A campaign for a new Royal Yacht to be commissioned to help Britain secure post-Brexit trade deals has growing support from politicians and captains of industry. There is, however, one crucial flaw: I hear that it does not have the backing of the Queen. During a conversation with a close friend who had observed that … Read more
While Prince Charles spoke out this week about how he’s missing hugging his grandchildren, his wife is mourning one of her best friends. Mary Christie, chatelaine of Glyndebourne whose husband Sir George ran the country opera house, died of cancer on Thursday aged 83. And the Duchess of Cornwall, who is at Birkhall in Scotland with … Read more
At last, some sporting joy for the Queen, who’s been self-isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip since the beginning of lockdown. The Cartier Queen’s Cup — the Champions League of the polo world — appeared to have fallen victim to the virus. But I can disclose that the organisers’ determination to save the tournament, which … Read more
As the maker of hit gangster films such as Snatch and Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Guy Ritchie knows a thing or two about rancorous disputes. But the director’s been left bemused by claims made about his brewery by an organisation led by Doc Martin star Martin Clunes. The British Horse Society, of which … Read more
China’s infamous ‘bat woman’ coronavirus scientist has denied reports circulating on social media that she attempted to defect from the Chinese regime. Rumors had begun to spread across social media over the past 48 hours that Shi Zhengli had escaped from China, and brought hundreds of confidential documents to the U.S. embassy in Paris. Shi, … Read more
While most of us are going to seed during lockdown, Baroness Mone of Mayfair is determined to keep up appearances. The Ultimo lingerie co-founder, known as Baroness Bra, presents segments on shopping channel QVC but has had to film at home without the usual team of hair and make-up artists. Michelle, 48, revealed what it … Read more
As David Beckham’s wife, Victoria, struggles to keep her fashion label going, his sister has been forced to admit defeat with her own business aimed at the rich and famous. I can reveal that Joanne Beckham has closed down her concierge service that was meant to plan the social lives of well-heeled Londoners. The £400-a-month … Read more
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Model Cara Delevingne thinks she can save the world with her 45million Instagram followers as she gets set to launch a charity to ‘influence government and public opinion’ with tours and festivals By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 01:10 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 01:26 BST, 18 … Read more
Divorce lawyer to the stars Baroness Shackleton, 63, goes from ‘Steel Magnolia’ to granny as she welcomes her first grandchild By Eden Confidential By Richard Eden For The Daily Mail Published: 01:11 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 01:26 BST, 18 April 2020 Nicknamed ‘the Steel Magnolia’ because of her reputation as one of the … Read more
Shirley Conran has led the most extraordinary life, from writing bestsellers Superwoman and Lace to helping create one of our most talented design dynasties Shirley Conran has led the most extraordinary life, from writing bestsellers Superwoman and Lace to helping create one of our most talented design dynasties. But now she’s revealed her most dramatic — … Read more