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It’s not everyday that you get to meet one of the biggest names in football.

Probably even rarer is it to see one mega star eating mee goreng at a hawker centre in Singapore.

David Beckham eating Mee Goreng with chopsticks

Singaporeans were pretty excited to find British football legend David Beckham sitting casually at Tekka Market and Food Centre in Little India, eating a plate of mee goreng.

He was holding onto a pair of chopsticks while chatting with Tommy Koh’s son, Aun Koh, or better known as Chubby Hubby, a local food blogger.

Sends fans into frenzy on social media

Beckham was also spotted casually strolling through the market, sniffing spices and checking out the stalls.

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One of Beckham’s fans was pretty surprised at how people in Tekka market were so calm about it.

Beckham here for business

According to his Instagram, Beckham was at the Marina Bay Sands for a business partnership with Avenue Singapore and Marquee Singapore.

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Hope he’ll get to try other things around in Singapore, too.

Top image via @sharmila.logan and David Beckham/Instagram.

British footballer David Beckham, Singaporean singer JJ Lin, and Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim were seen gathering in Singapore.

According to an Instagram post published by Lin on Nov. 9, the billionaire’s son and Thomson Medical Group’s executive vice chairman, Kiat Lim, and Beckham’s business partner, David Gardner, were present at the gathering too.

Notably, Beckham and Peter Lim are both shareholders of English football club Salford City, with the former purchasing a 10 per cent stake from the latter in 2019, reported The Guardian.

Beckham in S’pore for MBS event

Beckham was in town to attend a global press event held by Marina Bay Sands (MBS) at Sands Theatre on Nov. 7, according to the integrated resort.

During his visit, Beckham, who is a Sands Global Ambassador, also toured around a dining area for MBS staff, prompting many of them to take photos and videos of him.

Additionally, Beckham also visited Japanese restaurant Wakuda Singapore and took photos with international celebrities, such as Thailand’s Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.

Screenshot via David Beckham/Instagram

Screenshot via David Beckham/Instagram

Earlier in June 2022, Beckham made an appearance at a closed-door event at the Adidas Singapore Brand Centre Orchard.

While Adidas said at the time that there would be no public meet-and-greet, many fans still decided to turn up at the venue in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the football star.

MBS press event

During the Nov. 7 event, Beckham, along with Sands’ senior leadership, announced MBS’ completion of its Paiza Collection across all three hotel towers.

The Paiza Collection is part of MBS’ US$1.75 billion (S$2.3 billion) reinvestment programme the resort announced in 2022.

Rooms and suites under the collection are “typically reserved for valued guests and members” of MBS and will be served by “Singapore’s largest butler team” of 160, reported The Straits Times.

According to MBS, approximately 1,540 new rooms, including 635 suites, had been completed as of Nov. 7.

Upon full completion, there will be around 1,850 rooms, including 775 suites, at the hotel, up from its original number of 180 suites.

MBS also announced at the event that it would be launching “a new brand vision and campaign” that aims to elevate “its status as an iconic, world-class destination”.

Top images via JJ Lin/Instagram

When most people meet King Charles they might get a firm handshake and exchange a few pleasantries.

But as you would expect, he acts in a far more relaxed manner around those close to him – especially his two sons William and Harry in their younger days.

In their company he could be seen fooling around, laughing and joking, playing rough and tumble, and even hugging and kissing, according to one royal biographer.

However in recent years, the King’s private character has come under fire from the disillusioned Prince Harry, who claimed in his tell-all book Spare that the ‘older generation’ of royals had a ‘nearly zero-tolerance prohibition on all physical contact’.

Despite the mound of photo evidence proving the contrary, he wrote: ‘No hugs, no kisses, no pats. Now and then, maybe a light touching of cheeks – on special occasions.’

Here, on the day King Charles turns 76, MailOnline goes inside his private life and reveals his family persona.

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Prince Charles laughs with his sons as he lifts Prince Harry on to Prince William’s shoulder in Kensington Palace for this sweet family photo in 1985

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Prince Charles and his sons Prince Harry and Prince William at his favourite ski resort in Klosters, Switzerland, on March 28, 2002

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Prince Harry is pictured greeting his father during the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service For Diana, Princess of Wales in 2007

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Despite the mound of photo evidence proving the contrary, Prince Harry (pictured in Klosters)  later claimed in his autobiography that there was ‘nearly a zero-tolerance policy’ on physical contact with senior royals

Throughout Charles’ life, there have always been cameras focused on him, so he makes sure to grab the rare moments of privacy he does have with both hands.

Behind the high walls of his palaces and country estates, Charles’ private persona is ‘completely different from his public one’, writes Penny Junor in the 1998 book Charles: Victim or Villain?

The royal author writes: ‘He fools around with the boys, they tease each other laugh, joke, rough and tumble, and even hug and kiss.

‘On the last farewell dinner party in their hotel restaurant, in the middle of the dinner Harry got to his feet and, in front of a table full of people, made a little speech to thank “Papa” as both boys call him (rhymes with super), for giving him such a wonderful holiday.

‘He then walked smartly up to his father and smothered his face in kisses, until, in mock embarrassment, the prince begged for mercy. It was a touching scene…’

However the scene painted in the biography is far different from the one Harry outlines in his 2023 memoir Spare.

There he wrote: ‘The older generation maintained a nearly zero-tolerance prohibition on all physical contact.

‘No hugs, no kisses, no pats. Now and then, maybe a light touching of cheeks – on special occasions.

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Prince William shares a joke with his father and  his brother during a photocall on the ski slopes in Klosters

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Prince Charles playing football with Prince William when he was young

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Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry at Klosters on April 6, 2000

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Prince Harry with his arm around his father, Prince Charles, on a Christmas card in 1994

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Prince Charles with the Princess of Wales and sons Harry and William at Balmoral August 1988

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Charles, William, and Harry play on the bank of the River Dee, near Balmoral Estate, Scotland, on April 10, 1987

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A photo showing the touching moment Prince Charles hugged Prince Louis was shared on the young prince’s second birthday

‘No matter how much you might love someone, you could never cross that chasm between, say, monarch and child. Or Heir and Spare.’

Harry also details feeling like he was born to be the ‘spare kidney’ for his elder brother.

But Junor’s biography of Charles seems to contradict the claims later made by the prince.

She wrote: ‘When William and Harry were small, one of the biggest problems Charles’ valets had was keeping his suits clean.

‘Whenever Charles arrived home at Highgrove by helicopter, it would land in the front field, where sheep graze. As soon as William and Harry heard it overhead, they could come running out to meet him.

‘Once it had landed safely, they would race across the field and jump up into his arms for a hug, smearing one suit after another with the sheep droppings they had trodden in on the way.’

The book also claimed Charles built his sons a ‘massive’ tree house in a holly tree, which became affectionately known as Holyroodhouse after Holyroodhouse Palace, the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh.

And like their father, both boys were funny mimics, doing better impressions of him than anyone else.

Although most of the King’s physical affection is thought to have happened away from the camera, there were also many instances that were captured on camera.

Prince Harry’s claim that Charles gave no affection to him growing up was put into further doubt in December 2023, when the King was seen kissing his grandsons while filming a documentary for the coronation.

When the King was a baby! Adorable moments from monarch’s childhood

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Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte gave great big hugs to their grandfather while rehearsing the coronation

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Prince William kisses his father King Charles on the cheek during the monarch’s coronation ceremony in 2023

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Prince William looks on as the his father and brother share a joke during the presentation ceremony of the Gurkha Welfare Challenge Trophy at Cirencester Park Polo Club

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Prince Harry and Prince William greet their father, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, at the Service to celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales at the Guards Chapel on August 31, 2007

Royal fans noticed that during a rehearsal for the Westminster Abbey ceremony in May of that year, Charles is seen bending over to hug and kiss Prince George and Prince Louis.

The King also embraced Princess Charlotte, who curtseyed in homage to him.

However the King’s private enthusiasm for physical contact also sometimes spills over into his public facing role.

A Palace source told The Telegraph in September that the King ‘is a genuinely warm and affectionate man who is not embarrassed to express that in a public way. He’s a human and relatable person’.

They noted that if the late Queen was not hugged, it was out of ‘generational respect’, meaning it ‘would have felt wrong to even attempt it’.

Robert Jobson, author of Charles’ biography Our King, said the monarch has ‘always been a pretty good hugger, pretty relaxed about it’.

The royal expert added: ‘The people around the Royal Family can be strict, but the actual royals themselves have always been fairly relaxed. He [the King] is quite tactile and always has been. He’s got a twinkle in his eye.’

Showcasing his sometimes ‘informal approach’, Charles, as Prince of Wales, was seen breakdancing in 1985 and was even kissed on the cheek by a Spice Girl in 1997.

Meanwhile, King Charles has often been dubbed ‘approachable’ – and the well-earned label is proven through his sweet and compassionate interactions with the public.

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Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry play on the bank of the River Dee, near Balmoral Estate, Scotland, on April 10, 1987

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Prince Charles puts his arm around his son Harry, with William watching on, at Klosters in 2005

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Prince Charles and Prince William board the Queen’s Flight plane at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland on September 7, 1984 after a holiday in Balmoral

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Charles and Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on June 5, 2022

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Prince Charles gives Harry a piggy back while swimming

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After his mother died in September 2022, the new King put on a brave face for the country as he shook the hands of well-wishers at Buckingham Palace. In an outpouring of affection, one woman leaned over to kiss his hand (pictured)

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During the King’s trip to the Channel Islands in July, one mischievous 91-year-old local, Kathleen Moriarty, planted a kiss on the monarch’s cheek, much to the delight of onlookers

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Charles was even kissed on the cheek by a Spice Girl in 1997 (pictured)

After his mother died in September 2022, the new King put on a brave face for the country as he shook the hands of well-wishers at Buckingham Palace.

In an outpouring of affection, one woman leaned over to kiss his hand, while another landed one on his cheek.

It was the first sign of what has been dubbed the ‘informal formality’ of King Charles’s reign, reflecting his chilled-out approach to enthusiastic members of the public.

Meanwhile, during the King’s trip to the Channel Islands in July, one mischievous 91-year-old local, Kathleen Moriarty, planted a kiss on the monarch’s cheek, much to the delight of onlookers.

The loud smooch was picked up by nearby cameras, cutting through the noise of the crowd that was gathered in the small town of St Peter Port in Guernsey.

Again, King Charles took it in his stride, shaking Kathleen’s hand and giving her a wry smile.

Yet an act of such intimacy may have provoked a very different response during the reign of the late Queen.

Royal biographers such as Andrew Morton have said Queen Elizabeth II would ‘never’ have allowed a member of the public to kiss her, noting that she had a ‘different kind of style’ from her son.

But it seems for Prince Harry, King Charles’ family persona was still not affectionate enough.

Romeo Beckham appears to be enjoying single life, as he reportedly enjoyed two back-to-back dates with Kim Turnbull at celebrity hotspot, the Chiltern Firehouse.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 22, shared a cosy-looking Instagram snap with the model on Wednesday, which saw him sweetly kissing her hand.

And earlier in the day, the pair enjoyed a romantic lunch date at Fiume in Battersea, with the footballer snapping a shot of their menus.

While the couple appear to be smitten, their outing comes just weeks after Romeo was spotted looking similarly loved-up with Gray Sorrenti last month.

He was seen packing on the PDA with the photographer during a romantic stroll in New York City, confirming romance rumours surrounding the pair that first began in September.

But according to reports, Romeo is now enjoying spending time with Kim, who previously dated another famous nepo-baby – Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie.

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Romeo Beckham appears to be enjoying single life, as he reportedly enjoyed two back-to-back dates with Kim Turnbull at celebrity hotspot, the Chiltern Firehouse

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The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 22, shared a cosy-looking Instagram snap with the model on Wednesday, which saw him sweetly kissing her hand after enjoying a romantic lunch date at Fiume in Battersea

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While the couple appear to be smitten, their outing comes just weeks after Romeo was spotted looking similarly loved-up with Gray Sorrenti last month (pictured last month)

The Sun claims the couple visited the Chiltern Firehouse on both Tuesday and Wednesday evening, leaving hand-in-hand at 2am on the second night.

A source told the publication: ‘Romeo is young and single and is happily playing the field. He had a lot of fun with Gray and now he’s enjoying his dates with Kim. She is no stranger to the spotlight and previously dated Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie.

‘Kim and Romeo were out at Chiltern Firehouse on Tuesday night and Wednesday, where they hung out until the early hours the following day.

‘Romeo is good looking, talented and very charming so it’s not hard to see why so many women are keen to bag a date with him.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Romeo for comment.

Romeo and Kim were seen heading home from their cosy evening at London restaurant on Tuesday, making separate exits, before she drove the pair home.

Like Romeo, Kim has also followed in her father’s footsteps, working as DJ like her dad Alex Turnbull, who also was a member of band 23 Skidoo and founder of hip-hop label, Ronin Record, while her grandparents were artists William Turbull and Kim Lim.

While Romeo’s other flame Gray, also hails from a famous family, with her dad being fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, 52, who’s best known for shooting Kate Moss‘ iconic Calvin Klein Obsession ads back in the 90s.

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But according to reports, Romeo is now enjoying spending time with Kim, who previously dated another famous nepo-baby – Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie (pictured together in 2017)

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Like Romeo, Kim has also followed in her father’s footsteps, working as DJ like her dad Alex Turnbull, who also was a member of band 23 Skidoo and founder of hip-hop label, Ronin Record (pictured in 2021)

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While Romeo’s other flame Gray, also hails from a famous family, with her dad being fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, 52, who’s best known for shooting Kate Moss ‘ iconic Calvin Klein Obsession ads back in the 90s (pictured together in 2019)

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Romeo and Gray were first spotted at Paris Fashion Week together in September, before hitting the headlines with their PDA-filled outing last month (pictured at PFW)

Romeo Beckham and photographer Gray Sorrenti pack on the PDA in NYC

Once again following her father’s example, Gray has shot campaigns for numerous luxury brands including Loewe, Calvin Klein and Saint Laurent.

She also shot a string of A-listers including Jennifer Lopez for the cover of The Wall Street Journal for Harper’s Bazaar.

Romeo and Gray were first spotted at Paris Fashion Week together in September, before hitting the headlines with their PDA-filled outing last month.

The lovebirds, despite being joined by pals, couldn’t keep their hands off each other and took in the sights of the city before stopping for a drink.

Romeo has been linked to several women in recent weeks after emerging back on the dating scene following his split from long term girlfriend Mia Regan.

Just days before he was first spotted with Gray, he was pictured sneaking out of a boozy Fashion Week party in London with Amelia Gray Hamlin – the daughter of reality star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin.

In images obtained by The Sun, Romeo was pictured leaving the Perfect Magazine x Grey Goose Altius vodka party through a back door.

Model Amelia, who dated Scott Disick from 2020 to 2021, was seen heading down the street with Romeo and a female pal before jumping into a car, which headed to Twenty Two Hotel in London’s trendy Mayfair district.

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Romeo has been linked to several women in recent weeks after emerging back on the dating scene following his split from long term girlfriend Mia Regan (pictured last month)

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Showing that he’s thrown himself back into dating, Romeo’s set tongues wagging by enjoying an evening with influencer Sophie Julia

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It came after he was pictured on a night out with Amelia Gray Hamlin (third left), days after hanging out with her and Sophie  (third right) in London

This outing was just hours after he was seen enjoying an evening with social media influencer Sophie Julia.

She and Amelia are no strangers to one another, as social media snaps showed them enjoying lunch together alongside Romeo and a group of others in the capital.

Romeo also appeared in another cosy selfie with Sophie, after she gushed that her trip to London was ‘the week of a lifetime.’

Romeo announced he and Mia had broken up after five years of dating in February, following weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship, mounting after he failed to post a Valentine’s Day tribute to her.

It was claimed the couple went their separate ways after an argument, with Mia moving out of the home they shared together.

Confirming their separation, Romeo wrote on Instagram: ‘Mooch and I have parted ways after 5 years of love, we still have a lot of respect for each other, and still hold a strong friendship and always will.’

Sharing a picture of herself with Romeo on her Instagram Stories, Mia wrote: ‘This is me an Ro, we have grown up with each other since we were 16!! Love takes different forms & paths as you mature.

‘We aren’t together romantically but we do share lots & lots of love for one another… after 5 years we friendzoned each other.’

So Sad: as Liam Payne’s Private Funeral To Be Held In Seclusion As Fans Unite To Honor Late Music Lcon With Memorial In Wolverhampton ‘!!’…. Ready More

So Sad: as Liam Payne’s Private Funeral To Be Held In Seclusion As Fans Unite To Honor Late Music Lcon With Memorial In Wolverhampton ‘!!’…. Ready More

Liam Payne’s private funeral will take place in seclusion, with only close family and friends in attendance. The ceremony will be kept confidential, ensuring the music icon is laid to rest away from the public eye. Despite this, Liam’s strong bond with his fans remains, as thousands of supporters have gathered in Wolverhampton to honor his memory. The city, significant to the singer’s early years, now serves as a place of tribute, where fans have been leaving flowers, messages, and mementos.

 

The memorial in the heart of Wolverhampton symbolizes Liam’s deep connection to the community and the lasting impact of his music career. His family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love from fans worldwide, acknowledging the enduring legacy Liam leaves behind. “Though today is a day of grief, it’s also a chance to celebrate his incredible life and the happiness he brought to millions,” they said in a statement.

 

Liam Payne, famous for his solo hits like “Strip That Down” and his role in One Direction’s success, leaves behind a musical legacy that will continue to inspire fans around the world. The memorial site in Wolverhampton has become a place for fans to reflect, mourn, and celebrate his life. In addition, local musicians will perform some of Liam’s greatest hits, bringing fans together in tribute to the late star. One fan remarked, “This is where Liam’s journey began, and this is where his memory will live on.”

 

With continued support from fans, it’s clear that Liam’s legacy will endure in the hearts of those who admired him

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Harry Styles broke down and announced his retirement just after Liam Payne collapsed in a hotel in Argentina because he was involved…

Harry Styles, known worldwide as a music sensation and a beloved figure in pop culture, recently stunned his fans with an unexpected announcement that has shaken the music industry. During a highly-anticipated stop on his tour, Styles reportedly collapsed on stage, prompting immediate concerns for his health and well-being. Following this alarming incident, Styles further shocked fans by announcing his retirement from music, citing personal reasons and unforeseen circumstances surrounding the health crisis of his former bandmate, Liam Payne, who also recently collapsed in Argentina. This sequence of events has sparked a wave of speculation and angst among fans and media outlets alike.

Styles, conocido por sus actuaciones electrizantes y su presencia carismática, rara vez ha dado señales de desaceleración. Su carrera, que abarca más de una década, lo ha visto pasar de sus días de boy band a una exitosa carrera en solitario, coleccionando premios y elogios en el camino. Sin embargo, su reciente colapso insinuó luchas más profundas y tácitas. Fuentes cercanas a Styles informaron que su salud había sido una preocupación durante algún tiempo, aunque el cantante rara vez habló públicamente al respecto. Durante su anuncio, Styles se dirigió a sus fans y dijo: “Lo he dado todo por esta carrera y no lo cambiaría por nada. Pero ahora mismo, necesito dar un paso atrás y concentrarme en lo que más importa: mi salud y la gente que amo”.

La noticia del retiro de Styles fue un doble golpe para su base de fans, ya que siguió al reciente colapso de su amigo y ex compañero de banda, Liam Payne. El colapso de Payne ocurrió mientras se hospedaba en un hotel en Argentina, y al parecer fue un incidente impactante y preocupante para sus allegados. Payne y Styles se han mantenido en contacto a lo largo de los años, y fuentes cercanas revelan que los problemas de salud de Payne afectaron profundamente a Styles, lo que lo llevó a reflexionar sobre su propio estilo de vida y las presiones de su carrera. Se dice que Styles estuvo en estrecha comunicación con Payne después del incidente, mostrando su preocupación y apoyo durante un momento difícil.

Los fans de todo el mundo no tardaron en expresar su desolación e inundaron las redes sociales con mensajes de apoyo y buenos deseos para Styles y Payne. El hashtag #HarryStylesRetirement se convirtió en tendencia mundial a los pocos minutos de su anuncio, destacando el vínculo emocional que tiene con su público. Ante esta noticia, algunos fans se preguntaron si las presiones de la fama y las exigencias de las giras habían afectado demasiado a Styles, que ha sido sincero sobre los desafíos mentales y físicos de la vida bajo los reflectores. “Harry siempre ha sido abierto con nosotros”, tuiteó un fan, “pero esto es desgarrador. Lo amamos y solo queremos que esté bien”.

En su anuncio, Styles se dirigió a sus fans con su sinceridad característica, expresando su gratitud por el apoyo que ha recibido a lo largo de su carrera. “Esto no es un adiós para siempre”, dijo, dejando un rayo de esperanza para los fans que se aferran a la posibilidad de su regreso. “Necesito tiempo para sanar, reflexionar y encontrar la paz. Espero que lo entiendan”. Este mensaje ha resonado profundamente en su audiencia, que ha admirado a Styles durante mucho tiempo no solo por su música sino por su autenticidad y franqueza.

The connection between Styles and Payne’s health crises has raised concerns about the broader pressures faced by those working in the entertainment industry. Both former One Direction members have spoken openly about their struggles with fame and the toll it has taken on their mental and physical health. For many, their recent health issues are a stark reminder of the intense demands placed on performers in the public eye. Styles has frequently spoken about the importance of mental health, and his sudden decision to step down underscores the need for balance and self-care, even for the most successful artists.

Fans, though heartbroken, have largely shown their understanding and support, recognizing that Styles’ decision is ultimately a matter of self-preservation. The worldwide response has been one of sadness and respect, with fans pledging to support Styles as he steps away from the stage. Styles’ legacy, built on his music, charisma, and authenticity, will no doubt continue to inspire millions, even in his absence from the spotlight. For now, fans can only hope that he finds the peace and recovery he seeks, clinging to the hope that this hiatus may one day bring him back to the stage.

The recent events surrounding Styles and Payne serve as a powerful reminder of the pressures faced by those in the entertainment industry. The bond between the two former bandmates is evident, as both have faced significant challenges that have led them to confront their health and well-being. In a world that often demands more and more from its stars, Styles’ retirement serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes taking a step back is the bravest and most necessary choice of all.

Royal fans can take a step back in time as a collection of keepsakes that once belonged to King Charles‘s trusted employee is set to be auctioned off.

The collection of John Hitchings, who worked for the monarch for more than 60 years until his death in 2020, includes 43 Christmas cards issued by Charles and may fetch up to £15,000 at auction with Penzance-based Lay’s Auctioneers.

John Hitchings became a land steward for the Duchy of Cornwall in 1959 and knew Charles for over 60 years until he died in 2020.

He kept hold of every Christmas card he was sent by Charles from 1977 to 2019 as well as souvenirs from the 1981 Royal wedding.

The images on the front of the cards chart Charles’ life from a bachelor to Diana, fatherhood and latterly his marriage to Camilla.

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A collection of keepsakes including Christmas cards from King Charles for more than 40 years is set to go up for auction. Pictured: Charles and Diana with William and Harry as they posed on a pony for the family’s 1985 Christmas card

There are notes addressed to him from both Charles and Diana, making them sought-after by collectors.

The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate established in 1337 which funds the public, charitable and private activities of the Prince of Wales and his family.

As the land steward, Mr Hitchings was the Duchy’s public face and responsible for all aspects of its property and land management.

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This Christmas card, sent out in 1992, was signed by both Charles and Diana in what was to be the final holiday greeting sent out by the pair as a married couple. It does not feature Charles and Diana; rather Princes William and Harry against a backdrop

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This Christmas card, which features King Charles with William and Harry pictured on the Royal Yacht Britannia just a few days before Princess Diana’s death was sent out by the family in 1997

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This 1995 Christmas card sent out by King Charles as a single man features a comical pose in which the father-of-two sits on a bench in his garden while his sons beam from behind two huge pots either side of him

Mr Hitchings established a Central District office which managed over 75,000 acres, including large areas of Dartmoor and the South West Foreshore.

During his time at the Duchy, he and his wife Christina attended the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana and he managed many Royal visits.

Charles was described as being very ‘hands-on’ and involved in the running of the Duchy and Mr Hitchings had regular contact over the years.

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The then Prince and Princess of Wales pose with Prince William, who appears to be just weeks old, in a new family photo which was sent out to loved ones in their 1982 Christmas card

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This Christmas card, which features King Charles in a kilt and appears to have been taken at Balmoral, was the first signed off by the King alone following his divorce from Princess Diana

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This family portrait, which appears to have been taken during the summer months, was released as the family’s 1987 Christmas card

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Charles and Diana’s 1991 Christmas card, the final one in which they appeared together, featured a much more formal setting in which the family gathered around a bench and were dressed in their finest

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Pictured: Prince William and Harry with their father King Charles in the woodland, striking a pose for the family’s 2002 Christmas card

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Another Christmas card photo which appears to have been taken at Balmoral features King Charles, his two teenage sons and a black Labrador in 2000

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This photo of a young family was released by Charles and Diana in 1986 – in which both royal boys are wearing shorts. Royal fans will notice a glimpse of Prince Louis in a young William’s cheeky face

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Charles and Diana’s 1981 Christmas card featured a wedding portrait from the year they tied the knot. It was the first Christmas card signed by the couple

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In the family’s 1989 Christmas card, Charles and Diana opted for matching outfit for their young sons which included blue polo shirts, white jeans and burgundy boots

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The Christmas cards in the collection date back to before Charles and Diana married – such as this example from 1979 which instead features King Charles in a carriage with the Queen Mother

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The 1988 Christmas card features King Charles in his military gear as he stands up with Prince William, while a very young Prince Harry sits on his mother Diana’s lap on a bench

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Pictured: The 1990 Christmas card issued by Charles and Diana, featuring the whole family. Prince William and Prince Harry are wearing matching outfits

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Charles’s 1977 Christmas card features a photo of him dressed in headwear belonging to an indigenous community in Canada. It was taken during a ceremony in which he was made Indian Chief Red Crow

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In another photo of a young royal family before Prince Harry was born, this snap which appears to have been taken in Balmoral was issued by the royal family in 1983

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This sweet family potrait shows how 3 became 4 following the birth of Prince Harry in 1984. The young Prince appears to be only days old as his mother cradles him

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The Christmas card collection also features much more recent snaps, such as this one of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2018

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This photo of King Charles and Queen Camilla was taken in 2010 during a skiing trip in Scotland and marked their Christmas card that year

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This photo, which featured on King Charles’s 2001 Christmas card, features him on horseback, flanked by his sons, during a game of polo

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This snap of King Charles was sent out for Christmas in 1978, as he posed at Balmoral with a beloved family pet

In recognition of his stellar service, he was awarded ‘Member of The Victorian Order’ (MVO) and ‘Lieutenant of The Victorian Order’ (LVO).

Mr Hitchings’ family have decided to sell his collection so it can be shared with Royal aficionados who they hope will ‘get much pleasure from it’.

They said: ‘We as a family are so proud of John and we miss him everyday.

‘We are happy to share what he achieved with others and hope that whoever acquires the collection gets as much pleasure as we have over the years from it.’

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Also included in the collection, which is set to fetch up to £15,000 at auction, is official memorabilia from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding

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This souvenir from Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981 will also go up for auction at Lay’s Auctioneers

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John Hitchings, who worked for King Charles for more than 60 years until his death in 2020, appears to also have been in possession of a balloon from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding

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Also included in John Hitchings’ collection is his invitation to Charles and Diana’s wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1981

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Pictured here is another invitation to Charles and Diana’s wedding which explains the instructions for guests upon arrival at the venue

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This official programme from Charles and Diana’s wedding, which was priced at 50p at the time, is also included in the collection

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Another piece of memorabilia collected by Mr Hitchings is a napkin dated back to Charles and Diana’s wedding

Lay’s Auctioneers, of Penzance, Cornwall, say it is one of the largest Royal collections of its type to come on to the market.

The material, which is split into over 50 lots, is expected to spark a bidding war.

Specialist Mimi Connell-Lay said: ‘The collection of the late John Hitchings is a joyful celebration of the long career of a dedicated and much respected royal employee.

‘He was a man who ensured the smooth running of the everyday affairs of the Duchy of Cornwall, and by default, the practical life of the then Prince Charles, the Duke of Cornwall.

‘John gave decades of trusted, loyal service and was a valued and respected employee of King Charles whilst he was The Prince of Wales, which is reflected in the many years worth of cards, gifts and letters that he received from his Royal Highness.

‘This fascinating collection spans a remarkable period, from 1977 to 2019.

‘Starting when King Charles was a bachelor, the photographic cards show the progression of much of his life, through his marriage to Princess Diana, the birth and growing-up of his sons, divorce, and then marriage to Camilla, now Queen consort.

‘Along with the many other notes, letters and other royal items, it is so unusually extensive and a very special collection indeed.’

The former chauffeur of Diana, Princess of Wales, has settled a High Court slander case with the BBC over claims he fed information to them before her famous Panorama interview.

Stephen Davies served as Diana’s chauffeur at the time of her interview with Martin Bashir in November 1995 but was sacked without explanation in March 1996.

Mr Davies took legal action against the BBC after an investigation into the interview in 2021 revealed a document from a meeting in September 1995 where Panorama sought to procure the interview.

The document stated that Diana and Earl Spencer were told by Mr Bashir that Mr Davies “feeds Today newspaper… change your chauffeur”.

It is a matter of profound regret to him that, as he now knows, the princess believed that he had betrayed her, and he was unable to correct the position before her tragic death

Persephone Bridgman Baker

Mr Davies’ solicitors, Carter-Ruck, said a hearing on Tuesday was told that after he took legal action, the BBC accepted that the “serious and unfounded allegation” was “fabricated” and that it had agreed to pay a “sum of compensation” and his legal costs.

In a statement issued by the legal firm, Mr Davies said: “I am relieved that I have been able to clear my name, and my professional reputation as a chauffeur, through this legal process.

“I was shocked to hear that these false allegations had been made about me almost 30 years ago and were very likely to be the cause of my sudden termination.”

Carter-Ruck said that Persephone Bridgman Baker, representing Mr Davies, told the hearing before Mrs Justice Steyn that the implication that he had leaked confidential information was a “serious blot on his character”.

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Diana was interviewed by Martin Bashir for BBC Panorama (BBC-TV Video/PA)

She said: “The allegation was fabricated. In March 1996, the claimant’s employment was terminated without explanation.

“The suggestion that the claimant violated the princess’s trust in this way created a serious blot on his character.

“The claimant was devastated by the termination of his employment with the princess; he had maintained a close professional relationship with the princess throughout the many years he had worked for her and he was given no reason for the termination.

“The claimant was tormented by speculation about what possible reason there could be for the termination of his employment and was acutely embarrassed about his dismissal.

“It is a matter of profound regret to him that, as he now knows, the princess believed that he had betrayed her, and he was unable to correct the position before her tragic death.”

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Martin Bashir in 2019 (PA)

The BBC Panorama interview with Diana and Mr Bashir was broadcast on November 20 1995, and featured her saying: “Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”.

A subsequent inquiry by Lord Dyson found in 2021 that the BBC had covered up Mr Bashir’s “deceitful behaviour” and the journalist was in “serious breach” of the BBC’s producer guidelines when he faked bank statements and showed them to the earl to gain access to Diana.

Her sons, William and Harry, condemned the broadcaster for its treatment of their late mother and the corporation has since vowed never to air the interview again.

Ms Bridgman Baker added that the allegations against Mr Davies, who still works as a chauffeur, had since been repeated in the Netflix series, The Crown.

The BBC accepts that the allegation made about the claimant was and is wholly false and should never have been made and that it constitutes an attack on the claimant’s reputation both personally and professionally

Samuel Rowe

Carter-Ruck added that Samuel Rowe, appearing for the BBC on Tuesday, said: “The BBC wishes to publicly apologise to the claimant for the publication of the allegation and the distress it has caused.

“The BBC accepts that the allegation made about the claimant was and is wholly false and should never have been made and that it constitutes an attack on the claimant’s reputation both personally and professionally.

“The BBC accepts that the allegation was likely to have caused Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to doubt the claimant’s loyalty and professionalism and may well have contributed to the claimant’s redundancy six months later.

“The BBC is sorry for the distress and harm suffered by the claimant. It is pleased that the parties have been able to resolve these issues.”

Princess Diana‘s brother Earl Spencer has revealed he was left tearful after receiving an ‘astonishingly beautiful’ gift when celebrating his 60th birthday over the weekend.

Charles, who reaches the milestone today, took to his social media accounts to share photographs of the thoughtful homemade present, explaining that it honours his sister, the late Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash in 1997.

Diana’s final resting place is situated on a private island in the middle of the Oval Lake on the Althorp Estate, in Northampton, where she grew up.

Although there is a memorial for members of the public to pay their respects, Diana’s grave is completely remote and can only be visited by family.

One of Charles’ friends decided to gift the author with an ‘astonishingly beautiful canoe’, handmade by her husband over many months, who explained: ‘I just thought it’d be useful, when you visit your sister.’

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Earl Spencer, Princess Diana, Charles, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale at Earl Spencer’s 21st birthday party in 1985

Taking to Instagram today, Charles shared a selection of images of the touching present, placed next to the lake at Althorp.

He captioned the photos: ‘Today I turn 60. I had 30 friends and family to stay over the weekend…

‘I was brought down to the lake at Althorp by a friend, on Saturday. Her husband handmade this astonishingly beautiful canoe for me, as a surprise, over many months. I cried on seeing it. It’s almost too exquisite to paddle.

‘The husband said: “I just thought it’d be useful, when you visit your sister”. Such an overwhelmingly beautiful thought.’

He also shared the story and photos to X, formerly Twitter, writing: ‘Probably the most astonishingly beautiful gift I’ve ever received: I found this canoe, handmade by a friend over many months, by the lake at ⁦@AlthorpHouse

⁩’“Something for you to visit your sister in”, he said. Out of words, I could only cry at the beauty of that thought.’

Fans were delighted by the gift, with one person writing in the comment section on Instagram: ‘What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! I had tears in my eyes when I read your message!

Another said: ‘Happy 60th birthday, how beautiful is that canoe, and how lovely for you to visit your (and our) Princess Diana in it. What thoughtful clever friends you have. P.S I got emotional just reading your post.’

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Princess Diana ‘s brother Earl Spencer has revealed he was left tearful after receiving an ‘astonishingly beautiful’ gift (pictured) when celebrating his 60th birthday over the weekend

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One of Charles’ friends decided to gift the author with an ‘astonishingly beautiful canoe’, handmade by her husband over many months, who explained: ‘I just thought it’d be useful, when you visit your sister’

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Diana’s final resting place is situated on a private island in the middle of the Oval Lake on the Althorp Estate, in Northampton, where she grew up. Although there is a memorial for members of the public to pay their respects, Diana’s grave is completely remote and can only be visited by family

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Taking to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, today, Charles shared a selection of images of the touching present, placed next to the lake at Althorp

A third added: ‘Oh my lord, what an incredibly thoughtful friend, one of the most beautiful gestures I’ve heard of. You must be a great friend too for someone to make a gift like that for you.’

It comes after Earl Spencer attended his nephew Prince Harry’s Invictus Games service earlier this month in London.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, gave warm hugs to his uncle and aunt Lady Jane Fellowes at St Paul’s Cathedral before the event to celebrate the competition’s 10th anniversary.

Princess Diana’s siblings were also joined by former army officer Mark Dyer, who acted as Harry’s mentor after his mother’s death in Paris in 1997.

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Reaction: Fans were delighted by the gift, with one person writing in the comment section on Instagram: ‘What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! I had tears in my eyes when I read your message!

Other notable guests at the service in London included his cousin Louis Spencer, lawyer David Sherbourne and the Prime Minister’s wife Akshata Murty.

But there were no senior royals with Harry, as they instead put on a show of unity for King Charles who attended a Buckingham Palace garden party two miles away.

Former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole said it was notable that none of Harry’s royal blood relatives – including his father and brother William, who attended the inaugural Invictus event in London at Harry’s side in 2014 – were at St Paul’s.

He told MailOnline that there ‘never was much love lost between the Spencers and the Windsors’, and the ‘divide was shown in its deepest and starkest form’ at the service.

Prince Harry chats with his uncle Earl Spencer at Invictus ceremony

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Harry’s uncle Earl Spencer and aunt Lady Jane Fellowes arrive at St Paul’s in London on May 8

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Prince Harry waves as he arrives to attend the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8

Mr Cole pointed out that while Harry’s ‘birth family’ – led by Earl Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes – went to St Paul’s to support the Duke, ‘the entire Royal Family stayed away’.

He also recalled that when Princess Diana’s coffin arrived for burial on the Spencer family estate of at Althorp in Northamptonshire in 1997, Earl Spencer ‘whipped off the flag that covered it and replaced it with the Spencer standard’.

Mr Cole said: ‘Nothing could have illustrated more clearly the gap that will always separate two famous families.

‘Words have power and actions have consequences, as Prince Harry – whose criticisms of his Windsor family have been harsh, cruel and wounding – is increasingly finding out.’

The former pop star also clarified those Spice Girls reunion rumors once and for all

Photo: Courtesy Target

It seems Victoria Beckham is all anyone can talk about these days. If you thought the frenzied energy surrounding Target collaboration lines of the past was already manic, prepare yourself to see fans of the designer reach all new levels of losing it once her capsule collection drops in stores on April 9. Until then, you’ll just have to satisfy yourselves by endlessly fantasy shopping the pieces online, perusing the hashtag #VBxTarget, and of course, listening to the woman of the hour herself explain exactly why everything in her new line is an absolute must-buy.

In an interview with the Today show, the pop star turned designer explained how her collaboration with the big box chain came to be, saying, “I wanted to work with a retailer that could enable me to reach out to women all around America no matter what their budget, I was really excited because I am often in Target stores with the kids.” No your eyes do not deceive you, Posh Spice did just admit she’s an avid Target shopper, enthusing “you can just get everything in Target!”

Victoria Beckham for Target

But in terms of the collaboration itself, which marks her first foray into designing for children, Beckham says it was a natural evolution given that, “I have so much fun dressing Harper and can take what I’ve learned from having a daughter and really use that when designing this collection for little girls. I know what they like, I know what’s comfortable for girls, and Harper was really involved in the whole process and she has her collection and she loves wearing it.” She added, “This collection really makes me smile.”

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She also touched again on that moving letter she wrote for British Vogue, talking about her early years in the industry, saying, “I was bullied at school. I wasn’t the smartest, I wasn’t the most talented when I went to theater school, and yet I worked really, really hard and every time someone knocked me down, I got up and I started again. And I look at that and I think that’s a positive message, that if i can do it anyone can do it. If you work hard enough and you focus then you can achieve really great things.”

Victoria Beckham/Instagram

A sense of work ethic she’s also passed down to her children, explaining that she’s, “definitely not a pushover and neither is David,” in fact, she adds they’re quite, “strict with the children. They’re happy kids but they’re very polite children, they work hard at school, they know that they have to work hard and their work has to be done on time. We are constantly checking their grades at school, we’re always at parent’s evening, and the most important question that we always have is, ‘are they nice kids and are they well-behaved?’ It’s not about how academic they are. It’s a really happy household, there’s always music on, there’s singing and dancing.” But she adds, she couldn’t do it all without the help of her devoted husband David Beckham.”He’s my soulmate…he inspires me every day. We’re lucky to have each other.”

While all of that’s great, there’s really only one question that everyone is dying to know, and that’s will there be a Spice Girls reunion? Unfortunately, however, Beckham only has bad news on that front, telling Savannah Guthrie, “There won’t be a reunion because I think that when we performed at the Olympics it was so great and that was us celebrating everything we’ve achieved. But I still talk to all the other girls, we’re still very close, but I think you need to know when it’s time to say, that was great, we achieved a lot, and everyone moves on.” Guthrie inquired, “So does that mean Posh is gone?” to which the former girl group member quipped, “I’ll always be Posh.”

Are you excited for Victoria Beckham’s new Target line? Which pieces do you want to buy? Sound off below!