Princess Anne Celebrates Her 70th Birthday with Three New Portraits

She said that Kempton (played by Jim) would be fighting to save the BBC.The dame said: “If Kempton was around now, he’d have been fighting to save the BBC.“He’d be on the side of the BBC against the Government.”Commenting on her great working relationship with Jim Broadbent and reacting to hearing that he was more proud of his The Duke role than anything before, she said: “And he’s right, because he’s absolutely wonderful in it.“I’d always known at the back of my mind that Jim and I would be a pretty good pairing, although it’s an unlikely pairing – but sometimes the best pairings are the most unlikely.”Helen also recently spoke about her relationship with husband Taylor Hackford on The Graham Norton show.She said: “For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months.“It was fantastic, brilliant.”The full interview can be read on www.radiotimes.com  

Strictly Come Dancing Live with a heartfelt tribute to the cast and a huge thank you to the legions of fans who came out to watch.The professional dancer shared the emotional message with her 502,000 Instagram followers.She said alongside a photograph of a packed O2 Arena: “What a ride.Still pinching myself that Strictly Come Dancing Live has happened!“Thank you to every single one of you that came out to support dancing.“I looked out into the audience every single day and savoured the fact that arenas were selling to support a dance show.“Some of the biggest names in showbiz played our venues in the past, and here we are, dancers and fans of dance in the same places.“It’s truly magical and makes my heart sing.“Keep supporting live entertainment, keep supporting the arts, and as always...’keeeeeeeeep dancing’!” (sic)Janette also posted a clip of the Strictly cast dancing and cheering to La Vida Es Un Carnaval, the song former winners Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse performed their iconic Samba to.The stars, including Luba Mushtuk, Katya Jones and Nancy Xu jumped and clapped as Giovanni Pernice and Nikita Kuzmin danced topless on stage.A post shared by Janette Manrara (@jmanrara)Janette and Dan Walker’s partner, Nadiya Bychkova, then hugged each other before planting a kiss on each other’s lips.Dozens of Strictly fans took to the comments to express their sadness that the tour was over as well as congratulate Janette on her “incredible” performance.Katie penned: “I’m so sad it’s over! You did such an amazing job Janette! There really is nothing you can’t do!”Becca echoed: “We went on Sunday evening and it was incredible.

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great-grandmother has undertaken civilian combat training in Ukraine and says she is prepared to "defend" her children following fears that Russia will invade. Valentyna Konstantynovska, 79, has been praised for her "strength and bravery" after being taught defence tactics by Special Forces Unit Azov in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine.Ms Konstantynovska was taught how to use a AK-47 assault rifle by the country's national guard on Monday (February 14), as they prepare for a potential attack from Russia.Speaking to an NBCNews reporter about the training, the great-grandma said: "Your mother would do it too."Ms Konstantynovska also spoke to local media about her contribution to the exercise and said: "I am ready to shoot if something happens.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been pictured with her rarely seen boyfriend Euan Marsden.The 19-year-old actress plays troubled youngster Amy Barlow on the ITV soap and posting to Instagram on Tuesday, uploaded pictures of herself cuddling up to her beau.Elle shared two snaps of the loved-up couple standing in front of a fridge and looked stunning in a elegant white dress, with her long brown hair worn straight over her back.She captioned the post: "valentines," next to a love heart emoji.Euan sported a black t-shirt, faded black jeans and a blue denim jacket with his blonde hair playfully tousled.Quick to comment on the adorable post were Elle's Coronation Street co-stars.Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby wrote: "You look stunning."Meanwhile, Lauren Neelan star Kel Allen commented: "Cutie patooties."Euan also shared highlights of the evening to his own social media page.To his own Instagram stories, the youngster shared a snap of a heart necklace he had gifted Elle which she wore as the couple went for dinner.He also uploaded a photo of Elle drinking an Espresso Martini while sat in a restaurant.He captioned the pic: "Number 1 fan of Deathnote and Attack on Titan fan right there."While it's not known how long the couple have been dating, Euan previously shared a picture of himself and Elle on Christmas Day last year.Elle is currently involved in a tough Coronation Street storyline, which saw Amy Barlow spiked in a club and rushed to hospital.Corrie fans are certain Max Turner (Harry McDermott) is responsible.Amy also recently began dating Weatherfield bad boy Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan), who notoriously befriended her on-screen cousin Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) to enlist him as a drug runner for drug lord

This Morning's Alison Hammond shouted "I'm having a baby!" on the ITV show after hearing about a woman getting pregnant at 50.The ITV host was listening to stories about the menopause as one individual was mentioned on the show after finding out that a woman gave birth at 50.Alison, who is 47, was left completely shocked as she considered her own age and stated that she could do that as she told her co-host Dermot O''Leary: "That could be me!"The shock clearly got to Alison as she soon decided to drop the ultimate bombshell before the ad break.Alison threw her hands in the air as she shouted to viewers: "I'm having a baby!", with a huge smile on her face.The show immediately went to break and upon its return Dermot quickly congratulated her.He said: "Congratulations Alison, such good news and announcing it here - what a scoop."The pair then showed their support for a petition as Dermot told Alison: "You should call your new child Scott or Charlene," prompting Alison to respond: "That's such a good idea."Alison's confession comes after a caller named Shelly explained her shock when she found out she was pregnant after believing she was going through menopause.She said on the show: "I thought I was going through menopause and I found out I was pregnant. I already had a 20 year old and it changed my life so so much." Alison said: "Imagine going to the menopause and finding out you've had a baby! I'm 47 I thought it was the end of my time.

EuroMillions win of the year on February 4.With numbers 03, 25, 38, 43, 49 and Lucky Stars 03 and 07, a UK ticket holder bagged a £109.9 million jackpot rocketing immediately into the number 10 spot of the National Lottery's rich list. Andy Carter, Camelot senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "We're absolutely delighted that the winner of this amazing EuroMillions jackpot prize has come forward and we hope that they will enjoy their win."Who says lightning can't strike twice? With the UK's lottery luck clearly in right now, people up and down the country will be hankering to have a stab at the next EuroMillions draw. Here's everything you need to know.

Kate Middleton wanted to keep the details of her wedding dress a surprise for when she finally walked down the aisle on April 29, 2011. However, the desiner was revealed, by The Sunday Times, to be Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton - who was reportedly hand picked by the Duchess.

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood having tied the knot back in 1988.MORE: Why Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon had concerns for their childrenSo, it came as no surprise that Kevin wanted to pay tribute to his wife on Valentine's Day – although he probably didn't anticipate Kyra's cheeky response!WATCH: Kevin Bacon controversial decision divides fansKevin, 63, shared a throwback photo of the couple together, showing them standing on the street with their two dogs. He wrote: "Happy #ValentinesDay to The One.

While people were tuned into yesterday's Super Bowl for a nostalgia-heavy halftime performance from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Netflix hit The Crown has said that the series is responsible for the recent surge in popularity surrounding Anne, Princess Royal. Peter Morgan has praised Erin Doherty's portrayal of Princess Anne in the third series of international hit drama.

The creator of The Crown has credited the Netflix series for the rise in popularity of Anne, Princess Royal.

th birthday, we celebrate the remarkable life of Princess Anne. A highly respected member of the royal family she, like her indefatigable parents who are both in their nineties, shows no sign of slowing down. The Princess Royal has always been an icon.

the Princess Royal’s 70th birthday on Saturday, there is a glimpse of this traditional view of The Queen’s only daughter, but we are also reminded of her ability to deliver the kind of regal glamour befitting of a woman who once covered Vogue and was the bright young thing of the Royal family. In the first of three photographs taken in February by John Swannell, a British photographer with a long history of taking royal portraits (his portfolio includes shots of The Queen, Prince Charles, Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry), the Princess poses as we now think of her at her most natural, outside at her Gatcombe Park home.

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Princess Anne's 70th birthday has been marked by the release of three new portraits, where the daughter of the Queen can be seen smiling.The only daughter of the Queen turns 70 today and official photos show the royal looking happy and relaxed.Images that were taken before the coronavirus lockdown have been released where she is seen wearing a Maureen Baker evening dress, Sue Palmer bolero jacket and pearls.In one she wears an emerald green dress as she posed for photographer, John Swannell, at her Gatcombe Park home in Gloucestershire back in February.This comes as rugby legend Mike Tindall, 41, who is married to Anne's daughter, Zara, said that it was a shame the family were unable to celebrate her "70 amazing years" in true royal

Princess Anne turns 70 on Saturday, and ahead of her special day, Buckingham Palace has released several new photos of Queen Elizabeth's only daughter. In the first image shared to the royal family's official Twitter account, Anne is pictured wearing a green outfit as she gazes into the camera.

Princess Anne is divine! Queen Elizabeth II's daughter posed for a series of new portraits to celebrate her 70th birthday, which is on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Princess Anne's 70th birthday has been marked with the release of three official photographs to celebrate the milestone.

the fashion world’s gaze has shifted to the Princess Royal, and her style icon status has become crystal clear. There is so much that makes Anne, who turns 70 on Saturday, a fashion leader. For one, her Sixties and Seventies wardrobe is basically the entire premise of Gucci’s current aesthetic.