Britta Zeltmann

Royal nannies undertake extensive professional preparation beyond ordinary childcare, including a three-year early-childhood degree, a supervised employment year and training in self-defence, security, cyber-security, baby massage, water safety, driving and emotional coaching. Norland College graduates also learn strict etiquette, royal protocol and practical skills, while wearing distinctive formal and working uniforms. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, nanny to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, trained at Norland and received the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) in March 2026 for her service to the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The article recounts the pets associated with Kate Middleton and Prince William’s family, including their new puppy, golden retriever Tilly, late cocker spaniel Lupo, and their children’s hamster Marvin. It also describes childhood pets belonging to William, Prince Harry, Kate, and Princess Diana, emphasizing the royal family’s longstanding affection for animals.

Norland College, which trained the Cambridge family's nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, recommends ten summer activities for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The suggestions include fossil excavation, scrapbooking, chalk drawing, treasure hunts, bug hotels, homemade ice lollies, ice-age excavations, miniature gardens, tissue-paper flowers and disappearing water paintings. The activities are designed to encourage creativity, observation, literacy, numeracy, physical development and nurturing skills while keeping children entertained at home.

Joe Swash reportedly fell and hit his head while rehearsing for Dancing on Ice, prompting him to take time away from training. Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston said falls, bruises and other injuries are common among the contestants, noting that Kevin Kilbane had also suffered particularly hard falls. Swash later spent time with Stacey Solomon and their family at London’s Winter Wonderland, while other contestants continued preparing for the live shows.

Caitlyn Jenner’s transition involved hormone therapy, breast implants, facial-feminisation surgery, a nose job, tracheal shave, jaw reshaping, beard removal and, ultimately, gender reassignment surgery. She first attempted to transition at 39 but stopped in the late 1980s because she feared public reaction, later completing the process in 2015. Jenner has described the final surgery as successful and liberating.

Holly Willoughby reportedly earned £500,000 for hosting I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! for three weeks in 2018 while Ant McPartlin was away from television seeking treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Company filings for her firm, Roxy Media, showed bank holdings rising to £2.1 million by February 2019, with additional income from This Morning, Dancing on Ice, Celebrity Juice, and commercial partnerships. Willoughby later said she remained traumatised by her time in the jungle, while viewers expressed mixed feelings about Ant McPartlin's return and her departure.

Amanda Holden shared a rare Instagram photo of herself cuddling with her husband, Chris Hughes, during a romantic weekend in the Cotswolds. The couple were preparing to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary on 10 December. The story also notes mixed reactions to Holden putting up her Christmas tree before December, with fans divided over the timing.

A festive puzzle from online dog retailer Yappy challenges readers to find Queen Elizabeth II's corgi among Christmas-themed illustrations. The corgi is hidden near a Christmas pudding in the lower-right portion of the image. The piece also recounts the Queen's history with corgis, including her first dog Susan, her ownership of more than 30 corgis, and the death of her last corgi with a direct link to that family line in 2018.

David Beckham shared a photo of himself and daughter Harper enjoying time outdoors during a family Sunday that included preparing a roast with Harper, Brooklyn and David’s mother. The story also highlights Harper’s appointment as vice captain at school and Victoria Beckham’s praise for her achievement.

Olivia Colman discusses her admiration for Queen Elizabeth II while promoting the third season of Netflix’s The Crown. She praises the Queen’s decades of public service and says she was moved by the monarch’s emotion at a Remembrance Day ceremony. Colman also describes the challenges of portraying Elizabeth, including learning her posture, walk and distinctive voice while depicting events from 1964 to 1977.

Eamonn Holmes has launched A Pint with Eamonn and the Gaffers, a podcast combining his passion for football and conversation. Recorded in British pubs, the series features candid discussions with football managers including Martin O'Neill, Sam Allardyce and Stuart Pearce. The first episode was recorded at the Chandos Arms in North London, and the Heineken-sponsored podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify and other major platforms. Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford are also set to spend more time presenting This Morning after the New Year.

Derek Draper predicts that his wife, Kate Garraway, will be frightened by the heights and creepy-crawlies in her first Bushtucker Trial on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, but says her curiosity, determination and willingness to work hard will help her succeed. Garraway is due to take on the challenge alongside Caitlyn Jenner, while Draper and their children plan to travel to Queensland to support her after the eliminations begin.

Ant McPartlin celebrated his 44th birthday in the I'm a Celebrity jungle with three elaborate chocolate cakes spelling out his name and decorated with M&M's, Toblerone and peanuts. The show's team also arranged balloons and banners, while fans and Holly Willoughby sent birthday wishes. The celebration marked McPartlin's return to the programme after his absence the previous year.

Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is set to star Halle Bailey as Ariel, with Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder and Awkwafina as Scuttle. Harry Styles reportedly declined the role of Prince Eric. The film is directed by Rob Marshall, will retain songs from the 1989 animated classic and add new music by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Production was expected to begin in early 2020, with a possible UK cinema release toward the end of 2021, although no official release date had been announced.

BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell denied reports that he was relieved to leave Strictly Come Dancing after being eliminated in a dance-off against Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice. He said he had loved the competition, was disappointed not to reach Blackpool, and remained eager to continue his Strictly experience through the show’s tour. His partner Katya Jones praised his commitment and said the elimination followed his best performance.

Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty made a rare joint red-carpet appearance at the Baby2Baby Gala in California, leaving their two sons at home for a night out. Deeley wore a crimson gown while Kielty wore a navy suit, and the couple attended to support Baby2Baby, which provides nappies, clothing and other essentials to children living in poverty. The piece also recounts their relationship history, including meeting in 2002, beginning their romance in 2012 and marrying in Rome later that year.

BBC One renewed the World War II drama World on Fire for a second series after its first season ended on a major cliffhanger. Fans reacted enthusiastically to the announcement, while writer Peter Bowker said he has mapped out stories across six series. The next season could explore events from 1940–1941, including the Battle of Britain, the war in Africa and Operation Barbarossa, although no airdate had been announced and production could take several years.

Tamara Ecclestone confirmed that her younger sister Petra is pregnant with her fourth child after defending the family against a British journalist's insulting article. The baby will be Petra's first with fiancé Sam Palmer, who proposed on New Year's Eve, and her fourth child following her previous marriage to James Stunt. Tamara also discussed her own openness to having another child so that her daughter Sophia could have a sibling.

Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva were reported to be expecting their second child together, roughly nine months after the birth of their son Alexander. The pregnancy had not been publicly confirmed by Silva, though reports said she was more than three months pregnant and due around spring 2020. The couple married in 2018 and also have children from previous marriages.

Kim Kardashian said her daughter Chicago was too frightened by Kanye West’s Dino the dinosaur Halloween costume to pose in the family’s Flintstones photograph. Chicago was digitally added to the image afterward, while the rest of the family dressed as Flintstones characters. Kardashian also dressed as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and recreated the character’s Harvard admission video.

Ayda Field says her seven-year-old daughter Teddy may follow Robbie Williams into showbusiness after Teddy and her brother Charlie attended a JoJo Siwa concert at London's O2 Arena. Ayda joked about becoming a dance mom and agreed with fans who predicted Teddy could one day perform on stage. Robbie has previously said the family is trying, unsuccessfully, to keep Teddy away from showbusiness because she becomes upset when she cannot join him on stage. The couple's children did not appear in Robbie's upcoming Christmas album video, which instead used child actors.

John Torode shared an Instagram photo from the rehearsal dinner he and Lisa Faulkner held at Aynhoe Park in the Cotswolds the night before their wedding. The playful image shows Torode wearing a cap decorated with the word “BRIDE,” while Faulkner celebrated their marriage as the happiest day of her life. The couple married surrounded by family and friends, with Faulkner’s daughter Billie serving as her best woman.

Zara Tindall joined her husband Mike in Japan during the Rugby World Cup and appeared with him in a cheerful selfie shared on his Instagram Stories. Mike had been in Japan since mid-October working on House of Rugby, while the couple spent time sightseeing. It was unclear whether their daughters, Mia and Lena, had accompanied Zara from the UK.

Christine Lampard shared a rare Instagram photo of her one-year-old daughter Patricia sitting on Frank Lampard’s shoulders during a family walk with their dog, Minnie. Fans responded warmly to the image, while Christine reflected on how Patricia has completed the family and become the focus of her daily life.

Norland College, which trained the Cambridge family's nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, shares ten Halloween- and autumn-themed activities to keep children entertained during the October half term. Suggestions include painting pumpkins, apple printing, pumpkin bowling, leaf hunts, Halloween parties, sensory games, homemade decorations, potions and gloop, and a monster-themed guessing game.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones attracted enthusiastic fan reactions after debuting glamorous tight curls during a performance with Mike Bushell. Although the pair ended up in the dance-off, they survived after David James and Nadiya Bychkova were eliminated. Jones encouraged Bushell to remain positive and said they would continue working hard and enjoying the competition.

Dianne Buswell prompted divided reactions after posting an Instagram image showing herself with a short, sophisticated bob, asking followers whether she should cut her typically long red hair. Friends including Tess Daly, Zoe Sugg, Ashley Roberts and Saffron Barker supported the look, while some fans preferred her signature curls. The hairstyle appeared to be a preview rather than a completed cut. The article also notes Buswell's recent Strictly Come Dancing elimination with Dev Griffin, criticism of the show's voting system from former professional Artem Chigvintsev, and her continued YouTube activity with Joe Sugg.

Strictly professional dancer Karen Hauer and opera singer David Webb say they have discussed having a baby someday, but are currently happy and content together. They credit strong communication and mutual support for their relationship, while Hauer also praises fellow dancer Gorka Márquez and Gemma Atkinson as new parents. Hauer, Webb, Gorka, Gemma and their daughter Mia are expected to participate in the upcoming Firedance tour.

BBC’s eight-part crime drama Dublin Murders adapts Tana French’s novels In the Woods and The Likeness. The series follows detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox as they investigate murder cases linked to the past, including the death of a young woman found in a ruined famine cottage and Cassie’s dangerous undercover operation. Filmed mainly in Dublin and Belfast with a predominantly Irish cast, the drama stars Killian Scott, Sarah Greene, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Moe Dunford. It premiered on BBC1 on 14 October 2019, with episodes airing on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Kate Garraway jokingly expressed outrage after former Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton du Beke said Emma Barton was better than his previous celebrity partners, recalling their low Paso Doble score. Garraway made the comments while completing five West End performances in one day to raise money for Global's Make Some Noise. She said she would like to pursue more theatre work, although singing, dancing and acting remain obstacles to finding a suitable role.

Linda Robson reunited with former Loose Women colleagues Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams, Brenda Edwards and Jane Moore at the launch of Stacey Solomon’s new Primark clothing range. Robson, who had been absent from the programme throughout 2019, shared photographs and affectionate messages on Instagram, while Coleen Nolan and Andrea McLean sent their support. Her reasons for leaving remain publicly unexplained, although reports suggested she wanted to spend more time with her family, and a meeting with ITV hinted at a possible return.

Prince Charles and Camilla were joined at a church service near Balmoral by Camilla’s younger sister, interior designer Annabel Elliot, and her husband, Simon Elliot. The couple had been spending their summer break at Birkhall in Scotland and attended the service with Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Sarah Chatto, as other members of the royal family visited the Queen during the seasonal gathering.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals receive a reported flat fee of £50,000 for the show, with additional income coming from tours, television work, books, cruises, advertising and stage performances. Oti Mabuse is identified as the highest earner among those listed, with estimated income of £410,000, followed by AJ Pritchard at £360,000 and Kevin Clifton at £350,000. Other substantial earners include Neil and Katya Jones, Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, and Anton Du Beke.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have announced plans to launch a YouTube channel called “Gem and Gorks,” created on September 20. The channel is expected to feature updates about their daughter Mia and the couple’s fitness interests, although no content had been posted yet. The announcement follows visits from Strictly Come Dancing professionals Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, who spent time with the couple and their baby.

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes spent a weekend apart after working together over the summer. Eamonn returned to Belfast and visited Cushendall beach and Cavehill, while Ruth travelled to Manchester with Saira Khan and the Loose Women team to support Coleen Nolan in her first play, Thunder Girls. The friends celebrated with a picnic, dinner and a lively night out.

Rylan Clark-Neil revealed that he initially thought producers were asking him to compete on Strictly Come Dancing and nearly declined because he did not want to enter another competition after The X Factor. He accepted after learning the role was presenting Strictly: It Takes Two, where he would host Monday and Tuesday episodes while Zoe Ball presented on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A lifelong Strictly fan, Rylan said he was excited to follow the contestants’ development throughout the series.

Blue Ivy Carter is set to make a rare television appearance in Beyoncé's documentary Making The Gift, which chronicles the creation of the 27-track album The Gift, inspired by Disney's The Lion King. A preview shows the seven-year-old playing African drums with her mother, Beyoncé. Blue Ivy also appears on the album track Brown Skin Girl, while Beyoncé voiced the adult Nala in the film.

Kristina Rihanoff celebrated Ben Cohen’s 41st birthday with a luxury stay at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire and shared affectionate photographs on Instagram. The couple, who met as partners on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, are raising their daughter Mila alongside Ben’s twin daughters from a previous marriage. They hope to marry in the future and have also opened Soo Yoga, a family wellbeing centre in Northampton offering fitness, dance, meditation and childcare facilities.

Keith Lemon will host Channel 4's new arts-and-crafts competition show, The Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft, alongside Anna Richardson. The programme will feature contestants creating large-scale artistic props in a surreal factory, with Lemon judging the first round and a celebrity commissioning the finalists. Fans and celebrity friends, including Emma Bunton, welcomed the announcement. Lemon's creative interests also extend to his clothing brand Kil Clothes and artwork shared on Instagram.

Stacey Dooley will host the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2020, replacing Ore Oduba and appearing in 32 shows across arenas in the UK and Ireland from January. Dooley, who won the 2018 television series with her boyfriend Kevin Clifton, said she was excited to return to the Strictly franchise and hoped to dance during the tour. The show will feature celebrities and professional dancers from the new series, with audiences voting for the winning couple. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale on 20 September from £35.

Saffron Barker said she would be happy to dance with Neil Jones, AJ Pritchard or Kevin Clifton on Strictly Come Dancing, prompting speculation that Neil might finally receive a celebrity partner after several years primarily performing in group numbers and covering for other professionals. Barker and AJ had also been linked by rumors, but the pairings were still due to be revealed on the first live show of the 2019 series.

The fifth and final series of Poldark will conclude with two episodes over the August bank holiday weekend: the penultimate episode on BBC One on 25 August and the finale on 26 August. Fans will also receive an exclusive preview clip via BBC iPlayer and the show’s social channels. The story remains unresolved after Ned’s execution and Ross’s attack and captivity, while actor Vincent Regan explains that Ned’s death was historically expected but surprising because Ross could not save him.

Maggie Smith was reportedly the last original Downton Abbey cast member to sign on for the film. Executive producer Gareth Neame said she waited until she was certain the other actors were returning before agreeing to participate. Smith had previously joked that the movie might begin with the Dowager Countess’s funeral. The film, featuring much of the original ensemble, was scheduled for release in UK cinemas on 13 September 2019.