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The Princess of Wales is a big fan of pussybow blouses and now you can get a similar style for less from a royal-approved brand

Kate Middleton has us all captivated with her fashion choices, and we’re quick to jump on any opportunity to mimic her style. The Princess of Wales is often seen in pussybow blouses, many of which have sold out after she’s been spotted wearing them. Now, you can get a similar style for £40 from a royal-approved brand.

High-street tailor Hawes and Curtis, which was awarded four Royal warrants between 1922 and 1957, is the British brand behind this offer. The brand first opened its doors in the Piccadilly Arcade and has welcomed several distinguished clients, including Prince Philip.

Shoppers can look forward to fine tailoring and accessories for both men and women, including this Pink and Red Abstract Print Satin Pussybow Blouse that would fit right into Kate’s wardrobe. It’s priced at £49 for one, or you can grab two for £40 each – saving you £18.

The blouse is made from satin material and features a fitted silhouette with a red and pink abstract design. It’s completed with a pussybow necktie for an elegant touch, reports the Manchester Evening News.

If you’re looking to add more blouses or shirts to your autumn collection, Hawes and Curtis currently has various multibuy offers online. This includes a deal of two women’s shirts for £70 across a range of pussybow blouses. So, if you buy two, you’ll get a discount on the usual price. You can check out the brand’s offer here.

Kate Middleton often sports a bow blouse – and you can get one for £20 ( 
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Hawes and Curtis)On its website, there are currently no reviews for the new shirts, yet Hawes and Curtis boast an impressive average score of 4.3 out of 5 stars across over 17,000 reviews on Trustpilot. One satisfied customer shared: “The ordering process is simple and the shirts were delivered on time. The shirts are of great quality and look excellent. I’m delighted with them.”

Another happy client wrote: “Absolutely wonderful shirts. The quality is exceptional and the shirts are well designed.” However, one shopper pointed out a sizing issue, saying they ‘found the fitted shirts too tight’, while adding: “The semi-fitted are a much better fit for me and I love every single shirt I ordered.”

Looking at other royal-endorsed brands, Boden has also stepped into the spotlight with their recent £85 Ruffled Cotton Blouse, complete with charming ruffle trims. Additionally, Next’s Long Sleeve Tie Neck Scarf 100% Cotton Shirt could be a steal for £32.

On Tuesday’s instalment of This Morning, Ben Shephard was left less than impressed as money-saving expert Martin Lewis caught the presenter out while playing a game on-air.

This Morning presenter Ben Shephard was left feeling red-faced during Tuesday’s show. It comes after ITV viewers were shown a viral clip of two people playing an extreme version of the popular children’s game, Simon Says.

In disbelief at the speed the contestants were going, Ben said: “I can’t breathe watching that! I’m trying to work out how they did it.”

However, the This Morning stars decided to give the game a go themselves, wanting to see how well they’d be able to do.

With Martin Lewis coming over to be the person instructing them, the money-saving expert said: “We’ll start easy.”

Both Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley stood up, ready to be instructed, as their two guests followed.

The money-saving star said: “Martin says put your hand on your shoulders. Martin says put your hands on your hips.

Ben was fuming after being caught in a game by Martin Lewis
“Martin says put your hands on your knees, done you’re all out!”

The ITV stars failed as they were watching Martin’s movements who put his hands on his head as opposed to his knees, catching them all out.

Cat shouted: “That was terrible!” As Martin walked away from the table where they were all playing, Ben jokingly replied: “Martin, get lost!”

The ITV stars were playing a game of ‘Martin Says’
His co-star applauded his technique to get people out of the game, calling it very clever.

Speaking to Martin, Ben shouted over: “The look of glee on your face! I’ve been practising, that’s how awful that was. I’m devastated.”

Touching on Ben’s frustration, Cat added: “So angry, so angry right now!”

Martin found Ben’s reaction hilariousHowever, it all seemed to be in good humour as they were all in hysterics realising they failed Martin’s instructions extremely quickly.

Elsewhere during the show, Ben got a bit of a scolding from Cat after sharing some words of warning when speaking to Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud.

Speaking about a particular episode, Ben highlighted one house was meant to take eight months to complete, but ended up being done six years down the line.

Griminancing, Cat said: “I’m doing up a house at the moment, don’t say things like that! It sounds dreadful!”

Sharing some advice, Kevin told the ITV star to do things slowly and know her budget.

Loose Women returned to our TV screens on Tuesday afternoon and presenter Katie Piper was left embarrassed as her co-stars quizzed the panellist of her sex life

Loose Women’s Katie Piper was left red-faced after her co-stars quizzed the panellist about her sex life. During Tuesday’s episode of the ITV hit daytime show, viewers and the live studio audience were joined by Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Linda Robson, and Katie as the panellists delved into a chat Dame Jilly Cooper’s steamy novel Rivals, which is hitting screens next month (October 18) as a Disney+ series.

The book was first published in 1988 and is part of the Rutshire Chronicles, a collection of 11 romantic novels set among the British upper-class is the second book in the series.

Ruth, who is a fan of the books, started off by saying: “Looking forward to that one very much. Oh I remember those books very well. We were discussing this morning and straight away it got me thinking, ‘Where did you learn about sex?’”

Katie Piper was left embarrassed on Tuesday afternoon

Katie wasn’t on board with the chat as she turned to her co-star and said: “Ruth you’re giving me the ick. I don’t want this chat at lunch time with my coffee.”

Ruth jumped in: “You’re a grown woman. We are allowed to talk about sex,” as Katie turned to the camera and remarked: “Hi mum.”

She continued: “We didn’t really talk about it at home. I learned about it in science class and I think my only memory would be getting slightly aroused by the catalogues and not just the men. It was the men and the women so that was something I had to explore.”

Linda asked: “Did you not have chats with your mum?” Visibly embarrassed, Katie shouted: “No! Stop probing me.” Ruth then said: “Obviously in school yes you had the biology but I’m talking about when the girls would get together. There was always one girl in my school who did it and we all asked ‘What was it like’”.

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Katie joked: “Is this a confession?” Everyone burst out laughing as Linda said: “I bet it was you.” Ruth confirmed: “It was not me.”

Coleen admitted: “It was all trial and error for me. That’s how I learnt, trial and error.” The remark had everyone laughing as she added: “Mainly error.”

Ruth pointed out: “And you have a sister.” Coleen replied: “Yes I was very lucky that I had five older sisters because my mum was terrible when it comes to talking about things like that so I never went to my mum.”

She added: “I know she was an expert on it but she just didn’t want to talk about it. I’m lucky I had an older sister because if I was worried I could talk to them about it.”

After Carol McGiffin admitted the Loose Women stars are not ‘best friends’ this week, we take a look over some of the panellists biggest on-screen arguments as the tension boiled over in some very heated debates…

ITV’s flagship lunchtime panel show Loose Women is renowned for balancing lively gossip with heated debate.

However, sometimes those discussions threaten to boil over into something bigger with tempers flaring in the studio with opinionated stars clashing on a number of issues

The ladies are big characters with big opinions and their no-nonsense attitude often guarantees drama for viewers tuned in at home.

But is it the same off-screen?

This week Carol McGiffin admitted “Look, we all get on, we all like each other,” before adding: “We’re not best friends obviously.”

The stars have always denied any bigger feuds and say they leave their feelings firmly in the studio.

Coleen Nolan has previously denied she had upset a number of her co-stars after false reports a number of them were ‘refusing to work with her.’

We take a look back at some of the biggest screen rows to be broadcast on the daytime show and find out what went down…

Denise Welch V Kaye Adams

Denise Welch has certainly been at the centre of some storms over the years.

Last year, she found herself caught up in some debates surrounding Covid regulations, making it clear she felt the government’s rules made “absolutely no sense.”

Denise announced: “I will no longer abide by rules that make absolutely no sense.”

And when Kaye said that would lead to chaos, she hit back: “Maybe there has to be a bit of anarchy.”

The Scottish host told her bluntly: “To be brutal, if I have got to listen to you or Professor Chris Whitty, I’m going to go with Professor Chris Whitty.”

Myleene Klass V Denise Welch and Janet Street Porter

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In 2014, Myleene Klass appeared briefly as a panellist – but soon after she took to social media, accusing the show of misogyny, as reported by The Sun.

She wrote: “I love Loose Women. It’s nice to be able to articulate and get things out there. But I feel it was getting a bit misogynistic, a bit post-menopausal or pre-menopausal and ranty.

“That’s not how women should be represented so it’s nice they’ve refreshed the panel and we can talk about politics, fashion designers and what else is going on in the week.”

Loose Women stalwart Denise Welch wasn’t happy with her comments, and hit back: “Sadly ratings suggest most viewers don’t agree with you,” before deleting the tweet.

It came after Janet Street-Porter lost her temper with the singer on-air, snapping: “I’m happiest when I’m not sat next to you Myleene!”

Saira Khan Vs everyone

Saira Khan on real reason she left Loose Women
Saira Khan’s exit last year certainly challenges the idea that all of the women are friends off-screen.

In fact, she said as much when she left.

The former Apprentice star said she was “absolutely not” friends with all of the show’s line-up.

She told Platinum magazine: “People think you’re best friends with everybody on Loose Women.

“You’re absolutely not! You have to just tolerate [some people] because you’ve got to get the job done.”

She then unfollowed many of her co-stars including Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams, whom she often shared the panel with.

Carol McGiffin V Andrea McLean

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When Carol McGiffin was left off the invitation list to Andrea McLean’s wedding in 2017 she did not keep quiet about it – especially when all the other Loose Women ladies were there.

In her Best mag column, Carol wrote: “I’m ecstatic for them both, even though I wasn’t invited to the wedding.”

She added: “Andrea’s managed to squeeze in two weddings in less time than I’ve been engaged to Mark, which is a bit embarrassing to say the least.”

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha debuted her new hair on the ITV show today, and the dramatic change left viewers tuning into the show reeling

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha left viewers stunned as she debuted her new hair.

The ITV star has showed off her brand new locks on today’s lunchtime show, with her co-stars – Frankie Bridge, Kaye Adams and Carol McGiffin – remarking on her new locks as they opened the show.

Nadia regularly appears on the show and is always known for her curly locks – but she looked very different today, with her revealing that her new hair do has been inspired by none other than the Duchess of Cambridge herself.

She looked so different with her new hairdo that host Kaye said she didn’t even look like a Nadia now, as they debated what she should change her name to to mark her changing appearance.

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As they discussed possible names including Arlene amongst others, Nadia explained her decision behind changing her hair.

Viewers of the show rushed to social media to praise her new look, with one writing: “Liking Nadia’s straight hair #loosewomen.”

A second added: “Nadia keep your hair that way it looks so much better #LooseWomen,” as a third shared: “Nadia’s hair… #LooseWomen.” A fourth even suggested a new name for Nadia, writing: ” @loosewomen I think Nadia looks like a Julie now.”

Later in the show, they discussed her new hair do – as Kaye said she looked “cleaner” and “more groomed”.

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Nadia admitted she was worried about exposing her neck and cheekbones more, but the other panellists praised her new look, as they commented on her great bone structure and said it really suited her.

Meanwhile, Nadia previously opened up exclusively with The Mirror about being on the show, insisting she “never reads about herself” before going on the programme – and advises others to do the same.

“What you want to do is you want to be totally free. So no, those that mind don’t matter and those that matter don’t mind. That is my mantra. It’s what I teach my kids. If I get trolled, if I get anything like that, I just think, would I go out there now and ask the person at the bus stop what they think of me and then take it to heart and go in and really worry about and keep myself up at night?” she said.

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ITV)She regularly posts skin-baring snaps online – usually to recreate something Kim Kardashian has – but she insists she lacks body confidence and instead she focus on just accepting her body.

“It’s total rubbish when people call me a body confident person. I’m not. I’ve just got acceptance that it’s been so nice to me this body and I feel so bad about the way I’ve been so horrible to it,” she said, “Every time I do it, I spend ages before I can post it, asking ‘what do you think?’ I never ask my daughters whether I should, because the answers are always no.

“But I do it and then I read the comments and it feels good. It helps me stay on the straight and narrow of not getting back into that toxic thing of ‘what is this new diet?’”

Dans un podcast animé par le Dr Laurent Karila, addictologue, le juré de The Voice (il rempile pour la nouvelle saison) se confie sans détour sur son cancer et ses traitements. Notre éclairage avec le cancérologue.

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Pour rappel, un cancer du poumon a été diagnostiqué chez Florent Pagny en 2022. Une épreuve que le chanteur a abordé avec force et courage, entouré de sa famille, et qui a été compliquée par des rechutes.

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Un diagnostic en 2022 et deux rechutes depuis pour Florence Pagny

“Quand on est touché par cette maladie, même si à un moment les traitements font bien leur travail, elle a tendance à revenir, explique-t-il dans le podcast Addiktion annimé par le Dr Karila, addictologue que Medisite avait interrogé sur le sucre. Pour moi, elle est déjà revenue deux fois après la première, ça fait donc trois fois !”

Comme toutes les personnes soignées pour un cancer, surtout récidivant, Florent Pagny est depuis sous surveillance continue. Il devra contrôler la stabilité de la maladie tous les trois mois pendant 2 ans, puis tous les 6 mois pendant les 3 années qui vont suivre. “Quand on fait les contrôles et qu’ils sont stables, on se dit tout va bien, mais pour trois mois (jusqu’au prochain contrôle, NDLR). C’est un peu particulier, même si la santé va bien.”

L’immunothérapie, pour prévenir les récidives

Le cancer du poumon est le 3ème cancer le plus fréquent en France et reste la première cause de mortalité par cancer, rappelle l’Institut National du Cancer. Toutefois, l’arrivée des immunothérapies il y a quelques années a révolutionné la prise en charge et le pronostic. “Dans le cadre d’un cancer très localisé et avec une tumeur de petite taille, on peut aujourd’hui atteindre les 90% de survie à 5 ans grâce aux différents traitements”, se réjouit le Dr Bertrand Mennecier, pneumologue et oncologue thoracique au CHU de Nancy.

Ces nouvelles molécules, qui font “sauter le bouclier” immunitaire, permettent ainsi à notre organisme de se défendre lui-même contre le cancer.

Une révolution dans l’approche thérapeutique et une efficacité inégalée jusque-là, notamment sur les cancers du poumon dits “non à petites cellules”, qui représentent 80% des cas. D’autant que l’immunothérapie, généralement bien tolérée, s’accompagne souvent de moins d’effets secondaires qu’une chimiothérapie.

Cancer du poumon : l’immunothérapie en première intention

Même si les protocoles thérapeutiques sont bien évidemment adaptés à chaque patient, l’immunothérapie suivie seule ou combinée avec des traitements de chimiothérapie et/ou de radiothérapie est aujourd’hui la référence, le traitement de première intention pour la majorité des cancers du poumon.

Certains patients très réceptifs (ils sont de l’ordre de 25%) peuvent même se soigner avec l’immunothérapie seule. D’autres en revanche (parce qu’ils sont porteurs d’une maladie auto-immune par exemple) ne peuvent être soignés avec ces nouveaux traitements.

“Les patients sont toujours désolés quand ils n’ont pas accès à l’immunothérapie, explique encore le Dr Mennecier. Ils sont très demandeurs, car bien informés des atouts de ces traitements”.

D’autant que l’immunothérapie prévient efficacement les récidives, alors que les cancers localement avancés, sans doute le type de cancer dont souffre Florent Pagny compte tenu de son parcours, affichent un fort taux de récidive, de l’ordre de 50%.

Les plantes à la place de l’immunothérapie ?

Florent Pagny, lui, n’est pas traité par immunothérapie. “Là, il n’y a plus de traitement. Même l’immunothérapie. On s’est rendu compte un jour que ça ne marchait pas, il y avait des rechutes, on a laissé tomber” explique-t-il.

En revanche, il s’est tourné vers les médecines naturelles, en particulier, dit-il “la médecine chinoise”. Les plantes sont en effet très utilisées en médecine traditionnelle chinoise.

En revanche, ces soins de support peuvent soigner ou soulager des effets secondaires de la maladie ou des traitements mais ne peuvent évidemment pas remplacer l’immunothérapie (ou d’autres traitements conventionnels).

“Si l’immunothérapie ne fonctionne pas, précise encore le Dr Mennecier, on peut reprendre des protocoles de chimiothérapie ou se tourner vers des essais cliniques (vaccins par exemple) : de nouvelles molécules sont prometteuses dans les cas de résistance à l’immunothérapie.”

PRINCE Harry has been seen for the first time in a month – speaking about how grief “eats away at you” in a heartwrenching video.

The Duke of Sussex said children who have lost their parents can’t “suppress” their pain forever.

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Prince Harry said grief ‘eats away at you’ in a heartwrenching videoCredit: ScottysTV/YouTube

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Prince Harry with Diana in 1987. He opened up about facing grief as a childCredit: Anwar Hussein

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He joined campaigner Nikki Scott for a conversation about children losing parentsCredit: ScottysTV/YouTube

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Nikki founded Scotty’s Little Soldiers after her husband Corporal Lee Scott was killed in AfghanistanCredit: ScottysTV/YouTube
Harry was just 12 when his mum Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in 1997.

He made the remarks while joining Scotty’s Little Soldiers founder Nikki Scott for a heartfelt conversation about children losing parents.

In the clip, Harry said: “That’s the hardest thing, I think, especially for kids – I don’t want to talk about it, it’s going to make me sad.

“But then realising that if I do talk about it and I’m celebrating their life then actually things become easier.

“You can’t suppress it for too long, it’s not sustainable. It will eat away at you inside.

“You convince yourself that the person you’ve lost wants you to be sad for as long as possible to prove to them that they are missed.

“But then there’s this realisation of, no, they must want me to be happy.”

Brave mum Nikki founded Scotty’s Little Soldiers after her husband Corporal Lee Scott was killed in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Harry is an ambassador for the charity, which supports children who have lost their parents in the Armed Forces.

He spent the afternoon with 50 bereaved military children and young people at an event organised by the charity in May.

In the clip, Harry told Nikki: “What you have done is incredible. I mean, it is truly inspirational.”

He added: “I’m really honoured and privileged to be part of Scotty’s now.

“And I really look forward to us doing everything we can to bring in more people, more interest, raise more funds.

“To be able to get the message out there to get more kids the support they so desperately need.”

Harry comforted Nikki as she bravely recounted how she found out Lee had been killed while serving in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment.

Nikki said: “As I walked down the road, I saw two cars drive past me – I knew instantly something had happened to Lee.

“As I got to the door, I said ‘Are you looking for me?’ They said ‘Are you Corporal Lee Scott’s wife?’

“I said ‘Yeah I am’ – and my first thought was ‘Oh my God, the kids’.”

You can’t suppress grief for too long, it’s not sustainable. It will eat away at you inside

Prince Harry

Harry asked: “How did you tell the kids?”

Nikki said: “It was the worst. Later that night, I sat my son Kai down on his bed.

“He was five. How do you tell a five-year-old this? I literally just shattered his world.”

Tearing up, she added: “He knew that life was never, ever going to be the same.

“It sounds so corny, but I started to think ‘How many children have had a parent who’s died?’”

Harry said: “There’s nothing corny about that.”

Nikki said: “We almost want to bring that military community back so you haven’t lost it.

“People still care – we can’t fix what’s happened, we can’t bring your parent back, but we can make sure you have the very best support.

“Because that’s what you guys deserve. Your parents served their country.”

The full version of Harry’s chat with Scotty’s Little Soldiers founder Nikki Scott can be found on the charity’s website here.

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Prince Harry pictured last year

Brooklyn Beckham has penned a gushing handwritten letter for his thrilled wife Nicola Peltz as the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.

The budding chef took his romantic declarations to the next level by writing a note for his wife to mark the occasion, albeit with a few spelling mistakes.

In his note, Brooklyn gushed that Nicola makes him a ‘better version of himself’ and he ‘can’t wait to have babies with her.’

Posting Brooklyn holding the letter on her Stories, Nicola captioned the post: ‘[Hand]-written cards melt my heart. I love you so much @brooklynpeltzbeckham.’

His letter read: ‘Dear Nicola. Happy Anniversary baby, I love you lots you have no idea. You are my best friend, and my angel.

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Brooklyn Beckham has penned a gushing handwritten letter for his thrilled wife Nicola Peltz as the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary

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The budding chef took his romantic declarations to the next level by writing a note for his wife to mark the occasion, the latest in a long line of gushing tributes from the couple

‘I am so lucky to be your husband, you make me a better man, and you make me the best version of myself.

‘I can’t believe it’s been four years together and two years married, I feel like I’ve known you forever I’m so lucky I get to travel with you everywhere.

‘I couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend my life with, you are going to be the best mummy someday. I can’t wait to have babies with you babygirl.

‘I WILL always and forever protect you and always keep you my number one.

‘I love you with all my heart, I love you Nicola Peltz-Beckham. Love Brooklyn.’

The couple began their second anniversary tributes on Tuesday, with Brooklyn sharing a sweet gallery of snaps of his wife on Instagram, including several taken on their wedding day.

He penned the caption: ‘Happy anniversary to my absolute angel, you are my butter to my toast, I can’t wait to grow young with you xx I love you my forever girl.’

Writing her own sweet message on social media, Nicola penned: ‘happy anniversary my love. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since we got married. I love you with all my heart and everyday my love for you gets more and more. thank you for being my best friend – I love our forever playdate.’

Brooklyn’s letter in full

Dear Nicola,

Happy Anniversary baby, I love you lots you have no idea. You are my best friend, and my angel

I am so lucky to be your husband, you make me a better man, and you make me the best version of myself.

I can’t believe it’s been four years together and two years married I feel like I’ve known you forever I’m so lucky I get to travel with you everywhere.

I couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend my life with, you are going to be the best mummy someday. I can’t wait to have babies with you babygirl.

I WILL always and forever protect you and always keep you my number one.

I love you with all my heart, I love you Nicola Peltz-Beckham.

Love Brooklyn

The couple began their second anniversary tributes on Tuesday, with Brooklyn sharing a sweet gallery of snaps of his wife on Instagram

Writing her own sweet message on social media, Nicola penned: ‘happy anniversary my love. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since we got married’

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It comes after Nicola gushed that being married to Brooklyn Beckham is like a ‘never-ending sleepover’

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz stun at Mugler show

It comes after Nicola gushed that being married to Brooklyn Beckham is like a ‘never-ending sleepover’.

She told PEOPLE: ‘I feel like when you’re on a sleepover or a play date and it’s like you’re always like, “oh, can they sleep over again?” And you just are on a never-ending sleepover play date. That’s how we feel.

‘He really is my best friend. I feel like that.’

Asked how she plans to celebrate their wedding anniversary, Nicola replied: ‘[Brooklyn] told me he was going to surprise me… What the surprise is… maybe it’s another dog who knows! My love language is dogs. God no, we have five already.’

The loved-up couple tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2022, and Nicola has shared some of her favourite memories from their wedding day.

The actress said: ‘I would say two come to mind. One, my Nani was my maid of honour, so she danced.

‘I remember I got really nervous talking in front of people or in front of crowds… But right before I walked down the aisle with my dad, I heard everyone clapping and cheering. It was because my Nani had her flowers and she was dancing down the aisle.’

Nicola also recalled sharing some quiet moments with her husband on their wedding day.

She shared: ‘I think that someone gave us advice, which is I think the best advice to anyone who’s soon to be married, is to grab your partner and even if it’s for two minutes… throughout the night and just be like, “oh my God”.

‘Just have a moment with them, because I know sometimes weddings, there’s so much happening, so many people. Brooklyn and I ran off a few times and I feel like those are the special moments.’

The couple said I do in a lavish $3.5 million wedding ceremony, which took place at the actress’ family home in Palm Beach.

Brooklyn and Nicola exchanged vows at her billionaire father Nelson’s $103m (£79m) compound in front of a star-studded crowd that included Eva Longoria and Serena Williams.

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She said: ‘We are on a never-ending sleepover play date. That’s how we feel. He really is my best friend. I feel like that’

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It comes as Brooklyn’s parents David and Victoria took to their Instagram Stories to share photos of the loved-up couple to mark their second anniversary

It comes as Brooklyn’s parents David and Victoria took to their Instagram Stories to share photos of the loved-up couple to mark their second anniversary.

Former footballer David shared a sweet snap of the couple relaxing on a boat and wrote: ‘Love you both, happy anniversary you 2‘.

While fashion designer Victoria shared a photo of Nicola on Brooklyn’s back while on the beach and penned: ‘Happy Anniversary!!! We love you both so much!!!’

Of course Brooklyn and Nicola are no stranger to sharing gushing declarations of love for one another.

In January, Brooklyn showed his appreciation for his spouse after she made a lingerie-clad appearance in her directorial debut film Lola.

Complimenting his wife, Brooklyn wrote: ‘Wow I can’t believe it’s finally here x you have worked so hard on this and I could not be more proud of you xx.

‘What an amazing accomplishment xx can’t wait for everyone to see it.’

He added: ‘I love you so much my talented baby @nicolaannepeltzbeckham’.

Brooklyn also posted the trailer on his grid, captioning the clip: ‘I am soooo proud of you x can’t wait for everyone to see Lola ❤️❤️ love you baby girl xx.’

The couple celebrated four years together back in October, and Brooklyn penned a very heartfelt caption thanking his partner, accompanied by two snaps.

The couple couldn’t look more loved-up than this as they were captured sharing a steamy kiss.

The second one showed Brooklyn and the American actress hugging as they beamed for the camera.

The two lovebirds posed for the sweet snaps inside a Japanese train station, showing the sign above them which address trains for Nagoya, Tokyo.

Brooklyn captioned his post: ‘Dear Nicola The last 4 years have been the most amazing years of my life x you complete my life ❤️ you are my everything and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you xx I love you xx.’

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In January, Brooklyn showed his appreciation for his spouse after she made a lingerie-clad appearance in the trailer for her directorial debut film Lola

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The couple celebrated four years together back in October , and Brooklyn penned a very heartfelt caption thanking his partner

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Nicola later shared her gratefulness on her Instagram stories, posting a pictured of two white roses bouquets gifted by her husband

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In June, they also marked three years since the moment they got engaged , with Brooklyn writing on Instagram: ‘3 years ago I asked my best friend to marry me’

Nicola Peltz and husband Brooklyn Beckham attend lavish NYE party

Nicola later penned: ‘Happy 4 year anniversary my love thank you for the beautiful flowers I love you so much @brooklynpeltzbeckham.’

In June, they also marked three years since the moment they got engaged, with Brooklyn writing on Instagram: ‘3 years ago I asked my best friend to marry me. It has been the most amazing 3 years and you are my everything.’

‘I can’t wait to stay young together and continue to grow together. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you x’.

He added: ‘You make me a better person and man every single day and I can’t wait to start a family with you at some point. Happy 3 year anniversary Nicola Peltz Beckham.’

Brooklyn also received a gushing message from his wife Nicola who wished him a happy engagement anniversary.

The daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, posted: ‘I love you my angel. Happy engagement anniversary. I can’t imagine life not next to you. Thank you for being my person’.

Princess Anne has reportedly revealed a significant message from the late Queen Elizabeth II intended for Catherine, Princess of Wales.

This revelation has sent ripples through the royal family, particularly affecting Queen Camilla, who is said to be in turmoil over the implications of the message and what it means for her role within the monarchy.

 

 

A Message from the Queen

According to sources, Princess Anne shared the Queen’s message during a recent private gathering with royal family members. The late monarch is believed to have expressed her hopes and expectations for Catherine as a future leader within the royal family, emphasizing the importance of duty, compassion, and unity during a time of change for the monarchy.

The contents of the message are said to have included encouragement for Catherine to embrace her new role and to remain steadfast in her commitment to public service. The Queen reportedly wanted Catherine to carry on her legacy and to support her husband, Prince William, in his future responsibilities.

Camilla’s Reaction: Turmoil and Concern

The revelation of this message has left Camilla in a state of turmoil, as it highlights the significance of Catherine’s position within the royal family and may challenge Camilla’s own influence. Sources close to Camilla indicate that she feels threatened by the notion that Catherine is being positioned as a key figure within the monarchy, especially given the late Queen’s endorsement.

Insiders report that Camilla is grappling with feelings of insecurity and uncertainty as she contemplates her own role as Queen Consort. With the Queen’s message elevating Catherine’s status, Camilla is reportedly concerned about how this could shift the dynamics within the royal family and affect her standing.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s relationship was one of the most iconic royal unions in history. While their love story has been well-documented over the years, there are still fascinating secrets and lesser-known details that reveal the depth and complexity of their partnership. As we unveil the hidden aspects of their relationship, we gain insight into how they navigated the challenges of royal life while maintaining their bond.

 

 

A Love Story That Defied Convention

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s romance began in the early 1930s when the young princess first met the dashing Greek prince at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark and Prince George, Duke of Kent. Despite the challenges posed by their different backgrounds—Philip being a prince without a kingdom and Elizabeth being the future queen—they fell in love, demonstrating a connection that would endure decades of public scrutiny.

One lesser-known fact is that Philip proposed to Elizabeth with a ring made from diamonds that belonged to his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg. This personal touch not only symbolized his affection but also represented a blend of their family legacies. Their engagement was initially kept secret for a time due to the ongoing war and concerns about public opinion, but once it was announced in 1947, it captured the hearts of the nation.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

Throughout their marriage, Elizabeth and Philip often showcased a deep respect for one another. Their shared values and commitment to duty became the foundation of their relationship. Philip, known for his no-nonsense approach and sense of humor, often lightened the mood during formal engagements, helping to ease the pressures of royal life for Elizabeth.

In public, they presented a united front, but behind closed doors, they maintained a candid relationship where humor and honesty reigned. For instance, Philip famously referred to Elizabeth as “cabbage” as a term of endearment, a playful nod to their bond that illustrated the familiarity they shared. Such playful interactions are often overlooked but highlight the warmth that characterized their marriage.

Navigating Challenges Together

Their journey was not without its challenges. Elizabeth ascended to the throne at just 25 years old, and her new role often placed a strain on their relationship. Philip had to adapt to being the consort of the reigning monarch, a position that required him to step back from his own ambitions and career aspirations.

One secret revealed in royal biographies is that Philip struggled with the constraints of royal protocol and the demands placed upon him. He often felt like he was living in Elizabeth’s shadow. However, rather than allowing these challenges to divide them, they worked through their differences, supporting each other during moments of tension. Their commitment to their family and duty helped to strengthen their bond, making them resilient partners in the face of adversity.