With summer in full swing, the Royal Family are likely preparing for their annual holiday to Balmoral, the Aberdeenshire estate that has been their private haven for over 100 years. Spending August-October there was an important tradition to the late Queen Elizabeth and she would welcome her family for visits.

The Queen was so relaxed at Balmoral that she would "hang up her tiara on the front gates and put on a headscarf" and become "Granny and Mum", according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, who worked for the royals for 15 years.

He has also spoken about the surprising tradition that the likes of Prince Philip and Princess Anne upheld. Apparently, different members of the family took responsibility for a different course of a meal - and they'd really "get stuck in".

Describing it almost like a royal version of Channel 4's Come Dine With Me - or the most regal potluck dinner ever - Darren, as per Aberdeen Live, shared, "You’d often get Princess Anne come down to the kitchen and say, 'I’m in charge of the first course tonight, what can I take?'"

He added, "Then Prince Edward would come down and be in charge of pudding, so would want to do something like pancakes. We’d make the batter and he’d want to fill them with things like raspberries or strawberries from the garden with ice cream."

It’s a different way of picturing the royals, for sure. And for Darren, it showed their close knit family principles - "They worked as a family on creating this meal, which they loved. They weren’t afraid to let their hair down and get stuck in."

By the sound of it, it’s a tradition which stemmed from the late Duke of Edinburgh’s love for cooking during their family summers. The former royal chef explained, "Prince Philip was the most passionate of cooks in the kitchen. They would go off and take BBQs at Balmoral... He loved to cook and cared about foods and recipes."

Darren recalled that he'd pop into the kitchen and ask if there was any venison around for a family BBQ in the hills.

"He’d go on to ask what we could marinate them with and what vegetables were in the garden," the chef said. "He’d often walk the gardens and see what’s in there. He loved local produce. Then he would be in charge of cooking the main course."

This image of the royals dropping the airs and graces and coming together like any other family is one that Prince Edward’s ex-girlfriend, West End star Ruthie Henshall, also opened up about recently.

The author of The Showgirl and the Prince spoke with HELLO’'s A Right Royal Podcast where she reminisced on the "surreal" experience of watching the royals, without any protection officers, "doing the cooking and cleaning" themselves.

Similar to the fun they’d have taking over a course of the meal each, Ruthie also remembered King Charles manning the bar and offering up rather potent martinis, describing their time at the Scottish estate as "a family just having a good time".

Granite Harbour is back for a third series, and this one is set to be the most "intriguing" and "emotional" so far, as the cast urge viewers to "not trust anyone" when they tune in.

Showcasing phenomenal Scottish talent and equally incredible filming locations in the country, the latest three episodes are definitely worth your time when they air on BBC One from July 24 at 8pm.

This time, the Major Investigations Team are drawn into a complex murder investigation when teenager Lisa Sterling (Jess Douglas-Welsh) disappears into the woods of a prestigious estate owned by Richard Loughty (Alastair Mackenzie).

The young woman had been at a birthday party for the matriarch of a local traveller community when she disappears, and Lisa's body is later found at the bottom of a ravine.

Of course, there are bumps in the road during the investigation, and the mystery of Lisa's death becomes much darker than viewers would ever expect.

Describing the series as "Intriguing, emotional and heartfelt," John Gordon Sinclair (Chief Constable Alan Willis) is one of the "legendary" actors joining the show for series 3.

Speaking of his character, a wealthy estate owner, fellow newcomer Alastair Mackenzie (Richard Loughty) says, "Cracks begin to appear in this charming veneer of his when sketchy things start happening on his estate and things go from bad to worse for him."

He warns viewers, "Maybe there’s more to him than meets the eye…. Don't trust anyone."

Where is Granite Harbour filmed?

Many viewers like to know where their favourite TV shows are filmed, and the cast of Granite Harbour are delighted to be showcasing the Scottish landscape, and even reveal their favourite spots in the country.

Granite Harbour is filmed in Aberdeenshire, particularly in well known locations such as Castlegate in the Aberdeen's centre, and Broad Street in the city, one of the city's oldest medieval thoroughfares.

Other iconic locations can be seen in the series, including Marischal Square, North Silver Street and Provost Skene’s House.

For Romario Simpson (DC Davis Lindo,) his favourite part of Aberdeen is "the esplanade along the coast." He says, "You can drive alongside it and take in the coastline. It's a beautiful part of the city."

For Hannah Donaldson (DS Lara ‘Bart’ Bartlett), she is enamoured with "Footdee (aka Fittie)," saying, "We have to keep making shows about Scotland and the people who live here. I can’t tell anyone else’s stories better than my own."

"It’s something I feel very strongly about. We have a wealth of talent here that should be given the platform to tell our stories and share them to the wider world. Isn’t that what art is all about?"

Granite Harbour airs on BBC Scotland on Thursday 23 July at 9pm, followed by BBC One on Friday 24 July at 8pm. All episodes will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 23 July.

The Prince and Princess of Wales used to only share new pictures to mark their children's birthdays but this year they've started a new tradition of releasing short videos as well. All of the clips were filmed during their family holiday to Cornwall at Easter and when Prince George turned 13 on 22nd July we got another glimpse at what a private trip looks like for them.

The video shows the teenager climbing up rocks and exploring on the coast, but there was also a sweet moment of George on the beach. He can be seen bending down on the sand and gently stroking the head of their chocolate brown spaniel puppy, Otto.

It seems the Waleses didn't want to go away on a trip without their canine companions and it's an interesting choice.

Holidaying with three children is busy enough without adding two energetic dogs into the mix, but Otto and Orla were fully included in their activities. When Princess Charlotte turned 11 in May, her birthday video included footage of her on a boat and both pets were lying down calmly on the deck beside her.

So the spaniels enjoyed a beach visit and sailing, all while Otto wasn't a year old yet. This suggests that they're both well trained and it shows William and Kate really wanted the whole family to go on holiday together, as I'm sure the Middleton family would've been more than happy to dog-sit for them otherwise.

After all, Kate's parents and siblings all have their own dogs and live nearby in Berkshire. The future King and Queen probably drove or took the train down to Cornwall with George, Charlotte, Louis and the dogs which is sure to divide the crowd. Not everyone could face the idea of travelling with pets and sorting out all the logistics that come with it.

It was clearly worth it for the family and perhaps this is something they do whenever they're on holiday within the UK. In their birthday videos Prince George and Princess Charlotte certainly looked thrilled to have Otto and Orla there with them.

Since Otto was born in 2025 the family's morning routine has changed and everyone chips in to stop him chewing. During a conversation with a guest at a Garden Party earlier this year the Princess of Wales explained, "You have to keep them busy. The first thing we do in the morning is check, 'Has anyone taken Otto out?'

Despite their best efforts to keep him "busy", Prince William said in May that Otto still has the bad habit of chewing the family's possessions. The Prince of Wales revealed this when he was touring Nansledan and came across another dog, saying, "Ours chew slippers. Anything left on the floor is gone."

Otto and Orla might not get to go on all the Wales family's holidays but there is likely another one coming up for them this summer.

During the school summer break Prince William, Kate and their children often spend time at Balmoral in Scotland with the King and Queen (who have dogs of their own). In the Our Queen at Ninety documentary in 2016, Princess Eugenie previously described how pets were always part of the royals' holidays there.

"Walks, picnics, dogs – a lot of dogs, there's always dogs – and people coming in and out all the time. It's a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there," she said.

The scorching hot temperatures have passed but it's still sunny and warm enough for us to enjoy our summer dresses for a while longer. They're just so easy to throw on and they're one of the simplest items to take from day to night, depending on the style.

Duchess Sophie has just added a new design to her collection that is the epitome of all-day styling and she debuted it at this year's Royal Welsh Show. She attended as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) and the show shared snaps from her visit, giving us a glimpse at her Lexy London Gudrun dress.

The Duchess of Edinburgh recently wore a pink floral number from this British clothing brand but the Gudrun dress in the 'helibore' print has a bold green print with flashes of burnt orange, white and brown.

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It's a colourway that will work into autumn and the neutral tones help to balance out the bright jade green. Like many of Sophie's favourite frocks, it's maxi length and has a flowing skirt and loosely fitted bodice.

Short puffed sleeves are a feminine touch and there's a waist belt for definition. Dresses with belts are so handy as it gives you flexibility.

Not many people want to wear close-fitting clothing in the heat but cinching in the waist is great when it's cooler or to create a more polished feel for the evening. Incorporating more structure into an outfit is a clever way to elevate it and the Duchess also did this with her accessories.

Because the dress was quite busy already with the paisley floral pattern, Sophie went for her favourite sand suede espadrilles from Penelope Chilvers rather than trying to coordinate her footwear.

Wedges are a comfier alternative to stilettos for the summer as they offer more stability and these ones fasten around the ankle with a strap. The Duchess of Edinburgh's exact espadrilles are almost sold out, though she's owned these for years and I wouldn't be surprised if the style gets brought back again.

Tan or beige shoes are more warm-toned than white and equally wearable, so they're a good option for pairing with statement outfits. Sophie also carried the Mosaic Nano bag by Strathberry in raffia and tan leather.

The raffia complemented the jute sole of her wedges and she wore it slung over her shoulder, leaving her hands-free as she walked around the Royal Welsh Show meeting exhibitors, staff, members and volunteers.

The King's sister-in-law is a vocal supporter of farming, food production and rural communities and recently penned an essay where she said she thought the country's agricultural shows "should be described as 'The Greatest Shows on Earth.'"

Duchess Sophie attended Day 2 of the four-day Royal Welsh Show and although the weather was dry she wore a beige wool-blend blazer for some of her visit. Adding a smart, tailored jacket is another way to turn a day dress into an evening outfit and I would probably remove the longer strap on her bag and carry it by the top handle.

Wedges are a good smart-casual item, but you could swap them for heeled yet comfortable sandals or court shoes to bring some more night-time glamour to your summer dresses.

The Princess of Wales has talked about plenty of her hobbies in the past, from hockey to cold water swimming, but whilst receiving cancer treatment she turned to something else. Kate visited The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in June and confessed to patients and staff that she struggled to even read a book during her chemotherapy.

"I don't know about you, but I didn't really have the ability to read or focus on anything," she said in a moment that's captured in a recently resurfaced video. "And actually colouring was my way of exploring interesting things."

The Princess loved "being able to do something that didn't require an end product or an end finished piece". As per Hello!, colouring was "just a way of playing and losing yourself" and she explained how "lots of thoughts came up in that process."

We don't know exactly what colouring Kate was doing, though her comments about it not requiring an "end product" suggests it was quite simple. She could've bought an adult colouring book and not put pressure on herself to complete each picture.

This seems quite likely, particularly since Prince William once told illustrator Johanna Basford about his wife enjoying her colouring books.

In 2020 Johanna posted a throwback of her and the future King when she was being awarded her OBE and shared, "He told me his wife likes my books. She colours. Kate is one of us! Now this makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't she? A busy mum with what I imagine is a lot of stress, trying to raise and protect a family."

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This was long before the Princess was diagnosed with cancer, but it seems she already knew about colouring. Adult colouring books are a great way to occupy your mind and some people credit them with helping with their anxiety and mindfulness.

Colouring clearly helped Kate with "losing herself" in an activity and it's very different to the artwork she normally does. She did a History of Art degree and we've seen her sketches before, including the picture of St Andrews she did whilst studying there.

Even though she found it hard to "focus", finding another creative outlet during treatment was important for her. In an Instagram post after her visit to The Christie, the future Queen said that meeting patients, families and staff there was a "powerful reminder that healing is about so much more than treatment alone".

"A cancer diagnosis affects every part of life, in mind, body and the deeper part of ourselves" she said, adding, "The Christie's commitment to holistic care, from art therapy and wellbeing spaces to emotional and spiritual support, helps people navigate not only illness, but the profound impact it can have on quality of life."

Art means a lot to her and author Tina Brown claimed in The Palace Papers that Kate used to visit London's galleries and museums around 8am to "nourish her inner life".

Once, when she was recognised by a member of the public at a David Hockney exhibition at the Royal Academy, Kate apparently replied, "I miss my history of art. It's what I do to get my fix."

Call The Midwife star Helen George has had a challenging romantic life since splitting from her husband Jack Ashton, but usually remains private about her love life.

The actress met Jack during filming for the Call The Midwife Christmas special and they began dating in 2016. Their daughters Wren and Lark were born during their time together, and the couple announced their separation in 2023.

In 2025 Helen began dating an unnamed man, who sadly died of leukaemia shortly after they got together.

She later met businessman Dan Innes, and the couple moved in together earlier this year. However, after hinting at difficulties in the relationship on Instagram, Helen has now divulged further insight into her feelings about the split, confirming it in the process.

During the Mystic Mates podcast she hosts with friend Yvette Robinson, Helen opened the latest episode by saying, "I was having a really rubbish day yesterday, it's been a week."

Yvette shares that between the friends there's been "tears, and voice notes with lots of tears," with Helen confirming, "It's been pretty s**t and yesterday was a hard day."

With their podcast being concerned with tarot, astrology and spirituality, Yvette later gives Helen a card reading - and the results are not what the star had hoped for.

One of the cards indicated "negativity," with Yvette's interpretation confirming, "There have been good things with your love life, but it's been challenging."

Another card represents Helen "walking away from something challenging, away from the life that you had, into the unknown." Yvette also believed there would be "challenges ahead" in Helen's romantic life.

"Don't you think I've had enough challenges?" Helen asks, adding sadly, "I've had enough."

Helen later says with sarcasm, "I feel really revived to know I'm facing further challenges, so thank you so much."

Shortly after her breakup with Dan, Helen posted some quotes to Instagram that alluded to what went wrong in the relationship.

One quote read: "I absolutely take responsibility for when I am wrong. But I will never apologise for responding to disrespect. If you lit the match, do not stand in the flames pretending to be the victim."

The actress also reveals during her podcast that the man she was dating who passed away, sometimes gives her messages through clairvoyants and appeared "unhappy" about her romance with Dan.

"I went to this clairvoyant last week and she said, 'This is your ex-boyfriend, and he died very suddenly after you started dating him. He's come into the room because he's not very happy about your situation,'" she explains.

She continues, "It was wonderful to think this person, whom I didn't really know for that long, was there," concluding, "He was angry that he'd left me looking for someone else and then finding someone else who wasn't suitable."

Daytime television across both BBC One and ITV will look different this summer, with Rachel Burden making a permanent exit from BBC Breakfast, and both Lorraine and Loose Women on hiatus until September as part of ITV's cost cutting measures.

Good Morning Britain will also take on a new look for some time as Susanna Reid has announced she'll be taking a break from hosting duties.

The presenter was supported by viewers and colleagues, including Kate Garraway, as she made the announcement on social media.

Sharing a picture of herself on the Good Morning Britain sofa wearing the red floral dress she wore for her final show before the summer, paired with some comfortable slippers, Susanna wrote on Instagram:

"SHOES OFF, OUT OF OFFICE ON! Time for my summer break - but also time to say goodbye to our wonderful Director Stuart Earl, who has been the champion of this programme for a decade. Thank you for everything Stuart."

The presenter continued to say that she and Ed Balls "Will be back September 1st after our travels," while adding, "THANK YOU to our amazing viewers for watching and for contacting us and sharing your views."

Susanna concluded her post in a very tongue-in-cheek way by saying, "Never a 'waste of time being on this brilliant programme, and thanks to everyone on Team Good Morning Britain."

It's thought the "never a waste of time" reference is a nod to the time Reform MP Robert Jenrick appeared on the show recently to be interviewed by Ed and Susanna.

In an awkward aside, the Reform MP could be heard saying, “Well that was a waste of time” after his interview with the hosts.

As the Reform UK treasury spokesperson logged off the call with the presenters and they began their their next segment, it became clear he hadn't fully disconnected his microphone as he's clearly heard saying, "Well that was a waste of time."

Addressing the moment live on air, Ed Balls says, "Oh dear," before disagreeing with the MP to suggest he didn't think the interview was a waste of time, and it was "good that he came on the programme."

With Susanna now of for her summer adventures, Kate Garraway jumped into the comments to say, "We’ll miss you both Susanna and Ed, and Stuart - we’ll miss you so much - good luck with your next adventure!"

One fan wrote, "Enjoy your time off Susanna, have a few lie ins, and perhaps catch up on some new reading material, which you might like to share and recommend. We'll miss you, always the voice of reason for me."

Another shared their thoughts, writing, "Great show today you deserve to relax and kickback. You looked very happy and relaxed today, stay well."

The royals have plenty of affectionate nicknames for each other but palace insiders also reportedly have one for Prince Harry - and he might not be too happy about it. The Duke of Sussex, who Meghan affectionately calls H or Haz, is said to have the same moniker as his disgraced uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor behind closed doors.

"Palace insiders refer to Harry and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as the "Dukes of Hazard", The Times claimed earlier this year, adding that is the "only official-sounding title" Andrew still has. This alleged name is a play on the American comedy, Dukes of Hazzard, but Prince Harry will likely find it less than amusing.

Andrew has always vehemently denied any allegations of wrongdoing against him, but "notwithstanding" this he was stripped of his Princely title and the Dukedom of York last year. Now he's just Mr Mountbatten-Windsor and Prince Harry has hinted at his opinion of his uncle.

Writing candidly in his memoir, Spare, the King's younger son shared a conversation he had with Meghan about the possibility of them losing their security before their royal exit. He recalled telling his wife that they'd "never" do it, as Andrew still had his.

"Meg asked me one night: You don't think they'd ever pull our security, do you? Never. Not in this climate of hate. And not after what happened to my mother," Harry declared. "Also, not in the wake of my Uncle Andrew. He was embroiled in a shameful scandal."

Despite this, the Duke of Sussex noted at the time that "no one had so much as suggested that [Andrew] lose his security".

This passage speaks volumes about his view of the former Prince and an insider told People earlier this year that Harry "was frustrated by the comparisons" between them as detrimental to The Firm's reputation.

"It was never fair to lump them together," they added. "Harry served his country, did the job well and never engaged in misconduct - yet lost security and housing, while Andrew was protected for years."

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office in February and has kept a low profile since then. His nephew isn't a working royal any longer, but he still makes public appearances and recently returned to the UK, where he, Meghan and their children spent time with the King and Queen.

Buckingham Palace confirmed this meeting happened on 10th July at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, but no pictures have been shared. This was an especially huge moment for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as they got to see their grandfather in person for the first time in four years.

We don't know for sure what Archie and Lili call Charles, but he's apparently known as "Grandpa Wales" to his other grandchildren, due to his former title of Prince of Wales. They call Prince Harry "Papa", just like he calls the King "Pa", and this is a sweet connection between the generations and shows the more affectionate side of royal names.

Diane Morgan is one of the country's current queens of comedy. Her brilliant turns in shows like Motherland, Mandy and Last One Laughing reveal just how great she is at comic writing, acting and improv.

Currently riding high on our screens as humanoid robot Linda in the delightful Ann Droid, only Diane could mastermind something that perfectly satirises the state of the nation and the AI takeover, while touchingly covering themes like grief and loneliness.

However, it's a good thing that Diane got a break into the industry she's so successful in, because a stint working in a dentist's before she made it big nearly ended in disaster.

Appearing on BBC Radio 2 to chat to host Rylan Clark (who makes a brilliant cameo in Ann Droid,) Diane recalls the hilarious true story that leaves Rylan incredulous.

Rylan reveals, "Diane accidentally knocked out a patient's front tooth while working as a dental assistant."

Not believing this, he asks her to clarify. Diane responds with, "All right, yea, I knocked someone's tooth out," with her typical deadpan demeanour.

"Why did you knock someone's tooth out?" Rylan asks, horrified and his voice rising in octaves.

Diane explains that she was "daydreaming through the window" at the time of the incident, holding the aspirator - the device to suction out debris from the patient's mouth during procedures - in her hand.

Realising the dentist had been calling her name to get her attention, the actress shares that she "came to" from her daydream and "shoved" the aspirator into the patient's mouth "with such force, that I knocked the cap off their front tooth."

With his hands covering his mouth in disbelief, Rylan needs to know what happens next.

"It was lying in the middle of their tongue," Diane replies, fairly nonchalantly. She continues, "The dentist looked at me like, 'That's not good, you're fired.'"

Incredibly, Diane wasn't actually fired. The story ends with the dentist "gluing it back on," and "everything was fine."

Knowing that being a dental assistant definitely wasn't for her, and acting definitely was, Diane revealed more about getting her break into industry during a recent interview with The Independent.

Struggling to find work after leaving Essex’s East 15 acting school, fellow actress Maxine Peake encouraged Diane to get in touch with Peter Kay to see if he'd help her get a foot in the door.

She wrote to him to say, "I love what you do. If you ever make anything else, I’m happy to do anything. I’ll make the sandwiches, hold the coats."

He remembered, and gave her a small role in Phoenix Nights, playing background character Dawn. "He gave me this little part and I was so grateful. I’ll never forget that. That was really nice of him," she recalls.

For the next 10 years, Diane balanced picking up other small acting roles with regular jobs to pay the bills. Reading like an episode list from her hit show Mandy, these included packing worming tablets, selling Avon and peeling potatoes at a chip shop.

During this time, the infamous incident at the dentist's occurred while she took a job there as an assistant.

The actress believes her working class roots stopped her getting some of the acting roles she definitely could've nailed.

"I think if I was middle-class and I’d been to Cambridge, people would have had more confidence in what I was doing," she says.

Diane concludes, "I certainly don’t think I’ve been given opportunities because I’m working-class. I’ve proved myself."

We've all been reaching for breezy pieces like summer dresses and sandals throughout the height of the heatwave but now it's slightly cooler, our staples can shift slightly too. Breathable fabrics and relaxed silhouettes are still key and the Princess of Wales's flowy white trousers are a great alternative to jeans or shorts.

She wore them in Belize during her and Prince William's Caribbean visit in 2022 paired with a blood-orange toned jacket. Like a lot of Kate's conic items, the trousers were by British clothing brand, Alexander McQueen, and they were high-waisted and wide-leg.

The future Queen loves skinny jeans but when it comes to tailored trousers she reaches for wide-leg and flared-leg styles the most. I can't blame her, as these silhouettes are some of the most comfortable to wear.

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They're loose on the leg which is particularly lovely when it's hot outside and the draped shape looks so elegant. If you're not someone who loves shorts, billowy trousers offer extra leg coverage whilst still being quite light.

Kate's trousers were clearly made from a more crisp material, though I'd recommend linen or cotton pairs for summer. They're naturally very breathable and they're a bit more relaxed than crepe or satin for example.

This means you can wear your white trousers with casual tops and accessories without it looking like too much of a clash of styles. The Princess of Wales wanted to dress more formally in Belize, as she and Prince William were officially leaving the country to head to Jamaica to continue their visit.

She opted for a utility jacket from Yves Saint Laurent with a notched lapel collar and plenty of pockets, as well as a belt to accentuate the waist. The colour was what really made this outfit memorable, as it was a gorgeous red-orange that contrasted strikingly against her trousers.

If you're missing white trousers in your summer capsule wardrobe, their versatility is what makes them worth picking up. Because they're neutral, you can style them with any other shade and be confident that your ensemble will work.

Kate's jacket looked stunning with her trousers and she left it draped over her waistband. You could also recreate this look with a top rather than a jacket and to make everything slightly more elevated, I'd advise tucking it in.

Alternatively, leave it loose and add some white trainers or flats for a more breezy, off duty feel. The Princess finished off her outfit with white court heels, pearl drop earrings and her dainty white Mulberry Amberley bag.

She's worn this publicly loads of times, including once with the same white trousers and another occasion with an orange-red coat dress. Kate clearly likes these tones together and you can't deny they're a striking duo, especially for sunny summer weather.

At first glance, Prince George's 13th birthday photo looks like a simple, special snapshot of the future King as he prepares for a huge change. He's heading to Eton in September and will be fully living away from home for the first time. George already looks so grown up and the picture taken by Matt Porteous definitely shows that.

However, I was struck by the location and just how minimal and formal the image was. The birthday photo was captured at Kensington Palace after Trooping the Colour in June and shows George standing on a white staircase in his navy suit - minus his pastel blue tie.

It's a portrait of a young man who is destined to be never really off duty. Although it was taken behind-the-scenes when he was relaxed and completely outside the public eye, the Prince still looks very smart and composed.

His actual surroundings aren't grand but Kensington Palace is a historic royal residence and it's also where he spent the early years of his life. The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Kensington Palace in 2013 and it's still their London base.

Since Prince George's 13th birthday photo was taken there, it suggests that they were either staying whilst they were in the capital or just wanted to return to the palace for the shoot. The royal residence probably holds a lot of memories for George and it's also where Princess Diana used to live, so there's another layer of significance.

It couldn't be more of a contrast to last year's photo location. Prince George's 12th birthday photo was taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk and showed him wearing a shirt and gilet, leaning on a mossy garden gate.

We all know how much William, Kate and their children love spending time at doors and their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, is a private countryside haven for them. However, as he gets older George will have more and more of a public role and the dramatic difference between these pictures highlights that.

The new image isn't quite as formal as official photos we see of Prince William and King Charles, but it's a step closer to that. Sadly, the days of truly casual snaps might now be over, though the Waleses did later share a video montage filmed during their holiday to Cornwall at Easter which showed us George exploring at the beach.

Perhaps the videos will continue to be a more candid option compared to the pictures. It was also interesting that they chose to take the photo in a part of the palace that isn't recognisable and on the same day as Trooping the Colour.

One day Prince George will have his own official birthday parade but this time he got to experience King Charles's big day and then go off and take his birthday photo completely privately. Because the Wales children's celebratory snaps are often taken weeks or even months before their birthdays, we don't get a glimpse of what they're doing on the day itself.

Prince George, Charlotte and Louis are all now on summer break from school and the 13-year-old might want to make the most of being at home with his family before starting at Eton. As for what presents he could receive, William and Kate have been open about not allowing any of their children to have phones up to now.

The Prince of Wales said they're "really strict" about it, but with George heading away to school soon, could they finally make an exception for their eldest child?

Netflix has done it again, and added another unmissable addition to their catalogue of true crime documentaries.

Following in the footsteps of the recent Maternal Instinct, Should I Marry A Murderer? and the Worst Neighbor Ever series, comes A Toxic Love Story.

The one-off film, airing from July 22, tells the incredible story of Ian and Angela Diaz. When violent threats are made against Angela, the finger is immediately pointed at Ian's former partner Michelle Hadley - the case seems a straightforward one.

However, as Michelle spends time behind bars the real truth emerges, and it's not long before investigators open up a horrifying web of deceit.

What did Ian and Angela Diaz do?

Ian Diaz was a deputy U.S. marshal who purchased a condo in Anaheim near Disneyland, in June 2015. He made the purchase with his then fiancee Michelle Hadley, who'd been the one to make the down payment on the property.

The couple secured a joint mortgage together, but when their relationship ended, the pair ended up in an ongoing dispute over their former home.

Ian met a new partner, Angela Connell, and the couple married in 2016 while Ian was still having issues about the condo with Michelle.

Soon after they were married, Ian and Angela started getting threatening emails from someone calling themselves "Lilithistruth." The emails continued, using similar religious undertones implied by the handle - Lilith is a name associated with female demons.

Disturbingly, "Lilithistruth" even began responding to "rape fantasy" ads posted on Craigslist. According to The Washington Post, men post advertisements on the site soliciting women who are "willing to engage in sex resembling rape."

A woman identifying herself as Angela Diaz responded, allegedly telling the men she wanted "forcible sexual intercourse even if she screamed or resisted."

Angela maintained someone was responding to the ads impersonating her, reporting to the police that men were arriving at her house to act out their fantasies because of them.

Police acting on a report she made claiming attempted rape found visible redness on her neck and breasts, and her clothing ripped.

Bodycam footage seen during the documentary shows Angela describing to the police how she'd been "grabbed from behind" and "choked" by men coming to her home because of the Craigslist ads.

With Ian and Angela constantly suggesting all evidence pointed to Michelle Hadley being "Lilithistruth", she was arrested and charged in 2016, and spent 88 days in prison while she awaited trial. She faced a life sentence if convicted.

However, while Michelle was being held, investigators took a closer look at the case and made some shocking discoveries.

Michelle hadn't been the person behind the threatening emails and ad responses, Angela had sent them to herself, and fabricated every aspect of the story to frame Michelle.

Angela is said to have used virtual private networks and third-party servers to make it look like Michelle was behind the emails.

Investigators had to work hard to remove IP address disguises and found the messages had actually come from Angela's condo and mobile phone, and her father’s home in Arizona.

As well as framing Michelle, Angela was also accused of faking a pregnancy and cancer, forging doctor’s notes, posing as an attorney and forging a check.

At the time, there was no evidence Ian was involved in his wife's scheme. However, he was arrested in 2021 on federal charges of cyberstalking, conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and perjury.

News reports suggest prosecutors and law enforcement did not reveal why it had taken five years to charge him in connection with the crime. Michelle Hadley was exonerated of all charges.

Where are Ian and Angela Diaz now?

Angela Diaz was sentenced to five years in prison in October 2017. She has now served her sentence, but her current whereabouts are unknown.

Ian Diaz was sentenced to 10 years and one-month in prison for conspiracy, cyberstalking, perjury, and obstruction of justice. He remains incarcerated and serving that sentence.

Incidentally, Ian's conviction came on the day Michelle Hadley gave birth to her child, a daughter. In a statement made to NBC News, Michelle said when hearing of Ian's conviction:

"I am so grateful to the [Justice Department Office of Inspector General] for the work they put into this case and to the jury for a conviction that has brought so much peace to my family and restored some of the faith we lost in the justice system as a result of Diaz’s crimes against me."

"My life has been filled by strange, often symbolic, and sometimes beautiful coincidences like this. My daughter represents my rainbow after a very long storm, and my heart has never felt so full."

A Toxic Love Story airs on Netflix from July 22.

Ruthie Henshall is a decorated West End star and choosing a career on the stage over a future with her former boyfriend, Prince Edward, is something she explores in her new memoir. The Olivier Award-winning actor dated King Charles's youngest brother from 1988 to 1993, and she was invited to join the royals on holiday at Balmoral Castle.

Now immortalised thanks to fictionalised accounts in the likes of The Crown, Ruthie has even shared her own account of the infamous, unofficial "Balmoral Test". Whilst some people's accounts of the supposed "test" aren't that flattering, Ruthie fondly remembers her time in Scotland.

Speaking on HELLO’s A Right Royal Podcast, she claimed, "I didn’t know what to expect. I certainly didn’t expect my own maid. I didn’t expect somebody to come and tell me that they were going to draw the bath. I didn’t expect my suitcase to be unpacked."

"I didn’t know what the weekend was going to bring. I didn’t know I was going to dinner with them all on the Friday," she continued. Thankfully for Ruthie, Prince Edward gave her the heads up once they’d made it to the famous Scottish residence.

"We were going for a cookout with the royals with no protection officers, no nothing, just driving up there," Ruthie added. "They were doing the cooking and the cleaning, that was surreal."

She recalls how surreal it was to watch the Royal Family "wash up and dry up" and to be there with them. That wasn't the only unusual aspect of staying at Balmoral, according to Ruthie, as ghost stories and pranks were seemingly very popular.

People were "jumping out at [her] when [she] went to the loo" and one of the royals who would partake in such hijinks was allegedly King Charles.

From relaxed cooking to pranks together, Ruthie described it as "a family just having a good time", adding that - when he wasn’t enjoying ghost stories - King Charles would also man the bar, with his speciality being rather potent martinis.

Ruthie also recalls how accommodating the royal residences were to her. They even allowed her to bring her pet cats as she’d watch them "run around Windsor and Buckingham Palace".

As for meeting Edward’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Ruthie said the first meeting took her by surprise. Revealing she didn’t know she was going to meet the late monarch, she compares it to the "Mad Hatter’s tea party… it was as exactly as you’d think tea at Windsor would be".

What Ruthie’s first-hand experiences capture so well is how Balmoral truly is a place where the royals can relax. In the past, Princess Eugenie revealed in ITV's Our Queen at Ninety documentary, that the late monarch was "happiest" in the highlands.

King Charles has also paid tribute to the importance of Balmoral to his mother. In the foreword to a new guidebook released earlier this year, the King shared, "Balmoral has been the cherished Scottish home of my family since the estate was purchased by Prince Albert, my great-great-great-grandfather, in 1852."

'Since my earliest childhood, it has held, and continues to hold, a uniquely special place in the hearts of my family and myself, and my late mother particularly treasured her time at Balmoral," he added. "It was here, in these most beloved of surroundings, that she chose to spend her final days."

Prince George and Charlotte joined their parents at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final this year but other than this now-traditional appearance, they're probably not going to be seen again in public for the rest of the summer holidays. Unless, that is, the Prince and Princess of Wales bring one or both of them on a special trip up north.

The couple's love of sport has passed down to their children and the 2026 Commonwealth Games kicks off in Glasgow on 23rd July. The last time it was held in the UK in 2022, Charlotte travelled to Birmingham with William and Kate to watch the swimming, gymnastics and hockey.

This was her first appearance without her siblings and I'd be surprised if Charlotte didn't want to go again - especially since the Games weren't supposed to be back on home soil so soon.

Victoria in Australia was originally set to host but pulled out in 2023 due to concerns over the costs, leading to Glasgow stepping in. Instead of being around a day's flight away, the Waleses can get to the Commonwealth Games in just a few hours by train.

Suddenly, it becomes a lot easier and looks a lot more likely that Prince William and Kate could make another appearance, possibly with Charlotte. It would show support for the competing nations and the future Queen's patronage, SportsAid, works in partnership with Sport England and Commonwealth Games England.

During the 2022 Games, the Prince and Princess of Wales and Charlotte went to SportsAid House, so it would make sense if they wanted to champion the charity again. The bigger question for me is whether Prince George might come this time.

We know William and Kate like to make sure their children get to enjoy solo outings. Charlotte didn't go to Wimbledon in 2022 and when the family were asked why she wasn't there, the Princess of Wales reportedly replied, "It's George's treat today."

Maybe the 2022 Commonwealth Games was Charlotte's "treat", so if that's now *her* thing to do with her parents, George might not be there this summer. However, the 12-year-old has a lot on his plate at the moment as he prepares to start at Eton College in September and live fully away from home for the first time.

He loves sport as much as his sister and going to the Games together might be a nice way to make fun summer memories before this big life change. They could even each go with either Prince William or Kate to watch different sports they're interested in.

Princess Charlotte has said that gymnastics is her favourite and Prince William once joked there are a "lot of cartwheels going around the house". Prince George is known to love hockey and swimming, as well as football which isn't played at the Games.

George and Charlotte reportedly support different sides - Aston Villa and Chelsea - in the Premier League but they'll have both been fully behind England in the recent World Cup. Hopefully we'll get to see the siblings unified, cheering the athletes on at some point before the Commonwealth Games ends on 2nd August.

Prince George's 13th birthday on July 22nd marks a big turning point in his life. He'll be entering his teenage years and moving away from his old routine when he starts at Eton College a few months later. This will be the first time that George hasn't gone to the same school as at least one of his siblings since 2019 and he'll be away from home.

Although he chose to start boarding a bit at Lambrook School, Eton is boarding-only and will be strict about home visits. He won't be able to see the Prince and Princess of Wales spontaneously and royal author Robert Jobson thinks it's a "chance for him to spread his wings" and "take part" in activities in the afternoons and evenings.

Meanwhile, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has noticed how George's confidence has already changed in the lead-up to his 13th birthday and school move.

"He seems to be growing not only in stature, but in self-confidence," she explained to The Mirror. "Recently, he has looked far more at ease in front of the cameras, and he's definitely more of a young man now than a child."

Prince George's most recent appearance was at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final, where he joined William, Kate and Charlotte in the Royal Box. Commenting on the Princess of Wales's view of her eldest son, Jennie suggested that she must "think what a handsome, self-assured young chap he has become".

Neither she nor Robert Jobson seem surprised that the future King and Queen chose Eton College for Prince George. Jennie thinks that William and Kate "fervently believe" that it's where their son "will feel safe and secure" and notes that it's close to their Forest Lodge home.

Eton College is only ten minutes' drive from Windsor Castle too and even though he won't be able to go home whenever he wants, Prince George has the comfort of knowing the general area. That's not to say it'll be totally easy for then-13-year-old George or his parents and siblings.

Robert previously stressed that the Waleses are a "tight family unit" and "it will be like having an empty seat at the table" when he's not there. Once he's used to it, though, Robert believes it will be the perfect setting for the next five years.

Writing in the Daily Mail, the royal expert claimed, "Eton will be a challenge, but being close to home, in the shadow of Windsor Castle will help. The environment will protect him like it did his father who thrived there."

During his time at Eton, the Prince of Wales's privacy was largely respected by the press in return for a few set photographs and interviews. He got to grow from teenager to adult, free from the intense scrutiny he faces now. Prince George will hopefully get the same thing and after his 13th birthday and before he heads to school, an announcement may possibly be made.

Either way, Prince George is preparing for a period of big change and has his birthday and the rest of the summer holidays to enjoy before starting at his new school.

After going through a challenging time in her work and personal life, Holly Willoughby needed to take some time out to reset.

She was last seen on screen in early 2025 hosting Celebrity Bear Hunt on Netflix and the final series of ITV's Dancing on Ice. Now the star is set to make her comeback.

From July 28, Holly will be hosting Holly Willoughby Together, a lifestyle series featuring real stories, honest conversation and practical advice.

Viewers can also expect to find celebrity guests, and discussions around fashion, beauty and health. The show will air on YouTube and other digital platforms, and there will be two episodes landing per week.

Holly Willoughby Together comes after a period of careful reflection for the star, who "needed that space away" after it emerged just after she left This Morning nearly three years ago that she'd been the target of a kidnap plot.

News came out that former security guard Gavin Plum had been forming a plan to kidnap, rape and murder Holly - he has since been sentenced to life imprisonment.

"I needed to just immerse myself in my kids and my friends and family. I needed that space in order to know what I actually wanted to do next," the presenter tells Grazia of the time she took away from the spotlight.

Offering more insight into the harrowing incident, Holly shares that at the time, she'd entered her 40s and thought she had everything "worked out."

"Everybody knows what happened and it was difficult," she says, adding, "It did set me back and made me realise, “Right, well of course you haven’t got everything figured out. Of course life is going to keep throwing challenges at you.'"

The presenter continues, "When something like that happens, suddenly everything else gets put into perspective and you know what? I don’t fear what people think because I know what real fear feels like."

Her experience led to the star being able to throw out any worries she had about bringing her lifestyle show to audiences.

"If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. But you have to have a go," she says, adding wisely, "What’s the other option? Just sitting scared and never doing a thing again?"

Holly also feels cushioned by the online, digital nature of her series. "On this new platform, people find you and come to you because they’re interested in you," she says, explaining that means she isn't "forced" on people not interested in tuning in.

"I actually feel a little bit safer," she says of doing it this way, because it feels like "less pressure" than airing the series through regular channels.

The presenter's period of growth and reflection also brings a sense of not being afraid to use her voice or "take up space" as a woman.

The team behind Holly Willoughby Together are predominantly female, and when it comes to being a woman in her industry she shares, "I’m not afraid to use my voice any more. When you’re growing up, you’re a bit nervous of the space you take up in the world and I don’t feel like that now."

Holly is now ready to be back in front of the cameras, needing to be sure she felt prepared for the moment.

Looking forward to meeting her audience once again, she concludes, "I’m ready to open the door, the windows, take the roof off, and go, 'Right, come on in.'"

The Prince and Princess of Wales knew before Prince George was born in July 2013 that their experience of parenthood was going to be different to most. They introduced their baby son to the world on the steps outside St Mary's Hospital and Kate has admitted that she and William had "tried to practice" a difficult moment.

The Prince of Wales took charge of strapping little George into his car seat and securing him safety in the family's vehicle. Doing this with the eyes of the world's media upon him wasn't easy and on the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, Kate described using a doll to prepare for it.

"We were like 'What do we do?... in a swaddle?'. 'How's this supposed to work?!'" she told host Giovanna Fletcher in 2020. "We even tried to practice with a little baby, like a little doll, at home".

She admitted "it just never works out the way you planned it so it was quite hard to do that on the world's stage" but added that her husband "did a very good job". By that point the new mum was "keen to get home" with George and William, so she was likely relieved it went so well.

The Princess talked openly about how she had "all the memories of being in hospital because of being sick" when she suffered with Hyperemesis Gravidarum during her pregnancy. She didn't want to "hang around" there and "was really desperate to get home and get back to normality."

Even so, she knew that being at home could be a challenge too. Kate explained she's heard stories from mothers who "took their child out of the car seat and put it on the sofa and didn't want to touch it" because they were so worried about accidentally doing the "wrong thing".

After returning home with her husband and son, the Princess of Wales didn't make a public appearance for another month whilst they spent time as a family and adjusting to parenthood. Unusually for a future Queen, Kate didn't have a full-time nanny at first.

The way she and William confirmed Prince George's birth was also very different too. He was born third in the royal line of succession and the new mum apparently "insisted, with her husband's backing, that the Palace wait four hours" before making the announcement.

According to royal author Christopher Andersen in his book, Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen, this was "so that they could savour the moment in private 'as any young family would.'"

A royal press release was shared that evening and a formal notice of George's birth was also displayed in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. The first official pictures of Prince George were taken in the garden of the Middleton family home in Berkshire by the Princess of Wales's father Michael.

This could be seen as another way that the Waleses were doing things differently and trying to have more privacy in this special time. A family friend previously claimed to the Daily Mail that Michael proposed the idea and wanted to "organize a stress-free photoshoot" and "save them the bother of getting in a photographer".

"It meant the nervous new parents could stop any time they wanted," they alleged.

Harriet Phillips' off-duty style is my new source of inspiration as she's someone who strikes the right balance between elegance and practicality. Since marrying Princess Anne's son Peter in June, the NHS nurse has been to Ascot and Wimbledon but missed the Royal Charity Polo Cup .

This is a shame as her outfit from the 2024 event is a favourite and would be perfect to wear in the heat now. Harriet opted for a linen dress from a collaboration between British clothing brand Beulah London, and homeware brand Birdie Fortescue.

It had a V-neckline, puffed sleeves and a loose, flowing shape, as well as handy pockets. The silhouette was incredibly simple and this kind of cut skims the body in a flattering way without actually being fitted.

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This makes summer dresses like this great for warm weather and Harriet's frock was extra summery thanks to the print. It featured tiny green and blue florals as well as darker blue stripes, all done in an illustration style.

If you're going to wear a pattern I always recommend going for something with a neutral base colour like white or black, as it makes accessorising easier and balances everything out. Harriet's dress felt understated and she wore a coordinating white bag.

It's refreshing to see a member of the Royal Family (even if she wasn't royal at the time) carrying a crossbody bag as they're more wearable day-to-day than top handle designs. They leave you completely handsfree and the new Mrs Phillips' bag was big enough to fit all her essentials.

She wore the Anya Hindmarch Neeson Camera Bag which had a tassel and gold-toned hardware for a touch of glamour. This accessory added a relaxed edge to Harriet's polo ensemble and because it tied in with her dress, it still felt polished.

Her shoes were the biggest contrast within her entire look as she stepped out in pink Penelope Chilvers High Valenciana Dali Espadrilles with bottle-green velvet ribbons. These were quite a statement but the ribbons linked in with the green on the frock.

The brand still makes these in various colourways and wedges are a comfier alternative to heels and still give you some elevation. Plain white trainers or flat sandals would also have worked well with Harriet Phillips' outfit and these footwear options are personally what I'd pick to go with a midi dress and crossbody bag like hers for the daytime.

To turn this style pairing into something slightly more elevated you could swap wedges for classic court shoes or strappy sandals. A crossbody bag might be more casual than a top handle one, but it can still work for smart occasions if it has a more structured shape like Harriet's did.

She completed her polo outfit with brown tortoiseshell sunglasses and a few pieces of minimal gold jewellery. Just over a year later Peter Phillips proposed and she started wearing a rather more luxurious piece of jewellery - her three-diamond engagement ring. It was made by Pragnell, from whom Harriet borrowed the tiara she wore on her wedding day.

Fans of crime thrillers won't want to miss out on The Crow Girl, airing from July 20 on Channel 5.

The six-part series has so many exciting elements that will reel viewers straight in. It's based on the Scandinavian bestselling novel of the same name by Erik Axl Sund, and has the excellent Eve Myles at the helm as well as a stellar cast of supporting stars.

If Scandi noir is your thing, this particular adaptation of a book also happens to be pitch perfect - stylish, well-acted and perfectly paced.

Both filmed and set in Bristol, the story has been relocated from the its original setting in Stockholm, and it sees Eve Myles' chief inspector Jeanette Kilburn race to track down a serial child killer.

When bodies of young men begin mounting up in the city, DCI Kilburn teams up with psychotherapist Dr. Sophia Craven (Katherine Kelly), to try and get to the bottom of who is responsible as fast as they can.

All of the bodies have the same thing in common - they all have traces of the local anaesthetic lidocaine in their systems.

When Dr. Craven is tasked with assessing a man arrested for possession of child abuse images after one of the bodies is found dumped outside his work office, it leads her and DCI Kilburn on a unsettling path.

The man, Carl Lowry (Trevor White) is a dentist, who happens to have access to lidocaine. The pair discover other high profile men in Bristol could be linked to the mounting body count of young men, and there's suspicions of a potential paedophile ring underway.

Dr. Craven is also quite urgently searching for a patient she once treated. The woman, Victoria, tried to take her own life during a session with the psychotherapist, and hasn't been heard from since.

The appearance of Victoria's character clearly points to her involvement in the story of the missing young men in some way, but how?

Further subplots emerge, including vulnerable men getting involved in forced cage fighting, where lidocaine is administered to keep their pain at bay and keep them throwing punches for longer.

With lidocaine linking all potential suspects, our leading ladies must work out why, and how they could all possibly be involved with the killings.

While they get to the bottom of this, Dr. Craven and DCI Kilburn uncover historical sexual abuse and decades-long patterns of violence, covered up by powerful men and protected by police corruption.

The series really does offer a thrilling watch, and gathered huge amounts of positive reviews when it first aired on Paramount+ in 2025.

The show was so popular, it was renewed for a second season, which airs on Paramount+ the same week season 1 airs on Channel 5.

The second season will also make its way to Channel 5 next year. Speaking about the show to Radio Times magazine, Eve Myles delves into all the different things it's about.

"Yes, it is a chilling and unpredictable thriller but it also shows hope and the fact that there are good people trying to bring down the bad guy," she says.

She continues, "They are swimming against the tide and while some drown, others survive. They survive and they find justice. It’s a show about survivors. It’s about hope."

The Crow Girl season 1 airs on Channel 5 from July 20 at 9pm, with subsequent episodes airing weekly at the same time.

Princess Anne doesn't mince her words and plenty of her quips have become iconic, from her response to her would-be kidnapper in 1974 to her belief that there's "no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing". Her directness makes her who she is and she's been equally honest about her son-in-law's favourite pastime.

Mike Tindall has embraced golf after retiring as a professional rugby player and has hosted the ISPS Handa Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic since 2014. His wife Zara plays too, but the Princess Royal once declared, "Golf seems to me to be an arduous way to go for a walk".

According to The Telegraph, she reportedly added that she'd "prefer to take the dogs out" instead. This comment is very *her* and I'm sure her canine companions would appreciate her view, even if she and Mike might have to agree to disagree.

The retired rugby star has been married to Zara for just under fifteen years, so he'll be very used to his mother-in-law's directness by now. Golf, like any sport, isn't going to be for everyone and it equals out as Mike doesn't share Anne's passion for horse riding.

In an interview with woman&home for our July issue, he told royal correspondent Emily Andrews that his daughters Mia and Lena "both ride, like their mum" but it's "not a sport [he's] good at".

"No horse wants some guy weighing 107 kilos on it," he explained. "So I respect them, they respect me and we keep to our own paths."

Both Princess Anne and Zara Tindall have competed at the Olympics and Zara went on to win silver as part of the British equestrian team at London 2012. She was even presented with her medal by her mum, in her capacity as President of the British Olympic Association.

Although Mike stays away from horse riding and the Princess Royal reportedly thinks golf is "arduous", they are both committed rugby fans. Unfortunately for them, they're not on the same side, as Anne has been Patron of Scottish Rugby since 1986 and Mike used to play for England.

The King's sister is regularly seen cheering on Scotland at matches wearing the team scarf and she and Zara have apparently suggested to Mike that he should embrace some traditional Scottish attire.

As per Express, he previously declared, "We got married in Scotland and Zara was schooled in Scotland. Obviously, my mother-in-law is patron of Scottish Rugby. They keep on that they need to get me a pair of trews."

Trews are men's formal trousers and they're designed to sit higher on the waist. They're very smart as an alternative to a kilt but Mike hasn't been persuaded to wear a pair.

"I have spent my whole life trying to kill a Scotsman [on the rugby field] I don't want to wear their trousers," he quipped.

He might not be prepared to wear Scottish trews but he and Zara still often go up to Scotland in the summer to spend time with the family at Balmoral. This is a long-standing royal tradition that King Charles has continued and it won't be long before the royals' annual break begins.

Almost three years since she left This Morning after 14 years at the helm, Holly Willoughby is launching a new lifestyle series.

Today the presenter, 45, has announced Holly Willoughby Together, a multi platform lifestyle series built around real people, real stories, honest conversation, practical advice, celebrity guests, fashion, beauty, health and more.

The series, which marks Holly’s return to onscreen presenting following 2025’s Bear Hunt and the final series of Dancing on Ice, will be available on YouTube, digital streaming platforms and social media, with the first episode arriving on 28 July.

Speaking about her new chapter and era of presenting, Holly said “I’m so proud of the work all the team who make Together have put into this exciting new project. We’ve had a lot of fun developing it and look forward to seeing what you think.”

With “connection at its core”, the show will cover things that the mum-of-three “genuinely loves”, from healthy living to fashion, beauty and important conversations.

Filmed in a purpose-built studio designed around conversation, the star will be cooking, chatting, learning and problem-solving alongside guests and experts, with a star-studded celebrity line-up including Stanley Tucci, Katherine Ryan, Joanne McNally and her close friends Emma Bunton and Nicole Appleton.

It will centre on five formats. Talk Together will see her have honest in-depth conversations with people who’ve been through extraordinary things, while during Cook Together she’ll make a recipe from her own repertoire or learn from a professional. There will also be a fashion and beauty segment called Look Good Together alongside a health and wellness franchise, Better Together. Finally, Hang Out Together, will see her wind-down with a celebrity guest and drink in preparation for the weekend.

For the project, Holly has teamed up with husband Dan Baldwin’s production company, Hungry Bear Media, in a move away from traditional terrestrial TV. While digital health platform, Voy, which has celebrity ambassadors including Coleen Nolan and Vanessa Feltz, joins as the show’s founding brand partner.

It can be tricky to find flattering shorts that make us feel confident baring our legs and jeans are just too thick to wear in the heat, but the Duchess of Edinburgh has found a brilliant alternative to both. Capri pants have come back into fashion in a big way for 2026 and back in 2022 Sophie showed us exactly how to style cropped trousers when she wore a white pair in the Caribbean.

She and Prince Edward went on a royal visit to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee and on Day 6 they went to St Lucia. The Duchess stepped out in white high-waisted trousers that fell to just above her ankle and had a subtle kick flare.

This length is perfect for warmer weather as it gives you more coverage than shorts do but without swamping you in fabric and making you overheat.

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Cropped trousers also show off your summer footwear and woman&home's Digital Fashion Ecommerce Editor Caroline Parr thinks Sophie's are particularly easy to style.

"Has Sophie found the perfect pair of trousers for this time of year? The cropped length will keep you that bit cooler in a heatwave and show off your shoes, plus they feel a bit smarter than shorts," she explains. "In white, they're endlessly versatile too, as they'll work with every top you have in your summer capsule wardrobe."

Like Caroline says, trousers are always going to have an elevated edge compared to shorts. They have more structure to them and the longer length means you can comfortably wear them for a wide range of occasions, from daytime coffee meet-ups to more formal restaurant date nights.

In St Lucia, Sophie wore her trousers with an emerald green Soler blouse draped over the top for a breezy look. The brightness of the top was balanced out by the white tailoring and you could really make out the gorgeous detailing on it.

Floral patterns and lace added a sense of fun to the timeless design and the beauty of white trousers is that you can go as bold as you like with the rest of your ensemble and know they'll complement the other colours. This makes them a reliable staple to build a look around.

The Duchess of Edinburgh could've tucked in her blouse if she wanted to accentuate her waist but her approach worked in a different way. Leaving her shirt loose and concealing the top of her trousers created a seamless silhouette and had a frame-elongating effect.

It was also more relaxed which was great for a day spent visiting Fond Doux Cocoa Plantation and walking up Sulphur Springs, St Lucia's dormant volcano. Her footwear wasn't necessarily the most practical choice for the climb compared to white trainers or hiking boots but her espadrilles looked very chic nonetheless.

Duchess Sophie has a big collection of wedges and these ones were white, with the classic jute sole and an ankle strap to keep them secure. They tied in with her trousers and keeping to this minimal green and white colour scheme made the royal's outfit feel polished and cohesive.

She had the perfect finishing touch too - a gold Cassandra Goad necklace bearing Bob Marley's famous quote, "Love the life you live, live the life you love."

Whenever there's a heatwave a lot of people's main complaint is finding it difficult to sleep and the late Queen Elizabeth had a strict rule that helped keep her royal bedroom cool. She used to enjoy an annual summer break at Balmoral Castle and according to former royal butler Paul Burrell, she "never" closed her bedroom windows when she was there.

Paul previously claimed that the Queen "loved the fact that her bedroom windows were open every night and she would get the fresh air from the highlands". He added that "From August until early October, she never closed" them and when the autumn got "very, very cold" she used a lot of "sheets and blankets and covers and eiderdowns".

Although most people wouldn't want to keep the windows open on a freezing October day, right now Queen Elizabeth's approach sounds perfect.

She also managed to avoid a common cooling mistake, as opening your windows during the day can actually make your home warmer.

Letting in some air sounds like a great idea but Angus Struthers, Managing Director at heating & cooling specialists BOXT, has explained to woman&home that "If the air outside is warmer than the air inside, you're just letting more heat into the house."

It's better to throw them open in the evening when the outside air is cool and Angus advises keeping windows shut "throughout the hottest part of the day". While it's been so hot in the UK I've been following this recommendation and can confirm it's definitely worked for me.

The Queen's love of "fresh air from the highlands" probably meant her Balmoral bedroom was a comfortable temperature at night, even when Scotland's weather was warm. Keeping the windows open was just one part of her evening routine.

She apparently used to aim to go to bed around 11pm and woke up at 7:30am, giving her a solid eight and a half hours of restful slumber. In 2017 an ex-guardsman alleged to The Times that when Queen Elizabeth found it a struggle to get to sleep, she would sometimes walk around the palace grounds late at night.

The guardsman recalled one incident when he spotted a figure in the dark at 3am and called out, "Who's that?" When he realised it was her, he said, "B***** hell, Your Majesty, I nearly shot you."

The Queen gave a typically witty response, saying, "That's quite all right. Next time I'll ring through beforehand so you don't have to shoot me."

In the morning she also had a routine and it began, not with an alarm clock, but with a performance by the Piper to the Sovereign. A bagpipe performance is a pretty unique wake-up call and the piper plays outside the monarch's window every morning for 15 minutes, split into two sessions.

The position is currently held by Pipe Major Paul Burns who was appointed by Queen Elizabeth and kept on by King Charles. His role is prestigious and the Piper is the only person outside the Royal Family who's permitted to wear Balmoral tartan.

Living on the North Coast of Northern Ireland – famous for many things but not its tropical climate – means I am woefully ill-equipped for the relentless heatwaves we’ve been having this summer. With my 50th birthday around the corner, I’m also firmly in my perimenopause era, so I know a thing or three about how soaring temperatures can mess with hormones that are already all over the place.

During extreme weather like this, women in their forties and beyond aren’t just suffering like other people; our internal thermostats can seem to completely short-circuit. Getting through the day during a heatwave – let alone the stifling nights – can feel like a literal endurance test.

We all know about ditching trainers for breathable hiking sandals to beat the 32-degree heat, and swapping uncomfy undies for the most comfortable bras to give your boobs a break when the mercury rises, but I have a few more tricks to share. As a journalist for 20 years with a decade of experience as a shopping editor, I discover all sorts of products that my friends don't seem to know about.

Never one to gatekeep a brilliant buy, I thought I’d spill the (iced) tea on the essentials that are keeping this almost-50-year-old hot mess from entirely losing her cool. No sponsored reviews here – these are my honest-to-goodness personal product recommendations that actually work to help me keep my cool when the world is melting.

1. Amazon Basics hammock

The problem: You desperately need a moment of zen to calm your heat-exhausted nerves, but standard patio furniture feels like sitting on a frying pan, and lugging heavy garden seats around chasing a tiny patch of shade is not something you have energy for.

The fix: Enter my trusty Amazon hammock. I’ve had this brilliant buy for years and despite seeing daily action all summer long, it shows absolutely no signs of wear and tear. It is my go-to for a quick morning meditation before the heat gets going, a quiet lunchtime snooze in the shade, and a much-needed post-work wind down before I can even think about making a start on dinner. I can effortlessly move it around the garden to seek out the shade, which is practically impossible with my beloved (but incredibly heavy) egg chair. A gentle sway creates such a welcome breeze that even the dog hops into it to join me for a cooling cuddle!

2. A natural deodorant

The problem: Your antiperspirant has suddenly decided to clock off with no notice. That's bad enough at any stage of life, but exceptionally embarrassing when you’re dealing with hot flushes and 90% humidity. This was actually one of the very first perimenopause symptoms I encountered. It's caused by fluctuating oestrogen levels wreaking havoc on your internal thermostat, triggering a sudden, intense type of sweat that everyday deodorants can struggle to combat. To make matters worse, sweat glands become more active, producing a much stronger, more pungent odour.

The fix: I am not exaggerating when I say this refillable natural deodorant is the only one I have found that genuinely holds up against my perimenopausal body. It’s aluminium-free, housed in a chic reusable metal case, and features an array of scents that actually survive a heavy sweat. I've found it doesn't just awkwardly mask the smell; it genuinely neutralises it, even on the stickiest of days spent sweltering at my desk with no air con.

3. A pillow mist

The problem: You’re bone-tired all the time, yet somehow find yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 am with a brain that can't switch off. Insomnia is a well-documented hallmark of perimenopause, triggered when our natural, sleep-inducing hormone (progesterone) drops. Add a heatwave into the mix – which can stop your core body temperature from dropping enough to trigger deep sleep – and you may feel trapped in a sweaty cycle of sleeplessness.

The fix: Let me be clear: a pillow spray won't magically cure hormonal insomnia; of course it won't. But if you’re going to lie awake melting night after night, I reckon you might as well do it in a bed that smells like a five-star spa hotel. There’s solid science behind this specific blend of essential oils, which might be why it seems to hack my nervous system and soothe my sleeplessness like nothing else. I find the scent so calming that a generous spritz before bed helps me wind down enough to stop worrying about whether it's going to be another bad night.

4. A Stanley tumbler

The problem: You’re sweating buckets thanks to the hell-like combination of hot flushes and a summer of interminable heatwaves. You desperately need to stay hydrated, but every time you reach for your water, it's like taking a sip from your lukewarm paddling pool.

The fix: We’ve all seen spenny Stanley cups dominating TikTok and wondered if the cheap supermarket dupes are just as good. My advice as a shopping editor? Don’t bother. I am completely unashamed to be a fully-fledged Stanley owner. It is literally the only cup I can fill with ice, abandon in a baking hot car for literally hours, and return to find my water still beautifully ice-cold. I love the chunky handle and built-in straw for effortless sipping – no fiddling with lids – and the game-changing tapered base that's designed to fit standard UK car cup holders. I never leave home without it now; it sits on my desk all day long, and I refill it before bed every single night. Having access to ice-cold water makes heatwave and hormone-induced insomnia just a touch more bearable – and saves me from traipsing to the kitchen in the middle of the night.

5. An intimate moisturiser

The problem: Right, let’s go there. You’re ready to embrace the warm weather in your favourite summer dresses but a sudden onset of severe, sandpaper-like dryness down below is making it impossible to relax – sheer agony. This is one of those hushed-up symptoms nobody warns you about, caused when plummeting oestrogen leaves delicate intimate tissues thinner and stripped of natural lubrication. Throw in summer sweat and friction, and the sunshine can feel like a punishment.

The fix: If your body isn't maintaining its protective moisture barrier, you need to give it a helping hand. This fast-acting, water-based moisturiser is an absolute non-negotiable summer hero that few people seem to have heard about – it instantly replenishes and soothes sensitive tissues, completely taking the sting out of the friction and discomfort caused by hot weather and hormonal shifts.

5. Birkenstock Madrid sandals

The problem: Finding footwear that doesn't leave your sweltering, swollen feet covered in blisters feels impossible in weather like this. Flip-flops seem to be least sweaty option, everyone agrees, but you'd be mad to try walking far in them. Hiking sandals are the sensible choice for getting your steps in, but they're sometimes a bit lacking in the style department.

The fix: I hear this complaint constantly as soon as the sun comes out, but my answer has remained the same for thirty years: the Birkenstock Madrid. Fun fact: it was launched in 1963 as a 'gymnastics sandal', because the single-strap design forces your toes to gently grip the footbed as you walk, meaning you get a stealthy little calf-toning workout while you stroll. They never go out of style, look good with everything, and deliver brilliant support – without looking like you're going on a hike. I

The only golden rule from a 20-year devotee: you absolutely must put in the time to break them in around the house before taking them out for a long, hot summer stroll. Go for the waterproof EVA version if you want to seamlessly transition from pounding the pavement to going for a paddle!

On that note, I'm off to sip an ice-cold latte whilst chilling in my hammock. But if you're struggling to keep your cool I highly recommend treating yourself to one or two of these heatwave heroes. If all else fails, stay hydrated, find a patch of shade, and remember that the heatwave won't last much longer – but at least your new favourite summer essentials will.

It's approaching the time of year that many parents will be saying goodbye to their children as they head off to university in September.

For some, this will mean having to make a huge adjustment as they come to terms with having an empty house after so many years of their time being dedicated to their offspring.

Presenter Fern Britton has shared her "brutal" experience of her children leaving home, and the lessons she's learned from going through it so many times as a mother-of-four.

Fern shares twin sons Jack and Harry, 31, and daughter Grace, 28, with first husband Clive Jones. She also has daughter Winnie, 23, with second husband Phil Vickery.

Speaking to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Fern says of the time her twins left home, "It was definitely brutal, [they were] suddenly gone."

She explains that not only did she have two of her children leaving at once, "they didn't want me to deliver them or anything, so that was very hard."

However, she has "learned some things" from the experience that she wanted to share. She says "there are going to be tensions on the morning" a child leaves, "because there are emotions involved."

She also suggests that young people suddenly become very independent, and will want to carry their own bags and do much of the moving themselves.

Offering her best advice, Fern says, "On the day they actually leave, make sure you've got things to do when you get home." She suggests getting your nails done or having lunch with a friend - find any distraction possible.

The presenter also suggests that parents will agonise over whether to text their children immediately, and how often to message them without looking "controlling."

She also says they will arrive home at Christmas "exhausted, thin, and looking like they've lived on beans on toast," but will come back with an increased appreciated for what their parents have done for them in the years before they left.

Fern also says wisely that if anyone thinks they might get a dog to feed their nurturing instincts and fill the void left by their absent child, to hold off on this for a few months. There's always the chance parents will get used to the quiet house and enjoy it.

The presenter herself says she isn't a dog person, much preferring the company of cats.

"I wouldn't be good with a dog, because I don't want unconditional love," she reveals, adding, "I've never wanted that, it makes me feel uncomfortable."

She continues, "So to come home to a cat, be a slave to cats, I prefer that. Dogs are too much."

In 1996, five girls quite literally high-kicked onto the scene and changed the world with Girl Power.

Despite all the accolades and antics the five women got up to, Mel B - aka Scary Spice - fondly lists spending the day making sandwiches for the "charming and gorgeous" Prince William and Harry as one of the highlights.

Speaking with The Telegraph, Mel was asked her favourite Spice Girls moment. Sharing that it was a toss up between meeting Nelson Mandela, playing Wembley or "spending a day with Harry and William", the pop icon expanded on just what they got up to at Kensington Palace.

She shared, "They were young princes and we made them peanut butter and jam sandwiches in Kensington Palace. They were such cute kids - I can’t remember whether it was William or Harry who had a crush on Emma, but they were so polite and charming and gorgeous."

The Spice Girls and the royals - two iconic British institutions in their own right - have often crossed paths, with King Charles famously getting a cheeky pat on the bum by Ginger Spice (Geri Halliwell Horner) back in the 1990s.

As each of the Spice Girls have continued to find success in other avenues - whether it’s Victoria Beckham and her fashion and philanthropy or Mel B and her advocacy and charity work - royal honours have followed, including reunions with the princes.

Mel explained, "The last time I saw Prince William it was when he was pinning my MBE to my chest in a dress Victoria had made for me, which was just a little bit revealing in exactly the place he pinned the medal to.

"Victoria knew exactly what she was doing when she designed it for me."

As well as fondly recalling the highs of the Spice Girls days, Mel touched on the lows - including the worst moment when Geri quit the band on her birthday.

"Finding out Geri had left us on May 29, 1998. It was on my birthday. We’ve all talked about it since, and I understand why, but at the time it was devastating because I just didn’t know why."

Celebrating 30 years since the release of their debut single, Wannabe, it’s no surprise that Mel B is looking back - but she’s also in a place where she’s never been happier to live fully in the moment, embracing her 50s and a new pace of life.

Describing her perfect days now she’s older, Mel said "I consider great days to be me at home with my dogs and animals on my farm. Walking around my forest or feeding my goats, chickens and ducks is perfection for me. I love the simplicity and peace of it."

Still proving she’s got that rebellious, Girl Power spirit, she also rallied against the idea that hitting your 50s is a negative thing. "I’m bloody proud to be 51”, she declared.

"It’s just the beginning of a different chapter. I’m a firm believer that life gets better. With age comes experience and wisdom, and you care a lot less about what other people think."

Claudia Winkleman has revealed she "hates summer," and a huge amount of people agree with her.

With her darkly gothic looks, and love of a chunky knit and knee-high boots on The Traitors, it's not a huge surprise that the presenter isn't a fan of summer, but it's her reasons for "hating" the season that has left us in stitches.

During a throwback clip, re-shared to coincide with the current heatwave, Claudia tells wellness broadcaster Sarah Powell, "I hate summer, I find it so annoying."

Signalling to a glass of water during an episode of the Wobble podcast, Claudia adds, "I don't like water, I'm offended that that's there."

Listing everything else she loathes about the warmer months, Claudia continues, "I don't like the arrogance, I don't like the summer clothes."

Clearly, she also doesn't like foods associated with summer, and is particularly offended by salad. "I'm never going to be, 'Oh, a salad! - I found this wonderful recipe for beetroot and feta - p*** off," she says directly.

Not holding back, Claudia reveals another of her pet summer-related hates is people "skipping through summer with their toes out."

She continues, "Disgusting with their toes out, eating couscous!" The star even reveals that she "doesn't even have any summer clothes" and once "wore a sweater on the beach."

Claudia has equally very strong ideas about what she prefers in place of the sandals, floaty dresses and light foods of summer.

"I like a stew, a knee-high boot and a heavy coat," she says with yearning for cold, dark nights.

The presenter continues, "I like a pub - I don't like a pub garden. I want indoors, crisps, some dingy corner." She's painted the picture quite vividly.

Although you might expect a backlash to these comments in a country that feels perpetually cold and wet for most of the year, there were actually huge amounts of people agreeing with Claudia.

When the clip was shared to Instagram, it gathered many comments and shares. One person commented, "THIS IS ME! I'm delighted that we've had the longest day and we're heading back towards autumn."

A few suggested they were "counting down the weeks" until autumn, and another wrote, "I get seasonal depression in summer. My body cannot handle the heat, I hate being a sweaty mess all the time and summer clothes are not as comfortable."

With equally fierce opinions as Claudia, another person added, "Louder for those at the back please! The arrogance that everyone’s supposed to love summer has annoyed me since childhood. I can only just tolerate it on the holiday I have to take the children on where there’s swimming pools, endless cocktails & lollipops on hand…".

Lorraine Kelly has shared a touching family update after what has been a challenging year for the presenter.

As well as dealing with ITV budget cuts that saw her long-running daytime TV show have its hours reduced, the presenter's father also tragically passed away.

John Kelly is believed to have slipped on an icy path just before his death in January this year, and the 84-year-old was found injured by some people passing by, but was later pronounced dead at the scene.

While Lorraine has been left devastated by her loss, her father's passing has also opened up a "new beginning," as she shares how her wider family dynamic has now changed in the aftermath of aftermath of their grief.

In conversation with Saga magazine, Lorraine says that when her father was ill in the run up to his death, and since he's passed away, she has become closer with her relatives - particularly her brother, Graham.

Her brother has lived in the Far East for some times, but is now spending more time in Scotland.

“When Dad wasn’t well, it brought us closer, supporting each other," Lorraine shares, adding, "It’s been a tough time, but the conversations you have with your relatives you wouldn’t have had otherwise are amazing."

She continues, "You talk about the past," referring to this time as "a new beginning."

The presenter also has another new beginning on the horizon, with the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Rosie. The 32-year-old is getting married this month in Scotland to her fiancé Steve White.

Lorraine shares that her daughter "has planned it all," herself, and when she's asked if she'd like any help, she's so far been met with, "Don’t worry."

Rosie's 22-month-year-old granddaughter Billie is going to be a bridesmaid, and speaking of watching her daughter walk down the aisle, Lorraine says, "The moment I see her, I’ll be crying."

With her father now gone, Lorraine has also been focussed on looking out for her mother's wellbeing.

Being part of the 'sandwich generation,' Lorraine finds herself in the time of life where she's balancing work with grandparent duties and making sure her daughter is cared for as a new mum, and also making sure her mother is safe.

For many others in a similar situation, this time often raises discussions about whether elderly relatives should stay at home with carers visiting, move into a care home or move in with family members.

Lorraine's mum is very firm about what she wants and has made her feelings clear. Giving her take on this very emotive subject, Lorraine says that ideally she'd like her mother to live with her, because she "isn't in good health."

However, her mum is fiercely independent "like all those war babies are," and wants to remain "self-sufficient" and live by herself.

"I always keep an eye on her but don’t let her know I’m keeping an eye on her," Lorraine explains. She adds that she's already prepared a room for her mother at her own home, and keeps the door firmly open for the time that might come when she changes her mind about living with her daughter.

"I’ve said, "You can stay with us any time for as long as you like," Lorraine shares, continuing, "Her bedroom’s ready, downstairs with an en-suite, but she says, 'No, no, no.'

Nevertheless, Lorraine understands "there might come the day" that changes, because caring for older relatives can be very uncertain, and "you just never know."

Katy Hill was a household name during the nineties and noughties, bursting onto the presenting scene with a breakout role hosting Blue Peter in 1995.

She went on to present Live & Kicking and Top Of The Pops before moving into radio. It was while she was hosting the Heart Radio Breakfast Show in 2017 that she decided to leave broadcasting for good.

After re-training and a lot of hard work, Katy now works as a certified success and confidence coach, recently sharing her knowledge as a keynote speaker at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place festival.

The former presenter has revealed some of the shocking toxic behaviour she experienced during her presenting career that had a lasting impact on her, and pushed her towards a job change.

Appearing on the Should I Delete That? podcast, Katy shares that just after she joined Blue Peter, somebody who worked on the show, who she didn't name, told her she was a "big girl."

The person said, "You're a bigger girl and you don't carry yourself well on camera." She was a size 12-14 at the time.

After having her children, Kaya, now 19, and Akira, now 18, Katy says she was given a trainer by a magazine to "get my baby weight off," and they ran a story using words she'd never said, with the headline, "I'm not going to be a lard arse mum."

Katy says, "It's amazing that I don't, and have never had an eating disorder of any kind," sharing that "most of" the women she worked with at the time suffered with eating difficulties because of the unrealistic beauty standards forced on them.

Now 55, the former presenter offered insight into the moment she realised broadcasting was no longer for her. She wrote on Instagram, "If you don’t define what happiness means to you, you’ll spend your life chasing someone else’s version."

She added, "The same goes for success. I HAD 'success', the job, the house, the family…
all the things. But life felt OFF. So I did something about it."

"I hit pause and trained to be a coach so I could help other people define their version of success and, crucially, LIVE IT!"

Taking to Instagram again after her appearance at the Happy Place wellness festival that took place in London over July 11-12, Katy said, "We laughed, we cried, we hugged, we 'glowed' in the heatwave."

"Everything about the weekend was pure JOY - thanks to the beautiful Fearne Cotton for another unforgettable reminder of the goodness of humans and the power of genuine, authentic connection."

Listing everyone who shared space with her at the festival, Katy signed off with, "I’ll share more when I come up for air but wow! And THANKYOU Fearne for all that you are."

"And thanks to everyone for the hugs and chats and kindness walking around the festival… what beautiful souls it attracts!"

The Princess of Wales loves wearing bright colours, especially in the summer, but one of my favourite seasonal outfits she's worn is actually monochrome. July is when the Royal Charity Polo Cup is usually played and Kate's black and white dress from the event in 2022 proved how keeping your style simple can be very striking.

This piece was by one of her go-to British clothing brands, Emilia Wickstead, and it was sleeveless and midi-length. The black piping accentuated the subtle fit-and-flare silhouette in such a flattering way and although you can't get this exact dress anymore, I couldn't believe my luck when I came across a similar style at ME+EM.

Recreate Kate's Polo Outfit

The Princess loves them for classic staples and this year they're selling a monochrome midi dress that is perfect if you want to recreate her polo style. Better yet, it's just gone into the ME+EM sale and is currently 30% off, down to £175 from £250.

The dress is made from a linen and viscose blend material which is designed to minimise creasing. This is a bonus in my book, as who really wants to be ironing in this weather? Linen is also great to wear in the heat as the natural fibres are so breathable.

The black tipping on the ME+EM frock has a slightly different shape compared to Kate's 2022 dress but this detailing still highlights your frame. It's sleeveless but not strappy or overly revealing and the high round neckline adds an elegant feel.

Because it's monochrome like the Princess's Emilia Wickstead dress, you can accessorise it so easily. To make it more casual, pair it with white trainers, sandals or ballet flats and for an elevated evening look you can go for heels or wedges instead.

Keeping to a minimal colour palette makes an ensemble extra cohesive and polished, though I think a pop of red would look fabulous with this dress. Kate took a different approach and styled hers with beige and black slingback flats from Camilla Elphick.

No matter the heel height, slingbacks are the future Queen's favourite summer shoe style and she's worn these ones a lot for different appearances. The black toe cap coordinated with the piping on the bodice and skirt whilst the beige tone brought some contrast.

Kate completed her outfit with her Sézane resin hoops and a pair of tortoiseshell brown sunglasses. She recently wore the same earrings with a black and white gingham Temperley London frock at this year's charity polo cup and mixing in warm-toned browns with monochrome hues can soften things beautifully.

Each of these dresses have only been seen publicly once, but the charity polo cup isn't an official engagement for the Princess of Wales. This means the event is a good opportunity for her to enjoy wearing more everyday pieces and I'd imagine Kate has reached for both of these a lot in her day-to-day life when it's hot.

Whether it’s citing Shakespeare soliloquies spur of the moment or embodying some of the finest roles across stage and screen, Dame Judi Dench is one of Britain’s most celebrated acting legends.

However, she’s got a devious side to her, as she revealed on an appearance on the BBC’s This Natural Life podcast, where she confessed to posting a rat through a neighbour’s letterbox.

If it somewhat softens the blow, this was a prank from Dame Judi’s childhood, and not something that happened this week. And the Philomena star admitted that the childhood prank was a "terrible story".

Sharing her wild child anecdote, Judi explained that it all stemmed from her brothers playing outdoors - and losing their balls over the fence.

She said, "The boys used to play cricket in the garden, and they used to be always batting the balls over into the other gardens, and there was a lady called Miss Lazenby, and she never ever would throw the ball back, or give us the balls back.”

Many can relate to having that type of neighbour, sure, but most wouldn’t expect how they planned their payback. Dame Judi continued, "Once the boys found a dead rat in the barn, and they parcelled it up, and they said to me, ‘Judi, will you just go round and put this through Miss Lazenby’s door?’"

The children then wrote a note saying, ‘Please give us our balls back’ and attached it to the rat. Paper might have been better, but such is the benefit of hindsight.

As Judi shared, "So I did go and squeeze it through Miss Lazenby’s door”. As to whether their idea worked and they got their ball back? "Probably not… I don’t think we were allowed to play cricket again."

Not quite the story one would expect from Dame Judi. However, one might expect her to be full of tales of the stage and of defining moments of history, which is exactly what’s being teased with the recently announced second episode of her Sky series, Tea with Judi Dench.

Set to air on Sky Arts and NOW in August, Sir Ian McKellen will visit Judi’s stunning home and gardens where the pair share extraordinary tales from their unparalleled careers.

Per the press release from Sky, fans can expect the acting titans to discuss everything ‘From Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting to the worldwide fame of the Lord of the Rings and James Bond movies’.

As well as reflecting on ‘success, failure and the importance of never taking either too seriously’ Sir Ian ‘speaks movingly about coming out, his defining role in the fight against Section 28, and one of his greatest regrets; never sharing the truth about himself with his parents.’

The first of this series featured Judi being visited by Sir Kenneth Branagh, and it allowed fans to get a sneak peek into her magnificent gardens.

Set in Surrey, Dame Judi's six-acre estate includes a private woodland and a stunning collection of trees planted in honour of friends and family members, with recent additions including a crab apple tree planted in the memory of Dame Maggie Smith.

Jo Whiley is known for her upbeat and positive attitude, be it on her Radio 2 show or chatting with pal Zoe Ball on their Dig It podcast.

But, speaking in the September issue of woman&home, Jo - who recently turned 61 - has admitted she has had some low points of late, having to deal with parental illness, meaning she had to put her usual routine and life to the side.

She said, “Things have been hard on a personal level lately, but they are better now than they were. My mum had a back operation over Christmas, and for a long time, all I was doing was going to the hospital and sitting with Mum and Dad.

“That became my whole world. Dad has Parkinson’s, and it was just about getting through each day and being there for them. Talking about the practical level of having a sibling with learning disabilities is really important too.

“My parents listened to my podcast when I talked about what a nightmare Christmas was, so I got a warning from them about sharing too much, and I have to respect that. I also got told off by my mum for swearing, and that was a learning curve!

“When life got busy, exercise and seeing my friends were the first things to go.”

And, after a period of not hitting her regular fitness goals, Jo - who has four children with husband Steve Morton, who she married in 1991 - undertook a half marathon, and it spurred her on to get back into self-care.

“Self-care is so important. Friends say that exercise keeps them sane, and I agree,” she said, adding, “For me, it isn’t about how you look, it’s about feeling like yourself again, those endorphins flowing, and having a little bit of time that’s just for you.

“I did a half-marathon recently, which was stupid when I hadn’t trained, but it made me realise how much I hate not exercising and what an unhappy person it makes me. Now I’m back doing weights and swimming, and it helps my head so much.”

However, it isn’t all hitting the gym, Jo still has plenty of time for fun - even though her ability to stay up as late has diminished over the years.

“I prefer hosting parties at home over going to them. We have a ‘club’ called Miniscule of Sound in a shed in the garden, which has a disco ball, dry ice and a DJ booth,” she said. “The last party was still banging at 5.20am. I’d had a pillow over my head since 3.30am, and eventually I had to go down there in my pants and a sweatshirt, shut off the dry ice and ask them to stop. They were very good about it and went to another party!”

As well as her radio and podcast with Zoe, Jo also hosts one called Roots for the Royal Horticultural Society, which has meant she has got to meet and interview with likes of Monty Don and Dame Mary Berry. However, the person that really got to her - and forced her to change her mind on something - was Dame Judi Dench.

“Those are genuinely pinch-yourself moments because they’re people I’ve admired for years. The second Judi starts speaking, you listen.

“We sat in her garden drinking champagne and chatting, and I came away thinking that I should always have champagne on the go. I want to be as rock ‘n’ roll as Judi.

“Judi inspired me to stop decluttering. I’d been going through a phase of clearing things out at home.

"When I walked into Judi’s house, every room was filled with memories – family photos, drawings, little keepsakes – the whole place felt full of love. I came away thinking home isn’t about having everything neat and perfect, so I put all of my family photographs back up.”

Piers Morgan has never been backwards in coming forwards in terms of how he feels about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Having walked out of his six-year job on Good Morning Britain in 2021 following remarks he made about the former Meghan Markle - which gained a huge 41,000 complaints to television standards regulator Ofcom - he has not stood down on his forthright opinions about the controversial quasi-royal couple.

Now, he’s hit out at the pair again, accusing them of hypocrisy for discussing the importance of privacy online and then choosing to post pictures of their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, on their social media - albeit with their faces obscured.

He told Woman, 'My old friends the Duke and Duchess of Sussex keep preaching to us about privacy and about the need to be careful online, and how dangerous it is for kids – and then what did they do? They upload photographs of their five-year-old child on social media [for her birthday] to billions of people, immediately recognisable.

'And I’m like, “What are you doing? What is this about? Why would you preach about privacy? Why would you lecture the world to be very careful with children online and then put your own child out there to millions of people?” It makes no sense to me.

'Maybe it makes sense to their fans, I don’t know, but to me, that is a classic example of the kind of double standard that I think is ridiculous. If you are going to start preaching about stuff, at least try and live up to it. Don’t immediately do something which is the complete opposite of what you’ve been preaching about.'

Speaking again on 5’s The Royals Uncensored show, Piers discussed the fact that the pair would likely be coming to the UK with their children for the first time in years, as part of the Invictus Games countdown. As Woman went to press, Buckingham Palace had reportedly withdrawn an invitation for Harry to stay at the royal residence while in London.

Piers said, 'How do you trust these two? And they’re going to bring the kids [to the UK] that they keep preaching to the world about privacy, and how to protect kids online. Meantime, she’s out there, pumping week after week, more and more pictures of their kids... so there’s an absolute hypocrisy there which I find, honestly, frankly, quite sickening.'

It’s not the first time that Piers, 61, has hit out at Harry and Meghan and called them hypocrites. He did so in 2019 - prior to the couple leaving royal life in 2020 - when it was noted that they had been taking private jets while ‘preaching’ about environmental issues. ‘They are making themselves look like rank hypocrites and you can’t, as a royal, do that,’ he said at the time on GMB.

And despite Piers making a career out of giving his opinions - which he now does on YouTube channel Piers Morgan Uncensored, which has 4.4 million subscribers - he believes those in the public eye should stop moaning.

‘I think the celebrity public-figure side shouldn’t whine too much,’ he said. ‘Mick Jagger has it right - never complain, never explain - and the Queen Mother said the same. You rarely heard her speaking in public.

'Let what you do, do its own talking. I think it’s really good advice. People talk too much. I know that sounds pretty rich coming from me, but then I’m supposed to talk too much!’

Additionally, Piers hit out at his former show, GMB - which has found itself at the centre of budget cuts at ITV Daytime - claiming it cannot keep up with the kind of programming he is now doing.

‘Our audience [of the Piers Morgan Uncensored show] is growing exponentially around the world, at exactly the same rate as most mainstream TV shows. I don’t want to mention Good Morning Britain, because, obviously, they don’t have me any more, so understandable that the audience halved, so you get my point.

'Yes, dramatically. I think YouTube is how most young people watch anything. I know because I’ve got four kids, from the age of 32 right down to 14, and it’s all they watch. They don’t watch television unless it’s a major live event.

‘I’ll often do my show from a little cupboard somewhere. Literally, sometimes I will be in the Middle East somewhere, and I’ve got to do a show. I’ll get in the cupboard and put a camera on and get my laptop going. Nobody cares as long as the content is good, and I’m still doing my job.’

With Piers’ Uncensored show seeming to grow and grow, it looks unlikely he’ll be giving up his often controversial opinions any time soon!

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Diane Morgan has reached national treasure status. She's a woman who can write incredible comedy, act with the most impeccable comic timing, and loves dogs - of course she's adored around the world.

Adding to her list of iconic TV characters, Philomena Cunk, Mandy Carter and Motherland's Liz being among them, Diane now gifts the world Linda - an artificially intelligent humanoid robot in her latest series, Ann Droid.

Airing on BBC One and iPlayer from July 17, there's six episodes of Ann Droid, and we already know that's not going to be enough.

As Linda, a second hand AnnDroid Z58/100 Basic Eldercare Robot, Diane's character is tasked with caring for elderly grieving widow Sue (Sue Johnston,) when her son moves out and she needs some help around the house.

Except Linda's brand of care involves blasting inappropriate music at Sue, and interrupting her private moments as her cheaper model of robot fails to bring a deeper, more conscious understanding of human needs to her role.

While the show excellently satirises AI and what the future could look like, it also balances this with a tender look at loneliness in the older generations. Diane still can't believe the series was picked up by the BBC.

She also experienced some unexpected and painful side effects from playing Linda, and shares where she got the inspiration to write the show, which was co-written with Australian comedian Sarah Kendall.

"We pitched it to the BBC and I didn’t really think they’d go for it," Diane candidly tells The Independent. When the show was given the green light, some panic ensued for the actress.

"The penny dropped. I thought, 'Oh my God, I’m going to have to play a robot now. I don’t know how to play a robot.' It’s harder than you think," she shares.

With the help of a movement director, Diane perfected Linda's rigid, robotic movements. The actress also experienced some unwelcome side effects from creating Linda's persona.

"Early on, I thought it’d be really good if I didn’t blink, but it was a stupid decision," she says. Once that decision had been made, she was "locked into that."

She continues that as a result of not blinking, "I’d be outside sometimes, and the wind would be blowing in my eyes and there’d be tears rolling down my face."

The actress also wore special contact lenses to make her eyes look more artificial. "I had these really thick, blue contact lenses, and I thought, 'That’ll look really robotic,' but again, it was really painful," she reveals.

The idea for the series is quite timely, with news and social media filled with stories about the dangers and unique possibilities that comes with AI suddenly becoming the juggernaut it's turned into.

But where did the specific inspiration for the story of Linda and Sue come from? Diane reveals that after reading about robot carers being rolled out in Japan, she was hit with the idea.

"I was talking to my friend about this, and we were laughing because I don’t have kids, so obviously I’ll be looked after by a robot when I’m older," she reveals.

She is however, quite concerned about the impact of AI on our lives. "It’s everywhere now and I don’t know what’s going to happen," she says, adding, "There’ll be some good and there’ll be some bad. I don’t think they’ll kill us all, but you never know."

To incorporate this idea into Ann Droid and make it humorous, Diane says, "We insinuate that in the show, that Linda is one of an older brand of robots that were recalled because of some sort of atrocity that happened with them, and it’s never really gone into."

All episodes of Ann Droid are available on BBC iPlayer from July 17.

There are certain colours that always surge in popularity in summer and others that can feel too dark or too muted. However, I love wearing black all year round and all it takes is some careful consideration to incorporate this deep tone into seasonal outfits.

Queen Letizia of Spain nailed this with her outfit for a meeting of the Princess of Girona Foundation's youth advisory board on 15th July. She knows what to wear in the heat and reached for her white Hugo Boss midi dress and a pair of lace-up espadrilles.

This midi frock has been in her collection for a while and it has short floaty sleeves and an abstract black floral design that breaks up the solid white. The pattern almost looks like a drawing and although a lot of people will have bold florals in their summer capsule wardrobe, something subtler like this is a versatile alternative.

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Black and white feel minimal and chic - plus they're incredibly easy to style. You can accessorise a monochrome floral dress like Letizia's with any shades you like, though she stuck to the same colour palette.

Although it's been speculated that her Espadrilles Picón wedges are navy, I think they look more like black and that makes more sense as it would coordinate with everything else. The Queen wore the Letizia espadrilles and they had the classic neutral jute sole and black uppers and ribbons.

If you feel more secure with a strap, you could swap out lace-up wedges for Mary Jane ones and they'd still be stunning. Given that Her Majesty's frock was so pared-back, her lace-up espadrilles were a great choice and added some extra structure to her ensemble.

The combination of a midi-length summer dress and wedges isn't ground-breaking but it is timeless and simple to recreate. Sticking to monochrome tones also made Letizia's style more striking and sophisticated than a vibrant pairing might have been.

The contrast draws the eye and yet the overall look isn't over-complicated or busy. She finished her outfit off with a black woven leather handbag by Massimo Dutti and carried it by the top handle strap. Even her white floral earrings matched.

The Queen of Spain really stood out next to her husband King Felipe and their daughters Leonor and Sofia at the meeting, as they all wore a pop of bright colour. The night before at the Princess of Girona Awards 2026, Letizia wore all-black and earlier in July she also wore a head-to-toe black look for the ABC Journalism Awards.

Both of these outfits were beautiful too, though the mix of white and black in her other outfit helped to brighten things up and naturally felt more summery. Silhouettes and materials are key when you're styling dark colours for the season.

Queen Letizia's midi dress had a loose fit-and-flare shape and espadrilles are strongly associated with warmer months as they're impractical to wear in the rain and cold. The jute soles also add a beachy edge, making this pairing the perfect way to wear black and white right now.

When Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Sussex family had spent time at Highgrove House with the King on 10th July they included an important detail - Queen Camilla was there. Her relationship with her younger stepson hasn't always been smooth-sailing and some people might've been surprised that she was at the reunion.

According to royal author Catherine Mayer the Queen had to be there, because she's a "non-negotiable part of Charles' life". Opening up to People, she claimed if Harry wants to heal his relationship with his dad, Camilla is key as "there is no reconciliation with him without her."

We don't know if Queen Camilla was at any of the Duke of Sussex's face-to-face meetings with the King in the past few years. Statements released afterwards have only ever mentioned Charles and Harry, but it seems she's going to be included now.

This Highgrove meeting was particularly important as it was the first time Archie and Lilibet have been to the UK or seen their grandfather in person since 2022. Having Queen Camilla be part of this special family moment sends a powerful message, particularly to Harry.

In his memoir, Spare, he explained that he had "complex feelings" about gaining her as a stepparent in 2005, as he "thought [she] had recently sacrificed [him] on her personal PR altar." In an interview to promote the book he also went into this, describing the Queen as "dangerous" because of the "need for her to rehabilitate her image".

The Prince even claimed in his memoir that he and Prince William asked King Charles not to marry Camilla, writing, "'We support you,' we said, 'We endorse Camilla,' we said. 'Just please don't marry her, just be together, Pa.'"

"He didn't answer. But she answered. Straight away. Shortly after our private summits with her, she began to play the long game. A campaign aimed at marriage, and eventually the Crown, with Pa's blessing we presumed," Harry added.

Earlier this year King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and Woman's Royal Editor Emily Andrews has revealed that the Queen was shocked by her stepson's Spare comments, as their relationship had been better.

"Harry and Camilla's relationship had always been slightly uneasy but by the time of his wedding to Meghan it had much improved," Emily wrote. "So she was staggered when Harry hurled so many hurtful barbs her way - which also angered the King."

A friend also claimed to Emily, "The Queen has always appreciated how hard it has been for William and Harry after the death of their mother. She never sought to take her place, and has always tried to remain sensitive."

They added that she "kept her counsel, despite the many slings and arrows of public acrimony" to protect the monarchy's reputation. Queen Camilla apparently found "Meghan and Harry's public rejection and criticism, which caused so much damage, unforgivable".

Despite this, she was there at Highgrove. Could this signal that a reconciliation really is a priority right now? Queen Camilla's presence would've meant a lot to King Charles and it's not just the monarch whose bond with Harry will need to be healed if they're going to move forwards.

Many of the royals have been very vocal about their feelings concerning social media and the Duchess of Edinburgh is the latest to share her thoughts. In a deeply personal essay, she's insisted that there are much better ways to find entertainment than "social media doom-scrolling", urging more people to visit some the UK's agricultural shows.

Sophie penned the piece for The Yorkshire Post as Patron of the Association of Show & Agricultural Organisations and started out by acknowledging a sad truth.

"In this age of technology where old and young have instant and endless entertainment at their fingertips, events such as agricultural shows may seem to face stiff competition," the Duchess declared.

"Yet the more than 600 shows that span our entire nation contribute hundreds of millions of pounds to our economy, provide more interactive, more visual and sensorial experience, more wholesome entertainment and more endorphin lifting moments than any social media doom-scrolling can ever offer," she added.

For her, the excitement of these local shows far outweighs the experience of scrolling endlessly through our social media feeds. Praising the shows for helping visitors "learn about our countryside, our food production and the vital role our farmers play in our everyday lives", Sophie described the shows as a "place where town can meet country".

True to form, Duchess Sophie also made a point of celebrating the hard work of the staff and volunteer stewards and expressed her belief that the UK's agricultural shows "should be described as ‘The Greatest Shows on Earth’".

Her essay highlights how much Duchess Sophie has in common with her brother-in-law, King Charles. From his days as the Prince of Wales and right up to present day, Charles has championed agriculture and farmers.

In 2016, he even declared rural Britain as "one of the greatest treasures of our nation" - something Sophie quite agrees with, it would seem. Another thing they appear to have in common is a disinterest in social media and mobile phones.

As the Duchess urges people to look for entertainment beyond their fingertips, it’s been reported many times that the King refuses to use a mobile phone, and staff members are reportedly required to turn their mobile phones off, unless they are in a job that requires them to use one.

While it’s not known if Sophie is quite as anti-phones as the monarch, she has previously shared that her children, Lady Louise Windsor and her brother James, Earl of Wessex aren’t that interested in social media.

Lady Louise just graduated from the University of St Andrews and is 22 but she quietly goes about her life, keeping out of the spotlight. Duchess Sophie said in 2021 that her "private" daughter "doesn't put anything out about herself" and doesn't have any public social media accounts out of choice.

"I wouldn't deny her going onto it. But she's not really that interested in it," the Duchess shared. "There's a few platforms that she talks to her friends on. But that's basically it."

Diane Morgan can do no wrong. From bringing us hilarious but toe-curling moments as Philomena Cunk to being her deadpan best as the perpetual mouth chewing Mandy, she's an absolute comedy genius.

Let's not forget she was one of the best contestants ever to appear on Last One Laughing. Now, the comic legend has a new series out, and Ann Droid is going to be just as unmissable as everything else Diane has done.

Airing on BBC One and iPlayer from July 17, Diane stars as an artificially intelligent humanoid robot named Linda in the 6-part series. Set somewhere in the near future, Linda is assigned to care for elderly widow Sue (Sue Johnston.)

Second hand and slightly dysfunctional, Linda 'cares' for Sue with hilarious results. This is definitely one not to be missed - and you don't have to, as we share how to tune in from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Ann Droid in the UK

If you're in the UK, it's very simple to watch Ann Droid, as it's free to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Providing you have a TV licence, you can watch the episodes when they begin airing on July 17 at 9.30pm.

You can either watch the episodes weekly when they air, or all at once if you prefer - all six episodes will be made available to view at the same time on BBC iPlayer on demand from July 17.

BBC iPlayer is free to use, and all you need is an email address, UK postcode and TV licence to sign up for an iPlayer on demand account.

How to watch Ann Droid from anywhere in the world

If you’re going to be away from your usual TV set-up when Ann Droid starts airing, but don't want to wait a single moment to see Diane Morgan turn her hand to playing a hapless robot, there's no need to worry.

You can still enjoy all six episodes available, with the use of a Virtual Private Network - a VPN.

A VPN allows you to change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to the show, even if you're not there.

Our sister site, TechRadar, has tested all of the major VPN services and they rate Nord to be the absolute best.

They say, "It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services, and ranks among the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, and PlayStation. So for a one-stop-shop, you can’t go wrong with Nord."

If you've never installed a VPN before, don't worry, it's quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:

• Download and install the VPN following NordVPN's easy-to-follow instructions.
• Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the UK.
• With your VPN installed and server location set to UK, you can now watch Ann Droid on BBC iPlayer.

Sally Phillips is well known for her perfect comic timing in the likes of the Bridget Jones films, Veep and Smack The Pony.

She's now bringing a fresh take on the crime mystery genre to our screens by starring as Lily in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a 70s-inspired show infused with nostalgia and the spirit of an era gone by.

The quirky series airs on BBC One and iPlayer from July 17, and across six episodes, the actress take the role of Lily Petal, a hairdresser who escapes busy city life to work in a quaint village with a slower pace.

It's not long before the cobbled streets reveal their darker side, and Lily and her sidekick, fellow hairdresser Clary Coombs (Charlotte Jordan,) use their intuition while chatting to customers to begin solving the mysteries of the village.

There's no need to miss out on this gem of a series, as we share how to tune in from anywhere in the world.

How to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries in the UK

If you're in the UK, it's very simple to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries, as it's free to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Providing you have a TV licence, you can watch the episodes when they begin airing on July 17 at 2.00pm.

You can either watch the episodes weekly when they air, or all at once if you prefer - all six episodes will be made available to view at the same time on BBC iPlayer on demand from July 17.

BBC iPlayer is free to use, and all you need is an email address, UK postcode and TV licence to sign up for an iPlayer on demand account.

How to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries from anywhere in the world

If you’re going to be away from your usual TV set-up when The Hairdresser Mysteries starts airing, but don't want to wait a single moment to see Sally Phillips bring this glorious role to life, there's no need to worry.

You can still enjoy all six episodes available, with the use of a Virtual Private Network - a VPN.

A VPN allows you to change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to the show, even if you're not there.

Our sister site, TechRadar, has tested all of the major VPN services and they rate Nord to be the absolute best.

They say, "It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services, and ranks among the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, and PlayStation. So for a one-stop-shop, you can’t go wrong with Nord."

If you've never installed a VPN before, don't worry, it's quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:

• Download and install the VPN following NordVPN's easy-to-follow instructions.
• Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the UK.
• With your VPN installed and server location set to UK, you can now watch The Hairdresser Mysteries on BBC iPlayer.

At 75, former Bond Girl Jane Seymour is still hoping to inspire women everywhere - with both the roles she plays on-screen and the attitude she has off it.

During a panel discussion in Tennessee on July 11, the iconic actress talked about the “privilege” of having a role that celebrates an older woman, and how she hopes this will help cement her as an inspiration for women over 50 to realise that they’ve still got plenty of life in them.

Jane said, "Having [TV series] Harry Wild at this time of my life is just huge for me, to play a woman of a certain age who’s not decided to go live under a rock and then wait for the end of their life".

She continued, "I’m hoping that I’m the poster child for women over 50 to realise that post-menopause, the kids are gone, you may or not have a partner in your life anymore or want one or get one, but life is not over.

"You may have retired, but it doesn’t mean you can’t now use your skill set and your passion for life to do something else with the skills that you have."

In Harry Wild, the Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman star plays a retired professor who becomes an amateur sleuth after she’s mugged. Full of gumption and energy, Jane acknowledges how lucky she feels to have the empowered role in her 70s.

She said that she’s glad for a show that she "can actually be the lead in" at her age, and she’s "not just some random grandmother in the background."

Embracing her age while still wanting to be active and vital is important to her. As she explained, “I’m not trying to play younger than I am. I’m just trying to be authentically my kind of age span and tell those stories. And I’m privileged."

This idea of not trying to turn back the clock but change how others perceive women over a certain age is something she’s been vocal about in the past. Previously, speaking to People, Jane discussed how differently women are ageing now compared to the generations that came before.

She told the outlet, "I have to actually wake up in the morning and remind myself how old I am because inside of me, I would say I still feel like I'm maybe about 40 or 50"

"I don't know where all that time went, but I have the energy that I had when I was 40. I turn 75 next year and I'm very sexually active… I kind of have become, in some way, almost a poster child for there is life after 70.

"I look at my mother when she was alive and at 50, I would say she was middle-aged. I don't feel that way at all."

Comfortable sandals and flipflops are great for a heatwave but the Princess of Wales's go-to shoes right now are more elegant and work beautifully with summer dresses. Kate reaches for her slingbacks more anything else when it's sunny and she owns both flat and heeled versions.

Unlike court heels which can feel a bit formal for everyday wear, slingbacks are more understated and chic no matter the heel height. The Princess tends to wear hers during visits that are more smart-casual, like when she went to watch Prince William compete in the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026 on 10th July.

She styled a gingham midi dress with beige-pink Camilla Elphick slingbacks and added statement brown resin Sezane earrings for a modern touch. The frock made such a statement that neutral shoes were the perfect choice to balance things out.

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These Lucia heels are pointed and have a patent toecap for a touch of contrast. The buckle means the Princess of Wales could secure them as tightly or loosely as she liked for the sweltering weather and the angled heel was mid-height.

Kate also has these exact shoes in black and had worn them to visit Evelina's Children's Hospital just a few days before. On that occasion her entire outfit was monochrome and the black heels tied everything together. Her slingback collection is primarily either black or beige and her favourite flats feature both tones in one design.

At the polo in 2022, Kate styled Camilla Elphick toe cap slingbacks with a white and black sleeveless dress and a month later re-wore them with a white tailored suit. White seems to be her preferred colour to go with these flats as she wore this tone with them again in Italy in May.

The Princess also owns Gianvito Rossi beige suede slingback heels which have been her choice for Wimbledon a lot. If you're looking to add some sleek new shoes to your summer capsule wardrobe it makes sense to copy the Princess and stick to colours that are easy to incorporate into a range of outfits.

As she's proved, slingbacks look especially stunning with dresses and they are great if you want a leg-elongating effect too. Strappy sandals and heels can cut off your frame at a tricky point but since slingbacks fasten at the back you've essentially got the openness of a mule with extra security.

All of the future Queen's slingbacks have a buckle on the strap, though you can get designs with elasticated straps instead if you find that comfier.

Slingback flats like Kate's beige and black shoes are always going to be more relaxed than heels and yet they're a step up from most flat sandals or even ballet flats. Pointed or chisel toes enhance their elegance and heeled slingbacks are sleeker compared to court shoes or wedges.

The Princess of Wales is getting to wear all her different slingbacks during the hot weather and the black heels are her latest purchase. The others have been in her wardrobe for a long time so you know that Kate finds them comfortable, versatile and timeless.

Claudia Winkeman has walked away from her prime-time BBC chat show after just one series.

The Claudia Winkleman Show launched in March and instantly attracted viewers, with the Beeb wanting it to return for a second outing. However, after taking some time to reflect, the former Strictly presenter decided to throw in the towel.

“Sometimes you have to try something to see how it fits, and I realised I was just too nervous to enjoy it,” she explained.

Claudia, 54, added, “I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity, to the guests who agreed to come and chat to me, and the production team who were simply excellent.”

While Ed Havard, BBC’s Director of Entertainment, said, “Claudia’s warmth and quick wit made The Claudia Winkleman Show an absolute joy. Whilst we loved the show, we fully respect her decision and would like to thank Claudia and the brilliant team at So Television for bringing the series to screen on the BBC.”

However, the star, whose popularity has soared in recent years thanks to the success of The Traitors, hasn’t ruled out hosting a similar style show in the future. “Maybe one day I will give it another try, but for now I already have the best jobs in the world and absolutely love the shows I’m doing.”

Claudia's seven-part chat show series ran on Friday nights from 13 March and was made by So Television, the company behind The Graham Norton Show.

Prior to its launch she admitted, “I’m just not sure I’ll be very good at this, that’s the truth,” adding that she expected it to be a “disaster.”

Harriet Phillips' signature style has always been elegant but since her wedding to King Charles's nephew Peter in June, we've all been taking more notice of her looks. She looked polished in pastel blue at the polo and went vibrant at Wimbledon and yet I can't help feeling that one of her past outfits deserves another moment.

In 2024 Harriet and Peter went to the Burghley Horse Trials and she wore a pink maxi dress and trainers. Comfort and fashion go hand-in-hand more than you might think and the new Mrs Phillips proved it then. The dress was by the sustainable British clothing brand Dilli Grey and they still make the Fifi design in different colours now.

It's made from 100% cotton which makes it a lovely option to wear in the heat as it's breathable. The V-neckline and blouson sleeves are chic and there's a drawstring at the waist so you can adjust it to be as fitted as you want.

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Details like this are often underrated but they are great for increasing the wearability of a dress. When it's hotter or you want a flowier silhouette, you can leave it looser and vice versa. Even if a frock doesn't come with a built-in belt or string, adding a belt of your own is a simple way to accentuate the waist and switch up the look.

Harriet Phillips tied the drawstring enough to give a bit more shaping and left it at that. Her trip to the Burghley Horse Trials with Peter was quite low-key so this dress was perfectly smart-casual. Maxi dresses naturally feel sophisticated and yet if you go for a fabric like cotton, linen or jersey they work so well for the daytime.

Materials like silk or satin or fit-and-flare styles risk falling into "gown" category so sticking to a more relaxed design works best if you want to pair your frock with flats.

She stepped out in the Princess of Wales's favourite Superga Cotu Classic trainers but whilst Kate has them in white, the NHS nurse's were beige. White trainers are the most versatile option as they'll go with everything, however cream or beige are still easy to incorporate into outfits.

These tones have more warmth to them too so it depends what you prefer. The one thing I do think is important when you're finding trainers to work with dresses is going for streamlined plimsoll designs.

Chunky sports shoes can be a bit too much of a contrast against a long, feminine dress and minimal canvas trainers like Harriet's blend in better.

She finished off her ensemble with a cream Anya Hindmarch bag and wore it crossbody. The Royal Family usually prefer top handle accessories for a formal edge. However, crossbody bags are far more practical as they leave you hands-free.

When the weather got a bit cooler, Harriet Phillips added a Boden borg gilet over the top and though we definitely don't need a layer like this right now, it gives us a bit of inspiration for how to wear maxi dresses and trainers into autumn.

If you're a perimenopausal or menopausal woman who needs a little excitement and wants to feel seen, tune in to Ride or Die.

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer head up Prime Video's 8-part assassin comedy-adventure, where midlife women have all the guns, chaos and drama instead of being bystanders while men get all the action.

Their menopausal status isn't the punchline, and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) and Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) pave the way for women of any age to "write a new chapter" in their epic adventure where age simply doesn't matter.

The story begins with best friends of 35 years Judith and Debbie having startling revelations. Debbie finds out that Judith isn't the forensic accountant she tells everyone she is, and is actually an international assassin.

Debbie's revelation is more rooted in reality, and she realises that her husband has also been lying to her, in a best friend/husband telling fibs double whammy.

While on the brink of an empty nest she also finally works out that her life has been a constant battle to juggle absolutely everything because she's a woman, and now she's reached a "certain age" and is expected to fade into obscurity and hasn't really lived.

Realising she can create her own destiny (aka not be obscure and live any way she wants,) and choosing to continue her friendship with Judith despite the epic lie, Debbie finds herself in an unimaginable situation.

When a mysterious man from Judith's past turns up and a hit goes badly wrong, Judith finds herself in quite a predicament and ends up on the run with Debbie along for the ride.

Road tripping across Europe and dodging law enforcement, highly trained assassins and the most dangerous criminals, what follows is chaos that's "both physical and mental and spiritual."

Hannah Waddingham knows shows like Ride or Die have been done a "million" times before, but also knows how special this one is because of the age of the cast and the notable female-centric way it's been written.

Describing what audiences will love about the series, the actress says it's about "two women being funny with each other, or two women perimenopausal and menopausal - there’s things with guns, things with cars, clever espionage - all of that."

She also did all of her own stunts, and has something special planned for one of the scars she's been left with.

"I’ve never done stunts like this before," she explains, adding, "I’ve got scars and everything, that’s my badge of honour."

For one of her scars, she says, "I think I might have a little tattoo under it."

For Octavia Spencer, she's also completely in love with the way writers Tessa Coats and Matt Miller "subvert expectations" with the script.

She says the pair have "done a wonderful job making an exciting show about women of a certain age, starring women of a certain age," saying their work is "a love letter" to midlife women.

Octavia shares, "We are seeing two women in their prime. Debbie is a mother who is about to have an empty nest."

"For a lot of women who find themselves in that position, or close to retirement age, I think they think life is over, but it’s a new chapter being written. It is empowering in that way."

All episodes of Ride or Die are available to watch on Prime Video from July 15.

The Duke of Sussex's high-profile appearance on the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast has sparked a lot of conversation, but I was particularly surprised by something he said early on. Prince Harry introduced himself to listeners with his rather long full name - Henry Albert Charles David - and then listed his occupations, starting with "full-time dad".

He included "Prince of England" too, which has earned criticism from some people since he stepped back as a working royal in 2020. However, I was taken aback because this was a rather big mistake on Harry's part. After all, the Kingdom of England hasn't formally existed since 1707.

That was when the Acts of Union officially merged the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland together formally into Great Britain. Nowadays it's the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, so whichever way you look at it, Harry was incorrect with his phrasing.

Although you can debate whether he should or shouldn't have said "Prince" is his occupation, the Duke of Sussex definitely can't be a Prince of an extinct Kingdom.

He *is* a Prince of the United Kingdom and we know this is what the senior royals give as their job title. The Princess of Wales's occupation is listed as Princess of the United Kingdom on her children's birth certificates and Prince William is Prince of the United Kingdom on the paperwork too. William has been open about being "rubbish" at royal history, though 12-year-old Prince George seems to have got a flair for the facts.

The Prince of Wales said on The Reluctant Traveler last year, "Actually, George, my son, is way better in history than I am. I have to check with him now on my dates. I think I probably need some history lessons... I could do with that."

After giving Prince of England as a job during his podcast interview, Prince Harry did go on to settle on his last option, Duke, "for today". Queen Elizabeth bestowed the Dukedom of Sussex on him in 2018 and now it's become his family name.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were given the surname "Mountbatten-Windsor" at birth, but it makes sense that they seem to go by Archie and Lilibet Sussex now. Their cousins are known as George, Charlotte and Louis Wales after William's senior title and this is traditional.

When they were at school, William and Harry used the surname Wales because King Charles was Prince of Wales at the time. It might make things simpler when your title and name match up. Archie and Lilibet took on Prince and Princess of Sussex titles when their grandfather ascended the throne and this is now how they're listed in the royal line of succession.

Expert and Woman's Royal Editor Emily Andrews expressed her belief earlier this year that, "To [her], it's obvious that King William will, at the very least, strip Archie and Lili of their prince/princess titles" one day. This would be a momentous decision for him to take, though King Charles has reminded us all that it is possible after stripping his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Princely title.

Strappy summer dresses and bandeau styles might sound great for hot weather but many of us want a bit more coverage - including the Duchess of Edinburgh. Long sleeves can be incredibly elegant and breezy and Sophie demonstrated this to perfection at a reception for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in June.

Her outfit of choice for the evening was a sapphire blue maxi dress with a graceful V-neckline and stunning cape sleeves. They were so billowy and voluminous that they seemed to scarcely touch Sophie's arms and this is exactly the kind of silhouette you want to wear in the heat.

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Clinging, fitted sleeves can be uncomfortable and restrictive, but draped shapes give you freedom of movement and look very ethereal too. The Duchess's frock was covered with a red, white and turquoise floral print that complemented the femininity of the cape sleeves and the streamlined A-line skirt balanced everything out.

With flowy, longer sleeves, having a slightly sleeker bodice and skirt works well to keep your frame in proportion and not overwhelm you in swathes of fabric. The Princess of Wales also sticks to this formula when she wears cape or draped-sleeve pieces like the olive green Emilia Wickstead dress she wore to the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final.

The structure of the bodice contrasted against the one-shoulder cape detail and this balance was even more important for Sophie as her dress was maxi. The overall design was flattering whilst still being cool and comfy and she kept everything else simple.

The Duchess of Edinburgh is loyal to her espadrilles this time of year and she styled this bright blue dress with her Jimmy Choo Dovina wedges. These have a crossover strap to keep your feet secure rather than a traditional ankle strap or ribbon ties.

This makes them more minimal and slightly smarter than your typical espadrilles. Sophie's were metallic gold and she wore gold floral earrings to match. The longer sleeves were glamorous and these accessories tied in beautifully with that.

However you don't have to keep floaty sleeved dresses purely for special occasions. You can make them more casual by adjusting your accessories and going for different fabrics too. Linen, cotton or jersey designs are always going to look more relaxed than silk or chiffon.

A dress like Duchess Sophie's would work with white trainers and a crossbody bag for a sunny outing too. Alternatively, lean into the boho style and go for a sunhat, tasselled bag and gladiator sandals (which are very much back on trend).

The King's sister-in-law went more elevated for the reception, which was held at Government House in Jersey. Duchess Sophie took over as Patron of the NSPCC from the late Queen Elizabeth in 2016 and it's a charity very close to her heart.

This special occasion was the first time her sapphire blue cape sleeve dress has been seen publicly but knowing how often she re-wears her favourites, it will no doubt get re-worn at some point in the future - possibly with the same accessories.

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins has been married to her husband, businessman Mark Herbert, for 18 years. The couple share a daughter, 11-year-old Ella Rose.

The couple married after dating for five years, and remaining happy and strong within their union for a total of 23 years must take a lot of work - and Charlotte has offered rare insight into the "rules" she swears by to keep their marriage strong.

According to The Mirror, Charlotte uses "conflict management" to maintain a strong partnership. "You’ve got to treat each other with respect, be each other’s best friends," she shares, saying that she "rarely has disagreements" with her husband.

Charlotte continues, "When you know you’re in it for the long haul, you want to make it work. It’s best to talk about things as soon as possible," wisely suggesting that when couples "bottle everything up," their feelings can come out "in a massive blow-up."

Continuing to share another rule for her marriage, Charlotte continues, "Doing small things that show you care is also important. Sometimes couples can slip into bad habits, or even how they treat each other."

She believes, "As with everything in life, little acts of kindness can go a long way." Balancing a marriage and motherhood is made even more challenging with the presenter's unusual schedule.

When her alarm goes off at 2.30am, most people are only halfway through their sleep for the night, and charlotte reveals it "does have an impact" on her life.

"Sometimes you don’t even know what time of day it is. You go for a little nap and then you wake up thinking, ‘What time is it? What day is it? What have I missed?," she says.

When it comes to her daughter, Charlotte has another "rule" she closely adheres to - Ella Rose doesn't have a mobile phone, and therefore no access to social media.

Pleased to hear about potential government bans on social media for under 16s, Charlotte says, "It’s too much for children at that age and they don’t have the capacity, I don’t think, to be able to deal with the complexities and potential issues that come from that."

Stories from friends and the work she does also reinforce her decision not to allow her daughter to have her own phone - and make her glad she didn't have an online world to contend with when she was younger.

"I know friends whose children have been bullied on social media, and it’s just not worth that risk," she shares, adding, "I look back at my childhood and think, 'My goodness, I’m so glad I didn’t have it.'"

Speaking about the ways in which her job makes her wary of young people having online access, Charlotte shares, "We cover so many stories about parents who’ve lost children because of things that have happened online, and it’s just so heartbreaking."

She continues to explains that she's "staggered by the amount of nastiness out there," that she believes to be "getting worse."

The presenter explains, "People feel they can say anything to anyone. I have no doubt that they wouldn’t say that to someone’s face," concluding, "Good manners and trying to be a good, kind person is so important. We’ve all got to take responsibility for how we treat people."

Alison Hammond doesn't often speak about her relationship with partner David Puttnam, but has recently offered rare insight into their romance.

The 51-year-old presenter has been with her model and massage therapist boyfriend since 2023, and they have a 22-year age gap between them.

Talking about having a 29-year-old partner in midlife, Alison won't take on board any negativity. In conversation with The Mirror, the presenter shares, "It’s nothing to do with anyone else."

She continues, "Yeah, people are going to talk. People do. But that’s their business, not mine."

Speaking with adoration about David and what sounds like a supportive, uncomplicated relationship, Alison confirms, "It’s just easy. I think that’s when you know you’ve got something special."

Giving insight into their bond and respect for each other, Alison continues, "He just sees me for who I am. We choose each other, every day."

While there has been speculation the couple might have wedding bells on the horizon, Alison has a direct response when asked about marriage, putting the rumours to bed for good.

"I don’t think so. We don’t need to! We’re both cool," she reveals. While she doesn't want the official side of marriage, Alison does want a big party to observe their love.

"I just want the big day, so I'm going to have a big summer party," she tells Closer magazine, adding, "I'd love a blessing and celebration of love."

"I'm going to have the beautiful dress, the band, food and drink, everything," she reveals.

The presenter sweetly shares that she'd like her 21-year-old son Aiden to "give her away" on the day of the celebration.

Her This Morning co-star Dermot O'Leary might also have a role, after joking that he should be the one to give her away.

"Dermot keeps going on that he's giving me away. He's absolutely not giving me away," she explains, continuing, "He can be the flower boy who comes down and scatters flowing on the floor at the blessing. That's what he can do."

Not wanting the tradition of a formal marriage, it's no surprise that Alison would shun another aspect of being bound to someone else - taking their name.

"If I marry someone, I want him to take my name. Why does it have to be the other way round? I don't want to be owned by anybody," she says.

Speaking more about Dermot and the importance of their friendship, Alison reveals, "We’re genuinely good friends, and it shows - even though there were stories initially that we didn't get on."

Sharing the real story, she reveals, "Truth is, we adore each other. We’ve been to each other’s houses and our kids know each other… As with any relationship on TV, viewers just needed to let us find ourselves, too."

As for her relationship with David, her son Aiden has given it his seal of approval, something else that was so important for the presenter.

With candour, Alison reveals just what would've happened if Aiden didn't like David: "He’s the man of the house - if they didn’t get on, he wasn’t staying!"

Princess Diana and King Charles apparently disagreed over something rather important when their sons were born - and Harry's latest podcast interview brought it to mind. The Duke of Sussex recorded a special episode of Joe Mahler Will See You Now during his time in the UK and introduced himself to listeners in an unusual way.

He was asked by retired rugby star Joe to do so and he responded, "Henry Albert Charles David, Duke of Sussex". This is one of the only times we've heard the Prince refer to himself like this and even when he was a child he was always called Harry.

His first name was chosen by Princess Diana and she also picked 'William' for the Prince of Wales after rejecting Charles's options. In Andrew Morton's Diana: Her True Story, she's quoted as saying, "He wanted Albert and Arthur, and I said no. Too old."

According to People, she told Morton in their interview that "there weren't fights" about it - she just said, "No thank you" to those. In the end, Charles and Diana reached a compromise and Arthur and Albert were both used for their sons in another way.

When he gave his full name on Joe Mahler's podcast, the Duke of Sussex could be seen as re-affirming that link with his family and his royal position. Joe's podcast co-host Jake Bhardwaj quipped, "It's a long one" and laughed after hearing Harry's intro.

As Harry just reminded us all, Albert is one of his three middle names, whilst Prince William has Arthur as a middle name. Arthur has obvious Arthurian legend links but Albert is a more traditional British royal name. Perhaps King Charles wanted to honour his grandfather, as George VI changed his name from Albert when he became King.

Albert was also the name of one of Diana's grandfathers. Even so, it seems she wasn't swayed and thought the middle names could pay tribute instead. Harry also has Charles as a middle name as a nod to his dad and David could be after Charles's cousin, David Armstrong-Jones.

Diana and Charles aren't the only royal parents who have initially disagreed over baby names. The Princess of Wales apparently preferred something different for George before he was born, but she ended up being the one who compromised.

In his book, William & Catherine, royal author and editor Russell Myers claimed she "had her heart set on" Alexander for a boy or Alexandra for a girl. Prince George has Alexander as a middle name and William "was keen to incorporate a tribute to his late mother" with a daughter.

Princess Charlotte was later given Diana as a middle name and Harry and Meghan did the same when Princess Lilibet was born in 2024. During his podcast interview, the Duke of Sussex spoke about his late mother and how he's taken her style of parenting on board with his kids.

He's said that Diana used to hug him and William "as tight as possible" and now he hugs Archie and Lili "extra tight" after a difficult day. A few days earlier Harry also revealed the family marks his mum's birthday and the anniversary of her death by making lemon drizzle cake in her honour.

Prince Louis has yet to make his Wimbledon debut alongside his family, but the Prince and Princess of Wales's youngest child is just as passionate about tennis as the rest of them. At this year’s Men’s Final, the Princess was joined by William and their two oldest children, George and Charlotte.

Eight-year-old Louis didn’t join - likely as London is experiencing soaring temperatures that could prove tricky for the youngster. But Kate reportedly revealed that her son has ambitions of taking on a special Wimbledon job.

As reported in The Standard, ball girl Jenna Fontanilla shared, "[The Princess of Wales] told me about how Louis was asking her about how to become a ball boy, and we were talking about how much hard work it is to be on court and how we work alongside the ball kids, and it’s just so lovely."

So it seems we might potentially see Prince Louis out on the Wimbledon court itself rather than in the Royal Box in the future.

Speaking about what it was like meeting Kate, Jenna added, "She’s so genuine. It felt so easy. I thought I was going to be really nervous, but she made it so easy. The conversation was very natural."

Kate's love of tennis is well-known and she's even received praise for her skills on the court from eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer. The two have played a few rounds together before and it seems Louis has definitely inherited her passion for the sport just like George and Charlotte.

In 2023, an official who runs youth programs at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club told PA News that Kate said Louis was "very upset he wasn’t coming" to the final along with his older siblings. The Princess reportedly added, "It's Charlotte's first time, George came last year. They've been eagerly watching".

That same year, a teen Wimbledon ball boy named Joel also told the Press Association that Louis had already begun practicing to become a ball boy.

She told the young ball boy that Louis "tries to practice the standing and staying serious like us... He tries to practice the stands and how we stand at the back of the court and next to the players."

Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte were the age Louis is now when they first joined their parents in the Royal Box. Even though he wasn't there this year, Prince Louis does still get to attend plenty of major events with his family.

He's become a highlight at the annual Trooping the Colour parade, often delighting fans with his cheeky reactions and excitement at the fly-past. Prince Louis was also present at Queen Elizabeth's 2022 Platinum Jubilee festivities and King Charles's 2023 coronation.