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There was a surprise absence when the King, Queen, and other members of the Firm traveled to Sandringham for Christmas.

King Charles led a near full contingent of royals to church on Christmas morning as part of Firm’s annual festive celebrations. As the family walked the short distance from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene’s Church, the King was joined by the likes of the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales as well as Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, for the special service.

Even Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, along with their husbands, opted to join their royal relatives for the celebrations – despite their disgraced father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, staying away. However, another royal who didn’t take part in the annual Sandringham gathering this year was another much-loved family member – Peter Phillips.

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The son of Princess Anne did not join his royal relatives, including his sister Zara Tindall, for the big day, and his reason for skipping the festivities has been explained. According to Hello!, Peter decided to spend Christmas with his fiancée Harriet Sperling and her family.

Last year, NHS nurse Harriet was scheduled to work but the publication reports that this year, the couple decided to spend Christmas together quietly, away from the public eye.

It was back in August that Peter, the King’s oldest nephew, revealed he was engaged to be married to Harriet after a year of dating. The pair confirmed their engagement with the King and Peter’s cousin Prince William said to have been informed, with both delighted for the couple.

Peter, 48, has two daughters named Isla and Savannah with him, who he previously married to Autumn Kelly. Before their split last year, he and Lindsay Wallace, a long-term partner, broke up, and he later fell in love with NHS nurse Harriet.

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Peter and Harriet first made their debut as a couple just over a year ago when they both appeared together at the Badminton Horse Trials, where mum-of-one Harriet mingled with Peter’s mum, Anne, sister-in-law to be Zara, as well as Queen Camilla.

The couple have been spotted together at a number of social events together, such as Wimbledon as well as Cheltenham Races in January. In June, they appeared at Royal Ascot together where Harriet, who has also previously been married, made her debut in one of the carriages during the royal procession – with the move being seen as a significant sign of her moving into the royal fold.

Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, two of Queen Camilla’s children, and their families, were among the other family members who were unaccounted for during the Sandringham celebrations.

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Camilla’s children and grandchildren visited Sandringham for the first time last year, though they decided against attending church on Christmas morning.

However, Tom explained in a recent interview that they would not be there this year and that there would be other years when they would reside at the royal residence.

Holly Ramsay appeared “fully in control” as she prepared to marry Adam Peaty, despite the ongoing family drama. And a respected expert observeda telling change in a married woman’s exit from the church

Although Holly Ramsay, who an expert has noted, appeared “fully in control” as she made her way to Bath Abbey today, may experience some nerves on their wedding day.

As she prepared to marry Olympian sweetheart Adam Peaty, Holly, 25, was accompanied by her devoted father, Gordon Ramsay, who was also present.

Following a powerful row that resulted in the couple’s wedding having a significant impact, with the majority of Adam’s family clearly absent from the Abbey.

In her final few moments as an unmarried woman, the blissful bride carefully concealed the dress everyone wanted to see beneath a chic white cloak, avoiding any of this strife.

Indeed, dad Gordon appeared to be in need of some reassurance, as Judi James, a body language and communication expert, had pointed out.

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Judi told the Mirror: “Holly looked very much like the confident and radiantly happy bride, fully in control of her image as she walked into church with dad Gordon.

Her dress was expertly sewn and concealed beneath a silk cloak she kept pulled in front of her torso to prevent any design leaks. Her smile was very A-list and was raised while also raising her head to express her happiness.

Judi continued, “This was Gordon looking nervous, not Holly, given the stark differences between father and daughter. His expression and eye dart, which he glared at cautiously as the crowds pressed in, suggested a state of concentration and a desire to protect his daughter.

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Thoughtfully telling, his hand-clap together with Holly. The man should be holding the bride’s hand while extending his raised hand to maintain balance and elegance in the wedding dress. However, Gordon’s hand was shining here, implying that his daughter and daughter were giving him the same level of assurance and support.

proud father Gordon, 59, took a moment to reflect on his emotions just before that crucial church visit, which will undoubtedly be one of his most memorable days.

The TV chef, who shared sweet images of himself and Holly, said he was “truly so lucky” to be present on his daughter’s big day. Making sure to mention “incredible son-in-law” Adam, whom he has praised numerous times, wrote: “I’m truly so lucky to be able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gain an incredible son-in-law @adam_peaty!” I’m so proud of you, Holly Ramsayy, and I can’t be prouder of my father.

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The newlyweds Adam and Holly, who were married and now are expecting, erupted in cheers as they left the historic Abbey. They will now continue their celebrations at a lavish reception at Wiltshire’s Kin House country estate.

Judi explained that it was apparent from their body language that Adam and Holly had managed to put all the controversy surrounding their union to the side and concentrate on being in love and enjoying their day as married couples.

Holly’s wedding dress is still unveiled as she leaves after the service, but her smile of joy is present, with rounded cheeks and a wide, closed-limit smile that either matches her teeth-baring or demure one.

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She continued, “It’s so cute how Adam’s emotional body language as he leads Holly out almost resembles Gordon’s as he led his daughter into the church. Due to the attention and crowds, both looked happy, but both appeared somewhat anxious.

Adam appears to be extremely happy and attentive to his bride on his arm with an asymmetric smile. He appears to be taking his duties very seriously, while Holly appears to be merely enjoying the entire experience.

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An adorably dressed George, 5, who was wearing a tiny tux, was present as Olympian Adam Peaty entered his wedding ceremony, where he tied the knot with Holly Ramsay.

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Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty arrived to marry his bride Holly Ramsay, as he adorably held hands with his five-year-old son George. The cute youngster looked truly precious as he prepared to walk in to the wedding, wearing a teeny tuxedo and bow tie.

The rest of the groomsmen, who all cut dapper figures as they entered Bath Abbey, joined him along with Adam, 30, and they all made their way. When Adam met his new wife Holly, Adam and his ex-partner Eiri Munro were still together.

The pair met through Strictly Come Dancing, as Adam was competing on the show in 2021 alongside Holly’s sister and bridesmaid Tilly Ramsay. After Adam and Eiri split in August 2022, his connection with Holly slowly grew.

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By the summer of 2023, they had already shared photos of their romantic relationship online. Adam and Holly proposed to each other during a romantic break in Cornwall in September of last year, with the latter making a significant impact on their relationship.

Bride Holly was escorted by her celebrity chef father, Gordon Ramsay, as Adam and his son entered the wedding venue. Although Adam and his father-in-law have forged a close relationship, his own parents are far from Bath Abbey right now because they are at odds with their son and are now barred from attending the wedding.

Adam was full of praise for his new in-law in an interview with The Sunday Times in April 2024. He shared how building a relationship with the chef helped him to develop a “winner’s mindset” beyond the world of swimming, after he faced issues with alcohol and depression.

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Adam remarked, “He]Gordon is an incredible person and an incredible person to be around.” Gordon is a strong performer.

He rose to the top of his field and maintains a work environment where there is no bulls**t, which I take away from both the professionalism he exhibits every day and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

“So I’m like, ‘Oh, why can’t I work like this,” I say to myself when I see that. Why can’t I practice this daily? Why do I need to be so emotionally invested in something?

In September 2024, Adam asked Holly to marry him, but he followed the custom of asking parents Gordon and Holly for their approval. Adam explained the emotional exchange by remarking, “I requested Gordon and Tana’s consent to marry Holly.

It was very emotional, she said. I asked, “Can we have an hour with just us three while we were in Cornwall?” And there we are, with tears from me, their tears, a few hugs, and more.

Gordon was a significant part of the boys’ weekend, despite Mark’s absence from his stag do in Budapest last month. Caroline Peaty, the chef and restaurant owner, was not invited to join Holly’s glitzy hen do at the swanky Soho Farmhouse, so it’s possible that her presence on the stag may have caused Adam’s heartbroken mother to suffer.

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The wedding of Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty is scheduled for this Saturday at Bath Abbey, but the Olympic swimmer apologized to his soon-to-be wife shortly before the ceremony.

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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Peaty, 30, has admitted he’s struggled to “get that balance” in his family life, while apologising to partner Holly Ramsay, 25, for having to “share the same space”.

During an appearance on the Live, Laugh, Luke… with Luke Hamnett podcast, just a couple of months before his wedding to TV chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter this weekend, the athlete was asked about the importance of his role as a father to his five-year-old son George, whom he shares with ex Eiri Munro.

Luke said: “Talk to me about how important it is for you to be a dad,” to which Olympian Adam replied: “It’s the most important job in the world for me.”

He continued, mentioning that his desire to have more children with Holly in the future, and that it is his top priority to do so. “And, as a father, to hopefully have future children and stuff, [it does not matter about anything else.

We have a very fair balance, a very good balance, and for me, that is the most important one, even though I don’t get to spend as much time with him as I do because of my job.

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Adam thanked Holly for how she had to “share” his attention with his son, before going on to say that the influencer and model is very understanding.

He admitted, “And then we have husband… they kind of share the same space, I’m sorry, but she gets it.”

Adam’s 2021 Strictly appearance with Katya Jones, which he and his son performed in ninth place, was also included in his list of personal accolades, but he claimed that he “lights up” the most when he spends quality time with his son.

He continued, “But then it’s athlete, then it’s business owner, then it’s ninth on Strictly!”

Although I’m a very emotional person and a thinker, I love that my energy, love, and light shines most when I’m with him, so I love that.

Adam continued to say that despite having his priorities in order, it was challenging to strike a balance between everything in his busy life.

The gold medal winning swimmer has been in the midst of family drama recently, as his mum Caroline and dad Mark were noticeably absent from his wedding to Holly, after some of their relatives were said to have been uninvited from the ceremony.

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Bethany, Adam’s sister, was reportedly the only family member on his side who was present at the wedding. After Adam’s mother was dissapointed for her hen party, tensions are thought to have gotten worse.

Caroline claimed to The Mail just hours before the wedding: “I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out.

“This is the first Christmas that I’ve not had my family together – my family is broken. Yes, I have my other grandchildren. Yes, I have my other children, but my family is split because of the goings on…because of the wedding.”

Adam made a statement about the reported feud in the lead-up to the wedding, writing on Instagram: “For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard on trying to improve myself as a person who wants to contribute to making the world a better place.

Even in these trying times, I am continuing to learn about myself and how to become the man I want to be: a respectable partner, father, businessman, friend, and athlete.

We don’t ask for sympathy; Bethany, Holly, and I will get through this. Simply put, we need people to realize that every story has a different storyline. Thank you to those of you who have shown kindness and understanding. It is greatly appreciated.

An “excellent” dehumidifier that customers have hailed as the “replacement to damp” has been reduced by an impressive 53% off this Boxing Day sale.

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A dehumidifier at a discount has been touted as “the solution to damp.” Debenhams is currently offering the Pro Breeze 1500ml Mini Dehumidifier for a staggering 53% off the list price.

The gadget’s price has been slashed from £79.99 down to £37.99 – a tidy saving of £42. Even this lowers the discounted price of £54.99 for Pro Breeze.

This mini-dehumidifier is praised for reducing humidity and moisture quickly and effectively. Its compact design makes it ideal for smaller spaces up to 200 cubic feet. This energy-efficient device runs for only 1p per hour, according to the energy calculator sust-it.

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This provides a practical way to combat condensation and damp as the winter gets warmer. According to Bristol Live, Pro Breeze claims that its Mini Dehumidifier can extract up to 500ml of water per day from its 1500ml tank.

It features Peltier technology, ensuring quiet operation, making it a great choice for bedrooms, living rooms or home offices. Its lightweight and portable design means it can be conveniently placed on desks, bedside tables or cabinets. A unique feature is its viewing portal, allowing users to quickly check the water level in the tank.

Additionally, the dehumidifier has an automatic shut-off feature that alerts users when it needs to empty its container via an LED light. The EasyAcc 1200ml Electric Dehumidifier, which is currently Amazon’s best-selling model, is in stark competition with this Pro Breeze model.

Despite having a lower price tag of £46.99 (reduced from £58.99), it has a smaller capacity and costs a little more to run.

This Dunelm 1L Dehumidifier, which is currently available for purchase for £25, is another affordable option to consider.

The EasyAcc is rated 4. 4 out of 5 stars, while the Pro Breeze 1500ml Mini Dehumidifier also has a higher review rating.

One Debenhams shopper remarked about the Pro Breeze as “the] answer to a damp room.” Really works, and one of my bedrooms has been transformed.

Another user expressed how “running seems very quiet and effective.” Used it when I had to dry a lot of towels inside and was surprised how much water it had gathered.

However, this customer had a different opinion of the dehumidifier’s noise levels, saying it was “not as quiet as expected.” Could not sleep in a room while it was on.

As Mark and Michelle celebrated with their baby girl, Jessica Wright gave her followers a sneak peek into the Wrights’ Christmas.

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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are celebrating their first Christmas as a family of three, and besides going all out with the decorations at their home in Essex, the pair also enjoyed festivities with the rest of the Wright family.

The couple, who welcomed their daughter Palma in March, wanted to make the milestone extra special for their nine-month-old. Former TOWIE star Jessica Wright shared a glimpse of the extended family’s celebrations on Instagram, including some heartwarming snaps of Palma enjoying her first Christmas.

The young child was pictured playing with the new dollhouse that she appeared to have received as a present in one photo while the young child was sitting with her three young boy cousins.

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In a red velvet dress with a large bow at the back and a white headband, Palma looked adorable. Jessica was photographed touching Palma’s adorable Christmas tree in another sweet snap.

Christmas was all wrapped up in Jessica’s caption. I consider myself to be incredibly fortunate. Thinking of all those who haven’t seen this year or loved ones who have gone missing.

The Wright family’s Christmas dinner featured all the classics, including roast beef, Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower, peas, carrots, and roast potatoes, accompanied by plenty of gravy and glasses of prosecco for the adults.

In the Wright family home, the kids had fun playing with their new toys together. Mark and Michelle’s holiday decorations included no expense.

They decorated the hallway with red velvet bows and twinkling lights, and they placed an enormous Christmas tree there. Along the staircase, they also adorned opulent garlands with red baubles and lights.

A source previously told OK! that Mark is particularly excited for his first Christmas as a parent. They shared: “Mark loves Christmas and he’s wanted a family for a long time, so for him it couldn’t get any better. He’s like an excited puppy dog and cherishing every minute of it. It means the world to him.”

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Michelle, who has been busy filming crime thriller The Blame for ITV, is prioritising family time during the festive season. Her relatives from Manchester came to Essex to celebrate Christmas with her and Mark, and then the couple spent the rest of the festive season with the Wright family.

She’s been very busy, according to the insider source, but her family is first. It’s lovely to spend some time with someone special, especially since she and Mark once practically lived apart because of work.

The mum previously shared a glimpse of a festive outfit she got baby Palma that would match hers. Michelle posted an adorable snap of the tot in Christmas pyjamas, captioning it: “Matching with my girl,” complete with a white heart emoji.

The celebrity couple shared the exciting news with a black-and-white image of the newborn snuggled up in a crochet blanket along with the caption “Together we have a new love to share. Our newest member. Palma Elizabeth Wright, 06.03.25”.