Camilla burst in tears a William and Kate plan to expose her secret involvement in the Diana’s accid

In a dramatic turn of events, Camilla Parker Bowles was reported to have burst into tears upon learning of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s plan to unveil what they claimed was her secret involvement in Princess Diana’s tragic accident. The news sent shockwaves through the British royal family and the public alike, reigniting old controversies and stirring up a storm of speculation and intrigue.

The revelation comes amid ongoing tensions within the royal family, where personal grievances and long-buried secrets seem to resurface with alarming regularity. According to sources close to the royal household, William and Kate have been gathering evidence that purportedly links Camilla to Diana’s fatal accident in 1997. This dramatic accusation has caused a significant rift between the current royal generation and Camilla, who has long been a controversial figure due to her relationship with King Charles III and her involvement in Diana’s life and death.

Camilla’s emotional reaction underscores the gravity of the situation. Reportedly, she was overwhelmed by the accusation and the prospect of her alleged involvement being brought into the public eye. This emotional outburst highlights the personal toll that the ongoing drama has taken on her. For Camilla, who has spent years trying to reshape her public image and integrate herself into royal duties, this new scandal threatens to unravel her progress and tarnish her reputation further.

 

The plan by William and Kate to expose Camilla’s alleged secrets appears to be part of a broader strategy to confront what they see as unresolved issues surrounding Diana’s death. For years, both William and Harry have expressed their desire to bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding their mother’s tragic end. The involvement of Kate, a figure widely regarded for her diplomacy and commitment to charitable work, adds another layer of complexity to this unfolding drama. Her role in this plan suggests that it is not just a personal vendetta but a strategic move aimed at addressing perceived injustices.

 

The timing of this development is also noteworthy. With the royal family undergoing significant changes and facing public scrutiny over various issues, the resurfacing of Diana’s legacy and the allegations against Camilla could have far-reaching implications. It threatens to distract from the current royal engagements and overshadow the positive contributions made by members of the royal family.

As the story continues to develop, the public is left to ponder the accuracy and motives behind these explosive claims. Whether or not there is truth to the allegations against Camilla remains to be seen, but the emotional and political ramifications are undeniable. The incident highlights the continuing impact of Diana’s legacy on the royal family and raises questions about how past grievances can influence current dynamics within one of the world’s most scrutinized institutions.

In the midst of this turmoil, Camilla’s emotional reaction serves as a poignant reminder of the personal and human aspects behind royal scandals. It underscores the complex interplay between public perception and private reality within the royal family, and the extent to which past events continue to shape present relationships and reputations.

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Après plusieurs mois de combat contre le cancer, Florent Pagny a signé son grand retour dans le jury de la nouvelle saison de The Voice. Comme l’a révélé Le Parisien, mardi 29 octobre, le chanteur semblait en grande forme lors des premiers enregistrements.

En janvier 2022, Florent Pagny avait été diagnostiqué d’un cancer du poumon, l’obligeant à mettre sa carrière en pause. Depuis, le chanteur, qui a connu des moments très difficiles tout au long de son combat contre la maladie, a commencé à revenir peu à peu sur le devant de la scène. Mieux encore, l’interprète de Ma liberté de penser est désormais de retour dans le jury de la quatorzième saison de The Voice. Et le moins que l’on puisse dire, c’est que Florent Pagny semble avoir retrouvé ses bonnes vieilles habitudes. En témoignent les révélations de nos confrères du Parisien, mardi 29 octobre, qui ont assuré que le chanteur était “très en forme” lors des premiers enregistrements de l’émission.

En effet, le compagnon d’Azucena aurait fait preuve d’un certain enthousiasme sur le plateau de The Voice. “[Florent Pagny] n’a rien perdu de sa verve pour faire rigoler la salle et convaincre les candidats de venir dans son équipe”, ont indiqué nos confrères. Alors, oui, le chanteur de 62 ans ne semble rien avoir perdu de son humour, de son énergie et de son charisme, rassurant les fans encore inquiets de son état de santé. Les téléspectateurs vont toutefois devoir s’armer de patience avant de retrouver Florent Pagny, puisque la date de diffusion du premier prime de la nouvelle saison – qui n’a pas encore été officiellement dévoilée – devrait être programmée en début d’année, en janvier ou février 2025.

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Florent Pagny : ces nouvelles rassurantes sur son état de santé

Lors d’un échange avec Le Parisien, publié le 14 octobre dernier, Florent Pagny avait également donné des nouvelles rassurantes sur son état de santé. Le chanteur, qui faisait la promotion de sa chanson enregistrée en soutien à l’activiste Paul Watson, un défenseur des baleines emprisonné au Groenland, avait profité de l’occasion pour déclarer qu’il était sur le chemin de la rémission. “C’est pas pour rien qu’on l’appelle le crabe [le cancer, NDLR], ça s’accroche. Mais ça va”, avait-il indiqué.

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The Crown’s most famous props are going on display in a free exhibition in London as Netflix hopes to sell them for £1m at auction.

Left Bank Pictures – the London-based production company behind the hit historical drama – is selling a series of outfits, vehicles and other items that were commissioned for the series, which came to an end last month.

The proceeds from the Bonhams auction will go towards a new programme for film students called Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship at the National Film and Television School.

Alongside the auction, Bonhams is also putting on a free exhibition of 450 items for fans of the series – which ran for six seasons – to visit on London’s New Bond Street.

The exhibition includes the world’s only copy of the Gold State Coach, which Bonhams estimates will sell for up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer.

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Pictured: A gallery assistant adjusts a reproduction of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, which is part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series

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The world’s only copy (pictured) of the Gold State Coach is expected to sell for between £30,000 and £50,000

Two thirds of the size of the 1762 original, it was made by prop-maker Jason Szukalski, who took hundreds of photos of the real one on display at Buckingham Place to ensure every detail was copied.

What’s more, fans will also be able to see Netflix’s 4m high replica of Number 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, railings and boot-scrapers, which Bonhams has estimated will sell for £30,000.

The immersive exhibition will also show scenes from the show that correspond with the outfits and items on display.

A recreation of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, which was worn by Elizabeth Debicki in the fifth series, is expected to fetch £12,000 when it goes under the hammer.
The black mini dress – which is modelled on Diana’s Christina Stambolian frock from 1994 – has been placed front and centre in the exhibition.

The exhibition organisers have placed a blue ruffled gown that Emma Corrin wore in season four for the show’s reaction of Charles and Diana’s tour of Australia.

The evening gown – which has a silver metallic sheen – is expected to sell for between £2,000 and £3,000.

The production company are also selling an emerald green gown Claire Foy wore in season two.

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The black mini dress – which is modelled on Diana’s Christina Stambolian frock from 1994 – has been placed front and centre in the exhibition

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Pictured: Elizabeth Debicki seen wearing a replica of Princess Diana’s revenge dress in season five

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Pictured: A replica of Queen Elizabeth II ‘s Coronation ordaining dress and the coronation chair that was used in season one

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A reproduction of Princess Margaret’s coronation gown, which is part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series The Crown

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Pictured: a replica of Princess Margaret’s wedding dress from season two of the hit Netflix series

The dress was worn for a ballroom scene where the Queen and Prince Philip (played by Matt Smith) danced during a gala thrown in their honour.

Other memorable outfits from the series that are going on display include Princess Diana’s engagement outfit, Princess Margaret’s wedding dress and the Queen’s coronation robes.

The auction house will also put a version of Princess Diana’s 1987 XJ-S Jaguar up for sale for £15,000.

The exhibition opens on Thursday and will end on 5 February – two days before the online auction begins.

According to The Times, the auction has been divided in two – with 350 items going up for sale from 11 January to 8 February.

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Pictured: Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season four of The Crown

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The Crown’s replica of Princess Diana’s bright blue engagement outfit has been valued at £2,000

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Claire Foy and Matt Smith pictured filming season two of The Crown in an episode where a ball has been thrown in their honour

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The bright blue gown Claire Foy wore for the scene is expected to sell for £5,000 at auction with Bonhams

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The production company are also selling a facade of 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, railings and boot-scrapers, which Bonhams has estimated will sell for £30,000

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A replica of Prince Philip’s early 20th century mahogany and gilt-metal mounted pedestal desk is valued at £5,000

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A fiberglass replica of Westminster Abbey’s coronation chair, estimated to go for £20,000

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Left: Pink striped Alpaca Sweater from Season 4 Episode 2 has an estimate of £1,200. Right: Princess Diana Jumper from season 5 Episode 7 is valued at £700

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On the smaller scale of things, the Queen Mother’s drink set and swizzle stick are estimated to sell for between £60 and £80

A separate live auction will take place on 7 February with a further 161 lots.

On weekdays, the exhibition will be open between 9:30 and 4:30pm. On weekends, fans of the show can visit between 10am and 4pm.

Two hundred members of the public will be able to attend the live auction next month and Charlie Thomas – Bonhams’ head of house sales – estimates that it may last eight hours.

Royal fans will also have the opportunity to bid for a replica of Princess Diana’s striking sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which is expected to sell for £3,000, as well as a version of the Harvard University jumper she was once photographed leaving the gym in.

The Crown’s creators are hoping to raise £1 million from the sale, with all proceeds going to the National Film and Television School to set up the Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship.

Andy Harries, chief executive of production company Left Bank Pictures and executive producer of The Crown, said: ‘Its huge global success has much to do with working with the best creative and production talent in this country, and we want to invest the profits of this magnificent auction into the next generation of film and TV talent.

‘The NFTS has been part of The Crown’s history from the start with many of its graduates contributing to the production of the show over the years.

‘I have long admired the ethos and training of the school and supported it personally. So I am thrilled that the legacy of The Crown will be to provide so much financial support for so many students at the NFTS over the next few decades.’

Costumes worn in The Crown go under the hammer at Bonhams next month – with a highlight being a copy of Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ valued at £12,000 and worn by actress Elizabeth Debicki who plays the role in the Netflix TV series.

Interest in celebrity couture is soaring as investors realise they not only capture a high fashion moment in the life of an iconic star but can also be linked to an historic event.

The real ‘revenge dress’ – which is worth perhaps at least ten times the value of the copy – was a black cocktail dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian. It was worn by Diana at a Vanity Fair fundraising dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 – on the day Prince Charles admitted to an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles in a BBC television interview.

In 1997, it was bought at a charity auction in New York for $60,000 by Scottish collectors Graeme and Briege Mackenzie to raise funds for their children’s charity, Children 1st. Kerry Taylor, founder of fashion auction house Kerry Taylor Auctions, says: ‘There were only two of these dresses ever made to exactly the same specifications by the designer – the one featured in The Crown is only a copy of these.

‘We sold the other Christina Stambolian that Diana did not wear for £18,000 in 2011. The market has exploded since then as interest in collecting celebrity clothes is soaring. It would have been a shrewd investment and that dress might even fetch six figures now.’

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Another indication of how prices are on the rise can be seen from the pale pink crepe blouse with ruffle collar by British design duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel worn by Diana for her official 1981 engagement photo. It sold for £27,000 in 2010 and last month fetched £300,000.

Taylor also points to a dress that made for one of the most memorable and fun photographs of 1985, when Diana wore an off-the-shoulder midnight blue velvet gown for a night at the White House where Hollywood star John Travolta led her onto the dance floor for a twirl in front of delighted guests.

The dress from British designer Victor Edelstein sold for £220,000 in 2019. Today, says Taylor, that dress might fetch up to a million pounds. She adds: ‘A key part of Diana’s appeal is not just that she was royalty and died tragically young – but also that she wore fabulous couture. She shares this global appeal with iconic film stars who also have highly collectable wardrobes that may continue to soar in value.’

A Christian Dior dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in 1961 when she won an Oscar for the film Butterfield 8 sold for £200,000 last month at Kerry Taylor Auctions. The same auctioneer sold a black Givenchy cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1966 film How To Steal A Million for £50,000 just 15 years ago. The auction house says this garment could now fetch £200,000.

You don’t need super-deep pockets to fall for a costume investment. An Elizabeth Taylor 1960s Christian Dior coat sold for £2,000 last month while a 1968 Ben Zuckerman outfit that Taylor once wore went for £600. In the same sale, a 2021 Vivienne Westwood ballgown worn by Brooke Shields in Netflix movie A Castle For Christmas was purchased for £4,200.

Although celebrity fashion is increasingly being appreciated as collectable pieces of history, experts believe they should not be seen as a practical garment. Rather they should be cherished as an investment work of art or museum piece.

Adrian Roose, founder of trading website Memorabilia Club, says: ‘Royalty and Hollywood stars are a particularly strong area for clothing as they have die-hard fan bases that cross generations. But other iconic figures – from politicians to pop stars – are also worth considering. You can still find relative bargains if you are willing to scour provincial auction houses and consider something unusual.’

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Followers of fashion: Elizabeth Debicki (right) wears the £12,000 copy in The Crown, and Audrey Hepburn in the 1966 film How To Steal A Million

Details of regional auctions can be found in the industry magazine Antiques Trade Gazette that lists hundreds of sale events across the country in a calendar.

In March last year, auction house Halls, in Shrewsbury, sold a grey Chaumet evening bag once owned by Margaret Thatcher for £7,000. Its estimate was £6,000. The former Conservative Prime Minister described her handbags as ‘her weapon’ and said they were the only ‘leak proof’ place for information in Downing Street.

An Asprey bag seen in photographs as Mrs Thatcher walked and talked with US President Ronald Reagan in a 1985 visit to the White House sold for £25,000 in 2012. Clothing from another political icon – former Speaker Baroness Betty Boothroyd – will be sold at Special Auction Services in Newbury on January 23. Garments include a couture silk silver chequered and green ballgown with an estimated price of up to £200 while her gold and diamond House of Commons brooch comes with an estimate of £2,000.

A collection of Queen Victoria’s underwear sold at Hansons Auctioneers in 2020 for a total of £16,570. A pair of bloomers fetched £650. Last September, Sotheby’s held a Freddie Mercury sale that included one of his famous on-stage accessories – a crown and red cloak. They went under the hammer for ten times their estimate at £635,000. A snake bangle worn in Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody video went for £698,500 – smashing a £9,000 estimate.

Roose says: ‘One of the key reasons the Freddie Mercury sale did so well was not only that he was such an important musician but the provenance was watertight. The clothing had previously been owned by his former fiancee Mary Austin.’

He adds: ‘Provenance is everything when buying. I sold a pair of Michael Jackson dance shoes worn at a Budapest concert for £5,500 four years ago. It included a detailed letter of their history and ownership from the tour manager. Without this guarantee the buyer would just be picking up a pair of black brogues.’

Kerry Taylor adds: ‘Treat clothing like fine vintage wine as it is an investment worth cherishing.’

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital, resulting in “extremely serious injuries.” Medics confirmed his death on the spot, the statement said.

 

 

The police statement to The Associated Press said Payne “had jumped from the balcony of his room.” Police rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call just after 5 p.m. local time warning of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” the statement added.

 

The hotel manager can be heard on a 911 call obtained by the AP saying they had “a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol … He’s destroying the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, please.” The manager’s voice became more anxious as the call went on, noting the room had a balcony.

 

Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, told Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel that authorities were investigating the circumstances of his death and conducting an autopsy.

Payne had been vocal about struggling with alcoholism, posting a video in July 2023 to his YouTube channel where he said he had been sober for six months after receiving treatment. Representatives for Payne did not immediately return emails and calls.

 

Dozens of One Direction fans flocked from across Buenos Aires to the Casa Sur Hotel after the news broke, forming lines that spilled into the cordoned-off street outside the hotel where police stood sentinel. Forensic investigators were seen exiting the hotel, from where Payne’s body was removed around three hours after the fall. Young women filming with their cellphones expressed shock and heartbreak as a makeshift memorial with rows of candles and bouquets quickly grew outside the hotel.

“I didn’t think he was going to die so young,” 21-year-old Isabella Milesi told the AP.

 

Payne was one of five members of One Direction, which formed when they each auditioned for the British singing competition series “The X Factor” in 2010, two years after Payne’s first attempt to get on the show. At 16 the second time around, Payne sang Michael Bublé’s version of “Cry Me a River,” appearing nervous at the start but warming up with the audience’s cheers and applause.

After each singer failed to make it through the competition as solo acts, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges combined Payne, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson into what would become one of the most successful boy bands — even though they lost the competition.

 

Each member had their own persona, with Payne — who hailed from Wolverhampton, a city in the West Midlands region of England — being known as the responsible one. The band became known for their pop sound and romantic hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes” and “Story of My Life.” Payne had prominent solos on songs including “Stole My Heart” and “Change Your Ticket,” co-writing several of the band’s hits. They had six Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts by the time they disbanded in 2016 and a highly loyal fan base, known as “Directioners,” many of whom were teen girls.

“I’ve always loved One Direction since I was little,” said 18-year-old Juana Relh, another fan outside Payne’s hotel. “To see that he died and that there will never be another reunion of the boys is unbelievable, it kills me.”

 

 

With his meteoric rise to fame, Payne had said that it took some time to adjust to the public eye.

“I don’t think you can ever deal with that, it’s all a bit crazy for us to see that people get in that sort of state of mind about us and what we do,” he said in a 2013 interview with the AP after recounting an experience where a fan was in a state of shock upon meeting him.

After the group’s dissolution, Payne — like each of his erstwhile bandmates — pursued a solo career, shifting toward EDM and hip-hop. His 2017 single “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo, reached the Billboard Top 10, and stayed on the charts for several months. He put out an album “LP1” in 2019, and his last release — a single called “Teardrops” — was released in March.

Payne had a 7-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne, with his former girlfriend, the musician Cheryl who was known as Cheryl Cole when she performed with Girls Aloud. She was an “X Factor” judge during One Direction’s season, although their relationship began years later. Payne was previously engaged to Maya Henry, from August 2020 to early 2022. Henry released a novel earlier this year that she said was based on their relationship.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.

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Huamani reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Natacha Pisarenko and Debora Rey contributed reporting from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

After weeks out of the spotlight, Meghan Markle returned with a bang on Monday.

The 41-year-old made a surprise appearance in a video tribute for her dear friend Misan Harriman and all eyes were on her new appearance.

Meghan Markle debuted a new look during a surprise video appearance

Meghan wore her long hair in a poker straight style as she debuted a sleek new look. And fans were quick to notice her striking similarity to her royal sister-in-law, Princess Kate.

The Duchess appears to have lightened her hair with a warm honey shade, more similar to Kate’s, and showcased glowing natural makeup, also favoured by the Princess.

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Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are sporting similar hair styles

“She looks like Kate Middleton! Wow!” one royal fan remarked. A second added: “She’s beginning to look a lot like the Princess of Wales…”

From the moment  hat Meghan’s engagement to Prince Harry was announced in November 2017, comparison have been drawn between the two women. Find out more in the video below…

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s similarities

And they do seem to have much in common when it comes to their style, from matching plaid coats to sheer necklines, colour-block dresses and royal blue cocktail numbers.

While relations between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family remain incredibly strained, Meghan did speak out in praise of Kate shortly after her engagement to Harry.

The couple spoke to the BBC shortly after he popped the question – and they were asked about Meghan’s introduction to members of the royal family.

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Kate and Meghan have much in common when it comes to their style

“It was exciting, I mean I’ve – you know I’d been seeing her for a period of time when I – literally didn’t tell anybody at all,” Harry replied. “And then William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine.

“So, you know, being our neighbours, we managed to get that in a couple of – well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely…

“She’s been wonderful,” Meghan interjected. “… amazing,” the Prince agreed. “As has William as well, you know, fantastic support.”

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.’