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Loose Women star Coleen Nolan, 59, announced the happy news on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of Ciara with her fiance Maxx Innes

Coleen Nolan has revealed that her daughter Ciara is engaged.

The Loose Women star, 59, announced the happy news on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of Ciara, 22, with her fiance Maxx Innes. Gushing over her “beautiful” daughter, Coleen said that she “loves them both so much”.

She wrote: “Well what can I say… I’m so so delighted that @maxxinnes has asked my beautiful girl @ciarafensome to marry him. I love them both sooooo much. Miss them even more! Can’t wait to see them. Off to buy a hat.”

Among those to pay their congratulations was Coleen’s ITV co-star Denise Welch, who wrote: “Congratulations @ciarafensome.” While another commented: “Good news Coleen congratulations to them both.” A third wrote: “Great news Coleen you must be delighted for them. Was good seeing u bk on @loosewomen today.”

Ciara shared the happy news on her Instagram Stories earlier today with a picture of her hand adorned with a huge diamond on her finger as she held Max’s hand. She wrote: “This happened last night xxxxx.”

Coleen Nolan shared the happy news on Instagram
The couple are currently enjoying the sights of Vietnam as they make their way through the country and celebrated their engagement on a boat in picturesque Hoi An surrounded my lanterns. “It was like a fairytale and I can’t wait to spend forever with you @maxxinnes I love you xxxx,” she wrote as she shared a video of the river lit up with lights.

Ciara went on to share reactions from her friends to the engagement, with one writing: “Congratulations @ciarafensome @maxxinnes, you two were made for each other and I’m so pleased for you both. Living the dream! So happy for you xx.”

Coleen’s daughter Ciara Fensome and Maxx Innes are engaged ( 
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It comes after Ciara’s mum Coleen previously revealed that she was struggling with empty nest syndrome earlier this year after her daughter decided to go travelling. Admitting she “can’t stop crying”, she told her ITV co-stars Ruth Langsford, Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson that her daughter has booked a one-way ticket out of the UK.

Coleen, who is also a mum to Shane, 35, and Jake, 31, explained her daughter has been planning this trip for two years with her partner, but the couple have not agreed a return date. She said: “They’ve worked really hard and saved up and I’m so proud of them both and her, but honestly, I just can’t stop crying.”

She continued: “But I’m trying not to do it in front of her because I’m thrilled and I’m proud because what an amazing thing to do. But it’s like losing my best friend.” Ruth teased Coleen that she will find it particularly difficult as Ciara helps “run her life”.

Coleen agreed, adding: “She is the mother of the house. My son text me the other day and went, ‘This is going to do you good mum because you need to grow up’.” The singer and Loose Women panellist explained that Ciara helps her out around the house and does a lot of the cooking, helping to ease the pressure at home while Coleen prepares for her upcoming one-woman tour.

“It’s just very stressful,” she said, before adding: “Empty nest syndrome is real.” Janet remarked: “Just speaking for her, she’s got to be allowed to live her own life.”

Coleen replied: “Oh she is being allowed. I don’t have to like it, Janet,” with Janet hitting back: “I know you don’t like it but you have got to grow up a bit Coleen. I never thought I’d say those words. But you have got to manage by yourself.”

Following her daughter Ciara’s engagement news, Coleen Nolan revealed how Maxx Inness prepared to pop the question and pointed out a ‘thoughtful’ gesture he’d made towards her.

Maxx Innes spent months preparing to get down on one knee and ask for Ciara Fensome’s hand according to the latter’s mother, Coleen Nolan.

Back at the helm of another Loose Women instalment this Thursday, the singer and TV star was beaming as she told her co-stars and ITV viewers how Maxx made every effort he could to make sure his proposal was perfect – and he even asked for her and ex-husband Ray Fensome’s blessing before going through with it.

“They’re travelling away at the moment”, Coleen revealed about the young and happy couple on the daytime talk show, adding: “They’ve been away since January and they’ve been everywhere. They’re in North Vietnam and they’re loving it.”

Coleen Nolan revealed exclusive details about her daughter’s engagement and she was part of the surprise proposal ( 
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Coleen even disclosed details of the proposal, adding that Maxx waited until the perfect moment arose to pop the question. “They were on this boat with all the lanterns and he proposed to her”, she said, “but the lovely thing is, before he left to go travelling with her, he asked me and her dad (if he could do it), which was so lovely and so thoughtful.”

In doing so, Maxx allowed Coleen to be a part of his surprise proposal for Ciara and the panellist struggled to keep schtum during her regular calls with her daughter. “She’s been brilliant and facetiming me every day”, she explained as she added that she would avoid probing the young woman about her day out of fear of spilling the beans.

But as time went on, Coleen grew concerned the proposal would never happen, prompting her to consider taking the first flight she could to Vietnam.

Thankfully, and as Coleen revealed herself on social media on Wednesday (April 3, 2024), things played out the way Maxx had intended them to and Ciara said “yes.”

Taking to Instagram to share the happy news, Coleen captioned a picture of the loved-up couple, penning: “Well what can I say… I’m so so delighted that @maxxinnes has asked my beautiful girl @ciarafensome to marry him. I love them both sooooo much. Miss them even more! Can’t wait to see them. Off to buy a hat.”

Coleen’s daughter Ciara Fensome became engaged to her partner Maxx Innes during a trip to Vietnam ( 
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Followers quickly extended their well-wishes to Maxx and Ciara with one writing: “Many congratulations to the happy couple. Lovely happy news”, while another echoed: “Over the moon for them both.”

As mentioned above, Coleen shares 23-year-old Ciara with Leeds guitarist Ray Fensome, whom she married in November, 2007, two years after he proposed to her on her 40th birthday. Despite their 2018 separation and subsequent divorce, Coleen has insisted that her and Ray have been able to remain on good terms.

Coleen is also the mother of two sons from her marriage with ex-husband and EastEnders legend Shane Richie, aka Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap – Shane Jr. and Jake.

The broadcaster shared her emotional struggle with her late mother’s deteriorating health before breaking down in tears as the cast of Loose Women remembered Paul O’Grady.

A year has raced by since Paul O’Grady drew his last breath at the age of 67 years old due to cardiac arrhythmia and Loose Women stars have decided to stroll down memory lane as they paid tribute to the comedian – and recalled their own experiences with grief.

Speaking to her co-stars and viewers, Charlene White remembered her immense struggle following the death of her late mother Dorrett, who passed away from bowel cancer at 47 years old, before breaking down in tears.

The broadcaster and mum-of-two explained that her pregnancy with her son Alfie was particularly harrowing as she faced motherhood while finding herself trying to cope without the person who could have supported her in her new chapter.

She first explained that, upon finding out she was pregnant, Charlene “was fine” but grief caught up with her unexpectedly.

Charlene White shared her experience with grief as her mother Dorrett passed away at 47 years old from bowel cancer ( 
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“I was fine about it, I took the test, I was completely fine with it. But there was a moment, when I started showing and I was in the bath”, she remembered, “I was looking at bump in my belly and it hit me that I was going to have to learn to be a mother when I was motherless.”

Charlene insisted that she had been accustomed to taking care of others as she helped her mother raise her brother and sister, but she had no experience taking care of a new-born.

“The one person that I needed to guide through this really massive moment in my life wasn’t there”, the 43-year-old continued, “that’s the one moment where I completely lost it and I just cried and cried.”

“I couldn’t stop because grief presents itself when you least expect it and when I gave birth to Alfie, it’s that realisation that your mum is the only person you’ll physically connect to.”

Charlene remembered other women who tried to fill the void left by Dorrett, but she was unable to accept their support and “pushed them away.”

“No one knows me like my mum so if I needed help, my mum would just know”, she insisted. “I need to know how to do this by myself and as hard as that it is, I have no choice.”

Charlene’s mother passed away when she was still a teenager ( 
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In another breath, Charlene admitted she’d felt jealous of those who welcomed their children with their mothers by their sides but as she did so, emotion overwhelmed her and she choked back a few tears before being comforted by her ITV co-stars.

The popular TV host was only a 16-year-old teenager when her mother was first diagnosed with bowel cancer, as she revealed on the set of Lorraine in 2023, and, in a devastating twist, an early blood test could have been life-changing.

“Part of the reason my mum didn’t go to that appointment was because she got caught up with parenting. If she went for that early blood test it could of saved her life”, she told Lorraine Kelly at the time.

This has since led to her stressing the importance of an early diagnosis as she urged people to “check before they flush.”

Piers Morgan attacks Meghan Markle’s ‘downright lies’ in new interview

Piers Morgan slammed Meghan Markle’s “downright lies” in a new interview with Australia’s “60 Minutes.” Shuterstock; Shutterstock

Piers Morgan is set to attack Meghan Markle’s “downright lies” in an upcoming interview with Australia’s “60 Minutes.”

The former “Good Morning Britain” anchor sat down with journalist Karl Stefanovic to discuss his war on cancel culture as well as his ongoing battle with the Duchess of Sussex, with whom he’s been fighting since she allegedly ghosted him and their friendship.

“I don’t believe a word she says,” Morgan, 56, said of Markle, 39, in a sneak peek at Sunday’s episode.

Looking back on the “Suits” alum’s since-refuted claim that she and Harry, 36, had secretly married days before their royal wedding in May 2018, Morgan added, “They were downright lies. … That [ceremony] would make the Archbishop of Canterbury a criminal.”

It’s ironic that Morgan sat down with Stefanovic, as the Nine Network presenter, 46, has been one of Markle’s staunchest defenders. Stefanovic also once called Morgan “disgraceful.”

In the clip from their interview, the TV personalities butted heads after Morgan claimed that Markle was pretending to be in love with Harry.

“I’ve got something to say about that,” Stefanovic replied. “I think that’s disgraceful. I think she is an amazing, amazing woman. I think she is doing her very best at the moment, and she’s got a lot on her plate. She’s doing it so beautifully. She’s such a great export for Great Britain.”

Meghan claimed during her and Harry’s sit-down with Oprah Winfrey that they had secretly married before their royal wedding. VIA REUTERS

Turning his ire on Morgan, Stefanovic added, “I mean, what is that guy on? He’s lost the plot completely.

“I don’t know how his poor co-host puts up with it. Imagine putting up with a dude like that who is so up himself and so egotistical that he would assume to say those things about her?”

Morgan quit “Good Morning Britain” in March after he stormed off the set during a heated discussion about Markle and Harry.

In Stevanovic’s forthcoming interview with Morgan, he dubs his fellow journalist “an angry old man.”

“Freedom of speech is actually more important than the Meghan Markle debacle,” Morgan responded. “Who are these ‘woke’ people marching around like they are Kim Jong Un with a dash of Vladimir Putin?

“Come on, everybody, take a chill pill.”

Meghan Markle is said to be experiencing “sadness” over baby heartbreak, with the Duchess reportedly “struggling” as she faces the end of an era.

The Duchess of Sussex is a doting mother to her two children. Meghan and her husband Prince Harry welcomed their first child, Prince Archie, in 2019.

And in 2021, the couple welcomed their second child, Princess Lilibet.

Just last month, for Mother’s Day in the United States, which is where the couple and their young family reside, Meghan was not with her children on the special day.

During the Sussexes’ recent visit to Nigeria, which fell on Mother’s Day in the US, the former Suits actress shared her grief when she spoke of how she was not with her kids.

She said at the time: “Today is Mother’s Day. So it feels appropriate that although of course we are missing our children,

I’m missing my babies, it feels very appropriate to be in the motherland and amongst family.”

And now a source has told OK! Magazine that Meghan struggles to be apart from her two young children. The source told the publication: “Meghan doesn’t like being away from her children as she doesn’t want to miss a thing with them growing up so fast. With Lili turning three, it’s really got Meghan and Harry thinking about their future and how quickly the children are growing up. Meghan especially feels that her babies are no longer babies and like most mums, it makes her slightly sad and wistful that the baby years have come to an end.”

The Sussexes’ daughter turned three on June 4, which is why Meghan could be struggling with the end of an era. The magazine reports that parenting expert Amanda Jenner explains: “For many parents, it really is a mix of emotions when you think your children are growing up so fast; it can leave parents feeling anxious about how fast time is going but it is completely natural.

“It’s perfectly normal that Meghan is feeling that sudden sadness and it’s important to find the positive. This can also be a time for parents to find themselves again as a person.”

Prince William: Taking on Responsibility During Kate Middleton and King Charles’ Recovery

As Kate Middleton recuperates from her recent abdominal surgery and King Charles undergoes treatment for cancer, it’s clear that Prince William has taken on a significant amount of responsibility. He has stepped up as a caring father and husband, taking care of both Kate and their three children, while also assisting his father with royal duties

Despite the challenges that lie ahead, Prince William will continue to take on more engagements as both his father and wife recover. Recently, he attended the BAFTA Film Awards without Kate by his side, emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his obligations.

While there hasn’t been much information about Kate’s recovery, Prince William provided a heartwarming update on her health when speaking with Elaine Bedell, the chief executive of the Southbank Centre. The prince’s words reflect his deep concern and love for his wife.

Prince William and the entire royal family have faced numerous challenges in recent years, including the well-publicized feud with Prince Harry and Meghan. In addition, the passing of the Queen and King Charles assuming the throne have brought significant adjustments to the royal family.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have taken on more responsibility and royal duties, but their lives took an unexpected turn in January. Kate underwent abdominal surgery, leading to her hospitalization at The London Clinic for nearly two weeks. Prince William visited her regularly, but he also had to shoulder additional responsibilities as a father, taking care of the children’s school runs, after-school activities, and sharing parenting duties with the family nanny.

At the same time, King Charles was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. Shortly after, the shocking news of his cancer diagnosis shook fans worldwide. As Prince William has spent his life preparing to become king, his responsibilities as both a husband and a son have grown in the face of these health scares.

Royal biographer Angela Levin believes Prince William is facing a difficult time. Alongside his duties as a father and husband, he must also juggle his royal obligations and assist his father, King Charles. It’s clear that the strained relationship with his brother, Prince Harry, adds to his challenges.

According to Levin, Prince William may feel incredibly lonely, as he has distanced himself from Prince Harry due to rude and unkind behavior towards William and his wife. The loss of their mother, the recent passing of their grandmother, and the illness of their father and wife have further isolated Prince William in his responsibilities.

After her 13-day stay at The London Clinic, Kate Middleton was finally able to return home to Adelaide Cottage, where she reunited with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. During her hospitalization, the children used FaceTime to stay connected with their mother, respecting her choice not to have them visit.

Although there haven’t been many updates on Kate’s health and recovery, her ability to travel to Anmer Hall for a family trip during the kids’ half-term is a positive sign. Norfolk’s accessibility and wide-open spaces provide the perfect environment for the family to find solace and recovery.

While attending London’s Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner, Prince William expressed his gratitude for the kind messages of support for Kate and his father. Additionally, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, he assured one of the recipients of honors that Kate’s recovery was progressing well.

Prince William’s presence at the BAFTA Film Awards without Kate attracted attention. He apologized for her absence, indicating her love for the event. The prince’s words reflected his struggles as he acknowledged the challenges that have preoccupied his mind during this difficult time.

Royal expert Angela Levin commends Prince William’s conduct during the BAFTA event, highlighting his contrast with his brother, Prince Harry. She praises his dignified demeanor, his commitment to his duties, and his dedication to providing a satisfying experience for those involved in the film industry.

Levin concludes that Prince William’s shining example makes him a brilliant heir to the throne. The prince’s ability to compartmentalize his personal concerns and focus on his responsibilities demonstrates his strength of character and dedication to his role.

Do you believe Prince William has what it takes to become a great king? Share your opinion in the comment section below. And don’t forget to share this article on Facebook to send well wishes for Kate Middleton’s speedy recovery!

If you enjoyed this article, you might be interested in reading more about Kate Middleton’s journey.

Piers Morgan Slams Meghan Markle’s PR Tactics to Overshadow Kate’s Trooping Color Moment

  Meghan Markle for what appears to be a calculated publicity stunt. Just hours before the brave Princess Kate made her inspiring return to …

Meghan Markle for what appears to be a calculated publicity stunt. Just hours before the brave Princess Kate made her inspiring return to public life at Trooping the Colour after her battle with cancer, Meghan was busy promoting her lifestyle brand online alongside her friend Nacho Figueras. The timing couldn’t have been more off. While Kate deserved the spotlight for her courage and strength, Meghan’s focus seemed to be elsewhere.

This isn’t the first time Meghan has made headlines for seemingly stealing attention from the real work of the royals. Her latest antics feel like a desperate grab for the spotlight, overshadowing significant moments with what many perceive as self-serving maneuvers. Instead of honoring Kate’s resilience, Meghan chose to promote products that many would consider frivolous.

It’s disappointing to see Meghan, a former actress born into luxury, trying to compete with Kate, who has consistently shown dedication and humility in her role. Kate’s recent appearance after chemotherapy was a testament to her integrity and service to the monarchy, contrasting sharply with Meghan’s commercial endeavors.

Piers Morgan’s comparison between the two is striking. While Kate embodies grace under pressure, Meghan’s actions often invite scrutiny. There’s a stark contrast between Kate’s dignified public appearances and Meghan’s more overt attempts at self-promotion.It’s evident that Meghan’s efforts to maintain relevance sometimes lack tact and sensitivity, particularly when juxtaposed with moments of genuine royal duty and honor. Her choices seem to prioritize personal gain over the respect and admiration that Kate effortlessly commands.

As Meghan continues to navigate her role within the royal family, it’s crucial for her to reflect on how her actions are perceived. The public’s perception of her motives can either bolster or undermine her credibility in royal circles. It remains to be seen whether Meghan will find a balance that resonates positively with the public and honors the responsibilities she has chosen to embrace.

Meghan Markle’s mother recounts the “misdeeds” of the British royal family against her daughter: “They stripped my daughter of her title of Queen of England, leaving my granddaughter homeless.”

Doria Ragland breaks down in tears while discussing her daughter Meghan Markle’s suicidal thoughts in “Harry & Meghan.”

In new episodes released Thursday, the 66-year-old recalls the “Suits” alum telling her that “she had wanted to take her own life.”

Ragland remembers, “That really broke my heart because I knew that it was bad. … That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear.”

The former yoga instructor notes that both she and Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, couldn’t “protect” the former actress from the media hate she received amid her relationship with the royal.

“[She was] just constantly be picked at by these vultures just picking away at her spirit,” Ragland says of Markle, 41, “actually think[ing] of not wanting to be here.”

Ragland’s emotional interview comes nearly two years after the “Deal or No Deal” alum publicly shared her battle with suicidal thoughts for the first time.

“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a bombshell March 2021 interview. “I knew that if I didn’t say it that I would do it. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought.”

Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle and Archie

“That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear,” Ragland said on “Harry & Meghan.”
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The Duchess of Sussex explained that while she was pregnant with her son, Archie, in January 2019, she told Harry that she couldn’t “be left alone” ahead of an event at Royal Albert Hall.

“If you zoom in, you can see how tightly his knuckles are gripped around mine,” Markle said. “You can see the whites of our knuckles, because we are smiling and doing our job, but we’re both just trying to hold on.”

Harry, 38, admits in the Netflix show that he “hates” himself for how he reacted to his wife’s confession.

“I didn’t deal with it particularly well,” the former military pilot recalls. “What she needed from me was so much more than i was able to give.”

As for Markle, she says, “I wanted to go somewhere to get help, but I wasn’t allowed to. They were concerned about how that would look for the institution.”

The couple left England in January 2020 and now live in Montecito, Calif., with Archie, 3, and their 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s official channels delighted fans with a new video featuring Kate Middleton’s recent outing alongside her three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and the charming Prince Louis.

It’s a footage of Catherine’s journey to Trooping the Colour with her children. In the touching video, Princess Kate is seen affectionately adjusting Princess Charlotte’s hair as they await their carriage.

The heartwarming clip, which dispelled rumors about the future Queen’s health, cancer diagnosis, and treatment, was captioned: “All set for The King’s Birthday Parade.” One user replies, “Great to see you back. The country has missed you.”

All set for The King’s Birthday Parade! pic.twitter.com/jbangtZvA3

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 15, 2024

 

In today’s highly anticipated ceremony, the Princess of Wales traveled in a state carriage with her three children to witness hundreds of soldiers and horses marching.

Later, Kate and her family were photographed smiling alongside Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Sophie, and their daughter Louise.

The event also included Kate and William’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, enjoying the RAF flypast.

Megyn Kelly doesn’t like that Meghan Markle calls Harry ‘her husband’ (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage and Chris Carlson/ AP)

Megyn Kelly has another bone to pick with Meghan Markle and this time it’s because she has an issue with the fact she refers to Prince Harry as ‘her husband’.

On the latest episode of her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, the American media commentator slammed Markle and said she’d had enough.

‘We get it, you bagged the gorilla,’ she said on Tuesday’s episode.

‘Congratulations, you got the big bear, [and] you want us all to know.’

The comments were in response to the latest episode of Markle’s own podcast, Archetypes, when she said that her husband was ‘great’ with contributing equally to parenting.

‘Oh, my husband? Oh, he’s great,’ she said.

‘[He] gets [Archie] downstairs’, while she added she would make breakfast for the family.

‘It’s very important to me. I love doing it.’

With Christopher Anderson, author of The King: The Life of Charles III, Kelly’s guest on the program, the pair also discussed claims made in the Oprah interview, including a part where Markle said she never looked up the Royal family prior to her relationship.

Anderson claimed that, like ‘every other young woman’, she knew exactly who they were.

‘Let’s get real, there’s always that eligible bachelor,’ Kelly agreed.

‘For my age, it was JFK Jr., for her age it was Prince Harry.’

Kelly says the couple ‘owe’ the Royals (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Kelly also criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for ‘ripping on the Royals to whom they owe, literally, all of their fame and most of their fortune.’

The comments come as the world waits to see the contents of Harry’s memoir, Spare, which will now be released on January 10 after being delayed due to the Queen’s passing.

The 416-page book has been billed by publisher Penguin Random House as a work of ‘raw, unflinching honesty’.

Relatives were not given a heads-up on the title – a reference to the phrase the ‘the heir and the spare’ – in advance of last week’s announcement, with a source telling the Daily Mail it will be seen as both ‘controversial’ and ‘provocative’.

Harry has previously called the book a ‘truthful and wholly accurate’ portrait of his life – the prospect of which has sent shockwaves through the royal establishment.