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Football legend David Beckham had a touching moment with his mum Sandra as they headed back to his working class roots amid the ongoing family drama with son Brooklyn

David Beckham had an emotional time with his mum Sandra(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Sir David Beckham’s mum cried when she reunited with her football icon son for the first time since his knighthood. The sports star, 50, finally received his long-awaited title from King Charles on Friday as part of The King’s Birthday Honours List.

It comes after years of hard work from David through his football career and charity work off the pitch. The accolade now means he is a ‘Sir,’ and wife Victoria is a ‘Lady’.

However, his exciting news came at a very tough time for the Beckham family as the fallout with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, rumbles on. The aspiring chef is said to have found out about David’s knighthood through the media and has reportedly stopped responding to messages from his famous family.

In a series of blows, Brooklyn failed to attend any of David’s 50th birthday celebrations, acknowledge his knighthood and share anything for Father’s Day. Despite this, David has remained proud of his recent achievement as he has received the support from the rest of his family.

To celebrate, David returned to his working class roots as he headed to a traditional pie shop in London with his mum Sandra and sister Joanne. He shared: “Lunch with Mum, haven’t seen her since the news mum cried when she arrived, cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving x special moment for us all love you mum x.”

On Sunday, Brooklyn dealt another blow as he ignored Father’s Day. For the family who have long used social media to post gushing personal messages, it seems Brooklyn’s silence could be deafening.

His younger brothers Romeo and Cruz led the way in paying tribute to David for the special day. Cruz shared a snap of him chilling in the sun with his sports star dad and captioned the post saying: “Happy Father’s Day, I love you x.”

Meanwhile, Romeo posted two pictures of him and his father. One was of him as a child with David and he captioned it simply saying: “love you.”

Eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola have been locked in a feud with David and Victoria (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

David shared his own public message to his children as he appeared to hint at the feud. He shared: “My most important & favourite job in life is being a dad… I’m so proud of all of you and like daddy ( sorry boys ) tells you every single day I will always be here for you no matter what…

“Mummy thank you for doing the most important part and making me a father there is no greater gift in life than making me a dad… Happy Father’s Day… I love you kiddies more than you could imagine.”

A similar pattern followed on Friday when David was officially made a Sir. Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen on social media, adding fuel to the already blazing fire that the family are in the midst of a turbulent time.

Taking to Instagram, he instead shared three packets of pretzel pita chips. According to sources, David never told Brooklyn about his accolade and the former aspiring chef learned about the achievement through the media.

A source for Brooklyn told Page Six he was thrilled his dad was finally receiving the honour, while a source quoted as someone close to his parents told the publication: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”

Yet a separate Brooklyn source denied the claim, saying: “This seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honour being bestowed on Brooklyn’s father.”

The Princess of Wales proudly stood on the sidelines as she supported Prince William at the royals’ annual Garter Day parade – but it seems they suffered a relatable mix-up

A giggling Princess of Wales left Prince William hanging during a relatable mix-up at the annual Garter Day. Kate missed last year’s event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment but returned today to watch the procession of Ladies and Knights of the Garter through the grounds of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel.

The King and Queen followed tradition and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order including William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. As Kate and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh are not part of the order, they stood on the chapel’s Galilee Portch, a traditional vantage point to see the spectacle, as they waited for their husbands to pass by.

Kate chatted animatedly to Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh (Image: PA)

As the elderly Military Knights of Windsor, who led the procession, appeared into view and made their way slowly past them, the two women appeared tickled by something, laughing together.

But it meant when William came into view further up the hill, he appeared to keep glancing towards his wife but she was too busy chatting to the Duchess. And then when Kate, wearing a white Self Portrait dress, finally looked up, William was chatting to Edward walking beside him meaning they missed each other’s eye.

However, it wasn’t long before the pair were reunited as after the ceremony in the chapel, they shared a carriage ride together back to Windsor Castle.

William missed catching his wife’s eye as he walked in the procession (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, with knights chosen by the sovereign in recognition of their outstanding public service and achievement. Last year, the Duchess of Gloucester was invested, having been made a Royal Lady Companion.

Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, a retired RAF officer who chairs Nato’s military committee, Lord Kakkar, a professor of surgery, and Lord Lloyd-Webber, the composer, were also invested and installed as Knights.

Other Knights include former prime ministers Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair and Baroness Manningham-Buller, the former head of MI5, the first female chancellor of the Order.

The couple were reunited after the service for a carriage ride (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

One royal missing from today’s procession was Prince Andrew, who despite being a member of the order, has not taken part in the public procession for the last four years.

However, he was seen earlier today dressed in a shirt and tie driving to Windsor Castle for the event, where he was believed to have taken part in the event’s annual lunch and investiture, which takes place behind closed doors.

The Order of the Garter is limited to 24 Knights or Ladies Companion, in addition to the King and the Prince of Wales and several “supernumerary members”, including some foreign monarchs such as the King of Spain and the King of the Netherlands.

Recipients of the honour are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally.

As Katie Price speaks about her ex Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh, a source says the Mysterious Girl singer wants her to leave the ‘past in the past’

A source says Peter has moved on and wants Katie to do the same(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Katie Price is facing a furious online backlash after talking about her ex-husband Peter Andre and his wife of 10 years, Emily MacDonagh – with a source telling the Mirror that her comments have also gone down badly with Peter himself. The former glamour model, 47, spilled the beans about what she thinks of her 52-year-old ex, and his “proper lady” wife Emily, 35, prompting a flurry of accusations that she is “jealous” and calls for her to “leave them alone”.

While reminiscing about their marriage last week, Katie revealed that her and Peter’s kids – particularly Princess – can’t comprehend that they were once a couple because she and Emily are “just so different”.

Peter and Katie married in 2005 and split fours years later(Image: Getty Images North America)

I said to her, ‘I was with your dad for six years – trust me, we had a laugh, banter together. We did,” Katie told comedian Katherine Ryan on her podcast, adding, “She can’t believe that whenever he went everywhere or me, we were together with the kids – we’d go as a family. She’s like, ‘Emily doesn’t do all that,’ for Pete.”

Her remarks about Emily led to a stream of comments on social media, saying that she is envious of Peter’s new life, with one listener noting, “Price is just jealous because Pete and Emily are happy and love their family. She has never let it go and moved on.” Someone else told her to “get a grip and leave them alone”.

Others were more sympathetic, however, with one commenting, “The one who got away. Quite possibly the love of her life.”

Fans accused Katie of being jealous of Peter’s life with Emily(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Amid the backlash, a source told us that Pete isn’t happy about being dragged into what he considers to be “ancient history” and is desperate for it to stop. “Peter moved on a long time ago and is fed up of her talking about him because it was such a long time ago that they split,” said the source. “It has a knock-on effect on his family, especially Emily. He knew their marriage was over when they split up 16 years ago and he just wants her to leave it in the past too. He’s very happy with his life.”

Katie and Peter’s firstborn, Junior, is legally an adult at 20 and Princess turns 18 on 29 June. Katie, who recently launched an AI version of her younger alter ego Jordan, said last month she’d been speaking to Princess ahead of her milestone birthday about following in her footsteps and joining OnlyFans or creating an AI avatar.

“But when I ask her – she’s 18 next month – she’s all busy doing her skincare and stuff like that,” Katie said. “She’s in the industry and doing her own thing.”

Katie’s alter-ego Jordan is back – in AI form(Image: MUST CREDIT OhChat! )

Another source told us the OnlyFans suggestion couldn’t be further from Princess’ plans career-wise. “Princess has her own career and identity and is doing really well doing her own thing,” said the source. “Brands are desperate to work with her and she’s even had to turn work down she’s so in demand. She’s definitely not going to do OnlyFans.

“Peter is just happy for his children – who are both almost adults – to have the freedom to choose their own career path.”

This isn’t the first time that Katie, who is currently dating Married At First Sight UK series eight star, JJ Slater, has discussed her marriage to Peter and their break-up publicly. Just last month, Katie, who is also mum to Harvey, 23, Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10, said the decision to divorce “wasn’t mutual at all” and that Peter’s suspicions about her having an affair became too much for the relationship to bear.

Princess turns 18 later this month(Image: Getty Images)

Psychologist Dr Lalitaa Suglani said it is understandable that, as someone who has lived most of her life in the public eye, Katie uses interviews to express her emotions, but says it’s potentially doing more harm than good. “Continually revisiting unresolved issues in public can sometimes reopen emotional wounds rather than help them heal,” she told the Mirror. “Each time it’s shared, the story is reignited, which can prevent emotional distance from forming.”

Dr Lalitaa also said it’s natural for a person to want closure when a relationship ends, but the likelihood of Katie getting a “satisfying, tied-up ending with Peter” sounds remote. “So the focus has to shift from external resolution to internal acceptance,” Dr Lalitaa explained.

“That means acknowledging what happened, processing the emotions that still linger and then deciding to move forward, regardless of whether the other person participates in that process. Closure is about you, not them. It’s about reclaiming power over your story and choosing not to let the past dictate your present.”

EastEnders viewers were left in shock as Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, made her return to the Square after 17 years in Tuesday night’s episode of the BBC soap

EastEnders fans were left in disbelief this evening as Zoe Slater made her first on-screen appearance in two decades. After weeks of speculation, it’s finally been confirmed that Michelle Ryan has reprised her role as Kat Slater’s daughter for the first time since leaving Albert Square in 2005.

In one of EastEnders’ most gripping plots, Zoe Slater’s world was turned upside down when she found out that her ‘sister’ Kat (played by Jessie Wallace) was in fact her biological mother, after Kat had been assaulted by her uncle Harry at just 13 years old.

The plot thickened in 2015 with the bombshell that Kat had twins, revealing Zoe has a twin brother. Zoe was last seen in Walford in 2005 before jetting off to Ibiza.

Zoe’s final dramatic moments on the Square involved her sleeping with Dirty Den to fake a pregnancy with his son Dennis Rickman’s child and conspiring with Chrissie Watts and Sam Mitchell for vengeance against Den for his wrongdoings, mistakenly believing she had killed him.

Zoe Slater is back – with a new look

It later transpired that Zoe wasn’t Den’s killer; it was Chrissie who was guilty, resulting in her imprisonment while Zoe left for sunnier climes.

Fast forward twenty years, and Zoe made a sensational return to EastEnders, leaving fans gobsmacked as she appeared dishevelled after stealing Kat’s credit card for a spending spree.

In desperate straits, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) called upon Alfie Moon (Shane Ritchie) for help, who, fresh from marrying Kat, embraced his role as stepdad once more. The episode closed with Alfie greeting a returning Zoe with a despondent: “Hello Zoe.”

Soaps fans watching at home went wild, with one rushing to Twitter (X) to declare: “ZOE BLOODY SLATER #EastEnders.” “ZOE YOU CAN’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO YOU AIN’T MY MOTHER SLATER IS BACK! #eastenders,” another rejoiced as a third wrote: “An actual Zoe Slater return i can’t believe my eyes #EastEnders.”

However, some were less surprised to see Zoe back on their screens. “Such a shame Zoe’s return was leaked- imagine the shock we would have got #EastEnders,” one Twitter user mused with another agreeing as they wrote: “Me acting shocked when Zoe Slater turns up even though her return got leaked weeks ago #EastEnders.”

Michelle during her last stint as Zoe in 2005(Image: BBC)

Discussing her return to Walford, actress Michelle said of her comeback this evening: “It all happened at the right time. I’d already been thinking about a return because I’d met up with Kacey Ainsworth (Little Mo) and Kim Medcalf (Sam Mitchell) and we were reminiscing our fond memories of the show, and I’d also joined social media and saw that there was still a lot of love for the character.

“It just so happened that at the same time, EastEnders had announced a new Exec who was keen to explore the potential of a return as he was such a massive fan of Zoe and the Slaters, so both of our worlds aligned at the right time, and I’m so excited to be back. When Ben pitched me the storylines, and when I read the scripts, I knew it was the right decision.”

Producers say Zoe will return with 20 years of “deep-rooted resentment” towards her mother, fractured family relationships, and siblings she has never met, adding that the character “will be in for one hell of a ride” when she returns.

Teasing Zoe’s future in Albert Square, Michelle coyly added: “I can’t say too much as there is a lot of drama to come, but Zoe is a mess. She’s not the girl that left Walford twenty years ago, and she’s been really struggling on her own. She has her defences up, but this week you will see that she needs help, but whether she is willing to accept it is another story.”

Some called it a ‘really poor decision’

Olivia Attwood is joining the This Morning presenting team, the Loose Women panelist revealed during an appearance on the show today (June 16).

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley welcomed Oliva to the show today to speak about her new series, The Price of Perfection.

And, as the interview was wrapping up, Olivia revealed some pretty exciting news…

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley have announced one of the stars taking over from them while they enjoy their summer break (Credit: ITV)

Olivia Attwood announces summer presenting role on This Morning

Teeing up the announcement, Ben Shephard said: “We’ve got some big news about This Morning and you in the summer…”

“I have some news yes, it’s very exciting. I’ll be joining you guys on the hosting team on the other side of the sofa,” Olivia revealed.

Come over and sit down, feel what it’s like.

“This side,” Ben said, gesturing to where he and Cat sit. “Come over and sit down, feel what it’s like.”

Getting up to switch seats, Olivia said: “This is even more surreal.”

Cat Deeley then declared: “We look amazing together.” Olivia asked her: “Shall we do a show together?” “We should, for sure,” Cat replied.

Olivia Attwood revealed she’s joining This Morning as a summer presenter (Credit: ITV)

‘A very natural progression’

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood then revealed more about her new gig.

“So it’s a couple of shows, I’m very excited, it’s a huge honour.

“I’ve grown up watching this show, and being part of the ITV presenting team with Loose Women has been a great experience so this just feels like a very natural progression.”

She’ll form part of the presenting lineup over the summer, when Cat and Ben head off on their six-week break.

‘Really poor decision’ blasted by viewers

However, This Morning viewers don’t exactly feel the same…

“So Attwood is going to be co-hosting #ThisMorning over the summer. FFS like we don’t get enough of her on #Loosewomen, surprised they haven’t asked that talentless Sam Thompson to step in as well!” complained on.

“How many more viewers do they want to lose? Attwood joining the team is really poor decision,” another commented.

“Just when you think the presenters can’t get any worse they decide to take on Olivia Attwood,” a third complained.

“Well done … That’s another step downhill for this show! I wonder who else will be hosting over the summer?” another critic complained. “Scraping barrel now for presenters,” another agreed,

‘She’ll be fantastic’

However, not everyone felt the same, with some excited for Olivia to make her presenting debut.

“It’s great that Olivia Attwood will be a presenter on This Morning, she’ll be fantastic,” said one.

“Love Olivia, will definitely be tuning in,” said another.

In a big chake-up, Olivia Attwood has said yes to presenting on This Morning and confirmed the huge career move on the show as Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley said she’ll be ‘brilliant’

A very ecstatic Olivia Attwood today announced she’s joining the This Morning line-up following her recent success on Loose Women. A guest on the programme today, Olivia said: “I have some news, it’s very exiting. I’ll be joining you guys on the hosting team.”

The former Love Island star turned documentary said: “I’m very excited to be joining you guys, a huge honour. I’ve grown up watching this show and being part of the daytime team on Loose Women has been the best experience and this just feels like a very natural progression.”

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley said she’ll be ‘brilliant’ after announcing the new and she then got some practice in, but needed her soon-to-be colleagues help in finding the correct camera as she addressed the viewers.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley have a new presenter to work with ( 

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ITV Screengrab)

Olivia will return to This Morning in the summer where she will be hosting episodes of the show while usual presenters Ben and Cat take their long summer break.

The 34-year-old, who joined ITV’s Loose Women panel two years ago, appeared on This Morning on Monday to discuss her latest series of her documentary Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection. Do you think Olivia Attwood will be a good addition to the This Morning line-up? Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.

The news drew mixed reaction on social media. One wasn’t happy with the decision and said on X: “That’s another step downhill for this show! I wonder who else will be hosting over the summer?”

Another was pleased, writing: “Yes queen hope you get full time on this morning!” as a third person said about the reality TV star: “It’s great that olivia attwood will be a presenter on this morning, she’ll be fantastic #ThisMorning.”

Olivia has been a hit with Loose Women viewers ( 
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Olivia appeared on the third season of Love Island in 2017, where she placed third with boyfriend Chris Hughes. They dated until 2018, when they called it a day. Olivia went on to appear on series five of Celebs Go Dating, and also joined the cast of The Only Way Is Essex for 16 episodes. In 2022 it was announced she would be taking part in ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity, but she left the show after less than 24 hours due to medical reasons.

Football hunk Bradley Dack has been married to former Islander Olivia since 2023. In a heartfelt message to Olivia on her birthday last month, he wrote: “From how it is now to where it started and everything in between. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful wife.

“So proud of the person you have become and continue to be.. You’ve been there through it all and always had my back, so I’m always grateful to have you on my team cause I couldn’t ask for anyone better to do life with. I hope you have a special day and then we can really celebrate tomorrow.”

Coronation Street’s Lou Michaelis turned nasty on Monday after setting up Maria Connor just days ago, but it seems she has a new target after blackmailing someone

It seems Maria Connor isn’t Lou Michaelis’ real target on Coronation Street.

The character was injured during a showdown with Maria last week, only for her to set her up and claim she attacked her after a tussle. Maria had not meant to hurt Lou and was trying to confront her after catching her going to steal from Shona Platt.

Lou was injured and got all the sympathy, even from Maria’s husband Gary Windass. Gary went to the hospital with Lou and comforted her before telling Maria to apologise.

As other residents confronted Maria about what had happened she was soon arrested over the apparent attack. Lou was accused of making the call, while some fans thought it might have been Gary.

On Monday we found out the real culprit as Maria wasted no time in confronting scheming Lou, who denied being the one who told the police. But she left Maria shocked with the identity of the person who really called the police, with it being her son Brody.

It seems Maria Connor isn’t Lou Michaelis’ real target (Image: ITV)

After this Lou went to visit Gary claiming she wanted to make peace. She soon won him over with her claim that she’d given a statement that backed Maria’s claims it was an accident, with Gary thanking her.

As he offered her a drink the pair got talking as Lou got emotional over recent goings on. At one point though things looked a little cosy as there was a moment between them, with Lou also grabbing his hand.

But all became clear when Lou was seen watching as Gary entered his passcode into his phone. When he stepped away she quickly took his phone and sent a text message from the device to her own phone.

Gary had no idea, while we were not shown what the message said. After that Lou praised Gary before leaning in to kiss him leaving him stunned.

As he pulled back and called her out, he told Lou to leave. But it’s then that Lou’s plan was revealed as she began to blackmail him over the kiss.

Coronation Street’s Lou Michaelis turned nasty on Monday after setting up Maria Connor just days ago(Image: ITV)

He said Maria wouldn’t believe her over him, but Lou was certain she had Gary where she wanted him. She told Gary she’d keep quiet about the kiss as long as “he did what she said”.

So what did Lou message herself from Gary’s phone, and will it incriminate him? Either way it seems Lou has been targeting Gary all along, not Maria, and now we know why.

What exactly she is after and what her demands will be remain to be seen. But given Lou’s recent antics and the fact she’s married to villain Mick Michaelis, who had a violent fight with Gary just weeks ago, it’s not likely going to end well for him.

But might we see a sad split if Maria doesn’t believe Gary, with her already having accused him of fancying her?

As Katie Price speaks about her ex Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh, a source says the Mysterious Girl singer wants her to leave the ‘past in the past’

A source says Peter has moved on and wants Katie to do the same(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Katie Price is facing a furious online backlash after talking about her ex-husband Peter Andre and his wife of 10 years, Emily MacDonagh – with a source telling the Mirror that her comments have also gone down badly with Peter himself. The former glamour model, 47, spilled the beans about what she thinks of her 52-year-old ex, and his “proper lady” wife Emily, 35, prompting a flurry of accusations that she is “jealous” and calls for her to “leave them alone”.

While reminiscing about their marriage last week, Katie revealed that her and Peter’s kids – particularly Princess – can’t comprehend that they were once a couple because she and Emily are “just so different”.

Peter and Katie married in 2005 and split fours years later(Image: Getty Images North America)

“I said to her, ‘I was with your dad for six years – trust me, we had a laugh, banter together. We did,” Katie told comedian Katherine Ryan on her podcast, adding, “She can’t believe that whenever he went everywhere or me, we were together with the kids – we’d go as a family. She’s like, ‘Emily doesn’t do all that,’ for Pete.”

Her remarks about Emily led to a stream of comments on social media, saying that she is envious of Peter’s new life, with one listener noting, “Price is just jealous because Pete and Emily are happy and love their family. She has never let it go and moved on.” Someone else told her to “get a grip and leave them alone”.

Others were more sympathetic, however, with one commenting, “The one who got away. Quite possibly the love of her life.”

Fans accused Katie of being jealous of Peter’s life with Emily(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Amid the backlash, a source told us that Pete isn’t happy about being dragged into what he considers to be “ancient history” and is desperate for it to stop. “Peter moved on a long time ago and is fed up of her talking about him because it was such a long time ago that they split,” said the source. “It has a knock-on effect on his family, especially Emily. He knew their marriage was over when they split up 16 years ago and he just wants her to leave it in the past too. He’s very happy with his life.”

Katie and Peter’s firstborn, Junior, is legally an adult at 20 and Princess turns 18 on 29 June. Katie, who recently launched an AI version of her younger alter ego Jordan, said last month she’d been speaking to Princess ahead of her milestone birthday about following in her footsteps and joining OnlyFans or creating an AI avatar.

“But when I ask her – she’s 18 next month – she’s all busy doing her skincare and stuff like that,” Katie said. “She’s in the industry and doing her own thing.”

Katie’s alter-ego Jordan is back – in AI form(Image: MUST CREDIT OhChat! )

Another source told us the OnlyFans suggestion couldn’t be further from Princess’ plans career-wise. “Princess has her own career and identity and is doing really well doing her own thing,” said the source. “Brands are desperate to work with her and she’s even had to turn work down she’s so in demand. She’s definitely not going to do OnlyFans.

“Peter is just happy for his children – who are both almost adults – to have the freedom to choose their own career path.”

This isn’t the first time that Katie, who is currently dating Married At First Sight UK series eight star, JJ Slater, has discussed her marriage to Peter and their break-up publicly. Just last month, Katie, who is also mum to Harvey, 23, Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10, said the decision to divorce “wasn’t mutual at all” and that Peter’s suspicions about her having an affair became too much for the relationship to bear.

Princess turns 18 later this month(Image: Getty Images)

Psychologist Dr Lalitaa Suglani said it is understandable that, as someone who has lived most of her life in the public eye, Katie uses interviews to express her emotions, but says it’s potentially doing more harm than good. “Continually revisiting unresolved issues in public can sometimes reopen emotional wounds rather than help them heal,” she told the Mirror. “Each time it’s shared, the story is reignited, which can prevent emotional distance from forming.”

Dr Lalitaa also said it’s natural for a person to want closure when a relationship ends, but the likelihood of Katie getting a “satisfying, tied-up ending with Peter” sounds remote. “So the focus has to shift from external resolution to internal acceptance,” Dr Lalitaa explained.

“That means acknowledging what happened, processing the emotions that still linger and then deciding to move forward, regardless of whether the other person participates in that process. Closure is about you, not them. It’s about reclaiming power over your story and choosing not to let the past dictate your present.”

The actress appeared on Loose Women last week where she opened up about an unusual career path that she has always wanted to do

Joanna shared an unexpected career aspiration on Loose Women last week(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Famed for playing Stacey in the hit show Gavin and Stacey, and appearing as ‘Just Judy’, the charming body double in Love Actually alongside Martin Freeman, Welsh actress Joanna Page shared an unexpected career aspiration on ITV’s Loose Women.

Gracing the panel that included Christine Lampard, Janet Street-Porter, Jane Moore, and Grace Keeling (GK Barry), Joanna revealed her unusual dream job.

During the interview, Grace probed Joanna about a rumoured new career path: “I’m really intrigued about what I’ve heard, and it’s the new career move. Something to do with a sex therapist?”

Joanna replied: “I’ve always wanted to become a sex therapist.”

She confided her interest in becoming a relationship counsellor to the panel, sharing her passion for engaging with people’s stories and offering counsel, saying: “I’ve always wanted to train as a relationship counsellor, because I’m interested in chatting to people and their relationships and, you know, listening to their problems and what’s happened and how I can talk to them about it”, reports Wales Online.

The actress found fame on Gavin & Stacey playing lovable Stacey(Image: PA)

With a glimmer of humour, Joanna added: “I imagine, though, that you guys are probably going to ruin this next career move of mine. I want this to happen, it would be iconic. Yeah, I’d love to do that.”

Joanna also recounted humorous anecdotes to the Loose Women panel, one of which involved her giving advice to a delivery driver — an encounter her husband James found less than amusing.

The actress recounted: “I’ve been in the house and I’ve had, you know, like delivery drivers coming round and they’ve dropped off a delivery and then James is going, ‘oh my gosh, it’s 20 minutes later, where is she?’ and I’ve been in the back of the van talking to the driver.”

During her appearance, Janet quipped: “Doing it for nothing?”

Joanna added: “He’s just been like, ‘well I don’t know what to do with my relationship, with my girlfriend. What do you think?’ and James caught me in the back. He was like ‘are you alright?’ and I said ‘yeah I’ll be out in a minute. I’m just talking to him about his relationship with his girlfriend and what he should do.’”

Janet playfully teased Joanna, saying: “Before you train as a counsellor, I can see you’d be very good if they can get a word in edgeways,” prompting a burst of laughter.

Promoting her new book titled Lush!, which navigates through “From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between”, Joanna revealed it will hit shelves at the end of September.

Joanna was promoting her new book titled ‘Lush!’ on the panel show(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

She shared: “I hand them over at 5pm to James and then I’ll get in the car and I’ll drive down to this local car park of this pub, which is changing hands, so there’s nobody there.

“I park in the car park until 1am and I write and then I get scared so I drive to another car park which is slightly closer to home. I sit there until 3am and then I drive home, park outside the front of the house. I don’t go in because Boe will sense me and I sit there until 5am. I then go back into the house and sleep for two hours, get up at 7am and get them ready for school.”

She lightheartedly admitted that a steady stream of coffee was all that kept her going before sharing that penning the book felt like a therapeutic look back at her life and acknowledging her desire for more roles in acting.

The Princess of Wales joined the rest of the Royal Family and watched the annual Garter Day procession at Windsor Castle after being forced to miss the event last year due to her cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales made a huge return to the royals’ annual Garter Day event after missing last years due to her cancer treatment. Kate dazzled in a recycled white Self Portrait dress and hat by Sean Barrett as she proudly watched Prince William, along with King Charles and Queen Camilla, take part in one of the the most colourful events of the royal calendar.

It sees royals and others donning the grand velvet robes and plumed hats for a procession from the castle to St George’s Chapel for a private service before they return in horse-drawn carriages. Kate giggled with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, as she watched the procession pass through the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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The King, resplendent in the traditional velvet robes and plumed hat of the Order of the Garter, smiled as he presided over the elaborate display of pomp and pageantry in the blazing sunshine. The Queen, also dressed in the order’s full regalia, walked alongside him as the procession snaked its way down the hill from the castle’s quadrangle to St George’s Chapel.

Ahead of them, walked William, who chatted to his uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, but failed to catch his wife’s eye. The Princess Royal was just ahead of them. Meanwhile, the Duke of Kent, 89, travelled by car accompanied by an equerry.

Kate and Sophie had emerged from the Galilee Porch entrance to the chapel at least ten minutes before the procession started, chatting and laughing together under a canopy. As the elderly Military Knights of Windsor, who led the procession, appeared into view and made their way slowly past them, the two women appeared tickled by something, laughing together.

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When William came into view further up the hill, he appeared to keep glancing towards his wife but she was too busy chatting to the Duchess. Hundreds of onlookers, many trying to shelter from the heat with straw hats and parasols, cheered as the party slowly made its way through the grounds. Many had brought camping chairs and picnics, while others purchased ice creams.

After the private service finished, the royals were taken in carriages back to Windsor Castle, with the King and Queen leading the way followed by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, with knights chosen by the sovereign in recognition of their outstanding public service and achievement. Last year, the Duchess of Gloucester was invested, having been made a Royal Lady Companion.

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Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, a retired RAF officer who chairs Nato’s military committee, Lord Kakkar, a professor of surgery, and Lord Lloyd-Webber, the composer, were also invested and installed as Knights.

Other Knights include former prime ministers Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair and Baroness Manningham-Buller, the former head of MI5, the first female chancellor of the Order.

One royal missing from today’s procession was Prince Andrew, who despite being a member of the order, has not taken part in the public procession for the last four years.

However, he was seen earlier today dressed in a shirt and tie driving to Windsor Castle for the event, where he was believed to have taken part in the event’s annual lunch and investiture, which takes place behind closed doors.

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Andrew stepped down from public life after the furore over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Since the 2022 Garter Day, the last one observed by the late Queen, he has not taken part in the public procession wearing the Garter robes and plumed hat.

The Order of the Garter is limited to 24 Knights or Ladies Companion, in addition to the King and the Prince of Wales and several “supernumerary members”, including some foreign monarchs such as the King of Spain and the King of the Netherlands.

Recipients of the honour are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally.

King Charles and Queen Camilla in their Garter robes today (
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The appointment of Knights and Ladies of the Garter is in the King’s gift and is made without consulting ministers. After the service, the royals take part in a traditional carriage procession back up the hill to Windsor Castle.

The ceremony heralds a busy period for the royals, with the King and Queen expected at Royal Ascot in the coming days, and early next month they will host a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.