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The stylish and cozy cashmere coat, which was spotted during Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan Christmas special, is an investment piece you’ll want to keep forever.

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December is always a great time of year for TV specials, and Meghan Markle fans may have noticed that a brand new festive show has just dropped on Netflix. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration has landed on the streaming platform, and follows the Duchess of Sussex as she preps for the festive season.

As well as her usual array of guests, recipes and top tips, Meghan has also brought back her never-ending effortless style, and it includes a chic cashmere coat that’s headed straight to the top of our wishlists. In one scene she greets tennis pro Naomi Osaka for some Christmas crafts wearing the Anine Bing Luca Wool And Cashmere-Blend Jacket and fashion lovers everywhere immediately identified this as a piece worth investing in.

Meghan Markle’s signature red Christmas PJs from her Netflix series are still available.

Princess Kate shines a stylish, knitted look that nods loosely to Diana and highlights the British brand.

Although the price tag is a little eye-watering ($566), it firmly falls into the category of wardrobe investment. You can wear it year after year because it has a timeless design and color that never goes out of style.

It’s made of 80% cashmere and 90% wool, which means it’ll keep you warm and lovely during the colder months. The Luca Wool And Cashmere-Blend Jacket is also known for its classic, relaxed fit, button fastening, and patch pocket design.

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Although Naomi and Meghan were decorating mugs and plates in the scene, this jacket is versatile enough to be worn anywhere, for any purpose. Meghan might have been wearing it for some holiday arts and crafts. It’s the perfect balance of smart and casual, whether it’s for a work-related event, a casual brunch with friends, or an evening out with a formal dress, to ensure it stays in your closet.

However, if your spending budget doesn’t quite reach the £560 investment, we’ve found some great alternatives that are a little more affordable. Meghan’s Anine Bing coat is 40% cashmere and 100% wool, and the ladies’ Wool Cashmere Double Breasted Coat costs £295.

Meanwhile Massimo Dutti’s Short Wool Blend Coat With Buttons is £189 and has a 60% wool 60% and 40% polyester blend which helps make it more affordable whilst still being warm and cosy for the winter. For even more affordable high street options, M&S ’s Collarless Short Jacket is just £46, whilst Abercrombie & Fitch’s Short Wool-Blend Coat is £135 but has the most similar look to Meghan’s designer one of them all.

The monarch has stated that he does not want his children to accuse him of leaving them with a “ghastly legacy of horror” for climate change.

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King Charles has spoken candidly about the fears he has for his grandchildren’s future, as he continues to champion climate change initiatives to save the planet from global warming. In a new documentary, the monarch told environmentalist Steve Backshall that he finds it “very frustrating” that scientists’ warnings about climate change still went unheeded, despite the planet being at a “tipping point” for change.

The ITV documentary, titled Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge, reflected on then Prince Charles’s 1975 voyage to the Canadian Arctic, where he braved an under ice dive that organisers now admit was more dangerous than his team realised.

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The King remarked to Backshall, “These things are rescuable, but it seems very odd that everyone accepts what the scientists are saying as the absolute truth, but in this case it is not so seemingly simple,” but that is true.

Charles said, “You have to just go on trying, because I mind, for what it’s worth, about the younger generations,” in response to his lifelong efforts to educate and warn people about the risks of climate change.

If you are aware of what I mean, it is not fair to leave them something in a much worse state than I found it to be. The key is to make things better for people, in my opinion, so they don’t have to deal with a horrifying legacy of horror. I spent all of these years doing that because I don’t want my grandchildren to accuse me of doing nothing. The solution is that.

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Charles continued to describe his 1975 Arctic expedition as a “formative experience” and how it influenced his desire to fight against climate change and protect the environment.

Backshall followed the monarch’s footsteps fifty years later in an effort to highlight the colossal effects of climate change. He spoke to Charles about his own journey a half-century ago before he set off.

Charles and Joseph MacInnis, a doctor and researcher, acknowledged that he is now too old to take on such a challenge during their 30-minute dive.

The King chuckled, “I’m afraid I’ve always tended to live dangerously.” I could never have survived now, thanks to the fact that I was young at the time. I believe I’ve reached my thirties.

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The King referred to it as a “funny experience” and said, “I wouldn’t have missed it in any way. In those days, it was incredible. Thank God, I was able to see the Arctic as it should. I gained a lot from my trip there. That is the current tragedy, that everything is moving so quickly. I’m glad I was able to see it, and I just want people to see it too.

He continued, “This is what I’ve been trying to warn about for years, because the wildlife was unable to adapt to its changing landscape quickly enough.” We have forgotten, in my opinion, that nature and we are also in complete contact with one another. Recovering this link is the issue. What we do to the environment fundamentally destroys us.

On ITV1, Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge airs on December 15 at 9 p.m.

Families all over the country, including some famous celebs, are enthralled by Kirsten Boisvert’s genius tech twist on Elf and the Shelf tradition.

An exhausted Essex mum-of-four has created a genius way for families to ‘catch Elves’ as their Elves on the Shelves cause chaos during the night – and thousands of families across the country are already captivated by it.

Fans of the festive tech include famous faces such as former TOWIE regular Ferne McCann, singer Meghan Trainor. EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa and sisters Sam and Billie Faiers, who have already given the genius Christmas hack their full backing.

For Kirsten Boisvert from Essex, December had turned into a full-time job, moving elves, setting scenes, staying up late than Santa himself, and trying to keep the sparkle alive for her children, as is often the case for sluggish parents.

When she came up with a plan that would prevent her and her husband from performing magic every night, it all changed. Leo, his son, asked the question, “Mum, can we catch the elf on camera tonight.

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Kirsten and her best friend decided to try it out rather than toss it as impossible. Elf Watch is a playful piece of festive tech that lets families watch elves getting into trouble in real time, in real-world situations, in their own homes, after months of late nights, laughter, and trial-and-error.

Already a viral sensation before it officially launched on 1 December, with over 320,000 families on the waiting list, Kirsten tells the Mirror, “Elf Watch was born from wanting to give our kids that ‘wow’ moment – the kind of magic you can’t fake. We didn’t build an app, we built a memory-maker.”

She continues, “I am a mother of four, and I am aware that December can be so chaotic.” Without the pressure of having to follow the rules of Elf Watch, parents could still create magic. The one-time technology makes the season more enjoyable rather than harder.

And Kirsten thinks there’s a reason why parents all over the world are so sensitive to it.

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The rogue elves can be seen making all kinds of mischief, from sneaking through the kitchen to raiding the biscuit tin, getting tangled in wrapping paper, and even swinging from lampshades.

According to Kirsty, “parents are too exhausted to recreate everything their elves imagine doing,” but they’ll essentially do it.

Elf Watch resonates because it appeals to children’s belief in magic, which is timeless. It’s pure joy when parents observe their child’s face while watching that “Covershot footage.” That is what people are expressing.

““We didn’t want to replace the elf tradition, we wanted to add an extra sprinkle of magic to it. Our goal is really simple: bring families closer through shared magic. If Elf Watch becomes part of people’s Christmas traditions for years to come, that would mean the world to us.”

Kirsty asserts that the best part is that it won’t break the bank because it costs less than £20 per month to subscribe to a full month.

Kirsty continues, “Keeping Christmas magical for four children is exhausting, but this also restored the magic for me.” I wanted parents to be excited to wake up with their kids and watch what the elves did on video without feeling pressured or overwhelmed.

For more info, see https://elf.watch.

ExCLUSIVE: Tony Christie and his wife Sue have supported one another through their respective health struggles.

Legendary singer Tony Christie has opened up about standing by his wife Sue through her “painful” health battles, while crediting her as “his rock” as he faces his own dementia diagnosis.

This festive season, the 82-year-old singer has collaborated with Music for Dementia to create a moving new John Lewis-inspired campaign called “Give the Music Back.” The music’s ability to change the lives of dementia-stricken families is clearly illustrated in the advertisement.

Speaking in a new exclusive interview, Tony opened up about his personal dementia journey and how he and Sue lean on each other through their respective health challenges.

Tony received his dementia diagnosis in January 2023, whilst Sue has been living with fibromyalgia for several years, reports the Express.

The NHS describes fibromyalgia as “a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body”, with sufferers experiencing heightened pain sensitivity, stiff muscles and sleep difficulties.

When Sue described their unwavering support for one another, Tony said, “She’s been there for me, and I’m there for her.

We continue to support one another through difficult times. Sometimes the roles are reversed: she helps me manage my dementia, and I occasionally manage her fibromyalgia. Some days, the pain can be unbearable. I wish there was more I could do to help because it’s such a terrible condition.

When asked about the secret to a successful marriage, he elatedly said, “Sue is absolutely my rock.” We first met in Sheffield in 1968 at a nightclub where I was performing. I said to my bass player, Mike, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry,” and I took a closer look at her. I knew, but he thought I was crazy.

“The secret,” you ask? Humor . We laugh constantly as one another. Everything has its foundation in that. We’ve gone through a lot of things together, and we both face dementia the same way we always do: with humor and love.

Before I did, Sue spotted the symptoms and suggested I see a doctor. She serves as my ally and organizer, keeping me grounded. We genuinely like each other, though, most of all. That’s what matters, after almost 60 years of marriage.

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Tony also expressed his gratitude for his positive attitude despite his health problems, saying, “I’ve been blessed. I’ve had the voice and talent for music that God has given me throughout my entire life. Doing what I love every day has always been the foundation of everything.

“The secret to happiness,” you ask? Family, music, and a healthy dose of self-awareness. I concentrate on what I can do instead of worrying about what I can do. I’m still singing. I’m still able to perform.

I still have connections with people. I have fans who have stayed with me for more than 60 years, a wife I adores, and grandchildren who I’m proud of. That is a well-lived life.

Tony also mentioned how music has helped him overcome his dementia symptoms, saying, “I sing every day, it makes me feel alive. I’m fortunate that since receiving my diagnosis, my voice hasn’t altered at all. Some claim that as I get older things get better.

“I’m so blessed to be doing my touring and performing.” The fact that music is one of the best treatments for dementia made me feel very fortunate to work in the industry. It restrains it.

Netflix’s newest Western The Abandons is Lena Headey, a Game of Thrones actress.

The Abandons has just landed on Netflix and the sweeping Western drama features a stellar cast, including Game of Thrones icon Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan.

In the series, the Irish force battles relentlessly to safeguard her territory and her adoptive offspring from European nobility, and it has already garnered glowing praise.

Lena Headey is a 52 year old British actress who achieved global fame portraying Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. She was born in Bermuda, where her father, a Yorkshire police officer, was serving with the Bermuda Police Service in Hamilton.

She and her family moved to England and settled in Somerset at the age of five, and she has a younger sibling named Tim. At the age of 17, she was first spotted acting in a Royal National Theatre performance.

She became the subject of the 1992 film Waterland after this discovery, launching a career that would continue to flourish.

The actress, who married first wedding musician Peter Loughran in May 2007, has been open about her romantic relationships and private affairs.

Wylie, the couple’s son, was born in 2010, and she has openly discussed postpartum depression.

She revealed to The Edit that she felt “really horrendous” while filming some of the distressing sequences while filming Game of Thrones’ first season. She admitted that she didn’t realize she was postpartum depressed. I went to the doctor to get checked, and I just cried.

“She said I was postnatally depressed and I went, ‘Am I? Why is that?’ I saw a great guy and he sorted me out, but I did the first year [on GoT] in that space, figuring out motherhood and going through a weird time personally. It was tricky.”

She filed for divorce in 2012, and by 2015, she had a daughter named Teddy, who had a close relationship with the filmmaker Dan Cadan, who had previously collaborated on the short film The Devil’s Wedding.

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She told the New York Times, “Don’t ever ask me to marry you; it’s a disaster,” but it actually feels really wonderful.

However, they had already parted ways by June 2019, and Headey and Marc Menchaca, an American actor, had already been dating since 2020, tied the knot.

Menchaca, 50, is renowned for playing a key role in Reparation and has appeared in Ozark, The Sinner, Manifest, and The Outsider.

The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Italy, attended by several of her Game of Thrones co-stars, including Sophie Turner and Peter Dinklage.

After being evicted from the jungle, Ruby Wax and Gracie Aitch’s sister, Gracie, were having a sweet moment as she returned to the five-star Marriott in Surfers Paradise.

After her unexpected exit, Ruby Wax was pictured greeting her campmates’ families with a sweet moment with Gracie’s sister, Aitch.

After her elimination, the comedian was spotted checking into a five-star Marriott hotel in Surfers Paradise and sending shockwaves all the way home.

Ruby was welcomed by the families and friends of her co-stars as the fifth celebrity to leave. She immediately went to Aitch’s family, who had T-shirts with the rapper’s name printed on them as she left her taxi and headed to the hotel.

Aitch’s little sister, Gracie, 16, stepped forward to meet Ruby and the pair held hands as they spoke to one another. The meeting comes as Aitch, 25, alos brought Ruby to tears after he spoke sweetly of his little sister who has Down’s Syndrome.

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He said to his campmates, “They’re the best people in the world. Obviously everyone would say this about their siblings but, forget that, she’s my sister, she is the sickest person I’ve ever met.”

“Over the years, I’ve heard different stories about how kids with down syndrome are treated, and it just makes me feel sick,” I said.

The rapper performed a song about his sister to his campmates at the Jungle Arms. The Down’s Syndrome Association will receive all the proceeds from Aitch’s professional release of this song.

Fans backed Aitch to win the competition, and the song won the audience’s hearts. A fan wrote on X that “Aitch must win.” He is such a lovely man. Another person said, “Bet Aitch’s sisters are so proud of Aitch right now.” A third person expressed her love for Aitch so much. It was heartwarming to read one tribute, “Aitch ‘M G’ to his sister.”

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Many viewers were shocked when Ruby was revealed as the celeb leaving the jungle after the most recent episode of the program.

What just happened, a fan wrote online. One commentator asked, “How has Ruby gone, and Ruby just left before Jack and Martin”; “?.

Singer Paloma Faith took to the comments on Instagram to say: “WTF she was surely going to win?”. Reality TV star, best known for her appearance on The Only Way Is Essex, Saffron Lempriere said: “TEAM RUBY TIL THE END GET RUBY BACK IN.”

Ruby told presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly of her time on the show: “I was in another land, it was fantasy land, and now suddenly there’s a light, and… this is totally the opposite, we were just a cluster of loving people. I’d done a show in a jungle, and then I thought with people this would be really interesting, but I didn’t think it would work like this, this is family, and I’m sad I lost them.”

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Ruby stated that she wanted Angryginge to become the country’s next king, adding that she would “put money on it” and called him “the strongest” after being the fifth star to leave.