When Olivia Rodrigo wore a — shock horror! — babydoll dress on stage earlier this month, the backlash was swift and severe. The 23-year-old singer was accused of everything from adopting a “Lolita” persona to leaning into “pedo-core.”

Collectively, we could’ve recognised the well-worn style as a reference to alternative girlhood aesthetics — as was Rodrigo’s now-confirmed intention — but no. Instead, the babydoll dress debacle became supposed evidence that she was deliberately attempting to infantilise herself for male consumption.

This week, she finally responded. Appearing on The New York Times’ Popcast podcast, she admitted the controversy had left her “so upset.” And why wouldn’t it have? If being branded as promoting pedophilia, as one viral tweet claimed, isn’t cause for distress, I don’t know what is.

“What’s really disturbing is I feel like I have worn outfits that are maybe revealing on stage,” Rodrigo told The New York Times. “I’ve been on stage in a sparkly bra and little shorts, which is my right... And that wasn’t ‘inappropriate,’ but me fully covered up in a dress that people deemed to be childlike was inappropriate.”

Her observation, which she ought to get more credit for, cuts to the heart of a contradiction women have spent decades navigating. A woman can expose her body without criticism, provided that exposure fits within accepted conventions of adult sexuality. But heaven forbid, a woman invokes girlhood in ways that are not explicitly sexual.

The reaction to Rodrigo’s dress reveals less about the outfit itself than it does about the lens through which we have been taught to view girlhood. We live in a society that simultaneously infantilises and eroticises girls. “It’s just this rhetoric we’re fed as girls since we’re so little, which is: ‘Don’t wear that because then a man is going to sexualize your body and it’s your fault,’” says Rodrigo, and she’s right: “It just shows how we really normalise pedophilia in our culture.”

We’ve become so conditioned to seeing girlhood as sexualised that we can no longer recognise when women are reclaiming its aesthetics on their own terms. The irony of the Rodrigo controversy is that she wasn’t drawing from a tradition of sexualised girlhood at all. Responding to the criticism, Rodrigo explained that she had been thinking about Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love, women who famously used the aesthetics of girlhood not to invite male desire but to challenge it.

The riot grrrl movement emerged in the early Nineties as a feminist rebellion against the sexism of punk culture and mainstream media alike. Its adherents wore babydoll dresses, hair clips, knee socks, and childish accessories not to appear sexually available, but to disrupt assumptions about what power looked like.

In Smells Like Teen Spirit: Riot Grrrls, Revolution and Women in Independent Rock, Gayle Wald describes this phenomenon: “I think reclaiming stuff that looked girly is troubling to the culture at large. When you have women dressed as girls but exhibiting grown-up sexuality, it brought attention to the culture’s sexualization of young girls in a way that you couldn’t deny.”

Do we really think that when Courtney Love pulled on a babydoll dress and belted out Doll Parts she was trying to convey innocence? It’s all there in the lyrics: “I am doll eyes. Doll mouth, doll legs. I am doll arms. Big veins, dog bait. Yeah, they really want you.”

Similarly, Kathleen Hanna’s pigtails were never meant to appeal to men. Both women and the wider riot grrrl orbit knew that femininity itself had become a battleground. By embracing aesthetics associated with girlhood while rejecting the expectation that women exist for male pleasure, they exposed the absurdity of those cultural assumptions. As Marisa Meltzer explained in her book Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music, “With riot grrrl, you could enjoy the playful aspects of being a girl and want to fight the power at the same time.”

That is Rodrigo’s reference point: punk feminism, not porn. “I was like, 'This is so cool. I feel like I look like Kathleen Hanna or Courtney Love,' all these people who are my heroes,” said Rodrigo of her riot grrrl-inspired outfit. Yet the reaction suggests that many of us have lost the ability to distinguish between the sexualisation of girlhood and girlhood itself.

If every reference to youth is automatically interpreted as sexual, we run the risk of accepting that girlhood exists primarily as an object of adult sexual interpretation. If the only way a woman can avoid accusations of inviting inappropriate attention is by dressing according to what the most predatory observer might think, then the result is that women and girls are once again being told what they can and cannot wear based on how men might perceive them.

Ironically, that is the very rhetoric Rodrigo was pushing back against. “You shouldn’t be responsible for some guy sexualizing you in a way that was never your intention,” she concluded.

The answer to the fetishisation of girlhood isn’t to erase girlhood from culture altogether; it’s to stop viewing it through the lens of male desire. Maybe the most revealing thing about Olivia Rodrigo’s babydoll dress is that so many people looked at it and immediately saw pornography instead of punk.

• Anne Hathaway has opened up about her decade-long health battle in a recent interview, revealing that she was “legally blind” in one eye for 10 years.
• “It impacted my vision so much that I was basically legally blind out of my left eye and I wound up getting surgery,” she revealed during a recent podcast appearance on The New York Times’ Popcast. “I didn’t realise how bad it had gotten until I could finally see the full spectrum.”
• Hathaway’s vision problems reportedly started in 2013 while working on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, with the actress praising her vision in 2026 as “a miracle”.

Anne Hathaway has been front and centre in 2026, returning to our screens in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mother Mary and The Odyssey this year. And with The Princess Diaries 3 and Yesteryear officially in the works, she never fails to get the world talking.

It was Hathaway’s personal life that made headlines this week however, with the 43-year-old actress speaking out about a private 10-year health battle.

During a recent appearance on The New York Times’ Popcast podcast, Hathaway revealed that she had previously struggled with early-onset cataracts, leaving her “legally blind” in her left eye for 10 years.

“This is maybe too much information, [but] I was half blind for 10 years,” the One Day star explained. “It impacted my vision so much that I was basically legally blind out of my left eye and I wound up getting surgery.

“I didn’t realise how bad it had gotten until I could finally see the full spectrum,” she continued. “I’ve calmed down since then. I didn’t realise it was actually taxing my nervous system.”

With Hathaway’s vision problems reportedly starting in 2013, she is believed to have been legally blind in her left eye while filming major Hollywood blockbusters, including Interstellar, The Intern, Colossal, Ocean's 8, Dark Waters and Armageddon Time.

“I appreciate vision because I literally feel like every day, I wake up and I get to see the way that I do, it’s a miracle,” Hathaway added in her Popcast interview. “I actually am like: ‘Oh, two generations back, that wouldn’t have been an option for someone like me.’ So, I actually do feel very connected to that kind of a miracle.”

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• Meghan Markle has opened up about her family in a behind the scenes video for her luxe As Ever brand.
• “Everyone in my family has a different favourite," the Duchess of Sussex explained of her line of preserves in the surprise Instagram video. "My husband loves the raspberry, Lil loves the strawberry, and Arch likes both. And I like the marmalade."
• This comes as Markle has been increasing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's involvement with the brand, releasing a signature candle inspired by each of her children earlier this month.

The Duchess of Sussex continues to be front and centre in 2026, with her luxe lifestyle brand, As Ever, dropping multiple seasonal lines since its 2025 creation.

And from homemade preserves and flower sprinkles to handcrafted chocolate and her own line of Napa Valley wine, Markle’s artisanal offerings have been selling out in minutes.

It was a sweet glimpse into the Sussex family’s home life that went viral this week, as Meghan Markle opened up about each family member’s As Ever product preferences.

And while speaking about her family, Markle revealed her personal nicknames for her children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 4.

“Everyone in my family has a different favourite," the Duchess of Sussex announced in a candid video about her jam selection, posted to As Ever’s official Instagram account. "My husband loves the raspberry, Lil loves the strawberry, and Arch likes both. And I like the marmalade."

This is not the first time that Meghan Markle has included her children in As Ever, launching signature candles inspired by Archie and Lilibet earlier this month.

The candles, both costing $64, are inspired by the Sussex children's birthdates, with 'Signature Candle No. 506' named after Archie's May 6 birthday and 'Signature Candle No. 604' inspired by Lilibet's on June 4.

Their scent profiles also involve a sweet nod, with Markle designing signature blends based on her children's personalities, featuring notes of ginger and water lily, and promising to bring "a familiar ease" and "a sense of brightness and openness to the home".

Well, this is lovely.

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• The Princess of Wales is rumoured to be considering attending the Earthshot Prize Awards in India this November with Prince William.
• "The Prince and Princess of Wales stand ready to assist the country however they can," a palace source reportedly told the Mirror. "The plans are in the early stages but it promises to be an amazing experience."
• This comes after the future Queen's recent visit to Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy, marking her first official overseas tour since her cancer recovery.

The Princess of Wales has dominated the headlines this month, with the future Queen taking part in her first official overseas tour since her cancer recovery.

Now in remission, the mother of three paid a two day visit to Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy, with the high profile trip being part of Princess Kate's work with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

And from the fan reactions to the viral photographs, the 44-year-old's highly-anticipated milestone visit has been a major success.

So much so in fact that royal experts are predicting that she will be making another overseas visit this year, with sources telling the Mirror that the Princess of Wales could potentially attend the Earthshot Prize Awards in India with Prince William this November.

"The Prince and Princess of Wales stand ready to assist the country however they can," the inside source reportedly told the outlet. "The plans are in the early stages but it promises to be an amazing experience."

This, according to royal expert Russell Myers would be a very important visit, noting on the Mirror's 'Pod Save The King' podcast that India holds "a very significant place in the world with the war in Ukraine and the state of trade and the environment as well."

"She is prepared to go and accompany William not only for the Earthshot trip, but the people in the government and the foreign office will be leaping around the room I imagine," he continued.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have not responded to the reports, but Prince William did open up about the possibility of future overseas tours during his recent appearance on Heart FM.

"She's sort of edging herself back into doing more of those trips," the future King explained during the special live broadcast to hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston. "We have to balance that and make sure she's okay and rested but she's in good form."

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Lizzo has returned to the headlines in 2026, with her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, BITCH, set for release on Friday 5 June.

However, it is her recent social media activity that has got the world talking the most, with the 43-year-old taking to X this weekend to respond to accusations that she had 'shaded' singers Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

And in now-viral posts, the Good as Hell singer publicly shut down her online critics, stating that she would "never talk shit about any artist".

The online accusations were prompted by a post that Lizzo reshared to her X profile, comparing her and Taylor Swift's latest album sales figures.

“The Life Of A Showgirl + MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING — 4.005M," read the post, captioning a video clip of Lizzo’s STFU music video. "ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR — 683k."

"Can someone explain what this means?," Lizzo asked her fans, to which one X user responded: "It means all that shit talking you did about Tay finally caught up with you."

"Are you well? First of all I have never talked shit about Taylor Swift," Lizzo publicly responded, shutting down the accusations. "Also while we on the subject I've never talked shit about any artist. Just because I mention an artist by name does not mean I'm talking shit - grow tf up pls."

This is not the first time that Lizzo has shut down feud rumours between her and Taylor Swift, with the Pink singer speaking out during the Perth leg of her Australia tour in 2023.

Responding to a fan's sign that said "I chose you over Taylor," Lizzo publicly announced: "I’m going to start off be saying thank you for coming to my show, I know tickets are expensive to everybody’s shows, so it means the world to me that you’re here.

"[But] Taylor Swift is amazing as well," she added. "I heart Tay Tay too, there’s no competition here."

Lizzo also went on to shut down a claim that she was throwing "shade" at Olivia Rodrigo over the weekend, taking to X to clear up the situation.

"WOAH! would never shade Olivia Rodrigo," Lizzo posted. "I think she's amazing. Maybe I'll stop interacting with Stan accounts so there's no confusion - I need Twitter to give y'all a orange check or something."

BITCH, Lizzo's fifth studio album, is set for release on Friday 5 June 2026.

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• The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a secret home in the Cotswolds in the first years of their marriage.
• The four-bedroom farmhouse, known as Westfield Large, was worth £2.5 million in 2018, located near Soho House and the Beckham family's estate.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were forced to leave their beloved country home in 2019, after leaked photographs of the property "put the pair’s safety at risk."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have dominated the headlines since their 2020 relocation to California. And from the As Ever founder's words about the family of four's dynamic to their stunning Montecito home, the royal couple's new life in the US continues to get the world talking.

It is hard to even remember a time before their move to the States, but of course Prince Harry and Meghan Markle actually lived in several UK properties before their relocation.

The royal couple most famously lived in Frogmore Cottage, a Grade II listed home in Windsor Great Park that was gifted to them as a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

However, news resurfaced this week that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also had a secret UK home in the Cotswolds, signing a two-year lease on the property shortly before getting married.

The four-bedroom farmhouse known as Westfield Large was located on the Great Tew Estate, just an hour and a half outside of London, with Soho Farmhouse and the Beckhams among their neighbours.

And worth a reported £2.5 million in 2018, its four acres featured a main house, a converted barn with two kitchens and a two-bedroom cottage for visitors.

The royal couple is reported to have stayed at the property while renovations at their official home, Frogmore Cottage, were being carried out.

And according to sources via The Sun, Harry and Meghan loved to host their A-list friends including George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas "in complete solitude".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were forced to leave Westfield Large in May 2019 after paparazzi photographs of the inside of their home were published, posing a security threat.

"The syndication and publication of the photographs very seriously undermined the safety and security of the Duke and the home to the extent that they are no longer able to live at the property," the royal family announced in a statement at the time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex subsequently moved into Frogmore Cottage.

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• Zendaya and Tom Holland have expanded their family, with the Dune actress confirming that the couple has adopted a dog together.
• "Logistically, it wasn't probably the smartest idea," the 29-year-old explained in a recent interview with ELLE. "But emotionally, it was. He’s a wonderful addition to our family."
• The A-list couple now shares three dogs together, with their new rescue joining Noon, a Miniature Schnauzer and Daphne, a Doberman Pinscher.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are one of the most talked-about couples in the world, with the notoriously private pair dominating the headlines in 2026.

The A-listers have famously been dating since 2021, after meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming. And following the news of their engagement last year, they have been surrounded by wedding speculation.

It has been rumoured that the Hollywood couple tied the knot in secret earlier this year, with Zendaya's stylist Law Roach alleging that the wedding had already happened. However, despite the buzz around them, the A-listers have chosen to keep their personal life under wraps.

"Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible," Holland has previously explained to the Hollywood Reporter. "We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers."

This week, three months after the wedding rumours, Zendaya made a rare admission about their personal life, with the Euphoria actress confirming that they had adopted a dog together.

The couple already shares Noon, a Miniature Schnauzer and Daphne, a Doberman Pinscher. But recently, they expanded their family, adopting a pocket American Bully from a shelter in Oakland, California.

"Logistically, it wasn’t probably the smartest idea," Zendaya explained of their recent relationship milestone in a new interview with ELLE. "But emotionally, it was. He’s a wonderful addition to our family.

"I saw his little face and I was like, 'I can’t leave you behind,'" she added.

"I’d say quintessential Hollywood shit is probably how I am with my dog," The Drama star previously explained in a 2026 conversation with co-star Robert Pattinson for Interview Magazine.

"They get their fancy meals with the vitamin supplements. It sounds very ridiculous when I talk about it, but I love my child," she added. "That’s probably the most ridiculous Hollywood thing about me, how my dog be living."

Well, this is lovely.

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• Prince William spoke about his pride in Princess Kate's first overseas tour since her cancer recovery during a special live broadcast on Heart FM this morning.
• "She's an amazing mum and an amazing wife and literally our family couldn't cope without her," the future King told hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston. "She's been absolutely stunning, she really has."
• "She's sort of edging herself back into doing more of those trips," he added. "We have to balance that and make sure she's okay and rested but she's in good form."

The Princess of Wales has been front and centre this month, with the future Queen embarking on her first official overseas tour since her cancer recovery.

The mother of three confirmed her cancer diagnosis in 2024, taking a leave of absence to prioritise her health and focus on her recuperation in private.

And now in remission, the 44-year-old has been increasing her duties, with her recent two day visit to Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy being her biggest milestone to date.

The high profile trip was part of Princess Kate's work with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. And it has been widely considered a huge success, with royal fans eager to know where the Princess of Wales will be visiting next.

Prince William weighed in on the situation this morning, giving an update on Princess Kate's health during a recent radio appearance.

Joining Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston on Heart FM from the Isles of Scilly for a special live broadcast, the future King spoke about his wife's return to duties, explaining that he was "so proud" of her progress.

"It must've been a difficult time back then with the kids and seeing her fulfil those duties must've made you very happy," reflected Jamie Theakston.

"Yep, very much so," Prince William responded. "She's an amazing mum and an amazing wife and literally our family couldn't cope without her. She's been absolutely stunning, she really has."

And when asked about the possibility of future oversees tours, William added: "She's sort of edging herself back into doing more of those trips ... we have to balance that and make sure she's okay and rested but she's in good form."

Listen to the full special live broadcast on Heart FM.

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It has been five years since the release of the last James Bond film, No Time To Die. And with Daniel Craig officially hanging up his tuxedo, there have long been rumours around who will take up the mantle.

This week, it was confirmed that casting for the iconic role is officially in progress, with renowned casting director Nina Gold hired to find the next 007 with director Denis Villeneuve.

"The search for the next James Bond is under way," a spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios announced in a recent statement.

"While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we're excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right."

According to multiple outlets, auditions have already started, with numerous A-listers said to have tried out for the role in recent weeks.

But who are the rumoured frontrunners? From Callum Turner to Jacob Elordi, these are six of the names that are reportedly being considered...

Callum Turner

Callum Turner, 36, has long been considered one of the James Bond frontrunners, with a well-placed source reportedly telling The Times that "there is a lot of talk about [the English actor]".

Turner is famed for his television and film work, starring in Eternity, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Emma, Queen & Country and War & Peace, among others. He is also engaged to Grammy award winning singer Dua Lipa.

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi, 28, is also considered to be a "favourite" for the iconic role, with the Oscar-nominated actor currently at his career peak - starring in Wuthering Heights, Euphoria and Frankenstein in the last year.

The Australian actor has also allegedly met with James Bond director Denis Villeneuve and Amazon executives in recent months, fuelling rumours that he is in consideration.

Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden, 35, is also rumoured to be in the running to play James Bond, with the Scottish actor known for his work across the stage and screen.

He has famously starred in Slow Horses, War & Peace, Mary Queen of Scots, Dunkirk and Fighting with my Family. Not to mention, he is set to play Mr Darcy in the highly-anticipated Dolly Alderton remake of Pride and Prejudice later this year. Lowden is also the husband of Little Women and Ladybird actress Saoirse Ronan.

Louis Partridge

Louis Partridge is a relatively new entry to the rumoured James Bond considerations, and at just 23-years-old he would be the youngest 007 in history.

The English actor has starred in major projects including Enola Holmes, Paddington 2 and Pride and Prejudice. However, his breakthrough role has undoubtedly been Netflix's 2025 historical drama, House of Guinness, written by Steven Knight. And with Knight officially coming onboard to write the next James Bond film, fans believe Partridge could be a strong contender.

Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson, 29, has been surrounded by a lot of James Bond speculation in recent months, with the English actor widely considered to be a strong contender.

The Bafta-nominated actor has starred in major Hollywood projects including Babygirl, Where the Crawdads Sing, Blitz and The King's Man. Not to mention the forthcoming Beatles biopics, with Dickinson cast as John Lennon in the four upcoming films.

Tom Francis

Tom Francis, 26, is a new contender, with Variety reporting just days ago that he had auditioned to be the next James Bond.

The English actor has appeared in films including The Mosquito Bowl and Jay Kelly, as well as the final season of Netflix's YOU. However, he is most known for his work on the stage, appearing in & Juliet, What's New Pussycat? and Sunset Boulevard, going on to win a Laurence Olivier Best Actor award for the role.

The next James Bond actor will be the seventh in history, coming after Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and of course Daniel Craig.

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• Royal experts have weighed in on Prince William and Princess Kate's new forever home in Windsor, confirming that the future King and Queen will not move their family to Buckingham Palace in the future.
• "When they left London for Windsor, William and Kate made it clear that they were doing it so their children could have more green space and freedom," reported Emily Nash, via HELLO!. "That won’t change."
• The Wales family relocated to Forest Lodge, in Windsor Great Park, in October 2025.

The Prince and Princess of Wales continue to make headlines. And from the change to the royal couple's roles in 2026, to the emotional shifts for their family behind palace walls, they have been front and centre.

It is the Wales family's recent house move that has undoubtedly got the world talking the most, with Prince William and Princess Kate relocating their household to Forest Lodge in 2025.

The 328-year-old property has been described as the family's "forever home", with the Grade II-listed Georgian-style estate featuring eight bedrooms, marble fireplaces and Venetian windows. As well as a tennis court, stables and a lake, set on 4,800 acres of Windsor Great Park.

However, tradition would dictate that the family of five would move to Buckingham Palace when Prince William one day becomes King, with the historic property being the official London residence of the monarch for 189 years.

This is something royal expert Emily Nash opened up about this week, reporting that the future King and Queen are unlikely to change their minds about Buckingham Palace, and confirming that Forest Lodge is their "forever home".

"When they left London for Windsor, William and Kate made it clear that they were doing it so their children could have more green space and freedom," reported Nash, HELLO!’s royal editor. "That won’t change, and they have since made it very clear that Forest Lodge will be their 'forever home.'

"While Buckingham Palace will always remain 'monarchy HQ,' for now, they want to keep as much normality for their family, and that means not living in a palace or a castle," she continued. "It’s hard to see that changing anytime soon."

Well, that's that.

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• Lucas Bravo was spotted attending Cannes Film Festival with comedian Mary Beth Barone this week, fuelling dating rumours around the pair.
• According to onlookers, via DeuxMoi, the "unexpected" couple was seen “making out” at an after-party.
• The A-listers first sparked romance speculation earlier this year, attending a New York Knicks game together in March 2026.

Lucas Bravo is one of the breakout stars of Emily in Paris. And from his near-miss casting for his role as Gabriel to public fears that he might be leaving the Netflix show, the 38-year-old has been dominating the headlines in recent years.

It is Bravo's private life that has garnered the most attention in 2026, with the French actor rumoured to be dating 34-year-old comedian and podcaster, Mary Beth Barone.

Barone made her name in stand-up comedy, with major acting credits in Black Mirror and Overcompensating, which she also wrote for. Not to mention, she has perhaps become most known for RIDE, her popular podcast with Benito Skinner.

Barone and Bravo were first linked together in March 2026, when the Emily in Paris actor and the Overcompensating star were photographed attending a New York Knicks game.

And following reports that Barone and Bravo attended Cannes Film Festival together this week, spotted together on multiple occasions, rumours around their potential A-list relationship have been going viral.

Bravo has been in Cannes to attend the premiere of his new film, La Vénus Electrique, at the 79th annual festival. And in a video shared by Paris Match, he was accompanied by Barone, with the pair reportedly engaging in public displays of affection at the Carlton Cannes, and on a separate night out in the resort city.

According to eyewitness reports via DeuxMoi, the pair was reportedly seen "making out" at an after-party, with the source calling Bravo and Barone "quite the unexpected pair."

This comes after Bravo's split from Big Little Lies star Shailene Woodley, with the pair dating in 2025. Barone has also come out of a high profile relationship, previously dating her Overcompensating co-star, The White Lotus' Adam DiMarco.

Neither Lucas Bravo nor Mary Beth Barone have commented on the reports.

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• The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are officially adapting an Afghan war memoir for Netflix.
• No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege is a powerful firsthand account of twenty-one days under attack in Afghanistan, written by Major Adam Jowett.
• The project, produced by the royal couple, is set for release on Netflix as part of their new deal with the streaming platform.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to be front and centre in 2026. And from the success of Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand to their recent tour of Australia, the A-list couple never fails to generate interest.

It is their venture into the big screen that has been making the most headlines, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle producing multiple documentaries including Cookie Queens, Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, Polo, Heart of Invictus, Live to Lead and The Me you Can’t See.

And this week, it was announced that the Duke and Duchess would be going one step further, officially developing a movie.

The feature film will be an adaption of war memoir, No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege, a powerful firsthand account of twenty-one days under attack in Afghanistan, written by Major Adam Jowett.

Netflix is believed to have signed on for the project, with No Way Out's release being part of the royal couple's new deal with the streaming platform.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archewell Productions' Tracy Ryerson will be producing the adaptation, and Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman will reportedly be coming onboard to create the script.

There is not yet a release date for No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege.

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• Ryan Reynolds has written a beautiful tribute to Blake Lively on Instagram to mark US Mother's Day.
• "I appreciate this mother beyond measure," read his sweet message. "She is kind. She is fearless. She's the absolute love of my life."
• This comes just a week after the news that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in the Lively v Wayfarer Studios legal battle.

Blake Lively continues to make headlines, with this month seeing the Gossip Girl star reach a settlement with her It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, following a lengthy legal battle.

Lively, 38, accused her director and co-star, 42, of sexual harassment on set, and for allegedly coordinating a smear campaign against her, filing a legal complaint in December 2024. Baldoni has denied the allegations.

A trial for Lively v Wayfarer Studios was officially set for 18 May 2026, however following a year and a half of public legal drama, a settlement was reached last week.

Lively herself has not spoken publicly since the news of the legal settlement. However, her husband of 14 years Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram this weekend to post a rare tribute to her.

"I appreciate this mother beyond measure," read the sweet message, posted to his Instagram Stories on Sunday to mark US Mother's Day.

"She is kind. She is fearless," his post continued, alongside two photographs of the A-list couple. "She's the absolute love of my life - and to our four little kids, she's the life of their love."

Lively and Reynolds share four children together - James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3.

This comes after another public statement from Reynolds just last month, with the Deadpool actor speaking out to praise his wife's "integrity" throughout the legal battle.

"Really, without getting into too much, I have never in my life been more proud of my wife," Reynolds explained to host Willie Geist during a recent interview on Today's Sunday Sitdown Live series. "People have no idea what is really going on.

"I’ve never been more proud of someone in my life, with that level of integrity that they bring with them in everything they do."

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• The Princess of Wales reportedly once pushed back against protocol, choosing to delay the announcement of Prince George's birth in 2013.
• "[Princess Kate] insisted, with her husband's backing, that the Palace wait four hours so that they could savour the moment in private 'as any young family would,'" Christopher Andersen claimed in his new book, Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen.
• Prince George was born at 4.24pm on 22nd July, however the royal family did not announce the news until later that evening.

The Princess of Wales continues to make headlines, with the future Queen embarking on her first oversees trip since her cancer recovery this week.

And with the 44-year-old royal being front and centre this season, emerging as one of the leaders of the fold, experts have been praising her modern approach to public life.

This, according to Christopher Andersen, started early on, with Princess Kate reportedly putting her foot down and changing outdated protocol when necessary.

One such moment happened after the birth of Prince George in July 2013, with the royal expert reporting that Princess Kate chose to keep the news of her son's birth private for longer than was expected.

"It was customary to proclaim a royal birth to the waiting world without delay," Andersen wrote in his new book, Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen.

However, despite the public interest in Prince George's birth, with the now 12-year-old being second in line to the throne, Princess Kate and Prince William were keen to prioritise their private time together.

"[Princess Kate] insisted, with her husband's backing, that the Palace wait four hours so that they could savour the moment in private 'as any young family would,'" Andersen reported.

And while Prince George was ultimately born at 4.24pm on 22 July 2013 at St Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing, the royal family did not issue an official press release until that evening, allowing four hours for the young family to celebrate in private.

Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen by Christopher Andersen is out now.

• Sources have weighed in on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding preparation, reporting that the couple could even be holding a "decoy wedding".
• "The strategy being discussed is to hold one large, highly visible celebration with extensive security, which effectively acts as a decoy, while a second, much smaller ceremony takes place privately," an insider close to the wedding reportedly told OK! magazine.
• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's nuptials are reportedly set to take place in New York City on Friday 3 July 2026.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly-anticipated wedding plans have been dominating the headlines in 2026, with the Opalite singer and NFL star announcing their engagement last year.

And from Swift's rumoured bachelorette plans to the star-studded guest list with even the Prince and Princess of Wales predicted to receive an invitation, the long-awaited nuptials are all anyone can talk about.

It is the privacy measures around Swift and Kelce's New York wedding that have garnered the most attention, with sources reporting that the A-list couple are keeping the exact location of their nuptials under wraps.

"No one knows exactly where it will be yet, not even the guests," one insider recently told Rob Shuter. "They want total control and total privacy," they continued, reporting that a confirmed location "would turn into a circus".

Now, it has been reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could even be holding a "decoy wedding" in order to "draw attention away from the real, more meaningful moment".

"Taylor is extremely aware of the risks that come with this level of fame and exposure, and there is a feeling that a single event simply cannot be protected in the way she would like," a source close to the wedding reportedly told OK! magazine this week. "The strategy being discussed is to hold one large, highly visible celebration with extensive security, which effectively acts as a decoy, while a second, much smaller ceremony takes place privately.

"The idea is that by putting on a big, headline-grabbing day, it draws attention away from the real, more meaningful moment," the source continued. "She believes that will reduce the risk of stalkers or troublemakers attempting to track her movements on a second big day."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not commented on the reports.

We will continue to update this story.

The Beckham family's relationship with the Peltz Beckhams continues to dominate the headlines, with Brooklyn, 27, confirming a fallout in a public statement in January 2026.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family," the Cloud23 founder wrote in an explosive social media post, following years of speculated tensions. "I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

The shock statement focused on 'Brand Beckham', with Brooklyn accusing his parents of controlling narratives about their family in the press and valuing "public promotion and endorsements above all else".

"Brand Beckham comes first," he wrote. "Family ‘love’ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it's at the expense of our professional obligations.

"The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards," he later added. "I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life."

This week, Victoria Beckham, 52, appeared to respond to her son's accusations, commenting on 'Brand Beckham' and the conversation around it during a recent interview.

"When David and I first met, it was never our intention to start a brand," the fashion designer explained on Emma Grede's popular 'Aspire' podcast. "People talk about 'Brand Beckham' – that has happened so organically.

"When I first met David, he was a Brylcreem boy. David was Adidas and Brylcreem and Pepsi and I was in the Spice Girls and that’s where I learnt so much about how to build a brand and marketing," she continued. "While he was doing Brylcreem and Adidas, the Spice Girls were doing Walker’s crisps, Pepsi, Chupa Chups lollies, deodorant.

"True story, my mother still has a Spice Girls pizza in her oven. That pizza’s been in the freezer for thirty odd years. So when people talk about 'Brand Beckham', that was never something that we even discussed."

"We don’t have any deals together. David does what David does, I do what I do," she continued of their approach. "That’s the way it’s always been. We have very different interests. I think it was the outside world that really talked about Brand Beckham. That’s never really how we saw it. We’re just doing what we do.

"Our children have had a very different upbringing to myself and David and I think the world is also a very different place now to what it was when they were younger," she added of Brooklyn, 27, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 14.

"We’ve always tried to protect the children as much as we can. We’ve always been very close."

We will continue to update this story.

• The Princess of Wales will embark on her first official overseas trip since her cancer diagnosis next week.
• The future Queen will be visiting Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy as part of her work with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, marking an "important moment".
• “The princess is very much looking forward to visiting Italy next week and seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together to support children’s development," a Kensington Palace spokesperson announced in a statement.

The Princess of Wales has been front and centre in 2026, returning to her role as one of the leaders of the royal family, following her cancer recovery.

The mother of three confirmed her cancer diagnosis in 2024, taking an extended leave of absence to prioritise her health and focus on her recuperation in private.

And since confirming that she was in remission last year, the 44-year-old has been increasing her duties, and stepping up as future Queen.

This month will see the Princess of Wales pass one of her biggest official milestones to date, as she embarks on her first official overseas tour since her cancer diagnosis.

The two-day trip will see Princess Kate visit Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy from Wednesday 13 May to Thursday 14 May, as part of her work with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

"The princess is very much looking forward to visiting Italy next week and seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together to support children’s development," a Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed in a statement this week.

"As the Centre for Early Childhood continues to build its work internationally, this visit is an opportunity to connect the Shaping Us Framework with leading global approaches, and to highlight a shared understanding, that it is in these early years, through the natural world and the warmth of human connection, that we begin to lay the foundations for a resilient and healthy future."

We will continue to update this story.

• Nicola Coughlan has confirmed that she will play a reduced role in Bridgerton season five, announcing on Dish from Waitrose that she "won't be in it very much".
• "I have it so good now ’cause I come in for a few days and I’m like, ‘Yay! How is everyone? I’ll see you in two months. Bye!'," admitted Coughlan, who stars in the series as Penelope Featherington. "They’re working super, super hard."
• Bridgerton season five is predicted for release in 2027.

Bridgerton season five is officially in production, with filming for the Netflix show's highly-anticipated next instalment underway. And from predicted release dates to new cast additions, the high profile project has been going viral.

The Regency drama's fifth instalment will adapt When He Was Wicked, the sixth novel from Julia Quinn's collection, starring Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton and Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling.

As always, the new season will also see the return of the wider ensemble cast, with Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha and Claudia Jessie among those returning as the Bridgerton family.

Also joining them will be Nicola Coughlan, the undoubted star of the series, playing Penelope Featherington, aka gossip columnist Lady Whistledown.

However, in a recent interview, Coughlan admitted that she will be playing a reduced role in season five, with the 39-year-old busy across multiple projects.

In 2026 alone, Coughlan has starred in The Magic Faraway Tree, GOAT and Big Mood season two, even hosting Saturday Night Live UK last week.

And during her appearance on Dish from Waitrose, she confirmed that she will subsequently be taking a step back in Bridgerton.

"Season five has started filming already, so I won’t be in it very much. But I'm always happy to come back," Coughlan told hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett.

"I have it so good now ’cause I come in for a few days and I’m like, ‘Yay! How is everyone? I’ll see you in two months. Bye!'," she explained. "They’re working super, super hard and I’m just like coming back. It’s lovely."

Coughlan is not the only star to move into more of a background role, with Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley scaling back their screen time while remaining a constant in the Bridgerton universe.

"I think [Bailey] set a great example, of I guess for a better word, the loyalty to the show," Ashley explained recently during her appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast.

"It is a show about family and returning home and returning to the family and I think a lot of people follow that suit," she continued. "I particularly learned a lot from that example. And now when we go back, there is that environment of coming home and feeling like we're part of a family.

"I can only comment on what me and Johnny have done," she added. "And that is, we just really make sure that our schedules can just make it work."

There is not yet an official release date for Bridgerton season five, but we will continue to update this story.

• Royal expert Russell Myers has spoken out about Prince William and Princess Kate's 2007 break up, describing the future King as being "more than just crestfallen."
• "He was worried about whether he was throwing away the one constant in his life," sources noted via Myers, with the Queen allegedly stepping in to advise her grandson to have "faith" in their relationship.
• William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story by Russell Myers is out now.

The Prince and Princess of Wales continue to make headlines. And from the change to the royal couple's roles in 2026, to the emotional shifts for their family behind palace walls, they have been front and centre.

It is their relationship that gets the world talking the most, with the future King and Queen celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary last month. And in the weeks since, royal experts have been sharing anecdotes from the couple's decades-long relationship.

This included details from their 2007 break up, with royal expert Russell Myers speaking out about the couple's time apart in his 2026 release, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story.

"In March 2007, William and Catherine, who had barely seen each other since Christmas, were pictured decked out in matching tweed, appearing frosty with each other at the Cheltenham horse racing festival. Sources claimed the relationship had 'soured beyond repair'," reads a segment of the book, alleging that Kate had given William an "ultimatum".

The separation, Myers reported, had left Prince William "more than just crestfallen," with the future King "worried about whether he was throwing away the one constant in his life."

And after he visited the Queen, his grandmother's idea to "judge his mood," it was clear that "he was, according to one well-placed source, 'completely broken'."

"In that moment the Queen advised her grandson that the only certain path is the one supported by faith," the source continued. "It was all she had to say.

"They came back clear that they would face the future together," the source reflected. "That's all Catherine had ever wanted and now that William was fully on board and recognised that it was not solely about him, everything seemed to fall into place."

Well, that's that.

William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story by Russell Myers is available to buy now.

• Anne Hathaway has shut down the "misinformation" around the reports that she banned The Devil Wears Prada 2 from using "alarmingly thin" models, insisting that "nobody lost their jobs".
• "I do want to mention there’s a little misinformation getting out there right now that people were fired because of the size inclusivity and that just didn’t happen," the 43-year-old actress recently explained. "Nobody lost their jobs. In fact, it created more jobs."
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to watch in cinemas, released on Friday 1 May 2026.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is dominating the headlines, with the highly-anticipated sequel hitting cinemas this week.

And from the star-studded cast list - Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci among others, to Anna Wintour's surprising input, the 2026 release is already the most talked-about film of the year.

It was a change to the sequel that garnered the most attention this month, with Meryl Streep revealing that Anne Hathaway insisted upon more inclusive models being used in the film.

According to the 76-year-old actress, Hathaway "made a beeline" for producers while they were filming at Milan Fashion Week. And after seeing the "alarmingly thin" models, she secured "assurances" from the producers that the models featured in The Devil Wears Prada 2 would look healthy.

"[I was] struck by how not only beautiful and young – but alarmingly thin the models were," Streep recalled of the experience to Harper's Bazaar. "I thought that all had been addressed years ago.

"Annie clocked it too," she added. "She made a beeline to the producers about it, securing promises that the models in the show that we were putting together for our film would not be so skeletal. She’s a stand-up girl."

"I had noticed that we had beautiful models on set, and a lot of them were more traditionally model-sized," Hathaway added, when asked about the situation by Variety at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere.

"I knew what the context of the scene was, and I thought the scene would be so much more enjoyable for the audience if we had just a wider range of bodies on display, because all different shapes are beautiful.

"I just went to the producers and I asked that question: ‘Don’t you think the scene would be stronger if we had a more inclusive approach to sizing?'" she continued. "They looked up and were so sad that they hadn’t thought about it. I think they were so locked in, just kind of going with the flow. But as soon as they saw it, they were the ones who made it happen in like an hour."

Reports around Hathaway's change to the film have gone viral, with rumours spreading that size zero models had lost their jobs as a result. And during her recent appearance on Good Morning America, Hathaway spoke out about the situation to clear up the "misinformation".

"It was just this kind of quick thing that happened on set and now it’s become a much bigger story," the actress explained. "I do want to mention there’s a little misinformation getting out there right now that people were fired because of the size inclusivity and that just didn’t happen," she continued. "Nobody lost their jobs, in fact, it created more jobs.

"It’s so hard because I can’t say what the scene is about," she added. "But there’s a song that Lady Gaga wrote and it’s a beautiful, amazing song. Isn’t it better when you see so many different types of bodies up there with that?"

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is out now in UK cinemas.

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan were one of the most talked-about couples of recent years, with the A-listers separating in December 2024 after almost a year of dating.

And with the Espresso singer and the Saltburn actor being at the height of their careers, the online fallout from their respective fan bases was major.

Barry Keoghan in particular faced an extreme online backlash in the aftermath of their split, following rumours that the 33-year-old actor had cheated on Carpenter, 26, who is seven years his junior.

This is something Keoghan spoke out about this week, addressing the rumours around their break up during his recent appearance on Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky's podcast, Friends Keep Secrets.

"I feel in a safe space to say this, but I have been avoiding stuff," Keoghan explained in a rare statement. "I came off Instagram and social profiles. I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped just socialising.

"It’s because there was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on," he continued. "A narrative that’s not true, and I never confirmed or said anything about it. And I just disappeared."

This, he confirmed, when asked by Lil Dicky (real name: David Burd) was in reference to the rumours that he had cheated on Carpenter.

"I’m not asking for people to become my fan and like me because that’s not normal," Keoghan continued. "I’m asking for people to stop assuming and also stop jumping on this narrative and attacking me and dragging me down in any way you can. I’m not saying this for pity. Why is it cool to hop on and beat someone up?"

This is not the first time that Keoghan has spoken out about the online abuse he has received, with the actor previously opening up about his decision to step away from the internet.

"People are so lovely out there [but] there’s also a nasty side of it," the Peaky Blinders star told SiriusXM earlier this year. "And I’ve removed myself from online, but I’m still a curious human being that wants to go on. And if I attend an event or if I go somewhere, you want to see how it was received. And it’s not nice, you know?

"There’s a lot of hate online," he added. "There’s a lot of abuse of how I look, and it’s kind of past the point of, ‘Everyone goes through that.’ And everyone does, but it’s made me shy away. It’s made me really go inside myself, not want to attend places, not want to go outside. And I say this being absolute pure and honest to you – it’s becoming a problem."

We will continue to update this story.

Anne Hathaway is in her sequel era, with the 43-year-old actress hitting screens this week in The Devil Wears Prada 2. And coming almost 20 years after the original, the highly-anticipated release is dominating the headlines.

However, it was another one of Hathaway's upcoming sequels that got the world talking this weekend, as fans shifted their focus to The Princess Diaries 3.

Disney first announced that The Princess Diaries would be getting a third instalment last year, 24 years after the original and 21 years after Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

And with Crazy Rich Asians director Adele Lim officially signing on to the project, Hathaway, who stars in the franchise as Mia Thermopalis, posted the news to Instagram. "Miracles happen," she captioned the update. "Back to Genovia... the fairy tale continues."

However, despite the ongoing excitement, and even an open casting call published by Lim, progress on the long-awaited sequel appears to have slowed down.

This is something that Hathaway spoke out about this week, giving a major update on The Princess Diaries 3 during her TDWP2 press tour. And unfortunately for fans, it looks like the sequel could be a long way off.

"One hundred percent, we’re constantly working on it," Hathaway told Entertainment Weekly of the project, revealing that they are "chipping away" at the script.

"[The Devil Wears Prada 2] cropped up unexpectedly and took over the space," she continued, explaining that "it became impossible to focus on both at the same time."

"The intention is to make Princess Diaries hopefully next," she added, before revealing that contrary to popular belief, the third film "is not greenlit or confirmed yet".

"If I learned anything from [The Devil Wears Prada 2], it’s that expectations are very, very high," she later stressed. "And if you’re going to do it, you have to knock it out of the park."

Little is known so far about The Princess Diaries 3, but many of its A-list original cast have confirmed in the past that they would be open to reprising their roles.

"I think I would [do it]," Julie Andrews has previously said of returning to play Clarisse Renaldi, in a 2020 interview with The Talk. "I’m getting awfully old and crotchety. I’m not sure if it’s the right timing, but I think to work with Annie would be lovely again, and sure I’d be up for it."

"If Annie and Julie are down, of course," stated Heather Matarazzo, who played Lilly Moscovitz, via Cosmopolitan. And even Chris Pine has confirmed that he would be open to returning as Nicholas Devereaux.

Well, this is exciting.

We will continue to update this story.

• The Duchess of Sussex shared a rare astrology reel video to her Instagram Stories this weekend, hinting at her difficult last few years.
• "Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius ending the hardest seven years of their lives on April 25th", read the video from @astrologyisforeveryone, with Markle herself being a Leo.
• This comes after Markle's recent comments, describing herself as "the most trolled person in the entire world".

The Duchess of Sussex has been front and centre in 2026. And from her and Prince Harry's recent tour of Australia to new seasonal releases from her lifestyle brand, As Ever, Meghan Markle continues to make headlines.

This has been particularly true since the 44-year-old mother of two rejoined Instagram, with the Duchess sharing lifestyle updates and sweet candid family snaps with her 4.5 million followers.

It was a surprising post by Markle that went viral this week, as the former Suits actress shared an astrology reel video to her Instagram Stories, hinting at her difficult last seven years as a Leo (the Duchess was born on 4 August 1981).

"Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius ending the hardest seven years of their lives on April 25th", read the video from @astrologyisforeveryone, showing two men dancing in celebration.

"Uranus in Taurus has delt Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius with some of the toughest years of their lives," read the caption from the popular astrology account.

"Uranus is the planet of change, disruption, and revolution. And sometimes we need change. But Taurus is probably the most change resistant sign of the zodiac. It’s reliable. It likes what it knows and it finds a lot of comfort in the same routine routines.

"So when Uranus entered Taurus, everything that you were relied upon, whether that was a job, a spouse, even your faith, was tested and flipped upside down over and over these last seven years.

"It’s been unsettling and I’m sure that what you valued in 2019 is not what you value now. Or at least it looks a lot different," the post continued.

"But on April 25, Uranus leaves Taurus. This is the end of a seven year cycle of radical change for these signs. You will finally settle into the version of who you became through all this change."

Meghan Markle is known to have endured a difficult few years, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepping away from their royal roles in 2020, before relocating to California. And Markle in particular has faced a barrage of online abuse in the years since.

"[E]very day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked," Markle stated recently during the couple's tour of Australia. "I was the most trolled person in the entire world, man or woman."

We will continue to update this story.

Margo's Got Money Troubles is one of the most talked-about shows of the moment, with the Apple TV+ series going viral since its April 2026 release.

The comedy drama show follows new mother Margo, played by Elle Fanning, who becomes an OnlyFans star in order to solve her financial problems.

And with a supporting cast of Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, Thaddea Graham and Michael Angarano to name a few, the series is already set to become a cult classic.

It was Nicole Kidman who made the show headlines this week, with the 58-year-old actress executively producing the project, as well as appearing in the series as Lace, a pro wrestler-turned-lawyer.

However, according to her MGMT co-star Nick Offerman, Kidman's filming experience was very dramatic, with the actress hospitalised after finishing her scenes.

According to Offerman, Kidman's first day of filming - a "huge set piece" - very almost didn't happen, with the Big Little Lies actress becoming extremely sick with flu. But despite her illness, Kidman reportedly kept to the filming schedule, only leaving for the hospital "for an IV" after having completed the day's shoot.

"We're there in the morning, we're getting warmed up — some of us are going to be performing some actual wrestling, and so we have our doubles, we have people we're working with. And the word comes in that Nicole has the flu, and we might not get Nicole today," Offerman recalled to PEOPLE in a recent interview. "And we're like, 'Oh no, that's such a bummer,' because we only have the one day that we've built this whole circus for. It's about 8:00 in the morning that we get this news.

"Come to be about 11:00am, the word comes in: Nicole's coming," he continued, describing Kidman as "so sick".

"She was so pale, shaken - she just had the flu really so bad," he recalled. "[But] she showed up and made sure that we got every shot of her, total superhero style.

"We did everything we needed to so that we did not lose one scrap of what we needed for her character," he added, revealing that once she had finished filming, Kidman "was literally taken to the hospital for an IV.

"I just said to her, 'I already admired you so much, but this is how you get to be Nicole Kidman'," Offerman recalled. "You show up so that your show doesn't lose a minute of your value. It was so generous. It was astonishing."

Season one of Margo's Got Money Trouble is available to watch now on Apple TV+, with new episodes released every Wednesday.

We will continue to update this story.

• British baker Fiona Cairns has opened up about her "secret" planning sessions with Princess Kate ahead of the 2011 royal wedding in a recent interview with Country Life.
• Describing the event as "quite stressful" given the stakes, Cairns recalled getting a phone call from the future Queen on the day itself thanking her for "taking part in such a special [occasion].”
• The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been front and centre this season. And with the future King and Queen celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary next week, that shows no signs of slowing down.

In fact, in the days leading up to the milestone anniversary, royal employees and wedding guests have been sharing behind the scenes anecdotes and details from the historic wedding.

It was the royal couple's eight-tiered wedding cake that got the world talking recently, with the iconic display, created by British baker Fiona Cairns, standing at over three feet tall and wide.

This is something Cairns herself opened up about in a recent interview with Country Life, detailing its creation and "secret" planning sessions with Kate Middleton.

"I get goosebumps thinking about that phone call," Cairns recalled to the publication of her "career-defining" moment.

"The couple actually did reach out to us," she continued. "We went to Clarence House and had a meeting with the princess and we had a cup of tea. Three days later we received the phone call, and I will never, ever forget that.

"The Prince and Princess of Wales asked for a classic fruit cake, which is the cake used for all the royal weddings since Queen Victoria’s day," Cairns added, noting that her creation served 600 guests and weighed 70 kilos.

"The wedding did feel like a family wedding but on a huge global scale," Cairns reflected, noting that it was "quite stressful, particularly when the queen is coming to visit you".

"On the day of the wedding, all that mattered to myself, my husband, the team was, ‘what did the couple think of the cake?’," she continued, before revealing that she received a personal phone call from Princess Kate herself.

"My mobile rang [on the wedding day] and it was actually the princess," Cairns recalled. "She was just thanking us all for taking part in such a special day."

Well, that's lovely.

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly keeping the exact location of their 2026 wedding a secret, with even guests being kept in the dark until the last minute.
• This, according to reports via Rob Shuter, is to ensure "total control and total privacy", with the A-list couple hoping to avoid it turning "into a circus".
• It has previously been revealed that Swift and Kelce will marry in New York City on Friday 3 July 2026.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly-anticipated wedding plans continue to make headlines, with the Opalite singer and NFL star announcing their engagement last year.

And from the floral details and dress designs to Swift's rumoured bachelorette party, speculated details around the big day have been going viral.

Not to mention, the star-studded guest list, with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Ed Sheeran, Zoë Kravitz and even the Prince and Princess of Wales predicted to receive an invitation.

The wedding's location and date have made the most headlines, with the A-list couple reportedly sending their 'save the date' invitations to guests earlier this month. And according to sources, via Page Six, the ceremony will be taking place in New York City on Friday 3 July, with the weekend falling on America's 250th anniversary.

It was previously believed that Swift and Kelce would tie the knot at her 11,000-square-foot Rhode Island home. However, Page Six has alleged that they opted to move the wedding to New York instead in order to accommodate more guests.

While New York City is reported to be the wedding destination, the venue itself is not known, with the A-list couple said to be keeping the exact location under wraps.

In fact, according to sources via Rob Shuter, even the guests are being kept in the dark, with the couple expected to share the location at the very last minute.

"No one knows exactly where it will be yet, not even the guests," one insider recently told Rob Shuter.

This, they reported, was in order to avoid venue leaks, explaining that a confirmed location "would turn into a circus". The source continued: "They want total control and total privacy."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not commented on the reports.

We will continue to update this story.

• The Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly celebrated Prince Louis' eighth birthday by releasing a brand new photograph of their youngest son.
• "Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today," the royal couple captioned the portrait, captured by Matt Porteous.
• The new release is part of a longstanding tradition, seeing the Wales family share home photographs of their three children to mark each birthday.

The Wales family continues to make headlines. And from Prince William and Princess Kate's recent role changes to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10 and Prince Louis, 8, appearing to increase their public duties, the family of five has been front and centre.

This week, it was Prince Louis who garnered the most attention, with the young royal celebrating his eighth birthday.

And as per Wales family tradition, Prince William and Princess Kate took to their social media to share a brand new portrait of their son with the public.

"Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today," the future King and Queen captioned the sweet never-before-seen photograph, showing the young royal smiling on the side of a boat.

The portrait, captured by Matt Porteous, is believed to have been taken earlier this month, during the Wales family's recent holiday to Cornwall. And with the post going viral, the upload has already raked in thousands of comments from well wishers, with fans particularly struck by Louis' resemblance to his older brother.

"For a moment I thought it was George!!," read one comment. "He's growing so fast." While another read: "More and more like big brother."

It is not known how the Wales family will be celebrating the occasion behind closed doors, but Princess Kate has explained in the past that she always insists on baking her children's birthday cakes.

"I love making the cake," the mother of three revealed to Mary Berry during her appearance on BBC One’s A Berry Royal Christmas in 2019.

"It's become a bit of a tradition that I stay up til midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much. But I love it."

Well, this is lovely.

We will continue to update this story.

• Victoria Beckham has spoken publicly this week about how she and husband David navigate "tough times".
• "We always put our children first," the 52-year-old emphasised during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, explaining that the couple supports each other and grows together.
• This interview comes after son Brooklyn's bombshell statement, with the Cloud 23 founder speaking out against his family in January 2026.

Tensions between the Beckham family and the Peltz Beckhams have dominated the headlines in 2026, with Brooklyn, 27, speaking out against his family in an explosive public statement.

"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," the Beckhams' eldest son wrote in a lengthy social media post in January.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn's statement took particular aim at his parents, accusing them of controlling narratives in the press, allegedly "hijacking" his wedding to Nicola Peltz and "trying endlessly to ruin [their] relationship."

The Beckham family has remained tight lipped in the months since Brooklyn's statement, choosing not to comment on the situation directly.

However, this week has seen Victoria Beckham subtly address the family drama, speaking publicly about how she and husband David navigate "tough times" together.

"We always put our children first," the mother of four explained when asked about her "challenging year" during her recent appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.

"We love our children so much and have always really focused on protecting our children, but we laugh a lot. David Beckham is really, super funny.

"You know, myself and David, we're so close and we have incredible people around us," she continued. "We're close to my parents and David's parents. We support each other through everything that we do.

"We've grown together," she later added of their 26-year marriage. "And that's where I feel so blessed."

"We love our children so much. We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be," Beckham added in a separate interview with the Wall Street Journal this week.

"You know, we've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now," she continued. "And all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children."

The Beckham family and Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham have not commented further.

We will continue to update this story.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been front and centre this season, taking part in a high profile tour of Australia.

And with major stops in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, the couple met with members of the public and visited organisations close to their hearts, including a homeless shelter, a children's hospital and Invictus Australia.

The visit also included a few surprise moments, including a stop at the MasterChef Australia set, with Markle making an appearance as a guest judge.

The As Ever founder is known to be an experienced foodie, sharing her own recipes and hosting tips in her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

And in a video shared to TikTok, one of the former MasterChef Australia producers shared what the Duchess of Sussex had reportedly been like off camera, revealing that she was "really good at judging."

Alexandria Funnell, a former MasterChef Australia post-producer, reportedly reached out to a friend who still worked on the show, sharing what she had heard about Markle to social media.

"I was keen to hear the goss," Funnell explained in her now viral TikTok video, before confirming that "she was so great".

"She was so nice to all the crew, had a good sense of humour, and was just a normal human," she reported, adding: "her entourage was only two people and they were so great, too."

"She was really good at judging too," Funnell continued, noting that she had been told that Markle was "more concise than the regular judges" when it came to giving feedback.

"That’s the thing about the judges, as a post-producer, you have to cut them down a lot," she explained. "The waffle is waffling, they waffle like you would not believe."

And when commenting on Markle's potential fee, Funnell speculated: "I actually feel like she would have been a bargain. I feel like she would have felt like she wanted to do it, and it would have been a publicity thing. Apparently she was awesome."

We will continue to update this story.

• The Princess of Wales has revealed that her "soft voice" makes loud royal receptions challenging.
• "I find these environments are really hard," Princess Kate reportedly explained during a Buckingham Palace reception commemorating Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday on Tuesday.
• "I always get told, 'Speak up a bit louder!'," she can be heard explaining in video footage posted to X.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been front and centre in 2026. And from their Forest Lodge relocation to the major changes to their official roles, the future King and Queen are becoming leaders within the fold.

This is especially true of Princess Kate, with the 44-year-old mother of three noticeably scaling up her public appearances and duties to become the "key" to the royal family.

However, despite her power and popularity, Princess Kate is always quick to point out her limitations, speaking openly about the challenges of royal work that she has found particularly difficult.

One such occasion happened this week, as the Princess of Wales attended a Buckingham Palace reception commemorating Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday on Tuesday 21 April.

And while talking to a group of women at the busy celebration, the future Queen admitted that she struggles to be heard in loud settings, because of her naturally quiet voice.

"I find these environments are really hard," she can be heard explaining in video footage from the event, shared to X. "I've also got a very soft voice, so I always get told, 'Speak up a bit louder!'"

The Princess of Wales is also known to have struggled with public speaking, especially in the early days of being a royal, with Kate herself describing giving speeches as "nerve wracking".

"According to those close to Kate, who used to be so afraid of public speaking that she would visibly shake before taking to the lectern, she feels much more confident now because ‘she knows what she wants to say,’" Camilla Tominey reported in the Telegraph.

We will continue to update this story.

• The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson has recalled being labelled a 'monster' on the internet after his 2025 comments that he was not a Taylor Swift fan.
• "I'm not a Swiftie," Hutcherson previously reported in a viral video interview with i-D Magazine. "Very much not. No shade, all respect, but definitely not."
• The backlash from these comments reportedly turned the internet against him, with Hutcherson recalling: "that is why I don’t want to be online.”

Josh Hutcherson has spoken out about the online backlash he has received from Taylor Swift's fans, after stating last year that he was not a fan of the Opalite singer.

The I Love L.A. star, 33, made the viral comments in a video interview with i-D magazine, when playing a camera roulette game with co-star Jordan Firstman as part of their press tour.

The photograph chosen from Hutcherson's phone showed him and his mum in the VIP section of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in New Orleans, to which the actor explained: "My mum made me".

"I’m not a Swiftie," Hutcherson continued in the interview. "Very much not. No shade, all respect, but definitely not."

This went on to prompt a major online backlash against the actor. And given the difficulty of securing Eras tour tickets, various Taylor Swift fans were angered that he had accepted VIP passes.

Hutcherson has now spoken out about the backlash, recalling that it is one of the reasons why he doesn't want to be online anymore.

"I got some heat because I did a photo shoot with Jordan, and Jordan asked me something about being a [Taylor Swift fan], and I was like, 'Oh no, I’m definitely not a Swiftie,'" Hutcherson recalled in a recent interview with GQ.

"All of a sudden it garnered this, ‘Fuck him! He’s a monster! Destroy him! He’s short! He hates her because he’s short!'," the actor continued. "It’s just like, whoa! I think she’s great. Her music is [just] not my kind of music. That is why I don’t want to be online."

"I don’t need that energy," Hutcherson went on to explain of his decision to limit his social media presence. "It’s counterintuitive to my job, because if people know you more, you can’t disappear into characters. They see you as, 'Oh, that’s Josh.' You know what I mean? So, if you’re a fucking meme, people know you for the meme."

We will continue to update this story.

• The writer of The Devil Wears Prada 2 has confirmed that Sydney Sweeney will not appear in the highly-anticipated sequel.
• "There were a lot of photos from the set of various people," Aline Brosh McKenna has reported of the photographs of Sweeney on TDWP2 set that fuelled the rumours of her cameo. "You saw the movie. She's not in the movie."
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for release on Friday 1 May 2026.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is already the most talked-about film of 2026, with the highly-anticipated sequel set for release next week, almost 20 years after the original.

The long-awaited follow-up will see Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci reprise their beloved roles, with the film following Andy Sachs [Hathaway] as she returns to Runway magazine as the new features editor.

And reunited with editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly [Streep], creative director Nigel Kipling [Tucci] and former assistant turned executive Emily Charlton [Blunt], the team will have to fight for the magazine's survival amid the decline of print media.

Multiple new A-list faces will also be joining the sequel. And from Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu and Justin Theroux, to Pauline Chalamet and Kenneth Branagh, the TDWP2 cast list is set to be star-studded.

It was widely believed that this would also include actress Sydney Sweeney, with the 28-year-old Euphoria star reportedly spotted on the New York set of The Devil Wears Prada 2, fuelling rumours that she would be making a cameo.

However, the film's writer Aline Brosh McKenna has weighed in this week, clearing up speculation to confirm that Sweeney will not appear in the film.

"There were a lot of photos from the set of various people," McKenna recalled when asked of the on-set Sydney Sweeney photographs in a recent interview with ScreenRant.

"And then there were those memes, where it was like, 'So-and-so is in the movie. So-and-so is in the movie.' It became a running joke about who people had seen on set and were in the movie," she recalled. "It was one of the first ways actually, that I knew that we were sort of piquing people's interest because there was constant... It became like, first, people were really speculating, and then people were just being silly."

Going on to clarify whether Sweeney would actually appear in the film, McKenna responded: "Well, you saw the movie. She's not in the movie."

And when later asked if Sweeney could be a character in a potential third film, the writer reportedly added: "Don't know. I would do a hundred movies with this cast. I would do any kind of movie."

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for release on Friday 1 May 2026.

We will continue to update this story.

• Royal experts have reported that the Wales family is preparing for a home dynamic change, with Prince George expected to start boarding school in September.
• "They are such a tight family unit" and "George will be missed," royal author Robert Jobson told HELLO! Magazine. "It will be like having an empty seat at the table."
• Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will stay at the family's Forest Lodge home on the Windsor Estate with Prince William and Princess Kate.

The Wales family has been front and centre this season. And from Prince William and Princess Kate's recent role changes to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10 and Prince Louis, 7 increasing their public appearances, the family of five continues to make headlines.

It was their life behind palace doors that got the world talking this week, as it was reported that Prince William and Princess Kate are preparing the family for an "emotional" dynamic shift, with Prince George set to start secondary school in September.

It has not yet been confirmed where the future King will be starting secondary school, but Prince William's alma mater Eton College, and Princess Kate's former school, Marlborough College, are widely considered to be the two frontrunners.

However, at either school, Prince George would likely be boarding - something that insiders are certain will shake up the dynamics in the Wales family household.

"It’s a chance for him to spread his wings and take part in things in the afternoons and evenings instead of going home to Mum and Dad," Robert Jobson explained to HELLO! magazine of Prince George's future boarding.

The royal author went on to note that the adjustment will be an "emotional time" for Prince William and Princess Kate, with the Wales family known to be "a tight family unit".

"Both of them know what it was like," Jobson continued. "They both boarded, so they know how it works. William used to go to visit the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor while he was at Eton College, but that has to be organised. You can’t just pop home when you want to.

"They are such a tight family unit - George will be missed," he added. "It will be like having an empty seat at the table."

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will remain at Forest Lodge, on the Windsor Estate, with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

We will continue to update this story.

• Meghan Markle is releasing a new line of As Ever candles this week, with the names and scent profiles inspired by Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
• 'Signature Candle No. 506' and 'Signature Candle No. 604' pay tribute to her children's birthdates, with the ingredients including ginger, water lily, amber, neroli and cashmere.
• The new As Ever products will be released on Wednesday 22 April, ahead of US Mother's Day.

The Duchess of Sussex continues to be front and centre in 2026, with her luxe lifestyle brand, As Ever, going from strength to strength.

The 44-year-old mother of two launched As Ever last year, releasing multiple seasonal products over the months since. And from homemade preserves and flower sprinkles to her own line of Napa Valley wine and most recently, handcrafted chocolate, her artisanal offerings have been going viral.

This week, however, will see the Duchess of Sussex's most talked-about product launch to date, with Markle releasing new luxury items inspired by her and Prince Harry's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The items in question are As Ever signature candles, with Markle releasing two new scents, inspired by each of her children.

The candles, both costing $64, include sweet references to the Sussex children's birthdates, with 'Signature Candle No. 506' named after Archie's May 6 birthday and 'Signature Candle No. 604' inspired by Lilibet's on June 4.

Not to mention, the scent profiles, with Markle designing signature blends based on her children's personalities.

According to a press release via People, 'Signature Candle No. 506' is described as "a warm, comforting scent inspired by Prince Archie of Sussex, bringing a soft, familiar ease into the room," featuring notes of ginger, neroli and cashmere.

While, 'Signature Candle No. 604', "inspired by Meghan's daughter, Princess Lilibet", is described as "a light, floral scent. And offering notes of amber, water lily and santal, it promises to add "a sense of brightness and openness to the home."

The luxury candles are set to be released on Wednesday 22 April as part of As Ever's US Mother's Day collection. And coming in various bundle options, they are being sold alongside a brand new box of As Ever chocolate, made in collaboration with Compartès chocolatier, and handcrafted in Los Angeles.

Well, this is exciting.

Happy shopping!

• Ryan Reynolds has referenced Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni in a rare statement this week, voicing his pride in his wife.
• "I have never in my life been more proud of my wife," Reynolds explained in an interview for Today's Sunday Sitdown Live series. "People have no idea what is really going on. I’ve never been more proud of someone in my life, with that level of integrity that they bring with them in everything they do."
• The Lively v Wayfarer Studios trial is set to take place on Monday 18 May 2026.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle remains ongoing, following the release of their 2024 Colleen Hoover film adaptation, It Ends With Us.

Lively, 38, made a legal complaint against Baldoni, 42, in December 2024, accusing her director and co-star of sexual harassment on set, and for allegedly coordinating a smear campaign against her.

Baldoni has denied the allegations, countersuing Lively for $400 million, however his case has since been dismissed.

Now, following a year and a half of public legal drama, a trial for Lively v Wayfarer Studios has officially been set for May 2026, with both Lively and Baldoni expected to take to the stand.

Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have kept a relatively low profile in recent months, remaining focused on the ongoing court case.

However, this weekend, Ryan Reynolds made a rare public statement in support of his wife ahead of next month's trial, praising Lively's "integrity" throughout the entire process.

The statement in question came about during a recent interview on Today's Sunday Sitdown Live series, when the Deadpool star was asked how the couple and their four children - James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3, are managing amid the high profile case.

"You really see the illusion behind so much of this stuff, digital life versus real life," Reynolds explained to host Willie Geist in response.

"Really, without getting into too much, I have never in my life been more proud of my wife," he continued. "People have no idea what is really going on.

"I’ve never been more proud of someone in my life, with that level of integrity that they bring with them in everything they do," he added.

The Lively v Wayfarer Studios trial will take place on Monday 18 May 2026 in New York City.

We will continue to update this story.

• Charlize Theron has addressed Timothée Chalamet's controversial statement about the arts in a recent interview, describing his comments as "reckless".
• "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore,'" the Dune actor recently stated, with his words prompting a major backlash.
• "In 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live," Theron told the New York Times.

Timothée Chalamet continues to make headlines, with the Marty Supreme star coming under fire earlier this year for his controversial statement that "no one cares" about ballet and opera.

"I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore'," Chalamet told his Interstellar co-star Matthew McConaughey during a CNN and Variety town hall in February.

"All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there," he added. "I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I just took shots for no reason."

Chalamet's controversial words prompted a major backlash, with A-list figures and organisations still speaking out about the scandal two months later.

This week, it was Academy Award winning actress Charlize Theron who officially weighed in, with the former ballet dancer speaking to the New York Times about the physical demands of dance.

"Dance is probably one of the hardest things I ever did," Theron reflected of her former ballet training. "Dancers are superheroes. What they put their bodies through in complete silence."

"Oh, boy, I hope I run into "Timothée Chalamet" one day," she continued, after his controversial statement was referenced. "That was a very reckless comment on an art form, two art forms, that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time.

"In 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live," she added. "And we shouldn’t [expletive] on other art forms.”

"Dance taught me discipline," Theron went on to recall. "It taught structure. It taught hard work. It taught me to be tough. It’s borderline abusive. There were several times that I had blood infections from blisters that just never healed. And you don’t get a day off. I’m literally talking about bleeding through your shoes.

"And that’s something that you have to practice every single day, the mindset of just, you don’t give up, there’s no other option, you keep going."

We will continue to update this story.

• Victoria Beckham has commented on reports of a family fallout in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, stating "we love our children so much".
• "We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be," she continued, stressing: "All we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children."
• This comes after Victoria and David's eldest son Brooklyn posted an explosive statement to social media in January, confirming speculated tensions.

The Beckham family's relationship with the Peltz Beckhams continues to make headlines, with Brooklyn, 27, confirming tensions in a public statement in January 2026.

"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," the Cloud23 founder wrote in a bombshell social media post, following speculation around a fallout.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn's shock statement went on to accuse his parents of controlling narratives about their family in the press, valuing "public promotion and endorsements above all else" and "trying endlessly to ruin [his] relationship" with Nicola Peltz.

"I grew up with overwhelming anxiety," his statement concluded. "For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared."

This week, Victoria Beckham commented on the family fallout for the first time, briefly responding to a question about the topic during an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

"I think that we've always - we love our children so much," the 52-year-old stated. "We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be.

"You know, we've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now," she continued. "And all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children."

David Beckham has also seemingly addressed the fallout in the past, taking part in an interview around the dangers of social media just hours after Brooklyn's bombshell statement.

"Children are allowed to make mistakes. That’s how they learn," Beckham explained on CNBC’s Squawk Box. "So that’s what I try to teach my kids. But you know, you have to sometimes let them make those mistakes as well."

The Beckham family and Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham have not commented further.

We will continue to update this story.

• Royal expert Emily Andrews has opened up about what Princess Kate "is really like", noting the mother of three's "cracking sense of humour".
• "She’s quite guarded in some respects," Andrews recalled. "But she’s quite funny. She is just like meeting an old friend."
• Emily Andrews co-hosts the popular podcast, Catching Up with the Royals.

The Princess of Wales has been front and centre in 2026. And from her vital royal role to her popularity with the public, the future Queen has emerged as one of the leaders of the family.

However, it is her life behind palace walls that makes the most headlines, with royal experts opening up about what Princess Kate is like in person. And unsurprisingly, her words about the royal's "cracking sense of humour" and "charming" personality have subsequently gone viral.

"What is the Princess of Wales really like in real life?," royal expert Emily Andrews reflected this week in an Instagram teaser for her Catching Up with the Royals podcast.

"Well, I’ve met Kate — or rather, Catherine — on a number of occasions and she has a cracking sense of humour. She’s very, very funny.

"She’s quite guarded in some respects, but she’s quite funny," Andrews continued, adding: "She is just like meeting an old friend."

This is not the first time that royal experts have opened up about the mother of three's sense of humour, with Robert Jobson once revealing that the Princess of Wales is "a lot more fun" behind palace doors.

"I think she's very careful with what she says to the press," the royal author explained on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show in 2024. "I think that she's a lot more fun than the image that is presented.

"She laughs a lot and I think anybody who laughs a lot is obviously somebody who's got that sense of humour," Jobson continued.

Well, this is lovely.

We will continue to update this story.

• The Royal Ballet and Opera boss has thanked Timothée Chalamet in a surprise statement for boosting ticket sales after his controversial remark about the arts.
• "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore,'" the Dune actor recently stated, with his words prompting a major backlash.
• "Our ticket sales got an immediate boost," Alex Beard announced this week about the aftermath of Chalamet's words. "So cheers, Timmy!"

Timothée Chalamet has dominated the headlines in 2026, with the Marty Supreme star coming under fire for his controversial statement that "no one cares" about ballet and opera.

"I admire people, and I've done it myself, who go on a talk show and say, 'Hey, we've got to keep movie theaters alive, we've gotta keep this genre alive,'" Chalamet told his Interstellar co-star Matthew McConaughey during a CNN and Variety town hall in February.

"And another part of me feels like if people want to see it, like Barbie, like Oppenheimer, they're going to go see it and go out of their way to be loud and proud about it.

"I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore'," Chalamet continued.

"All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there," he added, noting: "I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I just took shots for no reason."

Chalamet's controversial words prompted a major backlash, with key figures and organisations from the arts speaking out.

"Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera. For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance," the Royal Ballet and Opera posted to Instagram at the time.

"If you’d like to reconsider, Timothée Chalamet, our doors are open."

Now, Royal Ballet and Opera boss, Alex Beard, has opened up about the effect of Chalamet's statement. And according to him, it has prompted a "fantastic" response from the public, boosting ticket sales.

"I thought it important that we didn't issue a kind of hoity-toity response to Chalamet," Beard recalled of their official reaction.

"We simply said 'Take a look at what we're doing, mate,' for instance, the fact that the largest portion of our audience by age is 20 to 30-year-olds. And you know what? Our post got two-and-a-half million engagements and half a million shares, just on Instagram.

"And our ticket sales got an immediate boost," Beard continued. "So cheers, Timmy!"

Timothée Chálamet has not publicly responded to Beard's comments.

We will continue to update this story.

Tensions between the Peltz Beckhams and the Beckham family continue to make headlines, with Brooklyn, 27, confirming the fallout in an explosive statement earlier this year.

"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," Victoria and David's eldest son wrote in a shock social media post in January 2026, following months of speculation.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn's statement went on to accuse his parents of controlling narratives about their family in the press, alleging that "performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships" have been a "fixture" of his life.

"I grew up with overwhelming anxiety," his statement concluded. "For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared."

This week, in a surprise development, Brooklyn's ex girlfriend Hana Cross weighed in on the situation, with the 28-year-old model dating the Cloud23 founder between 2018 and 2019. And reflecting on their nine month relationship, Cross admitted that Brooklyn's statement "summed up a lot of [her] own experiences."

"This whole thing that's happened, with Brooklyn coming out and writing the Instagram Stories and his statement – it was a bit shocking to me that he did that,” Cross explained in a recent interview with HELLO!.

"It was a surprise. I guess it shocked his family, too… but it summed up a lot of my own experiences as well and the way that their family as a brand does act.

“But then, nobody knows what's going on behind closed doors. But I do think it's sad that everything had to be put out there on his side, so openly and publicly.”

"My time with the family caused me a lot of anxiety, in all honesty," Cross continued of her own experience.

"There were a lot of warning signs and things that happened during the relationship that, in hindsight, should have made me think and maybe end the relationship or walk away from it a lot sooner than I did.

"But I was only 20/ 21 when we dated, and I had just started modelling, and I came from living on a farm to moving to London and being thrown into a relationship like that."

Neither Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz nor the Beckham family has commented on the reports.

We will continue to update this story.

• Royal commentator Emily Andrews has reported that Prince William's plans to "reboot" the monarchy are being threatened by the ongoing family drama.
• Andrews has referenced the recent actions of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, in particular.
• This is said to have left the future King "pretty furious", with the Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly working hard to restore the royal family's credibility.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been front and centre in 2026, with the future King and Queen stepping up as leaders within the royal family.

And with the royal couple looking to reshape the monarchy during their reign, they have already started to work towards a more modern and relatable system.

However, royal commentator Emily Andrews spoke out this week to report that Prince William and Princess Kate's hard work laying foundations and bolstering popularity was being obstructed by the ongoing royal drama.

The royal family has navigated multiple scandals in recent years, primarily surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with the former Duke of York stripped of his titles in 2025. He was also arrested this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"William was, I'm told, pretty furious that his headline tour to forge diplomatic links in Saudi Arabia earlier in the year was nearly derailed due to the allegations about Andrew's links with Epstein," Andrews reported in a recent op-ed for Woman and Home.

"I'm told, he was equally annoyed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gallivanting round the world on pseudo-royal trips to Jordan and then Australia later this month," Andrews added.

However, the expert stressed that Prince William's "real ire is reserved for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson".

Andrews particularly cited "her money-making schemes involving the late Queen's pet corgis," with Ferguson, who took in Muick and Sandy, reportedly claiming that the late monarch had been communicating with her through the two dogs after her death.

This is something that is said to have "appalled" Prince William and Princess Kate, coming amid reports that Ferguson was considering cloning the corgis for a reality TV show. Fergie has denied these claims.

The royal family has not commented on the reports.

We will continue to update this story.

• Sabrina Carpenter has apologised after mistaking a fan's Zaghrouta, an Arabic celebration call, for yodelling during her Coachella set this weekend, cracking a joke about it on stage.
• "My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended," Carpenter posted to X, following the incident. "Could have handled it better! Now I know what a Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out."
• Sabrina Carpenter was the Friday night headliner at the popular festival, with Justin Bieber performing on Saturday night and Karol G on Sunday.

Sabrina Carpenter continues to make headlines. And from her role in Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl album to her surprisingly A-list family, the Nonsense singer has been front and centre this year.

It was the 26-year-old's performance at Coachella that got the world talking recently, with Carpenter headlining the California music festival over the weekend.

During her Friday night set, Carpenter mistook a female fan's Arabic celebration call for yodelling, cracking a joke about it on stage, with the interaction causing controversy online.

A Zaghrouta is a traditional high-pitched trilling sound, used as an Arabic celebration call by women to express joy and honour people.

However, while on stage, the Espresso singer mistook it for yodelling, telling the audience: "I think I heard someone yodel. Is that what you’re doing? I don’t like it."

"It’s my culture!" the fan shouted back, to which Carpenter responded: "That’s your culture, is yodelling?"

"It’s a call of celebration," the fan continued, with Carpenter joking: "Is this Burning Man? What’s going on? This is weird."

The incident went viral over the weekend. And with footage shared online, some fans took to social media to criticise the singer's "insensitive" reaction.

"Im very disappointed and heartbroken," one social media user wrote in a comment. "You must respect other people's cultures," another added.

Carpenter weighed in on the situation over the weekend, responding to the backlash in a social media statement.

"My apologies, I didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly," the Please Please Please singer posted to X. "My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. Could have handled it better! Now I know what a Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out."

We will continue to update this story.

• Princess Kate is reportedly taking an "especially firm stance" on the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal, with sources alleging that she and Prince William are setting private boundaries.
• "There is real concern about what’s been going on behind the scenes," a source reported to Closer magazine. "The presence of Andrew and Sarah [Ferguson], even quietly, represents a risk."
• The former Duke of York was arrested this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been embroiled in scandal over the 66-year-old's links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The former Duke of York has been stripped of his titles, honours and royal residence in a historic move. And in February 2026, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The royal family spoke out at the time, with King Charles deeming the censures "necessary" as he removed his brother's titles.

"Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse," read a statement from the royal family at the time.

"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities," King Charles added in a separate statement, following his brother's arrest.

"In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."

In the months since, the royal family appears to have distanced themselves from the former prince in public. However, according to sources, Prince William and Princess Kate have also set boundaries between them and the disgraced royal in private.

"There is real concern about what’s been going on behind the scenes," an insider recently reported to Closer magazine, alleging that "Kate is taking an especially firm stance."

"The presence of Andrew and Sarah [Ferguson], even quietly, represents a risk," the source continued. "Every time they’re still in the frame, even behind the scenes, it prevents the family from fully moving on."

"Certainly, [William] made his voice known that Andrew should have no place within the monarchy, both publicly and privately," royal author Russell Myers has previously reported on Newsweek's 'The Royal Report' podcast.

"[Andrew] should have no role within the family because he would be a stain on it."

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• Page Six has reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have sent out their 'save the date' invitations, revealing their wedding date and location.
• According to the outlet, the A-list couple will marry in New York City on Friday 3 July 2026.
• This date holds particular significance, falling the day before America's Independence Day, with 2026 marking its 250th anniversary.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are undoubtedly the most talked-about couple of 2026, with the Opalite singer and NFL star announcing their engagement last year.

And with the A-list couple's highly-anticipated nuptials widely believed to be taking place this summer, reports and theories around their wedding plans have been dominating the headlines.

Excitement reached its peak this week as Page Six reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details had finally been "revealed," with the couple reportedly sending out their "save the date" invitations.

And according to the sources, the ceremony will be taking place on Friday 3 July in New York City.

This new development comes as a surprise to fans, with it previously believed that Swift would wed Kelce at her 11,000-square-foot Rhode Island home.

However, Page Six alleged that the couple had opted to move their wedding from Rhode Island to New York in order to accommodate more guests.

Swift has previously confirmed that the couple is planning a "big wedding," with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Ed Sheeran and even the Prince and Princess of Wales predicted to receive an invitation.

It was also previously believed that Swift and Kelce's wedding date would be Saturday 13 June 2026, with fans and followers voicing their surprise at the new reports. However, this too makes a lot more sense on closer inspection.

Swift and Kelce's reported 3 July wedding date falls the day before America's Independence Day, which is known to be one of the Father Figure singer's favourite holidays, with her previously famed for holding annual weekend-long parties over the date.

Not to mention, 4 July 2026 falls on America's 250th anniversary, making it a particularly big celebration.

Well, this is exciting.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not commented on the reports.

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• Brooklyn Beckham has announced that he and Nicola Peltz are "stronger than ever" having "been through so much" in a new message to mark their four year anniversary.
• This comes after his bombshell statement in January, confirming a fallout with his family and stating that he "does not want to reconcile."
• Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham officially wed on 9 April 2022, renewing their vows in August 2025.

The Peltz Beckhams' relationship with the Beckham family continues to make headlines, with Brooklyn, 27, confirming tensions in an explosive statement earlier this year.

"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," Victoria and David's eldest son wrote in a social media message after months of speculation around a family fallout.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn's statement went on to claim that his wife Nicola Peltz had "been consistently disrespected" by his family, alleging that his parents had "been trying endlessly to ruin [his] relationship since before [their] wedding" on 9 April 2022.

This week marked the Peltz Beckhams' four year wedding anniversary. And in a surprise reference to the Beckham family drama, Brooklyn shared that he and Nicola are "stronger than ever" after having "been through so much".

"Happy 4 year anniversary baby I love you with all my heart," read his anniversary card to Nicola, with Brooklyn sharing a photograph of the message to his Instagram Stories.

"We have been through so much together but today we are stronger than ever and you are my best friend. I can't wait to grow old together with you. Love you so much x."

"Happy anniversary @nicolaannepeltzbeckham x love you with all my heart," he went on to caption the post. "Can't wait to stay young with you xx love you so much x."

Brooklyn also went on to share a photograph of flowers from Nicola's parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, alongside a written message from his in-laws.

"Wishing you a beautiful anniversary day!." read the card. "Love you guys and miss you! Can't wait to see you soon!"

This comes amid reports that there have been pushes for peace from the Beckham family. However, Brooklyn's 2026 statement would suggest that a reunion is still a long way off.

"I grew up with overwhelming anxiety," his January statement concluded. "For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared. I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief."

The Beckham family has not commented further on the situation.

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The Prince of Wales has previously discussed the key changes he intends to make when he one day becomes King. Both Prince William and Princess Kate are often touted as the future of the monarchy, and have made key moves to modernise the institution - whether their focus on social impact or the choice of schooling for their young children.

And when it comes to William's reign as monarch, he will continue to do things his own way according to a source who spoke to journalist, Rob Shuter. In fact, we can expect that the Prince will be unafraid of ruffling feathers during his royal tenure. They said: "William is not afraid to make hard calls. And right now, that’s exactly what the Royal Family needs. Charles leads with his heart. William leads with strategy."

They also went on to note that William, who was previously described as a 'tough leader' by insiders, 'doesn't forget, and doesn't forgive easily.' At present, the royal household is reportedly supportive of the Prince of Wales' 'ruthless' approach, as they are looking for a future leader who can 'make tough, unpopular decisions'.

The insider continued: "He understands the stakes. This isn’t just family—it’s a business. Andrew is a problem. Harry is a problem. William knows that—and he acts accordingly. He’s not trying to be liked. He’s trying to protect the monarchy."

The family has faced a turbulent few years. The late Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2021 and 2022 respectively, and both King Charles and the Princess of Wales underwent cancer treatments in 2024. There have also been a number of changes to royal roles; Charles' plans for a 'stripped down monarchy' were well known ahead of his coronation, while Prince Harry stepped down as a working royal in 2020.

In recent months, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's titles were removed following mounting public interest into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and Prince William is reportedly taking a 'hard line' with Andrews daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams the Daily Mail earlier this year: "It may fall to William to make a decision on the future of Beatrice and Eugenie. Neither are reportedly particularly close to him or to Catherine. If it came to choosing, Zara and Mike [Tindall] would naturally support William and Catherine if William should feel the need to oust Beatrice and Eugenie."

Princess Charlotte's royal future may look very different to those of her brothers. Over the years, royal experts have speculated that the Prince and Princess of Wales' three children could be forced to grow apart as Prince George, 12, is already preparing to become King. While Prince Louis' future titles - and responsibilities - are currently unclear, it seems that Princess Charlotte, who turns 11 next month, is likely to become a working royal one day.

Charlotte is regularly praised for her exceptional royal etiquette - often spotted reminding her brothers how to behave at public engagements - and it appears that the young Princess is already following in her mum's distinct royal footsteps. Last weekend, Prince William and Princess Kate attended the 2026 Easter Matins Service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, with their three children - marking the first time the whole family has attended since 2023.

In photographs from the event, Kate and Charlotte can be seen sharing a sweet moment as they walk side-by-side. But the key signifier that the young Princess is emulating her mother is through their joint sense of style. Both Kate and Charlotte wore Self-Portrait dresses with complimentary colour palettes; Kate opted for a cream midi, while Charlotte chose pastel blue. Noticeably, Charlotte also re-wore her Christmas day coat, a bespoke camel Catherine Walker button-up with brown detailing. Princess Kate is known for recycling outfits, and has famously done this ever since she became a working royal - carving a path for Charlotte to do the same.

Last year, royal expert Ingrid Seward told Hello! that Charlotte is 'full of admiration for her mother', adding: "Kate and Charlotte are great friends, and I think to Kate, their bond is very precious. The mother-daughter relationship is obviously particularly important to Kate because she has such a close relationship with her own mother, Carole Middleton."

Kate and Charlotte have always had a particularly strong bond. At the Princess of Wales' 2025 festive concert, Together at Christmas, Kate and Charlotte performed a sweet mother-and-daughter piano duet, and the young Princess was said to be very 'protective' of her mum as she underwent cancer treatment in 2024. Seward added at the time: "I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum."

Royal photographer Karwai Tang echoed the sentiment in another interview with the publication, stating that Charlotte was a 'great source of strength' to Kate. Going on to discuss the family's appearance at Wimbledon in 2025, Tang added: "You can see that they are so close. At one point Charlotte started fanning her mum – it was really sweet. Kate gently tapped her arm to get her to stop, maybe so she didn't cause any distraction while the players were serving. But it was a really nice bit of interaction."

• Insiders have reported that Taylor Swift's "priority" for 2026 is her personal life, rather than work, shutting down theories of a 'The Life of a Showgirl' tour.
• "She and Travis are saving all their energy for the big summer they have coming up," the sources reported, with the A-list couple rumoured to be tying the knot this year.
• "She does have another record in the works," they continued. "But there’s no pressure to release it anytime soon. It’s still very much in the creative stages."

Taylor Swift continues to be front and centre. And from her viral appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards to the release of her highly-anticipated music video for Opalite, she has dominated the headlines in 2026.

It is her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce that undoubtedly gets the world talking the most, with the couple announcing their engagement in August 2025.

And with their highly-anticipated nuptials rumoured to be taking place this summer, the A-list couple is said to be in "full planning mode".

Sources highlighted their focus on the wedding over the weekend, responding to questions around whether the Father Figure singer would be touring with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.

"[Taylor] never meant to do a massive tour attached to it," insiders reported to the Daily Mail. "She does have another record in the works, but there’s no pressure to release it anytime soon. It’s still very much in the creative stages.

"Taylor’s priority right now is her personal life," the sources continued. "She and Travis are saving all their energy for the big summer they have coming up."

This reportedly extends to their honeymoon as well as their wedding, with sources previously telling The Sun that the couple's "major priority" is spending time together.

"They have been planning this for weeks and have already informed friends and family that they will be ‘off the grid’ during this time," sources told the publication. "Unless there is an emergency, they want to limit outside contact to truly immerse themselves in this once-in-a-lifetime experience before Travis returns to the football field."

Well, this is lovely.

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• Natasha Archer, former aide to the Princess of Wales, has opened up about her royal role, describing it as "an extraordinary privilege", and noting the "frustrating" part of the job.
• "I often get referred to as a stylist, and it's quite frustrating," Archer explained to The Telegraph. "There are a lot of other things that came with my role and with what I'm offering now with my consultancy. I'm not a traditional stylist, I'm looking at everything."
• Archer worked with the future King and Queen for 15 years, leaving her royal role in 2025.

It was announced last year that the Prince and Princess of Wales' executive personal assistant, Natasha Archer, would be stepping down from her role after 15 years to establish her own private consultancy.

The former aide, known by Tash, started working for the royal couple in 2010, going on to play a major role behind closed doors.

However, she became most known for her fashion influence, with Archer credited for styling the Princess of Wales and helping her to choose her outfits.

This is something Archer opened up about in a rare interview with The Telegraph this week. And while she stressed what an "extraordinary privilege" it was to work for the royal couple, as "a diary-setter and a project manager, a sounding board and a confidante," she did note the frustration of the public reducing her role to that of stylist.

"I often get referred to as a stylist, and it's quite frustrating," Archer explained to The Telegraph. "There are a lot of other things that came with my role and with what I'm offering now with my consultancy.

"I'm not a traditional stylist," she added. "I'm looking at everything. Even admin support. I feel like it's a unique talent that I can bring to specific people."

Archer was reportedly "discreet" when talking about the Prince and Princess of Wales, stating "I've built up my reputation on such discretion."

"I've made incredible friendships there and I look back on my memories totally fondly and I just feel really grateful to have had that opportunity," she recalled.

"I learnt so much from the people I was working for. It's planning, it's being ready, it's offering an unwavering level of support to who you are working with. And my work has definitely evolved now, but my standards remain the same."

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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly once engaged a royal aide in a "physical altercation," according to claims in new biography, Elizabeth II by Robert Hardman.
• The former Prince allegedly confronted Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Jonstone-Burt after he was told that "he'd have to wait his turn like anybody else" when planning an event at Buckingham Palace.
• "The Duke went for him," royal household sources reported, per Hardman, describing the incident as "not just an outburst of expletives and a jab of a finger," but a "kinetic" blow.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been accused of a "physical altercation" with a royal aide, according to a new biography.

Elizabeth II by Robert Hardman is set for release later this week, detailing "the inside story" of the late Queen's life both "in private [and] in public".

Ahead of its highly-anticipated release, the book is being serialised by the Daily Mail, with Hardman publishing regular excerpts from the upcoming biography.

This involved shock claims around the late monarch's second son, with reports that the former Duke of York, who was stripped of his titles last year, once engaged a royal aide in a physical altercation.

The aide in question, Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Jonstone-Burt, was allegedly confronted by the former Prince after he was told that he could not hold a Pitch@Palace event at Buckingham Palace.

"It was a routine household matter," a source within the royal household reportedly told Hardman. "The Duke wanted to have a reception, and there wasn't any room. It was as simple as that."

"Tony said he'd have to wait his turn like anybody else, and the Duke went for him."

The alleged "altercation" was "not just an outburst of expletives and a jab of a finger," reported one source, while another claimed that it was a "kinetic" blow.

The incident was allegedly reported to the Lord Chamberlain, who spoke to King Charles about the situation.

However, according to the reports, an apology did not follow, with Andrew telephoning the Lord Chamberlain and allegedly telling him, "I gather you've been calling people and causing problems".

Per the excerpt, Andrew's father Prince Philip did reach out, writing a letter of apology to Sir Tony Jonstone-Burt after the alleged incident.

Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story. by Robert Hardman is set for release on Thursday 9 April 2026.