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‘We’re opposites. I can be too laid back, whereas Shelly needs a plan. We work well because we find a middle ground’ After a month away in Australia, where she was crowned queen of the jungle on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, then five days in Qatar, where she reported on the England men’s team quarter-final World Cup match against France, it’s not surprising retired football heroine Jill Scott is relishing the prospect of a chilled Christmas under her own roof. “It will be just the five of us here on Christmas Day,” says the 35-year-old former Lioness, by which she means herself, fiancée Shelly Unitt, 37, Shelly’s daughters Evie, 19, and Hattie, 15, and the family’s gorgeous bulldog Winnie. “It’s how we usually spend Christmas Day…

While the rest of us were opening Advent calendar windows, Kylie Jenner was on the vinyl countdown in Aspen, Colorado, taking a snowy break with her sister Kendall. The ski resort is a Kardashian-Jenner family favourite and the perfect place for them to showcase their cold-weather kit – including Kylie’s all-black outfit of vinyl trousers, puffer bomber jacket and faux-fur boots (right). Never afraid to go off piste with her outfits, shortly after arriving, the beauty billionaire posted hot-tub photos in which she posed in a vinyl bikini from sister Khloé’s Good American clothing range. Then there was her faux-fur-trimmed leather bomber and trousers from The Attico, worn while exploring the resort with Kendall (inset above). “Stay cozy,” Kylie advised on Instagram. Her model sister, meanwhile, was pictured in one…

It was the second annual Together at Christmas carol service and the royal family could not have looked more united. The Princess of Wales welcomed the King and Queen Consort and other family members to Westminster Abbey for the most festive of gatherings, sitting alongside them in the front row with her husband the Prince. Next to the royal couple were their two eldest children, each a mini-me of their parents with Prince George, nine, in a navy coat to match his father and Princess Charlotte, seven, in burgundy to co-ordinate with her mother’s elegant Eponine coat dress. Kate, who arrived early to put the finishing touches to the preparations, welcomed her family outside the abbey. TIME FOR FAMILY Cries of “Prince William, we love you” and “Kate, we love…

On her 21st birthday she had made a solemn vow to her people, telling them: “My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.” She kept that promise for no less than 75 years, until the moment of her passing. Providing a steady hand during a time of political turmoil, the Queen tirelessly carried the burdens that fall to a head of state with unfailing good humour. Pictures from Her Majesty’s last months show her as vibrant as ever. Off duty, feeding her dorgi Candy in January, or defying the years by carrying out official engagements – slicing into a Jubilee cake in February; holding an audience in Windsor Castle in April; opening the Elizabeth Line in London a month later; taking a back…

Steeped in the history of her family, and filled with happy memories, beauiful Windsor welcomed Her Majesty home After the committal service, family said a last, private goodbye as the Queen was buried beside her husband A second solemn ceremony took place later the same day at Windsor Castle, where 800 people congregated to bid a final farewell to Her Majesty before she was reunited with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh. At just after 4.10pm, as the choir sang Psalm 121, the procession entered the gothic St George’s Chapel. There, the Dean of Windsor, the Rt Rev. David Conner, prayed that “God will give us grace to honour her memory by following her example”, before the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were lifted from the Queen’s coffin, symbolising…

Looking forward with his eyes fixed to the future, his wife smiling at him warmly, the King shares an image of positivity and contentment for his Christmas card this year. Chosen by the royal couple, the photo is a significant one. It was taken at the Braemar Games in Scotland on 3 September – five days before his mother the Queen’s death. The games themselves were one of her favourite events, which she never missed until this year, when the then Prince of Wales stood in for her. It was one of his last duties as heir to the throne. The image also demonstrates a strong link to Scotland, where the Queen spent the last days of her life at her beloved Balmoral Castle. The picture, taken by Sam Hussein,…

‘Wilding has excellent pitch, but only when he’s singing Three Blind Mice or Baa-Baa Black Sheep’Camilla There’s magic, sparkle and the Christmassy scent of pine in the air as soprano Camilla Kerslake and her husband Chris Robshaw prepare to celebrate the festive season with their 19-month-old son Wilding. The family are back in the UK following the retirement in October of 36-year-old former England rugby union captain Chris, who had been playing for Major League Rugby squad San Diego Legion in the US, and they couldn’t be happier when they welcome HELLO! into their Surrey home for our exclusive interview and photoshoot. “Wilding’s very excited about all the twinkling lights,” says Chris as his young son gazes wide-eyed at the Christmas decorations. “When we went to buy our tree at…

1 THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE Tom Hollander and Idris Elba bring the characters of Charlie Macksey’s bestselling book to life in this animated tale of friendship and courage (right). A lonely boy strolling through the countryside finds companionship in an unlikely group of animals as they try to help him find his way home. It’s a heart-warming story for all ages. Christmas Day at 9am on BBC1. 2 THE GREAT CHRISTMAS BAKE OFF Five stars from Channel 4’s history put their skills to the test on a festive visit to the Bake Off tent. Time Team host Sir Tony Robinson, Terry Christian from The Word, The Big Breakfast’s Gaby Roslin, Brookside actress Claire Sweeney and Popworld presenter Miquita Oliver hope to tantalise the taste buds…

Music is the voice of the soul and helps us to pray, to love ourselves and the world.” So says the great maestro Andrea Bocelli, whose own voice, together with those of his son Matteo and young daughter Virginia, plays a major part in this festive season’s soundtrack with their new album A Family Christmas. Andrea got New York’s festivities off to a great start earlier this month. After lighting up the Empire State Building in blue and white to celebrate the latest programme from his charitable foundation, he electrified a packed Madison Square Gardens with his glorious tenor. Now the Bocellis are preparing to spend the holidays as befits a great Italian family, back home in Tuscany, the land where their passions and traditions are rooted. There, Andrea and…

With parts of the UK experiencing an early white Christmas, there was flake news in the garden of Stacey Solomon’s Essex home – and she could not have been more delighted. The mother of four had a (snow) ball playing with her two youngest children, three-year-old Rex and daughter Rose, 14 months (above, top left and right). Sharing a flurry of snaps with her followers on Instagram, Stacey told them: “The First Snow at Pickle Cottage & Rose’s first ever snow. We woke up to what seemed like Narnia outside the window and the kids have never been so excited.” With school and work cancelled because of the icy conditions, the Loose Women star explained that they had spent their snow day playing in a sleigh belonging to her husband,…

As a broadcast journalist, Tania Bryer knows the importance of research, while as the daughter of a two-times cancer survivor, she also understand how vital the work of Cancer Research UK is. Which is why Tania (above, on the right) helped ensure it was a far from Silent Night at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London for the charity’s fundraising carol concert. Tania, 60, who has chaired Cancer Research’s National Events Committee since 2011, welcomed guests including the charity’s joint president Princess Alexandra to a performance by the Ora Singers, plus readings by famous faces including actresses Phoebe Dynevor and Minnie Driver, followed by dinner at the National Gallery. The night raised a magnificent £250,000. “Guests described it as ‘magical’,” Tania tells HELLO!.…

When our beloved Queen passed away she knew that she was leaving the House of Windsor and its people in safe hands The history books will forever recall 2022 as the year we lost our dear Queen Elizabeth II. After a glorious 70-year reign that touched so many people around the world, Her Majesty died peacefully on 8 September at her beloved Balmoral in Scotland. Her achievements, legacy and unrivalled length of service will be reflected upon for many years, as will the fortitude and strong family values that earnt her her place as the grandmother of the nation. There is of course much still to be arranged following her death and there is no question that her son and heir the King will offer a different style of monarchy.…

Her family led the nation in paying tribute to the monarch as she took one final journey through her kingdom ‘Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived, a promise with destiny kept, and she is mourned most deeply in her passing’THE KING When the Queen left us, she did so just as she had lived: with dignity, without fuss, and with immaculate preparations firmly in place. Just two days after welcoming her 15th Prime Minister at Balmoral, the 96-year-old monarch passed away peacefully, with her son and heir the Prince of Wales and only daughter the Princess Royal at her bedside. Even as millions across the world united in grief, the monarch’s long-made plans were unveiled. Her family rallied, leading the nation in ten days of mourning. Meanwhile, the Queen…

‘I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life’ There can be few people who take on an entirely new role – under the eyes of the world – in their eighth decade. The King has done just that, becoming the 41st monarch in a line that stretches back 1,000 years, at an age when most people are already retired. Of course, he has some huge advantages as he tackles this task. Not only has he enjoyed the longest apprenticeship of any heir in history, he’s benefited from the remarkable example of his mother, which he has vowed to follow. He can count on a strong circle of family support that includes his siblings as well as his son and heir, the…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have lifted the lid on their rift with the royal family and their decision to leave Britain and opened up about their new lives in California in the final instalment of their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan. In the last three episodes of the six-part programme, the couple share their memories of Meghan’s time in the royal family, from the joy of their 2018 wedding to their decision to step back from royal duties. While Meghan recalls how the Queen took her under her wing on their first joint engagement, she and Prince Harry explain how things turned sour amid negative media coverage and internet trolling. Meanwhile, Harry claims his brother the Duke of Cambridge (now the Prince of Wales) “shouted and screamed” at…

It was a bumper year for babies, and the stars were once again delighted to share their news with our readers. In a HELLO! exclusive in April, model Vogue Williams and her entrepreneur husband Spencer Matthews introduced us to their new baby Otto James, a little brother for their children Theodore, four, and Gigi, two. “It’s always been our intention to have a big family and we are very lucky that we have been able to do that,” said the happy father. A month later, TV personality Jessica Wright exclusively told us about her “whirlwind” experience as a firsttime mum to Presley Stone, the beautiful baby boy she welcomed with husband William Lee-Kemp in May. Former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams struck gold once again as her partner Ella Baig gave…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it certainly won’t be the quietest for Liz Fletcher, who is celebrating her first Christmas with actor husband Kelvin since welcoming twins in April. “They’re almost crawling so we’re probably going to be running around like headless chickens,” the actress, voiceover artist and farmer, who is mum to Marnie, six, Milo, four, and eight-month-old Maximus and Mateusz, tells HELLO!. “One will go one way and the other goes another, so you’re on your toes the whole day.” Indeed, life has been hectic for Liz, 39, and Kelvin, 38, since they moved to their 120-acre farm in the middle of the Peak District shortly before finding out they were expecting again – and now they’ve documented it in a book. Fletchers on…

Moving house is generally considered one of life’s most stressful events. But you wouldn’t know it from talking to Kym Marsh, who just a few weeks before Christmas swapped one home for another with barely time to catch her breath after competing in Strictly Come Dancing. “I’ve moved a lot – this will be my 13th time during my adult lifetime,” she breezily tells HELLO! as we catch up at her new abode in Cheshire. “I’m very fortunate that I have a lot of people around who can help me out.” Kym, 46, and her tribe are the definition of a blended family, as three generations – her parents Pauline and Dave, children David, 27, Emilie, 25, and 11-year-old Polly, as well as stepchildren and grandchildren – join her and…

Never mind the carols, Simon Cowell was more interested in singing the praises of Katie Piper at a Christmas concert for her charitable foundation – and rightly so. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 63 (below far right) – who attended with son Eric – is patron of the foundation, and hailed the 39-year-old presenter and campaigner (below right) as “a legend”, telling the congregation of celebrity supporters, volunteers, staff, donors and fundraisers: “I do the easy part, Katie’s done the tough part.” Leading the singing at St Peter’s Church in London’s Eaton Square were Britain’s Got Talent stars The Frontline Singers (above right, with Katie), a choir of NHS staff who were joined by two burns survivors speaking about their experiences with the foundation. There were also readings by Simon’s…

‘Capturing the fun and relaxed moments between such a wonderful family is always a true privilege’ The Prince and Princess of Wales have unveiled their official Christmas card and it appears they are wistfully remembering our sunny summer days. Rather than conveying a frosty festive scene, the photo shows the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children enjoying the warm sunshine at their country home in Norfolk. FAMILY FAVOURITE The image was taken earlier this year by royal favourite Matt Porteous, who has photographed the family for two of their previous Christmas cards. The smiling quintet, who are all casually dressed in blue and white, hold hands as they stroll through the grounds of Anmer Hall, their home on the royal Sandringham Estate. As well as showing their…

We left our Queen in no doubt of our great affection for her and our gratitude for her record-breaking seven decades of service ‘I have been humbled and deeply touched… My heart has been with you all’THE QUEEN Poignant yet joyful images show the Queen appearing for what were to be the last times on the palace balcony The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee brought her people together in four days packed with pomp, ceremony and true jubilation. Perfectly drilled troops, well-wishers from across the globe, pop stars and spectacular street performers were all among those helping to celebrate her record-breaking reign. The festivities began in style on 2 June with the traditional military pageantry of Trooping the Colour, with the Prince of Wales taking the salute in his mother’s absence. But…

When the King spoke of his pride in passing the title of Prince of Wales – traditionally held by the heir to the throne – to his son the Duke of Cambridge, he made clear his faith in his firstborn as the country’s future King. And when, in the same breath, he spoke of William’s Princess, Kate, it was to acknowledge just how much the couple’s happy and successful partnership has already proved an asset to the realm. “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations,” said the monarch. Prince William and Kate – who both turned 40 this year – are seen by many as the modern and relatable face of the monarchy. Now, Kate…

Making a poignant return to London’s Westminster Hall, the King last week unveiled a plaque commemorating the lying-in-state of his mother the Queen. His Majesty looked solemn as he uncovered the tablet in the floor of the ancient hall and, watched by parliamentary staff and politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, stood in quiet reflection for a moment before applause rang out. Outside in New Palace Yard, he also unveiled a gift from the parliamentarians to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – a pair of bronze sculptured lamps featuring magnificent golden crowns and the heraldic beasts of the United Kingdom. It was a sombre occasion in a week that was otherwise full of Christmas cheer, with the King and the Queen Consort both in…

‘I was humbled to hear their stories. It’s been a privilege to arrange for them to come to the UK’ Taking a moment at Christmas to spread some cheer is very important to Sarah, Duchess of York – and never more so than when accompanying a group of Ukrainian refugees on a visit to the UK. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie’s devoted mother – now also grandmother to their children 15-month-old Sienna and August, 22 months – considers herself fortunate for everything she has in her life and was determined to make sure this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London would be unforgettable for her guests. Speaking exclusively to HELLO! while the refugees, who are part of a talented choir for the blind from Kharkiv’s Special Training Educational…

PARTY PIECES Fill your home with good cheer this festive holiday with these sophisticated seasonal cocktails and irresistible party bites, guaranteed to wow your guests CHRISTMAS GIN & TONIC Serves 1 Takes 5 minutes This alternative to Bucks Fizz or champagne uses a spirit made by distilling gin that has been infused with Christmas pudding. The tonic really brings out the rich spices and deep, fruity notes of the gin. INGREDIENTS • Ice cubes• 150ml/5fl oz Sacred Christmas Pudding gin, or equivalent• 150ml/5fl oz tonic water• A selection of dried fruit (cranberries, apricot, raisins), to garnish 1. Start off with a clean glass, either a copa or balloon, as shown here, or a highball. Add ice cubes to fill up the glass. 2. Stir gently for 15 seconds with a…

Marrakech STAY A jewel of a hotel in the middle of the medina, El Fenn (3) hits it just right. Shimmering zellige tiles and carved plasterwork are juxtaposed with sculptural floor lamps and chrome-legged velvet armchairs to create a soulful mood. Best of all is the rooftop, where guests relax on daybeds strewn with Schiaparelli-pink cushions, moving only to dip in the pool and admire the neighbouring Koutoubia Mosque. TASTE Sample Moroccan mainstays from tagines to apricot-studded pastillas at Le Jardin in the heart of the medina, or drop into Kesh Cup for a flat white. Light and bright +61 turns out Australian-accented plates with a Middle Eastern kick – the menu spans melt-in-the-mouth braised lamb shank with fennel and coriander seeds to minty cucumber salad with pomegranate. Back at…