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

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

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

Florent Pagny s’en prend à Julien Doré

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

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

Les deux artistes ne s’apprécient pas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Duke of Sussex was forced to address rumours he and wife Meghan Markle were possibly getting a divorce after both making a number of solo appearances

Prince Harry has laughed off rumours he and wife Meghan Markle are getting divorced, after making a solo appearance at a book summit.

The Sussexes’s love life has come under speculation again after Meghan was spotted at a red carpet in Beverly Hills while the Duke attended the New York Times’ DealBok Summit a thousands miles away. While on stage and speaking to NYT columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, the ginger prince said addressed why he had his wife aren’t often seen together.

He told Mr Sorkin: “Because you invited me, you should have known.” Harry went on to laugh at rumours the distance could mean a crack, and possible divorce, were forming in the marriage. He added: “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?”

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Despite this seemingly jokey response, some experts have claimed it could be an insight into trouble and some inner turmoil. Royal author Hugo Vickers told The Sun: “He said that all the pundits must be very disappointed, and he felt sorry for them that none of these things actually happened. What else can he say? He must be roundly fed up with all the kind of speculation that’s been going on over his whole life, ever since he was a little boy, so in that respect I sympathise with him.”

Mr Vickers admitted he thought the royal duo were better off doing their own thing as they thrived better without the other by their said. ” Harry’s much better when he’s on his own talking about things without her there,” he explained. “And perhaps she’s better on doing what she does without him there, because he always looks a little bit spare. You could suggest that she’s making a move to be an independent person in her own right, I mean, we know who she is now, thanks to her marrying Prince Harry. She’s got much more of an identity.”

On the other hand, the expert has suspicions the duos solo appearances may be a tactic to avoid tensions in their household and is also a way for the pair to “reinvent” themselves.

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Mr Vickers said: “They’re always having to try and keep focused in the public eye. And so if this is a strategy that he will do things on his own, and she will do things on her own, then you can be fairly certain that it’s been well thought out by them, and that there wouldn’t be any particular tension involved.”

At his appearance on Wednesday, Harry told of how he was enjoying life in America, before saying his focus was now on “being the best husband and the best dad that I can be”. He added: “I very much enjoy living here and bringing up my kids here.” The Prince believes he has some more freedom in the states to do activities with his children he couldn’t do in the UK. He is still locked in a legal battle with the Home Office over his taxpayer-funded security.

The Duke also told the NYT columnist he opposes a social media ban for children because it could lead to family arguments and bullying by classmates. Instead, he said such companies should be subject to greater transparency and accountability.

He claims said he believes social media is meant to be intentionally addictive so banning it can “create problems”. He added: “I try to think at these things through the lens as a dad. “It’s not a coincidence that the world has become more volatile and more divided since social media has been around for 20 years.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body language expert Judi James has analysed the Duke of Sussex’s body language when congratulating the winner of a Diana Award, as he beams with joy talking about his late mother

Prince Harry shows glimpses of his mother’s signature expressions as he joyfully speaks about her while congratulating a Diana Award winner, a body language expert has revealed.

Judi James analysed his behaviour as he appeared at the ceremony set up in memory of his late mother. Sadly, Harry and Prince William’s bitter feud spilled out at the event as the pair failed to appear alongside each other. The Duke of Sussex, who continues to be estranged from his brother since quitting his royal role and moving to the United States in 2020, meanwhile, has recorded a video message which will be played during the virtual Diana Award ceremony on Thursday.

Speaking about the Prince’s body language, Judi said: “Virtual events are challenging in terms of looking relaxed and natural when you’re just staring at a screen but Harry seems to have mastered the art, and appearing as the ‘special guest’ here he allows his passion for the project that has his mother’s name on it and which is all about inspiring young people, to take precedence over any awkwardness or nerves.

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“His very bashful smile at the start is a coy beam that looks so similar to one of his mother’s signature facial expressions, suggesting that the cause and the audience have created some subliminal mirroring.

“Harry giggles slightly at his intro and rocks to one side to suggest an upbeat approach here. Talking about how some problems are too big for one person to tackle appears to strike a chord of empathy as he rubs his hands on his thighs, adding a motivational elbow-pump gesture as he refers to a ‘fairer world’ that seems to be his goal.

“When he mentions ‘my mother’ his fingers mesh together and his hands cup in a collusive ritual, showing how she was an agent for inclusion and togetherness. At the end we see a reappearance of ‘fun’ Harry via a mouth curl and a cute little clapping gesture for the recipients of the awards.”

The Prince of Wales wrote a letter, which was posted on Wednesday, praising the ‘extraordinary’ recipients for their “kindness and compassion”, and telling them: “My mother… would be immensely proud of you.” The prince, in his letter on Kensington Palace headed notepaper, describes how the ” world can feel an uncertain and unfamiliar place”, and he praises the winners for overcoming barriers to “make positive change”.

The royal brothers have a long-running rift which worsened in the wake of the allegations Harry levelled at William and thePrincess of Walesin hisNetflixdocumentary and Spare autobiography.

Their fractured relationship shows no sign of healing despite the health troubles faced by the royal family in 2024. The Diana Award said the charity, which is marking 25 years since it was set up in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, “has the support of both her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex”.

The Queen continues to recover from her recent pneumonia battle and admitted she is still a ‘bit tired’ as she attended an event discussing the ‘terrible’ horrors of domestic violence

The Queen said she hopes to be able to turn the tide of domestic violence.

Camilla held a reception yesterday to mark the 50th anniversary of Women’s Aid. At the event, she reiterated her vow never to stop campaigning on behalf of women who have survived domestic abuse. She added: “I have no intention, now I’ve started, to stop and I am determined to put an end to this.

“We have all got to pull together. You are all doing a wonderful job, and we will put an end to it, probably not in my lifetime, but in some of yours.” The Queen has recently suffered from pneumonia and has scaled back her work schedule in recent weeks as she takes time to recover.

She told charity representatives at the event: “I am still a bit tired. It catches up a bit”. Many attendees congratulated the Queen on the success of her recent ITV documentary, Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors, which explored her many years of work in the field.

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One of the survivors who took part was Alice Liveing, who was abused by her partner at the age of 16. Miss Liveing, who is now a Women’s Aid ambassador, said: “I asked how she was feeling. She said she was feeling pretty tired but was trying to juggle some bits.”

Despite her fatigue, the Queen made time to attend the reception at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, just a stone’s throw from Clarence House, where she hailed the strides made by the charity over the last five decades. Making some impromptu remarks before cutting a cake, she said: “If you think of what’s happening now compared to what was happening 50 years ago, you must all be incredibly proud.

“I think so many people hadn’t realised what domestic abuse was, especially then. It’s terrible that after 50 years, it still hasn’t been eradicated, but we are making progress.” The Queen told one guest: “I can’t support a charity just for the sake of it, I have to feel it.”

She told another that she did not think her ITV documentary would have been made as recently as ten years ago. Since the broadcast, Camilla said she had been inundated with letters, which had strengthened her resolve that the scourge of abuse would one day come to an end. “We’ll get there,” she said. “It will just take time.”

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Women’s Aid ambassador Katie Piper, who survived an acid attack, said domestic violence was one of the most isolating and dangerous forms of abuse because it so often occurred behind closed doors, where silence could make it invisible.

She added: “Silence is exactly what organisations like Women’s Aid have worked so hard to shatter over the past 50 years. They’ve been the ones to say ‘you are not alone, you are not to blame’, and by doing that, they’ve created a sisterhood.

“It’s not just about offering a place of refuge, but it’s also about empowering women. Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of that, fighting for women’s rights, ensuring every woman who seeks help is not just given a safe place to stay, but also access to legal support, counselling and a path to independence.”

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POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Nikki Bradley, head of services at Women’s Aid, said domestic violence was a public emergency. She added: “As a woman, you are over three times more likely to be killed by a partner than not wearing a seatbelt, but where are the public safety campaigns? Despite the urgency and severity of the threat facing our women and children, it is not being treated as a priority.”

Among the guests was broadcaster Kelle Bryan, who appears on Loose Women and is also a survivor of domestic abuse. “The documentary meant the world to us,” she said. “To see somebody of her ilk shine a light on something so dreadful.” Miss Liveing revealed she had met the Queen before the state visit to Australia and Samoa and that she had been worried about the heat. She said: “I asked how it was and she laughed and said: ‘It was very hot and humid.’”

Women’s Aid was founded in 1974, bringing together nearly 40 independent refuge services and creating a national network that allowed women and children in abusive situations to find a place of safety.

On Friday, 180 organisations provide nearly 300 services. Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s wife Meghan looked glamorous at a gala to honour the couple’s Hollywood pal Tyler Perry in Beverly Hills, California.

The Princess of Wales’ return to public duties continues on Friday as with an annual carol service at Westminster Abbey – Kate is staging the event attended by 1,600 people

The Princess of Wales’ annual carol service will feature a bespoke illustration celebrating themes of love and kindness after a difficult year.

Kate, who is recovering from cancer after what the Prince of Wales described as a “brutal” year, will be staging her televised Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. The event, which will be attended by 1,600 people – including members of the royal family, is a key milestone in her gradual return to public duties after finishing chemotherapy treatment in the summer.

An illustration by British artist Charlie Mackesy – which embodies the service’s themes of kindness, love and empathy – will be featured on the Order of Service. The image depicts a snowy scene with a group of people walking arm in arm towards Westminster Abbey, accompanied by the words “How did I help? You were by my side, which was everything.”

The Prince of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Reverend David Stanton during the Royal Carols in 2023 ( 
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Mackesy is known for his bestselling book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse – which was published in 2019 and celebrates themes of kindness and friendship. He said: “Love, empathy and kindness are important messages for us all. As the theme of The Princess of Wales’ Carol Service this year, it was very special to have been asked to create the illustration for the Order of Service. I hope it reminds us of the beauty of being there for each other at Christmas.”

Alongside the Order of Service, each guest will receive a special letter from the princess thanking them for all they have done to provide comfort and hope to those in need, telling them “Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times”.

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During the past year, the princess has returned to public duties after being treated for cancer, while the King is still under the care of cancer specialists, and the service aims to provide a moment of reflection about the importance of loved ones, especially during difficult times. Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, who is terminally ill with prostate cancer, will light a candle; as will Lindsey Burrow, the wife of former rugby league star Rob Burrow – who died in June following a much-publicised battle with motor neurone disease

Readings, linked to the theme of love and empathy, will be made by the Prince of Wales and a host of stars including actors Richard E Grant, Downton Abbey actor Michelle Dockery, Sophie Okonedo -, nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film Hotel Rwanda, and Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty. Among the invited guests will be those who have supported others, either on a personal level with friends and family, or through their work or volunteering.

There will be readings from the Prince of Wales ( 
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PA)Names have been nominated by charities associated with the royal family, and by Lord Lieutenants, the King’s representatives in counties across the UK. The Middleton family, who are said to have been a great source of support to Kate during her illness, usually attend – and last year Kate and William brought along Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

It will be the fourth time Kate has staged her Together At Christmas carol service, which is supported by The Royal Foundation. The festive event will be broadcast as part of the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas programme, airing on ITV1 and ITVX at 7:30pm on Christmas Eve.

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

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

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

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

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

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Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown (2022-2023)

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

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

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

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

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Kristen Stewart in Spencer (2021)

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

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

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

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Emma Corrin in The Crown (2020)

Emma Corrin in The Crown. SplashNews.com

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

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Jeanna de Waal in Diana: The Musical (2020)

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

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

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

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Naomi Watts in Diana (2013)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Julie Cox in Princess in Love (1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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Catherine Oxenberg — Twice!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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