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  • Laura Hamilton’s ‘panic’ after being made redundant and owing £95k!

    Laura Hamilton’s ‘panic’ after being made redundant and owing £95k!

    She managed to turn things around with the help of her parents

    Laura Hamilton previously opened up about her “panic” after a major career blow.

    The TV star, 43, has been a staple on screens for years thanks to her stint on A Place In The Sun – which returns today (June 7). She made her debut back in 2012 and has remained on the lineup ever since.

    However, despite being a property expert, things didn’t exactly go to plan for Laura Hamilton after she bought her first property as a teenager…


    Laura previously opened up about being made redundant (Credit: Channel 4)

    Laura Hamilton redundancy ‘panic’

    Back in 2019, Laura was quizzed by This Is Money about her money habits and relationships. The TV star revealed that buying her first property when she was just 19 turned out to be a major mistake.

    When asked if she has ever struggled to make ends meet, Laura shared: “No, but I have been in a panic.”


    She shared that her parents helped her out (Credit: Channel 4)

    Laura Hamilton on being made redundant

    She explained: “I bought my first property when I was 19. A month after I completed on it, I was made redundant and I had a £95,000 mortgage to pay.”

    Fortunately, things quickly turned around thanks to Laura’s mum and dad.

    I was made redundant and I had a £95,000 mortgage to pay.

    She said: “Thankfully, I had the support of my parents, so I decided to move back home and rent out my property. In hindsight, it was the best thing I could have done.”

    Laura Hamilton’s love life

    Outside of Laura’s career, her personal life has been of interest to the public. Back in 2012, Laura married broker husband Alex Goward. The pair started a family together, welcoming son Rocco, 10, and daughter Tahlia, nine.

    However, after nine years of marriage, the pair announced they had split, which Laura said was amicable.

    “It was a decision we both came to. We have an enormous amount of respect for each other, but we are now on different paths,” she said.

    The star recently started a romance with a hunky new man.

  • Meghan Markle’s co-star Jason Sudeikis ‘predicted’ she’d become a royal years earlier!

    Meghan Markle’s co-star Jason Sudeikis ‘predicted’ she’d become a royal years earlier!

    She starred in the hit 2011 movie alongside Jennifer Aniston

    Jason Sudeikis and Meghan Markle were co-stars in his hit movie Horrible Bosses, and he once claimed he knew she’d go far within the royal fold.

    The film star, who has to suffer under his boss Bobby Pellitt – played by Colin Farrell – worked alongside the Duchess of Sussex when she was an actress.

    The former Suits star, who gave up Hollywood when she married the Duke of Sussex, had a small role in the flick.
    The royal couple have been married for seven years(Credit: ZUMA Press/Cover Images)

    Meghan Markle’s role in Horrible Bosses

    In the 2011 movie, Meghan Markle plays a FedEx delivery girl named Jamie, and she has a brief scene with Jason Sudeikis.

    It’s part of the long list of movies and TV shows royal fans forget she had starring roles in.

    During the scene, Jason’s character Kurt Buckman, complimented her looks and suggested she was too attractive to work at FedEx. He even implies if she’s on a hidden camera show or prank series, because he can’t believe it.

    This was before the royal went on to land her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama set in Toronto.

    Jason Sudeikis said it was “great” working with Meghan Markle and called her “very sweet”.
    Harry and Meghan tied the knot in 2018 (Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images)

    Jason Sudeikis’ ‘prediction’ on Meghan Markle’s future

    When asked ahead of her royal wedding, if he saw one of his co-stars marrying a prince, he said he “saw it coming”.

    He joked: “I saw it coming a mile away. I gotta be honest with you.

    “She was regal in that moment, and it seemed like she’s only gotten better at it.”

    But when quizzed if he’d watch the nuptials at the time, he opted out as the time difference between America and Britain meant he’d have to get up early.

    However, the star added his mum probably would.

    Other movie roles the Duchess has starred in

    The royal’s first acting gig was in an episode of General Hospital, which her father helped set up as he worked as the show’s lighting director.

    But she appeared in other movies and TV shows throughout her career.

    These included two Hallmark movies, Dater’s Handbook When Sparks Fly, as well as Random Encounters, Dysfunctional Friends and Anti-social. She also had a small part in the flicks A Lot Like Love and Remember Me, including opposite Russell Brand in Get Him to the Greek.

  • New series of Celebrity Gogglebox leaves fans divided: ‘It feels forced!’!

    New series of Celebrity Gogglebox leaves fans divided: ‘It feels forced!’!

    The show welcomed fresh pairs of celebs

    Last night, a new series of Celebrity Gogglebox returned to our screens, and Channel 4 viewers had mixed opinions.

    The hit show aired its first episode of Series 7 on Friday night (June 7) after wrapping the 25th series of the regular version.

    Podcast host Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liz and show regulars, Rylan Clark with his mum, Linda, all appeared, while former I’m A Celeb winner Vicky Pattison and TOWIE favourite Pete Wicks, as well as Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay, made their debut.

    Other celebs who reacted to the latest shows on TV included Diversity dancers Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo, and couple Alex Scott and Jess Glynne, to name a few.


    Vicky and Pete made their Celebrity Gogglebox debut (Credit: Channel 4)

    Channel 4 Celebrity Gogglebox fans divided

    Despite the show being a hit with viewers, the new celebrity series left many divided.

    “The ordinary Gogglebox was far too left wing, and bloody hell the celebrity version is worse,” one user wrote on X.

    “Celebrity Gogglebox just isn’t funny like the original, it feels forced!” another person shared.

    “Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying,” a third remarked.

    “How to ruin a programme. Turn it into a celeb version, god these people are dull boring,” a fourth said.

    “The people on this show need to stop talking about their political views,” another insisted.


    Paddy and Vernon also made their Celebrity Gogglebox debut (Credit: Channel 4)

    ‘I hope she’s on every week’

    On the other hand, many fans were happy to see the celebrity version return with fresh faces.

    “Who doesn’t just love Celebrity @C4Gogglebox. Always a wildly entertaining way to spend time. The perfect switch your brain off TV this time of night needs,” one person expressed.

    “Something I never thought I’d utter, but thank God for #Celebritygogglebox,” another said.

    “#CelebrityGogglebox Absolutely brilliant to see Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay on together!!!” a third stated.

    “Great to have #CelebrityGogglebox back on @Channel4!” a fourth user wrote.

    “It’s great to see @VickyPattison on the show, I hope she’s on every week #Celebritygogglebox,” a fifth viewer said.

  • The One Show fans distracted by Lulu’s youthful appearance: ‘She looks so young!’!

    The One Show fans distracted by Lulu’s youthful appearance: ‘She looks so young!’!

    Lulu has enjoyed a career in entertainment for over 60 years

    During last night’s The One Show, viewers were distracted by iconic singer Lulu’s youthful look.

    The Relight My Fire hitmaker, 76, appeared on the BBC evening show on Friday (June 6) alongside former TOWIE star Pete Wicks and singer Olly Alexander.

    Regular hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp served as hosts, while their guests joined them on the famous green couch.

    Pete Wicks, Lulu and Olly Alexander on The One Show
    Lulu appeared on the show alongside Pete Wicks and Olly Alexander (Credit: BBC)

    Lulu on The One Show

    During her appearance on the show, Lulu promoted her new book and tour, If Only You Knew.

    With a career spanning over six decades, the chart-topper admitted the book delves deep into her life. “People think they know Lulu, but no one knows you. I’ve always been very careful, very private and chatty, but I keep a lot of things to myself. Now I’m talking about everything, and this is because the landscape has changed,” she said.

    “When I was younger, everything was a secret, and there was a lot of shame because you didn’t talk about things, but today people talk about things, and I think it’s healthy. I’ve had an amazing life, but there are certain things in my life that I’ve never discussed.”

    She continued: “I had to go to therapy because it was difficult not to unravel the things that I’ve been told not to say and the things I was assumed of. Once you’ve spoken about the things you’re assumed of.”

    “I have mental health issues, I’ve come through a lot, my family, and it’s things that I didn’t want to talk about, but I reveal it in the book, which is kind of like being let out of jail.”

    Lulu smiling
    Fans praised Lulu’s youthful look (Credit: BBC)

    ‘Looking as beautiful as ever’

    Despite discussing some heavy topics, viewers were in awe of how young Lulu looked. Pairing white trousers with a basic white tee, she wrapped herself up in a stylish blue jacket and opted for comfy trainers to complete her ensemble.

    “Lulu looks great for 76,” one user wrote on X.

    #TheOneShow Lulu looks amazing! She looks so young. Love her!” another person shared.

    “Lulu was sensational on The One Show!! And she looked stunningly lovely,” a third remarked on Facebook.

    “Looking as beautiful as ever,” a fourth said.

  • Prince Harry’s five-word comment on dancing with Meghan Markle in hospital as video goes viral!

    Prince Harry’s five-word comment on dancing with Meghan Markle in hospital as video goes viral!

    Harry first spoke about the moment in his bestselling memoir

    Prince Harry described the moment he was dancing with a heavily pregnant Meghan Markle as “nothing but love and joy”, five words that perfectly capture the hospital video that’s now gone viral.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised fans this week when Meghan shared a candid Instagram video in honour of their daughter Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday.

    In the unexpected clip, filmed in 2021, the couple are seen dancing together in a hospital room to the song The Baby Momma Dance.

    Meghan, wearing a black maternity dress, joyfully cradles her bump, lifts her skirt slightly, and dances to the beat, while Harry makes a cameo, hopping in and out of the frame.

     

    Prince Harry comments on dancing in hospital room with Meghan Markle

    While the video shocked many royal watchers used to the formality of Windsor life, fans of Harry’s 2023 memoir Spare were already in the know.

    In his best-selling book, the prince gave readers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes moment.

    Harry described the hours before Lilibet’s birth as joyful and lighthearted, a stark contrast to the stress and formality that surrounded Archie’s birth in the UK.

    “We ate and ate and then did the Baby Mama Dance around the hospital room,” he wrote.

    In a sweet five-word statement, he added that the atmosphere was filled with “nothing but love and joy”.

    The viral video came with a caption from Meghan.

    We ate and ate and then did the Baby Mama Dance around the hospital room.

    “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates,” she wrote on Instagram. “So, when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work, there was only one thing left to do!”

    The reaction to the video has been mixed.

    While many fans praised it as a refreshing glimpse into the couple’s bond, others were quick to criticise it.

    Some royal commentators called the video “unroyal”. They accused the couple of further distancing themselves from the traditional dignity associated with the monarchy.
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Invictus GamesHarry first spoke about the moment in his bestselling memoir (Credit: Cover Images)

    Meghan and Harry face backlash for dancing video

    The backlash reignited a familiar debate: should Harry and Meghan still hold royal titles? Among critics, the answer was a resounding “no”.

    Foreign policy expert Nile Gardiner took to X (formerly Twitter), writing: “This is insane. The Queen would have been appalled. Meghan and Harry’s royal titles should be removed as soon as possible.”

    Others echoed the sentiment, calling the video “vulgar” and “disgraceful”.

    Royal biographer Angela Levin also chimed in: “I’m appalled too. Just awful.”

    Despite the controversy, many supporters came to Meghan and Harry’s defence.

    “I don’t get the rage over a young couple having fun celebrating their firstborn in the delivery room,” one fan commented.

    Others noted the moment humanised the couple in a way rarely seen among royals.

    “They seem like such down-to-earth, fun people who genuinely enjoy being with each other, who match each other’s energy perfectly and who are madly in love and absolutely adore each other,” another supporter gushed.

  • Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver addresses decision to leave soap as Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years!!!

    Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver addresses decision to leave soap as Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years!!!

    She felt that now was the right time

    25 years after she first arrived on Coronation Street, Eileen Grimshaw star Sue Cleaver has now spoken out on her soap exit.

    Speaking on Loose Women recently, the Corrie actress addressed the real reason for her decision to leave.


    Sue has left the cobbles (Credit: ITV/ Loose Women)

    Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver shares real reason for leaving soap

    With Sue’s exit as Eileen airing on screen this evening (Friday, June 6), the actress has revealed why she’s decided that now is the right time to leave the show.

    She shared: “I’m now 61 and I feel I’m now at a stage in my life, like most mums we have responsibilities, we have other things we have to consider [and] we’re bringing up our families – and I’ve got to the stage, my son is grown up now, he’s 29, I have no responsibilities left and I want to do something new. I want this decade to be about me.

    “I really want to empower other women. Society at this point wants us all to shuffle off, don’t they. Just go away quietly, ‘You’ve had your days.’

    “No, this is my decade. I’m more excited about this decade, hopefully you know, as long as I remain well, that this is going to be the most exciting decade for me. I’m really excited.”


    Eileen left for Thailand (Credit: ITV)

    Eileen Grimshaw’s exit from Coronation Street

    Eileen Grimshaw decided to leave Coronation Street this evening as she packed her bags and headed off to the airport.

    George Shuttleworth asked her to be honest with him about their relationship. Eileen then admitted that she only loved him as a ‘very dear friend.’

    George then urged her to go to Thailand without him, with Eileen then deciding to move there with Jason Grimshaw and run the bar with him.

    Asking Todd to visit them once she was settled out there, she then jumped into a cab with Jason and waved goodbye to the cobbles.

  • Alfie Boe pictured on date with ’new girlfriend’ following split from wife of 16 years: ‘In their own little bubble’!

    Alfie Boe pictured on date with ’new girlfriend’ following split from wife of 16 years: ‘In their own little bubble’!

    Our body language expert thinks he looks smitten!

    Alfie Boe reportedly has a “strong connection” with his ‘new girlfriend’, five years after he split from his ex-wife.

    The singing legend, 51, announced in 2020 that he and his wife Sarah had split. Alfie and Sarah tied the knot in 2004 and welcomed two children together during their 16-year marriage.

    But now, five years on, it seems that Alfie has moved on after he was seen out and about with a female companion.


    Alfie split from his wife in 2020 (Credit: Splashnews.com)

    Alfie Boe ‘moves on’ five years after split from wife

    In photos obtained by MailOnline, Alfie and his new flame were seen holding hands while out about in London.

    The alleged new couple grabbed some lunch at an Italian restaurant, La Brasseria Milanese, on Wednesday (June 4).

    Alfie – who looked smitten – kept his outfit casual for their outing, rocking a t-shirt and jeans and a suede jacket. His companion also opted for a casual look, including a grey cardigan.

    Later on, to shield the mystery woman from the cold, singer Alfie Boe gave her his jacket as they tucked into their food outside.

    And according to a body language expert, Alfie and his female friend are in their “own little bubble”.


    Alfie was snapped with a mystery woman (Credit: BBC)

    Alfie and ‘new girlfriend’ have a ‘deep rapport’

    Speaking on behalf of Fruity King, body language expert Darren Stanton exclusively told ED! that the photos of the ‘new couple’ showed they have a “strong connection”.

    He told us: “There’s a couple of key gestures that prove to me the pair share a deep rapport and mutual trust.

    “Firstly, both of their postures are matching and mirroring. In some of the shots, Alfie is leaning in towards her, which she seems to be reciprocating. This is a good way of establishing a deep rapport between two people.”

    The expert also pointed out Alfie and the women’s eye contact in the snaps. He claimed that there “appears to be an element of eye gazing”.

    He added: “You can see their pupils are dilated when you zoom into the photo, which denotes a change in emotion. They appear to be in their own little bubble. The fact they’re also holding hands and not afraid to show some elements of PDA could also prove that this is a strong connection.”

    Darren also pointed out that usually, Alfie – who is said to have dated Hannah Waddingham – “appears to have an introverted personality”.

    However, according to the expert, the photos of him and his new ‘girlfriend’ show something different.

    “From these pictures, it’s clear he isn’t afraid to be seen. And it’s possible the pair have reached a point where they’re happy to show it to the world,” he said.


    Alfie and Sarah announced their split in 2020 (Credit: Splash News)

    Alfie Boe in sign of ‘mutual affection’ following split from his wife

    Speaking exclusively to Paddy Power Games, body language expert Judi James also told ED!: “The clasped hands as they walk along the street would be a very public declaration of a close relationship and a desire to present as a couple. Their fingers are meshed, suggesting a desire for closeness and both sets of fingers are curled into the clasp, which hints at mutual affection.

    “But there is also the intense and at times subliminal mirroring here that implies like-minded bonding. The pair have dressed in matching outfits, right down to the trainers. Dressing alike suggests a desire to be close to the other person and to ‘twin’, to achieve a compatible ‘fit’.

    “Their body language is also mirrored in these photos. Wearing the same clothes or matching outfits can suggest a conscious desire to ‘match’ with the other person, but synchronised body language like this tends to be a more subliminal trait which suggests a deeper compatibility.

    “The jacket switch is also a hint of intimacy,” said Judi. “Giving someone your jacket to wear is primarily a very gallant, romantic gesture but wearing someone else’s jacket can be a more intimate experience as it surrounds the wearer with the body warmth, smell and other sensations of the wearer.”


    Singer Alfie is now thought to have a new girlfriend (Credit: YouTube)

    ‘Cooler and more confident than Alfie’

    Judi then added: “One of the core signals of either affection or admiration here though comes from Alfie’s change in facial expression as he looks at the woman across the table. His features seem to soften, making his expression as he gazes at her a unique one. His eye-gaze looks intense, and his eye-crinkling seems to signal approval and even affection as she speaks and he listens. Whoever she is, he seems to enjoy her company.

    “He also seems to perform some rather awkward-looking rituals like the shoe or ankle-touching, which suggests he is feeling coy or more youthful here. The gesture suggests shyness, which can possibly be a signal of early affection.

    “This mystery woman’s body language makes her look calmer, cooler and even more confident than Alfie. Her face-gazing suggests she is paying Alfie full attention, but her body language doesn’t suggest any flirting. If it weren’t for the hand-holding, her body language might just suggest a business lunch.”

  • Chef recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘sophisticated’ way of eating pineapple!

    Chef recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘sophisticated’ way of eating pineapple!

    Her personal chef for over a decade claims he would always preapre pineapples to be eaten the ‘royal way’

    Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.
    The Queen reportedly had pineapples prepared a certain way(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images)

    The late Queen’s former chef Darren McGrady, who served Her Majesty for 11 years, has shared that she would “never” refer to apple pie or chocolate cake as dessert. For her, a simple piece of fruit was the ideal after-dinner sweet treat.

    Darren spent over a decade cooking for The Queen, working at the likes of Buckingham Palace and Balmoral. He then moved to Kensington Palace, where he cooked for Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry for a number of years.

    Darren spoke on his YouTube channel about how an exotic fruit like pineapple could seem “daunting” on the Royal dining table – “until you saw how the Queen [ate] pineapple”. According to him, there was an art to presenting this vibrant fruit that made all the difference at regal events.

    In the video, the ex-royal chef demonstrated how he prepared pineapple for the Queen and her guests. He said that he would start by slicing off the top of the sumptuous fruit and taking out the core.

    Following what Darren referred to as the ‘royal way’, pineapple was presented in neat ring slices with the middle removed. For that extra touch of sophistication, the Queen had these slices presented inside the hollowed-out pineapple ‘shell’, complete with its crown reattached.

    This intricate presentation ensured that eating pineapple remained an elegant, hassle-free experience, according to Darren. True to Royal form, the Queen would eat fruits uniformly cut into small pieces using a knife and fork, never directly with her hands, reports Cambridgeshire Live.

    Pineapples aren’t just delightful to eat but also packed with vitamins and nutrients, providing substantial health benefits. BBC Good Food recommends them, noting that even a modest 80g portion contributes to your daily intake of five portions of fruit and vegetables.

    These prickly fruits, once cracked open, are brimming with a wealth of healthy plant compounds, particularly flavonoids, renowned antioxidants. Regular consumption may decrease your chances of developing certain chronic health conditions such as heart disease.

    Pineapple is rich in bromelain, an enzyme that is widely recognised as one of the top natural sources. Studies suggest that bromelain aids in reducing inflammation, swelling, and bruising following injury or surgery.

    Fruit and vegetable aisle in a supermarket
    Pineapple is ideal for most as part of a healthy diet(Image: Getty Images)

    Bromelain is also believed to lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health. It works by dissolving cholesterol deposits, lessening inflammation and potentially putting a stop to the production of cholesterol within the liver.

    For the majority of people, pineapple is safe to consume as part of a balanced diet unless there is a known allergy. The acidity and bromelain content of pineapple can trigger stomach discomfort, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, especially when eaten in large amounts.

    Bromelain can function as a blood thinner, possibly causing excessive menstrual bleeding or irregularities in some women. Bromelain can irritate the sensitive tissues in the mouth, leading to a tingling or burning sensation, particularly on the tongue.

  • Emmerdale’s Amelia Flanagan confirms popular character’s return and ‘big’ scenes ahead!

    Emmerdale’s Amelia Flanagan confirms popular character’s return and ‘big’ scenes ahead!

    Emmerdale’s April Windsor actress Amelia Flanagan told The Mirror at the British Soap Awards all about a return to the ITV soap, which had been announced by bosses a while back

    Emmerdale's April Windsor actress Amelia Flanagan told The Mirror at the British Soap Awards all about a return to the ITV soap
    Emmerdale’s April Windsor actress Amelia Flanagan told The Mirror at the British Soap Awards all about a return to the ITV soap(Image: WireImage)

    One Emmerdale favourite’s return to the show could be imminent, with Amelia Flanagan who plays April Windsor spilling all.

    Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, the actress, who won the award for Best Young Performer at this year’s event, finally spoke out about the big news that a comeback was on the cards. The return had been announced by boss Laura Shaw months ago, but no details were given and no date was revealed either.

    April star Amelia has spoken for the first time about the looming return of Dylan Penders, played by actor Fred Kettle. The character debuted earlier this year as part of the teen’s huge storyline that saw her living on the streets after running away from home.

    Dylan ended up following April to the village but after an overdose, he went to rehab and appeared to leave the show. The character proved a hit with fans though, and bosses decided to bring him back.

    It’s now thought he will cause trouble for April and will feature in a big storyline in the village. He appeared to be filming already too which means he could be back onscreen within weeks.

    April star Amelia has spoken for the first time about the looming return of Dylan Penders
    April star Amelia has spoken for the first time about the looming return of Dylan Penders(Image: WireImage)

    Speaking to us about the return for the first some, Amelia shared she was thrilled and was excited to explore Dylan and April further. She also teased there was some “big” stuff ahead, while revealing all on growing up on the soap after more than 11 years in the role.

    Amelia told us: “April has had an incredibly tough year with what she has been through, with the pregnancy and the homelessness storyline. April and Dylan didn’t leave things on the best terms, but I think what is important now is that he’s back.

    “Who knows what will happen. It will be great to explore that relationship further, I think fans want to see that which is great.” Viewers have seen April having a tough time recently, struggling to adjust to life back in the village after the heartbreaking stillbirth if her daughter.

    Her and her dad Marlon Dingle have been at each other’s throats for months, with Marlon struggling to get through to her and April trying to find her way. But there’s positive scenes ahead, with “big” storylines teased too.

    Amelia told us: “I think hopefully the future is looking bright for all of them. They have been through so much with recent events. She’s been dealt a hard hand in life in the last year or so, and we’re gonna see more of April’s journey.

    One Emmerdale favourite's return to the show could be imminent
    One Emmerdale favourite’s return to the show could be imminent(Image: ITV)

    “She has been in the village for a long time now. She’s been growing as a person and it’s an incredible thing to explore with the show. I am excited for the bigger storylines to stick my teeth into.”

    On her time on the show, she added: “I’ve been on the show for 11 and a half years now. It’s been a long time. With April’s journey, so much has happened, it’s important to remember what has led her to be the way she is now, as far back as Donna’s death. I think it’s brilliant exploring new things.”

    Amelia also praised her co-star Mike Parr, who plays Ross Barton, for his support towards her. She said: “Ross is like a big brother to April and it’s very true to real life. I always say Mike is like a big brother. I love him to pieces, he’s incredible and we have the best time together. Hopefully we see more of them onscreen.”

  • ‘David and Victoria Beckham’s spooky similarities to Charles and Camilla amid knighthood dream’!

    ‘David and Victoria Beckham’s spooky similarities to Charles and Camilla amid knighthood dream’!

    Royal expert Tessa Dunlop reveals how showbiz royalty David and Victoria Beckham are mirroring the Royal Family more and more as the couple are set to become Sir and Lady Beckham

    Arise Sir David Beckham! At last a knighthood for Golden Balls and the nation’s golden boy. Our favourite footballer is looking more regal by the day.

    Snapped a couple of weeks ago alongside the King and legendary gardener Alan Titchmarsh at the Royal Chelsea Flower show, Becks has been putting in hard graft as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation. Already an OBE, in February he even enjoyed a private dinner at Highgrove, the King’s Gloucestershire pad.

    Becks learnt long ago that all good things require time and effort. (Lest we forget, unlike some, he queued over night to pay his respects to the late Queen.) But David’s devotion to monarchy goes further that glad-handing and good photo-ops. Long dubbed celebrity royalty, the Beckhams have recently acquired an uncanny resemblance to the King and Queen.


    David Beckham has made no secrets of his dreams of a knighthood over the years (
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    Getty Images)
    A bit like the House of Windsor, once upon a time the Beckham’s large brood was function personified. Not many more. Like the King himself, David discovered that when his darling boy Brooklyn married an American actress (use the term loosely) things would never be the same again!

    Apparently Posh and Becks don’t like Nicola Peltz. And she doesn’t have much time for them. Brooklyn didn’t make any of his father’s 50 birthday events. (At least Harry rocked up for the coronation). Then Romeo waded in – two brothers feuding!


    David and Victoria Beckham are set to become Sir and Lady Beckham, reports claim (
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    Getty Images)
    Where have we heard that before? Cue lots of sexist muttering about a dim son being controlled by an ambitious American woman. Echoes of the past.

    No wonder Harry and Meghan have taken the young pair under their wing in Montecito. They are so well suited. One couple owns a hot sauce company, the other peddles jams and you can read ALL about it on Instagram. The Californian friendship was only a matter of time, after all the Sussexes’ spat with David and Victoria (over leaks to the press apparently) left space for new friends.


    Charles’ fallout with Harry is widely known (
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    Meanwhile back in Britain, the King’s heart must have sung when he saw Beloved Becks on his Birthday Honours List. First mooted for a knighthood in 2011 (blocked after implications in a tax avoidance scheme for which he has now been cleared) David is a national hero, a big royal fan, and, like the king, a beleaguered father.

    Poor David, his family woes are proof (if any were needed) that money does not always buy happiness, but surely the titles will help restore order.


    Posh and Beck are said to have fallen out with Brooklyn and Nicola (
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    WWD via Getty Images)
    From today Victoria and David aren’t any old Beckhams, they are Sir and Lady Beckham. Brooklyn and Nicola now have their work cut out. Last time I checked, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not at liberty to bestow titles.