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Emergency services were today called to the explosion in Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area of Newcastle, and pictures show a horrific scene of destruction

A seven-year-old boy has today been confirmed dead following a huge house explosion.

The blast destroyed two homes in the Benwell and Elswick area of Newcastle today. A child and three adults were rescued and rushed to hospital but one boy, aged seven, has since died of his injuries.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police confirmed the death this afternoon. Northumbria Police Superintendent Darren Adams said: “It is with great sadness I stand before you today following the death of a young child. As a result of the incident here in the early hours of the morning a seven year old has sadly passed away. Despite the efforts of emergency services he died at the scene. This is a truly devastating outcome.

“I have no doubt the people of Elswick and Benwell and our wider region will want to join me in sending their thoughts and condolences to family and friends. The loss and pain they must be suffering is unimaginable.”

Shocking photographs taken by a drone have captured the utter devastation left on the residential street adjacent to the River Tyne. The roof is missing and debris has been blown across the front and back of the several properties.

Superintendent Darren Adams, of Northumbria Police, speaking to the media ( 
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Suptind Adams added: “The boys’ loved ones are being supported by specialist officers and we would ask their privacy be respected at this time. I can confirm six people were taken to hospital with varying injuries. A number of people were also evacuated and are being supported by our colleagues from Newcastle City Council.

 

“They are working with our partners and the community to ensure all those remain in the area are safe. Investigations are ongoing to establish how the explosion occurred.

“These enquires are still in the very early stage and in the coming hours and days we will continue to piece together what has happened so we can provide answers to the family as well as the wider public. We would appeal to anyone who has any information about what has happened to contact us.

“It is likely the cordon will remain in place for some time as we continue to carry out our investigations. This is an incredibly tragic incident.”

Residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed, while motorists are asked to avoid the area as road closures are in place.

A spokesman for North East Ambulance Service said: “We were called to an incident in the Elswick area of Newcastle at 12.45am today.

A fire is pictured tearing through the property in the early hours ( 
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“We dispatched four paramedic crews, four crews from our hazardous area response team (Hart), a doctor, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, a duty officer and a tactical adviser to the scene. We treated and conveyed four patients – three adults and one child – to hospital for further treatment.”

Speaking previously before the tragic update, a police spokesman said: “Shortly before 12.45am today (Wednesday), police were contacted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who are dealing with a fire at an address in the Violet Close area of Newcastle.

Two properties in the Benwell and Elswick area of Newcastle have been destroyed ( 
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PA)“Emergency services remain in attendance at the scene. Road closures are in place on Buddle Road and the surrounding area, and motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and to keep doors and windows closed if they see and smell smoke.”

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service tweeted in the early hours of the morning: “We currently have several firefighting appliances in attendance at a large-scale incident in Violet Close, Newcastle. Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed until further notice.”

FORMER One Direction star Liam Payne has died in Argentina after reportedly falling from his hotel balcony.

The 31-year-old singer was in Buenos Aires for pal Niall Horan’s tour when he tragically plunged from the third floor on Wednesday afternoon, TMZ reports.

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has diedCredit: Getty

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Liam had spoken to fans earlier on Snapchat WednesdayCredit: Unpixs

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Crowds have gathered behind a police cordon outside the Buenos Aires hotelCredit: AP

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Liam was a member of boy band One Direction between 2010 and 2016Credit: Alamy

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Liam arriving for a movie premier in 2010Credit: PA

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Singer Cheryl Cole and then-beau Liam

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Liam’s last post was put up only minutes before his deathCredit: snapchat

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Fans cry as they wait outside the hotelCredit: AFP

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Cops are at the hotel as they investigate the deathCredit: AP
A source confirmed to The Sun that Liam has died.

The singer-songwriter was staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo.

Crowds of heartbroken fans are now gathering behind a cordon outside the accommodation to pay tribute to the guitarist.

Pablo Policicchio, the spokesperson for the security ministry of Buenos Aires, said police were called to the hotel by a worker about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.

Witnesses at the hotel said Liam smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room in the erratic incident earlier in the day, TMZ reports.

Cops found Liam dead in the hotel’s inner courtyard at around 5pm local time (9pm UK time) when they arrived.

A red tent was put up over the body as cops began the investigation into the tragic death before the body was taken to the morgue.

The spokesperson for the local ambulance service said Liam’s death had been confirmed on the spot after he had fallen and suffered severe injuries.

Alberto Crescenti told local media: “The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur.

“At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.

Cheryl charmed by Liam Payne in first X Factor audition from 2008
“There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”

Tributes have begun to pour in for Liam with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.

Liam’s final post on social media was put up on his Snapchat only minutes before his death and showed him and girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.

He had posted earlier in the day talking about riding horses, playing polo, and looking forward to returning home to see his dog.

“It’s a lovely day here in Argentina.”

Kate had also shared a post of Liam just before his death riding a horse with her in the countryside.

The star had arrived in Argentina on September 30 with his girlfriend and was seen at Niall’s show dancing and meeting fans on October 2.

Liam joined One Direction aged just 16 years old after auditioning on X-Factor and finishing third with the group.

He was with the group as it released its first Album Up All Night in 2011 and went stratospheric and captured hearts around the globe.

He was one of the main songwriters of the band between 2010 and 2016 until the group broke up.

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Liam with One Direction in 2011Credit: PA

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Liam in 2021Credit: Rex
He carried on with his own solo music career and released one solo album in 2019 – LP1.

The Sun revealed last week that Liam had parted ways with his management and had shelved plans for a second solo album.

And earlier this week Liam’s ex Maya Henry called in the lawyers after accusing Liam of repeatedly messaging her, her friends, and her mum.

The Wolverhampton-born singer was born August 29, 1993, and had early health battles and was bullied at secondary school.

He made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for X Factor in 2008.

An unearthed clip shows baby-faced Liam telling the cameras: “When I’m at school, in general, I think about singing all the time.

“I should really be concentrating on my school work but I just think about singing too much.”

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Fans embrace outside the hotelCredit: Reuters

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Liam singing as part of One Direction in 2010Credit: Rex
After being eliminated as a solo artist he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four others to form One Direction.

Simon Cowell united Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles to form one of the biggest music acts ever.

Liam dated singer Cheryl Cole with the pair having a child named Bear in 2017.

They split in 2018 before he was linked to supermodel Naomi Campbell in 2019.

He had an on-off, three-year relationship with ex-fiancée Henry which was said to have ended for good in May, 2022.

The singer had been open about his battles with drugs.

In 2021, he blamed a “pills and booze phase” for bloating his face to “ten times the size”, while also revealing he used to guzzle the contents of his mini bar when band chiefs checked the lads into hotels to keep fans at bay.

In 2019, Liam revealed he suffered suicidal thoughts as he struggled with his fame he revealed on Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking.

He said: “For some certain circumstances I’m quite lucky to be here still.

“There are times when that level of loneliness and people getting into you every day, it’s like, ‘When will this end?’ That’s almost nearly killed me a couple of times.”

He survived by his son Bear, 7, his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.

Police will now carry out an autopsy on the body.

Inside Liam Payne and Cheryl’s romance

By Joanne Kavanagh

IT was a romance that caused a media storm.

One Direction hunk Liam Payne was in a relationship ship X Factor judge Cheryl.

The pair – who have a ten-year age gap – got together while Cheryl was going through her divorce to second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini at the beginning of 2016.

Despite their age difference they looked completely infatuated with each other when the couple made their red carpet debut at Cannes in May 2016.

Liam even paid a sweet tribute to his girlfriend by getting a tattoo of her eye on his arm.

In 2017, Liam and Cheryl welcomed their baby.

Cheryl posted a picture on Instagram of Liam cradling their 7lb 9oz baby.

She captioned the sweet snap with: “On Wednesday Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy baby boy looking like a dream.”

One pal told The Sun: “Cheryl gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday, and both are doing well.

“Liam didn’t leave Cheryl’s side throughout the birth, and like her, he is besotted with their new son and can’t wait to take him home.

“This is the perfect Mother’s Day for Cheryl.”

The Sun revealed in May 2017, that the couple named their son Bear.

They decided on the unusual name after spending a week getting to know him.

Bear adopted his One Direction star dad’s surname, so he is called Bear Payne.

A source revealed: “Cheryl and Liam wanted to get to know [their son] before they decided on the name.

“They didn’t have the name Bear before the birth.

“But they’d been thinking of a name since meeting him and they just felt it suited him.”

In February 2018, The Sun broke the story that Liam’s constant travelling to promote his solo career had placed a huge strain on the relationship, and they were ready to split.

That same month, Cheryl declared that “none of it matters” as she shrugged off questions about her crumbling romance with Liam during a BBC Breakfast interview.

They then put on a united front together at the Brit Awards, where they smiled on the red carpet and Cheryl joked about the couple’s ‘safe word’.

However, by July 2018, Cheryl and Liam made the decision to split.

A pal told The Sun: “Cheryl and Liam worked really hard on their relationship – they had troubles earlier this year and were able to get through them.

“But they’re in different stages of their lives and, after a lot of careful thought, came to a decision that it’s best for everyone if they do go their separate ways.”

Liam and Cheryl then released a statement confirming their break-up.

They posted a message on social media that read: “We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It’s been a tough decision for us to make.

“We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.”

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Liam in Paris in MarchCredit: Getty

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Crowds have gathered outside the hotelCredit: AFP

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Liam in an England kit for UNICEF’s Soccer Aid in 2022Credit: Rex

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One Direction during the X-Factor live show in 2010Credit: Rex

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Cradling in her arms a young boy battling cancer, Princess Diana can be seen staring intently at the child – and she did so with tears in her eyes, according to the photographer who captured the poignant moment on camera. The image is just one of thousands that Anwar Hussein, now 86, and his sons Samir, 44, and Zak, 43, who have followed in their father’s footsteps, have taken of the Royal family over the years. But it also held a very special place in the late Princess of Wales ‘s heart.

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‘Out of all the pictures you’ve taken, this is probably my favourite one’, she told Anwar. Now the veteran snapper and his talented sons are exhibiting a selection of these remarkable photographs of the late Princess and her family, paired with their first-hand accounts of the stories behind each moment. Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, is arriving in St Katharine Docks, London for the first time from May 25. It has previously featured in Melbourne, South Carolina, Las Vegas and more to critical acclaim.

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The exhibition consists of ‘larger than life images, bespoke art installations and first-hand narration’ in a 60-minute experience delving into the lives of the royal family. Accredited by the Royal Family , the Husseins make up the longest-standing family of official royal photographers, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the princess and her family. They received special access to document the lives of the royals in public, as well as capturing more intimate, private moments, including the unforgettable revenge dress which dared to break royal protocol and the princess’ simple handshake with an AIDS patient that showed the world how to be human.

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Samir and Zak followed their father’s footsteps into royal photography by capturing the lives of Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry , and now are multi-award winning and celebrated photographers themselves. The story behind Diana’s ‘favourite’ photograph reveals that she met the youngster during her visit to Imran Khan’s cancer hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, during April 1996. Sadly, he was gravely ill and did not survive. ‘She was so sad when she found out the boy had passed away shortly after her visit,’ the photographers note.

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Another image reveals further how the late Princess related to children and adored her sons, William and Harry. Wearing a yellow jumpsuit, Diana can be seen putting all her attention to the young boys while on holiday in Palma, Majorca, in 1987. The trio sit in front of Prince Charles and Queen Sofia of Spain on the steps of Marivent Palace. Just three years earlier, Anwar had snapped the moment Diana left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital following the birth of Prince Harry on September 16, 1984 in London.

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Other iconic moments are captured on camera – including Diana’s lone visit to the Taj Mahal in India in 1992. As Charles had engagements, the late princess cut a very lonely figure in front of the ivory white marble mausoleum, which stands as a timeless symbol of love. The now infamous photograph incredibly preceded one taken by his son, Zak, 24 years later while accompanying William and Kate on their tour of the country. Diana’s 1992 trip to India also resulted in the unforgettable image of the royal shaking hands with the ‘Untouchable’, so-called because they are from the country’s lowest caste.

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There is of course an image of the unforgettable ‘revenge’ dress. On the same night in 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to the nation he had cheated on his wife, she attended a Vanity Fair party – and made sure the world’s media was firmly fixed on her. Speaking to The Sun, Zak said: ‘Sometimes you don’t even realise you’re documenting history until after, like this photo my father took of Diana wearing her ‘revenge dress’ on the night Charles made his notorious adultery admission on television.’

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On the exhibition, Anwar said: ‘I am honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity to photograph Princess Diana so extensively and to have had the pleasure of having many friendly and insightful conversations with her. I am delighted that the images captured, as well as those of my sons, are coming home to London to recognise and memorialise such a remarkable woman and her sons.’ Pictured: Photographer Anwar with his sons Samir and Zak.

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He added: ‘There are so many memories of our two families connecting and creating a special relationship, which I am pleased to be able to display in such a unique way through the exhibition.’ The Princess Diana: Accredited Access exhibition opens on Saturday and runs until Monday, September 2, at Dockside Vaults in London. For tickets, visit princessdianaexhibit.com.

The close relationship between King Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton appears to have become even closer, according to a body language expert.

Charles, 75, and Kate, 42, were reunited on the Buckingham Palace balcony today for the first time since they both began cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales joined other members of the Royal Family to watch a spectacular flypast by the RAF as she made a triumphant return to public life at Trooping the Colour.

According to Judi James, during their balcony appearance, the two royals showed behaviour that was consistent with ‘a series of “reward” rituals that spoke volumes about family bonds and relationships behind the scenes’.

It has long been thought that the King and the Princess of Wales are close thanks to their shared interests in the arts, among other reasons.

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According to body language expert Judi James, Kate leaning in towards Charles showed her confidence, as well as ‘placing her in a supportive role’ with the King

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The body language expert also noted that the two royals enjoyed ’bouts of animated conversation that included eye contact and laughter’

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King Charles made the Princess of Wales the ‘centre of attention’ by standing next to her, said Judi James, who explained that this signalled ‘both how much she is cherished and how grateful he was at her attendance today’ (pictured L-R: Prince George; Prince William; Prince Louis; Princess Charlotte; the Princess of Wales, King Charles and Queen Camilla)

But many royal watchers say that after both being diagnosed with cancer, Charles and Kate have enjoyed a deeper bond.

Judi told FEMAIL: ‘Charles has always had an increasingly special relationship with Kate, who he has grown to trust and delight in.

‘Here though, that relationship was highlighted to illustrate how those bonds have only deepened and enriched by their bonds of empathy created by their illnesses.’

In a departure from last year, when King Charles stood next to his heir Prince William, 41, this year, he stood next to Kate.

This was significant, according to Judi, as she explained: ‘Charles made Kate his centre of attention to signal both how much she is cherished and how grateful he was at her attendance today.’

And it wasn’t just where they were standing that stood out: the way the two royals interacted spoke volumes about the relationship, according to Judi.

‘Kate was placed beside her father-in-law and the pair engaged in some bouts of animated conversation that included eye contact and laughter,’ she said.

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Members of the Royal Family watch the flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony today

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Members of the Royal Family watch the flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony today

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(From left) Prince George, Prince William, Prince Louis, Kate, Princess Charlotte, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Sophie, Prince Edward, Lady Louise Windsor and Princess Anne today

‘At one point Camilla even moved to speak to her husband but his head was turned towards Kate for their chat.’

These interactions also showed Kate’s confidence, Judi said, describing it as ‘telling’ that ‘Kate lent to instigate their first conversation’. And the context of royal protocol made the move more significant.

As Judi explained: ‘The pecking orders on the balcony can be quite strict but Kate instigating the conversation showed not just confidence but it seemed to place her in a supportive role with Charles.’

While chatting, the pair were both seen smiling and laughing. Judi noted that ‘Charles did appear to appreciate the way [Kate] made him laugh, too’.

The huge crowds that had gathered today to catch a glimpse of the royals erupted when Kate stepped out onto the balcony.

And they continued to show their support during the national anthem. According to Judi: ‘Towards the end of the anthem, [the king] looked tearful at the support he and his daughter-in-law were receiving.’

The Royal Family came together to watch the spectacular flypast by the RAF, which was met with cheers from the crowds below.

It began as senior royals came out onto the balcony – with Charles and Camilla followed by Kate and William and their children George, Charlotte and Louis.

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William and Kate with their children next to Charles and Camilla at Buckingham Palace today

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Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Charlotte on the Buckingham Palace balcony today

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King Charles, Queen Camilla and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace today

They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, with the family smiling and waving to crowds before standing proudly as the national anthem was played.

Kate’s appearance had been in doubt after she missed the final Trooping rehearsal last weekend, with confirmation that she would attend only given at 6pm yesterday.

But with the King also suffering from cancer, today’s spectacle of military pomp and pageantry became a symbolic statement by the monarchy after much uncertainty.

Scotland Yard had a ‘substantial’ policing operation in place, with anti-monarchy group Republic allowed to protest but banned from using amplified sound.

Hundreds of Metropolitan Police officers were deployed on the ceremonial route to ensure the safety and security of those watching, with tens of thousands gathered.

Earlier, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales beamed and waved as she and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, were cheered by crowds on The Mall in a carriage procession for the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Kate was surrounded by other members of the family – with her husband Prince William , Colonel of the Welsh Guards, on horseback, along with Princess Anne , Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Prince Edward , Colonel of the Scots Guards.

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(From left) Prince George, Prince William, Prince Louis, Kate, Princess Charlotte, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Sophie, Prince Edward, Lady Louise Windsor and Princess Anne today

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace today

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William and Kate with their children next to Charles and Camilla at Buckingham Palace today

After spending much of the year coming to terms with the diagnosis and receiving ongoing chemotherapy, Kate looked relaxed as she travelled along one of London’s most famous thoroughfares with her family in the glass state coach.

The family were first seen arriving at Buckingham Palace in a car at 10am, with George sitting between Kate and William, and Charlotte and Louis opposite.

King Charles III also rode in a carriage with Queen Camilla, a departure from last year because of his illness, and he inspected the officers and guardsmen on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall from the coach rather than from a horse.

Trooping the Colour is a social as well as a ceremonial occasion and the stands overlooking the parade ground were filled with about 8,000 spouses, girlfriends and parents of the guardsmen and officers on parade.

It featured more than 1,250 soldiers, and hundreds of Guardsmen were lined up on the parade ground waiting to be inspected by the King from his carriage with Camilla, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and joined by the mounted royal Colonels.

The colour, or regimental flag, that was trooped WAS the King’s Colour of number 9 company, Irish Guards.

When the royal carriages finally came to a stop Louis was the first to leave, followed by his elder brother George and sister Charlotte.

Finally, Kate stepped down wearing wearing a Jenny Packham dress, hat by Philip Treacy and the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch, as she is the regiment’s Colonel.

When the inspection of the Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins began, the King cast his eye over the servicemen who are fighting soldiers when not performing ceremonial duties.

Sat beside him in the carriage was the Queen who wore a pale green silk crepe dress and coat by Anna Valentine, Philip Tracey hat and her Grenadier Guards military brooch.

During the pageantry the colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the guardsmen marched past the King, first in slow then in quick time with the King acknowledging the command of ‘eyes right’ with a salute.

For the first time in more than 100 years, soldiers on parade were allowed to have beards.

The rule change, which applies across the Army, was approved by the King earlier this year after facial hair was only allowed for religious, medical or role specific reasons.

Royal weddings have captivated the public imagination for centuries.

As a case in point, the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011 was watched by a record two billion people worldwide.

But a significant amount of preparation was dedicated to ensure everything ran seamlessly, from the vows to the military procession.

Like many other couples, William and Kate attended multiple rehearsals before their momentous wedding day.

Here, we delve into the detailed preparations that went into their nuptials and those of other royal family members over the years.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attended several rehearsals ahead of their ‘fairytale wedding’ at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 28, 1981. Above: The couple leaving rehearsals on June 12

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attended several rehearsals ahead of their ‘fairytale wedding’ at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 28, 1981.

The couple’s first run-through took place on June 12, with a final hour-long rehearsal two nights before the big day.

Afterwards, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a grand gala ball at Buckingham Palace for 1,400 guests, followed by an intimate dinner for 90.

Diana also had a rehearsal with her bridesmaids and page boys at St Paul’s on July 22.

Attendees included Princess Margaret, the Duchess of Kent and Diana’s estranged parents, Frances Shand-Kydd and Earl Spencer.

The bridesmaids included India Hicks, who was then 13, and Winston Churchill’s great-granddaughter Clementine Hambro.

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Prince Charles married Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981 at St Paul’s Cathedral in London

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Charles and Diana walk down the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral after their final wedding rehearsal, July 27, 1981

Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten

It was the wedding of the century, when the future Queen tied the knot with the man who would be by her side for more than 70 years.

On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten – as he was then – inside Westminster Abbey.

And, as you can imagine, an enormous amount of preparation went into a ceremony that boasted a 2,000-strong guest list and which was listened

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Princess Elizabeth (centre) walks with her sister Princess Margaret behind their father King George VI as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for a complete rehearsal of her wedding, November 19, 1947

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On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten – as he was then – inside Westminster Abbey

The final rehearsal took place on November 19, with all of the royals present.

The key participants rehearsed the big procession from the Abbey’s Great West Door – where Elizabeth would enter the following day with her father George VI at her side.

The bride and groom were also shown their places on the step’s of the Abbey’s Sanctuary and shown when to make their responses and when to kneel for the Blessing.

The Daily Mail reported at the time: ‘Almost every step in the Princess’s glittering course from the Great West Door to the Sanctuary and High Altar will be timed.’

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Princess Elizabeth walks next to her sister Margaret behind their parents George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they leave Westminster Abbey following the her final wedding rehearsal

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton showed no sign of nerves during the final rehearsal before her wedding to Prince William in 2011.

The bride-to-be beamed as she arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside Prince Harry, her parents, pageboys and bridesmaids.

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Kate Middleton showed no sign of nerves during the final rehearsal before her wedding to Prince William in 2011. Above: Kate arrives at Westminster Abbey with Prince Harry, April 28, 2011

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Kate looked radiant as she stepped out of Westminster Abbey as the Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, on April 29, 2011

Following the rehearsal, Kate spent the night at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia with her mother Carole and sister Pippa.

Full details of the ceremony were released the same day, accompanied by a message from William and Kate thanking the public for its support.

The message read: ‘We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives.

‘The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness.’

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Kate Middleton seen arriving with her mother Carole at Westminster Abbey for her final wedding rehearsal, April 28, 2011

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 Kate Middleton waves to crowds alongside her mother Carole and sister Pippa as she arrives at the Goring Hotel in London the day before her wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Two days prior, the bride and groom rehearsed their lines behind closed doors, while the military conducted their preparations in the town.

Meghan opted for a white pussybow shirt and jeans, styling her raven tresses in a half up-half down fashion, while Harry wore a shirt and jumper.

Thousands of well-wishers gathered to catch a glimpse of the preparations for the big day.

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Prince Harry married Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drive down the Long Walk in Windsor to their wedding rehearsal

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones were pictured smiling from ear-to-ear as they arrived at their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in May 1960.

The detailed practice included a full choir, while horse guards rehearsed the procession with carriages outside.

It was the first royal wedding to be broadcast on television and had an estimated 300 million viewers from around the globe.

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Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones were pictured smiling from ear-to-ear as they arrived at their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey

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Princess Margaret leaves hand-in-hand with Antony Armstrong-Jones following their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 1960

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The Queen (centre), Princess Anne, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles leave Westminster Abbey after a rehearsal for Princess Margaret’s wedding, May 6, 1960

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall 

Zara Phillips married rugby star Mike Tindall on July 30, 2011, at Canongate Kirk, a historic church on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

The day before, the couple, dressed casually in jeans, attended a run-through with their families.

They arrived in a chauffeur-driven Jaguar and were greeted by cheering crowds.

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Zara Phillips married rugby star Mike Tindall on July 30, 2011, at Canongate Kirk, a historic church on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The day before, the couple, dressed casually in jeans, attended a run-through with their families

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Zara and Mike walk arm in arm out of Canongate Kirk after their wedding, July 30, 2011

Zara’s brother, Peter Phillips, her father, Captain Mark Phillips, and his second wife, Sandy Pflueger, joined them.

Throughout the day, workmen were busy around the 17th century church, often seen with filming equipment.

Meanwhile, police officers monitored the area, overseeing photographers and journalists stationed outside the gates.

Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus Ogilvy

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Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus James Ogilvy on their wedding day at Westminster Abbey

Princess Alexandra of Kent married Angus Ogilvy, son of the 12th Earl of Airlie, at Westminster Abbey, on April 24, 1963.

Two days before the wedding, Queen Elizabeth hosted a white-tie ball at Windsor Castle for 2,000 guests.

At the event, Alexandra debuted a glittering tiara, gifted from her fiancé.

Following their engagement, Angus had commissioned Collingwood to create a parure comprising a tiara, necklace and two pairs of earrings, using diamond-encrusted flowers that Alexandra wore during her youth.

The day before their nuptials, Alexandra and Angus attended a formal rehearsal at the Abbey, along with family and friends.

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Princess Alexandra and Angus leave their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, April 23, 1963

It was June 1919, just seven months on from the end of the First World War.

And Queen Mary, attending what was the first Wimbledon Championships in four years, showed that things were on the up with her choice of jewels.

She arrived to present the trophies alongside her husband King George V wearing an enormous brooch pinned at her neckline and a large pendant that hung from a chain and rested on her chest.

The brooch was a large oval-shaped pink topaz, while the pendant was the same stone but cushion-shaped.

More than 30 years later, in 1950, Mary watched the tennis wearing pearl strands and a bejewelled floral brooch pinned to her dress at the throat – before presenting the Venus Rosewatcher Dish to women’s singles winner Louise Brough.

In 1957, her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II was wearing a three-strand pearl necklace given to her by her late father King George VI – along with matching earrings and a delicate diamond floral brooch – when she presented the salver to winner Alethea Gibson.

Like Queen Mary’s, those jewels were impressive – but the sight of the Queen wearing them did not match her sister Princess Margaret‘s outing in 1965, when she was spotted in the royal box with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder.

When Princess Diana watched proceedings at Wimbledon in 1981 – just days before her wedding to Prince Charles – she showed off her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, along with a single strand pearl necklace, a Patek Philippe gold watch and a gold bracelet.

As for Kate Middleton, the current Princess of Wales, her jewels have wowed at Wimbledon too – such as the Brora gold charm earrings she displayed in 2016.

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It was June 1919, just seven months on from the end of the First World War. And Queen Mary, attending what was the first Wimbledon Championships in four years, showed that things were on the up with her choice of jewels. She arrived to present the trophies alongside her husband King George V wearing an enormous brooch pinned at her neckline and a large pendant that hung from a chain and rested on her chest

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In 1965, Princess Margaret was spotted in the royal box with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder

Queen Mary gave the pieces she wore in 1919 to her daughter-in-law Princess Alice and they now belong to the Duchess of Gloucester.

The large topaz is often swapped into the Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara, while the cushion-shaped pendant is in a bracelet.

In 1962, when she handed the men’s singles trophy to Rod Laver, Queen Elizabeth wore a decidedly more grand diamond brooch than her floral one from 1957, alongside her triple strand pearls.

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Brooch was bequeathed to her following her grandmother’s death.

This spectacular piece was created and set entirely with diamonds by Garrard and bought by Queen Mary in 1932.

It became a favourite of her granddaughter, who normally wore it at gala functions alongside one of her many imposing tiaras and other formal jewels.

She also wore it at the wedding of Prince William and Kate in 2011.

Princess Margaret’s Carinthia Floral Spray Brooch – the one she wore at Wimbledon in 1965 – was presented to the Princess in 1955 to commemorate her launching of the Carinthia Steamship for the Cunard Line.

The main flower is set with a large diamond, with further diamonds set in the petals, leaves and stalks.

It is believed to date back to the 19th century, with the age clue being how the diamonds are set in silver on gold.

Nowadays, her daughter Lady Sarah Chatto wears it for formal occasions.

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Kate Middleton wore gold earrings from the Scottish brand Brora to watch Andy Murray win his second Wimbledon win in 2016

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When Princess Diana watched proceedings at Wimbledon in 1981 – just days before her wedding to Prince Charles – she showed off her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, along with a single strand pearl necklace, a Patek Philippe gold watch and a gold bracelet

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In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II was wearing a three-strand pearl necklace given to her by her late father King George VI – along with matching earrings and a delicate diamond floral brooch – when she presented the salver to winner Alethea Gibson

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In 1962, when she handed the men’s singles trophy to Rod Laver, Queen Elizabeth wore a decidedly more grand diamond brooch than her floral one from 1957, alongside her triple strand pearls. Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Brooch was bequeathed to her following her grandmother’s death

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In 1977, when the Queen presented the winner’s trophy to women’s singles victor Virginia Wade, Her Late Majesty wore a pair of large pearl earrings. On her pink and white checked coat, she wore the Duchess of Cambridge’s Brooch, which had belonged to her great-great-grandmother Princess Augusta

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In 1970, Princess Margaret presented the trophy in the men’s singles wearing a large diamond Maltese cross pinned between the collars of her red coat, along with several rings on three of her fingers

In 1970, Princess Margaret presented the trophy in the men’s singles wearing a large diamond Maltese cross pinned between the collars of her red coat, along with  several rings on three of her fingers.

The Princess had several cross brooches, one of which – a diamond George III Maltese cross – was sold in 2006 at Christie’s for £38,400.

The day before, when the sun had been shining for the ladies’ singles final, Margaret wore a pair of diamond cluster earrings to present the salver to Australian Margaret Court.

In 1977, when the Queen presented the winner’s trophy to women’s singles victor Virginia Wade, Her Late Majesty wore a pair of large pearl earrings.

On her pink and white checked coat, she wore the Duchess of Cambridge’s Brooch, which had belonged to her great-great-grandmother Princess Augusta.

It came via her grandmother Queen Mary, who wore it at both the Queen’s christening in 1926 and King Charles’ in 1948.

The brooch, according to Hugh Robert’s in his encyclopaedic tome The Queen’s Diamonds, was made by Garrard in the mid-19th century in two parts.

The first was with a large pearl surrounded by a narrow halo of pavé-set diamonds encircled with 14 round brilliant diamonds.

The second part was a detachable pendant of diamonds and a large baroque pearl.

For her last appearance at Wimbledon in 2010, the Queen wore not only her triple strand pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, but her pearl and diamond Trefoil Brooch – one of her favourites.

If you look very carefully, you might also spot her tiny diamond hat pin. We are unlikely to see one of those again at Centre Court!

The 1980s brought about a pared down look for the royals at Wimbledon.

On July 4th 1981, days before her wedding, Lady Diana Spencer was spotted sitting in the second row behind Princess Grace of Monaco at the men’s singles final – where Bjorn Borg took on John McEnroe.

Grace wore one of her trademark Cartier watches and a Cartier bangle, with gold knots in her ears.

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On July 4th 1981, days before her wedding, Lady Diana Spencer was spotted sitting in the second row behind Princess Grace of Monaco at the men’s singles final – where Bjorn Borg took on John McEnroe

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In 1991, when nine-year-old Prince William accompanied her, Diana wore the same Patek Philippe watch along with a gold chain bracelet with a charm on it

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In 1994 the Princess of Wales sat alongside Princess Michael of Kent to watch Pete Sampras win the championship. Princess Diana wore a bracelet and earring set of Tiffany & Co gold jewels, whilst Princess Michael’s earrings appeared to be Saturn-like discs with large pearls

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Princess Michael of Kent wore the same earrings to Wimbledon last year

Diana’s gold watch and bracelet were gifts from Prince Charles on her 20th birthday four days earlier.

The Wimbledon visit was Diana’s first year in the Royal Box.

A decade later, when nine-year-old Prince William accompanied her, Diana wore the same Patek Philippe watch along with a gold chain bracelet with a charm on it.

She also wore a pair of simple pearl and gold hoop earrings and a long gold chain.

At the 1994 championships, the Princess of Wales sat alongside Princess Michael of Kent to watch Pete Sampras win the men’s singles.

This time, Diana wore a bracelet and earring set of Tiffany & Co gold jewels, whilst Princess Michael’s earrings appeared to be Saturn-like discs with large pearls in the centre.

Princess Michael wore exactly the same earrings at Wimbledon last year – some 29 years later.

The younger generation of royal ladies have kept things more simple.

Since her very first appearance, months after her marriage to Prince William in 2011,- Kate has mostly worn a simple pair of earrings – pearls, gold hoops or a coloured gemstone selection from Kiki McDonough.

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We’ve not seen Meghan in the Royal Box since 2019 when, sitting alongside Kate, the Duchess of Sussex wore her beautiful diamond engagement ring and a pair of gold bar studs with turquoise inlays from LA jeweller Jennifer Meyer

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For her last appearance at Wimbledon in 2010, the Queen wore not only her triple strand pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, but her pearl and diamond Trefoil Brooch – one of her favourites. Above: Meeting tennis great Serena Williams during her final visit

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The Queen meeting Andy Murray and Jarkko Nieminen at Wimbledon in 2010

But in 2016 she looked to Scotland and a firm traditionally known for cashmere to provide her jewels when she watched Scot Andy Murray win his second Wimbledon title.

The Brora gold charm earrings were made of gold-plated brass hoops.

She twinned them with her Cartier watch and Garrard engagement ring.

Last year, her first as Princess of Wales, Kate added a gold and aquamarine bangle by Halcyon Days to her attire at the women’s final.

She also wore her Cassandra Goad pearl clusters – last seen at this year’s Trooping the Colour.

We’ve not seen Meghan in the Royal Box since 2019 when, sitting alongside Kate, the Duchess of Sussex wore her beautiful diamond engagement ring and a pair of gold bar studs with turquoise inlays from LA jeweller Jennifer Meyer.

Cruz Beckham has embarked on an age-gap romance with Brazilian singer-songwriter Jackie Apostle.

But the 28-year-old star’s recent look bore a slight resemblance to that of Cruz’s mother Victoria, 50.

The youngest Beckham son, 19, is believed to have been dating Jackie since June, and appeared loved up as they supported Victoria at her show in the French capital on Friday. 

Jackie looked stunning for the show in a sleek white satin gown with her dark brown locks tossed up in a loose bun.

But the look was reminiscent of a picture of Victoria in a similar backless satin gown and topknot hairdo as she looked over her shoulder by a mirror.

Cruz Beckham and girlfriend Jackie Apostel snapped at Paris show

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Cruz Beckham has embarked on an age-gap romance with Brazillian singer-songwriter Jackie Apostle – but she donned a look reminiscent of a picture of Victoria in a similar backless satin gown and topknot hairdo as she looked over her shoulder by a mirror

According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and will be celebrating her 29th birthday next month.

Writing ‘[Jackie] was formerly a member of Brazilian girl band Schutz, [and] is nine years her boyfriend’s senior.

‘In an Instagram post introducing the members of Schutz shared to Instagram in 2022, Jackie is introduced as being 26 years old, making her 28 now. The star will turn 29 on 18 October’.

Jackie has been spotted numerous times with the Beckham’s during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show.

Following the catwalk presentation she took to Instagram writing: ‘the most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’.

It comes just days after MailOnline revealed that Cruz’s former girlfriend Bby Ivy claimed the aspiring musician ‘cheated’ her in a bombshell social media video.

Norwegian singer Bby Ivy, real name Viktoria Reitan, posted a video of the pair kissing on TikTok, while Cruz was strumming a guitar, alongside a caption which read: ‘This is how we were together and he still cheated.’

Underneath the video, Bby Ivy, who has nearly 60,000 followers on TikTok, received support from fans who left comments on the short video. One wrote: ‘I’m sorry baby,’ while another added: ‘You deserve the world and more.’

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The youngest Beckham son, 19, is believed to have been dating the Brazilian singer-songwriter since June, and appeared loved up as they supported his mother Victoria at her show on Friday

Following the catwalk presentation she took to Instagram writing: ‘the most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’

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The 28-year-old star’s recent look bore a slight resemblance to that of Cruz’s mother Victoria, 50 – and similarities could be drawn from other snaps

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According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and will be celebrating her 29th birthday next month

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Cruz and new girlfriend Jackie have a significant age gap it’s been reported, after she joined his famous family for Paris Fashion Week

The video was reposted by another of Cruz’s ex-girlfriends Issey Moloney, who she appears to have found solidarity with and befriended in the wake of their split.

Another video shared on Issey’s page shows Bby Ivy and Issey on a night out together, alongside the caption: ‘When he thought you would never find out about each other but now you’re best friends.’

Cruz was linked to Issey, 19, in February earlier this year, weeks before he was pictured with Bby Ivy, including at a family meal in Paris with the Beckham clan.

In a video shared to her page, Bby Ivy claimed her ex-boyfriend had been ‘seeing another girl the whole time’, but did not name Cruz directly.

Bby Ivy shares cute moment with Cruz Beckham amid cheating claims

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It comes just days after MailOnline revealed that Cruz’s former girlfriend Bby Ivy claimed the aspiring musician ‘cheated’ her in a bombshell social media video

In another recent Tik Tok post shared on Thursday, Bby Ivy revealed she was in Paris for fashion week but felt ‘stressed’ and had cancelled all of the days events.

Bby went on to reveal she felt ‘overwhelmed’ and had been on the edge of tears all day at the thought of leaving her hotel room.

Before his relationship with Bby Ivy, Cruz was previously dating social media star Issey as well as actress and dancer Skye Ladell, 23.

Cruz’s run of glamorous dates comes after he split from Tana Holding, 19, in October 2023.

She received the ultimate stamp of approval from Victoria Beckham when she sat front row at her Paris Fashion Week show last week.

And with a string of similarities between the pair, it was no doubt an effortless transition into the fold for the Brazilian-German singer Jackie Apostel, 28, who is believed to have started dating the youngest Beckham son, Cruz, 19, in June.

While the age gap between Jackie, who turns 29 next month, and aspiring singer Cruz may raise an eyebrow, they do have a lot in common – given her very similar career background to former Spice Girl, Victoria.

Jackie, who started playing the piano at the age of two, was also in a girl band before branching out to launch her solo career.

It’s not just their old girl band days that Jackie and 50-year-old Victoria can bond over, but also their model looks and shared interest in high fashion.

For the glitzy fashion show in the French capital, Jackie appeared to acknowledge her likeness to Victoria when she donned a backless satin gown and topknot hairdo in a look typical of the fashion designer.

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With her model looks, interest in fashion, and background in music, Jackie Apostel (pictured) has plenty in common with her boyfriend’s mother, Victoria Beckham

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Victoria established herself as a fashion inspiration during her Spice Girls days (seen on stage during The BRIT Awards 1997)

Cruz Beckham and girlfriend Jackie Apostel snapped at Paris show

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Brazilian singer-songwriter Jackie Apostle donned a look reminiscent of a picture of Victoria in a similar backless satin gown and topknot hairdo as she looked over her shoulder by a mirror

Songwriter and producer Jackie from Sao Paulo, who was born to a Brazilian mother and German father, first gained recognition in girl band Schutz.

Like her boyfriend’s mother, who found fame in the Spice Girls, Jackie developed a ’90s-inspired look and could be found dancing in sync with her fellow band members in statement outfits.

In promotion shots, each member of Schutz would wear a specific colour to mark out their own bold personalities – a look previously used by the Spice Girls, who expressed their own personas via fashion.

Jackie lists the Beckhams’ close pal Elton John as one of her inspirations, telling Indie Band Guru: ‘I think I try to embrace all aspects of pop. I’m not afraid to say I love catchy music; I love easy and repetitive.

‘We have rock records on there, we have a lot of Latin influence. It’s extremely genre-fluid but they’re all big parts of me.’

By 2022, Jackie had set her sights on a different goal, ditching singing to focus on songwriting and producing as a solo artist – a step Victoria took in the summer of 2000.

She released a statement to confirm she would cease to record as a solo artist: ‘For those who know me personally you know I’ve planned this for a while and how much it means to me to put a full stop to this side of my career’.

‘My intention was not and has never been to become a recording, touring artist. I’m a studio rat, I’m a creator, I’m a writer, producer and artist in many ways but releasing the songs we did myself was always just a way of showcasing the tracks.’

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Cruz and new girlfriend Jackie have a significant age gap it’s been reported, after she joined his famous family for Paris Fashion Week

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Like Victoria and David (pictured in Japan, June 2003), Cruz and Jackie both favour a ’90s-inspired style

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Before starting her solo career as a songwriter and producer, Jackie was part of a Brazilian girl band called Schutz (Jackie is pictured second left)

Inside Victoria Beckham’s star studded Paris Fashion Week show

She took down her previously released songs with the hope of giving them the opportunity to be re-released by bigger names.

In the statement, Jackie also slammed the music industry for its habit of pigeonholing women.

Jackie wrote: ‘It seems some people within and without the industry still like to think that being an artist that cares about their image, that is a good performer, that likes to look good and is fearlessly themselves couldn’t possibly also thrive as a businesswoman, a producer, or literally whatever it is they do additionally.’

It’s a message that Victoria could be the poster girl for, having long empowered women with her foray into the fashion industry after finding fame as a pop star, and not to mention her creating the eponymous label while balancing life as a mother-of-four.

Now, Jackie writes for singers of all genres including Latin market heavy hitters, pop and hip hop and film soundtracks.

While her career is still in its early days, Jackie’s ventures have led her to writing and producing regularly, including at the prestigious Abbey Road Studios.

Discussing her music-making process, Jackie revealed that she records voice notes in the early stages, Last.FM reported.

She said: ‘Everything starts off with an hour-long voice note. I’ll record millions of melodies or thoughts turn into a hook or a topic of inspiration.’

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Pictured: Brazilian pop girl band Schutz, from left to right Yves, Jackie, Mitra, and Maria

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The Spice Girls, pictured at the MTV Awards in 1997, were also known for their distinctive individual styles

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The songwriter and producer shared a photograph outside the prestigious Abbey Road Studios on Instagram

It’s a passion that she shares with current flame Cruz Beckham, who has also set his sights on working in the music industry as a singer.

The youngest Beckham son, 19, is thought to have been dating the Brazilian singer-songwriter since June, and appeared loved up as they supported his mother Victoria at her show in the French capital on Friday.

According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and will be celebrating her 29th birthday next month.

Writing ‘[Jackie] was formerly a member of Brazilian girl band Schutz [and] is nine years her boyfriend’s senior.

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The youngest Beckham son, 19, is believed to have been dating the Brazilian singer-songwriter since June, and appeared loved up as they supported his mother Victoria at her show

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A sleek black outfit is a classic Posh Spice look (left). Victoria Beckham puts on a leggy display in a tiny black mini dress and £95 tights from her own fashion range

‘In an Instagram post introducing the members of Schutz shared to Instagram in 2022, Jackie is introduced as being 26 years old, making her 28 now. The star will turn 29 on 18 October’.

But age appears to be just a number for Jackie and Cruz, with the pair looking closer than ever at Paris Fashion Week.

And Jackie once again revealed her likeness to Victoria, with the 28-year-old star channeling her in the French capital.

Jackie looked stunning for the show in a sleek white satin gown with her dark brown locks tossed up in a loose bun.

The look was reminiscent of a picture of Victoria in a similar backless satin gown and topknot hairdo as she looked over her shoulder by a mirror.

Jackie has been spotted numerous times with the Beckham’s during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show.

Following the catwalk presentation she took to Instagram writing: ‘The most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’.

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According to HELLO! Jackie is almost a decade older than Cruz, who turns 20 in February, and will be celebrating her 29th birthday next month

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The Brazilian songwriter often shares glamorous photographs of herself to her 120 thousand Instagram followers

It comes just days after MailOnline revealed that Cruz’s former girlfriend Bby Ivy claimed the aspiring musician ‘cheated’ her in a bombshell social media video.

Norwegian singer Bby Ivy, real name Viktoria Reitan, posted a video of the pair kissing on TikTok, while Cruz was strumming a guitar, alongside a caption which read: ‘This is how we were together and he still cheated.’

Underneath the video, Bby Ivy, who has nearly 60,000 followers on TikTok, received support from fans who left comments on the short video. One wrote: ‘I’m sorry baby,’ while another added: ‘You deserve the world and more.’

The video was reposted by another of Cruz’s ex-girlfriends Issey Moloney, who she appears to have found solidarity with and befriended in the wake of their split.

Another video shared on Issey’s page shows Bby Ivy and Issey on a night out together, alongside the caption: ‘When he thought you would never find out about each other but now you’re best friends.’

Cruz was linked to Issey, 19, in February earlier this year, weeks before he was pictured with Bby Ivy, including at a family meal in Paris with the Beckham clan.

In a video shared to her page, Bby Ivy claimed her ex-boyfriend had been ‘seeing another girl the whole time’, but did not name Cruz directly.

In another recent Tik Tok post shared on Thursday, Bby Ivy revealed she was in Paris for fashion week but felt ‘stressed’ and had cancelled all of the days events.

Bby went on to reveal she felt ‘overwhelmed’ and had been on the edge of tears all day at the thought of leaving her hotel room.

Before his relationship with Bby Ivy, Cruz was previously dating social media star Issey as well as actress and dancer Skye Ladell, 23.

Cruz’s run of glamorous dates comes after he split from Tana Holding, 19, in October 2023.

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz packed on the PDA at the swanky launch party for his £15-a-bottle hot sauce Cloud 23 at Bar Marmont in LA on Thursday.

The eldest son of David and Victoria, 25, who launched his new venture to much fanfare last week, beamed as he proudly showed off the product which retails for a steep £15 a bottle.

Brooklyn and Nicola, 29, coordinated in a black and while he opted for a suave double-breasted suit, she flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy bodysuit.

The socialite layered the look with a cropped blazer which she teamed with black tights and a pair of towering platforms.

The lovebirds, who wed in 2022, shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet before joining their guests inside the venue which had been lavishly decorated with cloud in honour of the brand.

Later on in the evening, it appears Brooklyn sat down and got a new tattoo on his wrist, but has yet to reveal his fresh ink.

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Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz packed on the PDA at the swanky launch party for his £15-a-bottle hot sauce Cloud 23 at Bar Marmont in LA on Thursday

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Later on in the evening, it appears Brooklyn sat down and got a new tattoo on his wrist, but has yet to reveal his fresh ink

Since going under the needle first in 2017, self professed tattoo addict Brooklyn has over amassed 70 tributes to his heiress wife.

Entrepreneur Brooklyn has created two flavours, Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeno, as well as a range of clothing merchandise.

Taking to his Instagram account on Wednesday, which boasts 16.8m followers, he shared video of a food truck, emblazoned with the Cloud23 logo and a small crowd gathered outside, keen for a taste.

The Beckham clan were out in full force on Friday as they headed to Wholefoods in London to celebrate the launch of the sauce.

He was joined at the launch event by Nicola 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.

‘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.’

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Brooklyn and Nicola coordinated in a black and while he opted for a suave double-breasted suit, she flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy bodysuit

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The socialite layered the look with a cropped blazer which she teamed with black tights and a pair of towering platforms

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The lovebirds, who wed in 2022, shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet before joining their guests inside the venue which had been lavishly decorated with cloud in honour of the brand

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Brooklyn appeared in great spirits through out the night

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Nicola’s brother Will also supported the chef

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He posed for a snap with Presley Gerber

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Brooklyn was later seen catching up with Sean Evans

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Entrepreneur Brooklyn has created two flavours, Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeno, as well as a range of clothing merchandise

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

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Taking to his Instagram account on Wednesday, which boasts 16.8m followers, he shared video of a food truck, emblazoned with the Cloud23 logo and a small crowd gathered outside, keen for a taste

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The Beckham clan were out in full force as they headed to Wholefoods in London to celebrate the launch of Brooklyn’s new business

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He was joined at the launch event by Nicola 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 Beckham launches his £15 hot sauce in London Wholefoods

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.

Brooklyn told InStyle magazine in June of the then-unconfirmed food: ‘It’s nice, because it’s so broad. You can use it in spicy margaritas, you can use it on chicken, you can use it on sushi.’

He added: ‘I can’t say what, exactly, it is, but it’s in the food space. It’s been a passion project of mine for the last two-and-a-half years, something I’ve literally put everything into. I’ve never worked so hard on anything in my life.’

He put his own funds into the project, too. ‘I had to find a ­distributor… finding a CEO is very difficult, especially for a start-up. The first year was just me — I put a lot of money in to start it on my own — and then maybe under a year ago, I got investors.’

It’s been a very successful month for the Beckhams, with Victoria releasing her new perfume and Romeo making his catwalk debut.

Tate McRae and her boyfriend The Kid Laroi were quick to share their love for one another on Friday, as they packed on the PDA at Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud 23 hot sauce launch party in LA.

The singer, 21, and the Australian rapper, also 21, confirmed their relationship earlier this year after months of speculation.

And it appears the pair are still going strong as they couldn’t keep their hands off each other at the swanky launch party.

Tate put on a busty display as she arrived for the event in a black mesh top.

Showcasing her taut midriff, the dancer teamed the top with a pair of baggy black low-rise jeans.

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Tate McRae and her boyfriend The Kid Laroi appeared more loved-up than ever on Friday as they packed on the PDA at Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud 23 hot sauce launch party in LA

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The singer and the Australian rapper confirmed their relationship earlier this year, and it appears they are still going strong as they strolled into the venue hand-in-hand

She toted her essentials in a silver handbag and looked in high spirits as she and her boyfriend strolled into the venue hand-in-hand.

Meanwhile, The Kid Laroi, whose real name is Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, cut a smart casual figure in a black jacket and a white striped shirt.

He teamed the shirt with a pair of black tailored trousers and sported a pair of smart black leather shoes.

Earlier this month, the Canadian superstar opened up about her relationship with Charlton. 

Speaking to KIIS Network’s Will & Woody earlier this month, Tate shared details about her blossoming relationship with the Aussie superstar.

The radio hosts asked the Greedy singer what it felt like to perform music with her boyfriend.

‘He definitely did [get nervous]. Like when I said ‘Laroi’, I looked at him and he was pale like he looked like he’d just seen a ghost,’ she said.

Tate has been on her Think Later tour, named after her sophomore album, for most of the year.

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Earlier this month, the Canadian superstar opened up about her relationship with Charlton (pictured last month)

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Speaking to KIIS Network’s Will & Woody earlier this month, Tate shared details about her blossoming relationship with the Aussie superstar and revealed what it’s like to perform with him (pictured last month)

During her sold-out performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden in August, Tate called upon The Kid Laroi to perform a stripped-back duet of his song Without You at the iconic venue.

‘He’s performed on the biggest stages and, with the craziest people, and he walks on my stage, and he literally looked like he wanted to cry,’ Tate said.

‘I’m very routine with my shows,’ the pop star said. ‘If I’m choosing to sit down, I sit down.

‘He’s very like – whatever. He’s a rapper. So he walks around.’

Mid-way through the performance, the You Broke Me First singer said The Kid Laroi blindsided her by improvising.

‘He grabs my hand and he picks me up,’ Tate continued.

She explained what was going through her mind at that moment: ‘Don’t you pick me up now! We didn’t practice this’.

The Kid Laroi performs with girlfriend Tate McRae

‘Like I’m sitting here like trying to do my job and I’m like, “oh my god”, and so it was funny.’

‘And at the end, he goes on this big spiel. He’s like, “I’m so proud of you”. All this stuff. And then he like, pauses. I totally thought he was done speaking!’

‘And I’m like, “give it up for the Kid Laroi!” I totally cut him off.’

Radio hosts Will and Woody revealed to Tate that they’d asked The Kid Laroi the same question during a recent interview with the Stay singer.

‘It’s [the] sweetest thing, like someone’s sharing their stage with you, right?’ he said.

‘It’s one of the nicest things you can do, I think, is to share a stage and share a platform with someone you love.

‘It’s like a really cool thing to do and it was just a really great memory to have as well…It’s definitely not like asking to go and buy kitchenware.’

The GIRLS singer also admitted that joining his pop star girlfriend on stage was ‘the most nervous’ that he has ever been.

‘[It was] like one of the most nervous times I’ve ever been on stage like I don’t want to f**k this up.’

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The couple confirmed their relationship officially in April 2024 and have been dating since January (pictured last month)

After months of speculation that the musical duo were in a relationship, The Kid Laroi made things official with the Canadian star during one of his own shows earlier this year.

He confirmed the relationship to fans during a concert in Ireland on April 14.

The moment came between songs while Laroi was on stage.

He told the crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin: ‘I need everybody in here to sing this as loud as they can because my girlfriend’s here tonight, and I don’t want to look lame.’

Fan cameras then panned to stage left, and showed Tate giggling while she was watching the show.

‘If you guys don’t sing this really loud…’ the Sydney star added, ‘It’s going to embarrass me.’