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Cruz Beckham unveiled a new Three Lions-themed tattoo ahead of the 2024 European Championship final between England and Spain.

The son of former England international David Beckham was not the only one to get some new ink shortly before the final, as his brother Romeo did as well.

During a visit to Certified Letter Boy at The London Social last week, the brothers each had some new artwork.

Cruz is the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, as he is now 19 years old.

He shared the new tattoo with his Instagram followers, showing off the England crest on his upper arm.

The tattooist in question uploaded a photo of the 21-year-old Romeo who had the word ‘Romance’ in cursive font down his index finger.

England’s heartbreak

If the plan was for the tattoos to bring England some extra luck on their hunt for a first men’s trophy since 1966, then it did not work.

Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind in the early stages of the second half thanks to Nico Williams’ goal, but Cole Palmer was able to hit back and give the English a moment of celebration at the Olympiastadion.

It was Spain who would prevail, though, with Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winning goal with just minutes to go.

After the final whistle, Williams put his hands to his face before he was embraced by his teammates. Dani Carvajal slumped to the field and was piled on by jubilant teammates.

Lamine Yamal, Marc Cucurella and Dani Olmo were among the first to jump over the advertising hoardings to reach the Spanish fans in the stadium’s east end.

David Beckham, the internationally renowned football icon and celebrity, has often been a subject of public discourse,

not only for his athletic prowess and entrepreneurial ventures but also for his personal life, particularly his relationship with his children.

One area of his personal life that has sparked significant controversy involves his interactions with his daughter, Harper.

Various instances of Beckham’s affectionate gestures towards Harper have been met with criticism,

with detractors accusing him of crossing the boundaries of appropriate behavior for a parent.

One of the most frequently discussed aspects of this controversy is Beckham’s habit of kissing Harper on the lips.

This particular form of affection has ignited a firestorm of debate, with some people arguing that it is inappropriate and should not be shared publicly. Critics claim that such displays of affection can be misconstrued and are not suitable, especially for a father-daughter relationship. However, Beckham has steadfastly defended this practice, insisting that in his family, such gestures are a normal part of expressing love and maintaining a close bond. He has emphasized that the criticism is unwarranted and that he will not change the way he shows affection to his children.

Another action that has drawn public ire is Beckham hugging Harper from behind. This form of physical closeness has been interpreted by some as excessive and inappropriate, particularly when photographs of such moments are shared on social media or captured by paparazzi. Critics argue that these images can be easily misinterpreted and suggest behavior that is not fitting for a parent. In response, Beckham and his supporters argue that such hugs are simply expressions of a loving and caring relationship between a father and his daughter. They highlight that these moments are being unfairly scrutinized and taken out of context, painting an innocent display of affection in a negative light.

Moreover, certain photographs have shown Beckham’s hands in positions that some have described as sensitive or inappropriate. These images have added fuel to the fire, leading to further criticism and questioning of Beckham’s behavior. Detractors argue that as a public figure, Beckham should be more mindful of how his actions are perceived. However, Beckham has consistently dismissed these claims, maintaining that there is nothing inappropriate about his interactions with Harper. He has argued that such criticisms are a result of over-sensationalizing innocent and loving moments between a parent and child.

Despite the backlash, Beckham’s actions have also received a great deal of support. Many fans and parenting advocates have rallied behind him, praising his open and affectionate relationship with his children. They argue that in a world where many fathers are often criticized for being emotionally distant or uninvolved, Beckham’s behavior should be seen as a positive example. Supporters believe that his actions demonstrate a healthy and loving father-daughter relationship and that society should celebrate, rather than condemn, such displays of parental affection.

The controversy surrounding Beckham’s interactions with his daughter also touches on broader societal issues regarding expressions of affection within families. It raises important questions about cultural norms and the boundaries of what is considered appropriate behavior. Some argue that the criticism Beckham faces is rooted in outdated stereotypes about masculinity and parenting, suggesting that there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of familial love and affection.

In conclusion, David Beckham’s affectionate behavior towards his daughter Harper has been a lightning rod for public debate. While some critics perceive his actions as crossing the line of appropriateness, many others view them as normal and loving expressions of a strong father-daughter bond. Beckham remains resolute in his stance, defending his actions as natural and heartfelt. This controversy highlights the diverse perspectives on parental affection and the evolving nature of societal norms. As Beckham continues to navigate his role as a public figure and a father, his relationship with Harper stands as a testament to his dedication to being a present and loving parent, irrespective of public opinion.

The actress and husband Brooklyn Beckham tied the knot in April 2022

Nicola Peltz Beckham. Photo: Max Montgomery

Nicola Peltz Beckham loves that she married a family man.

In a new interview with Nylon, the actress and model, 29, opened up about starting a family with husband Brooklyn Beckham, 24, whom she wed in April 2022.

“I love that he really wants to be a dad,” Nicola told the outlet, also sharing that she wants a big family.

Brooklyn, the son of Victoria and David Beckham, grew up in a big family and is the oldest of four siblings: brothers Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19, plus little sister Harper Seven, 12. Peltz is also no stranger to big families as she is the youngest of eight.

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Brooklyn Beckham Opens Up About Family Plans with Nicola Peltz: ‘I Could Have Had Kids Yesterday!’

Brooklyn has previously shared his excitement about starting a family, telling PEOPLE in November 2022, “I could have had kids yesterday.”

“Obviously it’s my wife’s body, but I’ve always wanted to have a bunch of kids around. That’s something I really want to do,” he said. “And my dad was young when he had me. He was 23. And I’m 23 now. I’ve always wanted to be a young dad.”

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week.Swan Gallet/Getty

Earlier this month, Nicola talked about the importance of surrounding herself with family in an interview with Byrdie.

“Family is everything to me, and I mean that with my whole heart,” she shared. “I’m so close to mine and Brooklyn’s family and I think there’s no better feeling than knowing you have a strong support system. It’s such a blessing, and I never take it for granted.”

“More to come,” the fashion designer teased her fans after sharing the karaoke performance on TikTok

Victoria Beckham posted a video of her performing a karaoke version of the Spice Girls hit,”Say You’ll Be There.”. Photo: Sean Gallagher/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Victoria Beckham may not be willing to commit to a Spice Girls revival tour, but she still loves to belt out the pop group’s ’90s hits.

On Sunday, the fashion designer, 49, shared a TikTok video of herself doing a lively karaoke performance of “Say You’ll Be There.” As she sung the familiar tune into the microphone, she danced with her husband, David Beckham, and playfully got him to sing along with her while some friends looked on and cheered.

“Warming up the vocals in Miami! More to come 🤫!! 🎶🎤” Victoria wrote in the post’s caption.

She also shared a short clip of the impromptu performance on Instagram, jokingly writing, “Just a casual night out in Miami!🤭 check out my tik tok to see the full performance 😂🥴 no really I did not drink that much 🍸🥃🍷🥂🍹🍾💃🕺”

In a separate Instagram post just hours before, Victoria gave another glimpse of the fun she and her former professional soccer player husband, 48, had on Saturday night. The couple posed in what appeared to be a bar with a group of friends, who included celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves.

“Work hard play hard! 🤩 wow!! What a night celebrating with friends in Miami!!!! I love you @davidbeckham x” she wrote.

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The pair certainly had much to celebrate over the weekend. Inter Miami, the team that David co-owns, won its match against Cruz Azul on Friday night. The game also marked the much-anticipated debut of Argentine soccer sensation Lionel Messi, who signed with Inter Miami on July 15. A number of celebrities came out for the big night, including Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Marc Anthony and Serena Williams.

From left: Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Harper Beckham attend the Inter Miami game.Victoria Beckham/Instagram

Victoria shared a series of snapshots from the game, including a shot of her and her daughter, Harper, 12, posing with Kardashian. “Girl’s night! Kisses @kimkardashian,” Victoria wrote over the behind-the-scenes photo.

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While die-hard Spice Girls fans were likely thrilled to see Victoria singing an old throwback on TikTok, the mom of four won’t be heading out on the road with her former bandmates anytime soon. During an October appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, Victoria was hesitant to make any kind of commitment to a potential Spice Girls reunion tour.

“I had so much fun being in the Spice Girls,” she told host Andy Cohen at the time. “But I think now with everything else I’ve got going on — with my fashion, and my beauty line, four children — I couldn’t commit to that.”

Cohen, 54, asked Victoria if the ABBA hologram concert in London — orchestrated by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller — presented an opportunity the band would be open to.

The Spice Girls perform in Ireland in 2019.

Anne Hathaway, who also appeared on the WWHL episode, agreed with Cohen. “Hologram Spice,” they both suggested.

“That’s a great idea,” Victoria replied enthusiastically. “That is a good idea.”

While Cohen took the “Wannabe” singer’s response as an indication that the group was already in talks to organize such a performance, Hathaway, 40, was quick to disagree, saying that Victoria was merely acknowledging that it was a reasonable suggestion.

“Okay, well, let’s parse this out,” Cohen joked. “I took it as that she’s saying, ‘We’re talking about it.’ “

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Victoria confirmed she had not been talking to Fuller, 62, about the possibility of a hologram Spice Girls concert, but Cohen urged her to: “I think you should.”

Despite her reluctance to commit to any kind of revival, Victoria maintained her love for her former bandmates — and their music.

“I had so much fun in the Spice Girls. I love the girls,” she said. “I really, really enjoy singing Spice Girls when I’m doing karaoke.”

Strictly fans were left fuming “I’m even more annoyed” after a leaked spoiler revealed which celebrity left the competition this weekend.

The results show airs on Sunday but is pre-recorded on the Saturday night after the live show, meaning that the name of the axed star is often leaked online. The Mirror knows the name of the celebrity, but won’t be naming them.

Fans took to Twitter this evening to share their opinion, with one commenting: “After this spoiler I’m even more annoyed.” While another commented: “I would like to thank the British public for getting it right.”

It comes after Movie Night saw Love Island star Tasha Ghouri soar to the top of the leaderboard with Aljaz Skorjanec after wowing with their Barbie-themed Rumba to Billie Eilish’s What Was I Made For. Head Judge Shirley Ballas was blown away, admitting that she was better than some people she judged at the recent world championships. The pair scored an incredible 34 out of 40 after scoring two nines from Shirley and Anton Du Beke.

Following closely behind her were three couples in joint second, all scoring 33 – Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu and Dr Punam Kirshnan and Gorka Marquez.

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At the other end of the table were Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones after they failed to impress for a third week in a row with their Samba to The Little Mermaid’s Poor Unfortunate Souls. However, judge Revel Horwood’s scatching critique was interrupted by Toyah’s other half, Robert Fripp. After telling her that she was “stuck in the mud” and was “flat-footed”, Robert leapt out of his seat to boo the judge.

But Craig was having none of it as he responded: “Sit down young man!” After discovering that he was Toyah’s husband, he quipped: “Oh, that’s your husband. Even more so, sit down!”

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Also struggling to impress tonight were Paul Merson and partner Karen Hauer following their Cha Cha to The Magnificent Seven Theme. Despite receiving his best score of the series, he was awarded 19 out of a possible 40 after receiving a 3 from Craig. Also in the danger zone were Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał with 26 and Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe with 28.

Nick Knowles had been second favourite to leave the competition this weekend, but was forced to pull out of performing after suffering a nasty injury in rehearsals. As part of the rules, he and partner Luba were given a bye to next week. However, BBC bosses have been left deeply concerned that his injury could be serious enough to see him completely pull out of the show altogether.

A much-loved member of the This Morning team has revealed they have terminal bowel cancer.

Legendary hairdresser, Trevor Sorbie, 75, broke the news on the show today, telling hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, he “might not make Christmas”.

Joined by his wife, Carole, in the studio, he said: “I lost a lot of blood one night and I was unusually disturbed about that. I went to the hospital and they told me I had bowel cancer.

“I had a little panic attack and Carole and I looked at each other and we were just both speechless walking down the road… I didn’t know what to say. I went and had a big gin and tonic and that helped! But then it spread to my liver, I had a six hour operation, but it came back to my liver, had another operation, and now the major [growth] they won’t cut it out because it’s too close to a major blood vessel.”

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Trevor continued: “But the thing is with me, I never wake up thinking, ‘Oh poor me, I’ve got cancer’ or feel sorry for myself, I know I’ve got it here [points to stomach] but I haven’t got it here [points to head] and I’ve been going to work two days a week, up until two weeks ago.

“I go there because that’s my medicine, that is my life. Sixty years I’ve worked passionately to achieve beyond my wildest dreams and when I go in, it’s my staff. I’ve had them for up to 30 years, they are like family, I’m just one of the team. I had a nurse access me and I said, ‘Will I make Christmas?’ and she said, ‘I don’t know Trevor’ and I said ‘I damn well will!”

Praising her husband, who opened his first salon in 1977 and boasts a range of top-selling hair products, for being so strong, Carole said: “It’s totally overwhelming most days, but I get my strength through this man – he’s guiding me through a good death – living a good life and dying a good death – and up until then I hadn’t through about that, but what we do every day now is show thanks for every day that we have and wake up together and it’s all the simple things.”

Revealing she has already started bereavement counselling, she continued: “I did struggle and was crying a lot but Trevor and my son encourage me to go to counselling and I’ve actually started bereavement counselling which I didn’t know you could do before and they are going to guide me through and hold my hand and up until two years, or however long it takes after the event, so I do feel very supported and feel lucky I have that support… but more so from Trevor than anyone because he’s incredible.”

The iconic hairdresser, known for creating the iconic wedge haircut after working with Vidal Sassoon, said he had helped women with cancer by “cutting wigs for them”. Summing up his outlook on his diagnosis, Trevor concluded: “The brain rules the body – the heart play a big part as well – but that [the brain] is the engine room and because I’ve got a charity and have helped many women through cancer by cutting wigs for them and doing that, people handle it in different ways, there is no right or wrong way.

“I believe the mind is stronger than any other function… doctors have even said, ‘Trevor, you’re breaking medical science, you shouldn’t be here right now.’”

Amanda Abbington has been accused of using a string of swear words directed at her professional Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice.

The Sherlock actress, 52, was paired with the Italian dancer on the BBC show last year, but things ended in turmoil when Amanda left the show early due to complications with Giovanni. She recently also revealed that she had been dealing with a breast cancer scare while on the show.

The actress filed a complaint against Giovanni shortly after quitting the show and made a number of allegations about him – including that he used vile and insulting language when speaking to her. Giovanni has always strongly denied Amanda’s claims.

A BBC inquiry into the matter mostly exonerated the professional dancer from allegations last month but did issue an apology to Amanda after confirming some of her accusations of bullying.

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It was revealed that months of waiting for the outcome of the probe had come to an end and bosses have ruled that the Italian dancer was not abusive, threatening or intimidating. They also confirmed there was no aggressive or physical conduct.

In a recent interview, Amanda recalled discovering two lumps in her breast, which turned out to be non-cancerous, during what turned out to be her ‘final week’ on Strictly. She added she was relieved her cancer scare meant she could quit the competition.

Although some of Amanda’s claims against Giovanni were upheld, it has now been alleged by Mail Online that Amanda directed a ‘string of swear words’ towards Giovanni – and was reportedly deemed to have been the one to start the coarse ­language by the BBC probe.

According to the report, Amanda was also reportedly ruled to have been the only one to have used the ‘c-word’ in the hours of rehearsal footage seen by investigators in the inquiry.

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A BBC source told the publication that during their written exchanges on WhatsApp, Amanda reportedly referred to the Italian dancer as a ‘k***head,’ a ‘d***face’ and a ‘t**t’. It comes after Amanda complained that Giovanni was verbally abusive to her during rehearsals.

“Amanda has continued to go out there and say how awful Giovanni has been to her yet she was saying things like this to him,” the source told Mail Online. “She used swear words a lot, yet she has gone on the telly to say how awful things have been for her and how she had to go home and process all of ­Giovanni’s swearing.”

“It is all very, very rich of Amanda to have said this, now we know the truth. It’s notable that she has chosen not to share this part of the report while going on television and giving interviews to sling mud at Giovanni,” they added.

The insider also claimed that ­evidence showed ‘regular ­swearing, dark humour and jokes of a sexualised nature’ came from both Giovanni and Amanda – so much so that those around them were made to feel ‘uncomfortable’ by their behaviour and the way in which they spoke to one another.

“Both Amanda and Giovanni used language freely,” said a BBC source. “Amanda did too and she didn’t need to be prompted by Gio at all,” the source said.

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The pair were partnered together on last year’s series and Amanda made allegations of “bullying” and “aggressive behaviour,” but professional dancer Giovanni denied “abusive or threatening behaviour”.

Amanda questioned his teaching methods and described his behaviour as “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean” and in one interview, Amanda compared the BBC show to “the trenches” as she told Channel 4 News the broadcaster’s producers had been left “horrified” by clips that proved her allegations of “humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature.” The Sherlock star was on the show for several weeks but pulled out early.

Friends of Giovanni have since accused Amanda of taking things “gone too far” and attempting to “destroy” him. “Amanda went too far, what is she doing? She knows full well what was in the report, she kept referring to it during the interview, saying that she had a 30-page report with her in the studio, which she said she and her lawyer are digesting,” one told the Daily Mail after Amanda’s Newsnight interview.

Another commented: “When will she stop? Once again Abbington is destroying Giovanni in the media. For months, there have been stories in the papers of far more serious things Amanda says he did to her, those have not been upheld so what has she got to say about that?”

Responding to the findings of the Strictly probe last month, Amanda said that despite the vile abuse she had received, she had “never regretted coming forward” and that the apology was a “vindication” of her complaint. She went on to reveal she had been invited to meet with senior management at the BBC, which is something she is considering.

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Amanda in a statement: “As the BBC has indicated today in its statement, my decision to come forward and complain about Giovanni Pernice’s conduct towards me was not an easy thing to do. In the days, weeks and months since I contacted the BBC, I’ve been accused of being a liar, a troublemaker and of being “mad and unstable”. I’ve also received rape and murder threats and a bomb threat was sent to my place of work. My family and children have also been subjected to threats and intimidation.

“Despite this vile abuse, I’ve never regretted coming forward, and today’s apology from the BBC is a vindication of my complaint. It’s not just a vindication for me, it’s a vindication for the other people who have contacted me since I made my complaint to express concerns about their own experiences on Strictly Come Dancing. I hope those who have felt unable to speak out now will be more confident that they will be listened to and believed. The BBC has invited me to meet with senior management and this is something I will now be considering.

“This apology means a great deal to me. So too does the fact that the BBC have acknowledged the steps that were put in place to support and protect me and past contestants were ‘not enough’. What matters most now is that lessons have been learned and that the BBC makes the changes they’ve promised, to ensure others don’t experience the same ordeal that I and others like me did.”

The BBC apologised to Amanda over complaints she made about her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. After the investigation, the BBC upheld some of the complaints she made against her professional dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice, but they cleared him of other allegations.

In a statement, the BBC said that it takes allegations of bullying and harassment “very seriously”, adding the review into Abbington’s complaints had taken time “due to its complex nature” and in order to ensure “a rigorous and robust process”.

“We have assessed the complaints and we have upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made,” it said. “We want to apologise to Amanda Abbington and to thank her for coming forward and taking part. We know this would not have been an easy thing to do.”

The Mirror has approached Amanda’s representatives for comment on this story.

Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed were in a relationship for a few months before their untimely deaths in late August 1997

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Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed’s brief romance is being explored on The Crown.

After being introduced in season 5 of the Netflix series, actor Khalid Abdalla continues to portray the Egyptian billionaire scion who was romantically involved with Diana (played by Elizabeth Debicki) in the show’s sixth and final season.

The couple dated for a few months before their untimely deaths in late August 1997, when their car crashed in Paris. As a result of the crash, Fayed and their driver died instantly, while Diana died hours later from her injuries.

Their relationship will be further explored in the show’s sixth season as the series documents Diana’s final days.

From his Hollywood career as a producer to his family background, here’s everything to know about Fayed.

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He was born in Alexandria, Egypt

Born Imad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Moneim Fayed on April 15, 1955, Fayed spent his early life in Alexandria, Egypt. Fayed graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy before attending Collège Saint Marc in Egypt and the Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland, per Biography.com.

His father formerly owned Harrods department store

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Fayed was the eldest son of the Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, and his only son with his first wife Samira Khashoggi. Though Egyptian-born, Al-Fayed was well known for his business ventures in Europe, including his former ownership of Harrods department store and Fulham F.C. in the United Kingdom as well as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Paris, where Diana spent her last meal and evening with Fayed before their car crash.

As shown on The Crown, Al-Fayed also had an interesting connection to the royal family, as he took over the lease of Paris’ Villa Windsor (the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor) following Wallis Simpson’s death. He also worked closely with Sydney Johnson, who was the former valet of Edward VIII.

He served as an attaché at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in London

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Following his graduation from Sandhurst Military Academy, Fayed had plans to join the Dubai air force but instead briefly worked as an attaché at the United Arab Emirates embassy in London, per Vanity Fair.

He was an executive producer

Fayed executive produced a handful of big films in the ’80s and ’90s, including Chariots of Fire, Hook, and The Scarlet Letter. The former took home Best Picture at the 1982 Oscars, where producer David Puttnam thanked Fayed and his father during his speech.

He was previously married before dating Princess Diana

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Like Diana, Fayed was a divorcé. He was previously married to model Suzanne Gregard in 1986, but they divorced after less than a year of marriage. He was also engaged to model Kelly Fisher shortly before getting together with Diana.

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He reportedly met Princess Diana at a polo match

According to The Independent, Fayed and Diana first met at a polo match in 1986, where he was playing against Diana’s then-husband Prince Charles. They connected again 11 years later when Diana and her children, Prince William and Prince Harry, vacationed with him and his family in St. Tropez.

Prince William and Prince Harry recently joined their mother’s side of the family at a memorial service for their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes

(Left) Prince William at the RAF College in Cranwell on Sept. 12, 2024; (Right) Lady Sarah McCorquodale in London on Sept. 20, 2013. . Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Princess Diana’s sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale made a rare appearance at Prince William’s latest engagement.

On Sept. 12, Lady Sarah, 69, supported her nephew at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Air Force (RAF) College in Cranwell, Lincolnshire, England. The Prince of Wales, 42, appeared at the graduation on behalf of his father King Charles, and Rebecca English of the Daily Mail reported that Sarah was there.

“I’m told she heard he was in the area and wanted to support him,” English wrote on X. Her post included a video seeming to show Lady Sarah in the background while Prince William chatted at a reception after the parade, where he joined graduating officers and their loved ones to learn more about their experiences at RAF Cranwell and hopes for their future careers.

Prince William referenced his own training at RAF Cranwell in a speech — and promised to keep his remarks brief.

Prince William at RAF College Cranwell on Sept. 12, 2024.OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty

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“Whilst I didn’t graduate on this exact Parade Ground, I did graduate from flying training here, so I know something about the celebrations that will come later — so I promise I’ll only take a few minutes of your time!” the Prince of Wales jokingly told the graduates.

The royal also acknowledged the role of those who supported the latest class of RAF cadets elsewhere in his message. “To the families and friends gathered here — thank you for your encouragement and understanding to get these brilliant men and women this far, and for the empathy, compromise and dedication that will be required to give these officers every chance of success in their careers,” he said.

William earned his wings at the airbase in 2008 in a ceremony that Kate Middleton, King Charles, the future Queen Camilla and Lady Sarah all attended.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at his graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell on April 11, 2008. Pool/Anwar Hussein Collection/WireImage

Sarah is the late Princess Diana’s eldest sister, and Hello! noted that she doesn’t live far from RAF Cranwell.

While her life is outside of the spotlight, much like Diana’s other sister Lady Jane Fellowes and brother Charles Spencer, she (and her siblings) have stepped out to support Prince William and Prince Harry plenty of times before.

Prince Harry, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Prince William and Lady Jane Fellowes at the unveiling of Princess Diana’s memorial state in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on July 1, 2021.DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP/Getty

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Lady Sarah and Lady Jane, 67, were there when Prince William and Prince Harry, 39, unveiled Princess Diana’s memorial statue at Kensington Palace on what would have been her 60th birthday in July 2021, and they all came together again recently at the memorial service for Jane’s late husband, Lord Robert Fellowes, on Aug. 29. Robert, who spent much of his career in the royal household and served as Queen Elizabeth’s private secretary from 1990 to 1999, died on July 29 at age 82 of undisclosed causes, and was honored at the private service in Norfolk one month later.

Prince Harry’s unexpected transatlantic travel to pay his respects was deeply emotional, leaving him “pleased” and guests “astounded,” a source told PEOPLE.

The trip carried significance, coming just two days ahead of the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death following a car accident in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997. However, Harry’s surprise arrival in the U.K. — despite earlier reports that he wouldn’t attend — didn’t lead to a public reconciliation with his brother, William, amid their ongoing rift.

At the service at St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham, the estranged brothers sat apart, each with different groups of their maternal cousins.

Prince William and Prince Harry on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle on Sept. 10, 2022.Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images

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“Most people were astounded that Harry came,” one of the reported 300 attendees told PEOPLE. “He was on remarkably good form — and you could tell he was very pleased to see everybody. And he was very pleased that he had come over.”

PEOPLE further learned that the Duke of Sussex stayed with his uncle Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, at Althorp House following his surprise appearance at the memorial service. Althorp is the Spencer family’s ancestral estate in Northamptonshire and is where Princess Diana is buried.

In May, Lady Jane, Earl Spencer and several of the Spencer cousins supported Prince Harry at the 10-year anniversary service for the Invictus Games at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, which no senior members of the royal family attended. Harry’s appearance at his late uncle’s memorial and stay at Althorp reaffirms his strong bonds with his mother’s side of the family.

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

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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.”

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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.”