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  • Princess Diana’s most cherished snaps are revealed: From enjoying a family holiday to Majorca with William and Harry and cradling a young boy battling cancer in Pakistan to her shaking the hands of ‘untouchables’ in India

    Princess Diana’s most cherished snaps are revealed: From enjoying a family holiday to Majorca with William and Harry and cradling a young boy battling cancer in Pakistan to her shaking the hands of ‘untouchables’ in India

    Cradling in her arms a young boy battling cancerPrincess Diana can be seen staring intently at the child – and she did so with tears in her eyes, according to the photographer who captured the poignant moment on camera.

    The image is just one of thousands that Anwar Hussein, now 86, and his sons Samir, 44, and Zak, 43, who have followed in their father’s footsteps, have taken of the Royal family over the years.

    But it also held a very special place in the late Princess of Wales‘s heart.

    ‘Out of all the pictures you’ve taken, this is probably my favourite one’, she told Anwar.

    Now the veteran snapper and his talented sons are exhibiting a selection of these  remarkable photographs of the late Princess and her family, paired with their first-hand accounts of the stories behind each moment.

    'Favourite': Of the thousands of photographs Anwar Hussein took of Princess Diana, this one of her cradling a young cancer patient in Lahore, Pakistan in 1996 was her most cherished
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    ‘Favourite’: Of the thousands of photographs Anwar Hussein took of Princess Diana, this one of her cradling a young cancer patient in Lahore, Pakistan in 1996 was her most cherished

    Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to Princes William and Harry while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987.
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    Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to Princes William and Harry while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987.

    Motherly bond: Anwar Hussein captured the moment Diana emerged from the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London, following the birth of Prince Harry in 1984
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    Motherly bond: Anwar Hussein captured the moment Diana emerged from the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London, following the birth of Prince Harry in 1984

    Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, is arriving in St Katharine Docks, London for the first time from May 25.

    It has previously featured in Melbourne, South Carolina, Las Vegas and more to critical acclaim.

    The exhibition consists of ‘larger than life images, bespoke art installations and first-hand narration’ in a 60-minute experience delving into the lives of the royal family.

    Accredited by the Royal Family, the Husseins make up the longest-standing family of official royal photographers, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the princess and her family.

    They received special access to document the lives of the royals in public, as well as capturing more intimate, private moments, including the unforgettable revenge dress which dared to break royal protocol and the princess’ simple handshake with an AIDS patient that showed the world how to be human.

    Samir and Zak followed their father’s footsteps into royal photography by capturing the lives of Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry, and now are multi-award winning and celebrated photographers themselves.

    The story behind Diana’s ‘favourite’ photograph reveals that she met the youngster during her visit to Imran Khan’s cancer hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, during April 1996.

    Sadly, he was gravely ill and did not survive.

    ‘She was so sad when she found out the boy had passed away shortly after her visit,’ the photographers note.

    She's got the touch: Diana leans down to shake hands with an 'Untouchable', India's lowest caste, in Hyderabad, India, in 1992
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    She’s got the touch: Diana leans down to shake hands with an ‘Untouchable’, India’s lowest caste, in Hyderabad, India, in 1992

    Another image reveals further how the late Princess related to children and adored her sons, William and Harry.

    Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to the young boys while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987.

    The trio sit in front of Prince Charles and Queen Sofia of Spain on the steps of Marivent Palace.

    Just three years earlier, Anwar had snapped the moment Diana left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital following the birth of Prince Harry on September 16, 1984 in London.

    Other iconic moments are captured on camera – including Diana’s lone visit to the Taj Mahal in India in 1992.

    As Charles had engagements, the late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love.

    The now infamous photograph incredibly preceded one taken by his son, Zak, 24 years later while accompanying William and Kate on their tour of the country.

    Diana’s 1992 trip to India also resulted in the unforgettable image of the royal shaking hands with the ‘Untouchable’, so-called because they are from the country’s lowest caste.

    The late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the Taj Mahal, an ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love, in 1992
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    The late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the Taj Mahal, an ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love, in 1992

    Revenge in style: On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, Diana attended a Vanity Fair party - and made sure the world's media was firmly fixed on her
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    Revenge in style: On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, Diana attended a Vanity Fair party – and made sure the world’s media was firmly fixed on her

    There is of course an image of the unforgettable ‘revenge’ dress.

    On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, she attended a Vanity Fair party – and made sure the world’s media was firmly fixed on her.

    Speaking to The Sun, Zak said: ‘Sometimes you don’t even realsie you’re documenting history until after, like this photo my father took of Diana wearing her ‘revenge dress’ on the night Charles made his notorious adultery admission on television.’

    On the exhibition, Anwar said: ‘I am honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity to photograph Princess Diana so extensively and to have had the pleasure of having many friendly and insightful conversations with her.

    ‘I am delighted that the images captured, as well as those of my sons, are coming home to London to recognise and memorialise such a remarkable woman and her sons.

    ‘There are so many memories of our two families connecting and creating a special relationship, which I am pleased to be able to display in such a unique way through the exhibition.’

    The Princess Diana: Accredited Access exhibition opens on Saturday and runs until Monday, September 2, at Dockside Vaults in London. For tickets, visit princessdianaexhibit.com.

  • Princess Diana’s most cherished snaps are revealed in new exhibition

    Princess Diana’s most cherished snaps are revealed in new exhibition

    Cradling in her arms a young boy battling cancer, Princess Diana can be seen staring intently at the child - and she did so with tears in her eyes, according to the photographer who captured the poignant moment on camera. The image is just one of thousands that Anwar Hussein, now 86, and his sons Samir, 44, and Zak, 43, who have followed in their father's footsteps, have taken of the Royal family over the years. But it also held a very special place in the late Princess of Wales 's heart.
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    Cradling in her arms a young boy battling cancer, Princess Diana can be seen staring intently at the child – and she did so with tears in her eyes, according to the photographer who captured the poignant moment on camera. The image is just one of thousands that Anwar Hussein, now 86, and his sons Samir, 44, and Zak, 43, who have followed in their father’s footsteps, have taken of the Royal family over the years. But it also held a very special place in the late Princess of Wales ‘s heart.

    'Out of all the pictures you've taken, this is probably my favourite one', she told Anwar. Now the veteran snapper and his talented sons are exhibiting a selection of these remarkable photographs of the late Princess and her family, paired with their first-hand accounts of the stories behind each moment. Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, is arriving in St Katharine Docks, London for the first time from May 25. It has previously featured in Melbourne, South Carolina, Las Vegas and more to critical acclaim.
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    ‘Out of all the pictures you’ve taken, this is probably my favourite one’, she told Anwar. Now the veteran snapper and his talented sons are exhibiting a selection of these remarkable photographs of the late Princess and her family, paired with their first-hand accounts of the stories behind each moment. Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, is arriving in St Katharine Docks, London for the first time from May 25. It has previously featured in Melbourne, South Carolina, Las Vegas and more to critical acclaim.

    The exhibition consists of 'larger than life images, bespoke art installations and first-hand narration' in a 60-minute experience delving into the lives of the royal family. Accredited by the Royal Family , the Husseins make up the longest-standing family of official royal photographers, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the princess and her family. They received special access to document the lives of the royals in public, as well as capturing more intimate, private moments, including the unforgettable revenge dress which dared to break royal protocol and the princess' simple handshake with an AIDS patient that showed the world how to be human.
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    The exhibition consists of ‘larger than life images, bespoke art installations and first-hand narration’ in a 60-minute experience delving into the lives of the royal family. Accredited by the Royal Family , the Husseins make up the longest-standing family of official royal photographers, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the princess and her family. They received special access to document the lives of the royals in public, as well as capturing more intimate, private moments, including the unforgettable revenge dress which dared to break royal protocol and the princess’ simple handshake with an AIDS patient that showed the world how to be human.

    Samir and Zak followed their father's footsteps into royal photography by capturing the lives of Diana's sons Prince William and Prince Harry , and now are multi-award winning and celebrated photographers themselves. The story behind Diana's 'favourite' photograph reveals that she met the youngster during her visit to Imran Khan's cancer hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, during April 1996. Sadly, he was gravely ill and did not survive. 'She was so sad when she found out the boy had passed away shortly after her visit,' the photographers note.
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    Samir and Zak followed their father’s footsteps into royal photography by capturing the lives of Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry , and now are multi-award winning and celebrated photographers themselves. The story behind Diana’s ‘favourite’ photograph reveals that she met the youngster during her visit to Imran Khan’s cancer hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, during April 1996. Sadly, he was gravely ill and did not survive. ‘She was so sad when she found out the boy had passed away shortly after her visit,’ the photographers note.

    Another image reveals further how the late Princess related to children and adored her sons, William and Harry. Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to the young boys while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987. The trio sit in front of Prince Charles and Queen Sofia of Spain on the steps of Marivent Palace. Just three years earlier, Anwar had snapped the moment Diana left the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital following the birth of Prince Harry on September 16, 1984 in London.
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    Another image reveals further how the late Princess related to children and adored her sons, William and Harry. Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to the young boys while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987. The trio sit in front of Prince Charles and Queen Sofia of Spain on the steps of Marivent Palace. Just three years earlier, Anwar had snapped the moment Diana left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital following the birth of Prince Harry on September 16, 1984 in London.

    Other iconic moments are captured on camera - including Diana's lone visit to the Taj Mahal in India in 1992. As Charles had engagements, the late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love. The now infamous photograph incredibly preceded one taken by his son, Zak, 24 years later while accompanying William and Kate on their tour of the country. Diana's 1992 trip to India also resulted in the unforgettable image of the royal shaking hands with the 'Untouchable', so-called because they are from the country's lowest caste.
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    Other iconic moments are captured on camera – including Diana’s lone visit to the Taj Mahal in India in 1992. As Charles had engagements, the late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love. The now infamous photograph incredibly preceded one taken by his son, Zak, 24 years later while accompanying William and Kate on their tour of the country. Diana’s 1992 trip to India also resulted in the unforgettable image of the royal shaking hands with the ‘Untouchable’, so-called because they are from the country’s lowest caste.

    There is of course an image of the unforgettable 'revenge' dress. On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, she attended a Vanity Fair party - and made sure the world's media was firmly fixed on her. Speaking to The Sun, Zak said: 'Sometimes you don't even realise you're documenting history until after, like this photo my father took of Diana wearing her 'revenge dress' on the night Charles made his notorious adultery admission on television.'
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    There is of course an image of the unforgettable ‘revenge’ dress. On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, she attended a Vanity Fair party – and made sure the world’s media was firmly fixed on her. Speaking to The Sun, Zak said: ‘Sometimes you don’t even realise you’re documenting history until after, like this photo my father took of Diana wearing her ‘revenge dress’ on the night Charles made his notorious adultery admission on television.’

    On the exhibition, Anwar said: 'I am honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity to photograph Princess Diana so extensively and to have had the pleasure of having many friendly and insightful conversations with her. I am delighted that the images captured, as well as those of my sons, are coming home to London to recognise and memorialise such a remarkable woman and her sons.' Pictured: Photographer Anwar with his sons Samir and Zak.
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    On the exhibition, Anwar said: ‘I am honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity to photograph Princess Diana so extensively and to have had the pleasure of having many friendly and insightful conversations with her. I am delighted that the images captured, as well as those of my sons, are coming home to London to recognise and memorialise such a remarkable woman and her sons.’ Pictured: Photographer Anwar with his sons Samir and Zak.

    He added: 'There are so many memories of our two families connecting and creating a special relationship, which I am pleased to be able to display in such a unique way through the exhibition.' The Princess Diana: Accredited Access exhibition opens on Saturday and runs until Monday, September 2, at Dockside Vaults in London. For tickets, visit princessdianaexhibit.com.
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    He added: ‘There are so many memories of our two families connecting and creating a special relationship, which I am pleased to be able to display in such a unique way through the exhibition.’ The Princess Diana: Accredited Access exhibition opens on Saturday and runs until Monday, September 2, at Dockside Vaults in London. For tickets, visit princessdianaexhibit.com.

  • Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer shares a photo of their late mother Frances Shand Kydd to mark the 20th anniversary of her death – as fans are quick to point out the family resemblance

    Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer shares a photo of their late mother Frances Shand Kydd to mark the 20th anniversary of her death – as fans are quick to point out the family resemblance

    Princess Diana‘s brother Earl Spencer has unveiled a stunning photograph of his mother Frances Shand Kydd – and fans have gone wild for the family resemblance to the late royal.

    Charles Spencer, 60, who lives at Althorp House in Northamptonshire, took to Instagram on Monday to share a picture of his late mother ‘looking rather glam’ as he remembered ‘happier times’ on the 20th anniversary of her death.

    The black-and-white image shows Frances, who passed away in 2004 at her home in Scotland, posing on what appears to be a beach, while sporting a stylish pinstripe top and headscarf.

    Charles captioned the photo: ‘Remembering my mother, who died 20 years ago today, aged 68. She had a wretched final few years, health wise, and I prefer to think of her in happier times; here, looking rather glam, in the ‘60s.’

    Royal fans were stunned by the picture, with many saying Frances appeared the double of the late Princess.

    Charles Spencer , 60, who lives at Althorp House in Northamptonshire, took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo (pictured) of his late mother 'looking rather glam' as he remembered 'happier times' on the 20th anniversary of her death
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    Charles Spencer , 60, who lives at Althorp House in Northamptonshire, took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo (pictured) of his late mother ‘looking rather glam’ as he remembered ‘happier times’ on the 20th anniversary of her death

    Charles captioned the photo: 'Remembering my mother, who died 20 years ago today, aged 68. She had a wretched final few years, health wise, and I prefer to think of her in happier times; here, looking rather glam, in the ¿60s.'

    Charles captioned the photo: ‘Remembering my mother, who died 20 years ago today, aged 68. She had a wretched final few years, health wise, and I prefer to think of her in happier times; here, looking rather glam, in the ‘60s.’

    One person wrote: ‘You can see where Diana got her beauty.’ Another said: ‘Very glam indeed and Diana so very like her in this beautiful photo.’

    A third added: ‘Wow, Diana looked just like her.’ A fourth wrote: ‘Gosh, I can see Diana in her beautiful eyes.

    A fifth person wrote in the comment section of the post: ‘I see where Princess Diana got her beauty from.’

    Frances, then 18, and the 8th Earl Spencer ‘Johnnie’, 30, married in 1954 before divorcing in 1969.

    Royal fans were stunned by the picture, with many saying Frances appeared the double of the late Princess (pictured)
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    Royal fans were stunned by the picture, with many saying Frances appeared the double of the late Princess (pictured)


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    Reaction: One person wrote: 'You can see where Diana got her beauty.' Another said: 'Very glam indeed and Diana so very like her in this beautiful photo.'

    Reaction: One person wrote: ‘You can see where Diana got her beauty.’ Another said: ‘Very glam indeed and Diana so very like her in this beautiful photo.’

    Princess Diana and Frances Shand Kydd, pictured in 1989, had a complicated relationship
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    Princess Diana and Frances Shand Kydd, pictured in 1989, had a complicated relationship

    In 1968, Frances lost a custody battle for Diana, Charles and their sisters Jane and Sarah and tried in 1971 to regain custody from Johnnie Spencer, but lost once again.

    The mother of Diana went to live with her new husband in Scotland after losing her first custody battle for her children, in which she was dubbed ‘the bolter’.

    Diana and her mother had a rocky relationship and weren’t on speaking terms before the royal’s death in 1997.

    Frances continued to live a quiet life after Diana’s death and developed Parkinson’s Disease and brain cancer.

    She passed away aged 68 on June 3, 2004 at her home in Scotland. Her funeral on June 10 was attended by her grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry.

  • A maverick in love! How Tom Cruise has had a string of A-list adorations as he ‘crushes on Angelina Jolie’ – but Hollywood titan was ‘rejected by Princess Diana because he’s too short’

    A maverick in love! How Tom Cruise has had a string of A-list adorations as he ‘crushes on Angelina Jolie’ – but Hollywood titan was ‘rejected by Princess Diana because he’s too short’

    Tom Cruise has been branded a heart-throb by fans throughout his long-spanning career in cinema – and has been the subject of many moviegoers’ desires for decades.

    But the action star, 61, appears to have had his fair share of crushes as well.

    A-listers including Angelina JolieShakira and even Ingrid Bergman are alleged to have won over affections of the actor.

    And he has even gone on to date some of the women he set his eyes on – such as Penelope Cruz.

    Here, FEMAIL looks at the leading ladies Tom – whose two-month fling with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova ended in February – is understood to have had feelings for…

    Tom is known to be a big fan of the British royal family - so it is perhaps no wonder that there is understood to have been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana. In 1992, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom invited Diana to another London premiere of Far and Away
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    Tom is known to be a big fan of the British royal family – so it is perhaps no wonder that there is understood to have been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana. In 1992, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom invited Diana to another London premiere of Far and Away

    PRINCESS DIANA

    Tom is known to be a big fan of the British royal family – so it is perhaps no wonder that there is understood to have been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana.

    In 1992, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom invited Diana to another London premiere of Far and Away.

    However, it has been reported that Diana might not have been quite so enamored with the actor as he was with the royal family.

    Former royal chef Darren McGrady once recalled how Princess Diana said Tom was ‘off the list’ in terms of dating options because he was ‘too short’.

    The royal had met with Tom again on the set of Mission: Impossible, and brought Prince Harry and Prince William along.

    ANGELINA JOLIE

    Tom reportedly insists that Hollywood star Angelina is his ‘perfect match’ – according to insiders speaking to Heat World.

    ‘Tom raves about Ange’s intellect and what a strong, impressive woman she is. He loves that she’s never really conformed in Hollywood,’ the source said.

    ‘Plus, they’re both such superstars, only a handful of people can truly understand the life they live. That in itself creates a bond.’

    They also claimed that Angelina has ‘seemed more open to getting to know him socially, too’.

    The insider added that Tom is understood to be taking it slow with the actress, who split from fellow A-lister Brad Pitt in 2019.

    Tom reportedly insists that Hollywood star Angelina (pictured in 2021) is his 'perfect match' - according to insiders speaking to Heat World
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    Tom reportedly insists that Hollywood star Angelina (pictured in 2021) is his ‘perfect match’ – according to insiders speaking to Heat World

    SHAKIRA

    Last year, amid Shakira’s fresh split from Gerard Piqué, she and Tom were snapped themselves at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.

    And according to Page Six, sparks were flying, with a source talking to outlet claiming the action star was ‘extremely interested’ in pursuing the singer.

    ‘Shakira needs a soft pillow to fall on, and that could be Tom,’ they added, also joking that the 5ft 1′ performer ‘isn’t taller’ than 5ft 7′ Tom.

    Last year, amid Shakira's fresh split from Gerard Piqué, she and Tom were snapped themselves at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami. Shakira and Tom pictured in March
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    Last year, amid Shakira’s fresh split from Gerard Piqué, she and Tom were snapped themselves at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami. Shakira and Tom pictured in March

    PENELOPE CRUZ

    Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000 but he insisted the pair didn’t begin dating until after his divorce from Nicole the following year.

    In a 2003 interview with Marie Claire, as reported by Entertainment Weekly, Tom opened up about the ‘little things’ he liked to do for the star.

    He said: ‘She’ll come home, and I’ll have her favorite kind of food made, have a bath drawn. I like doing stuff like that. She likes my food, so I cook for her. It’s always the little things I like in a relationship.’

    Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000 but he insisted the pair didn't begin dating until after his divorce from Nicole the following year
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    Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000 but he insisted the pair didn’t begin dating until after his divorce from Nicole the following year

    And it’s clear that the beginning buds of romance were blossoming on set. Reflecting  on their relationship in a 2002  interview with Vanity Fair, Tom said: ‘As a person and on film, she invites you in, and she’s incredibly romantic,’ he says, quietly and seriously, furrowing his brow.

    ‘And yet you know? She’s beautiful. She’s a very skilled actress, but has an effortless quality about her. You look at Audrey Hepburn. She had that kind of elegance and yet was accessible.’

    The pair eventually went their separate ways in 2004.

    INGRID BERGMAN

    Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and Old Hollywood glamour – and it would appear Tom thinks so too.

    The actor has in past told People Magazine that the actress is his first ever crush, after seeing her in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Notorious.

    In it, she plays the daughter of a German war criminal enlisted by a US government agent to help infiltrate a circle of Nazis who fled to Brazil after World War II.

    Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and Old Hollywood glamour - and it would appear Tom thinks so too. Pictured in the 1946 movie Notorious
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    Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and Old Hollywood glamour – and it would appear Tom thinks so too. Pictured in the 1946 movie Notorious

    … AND IT GOES BOTH WAYS!

    However, as much as the actor seems to have worn his heart on his sleeve, it appears that there has been no shortage of A-listers who have had a crush on him too.

    As reported by Huffington Post, Tom’s ex-wife Katie Holmes had even once admitted that he was her childhood crush, who she thought she was ‘going to marry’.

    Elsewhere earlier this year, Tom was said to be ‘flattered’ that Irina Shayk has placed him at the top of her list of potential new boyfriends – but dating the Hollywood star may be a mission too impossible for the supermodel, with insiders revealing he has no plans to date after splitting from his ex.

    Cruise reportedly landed on Russian bombshell Shayk’s list of suitors following her on-off, six-month fling with seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady.

    As reported by Huffington Post , Tom's ex-wife Katie Holmes had even once admitted that he was her childhood crush, who she thought she was 'going to marry'
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    As reported by Huffington Post , Tom’s ex-wife Katie Holmes had even once admitted that he was her childhood crush, who she thought she was ‘going to marry’

    But while charmed by her apparent interest in him, an insider told DailyMail.com that Cruise is focusing his attention on movie making and is taking a much needed break from dating after his two-month fling with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova ended in February.

    ‘Tom is flattered that someone as beautiful as Irina would consider him relationship material – but as much as he is flattered, Tom’s first love is making movies, and that is going to take up most of his time,’ they said.

    ‘Whoever he does eventually get involved with will have to deal with that.

    ‘Would he ever meet Irina and see if sparks were to fly? Anything is possible, but Tom and Irina ever dating would lean towards the impossible.’

    Meanwhile, in December, Rebecca Ferguson told The Times that she had a crush om him 'by the time she saw him star in Interview with the Vampire'. Tom and Rebecca pictured together in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
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    Meanwhile, in December, Rebecca Ferguson told The Times that she had a crush om him ‘by the time she saw him star in Interview with the Vampire’. Tom and Rebecca pictured together in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

    Rebecca, pictured in February, is among the celebrities who has admitted to crushing on Tom Cruise
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    Rebecca, pictured in February, is among the celebrities who has admitted to crushing on Tom Cruise

    DailyMail.com contacted reps for Cruise and Shayk for comment at the time.

    Last week, it was also reported that Shayk had taken a shining to Cruise, with an insider telling Page Six: ‘Irina is looking in Europe and in the USA.

    ‘She is shopping, but her dating pool is a tiny group of people. She needs famous, good looking and money. How many of those are there? Five, 10?’

    Meanwhile, in December, Rebecca Ferguson told The Times that she had a crush om him ‘by the time she saw him star in Interview with the Vampire’.

    ‘It’s certainly a weird film, and I told him when we worked together that I had a big crush. I’m sure he was delighted! Who wouldn’t be?’ she added.

  • Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper, 13, shows off expensive makeup routine in glam new video

    Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper, 13, shows off expensive makeup routine in glam new video

    Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s teenage daughter, Harper, showed off her expensive makeup routine.

    Victoria Beckham's daughter Harper, 13, reveals very expensive makeup routine

    The 13-year-old, who is sister to Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn Beckham, filmed a ‘get ready with me’ clip for her mother’s Instagram page. She stood in a lavish hotel room as she applied makeup using her fashion designer mum’s Victoria Beckham Beauty products.

    Harper started with a lipliner, which retails for £26 on the VB website, before going over it with a £30 clear gloss. She showed off the product to the camera and the video ended with the very simple and gorgeous look for the teen. Harper was getting ready for the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.

    While at the awards ceremony, the teen introduced her mother on stage to collect the accolade for Entrepreneur of the Year. As reported by Harper’s Bazaar, she said: “The winner is someone I have always looked up to. [She’s shown] me the value of working hard, dreaming big and setting my standards. […] Tonight I am so proud to present the Entrepreneur Of The Year award to a truly inspiring woman who means the world to me, my amazing mummy, Victoria Beckham.”

    Harper Beckham
    Harper used her mum’s brand for makeup 
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    Victoria Beckham
    She was at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards with her mum 
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    Right before accepting her award, Posh Spice gushed over her daughter and said she had given the introduction with “such poise and such elegance”. She then said to her beloved daughter Harper: “I am so proud of the incredible young lady that you have become.”

    It comes after it was reported that football icon David and Spice Girls star Victoria are preparing for Harper to have a career in the public eye in the future. The speculation comes amid the Sun reporting that Victoria has incorporated a business, H7B Limited, for the future and it’s been teased that Harper could land lucrative brand deals when she’s older.

    A source told the Sun: “There is huge demand from brands who see her as someone lots of other teens would look up to. Posh and Becks can see her potential and she wants to try some things out in the public eye.” They added that the “wheels are in motion” to “slowly book some jobs” for Harper.

    The source also told the publication: “Right now, this is purely an administrative thing.” They went on to say that Harper’s parents have “no immediate plans” for anything “commercial,” with the source describing the possible business as an “exciting” option for her in the future.

  • Inside ‘momager’ Victoria Beckham’s millionaire plan for Harper – booking jobs and David’s ‘fear’

    Inside ‘momager’ Victoria Beckham’s millionaire plan for Harper – booking jobs and David’s ‘fear’

    Harper Beckham is the only daughter of UK celebrity royalty, with her father footballing legend David Beckham and her mother Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.

    Harper and Victoria

    But while it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that big plans are being made for the 13-year-old’s future, when it comes to Harper stepping into the limelight, one of her parents is reportedly much keener than the other.

    This week, Harper introduced her mother on stage at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at swanky restaurant Claridge’s in London. Praising her mum for showing her the value of “working hard, dreaming big and setting my standards” she said: “I am so proud to present the Entrepreneur Of The Year award to a truly inspiring woman who means the world to me, my amazing mummy, Victoria Beckham.”

    In turn Victoria, 50, praised her youngest child for her poise and elegance, saying she was “so proud of the incredible young lady that you have become”. The Sun recently reported she had incorporated a business, H7B Limited, for the future with speculation Harper could land lucrative brand deals.


    Harper Beckham, 13, set to make millions in own right as Victoria starts ‘booking her jobs’

    Harper in a white dress, Victoria in a white suit and David in a dark suit
    Harper’s famous parents mean she could make a fortune in brand deals 
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    Victoria Beckham held baby Harper while out running errands in New York City
    The teenager has been famous since she was born because of their success 
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    A source told the paper: “Posh and Becks can see her potential and she wants to try some things out in the public eye.” They added that the “wheels are in motion” to “slowly book some jobs” for Harper.

    Harper is incredibly well-connected when it comes to showbiz – a permanent fixture on the front row of her mother’s high-end fashion shows as well as being spotted watching her father’s Inter Miami CF football team in Florida. She was just seven-months-old when she attended her first fashion show, sitting on the lap of her father David, next to fashion queen Anna Wintour.

    Just last month, Victoria teased that Harper was following in her footsteps at the launch of her new perfume Reverie in New York. As previously reported, one clip shared by Victoria showed Harper writing her hopes for the future on pieces of card, including that she will “create an amazing brand when I’m older”.

    Victoria wrote in her caption: “Harper Seven following in mummy’s footsteps and putting her hopes and dreams out there”. But while she has regularly appeared on her family’s Instagram accounts over the years, her footballer father is set to be more cautious when it comes to putting her in the spotlight. David and Harper are incredibly close, with him regularly doing the school run from their £31 million mansion in London’s swanky Holland Park.

    “There has always been a fear that because Harper is the only girl, she will have a much bigger profile than her big brothers,” a source told the Daily Mail. “She’s a lovely girl and David just wants her to stay innocent for as long as she can. Basically, they just do not want her to turn into Paris Hilton.”

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    Victoria praised Harper for her poise following her appearance at the Harpers Bazaar awards 
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    Victoria in a face mask cuddly Harper
    The mum and daughter duo find plenty of time for fun too
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    Speaking to the publication ahead of her speech for her mum this week, Harper confessed: “I’m so nervous, especially as tonight’s a school night. She’s built an incredible business from the ground up and has shown me the value of working hard,” the teenager added of her businesswoman mum.

    “But above all, she’s taught me to always be kind and, even though she has a million things to do, she rarely misses school.” Harper was being filmed for Victoria’s upcoming Netflix documentary on the night, with big brother Romeo, 22, congratulating her for her speech on Instagram. Her impeccable pedigree means she could make a fortune in the future, with her status as one of the most famous 13-year-olds in the country a “dream” for beauty brands aimed at teenagers.

  • Victoria Beckham Beauty launches massive 20% off sale ahead of Black Friday

    Victoria Beckham Beauty launches massive 20% off sale ahead of Black Friday

    Victoria Beckham

    Black Friday is approaching and while the sale doesn’t officially start until November 29, there’s an incredible sale happening at Victoria Beckham Beauty. Shoppers can get an impressive 20% off everything on victoriabeckhambeauty.com – but not for long.

    The flash sale, which ends at the end of today (November 11), is a great chance to try out the former Spice Girls singer’s extensive cosmetics line for less – or pick up Christmas gifts on a budget. You can check out the savings here.

    Victoria Beckham Beauty’s 20% off sale means the Concealer Pen with TFC8 is now £51.20, down from £64. The makeup buy was recently launched in collaboration with luxury skincare favourite Augustinus Bader, with 16 shades to choose from.

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    The click-up brush wand boasts a tapered design for precise, targeted application. Its hybrid formula promises to conceal dark circles and blemishes while improving skin health simultaneously.

    One five-star reviewer hailed the Concealer Pen as the “best” they have used, while another impressed shopper – aged between 41 and 50 – said: “It doesn’t settle into fine lines.” Some were less please though, with one saying: “Nothing super special for the price very similar to touch eclat.”

    Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky Glow Set
    The Cheeky Glow Set is now £63.20 
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    If you’re looking to bag Christmas presents for a loved one, a whole host of gift-worthy bundles are also included in the 20% off deal – including this Cheeky Glow Set. This gets you Cheeky Posh Cream Blush (worth £39) and the Reflect Highlighter stick (worth £40) – which together would usually set you back £79, but is now £63.20.

    Available in seven flattering shades, the Cheeky Posh Cream Blush aims to deliver a summer-fresh glow year round. Meanwhile, the Reflect Highlighter Stick comes in either a cool-toned and warm shade, promising a universal, lit-from-within glow.

    Makeup fans will also be pleased to hear they can snap up Victoria’s best-selling eyeliner for less than £30. Praised by fans for being “long lasting” and “easy to use”, the Satin Kajal Liner is normally £32 – but you can currently get it for £25.60.

    Shoppers have been going wild for this popular eye makeup essential. The waterproof eyeliner pencil has matte, shimmer and jewel hues to choose from, including Bordeaux (a stunning burgundy red).

    The product has a creamy formula for smooth and easy application, and even claims to be smudge-free and waterproof, perfect for the unpredictable autumn and winter seasons. Use it to get Posh Spice’s iconic smokey eye look.

    Head over to Victoria Beckham Beauty to pick up must-have beauty buys for less. The brand’s 20% off sale ends later today – so be quick. Elsewhere, Sephora has up to 20% off selected beauty products in its early Black Friday sale, while Boots has launched epic savings for those who don’t want to wait until November 29 to save big.

  • Design revealed for London’s first permanent Aids memorial just yards from specialist ward opened by Princess Diana

    Design revealed for London’s first permanent Aids memorial just yards from specialist ward opened by Princess Diana

    The design for London‘s first permanent Aids memorial just metres from the site of the UK’s first specialist HIV ward opened by Princess Diana has been revealed.

    Diana, Princess of Wales caused a shift in public attitudes towards the disease when she shook hands with patients on the former Middlesex Hospital ward in Fitzrovia – helping diminish the myth the illness could be transmitted via touch.

    Anya Gallaccio has been picked to design the Aids Memorial with the Aids Memory UK project – aiming to raise awareness of the virus’ impact on four key groups, including gay and bisexual men and those impacted by the infected blood scandal.

    A panel of representatives from the four groups affected selected Gallaccio’s creation from a short list of five London artists.

    Gallaccio explained it was important her design ‘reflected all experiences of HIV and Aids’.

    ‘There was and is no singular experience of HIV and Aids,’ the artist told BBC News.

    Artist Anya Gallaccio has been picked to design the Aids Memorial. Her design is pictured
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    Artist Anya Gallaccio has been picked to design the Aids Memorial. Her design is pictured

    Princess Diana shakes hands with an Aids victim as she opens a new Aids ward at the Middlesex Hospital on April 9, 1987 in London, England
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    Princess Diana shakes hands with an Aids victim as she opens a new Aids ward at the Middlesex Hospital on April 9, 1987 in London, England

    Anya Gallaccio's design was chosen from a short list of five other London artists
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    Anya Gallaccio’s design was chosen from a short list of five other London artists

    ‘So for me, it was about slightly redrawing that narrative to be more inclusive of those individuals and communities that may have been overlooked […].’

    Gallaccio’s design portrays the rings of a tree trunk placed upright, with its hollow space made into a seating area, which the artist created to ‘invite visitors to interact and engage with the memorial’.

    Today campaigners said the announcement presents a ‘major milestone’ in fighting the stigma still associated with HIV.

    Jonathan Blake, one of the UK’s longest-surviving HIV patients, said the London site selected for the memorial was of huge importance to those still stigmatised for having the illness.

    ‘What Diana did – that was a complete game-changer,’ he told BBC News.

    ‘She undoubtedly changed peoples perceptions of HIV/Aids – and it was a real turning point.’

    The campaign to build the memorial started in 2016, when Aids Memory UK founder Ash Kotak said it was an important part of making sure the virus’ affect on people was never forgotten.

    Princess Diana visiting the Broderie AIDS ward at the Middlesex Hospital in London, April 9, 1987
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    Princess Diana visiting the Broderie AIDS ward at the Middlesex Hospital in London, April 9, 1987

    Diana opening the Broderip Ward at the Middlesex Hospital, London
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    Diana opening the Broderip Ward at the Middlesex Hospital, London

    Diana caused a shift in public attitudes towards the disease when she shook hands with patients on the former Middlesex Hospital ward in Fitzrovia
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    Diana caused a shift in public attitudes towards the disease when she shook hands with patients on the former Middlesex Hospital ward in Fitzrovia

    London Mayor Sadiq Khan has committed £130,000 funding from the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm towards the memorial.

    Ash Kotak said: ‘The announcement is a major milestone for the already seven-and-a-half-year-long campaign to deliver The Aids Memorial in London.

    ‘The foundations have now been laid: a historically relevant site; a brilliant internationally recognised artist who was directly affected by HIV & Aids in London; and her beautiful and meaningful new public artwork.

    ‘Now is the time for Londoners, and friends of this great city, to come together to fundraise and build this important new public artwork. It will survive longer than all of us and remain a tribute to the epoch we are all living through, a time of HIV & Aids, as we fight on to its end.’

    Mr Khan said: ‘I’m delighted that Anya Gallaccio has been commissioned to create The Aids Memorial in London, and I’m proud that funding from City Hall is helping to bring this project to fruition.

    ‘Anya’s proposal is a powerful symbol of solidarity and a fitting way to honour those who have lost their lives to the virus and highlight the impact it has had on our communities, as we work to end transmissions in the capital and build a fairer London for everyone.’

    In 2003, Gallaccio was shortlisted for the Turner Prize and she has recently been awarded the Kenneth Armitage Foundation fellowship 2023-2025.

    The Aids Memorial in London is expected to be unveiled at the end of 2027.

  • Victoria Beckham’s low-calorie breakfast she eats for slender figure

    Victoria Beckham’s low-calorie breakfast she eats for slender figure

    Victoria Beckham

    Victoria Beckham’s lavish lifestyle would lead many people to believe the pop star can have anything she wants for breakfast. Whilst that may be true, if reports are to be believed, the star proves that simplicity is sometimes the healthiest thing for you.

    According to HELLO Magazine, the former Spice Girl and fashion designer has a rather straightforward diet that she rarely deviates from. The 50-year-old is said to enjoy a simple meal every morning if her friend Eva Longoria is to be believed.

    The actress and film producer told MailOnline : “[Victoria] is actually easy because we eat the same breakfast. We both love egg whites and avocado. When we’re together… she makes a great egg whites and avocado.”


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    By removing the rich yellow yolk of the egg, it changes the nutritional value of the supermarket staple quite a bit. It’s the heart of the egg that contains most of the calories as well as all of the fat and cholesterol.

    At a glance, stripping the egg of its yolk, which removes almost half of the overall protein content, may seem like a bad idea. But, a Healthline report claims that due to their high protein content, eating egg whites may help you increase your protein intake without significantly affecting your caloric goals.

    Eggs are fairly inexpensive to add onto your shopping list
    Eggs are fairly inexpensive to add onto your shopping list 
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    Pairing her fat-free egg whites with a superfood like avocado will balance out her low-calorie meal to be more nutritionally rounded. BBC Good Health reports that an 80g portion of avocado contains:

    152kcal
    1.5g protein
    15.6g fat
    1.5g carbohydrates
    3.6g fibre
    360mg potassium
    2.56mg vitamin E

    Avocados have become a huge part of many famous diets. They’re loved by royalty like King Charles and reality stars like Kourtney Kardashian.

    Avocados have plenty of benefits, making them ideal to include in a healthy breakfast
    Avocados have plenty of benefits, making them ideal to include in a healthy breakfast 
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    The green fruit is fairly packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for all-round health. It’s high concentration of vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and eyes as well as gives a boost to the immune system.

    Despite seeming like a fairly fatty fruit at first glance, these are known as monounsaturated fats which research suggests helps to protect against heart disease. Another study has found evidence that the fat and fibre content of avocados can help people feel fuller for longer, meaning it’s a great option for those looking to manage or lose weight.

  • David Beckham feels brunt of Inter Miami play-off defeat as MLS side troll ex-England captain

    David Beckham feels brunt of Inter Miami play-off defeat as MLS side troll ex-England captain

    David Beckham

    Atlanta United had a field day on social media after they booted David Beckham’s Inter Miami out of the playoffs, causing quite the stir on Saturday night. Lionel Messi and his teammates at Miami were left in dismay as their MLS campaign was halted by an unexpected defeat to Atlanta.

    Despite finishing the regular season as Eastern Conference leaders with a record-breaking points haul to clinch the Supporters Shield, their dreams were dashed abruptly. Atlanta, who scraped into the quarter-finals via a penalty shootout win over Montreal after ending 9th in the conference, overturned a first-leg deficit against Miami.

    The initial match saw Miami take the lead with goals from ex-Barcelona aces Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, seemingly setting them on a path to the semi-finals. But Atlanta snapped Miami’s 10-game unbeaten streak last Saturday, with Xande Silva netting a dramatic late goal to secure a 2-1 comeback victory.

    Then, in a nail-biting decider, Atlanta pulled off another shocker by triumphing 3-2 on Miami’s turf. Reveling in the upset, Atlanta’s digital team took to platform X to mock the glitzy Miami squad.

    They cheekily edited a snippet from Beckham’s documentary, where he interrupts Victoria discussing her childhood, to reflect Miami’s downfall. The revised clip featured her words altered to echo Miami’s crushed hopes, starting with the boastful claim: “We’re the best in the MLS”.

    In Beckham’s response, Atlanta cheekily asked “Be honest”. In response to which, Victoria Beckham said: “I am being honest,” before David gently teased her with: “What team has beat you multiple times? ” A tweaked image of Victoria then shows her seemingly replying with a sulky face: “Atlanta United”.

    Matias Rojas opened the scoring for Miami at the 17-minute mark but was quickly overtaken by Atlanta with a double-whammy from Jamal Thiare before the break, despite Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s efforts being quashed by Brad Guzan’s top-notch goalkeeping.

    Atlanta United players celebrate a goal
    Atlanta United upset the odds to defeat Inter Miami 
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    A header from Suarez also tested him, until Messi ultimately headed in an equaliser. The match hit a fever pitch when Guzan wound up in the back of the net while trying to get the game going again post-goal, leading to Suarez teasing the fuming goalie.

    Then, amidst a storm of controversy and Miami’s distractions over an injured player, Atlanta nabbed their winner thanks to Bartosz Silsz capitalising on the disordered Miami defence and Pedro Amador’s assist.

    Atlanta managed to withstand the late onslaught, with a goal-line clearance and Guzan denying Suarez in the final moments of the match. Miami are now preparing for this summer’s Club World Cup, following a contentious decision by FIFA.

    The governing body decided that winning the Supporters Shield was sufficient reason for Messi’s team to participate in the tournament.