A campaign for a new Royal Yacht to be commissioned to help Britain secure post-Brexit trade deals has growing support from politicians and captains of industry. There is, however, one crucial flaw: I hear that it does not have the backing of the Queen. During a conversation with a close friend who had observed that … Read more
While Prince Charles spoke out this week about how he’s missing hugging his grandchildren, his wife is mourning one of her best friends. Mary Christie, chatelaine of Glyndebourne whose husband Sir George ran the country opera house, died of cancer on Thursday aged 83. And the Duchess of Cornwall, who is at Birkhall in Scotland with … Read more
At last, some sporting joy for the Queen, who’s been self-isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip since the beginning of lockdown. The Cartier Queen’s Cup — the Champions League of the polo world — appeared to have fallen victim to the virus. But I can disclose that the organisers’ determination to save the tournament, which … Read more
As the maker of hit gangster films such as Snatch and Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Guy Ritchie knows a thing or two about rancorous disputes. But the director’s been left bemused by claims made about his brewery by an organisation led by Doc Martin star Martin Clunes. The British Horse Society, of which … Read more
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Model Cara Delevingne thinks she can save the world with her 45million Instagram followers as she gets set to launch a charity to ‘influence government and public opinion’ with tours and festivals By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 01:10 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 08:55 BST, 18 … Read more
Divorce lawyer to the stars Baroness Shackleton, 63, goes from ‘Steel Magnolia’ to granny as she welcomes her first grandchild By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 01:11 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 01:26 BST, 18 April 2020 Nicknamed ‘the Steel Magnolia’ because of her reputation as one of the … Read more
Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne said becoming a father was one of the ‘greatest things’ that ever happened to him Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne said becoming a father was one of the ‘greatest things’ that ever happened to him — and now he can revel in the joys of being an uncle, too. I hear the Les … Read more
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Cate Blanchett to star as the US divorcee Wallis Simpson who lured Edward VIII away from the Royal Family and caused the 1936 abdication crisis By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 00:12 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 00:12 BST, 4 April 2020 Cate Blanchett is to be … Read more
Shirley Conran has led the most extraordinary life, from writing bestsellers Superwoman and Lace to helping create one of our most talented design dynasties Shirley Conran has led the most extraordinary life, from writing bestsellers Superwoman and Lace to helping create one of our most talented design dynasties. But now she’s revealed her most dramatic — … Read more
While Princess Beatrice still hopes to exchange vows with property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a small ceremony at St James’s Palace in May, another ‘royal’ wedding is definitely off. I can reveal that the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, has abandoned plans to marry his French fiancee, Alizee Thevenet, this summer. It would … Read more