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‘Family is important to me — even though I’m a nomadic soul, I always return home. Nothing can damage my family’s Italian roots’ From Viola Melpignano’s penthouse in her family’s palazzo, she can see the whole of the Eternal City spread out beneath her. Stepping out onto the Piazza San Lorenzo, she has all the splendour of Rome on her doorstep. And the doorway itself is quite something, because right there are the remains of the Ara Pacis, built in 13BCE to honour the Emperor Augustus. In fact, the Melpignano name is synonymous with exclusive locations. As well as San Domenico House hotel in London, Viola’s family created Masseria San Domenico and Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, the gorgeous settings for Madonna’s birthday celebrations, Tom Cruise’s holidays and Justin Timberlake’s wedding.…

‘The Princess loved what has been done — she loved the “wow” factor. She was absolutely thrilled‘ Tracey Emin Surrounded by exquisite works of art, the Princess of Wales looked delighted as she chatted with music legend Sir Paul McCartney about the new Beatles exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, which reopened last week following a major refurbishment. The pair quickly struck up a bond over their shared love of photography as they reflected on the show, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm, which opens on 28 June. Playful Macca, who had celebrated his 81st birthday just days before, was quick to point out that Kate, who is patron of the London gallery, wasn’t alive when he took the photographs in the Beatles’ early days. “When you weren’t…

His collection was a celebrity showcase, party and gig rolled into one It helps to have friends in high places when you’re hosting an important event, as Pharrell Williams proved when he unveiled his first menswear collection for Louis Vuitton in Paris last week. A-lists guests including Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Miranda Kerr and Kim Kardashian gathered on the historic Pont Neuf in support of the musician, producer and entrepreneur, who was announced as creative director of the luxury brand last February. All eyes were fixed on the famous names as well as the fashions on the catwalk in a show that was a celebrity showcase, party and gig rolled into one. Turning up fashionably late with her husband, Beyoncé almost stole…

When the first members of the Windrush Generation arrived in Britain from the Caribbean 75 years ago, they did not always receive the warmest of welcomes. Luckily, that was far from the case at a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King and Queen, in celebration of some of those post-war pioneers. Along with their families, ten people chosen from the original Windrush cohort and later arrivals were guests at a preview of portraits created of them by ten black artists, who were also on the guest list. The works were commissioned last year by the then Prince of Wales “to recognise and celebrate the immeasurable difference that they, their children and their grandchildren have made to this country”. And as a keen artist himself, the King could not…

‘I want to give people across the UK hope that homelessness can be prevented when we collaborate’ He was 11 years old when his mother Diana, then the Princess of Wales, took him to a homeless shelter for the first time. That visit to The Passage in London made a huge impression on a young Prince William and has inspired him to teach his own children, Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, about the plight of those living on the streets or in temporary accommodation. Now it is driving one of his most ambitious projects to date: a mission to prove that homelessness can be eradicated. With the launch of a five-year programme to tackle the problem across the UK in what would have been her…

Waving to the crowds in the summer sunshine, the King and Queen took centre stage last week as they led the traditional carriage procession to kick off their first Royal Ascot since assuming their new titles. Dressed in a grey morning suit and top hat, His Majesty beamed with delight, with the Queen, wearing a cream embroidered coat and dress by Dior and a matching hat by Philip Treacy, sitting beside him. FAMILY TIME Later in the week, they were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the latest in a succession of family members and close friends to support them during the five-day event, which is a highlight of the royal summer calendar. ‘How proud and excited our grandmother would have been. To have a winner for Charles…

It has been 25 years since the groundbreaking TV series Sex and the City captivated millions of fans around the world. Against the glamorous backdrop of vibrant Manhattan and featuring a fabulous collection of Manolo Blahnik high heels and an endless supply of cosmopolitan cocktails, the compelling show followed the ever-changing lives of its four 30-something leading ladies – Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York and Samantha Jones – as they navigated the ups and downs of love, passion, fashion, friendship and feuds. Based on Candace Bushnell’s newspaper columns of the same name, the show’s impact was so great that Hollywood stars including Matthew McConaughey, Bradley Cooper, David Duchovny, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Coolidge and Lucy Liu – and even Donald Trump – took cameo roles. Six seasons, two films…

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‘Rob and I spend a lot of time talking about the children or our parents, but we still connect as adults. And by the way, we are still intimate’ Summer is finally here, the flowers are in bloom and love is on Ayda Field Williams’s mind during HELLO!’s exclusive interview and photoshoot. After 17 years together – 13 of them married – the actress is sharing the secrets of her ever-blossoming romance with pop star Robbie Williams, 49, and how they are bringing up their four children: Teddy, ten, Charlie, eight, Coco, four, and three-year-old Beau. Ayda, 44, tells us: “The thing that always sticks with Rob and I, no matter what, is that we make each other laugh more than anyone else in the world. Laughter is our love…

With Wimbledon starting next week, Judy Murray is feeling nervous as she looks forward to watching sons Sir Andy and Jamie playing in the prestigious tournament once again. “I’ll be there, stressing,” she says with a laugh, adding: “When they both retire, I’ll be able to go to Wimbledon to watch the tennis and enjoy it.” Judy, 63, has long been a fixture courtside, cheering on her boys as they rose to the top of their game and won ten Grand Slams between them. Now she has drawn upon her years on the tennis circuit to write her first novel, The Wild Card, about a woman who makes a comeback to the game in later life and finds herself playing on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. “The book has lots of messages,…

They famously fell out years ago, but these days, Cheryl Tweedy and Lily Allen have a lot more in common, not least their acting CVs – which is perhaps why Cheryl was keen to support Lily in her latest stage role. The singer and former The X Factor judge was among those at the press night for Lily’s new play The Pillowman, in which she stars alongside Paul Kaye and Inside No. 9’s Steve Pemberton (below right, Lily takes a bow with Matthew Tennyson and Steve). Wearing an all-white outfit, Cheryl (left) was photographed leaving the Duke of York’s Theatre in London after the show, when she stopped to sign autographs and take a selfie with a fan. She was joined on her night out by fellow theatregoers including Jake…

‘What you did for the country last year was phenomenal. Huge respect — and go get ’em’ As president of the Football Association, the Prince of Wales is England’s biggest fan – and he proved it with a surprise visit to the Lionesses’ training camp to wish them good luck in this summer’s Fifa Women’s World Cup. And there was an added surprise for manager Sarina Wiegman when Prince William presented her with an honorary CBE in front of the squad, saying: “We don’t normally travel up and down the country to deliver these, but there’s one person who deserves it more than anyone else.” Shocked, the Lionesses’ Netherlands-born coach said: “I don’t like surprises!” as the Prince produced the medal with a smile. “Sarina, this is your honorary CBE,”…

It was an event she missed only once during her 70-year reign, so when racing fans flocked to Royal Ascot last week for the first time since Queen Elizabeth II’s death, she was very much on their minds. The late monarch was never happier than when she was in the parade ring or cheering on her runners from the Royal Box, and her appearance each year in the daily carriage parade – always in a brightly coloured outfit and hat – became a focal point of the five-day race meeting. After her death in September, Ascot said: “The world of racing has lost one of its greatest supporters.” This year’s event opened with big screens on the racecourse playing footage of her most memorable Ascot moments, prompting applause from the…

Jonathan Adler’s namesake home decor brand celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with the opening of a showplace in London. “I’m royally excited about our new, bigger, better even-more-brilliant – if I do say so myself – shop in South Kensington,” he says. “I used to think my favourite British style sensation was my husband Simon; turns out it’s my new store!” The New Jersey-born designer and author launched Jonathan Adler in 1993 to follow his love of pottery, and since then, his “luxe and liveable interiors” brand has gone from strength to strength. To celebrate his continued commitment to creating beautiful things, Jonathan has opened the doors to his haven on Shelter Island, New York, where he has lived with husband Simon Doonan since 2011. At an impressive 2,300sp…

‘Mission: Impossible is the first film I produced, so to be in Leicester Square decades later, having this premiere, is very special’ It was an evening of high-octane glamour as Hollywood action man Tom Cruise and A-list castmates including Vanessa Kirby and Hayley Atwell rolled into London for the premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. And HELLO! was there to join the action as Tom celebrated his seventh outing as superspy Ethan Hunt since the movie franchise began in 1996. “[Mission: Impossible] is the first film I ever produced, so to be here decades later, in Leicester Square having this premiere, is very special,” Tom, 60, told HELLO! on the red carpet, where he made sure to speak to each and every fan, shaking hands and giving…

‘It was such a treat catching up with Letizia. No matter how long we’re apart, we always have so much to say to each other’ Laughing happily, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Rania of Jordan were clearly delighted to be reunited for a royal engagement together. The two royals were in Madrid to visit a youth project and shared a warm embrace and kiss when they met up. Rania was on a flying two-day visit to Spain with her husband, King Abdullah, and their youngest son, 18-year-old Prince Hashem, and made the most of her time with Letizia. Congratulations were also in order: the occasion marked the ninth anniversary since Letizia’s husband King Felipe ascended to the throne. Stylishly in sync, Rania, 52, and 50-year-old Letizia appeared to have…

Beneath blue skies and to loud cheers, Their Majesties processed in a ceremony almost 700 years old To the delight of crowds gathered inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, the King took part in the first Garter Day ceremony of his reign last week. His Majesty, now Sovereign of the Garter, wore the feathered velvet cap and robes of the Order to process through the castle precincts to St George’s Chapel, watched by thousands of people who had applied to witness the spectacle. In glorious sunshine, he and theQueen, who wore her Garter robes over a white dress by BruceOldfield, smiled at the 2,900 spectators lining the route as they walked down Castle Hill behind the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal. DOTTY DELIGHT Also…

‘George Michael was the best storyteller and would make you laugh; that’s the thing I miss most of all’ Filled with leafy trees and enchanting blooms, the grounds of the Hertfordshire home Shirlie Kemp shares with her husband Martin are her pride and joy – but she couldn’t quite believe it when they played host to none other than the Princess of Wales earlier this year. “They’ve got the royal stamp of approval now,” says the singer, author and photographer as she’s joined by former Spandau Ballet star Martin in HELLO!’s exclusive photos, taken in their outdoor space and the property’s former pig shed turned stylish studio, affectionately known as “Piglet”. With the couple’s radio presenter son Roman, 30, known for playing practical jokes, Shirlie, 61, thought he was pulling…

When HELLO! catches up with Jake and Hannah Graf, they are in the middle of a toothbrushing tussle with their three-year-old daughter Millie, who is steadfastly refusing to go to bed. Yet their one-year-old daughter, Teddie, is snoozing in her cot. So far, so “normal”; except theirs is an extraordinary family. The Grafs are arguably Britain’s most high-profile trans couple, a position they carry with responsibility. ‘If our book changes one or two people’s minds about trans people or makes them reassess, then it’ll be successful’ It’s one of the reasons why they decided to write a book, Becoming Us: A Story of Transgender Love, Joy and Family, about their remarkable experiences. Six years into his transition, knowing one day that he’d like to be a parent, filmmaker and actor…

Cognac STAY Make Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa (3) your base for a trip to the wine country of Charente, southwest France, and you’re guaranteed comfort and luxury. Previously the cellars of a local brandy distiller, the hotel has been renovated to striking effect by one of the investors behind Soho House and is outfitted in shades of stone, amber and off-white to reflect the local terrain and the liquid gold of cognac itself. TASTE Tucked away at the lowest level of Hôtel Chais Monnet is Michelin-starred Les Foudres, home to a menu of delicious locally sourced ingredients (1) and decorated with the massive oak tuns that once held gallons of cognac. If you can tear yourself away, nearby Jarnac is home to several fine eateries, including Restaurant du Château.…