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‘I’m more of a hoarder, George is more of a minimalist, so our home has elements of both of us’ When Lisa Snowdon bought her light, bright and airy house in Essex in 1997, it was a bolthole for her to escape to between jobs in London and abroad. Over two decades later and the four-bedroom Edwardian house near Epping Forest is a haven for the TV presenter and model and her fiancé George Smart – as well as a perfect blend of the two of them. “I’m more of a hoarder, he’s more of a minimalist, so it has elements of both of us,” Lisa, 49, tells HELLO! in our exclusive shoot and interview. “It’s full of little bits that I’ve collected over the years which I refuse to let go of. But…

Hollywood A-listers celebrate the return of cinema’s most spectacular showcase Stepping out onto the red carpet in front of a bank of photographers, Bella Hadid ensured all eyes were on her as she headed up a glamorous cast of leading ladies last week – as Hollywood celebrated the return of the Cannes Film Festival after a two-year break due to the pandemic. The model made a dramatic appearance on the French Riviera in a white vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gown with a sheer black train, plus pear-shaped diamond earrings and rings from official partner Chopard. There wasn’t a face mask in sight among the A-listers as they showcased a dazzling display of designer gowns and jewels. Former French First Lady Carla Bruni sparkled in a silvery-blue one-shouldered Celine dress, while Helen Mirren proved…

‘We can just look at each other and know what the other is thinking’ Eliza As twin sisters who share an incredibly close bond, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer have always done everything together. It seems only natural, then, that when it came to embarking on a whole new chapter of their lives, the beautiful nieces of Diana, Princess of Wales chose to do so with each other by their side. It has been only three weeks since Amelia and Eliza, who turned 29 on 10 July, both relocated to London from South Africa, where they have lived since the age of three, and they can hardly contain their excitement as they join HELLO! for their first photoshoot and interview since making the life-changing move. “London will challenge and inspire us.…

‘I loved your sister and I promise to look after this garden to the best of my ability’ After the unveiling of the statue of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales, Earl Spencer has paid tribute to the team behind the stunning garden in which it stands. Diana’s younger brother hailed the workers, led by Historic Royal Palaces’ gardens and estates operations manager Graham Dillamore, as “heroes” for the makeover they had given the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace. Sharing a photo of Graham and another team member in front of the memorial on Instagram, he wrote: “The Kensington Palace Sunken Garden’s gardeners – heroes that I met today. “Graham was gardener here in the 1980s,” he added. “He said to me this afternoon: I loved your sister. And I promise to look after…

ASHLEY JAMES MOTHERHOOD IS BLOOMING LOVELY As the nation’s obsession with horticulture grows, famous faces were keen to get back to their roots at one of the year’s biggest flower shows. Among those on border patrol at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in London was floral fan Anthea Turner. “Out yesterday and feeling normal (nearly),” Anthea told followers, after checking out the show gardens with fiancé Mark Armstrong (above). For DJ and former Made in Chelsea star Ashley James, the day was a chance to enjoy the sunshine with her baby son Alfie (right). Wearing red florals, she posed for photos with the six-month-old. Another first-timer was presenter Angellica Bell (below left), who said she “absolutely loved it”. Sharing photos and clips on social media, the One Show regular enthused: “So many…

‘This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations’The Queen It is the highest civilian honour she can bestow for “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger”. So it was fitting that the Queen last week awarded the George Cross to the entire NHS after its 18-month battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. In a handwritten message on Windsor Castle headed paper, Her Majesty wrote: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom. “This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations. Over more than seven decades, and especially in recent times, you have…