The Princess of Wales enjoys cooking and frequently cooks homely meals at Windsor for her three children to enjoy.
Princess Kate loves to cook for her family (Image: David Rose – Pool/Getty Images)
Princess Kate has always been a hands-on mum and that includes cooking food from scratch for her three children.
The Princess of Wales, 42, has previously spoken about the meals she enjoys cooking for Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, showing just how much the future Queen likes to give her children a normal childhood at home.
Last year during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 with husband Prince William, hosts Jordan North and Vick Hope asked the couple what they would be having for dinner when they returned home that night.
Kate asked her husband “Are you cooking?”, to which he replied, “No, I think it will probably be a curry, won’t it tonight?”
The Princess then said how she would probably cook one of two of her signature dishes – curry or teriyaki salmon.
The princess also said once she cooks the curry, she has to gradually add the spice bit by bit as William admitted he can’t handle very hot curries without getting “too sweaty”.
As well as curries, Kate has also shared how much both she and her children love to cook Italian food.
During a visit to Lavender Primary School, she told Matthew Kleiner-Mann how the family often rustle up a comforting bowl of mac ‘n’ cheese.
He said: “She was telling us how much her children love cooking and how they cook for her.
Princess Kate often enjoys cooking with her children (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“They made cheesy pasta the other day. One stirs the flour, one puts the milk and butter in. And they make salads and stuff.”
Kate has also been known to make homemade pizza from scratch with the help of her children who enjoy making the dough.
She once told Mary Berry: “I really enjoy it. Actually one of the last things we cooked, together, was your pizza dough. We made pizzas with your pizza dough recipe…They absolutely loved it.”
Ms Reeves was planning on performing a pensions tax raid in the Budget, but it appears fear of upsetting the public sector has poured cold water on the plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly halted plans for a huge pensions tax raid after she was warned it would hurt public sector workers including teachers and nurses.
Amid warnings Labour is intent on inflicting further harm on pensioners beyond scrapping the Winter Fuel Allowance, Ms Reeves had hope to raise funds by reducing tax relief on those earning just £50,000 a year.
However senior Treasury officials told the Chancellor that reducing the current 40 percent level of tax relief would hit those in good jobs who had dedicated their lives to the public sector.
In one example, a nurse earning £50,000 would face an additional tax bill of up to £1,000 a year.
A senior Government source told the Times that such a move would be “madness” given the Treasury has spent the months since the General Election going to great efforts to give public sector workers huge pay rises.
Ms Reeves’ plans would have hit public sector workers (Image: PA)
Ms Reeves’ plan would have clobbered doctors and nurse (Image: Getty)
The move comes after Labour dropped plans to reintroduce the pensions lifetime allowance cap in June, after similar warnings it would impact long-serving doctors and public servants, and force many much-needed professionals into early retirement.
The cap was scrapped by Jeremy Hund during the previous government as part of an attempt to bolster NHS staff numbers, with Ms Reeves blasting the move and pledging to bring it back in order to raise £800 million a year.
Steve Webb, a former pensions minister, warned that a pensions tax raid would lead to public sector employees having to pay 20 percent extra tax on the proportion of their salary paid into a pension, costing them hundreds of pounds a year.
He warned: “I don’t think this is something that Reeves will want to do, not least because it will infuriate public sector unions just weeks after the government agreed pay settlements with them.”
Doctors and nurses would have been hit particularly hard just after their pay rises (Image: Getty)
Unions have also been furiously lobbying against the changes, with chair of the BMA pensions committee Vishal Sharma blasting: “Attacking our pensions in this way would completely reverse this progress by once again taking money away from doctors in a different way.
“Not only would this negate the recent hard-won pay rises but it would likely reignite the recent pay disputes that have been seen across the NHS.”
However pensioners can’t afford to breathe a sigh of relief yet.
Some are still suggesting Ms Reeves could fill the disputed £22 billion black hole by reducing the amount of money people are allowed to take out of their pension pots tax-free when they retire.
The amount is currently set at £268,275, and costs the Treasury around £5.5 billion a year.
Yesterday Silver Voices Director Dennis Reed also warned that Keir Starmer is eyeing up pensioners’ free prescriptions and bus passes after taking the decision to cut Winter Fuel Payment.
He wrote for the Express: “If the Government successfully rides out this storm, they will inevitably squeeze senior citizens further, perhaps by means-testing free prescriptions, bus passes and even the state pension itself.
“It is time for older people to fight for our dignity in our remaining years on this planet.”
EXCLUSIVE: Attending yoga classes, baking lemon cakes, and sipping on green juices was fun and I felt healthy, but it was wildly time-consuming.
I attended yoga classes to help replicate Meghan Markle’s lifestyle choices (Image: Hanisha Sethi)Meghan Markle once again made headlines at the weekend when she stepped out in a gorgeous recycled Carolina Herrera gown.
The Duchess, 43, sparked a frenzy at the LA Children’s Hospital gala wearing the £4,595 with many complimenting her ‘glowing skin’ and ‘toned arms’.
But just how does Meghan achieve this flawless look? As the world awaits to see if Meghan Markle’s popular lifestyle blog makes a comeback, I read The Tig’s archived blogs to learn more about the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle routines and habits before she married Prince Harry – during her days as an actor on the TV series, ‘Suits’.
Her blog, The Tig, which ran between 2014 and 2017, shared a number of heart-warming recipes with readers, such as pumpkin and lentil soup, ginger berry crumble, and the signature tig cup, which is essentially “the tig’s take on a Pimm’s cup” as she once described.
Throughout her countless media appearances over the years, Meghan has shared wellness tips with fans and has never been afraid to boldly state her love for hot yoga, weighted hikes, and passion for cooking hearty dishes such as “a solid Bolognese sauce”.
To put the former actor’s fit and healthy lifestyle to the test, I attempted to follow a few of her classic recipes to see if I could keep up with the routine of an athletic celebrity, and I documented my progress along the way.
I usually begin my morning routine, like most Londoners, with a cup of strong coffee, notably a cappuccino with dairy milk. I knew I instantly had to change this habit as Meghan Markle prefers a healthier morning alternative.
Meghan Markle documented recipes on her lifestyle blog, The Tig. (Image: Getty)
Every morning, I replaced my coffee with a cup of warm, filtered, lemon water. Author of Finding Freedom (2020), Omid Scobie, claims the Duchess enjoys this healthy drink on a daily basis. According to Holland and Barrett, warm lemon water is a good source of vitamin C, is said to improve digestion, and can provide a “much-needed hydration hit”.
Swapping my light breakfasts for a Markle-approved alternative was the trickiest accomplishment during the week. With having a few 7am starts for work, I knew I had to find the time to make a Meghan-friendly breakfast, and for me, this process was a little gruelling.
Back in 2015, Meghan revealed: “Don’t get me started on açai bowls; I am so deeply in love with them – thick and creamy açai berries blended and topped with fresh fruit, coconut, a drizzle of honey, some granola, and a sprinkle of bee pollen…”
Making my own version of an açai bowl which included coconut flakes, raspberries, sliced banana, with a drizzle of honey, did kick-start my mornings in a positive way.
On some occasions, I found that instead of mixing milk in the bowl, I used yoghurt to create a thicker consistency and ended up preferring the taste
I enjoyed making bolognese sauce for hearty suppers (Image: Hanisha Sethi)
I baked a lemon olive cake recipe, following Meghan Markle’s methods (Image: Hanisha Sethi)
During the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with US Variety magazine in 2022, she claimed one of her best dishes was a “solid Bolognese sauce”. It seems to be a classic choice among royalty, as it is suggested Prince William also used to make this dish for Princess Kate whilst they were studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Bolognese is a dish I would have usually made for an evening meal. I absolutely love the aromas of fresh herbs, minced lamb, and a classic ragu, simmering for hours on an autumn evening.
With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry having two wonderful young children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, I can imagine a good Bolognese with spaghetti could potentially be a fun meal for them to enjoy together in their family home.
Although it is claimed the 42-year-old mainly enjoys a plant-based meal, her go-to dish is fish tacos, as she is a proud Californian girl at heart. Meghan is a huge fan of sushi and has also been spotted heading into sushi restaurants in her hometown as well as when she lived in Toronto.
I followed a fish taco recipe one evening, and I was impressed by the outcome. Grilling white fish, with oven-baked red pepper and fried red onion, I placed the ingredients into flour tacos, but I included a naughty dollop of sweet salsa to spice up the dish.
I made blended green juices and on ‘cheat days’ purchased a green smoothie from juice bars (Image: Hanisha Sethi)
There was one lifestyle routine of Meghan Markle’s I was dreading to follow – yoga.
Both Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, share the hobby together. It is said Doria introduced the Duchess of Sussex to yoga when she was a young girl, and Meghan’s mum continues to teach classes in Los Angeles.
It is no secret that Meghan loves yoga, in particular hot vinyasa flow yoga, and she has often been pictured coming out of studios in notable outfits.
I much prefer team sports, such as tennis and volleyball because I have a competitive edge and I therefore find yoga a little tiresome. I must admit, it was painful to fit the classes into my routine.
Previously speaking to Express.co.uk, Health and Fitness expert, Sarah Campus, has spoken about Meghan’s exercise routine.
Ms Campus said: “Yoga is more than just a physical workout. Yoga itself means union between body and mind, and taking even just a few minutes to practice can help refuel one’s spirit and sense of self which has been reflected upon Meghan.”
“Yoga generates heat within the muscles, which reduces the risk of injury so that you can safely burn as many as 600 calories a session while conditioning your entire body.”
Acai Bowl (Image: Getty (Stock Image))
There is speculation whether Meghan Markle will relaunch her social media and her blog (Image: Getty)
Overall, snacking was my favourite part of the Meghan Markle lifestyle challenge. The Duchess has been known to bake lemon cakes, and sometimes nibble on apple slices with peanut butter throughout the day.
Meghan recently lifted the lid on her lemon olive cake recipe, which went viral online, so I couldn’t resist trying out the method at home. The mother-of-two’s sweet treat includes fresh lemons being plucked from citrus trees in the garden of her Montecito mansion.
I made my version with an extra dollop of extra virgin olive oil, halved the sugar, and the results were fantastic. Having made the cake at the beginning of the week, I had slices in the afternoon to consume whenever I felt a little peckish.
Overall, my week closely following Meghan Markle’s lifestyle was tiresome having a naturally hectic journalism lifestyle, but I did prefer opting for healthier food choices when I had the chance. Many of Meghan’s dinner choices, which took longer to prepare, such as a roast chicken, or soup, were preferable to make over a weekend, rather than on a busy weeknight.
If Meghan Markle does re-launch her lifestyle blog and brand, I will be interested to see how her food tastes have evolved and where and who she has gained inspiration from, for new recipes.
COMMENT: The Sussexes’ conspicuous absences from one another’s side has led many to wonder: is Harry in the midst of a mid-life crisis as Meghan Markle prepares to go it alone?
Prince Harry has been on a solo tour for the past few weeks which has seen him soar on his own (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry’s recent decision to extend his solo trip abroad, while Meghan Markle attended an event for the LA Children’s Hospital alone, has set tongues wagging about the state of their relationship.
It seems the Duke of Sussex, 40, is taking time away from his life in California, and perhaps, time away from his marriage too.
The couple’s conspicuous absences from one another’s side has led many to wonder: is Harry in the midst of a mid-life crisis or simply taking a necessary pause for reflection?
The Duke was supposed to head back to California this past weekend to reunite with Meghan, 43, and their two children, but instead chose to prolong his stay in Africa for several more days.
He was in Johannesburg over the weekend before a rumoured visit to Cape Town, a region where the Spencer family owns property and Harry has numerous friends.
It’s a deeply personal trip that, oddly enough, hasn’t been added to his official itinerary – a clandestine extension that raises more questions than answers.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle made quite the statement at the LA Children’s Hospital gala.
Dressed in a stunning red Carolina Herrera gown, she was the epitome of Hollywood glamour.
The event featured performances by Demi Lovato and appearances from stars like Kaley Cuoco and Jamie Lee Curtis, but one notable absence loomed large: her husband, Prince Harry.
As Meghan dazzled in LA, Harry was on the other side of the globe wrapping up several weeks of solo engagements – a tour that brought back a true ‘royal’ touch to the couple’s somewhat shattered image.
If you hadn’t noticed, the Sussexes still haven’t escaped the furore surrounding the Oprah appearances, Harry’s mudslinger Spare and the couple’s self-titled Netflix documentary.
During his solo tour in recent weeks, Harry reunited with his old friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, where he delivered a passionate speech by a bonfire about the ongoing work of his charity, Sentebale.
His recent ventures also included a solo trip to London, where he attended the WellChild awards, and another to New York City for events during UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week.
Notably, he didn’t take the opportunity to see his father, King Charles, or his brother, Prince William, during his UK visit.
Harry’s independent itinerary has become a pattern over the last several weeks, leaving Meghan at home in Montecito, California, with their children, Archie and Lilibet
While Harry is away, Meghan attended the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala alone (Image: Getty)
This continued distance between them is prompting speculation that the couple, married for six years, may indeed be drifting apart.
Friends of the Sussexes are reportedly concerned by how much time the couple are spending away from each other, and it’s hard not to wonder if their fears are well-founded.
In a telling move, on the evening of his 40th birthday, Harry chose to hike with friends in the Montecito mountains near the couple’s home rather than celebrate with his wife. They are also said to be at odds over what do at Christmas.
Perhaps it’s simply a need for space, an urge to rediscover himself away from the constant scrutiny and high expectations.
But there’s no denying that the timing of these solo escapades raises eyebrows.
And it all comes amid another staff departure at Archewell, Meghan and Harry’s charitable organisation.
Reports in the Hollywood Reporter recently stated that Meghan is known as ‘Duchess Difficult’ and marches around like a ‘dictator in heels’ – a number of staff have walked away from the couple in recent years.
Meghan was also branded a bully and a ‘demon’ boss. These allegations, if true, can’t be healthy for any relationship.
Ashley Hansen, the couple’s communications chief for the past two years, is the most recent staffer to step down, marking the 19th staff member to leave the couple since they stepped down as working royals in 2020.
There’s no question that ’19’ departees is a number that some might say proves what it’s really like working for camp Sussex.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to Colombia was somewhat of a success (Image: Getty)
However, unlike the 18 before her, Hansen will continue working for the couple as an advisor, specifically supporting Meghan’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
It is becoming increasingly clear that Meghan’s solo ventures are taking centre stage, positioning her in the spotlight while Harry retreats into his personal space.
Meghan’s confidence in attending events alone and her clear investment in personal projects indicate a woman ready to carve her own path.
But it raises the uncomfortable question: is she preparing to go it alone?
While Harry seems to be searching for answers in distant corners of the world, Meghan is visibly, resolutely, building her future.
Prince Harry seemed to thoroughly enjoy being on his own during his recent visit to South Africa (Image: Getty)
The stark contrast between Harry’s private retreats and Meghan’s public appearances seems to suggest that they are navigating diverging paths, at least for the moment.
For a couple that once seemed inseparable – united in their escape from royal constraints and their bold, sometimes controversial choices – this extended period apart feels like a significant shift.
Relationships evolve, and time apart is not necessarily a death knell, but it is telling that Harry, at this juncture, is opting for reflection away from his other half.
The coming months may provide more clarity, but for now, the once united front of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seems fractured, with each finding their own way, separately.
Whether these separate journeys will ultimately bring them back together or drive them further apart remains to be seen.
EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry is keen to spend the Christmas holidays in the United Kingdom with his wife and children, but the Duchess of Sussex still has fears for the family’s security.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received an invitation to spend Christmas with Charles Spencer at Althorp, but it appears Meghan’s reluctance to travel to the UK is hampering the couple’s holiday plans.
According to a well-placed source, Prince Harry, 40, is keen to spend the Christmas holidays in the United Kingdom with his wife and children, but the Duchess, 43, still has fears for the family’s security.
The source adds that the situation has become so bad that it could prove a real turning point in the couple’s six year marriage.
“Harry is keen for the Sussexes to spend time in the UK this Christmas with family,” said the source. “However, there are still concerns lingering over their security.
“Meghan has always shown a reluctance to travel to the United Kingdom and finds it quite a challenge with all that’s been going on.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been ‘drifting apart’ in recent weeks (Image: Getty)
If Meghan Markle were to attend, which is looking highly unlikely at this stage, it will be the first time the Duchess has properly set foot in the UK since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.
The source adds that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not yet received an invitation to join the Royal Family at their annual Sandringham gathering – and it’s not thought they would accept even if one was extended.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were notably absent from the Royal Family’s Christmas gathering at Sandringham last festive season.
The couple were also excluded from the Firm’s “summer summit” at Balmoral last month.
However, despite a snub from Harry’s own family, his late mother Princess Diana’s family, the Spencers, have taken him under their wing.
Prince Harry visited Althorp House – the Spencer ancestral home and final resting place of his late mother – during his trip to Britain in August.
The Duke stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at his estate after going to the memorial service for Diana’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes.
The news comes as Harry has extended his current solo trip abroad without Meghan Markle.
According to a well-placed source, the Duke of Sussex was due to head back to California this weekend to reunite with his wife Meghan and their two children, but has chosen to prolong his solo trip by an extra few days.
The source adds that the Duke will likely head to Johannesburg and Cape Town for “private time” with family and friends. Another secret visit, which has bizarrely been kept out of his official diary, is also planned.
Prince Harry paid a solo visit to South Africa while Meghan Markle was in LA (Image: Getty)
“It’s all very cloak and dagger but Harry has extended his trip abroad by another few days,” said the source. “He’ll likely go to Johannesburg and then to visit family and friends.
“The Spencers have a home there [in Cape Town] and he has a lot of friends from that part of the world.
“There’s also another trip planned which has been blanked out of his diary and he’s keen to keep it very private.”
Friends of the Sussexes sparked concerns for their relationship earlier this week over the amount of time the couple were spending apart.
Prince Harry has been undertaking several weeks of solo engagements in the United States, United Kingdom and Africa.
The Duke reunited with his old friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho this week as he gave a passionate speech around a bonfire about the work his Sentebale charity has been doing.
Prior to his trip to South Africa, the Duke embarked on a solo trip to London to attend this year’s WellChild awards.
During his brief visit to the UK, Harry did not see either his father, King Charles nor his brother, Prince William.
The Duke’s UK visit was preceded by another solo trip to New York City in the United States two weeks ago.
Prince Harry was in the Big Apple to attend a number of events during UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week.
Meghan Markle made a solo appearance at last night’s Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala (Image: Getty)
He spoke at a panel event for The Diana Award, a nonprofit organisation founded after the late Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in 1997.
During another appearance, at the Clinton Global Initiative, Harry gave a passionate speech on online harm and called for action to tackle the “pervasive threat” the online world poses for children.
While Harry undertakes his independent travels, Meghan is said to have remained at home in Montecito, California, with their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
However, the Duchess turned heads on Saturday as she attended the LA Children’s Hospital gala, stepping out in a striking red Carolina Herrera dress.
Harry’s series of solo visits, and the couple’s increasing distance from each other, has led friends to fear that the couple – who have been married for six years – have drifted apart.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been branded as ‘disgusting’ by ITV viewers following his explosive interview this evening.
Johnson, 60, sat down with ITV’s Tom Bradby who put the former Prime Minister under a microscope and didn’t shy away from asking the difficult questions. Brady challenged him on a series of statistics over Brexit’s effect on the economy and Mr Johnson squirmed as he was asked if he regrets his Partygate apology to the Queen.
While he was being grilled about whether or not he regrets apologising to the Queen about the party’s held by the government during lockdown, Mr Johnson was seemingly seen giggling and smiling as he scrambled to answer the hard question. When grilled further by ITV’s Brady, Mr Johnson insisted that he will not discuss his private conversations with the late Queen.
Mr Johnson had a bizarre reaction to the serious question(
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Clearly shocked by Mr Johnson’s bizarre facial expressions, ITV viewers flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to slam his insensitive reaction to such a serious topic. One fumed: “Boris Johnson is actually disgusting!!! That evil smirk on his face when he was talking about the late Queen??? What on earth is wrong with him.”
Another echoed: “Wow. Boris Johnson basically laughing about the Queen. Why is he been given more airtime. What an idiot of a man.” Someone else fumed: “OMG the fury in my body watching Johnson. Cannot believe my eyes that he was smiling when talking about lying to the Queen.”
Johnson had all set for a probing chat with Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC tonight, but the eagerly anticipated interview got axed earlier in the week after Kuenssberg accidentally leaked a major scoop. The ex-BBC Political Editor, who rakes in a salary between £325,000-£329,999, owned up to the gaffe that torpedoed the big talk, spilling the beans on social media.
ITV’s Tom Brady didn’t hold back when asking the hard questions(
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“While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team. That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead,” confessed Kuenssberg to her swarm of Twitter followers on Wednesday evening. “It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday.”
The scrapped BBC sit-down was poised to be Johnson’s first rigorous interrogation about his time in Downing Street since his resignation in September 2022. Johnson, who bowed out of Parliament just shy of a scathing standards committee report accusing him of deceiving the Commons regarding No10 bashes, maintains that his ousting was uncalled for and is set to vent in his imminent book, Unleashed, slated for release this month.
In a tense ITV interview with Tom Bradby this evening, Johnson swerved questions from Bradby about whether he laments apologising to the Queen for the pre-funeral gatherings, despite being pressed threefold. His latest tell-all book, Unleashed, describes his Partygate apologies as “pathetic” and “grovelling”, hinting that he regrets the admission of such an extensive government blunder.
As Bradby zeroed in on a segment from his memoir discussing his response to Partygate, querying, “You basically say it wasn’t a big deal. I regret apologising. Is that really your position? ” and further probed, “Did you regret apologising to the Queen? “, Johnson manoeuvred, replying, “I don’t discuss my conversations with the Queen.”
Mr Brady looked appalled by Mr Johnson’s reaction(
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When pursued for a deeper explanation, Johnson added, “What I was trying to say there was, I think that the blanket apology – the sort of apology I issued right at the beginning – I think the trouble with it was that afterwards, all the accusations that then rained down on officials who’d been working very hard in Number 10 and elsewhere were thought to be true. And by apologising I had sort of inadvertently validated the entire corpus and it wasn’t fair on those people.”
Johnson reflected on his time in office, discussing his handling of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Partygate scandal that ultimately led to his stepping down. He also touched on the chaos that ensued post-Brexit, pointing fingers at his predecessors, including David Cameron and Theresa May, in his book.
In a chat with ITV News, he expressed shock at Cameron’s decision to step down after the UK voted for Brexit, criticising him for not having a plan. The ex-PM stated: “What we expected and what I think, you know, everybody expected was that the Cameron Government having called a referendum a “yes”, “no” choice for the people – a leave, remain choice for the people – would bring forward a white paper.”
Bradby interjected: “Why? He didn’t believe it – what made you possibly think that would be? ” Johnson responded: “Because every other European leader when their whole referendum decides, you know, once the people have voted, decides what to do and stays in office.” He further added: “So, it’s not normal for the prime minister having asked for a referendum vote suddenly to evacuate the stage.”
Joey Essex will star on Big Brother – just a few months after he joined the cast of Love Island.
The reality TV personality, 34, first found fame on The Only Way is Essex, before joining multiple reality shows including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, Dancing on Ice and Celebs Go Dating.
But now bosses have secured him for the upcoming series of Big Brother. Joey is not earmarked to be a contestant but will feature in the upcoming civilian series, which starts on Sunday on ITV2 and ITVX.
Celebrities including Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Kate Middleton ’s uncle Gary Goldsmith have appeared on a separate Celebrity spinoff of Big Brother, but the upcoming series will feature members of the public.
Love Island star Joey Essex has been seen on set of the new series of Big Brother(
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The former TOWIE star has just finished a stint on Love Island this summer(
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Joey split from his Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts just seven weeks after they left the villa, where Joey was the only celebrity present. He paid a secret visit to the Big Brother studios in London’s Harlesden on Friday afternoon, where he recorded footage for the new series, which is hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best.
A source said: “Joey will absolutely appear in the new series, though he won’t be a contestant. As a reality TV veteran he is the perfect person to present to the housemates – he knows exactly what they will be feeling so he will be a real asset to the series.
“His full involvement is shrouded in secrecy but he made such brilliant telly on Love Island, ITV bosses are thrilled he is taking part.”
Joey also recently appeared on Selling Sunset where he viewed a £5million property in the Hollywood Hills. The new house features brightly coloured paint drips all over the house, as well as the usual hot tub in the garden.
Contestants will walk through an illuminated neon corridor to reach the Diary room. Last series’ winner Jordan Sangha joked he was “triggered” when he returned to view the freshly refurbished property.
The freshly-renovated house in London’s Harlesden carries a running theme throughout, with dramatic paint blobs adorning all the walls. The giant drops spill down the stairway and splatter over a rabbit’s head in the garden, making it look like a bunch of cowboy builders did a botched job of the plastering.
But the brightly-coloured, ornamental drips are just part of the lurid aesthetics, with intense neon lights also illuminating the walkway to the iconic Diary room. There is also a marble-effect dining table for the new guests to sit around as they chomp down on their potentially limited rations.
Big Brother starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
While she secured a place in this week’s show, Toyah Willcox is now the most likely to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The singer, 66, narrowly escaped elimination last week on the BBC One show, when she and her dancing partner Neil Jones faced Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and Nadiya Bychkova – and many fans of the competition were outraged to see make it to the next round as she was the favourite to leave the show.
This Saturday, October 5, Toyah Willcox is due back in the Strictly ballroom but odds have underlined the possibility she may not be saved again. Online bookmaker Betway has placed Toyah as favourite to leave the show this week.
Strictly fans were left fuming by Tom Dean’s elimination from the BBC One show(
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Speaking to The Express this Friday, Betway spokesperson Chad Yeomans said: “Even after channelling her inner Tina Turner to avoid elimination last week, the spotlight remains firmly on Toyah Willcox as she’s still the 1/1 favourite to depart this weekend.” According to Chad, Neil’s choice of dance will likely be her downfall: “Toyah and Neil will be dancing the difficult Samba to ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ from The Little Mermaid, and many punters feel it may be a step too far for her to pull off convincingly!”
Toyah is closely followed by Paul Merson, who left many viewers scratching their heads when he also managed to earn a spot on this week’s show. “Next in the elimination betting is former footballer Paul Merson who finished last with just 15 points in week two, and now finds himself as the 3/1 second favourite to be shown the door on Sunday night.”
Betway has also placed Chris McCausland among the favourites to dazzle judges and viewers at home: “As we head into Movie Week, he’s set to jive to the Wayne’s World theme and remains the runaway favourite to win the show at 11/8.”
While fans vented on social media that Tom Dean’s elimination was a ‘fix’ and stars said the decision was ‘beyond comprehension’, Neil shared his support for his dance partner Toyah as the critics circled – but she also spoke out on the situation.
Taking to Instagram, Toyah appeared upbeat but admitted she was “overwhelmed” and insisted that it was up to her to “get it right”. Appearing in a bright red wrap top and black leggings, she said with much enthusiasm: “It’s Wednesday and I love Wednesdays because this is when Neil and I start to dance the complete dance over and over and over again. But this week, because we’re doing characterisations because we are characters from the movie The Little Mermaid, it’s another layer.
So I need to know certain lines and I need to know how to respond to them and act it while doing the Samba – one of the hardest dances I’m going to learn! So I’m really excited, I’m slightly overwhelmed but I see absolutely everything about Strictly is that I am being offered opportunity after opportunity and now it’s up to me to make the most of this and get it right!” Will she be back on the dancefloor next week?
The son of the nanny murdered by Lord Lucan has embarked on a quest to find the fugitive aristocrat.
Hampshire builder Neil Berriman has previously said he believed the missing aristocrat, chief suspect in the murder of his mother Sandra Rivett, to be dead. But after conducting new research he is left not only convinced that Lucan got away, but also that he will be the man who finally finds Richard John Bingham, the seventh earl of Lucan.
Lucan, then 39, killed 29-year-old Sandra on November 7, 1974, bludgeoning her with a lead pipe after mistaking her for his estranged wife Veronica. Neil, who was just seven when his mother’s body was found in a sack in the basement of Lucan’s Belgravia home, has turned his quest into a three-part series for BBC2.
Lord Lucan, pictured with his future wife Veronica, has been missing for decades(
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Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan, suspected murderer who disappeared after the murder of his children’s nanny and who has never been found(
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Fifty years after her murder, Neil has travelled across the globe to try and discover the truth and get justice for Sandra – despite the fact that Lucan would now be 89 years old. Neil’s conviction in his ability to solve the mystery of where the Eton-educated gambler ended up is described as “unshakeable”.
While most of the aristocrat’s friends and family insisted at the time that he had taken his own life, no body has ever been found and many believed he had managed to escape abroad. On the night when Sandra died, he is known to have driven to a friend’s house in East Sussex in a borrowed car later found abandoned in Newhaven and containing bloodstains. Since Lucan’s disappearance there have been multiple “sightings” all over the world and the manhunt has lasted decades. He was officially declared dead by the British authorities in 2016.
Neil Berriman has embarked on a quest to find the aristocrat(
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BBC documentaries boss Clare Sillery said: “The disappearance of Lord Lucan, following the murder of Sandra Rivett, is a mystery that has baffled the police and fascinated the press for half a century. Whilst there have been many programmes following Lord Lucan and his possible fate, Sandra’s story has rarely been told. By following Neil’s deeply personal quest to seek justice for his mother we gain a unique perspective, one which sees an ordinary man take on the British establishment in his search for the fugitive Lord.”
In his mission to get to the truth, Neil watches every film and reads every report and book on the subject of Lord Lucan. He also meets police officers who take him through pictures of the scene of the crime, and liaises with Veronica, Lucan’s wife, to scrutinise every detail of the missing man’s life. .
Neil is aided in his mission by former BBC investigative journalist Glen Campbell, who helps him to map out Lucan’s likely escape to a life of exile in Africa. The two men unearth persuasive evidence that one of Lucan’s powerful friends helped him to start a new life in Mozambique under the alias ‘John Crawford’.
On a research trip to South Africa Lucan’s ex-patriate brother Hugh points the pair on a path that ultimately leads to Australia. Two years ago it was claimed that an 87-year-old man living in a Buddhist community in Australia was, in fact, Lord Lucan. The series, called Lucan, will air later this autumn.
Lady Louise Windsor has been spotted performing her new role as she greeted Princess Anne.
A royal fan took to social media after noticing King Charles’s 20-year-old niece attending the same event as her aunt, the Princess Royal.
The royal fan posted the images of Louise alongside the caption: “Is it just me or is that the lovely Lady Louise in uniform at the back at the Edinburgh Tattoo?!!! Greeting her aunt Anne and uncle Tim.”
Lady Louise Windsor has been spotted performing her new role as she greeted Princess Anne.
A royal fan took to social media after noticing King Charles’s 20-year-old niece attending the same event as her aunt, the Princess Royal.
The royal fan posted the images of Louise alongside the caption: “Is it just me or is that the lovely Lady Louise in uniform at the back at the Edinburgh Tattoo?!!! Greeting her aunt Anne and uncle Tim.”
The pictures indeed show Louise at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, which Princess Anne and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence also attended.
The event, which takes place in August, is attended by Princess Anne every year to fulfil the prestigious role of Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade.
Louise, who has “fallen in love” with the idea of pursuing a career in the army, was likely there due to being a member of the St Andrews University Officers’ Training Corps.
This organisation provides military training for students.
The young royal is currently studying at St Andrews University, the same institution Prince William and Princess Kate attended as students.
The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh is keen to serve her country and King Charles, according to an insider.
The source told The Sun: “She talks about being very keen on a career in the military, serving the King and country.
“She is all about the Army Cadets and has fallen in love with it.”
Prince Edward’s daughter is also set to make history as the first female royal to serve in the military since the late Queen Elizabeth II.
According to Louise’s LinkedIn page, which has since been taken down, the 20-year-old is interested in pursuing a career in “the military, diplomacy or law”.
Louise has likely already been inspired by her late grandmother, with whom she is said to have shared a close relationship.
As part of her training, Louise will be undertaking Reserve Officer modules designed to fit around her degree, which will instruct her in everything from how to wear a uniform correctly, to leading others in stressful situations.
