The author, Dame Jilly Cooper, passed away at the age of 88, is remembered by the Queen as a hero for having hoped that her “hereafter will be filled with insanely handsome men and devoted dogs. ”
Felix and Emily, the writer’s children, claimed it was a “complete shock” and that the fall occurred on Sunday morning.
The author based her fictional seducer and showjumping lothario Rupert Campbell-Black in part on the Queen’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, a close friend of Camilla’s.
In a message sent by the Buckingham Palace, Camilla stated, “I was so saddened to learn of Dame Jilly’s passing last night.
Jilly was one of the few people who could become a legend in her lifetime, establishing a whole new genre of literature and establishing herself as a legend through her distinguished career that spanned more than five decades.
Last month (PA), author Jilly Cooper took part in The Queen’s Reading Room Festival.
She was a wonderful, funny, and compassionate friend to me and many others, and it was particularly enjoyable to see her just a few weeks ago at my Queen’s Reading Room Festival, where she had always been a shining star.
In sending our thoughts and sympathies to all of her family, I join my husband the King. And may there be many illogically handsome men and devoted dogs in her future. ”
Camilla R. was the subject of the message.
Dame Jilly was well-known for her steamy fiction, which dealt with adulterers and scandal in upper-class society.
Riders, Rivals, Polo, and Mount were some of her hit titles. and her most recent work, Tackle!, as well as The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous!
In a statement, her children Felix and Emily said, “Mum was the shining light of our lives.” Her devotion to her entire family and friends was unwavering.
Her unanticipated passing shocked everyone. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished throughout her life, and we are unable to imagine life without her infectious joy and smile. ”
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has confirmed that Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has lodged an official complaint about the preparation and management of Friday’s Super League play-off semi-final at Wigan.
Following the terror attack in Manchester the day before, a dispute over ticket allocation, and bad weather at the Brick Community Stadium, the game was under increased security.
Beaumont reacted to pre-game criticism about ticket allocation in an open letter to fans released on Monday, calling the treatment of Leopards’ fans “despicable.”
“Unfortunately, I have received numerous letters and messages, some from significant kit sponsors,” Beaumont said of the despicable treatment given to thousands of our fans in our semi-final.
He said in reference to Saturday’s Manchester United-Sunderland game that “people were queuing in poor weather conditions while they were physically searched, something that wasn’t consistent in other areas at the ground and wasn’t in operation at Old Trafford the following day.”
“I want to assure everyone that all the letters, messages, and videos that the club receive will be included in our official complaint and will also be included in the RFL’s comprehensive review,” the club’s statement reads.
Leigh’s suggestion that Wigan might boycott the match in protest of the limited 4,800 ticket allocation complicated the build-up to the semi-final, which Wigan won 18-6.
Senior executive director Nigel Wood insists lessons will be learned from the match, which an independent panel from the RFL announced on Saturday.
The Duchess of Sussex visited Paris Fashion Week in Paris, where she turned heads in a controversial outfit and had a cringeworthy run-in with a renowned designer.
Meghan Markle certainly caused a stir after making a dramatic appearance at Paris Fashion Week on a surprose trip to the French capital. The visit marked Meghan’s first trip to mainland Europe in three years, with Prince Harry nowhere to be seen.
The Duchess of Sussex made her debut at the Balenciaga show, sitting in the front row, dazzling in a chic all-white ensemble. She later changed outfits into a gorgeous black dress with an asymmetrical neckline for a Balenciaga after-party. Although it was only a quick trip to the French capital, Meghan’s visiy garnered a lot of attention and criticism, from fans sharing their divided thoughts on her outfits, and one awkward run-in with a top designer quickly going viral.
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real cause of the trip
Meghan traveled to Paris on Saturday to take part in the Balenciaga women’swear design showcase for Spring/Summer 2026.
Many people inquired as to why Meghan attended this particular show, but it turns out she is a close friend of Balenciaga’s new creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, who wore his designs while he was a Valentino’s assistant.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, accompanied Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently took over the role of creative director for the house, to the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night, according to a spokesman for the duchess.
She hasn’t returned to the shows in more than ten years. The duchess has worn a number of Pierpaolo designs over the years. They have collaborated closely, creating stunning visual elements for significant events in the world.
She has long admired his craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, and tonight was no exception. She supports his new creative chapter at Balenciaga, reflecting the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship.
Paris Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in the social calendar for the fashion world, with the shows coming to a close on Tuesday.
Awkward kiss
Meghan had the opportunity to meet up with her fashion partner before taking her seat in the front row of the show.
But an awkward moment between the two was captured on camera and posted to TikTok, which appeared to show Meghan going in for a kiss on the cheek to congratulate the designer – but instead she appeared to hit her nose on his sunglasses.
The designer grabbed Meghan’s hand to get a picture taken while the cameras were on them, and the incident appeared to be laughed off before snapping a photo of them. Meghan thanked the designer and then finished the awkward encounter by giving her a quick smooch.
The awkward exchange then became clear, and an expert claimed Piccioli was responsible for Meghan’s unintentional butthead with him.
Judi James, a body language expert, told The Mirror : “It was Piccioli who created the ‘cringe’ moment for poor Meghan, getting way too close to greet and speak to her, leading to a lack of reading her non-verbal cues when they air-kissed, leading in turn to a nose-clunk when they each aimed in the wrong direction.”
He attempted to control Meghan by turning her in front of the cameras, but he also kept his sunglasses on, which wouldn’t have helped. She quickly regained control of her own actions, putting her arm in his direction, she continued.
When Piccioli moved in for a close-quarters hug with Meghan after the photos were over, Judi continued, “Any form of grabbing and squeezing should have been avoided.
Friends or foes?
At the show, Meghan reunited with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, years after rumours emerged of a rift between the two women. Rumours of a feud between Anna and Meghan have previously surfaced, but the pair were seen chatting, with Anna telling Meghan it was, “Nice to see you”.
Before Wintour looked at Meghan’s outfit and uncharacteristically gushed, “Beautiful, Cherie,” the two exchanged kisses on both cheeks. You appear fantastic.
For some, the tender moment appears to have quashed persistent rumours of a rift between the two, following supposed tensions at Vogue surrounding Meghan’s alleged “demands”, when she assumed the position of guest editor for a British Vogue edition in 2019.
The magazine sold out in just ten days, making it the fastest-selling issue in the history of fashion. Meghan and former Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful collaborated on the Forces for Change edition to create a publication that honored pioneering, inspiring women for seven months.
However, Meghan’s alleged “demands” to the Vogue team reportedly caused a rift between her and Enninful, with claims that she even approached Wintour after being told by Enniful that her requests couldn’t be accommodated.
According to reports, Meghan made the decision to cancel the entire feature after Enninful and Wintour failed to fulfill her demands, leaving Enninful “furious” with no response.
However, insiders told Page Six that Meghan and the pair continue to have a “warm and respectful” friendship despite their disagreement over Meghan’s coverage in 2022, occasionally sending each other flowers and wishes for each other.
dramatic appearance
Meghan wore a white oversized cape over a button-down shirt the same color for the Balenciaga show. She kept her hair in a slicked-back bun and paired the light attire with black pointed-toed heels.
Some fans took to social media to express their opinions of her ensemble after seeing her first look of the evening.
After a restless night, one fan wrote, “My bed sheets,” and another, “Ugh! It combines Beyoncé and Bed Bath and Beyonce.”
For a Balenciaga after-party, she later changed outfits into a stunning black dress with asymmetric necklines. Ben Skervin, Meghan’s hair stylist, wrote in the post, “Well that was fun!!!” Meghan made her Paris Fashion Week [Paris Fashion Week] debut by supporting her close friend’s opening show. We had a slick bun look and were bringing Sade to life.
Following Saturday’s defeat at Stevenage, Luton Town have fired manager Matt Bloomfield, who ranks 11th in League One.
In January, Bloomfield assumed control of Luton after Rob Edwards left the club after being promoted there in a League One promotion.
As they finished 22nd in the Championship and fell behind on goal difference, losing 5-3 to West Bromwich Albion on the final day of the season, he was unable to save them from a second successive relegation.
They won their first four games with three victories before the new campaign, but they suffered four losses from seven.
The League One season’s opening 11 games saw performances and results that were below expectations, according to a club statement.
In his 33 games as manager of The Hatters, Bloomfield won 12 and lost 14.
Victoria Beckham has made an admission about the ongoing conflict between her and her son, Brooklyn, despite his declining to attend her events, and according to a source, she has “drawn a line in the sand.”
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Victoria Beckham’s family came out in full force for her Paris Fashion Week show(Image: Instagram)
Victoria Beckham, known for her discretion when it comes to personal matters, has subtly hinted at a rift with her eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, drawing parallels with the Gallagher brothers’ infamous 15-year feud.
Victoria was quizzed about the Oasis reunion while attending one of their sold-out shows during Paris Fashion Week. The strain Liam and Noel Gallagher’s feud must have caused their mother, Peggy, to come to mind as the first thing the renowned fashion designer saw.
It’s suggested that she was also making an allusion to the conflict between Brooklyn and his siblings and how it affected her.
Brooklyn hasn’t been as present at a number of recent family gatherings. His decision to skip his father David’s birthday bash shook the world.
His social media interactions with his family have decreased as well. None of his family members were present at the wedding reception, but Brooklyn and his wife Nicola recently renewed their vows.
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Victoria cited the Gallagher brothers’ decades-long feud with their mother as proof that the boys were wrong, and that it must have been very difficult for them to keep their distance. And I just imagine how wonderful that must be for a mother to see her boys flourish.
Victoria Beckham opened up about her family life, revealing that she is “really close to the kids”.
She continued, “I see both of them every day because Harper is still 14 and Cruz is 20. I only see a small fraction of Romeo because he doesn’t reside there.
However, it was obvious that she had forgotten about Brooklyn, her eldest son. Brooklyn did not attend Victoria’s Spring/Summer collection last week, which sent a clear message to him that he is currently very detached from his family.
The rest of the Beckham clan, who were seated front row at the fashion show, were out in full force despite this. Victoria embraced her joy as she walked the runway, stopping only briefly to kiss husband David as he sat in his mouth.
Romeo and Cruz also had seats in the theater, and Harper, who was seated next to her father, took the entire production. Brooklyn was photographed supporting his mother’s work last year, but he hasn’t been seen with his family since December.
Brooklyn reportedly addressed his wife’s family during his ceremony renewal speech, but he left out one of his 200 guests.
Brooklyn also chose not to wish his brother Romeo a happy 23rd birthday last month, despite being active on social media. It’s thought that Brooklyn will appear in Victoria’s Netflix show as she declined to cut the scenes.
However, she is rumored to have “drawn a line in the sand” regarding the conflict.
An insider revealed to the Mirror: “It was very much a roller coaster of emotions because of the big thing that’s still affecting her, her fractured relationship with Brooklyn. But it also made her realise that she can’t keep raking over the heartbreak of this situation with him, enough is enough, now.”
She continued, “She knows he will, one day, come back to her, but it’s just not right, that’s how she’s looking at it right now, and this project has made her realize how fortunate she is to have her family supporting her.” She found it to be very liberating and emotionally wrenching at the same time.
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The source continued, “It made her realize how much she is loved, how her family has supported her throughout the ups and downs.” She still hopes that she and Brooklyn will resolve their differences, which she obviously does, but she also has a limit to how she fights.
Sebastien Lecornu, the prime minister of France, resigned, blaming deep rifts in the parliament where parties “acted as if they all had an absolute majority.” His resignation comes less than a month after taking office, rekindling France’s political uncertainty.
