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Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Ulrika Jonsson's anti-nepo baby daughter Bo, 24, shunned a showbiz career for proper job as a prestigious Norland Nanny
When you have a celebrity parent, getting a helping hand up the greasy pole of fame comes a little easier, as dozens of nepo babies have proved over the years. However, every so often, the offspring of a star does the unthinkable, and gets a proper job. Step forward Bo Jonsson, the 25-year-old daughter of TV presenter Ulrika, who is described by her mother as 'a grafter and a doer'. Easter weekend saw former daytime weather presenter Ulrika celebrating the fact her four children had all spent Easter Sunday with her. The star, 57, has four children; Cameron, 30, Bo, 24, Martha, 20, and Malcolm, 16, from four previous relationships. Ulrika shares eldest son Cameron with her ex-husband John Turnbull, while her most recent ex Brian Monet is father to son Malcolm and adoptive father to Bo, who's biological father is Markus Kempen. The mother-of-four's youngest daughter Martha's father is Lance Gerrard-Wright. Sharing her delight at the family gathering with her followers on Instagram, via a series of images and video clips, Ulrika said: 'First time I had my many, many Ungratefuls (all four of them) together for maybe more than a couple of years.' [sic] While it might have been easy for her daughter Bo to choose a career in the limelight, given the doors her mother's high profile life might have opened, she's opted for a very different - and occasionally very unglamorous - life. Bo, who was born with a congenital heart condition, graduated as a Norland Nanny in 2023. Prestigious Norland College has trained childcare professionals who've worked for some of the country's most high profile people, including royalty. Indeed, the Prince and Princess of Wales 's childminder - Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo - learned her craft at the college and now looks after Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, seven. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger also employs a Norlander, while Princess Beatrice is thought to have hired a £1000-a-week Norland nanny for the birth of her first daughter Sienna in 2021. Newly qualified nannies can earn up to £47,600 at the start of their career, while some earn up to £120,000 after a few years' experience - plus perks including designer handbags, trips abroad and luxurious living quarters. When Bo first graduated from her university course, her proud mum praised her for reaching the milestone after always struggling with academia. Ulrika said at the time Bo was a 'grafter and a doer' and told The Sun afterwards: 'She's no angel and she's no brain box but she has applied herself and worked extremely hard to gain a skill which will always be in demand, it just so happened that she managed to get a degree while doing so. 'She can be a proper pain in the behind but she's a grafter and a doer and I have the deepest respect for her for that. 'So if you ever need your children to be looked after by someone who likes assembling flat-pack furniture and has an unhealthy obsession with sorting books and CDs in alphabetical order, Bo is the girl for you!' Ulrika said she was thrilled with how far she has pursued her education given that when Bo was growing up Ulrika had no idea 'how long this precious creature might live' due to her health issues. Bo has been in and out of hospital over the years as a result of her condition. She was born with double inlet left ventricle defect, a congenital defect that affects the valves and chambers of the heart. As a baby, Bo had to have life-saving surgery on her heart and Ulrika has previously spoken about her health condition, saying doctors told her they 'hoped' Bo would live to be a teenager. Bo hasn't met her biological father Markus Kempen, despite him reaching out to her. In 2021, Ulrika penned an article for the Sun about the anxiety she felt over a potential meeting between Bo and Markus. Ulrika shared her heartache over her partner walking out shortly after their baby daughter Bo's life-saving heart operation during the emotional essay. Bo has since offered her own side of the story, detailing how she has never felt a longing to meet her father, after being adopted by Ulrika's husband, Brian Monet, who she felt a connection with and calls 'daddy'. She said that she was left in 'floods of tears' after her mother's article, saying she's 'struggled to feel connected' to the idea of a relationship with her biological father. She revealed she feels there is 'no space for Markus' in her life at the moment, but didn't rule out a future meeting for them when she feels ready. Ulrika told Bo about her dad aged eight, however after already introducing her to her partners John and Lance, who acted as father figures, Bo admitted she struggled. She said: 'I talk about having a 'biological' dad because it's just a genetic thing to me. I haven't been able to make a connection emotionally. I was a bit confused by Mum's explanation because of my age and I remember going off to play straight after as I didn't have anything to say.' 'How can you ever be prepared for being told you have a 'real' dad somewhere in the world, somewhere in your past or present?' Bo said she draws comparison from children being told they are adopted, but it isn't something she ever spoke about with her friends. The professional nanny puts this down to having a strong support network growing up, as she admitted to feeling very 'settled' in her home and work life. This week, a current trainee at Norland College revealed what her days look like an soon-to-be elite nanny. The nanny-in-training, who is also undertaking a BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning alongside her Norland Diploma moved to Bath also revealed she has learned how to correctly swaddle and change a baby as well as cook nutritious meals such as Pan seared pork chop and drop scones. Modules at the college include Safeguarding and Child Protection, Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Making Sense of Children's Behaviour and Working with Families and Communities as well as Communication in Practice, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Play and Learning, and Sewing. And since starting at the school, Lydia revealed she has learned to sew, completing a children's apron and a string of bunting despite never having sewn before. She also revealed that students get their hands on a 'Norland goody bag' complete with a large Norland-branded binder.
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Royal rascal Prince Louis' charmed life from luxe homes to £98m net worth
As Prince Louis celebrates his seventh birthday, we take a look inside the youngster's privileged life in Windsor, from his beloved nanny to plans for his life as 'spare' to the throne Prince Louis is finishing the Easter holidays on a high as he celebrates his seventh birthday today. The young royal has quickly become a national treasure, famous for his hilarious antics when stepping out at official events. Whether he's pulling funny faces, dancing by himself, sticking out his tongue, or widely yawning, Louis is the one to watch thanks to his cheeky but endearing shenanigans. However, Louis is largely growing up away from the public spotlight and the last time he was seen in public was on Christmas Day when the Royal Family made their traditional festive appearance on King Charles ' Sandringham Estate to walk to church. As the cheeky prince turns seven, we take a look inside his charmed life in Windsor. READ MORE: Prince Louis beams in adorable snap showing missing front teeth to mark his seventh birthday Posh school Prince Louis - along with his siblings, Prince George, Princess Charlotte - enrolled at Lambrook School in September 2022. Lambrook School caters for both boys and girls and it charges up to £7,000 per term, with an additional charge of £1,481 for boarding. As it is suitable for both sexes, it's believed to have been a more convenient option for Kate and William, as opposed to Ludgrove and Papplewick, which are only for boys. Lambrook School boasts a range of incredible facilities, including a 9-hole golf course, a polo field, a bee farm and a mini Masterchef club. According to the school's website, the list of clubs on offer includes: farming, bee keeping, chess, mountain biking, fencing, judo, film making, scuba diving, squash, song writing, mini Masterchef, ballet, tap, jazz, golf, polo, podcast making, sewing, skiing, swimming, tennis, life saving, survival, debating and public speaking. In a guide by Talk Education, Lambrook is described as having a "sense of delicious freedom and fresh air". "We spotted children cartwheeling on the croquet lawn, racing around with cricket bats and swinging from old tyres hanging from the trees, sporting proper rosy cheeks and a healthy outdoorsy glow. "The school is anchored around a pristine, grand white country house, with a nursery and pre-prep on site. There's a sense of delicious freedom and fresh air," the guide added. Close relationship with nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo has been the nanny to the Wales children since each of them were babies and she started working for the family in 2014 when Prince George was just a few months old. As the nanny studied at one of the best institutions in the world, the prestigious Norland College in Bath, one can expect her to be paid well. After all, her training wasn't cheap. A three-year BA course in Early Childhood Education and Care at the college costs around £17,364 a year and aims to "Equip students with the necessary professional leadership, management and practical skills to work in a variety of early childhood contexts, with a specialism in home-based childcare." Maria has settled nicely into the household, living at Kensington Palace before moving with the family to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor and accompanying the children on royal tours and family holidays. Author Louise Heren, who spent a year at Norland College while researching a documentary, said that the famous children are likely to lead very normal lives at home and have a close relationship with their nanny. "Given what we have seen of Catherine when she is out in public, she's very hands-on," she explained. "I imagine her relationship with Maria is very close and they collaborate greatly on the care of the children. "I've spoken to nannies who have worked with other royal families and life is pretty normal. You get up, have breakfast, you go to school and you wear your school uniform whether you like it or not. It would be quite like the average British school children." Future as a 'spare' One person who knows all too well what life is like as a 'spare' to the throne is Louis' uncle, Prince Harry. He once revealed that he had voiced his concern over the impact it could have on George's siblings, Louis and Charlotte. In an interview with Bryony Gordon, he said: "And though William and I have talked about it, once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility. I know that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare. And that hurts, it worries me." However, global parenting expert and Supernanny Jo Frost , told HELLO! exactly why Charlotte and Louis would never be the 'heir and spare' to their big brother. "I think William and Catherine understand the importance of nurturing the sibling relationships between the three of them," Jo said. "Dare I say it, in their family it would never be the 'heir and spare'. It would be about the importance of all of them. The understanding that it really takes a team, with the important roles in upholding the crown and the monarchy. And so, we're seeing these very early seeds now, with respect to what it means to support each other and to nurture together." There has been speculation that he may one day pursue a military career like many of the other men in his family, with the RAF touted as a possible option. Relationship with Meghan and Harry With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepping down as senior royals in January 2020 - when Louis was just one year old - and moving to California shortly thereafter, royal fans have not seen much of the Sussexes interacting with the youngster. Now, with the rift between brothers William and Harry running deeper than ever, it's likely that the seven year old has very little, if any, interaction with his Montecito-based aunt and uncle - despite the fact he and his cousin Archie are only 15 months apart in age. There have, however, been rumours that the Sussexes once sent Christmas gifts to the children. However, despite their seemingly estranged relationship, Meghan and Louis do share one thing in common. On July 9, 2018, Prince Louis was christened at the Chapel Royal of St. James' Palace in London. This is the same place where only a few months earlier, Meghan was confirmed into the church of England before her wedding to Prince Harry. Sources revealed that Meghan was baptised in a 'secret ceremony' at the church in March before the royal wedding in May. Huge net worth Earlier this year, the three Wales children were ranked in the world's richest children list. Despite being just seven years old, Louis was ranked in ninth place, behind his brother and sister, with an estimated net worth of £98m. The young Prince could be set to inherit the 'Duke of York' title once Prince William becomes monarch. The Dukedom of York, like other royal dukedoms, can only be passed on to a male heir. Prince William and Prince Harry both received Dukedoms on their wedding days in 2011 and 2018. William was previously - prior to taking on the title of Prince of Wales - known as Duke of Cambridge. He also has access to the finest homes. While their Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage, is said to be worth £5million, the family's Anmer Hall in Norfolk is even grander with 10 bedrooms and £1.5million spent on renovations alone.
