'Threw wedding ring into the sea’ Fern Britton recalls sudden relationship choices on trip

Princess Beatrice has broken down into tears as she sang a hymn at the memorial of her grandfather Prince Philip on Tuesday 29 March at Westminster Abbey. The 33 year old can be seen standing next to her cousin Prince William, 39, and her sister Princess Eugenie, 32, as she puts her hand up to her face to wipe away tears during the memorial.

Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, arrived for Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey with their children, Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, six.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walked into Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand with their two oldest children to join the rest of the royal family at the service to remember and honour the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April at the age of 99. Other young members of the royal family in attendance are Peter Phillips's two daughters Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips and Zara and Mike Tindall's eldest daughter, Mia.

The Queen put on a brave face in honour of her late husband Prince Philip as she attended the special memorial service at Westminster Abbey for him today. After weeks of uncertainty over whether she would be able to attend, the 95 year old monarch lead her family as she arrived at the London venue ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. Escorted by Prince Andrew down the aisle, the Royal sat next to her eldest son Prince Charles with a table in front of her.

Piers Morgan has defended Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock on stage during Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony in Hollywood.The presenter, 56, admitted he felt “moved to defend” the actor and criticised what he calls “an overly sensitive snowflake society”. Will, who won an Oscar for his role in King Richard later that evening, took offence to comedian Chris’ joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and climbed on stage to slap the Oscars host before returning to his seat.

Former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers is said to be "over the moon" with the news that he is due to become a dad again. Aaron, 34, is already father to two children: Romeo, two, and Maddox, 11 months – whom he shares with now-pregnant girlfriend Talia Oatway.Talia also has an eight year old daughter named Siennah from a previous relationship.The reality star's girlfriend is believed to be around 16 weeks along and the couple is overjoyed to be having another baby. A source said of their news: “They are over the moon and really excited to welcome another baby around the end of summer." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have arrived at Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service with their eight year old daughter Mia.The trio put on a sweet family display as they arrived smiling and united with the rest of the Royals for the important service, which also saw the Queen attend a public engagement for the first time since February 5. Zara, 40, wore a royal navy coat dress tied with a belt round the middle, and matched her ensemble with a hat covering her blonde locks.

Victoria Beckham had a very iconic wedding with David Beckham in 1999, but we almost didn't recognise the former Spice Girl in an unearthed wedding photo.RELATED: Eva Longoria shares details of Victoria Beckham's outfit at son Brooklyn's weddingThe 47-year-old mother-of-four shared a series of snaps to mark Mother's Day on Sunday, including one that showed her as a cute bridesmaid. Victoria reshared a photo originally posted by her sister Louise on her Instagram Stories, which showed the siblings posing in matching white dresses with frilled necklines and puffed sleeves.WATCH: David Beckham shares rare wedding day footageThey both wore their hair down and added white floral crowns that matched their bouquets, while their mother Jackie had her arms around both of her daughters.MORE: Victoria Beckham responds after latest post with daughter Harper sparks concernSHOP: 12 backless wedding dresses 2022: From Selfridges, ASOS, Net-a-Porter & moreLouise captioned the black-and-white throwback photo: "Happy Mother's Day to the best mummy @jackie.adams_ @victoriabeckham." David and Victoria, who are parents to Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, married on 4 July 1999 following a two-year relationship.

Dylan Dreyer and her husband Brian Fichera were branded couple goals after a sweet social media post which got everyone talking. The Today show host took to Instagram to share some "crazy" news and also posted a rare video and photo alongside her hubby. MORE: Dylan Dreyer's adorable home video of her son has fans obsessing over same thingThe pair were posing in front of a Sirius XM banner and Dylan revealed: "Kinda crazy but they gave @fishlense and me (thank you to the grammar police for that one!!) the mic over at @siriusxm @todaysxm."WATCH: Dylan Dreyer shares adorable video of baby Rusty's milestoneBrian then chimed in and made reference to the hilarious video which Dylan also shared of them trying and failing to pull off a dance move together.He joked: "Is our chemistry going to be as electric as that three point pirouette I did to give you a totally natural hug?"MORE: Dylan Dreyer is unrecognizable with long, dark, curly hairMORE: Dylan Dreyer thanks fans for support as she makes huge career announcement Their ill-fated performance for the camera only made fans love them more and they applauded them for their natural, fun-loving connection. A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan and Brian were applauded for their fun-loving relationship and chemistryMany listened to the show and commented: "Loved your podcast!! You both are so real and super funny," and, "Listening now! I seriously want to come over and just hang out with you two and the boys.

This young Canadian is shining bright.

Following Sunday’s shocking turn of events at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face is all anyone was talking about on social media, and proved to be rich comedic fodder for late night talk show hosts.

Steph McGovern has shared how she is going to “miss” her co-star on Packed Lunch after they announced their move. Alan Clayton has shared how he’s “delighted” to be joining The One Show after working as a producer on the Channel 4 show.Naga Munchetty also weighed in on the news, speaking about how it was “brilliant news”.Posting on Twitter last night, Alan shared the news with his 1,800 followers.He wrote: “SELF INDULGENT ALERT.“Delighted to say that from next week I'll be joining BBC Studios as Series Producer, The One Show working with the fantastic team in the Documentary Unit, Salford to produce the Current Affairs, Arts and special project films for prime time on BBC One.”Alan had previously worked on Packed Lunch with Steph, as she shared how she will “miss” the star.Steph wrote on Twitter about the news as she shared her sadness with her own followers.Writing to her 422,000 fans, the presenter penned: “Very proud of this fella.“We’ve worked together for years, first at BBC Breakfast, then launching the lockdown show from my house and then Steph’s Packed Lunch from Leeds Dock.“He’s now finally being released back into the wild…..“I’m going to miss him.

Hollywood stars while hosting the Golden Globes previously.The comedian-turned-actor has now hit out at another awards show as he took aim at the Oscars for their expensive "goody bags", pointing out the way they would make "ordinary", "unemployed" and "poor people" feel.Ricky took to Twitter in view of his 14.6 million followers to tweet the material he would use if he opened the Oscars.He penned: "I'd start with Hello. I hope this show helps cheer up the ordinary people watching at home."If you’re unemployed for example, take some comfort in the fact that even if you had a job, your salary probably wouldn't be as much as the goody bag all the actors have just been given."He continued: "I'm proud to announce that this is the most diverse and progressive Oscars ever."Looking out I see people from all walks of life."Every demographic under the sun.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has entered the discussion surrounding Will Smith’s outburst during the 94th Academy Awards that saw him hit Chris Rock across the face.The ITV star claimed that “very dubious characters” had been recipients of an Oscar before as she asked others what they thought about the incident.The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air walked on stage and slapped the comedian mid ceremony after the latter made a joke about the former’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Will went on to win the Best Actor accolade for his role in King Richard, in which he portrayed tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams’ father.However, debate has raged on since on whether he should be allowed to keep the coveted award after hitting Chris.Lorraine took to her Twitter account to share a poll with her 689,000 followers.She asked: “What do we think - some very dubious characters have won Oscars over the years.”The broadcaster soon received a deluge of replies from social media users discussing the topic.Sallyina47 argued: “No, he lost his temper, and should be fined, but mocking a woman with alopecia is unacceptable.”Srkmadz typed: “Let him have it, he did deserve the Oscar for that film & role despite what happened at the Oscars, a terrible thing, handled all wrong, still shocked madam, happy with all the winners though, Congratulations to them all!”Smithy64R wrote: “No he shouldn't, his actions weren't right but shouldn't take from his performance in his film.”Jezzinportugal said: “Do you know what… one luvie slapping another ..

She then went on to speak about how she was treated during her time there. She said that “some of the male reporters were quite packed with testosterone".The journalist added that there would be frequent fights and arguments, as well as a big drinking culture. The star said: “There’d be punch-ups and people rowing. “Of course there was a great drinking culture. Everyone was in the pub at lunchtime. “Not me necessarily but sometimes.

This Morning presenter also revealed the conversation she had with her father about her childhood later on in life.During the candid chat, Fern said she questioned why her mother never spoke about her father not living with them and her sister.Fern said: “I’ve told this story before but it’s still only about eight years ago that my father told me what had happened.“He had left my mother and my sister, and then he came back to see mummy and my sister, fell into bed with my mother, disappeared - very shortly after - and had started me.“And nobody told me that’s why I hadn’t ever lived with him.“So that’s amazing isn’t it?”She continued: “So, when he was in his 80s he told me. I said, ‘well, that explains it all’.“But nobody else had ever told me.”Kate interrupted: “Why not? I mean, surely that was a key piece of your own life story jigsaw.“You would have though someone might have imparted that sooner.”Fern insisted: “None of them.

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing back in 2012 during Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast last week.The former This Morning host reflected on her “affiliation” with the crew and band members during the live tour, who she said were “so good at everything”.Kate hosted the live Strictly Come Dancing tour from 2008 until 2010, and then again in 2012 and 2013.She recalled seeing Fern spending more time with the crew than the dancers.Kate began: “You and I toured together on the Strictly Come Dancing tour and one of my first observations of you was that you just wanted to hang with the crew.“You know, you weren’t hanging out with the cast so much as you just had a natural affiliation with what everybody’s jobs were backstage and how they were getting done.“And in the end you even started travelling on some of the production buses rather than the dancers’ buses.”Fern burst out laughing as she agreed: “I did.

This Morning presenter has now opened up in a new interview about her "first love" and the challenges that came with this, as he was a "heartbreaker".Fern married Clive Jones in 1988 and the couple had three children together.After the birth of their daughter, their marriage began to fall apart, leading to their divorce in 2000.Fern then met Phil Vickery and the pair became an item straight away.They had one child together, with their marriage coming to an end in 2020.However, Fern hasn't divulged many details about her dating history away from her marriages, until speaking to Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Question Time, released last Friday, about her "first love".She said: "I was a very independent child as I only had my mother as a parent."My stepfather turned up when I was about nine or 10 I think, and then I was really launched into being a separate entity now."My mother had my stepfather and my sister was in London."Then I got into drama school to be a stage manager, which was incredible."I got in and had two wonderful years there."Fern then discussed meeting her first boyfriend during her studies and the impact this had on her.She continued: "I had a boyfriend I fell very much in love with, and he was the first person to tell me he loved me."No one else had ever mentioned that before."So I was 17/18 in love with this guy, naughty Nick."His daughters even tell him now he's a heartbreaker, which he was."There was then a small pause, before Fern continued: "And then I was off into the theatre!"Kate then burst out laughing asking Fern if that was what had really happened.Fern has had a long career in television, starting out on Breakfast Time in the 1980s.She joined mainstream national attention when she

Fern also revealed how she went on a special expedition across the UK, which completely changed her attitude to life.She has cycled across the world in countries including India, Russia and China.During a trek from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, the group began discussing relationships and formed a close bond.Fern said: “The women who had come on the trip, particularly from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, as we were cycling down through the UK, started talking about their relationships and their husbands.“Well, they ended up divorced and going for someone else at the end of it.“One lady got to Lands’ End, took off her wedding ring, and threw it into the sea!“Because it brings you back to who you are, back to the woman that you lost when you got married and had children.“It’s our fault, you know, we bury ourselves in domestic life because we are good at it, and we want to do it.“Suddenly we came out of that, and we were swearing and drinking...

Fern Britton has talked candidly about the breakdown of her first marriage and her struggle to conceive when she was 40 during a chat with Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast.MORE: Fern Britton puts 13-year feud with Phillip Schofield aside with heartwarming messageTouching upon her former relationships, the This Morning star reflected on her split from TV executive Clive Jones and explained: "Unfortunately my marriage broke up when she [Grace] was five months [old]. So that was a tricky one so I had a year of really digging deep, but then a year later I met Phil."WATCH: Fern Britton makes rare comment about her daughtersFern and Clive had married on 12 November 1988, and together they welcomed three children.

Kate asked Fern about an important period in her life, with Fern recalling when she had her three children with Clive.She said: "Then when the boys were about three I discovered I was pregnant! Miracles happen!"This comes after Fern was unsure she would be able to get pregnant naturally, having her sons through IVF.She continued: "Had this beautiful little girl, Gracie."Then unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was 5 months old so that was a tricky one."So, I had a year of really digging deep."Kate replied, talking to Fern telling her how "hard" that period of her life must be.Fern replied: "But then a year later I met Phil and we were married after a year."Then at the last chance saloon, Winnie arrived."Fern has previously spoken of how she wishes she could have made it work with Clive for their children.In an interview with the Telegraph in 2016, Fern admitted: "That would have been better for the kids."You want it to last for the rest of your lives."However, she admitted that after their split Fern says she felt "liberated".The presenter continued: "I felt a sense of peace.That said, work is a salvation when you're in a bit of a mess."Fern got the This Morning gig in 1999, when her marriage to Clive was coming to an end, leaving her with other things to focus on.She also met her ex-husband Phil Vickery shortly after her first marriage broke down, with the couple marrying in 2000.They however, announced their split in 2020 after 20 years together.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton has opened up on her struggles with having children with her ex-husband Phil Vickery and admitted it was the "last chance saloon."While speaking to Kate Thornton in the latest instalment of her podcast White Wine Question Time, Fern, 64, shared insight into her IVF experience with her first husband Clive Jones.The star also expressed the issues she had trying to conceive with TV chef Phil and how they both believed that they were running out of time.During Fern's first marriage to Clive, the former couple had twin boys, Jack and Harry, after conceiving through IVF.The couple later had a daughter named Grace.Speaking candidly, to presenter Kate, Fern opened up on how her marriage broke down when her daughter Grace was five months old.She said: "Unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was five months [old].