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Mark, the youngest son of Sir Terry Wogan’s son, has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves, alleging that she is “killing off the housing market” because he can’t sell his parents’ £3.75 million mansion.

The former family home of beloved broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has gone on the market after the death of his wife, Lady Helen, in November 2024. However, the sprawling mansion hasn’t been viewed by anyone since it went up for sale.

Sir Terry and Lady Helen, who bought the seven-bedroom Edwardian property in 1975, raised their children there during Terry’s long tenure on BBC Radio 2’s Wake Up to Wogan, which ran from 1993 to 2009.

The 6, 500-square-foot residence in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, has five reception rooms, a utility room, a pantry, ensuite bedrooms, and stunning views of Windsor Castle. It is currently listed for £3.75 million. A swimming pool and tennis court are also located in the landscaped gardens, and Paddington Station is only a 30-minute walk away thanks to fast rail connections.

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The kitchen was essential because we are a close family, according to Terry’s son Mark, 51, who reflected on the home and its memories. The cook was excellent. Growing up in a family was a big part of eating and talking around a table.

In the summertime, he continued, “We’d also have some lovely long lunches on the terrace with views of my mother’s beloved garden. It has beauty to it. We’re going to miss the house a lot. However, it will make a great place for a family to live.

Despite the incredible home being for sale, Wogan’s mansion hasn’t even had one viewer since listing, much to the detriment of his son Mark and his siblings.

Mark attributed “killing off the housing market” to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her tax plans in an interview about the state of the property market.

Mark, the youngest son of Sir Terry Wogan’s late father, opened up about the family’s struggle to sell their childhood home following his mother’s passing in 2024 during an interview with Mike Graham on Plank of the Week on TalkTV.

“You make a fascinating claim that Rachel Reeves is abusing the housing market,” you say. He claimed that she already had it killed.

You’d think someone would come round, even just out of interest, and say, “Oh, I’d quite like to go round and see Terry Wogan’s house,” Mark claimed.

No one has seen it, though. Not a single person, not even one. That demonstrates how illiterate the economy is. He continued, “I’ll show you around,” calling the property “a steal.”

In January 2016, Children In Need host Wogan passed away from cancer at the age of 77. His wife Helen passed away nine years later, leaving behind a £5 million estate.

Each of her five grandchildren will be able to inherit £100,000 trusts when they turn 25. The three surviving children divided their wealth and belongings among them.

Vanessa, the couple’s first child, died from a heart condition shortly after her birth in 1966, putting her and her husband through a difficult marriage.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s congratulations messages have been directed by President Donald Trump since the couple’s announcement on Tuesday that they are engaged.

After Taylor Swift’s engagement, Donald Trump appears to have ended their feud. After dating for two years, the American pop princess revealed on social media that Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, had proposed to her.

Fans had been making rumors about Taylor and Travis’ relationship in recent weeks, with some claiming that they had secretly tied the knot at the end of July. However, the couple confirmed the news in a joint post today, which featured a photo of Travis and the Bad Blood singer.

Captioning their post, the happy couple penned: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” alongside a stick of dynamite emoji. Swift, who has 280 million Instagram followers, also posted a heart on her Instagram story with her song So High School from the anthology version of the album The Tortured Poets Department, which is said to have been written about her fiancé, playing in the background.

In one snap, Taylor is seen crying as she hugged her now fiancée. Travis gets down on one knee, surrounded by stunning flowers in a garden. Looking emotional, another snap shows the couple posing for the camera, with Travis resting his arms around Taylor’s waist while she cradles his face as they gaze lovingly at one another. Her engagement ring features one large diamond, with the gold band resting on her finger as it glistens under the sun.

Now, President Donald Trump, who has never minced his words about Taylor, appears to have decided to end their long-running feud. During a cabinet meeting, a reporter asked the president about the news. Trump replied: “Well, I wish them a lot of luck, I think he’s a great player, I think he’s a great guy, and I think that she’s a terrific person. So I wish them a lot of luck.”

Taylor has been criticized by the former reality star over the years, and she wrote, “I HATE Taylor Swift” on Truth Social last year! after she supported Kamala Harris, a former vice president. Has anyone noticed that Taylor Swift is no longer hot since I said, “I HATE Taylor Swift” earlier this year?

He isn’t the only famous person to express a happy birthday to Travis and Taylor, though. Patrick Mahomes, Travis’ teammate, shared the news along with three love heart emojis on his Instagram story. Brittany Mahomes also shared the news, saying, “Two of the most sincere people meet and fall in love. I’m so happy for these two.

Meanwhile, the official Instagram account for Prince William and Princess Kate had “liked” Taylor and Travis’ post. But they’re not the only royals, William’s sister-in-law, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex had also liked the post.

Singer Avril Lavigne, who has previously performed on stage with Swift, also sent “huge congratulations” to the singer and Kelce in a post on her Instagram story. The Kansas City Chiefs also congratulated the couple in a post on X, formerlly known as Twitter which read: “Today is a fairytale.

“Congrats to Travis and Taylor – we’re excited to have you as a permanent member of the Chiefs Kingdom family.” The NFL’s official Instagram account also congratulated the pair twice, first sharing a video compilation of Swift attending games with the words “what a journey”, while another post showed a clip of the pair celebrating Kelce’s 2024 Super Bowl win.

Taylor’s engagement ring is an Old Mine Brilliant Cut, and Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery created her jewelry.

Travis and Taylor’s romance first emerged in July of 2023 when Travis traveled to Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium to watch a Chiefs game while Taylor’s iconic Eras Tour was rumbling. He later shared the details of his real motivations for attending the gig on his podcast New Heights, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce.

The American football player had intended to use a friendship bracelet to give Taylor his phone number, but it turns out she avoids speaking during and after performances to protect her vocal cords. He had a second chance, though, when Taylor learned of his daring move.

The following September, Travis was quizzed about his relationship with Taylor. Dodging the personal talk during an NFL + interview, he stated: “I’m not gonna talk about my personal life,” as Andrew Siciliano probed for details. However, the buzz only intensified when Taylor showed up to cheer on Travis at his 24 September game, accompanied by none other than his mum, Donna Kelce, causing a stir among media and fans.

The pair’s bond was still present in November, especially when Travis flew to Buenos Aires to attend Taylor’s 11 November Eras Tour performance. Taylor’s fans swooned when she changed the lyrics to “Karma” to nod directly to her beau’s career. “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming right home to me.

Travis openly expressed his admiration for Taylor in an honest conversation with The Wall Street Journal: “Being around her, seeing how smart Taylor is, has been f*cking mind-blowing. Every day I learn.