Princess Diana‘s first private secretary Oliver Everett, who has died aged 80, has taken to his grave the reasons for his monumental falling-out with, and subsequent dismissal by, the Princess of Wales. Oliver had struggled to deal with Diana’s increasing paranoia over Camilla Parker-Bowles.
Despite his sympathy, he increasingly became a non-person and was sacked by her in 1983. All he would say was that he had been ‘frozen out’.
Courtiers suspected that Diana felt he was too close to Charles, as he had been the Prince’s assistant private secretary from 1978 to 1980.
As a consolation prize the sympathetic Queen Elizabeth put him in charge of the Royal Library.
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Princess Diana’s first private secretary Oliver Everett, who has died aged 80, has taken to his grave the reasons for his monumental falling-out with, and subsequent dismissal by, the Princess of Wales
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Diana, the Princess Of Wales attends a gala reception and preview of her ‘Dresses Auction’ at Christie’s in London in 1997
Prince Harry, who attended this week’s Jamaica premiere of the Bob Marley biopic, has previously shared the late reggae legend’s enthusiasm for marijuana.
While Marley would reportedly smoke up to 18 joints a day, Harry’s past consumption was far less, with the Prince insisting: ‘Marijuana actually really did help me.’
There is relief among diplomats that Fujitsu, the Japanese company responsible for the computer system that ruined postmasters’ lives, has admitted its faults, paving the way for the Covid-postponed state visit by Emperor Naruhito.
Without admission of guilt, any trip to the UK made by the Emperor would have been a rallying call for the wronged postmasters.
Lulu, pictured, admits to a schoolgirl passion for ex-US president Barack Obama
Warbler Lulu, pictured, admits to a schoolgirl passion for ex-US president Barack Obama.
‘It’s unbelievably attractive for a man to be brilliant, but it seems to me that he has such a kind heart, too,’ she gushes.
‘It helps that he looks like a movie star. I guess you could say I’ve always had a crush on him.’
Lulu, beware a different kind of crush… from Mrs Obama’s rolling pin.
John and Yoko Lennon’s son Sean has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Short category for his 11-minute film War Is Over!
Based around a fictional chess game between German and British soldiers in the First World War, it is inspired by his dad’s music. Long overshadowed musically by John, could Sean now even the playing field by winning an Academy Award?
Appearing on Discovery’s Help! My House is Haunted, Paul Burrell claims Princess Diana’s ghost occupies his Cheshire home. She has been around for some time.
Seven years ago he first announced that she had appeared to him as a ghost in his dreams and sought his assistance. ‘She’ll say, “When are you going to tell them, Paul, that I’m not actually dead? When are you going to tell the world that I’m still here?”,’ he said at the time.
Memo to Diana, wherever you are: when are you going to tell the world your ex-butler is a shameless chancer?
Martin Bashir told colleagues “professional jealousy” and his background were to blame for allegations that he secured an interview with Diana, Princess of Wales through deceit.
The email, written just months before documentaries into the Panorama interview exposed the scandal, was disclosed after the BBC was ordered by a judge in December to hand over around 3,000 emails relating to the affair.
Bashir was born in London to Pakistani parents and attended a comprehensive school in Wandsworth.
Journalist Andy Webb had put in a freedom of information (FOI) request more than two years ago for the material.
In an email, dated July 20 2020 and seen by the PA news agency, Bashir told the head of BBC history, Robert Seatter, that forged documents played no role in obtaining the interview and it would have caused less controversy if a “dynastic” journalist such as a Dimbleby had been involved.
He wrote: “I am sorry to hear that this so-called ‘forgery’ story has reared its head again.
“It played no part in the interview but did allow professional jealousy, particularly within the corporation, to hang its hat on alleged wrongdoing.
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“At the time, it was also apparent that there was some irritation that a second-generation immigrant of non-white, working class roots should have the temerity to enter a Royal Palace and conduct an interview.
“It would have been so much easier if one of the dynastic families (Dimbleby et al) had done it!”
Bashir also told Mr Seatter he had been praised by the then-prince of Wales’ staff for not giving interviews about the programme.
He wrote: “Since returning to the UK in 2015, and re-joining the BBC in 2016, senior staff in the Prince of Wales’ Office (to my surprise) have expressed their gratitude for my declining of all requests to discuss the interview.
“As I am sure you will understand, the words of the late princess have been deployed to attack surviving members of the Royal Family, particularly the Prince of Wales, something that I have never wanted to do.
“Some day-who knows when (!)- I will need to look back and reflect upon a career that included but hope was not wholly defined by a single interview.
“For that I’ll need to work hard at recollection – something that I find very difficult.”
Mr Seatter was asking for a statement from Bashir following being asked to “release an archive interview about the event, which mentions a forgery story involving yourself”.
Bashir appeared to be referring to the then prince of Wales, now King, and journalists David Dimbleby, who regularly covers royal and political occasions for the BBC, and Jonathan Dimbleby, who interviewed Charles about his marriage, in his email.
This was ahead of the November 2020 broadcast of an ITV documentary The Diana Interview: Revenge Of A Princess in which graphic designer Matt Wiessler spoke about mocking up the documents for Bashir.
The BBC later apologised and made a financial settlement with Mr Wiessler.
To also coincide with the 25th anniversary of the interview Channel 4’s Diana: The Truth Behind The Interview aired and Diana: The Interview That Shocked The World were broadcast in the same year.
The newly released documents show Bashir was praised by colleagues at the broadcaster after the interview, with Lord Hall of Birkenhead, who was then the corporation’s director of news, saying Bashir handled it with “excellent judgment”.
He wrote in a letter: “Dear Martin, you should be very proud of your scoop. It was the interview of the decade – if not of our generation.
“But equally importantly, you handled it with skill, sensitivity and excellent judgment.
“There were many pitfalls awaiting us – you avoided them all. I also think you have carried yourself during this whole episode in absolutely the appropriate fashion. You have changed the way we report the monarchy. Thank you, Tony.”
Members of the corporation’s Television Weekly Programme Review Board also praised Bashir at a meeting two days after the interview aired.
Newly released minutes said: “(Former Radio 4 controller) Mark Damazer said that Martin Bashir would not have been an obvious front-runner for the job but had won it through his journalistic integrity.
“It had been well done and good for the BBC that he had done it.”
Bashir, a former religion editor, left the BBC in April 2021 citing health reasons following having Covid-19-related complications.
The next month, a report by Lord Dyson concluded that the BBC covered up “deceitful behaviour” by Bashir to secure the 1995 interview and led to an apology from the corporation and a promise never to show it again.
The report said Bashir was in “serious breach” of the BBC’s producer guidelines when he faked bank statements and showed them to Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, to gain access to Diana.
A BBC spokesperson said on Tuesday: “Throughout this process we have taken our responsibilities to comply with the directions of the tribunal extremely seriously.
“Therefore we’ve today released approximately 3,000 documents, some 10,000 pages, to Mr Webb.
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“This latest disclosure includes many hundreds of pages of duplicates and material that was not related to the 1995 Panorama, but was nevertheless caught by the electronic searches.
“We have made redactions, where necessary, consistent with the Freedom of Information Act.
“There is nothing to support the allegations that the BBC acted in bad faith in 2020 and we maintain this suggestion is simply wrong.
“We have worked to provide relevant material throughout this lengthy process, which has involved extensive archive and record searches spanning nearly 30 years.
“We have also accepted and apologised when errors have been made and taken extensive steps to rectify those errors.
“Further, as has been said many times, far from attempting to conceal or cover up matters, the BBC commissioned Lord Dyson to conduct an independent investigation so that he could gain a full picture of what happened in 1995, including by obtaining any additional materials that people other than the BBC might possess.
“The BBC provided all relevant documentation that was in the BBC’s possession to the Lord Dyson inquiry.
“Other individuals involved in these events also supplied Lord Dyson with written materials, which are detailed in the report.
“This was published in 2021 and the findings accepted in full by the BBC.”
She “spent hours in a dark room” when she was younger
WITH clients like Saint Laurent, Loewe, Moncler, and La Mer, Gray Sorrenti is truly making her mark in the photography world.
Some have dubbed her a “nepo baby” – her dad is the renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, known for his work with Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and those iconic Kate Moss Calvin Klein ads.
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Gray Sorrenti attended the Saint Laurent Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 showCredit: Getty
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Romeo Beckham and Gray Sorrenti confirm relationship as they pack on The PDA in New York CityCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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Romeo and American photographer Gray Sorrenti headed out in town togetherCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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Romeo Beckham was previously spotted with Gray during Paris Fashion ShowCredit: BackGrid
But she’s already carved out her own impressive career in the same industry.
And now, at just 23, Gray is making headlines for another reason – she’s believed to be dating former footballer Romeo, the son of David and Victoria Beckham.
The couple – who first sent romance rumours flying last month – were seen again together getting cosy during a romantic stroll in NYC this week.
Romeo cut a casual figure on the outing wearing baggy jeans, a flat baseball cap and white vest, whilst she turned her top into a crop, wore jeans and shoes.
The pair appeared to be in awe of each other as they both laid a smooch on each other.
But who is this stunning woman, who loves a cheeky naked snap, who seems to be capturing Romeo’s attention?
Here, we take a deep dive into the photographer who loves to bare all.
Picture perfect
She grew up surrounded by creativity, with her dad being the famous Mario Sorrenti and her mum, Mary Frey, known as an exceptional artist in her own right.
So, it’s no surprise that Gray, who was previously a model, always had one finger ready on the camera button.
Speaking alongside her father to Vogue Magazine back in 2019, she revealed that she grew up in an “artistic universe” and “always knew” that she wanted to be a photographer.
Victoria Beckham devastated over Romeo & Mia Regan’s split – dashing hopes of Kardashian-style celeb clan worth billions
She explained that her father “did not influence” her, and it came “naturally” to her.
During her high school years, Gray revealed that she spent “hours in his dark room” as they both have photography in common.
Baring All
The former model turned photographer is certainly not one to be afraid of having some skin shown to the camera lense.
Gray, who has 123,000 Instagram followers, will regularly uploading daring snaps, including a couple of naked shots too.
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Gray regularly uploads her photography and art to her Instagram accountCredit: Instagram/graysorrenti
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Gray attends high-end fashion shows all over the worldCredit: Getty
In one naked post, Gray wrote a love letter to New York whilst standing outside in the city.
She wrote: “I can’t love you enough! I don’t know if it’s the way you raised me, or the way I raised you, but we’ve carried each other and now we are here with more than a love but a life.
“Standing here as I did when I came into this world, I feel like you and you feel like me.
“I love you because of how real you are, how much you care, and how the nonsense never fazes you. You are always thinking.
I’m a lover; I was raised in love
Gray Sorrenti
“Your heart is always beating. You are my first love and you will be my last.”
She continued: “You don’t care if I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, because you can handle it and I can handle you! It’s just the New York way.
“Here is a love letter to you, or maybe a thank you for all that you have given me. Just a small piece of our time together.
“But it’ll never be as good as it is in person, when my two dirty sneakers are on your ground and I tell you.”
Big covers
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Gray and her father Mario Sorrenti at the Burberry x Lucien dinnerCredit: Getty
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The 23-year-old has admitted to being a “wild child” when she was youngerCredit: Getty
In recent months, Gray has landed huge cover shoots including Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston for WSJ. magazine, and Rihanna for Harper’s Bazaar.
And it doesn’t stop there with her work.
Gray has also shot Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid for Saint Laurent, and she is well connected with friends like Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
Wild child
Gray, who’s from New York, has admitted to being a “wild child” and had a passion for riding around the city on street-illegal dirt bikes when she was younger.
She spoke to Robert Cordero at Business of Fashion and revealed that she used to head out on the bikes with one of the cafeteria workers from her Upper West Side private school.
Previously speaking to Elle Magazine in 2018, Gray painted herself as a hopeless romantic.
It’s what drives me, so I’m into documenting my friends and the madness in the world at this present time
Gray Sorrenti
She says: “I’m a lover; I was raised in love.
“It’s what drives me, so I’m into documenting my friends and the madness in the world at this present time.”
Now 23, Gray is rapidly emerging as one of fashion’s most sought-after photography talents.
Whether it’s Rihanna, Beyoncé, or Jennifer Lopez, if you’re someone important, chances are Gray will be the one capturing your best angles.
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Romeo was picture sharing a kiss with Gray in New York
ROMEO Beckham has confirmed he’s dating another nepo-baby after they were spotted snogging in the street in New York.
It comes after the pair were seen partying together at Paris Fashion Week last month.
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Romeo Beckham has confirmed his relationship with an American photographer after packing on the PDA in New YorkCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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The footballer and Gray Sorrenti, 23, enjoyed a snog in the streetCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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They couldn’t keep their hands off each other during their day out in New York’s trendy Soho neighbourhoodCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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They stopped for another kiss by a tea stallCredit: TheImageDirect.com
The footballer, 22, was seen packing on the PDA with American photographer Gray Sorrenti, 23, as they strolled down trendy Soho.
The pair seemed unable to keep their hands off each other as they stopped for a kiss by a tea stall.
Romeo donned a white vest top and jeans, paired with a black baseball cap and matching jumper tied around his neck.
Gray, who has shot campaigns for fashion houses such as Saint Laurent and Loewe, colour matched her man in a white vest and jeans, pulling on a pair of sunglasses to accessorise.
She completed her look with an oversized shirt left open and pulled her brunette locks back with a claw clip.
The couple didn’t appear to care who was watching as they embraced amid throngs of New Yorkers, with Gray wrapping her arms around David and Victoria Beckham’s son’s neck.
They then continued to stroll down the street before meeting up with pals at a cafe.
Gray is the daughter of world-renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti.
Her mum, Mary Frey, is an exceptional artist in her own right.
Speaking to Vogue Magazine alongside her father in 2019, she discussed how she grew up in an “artistic universe” and “always knew” that she wanted to be a photographer. Amelia Gray Hamlin goes braless in see-through top after sparking romance rumours with Romeo Beckham in London
She explained that her father “did not influence” her, and it came “naturally” to her.
During her high school years, Gray revealed that she spent “hours in his dark room” as they both share a love of photography.
ROMEO’S LOVE LIFE
Romeo split from his long-term model girlfriend Mia Regan in February after five years.
At the time, Mia wrote on Instagram: “Love takes different forms & paths as you mature.
“We aren’t together romantically but we do share lots & lots of love for one another . . . after five years we friend-zoned each other — heheh.”
The Sun was first to report Romeo had signed up to celeb dating app Raya.
AMELIA RUMOURS
Since being back on the market, Romeo has been linked to a host of beauties, most notably Amelia Gray Hamlin who recently stunned fans as she stripped completely naked when posing on a balcony.
It came just days after she went braless in a daring dress after stepping out with the former Brentford player.
He was seen sneaking out of a vodka party in London with Amelia and hopping into a black cab together.
Romeo was also recently linked to talent manager and influencer Sophie Julia with whom he enjoyed a date at London’s Chiltern Firehouse.
They were also looking cosy together on their night out in the UK capital.
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It is the second time he has been spotted in public with Gray, who looked trendy in a vest top and jeansCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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The lovebirds later caught up with their pals at a trendy eateryCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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Gray is the daughter of world-renowned fashion photographer Mario SorrentiCredit: TheImageDirect.com
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The nepo-baby is behind photography campaigns for huge fashion houses including Loewe
DAVID Beckham has dished the dirt on wife Victoria’s very healthy date night dinner – after he admitted she had eaten the same meal for 25 years.
The former footballer, 49, again opened up on his spouse’s foodie preferences during a recent chat on fellow England alumni Rio Ferdinand’s podcast.
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David Beckham has revealed wife Victoria Beckham’s very healthy date night dinnerCredit: BackGrid
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The former footballer opened up to ex Manchester United team mate Rio Ferdinand on his podcastCredit: X @rioferdy5
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He told Rio Ferdinand Presents how Victoria enjoys shrimps and avocado as a starterCredit: INSTAGRAM/VICTORIA BECKHAM
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David, 49, added she would have a salt-baked fish for mainCredit: instagram/rioferdy5
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David previously told how he becomes ’emotional’ when chatting about food and wineCredit: Instagram
Back in 2023, ex Manchester United ace David told how the Spice Girl, 50, will only ever have grilled fish and steamed veg, admitting the one time she did try something else was “one of his favourite evenings.”
Now he has told how she mixes things up with different shellfish and veggies.
David told Rio on his show, Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Victoria always loves, she loves grilled shrimp, so for starter, I’d make her some grilled shrimp with avocado and then for a main I would make a sea bass, but I’d salt bake it.”
Rio then asked: “And then for dessert, what would she have for dessert?”
David added: “I’m not sure she’d have a dessert actually.
“So that’s what I’d make for her and then for me I’d make a nice ragu with fresh pasta.”
Victoria’s dinner preferences have been the subject of much speculation since keen chef David’s confessions.
Discussing his wife’s eating habits on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast in 2022, he explained: “I get quite emotional about food and wine, when I’m eating something great I want everyone to try it.
“Unfortunately I’m married to someone that has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years. Victoria Beckham lifts the lid on secret ‘painting’ beauty hack that’s means she never has dark under-eyes in the Autumn/Winter season
“Since I met her she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables, she will very rarely deviate from that.”
HOME COOKING
David told the same podcast his love for whipping up a storm in the kitchen came from his mum.
He told fellow England teammate Rio: “Do you know what? It all comes from my mum. You know, that’s really where.
What do David Beckham’s tattoos mean?
Hands
Starting with the hands, and David Beckham has the word “Love” inked across the top of his left hand, with a swallow on either side.
This is joined by the numbers 723, a combination of the shirts he famously wore for Manchester United and later Real Madrid.
On his little finger, he has the year he was married.
Becks also has a small female-stick figure designed by his daughter Harper.
The devoted husband has “Posh” tattooed on a finger as a nod to wife Victoria Beckham’s Spice Girls nickname.
Arms
Becks has two sleeve tattoos on both his arms with the centrepieces paying tribute to his marriage to Victoria.
The most famous of his body art comes in the shape of her name along the inside of his forearm, which is inked in Sanskrit.
Both Posh and Becks have Hebrew tattoos, which they got to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.
The matching tatts translate to, “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine”.
Meanwhile, Becks also has a separate rose inking on his left arm to mark the couple’s tenth anniversary.
Neck
One of Beckham’s most famous tattoos is on his neck, which is a gothic style cross and wings.
It is symbolic of to his religion and acts as a protective guardian of his son Romeo, whose name is tattooed just below the angel wings.
Beckham also has the name of his daughter, Harper, on the side of his neck.
This was later updated to include the words “Pretty Lady”, to mark her fourth birthday.
Back
Beckham’s back tattoos serve as tribute to his sons.
He has angel wings at the top as a sign of protection for them.
Becks has both his eldest on Brooklyn, and his youngest son Cruz’s names inked across his back.
Body
Beckham has a large chest tattoo that is an image of himself as Jesus, with three cherubs representing his sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz.
The footy ace also has a vertical tattoo down his left side in Chinese symbols – this translates as “Death and life have determined appointments”.
Paying homage to his father, he has an inking of a ship at full mast – which is identical to the same one his dad has.
“My mum used to let me cook with her when I was young.
“And then obviously when I moved to Manchester and I moved in my own house, you know, I cooked. And I love cooking….
“But you know what? I love the cooking side, but I think more importantly, I think when I’ve looked back at why I love it so much, is because I’m creating something for whoever’s going to eat it.”
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He previously said the popstar has ‘eaten the same thing’ for almost three decades
DAVID BECKHAM has revealed that he banned Inter Miami stars from posting their outfits on social media before games.
Beckham, 49, became a fashion icon as well as brilliant footballer during his Manchester United days in the 1990s.
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David Beckham recently sat down for a chat with former team-mate Rio FerdinandCredit: YouTube/Rio Ferdinand Presents
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Lionel Messi and Co have to adhere to Becks’ rulesCredit: Rex
The former England captain was never afraid to push the boundaries with his outfits, much to the frustration of then-boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
But as an owner, Becks may have a more similar attitude to Sir Alex than he would have imagined.
During a chat with old team-mate Rio Ferdinand for the former defender’s YouTube channel, the pair discussed the trend of players showing off their outfits in US Sports, particularly basketball.
They then mentioned that Barcelona had done something similar in football, before being banned by boss Hansi Flick.
Despite having been a fashion enthusiast himself, Beckham revealed, to Ferdinand’s shock, that he had taken a similar stance to the German.
He admitted: “Yeah, funnily enough, our team started doing it a couple of times and I stopped that.”
Ferdinand, 45, replied: “The man about fashion. The man who broke down all the barriers…”
Becks then clarified: “Yeah, but we weren’t winning games at that point.”
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Inter Miami stars are not allowed to show off elaborate outfits before gamesCredit: AP
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Beckham was never afraid to try bold new outfits in the 1990sCredit: Getty
His pal immediately understood, adding: “That’s the key, see, that’s what I’m like.
“That’s like, if I’m my owner, I don’t wanna see you on social media if we’re seventh or eighth. David Beckham reveals wife Victoria’s extremely healthy favourite date night dish – after admitting she’s eaten the same meal for 25 years
“I can’t believe that Mr. Fashion said there’s no fashion going on at my football club.”
While Inter Miami may have been struggling in that period, they have been riding high since the addition of Lionel Messi.
With the Argentine’s former Barca pals Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba having also joined, they currently sit top of MLS’ Eastern Conference.
Following Beckham’s 2003 Man Utd exit, Ferguson claimed that the midfielder had become “distracted” after meeting future wife Victoria – with “this fashion thing” also getting in his way.
The Scot told Sports Illustrated: “He was blessed with great stamina, the best of all the players I’ve had here.
“After training he’d always be practising, practising, practising.
“But his life changed when he met his wife. She’s in pop and David got another image. He’s developed this ‘fashion thing’. I saw his transition to a different person.”
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Hansi Flick now makes Barcelona players arrive at games in club gearCredit: Getty
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Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson clashed during his latter years at Man Utd
CRUZ Beckham has declared his love for his much older girlfriend Jackie Apostel publicly as they were spotted kissing in Beverly Hills.
David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son took to social media to make his feelings towards his new beau known on her 29th birthday on Friday.
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Cruz Beckham and girlfriend couple were clearly in love and didn’t mind who saw them
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The couple’s latest shows of PDA were in Beverly Hills on Tuesday where they strolled and shopped hand-in-hand
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Cruz dropped the ‘L Bomb’ on his Instagram stories after celebrating his girlfriend Jackie Apostel’s 29th birthday in NYC
In an Instagram story to mark the occasion, Cruz showed Jackie sitting in front of a large cake, waiting to blow out the candles.
He captioned it: “Happy Birthday xx I love you,”
Jackie reposted the cute pics, telling her followers: “Was sobbing.”
Jackie also posted to her Instagram sharing a mirror selfie with her boyfriend alongside some kiss emojis.
Cruz has been with the Brazilian singer since April.
The couple were then spotted publicly together at Glastonbury in June.
They have since become known for their very PDA approach to one another and were most recently seen looking loved-up as they strolled around Beverly Hills arm-in-arm on Tuesday.
Cruz was pictured wearing a Beatles t-shirt, baggy trousers and a blue cap, while the singer opted for a stylish black satin midi dress with a gold belt and black ballet flats.
The couple were pictured looking very cosy together, kissing outside an Italian eatery.
His new love has also been pictured with the Beckham family and was sat front row at Victoria’s latest Paris Fashion Week show wearing one of her designs. Victoria Beckham supported by famous family at her Paris Fashion Week show as son Cruz cosies up to stunning girlfriend Jackie Apostel
Previously part of the Brazilian girl band Schutz, she gained more than one million plays on her first EP – Reformation a side – a trip on the Relationship.
She now makes a living through songwriting.
They got together following the breakdown of Cruz’s relationship with the Norwegian music artist Bby Ivy, Viktoria Reitan.
He was accused of cheating on her after the singer posted a video to TikTok, which was cryptically reshared by another romantic interest, Issey Moloney.
He had been linked to Issey prior to his relationship with Bby Ivy.
He has also been linked to actress and dancer Skye Ladell, and Tana Holding, 19, who he split with in October 2023.
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The pair have been getting very cosy together since they got together in April this year
It’s no “coincidence” that the boys have chosen these women
THEY say a boy’s first love is his mum and Victoria Beckham’s influence certainly runs deep when it comes to her sons’ pick of partners.
That’s because the women who catch the eye of Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 19, all seem to share some striking similarities to Victoria.
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Brooklyn Beckham has posted images showing his mum’s tight bond with wife NicolaCredit: Brooklyn Petlz Beckham/Instagram
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Victoria pictured in bridal-inspired gown ahead of Edward Enninful’s weddingCredit: Instagram
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Cruz Beckham’s partner Jackie Apostel in a very similar bridal-inspired gownCredit: Instagram/jackie.apostel
From their shared passion for fashion and showbiz connections to their elegance and even their looks, it’s clear the Beckham boys gravitate towards women who are in fact ‘dupes’ of Victoria and ones who mirror her qualities.
Psychologist Emma Kenny says their choice in partners speaks volumes about the bond they have with their mum:
“This pattern suggests that Victoria has not only set a high standard but has also provided a blueprint for what a strong, supportive, and independent partner looks like,” she explains. “Her sons feel safe and understood around women who echo their mum’s qualities.
“It highlights a deep respect and genuine affection for the values and attributes she’s instilled in them.”
And Cruz Beckham seems to be floating on cloud nine with his new girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, who is ten years older than him and even has a look of Victoria.
Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz, 29, appears to be following in 50-year-old Victoria’s footsteps with similar fashion choices and a shared love for letting loose on the dance floor.
Even Romeo’s new hot date, Gray Sorrenti, 23, daughter of Mario Sorrenti, one of the most iconic photographers of all time who once shot Victoria in a shoot for sports brand Reebok, mirrors his mum with her love of fashion and photography.
Emma believes it’s natural for men who admire their mums to gravitate towards women who have the same, or very similar, traits.
She adds: “By connecting with women who are like their mother, they are likely to feel reassured that their relationships will be based on the foundations they enjoyed growing up.
“Essentially, the Beckham’s sons’ choices speak to the comfort, guidance, and unwavering support Victoria has given them, which they now seek to replicate in their own relationships.”
Victoria has always been a powerhouse who has somehow managed the roles of celebrity, entrepreneur, and mother with a seemingly effortless poise.
She embodies not only glamour, but resilience and dedication to her family.
Emma explains: “Victoria’s influence extends far beyond her professional achievements.
A keen eye for success can all be drawn as parallels between Nicola and Victoria
Emma Kenny, TV psychologist
“It’s the way she at least seems to stay grounded, despite her fame and the way she’s fiercely protective and loving towards her children.
“When boys grow up watching such an inspirational woman leading their home, they will have a tendency to seek those same qualities in their own partners.
“Take Brooklyn, for example. His relationship with Nicola feels like a reflection of what he’s seen in his mother.”
Nicola is an American actress and model, best known for her roles in films like “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and the TV series “Bates Motel” and she married Brooklyn in a lavish ceremony back in April 2022.
Life is a runway
Both Nicola and Victoria have a keen eye for fashion.
Victoria is a renowned fashion designer with her own successful brand, while Nicola is often seen sporting high-end designer outfits and gracing the pages of fashion magazines.
The pair are also no strangers to the limelight, often invited to high-profile events.
Much like Victoria, Nicola exudes a sense of chic elegance and neither of them are caught letting their polished yet trendy looks slip.
Victoria has spoken openly about the struggles she and David have endured over the years
Emma Kenny, TV psychologist
And although Victoria has 33 million followers on Instagram, whilst Nicola has 3 million, the pair often share the importance of family time together with their videos and snaps to showcase their strong bond.
Emma says: “Nicola, like Victoria, is not just stunning but is also confident and accomplished in her own right, pursuing her ambitions as an actress and now taking strides in directing.
“The qualities of elegance, assertiveness, and a keen eye for success can all be drawn as parallels between Nicola and Victoria.”
Before his most recent fling with American photographer and model Gray, Romeo was dating Mia Regan up until recently who also has similarities to Victoria.
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Victoria pictured back in 2006 at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York CityCredit: Getty
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Jackie wearing a similar striking red gownCredit: Instagram
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Victoria celebrated in a leather jacket as Manchester United were crowned Premier League Champions back in 2001Credit: Getty
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Nicola was spotted alongside Brooklyn wearing what appears to be the same jacketCredit: BackGrid
Mia has a distinct fashion flair and a thriving social media presence, an element Victoria herself has mastered with ease.
Emma says: “The admiration for a woman who is comfortable in the limelight yet shows a real, down-to-earth nature is not just coincidence.
“Victoria’s balance between the two worlds, the public and private, has clearly left an impression on Romeo, inspiring him to seek that balance in his own life partner.”
Gray and Victoria both have connections to the fashion world.
This again will mean that are considered attractive as life partners
Emma Kenny, TV psychologist
And while Gray is behind the camera, capturing striking images for high-profile brands and magazines, Victoria is a fashion designer with her own successful label.
VB designs are known for their modern, sleek, and elegant aesthetic, whilst Gray’s photography also embodies a contemporary style, often capturing moments that are both raw and sophisticated.
Emma says: “Where Gray is concerned, she is again a reflection of Victoria to some degree as she is a talented photographer which shows her creativity, ambition, and natural talent and independent nature.”
And the same goes for Cruz’s new love interest with Jackie, 29.
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Romeo Beckham has been dating Gray Sorrenti, pictured here at a Miami event in all blackCredit: Getty
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Victoria is often snapped at high-end fashion parties and launchesCredit: Rex
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Victoria’s striking white suit at the People’s Choice Awards 2018Credit: Getty
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In 2023, Nicola was snapped wearing a very similar outfitCredit: Instagram/nicolaannepeltzbeckham
Is it normal to end up with a partner who is similar to your parents?
By Emma Kenny, TV psychologist
Psychologically, it’s not unusual for men to choose partners who reflect their mothers.
It’s about familiarity and comfort, qualities that have been nurtured within the family home.
Here with Victoria, as a public figure and a mother, has shown her boys that you can embrace ambition and elegance without losing your sense of warmth or love for family.
For her sons, this has set the benchmark of what a supportive and accomplished partner looks like.
Victoria Beckham exudes charisma and confidence, both on and off the runway and Jackie shares these traits, making her a captivating presence in social and public settings.
And they both certainly have a taste in clothes as the pair have been spotted wearing similar outfits.
Emma says: “Cruz’s new girlfriend Jackie Apostel even looks like a younger version of Victoria and is apparently making waves independently in the fashion world, so like Victoria she combines elegance, ambition, and drive.
“All of the girls who the Beckham boys are dating seem to have very strong family values reflected in their own ‘lived’ experience.
“This again will mean that are considered attractive as life partners.
“Even though Victoria has spoken openly about the struggles she and David have endured over the years, they have for the most part had an incredible marriage.”
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David and Victoria pictured showing off their engagement rings in 1998Credit: PA:Press Association
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Brooklyn and Nicola give off the same vibeCredit: Getty
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Jackie Apostel bears a striking resemblance to Cruz’s mum VictoriaCredit: Instagram
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Like Victoria, Gray has modelled as well as worked with high-end brands
DAVID BECKHAM kissed daughter Harper on her cheek during Inter Miami’s game against Atlanta United.
Wife Victoria and son Cruz were also in attendance at the Chase Stadium.
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David Beckham kissed daughter Harper on the cheek before kick-offCredit: AP
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Son Cruz was also in attendanceCredit: AP
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Cruz has been at several Inter Miami games this yearCredit: Getty
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Victoria Beckham also turned up for the crunch clashCredit: AFP
It was a big occasion for the Beckhams‘ with Inter Miami competing in the MLS Cup play-offs, having won the Eastern Conference.
Miami got off to a fast start as Luis Suarez scored in the second minute, and they went on to win the match 2-1 with another former Barcelona player Jordi Alba grabbing the winner.
Beckham, 49, was in a good mood even before kick-off and he planted a kiss on his daughter Harper, 13, who looked less than impressed.
Cruz, 19, was spotted back alongside his dad having watched Lionel Messi score a hat-trick for Inter Miami last week with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel.
Eight teams qualified for the play-offs with Atlanta winning a wildcard match in order to take on Inter Miami in a best of three.
The next game will be hosted by Atlanta on November 2 and if the home team win a third match will be played – back at the Chase Stadium.
Inter Miami already have one foot in the semi-finals and will have to win that tie and the Eastern Conference final to qualify for the MLS Cup final.
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Beckham’s side have only once qualified for the MLS play-offs, in 2022, but lost in the first round to New York City FC.
This time around they are one of the favourites to go all the way after winning their conference by eight points, while Messi has hit brilliant form with 22 goals in 23 games.
Martin Bashir blamed his ‘non-white’ status at the BBC for the scandal over his Diana interview, documents revealed last night.
The former star reporter claimed racism led to the ‘professional jealousy’ he suggested was behind the row over the Panorama scoop in which the princess famously declared ‘there are three of us in this marriage’.
Bashir claimed in a 2020 email released yesterday that there was ‘irritation’ at the BBC that ‘a second-generation immigrant of non-white working-class roots should have the temerity to enter a royal palace’.
He said ‘it would have been so much easier’ if one of the ‘dynastic’ Dimbleby brothers had carried out the 1995 interview with the troubled princess.
The BBC was plunged into a cover-up crisis last night as it finally released a dossier of internal Bashir emails covered in censor’s black ink.
Campaigners including Diana’s brother Earl Spencer believe the redacted passages mean the broadcaster is hiding potentially explosive revelations. It has been accused of hushing up what executives knew about Bashir’s disgraceful conduct in securing his famous interview.
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Princess Diana during her controversial interview with Martin Bashir for the BBC in 1995
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Bashir claimed in an email released yesterday there was ‘irritation’ that ‘a second-generation immigrant of non-white working-class roots should have the temerity to enter a royal palace’
The BBC has blown more than £200,000 on a legal battle to keep the dossier under wraps – fighting for two-and-a-half years against a Freedom of Information request from journalist and film-maker Andy Webb.
The corporation insisted to Judge Brian Kennedy KC the emails were simply ‘irrelevant’. But after this excuse was thrown out by the judge – who ordered the documents be made public and lambasted the BBC’s ‘inconsistent, erroneous and unreliable’ handling of Mr Webb’s request – the broadcaster yesterday belatedly handed over the files. Yet key passages were blotted out in black ink, while dozens of other pages are left entirely blank except for the words ‘withheld in full’. The BBC argued that it had a duty to protect what it called ‘personal information’.
But Mr Webb said: ‘I’m astonished that the BBC assured Judge Kennedy that all this material is ‘irrelevant’. A simple glance tells you that is not true.
‘With literally thousands of redactions, it’s impossible to determine at this point who said what to whom. But I’m sure that will emerge in time.
‘And the release of the material by the BBC has been completely chaotic. Whether that’s cock-up or conspiracy, who knows.’
Judge Kennedy ruled the BBC had until 5pm yesterday to hand over the cache of documents.
But as the deadline came and went, only a few parts of the dossier were made available. There was confusion behind the scenes as BBC executives were unable to say why the tribunal’s order had not been followed and whether the corporation was at risk of being found in contempt of court. Eventually all files were released.
They included a note sent from Bashir to a BBC historian in July 2020, in which he discussed the situation. Bashir said he believed his ‘non-white’ status had led to jealousy within the BBC.
The tranche of internal emails are from a three-month period in autumn 2020 when the BBC under director-general Tim Davie was firefighting the Bashir crisis.
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Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace after their wedding at Westminster Abbey on July 29, 1981
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The Daily Mail’s front page the day after Princess Diana’s shocking Panorama interview
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It was during the interview the princess sensationally said ‘there were three of us in the marriage, so it was a bit crowded’ (Pictured: Daily Mail coverage, November 21, 1995)
In October that year, the Mail revealed shocking details of how Bashir had lied and forged his way to clinch his 1995 Panorama interview with the princess. Viewed by 23million people, it was hailed as the scoop of a generation. But Bashir had spun a web of deceit to trick Diana and her brother with preposterous smears about senior royals to gain her trust.
He used forged bank statements and lied that MI6 had recorded Prince Charles planning the ‘end game’, and that Prince William’s watch had been bugged, all designed to draw the vulnerable princess into his confidence.
The full extent of Bashir’s skulduggery came to light only when the BBC was forced to release a 67-page dossier of memos and minutes from 1995 and 1996, after a request from Mr Webb. But Mr Webb believed the BBC had still not released all of its incriminating evidence and made more requests for files.
At the time of the BBC’s Bashir crisis in 2020, it insisted it was unable to quiz its journalist about the scandal because of his ill health, yet emails subsequently showed that executives were in daily contact with him.
Last night the BBC said: ‘Throughout this process we have taken our responsibilities to comply with the directions of the tribunal extremely seriously.
‘Therefore we’ve today released approximately 3,000 documents – some 10,000 pages – to Mr Webb. This latest disclosure includes many hundreds of pages of duplicates and material that was not related to the 1995 Panorama, but was nevertheless caught by the electronic searches.
‘We have made redactions, where necessary, consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. There is nothing to support the allegations that the BBC acted in bad faith in 2020 and we maintain this suggestion is simply wrong.
‘We have worked to provide relevant material throughout this lengthy process, which has involved extensive archive and record searches spanning nearly 30 years. We have also accepted and apologised when errors have been made and taken extensive steps to rectify those errors.
‘The BBC commissioned Lord Dyson to conduct an independent investigation so he could gain a full picture of what happened in 1995 – including by obtaining any additional materials people other than the BBC might possess.’
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Pictured: Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their children watch veterans as they march past on a dais on The Mall as part of the commemorations of VJ Day in August 1995
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Martin Bashir was found to have shown Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, false bank statements to gain access to the family
‘The BBC provided all relevant documentation that was in the BBC’s possession to the Lord Dyson inquiry. Other individuals involved in these events also supplied Lord Dyson with written materials, which are detailed in the report. This was published in 2021 and the findings accepted in full by the BBC.’
On the deadline issue, a spokesman said: ‘The process to transfer this material began well before the deadline and the files were transferred as soon as possible.’
Additional reporting: VANESSA ALLEN and INDERDEEP BAINS
