Christmas: Last News

Former This Morning presenter Judy Finnigan has made a rare TV appearance as she was spotted in the audience of Princess Kate Middleton's carol service. However, the broadcaster was spotted looking particularly emotional as the Royal Ballet School took to the Westminster Abbey stage. A number of stars attended the royal's carol service, with the likes of Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery, actor Sophie Okonedo, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and singer Paloma Faith among those in the audience.

Max George is all set to leave the hospital after his heart surgery, he's announced.The 36 year old member of The Wanted suffered a health scare and was whisked off to hospital earlier in the month after falling ill. He later shared that he was kept in due to heart troubles and had to have a major operation because his condition wasn't getting any better. From his hospital bed, Max told fans he's feeling "battered and bruised" but is finally ready to head back home.

Christmas food fans beware, as several major supermarkets, including Tesco and Aldi, have issued an urgent recall of various festive treats due to concerns they may be "unsafe" for consumption.The recall is prompted by issues such as incorrect labelling or the potential presence of foreign objects.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) initiates these recalls due to undeclared allergens or the discovery of extraneous materials in food products. In the event of a recall, the FSA provides guidance on the necessary steps for consumers and explains the reason for the product's removal from shelves.

The Royal Family are known for their funny trend of buying one another comical gifts at Christmas time - but the late Queen did often use a different method to do her shopping, according to one former royal insider. When it comes to buying gifts for the people who have everything, what do you choose? Despite it likely being a challenge, only the best would do for Queen Elizabeth's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

shared the music video for her take on the Christmas song. Kardashian, 44, was seen in home-video style filming, crawling on her hands and knees in a blonde bob wig.Kardashian crawled past a donkey next to the Virgin Mary, Jesus raiding the refrigerator and a woman trimming a Christmas tree.The Skims founder wore a blue top, beige leggings that exposed her underwear, socks and heels as she crawled her way to Santa Claus. Eventually, Kardashian did make it to the jolly old man and ran her fingers up his leg before the camera panned away to reveal another A-lister, “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin.Kardashian’s project, directed by Nadia Lee Cohen and Charlie Denis and produced by Travis Barker, had the internet in an uproar right before the holiday.“This is disturbing.

In a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Christmas Day speech, King Charles adjusts his own tie as he breaks a major royal tradition.The monarch, 76, recorded his speech two weeks ahead of the big day, and the location is the first of its kind in 14 yeas. Amid his own cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the King made the heartfelt decision to record his Christmas Day speech from a former hospital chapel.Taking place at the former Chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, it is now known as Fitzrovia Chapel in central London and is used as an event space for exhibitions, weddings, and films, as well as a place of "meaning, memory and sanctuary", and this year, the King's speech.

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opted to break tradition last year by writing the speech himself, has prerecorded his festive broadcast in a different location to that of previous years.The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a photo of Charles from his speech, which was filmed at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London.The king’s decision to film the holiday speech there marks the first time the location has been changed since 2006, after which, the speech was always recorded on the royal estate. The late Queen Elizabeth II previously delivered her festive messages from either Southwark Cathedral, Windsor Castle, or the Sandringham Estate.The location change is said to be symbolic for Charles, who has faced a difficult year following his cancer diagnosis in February.“Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting diverse communities from all faiths or none,” the royal family’s social media post read.What’s more, Charles’ late grandfather, King George VI, “laid the foundation stone of the building” in 1928, making it doubly special.The chapel, described as “a place of solace, prayer and rest for staff and patients,” features a gold-leaf ceiling that boasts more than 500 stars and 40 types of marble.In addition, the Christmas tree featured in the address was donated by a British cancer charity.Every year, the festive broadcast is played via TV and radio on Christmas Day at 3 p.m.

When life is a whirl of state visits, ceremonies and public meet-and-greets, having a bolthole to escape to at Christmas is key. For the King, Sandringham House in Norfolk fits the bill. “Sandringham IS Christmas.

The festive period is in full swing and households across the UK are getting ready for Christmas Day. Decorations have gone up and plenty of festive treats have been purchased, as people get ready to celebrate the best time of the year. While Christmas is a joyous time for most, there is still many things to keep in mind during the festive season, especially if you're a dog owner.

It's safe to say Elf has earned its place among the most cherished Christmas films ever. From Buddy's endearing persona to the infectious holiday spirit and the heartwarming message about the power of belief - it's impossible not to fall in love with the story. However, you might be surprised to learn it first premiered 21 years ago.This means that little Michael, brought to life by actor Daniel Tay, is now all grown up.

Christmas is a time to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, but it's important to remain aware of increased safety risks at this time of year.There's a number of things that could pose hazardous during the festive period, from old fairy lights to inappropriate toys. Whether you simply forget to turn off your Christmas lights while you're out, or you leave your dog unattended near the Christmas dinner, there's many potential disasters, with some even resulting in lawsuits or hefty bills. With one woman having had to settle a lawsuit due to her noisy Christmas decorations and another having to rush her dog to the vets after he ate a whole turkey, it could be important to weigh up the risks in your household this Christmas.

Zoe Ball has been celebrating the end of her stint on BBC Radio 2 with a festive trip to New York City.The 54 year old radio presenter was joined by her rarely-seen daughter, Nellie, and son, Woody, for a day of ice skating and city exploration. Zoe, who recently stepped down from her role as the lead presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show, looked overjoyed as she held onto her daughter's hand on the ice.

Ariana Grande has donated Christmas presents to child patients at Manchester Hospital.Yesterday (December 23), The Manchester Foundation Trust Charity revealed that the singer and actress had made a donation of toys to the children being treated in their hospital system.Writing on Twitter/X, the charity said: “We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas.” They shared the news alongside a series of photos of children with the wrapped presents.“The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital,” they wrote.Thank you Ariana Grande! ✨✨✨We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas. The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across @RMCHosp, @TraffordHosp, @WythenshaweHosp and @NorthMcrGH_NHS.

Tallulah Willis, the 30 year old actress and daughter of Bruce Willis, has just announced her engagement to musician beau, Justin Acee.The exciting reveal was made just in time for the festive celebrations as she graced her followers with snapshots of their engagement moment. Among the images was one where Tallulah lovingly displayed her gold diamond ring while clasping Justin's hand.The couple chose an incredibly romantic setting adorned with rose petals and candles under the starlit sky. Sealing their commitment with a kiss beside a Christmas tree only added to the sentimental atmosphere.

Thanks to the hilarious storyline, catchy songs and of course, the charming young cast, Nativity! quickly became a modern Christmas classic after it landed on our screens in 2009.To recap, the film follows miserable primary school teacher Mr Maddens (Martin Freeman) who tells a white lie that a Hollywood producer wants to turn his class' nativity play into a full scale production. After the immature yet enthusiastic Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton) overhears it, he spreads the rumour around the school which excites the kids no end. But now, almost a decade and a half after the film first aired, the child cast are all grown up.

Gloria Hunniford is bringing some festive sparkle to her home, describing it as like "Blackpool Illuminations" as she faces her first Christmas without her husband, Stephen Way.The Loose Women panelist took a recent break following the loss of her partner of more than two decades in August after a prolonged illness. She shared with Best magazine that turning on the Christmas lights has brought her a little "sense of cheer" amidst her sorrow. Her words were: "My house is already like Blackpool Illuminations.There is a gardener at Hever Castle called Michael, who came round to help me.

Safiyya Vorajee has shared her emotional plans for Christmas and said she will pay tribute to her late daughter. Azaylia - who Safiyya shared with her ex Ashley Cain - heartbreakingly passed away aged just eight months in April 2021, after being diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia. And this Christmas, Safiyya said she will pay a visit to Azayliaa's memorial garden, which Ashley created in her memory.

Daniel Stern, famed for his role as the bumbling burglar Marv Murchins in Home Alone, has revealed that he hasn't fully watched the beloved Christmas film since its initial release in 1990. While he expressed his love for the film and his involvement, Daniel confessed to only watching glimpses by pure accident. The now-67 year old actor, who starred opposite Joe Pesci, reminisced with PEOPLE about the only times he sees Home Alone.

Traditionally, Christmas has always been about family, with people getting together from far and wide to enjoy a day of celebrations, good food, laughter and joy. However, in the modern world, a 'traditional' family unit no longer looks like what it used to.These days, blended families are expected, whether that be remarrying to someone who already has kids or hanging out with ex partners for the sake of your own children.

Christmas is an exciting time for many, but it can also be a difficult period for some people. Dealing with loss or grief can impact people's perception of the festive period, along with other factors such as family issues or money. With this in mind, many people have shared their experiences online and provided tips for those experiencing similar emotions during Christmas.