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Lionel Richie gives rare update on King Charles

<p>Lionel Richie has shared an update about King Charles’ health during a gala event in his honour. </p> <p>The <em>All Night Long</em> singer, who is friends with the monarch and even performed at his <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/music/lionel-richie-spills-the-one-thing-no-one-knows-about-king-charles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coronation Concert</a> last year, shared the update on Thursday night during the inaugural King’s Trust Global Gala in New York.</p> <p>“Happily I can say, he is doing fantastic,” Richie, a Global Ambassador of the Trust, told <em>People magazine</em>.</p> <p>“Again, I understand, he needs to sit still, you know what I’m saying. The most important part is he is doing well. He’s back to his duties and so therefore, I wouldn’t want the first thing for him to do is come over — let’s not prove anything here.”</p> <p>He also shared that he was expecting a phone call from his friend at the conclusion of the event. </p> <p>“Believe me, my question [from him] now is, ‘How was it?’ After I finish tonight, I’m gonna get that call saying, ‘Well, how was it?’” he revealed.</p> <p>King Charles recently returned to his <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/king-charles-returns-to-public-duties-for-the-first-time-since-diagnosis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">public duties</a> for the first time with a visit to a cancer treatment centre in London, where he opened up about his own experience to other patients. </p> <p>There, he also spoke for the first time about the moment he found out he had cancer, telling one patient:  “It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” </p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p> <p> </p>

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Sofia Vergara opens up on divorce

<p>Sofía Vergara has revealed the reason why she and Joe Manganiello decided to call it quits after seven years of marriage. </p> <p>In an interview with <em>El País</em>, the 51-year-old actress revealed that Manganiello’s desire to have children led to their divorce. </p> <p>“My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids, and I didn’t want to be an old mum,” she said. </p> <p>“I feel it’s not fair to the baby.”</p> <p>The <em>Modern Family</em> actress added that although she respects those who wish to have children later in life, the path is just not for her anymore.</p> <p>The actress already has shares a 32-year-old son with her first husband, Joe Gonzalez. </p> <p>“I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I’m ready to be a grandmother, not a mother,” she said. </p> <p>“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," she added. </p> <p>Despite this, the actress is open to love again - as long as her next romantic partner has kids of his own. </p> <p>In July 2023, Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced their <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/sofia-vergara-and-joe-manganiello-announce-separation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">separation</a> in a statement shared to <em>Page Six</em>. </p> <p>“We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives,” the statement read. </p> <p>Manganiello, has since moved on, after making his red carpet debut with his 33-year-old actress girlfriend Caitlin O’Connor in December 2023. </p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Richie and Gemma McCaw shame barefoot passenger on flight

<p>All Blacks star Richie McCaw and his Olympian wife Gemma have shared their displeasure after an inconsiderate passenger invaded their personal space on a flight to the Rugby World Cup in France. </p> <p>The couple - who were seated in economy class - were travelling with their young daughters Charlotte, 4, Grace, 2, and five-month-old Ella, when Gemma shared the video on Instagram. </p> <p>"Lovely pedi colour but I think I'll have to put my foot down for this one," she captioned the Instagram story, as she panned to reveal the strangers barefoot on her daughter's armrest.</p> <p>From across the aisle, Richie can be seen shaking his head in disgust. </p> <p>In the next update, the Olympian showed her eldest daughter Charlotte writing a polite message for the stranger. </p> <p>"Please put your foot down," the four-year-old wrote. </p> <p>"I don't want to put my foot in it so Charlotte thought of trying this approach," Gemma captioned the story. </p> <p>A few hours later Gemma revealed that the issue had been solved after a flight attendant stepped in. </p> <p>"Update on the foot gate: hostess stepped in and asked her to kindly remove her foot from the seat. All is well."</p> <p>Fans were quick to back the star, in an earlier post of the McCaw family at the airport. </p> <p>"Please tell that guy resting his bare foot on the arm of your daughters seat to bugger off and to put on some socks and to remove his foot from that personal space," wrote one fan. </p> <p>"Give that disgusting foot a shove after your daughter has drawn all over it," another commented. </p> <p>"Off to watch some footie," quipped a third with a foot emoji. </p> <p>"I hope you said something to the foot person, that is disgusting!!!" wrote a fourth. </p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announce separation

<p>Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have announced their separation, after being married for seven years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair, who have previously been dubbed one of Hollywood’s most solid couples, confirmed the news of their divorce in a statement to <em><a href="https://pagesix.com/2023/07/17/sofia-vergara-and-joe-manganiello-separate-after-7-years-of-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Page Six</a></em> on Monday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives,” the statement read.</p> <p>Vergara is currently celebrating her 51st birthday with a group of friends in Italy, with Manganiello notably absent from the celebrations.</p> <p dir="ltr">A source also told <em>Page Six</em> that they have been “growing apart for a while now” and “are taking some distance from each other to contemplate their future”.</p> <p dir="ltr">Another source added that “no one out there (in Italy) with her is even attempting to pretend that it’s not over. It’s over. It’s done.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Vergara and Manganiello’s last public sighting together was in June, when the actress visited Manganiello on the set of his new film, <em>Nonnas</em>, in New Jersey.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple first met through Vergara’s former <em>Modern Family</em> co-star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, in 2014 at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, while she was still engaged to ex Nick Loeb.</p> <p dir="ltr">When Vergara and Loeb’s engagement was called off, Manganiello reached out and the pair started dating.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I knew pretty quickly that I could trust her, and she knew pretty quickly that she could trust me,” Manganiello told <em><a href="https://people.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People magazine</a></em> of their bond in 2020.</p> <p dir="ltr">“And we’re both the kind of people who are capable of putting the other person ahead of ourselves. I was capable of putting her wishes ahead of mine, whatever they were, and she was capable of doing the same. Once you have that, you don’t let go of it.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Lionel Richie spills the one thing “no one knows” about King Charles

<p dir="ltr">Lionel Richie has spilled the tea on his interactions with King Charles over coronation weekend.</p> <p dir="ltr">The American singer, who attended the coronation and headlined the concert at Windsor Castle on May 7, shared some of the highlights in an interview with <em>Extra</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Richie praised King Charles’ “amazing” sense of humour, and shared how he convinced the Royal Couple to make a guest appearance on <em>American Idol </em>last Sunday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think the highlight for me was that I actually walked up to the King the day after the coronation and said, ‘Would you like to be on “American Idol?” he told <em>Extra.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Surprisingly, King Charles replied: “Yeah” and asked if it was alright to “bring the queen?”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I've known the King for quite a long time. He does have this amazing sense of humour that no one knows about.</p> <p dir="ltr">“He's a secret comedian, I'll put that out there,” Richie added.</p> <p dir="ltr">“For him to actually take the step and go out of the comfort zone — that was actually his comfort zone, he was hamming it up… It’s so good for the world to know.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Thanks to Richie’s little quip, the surprise cameo made headlines and gave viewers insight into the Royal couple’s playful rapport.</p> <p dir="ltr">The cameo, which was streamed live in the palace’s Throne Room, occurred shortly after Richie performed at the coronation concert.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I just wanted to check, how much, how long will you be using this room for?” King Charles quipped, suggesting that he wanted Richie out of the throne room as soon as possible.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have to give the room up right away,” Richie replied.</p> <p dir="ltr">King Charles and Richie’s friendship came after the latter was appointed the First Global Ambassador and First Chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for The Prince’s Trust in 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: ABC American Idol/ YouTube</em></p>

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Lionel Richie’s daughter Sofia ties the knot in lavish French wedding

<p dir="ltr">Sofia Richie, 24, has officially tied the knot with British record executive Elliot Grainge, 30, in a lavish ceremony in the south of France.</p> <p dir="ltr">The wedding took place over the weekend at the ultra exclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, which boasts stunning views of the Mediterranean, and was attended by various celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, and Joel Madden.</p> <p dir="ltr">The socialite walked down the aisle with her famous dad, and has shared intimate details of the moment.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My father has always been the most comforting figure in my life, and he’s kept me grounded,” Sofia told <a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/sofia-richie-and-elliot-grainge-wedding" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Vogue</em></a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sofia also said that she was really nervous and high on adrenaline before walking down the aisle, but her father’s words comforted her before the big moment.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was really nervous before I was going to walk down the aisle—it was like I had stage fright, my adrenaline was so high. We had over seven minutes to chat though, and he said: ‘You’re the love of my life, and I’m so happy for you.’”</p> <p dir="ltr">“It was very emotional, and I feel so lucky that I have my parents. I’m very grateful,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">In another touching post, Lionel shared some sweet photos of him walking his youngest daughter down the aisle.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My little girl is all grown up and starting her own journey with the love of her life. You'll always be my little bird, but I'm so proud of the woman you've become. Endless Love to you and Elliot. 🤍” he captioned the post.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sofia stunned the crowd in a custom Chanel halter gown with a long veil embellished with resin water droplets which glistened as she walked down the aisle.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sofia had also added subtle details to represent the couple’s love, including an embroidered heart and a blue embroidered S&amp;E on the inside of her dress.</p> <p dir="ltr">For her rehearsal dinner and after-party Sofia also donned custom Chanel dresses which allowed her to dance and move more freely.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram and TikTok</em></p>

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Model Sofia Jirau makes history

<p>24-year-old Sofia Jirau has made history after becoming the first model with Down syndrome to pose for Victoria’s Secret.</p> <p>Coming from Puerto Rico, she joins the fashion giant's roster as part of its inclusion campaign, the Love Cloud collection.</p> <p>"One day I dreamed it, I worked for it and today it's a dream come true. I can finally tell you my big secret,” an English translation of Sofia's post to her almost 200,000 Instagram followers said.</p> <p>“I am Victoria Secret's first model with Down syndrome.”</p> <p>The model and activist shared a snippet of the campaign video to her social media with an inspiring message.</p> <p>“We are 18 women who know no boundaries,” she wrote.</p> <p>“Thank you for seeing me as a model and making me part of the Love Cloud Collection inclusion campaign,” she wrote.</p> <p>“This is just the beginning, now it’s formed. Inside and out there are no limited.”</p> <p>The brand's Love Cloud Collection includes women of different sizes and backgrounds.</p> <p>It marks a major departure for the brand best known for its supermodel "Angels" and fashion show.</p> <p>In the show's 24-year history it has seen the likes of Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Tyra Banks, Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid walk the runway as Angels and models. Miranda Kerr, Georgia Fowler and Shanina Shaik were among the Aussies who also walked the pink runway.</p> <p>Yet, after scrapping the iconic runway show in 2019, Victoria's Secret has progressed with a revamp of its image.</p> <p>"Love Cloud Collection is a major moment in the brand's evolution," Victoria's Secret head creative director Raúl Martinez said in a statement.</p> <p>"From the cast of incredible women that bring the collection to life, to the incredible inclusive spirit on set, this campaign is an important part of the new Victoria's Secret standard we are creating."</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Swedish royal family releases new photos of adorable family!

<p>Prince Julian’s adorable christening photos have been released by the Swedish royal family.</p> <p>Parents Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip posed with their three children, in an official post released by the palace.</p> <p>Four-month-old Prince Julian was a bundle of joy wrapped up in his mother’s arm, as the family posed for the camera at their family summer home, Drottningholm Palace.</p> <p>Princess Sofia looked like a picture of elegance in a stunning floral gown, which she tied together with a silk white hair bow and off-white stilettos.</p> <p>The little family was joined by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, along with Sofia's parents, Marie and Erik Hellqvist.</p> <p>In another official portrait, the family can be seen posing with Prince Julian's five godparents, Jacob Högfeldt, Frida Vesterberg, Patrick Sommerlath and Johana and Stina Andersson.</p> <p>Julian wore a family heirloom for his christening, as it has been a tradition for royal babies to wear ever since Prince Gustaf Adolf's christening in 1906.</p> <p>His older siblings Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel looked adorable in matching beige suit jackets and navy shorts,</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlpF8Dh1-q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlpF8Dh1-q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Prinsparet (@prinsparet)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Prince Julian was born on March 26.</p> <p>In the series of snaps from the Christening, the Palace released a statement which read: "earlier today, Prince Julian, Duke of Halland, was baptised in Drottningholm's castle church. Officers at the baptism were the Supreme Court preacher Bishop Johan Dalman and Michael Bjerkhagen, pastor of the Royal. The Court Parish."</p> <p>"The prince's sponsors are Mr Johan Andersson, Mrs Stina Andersson, Mr Jacob Högfeldt, Mr Patrick Sommerlath and Miss Frida Vesterberg," the statement continued.</p> <p>"During the baptismal service, the assembled guests sang hymns 289 ('God's love is like the beach and the grass') and 201 ('Summer hymn'). Music was also performed by, among others, Lilla Akademien. Prince Julian's baptism will be televised tomorrow in @SVT."</p> <p>Princess Sofia celebrated the birth of her third son earlier this year, writing "Life gave me not just one but four beautiful princes."</p> <p><em>Images: @Kungahuset </em></p>

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Princess Sofia shares stunning new photos of Prince Julian

<p>Princess Sofia of Sweden has taken to social media to share some new family photos.</p> <p>The 36-year-old, who welcomed her third child last week, gushed over the latest addition to their family.</p> <p>Sharing a photo of husband Prince Carl Philip, with their sons, the mum-of-three told fans: "Life gave me not just one but four beautiful princes."</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9ty9sA5xc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9ty9sA5xc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kungahuset 🇸🇪 (@kungahuset)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"A heartfelt thank you from us for all the warm congratulations in connection with Julian's birth."</p> <p>The Duchess of Varmland appears to have taken the beautiful black and white photos, which feature older kids Prince Alexander, four, and Prince Gabriel, three, playing with newborn Prince Julian.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNE-3apnDvA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNE-3apnDvA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Prinsparet (@prinsparet)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Princess Sofia gave birth to Julian Herbert Folke at Danderyd Hospital in Stockholm on March 26, at 11.19 am (9.20 pm AEDT).</p> <p>The bub is seventh in line to the throne behind his aunt Crown Princess Victoria, her two children, his father, and his brothers.</p> <p>As per tradition, a Council of State was held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on the occasion of the birth of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's son.</p> <p>In a statement the palace said: "In accordance with His Majesty The King's decision of 7 October 2019 regarding changes in The Royal House, Prince Julian is a member of the Royal Family but not of The Royal House. The Prince will therefore not enjoy the style of Royal Highness."</p>

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Kate Richie leaves fans in awe after stunning snaps

<p>Former<span> </span><em>Home and Away</em><span> </span>actress Kate Ritchie has left her fans in awe after she showed off her latest<span> </span><em>Women's Weekly</em><span> </span>cover.</p> <p>The 42-year-old shared the snaps on her Instagram, thanking everyone involved in the shoot.</p> <p>“Thanks to the magic of @womensweeklymag I’m going to try and have you believe I’ll look this relaxed and glamorous in the kitchen come Christmas Day,” she wrote.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVNVaUp7ew/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVNVaUp7ew/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kate Ritchie (@kateritchieofficial)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“This is all kinds of Fabulousness,” one fan wrote.</p> <p>“Wow, favourite photo ever," a second person commented.</p> <p>“Absolutely love your hair short. Giving me hair inspiration. Can wait to get the WW,” a third person added.</p> <p>Ritchie also shared another behind-the-scenes snap of her sitting on the floor with bare feet, which garnered even more love from fans.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWk-d2pCfN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWk-d2pCfN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kate Ritchie (@kateritchieofficial)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"Never felt so fabulous on the floor," she captioned the snap.</p> <p>Fans clearly adored the photo as it's racked up more than 12,000 likes.</p> <p>“Wow Kate. I have seen you grow up on Home And Away and wow you still looking gorgeous,” a fan wrote.</p>

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Meet the world’s most prolific royal lookalike

<p>Going by the Instagram handle “Katesreplikates”, 41-year-old Danielle Magness-Wellmann from Minnesota has made it her life’s ambition to mimic as closely as possible the fashion stylings of Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Queen Letizia of Spain, as well as Princesses Mary (Denmark), Victoria (Sweden) and Sofia (Duchess of Värmland, also from the Swedish royal family).</p> <p>After Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton back in 2011, Magness-Wellmann got so caught up in the romance of it all that she found herself tracking the path of their relationship – and more importantly to everything Kate wore.</p> <p>"I started paying attention to Kate Middleton's clothing when they got engaged and fell in love with her style," she told <em>Woman's Day</em>.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVWX9UHkU3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVWX9UHkU3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Love this @ghostfashion Avery dress Kate wore on her Pakistan tour. It's paired with @asos low block heels and the @thezeenwoman chandelier earrings. . . . #replikate #royalcloset #katemiddleton #katescloset #hrhkatemiddleton #wwkd #katemiddletonstyle #replikates #whatkatewore #myroyalcloset #katemiddletoninspired #whatkatewore #duchessofcambridge #duchesskate #ootd #instastyle #instafashion #britishroyals #royaltour #royalty #royalfashion #royalstyle #british #ghostfashion #zeen #asos</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katesreplikates/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Danielle Magness-Wellmann</a> (@katesreplikates) on Jul 7, 2020 at 1:07am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>"I think Kate serves as an incredible role model of both substance and style. When she wears something that is accessible to the public it is a chance to own a piece of sartorial history. I keep on top of her wardrobe by looking at the royal calendar and Twitter – within minutes, someone online is able to recognise where an outfit is from and point me in the right direction for purchase.”</p> <p> </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOkUZyHkxi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOkUZyHkxi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Wore Meghan's @dvf Zarita Lace dress last night to celebrate my birthday. Paired with Kate's @lkbennettlondon Sledge heels . . . #replikate #royalcloset #meghanmarkle #meghanmarklefashion #meghanstyle #meghansmirror #meghanandharry #marklesparkle #meghanmarklestyle #duchessofsussex #instafashion #instastyle #ootd #myroyalwardrobe #britishfashion #royalstyle #royalfashion #royallook #birthday #dvf #lkbennett #birthdayoutfit #mirrormeg #replimeghan</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katesreplikates/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Danielle Magness-Wellmann</a> (@katesreplikates) on Jul 4, 2020 at 9:54am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Magness-Wellmann sets aside a good $1,500 every month in her quest for royal replica perfection, and to date she reckons she has spent at least $42,000 on the highly addictive fashion pastime.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6lV1hnuAK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6lV1hnuAK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A fun summer outfit. 🤍🖤🌞 . . . #replikates #royalty #meghanandharry #meghanmarklefashion #meghanmarklestyle #meghanstyle #meghansmirror #duchessmeghan #duchessofsussex #meghanmarkle #marklesparkle #mirrormeg #instastyle #instafashion #katespade #katemiddleton #summeroutfit #lespecs #replimeghan #weloveyoumeghan</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katesreplikates/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Danielle Magness-Wellmann</a> (@katesreplikates) on Aug 15, 2020 at 8:41am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"It is quite an addictive hobby,” she says. “But I can't always keep on top of Kate's looks due to the different time zones, so this may affect how many purchases I make. I always get more compliments when I'm dressed like a royal – not that people know my outfits are inspired by them."</p> <p> </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCa9hMonCG4/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCa9hMonCG4/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Lovely dress 💗 Perfect for Summer 🌞 . . . #replikate #royalcloset #katemiddleton #katescloset #hrhkatemiddleton #wwkd #katemiddletonstyle #replikates #whatkatewore #myroyalcloset #duchessofcambridge #katemiddletoninspired #realkate #duchesskate #royalty #britishroyals #british #summerdress #russellandbromley #accessorize #instastyle #instafashion #floraldress</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/katesreplikates/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Danielle Magness-Wellmann</a> (@katesreplikates) on Jul 9, 2020 at 5:26am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Magness-Wellmann also finds inspiration in the outfits worn by Meghan Markle: "I love [her] style. She is much more laid-back and wears solid colours."</p> <p>Images: Danielle Magness-Wellmann / Instagram</p>

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Style look book: Is Princess Sofia of Sweden the most fashionable royal?

<p>Many style watchers have their eyes firmly placed on British royals including the Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex. However, there may be one Swedish princess that could be a big contender for the most fashionable royal and that is Princess Sofia of Sweden.</p> <p>Before she was a royal living the high life with the handsome Prince Carl Philip by her side and two gorgeous children, Princess Sofia was a glamour model and a Swedish reality TV star.</p> <p>Since marrying her husband in 2015, the 35-year-old has redefined royal style by adding in a touch of glamour and elegance that is quite simply unique to Princess Sofia.</p> <p>She has shown time and time again she is not afraid to incorporate a sultry pop of colour, a raging fashion trend or accessories that makes a big statement.</p> <p>While Princess Sofia has only become apart of royal life for a little less than five years, she has fast become a sure contender in the realm of royal style and solidified herself as someone that is hard to compete with due to her perfect fashion statements.</p> <p>See Princess Sofia’s best looks so far.</p>

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Rise to royalty: Swedish Sofia’s journey from risque star to beloved princess

<p>Before she became Princess Sofia of Sweden, she was Sofia Hellqvist. </p> <p>Born in December 1984, she began making a name for herself while studying in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm. </p> <p>The royal started out as a glamour model and partook in risque photoshoots. One of her most outlandish was one she posed for at the age of 20 for a Swedish men’s magazine,<span> </span>Slitz,<span> </span>where she wore a boa constrictor as her own form of clothing. </p> <p>In 2004 she was crowned<span> </span>Miss Slitz 2004. </p> <p>The recognition from the bold cover earnt her a spot on a popular reality television show,<span> </span>Paradise Hotel,<span> </span>in 2005. </p> <p>The show required a group of single people to stay in a luxury tropical resort and compete to find their perfect match. </p> <p>The royal would not find the one for her until 2009, however, when she met her future husband, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, at a busy nightclub. </p> <p>They both described their first meeting as “love at first sight”. </p> <p>Having studied accounting, global ethics and various other courses focussing on children’s rights, Princess Sofia received encouragement from her royal boyfriend to focus on more charitable endeavours. </p> <p>In 2010, she established the Sofia Hellqvist Project Playground, which supports underprivileged children in South Africa.</p> <p>When the news of their intimate relationship became public, critics thought the couple were not a good match. </p> <p>Princess Sofia said in an interview in 2018 the transition from local celebrity to royal an incredibly difficult feat. </p> <p>"I was met with an enormous hate storm, from people who had opinions about as a person, about my relationship.</p> <p>"I was surprised and it definitely affected me. I didn't understand that people had such need to express how badly they felt about me. It was very tough.</p> <p> "I don't regret anything. All these experiences have made me the person I am. I wouldn't have made those choices today."</p> <p>In 2014, the couple announced their engagement and it seems Prince Carl was head over heels with his soon-to-be-fiance. </p> <p>"I don't think I knew the magic of love before I met Sofia," Prince Carl said in their joint engagement interview.</p> <p>"But ever since I met her, I've seen how love can change a person."</p> <p>Princess Sofia said: "The first thing I noticed about Carl Philip was that he seemed very humble.</p> <p>"When I got to know him, I saw that he was incredibly natural, very intelligent and very humble."</p> <p>The duo married inside the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on June 13, 2015. </p> <p>Other royals from all over the world were there to witness the nuptials including Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, along with others from the UK, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, Greece, Norway and Germany.</p> <p>The couple welcomed their first child, Prince Alexander, in April 2016, and then later on, Prince Gabriel in August 2017. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Princess Sophia’s life in pictures.</p>

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Prince Charles and Lionel Richie announce special new collaboration

<p>Prince Charles has met with singer Lionel Richie to announce their collaboration in Barbados during the royal’s Caribbean tour.</p> <p>The music legend has been named as the new global ambassador for Prince Charles’ charity.</p> <p>The Prince’s Trust, which was co-founded by the Prince of Wales in 1976, aims to help vulnerable young people access jobs, education and training.</p> <p>"I've been involved with the Prince's Trust for a number of years and, of course, I understand exactly what they do – giving opportunity to kids who would never ever have a shot at anywhere close to their dreams," said Richie on Tuesday at the Coral Reef Club Hotel.</p> <p>The Prince thanked the 69-year-old singer for taking on the role, alluding to his hit song Hello: "It must have been you I was looking for". Richie replied, "Oh, did you say that? He did say that."</p> <p>Richie has also been named chair of the Global Ambassador Group for the charity. In this role, he will focus on international youth unemployment and education.</p> <p>He is the latest celebrity to support the charity, joining the ranks of<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/george-and-amal-clooney-bring-their-a-list-glamour-to-buckingham-palace" target="_blank">Amal Clooney</a>, Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberbatch and more.</p> <p>Earlier this week, the charity and Amal collaborated to launch the Amal Clooney Award, an honour that puts the spotlight on "the work of young women who have succeeded against the odds to make a lasting difference in their communities". Amal is set to present the prize next year.</p> <p>"I am honoured to have been invited by Prince’s Trust International to participate in this global initiative celebrating young women who are change-makers in their communities," Amal said in a statement.</p> <p>"It is a privilege to be able to play a part in a project that will draw attention to incredible young women who are the future leaders of our world."</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Prince Charles and Lionel Richie sharing a laugh.</p>

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Inside Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s son’s christening

<p>Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have baptised their three-month-old son, Prince Gabriel, in a lavish ceremony in the Royal Chapel at Stockholm’s Drottningholm Palace Church.</p> <p>The beautiful bub wore the same lace christening gown worn by the king’s father Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1906, his big brother Prince Alexander and even his own dad.</p> <p>Sofia also followed tradition, wearing a customary Swedish outfit which included an embroidered head cap, striped apron and buckled shoes.</p> <p>But despite it being Gabriel’s big day, all eyes were on Alexander, who started getting bored around the 35-minute mark – as kids are wont to do! He eventually broke free of his dad’s grasp, going off on an exploratory adventure around the church before taking a tumble and landing on the chapel’s hard stone floor.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Prince Alexander was not happy at all! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotToday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotToday</a> <a href="https://t.co/vCoSTLHWlE">pic.twitter.com/vCoSTLHWlE</a></p> — HRH Princess Sofia (@PRINCESSANSOFIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRINCESSANSOFIA/status/936557340203081728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>Carl, 38 and Sofia, 32, <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/10/first-look-at-newest-member-of-the-swedish-royal-family/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">announced the birth of their second child</span></strong></a> on August 31. The proud dad told reporters the couple were “really happy” and that their newest addition was “a very cute boy”.</p> <p>“It feels great, pure joy! He seems to be a very charming little boy and Sofia is a wonderful mum. It’s overwhelming. He has a draw of both me and Sofia.”</p> <p>See all the gorgeous photos from the lavish christening ceremony<strong> in the gallery above</strong>.</p>

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The world’s most popular girls name has been revealed

<p>The popularity of girls names varies greatly from country to country. However, one girls name has been revealed as the most popular girls name in the world.</p> <p>Can you guess what this classic name is?</p> <p>According to babynamewizard.com, the name that parents across the globe have been falling in love with is Sofia.</p> <p>This beautiful name is most popular in Mexico, Russia, Argentina, Italy, Switzerland, Estonia, Chile and Slovakia.</p> <p>Derivatives such as Sophia and Sophie rank as number two and three in 20 more countries.</p> <p>In total, Sofia, Sophie or Sophia, made the top 25 in two-thirds of all countries that report baby name statistics.</p> <p>Naming expert Laura Wattenberg told Live Science that the research reveals that, “In essence, the entire Western world has agreed on the most attractive name."</p> <p>She added, "The name is instantly recognisable as a classic, yet it was uncommon in every spelling from the 1930s through the 1980s.</p> <p>"That means today's parents didn't grow up surrounded by Sophias, so it doesn't sound tired or over-familiar to them."</p> <p>What do you think of the world's most popular girls name? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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Sofia Vergara shares an important health message for all women

<p>Sofia Vergara burst onto the scene thanks to her starring role in <em>Modern Family</em>, and now the brunette beauty is using her fame to raise awareness of the importance of regular mammograms.</p> <p>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the 45-year-old actress has thrown her support behind the campaign by sharing an Instagram video of herself posing in front of a mammography machine, captioned, “You have to do it!!!”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ6qVRRAFMu/" target="_blank">A post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara)</a> on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:26am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Amazingly, her post seems to have worked, with fans praising her for encouraging other women to have their breasts checked, and one even writing, “Going to make my appointment tomorrow!”</p> <p>It’s not the first time the actress has been candid about breast health, either. In May last year, she shared a selfie at the mammogram clinic, captioned, “It’s that time of year again.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BFhnpzJLpb3/" target="_blank">A post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara)</a> on May 17, 2016 at 3:34pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote>

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First look at newest member of the Swedish royal family

<p>While most of the world’s eyes have been on the upcoming arrival of the British royals’ newest member, the Swedish royal family have been celebrating the birth of their own royal baby.</p> <p>And we’ve finally been given our first look at Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s adorable new bub Prince Gabriel, who was born on August 31. He joins the genetically blessed couple’s first son, one-year-old Prince Alexander.</p> <p>Just-released photos from the Royal Palace in Stockholm taken by photographer Erika Geredemark, <strong>which you can see in the gallery above</strong>, show the beautiful (and colour-coordinated!) family of four beaming as they celebrate their newest arrival.</p> <p>In a statement released alongside the sweet pictures, the couple said, “A big and warm thanks for all the kind congratulations in connection with the birth of our son, Prince Gabriel. We appreciate your kindness very much.”</p> <p>After the birth announcement, a “really happy” Prince Carl Philip described the newborn as “a very cute boy”.</p> <p>“It feels great, pure joy!” he gushed. “He seems to be a very charming little boy and Sofia is a wonderful mum. It’s overwhelming. He has a draw of both me and Sofia.”</p> <p><em>Image credit: Erika Geredemark/The Royal Court, Sweden.</em></p>

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Sofia Vergara swears by this $12.50 shampoo

<p>Modern Family star Sofia Vergara might be one of the highest-paid women on television, but when it comes to hair care, the 44-year-old relies on one surprisingly cheap product, and chances are you’ve already got it in your bathroom.</p> <p>“I’ve been using Head and Shoulders shampoo and conditioner every day for 20 years!” she revealed. “It gives me gorgeous hair.”</p> <p>The actress currently stars in the hair care brand’s winter campaign with her 24-year-old son, Manolo.</p> <p><img width="497" height="440" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/38689/image__497x440.jpg" alt="Image_ (366)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Vergara, who is surprisingly a natural blonde, also spoke about the difficulty in keeping her dyed brown locks looking so natural. “When my hair was very dark, I had to dye my roots every month – it was a lot of maintenance.”</p> <p>The Colombian-born star confessed she switched hair colour early on in her career after experiencing difficulty finding work as a blonde. “When I started as an actor, because of the accent and my body and my personality, it was not what the stereotype of the Latina woman in Hollywood is, so they didn't know where to put me. The blonde hair wasn't matching. The moment I put my hair dark, it was better for my work.”</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, what hair products do you swear by?</p>

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Bedtime story-telling grandma becomes YouTube sensation

<p>You might think cute cats, adorable dogs, beauty gurus, gamers and daredevil teenagers are the stars of YouTube, but in Germany, an unexpected viral sensation has taken the nation by storm. Helga Sofia Josefa, an 85-year-old grandmother, has proven a hit on the website, sharing videos of herself reading bedtime stories.</p> <p>Known on YouTube by the username <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSUG_vo76v04FKRnsWavMA" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">“MarmeladenOma”</span></strong></a> (“Jam Grandma”), Josefa has an impressive 121,000 subscribers to her channel, and her videos have racked up more than three million views. The doting octogenarian never refers to her subscribers and followers as such, however, preferring to call them her “grandchildren”.</p> <p>The idea for the YouTube channel came from one of her real grandchildren, Janik, who helps his grandma run her page. Despite recording only a few hundred viewers when they began, Josefa’s audience exploded after popular German video game live-streamer Gronkh introduced her to his 640,000 followers.</p> <p>The gorgeous gran has been inundated with messages from her adoring fans, thanking her for helping them wind down and even fall asleep. “That's our intention. And also that these fairytales aren’t lost,” she told German TV program <em>heute-show</em>.</p> <p>Josefa and her grandson have recently been nominated for a German web video award for best livestream, the winner of which will be decided on June 1. Good luck!</p>

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