Eagle-eyed observers have noticed an item with a connection to the Princess of Wales after Meghan Markle appeared in promo shots for some of her new As Ever items.
Meghan Markle has sparked raised eyebrows by using an item linked to the Princess of Wales in her latest As Ever promo. The Duchess of Sussex launched a new Christmas gift set from her lifestyle brand, which features two jars of honey, complete with a black leather bookmark.
The set is only exclusively available at Godmothers, an upmarket Montecito book store owned by Meghan’s pals Victoria Jackson and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh. In a post on Instagram to promote it, the bookmark can be seen in a notebook, while Meghan writes in her signature calligraphy. In another snap, it is seen inside the book, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.
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It features inside the page with the quote: “Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved and you bring to this world things no one else can.”
And some observers made it obvious that Charlie Mackesy, the book’s author, and Meghan’s sister-in-law Kate’s artwork also featured in the book.
The princess requested Mr. Mackesy to design bespoke illustrations for the order of service for her Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which she hosted after receiving cancer, last year.
The author and illustrator stated at the time that “love, empathy, and kindness are significant messages for everyone.” It was very special to have been asked to create the illustration for the Order of Service because The Princess of Wales’ Carol Service is a theme this year. I hope it makes us think how special Christmas is when we are there for one another.
However, taking to X, one who noticed the detail wrote: “It is no coincidence that Meghan Markle chose to use this image of Charlie Mackesy’s book ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ on her latest Instagram post. This is the same author that Princess Catherine worked with just last year.” While another said: “Of all the books in the entire world, she has to use this book. Truly unbelievable.”
Some, however, defended Meghan’s use of the book in her campaign, saying it was a “highly successful best seller.” The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse are among the tenth-century copies of the books. Has nothing to do with Kate, aside from Meghan owning one.
Meghan promoting her lifestyle brand comes ahead of a big week for the Duchess as the holiday special of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan hits the streaming platform on Wednesday.
Following its release in March, the show, which features Meghan offering hosting advice while cooking with celebrity friends, received scorn from critics. The Christmas special will be available on the streaming platform on December 3 and a second series was released in August.
This will coincide with the King’s plans to host a state visit by the president of Germany, which most members of the Royal Family will be involved in.
In a promo for the series released last week, Prince Harry made a cameo appearance in the the 65-second clip when he and the duchess share a kiss in a kitchen.
In a voiceover from the trailer that was shared to Meghan’s Instagram, Meghan declares, “I love the holiday season.” Finding time to connect with the people we love, embracing traditions, and creating new ones is what it means.
After leaving as senior working royals, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a lucrative deal with Netflix that is thought to be worth more than $100 million (£74 million).
In August, Harry and Meghan made the announcement that they had reached a new “multi-year, first-look deal for film and television projects” with the streaming service.
Despite rumors that the streaming giant may be turning away from her and Harry, Meghan called the agreement “an incredible sign of the strength of our partnership.” At the trailer’s conclusion, viewers are instructed to “discover more holiday cheer, shop As Ever.”
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A 43g spiced cider mulling spice kit retailing for 16 dollars (£12) and a three-pack of spreads in a gift box retailing for 42 dollars (£32). Also included are the new festive range.
The X-Factor mogul spoke for the first time about how sorry he was for Liam Payne’s passing and what he wished he had done differently after speaking about his final encounter with the actor.
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It’s been just over a year since Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31, and those who knew him are still grappling with the sudden loss of the troubled star. And many of the agonising questions around that fateful day, where Liam fell from from a third-storey hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, remain unanswered. Police are still combing through 800 hours of CCTV footage surrounding the One Direction star’s death and the two suspects charged with suppling the star with drugs are in jail, but no trial date has been set. They deny the charges.
Police are still examining Liam’s laptop and the phones of those connected to the inquiry. It’s very frustrating as the likelihood of a trial still seems a long way off, and there is a sense that the police investigation is too slow”, a source said earlier this year.
In January, a UK inquest ruled Liam’s cause of death to be polytrauma, when a person sustains multiple injuries to the body. A toxicology report also confirmed that traces of cocaine, alcohol and prescription antidepressants had been found in his system.
Before his passing, the singer described how becoming famous overnight at such a young age had taken a toll on his mental health and substance abuse struggles.
Now the man who skyrocketed Liam to dizzying heights of stardom is finally ready to speak out after his death. Simon Cowell, the X-Factor mastermind and founder of One Direction, has broken his silence on Liam’s tragic passing, in an astonishingly candid interview ahead of his new Netflix show. Here we look at Simon’s biggest revelations, from his last meeting with Liam to his heartbreaking regret…
Simon’s devastating realization
Liam had been spending time in Argentina to attend his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert when he tragically died. Katie Cassidy, the star’s girlfriend, had been visiting him in the US before the tragedy so she had to flee.
It’s since been claimed that Liam had planned to return to the US but he experienced issues with his visa application, which asked about drugs and alcohol. Before his visa was granted, Liam would have needed a psychological evaluation and psychological evaluation from a doctor because he had been a substance abuser and had spent time in rehab.
Opening up about the “awful” moment he was told that Liam had died, Simon told The New York Times: “Somebody who works with me very closely came into my room… I could tell by the look of her face that she was upset. She said, ‘Sit down,’ and she told me. And it was like – wow. It was a bit like I felt when I heard the news when my dad passed away.”
The manager mogul claimed that he was completely shocked and “not really thinking clearly.” He continued, “I just remember saying, I really need to speak with his parents. Can you get them on the phone as soon as possible please? ‘ Because of how that must have felt as a parent, according to God. Simon said he was aware of Liam’s parents and “wanted to reach out” to him. “It was just awful, awful”.
Following the heartbreaking news, shocking details about Liam’s final moments with fans before he plunged from the hotel balcony surfaced. A woman, only known as Rebecca, had a half-hour chat with Liam in the hotel lobby and described him as “desperate” to be recognised. She claimed that he unprompted a line of passengers waiting for the lift so they wouldn’t be “bothered” by who he was and yelled “I’m Liam.” She claimed that Liam’s laptop was returned to the lobby.
Surmising that he’d spotted an email that “upset” him, Rebecca said: “Suddenly he took the computer, shouted ‘ f**k this s**t mate! ‘ and began “blanking” the computer against the wall” Rebecca claimed she asked the singer if he was okay despite the “out of place” behavior of the “high-end” hotel’s shocked onlookers.
She explained: “But he just kind of grunted. Then he said, “I used to be in a boyband.” That’s why I’m so f**ked up, ” “. Shocked at his admission, she saw him get back in the lift, before a “British guy” apologised to the group on “his behalf”, saying Liam “gets so high” sometimes. She added that while staff helped him enter the lift, he fell over when he returned to the lobby.
Hopeful last exchange
Simon shared intimate moments from his final meeting with Liam, where the star came to his home to visit. The X-Factor judge remarked, “I remember seeing him walk into this room and saying, “God, you look amazing, Liam, you look amazing. What have you accomplished?
Liam told his former mentor that he’d been going to the gym. They also discussed the star’s cherished son Bear, who he shared with Cheryl, his ex-partner and Girls Aloud star. We discussed his son’s significance as a father. And I was talking to him about there’s more to life than just music, you’ve got to a point in your life where you’ve got choice now, etc. We simply became friends. That’s why Simon explained that I was so shocked and surprised when I first learned about it.
Before his death, Liam, a devoted father who had good relations with Cheryl, had previously discussed co-parenting and his desire that Bear resurrect his fortune. And sources claim that his ex-partner will ensure that the situation is exactly as it is. Cheryl was granted the power of administration of the musician’s estate after his death. It is believed that Liam placed his son’s trust in his son’s fortune, which he largely made during his boyband years. According to court records, the star left a total of £28, 595, 000, which was later reduced to £24, 280, 000 after his expenses and debts were paid.
“It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. For a while, Liam was surrounded by some very wise people, and he was deeply in love with Bear. According to a source close to Liam, he “always wanted to do the right thing for him financially.”
‘Liked in a room’ claims
Liam previously acknowledged his struggles with fame and claimed that touring with his bandmates when he was just a teenager “really f****ed him up.” He said the worst part was getting “locked up” in hotel rooms for security reasons after performing. The troubled star stated on the podcast The Diary of a CEO in 2021, “The issue we had in the band. The best way to secure us when we were in the band was, in my opinion, to lock us in our rooms and, of course, [a] minibar.
He added: “My dad said it from day one – lonely hotel rooms, man – getting locked in that room is not fun when you’ve been exposed.” He also told podcast host Steven Barltett that he had a few “rock bottom moments” during his career, which he admitted he was “very good at hiding.”
When asked specifically about that interview and whether he knew that Liam was struggling, Simon said: “A little bit. There were conversations I never would have had with him, private advice I sought out, which is what fame entails, etc. However, you’re signing a lot of artists, and my job is essentially to get them with the right production team, get the managers, and try to make them successful.
He continued: “But at the same time, I probably had about 20 artists on my books at the time. They seem to have left the nest a little bit. You constantly claim to be there when you need to, but you are unable to follow them everywhere.
Tragic ‘ regret ‘
In the heartbreaking Steven Bartlett interview that surfaced shortly after his passing, Liam claimed to be “good” at “hiding” his struggles. He acknowledged, “I was concerned about how far my rock bottom would go.” “Where is rock bottom for me? It would never have been seen by you. I’m very good at concealing it. No one would have ever seen it”. “Rock bottom,” he added. I mean, I’m not even sure if I’ve already done it… I can make that choice now and quick my last moment as my rock bottom or I can make a new one”.
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When he said, “If I could go back in time to that day when he was in my house here, you would always think about things like that,” Simon said in response to his final encounter with Liam, which appeared to be in good health. What if I’d said this? Suppose I had said that.
There are only certain things you can do with any artist, though. If you just have one artist in your life, maybe, but I’m not a manager. The label management is my job. And you only hope they have a good time and are content.
As he promoted her Black Friday sale of her swimwear line, Liz Hurley left little to be desired when she donned a flattering bikini to show off her enviable figure.
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Displaying a toned physique, Liz Hurley showed off a body of a woman more than half her age. The 60-year-old actress stunned fans as she shared a snap of herself in a patterned blue string tied bikini, as he prompted fans to purchase items from her swimwear collection on the last day of the Black Friday sale.
Taking to Instagram, the mother of one is seen posing with one arm up in the air looking incredibly body confident in her own designs.
The backdrop of the Instagram snap shows Liz enjoying a beach holiday surrounded by trees providing much needed shade. She captioned the post saying, “Black Friday continues @elizabethhurleybeach. Take an extra 50% off everything in Special Offers.”‘
Fans rushed to the comment section within a few seconds of her post because they couldn’t contain their excitement. One person remarked, “OMG, your beach wear is the best. You’re stunning, as always.
Another phrase was simply added, “Beauty.” A third song, “Damn girl look at you,” came along in the same vein.
Liz finally found love following her romance with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, who is the father of singer Miley Cyrus. Other fans claimed that she sported a body of a woman thirty years younger.
Another fan remarked, “Looks like it’s been 25 years. old”. While another of her many supporters questioned whether this woman had actually gotten older over the past three decades.
How come E Hurley doesn’t age, a third person asked? “30 something! “?, said a fourth.
Reports surfaced earlier this month that her incredibly close relationship with her son Damian had broken down due to her romance with Billy Ray. The 25-year-old was also alleged to have left his family home, according to reports.
Damian publicly refuted claims, though in an effort to dispel the rumors. I’ve been in the public eye since I was born, and I’ve never commented on anything that has been written about me or my family, but recent events have been so startlingly untrue that I want to provide a little more context.”
For the record, he continued, “I adore @billyraycyrus and think he’s one of the sweetest men I’ve ever met.” My mom and I both enjoy being so happy. Any claims to the contrary are yawn-inducing and tediously false. Billy’s kids are also adorable and everyone gets along beautifully.
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I feel blessed every day to be surrounded by such love and support, Damian continued. “From my dear father Arun to my wonderful stepsiblings @brookewarne, @summerwarne, @jacksonwarne18, I have a very modern family. Despite the fictions that others have written for us, I’m grateful for the reality we live.
Although it is obvious that Damian still shares a close relationship with Liz’s ex-husband Arun Nayar, he is the biological son of American businessman Steve Bing.
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All you need to know about Alex Scott’s engagement to Jess Glynne, the singer from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
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Alex Scott and Jess Glynne arriving for The BRIT Awards 2025 (Image: PA)
Everything you need to know about the relationship between Jess Glynne and Alex Scott:
When Jess and Alex were papped together at Wimbledon in 2023, they created a frenzied reaction in the audience. Despite the roiling rumors of a romance, they didn’t officially surface until later in the year when Alex appeared to “soft launch” the relationship by posting a kissing emoji to his Instagram handle.
Alex, a football focus star, recently revealed that when she approached the former England star for the first time, she said, “I’m a celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” Ruby Wax, her boyfriend, revealed that the singer made a beeline for her at the Chiltern Firehouse, where she was a celebrity. “It really was ballsy and we fell madly in love.
The adoration appears to be mutual, with Jess telling Scott Mills Breakfast Show in August: “She is a special one, it’s the same for both of us. It’s so crazy when you meet that person and everything just feels great.” The singer also said the pair make a “good team”, adding: “I’m just so in awe of everything she’s achieved, it’s incredible.”
In the beginning, Alex told her campmates Down Under that the pair were purposefully secretive about their relationship because they wanted to let it blossom and figure things out themselves before it was made public for the world.
She now tells Ruby, “I’m just waiting for her to ask, Rubes,” that she would like to marry Jess but is still waiting for a proposal. Jess responded on Instagram by saying, “I better go get a ring then.”
Jess became the first campmate to be expelled over the weekend, making it impossible for her to meet Alex on the iconic I’m A Celebrity bridge. While Alexandra recovers from a stroke, the singer is assisting her mother in the UK. Although I’m A Celeb stars typically stay in Australia until the final contestant is decided against, Alex has now flown home to cheer Jess, with the My Love star claiming that she “can’t wait” to have “her woman’s woman’ back. Alex thanked ITV for letting me go through this process and for allowing me to be with Jessica through this difficult time [crying emoji] while we were still in the jungle.
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Holly Swinburn, Freddy Brazier’s ex, has given an interview where she details the relationship’s final straw and makes shocking claims.
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Freddy Brazier and Holly Swinburn at the Pride of Britain Awards in London on October 20(Image: PA)
Freddy Brazier’s pregnant ex claims their relationship didn’t end overnight, but one particular incident led her to realize that “enough is enough.”
Holly Swinburn, 22, has said she was on the receiving end of verbal abuse from Freddy, 21. The mum-to-be, who found out she was pregnant with Freddy’s baby in August, said she now wants to step away from the chaos so she can focus on raising their child.
Following reports that the couple have split, in an interview with The Sun, Holly claimed Freddy broke her trust while she was away on a family holiday. She alleged she had asked her ex to look after her home and her dog Pablo during her pre-booked getaway – but said things didn’t go well.
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She claimed that their dog was unattended for a long time, that he had guests over without her consent, and that their neighbor had complained about the noise.
She responded, “He]Freddy] sent me a picture of five people, including two girls, at 3 a.m..” He claimed to have been marijuana-smoked in my apartment with them… I made the decision to permanently end it. I’m not sure if he can change, but enough is enough.
Freddy contacted Holly on TikTok in June, and she soon discovered she was pregnant two months later. She claimed that Freddy “has shown signs of caring” when, for example, she “has attempted to move forward” every time she “tries to move forward” by discovering “something he lied about” by going to baby scans with him.
Holly claims that Freddy called her “fat” and “s***” as well as “every name under the sun.” She said, “For the sake of the baby, I stayed with Freddy, but it got to be too much.”
The mum-to-be added she believes Freddy’s family know he has “serious issues” and she said that while she understands he has gone through a hard time after losing his mum Jade Goody as a young child, she now wants to focus on her wellbeing and “creating a stable environment” for her baby.
A representative for Freddy Brazier told The Mirror, “We are aware of the claims that have been made and have made the decision not to address them at this time. Freddie remains committed to cooperating where appropriate and to making the right decisions for the wellbeing of everyone involved, especially the child on the way. We ask that matters are given the space to be handled privately and respectfully.”
Following seven years of marriage and twelve years of on-the-off relationship, Freddy’s father Jeff was reportedly reported to have split from his wife Kate Dwyer.
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Fans noticed that Jeff left his wedding ring when he appeared on Good Morning Britain on November 25 despite not yet having publicly confirmed the status of his marriage. After a difficult year, Freddy allegedly split the pair, and he made hints of trouble in June. He claimed that “step parents” and “my family issues” were two things he detested in a video that was posted to TikTok.
Sandra Caron, an actress, passed away at the age of 89. After a health issue that led to her being hospitalized for six weeks, the actress who starred in the famous scene with Barbara Windsor, Crystal Maze &, lost her.
The well-known actress, who played in the iconic exercise scene where Babs’ bra flies off in Carry On Camping in 1969 alongside close friend Barbara. She was a part of Richard O’Brien’s hosted game show The Crystal Maze, which first aired on Channel 4 in the original series.
The star also appeared in the role of likeable fortune-teller Mumsie in the original season of Channel 4’s game show The Crystal Maze, which was hosted by Rocky Horror Show host Richard O’Brien between 1990 and 1993. She played Auntie Sabrina in a different role in the third season of the show, with the show explaining that Mumsie was “away.”
Sandra and Barbara Windsor made a famous Carry On movie (ITV/REX/Shutterstock) with the late director.
The actress and writer, who was born in Stepney, East London, in 1936, wed actor Brian Greene, a 99-year-old from 1985, and lived with him in London until the couple moved across the river to call LA home in 2015.
Although the pair had no children, Marc, one of Brian’s sons, revealed the depressing news about his father’s wife.
After spending about 6 weeks in the hospital with issues relating to extreme weight loss and a few bad falls, Sandra passed away on September 1, 2025, according to him.
She passed away at the age of 89. Brian, a 99-year-old man, is doing as well as he can in an assisted living facility close to me.
“Sandra’s remains are currently with Brian and were cremated,” she said. It hasn’t been decided whether they will be interred together, which will likely be at Mount Sinai here.
Alma Cogan, one of the highest-paid British female entertainers, passed away in 1966 at the tender age of 34, her younger sister, Sandra.
Sandra and Corrie’s Maureen Lipman (ITV) had long friendships.
Alma and Sandra once shared a home on Kensington High Street with their mother Fay, who was known for hosting lavish parties that attracted the biggest stars of the time, including Danny Kaye, Cary Grant, Tommy Steele, and even The Beatles.
Sandra’s stage name, in a nod to French film star Leslie Caron, prevented her from being just Alma Cogan’s sister when she began her acting training at the Aida Foster Theatre School. Her TV credits include the well-known US television series The Odd Couple, Dixon of Dock Green, and the renowned UK police drama Z Cars and Dixon of Dock Green.
She also appeared in the movies Digby: The Biggest Dog in the World, Dracula, and The Belles of St. Trinians. In a 1995 episode of Agony Again starring her long-time friend Maureen Lipman, Sandra made her final acting debut.
The Girl With the Laugh In Her Voice, Sandra’s acclaimed book about Alma Cogan, was published by Bloomsbury in 1991.
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