With King Charles desperately trying to oust a stubborn Prince Andrew from the 30-room mansion, insiders confirm their younger brother Edward has put his hat in the ring to take command of the estate.

ROYAL LODGE BATTLE

“It’s a complete disaster that appears to be getting more complicated the longer it’s dragged out,” says a palace insider. 

“Andrew wants it for Beatrice and Eugenie while Edward and Sophie make a compelling financial case in terms of the work that needs to be done. 

“But more serious is the matter of the King’s wishes, and he wants it for Camilla. Charles is deeply worried about the Queen being cast aside in the event of his death. And as sad as it is, the entire palace has been preparing for that, even before his diagnosis. So it’s become a huge priority.”

The King’s first reported attempts at evicting Andrew was shortly before ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, revealed her cancer diagnosis in August 2023. No doubt prioritising her wellbeing, Charles agreed to allow the Yorks to remain at the Lodge while she recovered. 

However, since then, Charles has had his own shock diagnosis to face. And his priorities have completely changed. “William will inherit control of everything. And even though their relationship is much stronger these days, Charles still worries about Camilla’s future when he’s gone,” adds the insider. 

“He wants her to be comfortably set up for life in Windsor.”

ANDREW MUST GO!

However, Prince Andrew is not going down without a fight. “He still has a 75-year lease he signed with the Queen and argues that ever since Bertie and Elizabeth in the ’30s, it’s been the family home of the York duchy,” says an insider. 

“He wants it to stay in his family until that lease is up in 2078. One problem though, he’s not exactly been a good tenant, has he? He’s got absolutely no way of finding the money to pay for the extremely urgent repairs that had he taken care of, he wouldn’t be facing eviction.”

Royal commentator Hugo Vickers is also in support of Andrew downgrading. “I’m sorry the Queen died before she sorted him out, which she could have done,” he tells The Sun. 

“She could have bought him a house somewhere where he would be safe and out of the way and this sort of issue would not be coming up.”

Unlike Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie have been extremely frugal with their fortune, which is why they’ve reportedly stepped forward as the new caretakers of the historic estate.

“Sophie and Edward are serious contenders to take this project on and do an excellent job,” adds the insider. 

“They’ve completely thrown a spanner into an already difficult situation, which is why Charles has had to come clean on his somewhat unpopular plan to house Camilla. 

“Needless to say, all hell’s broken loose. And if it’s not sorted out soon, there is a push for William to step in and take back the Lodge, just to settle what’s becoming a very uncomfortable fraternal war.”

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The television personality took to Instagram on July 2 to share a collection of images from her recovery journey.

“Hip, hip hooray New hip, new me, no worries” she began.

“A few weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement. After a very active, outdoorsy childhood (& a skiing accident 30 years ago) I’d torn all the cartilage out of my right hip. It was bone-on-bone & then became full of severe osteoarthritis .”

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the tissues in the joint break down over time.

Samantha, 47, assured fans that she is on the road to recovery now that she is “now truly bionic.”

“I’m so proud of how strong my body is & how well I’ve healed,” she wrote. “& my nearest & dearest are pleased to not have to watch me limp around in pain anymore.”

She continued to thank the nurses at St Vincent’s Private Hospital located in Sydney, medication, rehab and her “beautiful friends for [the] flower-filled room.”

SENDING LOVE

Sam’s friends were quick to send their love in the comment section.

“I think this deserves a new pair of Jimmy Choos …just to kick up those old heels and new hip ! Glad to hear it’s gone well x,” The Morning Show host Kylie Gillies wrote.

To which Sam replied: “definitely I’ll meet you on the dance floor at the Logies! xx”

Getaway legacy host Catriona Rowntree believes the intense surgery may be somewhere in her future and she thanked Sam for sharing the contacts.

“Dear Lord, I think this is my future, thankyou for sharing the contacts and please be gentle on yourself from here on in,” she wrote.

“You’ll be dancing in no time Sending you love xxx,” singer Ricki Lee also commented.

DECIDING TO GO UNDER THE KNIFE

While Samantha has been in high spirits, staying positive despite her major surgery, she struggled for a long time before she made the decision to go under the knife.

“She’s been in excruciating pain for many years. It came to a point where it was just too hard to go on in the same way,” a source close to Sam, 47, tells Woman’s Day.

“The time was right to as far as work goes, with filming for Farmer 2024 wrapped and Sam’s contract negotiations for Seven’s next season due to happen later in the year.

“Filming Farmer was difficult for Sam these past few seasons,” the source adds. “She couldn’t be nearly as mobile as she would have liked. This will make walking through paddocks for days on end much easier!”

Adds the source of Sam’s determination to get back on her feet, “She plans to be up and about again in no time – it’s her goal to be back on the dancefloor at the Logies for sure!”

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Now Kylie has not only addressed the rumour, she’s confirmed that an Australian tour is a go! Albeit, somewhat accidentally.

On The Fox’s Melbourne breakfast show on Monday, the Aussie pop star was asked about touring in Australia. Host Brendan Fevola asked, “Are you gonna tour in Australia?”

Hesitating for a moment, Kylie responded, “I wanna say yes. Yes, the answer is yes! We’re just locking down details.

“Maybe I wasn’t meant to say that, but yes,” she added. 

While she revealed that it is in the works, the singer did not reveal any further details about the upcoming tour.

THE YEAR OF KYLIE MINOGUE

The interview came off the back of Kylie’s knock-out headline performance at the British Summer Time festival in London’s Hyde Park.

Dubbed, “a glorious celebration of pop perfection”, Kylie delivered a mesmerising performance in a red vinyl jumpsuit to a hyped-up crowd.

Things have been going so well for Kylie lately. Earlier this year, she was named one of TIME magazine’s most influential people. And she took home a global icon award at the BRITs.

The Can’t Get You Out Of My Head singer hasn’t toured her home country since her 2019 Golden tour. But she has released two studio albums and completed a Las Vegas residency. 

In particular, Kylie’s recent release of her album Tension has been met with great acclaim. The album’s hit single Padam Padam earned the Australian icon her first Grammy in 20 years for ‘Best Pop Dance Recording’.

And seemingly, the star who never sleeps, Kylie also reportedly signed a huge deal with streaming giant Netflix to release a documentary about her long-standing career.

The 56-year-old will allegedly film the documentary in late 2024, and it will be an exclusive fly-on-the-wall account of her incredible life story.

There’s so much Kylie to look forward to! Head to Ticketek now and sign up for the Kylie Minogue Australian tour waitlist. Doing so will ensure you won’t miss out on securing your coveted ticket! 

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Known for his environmental advocacy, charitable endeavours and dedication to public service, King Charles has proven himself a capable and compassionate leader, not even letting a cancer diagnosis slow him down. 

However, beyond his royal duties, there’s another side to Charles that the public rarely sees – his role as devoted grandfather. 

King Charles is a proud grandfather to five young royals: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. His affection for them runs deep and is expressed in the way he speaks about them and the moments they share together. 

And in this case, it’s even evident in the way the King accessorises himself. On his trip to Guernsey along with Queen Camilla, the monarch was spotted wearing a yellow-and-red string friendship bracelet. 

It’s very similar to the one his grandaughter and ‘Swiftie”-in-training Princess Charlotte was wearing at Wimbledon. 

Charles often talks about the joy his grandchildren bring into his life. He delights in their milestones from their first steps to their budding personalities. And despite the demands of his position, he prioritises spending quality time with them. 

He’s also great with Camilla’s five grandkids. “My grandchildren absolutely adore him,” she has revealed. “He reads Harry Potter and he can do all the different voices – I think children really appreciate that.”

Here we look at some of the King’s most heart-warming “Grandpa” moments. 

01

The birth of Prince Louis 2018

The then-Prince embraced the joyous news of Louis’ birth, showing off a softer side.

In a statement made on Tuesday, April 24 2018, King Charles spoke on behalf of himself and his wife Camilla, saying: “We are both so pleased at the news.

“It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them,” he jested.

02

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022

After two hours of watching a pageant pass by in the street below the stands where he was sitting with his family, young Prince Louis, only just four, couldn’t sit still a moment longer. He wriggled in his seat, pulled faces and didn’t mind his mum Catherine, Princess of Wales when she tried to get him to behave.

When Louis spotted his grandfather, the then Prince Charles, that was it. The little royal popped himself up on Grandpa’s knee. And Charles immediately sprung into action, bouncing him up and down and rocking him from side-to-side to the music from the parade. The monarch also pointed to what was happening, keeping young Louis occupied and happy.

03

The birth of Prince George 2013

Charles and Camilla were in Yorkshire on an official visit when daughter-in-law Kate gave birth to George on 22 July 2013. They flew by helicopter to London, where a full police escort rushed them to St Mary’s Hospital to meet the new heir to the throne.

They stayed for only 10 minutes before returning to Yorkshire to continue their engagements. The next day, Charles admitted to members of the public he met that he had cracked open the bubbly the night before and was “thrilled and overjoyed” about becoming a grandfather for the first time.

Of Prince George’s birth, Camilla said, “It’s a wonderfully uplifting moment for the country. ” She then added that Charles would make a “wonderful grandfather. He’s very good with children.”

04

The birth of Princess Charlotte 2015

Following Charlotte’s birth in 2015, Charles was again beaming with happiness. He vowed to “spoil her, absolutely”.

William admitted his father was “positively obsessed” with the new princess. “As the father of sons, it was something he was missing.”

The proud grandpa told members of the public on one engagement that “Charlotte is simply gorgeous, a beautiful child.” He added that, “She already sleeps through the night and is much easier on Mum than George.”

05

Meeting Lilibet 2022

With Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex living in the US with their children, it’s often difficult for King Charles to see them in person.

However, it was revealed that when the Sussexes and their two children Archie who was three at the time and Lilibet who was only one, jetted over to the UK for the Queen’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Charles was “very emotional” when he met his youngest grandchild for the first time.

Speaking at the briefing of Clarence House’s annual review, a senior royal source said: “It was fantastic to see them. It was wonderful to have them back in Britain. The Prince and the Duchess were absolutely thrilled to see them.

“[He] hasn’t seen his grandson Archie for a bit of time and so it was very, very, very special to have some time with him.

“He hadn’t met Lili, his granddaughter, and so to meet her was very emotional, a very, very wonderful thing.”

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Seven months later, Sofia spoke out about the reason for their divorce.

Sofia Vergara, 57, spoke to Spanish newspaper, El País about her relationship with fellow-actor Joe Manganiello, 47, revealing that the couple weren’t on the same page about growing a family.

“My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom,” Sofia explained.

“I feel it’s not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that’s not for me anymore.”

Sofia already has one child who she shares with her previous husband, Joe Gonzalez, and she revealed she’s not in a place where she wants more kids.

“I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I’m ready to be a grandmother, not a mother. So, if love comes along, he has to come with [his own] children. I’m almost in menopause; it’s the natural way of things,” she added.

“When my son becomes a dad, let him bring the baby to me for a while and then I’ll give it back to him and go on with my life; that’s what I have to do,” Sofia shared.

However, Joe has now spoken out about Sofia’s comments, and labelled them as “simply not true”.

“There’s been a lot said in the press about me wanting a family,” The actor told Men’s Journal in July 2024.

“We did try to have a family for the first year and a half. And we had a huge conversation right out of the gate during the first month we dated. I said, ‘If you’re done with kids, then I understand. Just tell me, and I’ll know what this is, and that’s OK.’

“But that wasn’t the case with her. And I swore to her that I would never leave if it didn’t work out. And I didn’t.”

Joe then admitted that he did want to have kids but that “wasn’t inevitably why everything ended. It’s because two people grew apart, and sometimes that happens.”

He continued, “To be painted as if I had some sort of midlife crisis, and after nine years, turned to somebody and gave them an ultimatum of, ‘Do this potentially unhealthy thing to your body, or else I’m gone? That’s never who I was.”

Sofia and Joe announced their divorce via a joint statement in July 2023, sharing that after seven years of marriage they were going their separate ways.

“As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives,” the statement wrote.

Two days after their announcement, Joe officially filed for divorce.

Sofia and Joe met through Sofia’s Modern Family co-star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson in May 2014. At the time, Sofia was engaged to her ex-partner, Nick Loeb.

A few weeks after they first met, Sofia announced her split from Nick and Joe promptly asked Jesse for her number.

Sofia officially confirmed their relationship in August 2014, telling PEOPLE, “I’m very happy romantically. It couldn’t be better!”

The pair moved in together in November 2014, and then swiftly became engaged in December – just six months after they started dating.

“When you know, you know, and we knew right away — like, very quickly,” Joe said of their quick engagement.

Less than one year later, on 22 November 2015, Sofia and Joe officially tied the knot in Florida in a lavish affair.

In the years after their wedding, Sofia and Joe attended countless events and awards ceremonies together and even starred alongside each other in a movie, Bottom of the 9th, in 2017.

The couple ultimately called it quits in July 2023, and both parties have since moved on with new partners. Joe has been linked to actress Caitlin O’Connor, while Sofia has confirmed her relationship with orthopaedic surgeon Dr Justin Saliman.

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Coupled with her recent appearance at the 2024 men’s singles Wimbledon final, fans remained hopeful of her re-joining her family at some high-profile events.

But these two appearances don’t necessarily mean she’ll be returning to public duties anytime soon. Here’s what we know so far.

The Princess of Wales’ long-awaited public appearance at Trooping the Colour marked the first time she had been seen in an official capacity since Christmas Day 2023, and she looked as radiant as ever at the event.

Catherine then attended the final day of Wimbledon on 14 July, where she was met with a standing ovation from spectators in the stands.

But do these appearances mark her official return to royal duties? Unfortunately, no.

Catherine is still undergoing preventative chemotherapy to treat an undisclosed form of cancer, but her attendance at the parade and tennis tournament hopefully signify her treatment is going well and she’ll be back to her regular duties relatively soon.

Whilst Kensington Palace confirmed Kate Middleton’s presence at the Trooping the Colour shortly ahead of the day, they also quickly shut down any prospects of her attending the annual Garter Day on 17 June, as well as the Royal Ascot racing carnival – an event which is traditionally attended by senior members of the royal family.

In her touching personal statement confirming her attendance at the King’s birthday parade, the Princess of Wales admitted that she still has both “good days and bad days”, which means her appearance at upcoming events will likely depend on how she feels at the time.

According to her statement, Catherine will start to do some work from home as she feels better, and she also shared her “hope to join a few public engagements over the summer” – one such event being the Wimbledon final.

The Sun have reported that the princess will start to hold meetings with palace staff as well as representatives from the Royal Foundation and the Centre for Early Childhood – both being charities she is a patron of.

A spokesperson for Catherine has also confirmed that the palace will only give updates on face-to-face work meetings when “appropriate” and relevant.

Kensington Palace has yet to confirm Kate’s next official public engagement, and well-placed sources have now told Vanity Fair that both Prince William and Princess Catherine are planning to take a “summer break” at their Norfolk property, where they can spend time with their three children.

The Princess was candid and honest about her cancer journey in her statement, admitting she is “learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.”

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“With regret, Sarah, Duchess of York has decided to withdraw from the Festival of Fiction, so as not to distract or detract in any way from the tour of Australia by His Majesty the King, which has recently been announced,” a statement shared on the festival’s Instagram page wrote.

The Duchess of York was going to be attending a writer’s festival in Perth, the Festival of Fiction, which takes place on 19 October. However, this date falls exactly within the King and Queen’s upcoming tour of Australia.

As such, she postponed her trip and will instead “be returning to Perth on November 1 at 6.30pm for a special event at Joondalup Resort.”

Sarah, also known as “Fergie”, then apologised for any inconvenienced caused by the change of date.

It is likely that the 64-year-old will be speaking about her latest book, A Woman of Intrigue, at the event. The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie is the author of over 55 books in total, including multiple children’s books as well as romance novels.

When announcing the news of her original visit down under in March, Sarah spoke about how her three grandchildren inspired her for the major personal trip.

Sarah, Duchess of York has two grandsons and one granddaughter: August (three), Ernest (one), and Sienna (two).

Since becoming a grandmother, Sarah has revealed she’s become “acutely aware of [her] responsibility” to improve the state of the world for future generations.

The Global Citizen NOW event was co-chaired by Sarah, and at the summit she engaged with young leaders who are working to address the climate crisis, as well as end poverty and improve girls’ education.

The Duchess of York announced that she would be attending Global Citizen NOW via an Instagram post, where she uploaded a portrait of herself and wrote: “I am pleased to announce […] I am coming to Melbourne to participate in vital intergenerational conversations with young leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region, who are doing frontline, grassroots work to address the climate crisis, the hunger crisis, girls’ education and issues perpetuating cycles of extreme poverty. 

“I look forward to listening to them, learning from them, and contributing whatever voice I have to speak up for the future of our planet. My parents always highlighted the need to champion the quiet voice of Mother Nature, and now even more so since becoming a grandmother I’ve become acutely aware of my responsibility, and that of my generation, to do everything we can to improve the state of the world we are leaving for our grandchildren.”

The event featured activists, world leaders, business leaders, and artists to bring awareness to these issues.

Special (in-person and virtual) attendees included other big names such as Hugh Jackman, Charlie Puth, Crowded House, Julia Gillard and Osher Günsberg, among others.

The news of Sarah’s March trip came merely weeks after she announced that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in January 2024 – less than a year after facing breast cancer.

Sarah, mother to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, said her diagnosis was a shock but she was “in the best hands and feeling positive”.

“After undergoing a mastectomy and reconstruction, I could only hope that I was in the clear, which is why a new diagnosis of skin cancer came as a shock,” she said. “I’m now in the best hands and feeling positive with the support of my family.”

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These Airbnb’s will have you booking your next dreamy coastal or country getaway as quickly as you can click checkout!

We’ve gathered Airbnb’s from the likes of Karl Stefanovic to Samantha Armytage and a few in between.

With a Dollywood-themed pink Airbnb to a Hamptons-style beachside escape, these getaways will have you frothing at how the other side lives and now you can pay a visit too.

SAMANTHA ARMYTAGE’S BEACHSIDE HAVEN

Forget Farmer Wants A Wife, the TV presenter has swapped her country roots to transform her coastal cottage Airbnb located in the gorgeous seaside location of Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay. With tasteful interiors and a big beautiful deck overlooking the water, it secures $1200 a night on Airbnb. The chic beachfront shack boasts an all-white colour palette for a cool, Hamptons-inspired feel.

Sam, 47, has completely refreshed the interior and redid the home’s previous nautical theme, enhancing its charm and style. Perfect for a getaway with friends or the whole family, three bedrooms on the property make for a spacious retreat, sleeping six total.

She has also snapped up a property near her home in Bowral. The $1.3 million 1960s home with three bedrooms has a timber-style kitchen and a “gloriously overgrown garden” and is a 12-minute drive from the home she shares with her husband Richard Lavender.

When Sam has recovered from her recent surgery, she’ll surely be back into the renovations!

MEGAN GALE’S DOLLYWOOD ESCAPE

Old Hollywood glamour meets Dolly Parton in this Airbnb fit for a model! Located in Victorian spa town Daylesford, Megan’s pink palace is filled with Palm Springs-inspired style. Megan, 48, has enjoyed this holiday pad since 2018 when she stayed with her family and now has opened up the chance for the general public to book into Dollywood too.

Recently renovated, the 1940s cottage is a beautiful bungalow of charm and old-school flair with a record player and built-in speakers throughout the house. With four bedrooms, it’s perfect for families and sleeps up to six people.

You can enjoy treetop views and a short walk to Vincent Street, famously known for Mill Markets and Lake Daylesford. Why not holiday like a supermodel in the countryside of Victoria!

EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW’S WARRAMBA HOUSE

She’s TV’s reigning reno queen having already transformed an amazing 1890s farmhouse in the Greater Blue Mountains and now Edwina, 41, is bravely converting a tired, crumbling 177-year-old building in Carcoar, Central NSW, into a stunning boutique hotel.

Sitting on 100 acres of pristine land in Glen Alice, her first project Warramba is a three-bedroom property surrounded by wildlife and full of warmth and style. Renovated in 2017, the Airbnb’s country charm remains with added modern furnishings and picturesque backdrops of the Blue Mountains. There’s even a mineral pool out back for cooling down in the summer or heating up in the winter.

Meanwhile, Eddy’s hubby Neil Varcoe is masterminding the build of their second property, Saltash Farm, and is living on site until it’s complete, with plans to open in March 2025. With their flair for interiors and love of heritage buildings, we can’t wait!

KARL AND JASMINE STEFANOVIC’S BYRON VILLA

Karl Stefanovic regularly escapes the grind of breakfast TV with trips up to the Sunshine Coast, and it’s easy to see why Karl and wife Jasmine love it! No doubt Jasmine – who hosted her milestone 40th birthday up there – had a hand in the styling of their holiday home.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom villa, available to book on Airbnb, sits on top of a cliff overlooking Noosa’s Sunshine Beach. Lovingly called Villa Isabelle, it’s “architecturally designed” and comfortably sleeps 12, making it the perfect beach pad for large groups looking for a luxe seaside location dripping in style and modern interiors.

The inside of the home is spread over three huge levels, designed for entertaining, with views of the golden sands, an open plan kitchen, a large dining and living area and sliding doors allowing for access to the pool and outdoor entertaining areas. We can see Karl, 49, cracking open a case of VB right there!

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And in what’s bound to be chilling news for the 74-year-old star, the Dutch warehouse worker has been spotted back in Sweden after he was convicted of harassing her, served with a restraining order in 2000 and again in 2003 and deported back to his native Holland. 

“Agnetha must be scared,” commented one fan. 

COMING HOME?

According to reports, 58-year-old Gert was recently seen holidaying in the Swedish city of Nykoping and is considering relocating permanently to the country when he retires. “It feels like I’ve come home. I want her [Agnetha] to live her life and feel free. I want to move on with my life too.”

But just last year, Gert revealed of Agnetha, “I miss her. It keeps spinning around in my head. It comes back, again and again. It might be something I can never give up, not until my last breath. 

“She said she was glad that I never stopped looking for her. Then I never stop.”

But Agnetha clearly wants him to. She wrote Gert a stern letter in 1999 asking him to no longer contact her and when he didn’t take it well, she became concerned for her safety. 

And she had reason to be worried. On Christmas Eve, 1999, Gert showed up at the singer’s house. “I entered her property with all the security equipment. I know it wasn’t right. But I really wanted to see her. Then the police arrested me saying she feared for her life. I would never want to hurt her,” he says. 

But the singer claimed in a statement to the court during Gert’s 2000 trial that her life became “considerably restricted” and she didn’t “dare go outside without being accompanied by a neighbour”.

She also told the trial Gert wrote her over 300 letters from 1997 to 1999, he called one to three times a day and followed her everywhere. 

Friends say the ordeal is a big reason the star has largely lived as a recluse in recent years.  

STAYING SILENT

She’s also remained resolutely tight-lipped about the ordeal. “I don’t know if I can talk about that. I don’t think I will,” says the grandmother-of-four.

Gert has been diagnosed with erotomania, a rare psychotic condition which invokes a belief that someone – usually of a superior standing – is in love with you.

Gert claims he met Agnetha after he wrote a letter to her while he was in hospital after an accident and then she came to visit him. 

The forklift driver says Agnetha was the first woman he slept with and describes their relationship as a “fairytale”. 

While his story was doubted initially, Agnetha has admitted to dating him. “It was a very intense attention from him and after a while I felt I could not resist any more. I wanted to know him,” she said of her decision to start dating Gert  in 1997. 

They were together for two years before she called it quits in a decision that Gert allegedly still hasn’t accepted. “I got angry,” he now admits. “I love her very much.”

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Clint, who has eight grown children, has been left caught in the middle after his daughter Kathryn, 36, took to social media to attack younger sister Morgan, then former stepmother, Dina.

‘EVIL STEPSISTER’

The bitter feud is believed to have broken out after Morgan’s recent wedding at her dad’s Californian ranch. And it was made public when a fuming Kathryn ranted about her “evil stepsister”. 

Kathryn posted a smiling photo of her and Morgan, writing, “I had to break up with my sister Morgan after her wedding because she’s so concerned with her reputation, she called me ‘insane’ online for the world to hear.”

Strangely, the outbursts came just weeks after Kathryn gushed about her little sister’s pregnancy news. And a source says their famous father, 94, isn’t putting up with any of the fighting at such a pivotal time for the family.

“Clint shut this drama down in one phone call, threatening to cut them all off if they didn’t make peace,” an insider says of the feud. 

“His grandchild has yet to be born. And he doesn’t care about the who or the what or the why – his unborn grandkid is the priority for the family right now.”

Kathryn didn’t hold back with her scathing comments, writing on another post about Morgan, 27, that she was a “shallow, superficial woman” with “zero compassion for others”. 

GOING AFTER THE FAMILY

Kathryn then came after her six other siblings and former stepmum Dina, sharing an old photo of most of them with their dad Clint alongside the caption, “My siblings are weird and fake, inside and out.”

She made another reference to her family being “fake” when she insisted that they deserved an Oscar for their “performance” at Morgan’s wedding. 

The insider says that behind the scenes, Clint has been pushing for a swift resolution to any resentment. “He doesn’t mess around when it comes to family infighting and takes great pains to keep peace among his families,” the source says.

Morgan’s mother Dina, who was married to Clint for 18 years until 2014, also tried to stop the war of words, even threatening legal action against Kathryn if she didn’t take down the hurtful posts. 

Kathryn, who is movie star Scott’s younger sister, didn’t back down, sharing Dina’s messages on her Instagram page.

The source adds, “This whole episode has been outrageous for Clint and the rest of the family who were blindsided by it.

“They have a code to never share private messages and this has really crossed the line.”

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The funny guy comedian, who rose to fame for his various up-to-no-good skits with his long-time pal Hamish Blake, began dating model Rebecca Harding when she was just 24.

Back then, he was one of the most well known faces in Australia. She? A waitress working various modelling gigs on the side.

The rest, as they say, is history.

While we’ve watched the pair grow older together, celebrate major milestones and gush about their love for each other, they still find ways to surprise us.

From Bec’s hilarious car crash gaff which saw her hide the evidence from her partner for over a year, right to their adorable new puppy.

And as we all know, it’s real serious when a dog comes into the picture.

In May 2024, Andy finally dropped to one knee and proposed to Bec!

“People keep saying we’ve rushed into this but we don’t care what people say! ” Andy jokingly captioned the photo of Bec showing off her shiny new accessory.

When the couple would tie the knot has been a question on fans many lips, especially after sparking engagement rumours in 2022. 

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“I’m just waiting for Bec to do it!” Andy joked on The Kyle And Jackie O Show in August before admitting he doesn’t think Bec would be the one to propose.

“I’m a bit old school, but I think I’m safe because she’s pretty old school as well,” he shared.

To celebrate their love, we’re looking back at their sweet romance in pictures.

For Valentines Day in 2023, Andy surprised Bec with flowers….or did he? In true funny guy fashion, he addressed the flowers to their dog Henri much to Bec’s amusement!

Bec Harding and Andy Lee met in 2014 while the then 24-year-old was working as a waitress in Richmond café – and yes, it was love at first sight… for Andy at least!

Speaking of the moment in a later interview, Andy said: “I caught her eye and I was attracted to her. Just the way she was treating other people, she had a lovely demeanour.”

Andy said in order to get her attention, he ended up ordering a little more than he could chew. “I was trying to chat to her, so I was ordering a lot. I had like an hour and a half breakfast and you know I don’t really like that because I like getting in and out in food situations.”

In 2022 he shared more details with The Sydney Morning Herald about their first meeting. He said, “We met in a Richmond cafe. I was there writing stuff for the Logies, she was the waitress. She was attractive – but it was more her bubbly personality and how she wasn’t good at her job. She’d leave a table knowing about the person’s grandchildren or dog, but forget their order. I ordered cups of tea I never drank and eventually left a note on a napkin.”

He also admitted to leaving his email on the napkin which didn’t impress Bec. “She gives me flak about giving an email address. I was concerned that if I’d misjudged, I might receive prank phone calls. I didn’t give her “fanmail@hamishandandy.com”; it was my personal email.

“She emailed and I rang her straight away. She was very surprised; she was used to people texting, not calling. She told me she was two weeks away from finishing her master’s degree for the year. I said, “That’s a Tuesday. I’ll call you on the Saturday and tell you where I’m going to take you.” And we went out Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday.”

It was meant to be! The pair began dating seriously soon after, and despite a little hiccup in 2016 where they split for a short period, the pair were soon back on track and proving they were one of the country’s quirkiest couples.

In 2022 Andy revealed they broke up shortly after the Australian Open because of the intense attention Bec faced.

“Being in the public eye, there’s a short period before anyone knows about a new relationship. I cherish that time. But eventually I asked Bec to the Australian Open tennis. I told her the relationship might change afterwards, and she said, “Okay, big shot. Whatever.” But there was a lot of attention and Bec felt immense pressure. One small comment can feel big. It took its toll and we parted ways.

“It was a really sad, tough time – and confronting because I had to accept that what I do for a living created the situation. Bec quickly got her spark back, though. I thought my sadness would pass and I’d get on with my life, but the feeling didn’t go. When I still felt the same after six months, it was clear to me I should see whether she was interested,” he shared.

Andy told The Sydney Morning Herald a sweet story about Bec to explain why her sweet nature captures his heart.

“There’s chemistry – those aspects of a relationship you can’t put into words, the enigma of it – but it’s her care and kindness that drive me towards her the most. Once, she went to the nursery and came back with a plant that was nearly dead. I said, “Did they run out of plants?” She said, “No, but no one was going to buy this one.” She simply cares deeply. And that rubs off on me: I’m a more thoughtful person.

“That’s what relationships are meant to do: not change you completely, that’s always a disaster, but round out your edges. I can get obsessed with work and she brings a sense of calm. She’s way better at planning recreation. She likes holidays because she feels like I’m hers for that period. In Australia, I get people coming up to me all the time. I love it – honestly, they are often so lovely and funny and you get great material – but it can be annoying for Bec,” he said.

The couple are also hilarious together and there was the time that Bec bravely admitted on national radio that she’d crashed Andy’s car… one year later. In 2019, the then 30-year-old told Andy on Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa, “Do you remember last year, when I took your car in for an early service? Well, I actually smashed the front of your car, reversing in.” Oh, and we should probably add that said car was a luxury Audi… oops!

Of course the couple have celebrated major milestones in front of their fans too – in 2015, Bec completed her second degree with a masters in communications. “Proud of @rebeccalharding, getting her 2nd degree last night,” Andy wrote at the time, before cheekily adding: “Two more than @hamishblake has for those counting.”

And then there were milestones of the birthday kind. Bec celebrated her 30th birthday during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, but Andy still made sure she marked the day with style: “It wasn’t the HUGE 30th bash she’d planned but we celebrated her birthday weekend in style with a 4.30am finish ,” Andy captioned his Instagram tribute.

And two can play at that game – in 2021, Bec surprised Andy with a 40th birthday to remember… or not to remember? Sharing a balloon-clad hotel room the morning after the big night before, she wrote: “Surprise parties hit differently when you’re 40!”

“When Bec met Henri ,” Andy captioned the video. He explained: “We’ve been waiting for this pup for a long, long time. I’ve known it was arriving today for about 4 months. Rapt to have kept the secret and so pleased @rebeccalharding was delighted to meet Henrietta rather than saying ‘what did you get that for? I’m into cats now!'”

Andy Lee surprises his partner Bec with a puppy

Bec also helps Andy write his jokes, and he admitted to the Sydney Morning Herald he leans on her help.

“She is my go-to for testing out jokes. She’ll say, “People will get angry about that”, or “That’s not particularly funny”. I had a joke about O. J.  Simpson and she’s like, “I’m not sure if that’s appropriate.” I only realised how much I lean on her when we spent three months apart last year when I was filming The Hundred in Sydney. It was an eye-opener to realise how much she slips in and helps. I lean on Bec a lot.”

Bec also revealed to SMH her side of their love story and admitted she never considered Andy would be interested in her.

“I wasn’t interested in dating anyone, especially not this guy off the TV, but my friend said he seemed nice and at least I’d have a good story. Andy’s got this energy where you can’t help but feel great around him. But I was a uni student working in a café and he was one of Australia’s most celebrated talents. I felt he wouldn’t be interested in me.

“He called me five minutes after I sent the email, a real keen bean. I was surprised he didn’t text,” she shared.

She reflected on the fun early days of their relationship and how that changed when they went public.

“Our relationship was fun and exciting at the start, but then I got insecure and miserable. There were times we had people following us and photographers outside the house and that was daunting. I was starting my career and doubting myself and my ability. Did I get this job because of who I’m dating? I’d make friends and wonder, do they actually like me? I struggled. Andy and I ended up having a break in 2016.

“I spent six months reminding myself: “I’m good, I’m talented.” I kept my job. I kept my friends. I got my spark back and we got back together,” she said.

“When Andy was 15, his mum was unwell. They thought she had two weeks to live and she was in hospital for a long time. She made it through, and I think that experience helped make him a kind, generous, life-living person, but you can see that pain sometimes.

“He knows you can lose someone tomorrow. I’ve softened him over the years: he never used to celebrate birthdays, he was never fussed about Christmas. He was like, “Why do we need Christmas wrapping paper when we’ve got birthday wrapping paper?” No,” Bec told SMH.

Bec also commented on the ways Andy has helped her grow. She said, “I feel as though Andy’s my best friend. We complement each other. I watch him love what he does every day. He is inspirational. He may work ridiculous hours, but seeing how much joy it brings has made me realise I should work towards creating a life doing what I want to do. He shows me that if you work hard and you’re a nice person, you can chase those dreams.”

When they attended a friend’s wedding, Andy posted this picture and gushed, “Nagged myself a bridesmaid!”

Bec looked radiant during their Valentine’s Day dinner and Andy revealed the cheeky comment she made.

“I asked her to be my valentine, she said she’d think about it.”

“Sleepy girls while I watch late night tele I’m surprised they aren’t as into the cricket highlights as I am .”

Couples that get vaxxed together, stay together…

Andy and Bec have brought an 1876 house in Hawthorn with no running water, kitchen, or bathroom, and they’re excited to renovate it together.

“It’s one hell of an undertaking, but renovations are good for relationships, right?” joked Andy to SMH.

“Taking care of three kids can be really difficult… but I manage,” joked Andy while making our hearts soar.

“I don’t see the age difference at all, except when she doesn’t understand Back to the Future quotes. My view on relationships is that there isn’t “the one”. I think that’s a scary mindset, because you might lose that person: they leave you, or something terrible happens, like their passing. I think we have many “ones”, but it’s rare to find them. I’ve always felt that if I was too old or annoying for Bec, I’d be devastated, but it wouldn’t be the end of my life. But I do love her to bits.”

The couple lived their best life in London and did some touristy things like watching Ed Sheeran in concert, pub beers, and suffering from jet lag.

They got cosy while enjoying London’s famous busses.

“Her street eat is more attractive than my street eat!!”

Romance was also on the agenda, just take a look at this sunset snap from Greece. They really do look amazing together.

The couple looked all loved up on their europe trip but Andy quickly debunked rumours of an engagement. “I’m just waiting for Bec to do it!” Andy joked to Kyle and Jackie O when they returned. “She might do it – yes! I’m a bit old school, but I think I’m safe because she’s pretty old school as well”

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The pair met on the set of Australian soap, Home and Away in 2017 and quickly became the golden couple as they fell in love. In 2019, they had a fairytale wedding in Luttrellstown Castle, just outside of Dublin, Ireland surrounded by their friends and family.

But sadly, Sarah confirmed the pair had grown apart during an interview in April.

“I just want to say that I am divorced,” she told Stellar Magazine.

“Sometimes people grow apart and that’s okay… I got to a point where I realised I couldn’t grow in the way I wanted to within this particular relationship.”

On the Instagram announcement shared by the official account for Stellar, friends of Sarah shared their love.

“Sending you lots of love, dear Sar. Xxx,” Penny McNamee wrote

Sam Frost commented: “Yes Girl I’m very proud of you!!! It’s so beautiful to see you sparkle again you deserve nothing but the best xxxxxx”

“Such a shame as I loved you guys as a couple, but as long as you are both happy that’s the important thing,” a fan wrote.

“No surprise there, haven’t seen them together in a while. Neither of them wearing their rings either,” another commented.

Unfortunately, fans weren’t completely surprised by the divorce announcement after rumours began to circulate in October 2022 after James was absent from the premiere of Sarah’s film, Wog Boys Forever.

The final time James appeared on Sarah’s Instagram was in February 2023, meanwhile James’ last post about Sarah was in July 2022.

A few months after the announcement, Sarah shared a snippet into her life post-divorce and thanked her friends who “brought [her] back to life.”

“These two. Brought me back to life. Literally,” she began on Instagram.

“Put a roof over my head, filled me with wine, cookies, memories, (the best) carbonara (I’ve ever had!), giggles, deep conversations, self-confidence, a new found zest for life. A safe haven on this twisty-turny journey.”

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For many, it felt as if we grew up alongside these stars, idolised them deeply and eventually, grieve their death.

As we deal with the intricacies of grief, we remind you to embrace the beauty of memories, cherish the moments shared, and find solace in the enduring impact a life can have on those left behind.

We look back at the legacies of these celebrities, remembering their life and the impact they’ve had on our collective cultural tapestry.

Here is every star who has sadly passed away in 2024.

Shannen Doherty

Beloved Charmed and 90210 actress Shannen Doherty has sadly lost her battle with cancer. She was only 53.

The news was confirmed by Shannen’s publicist Leslie Sloane who told PEOPLE magazine: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years fighting the disease.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Richard Simmons

Beloved fitness guru Richard Simmons passed away just days after his 76th birthday from natural causes.

Ahead of his death, he opened up to PEOPLE magazine in a rare interview, saying: “I am grateful that I’m here, that I am alive for another day. I’ll spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is to help people.”

Richard rose to fame in the 1970s and ‘80s after opening a series of gyms and then releasing dozens of fitness tapes and DVDs to help people become healthy and fit.

Dr Ruth Westheimer

Iconic sex therapist, talk show host and author Dr Ruth Westheimer passed away at age 96.

Her family said in a statement: “The children of Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer are sad to announce the passing of their mother, the internationally-celebrated sex therapist, author, talk show host, professor, and orphan of the Holocaust.

“She died peacefully at her home in New York City on July 12th surrounded by her loving family, just over a month after celebrating her 96th birthday.”

Shelley Duvall

American actress Shelley Duvall sadly passed away at age 75 on July 11.

Shelley was a beloved movie star who was best known for her roles in The Shining and Popeye. Her long-time partner Dan Gilroy shared that the star died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas.

“My dear, sweet, wonderful life, partner, and friend left us last night,” he said in a statement.

“Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away beautiful Shelley.”

According to friend and publicist Gary Springer, Shelley passed away due to complications from diabetes.

Doug Sheehan

American actor, Doug Sheehan sadly passed away aged 75 on June 29.

Doug, best known for his role in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, General Hospital and Clueless (TV series), died at his home in Wyoming by his wife’s side, according to an announcement from Kane Funeral Home.

Hiram Kasten

Hiram Kasten, best recognised for his role on Seinfeld, has sadly passed away aged 71.

According to an obituary released in The Batavian, his death came after “seven years fighting a multitude of illnesses.”

Hiram was also known for his roles on Sour Grapes, 7th Heaven and more.

Bernard Hill

British actor, Bernard Hill sadly passed away aged 79 in May.

A statement released by his family revealed he passed in the early hours of the morning with his “fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel.” Bernard was best known for his roles in the Titanic and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Brian McCardie

Scottish actor Brian McCardie has sadly passed away aged 59.

Brian was best known for his role in Line of Duty and Outlander. His family confirmed the news of his tragic passing.

“Brian passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 28th April. A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon,” his sister, Sarah wrote in a post to Instagram.

“We love him and will miss him greatly; please remember Brian in your thoughts.”

O.J. Simpson

American football player-turned-actor O.J. Simpson has passed away aged 76.

The news was announced in a statement on X which read: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

“He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”

Nathan Templeton

Channel Seven’s Melbourne-based correspondent for Sunrise, Nathan Templeton has sadly passed away.

It has been reported the father-of-two sadly suffered a medical episode while walking his dog near Barwon River in Geelong.

Nathan made a reputable name for himself as a reporter at the Olympic Games and was popular on Seven’s Sunrise. The 44-year-old recently stepped away from the spotlight to deal with personal issues.

Michael Culver

British actor Michael Culver has sadly passed away, aged 85.

Michael was best known for his role in Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back and the James Bond films Thunderball and From Russia With Love.

The news of his passing was shared by his agency, Alliance Agents in a Facebook post.

“We are very sad to confirm the passing of our friend and client Michael Culver,” the statement read. “It’s been an honour to have represented Michael for the last decade and to have taken him to some of the best Star Wars events in the UK and Europe.”

“A real highlight was taking Michael to Celebration in Chicago in 2019. He was lost for words when he saw his queue line with nearly 200 people waiting to see him.”

The cause of his tragic passing has not been revealed.

Kenneth Mitchell

Actor Kenneth Mitchell has passed away aged 49.

Most well-known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel, Kenneth passed away on 24 February 2024.

Kenneth was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and suffered a five-year long health battle.

“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” his family wrote in a statement shared via X (Twitter) and Instagram.

“Ken was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows,” the statement continued. “He’s portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero’s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers.”

Ewen MacIntosh

Actor and comedian, Ewan passed away aged 50.

He was best known for his role as Keith Bishop, aka ‘Big Keith’ in The Office UK and starred in other British comedies including Little Britain.

A statement from his management company, Just Right Management confirmed his passing with Chelle Just revealing he had suffered with health issues for the past two years.

“Ewen was a wonderful actor and an even better human being. He made people laugh and possessed such a kind heart. He touched the lives of all who came into contact with him,” she said.

“Ewen suffered from ill-health these past two years and passed peacefully on 19 February from undisclosed causes.”

Gary Graham

Actor Gary Graham sadly passed away on 22 January 2024.

“It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex-husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today,” Gary’s ex-wife Susan Lavelle said in her announcement on Facebook.

“We are completely devastated especially our daughter Haley. His wife, Becky was by his side.”

Gary was most well-known for his role in Star Trek: Enterprise.

David Gail

US actor David Gail sadly passed away, aged 58.

His sister Katie Colmenares and podcaster Peter Ferriero confirmed the news, with his sister sharing a heartfelt post to Instagram.

“There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me, by my side, always my wingman, always my best friend, ready to face anything and anyone with me….Missing you every second of every day forever, there will never be another ” she wrote.

David was best known for his role on Beverley Hills 90210 as Stuart Carson, the fiancé to Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh.

Lynne Marta

Actress Lynne Marta sadly passed away from cancer, aged 78, on January 11, 2024, in her Los Angeles home.

The news of her passing was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by Lynne’s friend, Chris Saint-Hillaire. Lynne was best known for her role in the musical classic, Footloose, played Charlene Higgins on Days of Our Lives and Charlie’s Angels in the late 70s.

“We lost a beautiful light today. My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly,” Lynne’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook.

Christian Oliver

In a tragic plane crash, at 51, Christian Oliver and his two daughters died on January 4th.

The “Speed Racer” star, and his daughters, were pronounced dead on the scene after their plane reported a problem and crashed into the ocean.

Glynis Johns

Hollywood royalty, Glynis Johns passed away on January 4th in an assisted living home.

She is known for her role as Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins but more notably she also earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Mrs. Firth in The Sundowners.

Her manager released a statement following her death, “Today is a sombre day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood.”

Harry Johnson

Following a long illness, Harry Johnson passed away in Los Angeles on January 2nd. His wife Christiane Johnson confirmed the news to Deadline.

He was known for his iconic role in Battlestar Galactica in 1978. He also appeared in MASH, Quincy M.E., Law & Order, The Incredible Hulk, Days of Our Lives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.*

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood is a prequel series to the iconic historical drama, following the respective love story of Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents’ love story in 18^th century Scotland and World War I England.

While nothing can compare to the legendary love story that is Jamie and Claire’s, many of the brilliant minds behind Outlander will continue boast their talents in the spin-off series.

Outlander’s showrunner Matthew B Roberts explained to The Herald in early 2023 that the prequel is “at its heart, a love story.”

“It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain,” he said.

“The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire and there will be several names and faces that Outlander fans will know and recognise.”

Who is cast in Blood of My Blood?

Playing Jamie’s mother Ellen Mackenzie is Harriet Slater, and her on-screen love interest is Jamie Roy as Jamie’s father Brian Fraser. Meanwhile, playing out the origin story of Claire’s parents is Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp.

As for the familiar faces Matthew B Roberts discussed, some fan-favourite characters from Outlander will feature in Blood of My Blood as younger versions including Rory Alexander (Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser), Sam Retford (Dougal Mackenzie), Seamus McLeanRoss (Colum Mackenzie), and Conor MacNeill (Ned Gowan).

What do we know about Jamie Fraser’s parents?

Little information has been revealed regarding Jamie’s parents, Brian and Ellen. However, when the Scottish heartthrob does speak of them, he does so tenderly. His parents fell in love quickly, with the pair getting married and falling pregnant before Ellen’s family could object. 

Ellen, sadly passed away during childbirth while in labour with her fourth baby. Jamie was one of three children, including Jenny and the eldest William who passed at a young age due to smallpox.

Meanwhile, Jamie’s dad died of apoplexy, brought on by having to watch his son being brutally tortured. Believing his son to be dead, Brian collapsed and sadly died a few days later.

What book is Blood of My Blood based on?

The prequel series will be based on Outlander author Diana Gabaldon’s tenth book, which Matthew revealed she is working “diligently” on.

“Jamie and Claire’s TV story may be coming to an end with Season 8, but Diana is continuing on with their literary journey in her wonderful book series and is working diligently on Book 10,” he told the publication.

Diana will also act as consulting producer on the spin-off, ensuring the core story of the prequel will be protected.

Where to watch Outlander in Australia:

Outlander is available for streaming on Binge in Australia. Given Outlander’s streaming home, it can be predicted that Blood of My Blood will also be available for viewing to Binge upon its release.

Stream Outlander on BINGE from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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The Princess, 42, looking radiant in purple – one of Wimbledon’s official colours – attended the tournament with her daughter Princess Charlotte, nine, and sister Pippa Middleton, 40. 

This marks Kate’s second public appearance since her shock cancer diagnosis in March, following Trooping the Colour where she also received an outpouring of public support. 

PRINCESS CATHERINE’S ROYAL DUTY

Princess Catherine has been the patron of the All England Club since 2016. And her ceremonial duties include handing out the winner’s trophies after the singles finals. It’s something the crowds look forward to each year.

Initially, plans were made for the Duchess of Gloucester, who has served as Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association for 25 years, to step in if the Princess of Wales was unable to attend due to her ongoing treatment. 

However, Buckingham Palace confirmed before the event that Princess Catherine would indeed be in attendance.

And you could tell by Kate’s beaming smile at the event that she was thrilled to be back court-side, honouring the players for their incredible effort. 

It was such a lovely moment, watching the Princess make her way down from the stands to the playing surface to present the trophies, the crowd in awe of Catherine’s strength and grace. 

On her way, she smiled and shook hands with some of the tournament’s ball kids. She also struck up some friendly chit-chat with both players and clapped for Carlos after giving him the trophy for the second year in a row. 

“ENJOY THE WIN”

Inside the tournament’s main stadium, Catherine told Carlos, “You played so well. Enjoy the win.”

On seeing Kate at the event in his post-match news conference, Novak said, “It was, of course, a privilege to be in her presence again. I’ve said to her that it is very nice to see her in good health. She seems to be in good health.

“That’s obviously very positive news for everyone in this country, but also for Wimbledon.”

After the event culminated, Princess Catherine shared a beautiful image of herself at Wimbledon, captioned: “Great to be back at @Wimbledon!

“There’s nothing quite like The Championships ”

Of course, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ comments blew up with overwhelming positivity for Catherine.

WIMBLEDON WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN THE SAME

Actress Olivia Munn commented: “You’re a champion. ”.

Another commented: “So wonderful to see you looking healthy and beautiful. Welcome back, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte!”

And journalist and royal correspondent for Vanity Fair Katie Nicholl said what we all were thinking: “It wouldn’t have been the same without you Your Royal Highness ”.

Prince William is usually a regular at Wimbledon finals. However, he missed Sunday as he planned to be in Germany to watch England face Spain in the final of the men’s soccer European Championship. William is the president of the English Football Association.

Here, we take a look back at all Catherine, Princess of Wales’ best Wimbledon moments. 

PRINCESS CATHERINE’S BEST WIMBLEDON MOMENTS

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Wimbledon 2024

Catherine, Princess of Wales was given a standing ovation as she arrived at Wimbledon amid her health struggles.

The Princess arrived alongside Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Middleton.

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Wimbledon 2023

Princess Kate looked a vision in green in 2023 at The Championships.

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Wimbledon 2022

Perhaps, Princess Charlotte took inspiration from her mum’s 2022 navy polka-dot Wimbledon dress this year?

Either way, the two Princesses look beautiful in navy!

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Wimbledon 2021

Green looks golden on Princess Kate! Here, she presents Ash Barty with the trophy following her triumph over Karolina Pliskova.

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Wimbledon 2019

She presented the 2019 men’s singles trophy to Novak Djokovic. He defeated Roger Federer after nearly five hours – the longest Wimbledon men’s final in history.

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Buckingham Palace confirmed on July 14, 2024 that the King and Queen will be visiting Australia this year.

“The King has shown his compassion for Australians affected by recent natural disasters, just as Australians have shown compassion and support for the King following his cancer diagnosis,” Anthony Albanese said of the royal’s trip.

“The King, Queen and members of the Royal Family are always welcome in Australia. My Government is engaging with States and Territories on options for a possible Royal visit.”

Initially, Charles and Camilla were set to tour Australia as part of a long-haul trip, with visits to neighbouring countries including New Zealand.

However, amid fears that the King is doing too much, their visit to New Zealand has been scrapped. A source told The Daily Mirror: “Naturally, it will be a bitter disappointment on both sides to not have the opportunity for the King and Queen to visit New Zealand.

“But all are aware of the King’s ongoing health issues and the need for him to pace himself. It’s very much hoped there will be further opportunities in the future.”

Insiders reveal that the Australian leg of the tour will now be reduced to just six days, with Charles and Camilla taking a two-day break before travelling to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

A government spokesman told The Australian newspaper that “the Prime Minister enjoys a warm relationship with the King and looks forward to welcoming His Majesty to Australia later this year”.

In a new book based on King Charles, the author, Robert Hardman explained that he believes the King has a loving relationship with Australia after he spent time here during his schooldays.

King Charles’ visit to Australia will be his first since becoming King, and will be the first visit to Australia by a ruling British monarch since Elizabeth II visited in October 2011.

The royal tour will coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, at which both Charles and Camilla are expected to attend.

Taking place from 21 to 25 October in 2024, the CHOGM occurs every two years and features leaders from the 56 Commonwealth member nations.

The last time the British royals visited Australia was in April 2018, when they represented Queen Elizabeth at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, and opened the ceremony.

The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times over the course of her reign, each time accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip who sadly passed away April 2021. Her first visit to Australia as Monarch was in 1954, with her final trip being in October 2011. 

It is a significant event for King Charles as it marks his first royal tour of Australia since becoming the reigning monarch, and will be the first time for the Australian people to see their new King.

Since becoming King and Queen, Charles and Camilla have completed state visits to Germany, France and Kenya, and have hosted leaders from around the world.

In May 2023, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace ahead of the King’s coronation.

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“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Shannen’s publicist, Leslie Sloane confirmed the news to People magazine.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Fans and friends across the globe have shared tributes in their grief, mourning the loss of Shannen around the globe. Below, we take a look back at her health journey.

When Shannen’s cancer returned in 2020, the actress was open about her battle with the ferocious disease and the reality of living with cancer.

Shannon told People magazine that she remained positive after bravely admitting: “I don’t want to die.”

“I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not done.”

Only recently, Shannen let go of some of her possessions to make things “easier” for her family when she passed.

“My priority at the moment is my mum. I know it’s going to be hard on her if I pass away before her. Because it’s going to be so hard on her, I want other things to be a lot easier,” she said.

“I don’t want her to have a bunch of stuff to deal with. I don’t want her to have four storage units filled with furniture.”

In early 2024, it was revealed her new cancer infusion wasn’t working. Despite doctors suggesting she switch treatments, Shannen wanted to persist with the treatment.

WATCH: Shannen Doherty opens up about her battle with breast cancer. Article continues after video.

“After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now. That I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘let’s keep going’,” she shared on her podcast Let’s Be Clear.

Desperate for advancements in treatment options, Shannen hoped “to squeeze out another three to five years” to experience new options to help fight her cancer.

“There’s going to be a lot more options that will give another five years,” she said on her podcast.

Shannen began radiation therapy in January 2023 and posted a video of the process to her Instagram page.

“January 12, the first round of radiation took place,” she wrote on Instagram. “My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life. I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr Amin Mirahdi and the amazing techs at Cedar Sinai [Medical Centre].”

“But that fear… The turmoil… the timing of it all… This is what cancer can look like.”

In a follow-up post, shared four days later, she opened up about the terrifying surgery.

“I had a tumor in my head they wanted to remove and also biopsy,” she penned. “I am clearly trying to be brave but I am petrified. The fear was overwhelming to me. Scared of all possible bad outcomes, worried about leaving my mom and how that would impact her. Worried that I would come out of surgery not me anymore. This is what cancer can look like.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar responded to the video, telling Shannen: “You are a warrior.”

Selma Blair – who’s fighting her own battle with multiple sclerosis – commented: “This is a lot. This is a lot to take on, still again. And I am wishing for all the wise peace you have learned to find you in the terror moments. To know we are holding you. Love. All love.”

In October 2021, more than a year after her cancer returned, Shannen encouraged people to get regular check ups and “cut through the fear.” 

“For breast cancer awareness month, I’d like to share more of my own personal journey from my first diagnosis to my second,” she wrote on Instagram. “Is it all pretty? NO but it’s truthful and my hope in sharing is that we all become more educated, more familiar with what cancer looks like.

“I hope I encourage people to get mammograms, to get regular checkups, to cut thru the fear and face whatever might be in front of you. In 2015 I got diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and did chemo and radiation. I had many nose bleeds from the chemo. Not sure if any of you experienced this.

“I also was beyond tired. I cheered myself up by putting on funny pajamas that my friend Kristy gave me. Did they actually cheer me up? Yes!! Lol. I looked ridiculous and in that ridiculousness, I was able to laugh at myself. Finding humor helped get me thru what seemed impossible. I hope we all find humor in the impossible.”

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It has been confirmed that Margot, 34, and her husband Tom Ackerley, 34, are pregnant with their first child together!

Multiple sources spoken with PEOPLE confirming the exciting news after photos emerged of the couple holidaying in Lake Como, with Margot sporting a growing baby bump.

The actress and her husband then confirmed the news themselves when they attended Wimbledon on 12 July. Margot was glowing, and we can already tell her maternity style is going to be incredible.

Margot and Tom have been together since 2013, and tied the knot in 2016. They met on the set of Suite Francaise, a World War II drama film in which Margot starred and Tom was the assistant director.

Despite living a life in the public eye, the couple choose to keep their relationship relatively private, however they have shared some adorable moments together on red carpets, as well as gushed over one another in interviews.

The pair even share a production company together, LuckyChap, which has produced some of the biggest films over the last few years, including Saltburn, I, Tonya, and the blockbuster hit Barbie.

Margot and Tom secretly married in a private ceremony in Margot’s hometown of the Gold Coast in December 2016, with the Aussie actress confirming the news on her now-deactivated Instagram page.

“Being married is actually the most fun ever, life got way more fun somehow. I have a responsibility being someone’s wife, I want to be better,” she told Porter in 2018.

But their relationship wasn’t necessarily smooth sailing from the get-go, with Margot claiming she never thought she’d have a chance with Tom.

“We were friends for so long. I was always in love with him, but I thought, Oh, he would never love me back. Don’t make it weird, Margot. Don’t be stupid and tell him that you like him,” the Barbie star told Vogue in 2016. 

“And then it happened, and I was like, ‘Of course we’re together. This makes so much sense, the way nothing has ever made sense before’.”

In 2024, Tom spoke to The Sunday Times revealing how they balance their work and personal lives. He shared that they spend nearly every single day together. “It’s seamless. We don’t have a toggle on, toggle off. It’s all become one thing,” he said.

Despite these rare sweet comments about one another, if the private nature of their relationship is anything to go off, it’s likely the couple will choose to keep their growing family life private too.

Congratulations to the parents-to-be!

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While the trajectory of his accomplishments might certainly suggest so, Tony is still wrapping his head around his first two.

“Three years ago, I didn’t even have a Logie on my radar, and now I’m up for the Gold. I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ It’s kind of surreal,” the 34-year-old tells TV WEEK.

However, while Tony admits “it would be great if it all worked out,” [and he won] on the night, he’s not about to let it change his day-to-day.

“Everyone’s asked, ‘What’s it like being a Gold Logie nominee?’ and I’m like, ‘Well, yesterday I went to the Pitt Street Mall [in Sydney’s CBD] and bought five pairs of jocks and five pairs of socks,” he says with a laugh.

It’s quips likes these that has made Australia fall for Tony. And fast. In a few short years, he’s gone from retired AFL player to in-demand TV personality thanks to his role as sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast, host of documentaries A Dog’s World and Great Australian Stuff, co-host of new sports entertainment show Monday’s Experts – and even humorous satirical cameos on The Weekly With Charlie Pickering.

His face is currently all over the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, where an exhibition he curated – Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things – is on display in the wake of his recent weekly ABC documentary series of the same name.

It seems everybody wants a piece of Tony right now, so can you blame him for wanting to step away to catch his breath for a moment?

“I’m still very much, ‘What is going on?’” he says with a laugh. “TV is a weird beast. I still get wigged out standing next to – and talking to – Andy Lee, or seeing Rob Irwin or Julia Morris [all fellow Gold Logie nominees]. I think, ‘Wow, you’re from the telly!’ Yet that’s what people think of me now. It’s all so strange.”

As dizzying as it’s been, Tony acknowledges that the Gold Logie nomination has given him a great reason to “stop and reflect” and be proud of just how far he’s come.

“I went away and did a lot of work on myself,” he says. “One of the big things I’m trying to do is accept where I’m at – I’m not very good at saying ‘I’m proud.’”

Tony says he’s often relied on the feeling of being overwhelmed – especially at events such as the Logies – as a “self-preservation” technique. 

“It’s kind of giving myself a little fail-safe, a back door out if things don’t go my way,” he explains. “But I’ve worked hard, taken some little Ls [losses] along the way, and now I do believe I can play a role in the media.

“I’m not a veteran – I’ve only been in TV three years – but for me, being overwhelmed doesn’t cut the mustard anymore.”

Tony says he’s also trying not to put as much pressure on himself now. It’s something that playing professional sport – 35 AFL games for Adelaide, the Sydney Swans and Collingwood between 2010 and 2015 – has helped him with.

“What footy taught me was that you can do everything right and yet it still might not work out. That’s a tough lesson to learn, because a lot of us, when we’re growing up, are told we can do anything – that we’ve just got to work hard and it’ll come. But while you can give yourself the best opportunity, it doesn’t mean you’ll always succeed.

“So now that I’m in TV, I don’t care so much about the outcome, because if I put in the work and hold up my end of the bargain, how can I possibly care about the outcome? All the other stuff is out of my control. That’s really helped.”

Tony, a Barrabinya man originally from NSW, says his journey of self-realisation has also meant he better understands the “extra layer of responsibility” that’s on him as an Indigenous man in the media.

He recalls a moment this year where a young Indigenous boy recognised him at a shopping centre and came up to say hello. The interaction was brief, but left a lasting impression.

“I do take the p*** out of TV, and say that it’s meaningless and all that kind of stuff, but for a little kid like that to see someone who looks like him on TV, that’s awesome,” he says.

He says the work he’s doing on himself is only preparing him for a long career in TV,  hinting there are big plans on the horizon. However, those plans may not all be in front of the camera.

“I’d love everyone to see a hell of a lot less about me,” he laughs. “I’m trying to write some scripted stuff. A dark comedy – Australia is begging to be satirised right now.”

But for now, Tony is looking forward to celebrating his achievements at the Logies on August 18. And with his new girlfriend Rona Glynn-McDonald on his arm, this year’s event could prove to be his favourite yet.

“I’ll still be a d***head on the red carpet, but I won’t be overwhelmed,” he says. “I’ll know what I’m doing. It’ll still be sensory overload, but this time, I’ll see it for what it is.”

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With devastating war, dragons going head-to-head and family bonds being pushed to the limit, season two of House of the Dragon sees the continuation of the Dance of the Dragons.

Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood – roughly 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

House of the Dragon covers the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, which was during the reign of King Viserys I Targaryen, Rhaenyra’s father.

With House of the Dragon’s second season finally airing, discover everything you need to know below.

How did House of the Dragon season one end?

Before we dive into season two, here is a refresher given the near-two-year hiatus.

Young Lucerys Velaryon died at the hands of Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar. As Lucerys died, so too did Rhaenyra’s hope of peace.

Devastated by the loss of her son, the series ends with the promise of a bloody and brutal battle.

What is the plot for House of Dragon, season two?

The trailer, which summarises what you can expect this season, opens with Rhaenyra looking defeated and heartbroken as a voice states, “Errors were made in the hours following King Visery’s death.”

The newly crowned Aegon II is placed in evil light as he storms through the crown room, guards in his stead. Viewers also see glimpses of Daemon Targaryen and Aemond, the prince killer.

Banners representing the Targaryen and Hightower march with fields full of soldiers bring the promise of war.

Women, in particular Alicent and Rhaenyra, remain the heart of House of the Dragon as they are reluctant to destroy their family and the kingdom despite the trailer teasing a brutal war.

“There is no war so hateful to the gods as a war between kin,” Rhaenyra said. To which her aunt Rhaenys Targaryen reminds her, “And no war so bloody as a war between dragons.”

When is House of the Dragon season two released?

House of the Dragon premiered with its first episode on June 17 on Binge,

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Who is the cast of House of the Dragon season two?

The main characters of House of the Dragon are back for the second season including Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Princess Rhaenya (Eve Best), Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).

Joining them are Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett), Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia), Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), Jason Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and Larys Strong (Matthew Needham).

Meanwhile, there are newcomers to the second season including Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong.

Where can you watch House of the Dragon in Australia?

Luckily for fans, all seasons of House of the Dragon are available for streaming on Foxtel and Binge.

And if that isn’t enough dragons for you, all eight seasons of Game of Thrones are available for streaming on those same platforms.

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How does House of the Dragon end?

Don’t continue reading if you want a spoiler-free House of the Dragon viewing. However, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, it may have already been spoiled.

Sadistic young monarch, Joffrey spoiled Rhaenyra’s tragic fate while showing his betrothed, Margaery Tyrell, her grave in season three, episode four of Game of Thrones. He gleefully revealed that she was murdered by her brother’s dragon.

“Rhaenrya Targaryen was murdered by her brother or rather his dragon. It ate her while her son watched,” he laughed. “What’s left of her is buried in the crypts right down there.”

Based on the plot of Fire & Blood, the brother Joffrey is referring to is none other than Aegon II, Alicent and Viserys I’s son.

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But arguably no celebrity appearances have been quite as iconic as those by the British royal family.

Wimbledon is a tournament packed with plenty of tennis action from the world’s best players, but it’s also an opportunity for attendees to don their most stylish looks, and watch sporting history take place.

The royal family has had a close connection to Wimbledon for many years now, and Catherine, Princess of Wales is not only a regular at the event, but is also patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The princess is an avid tennis fan, and has been since her youth. She has only ever missed Wimbledon once, in 2013, when she was heavily pregnant with Prince George.

Speaking on her love of the event, Catherine told Sue Barker on a 2017 BBC documentary that, “I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up. It’s such a quintessential part of the English summer, and I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”

The Princess of Wales has presented the iconic trophy to the winner multiple times, and even had a hit against former world number one, Roger Federer in 2023.

But Kate’s not the only royal who is fond of Wimbledon. Below, we round up the most iconic moments from the royal family at Wimbledon over the years.

Catherine, Princess of Wales

2024

After weeks of speculation, the palace confirmed Catherine, Princess of Wales would be attending the men’s singles final at the 2024 tournament.

She is seen here looking radiant as ever while presenting Carlos Alcaraz with his trophy after he defeated Novak Djokovic.

Peter Phillips

2024

Peter Phillips brought his new girlfriend to the 2024 grand slam, and the pair were spotted walking hand-in-hand.

Zara Tindall & Mike Tindall

2024

The Tindalls were extremely animated while watching a match on Day 10.

Queen Camilla

2024

Girls day out! Queen Camilla was joined by her besties at Wimbledon in 2024, and they certainly looked like they enjoyed themselves.

Carole Middleton & Michael Middleton

2024

Whilst they’re not technically royals, the parents of Kate Middleton looked oh-so stylish at the 2024 tournament!

Catherine, Princess of Wales

2023

Kate Middleton presented Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon trophy after his win against Novak Djokovic in 2023.

Princess Charlotte & Prince George

2023

The Wales children were enthralled by the tennis action!

Queen Camilla

2023

The Queen met with a few ball boys and ball girls at the event in 2023.

Catherine, Princess of Wales

2023

The Princess of Wales and Roger Federer played tennis together in celebration of the ball boys and girls!

Catherine, Princess of Wales

2022

Catherine presented Elena Rybakina with her trophy for winning Wimbledon in 2022.

Catherine, Princess of Wales & William, Prince of Wales

2022

The Wales couple enjoyed watching the match together in 2022, where Catherine also rewore one of her past iconic outfits.

Princess Beatrice

2022

Beatrice showcased her growing baby bump at the tournament in 2022!

Zara Tindall & Mike Tindall

2022

At Wimbledon in 2022, the Tindalls shared a loving kiss in the stands.

Catherine, Princess of Wales

2021

When Aussie tennis star Ash Barty won the title in 2021, Catherine presented her with her hard-earned trophy.

Catherine, Princess of Wales & Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

2018

Meghan Markle made her first appearance at Wimbledon as an official member of the royal family in 2018.

Queen Mary & King Frederik of Denmark

2014

The Danish royals were seen court-side at Wimbledon in 2014.

Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank

2014

In 2014, Eugenie and now-husband Jack watched on at the event together. 

Queen Elizabeth II

2012

The late Queen attended the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 2012, and here she is seen shaking the hand of Roger Federer.

Diana, Princess of Wales

1993

Princess Diana was a frequent attendee at Wimbledon, and here she was watching the men’s singles final in 1993.

Queen Elizabeth II

1977

Queen Elizabeth presented Virginia Wade with her trophy after she won the event in 1977.

Princess Anne

1969

In 1969, the Princess Royal presented Ann Jones her trophy for taking out the title.

Queen Elizabeth II

1962

Queen Elizabeth with Australian tennis legend Rod Laver after his Wimbledon win in 1962.

King George VI

1926

Back in 1926, King George VI actually competed at the tennis tournament!

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Shannen’s publicist, Leslie Sloane confirmed the news of her passing to People magazine.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” she said.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Shannen was best known for her role as Brue Halliwell in Charmed, Heather Duke in Heathers, Mallrats and Beverly Hills, 902010.

Her battle with cancer first began in 2015 with a breast cancer diagnosis. The disease later returned in 2020 as Stage Iv, metastasizing and spreading to her brain.

Over the past few years, Shannen has often bravely spoken out about her battle.

“I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not done,” she told People magazine.

In early 2024, her new cancer infusion wasn’t working but Shannen persisted with the treatment despite doctors suggesting otherwise.

“After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now. That I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘let’s keep going’,” she shared on her podcast Let’s Be Clear.

After her diagnosis, Shannen began documenting her life in her podcast Let’s Be Clear where she invited numerous star guests that all played a significant role in her life.

“Everything in the world has been written about me,” Doherty said on the podcast. “And 90 per cent has been false.”

Following Shannen’s devastating passing, Hollywood have gathered to tribute the actress, including Olivia Munn, Viola Davis, Selma Blair, Jason Momoa, and Kate Beckinsale.

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It’s just one of the many positive changes Jelena Dokic has made recently.

After years of struggling with her mental health, the tennis pro turned commentator is working hard to shift her internal narrative.

JELENA DOKIC JOURNEY

She’s gone from “victim to survivor to thriver” and “let go of hate and approach life with kindness, compassion and gratitude”.

She released her first book Unbreakable seven years ago, which details the emotional and physical abuse she suffered throughout her tennis career at the hands of her father.

And Jelena says she’s still feeling the effects of writing it. It unleashed a profound change in her life.

TIME FOR CHANGE

The child prodigy, who came to Australia as a refugee in 1994 from the former Yugoslavia, is finally able to see that there’s more to life than tennis.

“I always thought that what I do in tennis will define me and who I am as a person and how worthy I am,” she tells Go Behind The Mask podcast. “I believed that for a long time.”

Now through therapy the 41-year-old is realising that she’s worth more than just her achievements on court.

“I only really discovered that through the journey of writing.

“That’s why I’ll say it every single day for the rest of my life: Unbreakable changed my life, and it saved my life. It gave me a voice, I was free,” Jelena tells The Guardian.

FINDING A PURPOSE

Far from being a celebrity issuing empty platitudes on Instagram, Jelena uses the darkest elements of her story to connect with people who have suffered similar traumas.

It’s helping her find “my calling”.

Because finding a purpose after being a professional athlete is tough, says the Wimbledon commentator. She felt lonely and lost after retiring in 2014, while feeling like she hadn’t reached her full potential.

“I was a woman with nothing to aspire to, no goals and dreams left,” Jelena tells The Guardian.

“And to now be doing this – if you told me that 10 years ago, I would have told you that you are literally crazy… I have a lot of joy in my life now, I’m thriving.”

THE POWER OF SPEAKING

She adds that becoming a motivational speaker and consistently speaking up about her experience “has actually saved my life at times”.

Social media has also allowed her to create a community to share her experiences with people, even if sometimes cruel trolls weigh her down.

Recently she took to Instagram to address her weight loss and the “myth of perfection”, after she was trolled online.

WEIGHT LOSS BATTLE

“I had some health issues but also I just wanted to get healthier and fitter and when I turned 40 last year I really started to think about my family history of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems.”

Jelena has lost 20kg and adds that while she’s happy she’s lost the weight for health reasons, it won’t change who she is.

“I still want people to value me and others based on whether we are kind and good people. I will always be proud of myself and not hide or be embarrassed no matter what size I am,” she writes.

“Beauty is not what is on the outside. Beauty is not the number on the scale or having a pretty face. Beauty is having a beautiful mind, a beautiful heart and a beautiful soul. Beauty is being kind, empathetic, hard working and a good person.”

We couldn’t agree more!

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On the day of the incident, the 73-year-old was seen walking near the horses on her Gatcombe Park estate. And, while the exact cause of her injuries remains uncertain, her medical team suggested they were consistent with an impact from a horse’s head or legs.

PRINCESS ANNE IS BACK

Anne looked healthy and well, despite a bruised face, as she stepped out in public for the first time in almost three weeks. She was attending the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships on 12 July 2024.

The RDA was celebrating its 55th anniversary. And her Royal Highness was beaming from ear to ear to be back to her royal duties, chatting to members of the public.

In true Princess-Royal fashion, reports confirm that one of the first things she said as she got out of the car was, “I can’t remember a single thing about it.” And that’s that. It’s business as usual for this “hardest-working royal“.

The Royal Diary, which is published weeks in advance, currently lists Princess Anne’s next scheduled outing as a visit to the NLV Pharos ship off the west coast of Scotland in her role as Patron of the Northern Lighthouse Board on July 15th and 16th. 

The royal was discharged from hospital on June 28th to recuperate comfortably at home. Her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence thanked the Southmead Hospital team for “their care, expertise and kindness” during her stay.

Princess Anne’s hospitalisation is the latest health challenge facing the Royal Family. Her brother King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales have both been hit with a cancer diagnosis this year, limiting their public engagements.

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The 37-year-old recently celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Jelena Djokovic, 38, and his tribute to her was beyond beautiful.

“Ten years of joy, Ten years of dreams, Ten years as islands, Ten years as streams,” he began in a post on Instagram.

“Ten years as parents, Ten years as one, Ten years of dancing, Ten years of fun.

“Ten years of yoga, Ten years we stretch, Ten years of dogs, Ten years go fetch.

“Ten years of flying, Ten years at sea, Ten years of you, The best part of me.

“Ten years of tennis, Ten years of balls, Ten years of triumph, Ten years of falls.

“Ten years as teammates, Ten years together, Ten years Jelena, I love you forever.”

The beautiful poem written by Novak was accompanied by a video compilation of some of the couple’s greatest moments together, alongside the song Islands In the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.

The former world number one has been with his wife Jelena Ristic (now Djokovic) since 2005, and the pair actually met in high school during the 1990s!

Speaking of their romance, Jelena said, “us getting together was like science fiction almost. I was a student barely getting by, and he was a very young tennis player who also had no money to spare on expensive trips.”

It wasn’t always smooth sailing for the couple either, as the beginning of their romance was long-distance, due to Jelena studying abroad. Following the completion of her degree, she then got a high-intensity job that put a strain on their relationship.

She was spending so much time at the office that she barely saw Novak, who at the time was working his way up in the tennis world.

“At a certain point, Novak told me, ‘Darling, we cannot go on like this,'” she told PEOPLE.

Jelena eventually left the job and became the National Director of the Novak Djokovic Foundation (NDF), which she co-founded with his family in 2007.

The couple were engaged in September 2013 after eight years of dating, and tied the knot on 10 July 2014 in a beautiful ceremony on Sveti Stefan in Montenegro. At the time of their wedding, Jelena was pregnant with their first child.

“Seeing her for the first time in her wedding dress, smiling and walking towards me… She looked like an angel,” Novak said. “I was trying to be present in that moment and memorise it. I was focused on her, and her smile, and our baby. It really was a perfect moment.”

Jelena felt similarly, saying of their wedding, “I was very nervous and everything seemed a blur. I was seeing him through tears and immediately started crying when I saw him. I was just so happy and probably being pregnant makes it quite difficult to control the emotions. I am so blessed to have him in my life. I couldn’t ask for a better partner than him.”

Novak and Jelena have since welcomed two children together, one son and one daughter.

Their son Stefan was born in October 2014, and they welcomed their daughter Tara in September 2017.

Jelena has been Novak’s biggest supporter over the course of his tennis career, and she has seen him achieve so much success in the sport.

“Whether I’m winning or losing, she’s always there. Family’s always there. When I go back home, I’m not a tennis player anymore. I’m a father and a husband,” Novak said years ago. 

“That’s a kind of balance that I think allows me to play this well. Ever since I got married and became a father, I haven’t lost many matches, I won many tournaments. I suggest that to every player, ‘Get married, have kids, let’s enjoy this.'”

Jelena can almost always be seen in Novak’s player box, cheering him on courtside, and nowadays she is the global CEO of NDF as well as the director of online blog Original Magazine.

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The 27-year-old has given his all over the past four years, and after a devastatingly unsuccessful campaign at the Olympic qualifying trials, it appears Cody has now called time on his swimming career.

Taking to Instagram on 17 June, just two days after the 2024 Australian Olympic swim team was announced, Cody uploaded a photo of his national swimming pendant alongside a touching personal message.

“All you can do is everything you can to take what you’ve been given as far as you can take it. You owe yourself the honour of cultivating your talents with as much fervour and intensity as you can. The privilege of becoming what you’re capable of becoming.

“I left nothing to the unknown these past 4 years and I can now rest knowing I put my pedal to the floor every day and covered every other little detail to take this as far it could go and it sure went a hell of a ways. I made sure I was a gangster in my training, meticulous in my preparation and fearless in my competing every step of the way. 

“I’m grateful for a huge run in the short amount of time I have been a professional athlete and I wouldn’t trade a moment. I promise I will never stop trying to do special things with my life. Shoot for the moon.. land among the stars. My shot has landed me in a constellation of stars otherwise known as that elusive club, the Australian Swim Team, forever. Thank you swimming.”

He signed off the message with “Australian Dolphin #838”.

The 27-year-old also uploaded a follow-up post almost a month later, confirming the news of his retirement.

“Hell of a ride. I had a personal theory and wanted to see if, with sheer grit and determination, it would prove. It did. So that’s me for now,” he wrote.

“Thank you Australia for supporting me every step. To my coaches and support staff. To my family and loved ones. […] And finally, to the sport of swimming for saving my life, and making me who I am.”

Friends, fans, fellow swimmers and other celebrities took to the comment section to congratulate Cody on his hard work and determination over the past few years.

“Your commitment to the dream was awe inspiring, thank you for taking us all along on the journey ,” former Olympic swimmer Giaan Rooney shared.

Meanwhile, Channel Nine presenters Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins also left messages of support, with Karl saying, “Very proud of you Cody. You absolutely committed. Extraordinary strength of character. ”.

Richard simply wrote, “#champion ”.

Cody’s girlfriend Emma McKeon commented, “Absolutely incredible, you left no stone unturned I love you”, while Olympic swimming legend Libby Trickett wrote, “

“Huge. What an incredible adventure. On to the next one .”

Though Cody was an extremely talented junior swimmer, when his music career took off at the age of just 13, his swimming aspirations took a backseat.

It was only in 2019 that the singer decided to turn his focus back onto competitive swimming, with the goal of making the Olympic Games.

The 27-year-old has seen some success in the sport, namely attending the 2022 Commonwealth Games where he received a medal as a heat swimmer in the 4×100 metre freestyle relay team.

Not only that, but Cody also has swimming to thank for his long-time partner, fellow swimmer Emma McKeon.

Now that he has hung up his goggles, Cody has alluded to returning his focus onto his music.

“The discipline and resilience and perseverance that swimming has again instilled in me is something that I’m really excited to implement in my future endeavours because it has just helped me grow so much.

“And how I can take that back into music and entertainment and see what I can do — there’s some exciting projects lined up for after this that I was going to go back and do regardless of how this week went,” he shared following the swimming trials.

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The Dead To Me actress was first diagnosed with MS in August 2021, and has since revealed the struggles that come along with the disease affecting the central nervous system.

Announcing her MS diagnosis in 2021, Christina Applegate wrote, “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS.”

“It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition,” she continued.

“It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a***hole blocks it.”

Most recently, the star admitted that she is struggling with depression as a result of her MS, which has heartbreakingly impacted her will to live.

“Like a real, f**k-it-all depression where it’s kind of scaring me, too, a little bit because it feels really fatalistic. I’m trapped in, like, this darkness right now that I haven’t felt [in], like, I don’t even know how long, probably 20-something years,” she said on an episode of her podcast, MeSsy.

“This is being really honest … I don’t enjoy living,” she candidly shared. “I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things anymore.”

The Married… with Children actress has faced several health concerns throughout her life, including a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 followed by a double mastectomy.

Christina also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes precautionarily removed in 2017 as she has a genetically heightened risk of developing cancer.

The 52-year-old also endured surgery-induced menopause in 2018, and has had a long battle with insomnia.

Christina spoke to PEOPLE in 2018, revealing she felt a responsibility to fans to be open about her health.

“If you do have a voice to do it, which we [as actors] are fortunate to have this platform to be like, ‘I am just like you, I can’t sleep, I feel like crap a lot of the time because of this, but I want you to feel okay with it and not feel shame about it and get information about it so that you can have a better quality of life,’ […] and same goes for my battle with cancer.”

The actress also revealed she has started writing a memoir about her childhood in Hollywood, as well as her complex health journey so far.

Selma Blair, another actress who has heartbreakingly been diagnosed with MS, sent a touching message to Christina after her own diagnosis.

“Loving you always. Always here. As are our kids,” Selma wrote in a tweet.

The former Sweetest Thing co-stars have been each other’s support systems over the past few years.

“If you need something she’s at your house. There have been things that I had been unglued, and she’s like, ‘I’m outside. Answer the door.’ She’s just amazing and strong and fun,” Selma said of Christina.

Christina attended the 75th Emmy Awards in January 2024, where she received a standing ovation as she walked on stage before announcing the winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

It was a surprise appearance from Christina as she previously stated that she expected her last appearance at an awards show as an actor would be at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The Emmy award-winning actress was received so warmly by the audience that she got emotional.

“”Thank you so much! Oh my God! You’re totally shaming me [and my] disability by standing up,” Christina said, generating laughter from the audience.

“Some of you may know me as Kelly Bundy from Married… with Children,” Christina said before running through some of her most popular characters from her career.

Christina has also spoken about the future of her acting career, telling Variety in 2022, “It’s about finding what I’m capable of doing.”

“I’m so new in this right now. It takes time to kind of figure out this disease, and figure out what’s bringing on symptoms. I’m just a newbie to all of this. So I’m trying to figure it out — and I’m also in mourning for the person who I was. I have to find a place that’s as loving as my set was, where they won’t think I’m a diva by saying, ‘Hey, I can only work five hours.'”

Speaking with Vanity Fair in May 2023, Christina shared that she doesn’t think she’ll work as an actress again, after most recently starring in Dead To Me‘s third and final season.

“Right now, I couldn’t imagine getting up at 5 a.m. and spending 12 to 14 hours on a set; I don’t have that in me at this moment,” she told the Los Angeles Times in 2023.

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So much so that a seventh movie is being created! Jurassic World 4 is officially in the works – here’s everything to know.

Thanks to the multiple A-list actors and the legendary lines, Jurassic Park quickly became a worldwide hit. Following on from the original movie’s success, two more Jurassic Park films were made, as well as three Jurassic World flicks.

Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard are just a few of the names who have appeared in the franchise – so far.

Now, the story is being continued with another star-studded cast set to hit our screens in July 2025 in Jurassic World 4.

Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali have all been confirmed to be joining the latest instalment in the beloved franchise. 

Original cast-member Jeff Goldblum – aka Dr. Ian Malcolm – officially welcomed Scarlett Johansson, 39, to the Jurassic Park family in a touching message in July.

“Dr Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” he began in a video message shown to Johansson during her interview on Today.

“Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said, in reference to one of Jurassic Park’s most iconic lines.

“Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”

Johansson, who’ll be portraying the lead character in the currently untitled fourth Jurassic World film, was beyond excited after watching the video message.

“Oh my God, I can t believe Jeff said that to me. I think my life is complete now. I can retire,” she said.

The 39-year-old also described the script for the upcoming movie as “so incredible”.

“I am an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theatres,” she told ComicBook.com.

“I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.”

Details remain limited as to what viewers can expect to see in Jurassic World 4, but it’s been confirmed that development is well under way.

It has been reported that the upcoming film will be an entirely new story that’s separate from the previous Jurassic World trilogy.

We’ll be updating this article as new information becomes available, so check back here for more details.

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Princess Kate and Prince William‘s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis returned for their second year at Lambrook School in the Berkshire countryside in early September 2023.

However, now, the controversy surrounds where Prince George will be going to University.

Mum and dad first displayed they weren’t interested in British royal tradition after sending their children to a co-ed school.

But now it’s rumoured that the royal couple have been having heated discussions over Prince George’s schooling, which have left the Princess heartbroken.

A RETURN TO TRADITION?

Currently, it’s said the young prince is set to attend the all-boys secondary school Eton, which is the same institution attended by his father and uncle Prince Harry. However, mum Princess Kate is worried about him going to an all-boys ‘upper-crust’ boarding school given her experience with bullying at the elite girls boarding school in Berkshire she attended called Downe House.

Her time there was so horrible that she left mid-term and enrolled at Marlborough College, a co-ed boarding school in Wiltshire. She stayed there for the rest of her schooling and is keen for George to attend her alma mater as well. If this were to occur, however, Prince George would be the first to break tradition between his father and grandfather, King Charles, by attending a co-ed school.

“Kate long disagreed with her husband about sending him away, even though it’s tradition,” a palace insider told InTouch Weekly.

The source added Kate, who is currently taking a break from public duties while undergoing treatment for cancer, was “finally giving in” to her husband’s wishes and he appears to have “won” the argument for now.

Let’s take a look at where the Royals went to school.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George and Princess Charlotte first attended school at Thomas’s Battersea in London before the family relocated to Windsor.

From there, all three children currently attend Lambrook School in the Berkshire countryside.

The prep school is one of the top schools in the UK and goes beyond the traditional curriculum, offering amazing sporting and performing arts facilities.

The school term fees range from £4,389 (AUD $7,670) for reception to year two, then jumping to £6,448 (AUD $11,268) from year three onwards.

Although, the children were home-schooled during the global pandemic in 2020 which presented challenges for the children, William and Kate:

Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince William and Prince Harry both attended Ludgrove School near Wokingham in Berkshire, a 30-minute drive from the Queen’s Windsor Castle.

More famously both boys went on to attend Eton College which was a topic pick for his mother, the late Princess Diana as members of the Spencer family, including her father and brother, went to Eton.

The Prince of Wales studied at the University of St Andrews where he initially started a degree majoring in art history before switching to geography in his second year and graduated with a Master of Arts.

Harry decided to opt out of university and entered Sandhurst, Britain’s military academy for training army officers, and was commissioned as an officer in 2006.

Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew

King Charles began his education at Hill House School in West London before moving to Cheam School.

He then went on to Gordonstoun where he would become the first of three royal generations to attend with Princes Andrew and Edward after.

Different to her brothers, Princess Anne was educated at home similar to her mother, for the first 13 years of her education.

Reportedly Anne asked to be sent to school like her siblings and started at Benenden School in Kent in 1963.

In October 1967 Prince Charles was admitted to Trinity College at the University of Cambridge where he read Archaeology & Anthropology and then History.

Prince Edward went on to study at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating with a degree in History. He then spent three years in the Royal Marines as a University Cadet.

Princess Anne did not go to university, but chose to follow her passion as an equestrian and in 1976 competed in the Olympic Games riding one of her mother’s horses.

Prince Andrew did not attend university either, but completed a Royal Navy commissioning course at Britannia Royal Naval College and other courses during his military career.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 42, revealed the launch of a new lifestyle brand called American Riviera Orchard.

A new website and Instagram page also went live for Meghan Markle’s new project ahead of the announcement.

The bio for the American Riviera Orchard Instagram page simply reads, “By Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Established 2024,” and we haven’t been given too many details about the brand as of yet. 

At the time, the Instagram account uploaded a story of the Duchess of Sussex picking flowers and cooking in a kitchen, hinting at the type of the project this will be.

The name of the new brand, American Riviera Orchard, seems to be a reference to Meghan and her husband Prince Harry’s current place of residence: Santa Barbara in California.

According to Travel & Leisure, for more than 100 years Santa Barbara has been known as the American Riviera “because of its temperate climate and lush landscapes, as well as its robust food and wine culture.”

The logo for the brand also includes the word Montecito, which is the specific neighbourhood in which the Sussexes live.

A trademark application for the American Riviera Orchard brand reveals that the lifestyle business intends to sell tableware, drinkware, kitchen linens, edible treats such as jellies, jams, marmalade and spreads, and cookbooks.

It seems her range is already expanding, despite the business not having officially launched yet, as the Duchess of Sussex has continued to pursue trademarks for more products.

There have been additional trademark applications for cosmetic products, home home décor, stationery, linens, kitchen appliances, condiments, yoga equipment, gardening gear and pet accessories.

Not only that, but the 42-year-old also sent some of her homemade jam to close friends and fellow celebrities. The recipients included the likes of Kris Jenner, Tracee Ellis Ross, Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen, and Meghan’s Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.

A source told Us Weekly that the Duchess is “very pleased” with the strong start American Riviera Orchard has had so far.

“The rollout for American Riviera Orchard is already off to a strong start. The website has over 100,000 who have signed up to hear about the first products launched,” an insider shared. “Meghan is very pleased with the early interest it has gained.”

The brand also appears to be similar to Meghan’s previous lifestyle blog, The Tig, which was used from 2014 to 2017.

On The Tig, Meghan shared insights into her favourite foods, travel discoveries and personal reflections. 

“I’ve never been the type of person to do only one thing. I guess that’s how my website was born,” Meghan said in her 2022 documentary Harry & Meghan. 

“There was fashion, there was tons of food, and travel, so it was all of the things that I loved. And The Tig wasn’t just a hobby. It became a really successful business.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no strangers to starting new businesses, as they have embarked on numerous ventures over the past few years.

Meghan launched a podcast named Archetypes and also invested in an oat milk coffee company. Meanwhile, Prince Harry released his memoir, Spare, in 2023.

The couple have also made deals with Netflix, releasing a docuseries about themselves in 2022 and will also be producing a number of projects for the streaming giant too. Two of these non-fiction series have reportedly already wrapped production, with Meghan appearing in a cooking show and Prince Harry in a docuseries about his beloved sport of polo.

Additionally, the pair have continually worked on their non-profit organisation, the Archewell Foundation, for many years.

The launch of the American Riviera Orchard Instagram page marks the first time either of the Sussexes have used social media since 2020 when the pair made their last update to their @SussexRoyal Instagram page after stepping back as working members of the royal family.

Meghan shut down all of her personal social media profiles and The Tig blog after getting engaged to Prince Harry in 2018.

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