New Idea 25 June 2018

The royal family were out in full force to celebrate the official commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday at the Trooping of the Colour last week. Hundreds gathered in the streets of London to watch the military parade and catch a glimpse of the royals on the balcony. Newlyweds Meghan and Harry made their first balcony appearance together after a romantic honeymoon, with the Duchess of Sussex standing behind her sister-in-law, Kate. This is down to the royal pecking order with William and Kate being the more senior royals and entitled to a more prominent position on the balcony. It was the royal youngsters, though, who stole the show as they watched in awe as military aircraft flew overhead. George and Charlotte were joined by cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips, though Savannah was unimpressed…

When the Duchess of Sussex and Her Majesty stepped out on their first ever royal trip together in Chester over the weekend, it was clear they were showing the world a united front, and their strong bond is evident. As the power couple travelled for an away day to open a theatre, unveil a bridge and attend a lunch, they sent a message out to the public that this was one of many trips the pair will undertake, in a bid to show solidarity between them. ‘There was a huge amount of excitement and anticipation about the Queen’s first joint trip with Meghan within the palace,’ a source told New Idea. ‘No-one can believe that the Queen has taken this unprecedented step of doing a night away with Meghan without Harry so soon…

THE ROYALS WERE OUT FOR A DAY OF GIGGLES AND POLO It was a busy weekend for the Cambridge family! The day after celebrating the Queen’s 92nd birthday at the Trooping of the Colour parade, the Duchess of Cambridge and her brood were spotted in Gloucester to cheer on Prince William at a polo match. Pint-sized Princess Charlotte and her adorable big brother Prince George were all smiles as they played on the sidelines and scored cuddles from their mum. Kate looked more relaxed than ever as she ran around with her kids, and it is evident what a hands-on and loving mum she is. Her natural rapport with her children reminds us more and more of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. In fact, when Kate chased after her little tots, we were reminded…

It was the moment Angelina Jolie has been dreading since she filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in 2016 – the courts confirming her ex is one step closer to getting full custody of their six children. And in a move that will likely send Angelina over the edge, if Brad presses for and did gain custody, and rekindled any relationship with Jennifer Aniston, it could include them bringing up his children together – full-time. But perhaps more shockingly, New Idea has learned that the couple’s daughter Shiloh’s diary may have influenced the latest twist in the ongoing divorce drama. The 12-year-old has been keeping a private diary, which records all of Angelina’s family secrets. ‘Shiloh started keeping a diary of everything that is going on with Ange since the split. It’s also…

‘WE’VE JUST BEEN HAVING A GREAT TIME. I ENJOY SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE OLDER THAN ME’ After a few tumultuous months, it seems things are finally turning around for I’m A Celebrity star Tziporah Malkah. In steamy new photos acquired exclusively by New Idea, the 44-year-old is pictured locking lips with a handsome new man named Justin outside a Sydney restaurant. It seems Tziporah has moved on from her troubled relationship with Guy Vasey, which came to an end at the beginning of the year. While James Packer’s former fiancee looks happier than ever in the shock new pics, Tziporah is keeping mum on how serious the new romance is. When contacted by New Idea, the former model was unwilling to say much about her new admirer. ‘He’s a very nice person – but I’m not…

After tying the knot last month in a romantic ceremony surrounded by loved ones, Olympic athlete Lisa Curry and new husband Mark Tabone are already hoping to expand their family. Having enjoyed watching their own broods grow up and fly the nest, the loved-up pair say they can’t wait to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet again. But they’re adamant they’re not talking midnight feeds and endless nappy changing – it’s grandchildren on the agenda. ‘We can’t wait for lots of grandkids,’ beams Lisa. ‘We are just so getting to enjoy our lives and our kids, and their extended family. We wondered what a child of our own would look like, but we have both been there and done that.’ Is it any wonder the happy couple are ready for some down time, as…