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British actress Hannah Waddingham‘s career success seems to have no limits at the moment – and she is now even set to become a godmother to a Princess ship.

After hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK last year, 49-year-old Waddingham’s name seems to be everywhere.

And she has now been given an honour usually reserved for the most high-profile of famous faces, and one often given to senior members of the Royal Family.

The Ted Lasso actress has been named Godmother of Princess Cruise Line’s ‘Love Boat’ Sun Princess ship, according to People Magazine.

The title means Waddingham follows in the steps of Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II – who have all been ‘godparents’ to cruise ships.

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British actress Hannah Waddingham’s career success seems to have no limits at the moment – and she is now even set to become a godmother to a Princess ship

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The Ted Lasso actress has been named Godmother of Princess Cruise Line’s ‘Love Boat’ Sun Princess ship

But the honour is only the latest example of Waddingham’s seemingly growing connections to the royal family as her career reaches new heights of success.

As she cements her place as the nation’s sweetheart, so her association with the royal family has grown.

From hosting the Earthshot Prize alongside Prince William to entertaining both King Charles and Kate , Hannah appears to be the royals’ new favourite celebrity.

Here, FEMAIL takes a look at all the times the former Game Of Thrones star appeared to be a favourite with the royals, winning them over with her charisma and talent.

Following in the footsteps of royalty as a cruise ship godmother

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Kate (pictured in 2021) became godmother to Princess Cruises’ first royal-class ship, Royal Princess in 2013

It was revealed earlier this week that Waddingham is the latest star to be dubbed the ‘godmother’ of a cruise ship.

Hannah told PEOPLE magazine: ‘I couldn’t believe I have been asked to be a ship Godmother, having grown up around boats all my life and my grandfather was in the Atlantic Convoy in the Navy.

‘To be asked to be a part of this beautiful honour is a “pinch me” moment.

‘I am also honoured to be in the esteemed company with previous Godparents to Princess Ships including Diana, Princess of Wales, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, Audrey Hepburn, Martha Stewart, and many others.’

Princess Diana was esteemed as the godparent of the Royal Princess in 1984.

Meanwhile, Kate became godmother to Princess Cruises’ first royal-class ship, Royal Princess in 2013 – her final public engagement before having Prince George.

She cut a ribbon to release a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne to smash on the hull.

The late Queen Elizabeth herself was the godmother to a series of cruise ships, three of which were operated by luxurious Cunard liners.

The monarch launched the Queen Elizabeth II ship back in 1967 – and its first passenger was the now King Charles.

In 2019 Queen Camilla was named as the godmother of Saga Cruises’s ship, Spirit of Discovery.

Cruise ship godmothers are said to bring the vessels good luck and protection on  their voyages and is a long-standing tradition.

These ‘godmothers’ show up to a ‘christening’ ceremony and officially name the ship, while the ceremony famously involves breaking a bottle of champagne on the ship’s hull.

Other celebrity cruise ship godparents include Jennifer Hudson, Whoopi Goldberg, Dame Helen Mirren and Oprah Winfrey.

The Sun Princess can carry 4,300 guests and 1,600 crew members. It features a stunning glass-enclosed dome with a stage with theatre shows by starlight.

It even has an arena and so many shops that guests can enjoy a ‘high street’ style retail experience.

‘We’re delighted to welcome the illuminous and elegant Hannah Waddingham to serve as Godmother for our sensational new Sun Princess,’ said Princess Cruises president John Padgett in a statement.

‘Just like Sun Princess, she exudes sophistication, beauty and wonderment through her inspiring work as a talented and award-winning actress and performer.

‘We’re truly honoured Hannah will officially name our most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created, and join an esteemed group of Princess Godparents including members of the Royal family.’

Hosting Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize ceremony

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Hannah was right by the side of Prince William for hosting the Earthshot Prize last November

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The Prince of Wales with (left to right) Lana Condor, Hannah Waddingham, and Sterling K Brown during the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony

Hannah has made it no secret that she is a huge fan of Prince William, calling him ‘quite the extraordinary man’.

The actress solidified her bond with the Prince of Wales after she hosted the Earthshot Prize Award Ceremony in Singapore in November last year – a moment that made her ‘very proud’.

William donned a sharp velour suit and dickie bow, while the Ted Lasso star wore a dazzling black ballgown with an emerald sash, arguably stealing the show from her royal counterpart.

The pair looked perfectly coordinated – in a move symbolic of how close Hannah’s ties with the royals have become.

Talking to Parade magazine, Hannah referred to William as a ‘glorious gentleman’ and revealed the sweet exchange where she and co-host Sterling K. Brown told the prince so.

‘We were hosting together, and he and I said to Prince William: “Sir, I hope you realise that you are a cut above the rest because you are”,’ she recalled.

And Hannah didn’t stop there. ‘That man is passionate about the environment, and I was very proud to be there and be the figure heard for his organisation.’ She concluded: ‘He’s quite an extraordinary man.’

Meeting Prince William and Kate at the Royal Variety Performance

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Waddingham appeared to delight the royal couple at the Royal Variety Performance in December

Prince William and Kate appeared completely won over by Waddingham at the Royal Variety Performance last December.

The show is held every year to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity – of which King Charles is patron – and is one of the few televised entertainment events to be attended by senior members of the British royal family.

Waddingham appeared to delight the royal couple in one of their final appearances together before Kate’s absence from the public eye and news of her cancer diagnosis this year.

Kate and William were both beaming as they spoke with Waddingham, and they even exchanged hugs.

Near the end of the show, Waddingham took to the Royal Albert Hall stage to sing the Christmas Carol O Holy Night, accompanied by the English National Opera.

The Princess of Wales was seemingly left spellbound by the performance, clapping loudly to show her appreciation.

She was seen turning to the person to her left to tell them: ‘Amazing, that was fantastic.’

Chatting to King Charles and Queen Camilla while hosting the Eurovision Song Contest

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Hannah Waddingham was right in the centre while meeting Queen Camilla and King Charles at the Eurovision Song Contest

As The Eurovision Song Contest was hosted by the UK for the first time in 25 years, Hannah was chosen to represent the country as its host.

King Charles and Queen Camilla headed to Liverpool to see how preparations were coming along for the contest – and met with presenters Scott Mills, Julia Sanina, Rylan Clark and Waddingham.

It was Hannah who significantly stood right between the royal couple, and was seen sharing a laugh with the King as they posed for photos.

Her touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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At the Emmys in September 2022, the actress gave a very touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Waddingham said the news was ‘like a grandmother dying’.

At the Emmy Awards on September 12, she told Variety she was ‘upset at how deeply upset I was’ at the news of her passing.

She said: ‘It makes me emotional to think about it. I sat with my dad on the sofa and I watched it all night until I couldn’t keep my eyes open because I couldn’t believe it.  It is like a grandmother dying.’

She expressed a very empathetic reaction towards the now King Charles, explaining: ‘It hit me far worse than I thought it would and the enormous pressure that our king has on his shoulders now.’

The King has said he and the Queen were “utterly shocked and horrified” by the “senseless attack” in Sydney.

Charles, the monarch of Australia, added that the royal couple’s “hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed”.

In a personal social media post, the Prince and Princess of Wales said they were “shocked and saddened” by the stabbings, adding that their thoughts are with those affected and the “heroic emergency responders who risked their own lives to save others”.

It has been reported that Charles plans to tour Australia later this year, in the autumn, accompanied by Camilla.

The King’s most recent visit to the country was to open the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

His first official visit to Australia was as his mother’s representative at the memorial service of prime minister Harold Holt in 1967

Charles has made a total of 16 visits to Australia, on 15 of which he either accompanied or represented his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

As monarch of Australia, Charles is represented at the federal level by the governor-general of the country, which is currently David Hurley.

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In a statement, the King said: “My wife and I were utterly shocked and horrified to hear of the tragic stabbing incident in Bondi.

“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed during such a senseless attack.

“While details of these shocking circumstances are still emerging, our thoughts are also with those who were involved in the response, and we give thanks for the bravery of the first responders and emergency services.”

In a personal social media post, William and Kate wrote: “We are shocked and saddened by the terrible events in Sydney earlier today.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected, including the loved ones of those lost and the heroic emergency responders who risked their own lives to save others. W & C”

The Royal Family has a long association with Australia and has forged close links with its people and institutions during many trips to the country.

Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales toured the country in 1983 and were pictured with their son William, then just an infant.

Eleven years later when Charles visited Sydney, he witnessed dramatic scenes when a student was wrestled to the ground after firing a starting pistol as the royal stood to make a speech.

Between 1954 and 2011, Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times, including a 1973 trip in which she opened the world famous Sydney Opera House.

Romeo Beckham showed off yet more tattoos on Instagram on Monday as he continued to follow in his famous father’s footsteps.

The 21-year-old son of David, 49, and Victoria Beckham, 50, shared an image of a lion’s face on his arm above the words: ‘Do it afraid’.

He also had an image of a bird carrying a rose in its mouth with the words: ‘Everything passes’ on his other arm.

The inkings were done by a tattoo artist who goes by the name Certified Letter Boy, who shared the pictures on social media.

In the gallery of images, Romeo and the artist posed with their arm around one another along with another image of Romeo being tattooed.

Earlier this year, Romeo took inspiration from David yet again by sporting a satin patterned bandana during a night out at Chiltern Firehouse in London,

25 years after the former England footballer rocked it.

His tattoos come after his brother Cruz debuted a Three Lions tattoo as he showed his support for England ahead of Euros 2024 final while his brother Romeo also got even more ink.

During a visit to the same tattoo artist at The London Social last week, the brothers each had some new artwork.

Cruz, 19, the youngest son of former football player David, showed off the team’s logo on his upper arm in a clip shared to Instagram.

Rolling up the arm on his England shirt, he held his thumbs up for the camera after his tattoo was finished.

In another photo uploaded by the tattooist, Romeo had ‘Romance’ in a cursive font down his index finger.

Earlier this year, Cruz got a new tattoo to match one of his dad David’s inkings to celebrate his 19th birthday.

The former England footballer’s youngest son’s latest body art, which is on the left side of his waist, is a portrait of Jesus sitting down and David, 48, has exactly the same tattoo on his right side.

The Man of Sorrows inking was also done by London-based fine line artist Pablo, who is known as @certifiedletterboy on social media.

Cruz got his first tattoo aged just 16 while on holiday in Miami. He debuted the inking, a butterfly on his thigh, in an Instagram post which saw him sitting on the edge of a boat and looking out across the sea.

In the UK, it is against the law for minors to get a tattoo, even with parental consent, but the U.S. state of Florida permits a person under the age of 18 to receive a tattoo with permission of a parent or guardian.

The Beckhams are known for their huge tattoo collection, with David and Brooklyn, 24, wracking up 200 between them.

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

David, who debuted his first tattoo in 1999, has also paid tribute to mother of his children Victoria, 49, with his own intricately decorated physique.

The family appear dedicated to paying tribute to one another through inkings, with the three brothers each having the word ‘Brotherhood’ inked on different parts of their body in October.

The eldest of the three, Brooklyn, opted to have his new tattoo on his leg above his dancing lady body art, while Romeo also had his on his leg above his eagle inking, while Cruz chose to have his on his hand.

Brooklyn’s tributes to wife Nicola are extensive, with her portrait on his upper arm and her eyes tattooed on the back of his neck as well as her name.

Far from just using her image, Brooklyn also has their wedding vows tattooed on his arm, with the romantic prose reading: ‘Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always.

‘Let me start by saying that words cannot even describe my love for you just looking at you I see my future and it feels like a dream.

‘You are my world and I continue to fall more in love with you every single day.’

The celebrity offspring pays tribute to his family in numerous inkings as well as his billionaire in-laws.

As well as cherubs for his siblings Romeo, Cruz and Harper, he also sports a heart tribute to his fashion designer mother.

Brooklyn also sports the name ‘Buster’, his father’s nickname for him, as well as an anchor to honour England legend David.

David’s tributes to the family are less obvious, after first going under the needle in 1999 following the birth of Brooklyn.

In 2015 the former footballer got the number ’99’ tattooed on his little finger to mark the year – in which he also married Victoria.

Debuting it on Instagram he wrote, ’99 was a good year for me.’

As well as a large rose and the words ‘I Love you’ on his neck rumoured to be in honour of his other half.

David pledged his devotion to his wife with a tattoo of her name in Hindi script however experts later pointed out the tribute, unfortunately, actually said ‘Vihctoria’.

Romeo also boasts a variety of tattoos, including a ‘free spirit’ and a large dove on his wrist along with the words: ‘Lead with love.’

There is also a stone angel statue, which covers the length of his forearm alongside a ‘freedom to dream’ torso inking.

He also has the word ‘love’ on his fingers, with a letter on each finger and a replica David’s famous winged cross on his neck.

We love seeing the Beckham family on holiday – particularly David and Victoria’s lovely children having fun.

On Victoria’s Instagram, the former Spice Girl shared some happy snaps of her gorgeous family and in one,

her only daughter Harper is seen cuddling up to her big brother, Romeo, and her hair looks so different!

The 13-year-old, who celebrated her birthday earlier this month, can be seen dressed in white, wearing her long honey-toned locks in a cute half-up, half-down style.

The look is majorly popular right now on TikTok, but is also a hairdo that her fashion and beauty icon mum has never sported – trust us, we’ve sifted through the archives!

We love Harper’s new style; it shows off her silky tresses and is relaxed enough for a sun-soaked holiday too.

We are impressed she doesn’t seem to have any flyaways at the crown – something many suffer from when it comes to visible baby hair!

Victoria and Harper’s hair journey

Many fans have remarked how similar VB and her daughter look. We think you can definitely tell they are related and what’s more, Harper has a keen interest in fashion which undoubtedly comes from her mother; after all, Victoria is one of the famously best-dressed celebrity women out there.

Hair wise though, Harper has taken a leaf out of her mother’s book when she was younger, famously sporting a sleek ‘bob’, very like her mum’s Spice Girl days, and of course, more recently, luscious long hair.

Victoria’s hair is either super short, or long and flowing, made thicker using hair extensions. There’s no in between!

Harper’s birthday

Harper’s landmark birthday finally arrived on July 10 – she’s now officially a teenager.

David and Victoria celebrated the milestone by sharing a heartwarming video of some of her most precious moments growing up, including one fabulous still of their then toddler daughter, wearing a very stylish red dress, trying to walk in her mother’s white high heels! Iconic.

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time,

recently sent a heartfelt message to Inter Miami, the club owned by former football superstar David Beckham.

This touching gesture came after the club celebrated Messi’s remarkable achievement of winning 45 titles throughout his illustrious career.

The tribute, which was both epic and well-deserved, showcased Messi’s unparalleled contributions to the sport and the deep respect he commands within the football community.

The tribute by Inter Miami was a grand celebration of Messi’s incredible journey and the numerous accolades he has accumulated over the years.

It featured highlights from his career, including his time at FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentine national team.

The club went all out to honor Messi, showcasing a montage of his iconic moments on and off the field, interspersed with messages from fellow players, coaches, and fans who have been inspired by his talent and dedication. The tribute not only celebrated Messi’s titles but also acknowledged his influence on the game and his role as a global ambassador for football.

In response to this moving tribute, Messi sent a warm and appreciative message to Inter Miami. He expressed his gratitude for the recognition and the heartfelt manner in which the club honored his achievements. Messi, known for his humility and grace, was genuinely touched by the gesture. He acknowledged the effort put in by the club to celebrate his career and conveyed his appreciation for the love and respect he received from the Inter Miami community. His message was not just a simple thank you; it was a reflection of his character and the deep connection he shares with fans worldwide.

Messi’s message also highlighted the mutual respect and camaraderie that exists between him and David Beckham. Both legends of the game, Messi and Beckham have always admired each other’s contributions to football. Beckham, who has successfully transitioned from a player to a club owner, has often spoken highly of Messi’s skills and professionalism. In turn, Messi has expressed admiration for Beckham’s journey and his efforts in promoting football in the United States. The tribute and Messi’s response further solidified the bond between the two icons, showcasing their mutual respect and shared passion for the game.

The celebration of Messi’s 45 titles is not just a testament to his talent but also a reflection of his relentless pursuit of excellence. Throughout his career, Messi has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft. From his early days at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy to his record-breaking performances in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, Messi has set new standards in football. His success on the international stage, particularly leading Argentina to victory in the Copa America and the FIFA World Cup, has further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players ever to grace the sport.

Inter Miami’s tribute also served as an inspiration to the club’s players and fans. Messi’s journey is a reminder that greatness is achieved through hard work, dedication, and an unyielding passion for the game. The club’s celebration of his achievements was not just a nod to his past accomplishments but also an acknowledgment of the impact he continues to have on the sport. For Inter Miami, a relatively new club in Major League Soccer, honoring a player of Messi’s stature is a way to inspire its players to strive for greatness and to build a winning culture within the team.

The tribute also reflects the growing influence of Major League Soccer and Inter Miami in the global football landscape. By celebrating Messi, the club aligns itself with the rich history and tradition of football, bridging the gap between American soccer and the global game. It demonstrates the club’s ambition to be a part of the broader football narrative and its commitment to honoring the legends who have shaped the sport.

In conclusion, Lionel Messi’s heartfelt message to Inter Miami, following the club’s epic tribute to his 45 titles, is a beautiful moment that transcends mere recognition. It highlights the deep respect and admiration that exists between Messi and the global football community. The tribute serves as a reminder of Messi’s extraordinary achievements and his enduring influence on the sport. As Messi continues to add to his legacy, moments like these celebrate his unparalleled contributions to football and inspire the next generation of players and fans. The bond between Messi and Inter Miami, and by extension, David Beckham, exemplifies the universal language of football and the shared love for the beautiful game.

Victoria and David Beckham enjoyed a romantic meal together at a stunning Vineyard in France on Tuesday.

The fashion designer, 50, looked incredible in a little black dress, while accessorising with a silver bracelet and her dazzling wedding ring.

Meanwhile, the former footballer, 49, wore a white T-shirt as he sat at a long table while enjoying a glass of red wine with Victoria in front of the picturesque background.

David shared the loved-up snap to Instagram and wrote: ‘We have eaten in many beautiful places but WOW Domaine De Peretti Della Rocca’

Victoria also shared sweet images of their children Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 13, posing on a mega yacht in Sardinia.

It comes after David and Victoria reacted to their Emmy Awards 2024 nominations.

The couple have been nominated in a whopping five categories for the 2023 Netflix documentary BECKHAM.

The series gave an unprecedented look at David’s career journey and a glimpse at the start of their romance and marriage.

The four-part series was nominated for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the 2024 Emmy ceremony, going up alongside Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Telemarketers and The Jinx – Part Two.

It was also nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing and Outstanding Music Composition.

In reaction David told HELLO!: ‘It’s a real honor for me and the whole creative team for BECKHAM to be recognized by the TV Academy.

‘Making this series was such a personal journey, a love letter to football and my family. It has been overwhelming for me and Victoria that we have had such a warm and positive response to the series.

‘I’m so grateful to the incredible team led by Fisher Stevens and also to all those people from my life and career who took part and who have played such an important role in my story.’

It comes after the Beckham clan seemed in high spirits as they enjoyed a day at sea earlier this week during a family holiday in Sardinia.

David gathered his family on a mega yacht in Sardinia for daughter Harper’s 13th birthday, with his brood making the most of the warm weather and trying out water sports.

The hunk put his ripped figure on display as he went shirtless in a pair of lemon yellow swimming trunks before slipping on a life jacket to hop on a jet ski.

Jumping on behind him was Victoria who held on tightly to her husband as he rode the waves.

The Beckham matriarch sported a black swim skirt with her life jacket and accessorised with a baseball cap as she enjoyed the ride.

Yet it wasn’t all fun and games for Victoria, who was sure not to let her gruelling workout regime slip on the holiday.

She was pictured pumping iron on the yacht, getting her reps in on the sundeck while casually clad in a plain black T-shirt and denim shorts.

Yet the day was all about the couple’s youngest daughter Harper, who marked officially becoming a teenager.

The family celebrated by putting up pink and silver balloons, with Harper pride of place while she enjoyed breakfast with siblings Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19.

Harper also headed out on the jet skis on the trip, catching a ride with Cruz.

Sadly, her eldest brother Brooklyn, 25, was seemingly unable to make the trip, staying in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola Peltz, 29.

He did, however, acknowledge his little sister with a sweet Instagram post on her big day, sharing a gallery of snaps captioned: ‘Happy 13th birthday to the best little sister in the whole wide world xx we love you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxx ❤️.’

Victoria and David also celebrated the milestone by sharing sweet social media posts.

Fashion designer Victoria called her only daughter her ‘best friend’ and praised her as a ‘beautiful, talented young lady’ in her Instagram post.

She shared an array of snaps of her as a baby, some previously unseen, as well as a range of images of her growing up and them posing together as a mother-daughter duo.

Inter Miami CF owner David shared the same montage of his ‘beautiful little girl’ and gushed that she was ‘his world’.

Victoria penned in the caption of her post: ‘Happy Birthday to my best friend. You are sweet and kind and your smile warms our hearts every day.

‘You really are our everything Harper Seven and we are so proud of the happy, beautiful, talented young lady you are becoming.

‘We love you so so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Kisses @DavidBeckham @BrooklynPeltzBeckham @RomeoBeckham @CruzBeckham xxx.’

While David said in his post: ‘Happy 13th Birthday to my beautiful little girl. Daddy is so proud of you.

‘You have grown up to be a kind, generous & a beautiful young lady with the most amazing heart & the most amazing smile that we all love so so much.

‘Always be the beautiful person that you are. Harper Seven your my world. #HarperSeven @victoriabeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham.’

David and Victoria Beckham continued to live it up as they cruised down the Amalfi Coast on their £16million superyacht on Saturday.

The couple have been travelling around Italy this week,

sailing around the Aeolian Islands before heading to Nerano where they enjoyed a spot of lunch at renowned restaurant Lo Scoglio.

Before heading to shore, David made the most of the sunshine as he stripped down to his blue swimming trunks to top up his tan.

The former footballer, 49, showed off his muscular tattooed physique as he relaxed  on a sun lounger before descending the steps and launching himself into the water.

After his refreshing swim, David lived up to his heartthrob status as he showered himself down.

Posh, 50, wore her iconic look once again as she kept cool in a black minidress before changing into a black maxi dress for the lunch.

The former Spice Girl, who was known in her pop band days for wearing a Gucci LBD, opted to go braless in the plunging number.

The couple took a speedboat to shore with their group of friends to head to the restaurant where they have visited previously over the years and is a hotspot amongst stars.

The restaurant overlooks Marina del Cantone and serves fresh local seafood and traditional antipasti.

Victoria kept herself shaded in a large sun hat as they took a smaller boat to the mainland.

Posh and Becks appeared to be thoroughly enjoying their holiday as they were pictured having a toast with their pals.

The couple put on a rare display of affection during the meal, with David stroking Victoria’s head at one point, while she wrapped her arm around his shoulder.

Their children weren’t seen at the lunch, but Cruz, 19, Romeo, 21, and Harper, 13, joined them on the holiday earlier this week in Sardinia.

After heading back to the yacht, David joined Victoria for some more food on the boat’s decking as they soaked up the sunshine.

The couple traded in their £5million yacht for the much bigger vessel back in March and have been pictured on it sailing around Miami.

The impressive looking vessel, understood to be worth £16million, was a significant upgrade on the comparatively modest 100-foot yacht reportedly purchased by Beckham in 2022.

The football legend was said to have ‘treated himself’ to his original vessel in 2022 after being inspired by his maritime jaunts with close friends Sir Elton John and David Furnish – who often holiday at sea.

A source told The Sun at the time: ‘David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself. He helped design the boat himself, and has been incredibly hands-on with everything.

‘It’s not an oligarch-style super-yacht, but it’s still pretty plush by anyone’s standards. He was inspired after holidaying with Elton and David on their boat – and loves life on the water.

‘There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.’

It comes after Victoria hilariously called out her husband David for apparently making her look ginger in one of their latest snaps together.

The couple enjoyed a romantic meal together at a stunning vineyard in France on Tuesday.

The fashion designer looked incredible in a little black dress, while accessorising with a silver bracelet and her dazzling wedding ring.

However, Victoria couldn’t help but notice her hair looked a little different than usual in the photo which David uploaded to his Instagram account.

Taking to the comment section, she wrote: ‘What? Why is my hair ginger??? What filter is that David?’

Several other Instagram users commented on the post, with one jokingly referring to Victoria as ‘Ginger Spice’, her bandmate Geri Horner’s nickname.

Others added: ‘It looks beautiful to me’… ‘Very beautiful ginger!’… ‘You look fabulous’.

David shared the loved-up snap to Instagram and wrote: ‘We have eaten in many beautiful places but WOW Domaine De Peretti Della Rocca’.

Victoria also shared sweet images of their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper posing on a mega yacht in Sardinia.

It comes after David and Victoria reacted to their Emmy Awards 2024 nominations.

The couple have been nominated in a whopping five categories for the 2023 Netflix documentary BECKHAM.

The series gave an unprecedented look at David’s career journey and a glimpse at the start of their romance and marriage.

The four-part series was nominated for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the 2024 Emmy ceremony, going up alongside Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Telemarketers and The Jinx – Part Two.

It was also nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing and Outstanding Music Composition.

In reaction David told HELLO!: ‘It’s a real honor for me and the whole creative team for BECKHAM to be recognized by the TV Academy.

‘Making this series was such a personal journey, a love letter to football and my family. It has been overwhelming for me and Victoria that we have had such a warm and positive response to the series.

‘I’m so grateful to the incredible team led by Fisher Stevens and also to all those people from my life and career who took part and who have played such an important role in my story.’

We always knew that the wedding of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz – the eldest son of music,

fashion and football royalty and the actress and billionaire heiress – would be a big deal.

From Victoria Beckham’s mother-of-the-groom slinky silver couture dress, to all the famous wedding guests,

the glamorous Florida wedding has already shaped up to be one of the biggest celebrity events of the summer.

But despite the gravity of such a big event, the wedding wasn’t without its symbolic and significant moments.

One of which was Victoria Beckham’s mother-of-the-groom luxury accessory.

The fashion designer paired her bias-cut silver dress with the simplest – yet most significant – accessory: a 21.5 carat diamond necklace.

The famous family are known for their extravagant, and often expensive gifts – David Beckham gifted Brooklyn and Nicola a £500,000 vintage jaguar as a wedding present – so it comes as no surprise that the huge 21.5 carat pear diamond necklace was originally a gift from David to Victoria.

The 21.5 carat pear-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum with a full diamond-set collet, was given to Victoria by her husband David on the day of Brooklyn’s christening almost 20 years ago, but was given a modern makeover for her eldest son’s nuptials.

The pear-shaped diamond is now suspended from a “French 18 carat yellow gold handmade filigree link guard chain”, according to British Vogue. The diamond, and its mount, was crafted into a pendant made from an English chain, originally made circa 1870.

The gold pendant features an intricate wild bee motif that leads to a fist symbol, known as a figa. The figa is a talisman symbol worn to protect against the evil eye, and is said to bring good luck when given as a gift.

Against her simple, yet intricate, lace slip dress, and Victoria Beckham’s glowing skin, the diamond pendant necklace was front and centre of her mother-of-the-groom look.

Phillip Schofield has launched a furious tirade against three unnamed ex-colleagues at ITV, branding two ‘cowards’ and another ‘brand orientated’ after his affair was exposed

Phillip Schofield blasts a trio of people at ITV as “three sh*ts” – in an angry attack where he claims there was no loyalty for him at the channel.

 

Schofield quit the channel in May 2023 after it emerged he had been having an affair with a younger male staff member on This Morning, something he had previously denied. But there is furious anger reserved for execs and possibly for his co-host Holly Willoughby who he is understood to no longer be friends with.

Sat by the fire after a few days on a remote island filming his new Channel 5 series, Schofield starts by saying that when he started at the BBC as a booking clerk at 19, he first was able to go to Television Centre, where ITV’s This Morning was later filmed, and he “loved being there”.

He added: “When what happened to me happened to me, it screwed up my favourite building in the world, and it pretty well blew away all those happy memories, and suddenly the place became hostile to me, and that was heartbreaking. And the people who did it to me, know, they know how important that building was to me. They know that when you throw someone under a bus, you’ve got to have a really bloody good reason to do it. Brand, ambition is not good enough. It’s not a good enough reason to throw someone under a bus.”

Pausing to put more wood on the fire and seemingly enjoying expressing his true feelings, he then turns up the heat and says: “I was just thinking there as I was collecting wood. There are only three sh*ts. One of them is a coward who never stepped up in queue gate. One of them is a coward because they never stepped up when I was being battered by one journalist….and the other one is just brand orientated. Not what you expect, not what you think you’re going to get. When it all came to a sudden and very abrupt end, questions were asked about our toxic environment in parliament!”
Phillip Schofield does some soul searching on the remote island ( 
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He insisted there were a few “tricky people” but the toxicity was exaggerated. Continuing with his complaints he added: “When you’ve given so much to somewhere and been so loyal, to have absolutely no loyalty shown to you. I know what I did was unwise, not sensible. But is it enough to absolutely destroy someone? Literally destroy them.”

Schofield appears to be livid that he was not supported more when he and Holly were criticised when they visited the late Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state without queuing. They used media passes and received criticism in some quarters. They were defended by the chief executive of ITV, Dame Carolyn McCall, who stressed the pair had been attending as members of the media to film a segment for This Morning.

When he was dropped by his talent agency YMU on the same day he resigned from ITV after more than three decades with the company, he says he was “suicidal”. Schofield added: “They sent me what looked like a cut and pasted text, (saying) ‘this time we’ll have to let you go’.”

The presenter says he knows people will claim he is having a “mad rant”, but he does not “care any more” as he has “nothing to lose”. In another scene whilst fishing on the island, he could be referring to Holly again when he says: “People just went who I thought were my friends and they just went. And that’s like ‘what the hell?’.”

Schofield and Holly worked side by side for 14 years on This Morning but have not been seen together since he left the show or shared comments or photos on social media, a sharp contrast to their previous behaviour where they would regularly go out and eat at each other’s houses.

Schofield appears to take a swipe at his former This Morning co-star ( 
In further comments which could be about Holly or other This Morning staff members, shamed Schofield says: “It is hard to come to terms with the fact that the people you thought you knew were not the people that you knew. They had completely different agendas.”

He insists he doesn’t need “200 fake friends” possibly referring to many people within the TV industry who no longer speak to him and now has 10-15 friends he “would die for”. Warming to the attack on old friends and acquaintances at ITV, Schofield went on to say he doesn’t care what the reaction is when people view the programme.

He adds: “The good thing is, when you do a programme like this and you do it just for yourself, you have nothing to lose. They’ve taken pretty much everything. Reputation, dignity, legacy, everything away. I’m not bleating Im getting it off my chest. And I’ve said my piece. Any anyone who’s bitter about that, honestly you can f**k off cause I don’t give a sh*t. I quit. Mic drop.”

The attack, which could also be aimed at execs from This Morning or ITV Daytime who did not support him, comes in episode two of the series of Phillip Schofield : Cast Away and follows scenes in the opening show where he also mocked Holly. He asked his family “If you’re okay, then we’re okay and I’m Okay. Are you okay?” Holly famously asked this question ‘Are you OK’ of viewers after Schofield quit This Morning, which some people found a cringey intro to the show..

Many people in the TV industry believe this Channel 5 series is Schofield’s attempt to return to television, where he had worked for four decades. But he insists whilst on the island that it is not his plan to be back, certainly not on a daytime TV show like This Morning anyway.

Schofield doesn’t expect to return to TVHe states: “You expect your life to follow a path? I honestly thought, you know. I’m going to die on live television, hopefully at 93. But then you know it. It’s gone. And it’s not the way you planned it to be. It’s not the life you expected.” He adds: “Look I love telly. I’ve got telly in my bones but I won’t sit on a sofa again. I’m not going to do that again. There are people I won’t work with again. Some people I won’t work with again. I’ve been hurt so badly by that sort of telly, that you get to a point where you think ‘I don’t want to do it anymore’.”

In a lighter moment on the show he says often on family holidays he would build chairs on the beach out of sand and he tried to create one of his desert island. But something goes slightly wrong with the design and laughing he says it looks more like a grave. He says: Maybe this is what retirement feels like? And I absolutely refuse to you know sit in a rocking chair and do nothing. I want to explore. Maybe getting to this stage in your life is about setting new challenges.” He adds: “Things didn’t turn out the way you thought they might. So you have got to look elsewhere.”

The experience gets even better for him when he successfully catches fish and crabs and full of energy climbs to the highest point on the island. He becomes tearful at the top of Ankarea mountain. Reflecting on the moment he says: “When anyone says to me where’s the favourite place you have ever been? It will never change, from now on – it’s this!”

* Phillip Schofield: Cast Away begins airs at 9pm on Monday on Channel 5, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday at the same time.

The King has said he and the Queen were “utterly shocked and horrified” by the “senseless attack” in Sydney.

Charles, the monarch of Australia, added that the royal couple’s “hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed”.

In a personal social media post, the Prince and Princess of Wales said they were “shocked and saddened” by the stabbings, adding that their thoughts are with those affected and the “heroic emergency responders who risked their own lives to save others”.

It has been reported that Charles plans to tour Australia later this year, in the autumn, accompanied by Camilla.

The King’s most recent visit to the country was to open the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

His first official visit to Australia was as his mother’s representative at the memorial service of prime minister Harold Holt in 1967

Charles has made a total of 16 visits to Australia, on 15 of which he either accompanied or represented his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

As monarch of Australia, Charles is represented at the federal level by the governor-general of the country, which is currently David Hurley.

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In a statement, the King said: “My wife and I were utterly shocked and horrified to hear of the tragic stabbing incident in Bondi.

“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed during such a senseless attack.

“While details of these shocking circumstances are still emerging, our thoughts are also with those who were involved in the response, and we give thanks for the bravery of the first responders and emergency services.”

In a personal social media post, William and Kate wrote: “We are shocked and saddened by the terrible events in Sydney earlier today.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected, including the loved ones of those lost and the heroic emergency responders who risked their own lives to save others. W & C”

The Royal Family has a long association with Australia and has forged close links with its people and institutions during many trips to the country.

Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales toured the country in 1983 and were pictured with their son William, then just an infant.

Eleven years later when Charles visited Sydney, he witnessed dramatic scenes when a student was wrestled to the ground after firing a starting pistol as the royal stood to make a speech.

Between 1954 and 2011, Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times, including a 1973 trip in which she opened the world famous Sydney Opera House.