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When the Duchess of Sussex claimed that she spends her time Googling small and up-and-coming designers to put them in the global spotlight and boost sales, she raised eyebrows amongst royal watchers.

While she undoubtedly can be credited with putting the British brand Strathberry on the map, she often chose to wear high-end – and expensive – designer labels such as Givenchy, Dior and Oscar de la Renta on official engagements.

And, certainly, she is not the only member of the Royal Family to propel British brands to success: many labels attribute their sales boosts to the royal seal of approval.

REISS 

Turnover: £325 million

Royal fans: The Prince and Princess of Wales

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Newly-wed Kate Middleton wore the £175 Shola dress from Reiss for a meeting with Barack and Michelle Obama at Buckingham Palace after returning from her honeymoon in 2011

Since David Reiss set up his eponymous menswear company in 1971, moving into womenswear at the turn of the century, he has gone from strength to strength.

But it was when Kate began wearing the fashion label that sales soared.

She chose their £159 Nanette dress for her engagement photograph, taken by Mario Testino on November 25, 2010, and the dress sold out immediately.

Then, she wore their £175 Shola dress for a meeting with Barack and Michelle Obama, at Buckingham Palace, on May 24, 2011, and the company was made.

‘I have been in the business for 40 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this reaction, and not just in the UK, but overseas,’ Mr Reiss said.

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Prince William wore Reiss’s £285 Parade Green velvet blazer for the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in 2021

Prince William and Kate arrive at Earthshot Prize ceremony

‘You can’t put a monetary value on this kind of brand awareness and excitement.

‘As a brand we’ve always been understated – maybe even too discreet about who we are.

‘This has given us an incredible platform without straying from who we are as a brand.’

Kate has even recommended the label to her husband, who owns their £285 Parade green velvet blazer.

He wore it for the Earthshot Prize in London on October 17, 2021, and in Singapore, on November 7, 2023.

But Reiss, who is married with three children, has not let success turn his head: his only extravagance – apart from his Hampstead home – is a Bentley.

ME+EM 

Turnover: £120million

Royal fans: The Princess of Wales; the Duchess of Edinburgh; Princess Beatrice; Zara Tindall.

Since it was founded by Clare Hornby in 2009, Me+Em has become the go-to label for royals, celebrities and politicians.

In fact, the label is one of the royals’ favourite brands. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wore their £250 Pearl Zip Knitted Pleat Dress for International Nurses Day on May 12, 2021.

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At the Chelsea Flower Show last year, the Princess of Wales took part in the first children’s picnic wearing this stunning colour block pink dress from Me+Em

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Zara Tindall wore Me+Em’s £295 Shadow Berry Print Maxi dress at Wimbledon on June 11 this year

Kate wore their £450 colour block silk shirt dress in bubble gum pink at Holyrood House nine days later, when she met leukaemia sufferer Mila Sneddon – they had both agreed to wear pink as it was Mila’s favourite colour.

The Princess more recently wore the same dress at the Chelsea Flower Show when she visited in 2023.

Meanwhile Beatrice wore the label for her third wedding anniversary on July 17, 2023, and Zara Tindall wore their £295 Shadow Berry Print Maxi dress at Wimbledon on June 11 this year.

SELF-PORTRAIT 

Turnover: £51.6million

Royal fans: The Princess of Wales; Princess Beatrice; The Duchess of Sussex.

Malaysian designer Han Chong has become a favourite of the Royal Family, but it was Kate who discovered him first.

She wore his £320 white lace dress to the premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob on November 3, 2016.

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Kate’s first outing in a Self-Portrait dress was at the premiere of ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ in aid of Action On Addiction in November 2016

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The Princess wore Self-Portrait for the ladies singles final at Wimbledon last year

Kate Middleton perfectly in sync with crowd in Wimbledon

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Princess Beatrice looked stunning in his Self-Portrait creation when she attended the V&A summer party in 2017

That year, Selfridges sold a Self-Portrait garment every six minutes and the brand has continued to grow.

Chong found out the Princess had worn his dress when someone tagged a blurry photograph on Instagram.

He said: ‘I couldn’t sleep that night. I was too excited. I could always see her wearing Self-Portrait, but I never thought it was going to happen.’

The following year, other royals copied Kate. Princess Beatrice has worn Chong’s designs more than a dozen times, including when she opted for the £300 navy blue lace dress for a visit to the V&A on June 21, 2017.

Meghan nearly broke the internet on April, 21, 2018, when she wore a £300 green floral midi dress to that year’s Invictus Games reception.

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Meghan nearly broke the internet on April, 21, 2018, when she wore Self-Portrait’s £300 green floral midi dress to that year’s Invictus Games reception

CROCKETT & JONES 

Turnover: £36million

Royal fans: King Charles

British shoe brand Crockett & Jones has been a firm favourite of the King for the past 11 years, since he visited their factory in Northampton and was given a guided tour.

He owns both their Connaught lace-ups and Cavendish tassel loafers and has granted the company, which was established in 1879 during the Victorian age, a Royal Warrant.

‘King Charles has exceptional style, excellent taste and an eye for quality,’ director James Fox said afterwards.

‘His support of Made in England brands never goes unnoticed, and we couldn’t be prouder.’

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The King being shown around footwear manufacturers Crockett & Jones, to whom he has granted a Royal Warrant, 2013

ANYA HINDMARCH

Turnover: £20.5 million

Royal fans: Princess Diana: The Princess of Wales; Princess Eugenie

Princess Diana was the first member of the Royal Family to discover quirky bag designer Anya Hindmarch, who set up her eponymous company in 1987 at the age of 19.

She employed Anya, who was created a Dame in the King’s 2024 birthday honours list, to make satin clutch bags she could hold to her chest when she was stepping out of cars.

Anya embroidered the letter D inside the bags. Two decades later, her daughter-in-law Kate discovered the label, which became renowned for its limited-edition tote inscribed ‘I’m Not a Plastic Bag’.

She owns a £350 fan clutch bag, which she has carried three times, on her 2011 Canadian tour, at Wimbledon in 2014, and on her 2022 tour of the Caribbean.

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Diana, Princess of Wales, often referred to her purse by Anya Hindmarch as her ‘cleavage bag’

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Kate also carried this £350 fan clutch bag from Anya Hindmarch in the Caribbean in 2022

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Princess Eugenie holding a £1,300 silver crisp packet clutch at the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews in 2017

However, it is Princess Eugenie, who owns one of the label’s most iconic designs: a £1,300 silver crisp packet clutch she took to the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews in 2017.

Meghan is a more recent convert to the brand: she was recently spotted holding a £195 leather matchbook keyring inscribed with the phrase ‘Take What You Need’ when visiting the bookshop Godmothers, in Summerland, California.

The store is owned by her friends, literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and cosmetics mogul Victoria Jackson.

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Meghan was seen with this £195 leather matchbook keyring from Anya Hindmarch when she visited the Godmothers bookshop in Summerland, California

STRATHBERRY 

Turnover: £17million

Royal fans: The Duchess of Sussex; The Princess of Wales

Strathberry’s £17million turnover can certainly be credited to Meghan, who carried their £495 Tricolour Midi Tote on her debut walkabout with Prince Harry in Nottingham December 2017.

The bag sold out within 24 hours and phones rang off the hook, changing the lives of husband-and-wife team Guy and Leeanne Hundleby overnight and catapulting the fledgling firm into the big league.

But the Kate effect was equally potent.

When she carried out a visit to the closing ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2021, the £295 Multrees Chain Wallet she was carrying sold out within hours.

‘Any carry from royals would generate an interest in the brand and a surge in traffic to the site and potential boost to sales,’ Mrs Hundleby said diplomatically.

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Strathberry’s £17million turnover can certainly be credited to Meghan, who carried their £495 Tricolour Midi Tote on her debut walkabout with Prince Harry in Nottingham December 2017

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When Kate carried out a visit to the closing ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the £295 Multrees Chain Wallet she was carrying sold out within hours

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The Princess of Wales carried the Mosaic Nano in Vanilla in December at Westminster Abbey, for the Together at Christmas carol service

Kate Middleton meets carol singers ahead of ‘Together at Christmas’

SOLE BLISS 

Turnover: £10,000,000

Royal fans: Queen Camilla

Camilla, 77, has made no secret of the stress of royal walkabouts.

She once revealed that she used to be ‘screaming in agony at the end of the day’ and desperate to kick her heels off ‘at every opportunity’.

That is until she discovered bunion-busters Sole Bliss.

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Camilla has more than a dozen pairs of ‘miracle’ shoes from bunion-busting firm Sole Bliss. Above: Camilla wearing a pair of the shoes at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2021

She has more than a dozen pairs of her ‘miracle shoes’, which she buys online.

Her collection includes the £159 Carmen court shoes and the £159 Ingrid court shoes, which she buys in classic colours.

Camilla first wore a pair of Sole Bliss shoes – the Ingrid Camel leather block heels – at the Royal Cornwall Show in June 2018 and has since bought more than a dozen pairs, creating a ripple Camilla Effect.

‘I was relaxing after a day’s work at my factory in Italy when I first saw a photo online of the Duchess wearing my shoes,’ said founder Lisa Kay, who lives in north London with husband Roger.

‘I was so excited I jumped up and knocked over my Aperol Spritz!

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At the Sandringham Flower Show in 2018, Camilla wore a pair of  her favourite Sole Bliss shoes

‘We immediately received emails from our customers asking if the Duchess was indeed wearing the same shoes as them!

‘I’m delighted and honoured that Her Royal Highness continues to wear Sole Bliss shoes.’

The Queen has even recommended the label to her friends, including TV chef Mary Berry.

She said: ‘I’ve started wearing new high heels recommended to me by the [then] Duchess of Cornwall.

‘I used to buy all my shoes from Russell & Bromley but now I wear these.’

JENNY PACKHAM 

Turnover: £7.6million

Royal fans: The Princess of Wales

The sister of naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham, Jenny Packham was already an established designer when she was discovered by the Princess of Wales.

She trained at Southampton College of Art and London’s St Martin’s School of Art, before presenting her first collection at the 1988 London Designer Show.

But there is no doubt that Kate has boosted her profile.

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Kate’s first official engagement after her wedding was wearing a Jenny Packham frock at the 10th Annual ARK Gala Dinner in 2011

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The Princess turned up to the premiere of James Bond film No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in 2021 in this spectacular Jenny Packham gold caped dress

Two years after Kate wore her £3,835 rose pink and organza sequinned dress for her first official evening engagement on June 9, 2011, the V&A Museum held a retrospective of her work to celebrate 25 years of her label.

Since then, she has become the Princess’s go-to eveningwear designer and Kate has at least eight of her dresses in her wardrobe.

Who can forget the £4,097 gold embellished evening gown she wore to the James Bond premiere of No Time to Die on September 28, 2021?

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During hers and William’s Caribbean tour in 2022, Kate wore this green Jenny Packham dress for a dinner at King’s House in Jamaica

The royal family has been criticised for failing to declare official gifts which have been handed over for the past four years.

Buckingham Palace says records are still being updated and would be provided in future – but had been hampered by the change of reign, with Charles becoming King following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in October 2022.

Anti-monarchy campaigners say they should be held to similar standards as MPs who must declare ‘freebies’ – such as the Taylor Swift concert tickets and clothing recently revealed to have been donated to Sir Keir Starmer and Labour ministers.

The new concerns raised about an apparent lack of transparency on gifts to royal family members follow previous ‘cash-for-honours’ allegations.

And there was uncertainty over £500,000 ear-rings worn by the Duchess of Sussex at an event in Fiji six years ago – later revealed to have been given to her by Saudi Arabia‘s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, is pictured in November 2021 with former aide Michael Fawcett (right) who later resigned as chief executive of one of Charles’ charities amid an alleged cash-for-honours scandal

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Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, is pictured wearing jewellery received from the Saudi royal family in 2006 at an event in Philadelphia in January the following year

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wore ear-rings valued at £500,000 at an event in Fiji in October 2018, gifted by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Meghan and her husband Prince Harry. the Duke of Sussex, quit frontline royal duties in 2020 and moved to the US in a bitter split from the royal family.

There is no public register of gifts and hospitality received by members of the royal family, who are said to act on private secretaries’ advice on what to declare.

Guidelines were drawn up in 1995 and later updated, with the Palace announcing it would publish annual gift lists.

There was criticism after the then-Duchess of Cornwall, now Queen Camilla, who received lavish jewellery in 2006 from the Saudi royal family and which she wore during an official visit to the US in 2007.

And King Charles, when Prince of Wales, was said to have received £2.6million in bags from a Qatari politician for the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.

The most recent annual list of official gifts given to all working members of the royal family was published back in April 2020, the Observer has reported.

No list of wedding gifts for the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, was published when they wed in 2011.

And only a few official presents given to the late Queen Elizabeth for her platinum jubilee in 2022 were publicly revealed – while it remains unclear whether any were received by Charles for his coronation last year, the newspaper added.

This was in contrast to how 2,500 items went on display to the public after being gifted to Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen, when she wed Philip Mountbatten in 1947 and a lengthy list was published.

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An extensive list of gifts was published after the wedding of Princess Elizabeth – later Queen Elizabeth II – and Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

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No wedding presents were revealed when William, now the Prince of Wales, wed Kate Middleton – now Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales – in April 2011

Graham Smith, chief executive of campaign group Republic which wants to replace the monarchy with an elected head of state, said: ‘It is vital that the public knows about any possible conflicts of interest or attempts to curry favour with royals, as they have direct access to the highest levels of government.

‘Charles and senior royals have access to government papers, can have secretive meetings with ministers and the prime minister and they have leverage to pressure government to do favours for them and their friends.

‘The royals have form when it comes to blurring the lines between what’s theirs to keep and what’s an official gift, so full disclosure is needed on what’s been received and where those gifts are now.

‘If we demand high standards from politicians, we must demand those same standards from the royals.’

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘We will publish the details when the records are up to date following the transition of reign.’

Representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been approached for comment.

There are strict guidelines around accepting gifts as a member of the Royal Household.

The official policy, in place since 2003, makes clear that royals should think carefully about the reason for the gift and not accept it if it could be seen to put them under obligation to the donor, or if the donor expects something in return.

Members of the family can only receive personal gifts, which they can keep, if they meet strict conditions.

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Graham Smith, chief executive of campaign group Republic which wants to replace the monarchy with an elected head of state, called for more transparency over gifts

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Buckingham Palace has suggested that the change of monarch has contributed to delays publishing gift lists – Charles and Camilla are seen here after his coronation in May last year

They must be given by people known privately to the member of the Royal Household and not in connection with any public duty – or they must be worth less than £150 and come from bodies or individuals with whom the member of the Royal Household has an established relationship.

Otherwise they are classed as ‘official’ gifts, which are not the personal property of individual royals.

The Saudi royal family has regularly given jewellery to their British counterparts.

Royal jewellery expert Lauren Kiehna has previously told how Princess Diana received a suite of diamond and sapphire jewels from Crown Prince Fahd as a wedding present in 1981.

Queen Camilla received three suites of jewellery during her official visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2006.

Meanwhile, it was revealed last month that a society fixer embroiled in a royal ‘cash for honours’ scandal had been disqualified by the charity watchdog following an investigation into donations to the King’s Foundation.

Michael Wynne-Parker was deemed unfit to serve as a charity trustee and disqualified from holding a senior position or trustee role in any charity for 12 years.

The move came after The Mail on Sunday revealed that the 78-year-old had told wealthy donors he could secure dinner with King Charles and an overnight stay at Dumfries House in return for six-figure sums.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit frontline royal duties in 2020, are pictured here at a state dinner in Fiji in October 2018 at which Meghan wore her gifted £500,000 ear-rings

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The late Diana, Princess of Wales, is said to have received a suite of diamond and sapphire jewels from Crown Prince Fahd as a wedding present in 1981

Mr Wynne-Parker was an advisor to Saudi billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz and a trustee of his charity the Mahfouz Foundation, which has been under investigation since 2021.

The Charity Commission found that almost £200,000 in donations meant for the King’s Foundation were transferred to Mr Wynne-Parker’s private company’s bank account.

The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation in 2022 following claims that the King’s right-hand man Michael Fawcett had fixed an honour for Dr Bin Mahfouz. Dr Mahfouz had previously denied any wrongdoing in 2021.

Mr Fawcett was accused of helping to secure the Saudi tycoon a CBE that was handed over by Charles in a private ceremony in 2016.

Mr Fawcett resigned as chief executive of the-then Prince’s Foundation in the wake of the allegations in 2021.

It was then announced two years later in 2023 that detectives would be taking no further action.

It also emerged in June 2022 that former Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani donated £2.5million to the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund (PWCF).

Three donations of nearly £900,000 a time – in 500 euro notes – were stuffed in carrier bags and a holdall.

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Michael Wynne-Parker has been deemed unfit to serve as a charity trustee and disqualified from holding a senior position or trustee role in any charity for 12 years following an investigation into the King’s Foundation

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The Metropolitan Police also launched a probe in 2022 following claims that the King’s right-hand man Michael Fawcett (pictured with King Charles III and Queen Camilla) had fixed an honour for Saudi billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz

The donations from the sheikh, who was prime minister of Qatar from 2007 to 2013, were said to have been personally accepted by Prince Charles.

On one occasion around £900,000 was said to have been handed over in carrier bags from luxury shop Fortnum and Mason.

Another time, the sheikh was reported to have been in a private meeting with the prince at Clarence House, in 2015, when he gave him £850,000 in a holdall.

A Clarence House spokesperson said at the time: ‘Charitable donations from Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim were passed immediately to one of the prince’s charities, who carried out the appropriate governance and have assured us all the correct processes were followed.’

The former Mayfair residence of Countess Raine Spencer has been bought by an Indian business tycoon for £8.5 million.

While the countess§ achieved a number of accomplishments during her 87-years – including becoming a Westminster City Councillor in 1955 – she is best known to many people as being the step-mother of Diana, Princess of Wales, which she became in 1977, tying the knot with the then-15-year-old’s father, Earl John Spencer.

Although the two women are said to have eventually enjoyed a very close bond, speaking daily as trusted confidantes, when her father initially married his second wife, Diana did not like her, famously branding her ‘Acid Raine’. Their relationship was said to be fraught for many years, until it thawed during the last few years of the royal’s life.

Before her marriage to Earl John Spencer, Raine was wed to the Hon. Gerald Legge, the heir to the Dartmouth Earldom, with the couple becoming husband and wife in 1948. At that time, they used the two bedroom apartment at 47 Grosvenor Square as their London pied-a-terre, with the with interiors done by then up-and-coming designer David Hicks.

The property at 47 Grosvenor Square, which boasts 2,145 sqft (199.24 sqm) of living space, is said to need ‘substantial refurbishment and modernisation’ in order to ‘become a magnificent apartment overlooking London’s No.1 garden square’, by the estate agent Wetherell, which says it sold the 5th floor home as a ‘shell and core’ unit.

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Diana, Princess of Wales is pictured talking with Raine Spencer, who became her step mother when she married the royal’s father Earl John Spencer in 1976. He died in March 1992, and she in October 2006, after a short illness. Diana (seen here at a June 1997 private viewing and reception at Christies, for the auction of the princess’ dresses to raise money for the Aids Crisis Trust and the Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund) died just weeks later, on August 31)

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The apartment is housed at 47 Grosvenor Square (pictured) which estate agent Wetherell, who sold the property, described as London’s No.1 garden square

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Luxury design studio Casa e Progetti was commissioned to create concept CGI images of the floor plan and interiors, to ‘show buyers how the apartment could look once refurbished’ (pictured: a CGI rendering of how the reception room could look after the property is transformed from an ’empty shell’ into a liveable space)

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Casa E Progett incorporated the signature techniques of Raine’s favourite interior designer David Hicks as inspiration to create the interior concept pictures

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According to the estate agency that made the sale, Wetherell, Grosvenor Square (pictured) is London’s No. 1 garden square

After this work is carried out, says the agent, the 5th floor apartment will have ‘two bedroom suites, both with dressing areas and luxurious ensuite bathrooms, and a triple reception room, spanning the entire width of the apartment, with four tall sash windows offering views over [the square]’.

In addition, it will feature ‘a spacious family kitchen/breakfast room and a separate pantry/utility room’.

However, this type of property in one of the country’s most prestigious locations comes at a significant cost. In addition to the £8.5million for the pad itself, the agent has calculated that the refurbishment and refurnishment could cost an additional £1.5million. After this, Wetherell speculated, the grand apartment may be valued at up to £10.5million.

Anyone viewing the photographs of the stunning home is likely to be shocked that to learn that such costly work is needed, However, as the agent noted, it is selling it as an empty shell.

In order to ‘give buyers an understanding of how the interiors could be transformed into a magnificent new residence’, Wetherell commissioned luxury design studio Casa e Progetti to create an artworked floorplan and portfolio of CGI interior images to ‘show buyers how the apartment could look once refurbished’.

According to Wetherell, Casa e Progetti used CGI technology incorporating the signature techniques of Raine’s favourite interior designer David Hicks as inspiration to create the interior concept pictures.

Not only was the Grosvenor Square residence styled by David Hicks, when the couple moved to a grand Mayfair family house on Hill Street in October 1962, the interiors were once more created and dressed by the designer.

But before that, Raine became a Westminster City Councillor in 1955, and she used the 47 Grosvenor Square apartment as her office and political base.

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In addition to a dining area and a bar, the design concept pictures suggest there could be a screening area, where inhabitants could watch TV and films in luxury on a large projector

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Once the property has undergone a significant overhaul, it will likely be an extremely covetable home, as per the concept pictures

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When the property’s new owner refurbishes the apartment, it could have a bar, as per this CGI rendered image of the reception area

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DETAILS: The impressive portfolio of CGI rendered photos featured a range of details, from place settings on the table to pictures on the shelves

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LUXURY: The apartment is currently an empty shell, with the estate agent saying that refurbishing the property could cost up to £1.5million

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The CGI rendered image of the reception area featured a dining area, with different coloured chairs, and a glass-topped table

A panoramic image of the reception area, which is described as ‘triple-sized’, shows off the room’s four floor-to-ceiling sash windows

Raine is said to have ‘adored entertaining and illustrious guests at their dinner parties included Viscount Furness, Lady Pamela Mountbatten, Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt and the Marchioness of Douro’.

The daughter of romantic novelist Dame Barbara Cartland, Raine wed three times, first to the Hon. Gerald Legge, who she divorced in 1976, then to Earl Spencer, who died in 1992, and finally to Count Jean-Francois Pineton de Chambrun. The couple tied the knot in 1993, divorcing just two years later, in 1995.

She became a countess in October 1962, when her then-husband Gerald succeeded to the Dartmouth Earldom, and they moved their main London pad to the Hill Street house.

According to Wetherell, the sale of Raine’s previous home in Grosvenor Square is the ‘latest in a trio of home sales in Mayfair the agency has done with Indian buyers’. The estate agents note that ‘ultra-high-net-worth Indian buyers have been the most active overseas purchasers in Mayfair’s property market this year, especially for homes priced above £15 million’.

They account for 25 per cent of all international buyers in Mayfair, say the organisation, noting that ‘there are over 656,270 Indians living in London and some 3,000 Indian families own or annually rent holidays homes in Mayfair’.

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Among the portfolio of CGI concept photos created by Casa e Progetti were images of how the kitchen could look after refurbishment (pictured)

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The Grosvenor Square deal is the ‘latest in a trio of home sales in Mayfair the agency has done with Indian buyers’ (pictured: CGI concept photo of how the kitchen could look)

Wetherell adds that the Indian buyer influence in the London property market is projected to grow, and that ‘over the next five years there will be a 50 per cent rise in the number of ultra-high-net-worth Indians and by 2028 some 20,000 Indians will be worth more than $30 million’.

According to the agents, the ‘Indian super rich typically own multiple homes across the globe, with 37 per cent of the wealth of Indian UHNWIs allocated to primary and secondary properties’.

And their preferred locations for investing in overseas real estate are London, Dubai and Miami. Reportedly among the prolific London property owners are Harish Ahuja, the chairman of Shahi Exports, an Indian apparel manufacturer and exporter, who is believed to have bought a £21 million Notting Hill home.

Meanwhile, last summer billionaire Ravi Ruia was said to have invested in a £113 million mansion overlooking Regent’s Park and vaccine tycoon Adar Poonawalla is understood to have bought Aberconway House in Mayfair for a reported £138 mllion.

Peter Wetherell, Founder & Executive Chairman of Wetherell said: ‘The former Mayfair apartment owned by Raine Spencer at 47 Grosvenor Square has been purchased by an Indian buyer to serve as their London pied-a-terre.

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According to Peter Wetherell, Founder & Executive Chairman of Wetherell, the buyer purchased the property to serve as his London pied-a-terre

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Once the property is refurbished and refurnished, it will have two bedrooms (concept picture of one bedroom) with ensuite bathrooms

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The detailed pictures (pictured is a bedroom) were created by luxury design studio Casa e Progetti, as the building is currently an empty shell

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The CGI concept photos (the bedroom is pictured) which were inspired by some of design signatures of Raine’s favourite designer David Hicks, showed off a calming colour scheme featuring brown and cream

‘The apartment was purchased as a ‘shell and core’ unit but once refurbished and interior designed, it will serve as an excellent long-term investment and London residence.’

He added that in 2024, Mayfair has ‘had its strongest year in almost a decade’, with 71 sales deals made between January and August – 11 of which, he noted were ‘trophy homes priced above £10 million’.

In comparison, in 2023, over the course of the entire year, they made 80 deals, of which just five were for deals over £10 million. This means, he said, that ‘the trophy home market has doubled in size this year’.

‘During the final quarter of 2024 deals in Mayfair look set to beat the record for the last eight years,’ Wetherell said.

He continued: ‘For Mayfair homes priced up to £15 million, the most active buyers in the market are UK based […] who comprise around 40 per cent of all buyers, the balance (60 per cent) are from overseas.

‘For Mayfair homes priced above £15 million the market is being driven by wealthy buyers from America, India and the Middle East (led by purchasers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar). For the most expensive homes in Mayfair it is buyers from the Middle East and India who are most prevalent.

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According to the estate agent that sold the property, Wetherell, sales in the Mayfair area have increased significantly in the last year

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Countess Raine Spencer moved out of the apartment (pictured) in 1962, when she and her then-husband moved to a house in Mayfair

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The apartment is on the fifth floor of the building, which means it boasts impressive views of the garden square (pictured)

‘Grosvenor Square has always been the most sought after address for Indian buyers in Mayfair, and this is reflected in the fact that of the three deals Wetherell have just done with Indian buyers in Mayfair two of these sales have been for homes in the Square, both two bedroom lateral apartments purchased by Indian families as their London base.’

Meanwhile, Robert Dawson, Sales Director at Wetherell added: ‘This Grosvenor Square sale shows that there are some fantastic opportunities to be had in Mayfair if buyers are willing to take on “a project”.

‘The buyer remained open minded in their search, determined to get what they wanted, where they wanted, at the price they wanted, even if it meant investing the time, money and effort into a refurbishment of a “shell and core” unit.

‘As a result, they will end up with one of the best flats on Grosvenor Square without paying the price for someone else’s specification and internal fit out.’

For further information on homes available for sale or letting in Mayfair visit www.wetherell.co.uk.

Brooklyn Beckham shared a gushing post for wife Nicola Peltz on their anniversary on Wednesday.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 25, posted an adorable snap of the couple on Instagram.

The pair couldn’t look more loved-up as they were captured putting on a cosy display to celebrate five years together – two of which they’ve been married.

Brooklyn penned: ‘Happy anniversary baby xx I’m the luckiest guy in the world to have you by my side everyday and wake up to your gorgeous face everyday xx I love you with all my heart.’

Nicola, 29, also shared a Instagram story with a bouquet of white roses with the caption: ‘I love you so much.’

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Brooklyn Beckham, 25, shared a gushing post for wife Nicola Peltz, 29, on their five year anniversary – for two of which they’ve been married – on Wednesday

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Nicola also shared a Instagram story with a bouquet of white roses with a note from Brooklyn that read ‘we are the strongest we have ever been and I have so much love for you’

The snap also showed a sweet note from her man, which read: ‘Dear Nicole. Happy anniversary baby girl x we are the strongest we have ever been and I have so much love for you and you are my best friend and I can’t believe you are my wife xx I am the luckiest person to ever exist and I’m so happy to call you my wife x I love you and I love everything about you xx I love you baby xx Love Brooklyn xx.’

Brooklyn re-shared the Story onto his account and tagged @Cloud23, his new spicy sauce that could be seen in the background.

The former model announced the launch of his new hot brand last month and his family have been in full support.

Father David shared a snap of him enjoying the sauce with his tacos, while brother Cruz posted a photo of the sauce in his burger.

Cloud 23, named after the No.23 jersey his father wore at Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, comes in two variants – Sweet Jalapeno and Hot Habanero.

‘I did my research and I just felt like there was this hole in the market with luxury condiments, especially for a really good price,’ Brooklyn told Delish magazine.

Explaining his move into condiments, he said, ‘I’ve always been a foodie. I’ve always been lucky enough to travel to different places in the world with my mum and dad. Obviously my dad with football, we lived in Madrid, we lived in LA, Milan.

‘Then Covid happened, I met my wife and started cooking for her and just fell in love with it. And now it’s just something that just takes my mind off of things.’

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Brooklyn has been busy promoting his new hot sauce called Cloud23 and has been sharing snaps of his creations made using the condiment

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The former model announced the launch of his new hot brand last month and his family have been in full support (Pictured father David using the sauce on his tacos)

Brooklyn and his wife were initially linked after they were spotted in each other’s company during a Halloween party that took place in 2019.

The happy couple went Instagram official with their relationship the following January.

The pair moved quickly with their romance and announced that they had become engaged that July.

They went on to tie the knot during a lavish wedding ceremony that took place in Palm Beach in April 2022.

Brooklyn opened up about married life at the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity in June.

He said: ‘It’s so important to find that one person you want to spend the rest of your life with. I married my best mate so it’s the best.’

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Brooklyn has gushed about his married life with Nicola, saying it’s ‘continued to be the honeymoon stage’, after tying the knot in a lavish wedding in 2022 (pictured this month)

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s hot sauce is exclusively now at Whole Foods

Brooklyn also confirmed he does all the cooking and cleaning at home, saying: ‘My wife can’t cook at all.’

The former model said he and Nicola are homebodies who generally prefer to ‘dine in’ rather than go out.

Discussing his passion for food, Brooklyn told how he was lucky to be exposed to a wide variety of cuisines while travelling with his father David as a child.

The pair are competitive with each other in the kitchen and have had cook-offs judged by Nicola and Brooklyn’s mother Victoria.

He said: ‘I love making spaghetti bolognese, that’s my favourite. I love it al dente.

‘Me and my dad have this thing where he thinks he makes the best spaghetti bolognese, we have competitions.’

Brooklyn Beckham whipped up some garlic infused olive oil on Thursday as he revealed how fans can re-use a hot sauce bottle.

The budding chef-turned entrepreneur, 25, announced the launch of his new condiment brand Cloud23, available exclusively at Whole Foods shops in the UK earlier this month.

The £15 sauce that comes in two variants – Sweet Jalapeno and Hot Habanero – is displayed in a fancy glass bottle.

Sharing a clip to Instagram this week, Brooklyn explained: ‘This is how you can re-use your Cloud 23 bottle.’

He then proceed to chop up come garlic and herbs before pouring it into the empty hot sauce bottle.

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Brooklyn Beckham whipped up some garlic infused olive oil on Thursday as he revealed how fans can re-use a hot sauce bottle

Cloud 23 is named after the No.23 jersey his father David Beckham wore at Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.

‘I did my research and I just felt like there was this hole in the market with luxury condiments, especially for a really good price,’ he told Delish magazine, explaining why he was drawn to launching a range of hot sauces.

Brooklyn has continued his marketing splurge for his Cloud23 hot sauce, sharing a look at the brand pop-up in Los Angeles.

Taking to his Instagram account last week, Brooklyn shared video of the truck, emblazoned with the Cloud23 logo and a small crowd gathered outside, keen for a taste.

The Beckham clan were out in full force as they headed to Whole Foods in London to celebrate the launch of the sauce.

He was joined at the launch event by his wife Nicola Peltz, 29, who sweetly held his hand as they made their way around the store, before enjoying a ride in a shopping trolley to promote the product.

Brooklyn’s famous family could barely contain their pride, with dad David, 49, planting a kiss on his son’s cheek, alongside mother Victoria, 50, and younger brother Romeo, 22.

His grandmother Sandra and aunt Joanne were also in attendance at the exciting event, as well as Nicola’s brother Will Peltz, who is an actor.

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The budding chef-turned entrepreneur, 25, announced the launch of his new hot sauce brand Cloud23, available exclusively at Whole Foods shops in the UK earlier this month

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The £15 condiment that comes in two variants – Sweet Jalapeno and Hot Habanero – is displayed in a fancy glass bottle

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Sharing a clip to Instagram this week, Brooklyn explained: ‘This is how you can re-use your Cloud 23 bottle’

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Brooklyn has continued his marketing splurge for his Cloud23 hot sauce, sharing a look at the brand pop-up in Los Angeles

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It comes after the Beckham clan were out in full force as they headed to Wholefoods in London to celebrate the launch of the sauce

‘You can buy @cloud23 @wholefoodsuk @wholefoods market. I have put my heart into this and I’m so excited for you all to try.’

David was quick to jokingly comment: ‘Proud of you mate it’s soooooo good, hope nanny paid for hers @brooklynpeltzbeckham.’

Brooklyn’s plans for the Cloud 23 range of food and drinks were first revealed by MailOnline in January.

Beckham junior confirmed plans to launch a product ‘in the food space’ in an interview in June, saying it would launch in September in Whole Foods.

Rumors surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage have resurfaced, fueled by comments from Lady Colin Campbell, who has intensified speculation that the couple may be on the verge of separation. Recent reports and statements from royal insiders suggest that the Sussexes are reportedly leading increasingly separate lives, with some experts hinting that Meghan might soon make Prince Harry her next target for a breakup.

 

According to Radar Online, Meghan has distanced herself from various relationships, including family, close friends, and, notably, the British royal family. This behavior has led palace insiders to dub her the “Duchess Difficult,” citing her high standards and strong opinions. Meghan’s decisions to sever ties with family members, including her father, and her dramatic exit from royal duties—referred to as “Megxit”—underscore a pattern of decisiveness and a willingness to leave relationships behind.

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers commented on Meghan’s habit of taking a hard line with relationships. He pointed out a history of ending ties when they no longer serve her, referencing her past breakups with her first husband, Hollywood producer Trevor Engelson, and former friend Jessica Moroney, as well as her distancing from her father and other royal family members. Vickers noted that people generally act in character, suggesting Meghan could potentially do the same with Harry. As he explained, “She dumped her father, she dumped her first husband, she dumped a Canadian chef lover, she dumped Jessica Moroney, and she then dumped the entire British royal family. So, who’s going to be next for the chop? I think inevitably it’s probably Prince Harry. There will come a time when she thinks that she doesn’t need him.”

The biographer also speculated that if a split were to happen, Meghan might frame the narrative to position herself as the wronged party, casting Harry in a less favorable light. Recently, signs of independence have become more apparent between Harry and Meghan. While Harry embarked on a charity trip to the UK and attended events in New York, Meghan was notably absent from these appearances. Even on his milestone 40th birthday, Harry reportedly chose to hike with friends instead of celebrating at home with Meghan.

Lady Colin Campbell has voiced her own suspicions, noting that rumors of the couple’s rocky marriage have surfaced while King Charles and Queen Camilla are away in Australia. In response to the speculation, Lady C suggested that while Prince Harry may still be welcomed back into the royal fold by his father, it could take a significant shift for others to accept him. “I suppose they could have some form of rapprochement, but it would always be superficial. I understand that Catherine feels betrayed by Harry and would never trust him again. Charles loves his son and will always have a door open for him, especially if a divorce does happen.”

Lady C and other royal experts have echoed sentiments that Prince Harry’s influence outside the royal family has not met his expectations. While Meghan’s advocacy and media endeavors have kept her in the spotlight, Harry’s separation from royal duties has notably changed his public image. According to Lady C, without the royal platform, “Harry’s no global superstar; at best, he’s a global sensation.”

Former magazine editor Tina Brown also weighed in, describing the couple’s departure from the royal family as a disaster. While critiquing Meghan’s tendency to seek advice only to ignore it, she maintained a slightly sympathetic view of Harry. Some speculate that Brown’s restrained comments may be an attempt to keep communication channels open with the palace. Lady C suggested that Brown might be positioning herself to assist Harry if he decides to return to the royal fold in the event of a divorce.

 

Meghan Markle is allegedly scheming behind the scenes, waiting to “drop another bomb” to hurt Princess Kate Middleton and King Charles after her and Prince Harry’s “Faux Royal Tour.”

 

 

Royal biographer Tom Bower suggested that Markle, who he referred to as an “agent of poison”, is planning to unleash her “ultimate weapon” against the royal family.

In a recent interview, Bower expressed his concerns about the Sussexes, noting a perceived decline in their future prospects.

Despite recent controversies surrounding Harry and Meghan, including their Netflix documentary and explosive interviews, Bower believes Markle’s silence could be the “calm before the storm.”
The future for the Sussexes is pretty grim, I think they’re on a permanent decline,” Bower revealed.

“But whenever they need money, whenever they need publicity to stoke their reputation, they will drop another bomb,” he continued. “We’re still waiting for Meghan’s own autobiography, which I’m sure she’s penning, she’s a good writer, and it will be filled with vitriol and filled with lies.”

The Royal biographer claims Markle wants a sensational headline to use as an “ultimate weapon” she can deploy.
Bower also shed light on the Sussexes’ visit to Nigeria, described as a “faux royal tour.”

During their time in Africa, Meghan and Harry engaged with local communities and officials with the goal of garnering support for hosting the Invictus Games in 2029.

Following the success of this visit, talks of potential future “fake royal tours” emerged.

Amidst the drama surrounding Meghan’s alleged schemes, shocking health revelations within the Royal Family came to light.

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, King Charles faced health difficulties, including a cancer diagnosis following a prostate surgery.

Despite these challenges, the King has demonstrated resilience by enthusiastically resuming his public duties, which is evident in recent appearances at official events.

 

Maybe she’s right or maybe she’s wrong. Meghan Markle recently went on the record to suggest that she’s one of the most bullied people in the world and of course, she’s getting a lot of backlash for her comments. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

 

 

The Duchess of Sussex recently spoke out about how she feels like she’s one of the most bullied people in the world. However, there are some royal critics out there who think that her comments are rather pretentious.

One royal expert by the name of Chloe Dobbs recently told GB News that these are comments that Meghan Markle could have kept to herself because they aren’t doing her any good. She’s only trying to portray herself as a victim again but it doesn’t seem to be working to her advantage.

She even put it this way, “This is just the most pathetic thing that has come out of her mouth. Tell this to kids who get beat up over and over again and are bullied by parents in abusive households.”

“I mean, how pretentious are you Meghan Markle?”

However, another critic by the name of Benjamin Butterworth, suggests that there seems to be an unhealthy dose of obsession with Meghan and especially in the UK.

In the same interview, she said, “We are quite aggressive towards her. We’re slightly obsessed in the media, whether it’s British or American media.”

“I can imagine that’s not nice to be on the receiving end of. But I do think there’s something really off about going and talking to young girls, going and talking to young people and saying, ‘pity me.’”

“You live a life of luxury unimaginable to 99.99 per cent of people on the planet, you should be telling those young people what they can achieve, not what they can fear.”

So far Meghan Markle herself has not made any comments about the matter although at this point it’s doubtful that anything will be said

The two most senior royals make £50m a year from their inherited estates, according to a new investigation.

It’s reported the King and Prince rake in more than £50million from rentals (Image: Getty )

King Charles and Prince William earn millions from the taxpayer from rents on properties on their private estates – including a prison, schools and a building used by the NHS, it has emerged.

The Mirror reports details of how the two most senior members of the Royal Family make £50million a year from their inherited estates can be revealed for the first time.

Working with Vera Productions and Channel 4 Dispatches, the newspaper obtained from the Land Registry the addresses of thousands of properties in the two royal Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, owned by Prince William and King Charles III.

They show how the Duchy earns £1.5m a year in rent – or £37.5m over 25 years – for HMP Dartmoor, a prison that now lies empty due to high levels of radon gas in the cells. Seven schools pay the Duchy more than £600,000 in rent over the lifetime of their leases.

The most senior ranking royal make millions from their estates (Image: Getty )

The Duchy of Lancaster will earn £11.4m from a 15-year lease on a warehouse to Guys & St Thomas NHS Trust for its ambulance fleet.

Campaigner Guy Shrubsole, author of Who Owns England, told the Mirror: “I think this asks quite searching questions about how they are making their profits.

“Why are there not peppercorn rents or social rents being charged for the NHS for example?”

The Duchy of Cornwall also earns money from the military that both Charles and William trained in. The Ministry of Defence refused to reveal how much it paid the Duchy for the right to train troops on its land in Dartmoor.

But documents reveal the Duchy has received more than a million pounds from the Navy since 2004 for jetties and moorings for warships.

King Charles and Prince William make millions from their estates (Image: Getty )

King Charles III was for many years a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support but the Duchy of Cornwall earned £22m in rent from an office block in London that housed a number of charities including Macmillan, Comic Relief and Marie Curie.

The documents also reveal how the Duchy of Lancaster, owned by Charles since 2022, is set to profit from a new generation of wind farms.

It owns the coastline from Barrow-in-Furness to the River Mersey and five leases reveal the Duchy will received at least £28m from power cables crossing this land.

A Duchy of Cornwall spokesperson it was “a private estate with a commercial imperative”.

The Mirror reports the Duchy of Lancaster said it “operates as a commercial company” and that “while His Majesty The King takes a close interest in the work of the Duchy, the day-to-day management of the portfolio is the responsibility of the Council and executive team”.

In a statement to the Mail Online, a spokesperson for the Duchy of Cornwall said: “The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate with a commercial imperative which we achieve alongside our commitment to restoring the natural environment and generating positive social impact for our communities.

“Prince William became Duke of Cornwall in September 2022 and since then has committed to an expansive transformation of the Duchy. This includes a significant investment to make the estate net zero by the end of 2032, as well as establishing targeted mental health support for our tenants and working with local partners to help tackle homelessness in Cornwall.”

Express.co.uk has contacted both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for comment.

Halloween has long been a chance for celebrities to show off their best fancy dress at glitzy parties and on social media – and this year was no different.

However, David Beckham confirmed it was his wife Victoria Beckham‘s first time dressing up for the spooky season in 27 years as they took their daughter Harper, 13,  trick-or-treating.

Keeping her costume low-key, the fashion mogul opted for a scary green mask as she cut a casual figure by tucking a grey T-shirt into a pair of jeans.

Meanwhile, David rocked a scary mask with a ‘I heart bingo’ baseball cap while keeping his clothes also casual in a black T-shirt and leather jacket.

The couple looked in good spirits as they posed for photos with their youngest child Harper, who dressed as a prisoner in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs.

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David Beckham confirmed it was his wife Victoria Beckham’s first time dressing up for Halloween in 27 years as they took daughter Harper trick-or-treating

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Meanwhile Stacey Solomon, husband Joe Swash and their children were ‘off to Neverland’ as they dressed up as Peter Pan and Wendy

David wrote: ‘Good effort mum first time in 27 years my wife dresses up and it’s as good as we are gonna get, you look amazing @victoriabeckham’.

Meanwhile Stacey Solomon and husband Joe Swash were ‘off to Neverland’ as they dressed up as Peter Pan and Wendy.

Stacey looked incredible in a blue dress while former EastEnders star Joe rocked a green dress and leggings just like the Disney characters.

The couple also dressed their three children up, Rex as Captain Hook, Rose as Tinkerbell and Belle as Mr Smee.

She penned: ‘Off to Neverland.  happy Halloween everyone lots of love from Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell & Mr Smee.

‘Literally nothing makes me happier than family dress up! We are off to trick or treat the neighbours Joe’s over the moon about his tights. Hope you have the best Halloween’.

Meanwhile Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall looked sensational as she posed for Instagram photos dressed as Little Bo Peep from Toy Story for Maya Jama’s bash.

The singer wowed in a vintage doll dress with a large skirt as she posed for photos in a blonde wig and cowboy hat.

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Keeping her costume low-key, the fashion mogul opted for a scary green mask as she cut a casual figure by tucking a grey T-shirt into a pair of jeans

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Meanwhile David rocked a scary mask with a ‘I heart bingo’ baseball cap

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The couple looked in good spirits as they posed for photos with their youngest child Harper, who dressed as a prisoner in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs

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They headed trick-or-treating with friends

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Stacey looked incredible in a blue dress while former EastEnders star Joe rocked a green dress and leggings just like the Disney characters

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The couple also dressed their three children up, Rex as Captain Hook, Rose as Tinkerbell and Belle as Mr Smee

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Meanwhile Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall looked sensational as she posed for Instagram photos dressed as Little Bo Peep from Toy Story

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The singer wowed in a vintage doll dress with a large skirt as she posed for photos in a blonde wig and cowboy hat

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Meanwhile Love Island All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare showed their relationship is stronger than ever as they dressed up as Barbie and Ken

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Molly showed off her incredible figure in an eye catching pink crop top and matching trousers while Tom rocked a black tasselled shirt and white feathered hat

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Paris Fury pictured with her five children as they headed out to trick or treat

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Meanwhile, Perrie Edwards and her son Axel continued their tradition of a joint costume after dressing as Alfredo Linguini and Remy.

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Perrie and her son dressed up as Lady Gaga and Bruno; pictured in the cover art of their single

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Tommy Fury, 25, looked terrifying in his freaky Halloween look as he covered his face in special FX makeup

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He later changed into a Miss Trunchbull costume as he took daughter Bambi, who was dressed as Matilda, out trick or treating

Jade held a long blue hook and carried her belongings in a dazzling handbag in the shape of Woody.

She wrote: ‘TOY GORY : Little Hoe Peep edition’

Meanwhile Love Island All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare showed their relationship is stronger than ever as they dressed up as Barbie and Ken.

Molly showed off her incredible figure in an eye catching pink crop top and matching trousers.

She added a coordinated cowboy hat and neck scarf while Tom rocked a black tasselled shirt and feathered hat.

The couple both donned fake blood on their faces as they beamed for sizzling Instagram photos.

Ashley Roberts, 43, kicked off the day in style as she shared some incredible snaps of herself as noughties Kylie from her 2001 Can’t Get You Out Of My Head video.

Maya  Jama transformed into iconic Halloween character Beetlejuice as she celebrated the spooky day ahead of her annual party.

The Love Island presenter, 30, is known for her knock-out Halloween looks and always hosts a huge star-studded party every year to mark the occasion.

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Ashley Roberts kicked off the day in style as she shared some incredible snaps of herself as noughties Kylie from her 2001 Can’t Get You Out Of My Head video

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Maya transformed into iconic Halloween character Beetlejuice as she celebrated the spooky day ahead of her annual party

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Amelia Dimoldenberg arguably stole the show this Halloween with her Monsters Inc costume

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Ashley Roberts dressed as noughties Kylie from her 2001 Can’t Get You Out Of My Head video

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Ashley stunned in the deeply plunging white outfit with a perilously high leg slit

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Myleene advocated for busy women everywhere with her choice this year, dressing as Wonder Woman in her iconic red and blue suit

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Myleene advocated for busy women everywhere with her costume this year, dressing as Wonder Woman in her iconic red and blue suit

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Alongside a transformation video, the mother of three wrote: ‘Happy Halloween to all my wonder women. ‘You may be fast Wonder woman, but nobody can be in two places at the same time’. And yet we are.’

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Sharing her look on Instagram ahead of the bash she joked she was ‘Beetlejuice‘s Unruly Niece’ and shared her excitement for the event tonight.

Meanwhile, Perrie and her son Axel continued their tradition of a joint costume after dressing as Alfredo Linguini and Remy.

This year, they chose to transform themselves into Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars from the cover art of their single, Die With A Smile.

Myleene advocated for busy women everywhere with her choice this year, dressing as Wonder Woman in her iconic red and blue suit.

Alongside a transformation video, the mother of three wrote: ‘Happy Halloween to all my wonder women. ‘You may be fast Wonder woman, but nobody can be in two places at the same time’. And yet we are.’

Katie made Halloween a family affair as she joined her boyfriend JJ Slater, son Junior and his girlfriend Jasmine in partying the night away at the KISS Haunted House.

TOWIE star Amber Turner offered a subtle nod to the day in her sexy bunny look, which featured a form-fitting jumpsuit and a pair of lace ears.

Sharing her choice of Halloween costume, Ferne McCann revealed that she and her friends opted to go as American rockers KISS.

The reality personality and her pals wore the signature face paint, spiky black hair and skimpy leotards to complete their look as the band.

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Katie made Halloween a family affair as she joined her boyfriend JJ Slater, son Junior and his girlfriend Jasmine in partying the night away at the KISS Haunted House

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Sharing her choice of Halloween costume, Ferne McCann revealed that she and her friends opted to go as American rockers KISS

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The reality personality and her pals wore the signature face paint, spiky black hair and skimpy leotards to complete their look as the band

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Rhian Sugden sent pulses racing as she took on Pamela Anderson’s Barb Wire

Rachel Riley dazzles in a spidery twist on Madonna’s pink gown

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Rachel Riley and the Countdown crew also got into the festive spirit

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TOWIE star Amber Turner offered a subtle nod to the day in her sexy bunny look, which featured a form-fitting jumpsuit and a pair of lace ears

Former Geordie Shore star Holly, 32, her husband Jacob Blyth and their son Alpha-Jax all dressed as Chucky in the recognisable striped top and dungarees.

Pregnant Lottie Tomlinson’s son Lucky looked adorable in a furry Sully costume from the Pixar film, Monsters Inc.

It comes after Alex Scott and Chloe Ferry brought out all the stops as they dressed up for early Halloween celebrations on Instagram on Wednesday.

Football presenter Alex, 40, looked completely unrecognisable as she transformed into Grace Jones from the 1986 horror film Vamp.

Alex wowed as she posed topless while covered in a white painted pattern over her chest and arms.

She kept her modesty with silver metallic pointed cones over her boobs and wore Grace’s iconic red bobbed wig.

Alex wore dramatic makeup for the celebrations as she painted her face white with a bold red lipstick, black winged eye liner and thin eyebrows.

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Zara McDermott dressed up as Shrek while boyfriend Sam Thompson opted for a donkey costume as they took nephew Leo trick-or-treating

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Charlotte Crosby and her fiance Jake Ankers dressed as Mummys alongside their daughter

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Paris Fury dressed as cabin crew in a red dress and hat for the event

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Gemma Collins slipped into a racy ensemble as she got into the Halloween spirit

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Lizzie Cundy revealed her look this year was as the Queen Of Hearts

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Former Geordie Shore star Holly, 32, her husband Jacob Blyth and their son Alpha-Jax all dressed as Chucky in the recognisable striped top and dunagrees

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Alex Scott brought out all the stops as she dressed up as Grace Jones from the 1986 horror film Vamp as she kicked off the early Halloween celebrations on Instagram on Wednesday

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Meanwhile Chloe Ferry opted for a more sexy costume as she slipped into a busty black leather strapless zip front corset which teamed with leopard print face paint

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Annie Mac And Nick Grimshaw dressed s Robert Smith and Jay Kay of Jamiroquai

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Fats Timbo opted for a Grinch costume and promised fans a Halloween-themed video

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Georgia May Jagger dressed up as a scary doll, sporting pink and white face paint

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Despite her freakish look, Georgia looked gorgeous in her Halloween look

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She dressed up her look with a silver mini dress and towering check platform heels

She wrote: ”I’ve seen that face before’ @gracejonesofficial Pt 1 #halloween’

Meanwhile Chloe slipped into a busty black leather strapless zip front corset which teamed with leopard print face paint.

She penned: ‘Finally got some Halloween content’.

Molly-Mae Hague dressed up as Grandma Wolf to host an extravagant Halloween party.

The Maebe owner, 25, took to Instagram to share adorable snaps with daughter Bambi, 21 months, who wore a Little Red Riding Hood costume.

Molly-Mae was dressed head-to-toe in a furry grey wolf costume and a floral nightgown.

She captioned her post: ‘But Grandmother… what big hands you have!!!!!’

The mother-of-one hosted a festive glamorous ‘Boogie ball’ for Bambi and her friends.

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Pregnant Lottie Tomlinson’s son Lucky looked adorable in a furry Sully costume from the Pixar film, Monsters Inc

Football presenter Alex looked completely unrecognisable as posed topless while covered in white paint and donned a bold red wig

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Geordie Shore star Chloe showed off her incredible figure in the black leather number

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Molly-Mae Hague looked completely unrecognisable as she dressed up as Grandma Wolf to host an extravagant Halloween party

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The Maebe owner, 25, took to Instagram to share adorable snaps with daughter Bambi, 21 months, who wore a Little Red Riding Hood costume

Nicola Peltz oozes confidence in daring Playboy Bunny costume

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Jaime Laing and Sophie Habboo did not hold back with their costumes this spooky season as they opted for two iconic looks, the first costume being from Disney’s UP

Sophie and Jamie transformed into Russell & Mr Fredricksen from the 2009 UP movie

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Sophie looked incredible as she recreated Russel’s boy scout uniform while Jamie donned an oversized brown suit with a grey wig and walking stick as he portrayed Mr Fredricksen

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However the reality star couple also bought out all the stops for their second costume as they dressed up as Scooby-Doo characters; pictured Jamie as Daphne Blake

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Meanwhile Sophie transformed into Fred Jones while her pal Melissa portrayed Velma

Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts slip into sexy Halloween outfits

Jaime Laing and Sophie Habboo did not hold back with their costumes this spooky season as they opted for two iconic looks.

For the couples first costume, Jamie and Sophie dressed up as Disney characters Russell & Mr Fredricksen from the 2009 UP movie.

Sophie looked incredible as she recreated Russel’s boy scout uniform in a yellow shirt, brown miniskirt and a badge sash.

The former Made In Chelsea star rocked a yellow cap and a brown backpack which had a number of balloons tied to the back.

Meanwhile Jamie donned an oversized brown suit with a grey wig and walking stick as he portrayed Mr Fredricksen.

However the reality star couple also bought out all the stops for their second costume as they dressed up as Scooby-Doo characters.

Sophie transformed into Fred Jones while Jamie rocked a purple dress as Daphne Blake. sported a sexy Matrix outfit last weekend as she attended an early Halloween party with friends.

The actress, 28, looked incredible as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps in a racy plunging black PVC playsuit which boasted long sleeves and a zip down the front.

Sophie Turner sported a sexy Matrix outfit last weekend as she attended an early Halloween party with friends.

The actress, 28, looked incredible as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps in a racy plunging black PVC playsuit which boasted long sleeves and a zip down the front.

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner channelled their Halloween spirit as they transformed into the Joker and 2024 Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun.

The new parents left their daughter Elsie, 13-months, with the babysitter as they enjoyed a fun night out.

Jack, 36, put on a fun display and dressed in teal two-piece gym set that replicated Rachael Gunn’s Olympic ensemble.

Rachael went viral during the Paris Olympics as she put on quirky display for her competitive piece for the competition.

Alongside him, his partner also put on a relevant display as she dressed up in a purple suit as she channelled her inner Joker – inspired by this year’s release.

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Sophie Turner sported a sexy Matrix outfit last weekend as she attended an early Halloween party with friends

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As spooky season kicks off early, who is on your best and worst dressed list this year? (Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner pictured)

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Elsewhere Marvin Humes and Tyler West dressed up as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine characters

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Marvin and Tyler posed for a selfie backstage before performing at Kiss FM Haunted House Party

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Meanwhile Paris Fury looked incredible in a red air hostess dress as she posed with a Louis Vuitton suitcase

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Elsewhere Love Island star Anna Vakili and her sister Mandi transformed into a sexy red devil and silver angel

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Anna wowed in a white lace corset, a satin miniskirt and long lace gloves as she posed for sizzling snaps in her sexy angel costume

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She looked unrecognisable as she rocked a long silver wig and added a pair of large feathered wigs and a halo

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Meanwhile her sister Mandi looked amazing as she slipped into a racy red PVC jumpsuit and painted her face red with black detailing and horns

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Elsewhere on social media, Tallia Storm showed off her incredible figure as she dressed up as two sexy Flintstones characters

Love Island’s Anna Vakili and sister show off Halloween looks

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Ed Sheeran poked fun at an AI picture of himself dressed as a monkey for Halloween

Elsewhere Marvin Humes and Tyler West dressed up as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine characters.

Meanwhile Paris Fury looked incredible in a red air hostess dress as she posed with a Louis Vuitton suitcase.

Love Island star Anna Vakili and her sister Mandi transformed into a sexy red devil and silver angel.

Anna wowed in a white lace corset, a satin miniskirt and long lace gloves as she posed for sizzling snaps in her sexy angel costume.

She looked unrecognisable as she rocked a long silver wig and added a pair of large feathered wigs and a halo.

The reality star completed her look by painting her face white with heavily blushed cheeks and a feathered choker necklace.

Meanwhile her sister Mandi looked amazing as she slipped into a racy red PVC jumpsuit and painted her face red with black detailing and horns.

Elsewhere on social media, Tallia Storm showed off her incredible figure as she dressed up as two sexy Flintstones characters.

The singer looked incredible in an orange off the shoulder minidress and blue neck scarf as she portrayed Fred Flintstone.

Tallia also opted for a sexy Pebbles Flintstone costume as she slipped into a fur green crop top and booty shorts displayed her toned figure.

She elevated her frame in a pair of eye catching green thigh high boots and placed a white bone in her blonde locks.

Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts kickstarted Heart FM’s annual Halloween celebrations last week, with their first spooktacular looks of the season.

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Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts kickstarted Heart FM’s annual Halloween celebrations last week, with their first spooktacular looks of the season

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The TV personality, 50, and Pussycat Doll star, 40, wowed as they slipped into sexy outfits inspired by the classic 1989 film Beetlejuice

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X Factor star Joe McElderry looked completely unrecognisable as they dressed as Wicked’s Elphaba for a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween event on Sunday

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Laura Anderson dressed up in matching red crab costumes with her Bonnie, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy

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Strictly star Pete Wicks dressed up as a pink fairy on his and best pal Sam Thompson’s Staying Relevant podcast

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Katherine Ryan dressed up as a giant monster munch for this year’s Halloween costume

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Scarlett Moffatt posed with her little one as they dressed up as Ronald McDonald and Burger King

The TV personality, 50, and Pussycat Doll star, 40, wowed as they slipped into sexy outfits inspired by the classic 1989 film Beetlejuice.

Amanda dressed as the character of Lydia, donning a dramatic black wig and red tulle dress.

She showed off her long, toned legs in a pair of red fishnet tights and added inches to her height with black pointed heels.

Ashley Roberts slipped into Miss Dead Receptionist’s cape with a red wig and was painted head to toe in green body paint.

X Factor star Joe McElderry looked completely unrecognisable as they dressed as Wicked’s Elphaba for a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween event on Sunday.

The singer, who appeared in the ITV show back in 2009, sported a bold green face and a black witches costume as they prepared to dazzle at a fun event in South Shields.

Taking to their Instagram, the person penned: ‘A Wicked Halloween show’ as they showed off their amazing costume, which came complete with a pointed hat, long black wig and a cape.