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Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have reportedly hired the lawyers who represent Meghan Markle and Prince Harry amid ongoing family feud with his family

Brooklyn and Nicola have reportedly hired Meghan Markle’s solicitor to help with reputation amid family feud(Image: WWD via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly felt compelled to instruct Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lawyer in a bid to protect their reputations amid their ongoing family feud. Brooklyn, 26 and Nicola, 30, have been notably absent from milestone family gatherings over recent months amid a feud that reportedly stemmed from tension between his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

According to reports relations between Nicola and his parents were at an all time low during their wedding planning. Four months after Nicola’s wedding, she told Vanity Fair that Victoria let her down a few months “down the line” when she realised her “atelier couldn’t do it [make the dress].”

And so instead, she opted for a Valentino gown. Adding further fuel to the fire, the couple was a no show at David’s recent 50th birthday celebrations.

Brooklyn and Nicola in happier time with the Beckham family(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

So now, it has been claimed that they have hired top solicitor Jenny Afia to help with “reputation management.” The British solicitor works for the legal firm Schillings and was seen commenting on the documentary titled The Princes And The Press.

A source told the Mail on Sunday: “All of a sudden, they have enlisted the help of the Sussexes’ long-serving lawyer. Nicola and Brooklyn are getting fed up of stories running they don’t like. Nicola likes to control everything, and they have taken this rather drastic action.”

They added: “For the Beckhams, the irony isn’t lost. They fell out with Meghan and Harry after they accused them of leaking stories – they were furious, and Brooklyn knows that. The two couples are very close indeed.”

Brooklyn and Nicola have a strained relationship with his family(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)

The feud between Nicola and Brooklyn’s parents doesn’t not appear to be ending any time soon if his post about being loyal to his wife is anything to go by. Brooklyn shared a video with fans of the pair on the back of his motorbike as they rode through southern California.

He told his wife, who is the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person I know xx me and you forever baby.”

Brooklyn recently said on social media he would ‘always’ choose his wife(Image: Getty Images for ENTER Works)

Nicola has been accused of being controlling. A separate source told The Sun: “She is creating conflict where there is none and divides are springing up left, right and centre.”

In a bid to balance out the scales, Nicola’s friends have since stepped forward. One told the Mirror: “She is not isolating him [Brooklyn] at all. He is free to do what he wants and he loves his wife and they are happy together. They are each other’s family.”

A whole host of soap stars let their hair down at the British Soap Awards in London last night before a reported bomb scare ground the show’s afterparty to a halt

Mollie Gallagher looked quite content chomping on a burger after the British Soap Awards(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Stars of the nation’s favourite soaps were papped looking bleary-eyed as they left the British Soap Awards in London last night. The glitzy event, which was held at Hackney Town Hall, celebrated the creative cast from a whole host of shows, including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

After the ceremony in which EastEnders waltzed away with an impressive eight gongs, beating Emmerdale, Corrie and Hollyoaks to take home Best British Soap, a slew of excitable stars let their hair down at the afterparty. Jaime Winstone, Patsy Palmer and Tina O’Brien were among those snapped at the bash, which went on until the early hours.

Jaime Winstone was seen puffing on a cigarette as she left the British Soap Awards with Bianca Jackson star, Patsy Palmer(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Award-winning actor Ray Winstone’s daughter, Jaime, was seen puffing on a cigarette, sporting a thigh-high white a gold dress as she left the venue with Bianca Jackson star, Patsy Palmer.

Patsy looked stunning in a blue silk blazer and matching trousers, which set off her red hair a treat as she grinned after watching EastEnders clean up at the awards.

Also representing EastEnders was Jack Branning star, Scott Maslen. He was also seen puffing on a cigarette, wearing a tux and holding a bottle of beer, as he celebrated the success of Albert Square.

The actor was joined at the knees-up by fellow Walford wonders, Anita Dobson, who played the iconic Angie Watts, and Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt.

EastEnders star, Scott Maslen, was also seen sparking up at the bash in Hackney(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Meanwhile, representing Coronation Street, actress Tina O’Brien was seen making an exit from the after party in the early hours. She looked stunning in a floor-length nude coloured dress with gold sequins, clutching a baby pink bag as she made her way to her hotel in the capital.

Also at the bash on behalf of Corrie, was actor Jack P Shepherd and Mollie Gallagher, who looked quite content chomping on a burger in the street, wearing a gorgeous powder blue dress with tuille detail and a cute black hair bow.

Anita Dobson, who played the iconic Angie Watts, and Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt were also papped leaving the party, after EastEnders’ success(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Despite letting their hair down at the glamourous bash, the night allegedly ended abruptly for the soap stars after they were suddenly asked to leave the venue shortly before 1am after the event had reportedly received a bomb threat.

 our source said: “We all got evacuated just before 1am. No reason was given at first and security came round and told us we had to leave immediately.

“As we all waited in the street outside, security told us there had been a bomb threat. We weren’t allowed back in the building so people started making their way home.”

In a video shared with us, some of TV’s biggest soap stars can be seen waiting outside the venue as more evacuate – with the likes of ‘ and former star Emmett J Scanlan among them.

Corrie star Tina O’Brien made her way home in the early hours(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

A show source also told The Mirror: “Owing to a security alert after the recording of the awards, it was necessary to evacuate the after party venue. Everyone was cleared from the building safely.”

The Metropolitan Police also told us: “At 00:49hrs on Sunday, 1 June, police were called to Hackney Town Centre after a threat was made to the premises. The call was determined to be a hoax and nothing suspicious was located.”

Despite the reported drama after the ceremony, the awards were a real celebration of the best the soap world has to offer.

Jack P Shepherd looked very dapper in his tux(Image: James Curley)

EastEnders was honoured with a total of eight awards- including Best Dramatic Performance for Steve McFadden and Best Single Episode for Phil Mitchell’s psychosis.

Meanwhile, Hollyoaks won three gongs, Emmerdale took home two and Coronation Street left with one – the Outstanding Achievement Award to David Neilson, who has played Roy Cropper for 30 years.

As Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post sends tongues wagging, we examine the potential reasons behind the Beckham family’s alleged feud, with experts offering their professional take

Brooklyn Beckham is believed to be at odds with his famous parents(Image: INSTAGRAM)

The Beckhams have long been known as a tight-knit bunch, but in recent times, whispers of a feud have exposed supposed cracks in their picture-perfect family unit. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest of David and Victoria Beckham’s brood of four, is rumoured to have distanced himself from his famous parents in recent times, making his loyalties clear in a recent, telling Instagram post.

Sharing a video of himself and wife Nicola Peltz zipping along on a motorbike, the 26-year-old photographer vowed: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.”

Amid a backdrop of gossip and perceived slights within the House of Beckham, many have taken this message to be far more than innocent romantic sentiment. Indeed, it’s believed by many that Brookyln is here signalling his allegiance to 30-year-old Nicola, above his own family.

But what has gone so wrong behind closed doors? And what’s the real reason behind the alleged Beckham feud? Here, experts offer their perspective.

Beckham family expectations

Brooklyn hails from one of the most famous families on the planet(Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage)

Growing up in a family with high expectations can be particularly true for “strong-willed individuals with assertive personalities”, says Angela Vossen, lead sex & relationship coach and founder of Sextasy. This is especially true when, like the Beckhams, the family in question has a “high-profile, tightly knit public brand” to uphold.

As noted by Angela, “tensions” in the Beckham household appear to have risen over time, while the couple seem to have railed against family traditions from the early days of their marriage. In one telling example, remarked upon by Angela, Nicola opted for a Valentino wedding dress over a Victoria Beckham design.

Angela told the Mirror: “This rising tension can mean that even relatively small issues or disagreements start to be seen as bigger snubs, adding to the sense of ‘us v them’. Psychologically, couples may bond tightly when they perceive external criticism or control, a phenomenon called ‘reactive independence.’ This is particularly true for younger couples like Brooklyn and Nicola, who are navigating their identity as a unit in the public eye.

“If one partner feels their spouse is being unfairly targeted—say, through media scrutiny or family disapproval—they may double down on their allegiance, as seen in Brooklyn’s Instagram post: ‘I will always choose you’. This public declaration, interpreted as pointed, reflects a protective instinct, prioritising the partnership over familial harmony.”

Although this dynamic “can strengthen a couple’s bond”, Angela warns that it could see spouses risk “long-term family estrangement if not balanced carefully”.

Identity crisis

The couple are ‘forging their identity’ away from brand Beckham(Image: INSTAGRAM)

According to Sally Baker, an accredited, award-winning senior therapist, clinical supervisor, author and speaker, couples may “feel compelled to unite against their families as they want to prove their allegiance to each other” in the face of perceived attacks.

Furthermore, just three years on from their dreamy Palm Beach wedding, Brooklyn and Nicola are still figuring out who they are as a marital unit in their own right. This is, of course, a far more complicated task to navigate when your parents rank among the most iconic couples in celebrity history.

Sally told us: “A newly married couple are forging their identity apart from their family of origin. They cannot entertain the idea that they might be in the wrong or have behaved badly. To consider that takes confidence in themselves as a couple.

“That comes with time and experience, but until then, offspring can seem blinkered and casually unkind as they carve their own path. Thankfully, most family bonds are strong and enduring. However much pain has been inflicted, families are forgiving and patiently wait for their adult child to rejoin the fold, with or without their partner in tow.”

‘Loud and clear message’

Through their social media posts, Brooklyn and Nicola are sending out a ‘loud, clear message'(Image: instagram.com/brooklynpeltzbeckham)

Teresha Young, multi-award-winning International wellness and relationship coach, advised the Mirror that the ‘it’s us against the world’ bond is far from unusual among couples embroiled in familial dramas, especially if “there’s been a sense of betrayal or some serious hurt from family in the past”.

As explained by Teresha: “If one partner feels let down by their family, whether in the past or right now, they might double down on protecting their relationship and turn to their partner to meet their emotional needs.

“Couples who live by that ‘ride or die’ motto tend to be all about passion, loyalty, and the need to feel chosen and secure in their personal relationships – and when both partners share that mindset, their compatibility can really amplify this dynamic, often leading them to bump their romantic relationship up the priority list ahead of family ties in tough times.”

Delving into Brooklyn’s recent motorbike post, which body language expert Judi James previously stated seemed “brimming with symbolism”, Teresha added: “Take Brooklyn’s ‘I will always choose you’ post as an example. It’s not just a sweet reassurance for Nicola – it’s also a loud and clear message for the world: ‘We’re in this together’. Whilst that can make their bond stronger, it might stir the pot with family, creating even bigger divides.”

‘Emotional survival strategy’

A couple ‘may pull together tightly’ if they ‘feel emotionally threatened'(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)

According to EFT Couple Therapist, Thomas Westenholz, the dynamic seen between Brooklyn and Nicola could well be “an emotional survival strategy”, and this is far from an unusual tactic.

Thomas explained: “When couples unite against family, it’s often an emotional survival strategy, a way of saying ‘I need to know you’ll choose me when I feel unsafe’. From an attachment lens, this reflects a deep need for security, especially when the wider family system feels critical or rejecting.

“The phrase ‘I will always choose you’ might sound romantic, but it can also be a signal of stress in the couple bond. When one or both partners feel emotionally threatened, they may pull together tightly, not just out of love, but out of fear of being alone in the conflict.”

He continued: “Strong couple bonds don’t require cutting others out, they’re built on the safety of being able to turn toward each other, even when outside relationships are strained. Real security means you can hold connection and boundaries at the same time.”

‘Universal truth’

It’s believed ‘Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without confrontation'(Image: Victoria Beckham/Instagram)

The Mirror also heard from Chartered Psychologist and CBT Practitioner Dr. Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal, who remarked that Brooklyn and Nicola’s “all or nothing” rebellion “underscores a universal truth”.

Dr. Manpreet commented: “The Beckham-Peltz saga underscores a universal truth – lasting harmony requires families to examine their shared emotional patterns, not just blame individuals. While personalities and compatibility influence why couples unite against families, healing begins when systems replace scapegoating with curiosity about their own role in conflicts.

“For the Beckhams, this might involve privately exploring their resistance to Nicola’s integration, while Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without confrontation. In British culture, where stoicism and appearances often trump emotional openness, such introspection demands courage – but it’s the only path to breaking free from these deeply ingrained cycles.”

When a crucial meeting was called to decide Prince Harry and Meghan’s future, the Duchess was left out of proceedings over fears that she was ‘smarter’ and would be harder to railroad, a new documentary has claimed

The real reason Meghan wasn’t invited to the Sandringham Summit exposed by experts(Image: Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)

After Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made the shock announcement five years ago that they intended to step back as full-time working royals, the rest of the House of Windsor was left scrambling. Whilst Meghan and Harry had always seemed confident and at ease during their official engagements, and been firm favourites amongst royal fans, behind closed doors things were not working for their young family – and they decided something had to change.

The late Queen Elizabeth called a meeting at her private Norfolk estate, Sandringham, to discuss the next steps, and finalise what Harry and Meghan’s future would look like, and what, if any, ongoing formal ties there would be between them and the monarchy.

The former monarch brought her private secretary, and invited Charles and Prince William – both at the time future Kings – to the meeting, which was dubbed the ‘Sandringham Summit’.

A new documentary on Channel Five – Megxit: Inside the Sandringham Summit – has seen royal experts come together to explain what really happened at the behind-closed-doors sit down with the senior royals, and it includes some shocking claims.

Meghan was not in attendance at the Sandringham Summit, having returned to Canada – where the Sussex family had been staying for some time – to be with Archie, who was then just a baby.

She had hoped to dial into the meeting remotely, but this was quickly dashed, so Harry had to go it alone and argue his case to his family – and the institution of the monarchy itself – solo.

However, one royal expert in the documentary has made the shocking claim that “the real reason” why Meghan was not allowed to join the meeting was because she was “smarter” than her husband.

Journalist and expert Emily Andrews claimed, “They all knew that Meghan was probably smarter, brighter, had a more linear view of where she and Harry were going and what they wanted and they probably thought they would get a better outcome with just Harry.”

The Duchess of Sussex has made it clear that she didn’t think it was particularly fair that she wasn’t allowed to join the summit that would have such a personal impact on her, saying in the couple’s self-titled Netflix documentary: “Imagine a conversation, a roundtable discussion, about the future of your life, when the stakes are this high, and you as the mom, the wife, and the target in many regards aren’t invited to have a seat at the table.”

Expert Charlotte Griffiths said in the new documentary for Channel 5, “I have to say, on that, I sort of agree with her,” and another royal expert – Jack Royston – echoed these sentiments.

“I have a lot of sympathy for Meghan,” the expert said, “watching from afar as this all played out basically having no voice in the room”.

However, one royal expert – Richard Kay – claimed in the documentary that the rest of the senior royals and their aides, “would have no way of knowing who else would have been in the room with Meghan, would there have been someone making notes? They simply couldn’t allow that.”

To mark Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement, the pair gave an interview to the BBC – and the Duchess of Sussex revealed what it was like to meet sister-in-law the now Princess of Wales for the first time

The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex (Image: Getty Images)

Meeting your partner’s family for the first time is daunting – not least for Meghan Markle, who had to introduce herself to royalty when she first started dating Harry. And the Duchess of Sussex revealed her first impression of her sister-in-law Kate after meeting her at a private dinner she hosted with her then husband-to-be.

Harry spotted Meghan on Instagram in 2016 before asking her out to dinner at Soho House in London. From there, the couple went on more dates before spending a week camping in the wilderness together. After Harry and Meghan’s engagement in 2017, the couple gave an interview to the BBC’s Mishal Hussein and recalled Meghan’s first meeting with Kate.

Kate and Meghan at Wimbledon in 2019(Image: Getty Images)

Speaking at the time, Harry said: “It was exciting I mean I’ve – you know I’d been seeing her for a period of time when I literally didn’t tell anybody at all.

“And then William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine, so you know, being our neighbours, we managed to get that in a couple of – well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely…” And Meghan with a one-word answer chipped in: “Wonderful.”

She praised the Royal Family for being so welcoming toward her and recalled the special moment when she met the late Queen for the first time.

Meghan said: “I think, you know, to be able to meet her through his lens, not just with his honour and respect for her as the monarch, but the love that he has for her as his grandmother, all of those layers have been so important for me so that when I met her I had such a deep understanding and of course incredible respect for being able to have that time with her. And we’ve had a really – she’s – she’s an incredible woman.”

Harry and Meghan after the announcement of their engagement (Image: PA)

When Meghan first joined the royal fold, many thought that she and Kate would be able to bond over their shared experience of marrying into the Royal Family. But it seems the two women never really hit it off, due to vastly different personalities, and later Meghan admitted suffering a ‘jarring’ moment on seeing Kate for the first time.

Speaking in episode two of the six-part Harry & Meghan Netflix, Meghan explained: “When Will and Kate came over, and I met her for the first time, they came over for dinner, I remember I was in ripped jeans and I was barefoot. I was a hugger. I’ve always been a hugger, I didn’t realise that that is really jarring for a lot of Brits.

“I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside. There is a forward-facing way of being, and then you close the door and go ‘You can relax now’, but that formality carries over on both sides. And that was surprising to me.”

Meanwhile, Harry went into more detail surrounding the two women in his memoir Spare, as he recounts several times that his wife, Meghan, seemed at loggerheads with his sister-in-law, Kate in the early days of their romance.

He claims the two women had a row over bridesmaid dresses in the lead-up to his wedding that left Meghan in tears and that Kate “grimaced” when the duchess borrowed her lip gloss. And he writes how Kate asked for an apology from Meghan when she accused her of having “baby brain” following the birth of Prince Louis.

Harry also pinpoints the exact moment he realised Meghan and Kate might not have been on the same page during the very same dinner. In Spare, Harry notes how Meghan cooked and that all seemed to be going well as they chatted about Wimbledon and the legal drama Suits.

He writes: “The only possibly discordant note I could think of was the marked difference in how the two women dressed, which both of them seemed to notice. Meg: ripped jeans, barefoot. Kate: done up to the nines. No big deal, I thought.”

Royal experts have claimed that when Prince Harry made a particularly explosive move with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, his elder brother Prince William felt like he was “grieving”

Prince William ‘grieved’ for Harry after shock move(Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

When Prince Harry and Meghan announced they would be stepping back as working royals, the country was left stunned by the news. For the couple, things in the royal spotlight had become unmanageable, and they sent out a shock statement revealing that they wanted to give up being full-time royals.

Initially, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped to continue representing the monarchy, but on a part-time basis, relinquishing the public funding they received as full-time working royals, and instead becoming free to make their own money.

Rapidly, a crisis meeting was called, with the senior royals gathered by the late Queen Elizabeth as what is now known as the ‘Sandringham Summit’ – which saw King Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, the late Queen, and her private secretary meet to discuss the Sussex family’s future.

A new documentary on Channel 5 – Megxit: Inside The Sandringham Summit – dives into exactly what went on behind closed doors at the high-stakes discussion, with experts and commentators providing new insight into the meeting that would come to determine a total split of the couple from the institution of the monarchy.

One royal expert revealed in the documentary that after the discussions were completed, Prince William was left “completely broken” and devastated at the loss of his brother.

Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths explained, “William must have felt such a sense of relief, but also great sadness because he was really, officially losing his brother.

“What I heard at the time was that William started grieving for his brother at that point, really grieving, like he’d lost, not only his mother, years ago, but his brother as well and I think he was just genuinely quite sad, and completely broken”.

There was one notable absence from the Sandringham Summit, however, with Meghan back in Canada, unable to join the meeting remotely – Harry had been left to face his family, and fight for what he wanted, solo.

In the end, Harry even lost his police security – something he said in his memoir Spare he was desperate to keep and has tried and failed for years to have returned to him when he is visiting the UK.

After the meeting, which saw the royals go for the “nuclear” option of a total break, Harry and William retreated to the gardens of Sandringham to spend some time together by themselves, the experts explain the documentary.

“Harry expected to be treated by a harangue from his brother,” said royal author Andrew Morton, but in fact, “Harry got the chance to do what he wanted to do, which was explain himself to his brother,” revealed another expert, Jack Royston – royal correspondent at Newsweek – “and say this is why I’m doing what I’m doing.

“William didn’t argue back, he listened,” the expert continued, “I think it was important for Harry to feel like he had a chance to say his piece, and it was important for William to come away from it feeling like he didn’t turn it into a big argument or shut it down.”

Relations between William and Harry are well known to be icy, with the brother pretty much estranged over recent years.

Whilst William might have felt grief that his brother was leaving life in the Firm behind in 2020, the following year when Meghan and Harry sat down for their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they detailed their reasons for leaving the UK – things went from bad to worse.

In Harry and Meghan’s self-titled documentary series for Netflix, the moment in which Harry receives a text message from his brother in the aftermath of the interview was captured, and whilst the couple didn’t show what the message said, Harry looked close to tears after reading it.

The Sussexes have not been shy when it comes to opening up about their grievances with the Royal Family – with Harry even sitting down with the BBC after losing the latest appeal over his police security and admitting that his father King Charles “won’t speak” to him and that he “doesn’t know how long” the monarch has left.

Whilst Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, royal expert Jennie Bond told Sky News she “doesn’t know where he goes from here”.

“He’s bristling with anger and resentment and mistrust of the royal household, and despair over his father’s attitude, I suppose. It’s just such a sad and sorry saga. I would hope there might be some kind of reconciliation but although Harry says he wants reconciliation, he doesn’t think he can do that now.”

Athlete and Loose Women star Dame Kelly Holmes has revealed how she was forced to slow down after running into a health issue, admitting she ‘overdid it’.

Dame Kelly Holmes has revealed how she was forced to slow down after running into a health issue(Image: Simon John Owen)

Dame Kelly Holmes has revealed how she was forced to slow down this year after feeling extreme burnout amid her busy schedule.

The Olympian, 55, who is known for her impressive career as a middle distance runner, admitted to Mirror that a busy year last year left her unable to carry on. “I was travelling all over the world, often doing five or six speaking engagements a week, I had my big 20-year medal celebrations and visiting Machu Picchu for charity. But burnout is a big issue for me, by January I could feel something wasn’t right health wise,” she explained.

Kelly, who is now a regular on the Loose Women panel, continued, “I took it as a sign that, while last year was amazing, I overdid it, and I couldn’t do the same this year.

“I can’t jump out of bed every day full of energy, and not every day is motivating. If I’m not feeling up to it, I don’t need to run the half-marathon, for example, I’d rather be there in full spirit and energising everybody else.”

Dame Kelly is known for her impressive athletic career, but admits she has had to slow down this year(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Explaining that the time enjoying a slower pace of life has been one she’s enjoyed, Kelly said: “I’ve been able to look at every part of how I deal with things now, and that’s a real strength. Over the last four or five months, I think I’ve spent more timeat home than I have in years. I love being out in the garden – and with my alpacas!”

However, as Kelly says she still aims for 12,500 steps a day, often takes part in parkruns and keeps her nutrition in check, it’s clear she’s still more active than many.

She said: “I try to move every day, and that might be walking to a job rather than getting an Uber, because I’ll get my steps in and I can people watch! I use it as a wellbeing tool to make me feel good about myself. On a weekend, we might go paddleboarding or on a dog walk or meet up with friends.”

The athlete now enjoys more time at home with her pet alpacas(Image: Supplied)

And adding another thing to her busy roster, Kelly is the official ambassador for vitamin brand Solgar’s wellness partnership with The AJ Bell Great Run series this summer.

“I’m a huge fan of inspiring and motivating people to keep fit and moving in their lives – especially as we get older. Fitness has always been part of my life, but I’m at a point where I really understand the need for us to look at our overall wellbeing.

“So I’ve been going to the runs and it’s just been the best. I’ve seen people of all ages getting their moment when they cross the finish line,” she said of the partnership.

Kelly added: “Also, I’ve seen a huge amount of young women, in their mid-to-late twenties, taking part – more than I’d normally see. It was so positive to see that generation into their fitness and not being embarrassed or worried about the old vision of what women “should” look like. It’s changed, athletic, strong bodies are seen as beautiful now.

Names and titles continue to be a highly sensitive subject for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It has now been revealed Prince Harry reportedly explored ways with Earl Spencer to change his family name

It is understood Prince Harry (right) discussed changing his family name with Earl Spencer (left)

Prince Harry reportedly sought advice from Princess Diana ‘s brother about changing his family name.

It’s been almost thirty years since Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris at the age of 36. Her younger brother Earl Spencer was just 32 years old at the time, while their sister Sarah and Jane were 42 and 40 years old.

Earl Charles Spencer recently made a heartbreaking admission about her death during a special episode of Loose Men. The Earl made his debut as a panellist on Loose Men today, as the panel were talking about their close bonds with their siblings.

Explaining how it felt to lose a sibling, Earl Spencer said it’s like an “amputation.” He later revealed that for years after his sister’s tragic death, he thought he had to “ring her to tell her something” – before realising he couldn’t anymore.

Earl Spencer on Loose Men(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

The Duchess of Sussex gave up her royal title along with husband Prince Harry when they stepped down as senior royals in March 2020. They still retain the HRH titles, which Harry has had since birth, but are not supposed to use them for commercial purposes.

Names and titles continue to be a highly sensitive subject for the pair. The Sussex title was given to the pair on the morning of their wedding in May 2018 by Prince Harry’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

But, the Mail on Sunday has revealed Prince Harry explored ways to take his mother’s surname and ditch Mountbatten-Windsor, used by his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and a name cherished by King Charles.

It is understood Prince Harry discussed the issue with Earl Spencer during a rare visit to Britain, but was told that the legalities surrounding the change were to great to overcome. A friend of Prince Harry told MailOnline: “They had a very amicable conversation and Spencer advised him against taking such a step”.

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry (Image: Getty Images)

The surname Mountbatten-Windsor is only available to descendants of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It combines the Royal Family ‘s name of Windsor and the Duke of Edinburgh ‘s adopted surname.

Royal author Tom Bower has claimed that ‘Meghan decided her real object in life was to be Diana’. If the name change had succeeded, Meghan’s daughter would have become Lilibet Diana Spencer.

According to the Government, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but it suggests on its official website using a ‘deed poll’ to apply for or to change official documents such as a passport or driving licence.

Nicola Peltz’s pals address claims that she is “isolating” Brooklyn Beckham in new defence – as sources close to the Beckham family speak of their continued upset as the feud rumbles on

The Beckham feud is rumbling on amid new claims – as Nicola’s pals fight back (Image: INSTAGRAM)

Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram video last week in which he said he would “always choose” his wife must have hurt his parents amid their well-publicised family feud.

But other recent social media posts have allegedly proved just, if not more, painful to David and Victoria as the falling out shows no sign of abating.

A picture uploaded to Instagram three days ago shows Brooklyn sipping a pint in a pub, with bottles of his own-brand hot sauce on the table in front of him.

Innocuous enough to outsiders – but friends of the Beckhams recognised the distinctive light fittings and stark green walls in the background. One pal says: “The picture was taken in London’s Wigmore pub, which is part of the Langham Hotel where the Beckhams have sometimes stayed.

“The fact that Brooklyn appeared to be in the country and failed to see any of his family was heartbreaking. And not only that, but here he was posting about it.”

Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, had flown to London for a joint photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler, which took place less than two miles from the Beckham family home in Holland Park.

New claims: Brooklyn and Nicola

Dad David, 50, was not far away – he was pictured with the King at the Chelsea Flower show that day – just three miles from the Wigmore.

A pal reveals: “Brooklyn had kept the visit quiet from not only his mum and dad but his siblings and extended family. It was terribly sad that he had flown thousands of miles to London and hadn’t engaged at all. It would have been very easy to meet up.”

Another Instagram post, made on May 16, showed Brooklyn with Nicola’s late grandmother to mark the anniversary of her death.

He captioned it: “I miss you and will love you forever.”

A friend said: “Brooklyn’s heart is of course in the right place…but it hasn’t gone unnoticed how all the while he is posting about Nicola’s family he is silent about his own, including his own grandfather whose birthday it was last week.”

To acquaintances of the family, the blame for what they believe are “performative” social media posts lies with heiress Nicola.

They list concerns that she is somehow orchestrating her husband’s social media activity, which they claim is out of character, and that she is responsible for “isolating” Brooklyn from his friends and family.

A pal says: “She is creating conflict where there is none and divides are springing up left, right and centre.”

But a source close to the couple has hit back at suggestions Nicola is “controlling” her husband – and insists Brooklyn is very much his own man.

They reveal: “She is not isolating him at all. He is free to do what he wants and he loves his wife and they are happy together. They are each other’s family.”

Brooklyn captioned last weekend’s motorbike video, shot in Beverly Hills: “My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.”

The source insists this was “completely misinterpreted” as being a dig at his own family.

The source adds: “It’s a real shame that what Brooklyn did – which was a statement of love for his wife – is being portrayed as something that it’s not.

“He loves his wife and everyone should be proud: his parents, his family friends. He stands by his wife and that’s a normal thing to be a loving and supportive husband.”

Asked if there was any desire for reconciliation on Brooklyn’s side, the source said it was impossible given the highly charged atmosphere.

Broken: Family Beckham (Image: Instagram/victoriabeckham/jamesdkelly)

Sources close to Nicola have previously insisted that as “an outsider coming into the Beckham family, she has helped Brooklyn see the emotional abuse and toxic behaviour within”.

The claims – described as “patently untrue and ludicrous” by friends of David and Victoria – were the “nail in the coffin” of any future relationship, according to insiders. Despite this, sources close to Nicola claim she doesn’t want any fighting and is upset by the feud being played out publicly.

Her friends say she tried to integrate.

“Nicola was working hard to have a healthy relationship,” says one. Pals of the Beckhams dispute this, with one saying: “It’s hard to find a way back after absurd allegations of emotional abuse.”

Despite Nicola’s pals claiming she doesn’t want a battle, in other facets of her life she is known to fight.

Last week it emerged she had hired high-powered celebrity attorney “Mad Dog” Marty Singer, who has represented stars such as Michael Jackson and Kim Kardashian.

Nicola is suing a dog groomer she alleges is responsible for the death of her chihuahua Nala and French bulldog Frankie.

It comes after previous legal battles with her wedding planners.

A source said: “Nicola’s family haven’t become billionaires by being shy and retiring… it’s in their nature to fight for what they believe is right.” As for the feud with her in-laws, many wonder how it will ever resolve.

Some say a big sign will be if Brooklyn acknowledges his sister Harper’s 14th birthday next month – he did not publicly mark Victoria’s 51st nor David’s 50th this year.

Brooklyn and Nicola have posted pictures of themselves with Harper, and he is thought to be very fond of his youngest sibling.

A pal says: “Brooklyn isn’t talking to his mum and dad, as well as Romeo, because he disapproves of his girlfriend.

“But in that case this ‘feud’ should start and end with them…

“The fact he has distanced himself from the whole, extended family is what makes this so sad. Perhaps Harper’s birthday – and an acknowledgement of it – will be the first steps towards a peace deal.”

Watch this space next month – but at this rate peace looks a long way off.

‘Today is not a good day’

Fans of Dick Van Dyke have shared their concerns over the actor’s health after he dropped out of an event last minute.

The 99-year-old acting legend was due to host a musical fundraising event, Vandy Camp, last weekend.

However, Dick had to cancel his appearance after getting “sick” – and concerns have since poured in for the award-winning actor.

The actor had to pull out of an event (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Dick Van Dyke drops out of event due to ‘sick’ health

Dick was expected to co-host the Vandy Camp event with his wife Arlene Silver on Saturday (June 28) at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School.

Unfortunately, Arlene announced at the event that Dick was not having a “good day” and had to drop out of his appearance.

After walking on the stage, she told the audience she was “not the Van Dyke you’re expecting,” according to People magazine.

His wife announced the news (Credit: CoverImages.com)

‘Today is not a good day’

“I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I’m sorry,” Arlene said.

She added: “When you’re 99-and-a-half years old, you have good days and bad days, and when you’re 40 years old, you have good days and bad days.

“Unfortunately, today is not a good day for him, and he’s sick that he can’t be here.”

Dick ended up attending the event via a livestream later on. Arlene also told his fans that Dick would be at the next Vandy Camp event “in person”.

Fans share their concerns

Following the news of Dick dropping out of the event, fans online rushed to X to share their concerns.

One person said: “Prayers that he’s feeling much better soon.”

Someone else wrote: “Please Please Please for the love of goddess, we have got to take care of Dick Van Dyke! He is American Entertainment Royalty of which there is very few left, Hollywood & NY are not producing any young up & coming entertainers close to his level.”

A third fan also penned: “Sending all my best wishes to Mr Dick Van Dyke at this time.”