HELLO! magazine 1676

‘I was always taught to regard our family with importance’ Looking over the family tree of Maddison May Modupe-Ojo is like a fascinating journey into the royal history books. The great-granddaughter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s uncle, Lord Mountbatten of Burma, and the niece of India Hicks, her life is rich in heritage and wonderful stories, many told to her by her beloved grandmother, Lady Pamela Hicks. “I was always taught to regard our family with importance,” says 26-year-old Maddison, who is delighted to introduce the newest addition, two-month-old Moses, a baby brother for her daughters Daphne, four, and two-year-old Phebe, her children with her musician husband Ola. ‘My connection with my children is one of the most important things in my life. I want to be as hands-on as I possibly can’ “We…

The Duchess of Cambridge is the ultimate style influencer. Whether relaxing with her children, joining her husband the Duke on royal tours abroad or dazzling in a tiara at a palace reception, she never puts a foot wrong, while the “Kate Effect”, which sees items she’s worn sell out, shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, the Duchess has been credited with boosting 2011 JENNY PACKHAM In case her Alexander McQueen bridal dress hadn’t wowed the world enough, a little over a month after her wedding the new Duchess of Cambridge debuted her first royal evening gown at a dazzling fundraiser for the children’s charity ARK. Created by Britain’s Jenny Packham, who has gone on to become one of Kate’s most trusted couturiers, this look had it all, from countless sequins…

When Lee Ryan and his girlfriend Verity Paris moved to Spain at the end of last year, they were looking forward to making a fresh start and a new life in the sunshine. But, as they prepared to begin their adventure together, their lives changed in a way they hadn’t imagined. Now, as they settle into their beachfront apartment on the Costa del Sol, the couple are looking forward to the arrival of their first child together – a daughter – in June. Exclusively sharing their happy news with HELLO! , Lee, who has a daughter and son from previous relationships, tells us: “I’m so excited. I love being a dad; there is nothing better than that. It’s the most amazing thing in the world.” One thing is for certain: the baby…

THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL SUPPORTS CHA-CHA-CHARITY AUCTION With a son, Tom, and a daughter, Laura, the Duchess of Cornwall (left) knows how special it is to be a mum – it’s a title she held long before being granted her royal ones. Which is why, this Mother’s Day, she is not only helping to treat other mothers, but in doing so is also paying tribute to her own, by supporting the latest fundraiser for the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS). Camilla became involved with the society after losing her mum Rosalind to the disease in 1994, something she said left her “completely devastated”. She has been its president since 2001, and has donated one of the lots in the charity’s Mother’s Day Auction & Raffle: a tour of her London home, Clarence House,…

With the countdown started until she meets her new baby boy in June, Binky Felstead is bumping along very nicely indeed. Looking positively blooming in these beautiful images, shared exclusively with HELLO! , the soon-to-be mum of two smiles as she tells us: “I’m just so excited for June to come around now – the last trimester is always the longest.” The former Made in Chelsea star, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Max Fredrik Darnton, isn’t the only one who is eagerly awaiting this summer’s new arrival; her three-year-old daughter India is thrilled to be becoming a big sister. “I’ve got a little helper on my hands,” laughs Binky, 30, in our exclusive chat. “She asks if baby is okay and is watching my tummy growing. She likes to stroke…

‘The second date, I was starting to think: “Wow, this is pretty special”’ The Duke of Sussex has given his most candid interview yet, revealing details of his life with wife Meghan and son Archie, and explaining why they “stepped back” from royal duty. The Duchess also makes a brief appearance – via videocall – in the chat, which takes place partly on an open-top tour bus in Los Angeles, and also includes scenes showing Harry turn his hand to rapping in front of the house where hit 1990s television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was filmed. The couple spoke to close friend James Corden, who hosts The Late Late Show, with their interview broadcast ten days before Oprah Winfrey’s hotly anticipated interview with Harry and Meghan. Meanwhile, it has emerged that,…