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Princess Kate has taken a break from her holiday to share a poignant message on embracing special moments and cherishing loved ones during the summer season

The Princess of Wales has interrupted her summer break to share a new video as part of her Mother Nature series, which focuses on embracing special moments, cherishing loved ones, and relishing in the summer season.

The Princess launched this series in Spring as a celebration of the changing seasons across the UK, and a reminder and reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience. It comes after claims Prince Harry ‘admits he is still part of the Royal Family and finally sees sense’.

Kate’s new summer episode, which was posted to Instagram, remains rooted in nature but also captures meaningful human interactions and embraces the joy of connection. The timing of the Princess of Wales ’ new video marks the peak of summer in the United Kingdom, with much of England experiencing soaring temperatures this week.

While neither Princess Kate nor Prince William feature in the film, the video is narrated by Kate, as she reads a moving script about enjoying all that summer has to offer with friends and family by our sides.

In the video, she says: “Summer is a season for abundance. Just as the flowers bloom and the fruits ripen, we too are reminded of our own potential for growth. It is the time to ignite our inner fire and explore our own creativity, passions, and dreams.

“As we bask in the sunlit hours, friends and families come together; playing, connecting, being present. Embracing the joy to be found in even the most fleeting of moments and shared experiences.

“Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. So open your hearts; sing, dance, play. The days are still long, so simply love, and be loved.”

The social media video was also signed by Princess Kate, with the caption reading: “Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another, and of Mother Nature. Here’s to Summer. C.”

The poignant video was filmed by Will Warrs and the Kensington Palace communications team over the last few months, and includes shots from all over the country, including Sheffield, Bradford, North Wales and Anglesey and the south coast.

The group of ballet dancers who feature in the film, hailing from The Royal Ballet School, have a history with Princess Kate, after performing at her annual Christmas Carol Service in 2024.

The previous video in the series documented the Spring season, and features never-before-seen clips of her and Prince William enjoying their wedding anniversary on the Isle of Mull in April.

The natural world has played an important role in Kate’s cancer journey, with the princess now in remission following her diagnosis more than a year ago. In the video, William and Kate are seen with their backs to the camera and arms around each other hugging, admiring the scenery.

In this Wednesday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Starmer’s Ukraine war claims to the latest Beckham feud information

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 Wednesday, we’re featuring everything from Starmer’s claims regarding the Russia-Ukraine war to details surrounding the Beckhams’ feud and three children being charged with murder.

Following a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump and other European leaders, Starmer has claimed that a Ukraine ceasefire is ‘viable’ ahead of crunch talks with Putin. Elsewhere, Associate Editor Tom Bryant has offered the inside story of the Beckham fall-out and the man killed on the Isle of Sheppey has been named.

Keir Starmer says Ukraine ceasefire ‘viable’ and makes Donald Trump claim

This afternoon, our Politics team broke the news that Keir Starmer said there is a ‘viable’ chance of reaching a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. The PM claimed that it was possible because of Donald Trump’s work.

Mr Starmer said Britain stands ready to “increase pressure” on Russia if necessary after holding virtual calls with the US President, Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders. The talks came ahead of high stakes in-person talks between Mr Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Briefing the Coalition of the Willing after the calls, Mr Starmer said: “As I’ve said personally to President Trump, for three and a bit years this conflict has been going on and we haven’t got anywhere near the prospect of actually a viable solution, a viable way, of bringing it to a ceasefire. And now we do have that chance because of the work that the President has put in.”

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Inside ‘cruel’ Beckham feud – blacklisted brothers and desperate efforts to heal rift

Our Associate Editor Tom Bryant has been looking into further details surrounding the Beckham feud since Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz’s wedding vows renewal appeared to further deepen the rift. According to Tom, David and Victoria only found out about the wedding vow renewal by reading it online.

When it came to the guest-list for Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s lavish “second” wedding, few would have expected the groom’s parents David and Victoria to make the cut. As one Peltz-Beckham confidante bluntly put it: “In the current climate….hell would have had to freeze over before that happened.”

Friends of Nicola and Brooklyn have told how Brooklyn’s siblings Romeo and Cruz were also persona non grata after what they claim are a series of online barbs from the duo. “Brooklyn’s brothers have been fanning the flames. They’ve openly made fun of and trolled Brooklyn in comments on social media,” said the pal.

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Isle of Sheppey ‘murder’: Teens charged after man, 49, ‘beaten to death with rocks’

Three children have been charged with murder after a man died on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent Police have said. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, from London have been charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford, 49, in Leysdown-on-Sea. A 12-year-old girl, from Basildon, who was also been arrested in connection with the incident, remains in custody.

The man was pronounced dead at around 7pm on Sunday after an air ambulance was called to the scene. It is alleged the victim was assaulted following a “disturbance involving a small group of people”. Multiple injuries to the man’s body were reported.

Two teenage boys and a girl were arrested a short while later and taken into custody. Yesterday, the boys, aged 14 and 15, and the 16-year-old girl were charged with murder by joint venture.

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Jay Blades appears in court as The Repair Shop star charged with rape

TV presenter Jay Blades appeared before a judge today charged with rape. The Repair Shop star, 55, is alleged to have carried out two rapes between 2022 and 2024. He appeared via video-link at Telford magistrates’ court this morning.

Blades appeared on the court screen wearing a blue suit, sky blue shirt, black polka dot tie and spectacles. He gave his name as “Jason Blades” and confirmed his address and date of birth.

Blades separately faces a controlling or coercive behaviour charge between 2023 and last September. The star, from Claverley, Shrops, found fame on The Repair Shop, which he started presenting in 2017.

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Chaotic 40C heatwave sees 82 fires break out across holiday hotspots

Temperatures have soared past 40C in parts of Europe as apocalyptic wildfires continue to rage. Three people have been killed in the devastating forest fires sweeping across Spain, Turkey and Albania, while firefighters also scramble to quench the flames in Greece and Portugal.

Dozens in Greece have also been hospitalised with smoke inhalation. Tourists and locals have been evacuated from blazes that are tearing through Ionian islands.

Officials ordered the evacuations of dozens of villages amid an intense drought and strong winds that have helped the spread of the fire. Large fires have been raging in Zante, Kefalonia and Chios, all popular destinations for British holidaymakers.

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Brooklyn Beckham failed to invite his family members to his wedding vow renewal with his wife Nicola Peltz, and it turns out his brothers were intentionally given the cold shoulder

Brooklyn Beckham renewed his wedding vows to Nicola Peltz, shockingly without inviting any of his family, including his parents and siblings. Speculation was rife about the whereabouts of the Beckham family, and it appears two of Brooklyn’s brothers were intentionally snubbed.

Earlier this week, Brooklyn and his wife Nicola shared heartwarming photos on Instagram from their special day, when they lovingly renewed their vows just three years after tying the knot. The bride was surrounded by her loved ones, wearing her mother’s dress and as her dad officiated the ceremony, but Brooklyn’s extended family was nowhere to be seen.

The aspiring chef is thought to have been caught up in an estrangement with his family since his wedding day, with the feud escalating after he missed his dad’s 50th birthday celebrations earlier this year. It comes after Cruz Beckham ‘steals’ his dad’s tiny white trunks and family have epic response.

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In a fresh blow to the Beckham feud, Brooklyn’s parents, Victoria and David Beckham, were reportedly kept in the dark about his upcoming vow renewals, along with his siblings, Cruz, Harper, and Romeo, as well as his grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles. It is thought that none of the Beckhams were invited because Brooklyn did not want his parents present, but there could be a more cynical reason.

Insiders close to Nicola and Brooklyn revealed that his brothers Romeo and Cruz were unwelcome to their vows, following what they allege are a series of online jibes from the pair.

“Brooklyn’s brothers have been fanning the flames..they’ve openly made fun of and trolled Brooklyn in comments on social media,” said the pal.

One comment under the spotlight was when Cruz responded to a post from a user asking him if he was “going to stick with this job or going to become a race car driver next or something?” To which Cruz, seemingly referring to his brother Brooklyn’s many career paths, responded: “Wrong brother mate”.

Others have speculated that Nicola is seeking “any reason” to distance Brooklyn further from his brothers, having previously been accused of “isolating” her husband from not only his family but also his friends.

Other friends of the couple claim it was difficult not to invite sister Harper, who is close to Brooklyn, as well as his grandparents. The pal said: “They are trying to make the best decisions for them in what are very unfortunate circumstances. Navigating family stuff is hard and it’s ugly.”

Remarkably, they still hold out hope for a reconciliation. The friend added: “The door is open. No one wants to see this kind of pain exist. There is always hope. At the end of the day. Blood is thicker than water.”

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GB News host Eamonn Holmes said while he feels “unconditional” love towards his female companion, his disability has got in the way of their relationship

Eamonn Holmes has opened up about the “unconditional love” he feels for his dog Maggie, whom he rescued alongside his former wife Ruth Langsford. The ex-couple adopted the pooch from Dogs Trust charity 15 years ago, and since then, fans have seen her grow through various social media posts.

Following their separation last year, Maggie has stayed with Ruth at their former family home in Surrey.

Speaking about their four-legged friend, Eamonn said that while their connection remains strong, his mobility struggles have got in the way of caring for Maggie.

“There’s only one word I’d use and that’s love,” he said of their bond. “She changed me, changed my life and changed my perception towards people.

“I am now disabled. I’m in a wheelchair. I’ve not been able to walk for two years, and this has affected my relationship with Maggie for the worse.

“Obviously the dog is low down in the ground so I can’t bend down. I can’t lift her up. I can’t take her on walks.”

Chatting to The Times, Eamonn confirmed that Ruth is Maggie’s main carer, though noted that their dog “still recognises” him.

“Although I can’t do what I want to do with her, my relationship with her supersedes that,” he continued.

Eamonn, 65, went on to describe his affection for Maggie as “pure” and “unadulterated”, something he claims he’s never felt before.

“[It’s] love that I’ve often looked for in human beings, and suddenly you’re getting it back, this unconditional love. There’s just an empathy,” he concluded.

Eamonn and Ruth announced their split in May last year, after 14 years of marriage. The GB News presenter has since found love again with Katie Alexander, 43, a relationship counsellor, while Ruth remains single for the time being.

In addition to Maggie, they have a 23-year-old son named Jack, and Eamonn also has three other children from his first marriage.

Opening up about their separation for the first time in February, Ruth told Woman and Home Magazine: “I’m quite fine being on my own, but not forever.

“Relationship breakdowns are very difficult, but you deal with it and have to move on. You can let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.”

Ruth went on to say that she wasn’t “delighted” about their marriage ending, but had come to terms with the situation.

Previously discussing their shared love for Maggie in a joint interview, Eamonn made a cryptic joke about Ruth loving their pet dog more than him.

He told The Telegraph: “If my wife loved me the way my dog loves me, I’d be a very happy man.”

Ruth chimed in: “We love her so much. You come home and you’ve had a tough day, a long day, whatever, and I see her and she sees me, or Eamonn, and you see her tail going, and then she runs off, and I know it’s because she’s getting a toy from her basket to bring you.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star James Lock debuted a very different look as he partied with the Ibiza Final Boss on the party island, leaving his pals in fits of laughter

One former The Only Way Is Essex star has opted for an Ibiza Final Boss makeover. James Lock, who quit the show in 2023, looked extremely different as he soaked up the sun on the Spanish island.

James, 38, was kicking off his summer on the island as he met up with the Ibiza Final Boss, Jack Kay, while at the Wi-ki-Woo Hotel. But the reality star, who often found himself at the centre of arguments during his time on the programme which also documented his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Danielle Armstrong, opted for a very different look.

In recent weeks, Kay, known as the Ibiza Final Boss, has taken social media by storm after he was seen in the back of a picture which went viral on social media. The Geordie lad, 26, was quickly identified after a brand called out for people to name him on social media in exchange for guest list tickets to events from Zero Six West. It comes after the now infamous Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay’s girlfriend speaks out after his incredible haircut goes viral.

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But as James plugged his drink brand, Cerrar, he couldn’t miss an opportunity to have a photo with the viral meme king. Jack, known for his blunt bowl-cut hairstyle, sparkling sunglasses, rather eye-catching gold chain, black vest top, and blinding white smile, was happy to oblige.

Posing alongside one another, James decided to brush his brunette hair to the front of his head to impersonate Jack’s hairstyle while also wearing a pair of oversized sunglasses. “Essex final boss vx Ibiza final boss,” he said alongside his post.

The upload, which has been liked over 5,000 times, was flooded with comments from friends and fans who had been left in fits of laughter. Georgia Kousoulou commented a string of crying with laughter emojis. While Kirk Norcross commented: “Mate… rarely, I laugh. This is a golden.”

Another person penned: “His hairs better than yours.” While another added: “Looks like a great time was had by all.” The phrase Final Boss is taken from the gaming industry, suggesting that someone is the ultimate version of a stereotype.

Since going viral, Jack has taken the world by storm, having already met with infamous adult content creator Bonnie Blue and signed a lucrative management deal. He’s been signed by Neon Management, the same team that turned Joey Essex into a huge star after his stint on TOWIE.

But it also appears that there could be some serious work coming from the Ibiza Final Boss. He’s planning to release his own music, including a dance track on the streaming service Spotify. Reports claim that his team have been flooded with offers for TV shows, including Big Brother.

A source told The Sun: “Bosses had talks with his management, it is very late in the casting process for housemates but everyone thought worth a chat whether it be in time for this series, even as part of a task, or for the future. Jack’s reps Neon Management have been inundated with offers for him so he’s certainly going to be busy for at least the next few months.

“They’ve seen an unprecedented level of interest in him, and that the nation loves him.”

Katie Price’s marriage to her third husband was marred by toxicity, persistent infidelity and a ‘Mucky Mansion’ – now Princess Andre has spoken of her childhood pain

Princess Andre has a new reality show and The Princess Diaries is already giving us plenty of insight into her relationship with mum Katie Price.

One of the big takeaways from the the ITV show is that the 18-year-old influencer’s admission that Katie’s troubled past had led her to experience things ‘kids shouldn’t see’. “I wish I could have had a happier childhood,” she said. “I had so much on my plate at such a young age and had things at the back of my mind.”

Princess, who is the daughter of Katie’s first husband Peter Andre, was 10 when her mum split from third husband Kieran Hayler after five years together. “Mum was heartbroken and she went through a dark time and it was things kids shouldn’t see and when we needed our mum there, she wasn’t there because she had her own problems,” the teenager said on the show.

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“I’m not healed or fully recovered from it but mum has fixed herself compared to how she was back then.”

Katie, 47, and Kieran married in Weston-Super-Mare in 2013 and went onto have two children together, Jett and Bunny. They renewed their vows in Barbados in 2016 on what was said to be a make or break holiday, with Kieran cheating on Katie multiple times throughout the course of their relationship.

One of Kieran’s mistresses was Jane Pountney, Katie’s friend of 20 years and he cheated on her with a second pal, Chrissy Thomas. The vow renewal didn’t work – in 2017 the former glamour model found out Kieran had been unfaithful once more with their children’s nanny, Nikki Brown and the following year they went their separate ways.

“He did a lot of stuff and when they split up everything kind of went downhill,” said Princess. “My mum, obviously being heartbroken, didn’t deal with that the best way. She went through a very, very like dark time, which is understandable.”

Katie later opened up about her ‘toxic’ marriage to Kieran, blaming him for the ‘disgusting’ state of her home and her depression, which saw her want to stay sleep all day.

The 38-year-old reality star told the Daily Mail this week he would love to apologise in person to Princess for the impact his troubled relationship with Katie had on her. “I am as sorry as I can be to Princess witnessing us go through such a horrible separation,” he said. “Leaving them was one of the hardest things I ever had to do.”

But Kieran, who revealed he longer has a relationship with his former step-children, also told the publication he had been the best step dad he could be. “I regret the way things happened but at the same time those are issues I never put around the children, they were put around the children by everything becoming so public,” he said.