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Monty Don, the host of Gardeners’ World, has been the BBC gardening program since 2003, and in recent years he has spoken out about a number of heartbreaking health issues.

Gardeners’ World is fronted by 70-year-old horticultural expert Monty Don, who has been the beloved face of the cherished BBC show since 2003 following Alan Titchmarsh’s departure.

The presenter has recently experienced a number of personal hardships, including numerous personal hardships, despite the plant enthusiast and dog lover regularly sharing updates about life’s finer things, including growing flora and produce.

Monty assumed the role of the show’s lead in the early 2000s, and she returned in 2011 after a brief illness hiatus. Longmeadow, a native of his own garden, is where he resides, which has gained viewers’ acclaim.

Since shooting to fame, Monty has faced several health issues which have completely changed his life. It comes after Monty fired back at BBC viewers who complained one thing is ‘spoiling’ Gardeners’ World.

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Unfavorable condition

Monty provided a “terrible” illness update this summer, which prompted encouraging comments from his devoted audience.

He informed his social media followers in 2023 that “that would explain why I have been feeling terrible for the past couple of days.”

Monty had previously been bedridden for four days when he informed fans: “Boy, doesn’t it knock you sideways – utterly exhausting.

Auditory issues

Whilst holidaying in Greece with companions this year, he realised his sense of smell wasn’t matching that of his mates. He also revealed that his wife Sarah’s sense of smell had been “dramatically affected” since the Coronavirus outbreak.

He explained on the podcast Gardeners’ World Magazine that perfume is “almost lost on me,” and that my wife occasionally asked, “What perfume do you prefer?” and they both look exactly the same to me, or the difference is unimportant because it is so small. There is nothing I can do to address that, despite the fact that it is so obvious that it is a lack.

Saying a happy farewell

When Monty bid a “dear friend” a heartfelt farewell earlier this year, there was a outpouring of love.

He shared the sad news of his companion’s passing on Instagram, penning a touching tribute.

Previously, Monty spoke about how gardening can provide solace during times of grief in a chat on BBC Radio Four.

The rhythm of the seasons is a great comforter, he said, and that’s one of the things that has always moved me. This has frequently been said by grieving people. You can count on spring to arrive in the bleakest midwinter and the blossom to bloom.

diagnosis of cancer

A Gardeners’ World contributor named Steve recently revealed his devastating terminal cancer diagnosis alongside his wife Pippa on the program.

As Steve explained that it might take “two months or two years” before he passes away, viewers began to cry.

In the heartfelt episode that aired earlier this month, Steve describes his cancer as a “new challenge” and maintains his positive attitude throughout the episode.

Gardeners’ World airs on BBC Two and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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We’ve compiled the biggest stories of the day in this Monday’s Mirror Daily Digest, from Prince Harry’s secret letter to Trump’s meeting with Putin.

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Monday, we’re featuring everything from Prince Harry’s major attempt to heal the royal feud to Trump’s European day of reckoning and Princess Andre’s Katie Price admission.

It has emerged that Prince Harry had placed a secret letter paying tribute to veterans just hours after a visit from the King and Queen – in a move that could show his eagerness to heal the royal rift. Elsewhere, Trump is facing ‘a reckoning he cannot bluster his way out of’, and Princess Andre has admitted she feared Katie Price’s home.

In major efforts to end bitter feuds, Prince Harry places a secret letter at a royal wedding.

Earlier this Monday, our Royal team shared the news that Prince Harry had placed a secret letter at a national memorial – hours after a visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla. The move could signal his eagerness to heal the rift with his family

The King and Queen led the nation in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day during a moving ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday. The event came on the day Charles vowed that the sacrifice of heroes who fought and died in the campaigns in the Pacific and Far East during the Second World War “shall never be forgotten”.

And now it has been revealed that Harry, who served for 10 years in the Army, also paid a touching tribute to the veterans by having a personal letter and wreath placed at the Burma Star Memorial at the same location. It is reported that he insisted the tribute was laid by a friend – with strict instructions only to place it at the memorial once his father and stepmother had left.

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Trump’s “day of reckoning” as leaders discuss Zelensky’s humiliating discussions with Putin

As Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders arrive in Washington to stand united with Zelensky, our US Editor, Christopher Bucktin, writes that Trump ‘faces a reckoning he cannot bluster his way out of’. The world leaders’ US visit comes just days after the US president rolled out the red carpet for Vladmir Putin.

Christopher Bucktin wrote: “The US President spent much of his White House campaign trail thumping his chest with boasts. More than 50 times, he told cheering crowds that he would end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours” of taking office.

“Again and again, he claimed that if he had been in power, the war would never have started in the first place. Both boasts now lie in tatters. The Alaska summit with Putin was meant to showcase Trump the dealmaker. Instead, it exposed him as flawed, deferential, and hopelessly outmanoeuvred.”

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Because “a lot went on there,” Princess Andre feared Katie Price’s “really scary” home.

Since the first episodes of Princess Andre’s new show, The Princess Diaries, began to air, our Showbiz team has been keeping an eye on it. The young TV star has received praise for speaking out openly about Katie Price’s destructive relationship and growing up in the spotlight.

Princess Andre has now admitted her mum Katie’s ‘Mucky Mansion’ was a “really scary” place to live in a heartbreaking revelation. The reality star, 18, grew up in the sprawling pile in Sussex after Katie, 47, and the teen’s dad, Peter Andre, 52, divorced.

Princess previously admitted that the star’s marriage to Kieran Hayler was particularly traumatic and has now opened about the house they lived in. Speaking to The Guardian about living in the Mucky Mansion, which featured in Katie’s reality DIY show on Channel 4, Princess admitted: “It was a really scary house. A lot went on there. So I didn’t really like it.”

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After the Gangland shooting, a young girl returns to school with a bullet in her brain.

A young girl who will have a bullet lodged in her brain for life after being caught in the crossfire of a gangland attack has made a “miraculous” recovery, police have revealed. However, the nine-year-old, who was hit when a gunman on a Ducati Monster motorbike opened fire, will suffer “physical and cognitive difficulties throughout her life”, a court heard.

Javon Riley, 33, was today found guilty of helping the would-be assassin, who detectives are still hunting. Riley, from Tottenham, north London, was convicted at the Old Bailey of three charges of attempted murder and a charge of causing grievous bodily harm to the girl.

Three men were shot in the head by a different bullet. The attack was survived by Nasser Ali, 43, Mustafa Kiziltan, 38, and Keenan Aydogdu, 45. A detective has revealed that the girl is now walking and talking, has returned to school, and is playing with her friends despite doctors’ fears that she wouldn’t survive.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s documentary was unavoidably pulled from the BBC schedule at last minute.

A special documentary that is a “moving and inspirational account of the last chapter” of Ozzy Osbourne’s life has mysteriously been rescheduled without explanation. Titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the programme was due to air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this evening at 9pm, and is told through “unique and intimate access to the whole Osbourne family”.

However, the one-off, hour-long documentary, which was announced at the start of this month, has now vanished from BBC TV listings and instead been replaced by Fake or Fortune. A spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror today that the “film has moved in the schedules” and new premiere details will be shared “in due course”.

The three-year-long documentary “accompanies the extraordinary rollercoaster of their lives” as Ozzy and Sharon attempt to reclaim their long-awaited UK home. It also captures musician Ozzy as he “heroically battles to get fit enough to perform.”

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Tiffany Watson, the star of Made in Chelsea, reveals how the transition from her sleepless nights to Chelsea soirées has given her life a whole new sense of joy, balance, and perspective.

Life has changed dramatically for Tiffany Watson, 31, since her days navigating love triangles, lavish parties, and friendship fallouts on Made in Chelsea. The reality star is now a proud mum to two-year-old Jude and 10-week-old Heath, who she shares with her husband Cameron McGeehan.

Tiffany discusses how alternating Chelsea soirees with sleepless nights has given her life a whole new sense of joy, balance, and perspective. She also discusses her most memorable, and occasionally dramatic, moments from the show.

When Tiffany was just 20 years old, she joined the beloved older sister Lucy Watson, 34, on the reality TV program, and she has since acknowledged that the experience has had a significant impact on who she is today.

She said: “It probably shaped me a lot. I’m very grateful to have done the show and for the platform it’s given me. When I meet people, I think they expect me to say it was a really awful time in my life, but no. Obviously there were hard moments, but it was also really fun and a really cool experience.” It comes after David Beckham speaks ‘as a father’ in ‘family’ announcement after latest Brooklyn snub.

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When asked what her most memorable moments were, the mum-of-two recalled The Maldives trip where she had a huge friendship fallout with Stephanie Pratt, as well as a relationship spat with her ex-boyfriend, Sam Thompson.

Tiffany recalls that the entire journey home and the fact that I was essentially crying the entire time from the Maldives to England were very dramatic. That was also quite memorable for being extremely traumatizing.

Tiffany enjoyed the time of her life, despite the fact that the reality television series had less drama. She described the South of France television series as “really fun,” saying, “I was so carefree, I was young, I was with my friends. The summer was fantastic.

Tiffany praises her time on reality TV, noting that she says, “Those days are very different from my days now.”

These days, Tiffany’s world revolves around her two young children and she’s learning to savour each stage. Speaking about the jump from one-to-two, Tiff says: “I think when I had Jude and he was a newborn, you don’t know what you’re doing and you’re trying to learn everything. I was totally unprepared,” she admits.

“I’m aware of what I’m doing and what to expect a lot more this time around.” I’m not trying to figure out everything, so I feel more like I’m not questioned everything, but I’m also like, God, I wish I could have appreciated that young age of Jude more, like, I could have just sat on the sofa all day and watched TV.

Even with her own experience, Tiffany claims that she still struggles with the concept of motherhood: “mum guilt.” She said, “I can never just be like, “You’re doing great, but I always feel bad for myself.” Either I feel bad about how my time is divided up or I feel bad about how I’m spending my time. I’d like to improve on that.

Tiffany is also open about how her body image has changed since becoming a mother. She isn’t feeling particularly confident right now, but she is aware that it will eventually occur and isn’t putting any pressure on herself.

She continued, “I’m trying to be healthier with what I eat and things like that.” Because I was at my skinniest before I became pregnant with Jude, I think it’s difficult. I had just married, and I was undoubtedly at my smallest. It’s a huge contrast because I’m currently at my biggest. I am aware that I will probably never get back to that, and I don’t believe I actually want to because I looked back. But I am confident that I will grow older. I’m not in a rush,”

Tiffany will also appear on the second season of Beyond Chelsea, a spin-off series that features Made in Chelsea icons Binki Felstead and Rosie Fortescue while catching up with familiar faces from the first season, including her sister Lucy Watson.

She still had time to get in front of the cameras despite welcoming her second child just as filming began. I did a lot of filming, which is really nice. Almost immediately after the birth of Heath, I began filming. He probably did his first filming when he was just two weeks old, in my opinion.

Tiffany compared it to Made in Chelsea, saying, “Our lives have changed. So no partying and other activities are involved. It resembles “babies” and renovations.

Tiffany will return to our screens in Beyond Chelsea soon, though a date hasn’t been set.

Roman Kemp, the host of The One Show, has revealed that he wants to have a family and that this is when he finds “true happiness.”

The One Show’s Roman Kemp has confessed that he believes he hasn’t yet found “true happiness”. The 32 year old star has opened up about his longing to start a family one day.

Roman, who is famously close with his parents, Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and former Wham! singer Shirlie Holliman, has often spoken about their unique parenting style. During an appearance on Loose Women in 2019, Martin revealed that he and Shirlie chose to raise Roman and his sister Harley more like “friends” than children.

Roman has described this approach as a “best friend thing”, admitting it made it easier for him to confide in his parents.

Now, the former Capital Breakfast host has shared his hopes of having a family of his own, believing that it will bring him a “sense of true happiness”. He made this revelation while discussing the concept of success with pop star and good mate Tom Grennan, reports the Express.

Roman continued, “I don’t think I’ll ever have that sense of success until I have kids that can look at and say, “We did alright.” My parents have never, ever told us, “You need to be this, you’ve got to do that job,” and all they have ever asked is, “Are you happy?” All of those things, in my opinion, would set me apart from success.

When Tom asked Roman if he was happy, Roman said, “Sometimes, but you’re not human if you’re happy all the time.” Working out the balance between my work and my personal life is what I’ve been trying to do since leaving Capital. That’s one of the reasons I left, which was because I didn’t have a work-life balance and didn’t understand it.

You’ll be aware that he’s happy when I send you a copy of a scan or something similar, or when I inform you that my child has been born. Because I don’t believe I’ve experienced that level of genuine happiness yet.

The actor, who frequently appears with his father on television programs like Roman’s Weekend Best and Celebrity Gogglebox, Bromans also revealed what he hopes his upcoming children will see in their relationship.

In a Hello! interview He stated in a magazine that he was “so lucky that my dad and I can work together so hard.” We work together because I am aware of how much I will miss my children and their families when they watch the video of our grandparents working together, which is only our relationship.

This is rumored to coincide with Roman’s engagement to Carmen Gaggero. The couple, who were seen leaving Le Petit Maison in Mayfair last summer, have been dating since last year, according to reports from WalesOnline.

Carmen was spotted on her engagement ring during a night out in London, sparking speculation about an engagement. Roman is said to be ready to “sit down,” according to the publication.

The King received a formal welcome at his Balmoral royal residence, which features the castle’s adorable mascot, as well as an official official welcome to the King’s summer break.

King Charles has arrived at Balmoral for the start of his summer holiday – and was treated to an official welcome.

Dressed in a tweed jacket and a kilt in keeping with Scottish tradition, the King inspected a Guard of Honour formed of Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland during a small ceremony outside the Balmoral Castle Gates.

He was also greeted by their mascot, Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV, who has been in the role since October 2012, and is known for his cheeky antics at high-profile ceremonial events. Despite his previous stunts, the pony was on his best behaviour for the King today. It came as it emerged Prince Harry placed a secret letter at royal event in major attempt to heal the bitter feud.

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The savage pony once bit into one of the late Queen’s flower bouquet’s gloves while trying to pet him with his wife Meghan and then bit Prince Harry’s fingers.

After the official ceremony, Charles met with royal supporters who had gathered outside the castle gates and shook hands with visitors in the sunshine.

Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to remain in Balmoral until mid-September, when they will return to Windsor for Donald Trump ’s US state visit. Until royal duties resume in several weeks, the King and Queen will spend quality time with their families in Scotland. The King is expected to attend the Braemar Games at the start of September.

Balmoral Castle, located near Aberdeen, has long been the destination of choice for the royal family to spend their summer breaks. The late Queen made the annual trip up north to enjoy a multi-week getaway. It is also where she passed away on September 8, 2022, and her coffin departed the estate on September 11, as it began its final journey back to London and then to Windsor Castle.

Balmoral is widely believed to be the late Queen’s favorite residence, according to Princess Eugenie, the granddaughter of the late Queen. She reportedly adores the Highlands a lot.

“Walks, picnics, dogs —a lot of dogs, there’s always dogs—and people coming in and out all the time,” Eugenie continued. “It’s a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there, where you just have room to breathe and run.”

While at Balmoral, the royals “act as normal people—to a point,” Lord Lichfield, a former photographer for the family, said in 1972. “Lunch is always outdoors and they are outside every day going on expeditions.”

The first home at Balmoral was reportedly built in 1390, but the property didn’t come into the British royal family’s possession until 1852, when Prince Albert purchased the estate as a gift for his wife, Queen Victoria, who loved the Scottish countryside.

However, the royal couple added a second castle to accommodate their growing family when the house was determined to be too small. The other building was torn down in 1856, and the new structure was finished. The estate’s 50, 000-acre estate currently has 150 buildings total.

Frankie Bridge, the star of Loose Women, has been sharing her go-to beauty products on social media, including a £28 concealer that “covers all imperfections.”

Fans of Frankie Bridge have been searching for information on the products the ITV star used in a recent video that she shared on social media. The Loose Women panellist shared a makeup tutorial with her followers earlier this month on Instagram showing them what items she enjoys using on vacation.

The Double Wear Concealer from Estée Lauder costs from £28 and is used to catch Frankie. This beauty product has received a 4 rating on the average, and it has been hailed as the “best concealer” by several reviewers. Five out of ten stars

The oil-free concealer is available in eight shades, with a matte finish and transfer-resistant coverage. In a post on the LTK shopping app, Frankie listed every makeup item she used.

The former Saturdays singer also purchased the £34 Airy Setting Mist from Cult Beauty, which costs the same as the KOSAS Cloud Set. This top-rated item claims to hold makeup in place for up to 12 hours.

The 32 Vieve Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer, available in light tones, was also featured in Frankie. Skin-supplementing ingredients are added to the lightweight formula to make it light and moisturized.

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I recommend the £26 Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Concealer for those who want to imitate Frankie’s appearance with other concealers. Amazing, perfect shade match, and very hydrating, according to one reviewer. “

The £28 LookFantastic NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is also adored by our beauty team. It has medium to full coverage and is described as long-wearing. Customers can choose a color that works for all skintones with the selection of 30 shades.

After Frankie posted her tutorial to Instagram, one user declared, “You are like the goddess of beauty! ” Beauty fans were swooning over Frankie’s holiday makeup look. Another applicant urged Frankie to link all of the products she used, asking: “Frankie, please, please. “

Customers have raved about how long the Estée Lauder concealer has been in people’s reviews of the ITV star’s concealer. One person said, “A little goes a long way.” Great coverage all day long. “

I’ve used this product for the past five years, according to another user. The concealer I have used is the best. I’m happy and satisfied with it. Another user expressed disappointment, saying that the product was “great, but I found it a little thin and coverage doesn’t last all day.” “