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As the Trooping The Colour ceremony gets underway, Kate Middleton stuns in a vibrant turquoise ensemble that emulates one Diana wore by the same designer in 1992

The Princess of Wales and her three children have delighted the crowds by waving from their carriage as Trooping the Colour got underway. Kate was seen beaming in the Ascot Landau carriage with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they made their way from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade. Their carriage followed that of the King and Queen’s, while Prince William was on horseback.

Check out our Live Blog here to keep up to date with today’s Trooping The Colour proceedings.

Kate Middleton made a stunning appearance. Her outfit for this year’s Trooping the Colour turned heads and had us all eager to know where the dress was from. The Duchess of Cambridge’s ensemble beautifully echoes one of Princess Diana’s iconic looks, crafted by the same designer, Catherine Walker.

But don’t be disheartened, just because you can’t shop the exact coat dress Kate wore to this morning’s proceedings, doesn’t mean you can’t emulate her vibrant, summery look for your next formal occasion this summer, as we’ve found the perfect piece to copy her Trooping The Colour attire. And it’s on sale.

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In the same turquoise colour that Kate opted for today, this Polished Tailored Double Breasted Sinch Detail Blazer from Karen Millen is the ideal piece to copy the Princess of Wales without splashing out on a designer piece.

Currently on sale for the reduced price of £161.40, down from £269, this dress does come to a shorter length than Kate’s outfit, but it maintains the formal and feminine silhouette that blends Kate’s go-to coat-dress style with an 80s-blazer-inspired finish, just like Diana’s look too.

Fully stocked in all sizes, from 6 to 16, this dress is sure to make a striking impression, as it balances power dressing with feminine flair. The tailored silhouette creates a commanding presence and a Royal air, while the cinched detail adds definition to your waistline and flatters your body for that designer-made effect.

For daytime, pair with sleek court shoes and a structured tote, maybe even a decorative hat like Kate’s if you’re heading to a more formal event like a summer wedding. This Karen Millen piece easily transitions to suiting evening events, as you can pair it with your favourite heels. This blazer dress offers the perfect blend of authority and contemporary style for the modern professional woman, without needing a royal budget.

For today’s prestigious event, Kate donned a turquoise and white coat dress by Catherine Walker, mirroring an ensemble once worn by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, from the same designer. The chic turquoise and white outfit perfectly encapsulated Kate’s flawless style while seamlessly balancing contemporary and timeless style.

The Duchess of Cambridge is often seen in pieces by Catherine Walker, a favourite designer of hers. Princess Diana was also a big fan of Catherine Walker’s designs, even coordinating with a young Prince William in an outfit from the designer for an Easter Sunday service back in 1987, and a look from February 12, 1992, when Diana was photographed wearing a similar turquoise and white Catherine Walker suit during a visit to New Delhi in India.

For alternative pieces in Kate and Diana’s favoured colour, check out this Victoria Beckham Dolman Midi Dress, now available for £297, down from £990. If you’re looking for a slightly subtler colour, check out this Soft Pleated Woven Kimono Sleeve Maxi Dress from Karen Millen, available for £89.40.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly was one of the well-known names to be included on King Charles’ birthday honours list as she was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Tess Daly has said she is “genuinely pinching herself” over her MBE as she speaks out on the honour. The Strictly Come Dancing host has taken to her social media to say she can’t believe she has been given the award.

Alongside fellow Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman, Tess was one of the people to be given an MBE in King Charles’ birthday honours list. However, she has since said that she’s struggling to believe what has really happened.

The TV star has been given the MBE for her Services to Broadcasting after being a staple on our screen for decades. She has said it is an “utter privilege” to be named alongside other TV legends.

Posting to Instagram, Tess shared a photo alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth along with a lengthy caption describing how she is feeling. She wrote: “Genuinely still pinching myself… Feeling extremely humbled and very honoured to be awarded an MBE for Services to Broadcasting in King Charles’ birthday honours list.

“If I could, I would dedicate it to all the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 26 years. What an utter privilege it has been to work with so many legends of broadcasting and Knights of the Realm including Sir Trevor Macdonald [sic] and Sir Terry Wogan-and also to the Strictly viewers who have brought us so much joy over the past 20 years-thank you to every one of you for being there for the ride; it means the world having you there.

“From Back in 2004 when it all began with the wonderful Sir Bruce Forsythe [sic] til now – 21 years later. Huge congrats to my brilliant girl @claudiawinkle on receiving her award too – who would’ve thought we’d be celebrating this together 20 years after we first met? Thank you so much for your lovely messages. Not sure I’ll ever be able to take this in! Xx.”

Friends and fans of the star took to the comments to share their congratulations messages. Claudia Winkleman, who has also been given an MBE this year, wrote “Love you,” along with five red love heart emojis.

While former Strictly star Tasha Ghouri said: “Go you!!! Huge inspiration,” as Dragons’ Den alumni Sara Davies commented: “Absolutely amazing huge congrats xx.”

Tess has admitted that she almost didn’t receive the letter saying she has been chosen for an MBE on time. She said: “This genuinely came as the greatest surprise of my life. I don’t think I’ve come back down to earth yet, I didn’t see it coming, and it almost didn’t happen, because the letter went to the wrong address.

“And thank goodness, someone very kind found me. And so by the time I got it, I only had, I think it was two or three days left to accept it. There’s a deadline of acceptance. I can’t imagine not ever wanting to accept such a wonderful award. But of course I did.”

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Olympic diver and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley has shared the best way to store your knitwear without risking them stretching or misshapen when you hang them in your wardrobe – and people are impressed

Former Olympic diver Tom Daley has become known for taking his knitting hobby with him to competitions. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Daley was often seen knitting or crocheting when he was sitting on the stands, waiting for his turn.

Speaking on the Kelly Clarkson show about where he got the idea to try knitting and crocheting, Tom revealed it had been his husband, director Dustin Lance Black’s idea. He revealed: “My coach said to me that I’m so bad at just sitting still and resting and recovering on the weekend. So it was my husband who said, ‘some people on film sets just knit or crochet to pass the time’ and I was like, ‘I’ll try that’.”

Since first been seen knitting in March 2020, Tom was often seen working on a new crochet or knitting project when he attends competitions, even when he competed in the Olympics.

And because of people’s interest in his knitting projects, the former diver decided to start his own knitwear clothing line as well as his yarn The Cottony One, which is made from a plant-powered cotton blend rather than a sheep’s wool.

Because of this, you could say that Tom has become somewhat of an expert in knitwear and everything that comes with it. And to share his knowledge, he took to social media to urge people to change the way they’re storing their knitted clothes.

“All these years, you’ve probably been hanging your knitwear wrong,” Tom said in his video. “I’m going to show you how to hang your knitwear, whether its handmade or not, so it doesn’t get misshapen.”

Holding up his infamous ‘don’t drink and dive’ jumper that he made himself, Tom went on to show what he claims is the best way to store your knitted jumpers between wears.

“First, you’re going to take your jumper, fold it in half so that the sleeves are touching,” he explained as he folded his jumper. “Then, you’re going to take your hanger, put it in the armpit like that. Then you’re going to fold one side over the other side over.”

As he said this, he showed how he but the hanger so that the hook was poking out by the ‘armpits’ of the jumper. He then folded the bottom part of the jumper to meet the neckline. Finally, he folded the sleeves over the rest of the jumper before lifting it up with the hanger.

“And then it hangs like that,” he said. “And you’ll never get your knits to be misshapen ever again.”

People soon took to the comments to share their thoughts on Tom’s hack, with many saying they were ‘too scared’ to hang their knitted clothes on hangers in case they stretch or get misshapen.

One person commented: “I just fold them and keep them on a shelf, too scared of the stitches stretching if I hang them in any sort of way lol.”

“Hanging clothing lets the air circulate better around it, keeps it fresher than folding,” another person said.

Football star David Beckham’s beloved children have spoke out to celebrate his knighthood amid the ongoing family rift with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz

David Beckham’s children have heaped on the praise for their famous dad as he finally receives his knighthood. However, eldest son Brooklyn Beckham’s response – or lack thereof – has said much more than his siblings’.

The football icon, 50, has tried for years to get recognition for his dedication to the sport and charity work. Now, his wishes have finally come true as he has been made a Sir and his wife Victoria Beckham a Lady.

In 2013, it seemed his chances were dashed when explosive emails were leaked where he reportedly lashed out at the Honours Committee for not including him on the list, referring to them as “unappreciative c***s.” Time has moved on, thankfully for David, King Charles even dropped a hint last month when they met at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Charles asked him: “You got it, didn’t you?” Before David replied: “It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.” David, who is a proud dad to sons Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper, has been celebrated by his family as his achievement has become reality.

The announcement is some much needed good news for David as the family have been locked in a feud with eldest son Brooklyn, 26. Things came to a head when Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz skipped his 50th birthday celebrations as the drama has reportedly resulted in the couple cutting contact with the famous family.

Amid the scandal, David’s children have come together to show their support. Cruz and Romeo have both shared gushing tributes on their social media pages. Romeo Beckham gushed over his pride for his dad in a sweet Instagram post, shared shortly after the news was released last night.

The 22 year old son of David and Victoria posted a photo of himself and his dad at David’s 50th birthday celebration – which son Brooklyn was noticibly absent from – on his Instagram story. The image showed a smiling Romeo looking lovingly at his dad as David pulls a face at the camera.

“So so proud of you,” Romeo gushed as he added four white heart emojis to the post. Meanwhile, David’s son Cruz, 20, also shared his pride over his dad’s big achievement with a gushing Instagram story share.

Musician Cruz posted a picture of his beloved dad smiling while sat in a forest and wrote on top: “I’m so proud dad I love you” before he added: “Sir David Beckham Has a nice ring to it”.

Romeo, 22, shared a sweet four-word tribute to his dad on Instagram this morning alongside a black and white image with him. The message read: “So proud of you” whihc David later shared to his stories.

However, Brooklyn, who reportedly wasn’t told about the accolade, has stayed silent about his dad’s knighthood online – opting to posy like business is as usual. The silence speaks volumes as the wannabe chef shared three packets of pretzel pita chips on his Instagram story following the news that David was being made a Sir by His Majesty.

Doubling down on the refusal to post a tribute, Brooklyn shared a later snap on his Instagram story as he captured an image of a tin of caviar alongside a bottle of his brand, Cloud 23, hot sauce along with a bottle of wine and two drinking glasses.

Sadly, Brooklyn is allegedly ignoring messages from his parents. David reportedly didn’t tell Brooklyn about the accolade, with his eldest son only finding out via the media. Sources close to Brooklyn, 26, told Page Six that he was thrilled his dad was finally receiving the honour and had known it was so important.

However, a separate source close to the Beckhams told the publication: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”

Another source denied the claim as they said: “This seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honor being bestowed on Brooklyn’s father.”

Sir David said in a statement to the PA news agency: “Growing up in East London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour.

“To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true. Off the pitch I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation.

“I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”

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Five star Ritchie Neville has surprised fans by announcing he is engaged to a woman who he has called the ‘nicest soul ever’. The singer took to his social media page to announce the exciting news.

He shared a photo to his Instagram page which showed him alongside his new fiancée. The pair beamed for the camera while Ritchie’s partner held up her hand showing off her new engagement ring.

Alongside the post, Ritchie shared a sweet caption which reads: “So…….this happened. Met the nicest soul ever and she felt like my wife the minute I met her.” He also added a blue love heart emoji to the end of the message.

Friends and fans of the star too to the comment section to add their congratulatory messages. One wrote: “Congratulations Rich. That’s great news, happy for you both x.”

As a second said: “Congratulations mate, wishing you both all the love in the world and the most beautiful wedded life together….Big Love C&Jxx.” While another added: “Aww congratulations both, finding your forever person is the BEST!!!”

Ritchie’s exciting news comes after it was recently revealed that he was paid less than minimum wage during Five’s prime. He previously claimed he was exploited in the music industry as he was only making £100 a week when the band sold more than 20 million records.

The group, including bandmates Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon, J Brown and Abz Love recently surprised fans as they announced their reunion tour going through Brighton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Manchester, London and more. Fans were delighted at the announcement as one said: “Omg this is the best day of my life.”

The group signed for a six-album deal in 1997 but despite their success they were being paid a small weekly amount according to reports. Ritchie said he and his bandmates were only given “two days off in two years” and he said he had his passport taken off him when he contracted chickenpox while on tour.

The band were performing shows in Australia and New Zealand at the time when Ritchie was told by a doctor to take two weeks off and fly home to his parents to rest. But a label representative told the star: “Doctors over-exaggerate, don’t they?”

He said: “In the end, they wouldn’t give me my passport to fly home. Scott [Robinson] had to go in and nick my passport and just hand it to me and bundle me in a taxi at four in the morning.” Ritchie talked about the situation Louis Theroux’s new three-part documentary, Boybands Forever, in which the journalist and filmmaker delves into the 90s phenomenon.

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Add a fairytale twist to your outdoor space with this beautiful climbing wisteria that blooms twice a year and can grow up to a whopping 7 feet tall – and it won’t break the bank

Elevate your garden or patio this summer with a twice-blooming wisteria plant that can grow up to 7 feet tall. Blossoming into vibrant and colourful flowers in the spring and summer seasons, this wisteria would normally retail for £79.99, but while this deal lasts, it can currently be added to your outside space for the reduced price of £59.99.

Up for grabs from Gardening Express, this blue Wisteria Sinensis Prolific is iconic for its abundant flowering and re-flowering in June and July. It bears flowers and bunches similar to the typical wisteria species, but fuller and more abundant. Precocious blooming, it begins flowering during the first or second year after being planted.

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Touted as a strong plant, growing around 150- 180 cms (5-6 ft) tall and even up to 7 feet in some instances, this wisteria is a flowering plant, for initial blooming in the Spring. The Wisteria originated in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and America.

This vigorous, growing climbing shrub is graced with a stunning bouquet of flowers in spring. In summer, an array of fresh, green leaves enriches its vibrant display.

Not only will this rustic shrub withstand the toughest of winters, perfect for a home in the UK’s climate, but it is also resistant to most pests and diseases, ensuring it lasts for many seasons to come.

Boasting branches that twist around their support, this plant is ideal for embellishing walls, gates, fences pergolas, railings, banisters, pillars or even leave them to climb and twist themselves around the trunks and branches of other trees, providing a perfect way to liven up your outdoor space with a fairytale-esque cluster of eyecatching flowers.

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