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2 days ago
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Spice Girl Mel B marries in regal London wedding as one bandmate attends
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mel B looked incredible as she kissed new husband Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral today. The Spice Girl, 50, stunned in a gown adorned with dazzling pearl detail around the collar and sleeves and a long flowing veil as she stepped out of the iconic venue in the capital following the ceremony. Meanwhile Rory, 37, looked dapper in a tradition Scottish kilt as he kissed his new wife on the steps of the Cathedral. The newlyweds then beamed as they headed down the steps and off to their reception in a horse-drawn white carriage, while their guests were transported in tradition red Route master double decker buses. Spice Girl Melanie Brown and hairdresser Rory McPhee married in London. Picture: Toby Shepheard/PA via AP The couple hosted their ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral. Picture: Toby Shepheard/PA via AP The couple shared a sweet kiss in the back of the carriage as they enjoyed their first moments as man and wife. Ahead of the ceremony, fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton led the star-studded arrivals, and was the only Spice Girl spotted in attendance, bar the bride herself. Baby Spice, 49, wore a pale pink frock and matching hat as she rocked up with husband Jade Jones and son Beau, 17. She finished off her summery look with glittering silver high heels. Emma Bunton appeared to be the only Spice Girl in attendance. Picture: Neil Mockford/GC Images Broadcaster Gabby Roslin was also seen en route to the London landmark in a taupe-coloured suit jacket and hat. Danielle Brown, sister of bride Mel, flashed a huge smile as she arrived. She wore a pretty blue floral dress with a matching fascinator, wrapping up from the summer chill with a grey cardigan. She finished off her look with nude heels and looked elated as she was joined by her family. Model Daisy Lowe looked sensational as she arrived in a black lace gown. She accessorised her semi sheer gown with brown wedge heels and tied her hair in an up-do. Meanwhile, music manager Simon Fuller was in high spirits as he arrived for the cameras outside. TV favourites Angellica Bell and Alan Carr made a joint appearance as they posed for pictures side-by-side. Double-decker buses were pictured arriving to swoop the wedding guests off to $58,000 postnuptial celebrations at The Shard, for Mel and Rory's swanky reception. The buses displayed 'Melanie and Rory, just married' on them, and featured florals attached to the front. Brown and McPhee headed to the iconic Shard for their reception. Picture: Toby Shepheard/PA via AP It comes after it was revealed that 51-year-old Victoria Beckham wouldn't be attending the nuptials. But making sure that Mel felt the love, she shared an Instagram tribute post ahead of her big day with Rory. Posh Spice took to her Instagram stories to share a stunning snap of her and her bandmate looking all glammed up. She added the sweet caption: 'Sending love to you @officialmelb! '@rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx.' Victoria, as well as fellow bandmate Geri, weren't at the ceremony. The MailOnline originally told how Victoria would be out of the country and therefore would not be present to watch Mel walk down the aisle. The Spice Girls reunited at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party last year. Picture: Instagram/@victoriabeckham A source said: 'Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can't be there. 'She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It's a real shame. 'There is no issue between them, they haven't fallen out. It's just one of those things.' Meanwhile Geri was said to be absent because of her tense relationship with Mel. The two women had a big falling out when Mel B revealed that she had an intimate relationship with Geri when the band was starting out. Mel made the confession while she was being interviewed for Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2019. Geri was stunned and upset by Mel's admission, and even more saddened when Mel allegedly did not issue an apology. This story originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Spice Girl Mel B marries in regal London wedding as one bandmate attends
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Kate opens up about ‘difficult phase after treatment' as she meets with hospital patients after dropping out of Ascot
PRINCESS Kate has opened up about the "difficult" phase after treatment ends on a visit to hospital patients and staff. The visit marks her first public appearance since dropping out of Ascot at the list minute as she 'had to find the right balance' on returning to full time duty. 9 Princess Kate spoke to NHS staff about a 'difficult' phase after treatment Credit: PA 9 The royal visited the RHS's Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex today Credit: Reuters 9 Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 Credit: AP The Princess visited RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital, in Essex, today. She met with NHS workers and planted some of her 'Catherine's Rose' plants in the recovery garden. Kate spoke about life after cancer treatment, and told staff: "You know I think there's a lot of brave faced stoicism through treatment, but then treatment's done. "I think the phase afterwards is really difficult, I mean, you know, you're not necessarily in a clinical team any longer, but you're not able to function normally at home as you once used to. Read More "And actually, someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that phase that comes after treatment, I think it's really valuable to have a space like this here for patients." She added: 'But it's life changing for anyone, through first diagnosis or post treatment and things like that, it is life changing experience both for the patient but also for the families as well. "And actually it sometimes goes unrecognised, you don't necessarily, particularly when it's the first time, appreciate how much impact it is going to have. "You have to find your new normal and that takes time…and it's a roller coaster it's not one smooth plain, which you expect it to be. Most read in Royals "But the reality is it's not, you go through hard times and to have a place like this to have the support network, through creativity and singing or gardening whatever it might be is so valuable and it's great this community has it, it would be great if lots of communities had this kind of support." Kate announced her She finished chemotherapy in September and announced she was in remission in January of this year. The royal's visit today coincided with donations of 50 'Catherine's Rose' plants named in honour of Kate. Funds from sales will go to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. And, the roses will be donated to gardens across the country including cancer hospitals. 9 The Princess also met with garden designer Adam Frost this afternoon. Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace 9 Kate spoke about the difficulty of returning home after treatment Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace 9 500 'Catherine's Rose' plants will be donated to wellbeing and community gardens across the UK this summer Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace Kate stepped out in a Blazé Milano beige blazer with pinstripes, which retails at around £1,000. The sophisticated mum-of-three also donned smart brown trousers and a black belt with casual white trainers. It comes as 500 'Catherine's Rose' plants will be donated to wellbeing and community gardens across the UK this summer. Others include Maggie's gardens for people affected by cancer, East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Horatio's Gardens for those living with spinal injuries. The Princess also met with garden designer Adam Frost this afternoon. The Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital opened in July 2024, and is designed to create a relaxing space for NHS staff, patients and visitors. It was created in partnership with the RHS, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together, of which the Prince and Princess of Wales share joint patronage. This comes after the Kate She was understood to be "disappointed' not to go but 'had to find the right balance' on returning to full time duty. The mother-of-three had sadly dropped out to continue her recovery. 9 This is the first time the Princess has been seen after pulling out of Royal Ascot last month Credit: PA 9 Kate beamed as she spoke to staff Credit: PA 9 The Royal planted a rose during a visit to the recovery garden Credit: PA Prince William then arrived at day two of the event in a carriage looking deep in thought. Despite the absence of his wife, William put on a brave face and was seen smiling and chatting with other royals as the day went on. The palace insisted there has always been flexibility around Kate's engagements more than a year after her cancer announcement. She had already Kate missed last year's event as she stepped back from her royal duties before announcing her cancer diagnosis. Despite her absence at Ascot, the Princess The mum-of-three is Royal Patron of East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH), and in January this year became the Royal Patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales. In a letter shared in social media she wrote: "No parent expects to hear that their child has a serious health condition that could shorten their life. "Sadly, this is the reality faced by thousands of families across the country, leaving them heart-broken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated. "Being able to access the support of one of the UK's 54 children's hospices means they don't have to face that future alone. "As "Lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing, they support children and families through life, death and beyond. "This Children's Hospice Week, I hope you will join me in celebrating the life-changing work they do and thanking them for the vital care they provide to children and families experiencing the most challenging times." Kate's appearance today comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to carry out a number of engagements as Royal Week continues in Scotland. The royals will kick off engagements today in Kirkcaldy, Fife, including marking the centenary of the town's war memorial, and unveiling a commemoration cairn. Queen Camilla will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where she will host a reception for the Queen's Nursing Institute of Scotland. The charity provides professional development opportunities for Scotland's community nurses and midwives. It was founded in 1899 with a donation from Queen Victoria to organise the training of district nurses. It also supports them in working collaboratively with those they care for to tackle health inequalities. The King traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse each year in what is known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. Yesterday, the King started his official visit with the traditional Ceremony of the Keys in the palace gardens. He then presided over an investiture ceremony for honours recipients. 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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Kate opens up about ‘difficult phase after treatment' as she meets with hospital patients after dropping out of Ascot
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCESS Kate has opened up about the "difficult" phase after treatment ends on a visit to hospital patients and staff. The visit marks her first public appearance since dropping out of Ascot at the list minute as she 'had to find the right balance' on returning to full time duty. 9 Princess Kate spoke to NHS staff about a 'difficult' phase after treatment Credit: PA 9 The royal visited the RHS's Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex today Credit: Reuters 9 Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 Credit: AP The Princess visited RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital, in Essex, today. She met with NHS workers and planted some of her 'Catherine's Rose' plants in the recovery garden. Kate spoke about life after cancer treatment, and told staff: "You know I think there's a lot of brave faced stoicism through treatment, but then treatment's done. "I think the phase afterwards is really difficult, I mean, you know, you're not necessarily in a clinical team any longer, but you're not able to function normally at home as you once used to. "And actually, someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that phase that comes after treatment, I think it's really valuable to have a space like this here for patients." She added: 'But it's life changing for anyone, through first diagnosis or post treatment and things like that, it is life changing experience both for the patient but also for the families as well. "And actually it sometimes goes unrecognised, you don't necessarily, particularly when it's the first time, appreciate how much impact it is going to have. "You have to find your new normal and that takes time…and it's a roller coaster it's not one smooth plain, which you expect it to be. "But the reality is it's not, you go through hard times and to have a place like this to have the support network, through creativity and singing or gardening whatever it might be is so valuable and it's great this community has it, it would be great if lots of communities had this kind of support." Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 after abdominal surgery at The London Clinic in January that year. She finished chemotherapy in September and announced she was in remission in January of this year. The royal's visit today coincided with donations of 50 'Catherine's Rose' plants named in honour of Kate. Funds from sales will go to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. And, the roses will be donated to gardens across the country including cancer hospitals. 9 The Princess also met with garden designer Adam Frost this afternoon. Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace 9 Kate spoke about the difficulty of returning home after treatment Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace 9 500 'Catherine's Rose' plants will be donated to wellbeing and community gardens across the UK this summer Credit: Toby Shepheard / Kensington Palace Kate stepped out in a Blazé Milano beige blazer with pinstripes, which retails at around £1,000. The sophisticated mum-of-three also donned smart brown trousers and a black belt with casual white trainers. It comes as 500 'Catherine's Rose' plants will be donated to wellbeing and community gardens across the UK this summer. Others include Maggie's gardens for people affected by cancer, East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Horatio's Gardens for those living with spinal injuries. The Princess also met with garden designer Adam Frost this afternoon. The Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital opened in July 2024, and is designed to create a relaxing space for NHS staff, patients and visitors. It was created in partnership with the RHS, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together, of which the Prince and Princess of Wales share joint patronage. This comes after the Kate pulled out of a Royal Ascot appearance last month. She was understood to be "disappointed' not to go but 'had to find the right balance' on returning to full time duty. The mother-of-three had sadly dropped out to continue her recovery. 9 This is the first time the Princess has been seen after pulling out of Royal Ascot last month Credit: PA 9 Kate beamed as she spoke to staff Credit: PA 9 The Royal planted a rose during a visit to the recovery garden Credit: PA Prince William then arrived at day two of the event in a carriage looking deep in thought. Despite the absence of his wife, William put on a brave face and was seen smiling and chatting with other royals as the day went on. The palace insisted there has always been flexibility around Kate's engagements more than a year after her cancer announcement. She had already attended Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter in days prior to Royal Ascot plus a visit to V&A East Storehouse Kate missed last year's event as she stepped back from her royal duties before announcing her cancer diagnosis. Despite her absence at Ascot, the Princess did subsequently write a personal message to mark the end of Children's Hospice Week. The mum-of-three is Royal Patron of East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH), and in January this year became the Royal Patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales. In a letter shared in social media she wrote: "No parent expects to hear that their child has a serious health condition that could shorten their life. "Sadly, this is the reality faced by thousands of families across the country, leaving them heart-broken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated. "Being able to access the support of one of the UK's 54 children's hospices means they don't have to face that future alone. "As Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales, I have the immense privilege of seeing for myself the extraordinary work of our children's hospices. "Lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing, they support children and families through life, death and beyond. "This Children's Hospice Week, I hope you will join me in celebrating the life-changing work they do and thanking them for the vital care they provide to children and families experiencing the most challenging times." Kate's appearance today comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to carry out a number of engagements as Royal Week continues in Scotland. The royals will kick off engagements today in Kirkcaldy, Fife, including marking the centenary of the town's war memorial, and unveiling a commemoration cairn. Queen Camilla will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where she will host a reception for the Queen's Nursing Institute of Scotland. The charity provides professional development opportunities for Scotland's community nurses and midwives. It was founded in 1899 with a donation from Queen Victoria to organise the training of district nurses. It also supports them in working collaboratively with those they care for to tackle health inequalities. The King traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse each year in what is known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. Yesterday, the King started his official visit with the traditional Ceremony of the Keys in the palace gardens. He then presided over an investiture ceremony for honours recipients. Later in the day the King and Queen hosted guests at a garden party at the palace, alongside the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
