners-up medals in the FA Cup, European Cup and Cup Winners Cup.

The midfielder also won 59 caps for Wales and was assistant coach at Bradford on the day of the Valley Parade fire in 1985, when 56 fans died and 270 were injured.

Yorath also managed Swansea, Bradford, Cardiff, Lebanon, Sheffield Wednesday and Margate – as well as Wales, coming close to qualification for the 1994 World Cup.

His death was announced at 8.20am on Thursday, hours after Logan was forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show after being informed of the family emergency.

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He had three children in addition to Logan – Louise, Jordan and Daniel, but the latter died in 1992 aged 15 from a genetic heart condition while playing football with him.

His children said in a statement on Thursday morning: ‘To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man.

‘Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.’

The sporting legend was also described as a ‘devoted family man’ and a ‘loving and immensely proud grandfather to Reuben, Lois, Mila, Phoenix and Paloma’.

FAMILY WAR ESCALATES Brooklyn Beckham issued a jaw-dropping warning to David and Victoria — telling them to contact him only through lawyers at the height of their bitter feud

Relations between the Beckhams broke down so completely last summer that at one point, eldest son Brooklyn asked his parents to contact him only via his lawyers.

It can be revealed there was an exchange of legal letters between son and parents — or rather, between their respective legal teams at Schillings and Harbottle & Lewis.

Brooklyn said he didn’t want his parents to contact him, or make public statements about him on social media.

There was no legal action between them – and no legal basis for the letter, which was simply a request.

But it followed what Brooklyn considered to be a series of ‘nasty’ briefings about his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, including the suggestion that he was a ‘hostage’ being ‘controlled’ by his missus.

This week, publicists and friends on both sides refused to discuss the matter, still hoping that things will calm down and be resolved.

Relations between the Beckhams broke down so completely last summer that at one point, eldest son Brooklyn asked his parents to contact him only via his lawyers

It can be revealed there was an exchange of legal letters between son and parents — or rather, between their respective legal teams at Schillings and Harbottle & Lewis

However one source said: ‘David was told to speak to them via Schillings. That was the only way for them to communicate.’

The ‘talk to my lawyers’ move might explain why Brooklyn opted to block his parents – and brothers Romeo and Cruz – on social media just before Christmas.

The family had been viewing and liking his cooking posts. And it was felt this was contrary to Brooklyn’s wish they would leave him and his wife alone.

The situation continues to pain them all. I’m told that Gordon Ramsay has been trying to cheer Victoria Beckham up, by telling her: ‘You’ve got one feud… But I’ve got the whole Top Trumps deck!’

Ramsay fell out with his alcoholic father (who abandoned him); his drug addict brother; and his wife’s father Chris (after discovering that he was taking loans from his company and had hacked his email).

Then his new son-in-law Adam Peaty fell out with his parents in the run-up to his wedding to Gordon’s daughter Holly.

But back to the Beckhams. A source told me before Christmas that the young couple found Instagram posts by Brooklyn’s parents upsetting and would wake up worrying what might have been posted about them overnight.

I was told: ‘It would be really in the holiday spirit if the Beckhams could just leave them alone for now.

Brooklyn said he didn’t want his parents to contact him or to make statements about him. There was no legal action between them and no legal basis for the letter, which was simply a request

But it followed what Brooklyn considered to be a series of ‘nasty’ briefings about wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, including the suggestion that he was a ‘hostage’ being ‘controlled’ by her

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‘Whether someone follows someone else on Insta shouldn’t be a story.

‘Nicola and Brooklyn haven’t been commenting. They just want peace.’

At the heart of the issue are the briefings over the summer which Nicola and Brooklyn believe were ordered by the Beckhams.

Brooklyn, 26, married actress Nicola, 30, in April 2022. News of the family falling out was broken in this column two months later.

Nicola was offended when Victoria promised to design her wedding dress, but failed to come up with the goods.

Then, on the wedding day, pop star Marc Anthony, a friend of the Beckhams, described Victoria as the most beautiful woman in the room.

Both sides attempted to build bridges, but the young couple didn’t attend David’s 50th birthday parties last summer.

One source said: ‘David was told to speak to them via Schillings. That was the only way for them to communicate’. Brooklyn blocked his family on social media last month

And in November, Brooklyn did not congratulate his father when he was knighted.

What now for the family? The feeling of Team Brooklyn is that a proper apology is needed, in order to reboot relations.

The senior Beckhams, still smarting from leaks about the wedding and what they believe were attacks on Victoria over a sustained period, would like both sides to draw a line and move on.

They would, I’m told, do anything to make up with their son, and just want to be in touch with him again. Hence the social media posts.

HEARTBREAKING CONFESSION George Best’s son Calum Best has shared a devastating family update — revealing his mum Angie has been diagnosed with cancer

George Best’s son revealed his mother Angie’s cancer diagnosis in an emotional video clip.

TV personality Calum, 44, shared the devastating health update on social media on Thursday.

He said his 73-year-old mother was diagnosed with colon cancer just a few weeks ago, and it has now spread to her liver.

In the heartbreaking video, Calum said: ‘Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking long and hard over the past few weeks about how to write this.

‘I wanted to get the words right, but when it comes to health, and when it comes to my mum, the only thing that really matters is honesty.

‘A few weeks ago, my beautiful, wonderful mum was diagnosed with cancer.

‘For as long as I can remember, she has lived her life rooted in health, fitness and wellbeing.

‘She has always believed in taking care of the body, mind and soul. But as we all know, cancer doesn’t discriminate.

‘It doesn’t care where you’re from, how you live, or how healthy you try to be. And now, it’s here – and it’s with my mum.’

Calum said he has set up a GoFundMe page for financial support.

George Best’s son revealed his mother Angie’s cancer diagnosis in an emotional video clip. Pictured: Angie Best and George Best holding his son, Calum at Heathrow Airport

TV personality Calum, 44, shared the devastating health update on social media on Thursday

The devastated star continued: ‘I’ll be honest, I haven’t cried in years but this has been an emotional rollercoaster I never expected to be on.

‘We’ve reached a point where we felt it was important to share what we’re going through and, humbly, ask for help.

‘My mum has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to her liver.

‘To move forward, we need access to specialist care and professionals who can offer the right treatment.

‘This is incredibly hard for me to say, but financially, I can’t carry this on my own.

‘So we’ve created this GoFundMe page to ask for your support.

‘Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us access the specialists, treatment and care my mum needs during this time.

‘We’ll also be sharing updates along the way, and my mum will be posting videos too, when she feels able.

‘From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, for caring, for sharing and for supporting us in any way you can. Calum.’

He said his 73-year-old mother was diagnosed with colon cancer just a few weeks ago, and it has now spread to her liver

Pictured: Former Northern Ireland international soccer star George Best sits with his wife Angie in London, September 1981

Calum also shared a message from Angie, who said she is ‘ready to fight’ this disease.

She added: ‘Consultations and research all takes dosh which I don’t have BUT I truly believe that this info will be invaluable as research suggests 1 in 2 of us will get some form of cancer. Yikes. Wish me luck, Onwards and upwards Homies.’

Calum’s fans have flooded his social media with supportive messages.

One wrote: ‘So sorry to hear this my brother. Sending love and healing energy to you guys.’

A second posted: ‘Oh my darling- I’m so sorry to hear this. Love you and love to your mom will happily help.’

A third said: ‘Calum!!! Sending you all the love on earth.’

Angie met George Best at a dinner party in LA in 1975 when he was signing to play for the Los Angeles Aztecs, and it was ‘love at first sight’.

They moved to London in 1976.

When she returned to Los Angeles, George followed her and persuaded her to marry him.

They wed on 24 January 1976 and went on to have son Calum in 1981.

The couple separated the following year and divorced in 1986, following George’s problems with alcohol abuse and domestic violence.

COLON CANCER: WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS?

Bowel, or colorectal, cancer affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum.

Such tumors usually develop from pre-cancerous growths, called polyps.

Symptoms include:

Most cases have no clear cause, however, people are more at risk if they:

Treatment usually involves surgery, and chemo- and radiotherapy.

More than nine out of ten people with stage 1 bowel cancer survive five years or more after their diagnosis.

Unfortunately, only around a third of all colorectal cancers are diagnosed at this early stage.

The majority of people come to the doctor when the disease has spread beyond the wall of the colon or rectum or to distant parts of the body, which decreasing the chance of being successfully cured of colon cancer.

According to Bowel Cancer UK figures, more than 41,200 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK.

It affects around 40 per 100,000 adults per year in the US, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Princess of Wales marks 44th birthday with ‘deeply personal’ video revealing how ‘deeply grateful’ she is ‘to discover what it means to be alive’ after cancer battle

The Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday today with a ‘deeply personal’ video about the comfort she has taken from nature during her cancer treatment, saying how ‘deeply grateful’ she is ‘to discover what it means to be alive.’

Kensington Palace released the final instalment of their year-long ‘Mother Nature’ video series – Winter – which has a voice-over from Catherine and features footage of her on an early morning walk in Berkshire, close to her Windsor home.

An aide described today’s release as ‘the culmination of a deeply personal creative project for The Princess, spotlighting humanity’s longstanding connection to nature, as well as nature’s capacity to inspire us and help us to heal and grow in mind, body and spirit.’

In the voiceover for the Winter episode, Her Royal Highness reflects personally on her own journey and healing over the past two years, talking of her ‘fears’ and ‘tears’, as well as her healing and how she is ‘deeply grateful’.

She says: ‘Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration.

‘Where the stream slows just enough for us to see our own reflection.

‘To discover the deepest parts of ourselves. Alongside the whispers in the pulse of every living thing.

‘I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am.

The princess underwent major abdominal surgery in January 2024 after which doctors found evidence of cancer and she underwent a course of gruelling preventative chemotherapy (Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales yesterday)

The video featured the Princess of Wales enjoying the wonders of nature through the season

In the voiceover for the Winter episode, Her Royal Highness reflects personally on her own journey and healing over the past two years, following her cancer diagnosis

‘For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive.

‘To be at one with nature; a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides. In memory. Helping us to heal.’

There was also a personally-penned caption saying: ‘The Mother Nature series has been a deeply personal, creative reflection on how nature has helped me heal. But it is also a story about the power of nature and creativity in collective healing.

‘There is so much we can learn from mother nature, as we look to build a happier, healthier world. C.’

The princess underwent major abdominal surgery in January 2024 after which doctors found evidence of cancer and she underwent a course of gruelling preventative chemotherapy.

She announced the news personally in a video message that March.

In September the same year she also revealed the news that she had completed treatment but warned that her recovery and return to royal duties would be slow but steady.

In January last year she gave the good news that she was finally in remission but again asked for public understanding about her return to public life.

The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a touching happy birthday message for the Princess of Wales today

An aide described today’s release as ‘the culmination of a deeply personal creative project for The Princess’

Kensington Palace said her ‘Mother Nature’ series, which has seen a new video realised on social media each quarter to mark the passing of the seasons, has been a ‘reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience

Catherine was seen enjoying a moonlit walk as she spoke about how nature can help to ‘heal’

The Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday today with the ‘deeply personal’ video about the comfort she has taken from nature during her cancer treatment

The video featured beautiful winter scenery from around the UK including frosted fields and falling snow

It is understood that moving forward, The Princess is ‘excited to explore’ what more can be done to harness the power of nature and creativity for human connection

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Kensington Palace said her ‘Mother Nature’ series, which has seen a new video realised on social media each quarter to mark the passing of the seasons, has been a ‘reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience. It is a tribute to the lessons we can learn from nature, helping us to foster our own growth, strengthen our bonds with the world around us and each other.’

The Spring episode was the first launched at the start of last year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

The philosophy of this film, as with the rest of the series, they said, is rooted in the need to reconnect humanity, something Catherine explored in a recent essay on the importance of family life and childhood with Professor Waldinger.

They added: ‘As we confront the challenges of an increasingly complex and digital world, the importance of interconnectedness – the connection we have with ourselves, each other and nature – takes on even more significance.’

It is understood that moving forward, The Princess is ‘excited to explore’ what more can be done to harness the power of nature and creativity for human connection, healing and wellbeing for individuals, families, communities and society.

‘We look forward to sharing more on this soon,’ an aide said.

‘These themes will continue to be at the heart of The Princess’ work moving forwards.’

The new film was made and produced by Will Warr. As well as the princess’ walk in Berkshire, elements were captured in Cumbria, Gloucestershire, London, East Sussex and The Cotswolds.

SHOCK CONFESSION: Katie Price has stunned fans with a chilling admission after her dramatic weight loss, branding herself a “stick woman” — as her own family desperately beg her to get medical help.

Katie Price has revealed her family are urging her to seek medical help after growing concerns about her dramatic weight loss.

The former glamour model, 47, who has previously denied using weight loss medication, has sparked concern in recent months with her worryingly thin frame.

Back in September, the TV personality revealed that she had undergone some tests over her weight loss.

Giving an update on her podcast The Katie Price Show, Katie called herself a ‘stick woman’ and said doctors were concerned about her low blood pressure.

Katie added she was feeling the pressure from her mother Amy to go to the doctors as she told her sister Sophie: ‘All I’ve had, since everywhere has been closed, is, “Have you phoned the doctors yet? Have you phoned?”

‘I’m like, “Yes, mum. I went to the doctors today.” I screenshotted the appointment.’

Katie Price has revealed her family are urging her to seek medical help after growing concerns about her dramatic weight loss

Sophie asked: ‘Did you actually though? Because mum has been speaking to me about this.’

Katie replied: ‘Yes. I’m going in there to talk about blood tests, MRI, everything she wants me to have to get to the bottom of why the price is – forget stick man – stick woman.’

The mother-of-five added she had to have her blood pressure done three times because doctors thought it was so low that there must have been an error.

In October, Katie confessed she had been hospitalised for her weight loss – which she initially conceded was her aim – however later insisted was baffling doctors and left needing tests to assess the situation.

Katie told fans on her Snapchat Story she ‘doesn’t know why’ her frame is shrinking so much as she undergoes tests.

She began: ‘I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so s*** they had three attempts.

‘They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks. And I’ve got to have my stitches out then because they looked at my little stab wound that I did…’

Katie added: ‘The reason I’m going to the doctors is because I keep losing weight and I don’t know why. So that’s that.’

The former glamour model, 47, who has previously denied using weight loss medication, has sparked concern in recent months, displaying a very thin frame

Katie added she was feeling the pressure from her mother Amy (pictured) to go to the doctors

In November, Katie started hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause symptoms – in a pill and gel format.

Speaking for the first time in detail about the effects of her being on HRT, she discussed how she feels ‘worse’ but is ‘persevering’.

She explained: ‘It’s my sixth day today. I’ve been feeling sick, I’m bloated and I’m very tired.

‘I’m not sure if it’s the HRT. I’m on two tablets and then I put the gel on my thigh. I didn’t want a patch because I thought it might come off.’

‘I’m still getting the night sweats, if not worse, but I am persevering. I have one more week of the tablets then it’s just the gel.’

Q&A: What is HRT? by Thea Jourdan

WHAT IS HRT AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

HRT does the work of oestrogen, levels of which plummet after the menopause. Women usually take a combination of synthetic oestrogen and a second hormone, progesterone.

‘Most women in the UK take combined HRT because taking oestrogen on its own can increase the risk of developing cancer of the womb,’ says Kathy Abernethy, chair of the British Menopause Society. ‘Oestrogen-only HRT is usually only given to women who have had their wombs removed.’

ARE THERE ANY RISKS TO CONSIDER?

A major US study in 2002, from the Women’s Health Initiative USA, was the first to ring alarm bells that HRT may lead to a raised risk of heart disease and breast cancer. As a result, many doctors stopped prescribing it overnight.

But the study was found to be flawed — the average age of the women in the study was 63, when the risk of breast cancer naturally rises anyway, and half were smokers.

‘The risks were overestimated for women of normal menopausal age between 50 and 60,’ says Kathy. ‘For most women under the age of 60, and for many over age 60, the benefits of HRT are clear.’

SO DOES HRT REALLY CAUSE CANCER?

Any risk comes with longer use, says Kathy.

Cancer Research UK says there is strong evidence HRT can cause breast, womb and ovarian cancer, but the chance is low compared to other risk factors. To put it in perspective, while minimising HRT could prevent 1,400 cancer deaths per year, keeping to a healthy weight could prevent 13,200 and stopping smoking could prevent 22,000.

ARE THERE OTHER SIDE-EFFECTS?

‘Women who take HRT may have side-effects including breast tenderness, headaches, nausea, indigestion, tummy pain and vaginal bleeding,’ says Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Royal College of GPs’ professional development vice-chair. Taking HRT as tablets (not patches or gels) may slightly raise the risk of blood clots.

WHO SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN HRT?

Those who have a personal or family history of hormone-sensitive cancers, such as ovarian and breast, and women who have had deep vein thrombosis. High blood pressure should be controlled before starting HRT.

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?

Non-hormonal options include Tibolone (Livial), derived from the Mexican yam, which mimics oestrogen. Blood pressure medication Clonidine, which affects the dilation of blood vessels, can alleviate hot flushes and night sweats.

Bio-identical hormones, derived from plant oestrogens and prescribed by private clinics, are said to be similar to human sex hormones. But the NHS does not recommend these as they are not regulated.