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The Paddington in Peru stars were accompanied by Hugh Bonneville and Olivia Colman for its London premiere on Sunday night.

Olivia, a 50-year-old actress from The Crown, donned a bright pink jumpsuit to attend the Leicester Square event. As they celebrated the third film in the popular family film series, she kept her arm around Antonio Banderas, a leading actor. After a lengthy wait of seven years, Paddington in Peru is finally available.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, 60, channeled the marmalade loving bear as he wore a bright blue cord suit paired with a red tie, red trainers and matching handkerchief. Hugh Grant, 64, wore a tweed jacket and a grey jumper, while Emily Mortimer donned a stunning sheer pink gown.

The late Queen Elizabeth II will make a surprise appearance in the film this weekend, it was confirmed. Her Majesty, who died aged 96 on 8 September 2022, will be appearing in Paddington in Peru when it is released on 8 November. The producer of Paddington 3 declared that the royal family was “very happy for it to happen,” and Buckingham Palace had to approve the use of the footage from the Paddington series featuring the Queen.

For a skit that was being shot for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, she sat down with a version of Paddington for tea and a sandwich with marmalade. Ron Halpern, head of global productions at Studiocanal, which is behind the bear film, added to Variety its use came “with the consent and agreement of the royal household”.

Producer Rosie Alison added to the publication: “(The royal family) were actually very happy for it to happen. But we don’t like to make a big deal of it, because Paddington’s obviously a very modest fellow”. Olivia, the actress, said she “signed without a doubt” to play nun The Reverend Mother in Paddington 3.

She claimed that Paddington is “the best person on earth.” Imagine if everyone was like Paddington – wouldn’t that be lovely”? The iconic bear will follow him to visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, where he will be accompanied by actor Ben Whishaw, 44, who is also an animatronic and voice actor.

The first movie in the series, Paddington, was released back in 2014. It was announced in 2007 but wasn’t released until seven years later. Award-winning commercials director Dougal Wilson is helming the third instalment. The first two movies’ director, Paul King, was unable to attend the third Paddington film due to his busy schedule.

Dougal said: “As a huge fan of the first two films, I am very excited (if not a little intimidated) to be continuing the story of Paddington. Making a third movie that honors the love this special bear has received is a huge responsibility, but all of my efforts will be devoted to that endeavor.

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Alexandra Mardell, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing, announced a surprising career change by leaving acting and starting a new position at Aldi.

The 31-year-old actress, known for portraying the role of Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, decided to wave goodbye to life on the big screen and change career. Alexandra quit the soap in 2022 and took up a job at an Aldi supermarket.

In February 2022, she said in a social media post that it was “the right time” to put Emma behind her and look for new opportunities. Her romantic partner, Curtis Delamere, and her character was best known for their red carpet attire.

Posting on her official Instagram account, Alexandra said in a now deleted video: “I am… Sausage Casserole! Never felt as a part-related as I do now”! She appears to be speaking sausage in Aldi’s new commercial.

The video showed a family tucking into a meal with a narrator saying it cost just £2.69 for everyone, the Express reported. Alex then appeared on the screen as the sausage and gasped: “Just £2.69”? Many of her fans and co-stars eluded the comments section to express their approval. Jenny Connor star Sally Ann Matthews typed: “Oh my God. That’s totally being assigned as your ring tone. Love it! X”.

Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Habeeb, added a comment saying: “Absolute banger”. In December of this year, Alexandra made an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special. After nailing a quick step to Sleigh Ride by the Ronettes, the pair eventually won the title of champions.

When Alex left Corrie, she posted an emotional post saying: “And that’s a wrap on the best street there is! And of course, I wept right away when the scene was over. The love is so overwhelming. The Corrie family are just insane.

” To every person in that building, every viewer, family member and friend, I love you all and can’t thank you enough! I’ve said it countless times before but I’ll say it again, it’s been the best time of my life. I and Emma Brooker’s cobbles are now saying goodbye, though. She worked in the supermarket before taking the part in the BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens after leaving the ITV soap. This fall, the show will be broadcast.

Last year, Alexandra married actor Joe Parker in a stunning ceremony, two years after getting engaged. The pair said” I do “on March 19, 2023, at The Tithe Barn in Bolton Abbey, in Skipton, North Yorkshire. In front of 90 guests, including Alexandra’s Corrie pals Sair Khan and Charlotte Jordan, who play Alya and Daisy on the ITV soap, they exchanged vows.

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Connor Durman, who is currently dating Ella Newton, and Love Island star Connor Durman will have their first child together.

The 30-year-old reality star has a relationship with a qualified lash technician, 25-year-old Ella since 2020, and she currently owns a coffee business called Naked Baristas. And now that they have happily revealed that they are expecting their first child together, their romance has officially entered a whole new chapter.

Fans of reality television will recall that Connor competed on Love Island in the sixth season of the show in 2020, where he struggled to match any of the women and was dumped from the villa on Day 15. And despite the show’s failed romance, he is still enjoying love success with Ella in the real world.

The pair posted their happy news on social media on Sunday with a funny caption and a video montage. The pair wrote: “Our little surprise due 2025… Can’t wait to meet you baby boy… @_sayitwithcake thank you for our beautiful cake”. A white heart and a swirl of sparkles were all included in the statement, along with other emojis.

Ella watched the outcome of a pregnancy test in a surprise reaction on the video, which also contained numerous images of the couple sharing their news with friends and family. Additionally, they displayed a blue gender reveal cake to show that they are expecting a son together.

Callum Jones, a fellow Love Islander, was one of the first to congratulate the coffee-loving couple, expressing his gratitude with a trio of red heart emojis and the following: “Love it for you both… double shot of espresso in his bottle.” Additionally, Finley Tapp, who won season six and was featured in Connor’s Connor, wrote, “Congratulations to you both mate,” along with a red heart emoji.

After she jetted him off to the Greek island of Mykonos to celebrate his 30th birthday, Connor publicly expressed his love for Ella in a raunchy social media post back in June. He credited the most loving, beautiful girlfriend with giving me the best birthday I could have hoped for in an Instagram post at the time. Memories to last a life time… love you forever”.

Ella shared her love for Connor by putting a photo of them together to honor their three-year anniversary last year. In a scene where they were surrounded by the sun, the charming photo captured them staring into each other’s eyes. Shared on 9 October 2023, the accompanying caption simply said: “3 years” along with a black heart emoji. The post provoked an avalanche of messages from well wishers, with one typing: “Happy 3 year anniversary guys!”! and another writing: “Happy Anniversary to you both”.

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Carol Vorderman has branded King Charles and Prince William’s earnings as “grubby” and “shocking”.

As sovereign and Prince of Wales, the monarch and his heir own a sizable property portfolio. King Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, was the Prince of Wales for more than five decades, and with it came the sizable Duchy of Cornwall estate. Since becoming King, he inherited the Duchy of Lancaster from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth.

Meanwhile, William, 42, became the Prince of Wales and took on the role of the Duke of Cornwall and became head of the Duchy of Cornwall. With their enormous empires, the estates can benefit from the land’s wealth. According to a recent investigation, the pair rent from businesses like Marie Curie, the NHS, and the Ministry of Justice.

Prior to that, the government had access to a long list of landowners owned by the King and his heir. However, Dispatches and The Sunday Times, both of whom conducted recent investigations, revealed the lucrative tax-free deals the King are entitled to, with an estimated £610 million. Official documents show that they charge for crossing rivers, offloading cargo onto the shore, running cables under various beaches, operating schools, charities and even digging graves.

The Duchy of Lancaster and The Duchy of Cornwall are both landlords, and their tax exemption agreement with the Treasury exempts them. However, both the Duchy of Lancaster and Cornwall are funded by leases and contracts signed by King and William in their own names rather than directly from the British government.

Last year, the Duchy of Lancaster raised an eyewatering £27.4 million for King Charles, while the Duchy of Cornwall saw Prince William rake in £23.6 million. They can use the funds for any purpose, including paying for their staff, paying for their own personal income, or paying for private homes.

According to annual reports from the Duchies, the Duchy of Cornwall owns 3,536 properties while the Duchy of Lancaster holds 1,874. The Ministry of Justice will pay the Duchy of Cornwall £1.5 million annually for Dartmoor Prison, while the NHS will pay the Duchy of Lancaster a sizable £11 million over 15 years to rent a warehouse for ambulances.

Since the documentary aired, Carol Vorderman has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter to share her outrage to her 981, 200 followers. One post read: “Shocking. #Dispatches investigation into the shady andamp; secretive royal family’s earnings on Sunday. In addition to charging high rents to Marie Curie andamp; Macmillan charities, WE also donate to them. They get the money! The list is long”. Another post said: “Royal Family, Sunday @thetimes &amp, #Dispatches. The Royals’ list of secretive funds is truly shocking. Including NHS paying the King £11m (over 15 yrs) rent for a warehouse for ambulances… charging our NHS 67% MORE than for the previous tenants”.

A third post read: “Secretive finances of the Royal Family Money from charities, NHS, armed forces…. horrified. Shocking detail from Sunday @thetimes &amp, @Channel4 #Dispatches”. However, while Cartol claims the revenue is “secretive”, the financial reports for both Duchies are publicly published each year.

In response to Vorderman’s claims, a spokesperson for the Duchy of Lancaster told the Mirror: “The Duchy of Lancaster manages a broad range of land and property assets. It runs its own business and doesn’t receive any government funding for its activities. It adheres to all applicable UK laws and regulatory standards that apply to its range of business activities and publishes an annual report and accounts that are independently audited and accessible on its website.

The Duchy of Lancaster’s spokesperson told The Times: “The Duchy of Lancaster operates as a commercial company, managing a broad range of land and property assets across England and Wales. It adheres to all applicable UK laws and regulatory requirements for its range of business activities.

The council and executive team are in charge of overseeing the portfolio while His Majesty The King is closely involved in the duchy’s work. Our published report and accounts, which are independently audited and freely available on the Duchy of Lancaster website, each year disclose the duchy’s financial and environmental performance. In recent years, The Duchy has implemented a number of significant environmental improvements, including the addition of A+, A, and B EPC ratings for our properties as a result of renovation or restoration projects.

The Duchy of Cornwall’s spokesperson stated that while maintaining our commitment to protecting the environment and creating positive social impact for our communities, it is a private estate with a commercial imperative.

Prince William resigned as duke of Cornwall in September 2022 and has since pledged to see the duchy undergo a significant transformation. This includes a significant investment to reduce Cornwall’s homelessness by 2032, establish targeted mental health support for our tenants, and collaborate with local partners to combat homelessness in Cornwall.

Buckingham Palace and both Duchies have been approached by The Mirror for comment.

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Harry Clark has revealed that despite winning a sizable prize on The Traitors, he still lives with his parents in a council house.

The 23-year-old scooped up £95, 000 on the hit BBC series earlier this year after successfully deceiving his fellow contestants. In a dramatic final, he controversially stole Mollie Pearce’s entire jackpot in exchange for the cash. Following the win, Harry has revealed he is “not a multi-millionaire splashing out” his cash.

Since appearing on the show, he has secured “cool sponsorship deals” and attended opulent events like the BRIT Awards and National Television Awards. Anna Maynard, a star of the CBBC series Conor Maynard and Jack Maynard, is also married to Harry. Despite his success, Harry has revealed he is happy living at home.

Dua Lipa and I attended the BRITs red carpet in March, according to the statement. I then took a taxi home to my parents’ house in Slough, where I spent my entire childhood. I drove into the Savoy in a car with a TV screen in the back during a Make-A-Wish Ball in May. Then I returned home and slept in my bunk bed,” he wrote in a piece for the i.

Harry believes it is a “nice contrast” to the lavish experiences he has had in the last year despite the fact that some may find his decision to move back in with his parents “odd.” He added that he hopes to be able to purchase the property for his beloved parents and that he doesn’t care what other people think of his choice.

The TV personality added, “I’m so aware that my parents won’t always be around; why rush to get away from them” while referring to his own home. Harry made it clear that he was yet to use the prize money in May. Host Charlotte Hawkins appeared on Good Morning Britain and inquired as to whether he had yet to use the prize money.

To which Harry admitted: “No, I literally haven’t spent it, I’m being quite smart with that actually. I’m surprised myself I haven’t spent it all”. He added: “I do have plans actually, I want to give back to the military so my plan is to open and start my own businesses. I’m in charge of these businesses, and they hire from the army to give people that sense of home when they leave, because I believe a lot of people can get lost.

” I’m looking into doing construction, lorry companies, things like that to hire straight from the military. Military qualifications cross over into civilian qualifications, a lot of people don’t realise that, I didn’t even realise that mine crossed over! Four months after being declared the winner, Harry also revealed in February that he had received his $95,000 cash prize.

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