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The Beckhams seemed to be enjoying a blossoming friendship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once the former actress moved to London. But the cracks soon started to show

They are two of the most famous couples in the world, who once enjoyed a close friendship. But relations between the Beckhams and the Sussexes seem to have soured significantly in recent years.

Initially, the foursome were said to be close, with David and Victoria eager to make Meghan feel welcome in the UK. In fact, there were reports that Victoria had given Meghan access to her little black book of her favourite hairdressers and stylists in London.

But this marked a turning point for the couples. When private details concerning their friendship – including Victoria’s offers of help – started cropped up in the news, Meghan reportedly suspected Victoria had ‘leaked’ them – promoting a ‘mortifying’ phone conversation between their husbands.

On the awkward chat, a source told The Sun: “Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified. Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it — I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it.

“Harry is very protective of Meghan, and decided to deal with the matter head-on, by directly contacting his good pal, David. He quickly put Harry right, and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while.”

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Indeed, David and Victoria were invited to attend Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018 – but they did not receive an invitation for the wedding dinner, which is said to have irked the couple.

A short time later, the royals headed off on a tour of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, which coincided with the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. Harry had asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus Games with the former footballer travelling Down Under for the event.

But things turned sour when the Prince reportedly refused to see David in Sydney. It was claimed that the reason Harry was keeping his friend at arms’ length was Meghan – who still feared Victoria was leaking stories about her to the press.

More recently there have been signs that all has not been right between the Sussexes and the Beckhams. In 2022 when David and Victoria’s eldest son Brooklyn married actress Nicola Peltz in a lavish wedding in Florida, Harry and Meghan were nowhere to be seen.

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Similarly, last summer when David welcomed football superstar Lionel Messi to his Inter Miami team, a star-studded crowd were in attendance for his debut. But again the Sussexes weren’t there.

It’s thought that one major issue between the Sussexes and the Beckhams is David’s close connection to Prince William and King Charles.

Like Harry, William has known David and Victoria for many years and the Beckhams were in Westminster Abbey when he married Kate Middleton back in 2011. In fact, Kate has worn a Victoria Beckham dress and sunglasses on outings in the past. And in 2022, David joined both William and Kate when they travelled to Boston for the Prince of Waleses’ second annual Earthshot Prize awards, where he presented one of the prizes at one of William’s main projects.

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David was also recently named a King’s Foundation ambassador by King Charles. In photographs released to mark the announcement, the sportstar was pictured with the King on the doorstep of Highgrove, Charles’ Gloucestershire retreat, and shown trying out his carpentry skills with foundation students taking part in woodworking courses at the Snowdon School of Furniture.

The pair also swapped beekeeping tips as both have hives, with David saying: “Having developed a love for the countryside I’m also on a personal mission to learn more about rural skills which is so central to the foundation’s work. It was inspiring to hear from the King about the work of His Majesty’s foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens – and compare beekeeping tips!”

Earlier this week, the two men caught up again at the inaugural King’s Foundation awards at Buckingham Palace – and were on very friendly terms as they chatted about football and discussed England’s chances in the Euro 2024 championships.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have found themselves at the centre of a scandal as their charity Archewell has been branded ‘delinquent’ and ordered to stop fundraising

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced a fresh blow as their Archewell charity has been ordered to suspend all fundraising and spending.

The charity, which the couple founded after stepping down from the Royal Family, has been branded “delinquent and not in good standing”. A scathing letter from California’s attorney general Rob Bonta said Archewell has allowed its registration fees to lapse since the beginning of May.

However, a source has claimed the issue is due to a misunderstanding and Harry and Meghan have remained defiant as they issued a heartfelt statement. Here’ we’ve taken an in-depth look at the charity scandal.

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Rob Bonta’s letter has stated Archewell is now considered “not in good standing” and is restricted from undertaking activities requiring registration, such as soliciting or distributing charitable funds. It said: “An organisation that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.

“The organisation may also be subject to penalties, and its registration may be suspended or revoked.” Archewell now has to submit records to show why the payment was late and pay late fees. The foundation has filed for an extension, according to reports.

‘Delinquent’ label

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Archewell categorised as “delinquent” in the registry of charities and fundraisers due to its failure to submit its annual report and registration fees. When a charitable organisation fails to submit complete filings for each fiscal year, its status is changed to ‘Delinquent’.

If the delinquency is not remedied, the Registry status will be further changed to suspended, and/or revoked. The registry of charities and fundraisers does provide guidance for charities who have been listed as delinquent.

Lost cheque

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A source close to Meghan and Harry has insisted all of the documents relating to Archewell were filed on time. They’ve said part of the filing included a physical cheque.

The insider told the Mirror : “For whatever reason, it has not been cashed. As soon as the foundation learnt of the problem, they immediately issued another cheque. Harry and Meghan’s team hope this will quickly resolve the issue within the next week.”

Defiant statement

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Meghan and Harry are trying to ignore the Archewell drama and instead focus on their trip to Nigeria. Taking to their website, the couple issues a statement and described their visit to the African country as “unforgettable”.

The message spoke about the couple’s final event in Nigeria as they attended a cultural reception in Lagos and a polo match fundraiser. The statement said: “The day was capped off with the couple presenting medals, a gesture of appreciation for the players’ prolific talent and dedication.”

The message concluded: “The Duke and Duchess would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the event organisers, military officials and the whole Nigerian community for their tremendous hospitality and the first of many memorable trips.”

King Charles III feels his lack of closeness with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet “acutely”, it has been reported.

The monarch is understood to have told friends that he is keener than ever to have a relationship with his two youngest grandchildren, who now live in America with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Hoping to be more present in their lives, the King is said to be dissatisfied with just seeing Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, via the occasional video call.

Queen Camilla is also reportedly encouraging her husband to increase his efforts in building a relationship with Archie and Lilibet.

Speaking to MailOnline, royal commentator Michael Cole said that the monarch feels a “lack of closeness with his California grandchildren acutely”. This is said to be especially present for the monarch given that his own childhood was affected by his parents’ long distances on tours of the Commonwealth.

The former BBC royal correspondent said that the King is looking “as happy and as content as I have ever seen him”, but that his only regrets are his lack of contact with Archie and Lilibet.

Discussing Archie and Lilibet, Mr Cole said: “In the middle of this unedifying falling-out in the world’s most famous family are two innocent young children who are growing up without any real contact with their royal cousins in Britain, not to mention their grandfather, the head of the family, the King, as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer and would welcome the pleasure and comfort of seeing his grandchildren.”

Speaking to the publication, the expert added: “With every day precious, the King would like to see as much as possible of all his grandchildren, making use of every opportunity for them to get to know him – equally as important in family terms as for him to enjoy their company. This is very much the case for the King with the Waleses’ trio of charming children.”

Mr Cole added: “His only regret is that he does not see Archie and Lilibet.

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“If there was anything calculated to comfort and delight him, it would be for them to be with him on a regular basis. Unless Harry and Meghan can find in their hearts the love that they say they have for the world and then people in it, apart from her father and most of her family, that looks unlikely.”

According to the Mirror, a source recently said: “The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives.

“He values family above everything and whatever the course of his relationship with his son he would never be content with just seeing his grandchildren on the odd video call.”

As reported by MailOnline, the King is said to have sent a “heartfelt gift and card” to Princess Lilibet on her third birthday last week.

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Princess Lilibet was born in 2021 and recently turned three (Image: NETFLIX/Harry and Meghan)

Prince Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family became strained after he stepped down as a senior working royal in 2020.

The Duke then moved to the US with Meghan and their son, Archie – who was less than a year-old at the time.

The couple welcomed their daughter the following year, on June 4, 2021.

Prince Harry recently returned to the UK as he flew to London and attended a celebration for the Invictus Games but his wife Meghan Markle decided to stay home. The Duchess of Sussex instead joined the royal on a memorable tour of Nigeria.

Loose Women star Jane Moore addressed the Sussexes trip to Nigeria last month as she offered her verdict on the Duchess not returning to the UK.

The columnist admitted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s tour brought back vivid memories of when she accompanied King Charles and the late Princess Diana on a royal press trip to the same country in March 1990.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the West African nation after being invited by its military for the three-day trip. It marked 10 years of the Invictus Games, which Nigeria joined for the first time last year.

Prince Harry heard about the work of a charity which organises basketball camps for children in Africa, and played a game with students. In addition, the Sussexes visited a secondary school and the couple were welcomed to the State Governor House in Nigeria’s most populous city, among taking part in an array of other activities.

Writing in her recent column for The Sun, Jane admitted Meghan’s “charm” was reminiscent of Princess Diana.

Loose Women star Jane Moore addressed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s trip to Nigeria (Image: GETTY)

She wrote: “Watching Meghan charm the crowds in Nigeria brought back memories of the time when, as part of the royal press pack, I accompanied Charles and Diana there in March 1990.

“One shows her lighting up the room at a women’s festival in Lagos with her easy-going manner and ability to make everyone she spoke to feel special.”

Addressing the Princess of Wales she went on: “She was a force of nature and, although Charles was the heir apparent, he was very much in her shadow.

“It’s the same story with Harry and Meghan who, however much her recollections now vary, was welcomed by the British public with open arms.”

Jane delivered a ten-word verdict since Meghan chose to leave the UK, adding: “It remains a great shame that she didn’t stick around.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nigeria last month (Image: Getty)

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Princess Diana went on a royal tour of Nigeria in 1990 (Image: Getty)

Harry and Meghan decided to step back from their royal duties in 2020 and officially stepped down the following year, with the couple relocating to Montecito, California.

They have made very few return trips to the UK since their move, with Meghan last seen in Britain at the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.

It has since been reported they are considering splitting their time between the US and the UK in what could be the start of a royal reconciliation.

Earlier this week, it was suggested that the Duke of Sussex started looking into finding a home in Britain that he and his wife could keep for visiting instead of having to check into hotels each time.

Meanwhile, King Charles will be attending the Trooping the Colour on Saturday (June 15).

Prince Harry and Meghan last attended Trooping the Colour in 2019 – before they quit royal life and moved to the United States. A commentator says there is an “open invitation” for Harry to attend royal events such as Trooping the Colour.

Loose Women was the subject of complaints last week over an episode that included a debate about the Royal Family and panelist Denise Welch has since addressed the backlash

Denise Welch has addressed complaints to Ofcom after a debate about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently, with her having been a vocal supporter of the couple.

It was announced just days ago that regulatory body Ofcom had received more than a hundred complaints from Loose Women viewers over a recent episode of the ITV show. It had included a discussion about the Royal Family.

During the episode on Monday last week, panellist Denise, 65, defended Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42. She clashed with guest Dickie Arbiter, 83, who was formerly a press secretary to the late Queen and her son King Charles III.

Denise has since further defended Meghan – who married into the Royal Family in 2018 – in a post on Instagram. She took to the platform following the episode and addressed the complaints, suggesting that they are “utterly pathetic”.

An episode of Loose Women, that featured a discussion about the Royal Family between Dickie Arbiter (left) and Denise Welch (right), was met with Ofcom complaints last week ( 
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Denise’s post included a photo of Meghan that’s believed to have been taken on her trip to Nigeria. The latter visited the country with her husband Prince Harry recently. Denise wrote about the former actor in the accompanying caption.

Th presenter wrote: “[Meghan] has been a spokeswoman for women of colour and gender equality since she was 11 yrs old. She has held a place on the world stage for years before she met Harry as a UN women’s advocate.”

She continued in the caption: “I am appalled that this woman is abused and berated by the public and media on a daily basis. Not many people could mentally cope with the hate she contends with. No wonder her husband took her away and despite everything they are thriving. Their reception in Nigeria has been wonderful to see.”

Denise concluded the post by telling her followers on the social media platform recently: “Last week I defended them against one of their detractors on tv and received 103 complaints from Ofcom!!! Good. Also utterly pathetic.”

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The discussion on Loose Women attracted attention last week. As reported at the time, Dickie said at one point: “[Prince] Harry has been rubbishing the family since he walked out in 2020.” He went on to mention the memoir Spare, released last year, and various TV interviews.

Denise questioned: “Do you not think there is a reason why [he] did such a thing?” She then mentioned experiences in Prince Harry’s life, including the highly-publicised death of his late mother Princess Diana when he was a child and his stepmother Queen Camilla ‘s introduction to his family.

She later told Dickie: “Then he has a wife who is continually trashed by the media, including your good self, if I may say – when she is on a world stage, doing a lot of good for a lot of people.” Denise added during the discussion last week: “I am just sick to death of the bashing that this woman gets.”

Dickie, as previously reported, said that he was “not going to argue” with her and suggested that she had read “too many tabloid stories”. Denise said that she’s “read a lot” about Meghan and thinks “it’ a disgrace, the way she’s treated.”

Saira Khan has opened up about her time on Loose Women and the real reason she decided to quit the ITV chat show after five years on the panel back in 2020

Saira Khan, the former Loose Women panellist, has opened up about her time on the show, why she decided to leave, and the friendships she maintains post-exit in a candid chat. In an exclusive with Woman’s Own magazine, the one-time Apprentice star who shot to fame as the runner-up in the inaugural 2005 series reflected on her stint from 2015 to 2020 on the panel of the hit daytime TV show.

She explained her departure from Loose Women, saying: “It was more about me growing up and saying, ‘Look, this is what I like, and this is what I don’t like,’ and some of the things that go on, I was just not comfortable with it, and I think you have to be honest with it.”

“It doesn’t mean you’re falling out, it just means it’s not enough for me.”

 

Khan also dished on her current ties with her ex-co-stars. “I recently went out with Ruth [Langsford] to go and see Coleen [Nolan] on her solo tour in Blackpool,” she revealed.

“I keep in touch with Andrea [McLean] and Denise [Welch]. I know people think I fell out with them all, but it wasn’t about the girls, it was more about me to be honest with you.”, reports OK!.

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Post-Loose Women, Saira took on the gruelling SAS: Who Dares Wins, joining celebs like Kerry Katona, James Cracknell, Alexandra Burke, and Wes Nelson. She’s also been seen on the Jeremy Vine on 5 morning show, which she admits to preferring over her Loose Women gig.

“I wouldn’t go back to Loose Women I’ve done that and I think I’ve come out of it realising I want to move forward, and I want to do things that I really enjoy,” she shared. “Also, Jeremy Vine gives me space to talk about politics as well as just talking about my private life and who I am. I think people can get a bit bored of that, and the same subjects.”

“I also like the diversity of it, and that it’s not just all females there’s men and women, and I quite like that. It’s a bit more real life, and you can have a bit more laughter.”

When she joined Jeremy’s show earlier this year, she told The Mirror : “After taking a few years off the telly, it was nice to be back and I didn’t realise how much I missed it. It was Jeremy [Vine] who persuaded me to come back.”

She added: “I think it’s good to have a break and I feel more confident now about who I am and what I want to say.”

Linda Carter’s alcohol addiction is taking a toll on the fan favourite, prompting EastEnders viewers to beg those closest to her to take action before it’s too late.

EastEnders fans are growing increasingly concerned for Linda Carter, particularly as some of her nearest and dearest appear too distracted to even help her.

Kellie Bright was back on BBC One this Monday (June 10, 2024) as her on-screen alter ego continued her downward spiral. While she has been put through the wringer in recent months, the pub landlady was in for a nasty shock when Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) asked her if her brother Keanu’s wake could be held in The Vic – the same boozer in which Linda stabbed him to death.

Throughout the instalment, Linda dropped clues that her struggle was ongoing as she notably opened up about dreaming of her husband Mick.

However, viewers of the London-based program were devastated when she was found by her son Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) lying on the floor in the cellar, in a drunken haze.

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But while Johnny rushed to his mother’s side, along with her pal Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), fans were shocked to see that her own mother Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) seemed to be neglecting her despair amid her own heartbreak after former fiancé George Knight kissed Cindy Beale behind her back.

Many soap viewers swarmed over to X, otherwise known as Twitter, as they called out Elaine for not taking action to help Linda, despite her clearly needing help.

“Why is everyone seeming to ignore Linda’s struggle and alcoholism? it’s starting to fuck me off now, everything’s about Cindy this, George that, elaine that, TAKE CARE OF YOUR F****** DAUGHTER E-LAINE”, one furiously penned. Another echoed: “Haven’t even started the ep yet and seen the description says “Johnny and Elaine support Linda” yeah and I’m the queen of England be so fr.”

A third soap watcher wrote: “Linda has been drinking for over 6 months now and the only person remotely interested in getting her help is Johnny. It’s all well and good Elaine looking out for Linda – but it’s only when she sees fit. I hope Linda doesn’t become physically ill.”

“Johnny and Elaine saying they are here for Linda but in reality she’s completely alone and struggling, it’s heartbreaking”, another viewer lamented. One then regretted that Linda wasn’t supported any earlier as they pointed out: “Seriously how much more is it going to take for the family to take Linda’s drinking seriously? Help and support should’ve started back in October last year when she started drinking heavily again, she’s going to fall seriously ill the way she’s going!”

A concerned fan echoed: “You’re telling me that no one overheard Linda here?! She needs help with her drinking and fast. So worried for her”, while another demanded: “protect Linda at all costs.”

Soap viewers were also moved to hear, as mentioned, that Linda was still dreaming of Mick, less than two years since his disappearance at sea and this prompted another watcher to theorise: “Linda is having dreams of mick. I’m convinced one day he will return.”

Mick vanished at sea while trying to save both Linda and Janine Butcher from drowning in December, 2022. While his body has yet to be found, his wallet had washed up on the shore and it was enough for the authorities to declare he had died but viewers never lost hope to see actor Danny Dyer reprise his role.

But with no mention of a potential return to the long-running program, despite Danny and bosses leaving the door open for Mick, Linda has to face the possibility of being caught up for her crimes – which include framing her rapist Dean Wicks for the murder of Keanu Taylor.

When the show aired its first episode in 1999, the straight-talking panellist and former actress was sceptical that it would last but said she “never wanted to be vanilla”

Nadia Sawalha has hit back at critics of her on Loose Women.

The straight-shooting presenter has worked has a panellist on the ITV show since its humble beginnings 25 years ago and admits. And she admits, by the nature of the show, she won’t appeal to everyone.

The former Celebrity Masterchef winner told Bella: “”With a big audience, you’ve got to accept that some of them aren’t going to like you. It doesn’t bother me, I just do what feels right.

“I never wanted to be vanilla. I’ve never wanted everybody to like me because I’m made up of lots of different things.”

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Nadia was sceptical that the show would last, believing everyone would “get sick” of “whatever it is that we’re saying”.

Nadia Sawalha and her husband, Mark Adderley, attend the opening night of Nina Raine’s ‘Consent’ at Harold Pinter Theatre ( 

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In an interview with Bella, Nadia, who was an actress on EastEnders, Casualty and The Bill, said Kaye (Adams) asked her: “How long does a woman have a conservation with her friends?” Nadia, who was reminiscing about that first episode, said she “was right”.

“We’re at our best on Loose Women when we take a story and put it through our own lives. How do we feel about stuff rather than simply reporting on it. I personally like it best when we’re having a lot of fun as well. I love it when we’re having a bit of silliness – those are my favourite shows.”

Never afraid to speak her mind, Nadia and her husband, Mark Adderley, lashed out at Rachel Riley earlier this year over an “apology” issued after accusations of promoting Islamophobia. In another recent controversial moment, the presenter shocked fans with a fiery row with Denise Welch over Harry and Meghan.

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And Nadia was recently warned she would be “be in trouble” after blurting out an expletive, with the show then descending into chaos. Her recent comments came amid an ongoing health campaign calling for a cancer drug, known as Enhertu, to be made available on the NHS.

She joined the campaign with her friend, Hannah Gardner, and dubbed the drug a “game-changer” for women with secondary breast cancer. Nadia also discussed her struggles with food and how she had a “terrible relationship” with her body despite her body positive views, which have garnered appreciation from fans.

Loose Women star Denise Welch has confirmed her son Matty Healy has got engaged just months from his split from Taylor Swift as she branded his fiancée ‘gorgeous’ and revealed details of their romance

Denise Welch has confirmed her son Matty Healy’s engagment, insisting she has “everything she wants in a daughter in law”.

The Loose Women star addressed the rumoured engagement after Matty shared a snap of his girlfriend Gabbriette Bechtel wearing a ring on Instagram. Denise said: “I have known for a few weeks that Matty got engaged. They went over to see their friends Charli and George in New York. I woke up this morning to the fact they’ve put it on Instagram. Instagram official, he has got engaged to Gabbriette. Black diamond, he had it made for her and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

“She is from Los Angeles, she is absolutely gorgeous, she does have a rat. We couldn’t be happier, she is everything that I would want in a daughter in law.” Model and musician Gabbriette, 26, showed off her huge diamond ring on social media while watching Charli XCX perform. Captioning the snap, she said: “Marrying the 1975 is very brat @trumanblack.” Matty, who is the lead singer of band The 1975, re-shared Gabbriette’s snap onto his own account.

Matty, who is the son of Denise and Tim Healy, started dating Gabbreitte last September. She is the lead singer of punk rock band Nasty Cherry. Their romance came after the high profile fling between Matty and pop star Taylor Swift. Taylor has since gone on to enjoy a high-profile relationship with Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce.

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Fans were stunned by the engagement news as they flocked to social media to share their thoughts. One said: “cannot believe matty healy just announced his engagement by reposting his fiancées story AFTER a thousand memes and tweets. we are so back.” Another added: “I just know her wedding dress is going to be so gothic and cool. I can’t wait.” Someone else commented: “So happy for them! They both deserve all the happiness!”

A fan shared: “I said to my mom I have a feeling he will marry gabbriette I feel like she’s the one he’s gonna stay with and damn was I right.” Earlier this year, Matty was snapped introducing Gabbriette to his family, including Denise. The couple supported the Loose Women star at her theatre stint in Manchester. Gabbriette spent time with Matty’s family at the show, including his younger brother Louis Healy, 22, their father Tim Healy, 72, and his wife Joan Anderton, 62.

Denise shared a snap of them all together and wrote in the caption of the post: “Lovely to have the family in to see mum at work!!!” In a candid chat with the Daily Mail, Matty’s aunt and Denise’s sister Debbie revealed the star is “very happy” in his new relationship with Gabbriette and indicated their family “know a bit more about what went on” with Swift “than has been in the press”. Taylor and Matty, who initially crossed paths and sparked a flirtation in 2014, had a fleeting romance last year when he flew out to join her on the Nashville stop of her Era’s tour.

Stacey Solomon has been praised by fans and her husband Joe Swash after she revealed she’d been working on a huge project with her eco-conscious haircare brand REHAB

Stacey Solomon has been earning plaudits from her devoted followers for her latest entrepreneurial venture, as she gets hands-on with a new project. The Loose Women favourite was buzzing last year when she announced her investment in an eco-friendly, female-led business named REHAB.

Based in the heart of London, REHAB was founded by entrepreneurs Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer. Their product range includes innovative items like hair oils, heatless curlers, and shampoo sheets. Stacey’s decision to back the company marked her first foray into business investment, which she hailed as a “huge moment in my life”.

The TV star was drawn to invest in REHAB after falling head over heels for one of their haircare products, saying she “loved everything about” it. She expressed her disbelief, stating: “It doesn’t feel real. Growing up, investing in a small business is never something in my life I thought I’d have the chance to be able to do! I feel like I’m writing this about someone else.”

Now, Stacey has excitedly shared that REHAB is gearing up for its inaugural pop-up event, and she’s been busy crafting bespoke props for the occasion. Over on Instagram, the mother-of-five posted a behind-the-scenes look at her creating life-size replicas of REHAB’s signature hair oil capsules, shampoo and conditioner sheets, and hair perfume.

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Later, she was spotted arranging these giant props alongside their actual-sized counterparts at the event space.

” I am SO F**king Proud,” Stacey Solomon announced on her social media, alongside a video set to Natasha Bedingfield’s hit ‘Unwritten’, showcasing her DIY rehab props. “Not only for making these GIANT DIY rehab props that I’ve been working on for AGES, but for the fact that we have a real life POP UP in LONDON [crying emoji]. US @rehabyourhair – my brand! ! ! “.

The TV presenter continued: “I can’t even describe how emotional this is for me and Vicky and Lou Lou, who created rehab 2 years ago. Never in a million years did we imagine we could do this and we have put absolutely EVERYTHING into it. I can’t believe it’s real and it’s actually happening. TOMORROW [crying emoji]. To think tomorrow at 3:30pm there will be actual people visiting our very own pop up is just the most SUREAL feeling EVER!” [sic]

“If you’re near London tomorrow please come and see, us I’d love to say hi. We want this to be a chance to say THANK YOU for your incredible support, to show you new things coming, to giveaway rehab goodies, and to have the chance to try Rehab and shop it too. Thank you for everything guys honestly without you loving our hair products and being SO supportive there absolutely no way we could have ever achieved this. To the moon and back.”

Stacey’s husband Joe Swash was quick to show his support, commenting: “Proud of u bub,” And her fans and followers were also fast in sharing their praise. @lovely.button.ups said: “Incredible Stacey! You must all feel so proud of what you have achieved together.” One fan, @prettyinpinksquares, exclaimed: “Stacey this is EPIC! ! ! Defo got the Stacey touch with all of this! Well done ladies.” While @carolej69 praised: “Absolutely amazing as ever @staceysolomon these are epic.”

Equally impressed was @crazycleaningcrawford who gushed: “Seriously @staceysolomon is there nothing you can’t do! ! This is epic!” In a similar vein, @georgiebellesboutique posted: “This is amazing @staceysolomon @rehabyourhair well done girls, I’m sure you will absolutely smash it.” An admirer, @sade_home_life_, shared: “Wow Stacey. You’re just so clever at everything you put your mind to.” And @faffyfox90 simply added: “OMG these are amazing! You’re so talented.”