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‘I was okay with being in my husband’s shadow. Now, though, I’ve been given this wonderful chance to do something for me’ The halls are decked with boughs of holly, bows, beads, trees and twinkling fairy lights at the beautiful North London home Marrion Areola Valette shares with her Premier League footballer husband Alphonse Areola and their three adorable daughters. The French-born couple, who met 12 years ago in West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse’s native Paris, bought their “maison de rêve”, situated in an exclusive part of the capital, this summer – largely because its nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and four spacious living areas could amply accommodate their extended family when they visit. And next week that will be tested in spectacular style when 20 of Alphonse and Marrion’s nearest…

‘I have a gold and cream and sparkly angels and butterflies tree. It makes me really happy’Mariah Carey Celebrating the holidays is a tad different when you’re one of the most famous women in the world. Gigantic trees, fully decorated tour buses and forests of twinkling lights are all de rigueur when it comes to A-list Christmas decorations. From self-confessed diva Mariah Carey to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashian clan, it seems that lavish displays of Yuletide excess are the way to go, with all of these stars happily showing off glitter, glitz and glamour to their millions of fans on social media. Here, we take a look at the most extravagant Christmas offerings from across Hollywood. MARIAH CAREY She is often called the “queen of Christmas”.…

When actress Tillie Amartey teamed up with professional dancer Neil Jones to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special, their partnership became a full-blown family affair as Neil’s 11-week-old daughter Havana got in on the act. “We’ve realised Havana can only settle down to sleep if we do our jive while holding her,” says Tillie as the pair tell us about their training sessions for the dance spectacular, which sees the duo transform into Santa’s little helpers for a festive jive. “She could probably grace the ballroom and do it herself at this point,” jokes the 20-year-old. “Any other dance and she’d cry, but when I held Havana and did our jive, she loved it. She’s definitely a Latin dancer,” adds proud dad Neil, 41, whose daughter…

It’s the time of year when giving is more important than receiving – and it was a message that Sarah, Duchess of York took to heart on a visit to Burnley. Spreading Christmas cheer ahead of 25 December, Sarah had an action-packed diary of events, visiting two primary schools, a university, a football club, a community kitchen and lunch club, and a mosque. Her trademark enthusiasm was on show when she delivered a Christmas gift to every child at Burnley’s Holy Trinity Primary School, joining a singalong of Go Tell It on the Mountain before being presented with home-made Christmas cards from the pupils. WARM WELCOME “What a wonderful school community,” she said. “Staff and pupils could not have been more welcoming and I loved sharing some Christmas presents from…

‘You can see how rewarding this work is, knowing that you’re helping out others’The Princess It was the perfect way to set the mood for a family Christmas together: the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Prince Louis at Kate’s annual carol service at Westminster Abbey. Clutching lit candles and singing along, the royal children looked enchanted by Together at Christmas’s magical atmosphere, which has become a royal festive tradition since the Princess held the first, in 2021, to thank key workers and charities during the pandemic. FUN IN THE PEWS Making his first appearance at the event, Louis – wearing a pea coat and boots from Trotters – had his sister giggling as he lent over and blew…

As Britain’s new King and Queen, Charles and Camilla were keen to nurture the excellent relationships Queen Elizabeth II built internationally during the course of her long reign. They got off to a flying start with their first official visit in April, when Germany rolled out the red carpet to honour the bond between our nations during a three-day trip that took in Berlin and Hamburg. Charles, whose mother worked throughout her reign to support the post-war reconciliation of the UK with Germany, became the first foreign head of state since the Second World War to be welcomed with full ceremonial and military honours at the capital’s Brandenburg Gate. In September, the King and Queen hopped across the Channel to France, where they took in iconic locations from the Champs…

The winter nights offer the perfect time to indulge in gripping new dramas in the comfort of your home, and the latest release from Paramount+ promises to deliver. The Serial Killer’s Wife is a tense thriller that will keep you guessing what – and whom – to believe. Beth (Annabel Scholey) and Tom Hardcastle (Jack Farthing) are the envy of their neighbourhood with a seemingly perfect marriage, home and family. But when respected village doctor Tom is arrested at his birthday party following the violent murder of his former assistant, all eyes in the community turn to Beth. Cold cases are reopened and, as more murders are linked back to Tom, Beth finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. Every marriage has its secrets, and as Beth peels away…

SPICED PEAR COCKTAIL Makes 1 Takes 5 minutes, plus 25 minutes for the pear syrup INGREDIENTS • 50ml/2fl oz Hernö gin• 4 tsp lemon juice• 2 tbsp pear syrup• 1 egg white• Ice• Star anise, to garnish For the pear syrup • 4 pears, sliced, cored and pips discarded• 1 star anise• 1 cinnamon stick• 250g/9oz granulated sugar 1. To make the pear syrup, add all the ingredients to a pan with 250ml/9fl oz water. Simmer for 20 minutes, then leave to cool completely before straining into a bottle or jar. 2. To make the cocktail, add all the ingredients (except the ice and star anise) to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Open the shaker, fill with ice and shake again, then strain into a chilled coupe. Serve straight…

Verbier STAY In a plum position on Verbier’s sceney main drag, with stupendous views across the Grand Combin massif, Experimental Chalet (3) draws a decidedly cool crowd. The stylish bedrooms come outfitted in shades of forest green and garnet; the mixologists in the bar know how to shake a mean martini; and, since it’s an easy amble from the main gondola, you can dip in and out of the high-octane ski action as you wish. TASTE Catch your breath between runs with a chocolat chaud at lofty mountain pit-stop Ice Cube, perched at the top of the Ruinettes gondola – you’ll struggle to find better views across snow-cloaked Petit Combin. Come suppertime, head for timber-clad La Marlénaz and be sure to order the truffled fondue, though the röstis are pretty…

‘We’ve just bought our first home. It’s mad to say that, but when you know, you know’Tyler Smiling adoringly at each other as they cosy up in front of a twinkling tree for their first Christmas together, it’s hard to fathom that a little over a year ago, Molly Rainford and Tyler West were strangers. Their love story is far from conventional, but it’s certainly one of the most romantic. Because when actress and singer Molly and radio DJ Tyler signed up for Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, they each would have been dreaming of coming away with the Glitterball trophy – but instead they found love together. And now, exclusively joining HELLO! for their first photoshoot and interview as a couple, Molly, 23, and Tyler, 27, reveal that they…

As the wife of a hotel magnate, when it comes to making guests feel welcome, Kathy Hilton is peerless. And she has no reservations about going all out to make any celebration an event to remember. This year’s Christmas party at the Hiltons’ Bel Air mansion was as Santastic as ever – with a little help from a guest list on which her daughters Paris and Nicky had pride of place. Co-ordinating in seasonal red (above left, Nicky – on the left – wears Valentino and Paris wears Rebecca Vallance), the sisters took charge of the playlist and mingled with family friends including Motown legend Smokey Robinson and US comedy star and actor Tiffany Haddish. Sharing photos on Instagram, Paris wrote: “No one knows how to throw a party like…

Whether you’re switching on your Christmas-tree lights or something a bit more ambitious, it’s always good to have a screwdriver to hand, especially a sonic one. Luckily for the creators of a special light installation at the London Eye, the person flicking the switch was new Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa. The actor, 31, who recently made his debut in the role in the last of three 60th anniversary specials, was joined by Millie Gibson, 19 (together far right), who plays his onscreen companion Ruby Sunday, as the pair lit up the London landmark in the colours of the Tardis’s time vortex. Their appearance was part of an evening of celebrations at the British Film Institute for the world premiere of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. They were joined…

Determined everyone should have a cracker of a Christmas, the Queen travelled to Bristol for two causes close to her heart. She began her trip marking 25 years of the homelessness charity Emmaus UK’s branch in the city, cutting a birthday cake with a ceremonial sword given to her by the Lord-Lieutenant Peaches Golding. As well as chatting to some of the trustees and volunteers at the centre, which helps people who have experienced homelessness, poverty and social exclusion, she heard from the centre’s clients – known as companions – about their experiences. Her Majesty also pulled a cracker with Sir Terry Waite (right), the charity’s president, who later told HELLO!: “I said: ‘We’re so grateful to you for continuing this now that you’re Queen,’ and she said: ‘I don’t…

‘Both girls are excited about Christmas. It’s so nice for us to see it through their eyes and experience the magic again’ Gifts are wrapped under a twinkling tree and a layer of frost shimmers on the ground as Hannah Spearritt and her family get into the festive spirit. The singer and actress, who joins HELLO! for this exclusive photoshoot and interview with her fiancé Adam Thomas and their little girls Tora, three, and Taya, who turns five this week, is looking forward to spending Christmas with her loved ones, as well as to new beginnings in the year ahead. “This will be the first time both girls are fully aware of Christmas and they’re super excited and bouncing off one another,” Hannah tells us as the family enjoy a…

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Poppy Delevingne GET THE LOOK Model and actress Poppy Delevingne put on a sumptuously stylish appearance to witness the unveiling of London private members’ club Annabel’s Christmas façade, which this year features a hot-air balloon over the entrance. The 37-year-old Riviera actress opted for a crushed-velvet suit in an opulent jewelled hue, teamed with a lace bodice and rhinestone-encrusted box bag. Soft flowing waves and a nude lip finished the festive look.…

Six years after retiring from Formula 1, Jenson Button is reliving his glory days, promoting a new Disney+ docuseries on his famous world championship win in 2009. Fronted by actor and petrolhead Keanu Reeves, Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story is proving popular with viewers. But once a racer, always a racer, and Jenson is still busy with the day job – this time competing in other motor sports, including the FIA World Endurance Championship. “My fitness routine is very different from when I was in F1,” says the 43-year-old father of two, who is married to interior designer Brittny. “It’s an hour a day, every day. My wife’s big into boxing, so I follow her lead – we do combinations with pads, which is great for my reactions. “And…

The hazy period between Christmas Day and New Year that we like to call “Twixmas” is often filled with leftover chocolate, duvet days and plenty of TV viewing. But for selfdevelopment coach and author Roxie Nafousi, it’s one of the most important periods in her calendar. “I absolutely love this time of year. It’s a powerful time to get ahead and look at how you want to grow and evolve in the next year,” she tells HELLO! in our exclusive interview. “It represents newness and letting go of what’s not serving you. We should be embracing that feeling of reflecting on what’s gone and getting excited about what is ahead.” ‘I love this time of year. It represents letting go of what’s not serving you. We should be excited about…

In New York to celebrate the season with her team on the other side of the Atlantic, Victoria Beckham was in stylish company on what she described on Instagram as a “girls night out in NYC”. Proving she is no mere Wannabe, the Spice Girl turned fashion designer joined forces with a trio of supermodels: Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen. The gathering was every Christmas wish come true for fashion fanatic Victoria, who posed with the legendary threesome in front of a glittering tree in a Big Apple hotel (together left). Commenting on her post, Christy called their get-together “so fun and festive”, while Helena declared it was “a beautiful evening”. The glamorous group shot was also shared by Cindy – recently described by Victoria as “a family…

Dashing in his Royal Navy greatcoat, cap and sword, the Prince of Wales followed in his grandparents’ footsteps at the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Prince William was at the event to see 145 cadets pass out as officers, taking the royal salute and addressing them in a speech, in which he reflected on how his grandmother, then Princess Elizabeth, and Prince Philip first met publicly at the college in 1939. “Whilst my own passing out parade was at Sandhurst, Britannia Royal Naval College still holds a very special place in my heart,” he said. “It is well known that my grandmother and grandfather met here, while my great-grandfather King George VI was conducting the severy duties. “But today, we are here to celebrate…

‘It turned out to be the best experience I’ve ever had as an actor’ Carey Mulligan has much to celebrate. Not only has she welcomed her third child with her musician husband Marcus Mumford, but she’s also receiving glowing reviews for her role in an eagerly anticipated biopic. Maestro follows the story of US composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, played by Bradley Cooper, and his marriage to Carey’s character, Costa Rica-born actress Felicia Montealegre. Although the film is co-written and directed by Bradley, he gives top billing to his British leading lady, who is already being tipped for Oscar success for what looks like a career-defining moment. “It completely changed me as an actor,” says Carey, 38. “I’ve never been all-in on a film like this before. “Bradley asked me…

The star-studded black-tie event brought together art buyers, philanthropists and celebrities Supermodel Elle Macpherson sprinkled some festive stardust at the inaugural Christmas at Sudeley event last week. Dressed in a glamorous green gown, Elle was joined by film, stage and TV star Jeremy Irons at the black-tie event, which brought together international art buyers, philanthropists, socialites and celebrities to raise money for children’s charity WellChild. Hosted by Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe at Sudeley Castle, her home in Cheltenham, guests were treated to a private performance by dancers from the Royal Ballet and Christmas carols sung by Cheltenham College Choir. They were also given the chance to enjoy a VIP tour of the renowned Spectacle of Light illuminated trail, which opens at the estate every year for Christmas. The guests included Elle’s…

To mark this year’s festive season, Monaco’s Prince Albert and Princess Charlene posed in front of a glittering Christmas tree, dressing themselves and their children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella in matching outfits for an image that was sent to their nearest and dearest. By contrast, our King and Queen decided to let pomp and pageantry do the talking and chose to post festive greetings on cards printed with a photo of their historic coronation. Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia selected an image from their daughter Princess Leonor’s 18th birthday earlier this year for their Christmas card, while King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía chose a traditional nativity scene for theirs. The Prince and Princess of Wales went with a stylish black-and-white theme for their family portrait with…

The coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May was the defining royal event of 2023. With the eyes of the world focused on London for the ancient ritual – and all the pomp and pageantry surrounding it – it is a day that will forever be etched in the history books. Who can forget the cries of “God save the King” that echoed around the ancient abbey as the magnificent, solid gold St Edward’s Crown was carefully placed on Charles’s head? In fulfilling the destiny that had been his since his birth in 1948, he became the 40th monarch to be crowned in the abbey. The event was witnessed by a congregation of 2,300, including scores of dignitaries, with tens of millions more tuning in…

If proof were needed of just how well Britain’s new Prince and Princess of Wales have dealt with their promotion, it came this autumn when they hosted a visit by their Swedish counterparts, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. It wasn’t just Prince William and Kate’s poise and charm that impressed, it was the relaxed affection between them that revealed their total confidence in their team of two. Now that William is next in line to the throne, he and Kate have higher profiles and more responsibilities than ever. But they remain committed to being handson parents to their three young children. That means doing the kind of juggling most mums and dads understand. In September, while William was in New York announcing the finalists of his flagship environmental initiative,…

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