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The Princess of Waleses’ cancer journey has been “harder than we perhaps thought”, according to an insider – but she’s moving forward with “positivity and hope”.

Kate, 43, revealed after her first solo engagement since revealing she had received a cancer diagnosis that she is now in remission. The news came after she visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London where she received her cancer treatment to thank staff and meet patients on their own cancer journey.

During the visit, she opened up about the shock of her diagnosis, how tough her chemotherapy treatment had been and even how she was fitted with a port in order to deliver her treatment.

Hours after her trip to the Royal Marsden, Kate took to social media, where she described her relief at being in remission and said “there is much to look forward to”. And an insider told People: “It has been a tough journey – harder than we perhaps thought. She has been through a lot, and it has been a rough road. Serious illness like cancer does change you.

“She has a young family, and it makes you rethink everything – your purpose and what you want to do with your life. ” They added: “She has drawn a line under the last year, and she can move forward. The word ‘remission’ is such a positive one to use, and it just feels like a veil has been lifted on their life of the last year, and that they can move forward with positivity and hope. “

Kate’s statement about her cancer update was the first time she described herself as being in remission following her diagnosis last February.

In a heartfelt message on X, she said: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year. My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.

“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer.

“It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. ” The message was signed off with a C denoting it was a personal message from the princess.

The mum-of-three took an extended break away from royal duties after major abdominal surgery last year to concentrate on her recovery following her cancer diagnosis, only making brief appearances at Wimbledon in the summer, the King’s official birthday celebrations in London and her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.

On completing her chemotherapy treatment in September, she released a video alongside her family promising to stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing their own battles, saying: “To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright. “

Royal aides said Kate’s visit to the Royal Marsden was “incredibly poignant for the princess, Kate thanked medical staff for their “care, support and compassion” and swapped stories with patients who are still undergoing their own treatment.

Chris Brown is taking legal action against the producers of Investigation Discovery’s “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” docuseries, claiming it’s riddled with falsehoods.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer alleges Warner Bros. Discovery, Ample, and other individuals involved in the series promoted and published defamatory claims about him, despite allegedly being given “proof” that their narrative was incorrect.

Brown insists that the Jane Doe at the heart of the docuseries has been repeatedly discredited, and emphasises that he has never been found guilty “of any sex related crime”, criticising the docuseries for branding him “a serial rapist and a sexual abuser. “

He argues that they based the docuseries largely on a lawsuit Jane Doe filed against him, adding that she later withdrew the suit because it was full of lies.

The singer accuses the producers and Jane Doe of ignoring facts to tarnish his reputation, which he says he’s spent over a decade rebuilding.

Brown admits he’s taken responsibility for his “past mistakes” – including the physical assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna – and has learned from them, and lambasts ‘A History of Violence’ producers for perpetuating an outdated narrative for fame and fortune.

Brown states that the docuseries has directly affected him, damaging his reputation, career, and business opportunities. As a result, he’s seeking $500 million in damages, a portion of which he plans to donate to victims of sexual abuse if awarded.

The documentary aired on the same network that released the groundbreaking Quiet on Set documentary that looked into alleged abuse on the sets of Nickelodeon shows. One reference made in the documentary features on a 2002 sexual assault lawsuit Brown faced. The suit, in which the singer was alleged to have raped a woman on a yacht. The lawsuit was later dropped in the same year.

Elsewhere in the documentary, there is a testimony from another anonymous person who alleges they are a victim. The person involved isn’t thought to have come forward with the allegations publicly prior to the show. Brown was first arrested in 2009 for assaulting Rihanna, who he was dating at the time. He pled guilty to felony assault and was given a plea deal of community labor, five years probation, and domestic violence counselling.

After the premiere of the show, a discussion episode will be hosted by Sunny Hostin. It will feature experts and advocates for intimate partner violence. In a statement, Hostin said: “Domestic violence is a very close, personal issue to me as I reflect on my past as a prosecutor of these types of cases, and in my role as a mother and public figure whose actions inform and help shape the next generation.

“This issue is a prevalent epidemic which knows no socio-economic boundaries, so I am dedicated to expanding and continuing this crucial conversation. The more we know, the better we can help advocate for change as a society. ”

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Reality TV star Amy Childs has dropped a huge hint about when her wedding with fiancé Billy Delbosq will take place – and she’s set to be a bride this year.

Taking to her Instagram stories on Tuesday evening, brunette beauty Amy, 34, shared a stunning picture of herself and her fiancé posing side by side in a glamorous photo which saw her model a blue patterned maxi dress with a feather-cuff detail. Meanwhile, Billy looked dapper in a navy blue suit.

Announcing that she’s set to become a blushing bride sometime this year, the reality TV icon captioned the loved-up snap: “Mrs Delbosq pending 2025 wedding. ” The star who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex took to her social media to reveal that Billy had proposed to her on the set of a photoshoot while filming her own reality show back in April 2023.

At the time, her post featured a montage of photos from the engagement as well as a snap of their twins. The twins’ onesies read: “Mummy, will you marry my daddy? ” Amy captioned the post: “I said YES… Future Mrs Amy Delbosq,” alongside a red heart emoji.

Her post was flooded with messages of congratulations, with Lauryn Goodman gushing: “Congratulations beautiful. ” Gogglebox star George Baggs penned: “Congrats. “

“Omg I love it. What a way to ask! ! Congratulations to you both. To happiness and beautiful memories,” added Ella Rae Wise. Her cousin and co-star Harry Derbidge wrote: “I’m still crying with happy tears. couldn’t wish it for a better couple. love you both xx. “

Amy also shared the post on her Instagram Stories, writing: “We’re getting married. ” The proposal came just a few weeks after Amy and Billy welcomed twins. Announcing the new arrivals, a source told the Sun: “Amy’s welcomed boy and girl twin babies. She’s overjoyed, but exhausted after a long labour. Amy and Billy are over the moon by their new arrivals. ” The star’s representatives also confirmed the arrival of Amy and Billy’s twins.

Amy and her partner Billy got together in 2021 after she split from ex-boyfriend Tim, who she was in a 14-month long relationship with. Over a week later, she finally revealed the names the parents chose for the twins. Amy shared a video of her twins on her Instagram page and revealed their chosen monikers in the caption.

The reality star mum and her boyfriend Billy called their twins Billy and Amelia – or Millie for short. At the time, she wrote: “Billy River Delbosq. Amelia Mae Delbosq. Billy & Millie – 06/04/23”.

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Sophia Grace Brownlee has revealed the adorable name of her second baby, 14 years after shooting to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

The plucky performer, now 21, became an overnight success on the US programme back in 2011, belting out Nicki Minaj’s Superbass with impressive skill alongside her cheerleader cousin, Rosie McClelland.

It’s hard to believe that Sophia is now a parent herself, with a son and daughter to look after. Updating fans on her latest arrival she shared a sweet snap of herself, cuddling a newborn, who was sporting a pink woollen twin-set, with the caption: “Athena Rose” [heart emoji].

Sophia Grace looks delighted with life in the photo in which big balloons spell out her daughter’s name. Cradling the tot, she appears effortlessly glamorous, wearing a cream, fluffy, off-the-shoulder dress, with her long sleek hair and make-up on point.

The mum-of-two, who also has son, River, two, told her followers about Athena’s arrival earlier this month. Taking to Instagram, sharing a snap of the tot, she wrote: “29 | 12 | 24”, revealing that her daughter had been born in December. In the comments section, Sophia Grace’s cousin, Rosie, replied, “So proud of you, love you both so much. “

Sophia Grace announced she was pregnant again in a video published on her YouTube channel. “So as you can see by the title of this video, I am expecting baby number two,” she said in reference to the video’s title, “I’M PREGNANT BABY NUMBER 2. ”

“I am so excited to be doing this video, I’ve been hiding this for a super long time,” she continued. “I have actually seen some of you guys guessed it in the comments and I really wanted to be like, ‘Yes, I am. ’ “

The star was only nine when she and her then five-year-old cousin, Rosie, caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres after a video of them dancing to Nikki Minaj’s Super Bass went viral. The pair were then invited to perform the song on Ellen’s eponymous show.

Following the TV appearance, the cousins became overnight sensations and were repeatedly invited back on Ellen’s show after Sophia Grace brought the house down with her impressive rap skills.

Squealing with delight when Nicki eventually joined the girls in the studio months later, Sophia Grace and Rosie – who were both clad in adorable pink tutus – melted the audience’s hearts with their double act with the Young Money star, leading Ellen to tell the girls they were her “favourite guests ever”.

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An emotional David Beckham has opened up about his royal connections and how he responded to a request from Prince William.

The former England captain has made a string of high-profile appearances with both the Prince of Wales and King Charles in recent months. The 49-year-old was recently appointed an ambassador for the King’s Foundation and also joined a royal engagement with William to unveil the London Air Ambulance’s new helicopters.

During an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Becks was asked about his royal pals and recent work with the monarchy. And he became emotional and admitted he always gets “emotional talking about anything that I do with our Royal Family”.

When it came to William, Becks said that he’s joined forces with the Prince “whenever he’s asked me to get involved”. He explained: To be involved in that has always been a ‘yes’ for me. Whenever the Prince of Wales sends me a message and says ‘I need you to do this’ or ‘be there’, it’s always a ‘yes’. “

When it came to his role with Charles’ King’s Foundation, he praised the monarch as an incredible man and revealed his mum Sandra burst into tears when he told her he’d been asked to be an ambassador for the charity.

He added: ” She knows my grandparents would have been proud that I have played such an important role in the Royal Family and the charities that they have. “

Becks’ comments come just weeks after speculation began mounting that he could be knighted after growing particularly close to the King. It came after David and his fashion designer wife Victoria were surprise guests at a glittering state banquet in honour of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher in December.

The former Man United star was described in royal circles as “the perfect guest” for the state occasion, owing to his ambassador role for the 2022 Qatar World Cup when the competition broke ground by being held in the Middle East for the first time.

The ex-player, who was capped 115 times for England as well as captaining the team for six years, has in the past been widely tipped to have a promotion from his current OBE, after being named in the late Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to football in June 2003. But after hanging up his boots playing for some of the world’s most illustrious clubs including AC Milan and Real Madrid.

In June, the King turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a cash-for-honours scandal. Becks was announced in the new role after the two met for tea at the monarch’s Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.

A photo of Charles giving Beckham a personal tour of the grounds sits prominently on the superstar’s website under the philantropy section. Beckham said he was looking forward to exploring a newly discovered shared interest with the monarch in rural skills, nature and the British countryside as well as swapping beekeeping tips.

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from watching The Traitors, it’s that Claudia Winkleman is the most fashionable woman on TV at the moment. Of course, her role as the host of the hit BBC show is gripping enough on its own – with all the secret alliances, suspenseful banishments and heart-stopping twists. But what I really tune in for each episode, as a fashion lover, albeit a lazy one? Her outfits.

From her sleek monochrome looks to those effortlessly cool oversized blazers, everything about her style screams confidence and mystery. Her stylist Sinead McKeefry has mastered ‘countryside chic’ but with a cool, slightly androgynous twist so well – and Claudia wears the pieces better than any model.

With small and luxurious brands highlighted each week from a mix of Scottish and British designers, as well as some top names like Balenciaga and Bella Freud thrown in for good taste, the ‘Claudia effect’ has become the new ‘Kate effect’.

Zoe’s The Traitors style makeover

I’ve been watching her this series thinking about how I could incorporate some of her Traitorcore style into my own work wardrobe. As a journalist, I’m not expected to come into the office wearing wearing blazers or dresses. In fact, nobody bats and eyelid when I plonk myself down with my laptop wearing what can only be described as athleisure. Because of this, I’ve become a lazy dresser.

So, as someone whose usual office look consists of either stretchy fabrics or oversized shirts, I thought it was high time to swtich thing up. And what better way to bring some drama to my work week than by channelling Claudia’s bold, brooding aesthetic?

In a moment of madness I decided I would come into the office last week for my three working days (I’m a home worker – I couldn’t bring myself to commute for the full five) dressed in some of Claudia’s best outfits from The Traitors series three. Even better, I’ve given myself a budget of around £150 per look, as most of us certainly don’t have thousands of pounds to splash out on a new look.

Here’s how it went when I swapped my comfy casuals for a full The Traitors wardrobe – and spoiler alert, the reactions were just as surprising as the show’s plot twists.

Monday – Countrycore combo

I think this coat, knit and boot combo is such a good example of Claudia’s season three style on TheTraitors. It combines elements of comfort with texture, layering and a hint of glam, but of course, with so many elements comes one big price tag.

This is the look recreation I’m most proud of because I thought each element felt both high quality and served the countryside ‘Traitorcore’ style Claudia is known for. I admit, my wellies did feel a little out of place at work – going forward I’d swap them for a regular knee-high brown of black flat boot. One friend who I met for lunch did say it looked like I had a work meeting at 11am and vegetables to plant at 3pm, but I think if I’d worn this outside of central London – ie back home in Dorset where the above picture was taken – I’d feel comfy and confident in this countryside look.

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Total outfit cost: £138. 99

Wednesday – Grandad chic

For episode four, Claudia entered the castle wearing a patterned jumper straight from my dreams. The exact knit is Barrie rose-motif cashmere jumper will set you back £1,410 on Farfetch, but of course, who has that kind of cash in the real world?

I recreated the brown tones of this look with some loose trousers, an oversized jacket and a boyish knit to mimic the cut of Claudia’s designer one. Paired with a brown boot, this was the outfit I ended up loving the most – and the one my colleagues said suited me to a tee. I was even stopped in Sainsbury’s after work by a woman who wanted to know where my brown coat was from.

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Total outfit cost: £152. 35

Friday – Layered monochrome

Claudia wore this all-black look early on in this series, and it played on my mind enough for me to brave recreating it. Her blazer is from The Vampire’s Wife, and costs upwards of £1k on its own, but I was convinced I could get a similar effect with high street alternatives.

The moment I looked in the mirror after pulling this look together I knew my friends at work would have something to say. Thankfully, I wore this on a Friday and they’d already started to get a bit used to my new look, because if I’d waltzed into the room with my Starbucks in this black mini and blazer combo, I think they’d have been too stunned to speak.

As it happens, most of the comments were positive (after they finished asking if I’d really got on the underground wearing this), with just one person in the kitchen wanting to know if I was sneaking off to a job interview. However, when my boyfriend came home that night to me wearing this, he immediately wanted to know if I’d been at a funeral. Ouch.

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Total outfit cost: £129. 50

The conclusion: blending my style with Claudia’s

I’m surprised by how much I’ve loved my week dressing like Claudia. It was daunting at first, and I felt like the whole of the Waterloo and City line was staring at me, but the encouraging comments from my friends and colleagues have really made me realise how nice it is to be proud of an outfit – and how much of a dopamine hit it is when you try something new that makes you feel great.

Of course, there are elements of each of the three looks that I wouldn’t wear in the future. I don’t see the ruffle elements of the black blazer look seeing the light of day again. But I’m definitely going to team a blazer with some cool necklines in the future. And the green knitwear – I thought I was going to hate the colour, but I ended up really liking the combination of a check jacket and the green knit.

What I’ve learnt from this week, and from Claudia, is the subtle but very effective art of layering. I got into such a rut wearing a jumper and some trousers or leggings that I forgot about the beauty of layering up an outfit to make it magical.

I leave you with two more looks I created for the week – looks that blend Claudia’s style with my own. I do, however, fear my work colleagues may never be impressed by anything I wear again thanks to my efforts this week!