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Moment Prince Harry NEARLY broke Meghan's golden baby name rule as he chatted with well-wishers during her first pregnancy
She's urged parents-to-be to keep their baby name options 'so close to your heart' - and yet, Meghan Markle's own husband nearly broke her important rule. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, who shares son Archie Harrison, six, and daughter Lilibet Diana, three, with Prince Harry, gave her thoughts on the matter during the season finale of her Lemonada Media podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. She said: 'I will say this to every woman in the world or every person in the world who's going to have a child, if you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart, until that baby is born and it's named.' Revealing her top guidance when it comes to baby names, Meghan insisted: 'Don't ask anyone's opinion.' Yet it appears her husband isn't as fond of that golden rule, since he once hinted to a well-wisher that he was a fan of the name 'Lili'. During a walkabout on a joint engagement with Meghan when she was six months pregnant with Archie, in January 2019, Harry seemingly discussed name choices for their firstborn. Mother-of-three Rebecca Blundell, who lives in Birkenhead and brought her daughter Lily, then six, and Lottie, aged two at the time, to the event in The Wirral, was one of the well-wishers who got to speak to the Duke and Duchess. She revealed how Harry - who didn't know whether he was having a boy or a girl with Meghan, as they wanted it to be a surprise ahead of Archie's birth - asked how to spell Lily's name. Ms Blundell told MailOnline: 'Prince Harry came over first and chatted to my two-year-old then spoke to my six-year-old Lily. 'Then as he was walking off, he turned back, he asked Lily if she spelt her name with an I or Y. I straight away thought that must be a name choice.' In this week's episode of her podcast, Meghan spoke to Spanx founder Sara Blakely about being a business owner and balancing motherhood at the same time. During the finale, the topic of naming a company came up, as Meghan lamented that the beginning of a business was like starting a 'SurveyMonkey,' in trying to get everyone's thoughts on the venture - including about the name. Meghan said that the process of naming a baby is 'not dissimilar to naming your company.' In their biography of the Sussexes, Finding Freedom, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote that when naming Archie, the pair wanted something which was 'something traditional, a name that was powerful even without a title in front of it.' 'Archie, meaning strength and bravery, fit the bill,' they added. Meanwhile a friend of the couple revealed 'with a laugh': 'They thought about Archibald for all of one second. He was always going to be little Archie.' Unlike many senior royals, Archie only has one middle name, Harrison, a fitting tribute to the baby's father as it means 'son of Henry' or 'son of Harry.' As for Lilibet, her middle name is a tribute to Prince William and Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, who tragically passed away in 1997. However, it has been reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II was upset over the couple's decision to name their daughter Lilibet. Lilibet was the affectionate childhood nickname of the late Queen, said to have come about because as a child Princess Elizabeth could never pronounce her name properly. It was a name that was only used by her parents, King George VI, the Queen Mother, and her sister, Princess Margaret, or those closest to her like her husband, Prince Philip. At the time, the BBC reported it had been told by a palace source that the Queen was not asked by the Duke and Duchess as to whether they could use it. Other sources told media, including the Mail, that while the Queen was called by her grandson and his wife, she felt she wasn't in a position to say no. One member of her staff says the monarch was 'as angry as I'd ever seen her' after the Duke and Duchess publicly stated they would not have used her private family nickname if she had not been 'supportive'. The illuminating revelation was published in the biography Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story, by the Mail's writer Robert Hardman. During the season one finale of her podcast, Meghan also spoke about the hardships of pregnancy. She revealed that she had gained 65 pounds during each of her pregnancies, and was still wearing high heels on royal engagements.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Interior Design Masters series 6 — meet the contestants vying for a homeware collection with John Lewis
Interior Design Masters with is back for a sixth series, returning to our screens on 10th April 2025 on BBC One. Described as the ultimate interior design crash course, IDM – judged by interiors guru and famous guest judges — follows 10 novice designers looking for their big break in the world of commercial . Working individually and in teams, the aspiring designers are given free rein to redesign spaces in line with the client's brief, and each week an unlucky designer is sent home. But there's even more on the line this year, as the winner will land a hugely coveted homeware collection with leading department store John Lewis & Partners. Series five was won by Roisin Quinn, a former travel advisor from The Wirral, whose colourful, maximalist style impressed the judges week in, week out. Her win on the show also secured her a homeware collection with La Redoute, marking the first time a brand collaboration has been the show's prize. With series five of Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr averaging 3.4 million viewers, it's perhaps not surprising that the show has been recommisioned for two more series. 'I feel the show goes from strength to strength and whether Interior Design Masters makes you giggle on the settee or propels you up a stepladder with a drill in hand to give your room some much-needed TLC, we hope we put a smile on your face,' says host Alan. Casting is now open for series seven: Producers are on the hunt for 10 more designers to take part in IDM 2026, with filming starting this summer. If you're ready to showcase your interior design talent or if you know someone who has the skills, applications are open now until 13 April 2025 – apply here. Scroll for a first look at the series six contestants and check back here weekly to read our exclusive exit interviews... • Interior Design Masters with returns on Thursday 10th April at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayerAge: 33 Occupation: Interior design student and model Lives: Originally from Bournemouth, Ayisha now lives in Brighton with her husband and two children Style: Fresh romantic • Ayisha's had a very successful modelling career, featuring in editorials and commercials, as well as walking the London, Milanand New York 25 Occupation: Social media executive Lives: Liverpool Style: Colourful playful • The youngest in the competition, Bradley uses his parents' house as his interior design canvas, documenting his creations on social 36 Occupation: Homewares retailer Lives: Surrey Style: Earthy organic • Originally from Croydon, Briony met her partner at the Brit School before they decided to start an interiors and lifestyle brand — they opened a few brick-and-mortar stores before moving the business 58 Occupation: Giftware designer Lives: Craig lives in Hastings with his husband in a 1920s mock Tudor house Style: Retro vintage • Craig started out as a chef in London before being accepted into art college where he studied Fine Art. He also used to run his own kitsch homeware shop in 53 Occupation: Art and textiles teacher Lives: North Wales Style: Bougie boho • Mum of three teenage children, Emma was raised in a large family surrounded by the North Wales countryside, where making and designing was the norm – her family home even had a dark room and kiln. Emma was born with a limb difference and growing up she was encouraged by her father to believe she could do 27 Occupation: Development manager at a sexual health charity Lives: Born and raised in Nigeria, Esme now lives in Glasgow since moving to the UK Style: Nature & organic-inspired • Having initally studied anatomy, Esme always had a keen interest in fashion design and he ran a clothing business on the side in Nigeria. Since moving to the UK, he now has a Diploma in Interior Design and has enrolled at university to study for an Interior Design 26 Occupation: Fabric designer Lives: Holly lives in Salford with her boyfriend in their fixer-upper house Style: 70s beach house • Holly is the proud owner of a 1969 Sprite Alpine C caravan which she's named Flea, after the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist. She has a love for retro design, vintage finds and surfing and 46 Occupation: Design & Technology teacher Lives: Stockport Style: Graphic bohemian • John had a creative upbringing in Yorkshire and was encouraged to draw, paint and make things by hand by his mum, who is also an artist. He studied model making at art school and worked as a prop and costume maker for theatre, TV and film before becoming an architectural model maker. His 3D models were exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Venice 42 Occupation: Merchandising consultant Lives: Rita lives on a farm outside Lancaster surrounded by nature and sheep. Style: Rustic textural • Rita is of Lebanese heritage and spent her childhood moving between Iraq, Cyprus and Lebanon before finally coming to the UK in 2006. As an artist and ilustrator, she comes from a creative family – her father is an architect and her mother runs her own fashion 31 Occupation: Project director Lives: Glasgow Style: Contemporary luxe • Victoria grew up on a working dairy farm surrounded by animals and driving tractors, and spent her summer holidays milking cows. Her interest in interiors was sparked by her mother, who designed their family farmhouse using budget-friendly hacks and secondhand furniture. Victoria competed nationally in YoungFarmers handicraft competitions and studied jewellery design and silversmithing.£11.84 at You Might Also Like 7 hallway mirrors to create the illusion of space 13 bedroom wallpaper ideas to transform plain walls 12 garden furniture sets perfect for outdoor entertaining
