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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Squatters take over iconic Mayfair club were A-listers Lindsay Lohan, Pippa Middleton and Jodie Kidd once partied
Squatters have taken over a former Michelin-starred restaurant and club, frequented by A-listers such as Pippa Middleton and Lindsay Lohan. Originally built as the private home of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the 1820s, Morton's was a private member's club which hosted VIP events attended by celebrities and socialites. Pippa Middleton was a regular visitor to the club and model Jodie Kidd was pictured at the club in the past. During the pandemic, the club went into administration and the Grade II listed building has remained vacant ever since. However, the historic building at 28 Berkeley Square now has new occupants - squatters. It has been described as a magnet for cannabis-smoking yobs who are using the basement as a refuge to hide various items. A security guard for a neighbouring business told Metro: 'It's been a nightmare. There were squatters actually in the building but now they were forced to leave. But what they are doing now is using the basement area as their refuge. There are piles of stuff down there it's becoming like a slum. It's a magnet for anti-social behaviour. 'There are people smoking weed and the place is an eyesore. The police came recently but said there was nothing they could do. When the club was there it was very high end but now it's just bringing down the square.' Next door is the world-renowned auction house Phillips, which is currently putting the works of Damien Hirst under the hammer. One inhabitant of the property said they had 'nowhere else' to go and asked, 'what can I do?' Police have been called to the property in the past month, but were unable to act as the squatters were not inside the building when they arrived. Removing squatters from non-residential buildings is more challenging for officials as it often requires a civil court order. It is not the only well-known London building which has been targeted by unwanted inhabitants. Last year, a group of squatters recently moved in to Gordon Ramsay's York and Albany pub near Regent's Park in 2024 before they were forced to leave by a court order. A raid was also conducted on Marco Pierre White's former steak and pizza restaurant to remove a group last year. Courts also ordered uninvited occupants who were living inside Princess Diana's former favourite restaurant, San Lorenzo, to vacate the premises. RSM UK, administrators for Morton's, said they sold the lease in August 2021. CF Commercial is currently marketing it as a business premises. A statement from Westminster Council said: 'Our city inspectors visited the site last night. They found no evidence of people sleeping rough in the basement but there are a number of items belonging to rough sleepers being stored there. 'This is ultimately a matter for the landlord to secure the property and the council will notify them urgently about the issue.'
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jack Maynard and his heiress wife Lily Mackie tie the knot for a second time in a lavish ceremony in France with a star-studded guest list
Jack Maynard and his wife Lily Mackie have married for the second time, tying the knot in a lavish ceremony in France. The YouTuber and I'm A Celeb star, 32, and heiress Lily, 30, got married for the first time at Chelsea Old Town Hall in front of their loved ones last month. Now, the couple have shared stunning snaps from their picturesque wedding at the Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence France. Guests included Jack's brother Conor Maynard, sister Anna, Vogue Williams and husband Spencer Matthews, and YouTubers Casper Lee and Joshua Pieters. Lily, who just so happens to be the niece of Pippa Middleton through her husband James Matthews, looked elegant in a gorgeous white strapless wedding gown, with a lace veil. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Meanwhile, Jack cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo, and sharing images from the day to Instagram, he penned: 'Surrounded by love on 17.05.25 we became Mackie Maynard' Vogue turned heads in a shimmering silver midi dress and matching heels, while Spencer dressed to impress in a tuxedo. The pair shared sweet snaps with their kids at the luxurious wedding venue, and wrote: 'This day last week at the most beautiful wedding we've ever been to... Congrats' Jack and Lily were first linked in 2020, after they met through their well-heeled reality TV circles. Lily is the daughter of electrical businessman Adam Mackie, who is believed to be worth an astonishing £440 million. Romance between the heiress and TV star Jack blossomed when a fellow Made in Chelsea star, Miles Nazaire, introduced the couple - leading to their big day on April 16. Lily previously shared the first stunning glimpses of their intimate London wedding on social media. In one snap, the newly wedding couple looked as chic as ever as they donned sunglasses while posing for photos outside the venue. The pair shared sweet snaps with their kids at the luxurious wedding venue, and wrote: 'This day last week at the most beautiful wedding we've ever been to... Congrats' Meanwhile Jack looked dapper in a navy blue double breasted suit which he layered over a shirt and tie and completed with a pocket square. Another dreamy photo captured the couple hand-in-hand from behind as they walked off into married life. After saying 'I do,' the loved-up pair hosted a stylish dinner celebration with close family and friends, hiring a private room at a swanky restaurant. Lily also gave a glimpse of the table setup - complete with napkins embroidered with their names and wedding date - and shared a peek at their delicious wedding cake. She captioned the post: 'Woke up with a husband.' Last month Conor Maynard jetted off on his brother Jack's stag do celebrations after claiming a paternity test proved he is not the father of Charlotte Chilton's baby. The groom to be to his Instagram Story the groom's party jetted off to Marrakech as they headed to Morocco for the celebrations. While Conor wasn't pictured in the social media snaps his representatives confirmed to MailOnline that the singer, 32, 'is enjoying some well-earned rest with friends and family after a busy and intense few months.' They added: 'He's looking forward to spending quality time with loved ones as they celebrate his brother Jack's marriage.' Posing in snaps, Jack wore a personalised football top which read 'Used 2 Be Famous' seemingly a nod to his YouTube career and short appearance on I'm A Celeb. Anna Maynard's boyfriend and The Traitors winner Harry Clark also took to Instagram to share a snap of his airport outfit before heading to London Gatwick as he shared a snap of the stag. The celebrations come after Conor claimed a paternity test proved he is not the father of Charlotte's baby. Charlotte, 32, announced in June last year that Conor was the father of her unborn 'miracle' baby, having fallen pregnant as the result of an one night stand, after she suffered seven miscarriages undergoing IVF with her ex-wife. She claimed he ghosted her after finding out she was pregnant and has refused to acknowledge baby Penelope as his own. But last month Conor dropped a huge bombshell by alleging that the results of a paternity test have shown he did not father a child with the BBC star, despite her claims. Charlotte reportedly still believes Conor is the father of her child according to pals, despite the singer's claims a paternity test has proven otherwise.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Kate Middleton's Brother James Middleton Admits Sibling Relationships 'Can Be Complicated'
Kate Middleton is the eldest of three siblings, born ahead of sister Pippa Middleton and brother James Middleton. James opened up in a new interview about his bond with his two sisters and his mother Carole Middleton, and shared that, when it comes to Kate and Pippa, they're not just his sisters, but friends. James added that Carole, Kate, and Pippa were there for him during some of his lowest times, and that he feels 'incredibly fortunate.'In a candid new interview, Kate Middleton's younger brother James Middleton is opening up about how he feels 'incredibly fortunate' to have sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton 'not just as siblings, but as friends.' Speaking to The Mirror, James said, 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I needed them. Sibling love is something unique—you can't choose your siblings. It can be complicated, it takes work, but when it's strong, I believe it's one of the most powerful bonds there is.' Of Kate, Pippa, and their mother Carole Middleton, James said of the trio that 'They've always been emotionally open, expressive, and in tune with the people around them, and I think being surrounded by that kind of emotional intelligence rubbed off on me, even if I didn't fully realize it at the time.' 'Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up,' James added. 'That doesn't mean I always found it easy. In fact, like a lot of men, I struggled with expressing how I was doing when I was at my lowest.' James has openly spoken about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past (including in his 2024 book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life), and he shared that 'having strong women around [him] who led with compassion and honesty' helped him appreciate vulnerability: 'It probably laid the groundwork for me being able to open up later on, whether in therapy, writing the book, or just in honest conversations with the people I love. And for that, I'm incredibly grateful,' he said. Earlier this month, James shared with The Times that Kate's cancer diagnosis last year 'was a challenging time,' but that he offered 'support and help' where he could. 'Being there for someone is such an important part, and it doesn't necessarily have to be on your terms and it shouldn't be on your terms,' he said. 'It should be on their terms—unconditional. 'I'm not doing it for something in return, I'm doing it because I love you.'' James added, 'And that's the simplest way of really demonstrating love. You can do it in all these various fancy ways, but actually, you know, it is just generally being there.' Read the original article on InStyle
BreakingNews.ie
24-05-2025
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- BreakingNews.ie
James Middleton: Kate has ‘always been there' for me
James Middleton has credited his sister, Britain's Princess of Wales, along with the rest of his family, for helping him through some of the darkest times of his life. In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the 38-year-old entrepreneur explained how Kate and their sister Pippa have 'always been there' for him. Advertisement 'I'm incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, not just as siblings, but as friends,' he said. 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I've needed them.' Pippa and James Middleton arriving at Westminster Abbey, central London, ahead of the coronation ceremony (PA) After struggling with his mental health in 2017, Mr Middleton said his sisters and mother Carole, helped him immensely. 'They've always been emotionally open, expressive, and in tune with the people around them, and I think being surrounded by that kind of emotional intelligence rubbed off on me, even if I didn't fully realise it,' he said. Advertisement 'Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up. 'But having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength.' The entrepreneur and mental health advocate has previously spoken about his 'rebirth' from depression after undergoing therapy. He has recently written the book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, about his pet being his 'reason for being' as well as helping to change his mindset and provide him with moments of reprieve. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Middleton (@jmidy) The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment. On May 20th, Kate returned to royal garden parties for the first time in two years, surprising guests by joining her husband at Buckingham Palace. In the aftermath of his sister's cancer diagnosis, Mr Middleton showed his support with a touching Instagram tribute to his older sister. Alongside a photo of the pair as children, he wrote: 'Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too.' Advertisement
BBC News
24-05-2025
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- BBC News
Princess Kate helped me through mental health crisis, says brother
James Middleton has opened up about how his sister, the Princess of Wales, supported him through struggles with his mental an interview with the Daily Mirror, Mr Middleton said Catherine and their other sister, Pippa Middleton, have seen him "at my best and at my lowest"."Sibling love is something unique, you can't choose your siblings. It can be complicated, it takes work, but when it's strong, I believe it's one of the most powerful bonds there is," he 38-year-old has spoken candidly about his mental health in the past, including his diagnoses for dyslexia, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and depression. Mr Middleton has credited Catherine, 43, Pippa, 41, and mother Carole, 70, with helping him overcome a mental health crisis in 2017 that lead him to consider taking his own said that having such "strong women" around him taught him that "vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength".His cocker spaniel, Ella, was also central in getting him through this period, which is the subject of his new memoir."She gave me a reason to get up, to go outside, to care, " he his two sisters, Mr Middleton said they have always been "in tune with the people around them", adding that their "emotional intelligence rubbed off on me, even if I didn't fully realise it at the time"."Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up," he added."That doesn't mean I always found it easy. In fact, like a lot of men, I struggled with expressing how I was doing when I was at my lowest."If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story you can find information and support on the BBC Actionline website.
