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Vernon Kay will take up hosting duties as Loose Women becomes Loose Men for a special one-off edition of the show next week on ITV

Vernon Kay and Mike Tindall are among the stars set to feature on an all-male takeover of Loose Women to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

The TV presenter and ex-rugby player will be joined by Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe and radio DJ Roman Kemp.

Vernon is set to host the special edition of the ITV morning programme, dubbed Loose Men, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

The panel will discuss the importance of men speaking out about their mental health in the fourth all-male panel to feature on the show.

The Loose Women handed the panel over to an all-male line up for the first time in 2020.

Vernon is set to host the special edition of the ITV morning programme ( 
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Last year’s instalment of Loose Men was hosted by Richard Madeley alongside panellists dancer Jordan Banjo, TV judge Robert Rinder and singer and actor Martin Kemp.

Vernon said of his return to Loose Men next week that he is “really excited” to be back for another special ITV panel show.

He added: “Men’s mental health is so important to me. I learnt things from the panel members last time that I’d never known before.

“The reaction we all had last time was also fantastic and highlighted how there’s a real need for more discussion around these topics which we look forward to bringing to viewers.”

Strictly star Johannes said: “I think Loose Men is a brilliant concept. I’m thrilled we have a platform to sit as men and talk about issues affecting our wellbeing and livelihoods.

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“I haven’t worked with these gentlemen before, but I’m aware of their brilliant work and I’m delighted to finally meet them.

“We will continue to bring awareness to mental health as it still plagues our society.”

Loose Women editor, Sally Shelford, said: “It’s never been more important to encourage men to talk openly and honestly about their mental health and we’re proud that our panel of incredible Loose Men never shy away from the big issues.”

She said to expect “some very honest discussions, fiery debates and, of course, lots of laughs along the way, too”.

The show is in support of Loose Women’s Stand By Your Men campaign and takes place on Thursday, May 12 at 12.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, 64, unveiled her new haircut with fans after pampering herself at Leo Bancroft salon. Meanwhile, her ex Eamonn Holmes had lunch with his girlfriend

Ruth Langsford left her fans impressed as she showed off her latest hair makeover after her ex Eamonn Holmes enjoyed a date with his new girlfriend.

The 64-year-old TV star filmed herself as a hairstylist made some final touches at the Leo Bancroft salon, where a simple cut and style for ladies can cost anything from £55 to £84. Ruth wrote on the clip she shared on her Instagram stories: “The master at work.”

The Loose Women presenter was pleased with her new look as she smiled in the short clip. Ruth’s latest hair transformation came as her ex Eamonn enjoyed lunch with his younger girlfriend, Katie Alexander.

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He posed for a photo at the Manchester United grounds, with the caption: “Some superb company for lunch.” And Eamonn also shared a picture showing his new hairstyle on Instagram – but some fans weren’t convinced and said he seemed to have reused an old photo.

Yesterday, Eamonn shared a selfie from the driver’s seat, as he addressed a sultry look to the camera. “Set off at 5.30 …. Driving through a beautiful Sunny Birmingham now”, he wrote in his caption, prompting numerous reactions in the comment section as the majority of his fans praised his clean-shaven look. But a clash soon followed as some of his followers claimed he had shared an old photo.

“Lovely photo”, one Instagram user commented, while another echoed: “Looking good.” A third agreed: “TV Legend. Looking good”, while a fourth continued: “Looking good! Have a great day Eamonn, Gem Belfast.” Another concluded: “Looking like a young Bert Reynolds without the tash.” However, another Instagram user argued: “This pic is same one used in July”, just as one follower wrote: “Not a current photo.”

Back in May, Eamonn and Ruth shocked their fans when they revealed their marriage was over. They confirmed their split through a representative, who said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” Since the split, Eamonn has raised eyebrows by being seen out and about with new girlfriend. The relationship counsellor is reported to be 43 years old – making her 21 years younger than GB News star Eamonn.

The pair recently jetted on a Mediterranean cruise and were pictured together in Ibiza as well as Barcelona. A source told Mail Online that Eamonn’s public holiday with Katie left Ruth “shocked” as the former showbiz couple still have their wedding rings on.

The insider told the publication: “Ruth is shocked by how open Eamonn is being about his relationship, after all they both still have their wedding rings on. Neither of them want to be the first to take it off because they don’t want to look like they’re to blame for the split.”

Loose Woman star Janet Street-Porter is taking a break from the ITV hit chat show as she prepares to go into surgery on Friday with her co-stars confirming the latest show was her “last” for a while

Loose Women star Janet Street-Porter has confirmed that she is taking a lengthy break from the chat show. The broadcaster, 77, is renowned for her role as a panellist on ITV’s flagship daytime programme.

During Wednesday’s episode Janet was back on our TV screens alongside co-star Coleen Nolam, Christine Lampard and Katie Piper.

Just minutes into the show, Christine announced that it was her colleagues “last day for a little while” as she prepares to undergo a hip replacement on Friday.

It’s without a doubt that Janet is apprehensive about the surgery as she admitted that she can’t think about anything else and is ‘shaking and shivering’.

Loose Woman star Janet Street-Porter is taking a break from the ITV hit chat show a

Christina started off by saying: “Janet this is your last day for a little while because you are heading off for the operation, the one you have been waiting for a while.”

Janet confirmed: “Yes, on Friday I am heading off to have a hip replacement operation at last and I can’t think about anything else.”

She continued: “As I’m sitting here, I’m shaking and shivering and I keep dreaming about it. I keep thinking ‘what if they can’t get it back together’. I am going on Friday, I’ll have the operation Friday afternoon, stay in hospital for a few days then I’ll really work on it at rehab so I can come back as soon as possible.”

Everyone burst out laughing as she turned to her co-stars and joked: “I’ll have to do one of those broadcasts from my hospital bed.”

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Coleen became visibly emotional as she revealed: “You know this morning when we were talking about it – it made me really sad because you always put on this tough image that nothing does your back in and at one point today you said ‘I’m really scared’ and I could have cried my eyes out.”

Janet fought back tears as she admitted: “I am vulnerable and you know what it’s my own fault because they told me in March to have it done but I delayed it but then at the weekend I have some vegetables delivered and even though I shouldn’t I was on all fours planting them.”

It was clear that it wasn’t her best idea as she continued: “I woke up on Sunday morning and I couldn’t move and now I’ve really messed up the other side of my back and I had to lie-down for two days.

She added: “I realised that I let myself get too weak and I’ve never been like this in my life and it’s just so irritating.” Janet was then surprised with a gift basket that had a framed picture of Coleen.

Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda Field appeared on ITV hit daytime show Loose Women and opened up about the moment she told her daughter about her dad’s past

Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda Field shared a candid family admission as she detailed the moment she told her young daughter about her father’s drug addiction.

Global pop star Robbie previously suffered with substance abuse and mental health issues during the peak of his drug addiction.

The star has spoken openly about his battle and fans got more of an insight into his past on his Netflix documentary. Wife Ayda, 45, appeared on ITV’s Loose Women panel on Thursday, October 3 and gave fans a glimpse into her family life and shared the moment she told her daughter about her father’s past.

The couple share four children together, Theodora ‘Teddy’ Rose born in November 2012, Charlton ‘Charlie’ Valentine born in October 2014, Colette ‘Coco’ Josephine born in August 2018 and Beau Benedict Enthoven born in February 2020.

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During her appearance on Loose Women alongside panellists Charlene White, Denise Welch and Nadia Sawalha, Ayda admitted that she likes to be ‘honest’ with her children.

Charlene started off and asked: “How open are you with the kids when it comes to talking to them about their dad’s past?”

Ayda revealed: “We’ve always had an open relationship with our kids. I don’t think there has ever been a moment where we have sat Teddy down and said ‘you know your father is an addict, done drugs and slept with lots of women’.”

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She continued: “It’s not something we talk about after school but there was a documentary on Netflix and I think there are things that come up in our lives and we have very age appropriate conversations about their father’s story and we have been through as a couple and we don’t shy away from that.”

Revealing why she chose to only tell her oldest, she went on to say: “In our house we are very honest and Teddy is aware that her father is an alcoholic and drug addict and that’s why daddy doesn’t touch these things. She knows to a certain degree and when the other kids get old enough they too will know.

“For us we just address these situations so that they feel safe so when they are out in the world they already know in case someone points it out to them.”

Christine Lampard, Kelly Cates and Hayley McQueen have spoken as they prepare to hose Not Just Football, a new Sky all-female podcast talking about Britain’s favourite game from a fresh perspective

Living in a football legend’s house has its upsides… but Christine Lampard has revealed it can be a challenge after a defeat.

Her husband Frank won three league titles, four FA Cups and a ­Champions League with Chelsea, also starring for England before making the move into management.

“But it absolutely affects the mood. And now, after all these years, I know how to work around the mood – that is a skill in itself to be honed.”

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Christine will discuss this and much more when Not Just Football, an all-female podcast about footballing families, launches later this month.

Alongside her will be Kelly Cates, daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, and Hayley McQueen, daughter of manchester-united-fc>Manchester United great Gordon McQueen, who died last year.

Kelly, who fronts Premier League matches on Sky, says: “We are all women of a certain age. And we’re all to an extent defined by our relationship to some of the men in our lives.

“There wasn’t a role in football broadcasting unless you had that background, luckily that has changed and isn’t the case anymore, but I think it was felt we were relatively low risk.”

Mum-of-one Hayley, 44, who is an anchor on Sky Sports News, adds: “It was the kind of nepotism thing. But I do know things because of my dad, because I grew up loving, living, breathing every little thing that he did.”

Loose Women host Christine, 45, recalls first being involved in the game when Frank was still a Chelsea player and she was on BBC’s The One Show.She says: “I remember when Frank and I started going out and he said, ‘look, I want you to come to Stamford Bridge’. And I said, ‘OK, of course But, I don’t want to go in a posh box or anything. I want to go where the proper fans are’.

“Anyone that knows Stamford Bridge will know that is the Shed End. I remember going into the Shed End with a couple of his friends, and I was doing The One Show at the time, and they all started to sing ‘ONEEEEE’. I just got it straight away and loved it. And I went every week. I don’t think I missed a home game.

“I have football on at home now, even when Frank’s not in the house. Like, I’ll have it on all the time, all weekend, and I’ll know everything. And that’s me wanting to do it just because I really enjoy it. There’s something about it.

“I just got it straight away. I understand why this consumes people’s lives.” Hayley was going to games from a much younger age as a child. And dad Gordon, who won the league and FA Cup, played for a number of clubs, including Seiko in Hong Kong, which meant she also transferred around when it came to schooling.

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She reveals: “I went to 11 different places of education. This was from nursery right up until uni.

“I lived in Manchester, Teesside, two different areas of Scotland, Hong Kong I lived in for 18 months with my dad. Then moved down to London.

“I mean we moved around an awful lot, but you just became adaptable.” Kelly adds: “Ever since I was a girl, football has been at the centre of everything I do, it’s what I grew up with and what I’ve always loved.

“Joining this show is incredibly exciting because it gives me the opportunity to share my stories and experiences that I’ve gathered from being so closely connected to the game all my life. I can’t wait to get started and find our groove.

“It’s finding that balance between football and real life. Football is the peg, but real life is what we are talking about and those family connections.”

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Christine says her and Frank’s son, Freddie, three, has caught the football bug and loves wearing kits.

But rather than Chelsea or England, he prefers the green Northern Ireland strip – to the delight of Christine, who is originally from Newry in Ulster.

Christine says: “My little boy’s obsessed with kits and at the moment he wants to wear them every day. At the minute he loves the Northern Irish kit which is obviously all green.

“He’s got the new England kit ­actually, his aunt bought it for him recently, but he doesn’t want to wear it. He comes downstairs and Frank’s like ‘do you know what you did?’ And I get a little kick out of that!”

The pair also have a daughter, Patricia, six, while Frank has two daughters with his former fiancee, Spanish model Ellen Rivas.

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Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)Kelly, 48, who has two children with ex-husband Tom, says the trio will aim to get podcast guests who have actual expertise in sport.

In the first episode they will be joined by former Newcastle, Spurs and France winger David Ginola.

ITV star Christine, who is used to all-female panels, adds: “Football is such a big part of my life, but that doesn’t necessarily fit well on a Loose Women panel. It’s nice to find a space where it is all natural and feels comfortable. And it is nice to push yourself with something different.”

Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, is coming soon in October via The Overlap YouTube channel

Speaking to the Loose Women panel this Wednesday, Olly Murs recalled a moment when Mark Owen walked in on his wife Amelia breastfeeding their daughter Madison while on tour.

Mark Owen once walked in on Amelia Tank breastfeeding – but Olly Murs revealed the Take That star had actually helped his wife cope with the anxiety that comes with becoming a mother.

Olly Murs, 40, welcomed his first child with bodybuilder Amelia, 31, earlier in the year and the former X Factor star shared the news of Madison’s birth with the world on his social media account. But shortly after, the singer had to leave the newborn behind to go on tour with Take That.

Luckily, Amelia and Madison were soon able to join him and during a chat with the Loose Women panel this Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Olly recalled the time his wife had tried to hide backstage to breastfeed her baby, only to be found by a hesitant Mark Owen, who didn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable.

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At the time, Olly was supporting Take That on their UK tour, as he explained. “I got Amelia in to come and see the show”, he remembered, “she’s just there, it made me feel great to have her in the house.” But as he recalled, Amelia was then afraid of breastfeeding, most particularly in public.

Olly had responded to her fears by insisting she’d be safe in the privacy of the dressing room. “And then Mark Owen walked in”, he summarised. But Amelia had a different reaction to what he expected as he remembered that her worries seemed to “go out of the window.”

This prompted him to praise Mark for his behaviour with Amelia at the time. “Because he’s had children, he was just so lovely. He was just like, you know, ‘am I okay to come in?’ I think it really helped Amelia, actually.”

The Troublemaker hitmaker and wife Amelia Tank welcomed their first child together, daughter Madison, in April, as mentioned. In more recent news, however, Olly and Amelia opened up on their first few months of parenthood on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. This led the singer to admit he was only able to spend one hour with his daughter before he had to leave her to perform a gig.

“Yeah, that was hard. That was weird”, he said. “I knew that Mila’s mum was there, which always gave me comfort. I knew Amelia was on her own. I think again, I just went, ‘I’m going to work’. And if I overthink this, I’m going to cry my eyes out all the way up to the gig. So, I was kind of like, ‘I’m really sorry, babe, but I’ve got to go.’”

Olly’s chat came after Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal, his Strictly Come Dancing professional partner, discussed their stint on the BBC One programme. But before then, Janet Street-Porter told viewers she was due to take a break from the daytime show as she said: “On Friday I am heading off to have a hip replacement operation at last and I can’t think about anything else.”

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Coronation Street’s Gus Deering could be more linked to his son Joel Deering’s disappearance than he’s claimed, according to one character on the ITV soap, amid Joel’s ‘death’

One Coronation Street resident accused another character of knowing the truth about Joel Deering’s disappearance on Friday night.

Joel is presumed dead with the police believing he has taken his own life, after his car was abandoned and a note was found written by him. Amid speculation someone is involved in him going missing, his ex-fiancée Dee-Dee Bailey is convinced Joel is on the run.

She believes he has faked his death to avoid his crimes, after he tried to kill Lauren Bolton before trying to kill her unborn baby, while his other crimes include grooming young girls. With him set to face trial, the police believe he ended his life with his father Gus Deering also believing this to be the case.

Dee-Dee bumped into him at the police station during Friday’s visit to Weatherfield. As the pair spoke, Dee-Dee made it clear she believed Joel was in hiding and wasn’t really dead.

Gus fumed at Dee-Dee, calling her out for suggesting his son had faked his death as he struggled with the claim by police that Joel had taken his own life. He’d revealed the last time he saw Joel was two days before he vanished, with him keen for answers from detectives including DS Swain.

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Gus told Dee-Dee that in his last conversation with his missing son he was distraught about everything, and that he “talked about ending it all”. He then berated Dee-Dee over her claims about Joel, saying: “My son was suicidal. He could be lying dead somewhere.”

In that moment Swain came over and intervened, apologising to Gus before asking to speak to Dee-Dee in private. It’s then that Dee-Dee repeated her theory about her ex and what had really happened to him, before she suggested someone was in on it.

She believed Gus might be involved in Joel going missing, and said there was a huge clue that confirmed her thoughts. As DS Swain told her to leave Gus alone, stating he was grieving and believed his son had taken his own life, Dee-Dee claimed he was acting up.

Dee-Dee even urged someone to follow Gus around, believing he could be the key to what happened to Joel. She told DS Swain: “I don’t buy it. He is putting it on and he obviously knows something. Why don’t you get someone to follow him and see if it leads us to Joel?” Swain was having none of it – but could Dee-Dee be on to something?

Royal weddings have captivated the public imagination for centuries.

As a case in point, the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011 was watched by a record two billion people worldwide.

But a significant amount of preparation was dedicated to ensure everything ran seamlessly, from the vows to the military procession.

Like many other couples, William and Kate attended multiple rehearsals before their momentous wedding day.

Here, we delve into the detailed preparations that went into their nuptials and those of other royal family members over the years.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attended several rehearsals ahead of their ‘fairytale wedding’ at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 28, 1981. Above: The couple leaving rehearsals on June 12

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attended several rehearsals ahead of their ‘fairytale wedding’ at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 28, 1981.

The couple’s first run-through took place on June 12, with a final hour-long rehearsal two nights before the big day.

Afterwards, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a grand gala ball at Buckingham Palace for 1,400 guests, followed by an intimate dinner for 90.

Diana also had a rehearsal with her bridesmaids and page boys at St Paul’s on July 22.

Attendees included Princess Margaret, the Duchess of Kent and Diana’s estranged parents, Frances Shand-Kydd and Earl Spencer.

The bridesmaids included India Hicks, who was then 13, and Winston Churchill’s great-granddaughter Clementine Hambro.

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Prince Charles married Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981 at St Paul’s Cathedral in London

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Charles and Diana walk down the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral after their final wedding rehearsal, July 27, 1981

Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten

It was the wedding of the century, when the future Queen tied the knot with the man who would be by her side for more than 70 years.

On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten – as he was then – inside Westminster Abbey.

And, as you can imagine, an enormous amount of preparation went into a ceremony that boasted a 2,000-strong guest list and which was listened

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Princess Elizabeth (centre) walks with her sister Princess Margaret behind their father King George VI as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for a complete rehearsal of her wedding, November 19, 1947

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On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten – as he was then – inside Westminster Abbey

The final rehearsal took place on November 19, with all of the royals present.

The key participants rehearsed the big procession from the Abbey’s Great West Door – where Elizabeth would enter the following day with her father George VI at her side.

The bride and groom were also shown their places on the step’s of the Abbey’s Sanctuary and shown when to make their responses and when to kneel for the Blessing.

The Daily Mail reported at the time: ‘Almost every step in the Princess’s glittering course from the Great West Door to the Sanctuary and High Altar will be timed.’

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Princess Elizabeth walks next to her sister Margaret behind their parents George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they leave Westminster Abbey following the her final wedding rehearsal

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton showed no sign of nerves during the final rehearsal before her wedding to Prince William in 2011.

The bride-to-be beamed as she arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside Prince Harry, her parents, pageboys and bridesmaids.

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Kate Middleton showed no sign of nerves during the final rehearsal before her wedding to Prince William in 2011. Above: Kate arrives at Westminster Abbey with Prince Harry, April 28, 2011

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Kate looked radiant as she stepped out of Westminster Abbey as the Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, on April 29, 2011

Following the rehearsal, Kate spent the night at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia with her mother Carole and sister Pippa.

Full details of the ceremony were released the same day, accompanied by a message from William and Kate thanking the public for its support.

The message read: ‘We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives.

‘The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness.’

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Kate Middleton seen arriving with her mother Carole at Westminster Abbey for her final wedding rehearsal, April 28, 2011

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 Kate Middleton waves to crowds alongside her mother Carole and sister Pippa as she arrives at the Goring Hotel in London the day before her wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Two days prior, the bride and groom rehearsed their lines behind closed doors, while the military conducted their preparations in the town.

Meghan opted for a white pussybow shirt and jeans, styling her raven tresses in a half up-half down fashion, while Harry wore a shirt and jumper.

Thousands of well-wishers gathered to catch a glimpse of the preparations for the big day.

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Prince Harry married Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drive down the Long Walk in Windsor to their wedding rehearsal

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones were pictured smiling from ear-to-ear as they arrived at their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in May 1960.

The detailed practice included a full choir, while horse guards rehearsed the procession with carriages outside.

It was the first royal wedding to be broadcast on television and had an estimated 300 million viewers from around the globe.

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Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones were pictured smiling from ear-to-ear as they arrived at their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey

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Princess Margaret leaves hand-in-hand with Antony Armstrong-Jones following their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 1960

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The Queen (centre), Princess Anne, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles leave Westminster Abbey after a rehearsal for Princess Margaret’s wedding, May 6, 1960

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall 

Zara Phillips married rugby star Mike Tindall on July 30, 2011, at Canongate Kirk, a historic church on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

The day before, the couple, dressed casually in jeans, attended a run-through with their families.

They arrived in a chauffeur-driven Jaguar and were greeted by cheering crowds.

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Zara Phillips married rugby star Mike Tindall on July 30, 2011, at Canongate Kirk, a historic church on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The day before, the couple, dressed casually in jeans, attended a run-through with their families

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Zara and Mike walk arm in arm out of Canongate Kirk after their wedding, July 30, 2011

Zara’s brother, Peter Phillips, her father, Captain Mark Phillips, and his second wife, Sandy Pflueger, joined them.

Throughout the day, workmen were busy around the 17th century church, often seen with filming equipment.

Meanwhile, police officers monitored the area, overseeing photographers and journalists stationed outside the gates.

Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus Ogilvy

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Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus James Ogilvy on their wedding day at Westminster Abbey

Princess Alexandra of Kent married Angus Ogilvy, son of the 12th Earl of Airlie, at Westminster Abbey, on April 24, 1963.

Two days before the wedding, Queen Elizabeth hosted a white-tie ball at Windsor Castle for 2,000 guests.

At the event, Alexandra debuted a glittering tiara, gifted from her fiancé.

Following their engagement, Angus had commissioned Collingwood to create a parure comprising a tiara, necklace and two pairs of earrings, using diamond-encrusted flowers that Alexandra wore during her youth.

The day before their nuptials, Alexandra and Angus attended a formal rehearsal at the Abbey, along with family and friends.

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Princess Alexandra and Angus leave their wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, April 23, 1963

It was June 1919, just seven months on from the end of the First World War.

And Queen Mary, attending what was the first Wimbledon Championships in four years, showed that things were on the up with her choice of jewels.

She arrived to present the trophies alongside her husband King George V wearing an enormous brooch pinned at her neckline and a large pendant that hung from a chain and rested on her chest.

The brooch was a large oval-shaped pink topaz, while the pendant was the same stone but cushion-shaped.

More than 30 years later, in 1950, Mary watched the tennis wearing pearl strands and a bejewelled floral brooch pinned to her dress at the throat – before presenting the Venus Rosewatcher Dish to women’s singles winner Louise Brough.

In 1957, her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II was wearing a three-strand pearl necklace given to her by her late father King George VI – along with matching earrings and a delicate diamond floral brooch – when she presented the salver to winner Alethea Gibson.

Like Queen Mary’s, those jewels were impressive – but the sight of the Queen wearing them did not match her sister Princess Margaret‘s outing in 1965, when she was spotted in the royal box with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder.

When Princess Diana watched proceedings at Wimbledon in 1981 – just days before her wedding to Prince Charles – she showed off her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, along with a single strand pearl necklace, a Patek Philippe gold watch and a gold bracelet.

As for Kate Middleton, the current Princess of Wales, her jewels have wowed at Wimbledon too – such as the Brora gold charm earrings she displayed in 2016.

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It was June 1919, just seven months on from the end of the First World War. And Queen Mary, attending what was the first Wimbledon Championships in four years, showed that things were on the up with her choice of jewels. She arrived to present the trophies alongside her husband King George V wearing an enormous brooch pinned at her neckline and a large pendant that hung from a chain and rested on her chest

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In 1965, Princess Margaret was spotted in the royal box with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder

Queen Mary gave the pieces she wore in 1919 to her daughter-in-law Princess Alice and they now belong to the Duchess of Gloucester.

The large topaz is often swapped into the Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara, while the cushion-shaped pendant is in a bracelet.

In 1962, when she handed the men’s singles trophy to Rod Laver, Queen Elizabeth wore a decidedly more grand diamond brooch than her floral one from 1957, alongside her triple strand pearls.

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Brooch was bequeathed to her following her grandmother’s death.

This spectacular piece was created and set entirely with diamonds by Garrard and bought by Queen Mary in 1932.

It became a favourite of her granddaughter, who normally wore it at gala functions alongside one of her many imposing tiaras and other formal jewels.

She also wore it at the wedding of Prince William and Kate in 2011.

Princess Margaret’s Carinthia Floral Spray Brooch – the one she wore at Wimbledon in 1965 – was presented to the Princess in 1955 to commemorate her launching of the Carinthia Steamship for the Cunard Line.

The main flower is set with a large diamond, with further diamonds set in the petals, leaves and stalks.

It is believed to date back to the 19th century, with the age clue being how the diamonds are set in silver on gold.

Nowadays, her daughter Lady Sarah Chatto wears it for formal occasions.

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Kate Middleton wore gold earrings from the Scottish brand Brora to watch Andy Murray win his second Wimbledon win in 2016

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When Princess Diana watched proceedings at Wimbledon in 1981 – just days before her wedding to Prince Charles – she showed off her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, along with a single strand pearl necklace, a Patek Philippe gold watch and a gold bracelet

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In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II was wearing a three-strand pearl necklace given to her by her late father King George VI – along with matching earrings and a delicate diamond floral brooch – when she presented the salver to winner Alethea Gibson

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In 1962, when she handed the men’s singles trophy to Rod Laver, Queen Elizabeth wore a decidedly more grand diamond brooch than her floral one from 1957, alongside her triple strand pearls. Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Brooch was bequeathed to her following her grandmother’s death

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In 1977, when the Queen presented the winner’s trophy to women’s singles victor Virginia Wade, Her Late Majesty wore a pair of large pearl earrings. On her pink and white checked coat, she wore the Duchess of Cambridge’s Brooch, which had belonged to her great-great-grandmother Princess Augusta

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In 1970, Princess Margaret presented the trophy in the men’s singles wearing a large diamond Maltese cross pinned between the collars of her red coat, along with several rings on three of her fingers

In 1970, Princess Margaret presented the trophy in the men’s singles wearing a large diamond Maltese cross pinned between the collars of her red coat, along with  several rings on three of her fingers.

The Princess had several cross brooches, one of which – a diamond George III Maltese cross – was sold in 2006 at Christie’s for £38,400.

The day before, when the sun had been shining for the ladies’ singles final, Margaret wore a pair of diamond cluster earrings to present the salver to Australian Margaret Court.

In 1977, when the Queen presented the winner’s trophy to women’s singles victor Virginia Wade, Her Late Majesty wore a pair of large pearl earrings.

On her pink and white checked coat, she wore the Duchess of Cambridge’s Brooch, which had belonged to her great-great-grandmother Princess Augusta.

It came via her grandmother Queen Mary, who wore it at both the Queen’s christening in 1926 and King Charles’ in 1948.

The brooch, according to Hugh Robert’s in his encyclopaedic tome The Queen’s Diamonds, was made by Garrard in the mid-19th century in two parts.

The first was with a large pearl surrounded by a narrow halo of pavé-set diamonds encircled with 14 round brilliant diamonds.

The second part was a detachable pendant of diamonds and a large baroque pearl.

For her last appearance at Wimbledon in 2010, the Queen wore not only her triple strand pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, but her pearl and diamond Trefoil Brooch – one of her favourites.

If you look very carefully, you might also spot her tiny diamond hat pin. We are unlikely to see one of those again at Centre Court!

The 1980s brought about a pared down look for the royals at Wimbledon.

On July 4th 1981, days before her wedding, Lady Diana Spencer was spotted sitting in the second row behind Princess Grace of Monaco at the men’s singles final – where Bjorn Borg took on John McEnroe.

Grace wore one of her trademark Cartier watches and a Cartier bangle, with gold knots in her ears.

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On July 4th 1981, days before her wedding, Lady Diana Spencer was spotted sitting in the second row behind Princess Grace of Monaco at the men’s singles final – where Bjorn Borg took on John McEnroe

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In 1991, when nine-year-old Prince William accompanied her, Diana wore the same Patek Philippe watch along with a gold chain bracelet with a charm on it

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In 1994 the Princess of Wales sat alongside Princess Michael of Kent to watch Pete Sampras win the championship. Princess Diana wore a bracelet and earring set of Tiffany & Co gold jewels, whilst Princess Michael’s earrings appeared to be Saturn-like discs with large pearls

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Princess Michael of Kent wore the same earrings to Wimbledon last year

Diana’s gold watch and bracelet were gifts from Prince Charles on her 20th birthday four days earlier.

The Wimbledon visit was Diana’s first year in the Royal Box.

A decade later, when nine-year-old Prince William accompanied her, Diana wore the same Patek Philippe watch along with a gold chain bracelet with a charm on it.

She also wore a pair of simple pearl and gold hoop earrings and a long gold chain.

At the 1994 championships, the Princess of Wales sat alongside Princess Michael of Kent to watch Pete Sampras win the men’s singles.

This time, Diana wore a bracelet and earring set of Tiffany & Co gold jewels, whilst Princess Michael’s earrings appeared to be Saturn-like discs with large pearls in the centre.

Princess Michael wore exactly the same earrings at Wimbledon last year – some 29 years later.

The younger generation of royal ladies have kept things more simple.

Since her very first appearance, months after her marriage to Prince William in 2011,- Kate has mostly worn a simple pair of earrings – pearls, gold hoops or a coloured gemstone selection from Kiki McDonough.

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We’ve not seen Meghan in the Royal Box since 2019 when, sitting alongside Kate, the Duchess of Sussex wore her beautiful diamond engagement ring and a pair of gold bar studs with turquoise inlays from LA jeweller Jennifer Meyer

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For her last appearance at Wimbledon in 2010, the Queen wore not only her triple strand pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, but her pearl and diamond Trefoil Brooch – one of her favourites. Above: Meeting tennis great Serena Williams during her final visit

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The Queen meeting Andy Murray and Jarkko Nieminen at Wimbledon in 2010

But in 2016 she looked to Scotland and a firm traditionally known for cashmere to provide her jewels when she watched Scot Andy Murray win his second Wimbledon title.

The Brora gold charm earrings were made of gold-plated brass hoops.

She twinned them with her Cartier watch and Garrard engagement ring.

Last year, her first as Princess of Wales, Kate added a gold and aquamarine bangle by Halcyon Days to her attire at the women’s final.

She also wore her Cassandra Goad pearl clusters – last seen at this year’s Trooping the Colour.

We’ve not seen Meghan in the Royal Box since 2019 when, sitting alongside Kate, the Duchess of Sussex wore her beautiful diamond engagement ring and a pair of gold bar studs with turquoise inlays from LA jeweller Jennifer Meyer.

The Princess of Wales has a sweet nickname for her youngest son, Prince Louis, who is often seen getting up to adorable antics.

In Kate’s recent video, she announced she had finished her chemotherapy treatment and that ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ was now her main focus.

The uplifting message featured in wholesome footage of the Princess with her family.

At the very start of the video Kate, 42, is walking through a woodland area with Prince William, 42, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

The Princess of Wales can be heard affectionately calling out to her youngest, ‘Lou-bugs, you lead the way!’

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Princess Kate calling out, ‘Lou-bugs, you lead the way!’ while Louis walks ahead of his family in the recently released video

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Kate, sitting with Prince George and Prince Louis, announced she had finished her chemotherapy treatment and that ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ was now her main focus

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Louis shovelling sand into a wheelbarrow during an engagement in Slough last year where Kate called him ‘Lou-bugs’

Louis walks confidently on ahead of his family and repeatedly throws a ball up to catch while his siblings and parents follow behind.

Later on in the video, Kate is shown pushing Louis on a swing as he stands up enthusiastically.

In another clip, Louis sits next to his mother before leaning in to the camera saying ‘hello, hello’.

Kate was first heard using the sweet nickname, ‘Lou-bugs’, for her youngest son in May last year.

William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis attended The Big Help Out event and helped to renovate a Scout hut in Slough.

Louis, who was five years old at the time, didn’t hesitate to get stuck in during his first public engagement and shovelled sand into a wheelbarrow while Kate stood nearby encouraging him.

He then pushed the wheelbarrow over to other volunteers who were helping to build a path.

The Princess of Wales praised Louis saying, ‘Well done, good job, Lou-bug.’

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Kate and William smiling with their children in the uplifting video

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Prince George and Prince Louis tucking into a toasted marshmallow while Kate toasts one in Slough last year

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Prince Louis, who was five at the time, enthusiastically trying out archery last year

Kate used the adorable nickname again later on when the family joined others around a fire to toast marshmallows and make s’mores.

Helping Louis to put his sweet treat onto a stick and then handing him an empty skewer to throw away, she told her youngest, ‘Pop that in the fire, Lou-bug’.

Elsewhere, she was heard lovingly calling Louis ‘poppet’ as he eagerly grabbed a brush to help paint his hand print on the wall inside the scout hut.

Kate encouraged Louis to cover her hand with yellow paint saying, ‘Hey poppet.’

The young prince then helped his mother to place her hand on the wall, the Princess of Wales then smiled, saying ‘Ready, steady, go. Good job!’

He then covered his own hand with blue paint and eagerly put it against the wall.

Kate and William have been known to use sweet nicknames for their children previously.

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Kate has affectionately called her son Louis, ‘Lou-bug’ and ‘poppet’ in the past

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The family strolling through a woodland area in Norfolk during Kate’s recent video

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Prince Louis hugging his father, Prince William, while the family play card games

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The young prince climbing over logs in the recent video

Charlotte’s adorable moniker was revealed in a video released by Kensington Palace on Instagram, showing the family-of-five at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019.

While the three children are seen running around enjoying the outdoors – at one point William called out for his daughter, but instead of calling her Charlotte, he called out for ‘Mignonette’.

Mignonette is a French word which is said to mean ‘small, sweet, and delicate’ or ‘cute’.

The Princess of Wales opts for a simple yet classic nickname for her daughter, having previously been known to call her ‘Lottie’.