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Queen as intimately growing up as her nanny — but her insiders book about life working for the royals put her on a dark, lonely path.Marion Crawford was a Scottish educator and governor to Queen Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret, when they were growing up, helping prepare them for public life after their father, King George VI, took the throne.She would teach the children French and even playing the part of hobby horse, allowing herself to be strapped up with reins and bells while carrying the future Queen around Buckingham Palace.Following her retirement, she would go on to publish a book about the princesses' young years.But the Queen Mother objected to Crawford’s insights into the royal family, including hints about the-then king’s mood swings, and froze her out.The 78-year-old was cut off from the family and died alone in a nursing home, having tried to take her own life on two separate occasions.Raised in Fife and taught in Edinburgh, Marion Crawford became a governess for the Duke and Duchess of York who would go onto become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother).Upon George VI’s accession to the throne in 1936, “Crawfie” became responsible for educating Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, with Politico describing her as the royal family’s “very own Mary Poppins”.Crawford was a dedicated companion of the royal family for more than 17 years, being granted a cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace as a way of thanks for her service upon her retirement in 1947.The teacher was so dedicated to the famous family that she put off getting married for 16 of those years so as not to abandon the King and Queen.But trouble began for the Scot when, in a deal brokered with

To her subjects she was The Queen, Her Majesty or Ma’am. But throughout her life, to those who know her best, Elizabeth was called the sweetest of nicknames. And no one knew the Queen better than her husband Prince Philip, who passed away in his sleep at the age of 99 on April 9, 2021.

died peacefully in her sleep at Balmoral Castle at age 96 on Thursday — just a little over a year after her beloved husband passed on April 9, 2021.Lasting more than seven decades, the romance between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was a love story that captivated followers for generations.The legendary pairing — which was the longest marriage in the history of the British royal family — began in 1939, when a 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth of England officially met, and was instantly charmed by, the dashing young Prince Philip of Greece.All of 18 at the time, Philip Mountbatten was preparing for a career in the Royal Navy, attending Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England, where Elizabeth’s father King George VI had also attended.Despite the pair having met at royal events before, the third cousins — both of them shared a great-grandmother in Queen Victoria — weren’t properly introduced until young Elizabeth was touring the Naval College.According to those close to the family, it was love at first sight.Queen Elizabeth’s nanny Marion Crawford wrote in her book “The Little Princesses” that the teenager would “turn pink” whenever she saw Philip, adding she “never took her eyes off him.”Her interest in the young prince was also acknowledged by her cousin Margaret Rhodes, who wrote that the princess “was truly in love from the very beginning” in her autobiography “The Final Curtsey: A Royal Memoir by the Queen’s Cousin.”Elizabeth wasn’t the only one taken with the handsome prince. King George VI reportedly felt Philip to be “the right man for the job” of the soon-to-be queen’s consort.

Rachel Bilson sat down with Chace Crawford during an episode of her "Broad Ideas" podcast where she recounted a time where rumors circulated that the two were dating.  The two actors both dominated the world of early 2000s television with Bilson playing Summer Roberts on "The O.C" and Crawford playing Nate Archibald on "Gossip Girl." The "O.C." was on air from 2003 to 2007, just before "Gossip Girl," which was on from 2007 to 2012. When you play characters on two of the biggest teen dramas of the time (that are still being watched and rewatched now,) cast members are bound to cross paths.  On the August 29 episode of Bilson's podcast, she had Crawford on as a guest, where they talked about their time hanging out back in the day and the rumors that started to circulate after they were spotted together.

Rachel Bilson is making amends with old friends.

Kaia Gerber spent time with her mother, Cindy Crawford, in Malibu on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old fashion industry personality and the 56-year-old supermodel were seen putting gas into their car at a picturesque rest strop in the area. Crawford shares her daughter, as well as 23-year-old son Presley, with her husband of over two decades, Rande Gerber.

Kaia Gerber spent time with her mother, Cindy Crawford, in Malibu on Saturday afternoon.The 20-year-old fashion industry personality and the 56-year-old supermodel were seen putting gas into their car at a picturesque rest strop in the area.Crawford shares her daughter, as well as 23-year-old son Presley, with her husband of over two decades, Rande Gerber. Bonding time: Kaia Gerber spent time with her mother, Cindy Crawford, in Malibu on Saturday afternoonGerber wore a gorgeous blue floral-print sundress that showed off her toned arms during the trip.The social media personality offset the dominant color of her outfit with a pair of dark green shoes.The model also carried her belongings in a stylish purse that nearly matched the shade of her footwear.

Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company, and Fever, a global entertainment discovery platform, announced the return, and launch on the East Coast, of their one-of-a-kind Halloween experience, Haunt'OWeen.The immersive event, which takes place over Halloween weekend, will return to California for its third year, and debut in New Jersey for the first time.Attendees can expect to revel in over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, authentic Halloween environments as they enjoy face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, live music, character performers, pumpkin carving, dancing, photo opportunities, food and drinks, and of course, lots of candy. Standout attractions for 2022 include Dance Domes in the Beyond The Grave Rave and nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds.«It's really exciting to see how Haunt'OWeen has been embraced in Los Angeles, and in a short time, became something the community expects each season,» Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer, tells ET. «This year we're leveling up big time. We've increased the footprint, expanded worlds, added more rides and interactivity, and plenty of other surprises, but the favorites will still remain in trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, and countless themed sets,» he adds. «We love re-imagining what Haunt'OWeen is, and creating fresh worlds year over year.

It was recently announced that the Queen’s granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, is set to head to St Andrews University to study English, after she received her A-level results. The 18 year old received her exam results on Thursday 18 August, and a spokesperson for the Palace confirmed the Royal's next move in education. They stated: "Having received her A Level results today, Lady Louise will start at St Andrews University in September to study English." She follows in the footsteps of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who both studied at St Andrews, as well as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who also both attended university.

In 2017, Donatella Versace organized a fashion show in Milan as a tribute to the supermodels of the 1990s, whom her brother Gianni had helped turn into stars. As famous as rock stars, the statuesque women didn’t need last names; everyone knew who Claudia, Naomi or Cindy meant. For that show, Donatella managed to bring together Carla (Bruni), Claudia (Schiffer), Naomi (Campbell), Cindy (Crawford) and Helena (Christensen).

Fern Britton, 64, has recalled when she met the Queen in a recent interview.The former This Morning star went on to admit she was delighted by the royal’s brutally funny snub of Ant and Dec. Fern, who is promoting her new book The Good Servant, spoke warmly about their meeting. “It was serendipitous that I published my new book, The Good Servant, in The Queen’s Jubilee year,” she said. “I actually started writing it two years ago.

cancel culture in a new interview. However, the former This Morning star admitted that someone like Vladimir Putin “does need to be cancelled, and quickly".Fern opened up about her thoughts on cancel culture whilst speaking on the podcast Walking The Dog with Emily Dean.The presenter went for a walk with the podcast host as they chatted whilst out walking their dogs. Fern, who is promoting her new book The Good Servant, discussed the story of Marion Crawford.Marion, whom the book centres around, was the governess to a young Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth, who was later shunned by the Royal Family after releasing a book about her time with them. Emily suggested to Fern that what happened to Marion was one of the earliest examples of cancel culture. “She was cancelled, essentially,” Emily remarked, to which Fern replied: “She was.”“She was one of the first big high profile cancellations, really,” Emily continued. “She lost everything,” Fern reflected.

A star-studded dating history. Val Kilmer was linked to Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, Cher and more celebrities over his decades-long career.

Cindy Crawford shared several snaps from her trip to the south of Franceto her Instagram account on Sunday.The 56-year-old supermodel was accompanied by her husband, Rande Gerber, during her vacation and the happy couple made sure to pose for a few photos with each other.She also wrote a short message in her post's caption that read: 'Not a bad start to summer.' Fun in the sun:Cindy Crawford shared several snaps from her trip to the south of France to her Instagram account on SundayIn her first snap, Crawford and Gerber, who recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary, were seen relaxing on a picturesque beach.The model wore a gorgeous patterned button-up shirt on top of a black bikini top during her time near the sand. The influencer also tucked her top into a pair of denim shorts that showed off her toned legs and rocked a set of dual-tone sneakers.She accessorized with a stylish pair of sunglasses and her gorgeous brunette locks cascaded onto her back.

Jenna Bush Hager spent her weekend in the best way possible, enjoying a lavish spread by the beach with some of her closest friends.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's radiant transformation has fans demanding to know her secretThe Today star took to social media with snippets from her magical weekend dinner, had by the setting sun, bathing the entire scenery in shades of red and orange.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager recalls 'scary' phone call to dad on EllenShe capped it off by including a rare photograph of herself with her husband Henry Hager, both of whom posed on the sand for the romantic snap.Henry held his wife close, who wore a white midi-length off the shoulder dress with strawberry appliques running through it.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals daughter's hilarious misbehavior at special occasionThe sun-soaked photograph really made the two look radiant, and Jenna even captioned her snapshot with a simple: "Summer loving."Jenna and Henry met during her father's reelection campaign in 2004 when her now husband worked as a staffer, and they were introduced by mutual friends. They married in 2008 at the Bush family's ranch in Crawford, Texas on the same day as his birthday.

From teenage crush, to the father of her children, and her loyal companion for decades on the throne - nobody did more to support The Queen than Prince Philip. As the Queen’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter tells us: "She first fell in love with Philip in 1939 when she met him aged just 13.That was 82 years ago, and he turned out to be the only man in her life." As well as taking on a host of royal duties, the duke – who was 99 when he died last April – provided unfaltering personal support to the Queen.

While the Platinum Jubilee marked a time of national joy and pride, the celebrations were missing one major element for the Queen – the presence of Prince Philip.The late Duke of Edinburgh was a constant at the Queen’s side, and on what would have been his 101st birthday today, June 10, we take a look at their enduring love story. While their marriage was remarkable for many reasons, its 73-year longevity is what stands out most.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorA judge in New York State Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against former ABC News producer Michael Corn, who was alleged to have sexually assaulted a subordinate and to have created a toxic work environment at ABC News.In August of last year, Kirstyn Crawford, a producer who worked with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, alleged that  Corn, the former top producer at “Good Morning America,” assaulted her and another staffer, Jill McClain, on different occasions over a span of multiple years. Both women reported to Corn, who also for a time supervised “World News Tonight.” Crawford also alleged she lost opportunities to advance at work after she began trying to avoid Corn.

Chace Crawford discussed that viral poster for “The Boys” during a new interview with Daily Mail Australia.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, are kicking off their summer in style! On Monday, the power couple was spotted exiting a private plane in the south of France with their pals, Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford. Per usual, Amal looked stunning in a bright pink dress that she paired with a brown belt, matching sandals and big sunglasses. As for George, he kept it casual with a black collared shirt, jeans, purple-shaded sunglasses and a backpack.Cindy and Rande also looked ready for a vacation, with the supermodel sporting army green slacks, a flowy off-white blouse, several bracelets and sandals.

For the last 70 years, we’ve only known the Queen as Her Majesty or Ma’am. But throughout her life, to those who know her best, our monarch has been called the sweetest of nicknames. And no one knew the Queen better than her husband Prince Philip, who sadly passed away in his sleep at the age of 99 on April 9, 2021.