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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TALK OF THE TOWN: Gardening guru who helped David Beckham grow his friendship with King Charles
After the announcement that David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood in King Charles 's Birthday Honours, I can reveal one unsung hero in helping the former footballer secure his title: a glamorous blonde gardener who Becks calls 'my lovely Carly'. It's no secret that Beckham, 50, has bonded with King Charles over a shared love of gardening. Indeed, at the Chelsea Flower Show last month, the King was overheard asking the former England captain if he liked his 50th birthday present he had sent him – a new rose bush. Beckham was also recently invited by Charles to Highgrove, his Gloucestershire country pile, where the pair talked about another common gardening interest, beehives. All of which cannot fail to have helped Beckham in the months leading up to the announcement of his upcoming knighthood. But today I can disclose that his stunning Costwolds garden has a secret weapon behind the scenes: Carly Holmes, the former gardener at Soho Farmhouse, the celeb haunt beloved by the Beckhams and a stone's throw from the family's front door. Carly was head gardener there for four-and-a-half years from January 2019 to May 2023. A few months later she popped up as head gardener for DVB – David and Victoria Beckham's company – tending the gardens at their 40-acre estate. Carly's work is seldom mentioned on Beckham's Instagram feed, which documents his vegetable garden in forensic detail. Posh and Becks taking on Soho Farmhouse's head gardener comes after their triple-barn conversion was also decorated to match the decor of the members' club when it was built eight years ago. 'Their house in just like a mini-Soho Farmhouse – even the gardens now match,' said an insider. It's tardy Tina She's the mother of pop icon Beyonce, so maybe we can forgive Tina Knowles some diva habits of her own. I hear the businesswoman arrived an hour late to an event with Stella McCartney at London's Southbank Centre last week, with fans teased with Beyonce songs on the speakers until she arrived! When the talk finally began, Tina asked Sir Paul McCartney's daughter about the 'nepo baby' tag. 'I got that for the majority of my career,' Stella says. 'When I first started, the headlines were, 'She got by with a little help from her friends' – but not any more.' Isla's life's a joke Her ex-husband is supposed to be the comedian, but actress Isla Fisher, has been making jokes about her split from Sacha Baron Cohen after 14 years of marriage. The 49-year-old Australian shared a study on her Instagram account that revealed 'marriage may significantly increase your risk of dementia' and wrote in the caption: 'Every cloud...' Let's hope her 53-year-old ex – who found fame through his characters Ali G and Borat – sees the funny side as they battle over their shared £120 million fortune. It's Sophie, queen of the curtsies Everyone knows the King and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh are great friends – so His Majesty saw the funny side when she almost forgot to curtsy to him at Royal Windsor Flower Show. Chuckling in front of the cameras, our exclusive pictures show the Duchess kissing her brother-in-law the King on the cheek, followed by a quick curtsy which made her almost lose her balance. Thank goodness the laughing monarch was there to steady the Duchess! No big pants for Romy! Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding has some vv good news – her daughter Romy is a supermodel in the making, with the willowy 18-year-old, right, having been signed up by the New York agency DNA Models. Romy, whose father was Helen's late partner, Kevin Curran, has been sharing sneak peeks of recent shoots – including one in Central Park. More Carrie Bradshaw than Bridget Jones! Take two for Toff wedding party Georgia Toffolo left many friends high and dry when she gave just 24-hours' notice of her wedding to BrewDog tycoon James Watts, 43, in March. Few could make the last-minute trip to Aberdeenshire for the low-key nuptials, which were followed by the couple, above, posing for photos on a fishing boat. But now I can reveal that the 30-year-old Made In Chelsea star is planning a major celebration for all her nearest and dearest who missed the big day. I trust this time, it'll all be on dry land!
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Michelle Keegan cradles baby Palma on birthday holiday with Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright stepped out for a stroll with their newborn baby girl Palma on Michelle's 38th birthday. The former TOWIE star, 38, and Brassic actress welcomed daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright on March 6, taking to social media earlier this month to share the happy news. Alongside a black and white photo of them holding their newborn's tiny hand on, the couple penned: 'Together we have a new love to share … Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright… 06.03.25.' The new parents recently took their little one on her first holiday at Soho Farmhouse, a member's club and hotel in Chipping Norton, which Mark posted snaps of to his Instagram. Michelle and Mark have now taken Palma further afield, as Michelle rang in her 38th birthday under the Spanish sun. The couple were pictured spending quality time with Palma in Marbella, with Michelle cradling their newborn in her arms as she took a walk in a white floral applique co-ord from her Very collection, paired with sandals. Palma was wearing a butter yellow one piece, while Mark cut a sharp contrast to the pair of them in all black. The couple have been married for ten years and Mark recently detailed their decision to wait to have children, while the pair both focused on their careers. The former reality star said: ''It's a very special feeling. I can't really put it into words. We've waited a little bit of time, we've chased our dreams and our careers and now we're here. We've got a baby.' Mark has also shared his delight at being a first-time dad, speaking about the first time he held his daughter. 'That moment when I held her in my arms, it gets me emotional now thinking about it,' he added. More Trending 'It's a very special feeling. I can't really put it into words. We've waited a little bit of time, we've chased our dreams and our careers and now we're here. We've got a baby,' he said on Heart Radio. 'It's the best feeling in the world. I wake up every morning just so excited to see her face,' he gushed. Mark added: 'I suppose everything else goes out the window and its made me realise what life is all about and my little baby Palma I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Inside Rylan Clark's £1,300,000 Essex mansion with jaw-dropping indoor pool and famous neighbour
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Michelle Keegan's mega luxe maternity leave, from £21k hotel stays, £1k pram and spa breaks
LITTLE Palma Elizabeth Wright has had the finest welcome to the world imaginable - as Michelle Keegan makes the most of her maternity leave with £21k-per-night hotel stays and stunning spa breaks. Michelle, who is currently starring in Ten Pound Poms, has treated her daughter to a city break at London's Corinthia hotel and a trip to the £350-per-night celeb hangout Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds, which she described as 'a little break away filled with special memories'. 15 15 15 15 The family also celebrated her first mother's day at a hotel in Southend. And it is no surprise to friends that Michelle is savouring these first few weeks of motherhood with special family trips before her planned return to work at the end of the year. A source said: 'Michelle is maximising her maternity leave for sure. She has until the end of the year before she is due to start filming again, and she wants to make as many special memories with Palma as possible. "She and Mark are absolutely besotted and are taking every opportunity to spoil the whole family. 'They will definitely have some more gorgeous summer holidays together before Michelle has to start thinking about returning to work.' Michelle, 37, had already started making plans to max her maternity time during her pregnancy, and was particularly looking forward to spending the summer at the family's bespoke £3.5million mansion near Epping Forest. She said in February: 'I'm going to take a good chunk of time off to enjoy being a mum. I'm never normally at home in the summer, I've always been away working, so I can't wait.' Michelle was busy filming Brassic in Manchester right up until her seventh month of pregnancy, and spent five months last spring in Australia shooting Ten Pound Poms. Mark, 38, flew out to join her there, and the couple made the most of their downtime by touring Sydney and Palm Beach. A source said: 'Michelle and Mark have always lapped up opportunities to travel - they have always had to fit special holiday time around their manic schedules, and they have really perfected this over the years. 'It's the best way to maximise the time they have together, and make new memories. 'That's how they will spend their first months with Palma, too - maximising every opportunity. 'Next year Michelle will have to juggle her schedule, like every working mum, so this year is all about enjoying every second with their daughter.' 'Working class upbringing' Michelle was brought up in Manchester with a police officer dad and school dinner lady mum, and describes her upbringing as 'very normal, very working class', while Mark was raised in Essex. 15 15 She insists that the couple are not always living the showbiz life, despite how it may appear on social media, though admits: 'We dip our toe in, then step back to normal life. It's very boring and probably quite basic, but that's how I like it.' Their luxury Essex mansion is anything but basic. The couple built their 'dream home' property from scratch, including his-and-hers bathrooms, a five star home gym complete with herringbone parquet flooring and a £100k driveway - their celeb-filled housewarming bash was so epic, it was dubbed Marcella, in homage to the LA festival Coachella. Palma has already been treated to a similar style of luxury, receiving a personalised bath robe at the Corinthia hotel, and riding around in a £1,249 iCandy Peach 7 Coco pushchair, and mum Michelle wears her name in gold around her neck. 15 Contrary to speculation, Mark insists the couple's trip to Majorca in July last year, which included time spent on a luxury yacht, is not why their daughter is named Palma - though they did s hoot their pregnancy reveal photos on the beach on the island where they own a freshly renovated flat, which has its own marble worktops and sea views from a stunning balcony. Mark revealed: 'We just love the name, Palmer, with an 'E-R'. And then we just liked putting an 'A' on it, which is like the way it read. "So yeah, we just love the name, really.' 15 Jet-setting baby Palma is likely to enjoy many trips to the island, regardless, as mum and dad are regular holidaymakers there, with their apartment located in the town. The source added: 'Palma will definitely visit her namesake town - they adore their apartment there, and it's even more of a significant destination for them now.' Again, no expense was spared on the renovations. Mark flew his own team of builders out there, including shipping their tools for them to complete the job in 2023, when he said: 'It's been a dream of mine to have a place out here for as long as I can remember, now time to enjoy it.' Michelle will start filming a secret 'big new job' at the end of the year, and until then, is likely to enjoy a few more fun jaunts. She previously said: 'I used to panic if I had a long gap in-between jobs, thinking I'll never work again, but I'm getting better at trusting the process, trusting my instincts and saying no to what's not right for me.' Pat leave over 15 Meanwhile, Mark has already returned to the airwaves on Heart radio - he interviewed Robert de Nero via a video link days after she was born - and he cannot stop cooing over his gorgeous new daughter on air. 'It's the biggest achievement of my life,' he said, proudly. 'Hats go off to my wife she is an absolute super human, a superhero for bringing this baby into the world. 'I suppose everything else goes out the window and its made me realise what life is all about and my little baby Palma. 15 'It's a very special feeling. I cant really put it into words. We've waited a little bit of time, we've chased our dreams and our careers and now we're here.' Although colleagues have informed him he is now sporting 'dad eyes', as he looks so tired. He laughs of parental duties: 'It is the best thing ever. Except when I am trying to wind her after a bottle at 2am, nightmare.' They will need plenty more spa breaks to recover. Mark Wright's career timeline Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career. The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular): Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos. I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011): After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter. Heart (2012-2017; 2019 - present): Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019. Strictly Come Dancing (2014): The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge. The Dengineers (2015-2017): Mark was a co-presenter of the children's programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes. Extra (2017-2020): Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years. The Bachelor UK (2019): A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark's version of the programme aired on Channel 5. The Challenge UK (2023): Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023. Clean It, Fix It (2024 - present): Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Romeo Beckham gives glimpse inside £20,000 wellness weekend with girlfriend Kim
David Beckham's son Romeo took a leaf out of his dad's book as he enjoyed a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds with his new girlfriend, Kim Turnbull. The 22-year-old former footballer took to Instagram to share photos from his romantic getaway in Chipping Norton, where the Beckhams own a £12 million converted barn that backs onto exclusive private member's club, Soho Farmhouse. Taking part in one of his dad's favourite wellness activities, Romeo shared a snap of himself enjoying a sauna session in the family's €24,000 (£20,000) Estonian sauna from Iglucraft, an instalment David made to their sprawling two acres of land on the Great Tew estate in 2018. The luxury sauna wouldn't look out of place in a five-star spa resort, boasting unique curved architecture, sleek underseat lighting and a high-tech gas stove. Romeo, the image of his dad, sat shirtless in the sauna as he sipped on a drink. His ever-growing collection of tattoos, another interest he inherited from his famous father, was visible as he lapped up the benefits of steam therapy. The father-of-four is often sharing photographs of himself enjoying a post-workout sauna session in his luxury garden instalment. David has previously shared his love for ice baths, which he pairs with a sauna session. Alternating between hot and cold therapies is a practice used for centuries in Nordic cultures. It is said to be excellent for muscle repair, as well as boosting the immune system, improving cardiovascular health and stress relief. Taking note of his dad's affinity for health and fitness, Romeo is often seen indulging in wellness therapies, as well as working out with his girlfriend, Kim. Their wellness-focused break in the Cotswolds comes just after the couple were seen at Romeo's parents' ultra-luxe Miami penthouse gym. The location is often seen by fans of David and Victoria, who frequently share snaps from their joint workouts on their respective social media accounts. Romeo and Kim channelled the model's A-list parents, with Kim bearing an incredibly uncanny resemblance to the former Spice Girl, wearing a chocolate-brown workout set consisting of figure-hugging leggings and a matching sports top. Meanwhile, Romeo looked cool and casual sitting on a mat, wearing a sports jersey and black shorts. The former football player started dating his model girlfriend back in November, the pair confirming their relationship when they were pictured hand-in-hand during a low-key date night at Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone.
