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See Queen Mary of Teck’s Favorite Diamond Tiaras, Including Pieces Worn by the Late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne

See Queen Mary of Teck’s Favorite Diamond Tiaras, Including Pieces Worn by the Late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne

Published by Sam Flores

A formidable character who became the matriarch of the Royal Family, Princess Victoria Mary of Teck was born at Kensington Palace on May 26, 1867 in the same room where Queen Victoria (who was a distant cousin) had been born 40 years prior. In 1891, Mary, then 24, was betrothed to her second cousin once removed, Prince Albert, eldest son of the then Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII). However, six weeks after the announcement of the engagement, Prince Albert died unexpectedly during an influenza pandemic. The following year, Mary became engaged to his only surviving brother, Prince George (future King George V), and married him in 1893. When he became Prince of Wales in 1901, she became Princess of Wales. In 1910, following the death of his father, King Edward VII, King George V acceded to the throne and Mary became Queen. In 1936, her husband died, and was succeeded by her son, Edward VIII, until he abdicated in favor of his brother, George VI, in order to marry Wallis Simpson. When Queen Mary’s granddaughters, Princess …

American Pie bombshell Shannon Elizabeth, 52, sparks fan frenzy with sizzling swimsuit video

American Pie bombshell Shannon Elizabeth, 52, sparks fan frenzy with sizzling swimsuit video

Published by Daniella Wilson

American Pie actress Shannon Elizabeth proved that she was aging backwards when she slipped into a swimsuit during a lavish vacation in Mauritius, just weeks after declaring her intent to start an OnlyFans account. The 52-year-old looked incredible as she showcased her lithe figure in a plunging brown one-piece swimsuit with a rope halter neck, while walking on the beach with her brunette locks flowing down her back. As Shannon detailed her recent vacation to her fans in the social media video, she also donned a black V-neck swimsuit while lounging on a deckchair by the pool.  “Mauritius just raised the bar! A day at Shangri-La Le Touessrok,” she wrote in the caption. “Pristine white sand beaches, a private island you reach by boat, and the most dreamy beachside lunch at Coco’s Beach House. This place is something else.”  Shannon’s fans rushed to the comment section to exclaim over her stunning look, with one writing: “How do you not age? What’s your secret?!” while another added: “You’re so gorgeous.” “Timeless beauty,” said another, while a fourth chimed in: “You haven’t aged …

Elizabeth Smart recalls onstage blunder during first bodybuilding competition

Elizabeth Smart recalls onstage blunder during first bodybuilding competition

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Elizabeth Smart is opening up about her first-ever bodybuilding competition — and it didn’t go exactly to plan. Smart, a kidnapping survivor who recently announced her new venture into muscle pageants, faced a problem onstage during her first contest when the costume jewelry ring on her finger got snagged in her blonde hair extensions. “I just ended up ripping through the extension and just taking out a chunk of my hair, and then turning around and smiling,” Smart told NPR with a laugh. The 38-year-old activist said that she wanted to run offstage after the blunder, but continued to pose in her high heels. Since then, Smart has competed in four events and won several medals. She told the outlet: “I’m at a point …

Trauma survivor Elizabeth Smart finds strength in bodybuilding : NPR

Trauma survivor Elizabeth Smart finds strength in bodybuilding : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Elizabeth Smart says she has gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder. She continues to be an advocate for women and victims of sexual violence after she was kidnapped when she was 14. Kim Raff for NPR hide caption toggle caption Kim Raff for NPR The first time Elizabeth Smart stepped on stage at a bodybuilding competition, she was terrified. She says her smile froze. Her hands shook. Every movement had been choreographed and practiced over and over again, down to the turns and poses she would hit beneath the bright stage lights. But there was only so much she could do to prepare for the pageantry. Unlike in training, she was wearing oversized costume jewelry, including a large ring. The blonde hair extensions were new, too. Then, as she flipped her hair over her shoulder, the ring snagged one of the extensions. “I just ended up ripping through the extension and just taking out a chunk of my hair, and then turning around and smiling,” she says, laughing about it now. At the time, she …

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, showcases her flawless physique in sizzling sun-drenched bikini photos

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, showcases her flawless physique in sizzling sun-drenched bikini photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

Elizabeth Hurley is proving once again that confidence never goes out of style. The Austin Powers actress sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a stunning new bikini snap from a tropical getaway, with the 60-year-old looking radiant as she posed in a hot pink two-piece against a dreamy ocean backdrop lined with swaying palm trees. With her tousled brunette waves, oversized sunglasses and glowing complexion, Elizabeth looked effortlessly glamorous while relaxing in an infinity pool overlooking the beach. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with praise for the actress, who has long been celebrated for her ageless beauty and unwavering confidence when it comes to swimwear. © InstagramElizabeth looked incredible in new photo The sizzling new post comes after Elizabeth previously vowed she has no intention of giving up bikinis as she gets older. “I wear one-pieces and bikinis. I love one-pieces as long as they’re sexy; low backed with great décolleté,” she told The Times. “The most important thing is a great cover-up.” The Hollywood beauty previously vowed to never stop wearing a bikini The …

6 Realistic Ways To Trust Men Again After Your Heart Has Been Completely Shattered | Elizabeth Stone

6 Realistic Ways To Trust Men Again After Your Heart Has Been Completely Shattered | Elizabeth Stone

Published by Jenni Sidey

People do some terrible things to each other, but this doesn’t change the fact that you probably want someone to love. This is how I realized I had vastly underestimated men and not given them any respect at all. I never had a strong example of the trusting love I wanted. I only had a completely shattered heart. Yet, to get something, one must first realize it exists. If you don’t believe trustworthy men are out there and attainable, why would you continue to look for them? If I wanted to find love, I would have to completely remodel my perspective.  If you are harboring negative attitudes about what men want and who they are, this is likely causing you problems in creating a healthy relationship with someone who deeply loves you. So, it helps to drop the story that you are somehow sleeping with the enemy and begin appreciating men. Here are some realistic ways to trust a man again after your heart has been broken: 1. Set aside your ideas of how you …

Excitable King Charles is just like late mother Queen Elizabeth II in new photos

Excitable King Charles is just like late mother Queen Elizabeth II in new photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

King Charles had a very busy Thursday, carrying out numerous solo engagements, including a garden party attended by HELLO!, so on Friday, the monarch made sure to relax. The royal was among the attendees at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where he was joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, alongside their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, who was working her part-time job at the event. The event was a firm favourite of Charles’ mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, with the former monarch seen attending the show four months before she passed away on 8 September 2022. At times, Charles, who wore a grey suit for his outing, looked positively tickled, although at other times, he also had his head in his hands. © PA Images via Getty ImagesCharles got very expressive at the show It wasn’t just Charles who appeared to be tickled pink at the event, as Duchess Sophie was also seen with a huge grin on her face. The monarch doesn’t always attend the annual event, but he was joined by …

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Published by Daniella Wilson

Queen Camilla always looks acutely stylish, and for the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that a permanent fixture of her looks has been the constant presence of Launer London handbags. This is particularly significant as this brand is synonymous with her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch was famously forever loyal to her favourite handbag brand, Launer London. The upmarket company has been supplying the royal family with leather goods since 1968 and even holds a royal warrant. © Getty ImagesQueen Camilla at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 12, 2026 On Tuesday, mother-of-two Camilla attended the third royal garden party of the season, alongside her husband, King Charles. © Getty ImagesCamilla carried a clutch bag by Launder London Her Majesty recycled an Anna Valentine dress that she first wore in 2025 for the Thanksgiving Service for VE Day and during the royal state visit to the US last month. She carried Launer London’s ‘Bella’ clutch in black. © Getty ImagesCamilla looked blue-ti-ful in a Fiona Clare coat Recommended videoYou may also …

Elizabeth Strout: ‘I probably have one book left in me’

Elizabeth Strout: ‘I probably have one book left in me’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Elizabeth Strout found the hero of her latest novel, The Things We Never Say, in an unlikely place. Well, actually, her friend did. “We’ve known each other forever, and he sent me a page of old obituaries that he found from, like, the Sixties and Seventies. It sounds weird, but whatever,” she tells me. “So I was looking at them and there was this man’s face that was so ordinary and kind and pleasant, and just as ordinary as a face could be.” The man’s face stayed with her, until one day she realised this was Artie Dam, an unassuming history teacher in late middle age whose life was full of secrets. After crochety Olive Kitteridge, who won Strout the Pulitzer Prize in 2009, and quiet, courageous Lucy Barton, who Laura Linney played at London’s Bridge Theatre in 2018, Artie is …

Queen Elizabeth II’s most symbolic outfits – and how she accomplished the art of diplomatic dressing

Queen Elizabeth II’s most symbolic outfits – and how she accomplished the art of diplomatic dressing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more While the late Queen Elizabeth II’s actual birthday fell on April 21, the ruling monarch’s official celebrations traditionally take place on the second Saturday of June – a carefully orchestrated display of pomp known as ‘Trooping the Colour’. It’s a fitting event title for a monarch who invented what is now known as the ‘rainbow strategy’ – a way of dressing that saw her wear bold, monochromatic colours to ensure she stood out clearly in large crowds and remained visible to as many people as possible. Angela Kelly, her long-time dresser and confidante who joined the royal household in 1994, is widely credited with refining this approach. Together, they developed a uniform that became instantly recognisable, consisting of tailored coats, a Launer London bag, …