Queen Camilla was forced to miss last weekend’s Remembrance events due to a chest infection but the Palace says she will attend some engagements this week.
Queen Camilla is set to return to work today (Image: Getty)
Queen Camilla will make her first public appearance later today, after Buckingham Palace revealed she was ill with a chest infection.
Last Tuesday, it was revealed that Her Majesty had pulled out of a number of scheduled engagements because of the seasonal bug. Doctors advised a short period of rest at home.
The Palace later advised that following doctors’ advice she would not be attending Remembrance events, which included the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening and the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph.
But the Queen is due to return to royal duties today, as she hosts a reception at Clarence House to celebrate the authors and books shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize. The event has been cut short to accommodate Her Majesty’s recovery.
On Wednesday she will also attend a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those who work in the television and film industry, but she will not join the King at the global premiere of Gladiator II that evening.
The Queen will not join the King on his birthday on Thursday, where he will be opening the first Coronation food hub at an undisclosed location.
Though Camilla is cutting down on her schedule, it is understood that there is no cause for concern beyond doctors’ guidance.
Her medics are just safeguarding her health to minimise any chance of a setback.
“Following doctors’ guidance to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal chest infection, and to protect others from any potential risk, Her Majesty will not attend this weekend’s Remembrance events,” the Palace said in a statement on Saturday.
“While this is a source of great disappointment to the Queen, she will mark the occasion privately at home and hopes to return to public duties early next week.”
Later today, the Queen will celebrate those shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize.
Literacy has long been a key part of Camilla’s work, as a book lover herself she is keen to champion the value of reading and education.
The Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English-speaking world and has rewarded and celebrated world-class talent since it was launched in 1969.
The winner, who will be announced during a ceremony tonight at Old Billingsgate in London, receives £50,000 and the six shortlisted authors are also awarded £2,500 each.
The shortlisted titles and authors for this year’s prize are: James by Percival Everett, Orbital by Samantha Harvey, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner, Held by Anne Michaels, The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden and Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood.
Previous winners include Margaret Atwood, Paul Luynch, Bernardine Evaristo and Douglas Stuart.
The design for London‘s first permanent Aids memorial just metres from the site of the UK’s first specialist HIV ward opened by Princess Diana has been revealed.
Diana, Princess of Wales caused a shift in public attitudes towards the disease when she shook hands with patients on the former Middlesex Hospital ward in Fitzrovia – helping diminish the myth the illness could be transmitted via touch.
Anya Gallaccio has been picked to design the Aids Memorial with the Aids Memory UK project – aiming to raise awareness of the virus’ impact on four key groups, including gay and bisexual men and those impacted by the infected blood scandal.
A panel of representatives from the four groups affected selected Gallaccio’s creation from a short list of five London artists.
Gallaccio explained it was important her design ‘reflected all experiences of HIV and Aids’.
‘There was and is no singular experience of HIV and Aids,’ the artist told BBC News.
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Artist Anya Gallaccio has been picked to design the Aids Memorial. Her design is pictured
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Princess Diana shakes hands with an Aids victim as she opens a new Aids ward at the Middlesex Hospital on April 9, 1987 in London, England
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Anya Gallaccio’s design was chosen from a short list of five other London artists
‘So for me, it was about slightly redrawing that narrative to be more inclusive of those individuals and communities that may have been overlooked […].’
Gallaccio’s design portrays the rings of a tree trunk placed upright, with its hollow space made into a seating area, which the artist created to ‘invite visitors to interact and engage with the memorial’.
Today campaigners said the announcement presents a ‘major milestone’ in fighting the stigma still associated with HIV.
Jonathan Blake, one of the UK’s longest-surviving HIV patients, said the London site selected for the memorial was of huge importance to those still stigmatised for having the illness.
‘What Diana did – that was a complete game-changer,’ he told BBC News.
‘She undoubtedly changed peoples perceptions of HIV/Aids – and it was a real turning point.’
The campaign to build the memorial started in 2016, when Aids Memory UK founder Ash Kotak said it was an important part of making sure the virus’ affect on people was never forgotten.
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Princess Diana visiting the Broderie AIDS ward at the Middlesex Hospital in London, April 9, 1987
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Diana opening the Broderip Ward at the Middlesex Hospital, London
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Diana caused a shift in public attitudes towards the disease when she shook hands with patients on the former Middlesex Hospital ward in Fitzrovia
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has committed £130,000 funding from the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm towards the memorial.
Ash Kotak said: ‘The announcement is a major milestone for the already seven-and-a-half-year-long campaign to deliver The Aids Memorial in London.
‘The foundations have now been laid: a historically relevant site; a brilliant internationally recognised artist who was directly affected by HIV & Aids in London; and her beautiful and meaningful new public artwork.
‘Now is the time for Londoners, and friends of this great city, to come together to fundraise and build this important new public artwork. It will survive longer than all of us and remain a tribute to the epoch we are all living through, a time of HIV & Aids, as we fight on to its end.’
Mr Khan said: ‘I’m delighted that Anya Gallaccio has been commissioned to create The Aids Memorial in London, and I’m proud that funding from City Hall is helping to bring this project to fruition.
‘Anya’s proposal is a powerful symbol of solidarity and a fitting way to honour those who have lost their lives to the virus and highlight the impact it has had on our communities, as we work to end transmissions in the capital and build a fairer London for everyone.’
In 2003, Gallaccio was shortlisted for the Turner Prize and she has recently been awarded the Kenneth Armitage Foundation fellowship 2023-2025.
The Aids Memorial in London is expected to be unveiled at the end of 2027.
Victoria Beckham’s lavish lifestyle would lead many people to believe the pop star can have anything she wants for breakfast. Whilst that may be true, if reports are to be believed, the star proves that simplicity is sometimes the healthiest thing for you.
According to HELLO Magazine, the former Spice Girl and fashion designer has a rather straightforward diet that she rarely deviates from. The 50-year-old is said to enjoy a simple meal every morning if her friend Eva Longoria is to be believed.
The actress and film producer told MailOnline : “[Victoria] is actually easy because we eat the same breakfast. We both love egg whites and avocado. When we’re together… she makes a great egg whites and avocado.”
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By removing the rich yellow yolk of the egg, it changes the nutritional value of the supermarket staple quite a bit. It’s the heart of the egg that contains most of the calories as well as all of the fat and cholesterol.
At a glance, stripping the egg of its yolk, which removes almost half of the overall protein content, may seem like a bad idea. But, a Healthline report claims that due to their high protein content, eating egg whites may help you increase your protein intake without significantly affecting your caloric goals.
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Pairing her fat-free egg whites with a superfood like avocado will balance out her low-calorie meal to be more nutritionally rounded. BBC Good Health reports that an 80g portion of avocado contains:
152kcal
1.5g protein
15.6g fat
1.5g carbohydrates
3.6g fibre
360mg potassium
2.56mg vitamin E
Avocados have become a huge part of many famous diets. They’re loved by royalty like King Charles and reality stars like Kourtney Kardashian.
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The green fruit is fairly packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for all-round health. It’s high concentration of vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and eyes as well as gives a boost to the immune system.
Despite seeming like a fairly fatty fruit at first glance, these are known as monounsaturated fats which research suggests helps to protect against heart disease. Another study has found evidence that the fat and fibre content of avocados can help people feel fuller for longer, meaning it’s a great option for those looking to manage or lose weight.
Atlanta United had a field day on social media after they booted David Beckham’s Inter Miami out of the playoffs, causing quite the stir on Saturday night. Lionel Messi and his teammates at Miami were left in dismay as their MLS campaign was halted by an unexpected defeat to Atlanta.
Despite finishing the regular season as Eastern Conference leaders with a record-breaking points haul to clinch the Supporters Shield, their dreams were dashed abruptly. Atlanta, who scraped into the quarter-finals via a penalty shootout win over Montreal after ending 9th in the conference, overturned a first-leg deficit against Miami.
The initial match saw Miami take the lead with goals from ex-Barcelona aces Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, seemingly setting them on a path to the semi-finals. But Atlanta snapped Miami’s 10-game unbeaten streak last Saturday, with Xande Silva netting a dramatic late goal to secure a 2-1 comeback victory.
Then, in a nail-biting decider, Atlanta pulled off another shocker by triumphing 3-2 on Miami’s turf. Reveling in the upset, Atlanta’s digital team took to platform X to mock the glitzy Miami squad.
They cheekily edited a snippet from Beckham’s documentary, where he interrupts Victoria discussing her childhood, to reflect Miami’s downfall. The revised clip featured her words altered to echo Miami’s crushed hopes, starting with the boastful claim: “We’re the best in the MLS”.
In Beckham’s response, Atlanta cheekily asked “Be honest”. In response to which, Victoria Beckham said: “I am being honest,” before David gently teased her with: “What team has beat you multiple times? ” A tweaked image of Victoria then shows her seemingly replying with a sulky face: “Atlanta United”.
Matias Rojas opened the scoring for Miami at the 17-minute mark but was quickly overtaken by Atlanta with a double-whammy from Jamal Thiare before the break, despite Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s efforts being quashed by Brad Guzan’s top-notch goalkeeping.
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A header from Suarez also tested him, until Messi ultimately headed in an equaliser. The match hit a fever pitch when Guzan wound up in the back of the net while trying to get the game going again post-goal, leading to Suarez teasing the fuming goalie.
Then, amidst a storm of controversy and Miami’s distractions over an injured player, Atlanta nabbed their winner thanks to Bartosz Silsz capitalising on the disordered Miami defence and Pedro Amador’s assist.
Atlanta managed to withstand the late onslaught, with a goal-line clearance and Guzan denying Suarez in the final moments of the match. Miami are now preparing for this summer’s Club World Cup, following a contentious decision by FIFA.
The governing body decided that winning the Supporters Shield was sufficient reason for Messi’s team to participate in the tournament.
PRINCESS Diana was a royal fashion icon who often wore spectacular jewellery.
Following her tragic death in a car crash in Paris in 1997, some of these pieces were set aside for her daughters-in-law — but what happened to the rest?
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Princess Diana’s much-loved Spencer Tiara belongs to the Earl, her brother Charles, and has not been worn since her deathCredit: Getty – Contributor
Who inherited Princess Diana’s jewellery?
After her death, Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry were left three-quarters of her £21 million estate — with the other quarter going to her 17 godchildren.
In a special “letter of wishes”, Diana explained that she was leaving her jewellery to her sons’ future wives.
The letter reads: “I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.
“I leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.”
But some of her gems were on loan from the royal collection, while others were not included in her estate.
What happened to the key pieces in Princess Diana’s jewellery collection?
The Spencer Tiara
The Spencer tiara was one of Diana’s most memorable piecesCredit: Getty – Contributor
One of Diana’s most memorable pieces was the tiara she wore on her wedding day in 1981.
The Spencer tiara had been in the princess’ family for almost a century and belongs to the Earl, who is currently Diana’s brother Charles.
It is still heavily associated with Diana and has not been worn since her death.
Asprey ring
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Princess Diana wore the ring at Christie’s auction in 1997Credit: Getty – Contributor
It is thought Prince Harry gifted Diana’s Asprey ring – featuring a large aquamarine gem – to his wife Meghan Markle.
She was spotted wearing it on their wedding day, when she re-emerged after changing into her evening outfit.
Originally Diana’s, the late princess was pictured wearing it during a trip to Sydney in 1996.
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Meghan Markle wore the ring on her wedding day
And she was also spotted wearing it at a private viewing of the Christie’s auction of her dresses in 1997.
The ring comes with a matching bracelet, featuring a larger emerald-cut aquamarine nestled between six rows of pearls.
The late Princess wore the entire set on her trip to Australia, so we may see Meghan wearing the bracelet at some point in the future too.
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Meghan’s ring is thought to use diamonds from Dianas iconic Sapphire BroochCredit: Getty – Contributor
Diana’s sapphire brooch was a wedding gift from the Queen Mother.
She originally wore it as a brooch, but soon opted to put her own spin on it, fashioning it into a many stringed pearl necklace.
Diana continued to wear the necklace after her divorce and it was passed onto her sons following her tragic death.
Harry has since used the gem to make a custom engagement ring for his beau Meghan, which includes a stone from Botswana — where she and Harry holidayed in 2016.
And we’ve even seen Meghan blinging up the ring to tweak the design over the years.
Less than two years after Harry proposed, the ring underwent a dramatic transformation.
The stunning sparkler originally had a thick gold band which beautifully offset the row of three diamonds.
However, Meghan appeared to have reset her ring with a much thinner, diamond-studded micro-pavé gold band.
Engagement Ring
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One of Diana’s most memorable gems is her engagement ring from Prince CharlesCredit: Getty – Contributor
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Prince William used the same ring to propose to Kate MiddletonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Diana’s most iconic jewel was her 12-carat sapphire engagement ring.
The sapphire is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, and set in 18-carat white gold.
According to Vogue, it is based on a brooch that Prince Albert asked the jeweller Garrard to create for his future wife Queen Victoria in 1840.
At some point this brooch belonged to the late Queen — and it inspired then Prince Charles when choosing an engagement ring for Diana in 1981.
In a nod to his beloved mum, William used the same ring to propose to Kate in 2010.
Swan Lake Set
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Diana wore the necklace from the Swan Lake Set on one of her last public appearances, a performance of Swan Lake ballet at London’s Royal Albert HallCredit: Getty – Contributor
The diamond and pearl necklace was part of a set which was not yet completed, meaning Diana never got to see the finished product.
The necklace produced by Garrard — the Crown Jeweller at the time — contains 178 diamonds and five pearls.
After Diana’s death the set was sold at auction. It was relisted for and eye-watering 9.6million.
Saudi Suite
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Diana’s Saudi Suite, a wedding gift, included a necklace and earringsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Diana was gifted the jewellery collection known as The Saudi Suite as a wedding present from Crown Prince Fahd.
It included a watch, earrings, a bracelet, ring and diamond necklace.
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Kate now wears her sapphire earrings in a drop styleCredit: Getty – Contributor
William gifted the earrings to Kate shortly after their engagement. She gave the jewellery her own spin, wearing them in a drop style.
Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara
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The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara is now a favourite of the Duchess of CambridgeCredit: Getty – Contributor
Also known as the Queen Mary Lover’s Knot Tiara, the late Queen loaned this piece to Diana as a wedding gift.
Despite opting not to wear it on her wedding day, Diana was a big fan of this tiara, which went back into the Queen’s collection after her death.
Princess Kate first wore the tiara in 2016.
Emerald Choker
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Diana wore the Emerald Choker as both a necklace and a headband – but it always belonged to the QueenCredit: Getty – Contributor
This choker was also part of Queen Mary’s collection of the famed Cambridge emeralds.
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Diana was a big fan of the piece, wearing it both as a necklace and headband.
Like the Lover’s Knot Tiara, it was part of the Queen’s personal collection and was returned to Elizabeth II after Diana’s death.
With a US pressure group lobbying for Prince Harry’s US visa to be revoked, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be in for a difficult time under new President Donald Trump
The couple face a difficult few months with mounting pressure to re-examine Harrys’ visa (Image: Getty)
The surprise re-election of Donald Trump is sending shockwaves through America’s liberal society, but two California residents that may be feeling the pain of Kamala Harris’s loss most keenly are Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.
Royal expert Jennie Bond, who was the BBC’s royal correspondent for well over a decade, has shared her opinions on what she believes could be a “squeaky bum time” for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
She points out that that Trump is the kind of man that carries a grudge, and he took great offence when Meghan called him “divisive and misogynistic”.
Jennie adds that, even though they have stepped back from official royal duties, Harry and Meghan are still bound by the protocol that forbids royals from commenting directly on political matters.
There’s little love lost between Meghan and Trump (Image: Getty)
With some of her comments about Trump, Meghan has come close to crossing that line and, Jennie stresses, “Any disparaging remarks or political interventions by either of them risk embarrassing the King.”
Jennie, writing in the i newspaper, adds that Harry will be anxious about moves to revoke his US visa: “A conservative American think-tank called The Heritage Foundation has been trying to force the publication of Harry’s visa documents.
“It argues that his admission in his book Spare that he has used a variety of drugs should bar him from living and working in America.”
Meghan has been rumoured to make her own bid for the White House someday (Image: Getty)
While the Sussexes stopped short of endorsing any candidate, VP harris did thank Meghan (Image: Getty)
The only positive for Harry, is that Trump is not that well-disposed towards the Heritage Foundation, as they are also investigating his own family background by forcing the release of immigration records of his wife’s late mother.
As a result, the President may not be particularly motivated to listen to their pleas at this time.
Prior to Trump’s electoral victory in 2016, Meghan announced that she would consider emigrating to Canada if Hillary Clinton lost out to him. She didn’t make good on her threat.
But now, as Jennie points out, the Sussexes have reportedly secured themselves a second home in Portugal, which might just come in handy if the worst should happen and they are forced out of the US.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were criticised by a royal commentator who called them out on their “bad judgements”.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to have been having “sleepless nights in Montecito” after Donald Trump’s victory at the US election last week, as a series of “bad judgements” have been “catching with them”, according to a royal commentator.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not made any comment following Mr Trump’s election win. However, Harry’s visa arrangements have come back into the spotlight following a row that sparked earlier this year after a think tank requested his immigration records be made public due to his revelations about past drug use in his memoir Spare.
US-based journalist Lee Cohen was critical of the couple and said that while Mr Trump may not prioritise Harry’s visa records, his election should “give cause for anxiety” to the Montecito couple.
He told GB News: “It seems like divine justice or karma that the fortunes of the Sussex bosses have taken such a turn.
“Over the past year, bad behaviour and bad judgements have been catching up with them.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were criticised by a royal expert (Image: Getty)
“Now, with Donald Trump’s historic landslide last week, I imagine there have been some sleepless nights in Montecito.
“Whether it’s Portugal, Canada, Montecito or Frogmore, wherever the Sussexes drop anchor, they seem to wear out their welcome.
“I don’t know if this [Harry’s visa] will be Donald Trump’s first priority, but it certainly should give cause for some anxiety in Montecito.”
Earlier this year, the US President-elect hinted he could intervene regarding Prince Harry’s visa “if he lied” about taking drugs in the past.
Donald Trump was re-elected as US President last week (Image: Getty)
The Duke of Sussex opened up on his past use of drugs in his memoir Spare.
Harry’s immigration records remain private after a judge in Washington DC ruled that his visa application should not be made public following requests by US think-tank The Heritage Foundation.
Diana items have a history of selling for monster sums
LOVE letters from the late Princess of Wales to Major James Hewitt are being touted for sale to cash in on the increasing interest in Diana memorabilia.
And the surging value of all-things Di means a deal for the notes is now “imminent”, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.
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Princess Diana’s love letters could go up for saleCredit: Getty
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Former Army Major James Hewitt was the recipient of the notesCredit: Splash News
Last week, we told how a US auction house has lined up a wealthy collector to buy the 64 love letters with a price tag of up to $1million (£780,000) — raising fears they could be made public.
Hewitt, 65, previously offered them as collateral for a £500,000 loan.
A source last night said: “It’s all moving in the right direction and a sale seems to be imminent.”
London auction house Bonhams valued Hewitt’s notes — which include many sent on distinctive military paper known as “Blueys” — at between £311,000 and £466,000.
In an email, the firm noted recent sales of other items “demonstrate the growing commercial appeal for anything connected to Diana”.
Sources believe they could fetch huge sums after a jumper featuring sheep that once belonged to her fetched around £920,000 last year, despite a valuation of up to £70,000.
Diana items always sell for huge sums.
In 2019, her Fly Virgin Atlantic jumper sold for £42,760.
A silver 1.6-litre Ford Escort Ghia saloon given to her by Charles — then the Prince of Wales — as an engagement present in 1981 sold 40 years later for £47,000.
And in December, a black velvet dress worn by Diana in 1985 sold for £904,000 at Julien’s Auctions in Hollywood — 11 times its estimate.
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Phil Dampier, author of Diana: I’m Going To Be Me, said: “Like classic cars, royal memorabilia go up and down in value, so these things go in a cycle.
“At the moment there is an obsession in Diana as a whole new generation of people are taking interest in her, partly because of watching The Crown and partly because of the royal soap opera involving her sons William and Harry.”
Critics also think present uncertainty in the Royal Family has led to renewed interest in the letters.
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64 love letters have a price tag of up to $1million
However, Bonhams declined to sell the letters and instead advised seeking a buyer in the US, which was when Dallas-based auctioneer Heritage was contacted.
Heritage has said it had no intention of offering the letters for sale.
But an email sent in late January by a boss at the firm said it had decided “the best way to proceed was to work with a likely potential buyer they already have in mind for a private sale”.
US collectibles appraiser Lori Verderame said selling the notes privately will avoid copyright issues — and royal backlash — if they were to be reproduced in sales material.
Our story sent shockwaves through the auction world with speculation on the identity of the private buyer.
Like classic cars, royal memorabilia go up and down in value
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Ukrainian-American billionaire Mark Ginzburg, 67, has been linked as a frontrunner to buy the letters.
In 2010, he bought Diana’s diamond and pearl necklace for almost £500,000.
He is now selling it to a museum for up to £12million and will donate a portion of the funds to his native Ukraine.
Texan entrepreneur and memorabilia collector Jim McIngvale, 73, has also been linked to the notes.
Distinctive script
They were written between 1989 and 1991, including the period when Hewitt, who had a secret five-year affair with the Princess until 1992, was serving in the Gulf War.
They are in Diana’s distinctive script, are highly intimate and would cause embarrassment to the Royal Family if released.
Last week, Hewitt’s spokesman said Heritage were approached “solely to value and authenticate the letters for personal reasons and insurance purposes”.
They added: “James has no intention to sell and is not soliciting offers to buy.”
Yesterday, Heritage added that it “has no intention of offering these letters publicly or privately”.
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Ukrainian-American billionaire Mark Ginzburg, 67, has been linked as a frontrunner to buy the lettersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ginzburg.mark/?hl=en-gb
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Texan entrepreneur and memorabilia collector Jim McIngvale, 73, has also been linked to the notes
A FRENCH youth group has been slammed for using an image of Princess Diana’s car crash in an online campaign.
Pro-euthanasia ADMD shared a poster on social media that recreated the horrific scene in a Paris tunnel in August 1997.
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A French youth group has been slammed for using an image of Princess Diana’s car crash in an online campaign
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Pro-euthanasia ADMD shared a poster on social media that recreated the horrific scene in a Paris tunnel in August 1997
The name “Diana” sits over an image of a mangled car, with the words: “She did not choose her death…in 2024, we should have the choice.”
It has sparked an outpouring of fury amid a debate in France over assisted dying.
Ex-royal spokesman Dickie Arbiter said: “This is absolutely obscene and outrageous. This is a gross politicisation of a tragedy.
“Anyone who knew Diana, Princess of Wales will be deeply upset. To mock something so graphic up of that awful moment is grotesque.”
The image was posted on Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, and has been taken down.
ADMD also planned to depict the death of Joan of Arc with a burning stake, as well as pop star Claude François who was electrocuted in a bath as he changed a bulb.
The group later apologised for the choice of images.
French President Emmanuel Macron has backed new end-of-life legislation.
Victoria Beckham is a woman who has it all. Aside from a successful marriage to football icon David Beckham and raising four children, she was also in one of the most coveted girl bands in history and now runs a successful fashion line. The former Spice Girl, 50, is clearly a hard worker, and this too extends to her ruthless diet and exercise regime, but is her fitness example one to follow?
The mum-of-four recently shared a photo of her toneD physique in her home gym, wearing sweatbands and with her hair slicked back, clearly meaning business. Victoria certainly does not mess about in the gym.
Back in 2014, Victoria told the Guardian that she starts the day with a 7k run on the treadmill at 5:30 a.m. before a gruelling hour-long session with a personal trainer. “Thirty minutes legs, 30 minutes arms, toning and conditioning, then loads of planks and that kind of thing for my core,” she revealed. I work out every day when I’m at home. It’s part of who I am now, and I really enjoy it.”
Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer tells the Mirror that while it is healthy to work out if Victoria does particularly strenuous exercises, she should factor in rest days. “If she does a really heavy training day where she’s using very heavy weights, or she does a very intensive cardio session, then it may be better that she has a rest day after that because the body repairs and recovers which is as important,” explains Suzie.
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In an interview with the Telegraph in 2019, it was revealed that Victoria “now eats three or four avocados a day” because it is the key to glowing skin. Additionally, her husband David admitted that her dinner choices are fairly consistent. “Since I met her she only eats grilled fish [and] steamed vegetables. She will very rarely deviate from that,” he said. While grilled fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, and avocados are also a good source of fat and nutrients, Suzie says that eating the same foods isn’t the most healthy route for nourishing your body: “It’s about having a wide variety of foods in the diet. So the body needs 45 different nutrients in a day, including water. So if you’re only having a mono diet, then you’re probably going to struggle to get all those nutrients,” she said.
“Victoria Beckham is 50. I don’t know her personal circumstances but she’s coming into the average age for menopause, which is 51. That is when women tend to notice that they have a nutritional deficiency. Its when it can really rear its ugly head and manifests itself in some very strange ways. Particularly where you’re trying to balance hormones, nutrient deficiencies can really disrupt things – that may happen or not,” explains Suzie. In an interview with Net A Porter magazine the designer said that she “takes a lot of supplements” so hopefully has this in check.
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“I eat lots of fresh fish, fresh vegetables and salads, as well as seeds and nuts. I also love fruit but don’t eat too much, as it can make me feel quite bloated,” Victoria, whose diet lacks dairy, added to Net A Porter. “I am disciplined with my eating – that’s how I find I get the most out of my body. ” Victoria also doesn’t eat many refined carbs, with an insider telling Heat Magazine it was “practically a banned word for her.” Suzie says that although she doesn’t want to hazard a guess at how much Victoria is eating, and that some of the vegetables might be high in carbohydrate, “You can’t miss out completely on one, macro nutrients.”
Victoria has been known to have green smoothie for breakfast, and while this is healthy Suzie explains protein is important in a morning meal. Suzie say, “She would need to have some form of protein, ideally, with that. When you’re ‘breaking the fast’ you need to have some form of routine because it about balancing blood sugar levels.”
“Her diet is very low in calories,” says Suzie, but what works for the mega-rich Victoria may be unhealthy for others. ” I’d guess she’s very much on top of her nutrient levels she’ll be having loads of blood work done to check her nutrient levels.” She adds, “It’s a shame because food brings people together. It’s not just about fuelling us, it’s about enjoying it as well. And, and it’s a shame because it sounds like food just becomes a necessity to her rather than something that she still enjoys.”
