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"Ended for good": Prince William launches project inspired by Lady Di

<p>Prince William has launched his most ambitious project to date, announcing his plan to end homelessness in the UK within five short years. </p> <p>The Prince of Wales set out to visit six areas in the UK that experience different types of homelessness with a distinct set of challenges, outlining a detailed plan to see homelessness eradicated. </p> <p>On his two-day tour, the 41-year-old royal shared that his late mother, Princess Diana, was a big inspiration behind the project, after she helped open William's eyes to the nation-wide problem. </p> <p>In the south London borough of Lambeth, Prince William described how he was inspired by "heart-breaking" visits to shelters he made with his mother as a child. </p> <p>"My first visit to a homelessness shelter was when I was 11 with my mother," he told the Mosaic Clubhouse, which supports people with mental health problems.</p> <p>"The visits we made, left a deep and lasting impression."</p> <p>"I met so many extraordinary people and listened to so many heart-breaking personal stories. Too many people have found themselves without a stable and permanent place to call home."</p> <p>"Through these visits, I have seen first-hand the breadth and complexities of homelessness."</p> <p>William said he hoped the Homewards program would "inspire belief throughout the UK and beyond that homelessness can be ended for good".</p> <p>Prince William's Homewards program focuses on preventing homelessness before it begins, bringing together all organisations working in the sector to create solutions that target local challenges.</p> <p>The launch of the project, which was two years in the making, comes days before what would have been Diana's 62nd birthday on July 1st. </p> <p>A major focus of Homewards will be on providing homes to those who need them.</p> <p>"I am pleased to stand here today at the start of our path to ending homelessness," he said.</p> <p>"Over the next five years, I believe that we have a unique opportunity to develop innovative new solutions and scale tangible impact. This will inspire belief throughout the UK – and beyond – that homelessness can be ended for good."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Elderly pizza lady receives $390k tip after falling during delivery

<p>Barbara Gillespie was completing a typical Friday night pizza delivery when things took an unexpected turn. </p> <p>The 72 year old had just made her way up a home’s front veranda stairs, arms laden with her pizza boxes, when she stumbled and fell on to a small white chair.</p> <p>The family, whose <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@momofthe5ks/video/7195696356508372266" target="_blank" rel="noopener">security camera captured the entire tumble</a>, came outside to see what had happened as the elderly driver was picking herself up from the ground.</p> <p>On shaky legs, Barbara apologised again and again for what had become of the family’s food, telling them that she’d “ruined” it. But the family - otherwise known as the Keighrons - were only concerned about her.</p> <p>“I opened the door and there she is, just laying on the ground trying to get up,” Kevin Keighron said on <em>Good Morning America</em>. “She was more worried about the food than anything else. And I was like, ‘I don't care about the food. I care about you’.”</p> <p>Kevin and his wife, Lacey, described Barbara as being “the sweetest”, and after the incident - which occurred in early February - the pair decided to set up a GoFundMe to give Barbara a “tip” for her hard work. </p> <p>“We would like to bless her by bringing by a ‘tip’ to help her with anything she may need,” Kevin said. “She is an older woman who fell and only cared about the food she dropped. </p> <p>“Let’s show her some kindness and take off some of this burden that our economy is causing the older generations especially!”</p> <p>More than 14,000 people donated, and the fundraiser achieved a whopping $390,000. </p> <p>“We thought we would get her a bigger tip and bring it to her. We never expected to get as much as we did,” Kevin said of their successful campaign. “We were just so excited and thrilled to be able to tell her the next day.”</p> <p>And when taking the surprise to Barbara, Kevin - Lacey, and two of their children - decided to make the grand reveal at her work. They later shared footage of the reunion to their TikTok account. </p> <div class="embed" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none !important;"><iframe class="embedly-embed" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; vertical-align: baseline; width: 620.262px; max-width: 100%; outline: none !important;" title="tiktok embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2Fv2%2F7195971641262755114&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40momofthe5ks%2Fvideo%2F7195971641262755114&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fp16-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com%2Fobj%2Ftos-useast5-p-0068-tx%2F763d48ec7b5b4f728dcbe02bb60cc22f%3Fx-expires%3D1677142800%26x-signature%3DPCfbQDrxw5It6Ey%252FV9NWSJXsZ6A%253D&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <p> </p> <p>They have since shared that with the extra funds, Barbara was able to put in her two-week notice and finally enjoy her well-deserved retirement. </p> <p>Barbara said that the generosity of everyone involved was overwhelming, and admitted she was close to giving up on people because some of them can be “so mean.” </p> <p>“And here we got loving, caring people. They care about someone else” she declared, seemingly delighted to have had her mind so thoroughly changed, “about an elderly woman.”</p> <p><em>Images: TikTok </em></p>

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Lady Louise Windsor has surprising new job

<p dir="ltr">Lady Louise Windsor, one of Queen Elizabeth’s numerous grandchildren, has joined the thousands of young people in a tradition as old as time itself: getting a summer job.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though she might be a royal, the 18-year-old’s new job is quite ordinary, with reports that she is earning £6.83 ($AU 11.68 or $NZ 13.03) at a garden centre.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to <em>The Sun</em>, Lady Louise was spotted by a shopper, pruning and potting plants, as well as greeting customers and serving them behind the till.</p> <p dir="ltr">The shopper described the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, as “modest”, “sweet” and “polite”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I couldn’t believe it was Lady Louise – I had to look twice,” the shopper told the newspaper.</p> <p dir="ltr">“She is a really modest and sweet young woman who is polite and attentive to customers. She seemed to be loving the job.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You’d never imagine the Queen’s granddaughter would take on a role working behind a till.”</p> <p dir="ltr">It’s believed Lady Louise is working at the garden centre several days a week, with the news coming after a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed she would be studying English at the University of St Andrew’s after finishing her A-levels in June.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though she is 16th in line for the throne, Lady Louise and her brother, James, don’t use an HRH title, nor are they expected to carry out duties when they’re older.</p> <p dir="ltr">As unexpected as the royal’s job appears, it seems to have delighted fans of the monarchy, with one fan telling <em>The Sun</em>: “It’s not every day you buy begonias off a royal.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-40e9b517-7fff-cd84-bd70-3ee69a7e173c"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Ukraine’s first lady sparks controversy with Vogue cover

<p dir="ltr">Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s First Lady, has sparked backlash after she appeared on a new ‘digital cover’ of <em><a href="http://v" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vogue</a></em> with her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid the ongoing war with Russia.</p> <p dir="ltr">The accompanying article, titled ‘Portrait of Bravery’, was created in collaboration between <em>Ukrainian Vogue</em> and the <em>Conde Nast Vogues</em>, featuring moody, graceful portraits of the First Lady taken by Annie Leibovitz, including one where she stands next to female soldiers at Antonov Airport.</p> <p dir="ltr">Unlike her 2019 debut on the magazine’s cover, where she was styled in brands such as Prada, Lemaire and Jimmy Choo, this year’s feature sees her exclusively wear Ukrainian designers and a focus on the pain and trauma her country is currently experiencing.</p> <p dir="ltr">With <em>Vogue</em>’s historical connections to elitism, wealth and frivolity, the sombre tone and focus on the realities of war in Ms Zelenska’s latest feature has prompted backlash from some who have labelled it as tasteless.</p> <p dir="ltr">“While Ukraine is going through hell, Vogue is doing a photoshoot for the President &amp; his wife,” columnist Amrita Bhinder wrote on <a href="https://twitter.com/amritabhinder/status/1552215355288088577" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-60e80651-7fff-c53c-865e-54e32704ef34"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">US Republican <a href="https://twitter.com/MayraFlores2022/status/1552267933501489152" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayra Flores</a>, a representative from Texas, was among a number of conservatives who jumped on the opportunity to attack the Biden administration for supporting Ukraine financially, insinuating it was funding vanity, as reported by <em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/28/style/olena-zelenska-vogue.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a></em>.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">wartime vogue photo shoots. very serious. let’s keep sending ukraine weekly billion dollar aid packages to protect “democracy.” don’t question it. <a href="https://t.co/MXVaW16K0y">pic.twitter.com/MXVaW16K0y</a></p> <p>— Logan Hall (@loganclarkhall) <a href="https://twitter.com/loganclarkhall/status/1552009719509925888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Others defended Ms Zelenska, arguing the photoshoot was a symbol for national pride and a means of raising awareness of the struggles facing Ukraine to audiences that might otherwise not be reached.</p> <p dir="ltr">Supporters included Lesia Vasylenko, a Ukrainian MP, who tweeted that Ms Zelenska’s interview with <em>Vogue </em>was “about duty, keeping sane and staying together”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s about personal strength. It’s about what being Ukrainian is really like,” she continued.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-723af7bd-7fff-f677-2ce9-31586b385290"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s about what #Ukraine needs.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Zelensky <a href="https://twitter.com/voguemagazine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@voguemagazine</a> interview is a true story of one family, of a couple who woke up in war 150 days ago. It’s about duty, keeping sane and staying together. It’s about personal strength. It’s about what being Ukrainian is really like. It’s about what <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a> needs <a href="https://t.co/lr2rgx4UOd">pic.twitter.com/lr2rgx4UOd</a></p> <p>— Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko) <a href="https://twitter.com/lesiavasylenko/status/1552402194707746817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">When asked about why she decided to appear on Vogue, Ms Zelenska told the <em><a href="https://twitter.com/LucyHockingsBBC/status/1552711694790557702" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a></em> it was about speaking to people directly.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Millions read <em>Vogue</em>, and to be able to speak to them direct, that was my duty,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I believe it is more important to do something and be criticised for it than to do nothing.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f3fbcc95-7fff-0e5f-a214-6f786a7e370d"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: British Vogue (Instagram)</em></p>

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Introducing the latest "Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter"

<p>Celebrating a royal milestone, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is thrilled to stand alongside the Queen and Prince Charles for this special occasion.</p> <p>Camilla has been formally invited into the oldest order of chivalry in the UK, the Order of the Garter.</p> <p>The royal milestone took place in a private ceremony in the Garter Throne Room in Windsor Castle. Going forward, the duchess will be formally acknowledged as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter.</p> <p>Reportedly, the duchess was "very pleased" to have the honour bestowed upon her and to celebrate the momentous occasion, Camilla, Charles and Her Majesty appeared in a royal portrait together.</p> <p>Camilla was wearing an ostrich plume hat while she and Charles were both donned in traditional velvet robes. The Queen, who continues to struggle with mobility issues, stood in the middle of the royal couple wearing her Sovereign of the Garter sash and could be seen holding a cane.</p> <p>The official portrait is both a celebration of Camilla's achievement as well as a signal of the future of the monarchy. It comes after the Queen's announcement earlier this year that it was her "sincere wish" that <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/queen-consort-prince-charles-responds-to-her-majestys-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Camilla will become Queen Consort</a> once Charles takes the throne.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew was banned from appearing at the ceremony. The senior royals reportedly told Her Majesty they would "pull out" of the royal event if the disgraced prince was given a public role. They feared "backlash" and insisted the Queen change the plans.</p> <p>Andrew was told to stay out of sight "for his own good" following the tense family orders, however an unknown source close to the Duke insisted that it was his own "personal decision" not to appear in public.</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Woman celebrates 100th birthday and becomes a Lady

<p dir="ltr">A NSW woman has marked a major milestone - her 100th birthday - and received a Ladyship, all in one day.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lillian Peach celebrated her birthday at Arcare North Shore, an aged care facility in Sydney, with her family by her side.</p> <p dir="ltr">The team at Arcare hosted an outdoor high tea for Lillian and gave her an unforgettable present… a slice of pristine woodland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland!</p> <p dir="ltr">“I want to say a big thank you to Leia and the catering team for making Mum’s 100th birthday so special,” Lillian’s daughter, Sue Goldsworthy, said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Mum and our family had the best day and the Arcare gift was very special; Lady Lillian was very thrilled.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-8497cfda-7fff-c78e-2724-ea2b2753befd"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Lady Lillian was gifted one square foot of land on a private estate in Ardallie through Established Titles, which came with a new title of Lady and a certificate confirming it.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/04/lady-lillian.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Lillian Peach pictured at 4AY (left) and on her wedding day (right). Images: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Before she was Lady Lillian, the centenarian was a talented dressmaker who enjoyed designing and making bridal gowns. She also travelled around the country and the world and was heavily involved in charity work.</p> <p dir="ltr">She was the first person to be enrolled in Ayr State High School, in Queensland, and worked at the country radio station 4AY after her studies, which she remembers as “the best job in Ayr”.</p> <p dir="ltr">She shares six children with her husband, Thomas Peach, and has 13 grandchildren.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-531829e4-7fff-0d11-fc97-d8a271f9465a"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Leia, the Lifestyle Coordinator at Arcare, said it was important to celebrate the birthdays of residents and bring people together.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/04/Lady-Lillian-Certificate-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1919" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Lady Lillian Peach was given her Ladyship for her 100th birthday. Image: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr">“We believe it is important to celebrate birthdays as they are special milestones in our residents’ lives and we enjoy seeing people come together to celebrate that,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I would like to wish Lady Lillian a Happy Birthday, we hope she enjoyed the birthday party and we look forward to celebrating with her again.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-d9220fc3-7fff-3780-56df-1568fba19a20"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p>

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Tony Bennett's emotional final show with Lady Gaga

<p>Tony Bennett has taken to the stage of Radio City Music Hall in his emotional finale New York performances. </p> <p>Joined with special guest Lady Gaga, the 95-year-old celebrated his birthday by leaving his heart on the stage for his devoted audience. </p> <p>The show took place in August, six months after Tony and his family revealed he is suffering from Alzheimer's. </p> <p>Now, the rest of the world has a chance to experience the TV special, <em><span>One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, </span></em>which aired in the US on Sunday night. </p> <p>Tony Bennett sang all of his signature songs, including <em>I Left My Heart in San Francisco</em>, <em>Fly Me to the Moon</em> and <em>Steppin' Out With My Baby</em>, before signing a number of duets with Lady Gaga. </p> <p>Some of Tony's family members have admitted that since his diagnosis, he often doesn't know where he is or what is happening around him. </p> <p>But, on the stage in New York City, the legendary performer was in his element and didn't miss a beat. </p> <p>Lady Gaga belted out her own rendition of <em>New York, New York</em> before Tony took to the stage, as she teared up to introduce him. </p> <p><span>"He's my friend. He's my musical companion. And he's the greatest singer in the whole world. And I'm counting on you, New York, to make him smile. So you better cheer. You better yell. You better laugh. You better cry. You better give your soul," she said.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CW15vNishM8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CW15vNishM8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by CBS (@cbstv)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>Walking on stage, Tony was greeted with a standing ovation before singing a single note. </span></p> <p><span>Throughout the evening, the audience stood and applauded the </span>legendary performer, as they sang along to all of his classic hits. </p> <p>Although Tony feels at home on the stage, his wife Susan told <em>60 Minutes</em> they were unsure if the show was going to go ahead due to his health.</p> <p>But Susan said that once she saw him onstage that night, she knew everything would be just fine. </p> <p><span>"He became himself. He just turned on. It was like a light switch," she told </span><em><span>60 Minutes</span></em><span> in a segment that aired last month.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2EbJyMPeU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2EbJyMPeU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>According to Bennett's neurologist Dr Gayatri Devi, this is because music and performing are so ingrained in Tony's mind. </span></p> <p><span>"People respond differently based on their strengths. In Tony's case, it's his musical memory his ability to be a performer. Those are an innate and hardwired part of his brain," Devi said on <em>60 Minutes</em>. </span></p> <p><span>"So even though he doesn't know what the day might be, or where his apartment is, he still can sing the whole repertoire of the American Songbook and move people."</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Everything we know about the new Lady Di film Spencer

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fans of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Crown</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> rejoice: a new Diana-centric film is set to hit our screens.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spencer</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, named of course for the late Princess of Wales’ maiden name, focuses on just three days of her life and what might have happened following her decision to leave the royal family and end her marriage to Prince Charles.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The film will be directed by Pablo Larraín, known for directing the biopic </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jackie</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s everything we know so far.</span></p> <p><strong>Kristen Stewart to take on Lady Diana</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The American actress, made famous for her starring role in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Twilight Saga</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is set to play the iconic royal.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 480px; height:410px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843885/spencer-02-1616976520.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2c54969f183b4b24ba5720ac4915b954" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: NEON</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">InStyle</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> last year, Stewart shared her enthusiasm about the role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I haven’t been this excited about playing a part, by the way, in so long,” she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, she did face some challenges playing the British royal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The accent is intimidating as all hell because people know that voice, and it’s so, so distinct and particular,” Stewart said. “I’m working on it now and already have my dialect coach.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The actress also did her research on the late princess in order to do her justice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s one of the saddest stories to exist ever, and I don’t want to just play Diana - I want to know her implicitly,” she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“To be honest, I’ve now consumed pretty much all there is to consume in terms of videos and interviews. I’ve watched everything that you could hear or see.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In an interview on </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jimmy Kimmel Live! </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">at the end of 2020</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stewart shared another important detail about the film: Diana’s hair.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“She has very architectural hair,” Stewart explained, “so we’re going to build it … I don’t think I can do it solely with my own hair.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There have already been some theories circulating about the movie involving the recently-released poster for the film.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stewart, dressed as Diana in an embroidered gown, is seen curled up and appearing to cry, with her face hidden from the camera.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843884/spencer-diana.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/bfd78c9087ee472ab8047101d6fa443f" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some theorise that the look is taken from the dress Diana wore to the German Embassy. Image: NEON (left), Getty Images (right).</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some Twitter users believe the dress is inspired by the gold and white gown the princess wore to the German Embassy in London in 1986, with some noted similarities between the two.</span></p> <p><strong><em>Poldark</em> star Jack Farthing to play Prince Charles</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Best known for his role as George Warleggan in the BBC series </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Poldark</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the British actor will be starring alongside Stewart as the Prince of Wales.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pair will be joined by a slew of acclaimed actors, including Sean Harris (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Borgias</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">), Sally Hawkins (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shape of Water</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">), and Timothy Spall (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The King’s Speech</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p> <p><strong>Release date</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The movie has finished production, and has already premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received raving reviews from critics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As for the general public, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spencer </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">is expected to arrive in theatres in November 2021, according to </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://variety.com/2021/film/global/kristen-stewart-princess-diana-spencer-venice-film-festival-1235017419/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Variety</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">See the full trailer below.</span></p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MUnsoxe7K4g" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>The plot centres around three days</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking place at the royal family’s Sandringham Estate, where they usually spend the holidays, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spencer</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> details Diana’s realisation that her marriage to Charles has fallen apart and her reevaluation of her life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel, Stewart said, “[<em>Spencer</em>] takes place over three days, and it’s this really poetic, internal imagining of what that might have felt like, rather than giving information.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In an interview with </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deadline</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Larraín said the story would focus on Diana’s self-discovery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“ We decided to get into a story about identity, and around how a woman decides somehow, not to be the queen. She’s a woman who, in the journey of the movie, decides and realises that she wants to be the woman she was before she met Charles,” Larraín said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The key is how she discovers during the process of the movie that what she really needs to do is be who she wants to be.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And by that, it doesn’t mean she needs to be next to anyone, to be part of anything, but herself and her own children.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: NEON</span></em></p>

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Healthy and easy recipe with the grandkids: Tomato seaweed lady beetles

<p><strong>Fills:</strong> 1 buzzing belly</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 cherry tomatoes, cut in half</li> <li>5 basil leaves</li> <li>1 sheet of roasted nori seaweed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 plate</li> <li>1 pair of scissors</li> <li>1 glass of water</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to make</strong></p> <p>1. Place five tomato lady beetles on their basil tree leaves on the plate.</p> <p>2. Now to add the spots and a head, ask Mum or Dad to help you use the scissors to cut circles out of the seaweed, then attach them with a little water.</p> <p>3. Gobble them up before they fly away!</p> <p><em>Recipes &amp;amp; Images taken from <a href="http://www.booktopia.com.au/kindy-kitchen-jessica-rosman/prod9780733334382.html">Kindy Kitchen by Jess Rossman &amp;amp; Nettie Lodge</a>, ABC Books, RRP: $16.75 – <a href="http://www.booktopia.com.au/kindy-kitchen-jessica-rosman/prod9780733334382.html">GET 16% OFF* The RRP – Order your copy now.</a></em></p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/entertainment/healthy-fun-with-kids-in-the-kitchen">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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Lady Kitty Spencer shows fans BTS look at her five wedding dresses

<p><span>Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece, has married in an incredibly heart-stopping wedding and now, she has shown fans an inside look into what she wore.</span><br /><br /><span>The blushing bride was anything but simple on her special day, as she donned five dresses for the wedding weekend in Italy.</span><br /><br /><span>The 30-year-old wore haute couture gowns, curated by a team from Dolce and Gabbana’s Alta Moda.</span><br /><br /><span>Spencer expressed how lucky she was to wear the “masterpieces”.</span><br /><br /><span>"Our final fitting in Milan," Kitty wrote next to a few still images. "Our fittings were filled with laughter, many happy tears, pure joy and unbridled passion.</span><br /><br /><span>"What beauty you created @dolcegabbana I love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart."</span><br /><br /><span>One of her hand-made gowns included a jaw dropping baby-blue tulle Cinderella-esqe ball gown .</span><br /><br /><span>It featured a matching cape, and cross-stitched floral embroidery. She wore it on Friday night at the pre-wedding soirée.</span><br /><br /><span>On the actual day of the wedding, Spencer donned a lace gown with a high neck and long, puffed sleeves.</span><br /><br /><span>She was walked down the aisle by two of her brothers, as it is understood her father was unable to attend due to a shoulder injury.</span><br /><br /><span>Kitty’s second dress on her wedding day was a double organza silk gown, which was hand-painted and had flower and crystal embellishments.</span><br /><br /><span>Her third dress was a metallic cocktail dress, which she danced in during the wedding reception.</span><br /><br /><span>The next day, Spencer spent her time at 17th century Roman mansion Villa Aurelia with loved ones to continue the festivities.</span><br /><br /><span>For the Sunday event, Kitty wore another stunning gown, which had floral detailing again and was accompanied by breathtaking jewellery.</span></p>

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Queen Elizabeth watches Lady Louise carry on Prince Philip’s passion

<p><span>The Queen watched on as her granddaughter partook in a tribute related to her late husband, Prince Philip.</span><br /><br /><span>The royal was able to see Lady Louise Windsor, who is the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, use her grandfather’s carriage for a special event.</span><br /><br /><span>The 17-year-old is likely to have inherited the carriage from Prince Philip after his death, as it was included in the list of the Duke’s funeral procession on April 17.</span><br /><br /><span>It had been designed by the royal eight years ago, with Lady Louise finding a closeness to her grandad for their love of carriage riding.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842227/daily-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d65a1c1240064225b8d23a55721fbb40" /><br /><br /><span>The Countess of Wessex told <em>BBC Radio 5</em> back in June, that Lady Louise and her beloved pop had a real connection.</span><br /><br /><span>"He was so pleased when she took the sport up because I took it up - I was at the beginning of my carriage driving career and I fell pregnant with Louise so I had to hang up the reins," she revealed.</span><br /><br /><span>"So I was really delighted when she decided that she wanted to have a go and my father-in-law was always so good at encouraging.</span><br /><br /><span>"He was really encouraging of Louise and when she not only said can I have a go, but then showed a flair for it, he was just brilliant with her."</span><br /><br /><span>The Dukes would often take his team of fell ponies to ride around Windsor Great Park.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842228/daily-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/7ea494b195de4eab8d95587e3b6303f8" /><br /><br /><span>"They used to chat away about it and he would always turn up if she was competing in the Great Park, he'd always turn up to watch her training days."</span><br /><br /><span>The Royal Windsor Horse Show is the largest outdoor horse show in the UK and takes place annually.</span><br /><br /><span>Queen Elizabeth was pictured driving herself to the event on its first day, right after she got back from her Scotland trip.</span><br /><br /><span>Her Majesty was adorned in sunglasses and a green headscarf, patterned with images of various dog breeds, while she sat in the Royal Box.</span><br /><br /><span>She was seated near Prince Edward and his son Viscount Severn, 13.</span><br /><br /><span>The Royal Windsor Horse Show was first staged in 1943 to help raise funds for the war effort.</span></p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Alan Jones slams Meghan and Harry: “The lady’s a fake”

<p>Former radio shock jock Alan Jones has slammed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a scathing attack.</p> <p>Jones lashed the pair on his Sky News show on Thursday night, questioning “will that Markle woman and Harry not go away?”</p> <p>“My observations are best summed up by a reader,” Jones said when discussing the couple’s interview with Oprah.</p> <p>“If Queen Elizabeth I was still on throne, Harry and Meghan would’ve been booked into the Tower of London for an extended stay by now, in the penthouse suite of course.”</p> <p>In an earlier rant, Jones accused Prince Harry of pushing away all support from the public and slammed Meghan Markle as “fake” and “unworthy”.</p> <p>The TV host also suggested that the pair’s claims about racism and the royal family’s lack of support would have left people churning.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; 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font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMJApb1l3Ww/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by 𝐻𝒶𝓇𝓇𝓎 &amp; 𝑀𝑒𝑔𝒽𝒶𝓃 (@meghandharry)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I am sure there were many people reaching for the chuck bucket over this Oprah Winfrey interview,” he said last week.</p> <p>“If these two had any public support left, which I doubt, it was all lost today.”</p> <p>Meghan and Harry sat down with Oprah over a week ago and made bombshell revelations about their experience working as senior members in the royal family.</p> <p>The couple claimed The Firm had played a role in “perpetuating falsehoods” against them to the British tabloids.</p> <p>One of the biggest allegations that rocked the world was when Prince Harry alleged that a member in the royal family had expressed concerns about what the colour of Archie’s skin colour would be.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; 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Condemn everyone, name no one – the tactic of an unworthy person,” Jones said.</p> <p>He also said Meghan and Harry’s “wedding was a fake – the lady’s a fake when the couple told Oprah they had married in private, days before their massive, televised wedding.</p> <p>“That about sums it up doesn’t it… the lady’s a fake.”</p>

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"Is this the right way?!" First Lady of vaccines makes V-Day history

<p>The first person in Australia to receive the coronavirus vaccine has certainly made history – but not for the reasons you might think.</p> <p>The internet has gone into a frenzy after Jane Malysiak’s historic vaccine moment – where she repeatedly made an obscene gesture on live television and admitted she had no idea who Prime Minister Scott Morrison was.</p> <p>Malysiak’s moment was quickly overshadowed in hilarity when she accidentally flipped off a room full of journalists.</p> <p>The Polish-born World War II survivor was encouraged by the PM to flash the peace sign for the cameras, as it represented “V for vaccine”.</p> <p>She happily obliged – but turned her hand the other way, which as we all know carries a very different meaning.</p> <p>What could have been an awkward moment for Ms Malysiak was far from it, as the room erupted into laughter and Mr Morrison let out a chuckle as he pushed Jane’s hand down and said, “always front, always front”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Jane was the first Australian to get the vaccine.<br /><br />She wants everyone to get the vaccine – and she’s right.<br /><br />Every Australian who can be vaccinated should get vaccinated.<br /><br />Let’s do it for Jane. <a href="https://t.co/kGu72eh9Qc">pic.twitter.com/kGu72eh9Qc</a></p> — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/1363621232181084160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2021</a></blockquote> <p>She later went on to <em>Sky News</em> and admitted she did not realise the Prime Minister was sat next to her.</p> <p>“I did not recognise him until later on when I asked, ‘Where is the Prime Minister?’” she said.</p> <p>“If the Prime Minister is watching, I’m sorry I didn’t recognise you, but you’re very nice. Much nicer than on television.</p> <p>“I was very, very happy to meet you.”</p> <p>Host Laura Jayes asked Ms Malysiak whether she had mastered the correct “V for vaccine” gesture overnight.</p> <p>“No, I haven’t,” she replied.</p> <p>“Well, I won’t ask you to do it again,” Jayes said.</p> <p>“I’ll do it again, always the wrong way,” Ms Malysiak replied.</p> <p>“I’ve never known about it, so now I’ve learned something.”</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839978/aus-v-sign.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f754f1cb65194f47b2b4706cf05be8f8" /></p> <p>Ms Malysiak acknowledged her mistake and said: “Even then, I did the wrong thing. I showed it this way. Is this the right way?”</p> <p>“The other way, Jane,” Jayes responded.</p>

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Lady in red: Rebel Wilson stuns in a Meghan Markle classic

<p>Ahead of the 2021 Super Bowl, Rebel Wilson showed up at the 10th annual NFL Honors, which was held on February 6 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.</p> <p>The 40-year-old opted for a fiery red dress by Safiyaa. The gown wasn't just eye-catching due to the colour, but also its elegant silhouette.</p> <p>She finished off the look with glam, old Hollywood-inspired hair and makeup.</p> <p>And it's safe to say the Isn't It Romantic actress was over the moon with her get-up on Saturday.</p> <p>"Loving myself SICK in this dress," Rebel captioned her Instagram post, alongside a few photos of her posing in the fabulous dress.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CK7f1vwLUoP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CK7f1vwLUoP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Her friends and followers hyped her up in the comments with Sharon Stone replying, "As u should be."</p> <p>"Hello gorgeous wombannn!!" Pitch Perfect co-star Alexis Knapp responded, with Rebel's stylist, Elizabeth Stewart adding, "AHHH MAZING."</p> <p>Rebel wasn't the only one who loved the dress, as Meghan Markle wore the same gown back in March 2020 during an appearance at the military music festival.</p> <p>The Suits star decided to keep things simple with minimal accessories and her hair tucked back behind her ears.</p> <p>Meghan rocked glamorous makeup with a smokey eye, bronze contour and a glossy nude lip.</p>

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Lady Lou's papaya scones

<p>This recipe is inspired by Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen’s pumpkin scones. Lady Flo, the wife of former Queensland Premier Jo Bjelkle Petersen, was famous for her pumpkin scones which were credited for keeping her infamous husband in office for so long.</p> <p><em>Recipe by Lou Edney for Ruby Rise Papaya</em></p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <ul> <li>40g butter</li> <li>¼ cup sugar</li> <li>½ teaspoon of sea salt flakes</li> <li>1 egg</li> <li>1 cup of cooked reduced Ruby Rise Red Papaya* (cooled)</li> <li>4 teaspoons baking powder</li> <li>1 cup plain flour - 1 tablespoon (next time add 1 T back in)</li> <li>1 cup plain wholemeal flour</li> <li>¼ teaspoon turmeric</li> <li>⅛ teaspoon cardamom</li> <li>2 tablespoons plain flour for the bench</li> <li>1 large Ruby Rise Red Papaya</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p>For the papaya reduction:</p> <ol> <li>Cut the papaya in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds.</li> <li>Peel the papaya and puree it in a food processor.</li> <li>Weigh a large saucepan and record its weight.</li> <li>Transfer the papaya to the saucepan and weigh it. Record the weight of the Papaya</li> <li>Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until the papaya has reduced by over half (~45 minutes). 1kg fresh papaya will yield around 450g reduced.</li> </ol> <p>For the scones:  </p> <ol> <li>Preheat your oven to 230°C (fan forced).</li> <li>Beat together butter, sugar and salt in an electric mixer until light and fluffy.</li> <li>Add egg, beat well.</li> <li>Add papaya and beat well.</li> <li>Combine flours, baking powder and spices and stir into the batter by hand, being careful not to overmix.</li> <li>The dough is quite sticky but that is fine. Flour your hands. Turn dough onto a floured bench and lightly press into 2cm high slab.</li> <li>Cut into circles (4cm in diameter) with a floured cookie cutter.</li> <li>Place on a lightly floured tray on the top shelf of a hot oven for 12-15 minutes.</li> <li>Remove from the oven, allow to cool a little and serve with butter or papaya curd and cream.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Note: </strong></p> <p>As with all scone dough, it is important not to overmix this or you will end up with tough scones. Keep your touch light, knead it as little as possible, and only work it enough to just bring it together. When you have cut your scone rounds out, you can recombine the leftover dough to make more scones, but again, don't overwork the dough.</p>

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Just like Jackie O! Princess Mary pulls off classically beautiful lady-like look

<p>Princess Mary has attended the official opening of the Danish Parliament, alongside her husband and mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe. </p> <p>The 37-year-old royal was dressed in a stunning rose-coloured pink coat by Danish-Dutch designer<span> </span>Claes Iversen. </p> <p>To add to the look, she added a matching pillbox hat and burgundy heels, as well as gloves and clutch. </p> <p>The classic outfit was reminiscent of American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who perfected the look in the 1960s. </p> <p>This isn’t the first time the royal has worn the stunning coat and hat and was last seen wearing the fitting outfit during a royal visit to Latvia in December 2018. </p> <p>The Australian-born royal attended the highly publicised event alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik and the Queen’s sister, Princess Benedikte.</p> <p>Princess Mary performed a perfect curtsy to the monarch as she arrived at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen who responded by affectionately greeting her daughter-in-law. </p> <p>The opening of parliament is a tradition which is upheld by the Danish royals annually, where they listen to the Prime Minister's speech, heralding a new year of politics. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Princess Mary’s gorgeous rose-pink look.</p>

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"It was too late": Home and Away star Lynne McGranger recalls Belinda Emmett thinking her cancer was "just a cyst"

<p><em>Home and Away</em><span> </span>icon Lynne McGranger has opened up about the tragic death of her co-star Belinda Emmett in 2006.</p> <p>McGranger appeared on<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://7plus.com.au/the-all-new-monty-ladies-night" target="_blank">The All New Monty: Ladies Night</a><span> </span></em>on Sunday night to raise awareness of breast cancer.</p> <p>During her emotional speech, she revealed that when Belinda first found a lump in her breast, she thought it was just a cyst.</p> <p>"I would be absolutely honoured [to do the show] and I have to tell you why," the 66-year-old actress said in the clip.</p> <p>"I worked with Belinda Emmett. She was 23 at the time, and I clearly remember we were talking about about breast cancer.</p> <p>"I remember her sitting in the makeup chair [saying] 'I've got a little lump'."</p> <p>McGranger continued telling her story through tears.</p> <p>"And we all went... [gasps]. And she said, 'Oh, no, look. It'll be just a cyst.'</p> <p>"And I think we hounded her enough, over the weeks and months that followed. And she did get it seen to, but of course, as we know, it was too late.</p> <p>"It was so sad. We all know somebody," she said.</p> <p>Belinda was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, when she was 24.</p> <p>In 2001, she was diagnosed with secondary cancer in her spine and tragically passed away six years later in 2006.</p>

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New study debunks ‘crazy cat lady’ myth

<p><span>Cat owners have long been stereotyped as depressed, anxious, and solitary, preferring the company of animals to humans – however, a new <a href="https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.181555">study</a> published in the <em>Royal Society Open Science</em> discovered that the stereotypical “crazy cat lady” simply does not exist.</span></p> <p><span>Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) analysed more than 500 people and found that cat owners have the same levels of loneliness, depression and anxiety as everyone else, including dog owners and those who have no pets.</span></p> <p><span>“We found no evidence to support the ‘cat lady’ stereotype: cat-owners did not differ from others on self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety or their experiences in close relationships,” the study said.</span></p> <p><span>Pet owners were also more likely to be distressed by a cat’s meow or a dog’s whimper. In particular, the researchers found that a crying dog’s effect on the people surveyed was nearly identical to that of a crying human baby.</span></p> <p><span>“These sounds are very effective at capturing our attention. If you find yourself responding very strongly, that’s natural,” Christine Parsons, a co-author of the study and associate professor of the Interacting Minds Center at Aarhus University in Denmark told <a href="https://www.insider.com/crazy-cat-lady-stereotype-myth-according-to-science-2019-8"><em>Insider</em></a><em>.</em></span></p> <p><span>“They have a really evocative signal and that makes sense. Cats will be OK without humans, but domesticated dogs absolutely rely on us for everything — they need us for survival.”</span></p>

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Why Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer could lose her inheritance

<p>Princess Diana’s younger brother Charles Spencer has revealed he will be planning to follow a long-kept tradition in his family by leaving the Spencer family estate to his son despite having an older daughter. </p> <p>The father-of-seven admitted to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/" target="_blank"><em>The Sunday Telegraph</em></a> he wishes to leave Althorp Estate to his eldest son Viscount Louis Spencer, 25, instead of his eldest child, Lady Kitty Spencer, 28. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7829293/diana-4.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2b3611d3e9e74027b1c6d49cdc372959" />Charles Spencer and Princess Diana.</em></p> <p>The 9th Earl Spencer says he sees no issues with the decision, which is tied to the archaic tradition of male primogeniture where the eldest son inherits property, titles and fortunes. </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7829294/diana-5.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a93e86f0fbe441b4a343cccb52badd98" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Victoria Aitken, Lady Kitty Spencer and Viscount Althorp. </em></p> <p>“Is it any fairer that the eldest child gets it instead of the eldest male? Whatever you say is a selection,” he said. </p> <p>Charles inherited the estate over his eldest sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes and Princess Diana.</p> <p>The Althorp Estate was the home of Princess Diana before she married into the royal family and it is located in the district of Daventry in Northamptonshire. </p> <p>The estate includes a Grade I listed stately home, along with 50 square kilometres of cottages, woodland and farms.</p> <p>Princess Diana’s grave can be found in the middle of an ornamental lake on the state – a location chosen to defend the royal’s remains from ghouls. </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7829296/diana-6.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/950a5d30f14349b397267b2e3830d08c" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Charles Spencer and his wife Victoria Aitken (m. 1989-1997) with their 3 daughters : Kitty Eleanor, Eliza Victoria and Katya Amelia, attending a horse show at Althorp house, Northamptonshire.</em></p> <p>A memorial for visitors is available for those wishing to pay their respects to the beloved princess. </p> <p>The home recently became available to rent, however, it does come at a hefty price – just one night's stay will set you back a staggering AU$45,000.</p>

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Wimbledon royalty: Ladies of the palace step out in three glamorous outfits

<p>Duchess Kate and Meghan may have been taking part in a playdate with their offspring at the polo, but they weren’t the only set of Windsors to catch people’s attention.</p> <p>The same day, three members of the royal family attended Wimbledon day nine: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Zara Tindall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.</p> <p>And despite not being seated together, the three still managed to put on a show on their own.</p> <p>Camilla, who is known to be a fan of the sport, opted for a white dress, perfect for the summer season. She paired the outfit with Ray Ban sunglasses and a chic set of pearls.</p> <p>She started off the day by attending a private lunch in the members dining room before she made her way to the royal box where she got the best view of the match.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Sophie looked picture perfect in a midi-length, blue dress which featured a floral design and a cinched in waist.</p> <p>The dress was designed by none other than Peter Pilotto, the man behind Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress, which she wore in October last year.</p> <p>She wore her hair in a casual ponytail, keeping her hair off her face to help her concentrate on the events unfolding in front of her.</p> <p>Finally, also making an appearance was the Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall, who attended the tournament with her husband Mike.</p> <p>Wearing a sophisticated blue and white striped number, Zara paired the floaty outfit with a set of sunglasses. She styled her blonde bob with loose waves, looking on trend.</p> <p>The couple confused spectators as they chose not to sit in the royal box, but it is assumed they were guests of Rolex, which is why they sat in the stands on centre court.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the fashionable royals at Wimbledon.</p>

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