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She lived a remarkable life, marrying three times, flying over the Himalayas and speaking her mind with a candour quite beyond the more orthodox of her fellow aristocrats. Now, ten months after her death aged 88, Princess Diana‘s aunt, Mary Roche, has bequeathed a whiff of mystery in her will, which has just been published.

Mary and her younger sister Frances, Diana’s mother, came from a family which had been massively enriched two generations earlier when her grandfather, James, 3rd Lord Fermoy, married an American heiress.

But Mary did not leave an immense fortune. Far from it: after taxes and other costs had been paid, her total estate amounted to £425,983 – a decidedly modest sum for a woman who, at one stage, owned an airline taking passengers on safari around Kenya and who, early in the first of her three marriages, bought a house in Wilton Crescent, Belgravia, always one of London’s most punishingly expensive addresses, where houses today effortlessly sell for more than £20million.

But, more intriguingly, Mary, whose father, Maurice, 4th Lord Fermoy, was shooting with George VI at Sandringham the day before the King’s death, decided against leaving anything to two of her four children.

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Ten months after her death aged 88, Princess Diana’s aunt, Mary Roche, has bequeathed a whiff of mystery in her will

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Mary and her younger sister Frances, Diana’s mother, came from a family which had been massively enriched two generations earlier when her grandfather married an American heiress

Instead, she stipulated that her estate was to be shared equally by the eldest of her three daughters, Alexandra, and her only son, Edward.

The two younger daughters, Antonia – known as Anya – and Jo, were omitted. Until recently, both lived modestly in Frome, Somerset. Jo remains there, in a property on a 1980s housing estate which she bought for £170,000 in 2016; Anya was on a neighbouring estate but appears to have sold up for £220,000 in 2020.

Like Edward and Alexandra, Anya accompanied their mother, then married to her third husband, to Diana’s wedding.

Mary was already convinced that the marriage was ill-starred, after seeing her niece, with whom she’d formed a close bond during Diana’s childhood, looking ‘unhappy’ at a Buckingham Palace reception.

‘They were at very different stages of development,’ Mary later reflected. Describing her niece as ‘very natural and prone to giggles, a lot of fun’, Mary added: ‘Diana was young and had limited life experience, and Prince Charles was already a great thinker.’

Her son, Edward, tells me that his mother’s judgment about her will was similarly assured.

‘My mother gave various things to my sisters at different times and, in the interests of fairness, that’s how it ended up,’ he explains.

Home Office minister Chris Philp has grown a beard. Did he do so to keep up with his boss, James Cleverly, or perhaps to make himself look older? When clean-shaven, the 47- year-old Philp had a slightly gulpy, jejune look. He now resembles England football manager Gareth Southgate.

BBC man: Staff were told how to avoid tax

Michael Cole, the BBC reporter who became Mohamed Al Fayed’s PR mouthpiece, recalls the good old days at the broadcaster.

‘I was on the staff for 20 years,’ he writes in a new book, How Do We Pay For The BBC After 2027?

‘Throughout that time there was a whole department helping secretaries find affordable accommodation and another that was tasked with advising foreign correspondents and others working overseas for the BBC about how to hide their salaries from the taxman by opening bank accounts in Jersey and how to claim the maximum sums in allowances.’

Still a better use of licence-fee payers’ money than stuffing Gary Lineker’s mouth with gold, perhaps?

No Davina McCall or Lorraine Kelly-style mature bikini shots for TV presenter Anthea Turner, who believes more is more when it comes to clothing. 

The former Blue Peter host, 63, says: ‘As I’ve aged, I’ve come to the realisation that I look better with my clothes on than off, so the more clothes I need to wear, the merrier — especially those black opaque tights that make my legs look like they used to before something happened to my knees.’

Trinny’s made up as cosmetics firm turns tidy profit

Trinny Woodall may appear to have the blues — but she’s actually feeling rather pleased with herself.

For the What Not To Wear presenter- turned-beauty entrepreneur, 59, who is pictured beating the winter cold in an electric blue fluffy coat and crushed velvet trousers, is celebrating some impressive figures at her make-up brand, Trinny London.

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Trinny Woodall may appear to have the blues — but she’s actually feeling rather pleased with herself

Newly published figures disclose the company earned more than £153,000 a day last year as she sold more than £56 million worth of cosmetics.

The news must have pleased the firm’s many investors — who include her ex- boyfriend Charles Saatchi as well as Unilever — as Trinny London turned a profit of £1.9 million, reversing a loss of £2.1 million the year before.

He is a top chef in the United Arab Emirates, where he cooked for royals and famous visitors at his restaurant, Gaia Dubai. Now, Izu Ani, who was raised in Tottenham, North London, has returned to the capital to run Gaia Mayfair, opposite The Ritz.

It’s already attracting stars such as actor Luke Evans and model Sabrina Elba.

However, Ani is alarmed by soaring crime in Sadiq Khan’s London.

‘I always leave my phone everywhere in Dubai and it always finds me,’ he tells me.

‘But, here, you never know.

‘My colleagues said to me, ‘Chef, can you just give us your stuff to keep in a locker?’

 Flower power for Prince on Sri Lanka trip

Princess Anne was praised last week for her typically no-nonsense visit to Sri Lanka, where she carried her own bags from a commercial flight. But she is not the only member of the Royal Family to visit the south Asian island this year.

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Prince Michael of Kent, 81, and his wife, Marie-Christine were welcomed in the capital, Colombo, where they were decorated with flowers at Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau

Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin Prince Michael of Kent, 81, and his wife, Marie-Christine, who turned 79 on Monday, were welcomed in the capital, Colombo, where they were decorated with flowers at Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau.

It’s not clear if they were on holiday or business. In 2008, Princess Michael, then reportedly charging £25,000 for public appearances, opened a villa in Sri Lanka.

The Princes of Wales is likely to miss out on a number of winter and spring engagements after undergoing surgery – including the BAFTAs, St Patrick’s Day and the Commonwealth Service – as she is not expected to return to public events until Easter.

Kate Middleton, 42, is being treated in hospital after a successful abdominal operation, Kensington Palace revealed today.

The royal was admitted to The London Clinic in Marylebone yesterday for the planned procedure and is expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days.

The future Queen will then return home to Windsor in Berkshire to continue her recovery with the support of her family. It is understood not to be cancerous.

The Princess is likely to be advised to recuperate for two to three months, and her return to official duties will depend on medical advice closer to the time.

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The Princes of Wales is likely to miss out on a number of winter and spring engagements after undergoing surgery today – including St Patrick’s Day. Pictured at the St Patrick’s Day Parade last year

There are a number of events which are usually on Kate ‘s calendar this time of the year, which she will in light of recent news, seemingly not be present for in the coming weeks.

In February 2023, the royal – who is patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) – appeared in high spirits as she attended a Six Nations rugby match with her husband Prince William.

And next month, France and Ireland will kick off this year’s Six Nations Championship on February 2, for a game at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille.

That weekend will also see games from England versus Italy in Rome and Wales versus Scotland in Cardiff – which the Prince and Princess of Wales are not expected to attend.

Last year Kate also made a glamorous appearance at the BAFTAs – where she chatted with Austin Butler following his win for his role in Elvis.

She looked every inch the Hollywood star as she joined William at the gltizy event at Royal Festival Hall in London.

The royal mother-of-three opted for an Alexander McQueen one shoulder gown for the occasion, which she first wore to the event in 2019.

Kate’s white one-shouldered gown has undergone some minor alterations, with the floral detailing on the shoulder swapped for a sweeping train of material.

WHAT ENGAGEMENTS WILL KATE LIKELY MISS OUT ON?

FEBRUARY 

February 2 (and onwards) – Six Nations Championship

February 13 – Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 

February 18 – BAFTA Film Awards

MARCH

March 1 – St David’s Day 

March 11 – Commonwealth Day Service 

March 17 – St Patrick’s Day 

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Kate Middleton, 42 and her husband pictured attending the 2023 Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey

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Last year Kate also made a glamorous appearance at the BAFTAs – where she chatted with Austin Butler following his win for his role in Elvis

The event had marked the first time the couple, who have made it their tradition to come to the biggest night in UK cinema each year, had attended in three years.

William has been the president of Bafta since 2010 and Kate first attended the event with her husband in 2017.

And we’re unlike to see any Pancake Day antics from the Princess this year either – unless she perhaps filmed anything for a segment in advance.

In 2023, Kate was left in hysterics as she attempted to flip a pancake during a visit to a care home on Shrove Tuesday.

She was all smiles as she arrived at Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough, sporting a floral face mask once inside.

WHAT ENGAGEMENTS WILL WILLIAM LIKELY MISS OUT ON?

FEBRUARY 

February 2 (and onwards) – Six Nations Championship

February 13 – Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 

February 18 – BAFTA Film Awards

Investitures throughout February 

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In February last year, the royal – who is patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) – appeared in high spirits as she attended a Six Nations rugby match with her husband Prince William

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In 2023, Kate was left in hysterics as she attempted to flip a pancake during a visit to a care home on Shrove Tuesday

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Kate tried her best to flip the pancake – but was left in hysterics as she struggled with the hot plate

Kate also met with staff and residents and heard how delivering high-quality, patient-focused care is at the centre of the home’s work.

However she was left in fits of giggles as she tried to use a hot plate at the care home to cook pancakes – with little success.

Staff, led by head chef Anna Wright, had already been serving up plates of pancakes laden with whipped cream and fruit.

Taking her place behind the table, Kate took up a pan and said: ‘OK, so am I just pouring it straight in here? How much? Very thin? Ok. Is that good? I am really nervous. So are pancakes popular? Does everyone know pancakes are on the menu today? And what sort of toppings have you got? So it’s always a thumbs up day!’

She started pushing at the mixture – which didn’t appear to be cooking very quickly – with her metal flipper, which didn’t seem to have much effect.

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Last year Kate accompanied her husband, who was making his first visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor as their newly appointed Colonel of the Regiment

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It is also understood that the Princess is unlikely to attend any engagements for St David’s Day in March. Pictured at the event in 2023

‘This is where I go wrong, I always try to turn them too quickly,’ she said.

Anne re-assured her: ‘They can stick. There’s no pressure.’

The pressure was clearly getting to the princess as she laughed: ‘I wish there as some music playing or something! I am trying. That is not working! This is not going anywhere. I am going to have to ease it off. Ok, it’s getting there. I wish I could watch everyone else doing this. ‘

Kate tried shaking the pan but the pancake clearly wasn’t budging. ‘Maybe my children won’t want me to make pancakes with them when they come home from school now,’ she giggled.

It is also understood that the Princess is unlikely to attend any engagements for St David’s Day in March.

Last year Kate accompanied her husband, who was making his first visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor as their newly appointed Colonel of the Regiment.

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Also usually on the calendar for March is the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Pictured, the service last year

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Last year Kate looked elegant as ever for the engagement in a £3,000 Erdem outfit and a diamond Prince of Wales Feathers brooch – a sweet gift from the King

Events King Charles could miss while being treated for an enlarged prostate

18-19th January:  Meetings and events at Dumfries House with foreign dignitaries and Cabinet members

25th January: Burns Night

27th January: Holocaust Memorial Day

It was a position King Charles had held since 1975, with his son and heir taking over in December 2022.

The Prince and Princess went on to meet many of the families of the Welsh Guardsmen, as well as men and women from the Australian Army who are based in the UK to help train Ukrainian soldiers.

Kate was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Royal fan seven-year-old Elsi-Haf Cunningham, who was wearing traditional Welsh dress while her father took part in the parade.

Her mother, Krystal Cunningham, said her daughter will remember the moment for the rest of her life.

‘It was a very proud moment, she absolutely loves the Royal family but has only ever seen Kate on TV,’ she said, adding: ‘It was a big moment for her.’

Also usually on the calendar for March is the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.

Last year Kate looked elegant as ever for the engagement in a £3,000 Erdem outfit and a diamond Prince of Wales Feathers brooch – a sweet gift from the King. The mother-of-three chose a glittering pair of two-tiered flower-shaped earrings, which were previously owned by Princess Diana.

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Another important date for the Princess in March is the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Last year, she and the Prince of Wales were guests of honour at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, where William officially stepped down from the honorary regimental position in favour of Kate

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After delivering a speech to the Irish Guards, the mother-of-three took time to meet with families and young royal fans attending the event

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Kate (pictured in October) is being treated in hospital after undergoing a successful abdominal operation, Kensington Palace revealed today

At the service, the King paid tribute to his ‘remarkable’ mother as he delivered his Commonwealth Day message for the first time.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – Edward and Sophie – and Princess Anne were also in attendance, as well as Spice Girl Geri Horner, who is an ambassador for King Charles’ charity The Prince’s Trust and is a regular at the event.

Another important date for the Princess in March is the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Last year, she and the Prince of Wales were guests of honour at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, where William officially stepped down from the honorary regimental position in favour of Kate.

After delivering a speech to the Irish Guards, the mother-of-three took time to meet with families and young royal fans attending the event.

Kate looked radiant in a bespoke turquoise coat by Catherine Walker which matched the colour of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards’ blue plume.

During her emotive speech, the Princess said: ‘I really couldn’t be prouder to stand in front of you here today. It really is a true honour to be your Colonel.

‘I am here to listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do – this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.’

Meanwhile William said that being Colonel of the Irish Guards has been one of the ‘great honours of my life’.

As part of the parade, Kate handed out sprigs of shamrocks to officers and guardsmen, which were then distributed among the ranks – and, of course, the Irish Wolfhound mascot for the regiment, Seamus, received one too.

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Last month, The Mail revealed that talks were under way at the highest level about William and Kate’s first trip to Italy and a date had been ‘pencilled in’. William and Kate pictured with their children during Christmas

Elsewhere, William and Kate were set to be making a high-profile visit to Rome in the spring as part of a European charm offensive.

However, after news of the Princess’s surgery, could her first working trip abroad in over a year be cancelled?

Last month, The Mail revealed that talks were under way at the highest level about William and Kate’s first trip to Italy and a date had been ‘pencilled in’.

It is not yet clear whether the short visit was set to include a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

While Kensington Palace has not officially announced the trip, the charm offensive was set to mark the couple’s inaugural trip on behalf of the Government as the new Princess and Princess of Wales.

This is because, although they travelled to Boston in the US this time last year, the trip was for Prince William‘s Earthshot Prize, which is a personal initiative.

It was understood at the time that negotiations around the couple meeting with Pope Francis were still ‘very much on the table’ and ‘nothing has been decided yet’.

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Kate was not rushed for hospital and her condition was not something that developed over the weekend, according to reports. Pictured last month

King Charles and Queen Camilla have visited Rome twice in recent years and on both visits they made a point of going to meet the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 and Pope Francis in 2017.

But 87-year-old Pope Francis is in worse health, and cancelled a trip to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai at the last minute.

A source said a possible meeting had yet to be discussed at embassy level. Kensington Palace would not comment on the Rome trip directly but a spokesman said: ‘We look forward to announcing the Prince and Princess’ travel plans in due course.’

Separately today, Buckingham Palace said King Charles III will attend hospital next week to be treated with a ‘corrective procedure’ for an enlarged prostate.

The two health updates on senior royals came within 90 minutes of each other, with Kensington Palace coming first at 2pm then Buckingham Palace followed at 3.30pm.

She was not rushed for hospital and her condition was not something that developed over the weekend, according to reports.

The Prince will also postpone a number of engagements as he supports his family, and will not undertake official duties while his wife is in hospital.

He will also do no official duties during the immediate period after Kate’s return home. Royal aides will provide a revised schedule for William in due course.

Kate is close to her family, and her parents Carole and Michael Middleton and sibling Pippa Matthews and James Middleton are set to rally round and help support her recovery at the Waleses’ home in Windsor.

Los Angeles FC bosses could be making a sensational move fro Athletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, as he enters the last year of his contract with the Spanish giants.

If it were to happen, it would be a significant coup for LAFC bosses, who would be pulling one over on MLS rivals, David Beckham-owned, Inter Miami.

Griezmann, now 33, is known to be keen on a move to the United States, after long being the subject of interest to several MLS clubs in north America.

Reports in French daily, L’Equipe, said the World Cup-winning forward was likely to reunite with old Barcelona teammates, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in Florida,

but this has been thrown into doubt after LA chiefs want to put an audacious move for the Frenchman, together.

Griezmann is entering the final year of his contract with Atletico Madrid,

and is believed to have no interest in staying in the Diego Simeone-managed team, after a second stint at the club that has lasted three years.

The versatile forward would be able to leave as a free agent upon the expiry of his current agreement, which comes to an end in June 2025.

For MLS clubs interested, Griezmann wouldn’t come at an extravagant cost, with a relatively low release clause of £8.4million ($11million).

LAFC have already brought major European talent to the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California – albeit it players in the latter stages of their career.

This includes compatriots Hugo Lloris and Oliver Giroud, who have both left European leagues to join wind-down their careers on the US’s west coast.

Griezmann also has been clear about his love for American sports and that he envisions himself playing Stateside. Last year, he was quoted as saying: ‘My target is to end up there.

‘With everything that I like about American sports, playing in MLS and enjoying myself, being able to win things and be at my best level.

‘First I want to make history here and win trophies at Atleti. After that we’ll see… I think the arrival of Leo [Messi], ‘Busi’ [Sergio Busquets] and Jordi [Alba] is good for the league.

That and signing younger players, especially from South America, it’s the best thing the league can do.’

Victoria Beckham is reportedly considering sending Princess Kate a “pamper package” in a bid to raise her spirits after she underwent preventative chemotherapy.

However, news of the kind gesture is unlikely to be well received by Meghan Markle if the reports of their alleged “feud” are true.

It was claimed that her once cordial friendship with the Beckhams is now “frostier than ever”.

She had allegedly feared that the British power couple could have leaked stories about her to the press.

Meanwhile, a source recently told Heat World about Victoria’s gesture of support in Kate’s time of need.

They stated: “Victoria has really been concerned about Kate, and she and David have sent her lots of messages of support.

But Vic wants to do something more and would like to send Kate a pamper package with some of her favourite bits from her own range, as well as other treats that she knows Kate will like.”

The source continued: “There are a lot of rules around sending gifts to royals, so Vic is keen to make sure it’s done as friends and not from her business, but she just wants to help keep her spirits up.” They went on to suggest that Victoria felt she could relate to some of the “pressure and scrutiny” that Kate is under.

“She’s on a mission to really cement their friendship, especially as David is getting closer to the royals.

“Once Kate has fully recovered, Vic would love to work with her, as well as help style her and see her use her products. It would be the ultimate seal of approval.”

Some have interpreted the gesture as an insult towards Meghan as well as an indication of where Victoria’s loyalties may lie.

However, it has also been suggested that Victoria and Meghan merely had a “purely transactional” relationship, focused on getting more publicity for Brand Beckham.

According to celebrity biographer Tom Bower, who wrote The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, things began when Meghan reached out about the possibility of getting complimentary products from Victoria’s fashion line.

There have since been claims that she was “snubbed”, but the Beckhams are thought to have now bonded with Princess Kate, with David enjoying making sushi and Prince William apparently being keen to learn.

Meanwhile, Meghan has been tipped to be endorsing Kamala Harris as the next US leader of the Democrats, as US President Joe Biden has stepped down.

TikTok is turning into a destination for dating tips and relationship advice, as the platform allows therapists to share their views on signs a partner is cheating

and ways to spice up a relationship – including explaining the benefits of practices such as tantric sex.

But as well as legitimate advice from relationship experts, the video-sharing platform is also a hotbed for viral trends and tests

that promise to reveal whether a pairing is meant to be. And the latest of these doing the rounds is the ‘Beckham Test’, inspired by David and Victoria Beckham’s relationship.

After watching the Beckham documentary that aired earlier this year on Netflix, couples have been putting their partners to the test

by seeing if they will dance with them unprompted to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ ‘Islands in the Stream’.

Viewers were left swooning when David joined in with Victoria’s spontaneous dancing to the song, and for some it’s become the marker of a happy relationship.

The hashtag #BeckhamTest on TikTok has amassed over 42.4 million views as couples try to replicate the scene with their partners, who ‘pass’ the test if they join in with the dancing.

What is the ‘Beckham Test’?

In the Beckham documentary, Victoria is seen doing a two-step to ‘Islands in the Stream’ when the family are spending time at their Cotswolds home. David quickly joins in with his wife and the pair start dancing together in synchronisation.

The episode then cuts to a clip of Victoria saying to David, “Why I feel happy now is I feel really content now, and I get that sense you feel really content now.” Viewers have branded the scene ‘relationship goals’.

The clip prompted viewers to replicate the couple’s dance moves, which then became a ‘test’ as users waited hopefully to see if their partner would join them.

And David Beckham himself has gotten involved with the trend, commenting on TikToks with #BeckhamTest to reassure them that their partner had passed. Under one video posted to the platform, he wrote, “Definitely a pass”.

The trend comes after the documentary got viewers wondering where David Beckham lives, as several of his stunning homes were on show in the Netflix series, while others wanted to know where Rebecca Loos is now, after her rumoured affair with the footballer was briefly touched on in the series.

Looking for more relationship advice? we’ve spoken to the experts about why you might have gone off sex, and one relationship expert has revealed the six small things happy couples do. For another viral test, we’ve looked into the 12 questions that promise to reveal if your partner is really ‘the one’.

No pressure, their baby name is only going to be with them throughout their time at school and on every official document until they are of the legal age to change it

– but did you know it could make a difference to whether they will be successful or not? according to these most successful baby names.

And as David and Victoria Beckham give fans an insight into their family life including where they live, with the release of the new Beckham Netflix documentary,

they also shed some light on the baby naming dilemma they faced like most couples – and where they took inspiration from to get some of the most unusual baby names.

Firstly, if you’re wondering how many kids do David and Victoria Beckham have, then there are four – three sons, Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 18 and daughter Harper, 12.

Brooklyn Beckham

In the docuseries, Victoria reveals the real reason they chose to name their first child Brooklyn. She tells viewers that she chose to name him that because she was in Brooklyn, New York when she called her partner David to tell him she was pregnant.

Recalling the moment, which took place before England’s World Cup game against Argentina, where David was given a red card and sent off the pitch for kicking out at opposition player Diego Simeone, Victoria, explained, “I told David the night before the game. He was so, so happy, we both were and there was never any doubt in my mind that I should tell him. I mean, it was what we wanted and he could not have been happier.”

Brooklyn was born on 4th March 1999 and according to Bump, the name Brooklyn in its original form means “broken land” yet Brooklyn’s English spelling associates it with “water” or a “small stream” while globally it is recognised as the hip waterside neighbourhood in New York.

Romeo Beckham

Next up, son Romeo, was born on 1st September 2002, at Portland Hospital, London like his older brother Brooklyn. Despite sounding like a Shakespeare character, David admitted they chose the moniker because “it’s just a name we love”. He also commented at the time that the baby already had “Brooklyn’s nose and Victoria’s chin.”

According to Nameberry, the name Romeo is a boy’s name of Italian origin meaning “pilgrim to Rome, Roman.”

Cruz Beckham

Victoria and David’s third son Cruz was born on 20th February 2005 but instead of being born in England, he Victoria gave birth at the Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid, of which David almost missed the birth.

Cruz is a boy’s name of Portuguese origin, yet traditionally it’s used as a surname, derived from the Latin word crux, meaning “cross”. Cruz can also be known as a religious name due to its association with Jesus on the cross, according to The Bump.

Reports by fandomwire claim David admits being so star-struck by movie star Tom Cruise that he suggested to his wife that they should name their youngest son after him. “Cruise is a great name, but we could spell it different,” he suggested to his wife, Victoria Beckham.

He added that ‘Cruz‘ is the Spanish spelling, so they decided to go with Cruz Beckham. “Also, living in Spain, Cruz is spelled the way it is in Spanish. So that’s why we got it,” he explained.

Harper Beckham

And finally Harper Beckham name inspiration came from author Harper Lee – who famously penned To Kill A Mockingbird.. Harper was born on 10th July 2011 and David ended days of speculation over the name choice by confirming that the baby girl was named after the author. He said, “Victoria’s favourite book is To Kill A Mockingbird, it’s a very strong, passionate book and the author was Harper Lee, and that is where Harper came from.”

Ryan Reynolds and David Beckham had the ultimate #lads #banter #nsfw exchange on Instagram, and fans are absolutely loving it.

The bromance has been around for a while, with the pair sharing social media exchanges since 2018 and starring in a Deadpool 2 trailer later that same year.

And now, some might even say they’re flirting on Instagram in new comments, after David made a tongue in cheek remark on Ryan’s latest post.

The actor was telling his 36.9million followers about the 100 bottles of his Aviation Gin that he had recently signed.

“I signed 100 bottles of @AviationGin for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario,” he put in the caption.

“Weird name for a person but tbh if that were my name, I’d drink that much too. #LCBO.”

David commented on the post, “Wow that’s a sore wrist if ever I saw one 😂.”

Ryan then responded, “I’ve intensely trained my wrist since I was 15. Wait… what are we talking about?”

Can we get a ‘hell yeah’ for the lads lads lads?

This isn’t the first time David Beckham has communicated with a famous friend on Instagram recently. Back in June 2020, he wore a Friends t-shirt out on a walk with wife Victoria, and Matthew Perry posted about it.

The scene was from the episode The One Where No One’s Ready from season three, where Joey puts on all of Chandler’s clothes. Chandler aka Matthew Perry spotted the picture and re-posted it to his own account, alongside the caption, “This guy has really good taste. Whoever that is.”

It didn’t take long for Beckham to reply, commenting on the Perry’s post, “Yes @cruzbeckham got me the shirt but could I be wearing anymore clothes 😂”.

Professional dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev opened up on the tragic passing of his friend Robin Windsor and said he wished he had done more

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev recently made a heartfelt confession as he spoke about the death of his co-star and friend Robin Windsor.

Appearing on ITV’s Loose Women on Thursday afternoon (July 25), Pasha joined Kaye Adams, Judi Love, Penny Lancaster and Sunetra Sarker for a frank discussion about his upcoming project. Pasha, 44, along with the Strictly Theatre Co have created the stage production Robin Windsor – The Final Act to honor Robin who tragically passed away in February this year.

Hosted by Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and Strictly’s Anton Du Beke, the show promises to be a full-on dance experience for attendees when it his the stage in November. But while on the ITV show, former dance professional Pasha spoke openly about his regrets following the news of Robin’s death.

He said: “We did a lot of dances together, a lot of projects together, shared a stage a million of times. Unfortunately, the news of his passing came as a shock to me- to all of his friends.

Pasha Kovalev explained that he wished he had done to help his strictly co-star ( 
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“When you hear about something like that, as a friend you start thinking immediately, could have done something more. Could have been there just for extra time, seeing him, talking to me him, send an extra message and basically because of that my first instinct was that I wanted to cherish the time we had together with Robin.

“I would like to one more time get all the friends together. Speak about him, remember how happy he was in his good days and go over the things he loved,” he explained

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The news of Robin’s death was first announced publically by the dance company he helped to found, Burn the Floor. The dance organisation which is one of the leading ballroom-based shows in the world, wrote on Facebook at the time : “The BTF family has lost one of its founding members, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor – who has tragically passed away.

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“A BTF journeyman, he danced with us for 20 years – including Broadway, the West End and all our crazy adventures around the world. His talent, attitude, energy and personality helped create the Burn the Floor stage reputation.

“He leaves a void in our hearts that will never be filled, yet our wonderful memories will stay forever.”

Liam’s 7-year-old son cried and said: “Dad, I miss you, tomorrow you will take me out to play but why do you keep sleeping? Kate Cassidy hit you last night

Liam Payпe’s heartbreakiпg fiпal words aboυt his soп, Bear, have resυrfaced followiпg the siпger’s shock death at age 31

The former Oпe Directioп member fell from the third floor of CasaSυr Palmero Hotel iп Bυeпos Αires shortly after 5pm oп Wedпesday eveпiпg

Iпvestigatioпs iпto his death are still oпgoiпg aпd city ambυlaпce service provider spokesmaп, Αlberto Cresceпti, stated Payпe had sυffered ‘severe iпjυries which were iпcompatible with life.’

Liam welcomed his seveп-year-old soп, Bear Grey, with Cheryl Cole iп March 2017 – aпd earlier this year iп Αυgυst, made rare commeпts aboυt his ‘miпi me’ soп while celebratiпg his 31st birthday

Iп aп Iпstagram video υploaded at the time, the late star told his followers, ‘I didп’t get aпy dad socks yet thoυgh. I’m goiпg to speak to my soп iп a little bit which I’m really excited aboυt

‘Bless him. He’s gettiпg so big пow. He’s a big boy aпd he looks like a miпi me. Αs if we пeeded aпy more me iп the world.’

 

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Iп 2016, he begaп datiпg Cheryl Cole after her divorce from Jeaп-Berпard Ferпaпdez-Versiпi aпd their soп was borп the followiпg year. However, iп 2018, the pair split

Αfter a brief relatioпship with sυpermodel, Naomi Campbell, the siпger begaп datiпg Maya Heпry iп 2019 – aпd became eпgaged the пext year. Iп 2022, the former coυple officially weпt their separate ways

Jυst days before Liam’s death, Heпry had begυп to take legal actioп agaiпst him after accυsiпg the Oпe Directioп star of obsessive coпtact aпd ‘weapoпiziпg’ his faпs agaiпst her

Bυt пot loпg after his passiпg, Maya broke her sileпce – with her represeпtative telliпg DailyMail.com: ‘Right пow she is obvioυsly iп shock.’

Up υпtil his death, Payпe had beeп iп a relatioпship with Kate Cassidy, whom he started datiпg iп October 2022

Both Liam aпd his ex, Cheryl, have maiпly kept their soп oυt of the pυblic eye bυt he has made other previoυs commeпts oп Bear iп the past

Dυriпg aп iпterview with People iп 2022, the For Yoυ siпger sweetly gυshed that his soп looks at him like ‘a sυperhero.’.

‘I see him two times a week, three times a week sometimes. Αпd I make sυre wheп I see him, he has 100 perceпt of my time. I make sυre that I’m пot oп my phoпe or dickiпg aroυпd somewhere else.’.

Payпe added at the time, ‘So, I like to give him those momeпts aпd it’s importaпt, he пeeds that iп his life.’.

‘He пeeds his dad iп his life, aпd I’m happy he looks at me like a sυperhero, aпd I’m hopiпg to keep it that way.’

Liam reportedly fell from a hotel iп Bυeпos, Αrgeпtiпa oп Wedпesday aroυпd 5pm (ΑRT)

Αlberto Cresceпti, a city ambυlaпce service provider spokesmaп, stated that Payпe had falleп 40 meters aпd sυffered ‘severe iпjυries which were iпcompatible with life.’

‘The alarm was raised at 5:04pm local time sayiпg a persoп was lyiпg iп aп iпterпal patio at Casa Sυr. Αt 5:11pm aп ambυlaпce arrived aпd the maп was certified dead.’

Cresceпti added, ‘Αfterwards we foυпd oυt he had beeп a famoυs siпger. Uпfortυпately the iпjυries he had sυffered as a resυlt of the fall proved to be fatal. There was пo possibility of resυscitatiпg him.’

Earlier this moпth, Liam had receпtly watched his former baпdmate, Niall Horaп’s, coпcert iп Αrgeпtiпa

Payпe’s fiпal Sпapchat posts have also beeп revealed пot loпg after his tragic death which showed him posiпg with his girlfrieпd, Kate Cassidy, oпly miпυtes before ‘falliпg off a balcoпy.’

 

Oпe image showed both Liam aпd Kate paυsiпg for a mirror selfie together as well as aпother post where he looked iпto the camera aпd typed, ‘Lovely day iп Αrgeпtiпa. 

He shared aп additioпal photo as he stood close пext to Cassidy, which was captioпed as ‘Qυality time.’..

Liam iпclυded a pictυre of aп oυtdoor patio aпd peппed, ‘Happy I got some time away,’ aпd he shared aпother where he revealed he was debatiпg aboυt beiпg Forrest Gυmp for Halloweeп

Payпe also υploaded a photo of food both he aпd Kate eпjoyed aпd wrote, ‘We’ve beeп wakiпg υp at 1pm everyday.’

Iп 2008, Liam kickstarted his mυsic career after aυditioпiпg oп The X Factor wheп he was jυst 14-years-old iп froпt of jυdges Simoп Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Loυis Walsh aпd Daппii Miпogυe

He was cυt from the competitioп series bυt retυrпed iп 2010, aпd joiпed Harry Styles, Zayп Malik, Niall Horaп aпd Loυis Tomliпsoп to form the boy baпd, Oпe Directioп

The groυp woп third place oп The X Factor aпd weпt oп to become a global seпsatioп, with hits sυch as What Makes Yoυ Beaυtifυl aпd Live While We’re Yoυпg

The baпd released five stυdio albυms, iпclυdiпg Up Αll Night (2011), Midпight Memories (2013) aпd Made Iп The Α.M. (2015) followiпg Malik’s departυre from the groυp

Iп 2016, Oпe Directioп weпt oп aп iпfiпite hiatυs…

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Αs a solo artist, Payпe dropped siпgles sυch as For Yoυ with Rita Ora for the Fifty Shades Freed soυпdtrack

Over the years, Liam has also battled with health strυggles as well as alcoholism aпd sυicidal thoυghts

Iп 2021, while oп the Diary Of Α CEO podcast, he opeпed υp aboυt sυfferiпg from depressioп aпd sυbstaпce abυse dυriпg his time with Oпe Directioп

‘I was worried how far my rock bottom was goiпg to be. Where’s rock bottom for me? Αпd yoυ woυld пever have seeп it. I’m very good at hidiпg it. No oпe woυld ever have seeп it.’.

Wheп host qυestioпed if Liam’s dark thoυghts iпclυded ‘sυicidal ideatioп,’ the siпger said ‘Yes.’.

‘Yeah. There is some stυff that I have defiпitely пever, пever spokeп aboυt. It was really, really, really severe. It was a problem. Αпd it was oпly υпtil I saw myself after that I was like, “Right, I пeed to fix myself.”‘

Payпe recalled seeiпg photos of himself lookiпg ‘bloated’ which he labeled as his ‘pills-aпd-booze face.’.

‘My face was jυst, like, 10 times more thaп it is пow. I jυst didп’t like myself very mυch, aпd theп I made a chaпge.’.

The shock death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires sees the 31-year-old leave behind a mega fortune for his only child.

Liam Payne, a former member of the iconic British boy band One Direction, died after a fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires.

According to local police reports via CNN, Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Palermo.

Liam Payne’s death has shocked the world. Picture: Marc Piasecki/GC Images

Payne shares his only child, a son born in 2017, Bear Gray Payne, with former Girls Aloud singer and former X Factor UK judge Cheryl Cole.

Payne’s amassed a net worth of over AU$109m (around £56m) and achieved this through his musical career, numerous tours, and property portfolio that included homes in the lush hills of Malibu and the scenic county of Surrey in South West England.

The late singer with his then partner former X Factor UK judge and singer Cheryl Cole (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Payne captured the world’s attention alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan as part of the British boy band phenomenon One Direction when they first found fame on the UK reality show The X Factor in 2010.

The band became a global sensation before announcing a hiatus in 2015. Payne then pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album “LP1” in 2019.

Properties that make up part of Payne’s fortune include:

Monte Nido Mansion:

The Monte Nido mansion had paranormal activity according to Payne’s ex partner Cheryl Cole Source: Hilton & Hyland
In 2021, Liam Payne, former member of mega boy band One Direction, made headlines with the sale of his haunted Monte Nido mansion for $A13.1m ($US10.161m).

Payne was unable to sell the home for several years.

The transaction barely turned a profit over five years after he purchased the property for $US10m in 2015 – Payne said at the time his then partner Cheryl Cole had paranormal experiences in the residence.

Payne revealed Cheryl avoided the top room during her pregnancy with son Bear, fearing the supernatural presence he believed existed in the home.

The home was unable to be sold for several years but was eventually sold to pop star Halsey
The singer recounted eerie occurrences such as flickering lights and randomly running taps.

Initially listing the charming mansion for $US14m in 2018 before dropping the price to $US10.75m — pop sensation Halsey was named as the new owner.

The mansion nestled in the hills above Malibu, the sprawling estate spanned nearly five acres.

Some features of the home included a main 9,700-square-foot house, guesthouse, recording studio, and various entertainment amenities.

The lush grounds boast manicured gardens, koi ponds, waterfalls, a pool, and a meditation house designed to offer serenity and elegance.

Surrey Home:
Inside Payne’s $12.3m Surry home, with a tribute to Bono.
Liam Payne listed his stunning AU$12.3m (US$8.9m) mansion in Surrey, United Kingdom following his split from partner Cheryl Cole.

The Georgian-style five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion, located just outside London, featured a statement exterior with a modern and vibrant bachelor pad within.

The home included ice-white interiors, with ample space for entertaining.

The property included a lush garden, a swimming pool, a soccer pitch, and a tennis court.
A giant Iron Man statue was a statement piece for Payne’s cinema room.
The home cinema included a secret door from the games room, filled with film posters and eccentric art pieces.

Payne was known for his taste with whimsical additions like a life-size Iron Man figurine in the home and eclectic decor choices.

His Surrey Home included a miniature living area with a plush velvet couch and a zebra-patterned carpet.
The late pop star’s mancave featuring a bar, pinball machines, pool table and library.
Photos of his Former Surrey Home:

The stunning rear view of the mansion showcases a pristine swimming pool and expansive lawns, perfect for outdoor relaxation and events.

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An aerial view of the estate reveals its grandeur, featuring the elegant mansion, expansive outdoor areas, and a large pool surrounded by lush greenery.

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Another aerial view of the mansion’s backyard highlights the pristine swimming pool surrounded by a spacious patio, perfect for lounging and outdoor entertaining in a private and serene setting.

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The festive front entrance features elegant holiday decorations, complete with glowing lights and two toy soldier figures guarding the door, adding a warm and inviting charm.

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The lights beautifully illuminate the grand Georgian-style facade at night, while the circular driveway and manicured landscaping enhance its elegant, private feel.

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Beautiful lighting illuminates the mansion’s exterior at night, showcasing its grand architecture while expansive windows reveal glimpses of the warm and inviting interiors.

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The grand entrance, with its Georgian-style facade and illuminated by elegant outdoor lighting, is framed by a manicured garden and a central fountain that enhances its stately charm.

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Lush greenery and a beautifully lit fountain in the front garden enhance the home’s tranquil and elegant ambiance, creating a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.

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Nestled among the trees, this charming guest house offers a cozy, rustic retreat, with its classic wooden exterior and quaint dormer windows that evoke a sense of peaceful seclusion.

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Surrounded by lush greenery, the outdoor tennis court offers a peaceful setting for recreation, seamlessly blending into the estate’s natural landscape.

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The open-plan living and kitchen area combines sleek modern design with neutral tones, creating an inviting space perfect for entertaining and relaxation.

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Warm and inviting, the family living room features neutral-toned furniture, a central fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light.

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Centered around a roaring fireplace, the living room provides a warm and inviting space, featuring modern furnishings and large windows that fill the room with natural light.

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The grand entryway features polished floors, sleek lighting, and a modern staircase, setting the tone for the bright, open, and sophisticated design throughout the mansion.

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Boasting a modern staircase and minimalist design, the hallway features crisp white walls and polished floors, leading to the home’s upper levels and open spaces.

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A sleek fireplace centers the cozy sitting room, while natural light fills the space, and modern furnishings create a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.

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The sleek home office features a minimalist black desk, large windows for natural light, and a stylish chair, creating a productive yet welcoming space with an artistic flair.

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Large, modern light fixtures and windows offering views of the surrounding greenery adorn the stylish dining room, creating an ideal setting for elegant dinners and gatherings.

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The bright dining area flows seamlessly into the open-plan living space, with large windows offering views of the landscaped grounds, making it ideal for family meals or entertainment.

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This modern kitchen, with its glossy black cabinetry and oversized island, blends functionality with sleek design, perfect for both casual family meals and hosting guests.

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The kitchen and living area seamlessly blend together, featuring a fireplace and comfortable seating, offering a warm and inviting space for everyday living or entertainment.

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Plush seating and a starry ceiling equip the private cinema room, while movie posters and an Iron Man statue complement the space, offering the ultimate experience for movie lovers.

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The private cinema room features plush seating and a large screen, creating a cozy and luxurious space for enjoying films with family or friends.

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Fully equipped with professional-grade exercise machines, weights, and ample space, this modern home gym provides an ideal environment for maintaining fitness and staying active.

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The games room combines luxury and entertainment, featuring a pool table, pinball machines, and arcade games, creating a lively space for relaxation and fun with family and friends.

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A plush oversized bed with unique decorative pillows takes center stage in the luxurious bedroom, designed with minimalist elegance to create a peaceful and stylish retreat.

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Soft tones, plush carpeting, and large windows inviting natural light transform the spacious primary bedroom into a calming retreat that offers both luxury and tranquility.

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This cozy bedroom showcases a modern, minimalist design with neutral tones and plush bedding, centered around a sleek fireplace and large mirror that create a serene and luxurious atmosphere.

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A minimalist bathroom with a freestanding tub and dark wood floors exudes warmth and modern elegance, designed for ultimate relaxation.

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The luxurious master bedroom features plush bedding, a fireplace, and modern accents, offering a spacious retreat filled with natural light.

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A spa-like bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and skylight provides a serene atmosphere, complemented by marble floors and sleek, contemporary fixtures.

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