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AURORA At the 100 Women in Finance gala held at the V&A Museum in 2019, the Princess of Wales channelled Aurora – better known as Sleeping Beauty. Her stunning pink ombré gown was by Gucci, and had a velvet waistband and full chiffon skirt. ANNA Is that you, Princess Anna? We can’t let it go that during a reception in Jamaica in 2022, Kate could have passed for Frozen’s Anna. Her stunning embellished green tulle gown was by Jenny Packham and was certainly fit for a princess. ELSA For the Royal Variety Performance in 2017, Kate mirrored Frozen’s ice queen, Elsa – no doubt delighting her daughter Princess Charlotte, who was two at the time. The, bead-adorned gown was another dazzling delight by Jenny Packham. BELLE Match point! At Wimbledon…

We all have that one favourite childhood film that sticks with us. Whether it’s an alien on a bike riding across the moon in E.T. or the quirky, fun antics of The Goonies – there’s nothing quite like a bit of nostalgia to take you right back to being a kid. And one box office smash – and continuing cult favourite – celebrates its 40th birthday next month. As the eccentric Doc Brown would say, ‘Great Scott!’ because, just how on earth is Back to the Future four decades old? It defined an era after its release in December 1985, and spawned two time-travelling sequels. The original follows skateboarding, denim jacket-wearing teen Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, as he accidentally drives a DeLorean time machine back from 1985…

Sitting in the kitchen of our oldest friends’ house – somewhere we could talk away from the children – I watched, detached, as my husband Andrew* tried to defend his affair. ‘It was just sex,’ he said. ‘It didn’t mean anything. I know how you must feel, but please believe me when I say that.’ Andrew, a chartered surveyor, was trying to sound calm. Logical, even. As if him sleeping with another woman were a mere marital blip. I remember looking at him and thinking that he didn’t grasp how deeply his betrayal had wounded me. And so a few seconds later I gave him a horrible taste of his own medicine. ‘I’m glad you see it that way,’ I said. ‘Because I’ve slept with someone too. And that was…

SEXY JONATHAN! One of Woman’s favourite hunks, Jonathan Bailey, has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by US magazine People – and we couldn’t agree more with their choice. Jonathan, who rose to fame in Bridgerton and returns to the big screen in Wicked: For Good this month, is the first openly gay man to receive the accolade. ‘It’s a huge honour,’ he said, adding, ‘Obviously I’m incredibly flattered.’ The star, 37, quipped, ‘In 2025, I’m sort of thrilled that People magazine have invited someone in, to bestow this honour on someone who can really cherish the value of a sexy man.’ David and Victoria at ‘breaking point’ Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham are said to be at ‘breaking point’ after their eldest son Brooklyn reportedly failed to acknowledge,…

SLINGBACK HEELS If you’re looking for a glam pair of shoes to take you from desk to dance floor, or on a fancy dinner date, sleek and wearable slingbacks are ideal, for partying and beyond. Plus, with heel heights ranging from kitten to mid, you don’t have to worry about sacrificing style for comfort. What’s not to love? MAXI STUDS This festive season, it’s all about supersizing your earrings. Think bold 80s-style showstoppers, jumbo gems and oversized florals that bring a little whimsical charm into winter. Styling wise, avoid piling on other jewels and keep your neckline simple. EMBELLISHED BAGS Love anything that glitters? Then say hello to your new blingy best friend. From beads and gems, to sequins and dazzling diamantés, the season’s arm candy has decadent appeal. There’s…

When Orla was born, in December 2020, amid Covid lockdowns and restrictions, she brought our family so much light at a time when the world felt gloomy. Her big sisters Ava, then six, and Poppy, four, adored her, and her dad Adam, 38, and I nicknamed her ‘Boss Baby’, as she had us all wrapped around her little finger. As Orla grew, she was playful, full of energy and such a happy little soul. Then after a holiday to Cyprus, in summer 2022, something changed. Within a week of being home, Orla, then 20 months, wasn’t her usual whirlwind self. She was tired, unsteady on her feet and began bringing up little bits of sick. Terrifying diagnosis Over three weeks, we went back and forth to doctors and hospitals, but…

Biscuit baubles Use as edible tree decorations, or package up for a thoughtful gift. MAKES 26-30 PREP 1 HR COOK 15 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter✱ 100g caster sugar✱ 300g plain flour, plus some for dusting✱ 1tsp ground cardamom or mixed spice For the icing: ✱ 2 medium free-range egg whites✱ 300g icing sugar, sifted✱ Drop of orange extract✱ Green and red gel food colouring You will need: ✱Cookie cutters, a cocktail stick, 3 piping bags, ribbon 1 Beat together the butter and caster sugar until fluffy, then beat in the flour and spice to make a soft dough. Shape into a ball, wrap and chill for 20 mins. 2 Heat the oven to 150C Fan. Dust the dough with flour and roll out to a 3mm thickness. Use cookie…

IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk What is film director Greta Gerwig’s favourite piece of vintage clothing in her wardrobe? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. ACROSS DOWN ANSWERS ACROSS: 11 Pigeon, 12 Operation, 13 Idle, 14 Hospital, 15 Simba, 16 Gelato, 17 Almanac, 18 Accompanies, 20 Atlas, 22 Legendary, 24 Flute, 28 Portman, 29 Avocado, 32 De Niro, 34 Saturday, 36 Navigate, 37 Dundee, 39 Patella, 40 Seaweed, 45 Snaps, 47 Strengths, 48 Viola, 51 Whittington, 53 Recipes, 55 Writer, 56 Barks, 58 Overrule, 59 Fair, 60 Red Planet, 61 Munich. DOWN: 1 Winona, 2 Deep Impact, 3 Instant, 4 Collected, 5 Persuaded, 6 Calm, 7 Disarm, 8 Anagram, 9 Kill Bill, 10 Plates, 19…

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in shock last month when presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman jointly announced they would be leaving the show at the end of the year. And now we can reveal the reason behind it – for, even though the pair always said that they would quit together when the time came, it seems Claudia has been offered her very own chat show. After years of Strictly scandals – involving bullying and drug-taking allegations, as well as the regular ‘Strictly curse’ dramas and discussions about how much professional dance experience the celebrities have – it’s perhaps no surprise that the co-hosts thought it was the right time to go. And, following the success of The Traitors and its recent celebrity version, the BBC is said…

KATE’S NEW MISSION Like the late Queen, Kate rarely shares her opinions or advice in public. Behind the scenes, she’s decisive, holds some strong views and has a wicked sense of humour. But such is her cautious nature that we never really get to see or hear what she really thinks. Which makes her latest public plea – delivered through an academic essay – all the more interesting. Essentially, she’s telling us to put down, and put away, our phones for the sake of our children. In an essay co-written with a Harvard professor, she writes, ‘When we check our phones during conversations, scroll through social media during family dinners, or respond to emails while playing with our children, we’re not just being distracted, we are withdrawing the basic form…

Get fit without leaving the house Dark, foggy mornings and even darker evenings aren’t especially enticing when you’re trying to plan a disciplined fitness routine. Because that’s exactly what we’re doing, aren’t we? We’re not going to be lured off the path towards becoming a fit, strong goddess, just because we can’t be faffed to shiver our way to the gym. Oh no. We, sisters, are going to embrace the home workout routine because party season is approaching – we need to get a weekly structure in place before we start inventing excuses. So, find a spot in your house that you can dedicate to workouts. Just a mat and a bit of space – you don’t need to buy any expensive kit – although the bands I recommend (below)…

How to tell if you’re on screens too much They’re part of our daily life, but you might be overdoing your usage without even realising From smartphones and TVs to tablets and computers, adult Brits spend on average seven to eight hours a day looking at some form of screen. That’s a whopping 30% of our day and potentially around half of our awake time, which can impact our health and wellbeing. VISION ISSUES Staring at a screen too much can start to create physical symptoms. Eye strain is common, including pain, light sensitivity, redness, itching and dry eyes due to less blinking. Headaches and vision problems also go hand in hand with eye strain. Headaches are often around the temples and vision can become blurred with difficulty focusing. If…

Are Black Friday sales as good as you think? There’s always so much hype in the run-up to Black Friday – 28 November in case you’re wondering – making it hard not to get swept up in the pre-spending frenzy. After all, you might bag a bargain! I say ‘might’ because, without throwing a bucket of cold water over the whole idea, research shows that not all deals are as good as they seem. Which? has repeatedly found that many ‘deals’ are simply price yo-yo-ing or exaggerations of genuine savings. A staggering 92% of the deals it analysed last November were the same price or cheaper at other times of the year*. If you want to navigate the sales with a steady hand – and avoid overspending in a fit…

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Robert James-Collier stars in four-part drama Cooper & Fry, based on the crime novels of Stephen Booth. Best-known for his roles in Corrie and Downton Abbey, he plays DC Ben Cooper, who teams with newcomer DC Diane Fry (Doctor Who’s Mandip Gill) in the fictional Peak District town of Edendale. Here, he reveals more… Why did you want to star in Cooper & Fry? To be part of a brand-new show based on a series of books is exciting, and it’s always fun to be a detective, because playing one involves a lot of action. Tell us about Ben at the start of the series… He’s a genuinely nice guy. After nearly five years researching his father’s death, he’s burnt out and has almost given up. Fry’s spirit and enthusiasm…

HAVE YOU BEEN CONSUMED BY K-POP? Ididn’t find K-pop – it found me. I was trying to catch up on Taylor Swift’s new album and ‘prepare’ (ie, learn a few lyrics – anyone else do that?) for Benson Boone at the O2, to stay down with the kids. But it turns out a whole other genre was out there, slaying demons one catchy riff at a time. It started with my seven-year-old daughter asking me if I knew the song Golden. Why, ‘of course I do’, I purred. If there’s one genre of pop I am au fait with its former boy band members. Ronan, Robbie, Harry… ‘Who?’ she demanded? Meagre old Harry Styles, it turns out, only achieved a lowly #57 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and #26…