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First edition of The Sun’s show Royal Exclusive Live! also delved into Harry and Meghan’s life in California

PRINCESS Diana once praised Camilla for being a “loyal and discreet” mistress in her affair with Charles.

The revelation was aired in the first edition of The Sun’s show Royal Exclusive Live!

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Princess Diana, who once praised Camilla for being a ‘loyal and discreet’ mistress, in red in Venice in 1995Credit: Getty

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Princess Diana said Camilla, pictured here walking alongside her in 1980, ‘deserved some form of recognition’Credit: Getty

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Camilla with then Prince Charles at their 2005 weddingCredit: PA
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told the packed audience at News UK that Diana opened up when she invited her for tea at Kensington Palace.

The former Princess of Wales — who died in 1997, leaving behind sons Harry and ­William — discussed her failing marriage to the then Prince Charles and his ­relationship with Camilla.

Diana later spoke on the record in the discredited Panorama interview with Martin Bashir who, it emerged, faked documents to persuade her to talk.

Jennie said: “She was complicated and confusing but I liked her a lot. She invited me to the Palace a couple of times for talks.

“We had long, long, long chats and she told me everything practically, almost everything in Panorama, before Panorama.

“She said, ‘There were three of us in this marriage’, and whether she had affairs and her view on Camilla. She told me she thought that Camilla was loyal and discreet and deserved some form of recognition.”

Host Arthur Edwards, the Sun’s royal photographer, replied: “I’ve never heard that before Jennie. That’s really terrific.”

Jennie, who covered the Royal Family for 14 years, never reported this conversation.

She told the audience: “Diana said as I was leaving, every time, ‘Jennie this is just between you and me’, so what can you do?”
Meg & Harry’s ‘time apart’, our Royal Exclusive Live reveals more – watch TODAY
The panel also delved into Harry and Meghan’s life in California.

Harry has spent the past few weeks without his wife working in New York, London and Africa.

The couple’s business ventures are now split and they are spending less time together.

Arthur said: “They seem to be doing things separately now — she’s got her programmes, he’s got his, and he comes into Britain now without any fuss.

“Seeing him this week with WellChild and going to Lesotho, made me wish he was back in the Royal Family as he had a lot to contribute.

“It was awful what he did, certainly to write about his family in a nasty way and the TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.

“But if he wanted to come back, I’d be happy about that.”

Jennie said: “But he doesn’t want to come back.”

Royal Exclusive Live! will be aired every day during King Charles and Queen Camilla’s tour of Australia — and will be hosted by Sun Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson and Arthur.

The first episode can be seen on the Sun’s YouTube channel.

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Arthur Edwards, the Sun’s royal photographer, and former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond

Victoria Beckham has shared a hilarious video of husband David placing a toy elf inside a coffee cup as the couple prepared for Christmas on Monday.

The fashion designer, 50, captured former Manchester United and England ace David, 49, as he attempted to fill their home with festive decorations.

‘Where is the elf going?’ she is heard asking her husband as he proceeded to give the toy an unlikely home inside a coffee mug, next to their Nespresso coffee machine.

Captioning the Instagram post, Victoria wrote: ‘I promise… no alcohol.’

It comes after Geri Horner reportedly ‘derailed a lucrative Spice Girls deal’ – that would have netted all five members £1million each.

According to The Sun, Geri, Mel B, Mel C, Victoria and Emma Bunton were all approached about a drama series that came with a seven-figure payday.

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Victoria Beckham, 50, has shared an hilarious video of her husband David, 49, placing a Christmas elf inside a coffee cup, as the couple got into jovial festive spirits

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As Victoria asks: ‘Where is the elf going?’, David cheekily gave the elf a comfy sit inside a coffee mug and proudly smiled to the camera after

Insiders have claimed talks were going well until Geri decided to back out of her involvement in the project.

A source said: ‘It would have seen five actresses taking on the roles of Posh, Ginger, Scary, Sporty and Baby.

‘The venture would have landed them all pay deals of around £1million for essentially not lifting a finger.

‘But as the negotiations ramped up, the others were told Geri had objected. The plans have basically been thrown out.’

The insider added that, without the agreement of Geri, it will be difficult to make the project happen.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for all five Spice Girls for comment.

It comes after Geri was also said to have pulled the plug on plans for a new Spice Girls reunion tour – after her feud with Mel B turned increasingly ugly.

The group had been in discussions about another run of dates and had even made contact with Victoria Beckham about a possible cameo appearance – with the band excited about replicating the success of their last shows.

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It comes after Geri Horner (pictured last week) reportedly ‘derailed a lucrative Spice Girls deal’ – that would have netted all five members £1million each

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According to The Sun, Geri, Mel B , Mel C, Victoria and Emma Bunton were all approached about a drama series that came with a seven-figure payday

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Insiders have claimed talks were going well until Geri decided to back out of her involvement in the project (Spice Girls pictured in 2012)

But insiders say a bitter rift between the pair – who were once so close they allegedly engaged in a fleeting romance – has now driven a wedge between the group and Geri has now walked away entirely.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Geri has had enough to deal with after all the drama with her husband’s relationship with his assistant – it has been a tough enough time – and she’s just lost patience with Mel and her little digs and jibes.

‘She’s walked away and without Geri it’s really not going to happen – in the past she’s been a driving force in the group, but she doesn’t want to deal with Mel at all at the moment let alone share a stage with her.’

Mel made jibes at her former friend by wishing her a ‘Happy 75th Birthday’ online alongside a series of unflattering photographs from their heyday, seemingly a reference to her previous jibes that Geri had lied about her age in the past.

Insiders say there have been many more digs and jibes behind the scenes which have infuriated Geri – who has had a tough six months amid allegations of her Formula One chief husband Christian Horner‘s inappropriate behaviour with a female assistant.

The source added: ‘They’ve always had a tricky relationship but this has got very messy now and nobody has been able to smooth things over between them – so it’s all off again.’

Mel B’s representative declined to comment.

It’s the latest in a series of rows after their ‘frosty’ reunion at Victoria’s 50th birthday bash in April.

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Mel made a jibe at Geri by wishing her a ‘Happy 75th Birthday’ online alongside a series of unflattering photographs from their heyday

The star-studded soiree saw all five of the Spice Girls come together to party but it was claimed Mel and Geri’s greeting was tense.

Despite having posed for a smiley snap with Victoria, Mel C and Emma Bunton, The Sun claimed Mel and Geri were feeling tense.

The Mail previously revealed that the former girlband plans to mark their 30th anniversary with a documentary had fallen apart.

After the Netflix Beckham documentary, made by David’s TV company, was such a success last year, the Spice Girls started to talk to the streamer about possibly making a similar all-access show about the group and their phenomenal success.

It was to feature lengthy interviews with all of the ‘girls’ and their families, talking about their experiences of fame and of life since their pop heyday.

The idea was to tie the documentary to the 30th anniversary of the group being founded in 1994.

However, although Victoria, Mel B, Mel C and Emma were all keen on the doc, after a number of meetings Geri was still against the idea and they were not able to talk her round.

This disagreement — certainly not the first in the group — created a little bit of frost between Ginger and the other girls, reported Alison Boshoff.

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It’s the latest in a slew of rows after their ‘frosty’ reunion at Victoria Beckham ‘s 50th birthday bash in April, which many had hoped would trigger a planned reunion

The Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash

Some believe Geri wasn’t keen on the scrutiny due to the looming scandal over her husband Christian Horner, whose role at F1 team Red Bull appeared to be in peril after an employee alleged he had harassed her.

Christian was cleared in March after an inquiry, with the complainant launching an appeal that was subsequently thrown out in August, exonerating the Red Bull boss for a second time.

A statement from Red Bull confirmed: ‘The complainant exercised the right to appeal, and the appeal was carried by another independent KC. All stages of the appeal process have now been concluded , with the final outcome that the appeal is not upheld.

‘The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull. The internal process has concluded.’

A source said: ‘It might have been awkward for Geri to get out there and talk about Girl Power in these circumstances surrounding Christian but in truth even before it all came out she wasn’t keen on revisiting those days. She just didn’t want to go over all the fun, wild times that they had.’

Florent Pagny ne semble pas porter pas Julien Doré dans son cœur. L’artiste s’était confié sur l’attitude de son homologue…

Florent Pagny a profondément marqué la chanson française au fils des années. A la tête d’une belle carrière qui s’étend sur quatre décennies, il est à l’origine de nombreux tubes comme Savoir aimer ou encore Chanter. Avec sa voix et son tempérament,  il a conquis le cœur de ses fans. Ils apprécient aussi a personnalité atypique qui oscille entre de la bienveillance et un franc-parler implacable.

Au cours de sa vie, il a connu des bons comme des mauvais moments. Il y a quelques année, il révélait notamment souffrir d’un cancer du poumon. Depuis, l’artiste continue de se soigner. Surveillé de près, il fait très attention à son état de santé et préfère s’entourer de personnes bienveillantes. Si le chanteur est connu pour être aimé de ses pairs, le chanteur n’a pas que des amis dans le milieu musical français.

Florent Pagny s’en prend à Julien Doré

Dans les colonnes de Télécâble Sat Hebdo, Florent Pagny avait avait complimenté Matt Pokora tout en critiquant Olivia Ruiz et Julien Doré : “J’avais croisé Matt sur des plateaux, et contrairement à certains artistes de la jeune génération comme Olivia Ruiz ou Julien Doré, il est très poli”, a lâché l’artiste de 62  ans. Et d’ajouter : “Il est venu me saluer gentiment. Il est sympa, il connaît son sujet et il cartonne”. Ces confidences ressemblent aux propos tenus au micro de RFM deux ans plus tôt.

Florent Pagny s’était attaqué à Julien Doré : “Un mec comme Julien Doré, c’est vraiment un mec pas sympa de chez pas sympa“, a-t-il expliqué. Et d’expliquer : “Il y en a plein comme ça, mais lui, je lui en dois une, alors je vais lui donner régu­liè­re­ment. (…) Il n’est pas sympa, c’est sa nature profonde. C’est vrai. Après, ça ne veut pas dire qu’il n’est pas gentil. Tout le monde dit qu’il est gentil. Oui il est gentil, mais il n’est pas sympa”.

Les deux artistes ne s’apprécient pas

Dans l’émission Thé ou Café, Florent Pagny avait été confronté à la question suivante : “Avec qui refuseriez-vous de chanter en duo?”. L’artiste avait alors répondu sans langue de bois : “Julien Doré!”. Un tacle bien senti qui n’est pas passé inaperçu auprès des téléspectateurs.

De son côté, le principal intéressé n’a jamais répondu aux attaques de son homologue. Si la brouille à l’origine de cette mésentente n’est pas connue, le supposé manque de politesse de Julien Doré relevé par le juré de The Voice dans l’interview pourrait être à l’origine.

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Concernant Olivia Ruiz, Florent Pagny est tout aussi critique : “Je ne l’aime pas”, avait-il simplement déclaré avant d’ajouter sur l’attitude désagréable de la jeune femme : “Mais bon, elle me le rend bien, elle ne m’aime pas. C’est elle qui a commencé, d’ailleurs”.

Au micro de Philippe Vandel, il avait toutefois expliqué les raison de cette inimitié : “Cette gamine, j’étais parrain du premier Star Ac’ où elle était. Depuis, je la croise parfois sur des plateaux, je la vois et elle m’évite. Elle ne veut pas me dire bonjour, elle ne veut pas croiser mon chemin. Je l’ai vu une fois, deux fois, trois fois, et je me suis dit : ‘Oh toi, j’ai compris’”, a-t-il conclu.

La fille de Florent Pagny, Aël, vient de sortir son premier livre dans lequel elle partage son goût pour l’art au travers de nombreuses photographies. Pour Yahoo, la jeune femme de 25 ans, photographe de métier, s’est exprimée sur le lien très fort qui l’unit à son père, sur la relation entre la maladie et l’art et sur la puissance des souvenirs capturés à travers la photographie. Un témoignage inspirant.

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C’est l’histoire d’un père dans le regard de sa fille. Aël Pagny vient de publier, le 6 novembre dernier, un recueil de clichés (ed. Harpercollins) centré sur son célèbre papa, des photographies prises entre la tournée de ses 60 ans en 2021, lors de laquelle le chanteur a appris être atteint d’un cancer du poumon inopérable, et fin 2023, une période marquée par sa guérison.

À travers les 200 à 300 clichés qu’il contient, la jeune femme a tenu à capter certaines de ses performances scéniques mais aussi des instants intimes comme celui au Mont-Saint-Michel où elle parvient à le photographier avec un corbeau, une image à forte charge symbolique. Sur celle-ci par exemple, “on peut dire que la malédiction s’en va”, a-t-elle confié tout en rappelant qu’un cliché peut être à l’origine tout un tas d’interprétations. C’est d’ailleurs cela qu’elle adore avec la photographie. En effet, contrairement aux mots, souvent directs et précis, une photo ouvre un éventail de significations, laissant chacun se l’approprier.

“Quand je le prends en photo, je ne vois pas l’homme malade, je vois mon père”

Cette passion dévorante, Aël a commencé à la développer à l’adolescence lorsqu’elle reçoit son premier smartphone. Rapidement, les compliments de son entourage l’ont aidée à prendre conscience de son talent, un phénomène qui l’a poussée à immortaliser de nombreux instants de vie avec une perspective propre à elle. “J’ai commencé à réaliser que je faisais naturellement quelque chose que tout le monde ne faisait pas naturellement”, a-t-elle expliqué tout en évoquant son adoration pour les paysages. “C’est ce que j’aime le plus”. Puis à 17 ans, elle a la chance d’intégrer la prestigieuse Parsons School of Design à New York où elle choisit de s’installer pour débuter sa carrière de photographe indépendante.

Quelques années plus tard, lorsque la tournée des 60 s’est profilée, il était évident pour Florent Pagny que sa fille devait en faire partie. De là est donc né le projet de l’ouvrage photos, initialement conçu pour immortaliser cette tournée. Mais malheureusement, la maladie est venue s’en mêler début 2022 et le projet photos a donc évolué. “Quand j’ai appris l’annonce de sa maladie, ça a été un choc mais je pense qu’on l’a vécu le mieux possible”, a-t-elle confié tout en parlant d’un “travail d’équipe”. “C’est lui qui subit mais nous subissons tous aussi autour”.

Comme elle l’a finalement souhaité, cet ouvrage témoigne de sa volonté de rendre hommage à la carrière de son père tout en le montrant sous un autre angle, en coulisses et en toute intimité “Quand je le prends en photo, ça se voit qu’il est malade mais je ne vois pas l’homme malade, je vois mon père et c’est un combattant qui reste fidèle à lui-même dans les hauts et les bas”.

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Des clichés qui replongeront, très certainement, les fans dans ces moments de communion intenses. Une dimension qu’Aël adore : comme elle l’a rappelé, les photos prises lors des concerts capturent cette magie partagée entre l’artiste et ses fans, un témoignage de la connexion humaine qui transcende tout… même la maladie. “J’ai pris plein de photos où on voit le public car il y a tellement une belle énergie” qui émanent de ces concerts que “ça me tenait à coeur de l’immortaliser”.

Une énergie qu’elle a particulièrement ressentie lors de son retour sur scène en 2023. “Tout le monde était content de se retrouver et c’était très émouvant. Je suis contente d’avoir pu être là et de capturer ces instants”.

The former aide to the late Princess Diana has played a key role in helping the hospice create a special area for children, families and staff

Princess Diana and The Sanctuary at Ty Hafan hospice in Wales. Photo: John Stillwell – PA Images/PA Images via Getty; courtesy ty hafan

Princess Diana legacy is being honored in Wales, where she helped create a lasting impact for children with life-limiting conditions.

The Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice, located near Cardiff, has unveiled a newly renovated area to offer comfort to families, thanks to a generous donation of around $122,000 from Diana’s former aide, Patrick Jephson.

Jephson selected Tŷ Hafan—meaning “Haven House” in Welsh—to receive the funds after he won a damages payout from the BBC in 2022. This followed the fallout from the controversial 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, which was obtained through “deceitful methods” by journalist Martin Bashir. The BBC later apologized to Jephson for the “serious harm” caused.

The donation was used to refurbish The Sanctuary, a non-denominational space for reflection and contemplation for families and caregivers at the hospice. On Oct. 16, the newly renovated space was officially unveiled to supporters.

Jephson, who served in a role akin to chief of staff for Princess Diana for eight years until 1996 and now resides in Washington, D.C., couldn’t attend the event, explaining he’s “been in the repair shop,” as he puts it. However, he tells PEOPLE, “I don’t feel an ocean away. One of many wonderful things about the work of Tŷ Hafan is that it reminds us every day that neither distance nor time can put any limit on love.”

Patrick Jephson with the late Princess Diana.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

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He adds that one of his “most enduring” memories of Diana is “her determination to lead from the heart — such as her work with end-of-life care around the world, and children’s hospices in particular.”

Princess Diana at A Concert for Hope that raised money for Ty Hafan.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

The work of Tŷ Hafan, “like the work she did to draw the world’s attention to children with life-shortening conditions and their families, is surely the definition of love in action.”

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Jephson, represented at the hospice on Oct. 16 by his agent Sue Ayton — who played a pivotal role in securing the settlement from the BBC—serves as a living connection to Diana’s legacy. His donation represents a positive resolution to a deeply stressful chapter in the former royal aide’s life.

He and the staff have much to be proud of. At the entrance of The Sanctuary, a plaque honors Diana, positioned beneath an image of her meeting Suzanne Goodall, the founder who first approached the princess for her support.

Heather Roberts plays guitar watched by former charity chief executive Maria Timon Samra (left) and Sue Ayton, on Oct. 16, 2024.Mark Lewis/Ty Hafan

Inside the space, the hospice has created a haven of peace. Candles are lit and curved windows create a seamless connection to the recently rejuvenated gardens that envelop the building.

Heather Roberts, the senior play practitioner, played guitar as she had the evening before for families honoring their children. “Families come back for years and years. So many families feel so nurtured here,” she says. “Many say they feel closer to their child here.”

Ty Hafan’s supporters and staff viewing the new Sanctuary on Oct. 16, 2024.Mark Lewis/Ty Hafan

Tracy Jones, director of family wellbeing services, tells PEOPLE, “We wanted to create something that felt calm and tranquil and also safe. History and legacy is important to us. When we talk about our founder, Suzanne Goodall, you cannot talk about her without talking about Princess Diana. Without Princess Diana, we would not have the hospice. With the fundraising, she kick-started the hospice.”

The new space not only as a place for families to remember their loved ones but also as a vital resource for staff. “A member of staff who might have a challenging day on the care wing can use the space in the same way we encourage families to do.” Chief Executive Irfon Rees says.

Heather Roberts and former charity chief executive Maria Timon Samra at the entrance to The Sanctuary, on Oct. 16, 2024.Mark Lewis/Ty Hafan

“Our care staff develop bonds with these children and their families both in life and death — as long as they need us,” Rees says. “And so many staff will find different ways to deal with loss themselves and The Sanctuary is absolutely part of that offer for them.”

They hold “reflective sessions” following a child’s death, allowing colleagues to share memories and celebrate the child’s life. “It allows a beautiful space for that,” Rees adds.

Princess Diana asked Luciano Pavarotti to perform at a concert for Ty Hafan in 1995.Alamy

The connection between Diana and Tŷ Hafan began in 1995 when the founder approached her about becoming the hospice’s patron. “It hadn’t even broken ground, but she said yes,” Jephson recalls. The first major fundraiser was a concert featuring opera legend Luciano Pavarotti in nearby Cardiff, following Diana’s request. Tragically, she never saw it come to fruition, as she died away in 1997. The hospice eventually opened its doors 25 years ago in 1999.

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This year, the hospice has already provided end-of-life care for 40 children. As one of only two children’s centers of its kind in Wales, it supports approximately 300 children with life-shortening conditions and around 3,000 family members annually. Maintaining its vital services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions—and their families—costs $7.8 million each year. This funding ensures the hospice can assist families both at its facility in Sully and in homes and community settings across Wales.

The soccer legend posted a festive photo at a fancy table with the former Spice Girl and her parents on New Year’s Day

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham at the ‘Beckham’ U.K. premiere in London on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage

David Beckham is doubling down on a now-infamous exchange with his wife Victoria Beckham, who alleged in their documentary that she had “working-class roots.”

In an Instagram post on Sunday, David, 48, shared a festive photo at a fancy table with his wife, 49, and her parents, all dressed up.

“Just a nice casual New Year’s Eve lunch at The Ritz  @victoriabeckham. Very working class,” he teased, jokingly noting that his in-laws left in their “Rolls Royce.”

David, who wore a suit in the photo, was referencing the now-viral clip from Netflix’s four-part documentary Beckham, which was released on Oct. 4.

The video showed David playfully interrupting the Spice Girls alum during a sit-down discussion for the doc. Victoria had explained that she and David come from families that were “very working class,” and as she finished her thought, her husband popped his head into the room during her interview and said, “Be honest.”

David and Victoria Beckham enjoy love with her parents.David Beckham/Instagram

“I am being honest,” Victoria replied with a hint of defensiveness.

David, however, didn’t seem convinced, and then asked his wife, “What car did your dad drive you to school in?”

After nipping back and forth about the specifics of the vehicle, he kept repeating the question. Victoria eventually folded. “OK, in the ’80s, my dad had a Rolls Royce.”

“Thank you,” David responded with a satisfied grin, closing the door and retreating back to the room he was in.

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The Beckham family attends the Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2023 runway show in Paris on Sept. 30, 2022.Darren Gerrish/WireImage

The parents of sons Brooklyn, 24, Cruz, 18, and Romeo, 21, along with daughter Harper, 12, are known for lovingly roasting each other online — and Victoria doesn’t hold back on giving fans what they want: thirst traps of her tattooed husband.

Last month, the former pop star shared a cheeky photo of a shirtless David doing some handyman work around the house in his white Calvin Klein boxer briefs.

“Electrician came to fix the TV…..You’re welcome! ,” the fashion designer captioned the shot.

David recently teased his “dramatic” wife for getting tired at the gym, sharing a humorous photo of her “napping” on the floor.

“Not that my wife’s dramatic or anything but this is what happened this morning,” he wrote on a picture of Victoria stretched on her back next to a treadmill. The athlete also added an eye roll emoji and a GIF with the rotating sentence, “I wanna nap.”

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All jokes aside, the couple doesn’t hesitate to share their love for one another and their family. Over Christmas, Victoria showed some shots of family fun during the Beckhams’ night out. “Special night with my family. I love you all so much x,” she captioned the pics.

David, for his turn, shared a featured photo of the pair embracing outside surrounded by palm trees with a margarita in front of him. “Merry Christmas to my amazing family & feeling very thankful for everything they do for me, love you all .”

Elizabeth Debicki isn’t the first actress to give new life to the late Princess Diana, born Diana Spencer — see who else has captivated audiences over the decades by playing the People’s Princess

Elizabeth Debicki, Kristen Stewart and Naomi Watts. Photo: Netflix; Pablo Larrain/Neon/THA/Shutterstock; Ecosse/Kobal/Shutterstock

Over the years, several talented women have stepped into Princess Diana’s shoes to tell her story.

Diana’s likeness has been portrayed on screens and stages before and after her tragic death in 1997. Her love story and fallout with King Charles was dramatized by actresses like Catherine Oxenberg and Caroline Bliss in the ’80s. Decades later, big names like Naomi Watts and Kristen Stewart starred in big-screen biopics and dramas that explored Diana’s life in the spotlight.

Most recently, Elizabeth Debicki plays the beloved figure in seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown, a role she inherited from Emma Corrin a season earlier. As the hit series airs its final installment, see all of the stars who have taken on the role of Princess Diana.

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Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown (2022-2023)

Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Crown’.Des Willie/Netflix

Debicki made her debut as the late princess on season 5 of The Crown, which followed the dissolution of Diana’s marriage to then-Prince Charles. In the sixth and final season of the series, Debicki — whose credits include roles in The Night Manager and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet — portrays Diana in the final years of her life, leading up to her tragic death in 1997.

Speaking to PEOPLE at The Crown‘s season 6 premiere, Debicki shared that she “learned a lot” playing the royal.

“I don’t think you come anywhere near sort of learning as much as I learned about this character and not feel that the only thing worth doing in life is putting love into the world,” Debicki said at the event in Los Angeles.

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Kristen Stewart in Spencer (2021)

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in Spencer (2021). Shoebox Films

Having played Joan Jett in The Runaways and Jean Seberg in Seberg, the actress is no stranger to stepping into the shoes of real-life icons.

Pablo Larraín’s biopic takes place over three days in December 1991 as Princess Diana spends Christmas at Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate and realizes she needs to end her marriage to Prince Charles. U.K. culture professor Pauline Maclaran tells PEOPLE that the Twilight star’s turn is “very likely to be a favorable portrayal for a younger audience.”

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Emma Corrin in The Crown (2020)

Emma Corrin in The Crown. SplashNews.com

Corrin channeled some of the Princess of Wales’s most iconic looks in season 4 of Netflix’s hit palace intrigue drama. According to Maclaran, “The Crown really favors Diana. It’s turning her into the heroine by focusing on her virtuous side.” (The role has likewise proven favorable for Corrin, whose interpretation garnered a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2021.)

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Jeanna de Waal in Diana: The Musical (2020)

Jeanna de Waal as Princess Diana. Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman/Murphy Made

The London-born actress began previews on Broadway in March 2020 before global lockdowns sent Broadway into an indefinite hiatus. But the show announced its return in August 2021, teasing that it would tell “The story you only thought you knew.”

Set in 1981, the musical follows de Waal’s Diana as she prepares to marry into the royal family, then explores the aftermath of that marriage, including Diana’s complicated relationship with the press and Prince Charles’s highly publicized affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles (later titled the Duchess of Cornwall through her marriage to the Prince of Wales).

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Naomi Watts in Diana (2013)

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The Australian actress’s turn as the beloved royal was less than adored. In fact, Maclaran tells PEOPLE, “It was widely panned.”

Watts had put in the work — training with a dialogue coach for six weeks, watching interviews repeatedly and physically transforming with the help of wigs and prosthetics — and she even claimed Diana had visited her in a dream to give her permission, but “her portrayal was seen as fairly wooden,” says Maclaran.

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Lesley Harcourt in William & Catherine, A Royal Love Story (2011)

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Harcourt donned a wig to channel Diana in the opening scene of this 2011 Hallmark movie. From there… Princess Diana figured very little into the love story of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — but royal watchers who tuned in hoping to see the Queen and Kate Middleton playing Wii Tennis were in luck!

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Genevieve O’Reilly in Diana: Last Days of a Princess (2007)

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O’Reilly played the People’s Princess for this TLC documentary, which reenacted Diana’s interviews and the days leading up to her tragic death in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

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Amy Seccombe in Diana: A Tribute to the People’s Princess (1998)

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Released just one year after Diana’s death, this Tribute followed the royal through her final months, delving into her romances with Dodi Al Fayed and Hasnat Khan, and highlighting her meetings with landmine victims along with other charitable endeavors.

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Julie Cox in Princess in Love (1996)

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Based on the biography by Anna Pasternak, the tell-all TV movie detailing Captain James Hewitt’s affair with Diana showed that “her story contained all the elements of fairy tale and tragedy,” says Bastin.

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Serena Scott Thomas in Diana: Her True Story (1993)

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Based on Andrew Morton’s biography of the same name, which was covertly recorded when the princess was unhappy in her marriage and raising her young sons, this TV biopic chronicled the dissolution of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles.

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Caroline Bliss in Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story (1982)

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A year after 750 million people around the globe watched Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles, A Royal Love Story dramatized that momentous day. At the time, Diana was still viewed “as the fairy-tale princess, and the early, quite cheesy films reflect that,” says Maclaran.

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Catherine Oxenberg — Twice!

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The soon-to-be Dynasty star — who is actually the second cousin once removed of Prince Charles through her mother, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia — made her acting debut in 1982’s The Royal Romance and reprised the role of Diana 10 years later in Charles & Diana: Unhappily Ever After.

Though she’d scored an invite to Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981, choosing to play her cousin-by-marriage did have its consequences. She told Closer in 2019, “The only thing that the film cost me was return visits to Buckingham Palace.”

The former footballer revealed his wife has a strict routine, and rarely deviates from it

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David Beckham has let slip that his other half Victoria has been sticking to the same meal for a whopping 25 years. The former Manchester United star divulged that Posh Spice is not one for mixing up her menu, opting for a no-frills diet of grilled fish and steamed veggies without fail.

He revealed on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast last year that while he’s all about indulging in sumptuous dishes, Victoria keeps it consistent with her simple, albeit bland, eating routine. Beckham expressed his passion for food and wine, saying: “I get quite emotional about food and wine, when I’m eating something great I want everyone to try it.”

David continued: “Unfortunately I’m married to someone that has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years. Since I met her she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables, she will very rarely deviate from that.”

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The football icon also shared a rare moment when Victoria did venture away from her usual fare, noting: “The only time she’s probably ever shared something that’s been on my plate was actually when she was pregnant with Harper and it was the most amazing thing.

“It was one of my favourite evenings. I can’t remember what it was but I know she’s not eaten it since.”

Victoria has previously spoken about her ‘disciplined’ diet with Grazia magazine. She said: “I’m very disciplined with the way that I eat, the way that I work out and the way I work. That’s just who I am.”

Challenging the notion that her diet is dull, Victoria expressed to Vogue Australia in 2022: “I mean, talk about making me sound boring. No. What he meant is that he’s never met anyone who is more disciplined with the way that they eat.”

The moment may have been a partial nod to Ice Spice’s song ‘Princess Diana,’ which features the Queen of Rap

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The Queen of Rap is paying tribute to Princess Diana.

During her Sunday, May 26 Pink Friday 2 Tour stop in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Nicki Minaj, 41, led a seemingly impromptu moment of silence for the late Princess of Wales, who died in 1997.

In between songs, Minaj interacted with fans at Resorts World Arena, giving them her microphone to learn where they are from, a fan-captured clip of the concert shows.

After a fan told her they were from Wales, the rapper repeated, “Wales,” and switched over to a British accent.

“It always reminds me of a dear friend of mine,” she continued, still speaking in the accent. “Well, she’s not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales.”

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As the crowd roared in response to the name-drop, the “Superbass” rapper put her hands together — and her head down — and asked fans to hold “a moment of silence for her.”

Following a few-second-long pause, the rapper then resumed her show, with the Barbz in the audience also returning to business as usual.

Though Minaj and Diana are certainly not “dear friends” — the pair never met prior to the princess’s death, at which time Minaj was just 14 years old — the rapper is certainly an admirer.

She was featured on Ice Spice’s popular song named after the late royal, “Princess Diana.” In the track, both artists rap, “When we come out, it look like Princess Diana on the street.”

Elsewhere in the song, Ice Spice references the royal again, rapping, “Callin’ my phone, but they know I don’t answer / In the hood, I’m like Princess Diana,” and Minaj’s verse also includes several references to both London and a “princess.”

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‘Princess Diana’ collaborators Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj.Courtesy of Atlantic Records

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The May 26 show came a day after Minaj was arrested in the Netherlands (an interaction she recorded and shared on social media) on May 25 for allegedly “carrying drugs” while she was on her way to Manchester, England for a concert.

Later that same day, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee fined and released the rapper, the law enforcement officials confirmed in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

“We have just released a 41-year-old American woman who we arrested this afternoon at Schiphol on suspicion of exporting soft drugs,” the statement (translated from Dutch) read. “After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was fined and can continue her journey.”

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Princess Diana’s casual wardrobe included a sweater collection like no other royal, ranging from belted turtlenecks to comfortable cardigans

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Stephanie Petit

Published on October 19, 2020 04:10PM EDT

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Princess Diana. Princess Diana Archive/Getty

Princess Diana’s black sheep sweater, which she wore to two polo matches in the 1980s, sent a clear message of how she felt as part of the royal family. (And now the sweater is making a comeback for the new generation!)

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Before Diana married Prince Charles, sweaters (like this purple sweater vest) were a part of her wardrobe as a kindergarten assistant.

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Ahead of their royal wedding, Princess Diana posed for a photo with Prince Charles at Balmoral wearing a pink patterned pullover with trousers and boots.

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Princess Diana cozied up in fun sweaters, like this jumper depicting a koala, while pregnant.

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The royal mom put her own spin on a white turtleneck sweater by cinching it at the waist.

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The royal wrapped up in a white cardigan sans buttons over a pink dress for a 1984 polo match.

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Princess Diana had the perfect practical accessory at a polo game in 1985, casually tying a red sweater (which complemented her floral pants and matched her shoes) over her shoulders.

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During a school run for son Prince William, Diana opted for a blue patterned pullover that she cinched at the waist with a wide belt.

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Sweaters were a key piece of Diana’s mom wardrobe, like this red cardigan she wore while doing a puzzle at home with William.

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For some outdoor play time with a young Prince Harry, Diana wore a pink knit over a white shirt and gingham pants.

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Princess Diana’s polo sweater was the perfect cover-up for a plane ride with her two sons.

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For a family portrait (including a cute pup!), Diana coordinated her blue skirt with an oversized cardigan.

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For Prince Harry’s first day of school, she wore a red skirt and coordinating knit.

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Diana chose a navy cardigan with horizontal white stripes for a school run in 1989.

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Princess Diana had a laugh with sons William and Harry during a ski holiday, riding in a sleigh wearing a pink V-neck sweater over a white turtleneck.