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Princess Diana's lookalike niece Lady Eliza Spencer engaged to SA businessman
Lady Eliza Spencer, the 33-year-old socialite who bears a striking resemblance to her late aunt Princess Diana, is officially off the market. The blonde beauty and her longtime boyfriend, South African businessman Channing Millerd, took to social media to share the news with a montage of photos from their picture-perfect engagement in Santorini, Greece. 'Forever and Ever,' they captioned the post. In one snap, a beaming Eliza shows off her gorgeous engagement ring while lovingly placing her hand on Channing's neck. Jewellery expert Nilesh Rakholia estimates the pear-shaped diamond sparkler is valued between £20 000 and £50 000 (R470 000 to R1,1 million), based on the diamond's size and setting. The proposal itself seemed like something out of a fairytale – a table for two, complete with chilled champagne and flickering candles on a luxury hotel terrace overlooking the azure Greek waters. Another photo captures the moment Channing, dressed in a white linen outfit, dropped to one knee to pop the question, with Eliza looking radiant in a red halter-neck maxi dress and casual flip-flops. The announcement sparked an outpouring of congratulations, with Eliza's twin sister Lady Amelia leading the charge. 'The best news everrrrrrrr,' she gushed. 'I couldn't be happier for you both! I love you both with all my heart! The perfect couple and dream engagement.' Fans were equally thrilled. 'Amazing happy news, huge congrats to you guys!' someone wrote on social media, while another added, 'Omg this melted my heart! What amazing news! Bless you guys. Looks stunning and so special.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eliza Spencer (@elizavspencer) The couple's romance began at a dinner party in South Africa back in 2016. Eliza was accompanying her sister Amelia, while Channing attended as a guest of Amelia's boyfriend (now husband) Greg Mallett. Greg and Channing are longtime friends who bonded over their school days in Cape Town and shared love of sports. It was clearly love at first sight – the pair have been inseparable ever since, often attending high-profile events such as Royal Ascot together as a foursome with Amelia and Greg. Channing, who serves as COO of Marxhoff – the alcohol beverage company co-founded by Springboks Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff – fits seamlessly into her world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amelia Spencer Mallett 🤍 (@ameliaspencer15) And what a world it is. The blonde model is sister to Lady Kitty Spencer (34) and brother Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp (31). Their father is Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess of Wales. While Charles returned to the UK from Cape Town following his 1997 divorce from the children's mother Victoria after eight years of marriage, Victoria remained in South Africa where the children were raised. By all accounts, the Spencer family has completely embraced Channing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eliza Spencer (@elizavspencer) Earlier this year, Eliza opened up about their relationship. 'I absolutely believe he's The One – our bond is built on so much trust, laughter and shared values. We have such a strong, loving and supportive relationship,' she said. She added that Channing isn't just her romantic partner, but her closest friend. 'We understand each other so well and no matter what life brings we're always there for one another.' Show Comments ()
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
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Will Wright breaks silence on Liverpool transfer after 'earning opportunity' at Anfield
Will Wright was playing for Liverpool less than a day after his signing was confirmed. In what must have been a surreal 24 hours, he found himself making his Anfield bow after replacing Florian Wirtz, nearly finding the net to cap it all off. Arriving from Salford City, the 17-year-old is expected to mainly work with the U21 setup this season. But he was given a rapid introduction to the size of the institution he has joined. First and foremost, he got an early taste of the Anfield atmosphere, with the crowd in fine voice to welcome the new forward. But on top of that, Wright got a close-up look at the quality of his new teammates, featuring as part of the stronger of the two sides that played Athletic Club — alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah. READ MORE: Man United makes bid for Benjamin Sesko and puts Alexander Isak to Liverpool in doubt READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Benjamin Sesko wait, Alexander Isak boost, Marc Guehi battle Admittedly, it wasn't the best first impression of Salah, who skied a penalty shortly after Wright's introduction. When it was awarded, some wondered whether the teenager might even be given the responsibility — but despite the outcome, there is a clearly defined taker at Liverpool, even in friendlies. Even so, it must have been surreal rubbing shoulders with so many elite players, having spent his time up to now with the Salford academy setup. Having never even been on the books at an "elite" club, this was a brand new environment for Wright. Prior to making his whirlwind debut, Wright broke his silence on the move. He marked his transfer with a post on Instagram. "A proud moment for me and my family to announce I've signed for the Premier League champions!", wrote Wright. He shared this alongside a picture of him signing his contract. And after the match, he posted again. There was no caption this time, but three pictures: one of him replacing Wirtz, and two of him in the thick of the action. He may have been a man of few words so far, but those around him have been more eager to talk. And they only have good things to say. "We are absolutely delighted for Will to complete his move to Liverpool after a very successful season as a first year scholar," said Jamie Russell, Salford's head of academy. "He has earned this opportunity and we are excited to see how he continues to develop and progress. "It's brilliant for us as an Academy to see a player move on to a Category 1 club," Russell told Salford's website. "We've only been Category 3 ourselves since 2023, but in that time to see 17 players make men's team debuts and to have interest in a number of players from clubs higher up the leagues is testament to the job that the coaches, the staff, and the recruitment team here are doing." Wright made a senior debut for Salford in January 2025, featuring against Man City in an 8-0 defeat. He was in demand this summer, with Liverpool beating Arsenal to the move. The youngster will now put his faith in the pathway for young talent at Anfield. It won't be easy, with talented strikers like Jayden Danns already striving to make the grade — but Liverpool has clearly seen something that it likes in Wright.
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
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People Are Extremely Shocked After Calvin Harris Shared Graphic Photos Of His Wife's Placenta Being Turned Into Pills
This week, Calvin Harris announced that he and his wife, Vick Hope, have welcomed their first child together. Taking to Instagram, Calvin shared a carousel of photos and wrote, '20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.' Related: The first photo in the carousel shows Calvin holding baby Micah outdoors, followed by a couple of photos of Vick's at-home water birth set-up. Then, Calvin posted a close-up photo of Vick's placenta, with the umbilical cord arranged in the shape of a heart. Related: The next photo shows the placenta being dehydrated, and finally, the carousel ends with a picture of a jar of pills. Several internet users were left totally shocked by Calvin's raw photos of the placenta, and took to the comments to share their thoughts. 'A disclaimer about the placenta would've been nice,' one person said, while someone else wrote, 'Didn't expect to see a full on placenta pic whilst eating my lunch today.' Related: 'Nothing prepared me for the placenta,' another person wrote. More users questioned, 'Did you guys cook and make pills out of the placenta?!?' and, 'Did you guys cook and make pills out of the placenta?!?' Someone else commented, 'I swiped and got more than what I asked for,' while another person echoed, 'Wasn't ready for the 4th slide.' Many users went on to suggest that the photos shouldn't have been posted without a warning. 'You could of triggered warned the 4th pic that's nasty yes it's a natural thing,' one comment read, while another person said, 'SOME THINGS ARE PRIVATE.' However, on the other hand, some people praised Calvin for normalizing all aspects of childbirth. 'Congratulations and thanks for sharing about the placenta too, it's important to normalise certain aspects of childbirth and not make it an area we don't talk about,' one comment read. 'You know what I don't think I ever got to even see the 3 placentas my body made! This is incredible to look at really. Mother Nature. congratulations,' another person wrote. 'The placenta is so beautiful, it literally looks like a 'tree' of life! CONGRATS PARENTS,' someone else wrote, while one more person added, 'Love this!!! Way to normalize birth, all parts of it. Congrats to the healthy beautiful fam!' Related: What do you think of the photos? Let us know in the comments. More on this Calvin Harris's Wife, Vick Hope, Just Admitted That She Waits For Him To Go Out So That She Can Listen To His Ex Taylor Swift's MusicStephanie Soteriou · April 9, 2024 It May Have Been Years Since Their Messy Public Breakup, But Calvin Harris Tweeted About An Old Rita Ora RumorNatasha Jokic · Nov. 27, 2022 New Mom Elle King Shared A Pic Of Her Cooked Placenta, And I Cannot Unsee The PhotoRachel Brodsky · Sept. 7, 2021 Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Solve the daily Crossword
