Fashion mogul Victoria Beckham threw an opulent birthday bash recently to celebrate her 50th.
While the occasion, held at private members club Oswalds, was very much a family affair, ‘Posh Spice’ also invited a fleet of starry A-list guests.
Among those hot-footing it to the exclusive jaunt were Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her fiance Jason Statham,
Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek and singer Marc Anthony, who had flown in from Miami with his new wife Nadia.
But there was one guest who made a surprising appearance at the celebratory bash – enter Hollywood legend Tom Cruise.
And according to MailOnline, the Tropic Thunder actor, 61, floored fans with an impressive ‘breakdance’ routine after dinner which culminated in the splits.
While Tom’s attendance may have come as a surprise to many, he has actually known the Beckhams for 20 years.
Take a look inside Victoria and David’s friendship with Tom below…
Their friendship crystallised back in 2007 when lovebirds David and Victoria moved across the pond to Los Angeles as part of the former professional footballer’s transfer to LA Galaxy. And prior to making the big move, David divulged that he’d spoken to Tom, asking for his advice.
“I was on the phone to him for about an hour last night and the night before,” David said when addressing his new club by video-link from Madrid in January 2007. “I asked for his advice because he’s a very wise man and a very good friend of mine. He couldn’t speak any higher about LA. It’s a big help to us to have friends in LA when we arrive.”
During their time in the US, Tom and his then-wife Katie Holmes forged a friendship with the quartet regularly stepping out together in public. Meanwhile, Tom, who is an ardent football fan, was spotted at several of David’s matches.
While David hasn’t spoken at length about his friendship with Tom, he did mention him in his Netflix BECKHAM documentary. Sharing a rare glimpse inside their bond, he said: “The funny thing was that I was friends with Tom Cruise. I remember Tom turned around and said, ‘Will and I are going to throw you a party.’ I was like ‘Will?’ And he said ‘Will Smith’.”
The party in question was a lavish welcome bash held to mark the Beckhams’ arrival in Los Angeles following David’s transfer from Real Madrid. It took place at the Museum of Contemporary Art in LA, with Tom reportedly taking to the dance floor to recreate the choreography from his 1983 film Risky Business.
Other guests in attendance included Jim Carrey, Matthew Perry, Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Forest Whitaker, Serena Williams and Kerry Washington.
Recalling the party, David’s close friend David Gardner said: “It was like being in Madame Tussauds, everywhere you looked there was a famous person.”
He added: “The next minute the piano starts going and Stevie Wonder startings singing him happy birthday. And I was like ‘[expletive] this, he’s gone, we’ve lost him.’”
Beyond this, Tom, Katie, David and Victoria also made glittering group appearances at the 2008 Met Gala and at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2012.
2012 nonetheless heralded a shift in the quartet’s close friendship in the sense that it also marked the year of Tom and Katie’s divorce after five years of marriage. Following their split, the Beckhams appeared to deepen their bond with Tom and were pictured with the film star at several sporting events.
In May 2013, David and Tom watched a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center, while in July 2021, Tom could be seen clapping alongside David at the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium.
And judging from his latest appearance at VB’s lavish bash, it seems that power couple David and Victoria have continued to rekindle their friendship with Tom.
Recently, David Bekcham’s new documentary was finally released. Launched on October 4,
“BECKHAM” has dominated the chart of popular shows on Netflix in 53 countries, won Top 1 globally in the series and won perfect scores on movie sites.
According to the Broadcast Audience Research Board (BARB), the first episode was watched by more than 3.8 million fans.
The second part was also successful with more than 2.8 million viewers on October 8. Looking at the numbers, we can see that the UK audience watched Netflix’s largest movie this year.
This documentary tells the story of David Beckham’s growth from an ordinary working-class person to a football superstar. The 4-episode series exposed many secrets that have not been made public.
One of the biggest scandals in David’s career was his affair with former personal assistant Rebecca Loos.
In 2004, a number of women proactively spoke up to share that they had romantic relationships with David, even though he was married to Victoria Beckham. Rebecca Loos – David Beckham’s personal assistant – also shared details in the newspaper about the romantic relationship between her and the famous player. This incident once put David’s marriage on the brink of collapse.After 20 years of not speaking out about her husband’s love scandal, in the documentary, Victoria admitted for the first time that it was the most difficult period in her marriage when the former Spice Girls member not only felt that way. The world is against both and it seems they themselves are against each other.
In addition to the cheating scandal, David Beckham also opened up about his mental health struggles after becoming public enemy No. 1 following his infamous red card at the 1998 World Cup. Even fans then angrily threw their TV out the window and an effigy of him was hanged outside a pub.
Eva Longoria has really upped the ante for her visit to Cannes Film Festival this year. The new mum, who has spent the past week in Cannes for the annual film festival, has taken to the red carpet in some seriously amazing gowns and given us all the glamour with her hair and makeup.
But on Thursday evening she arrived at the Kering Talks: Women in Motion event and she was dressed head-to-toe in Victoria Beckham.
Well, that’s what happens when your BFF is a world-renowned fashion designer who can style you up at a moment’s notice, isn’t it? Lucky Eva.
The 44-year old actress, who has been in Cannes with her L’Oreal family, wore a look straight from the Victoria Beckham SS19 runway.
From the dramatic trousers to the beautiful lace camisole and white blazer, it was a standout look from the show, held in London back in September last year.
Eva and Victoria have been firm friends for years and can often be seen on each other’s Instagram accounts, and they rave about one another in interviews.
Eva has previously described Victoria as “the most beautiful woman inside and out” and said she’s the “funniest person alive” thanks to her dry sense of humour.
“When we hang out, we just stay home and talk, eat and laugh,” Eva said.
In fact, the pair are so close that Eva is godmother to David and Victoria’s youngest, seven-year-old Harper. The pair became close friends when the Beckhams relocated to LA back in 2007, and Eva previously told the Daily Mail: “We’re best friends and have shared lots of life lessons together. What we talk about is between us but we’ve been through stuff together.”
For her Cannes outing, Eva has been styled by Charlene E Roxborough Konsker and together, the pair have given us some incredible looks.
Jude Bellingham, the rising star of football, stood beaming alongside his mother in a moment of triumph and familial pride.
The air was charged with excitement as he basked in the glory of his achievements, a testament to his dedication and talent.
The occasion was made even more special as he received a heartfelt message from none other than the legendary David Beckham, a figure revered in the football world.
This convergence of success, support, and admiration occurred against the backdrop of Real Madrid’s historic victory in LaLiga, adding an extra layer of significance to the moment.
Bellingham’s journey to this point had been nothing short of remarkable.
From his humble beginnings, honing his skills on local pitches, to the grand stages of professional football, he had demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft.
His ascent through the ranks had been meteoric, catching the attention of fans and pundits alike with his precocious talent and maturity beyond his years. Now, standing tall on the podium of success, he epitomized the notion of a prodigy fulfilling his potential.
The presence of his mother by his side underscored the importance of family in Bellingham’s life. Her unwavering support had been a constant source of strength, propelling him forward through the highs and lows of his career. As they shared this moment of triumph, it was a testament to the bonds of love and support that transcended the world of sports. In her eyes, he was not just a footballer, but her son, whose success brought immeasurable joy and pride.
Amidst the jubilation, a message from David Beckham served as a poignant reminder of the legacy Bellingham was now a part of. Beckham, a titan of the game whose name evoked reverence and admiration, took the time to acknowledge Bellingham’s achievements. It was a gesture that spoke volumes about the camaraderie and respect within the footballing community, where veterans passed the torch to the next generation with grace and encouragement. For Bellingham, receiving such words from one of his idols was a surreal moment, affirming his place among the stars he had long admired.
Real Madrid’s triumph in LaLiga provided the perfect backdrop for Bellingham’s moment in the spotlight. As one of the most prestigious titles in football, winning LaLiga was a crowning achievement for any player or team. To be part of a squad that etched its name in the annals of history was a dream come true for Bellingham, a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. With the trophy held aloft, surrounded by his teammates, he savored the taste of victory, knowing that this was just the beginning of what promised to be a glittering career.
Beyond the accolades and celebrations, Bellingham remained grounded, mindful of the challenges that lay ahead. His journey was far from over, with new heights to scale and new goals to conquer. Yet, in this moment of triumph, he allowed himself to bask in the adulation, to revel in the realization of a childhood dream. For Jude Bellingham, this was more than just a picture-perfect moment; it was a testament to his resilience, his talent, and his unwavering determination to succeed. And as he looked ahead to the future, one thing was certain: the best was yet to come.
King Charles failed to mention Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during his speech in Kenya – something that didn’t go unnoticed by many royal fans.
The King mentioned William and Kate – but not Harry and Meghan (Image: GETTY)
Royal fans are convinced that King Charles took a swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during his trip to Africa last year.
Attending a State Banquet during his visit in November 2023, the King spoke of the special significance that the country has for his family.
The monarch then gave a special mention to his eldest son and daughter-in-law, the Prince and Princess of Wales – but failed to mention his youngest son and other daughter-in-law.
This didn’t go unnoticed by royal fans, many of whom spotted that the monarch didn’t discuss Harry nor Meghan.
In his speech, the King said: “It means a great deal to my wife and myself that, in our Coronation year, our first State Visit to a Commonwealth country should bring us here to Kenya. We both take considerable pride in renewing the ties between the United Kingdom and Kenya, a country that has long held such special meaning for my family.”
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He added: “Nearly 50 years later it was here, in sight of Mount Kenya, that my son, The Prince of Wales, proposed to his wife, now my beloved daughter-in-law…”
Taking to social media, fans pointed out that the King “took a shot” at the Sussexes – especially by mentioning Kate and William but not them.
One fan wrote: “Savage, he DIDN’T call HER my beloved daughter in law.”
Despite many fans taking it as swipe at the former royal couple, one fan replied: “How is this taking a shot at them? That’s just a true statement.”
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Fans noticed that he didn’t mention Meghan and Harry in his speech (Image: GETTY)
Prince William proposed to the now-Princess Kate in Kenya in October 2010, with the pair staying at a remote cabin along the shores of Lake Rutunda.
According to royal author Katie Nicholl, William made Kate – who he had been dating since the early 2000s – the “happiest girl in the world”.
Kate is known to have grown very close to the Royal Family over the years, especially since their royal wedding in April 2011.
The pair now share three children together, Prince George, 10, Princesss Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
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William proposed to Kate in Kenya in October 2010 (Image: GETTY)
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals at the start of 2020, and now reside in the US with their two children.
Last week, after Harry’s solo visit to the UK, Meghan joined Harry for a trip to Nigeria.
The pair, who were invited to the African country by the Nigerian military, flew back to California on Monday after their three-day stay.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly concerned about an upcoming German documentary and the secrets it could reveal.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “desperate” attempt to leave the past behind them could be threatened by a new German documentary by experienced royal reporter Ulrike Grunewald.
The journalist and her team have even travelled to Montecito in California, where the Sussexes live, to speak to their neighbours and get an inside glimpse into their personal lives.
The couple are said to fear what the “explosive” documentary could uncover, especially about Meghan’s life before the Royal Family, according to a source.
An insider told OK! magazine: “There are many things that both of them, especially Meghan, don’t necessarily want in the public domain.
“It’s no secret that they both led colourful lives before they met each other, and while Harry has spoken about a lot of mistakes in his book, there are still things about Meghan we don’t know.
“It could also delve deeper into her fall-out with Kate and challenge the Sussex camp narrative that it was all Kate’s fault.
“But Harry and Meghan are now desperate to leave everything in the past as they want to start afresh, and I think Harry will fear that their new happiness could be ruined if Meghan’s past is investigated.”
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Prince Harry risks backlash as he announces fresh travel plans despite his eco-credentials
Prince Harry risks receiving a public backlash as he unveils future travel plans, despite his many remarks about saving the environment.
Upon arriving back in California following a three-day visit to Nigeria, Harry has spoke out about how “hugely important” travel is and reveals that he plans to do so more often.
Branding the trip to the African country as a success, Harry said: “It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions, support and positive change.”
Speaking to PEOPLE, Harry added: “There’s only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to traveling more because the work matters.
Prince Harry could risk a backlash over his travel plans (Image: Getty)
Hanisha Sethi
King Charles and Camilla hiring seven new people – the salary is well over the UK average
Anyone looking for a new chapter in their career may find themselves tempted by one of seven new roles being advertised by King Charles and Queen Camilla. The new vacancies listed on the Royal Household website are for the King’s residence of Buckingham Palace, in central London.
The highest-paid listed role, for a full-time operations and moves manager will pay £46,000 per annum which is well above the UK national average at £35,464.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are hiring seven new people (Image: Getty)
Hanisha Sethi
Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unofficial royal tour plans ‘set for this year’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly plotting a series of Royal-style tours following their successful visit to Nigeria.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly overjoyed with the warm welcome and media attention during their three-day trip, sparking speculation about future international engagements.
The couple, who have been focusing on their life in the US and raising their children, are said to be considering another African adventure among other global destinations.
An insider revealed to the Mirror: “The Duke and Duchess have other trips planned for the remainder of the year. They are hoping to be able to share more details in the coming weeks. It is definitely possible they could return to Africa for more tours after that.”
Prince Harry and Meghan had a positive reaction in Nigeria – and are reportedly planning more Africa (Image: Getty)
Hanisha Sethi
Queen Camilla issues hilarious 8-word King Charles cancer update in chat with guests
Queen Camilla has let-slip King Charles’s inability to rest and recouperate from his cancer treatment in a humourous chat with guests. Speaking to attendees of a garden party at Lamb House in Rye on Thursday afternoon, she confirmed he is “getting better.”
But the 76-year-old added a little joke at the end, summing up in eight words: “Well, he would be if he behaved himself.” She also added that her husband was “quite cross” he couldn’t join her at the event.
This, she added, was because he was a big fan of author EF Benson, who used to live at the property. Camilla enjoyed a performance by actors Timothy West, 89, and Hayley Mills, 78 during her royal engagement.
Queen Camilla walked under the shelter of an umbrella to Lamb House (Image: Getty)
Hanisha Sethi
King Charles’s moving gesture to support Gabriella Windsor after death of Thomas Kingston
This weekend will be particularly poignant for Lady Gabriella Windsor, as Saturday May 18 is the fifth anniversary of her wedding at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Lady Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, tragically died from what was described as a traumatic head wound in February this year.
Mr Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter Lady Gabriella, was found dead at his family’s country mansion on Sunday, February 25, at around 6pm. Police ruled out any third-party involvement at the time and said the circumstances were not suspicious.
The Royal Family is rallying around the family once again, this time to help support Lady Gabriella.In a supportive gesture by King Charles, Daily Mail Diary Editor, Richard Eden writes: “I can reveal that their Majesties have invited Ella, as she is known by friends, to attend the King’s Birthday Parade next month.”
King Charles has shown his support for Lady Gabriella Windsor (Image: Getty)
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Prince Harry ‘upset’ as he’s pictured in LA after putting on brave face during UK visit
Prince Harry appeared “downcast in LA” after putting on a brave face for UK visit, a royal expert has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted at the airport in Los Angeles on Monday, touching down after a 18-hour flight back from Nigeria.
Meghan was pictured walking ahead of her husband as they left the airport. Harry, on the other hand, was walking behind looking upset – something that royal expert Tom Quinn suggested could be linked to his recent UK visit.
Harry is said to have hoped that he could have met with his father whilst in the UK, but the monarch posed a busy schedule during his short visit.
Prince Harry appeared downcast as he arrived back in LA (Image: Getty)
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Duchess Sophie sparks fan frenzy in chic white blazer and striking £1,000 trousers
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has sparked a fan frenzy in chic blazer and striking £1,000 trousers during an engagement in Greater Manchester on May 15.
The Duchess, who is often deemed one of the most popular royals, stepped out for a poignant visit to The Seashell Trust in Cheadle.
The charity, who has benefited from the patronage of the Royal Family since 1897, supports children and young adults with complex learning difficulties and additional communication needs across the UK.
Sophie stepped out in a white Altuzarra blazer paired with wide-legged Roland Mouret Ward Boucle trousers, which are a re-wear from 2017 and retails for £1,012.
Sophie stepped out in a white Altuzarra blazer (Image: Getty)
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Queen Camilla reveals fictional place she’d love to visit – and most fans will approve
Queen Camilla attended the Charleston Festival in East Sussex today, one of the country’s longest-running literature festivals.
She met with several famous authors before joining a group of local schoolchildren for a chat.
One youngster, Bess aged nine, asked the Queen: “Are there any fictional places from a book that you would like to travel to?”
Camilla responded to much laughter: “The one place I won’t be going to is the Cat in the Hat.”
“But one place I think I would love to go to is Hogwarts… I think it would be a proper magical experience.”
Queen Camilla has been at the Charleston Festival (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Key signs point to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘going rogue’ and acting like royals
A royal commentator has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for acting like members of the Royal Family on their recent trip to Nigeria.
Royal author and expert Tom Quinn said: “Key signs point to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘going rogue’ and acting like royals.
“William and Charles are scratching their heads and thinking, ‘How are we going to control this nightmare situation?’ William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him.
“What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour – all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities.”
Harry and Meghan spent three days in West Africa (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Prince Harry’s pal appears in Clarkson’s Farm despite presenter’s bombshell Meghan column
Prince Harry’s once close friend Hugh van Cutsem has appeared in an episode of Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime.
This is in spite of Jeremy Clarkson’s scathing column about Meghan Markle in which he said he wanted to throw excrement at her.
The journalist and TV host has since apologised after the column received a staggering number of complaints.
Harry and Mr van Cutsem seem to no longer be friends since the Sussexes quit the Royal Family.
Jeremy Clarkson wrote a column about Meghan Markle (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Prince Edward and Sophie forced to pay odd forfeit on trip to England’s smallest county
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh paid a visit to Rutland earlier this week, the smallest county in England.
On Tuesday they travelled there to see the new statue of Queen Elizabeth II, thought to be the country’s first permanent memorial to the former monarch.
Their Royal Highnesses also visited Rutland Showground, The Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Garden, and Oakham Castle where they took part in a centuries-old tradition.
Edward and Sophie presented a double horseshoe which will be hung later on the castle walls as a forfeit for having never visited before.
Edward and Sophie paid a visit to Rutland (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Never-before-seen photographs of Queen Elizabeth and other royals shared in new exhibition
Previously unseen pictures of the Royal Family are to be displayed in a new exhibition at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace.
Some of the highlights include Queen Elizabeth holding Prince Edward when he was a baby, the Queen Mother’s personal copy of her daughter’s Coronation portrait and the earliest surviving colour photographic print of a member of the Royal Family.
The new display opens on Friday and charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day through more than 150 items from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives.
Most of the images are being displayed for the first time.
New pictures of the Royal Family are being displayed (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
The one thing missing from Buckingham Palace garden party despite star-studded guest list
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Creative Industries Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
The occasion was far less formal and traditional than most normal Palace garden parties.
Amongst the celebrity guests were Maya Jama, Kate Moss, Bradley Walsh, Tess Daly and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
King Charles hosted another garden party (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
‘Should be a Senator’: Meghan Markle tipped for Congress after ‘presidential’ Nigeria tour
Meghan Markle’s recent appearance in Nigeria has led to people suggesting she could run for office.
Her former Suits co-star Erika Alexander believes that Meghan could run for Senator in the US.
She told The Sun: “She was doing great work as an activist, and I think she’d be a great Senator.
“She’d certainly be a great Congress person, and I think it’s a great way to represent not only America and the world, when I say her person, but also Britain.
“Run run, I’ll come and run that campaign and we’ll get this done. You hear me? We’re going to have a great time and we’ll wear a nice little tiara the whole time.”
Meghan has the support of her former co-star (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Princess Kate’s brother James Middleton releases major update on bombshell memoir
James Middleton is set to release his memoir later this year, which has been inspired by his late cocker spaniel Ella, and he has now released the cover.
He adopted her when he was just 20 and they were inseparable for 15 years before her death last year.
James told Tatler: “Writing this book has helped [me deal with the grief I have after Ella’s passing] by enabling me to process the journey that Ella and I went on.
“Ella was there at so many of the important moments of my life, including when I met Alizee. Our son was born after Ella passed away so Inigo never got to meet her, but it’s important to me that he knows all about her.
“Another of the reasons that I wanted to write this book was so that I could tell Inigo the story of how I met his mother.”
James Middleton has written a new book (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Meghan Markle’s Suits co-star claims she’s ‘heading to White House’ as she extends offer
Meghan Markle has long been rumoured to have political ambitions due to her philanthropy and activism.
Her former Suits co-star Erika Alexander certainly believes in her.
When asked about whether Meghan could become a political leader she said: “I think so.
“I think she was doing that before she got engaged.
“She was doing great work as an activist, and I think she’d be a great senator.”
Meghan Markle could run for Senator (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Emotional Meghan Markle reveals Princess Lilibet spoke six-word phrase that blew her away
Meghan Markle opened about her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in a rare admission while in Nigeria.
In a touching six-word phrase, Lilibet said to Meghan: “Mama, I see me in you.”
Meghan said Lilibet was speaking “really literally,” but the Duchess “hung onto those words in a very different way.”
She added: “I thought, yes, I do see me in you, and you see me in you. As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well.”
Meghan spoke sweetly about her children (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ’embarrassed of UK’ after refusing to sing national anthem
A former royal butler has spoken out about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle refusing to sing the English national anthem while in Nigeria.
Paul Burrell told GB News: “They are no longer working royals. They do not represent the King or our country and they’re undermining the good work, which our royals do in Commonwealth countries.
“At royal visits, they play the national anthem. Why was the national anthem being played at their visit?
“It wasn’t a royal visit. They didin’t sing the words to it. I’m not sure whether Meghan knows all the national anthem [but] I’m sure Harry does.”
The Sussexes did not sing the national anthem (Image: Getty)
Catherine Meyer-Funnell
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘gone rogue’ with ‘unofficial royal tour’, says expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of “going rogue” with their trip to Nigeria.
King Charles and Prince William are said to be “absolutely furious” about the couple going on an “unofficial royal tour”, despite stepping down as working royals in 2020.
Royal author Tom Quinn said: “William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him.
“What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour.
“All the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip was similar to a royal tour (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018.
Prince Harry appeared to relax as soon as he clocked eyes with his bride-to-be (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry appeared to be “blown away” as soon as he set eyes on future wife Meghan Markle as she arrived to the church on their wedding day, a body language expert said.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary, expert Darren Stanton reviewed footage of the lavish ceremony to assess what insight their behaviour offered on their relationship.
Stanton noted the Duke appeared very “nervous” as he waited for his bride-to-be to walk down the aisle in the arms of his father, the then-Prince Charles.
The days before the ceremony were marred by the first in a series of family disputes as Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, pulled out at the last minute because of ill health – and after it emerged he had struck a deal with paparazzi to have photos taken.
The body language expert said: “When Harry first saw Meghan on their wedding day, Harry was blown away. He couldn’t stop smiling and couldn’t stop looking her in the eyes.
Harry immediately began to smile once Meghan arrived at St George’s Chapel, Stanton noted (Image: Getty)
“This shows how real their connection is. As soon as they locked eyes with each other, Harry’s body language relaxes.
“It shows how connected they are as a couple. It means that when they are together and can be themselves, but also feel comfortable when they have each other by their side.”
The expert noted the couple’s body language highlighted they are very at ease with each other and share a “trusting” relationship.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Live Casino, Stanton added: “When we look at Harry and Meghan as a couple, they are very compatible together. They balance out each other’s personalities perfectly.
“When they were having their photos taken after the ceremony, their gestures with one another showed how they have a passionate but very trusting relationship.
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“They were tactile with each other, which speaks volumes about their trust levels as a couple. They know each other inside out and it comes across as completely natural.”
Harry and Meghan married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor surrounded by family, friends and several A-listers including George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey.
The pair met on a blind date in July 2016 after a common friend set them up. In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, the Duke revealed she caught his attention after he spotted a picture of her using the dog filter on their friend’s feed
He said: “Meghan and I met over Instagram. I was scrolling through my feed and someone who was a friend had a video of the two of them, like a Snapchat
“With dog ears. That was the first thing. I was like, ‘Who is that?’”
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DAVID BECKHAM has explained that his new franchise Inter Miami FC wanted “something different” for their team crest having been trolled by some for the design.
The England legend took a load of stick of social media following the release of the new badge that involves two herons.
Fans also questioned the name of the club with one describing it as “something a 9-year-old would come up with.”
Another joked: “Pretty sure I’ve come up against a 5-a-side team called Inter Miami playing Powerleague before.”
The badge was created by designer Kimou Meyer who revealed the process took a whopping three years from start to finish.
In a video released by Inter Miami’s official Twitter page, Beckham admitted that he wanted to “gravitate to the old South American crests” and it was something “that really needed to go into the logo.”
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David Beckham has revealed his inspiration behind the new crestCredit: AFP or licensors
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The badge features a monogram involving two heronsCredit: Splash News
He added: “Once I met Kimou, I knew they were the right people to work with. I knew that creatively, they would come up with something different.”
Kimou claimed that Beckham “liked the idea of a monogram-inspired mark with a symbol that would represent the club.”
And so they came up with two herons standing back-to-back with their legs forming an ‘M’ shape – symbolising Miami.
The herons represent the city who migrated from South America to stay in Miami.
Inter Miami will head into their debut MLS season in 2020 and reports claim that Beckham wants Lionel Messi to part of their history.
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Beckham revealed he wanted something that looked South AmericanCredit: The Mega Agency
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This is the pink and black club crest featuring two herons on itCredit: Inter Miami CF David Beckham congratulates LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic on scoring his 500th goal
The Barcelona superstar is under contract until June 2021 but will be 33 at the time.
Beckham’s huge profile and contacts in the game may give him the resources to secure a previously unheard of deal.
THE BECKHAMS needn’t feel too glum at the end of what has sometimes been a turbulent year.
Figures slipped out just before the festive break reveal David and Victoria can celebrate plenty of business success, despite rumours of marital disputes and struggles at her fashion firm.
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David’s business ventures have done particularly wellCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Beckham Brand Holdings raked in £47million profits for the last financial year, way up on the previous year’s earnings of £21million. The business — a parent company for various other ventures — also boasts a hefty £21million in cash reserves.
So it could be a very merry Christmas after all for the couple. Alongside David and Victoria, the company’s third shareholder is XIX Management, controlled by long-time business partner Simon Fuller, former manager of the Spice Girls.
Each of the trio got a hefty payout of £18.75million — just about enough, perhaps, to make Posh crack a smile.
The payouts come on top of David’s other business Footwork Productions, which paid the former England skipper a £5.8million dividend for the past 12 months. That was DOWN by £7million from the year before.
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Victoria’s fashion empire has struggled in recent yearsCredit: Splash News
Earlier figures show Victoria’s fashion firm had suffered a major financial hit, however, losing £10.2million in the last financial calendar — on top of an £8.2million loss a year earlier.
Those losses took her total deficit since 2013 to more than £30MILLION. But the 44 pages of new paperwork don’t dwell on that for long.
Instead, the document insists the group’s main objectives were achieved, adding: “In November 2018, Victoria Beckham was honoured with the Fashion Icon Award at the E! People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles and was nominated British Designer of the Year (Womenswear) at the 2018 British Fashion Awards.”
Maybe Posh should be known as No-Dosh instead.
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David’s profits have more than doubled from £21million to £47millionCredit: Getty – Contributor
Special tree-t for Una
UNA Healy has given herself the perfect Christmas present after moving on from cheating ex-husband Ben Foden with her new love. The Saturdays singer announced her romance with physiotherapist David Breen yesterday as the perfect-looking new couple posed in front of a Christmas tree.
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Una and new beau David Breen look like they make a great couple
She told her 605,000 followers on Instagram: “I have tried to hide him but he’s too tall.”
Her relationship comes four months after the breakdown of her six-year marriage to rugby star Ben, who was accused of having a fling with PR girl Becky Milne behind Una’s back.
In August Ben revealed his divorce from Una on dating app Bumble, stating in his bio that he was looking for a partner who is not “uptight and bossy.” Now the deluded sportsman will be wishing he never played away as Una looks beyond smitten with David – who, like Una, is from Ireland.
Ben is to appear on BBC1 singing show All Together Now Celebrities tonight alongside former Love Island winner Amber Davies and This Morning’s showbiz reporter Alison Hammond.
Mud’s Lonely This Christmas would be a suitable song choice.
And here’s that boy again (now a much-tattooed 48) trying to dig poor old AB InBev out of another hole.
The new mum, who has spent the past week in Cannes for the annual film festival, has taken to the red carpet in some seriously amazing gowns and given us all the glamour with her hair and makeup.
