New Idea 4 September 2017

SHOCK SPLIT In an explosive development, Prince Charles has told Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, that their marriage is finally over – ending months of speculation over their controversial relationship. Racked with guilt over the devastating effect their long affair had on his late wife Diana – as the world remembers the 20-year anniversary of her death – the 68-year-old is looking to cut all ties with Camilla, 70. The split announcement – which senior palace officials say is ‘imminent’ – coincides with the release of a new UK poll revealing that Charles’ popularity has spectacularly nose-dived in recent months. Experts say the shocking slump is believed to be directly related to the public’s anger over new reports about the destructive effect his affair with Camilla had on Diana. And it seems that the poll –…

Only in New Idea JUST MARRIED It’s official! Matt Newton has secretly married his American girlfriend Catherine ‘Cat’ Schneiderman in a private New York ceremony. The Aussie director and actor proudly displayed his new wedding band during a stroll around the Big Apple recently, as our exclusive photos show – with close friends telling New Idea that he ‘couldn’t be happier’ to be a married man. It’s believed Matthew, 40, and his young bride tied the knot in an intimate backyard ceremony in the gardens of her mother’s New York country home. And while Matt’s parents Bert and Patti Newton couldn’t make it to the secret nuptials, family sources say they’re ‘overjoyed’ by the news. ‘This is the best news ever for Bert and Patti,’ says a family friend. ‘They’re just so happy for Matthew. ‘He…

New Idea exclusive In a shocking new twist, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux look set to give bombshell evidence in the wrongful death trial that has rocked Hollywood. The A-listers will be dragged into court to answer questions about the suspicious death of Carmel Musgrove, who drowned while naked and with a cocktail of hard drugs in her system during Jen and Justin’s Bora Bora honeymoon in August 2015. Now sources exclusively tell New Idea that the parents of the 28-year-old Hollywood PA will ‘fight tooth and nail to ensure the Jen and Justin take the stand’ as part of their battle for justice. ‘Ann and Ronnie Musgrove will stop at nothing to make sure everyone on that holiday is held accountable for their daughter’s death – they don’t care how famous or powerful…

BRIDAL BELLE As the countdown to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement announcement fast approaches, it seems the Hollywood actress is already working on a very important part of the wedding. Insiders tell New Idea that Meghan has already interviewed some of the world’s biggest fashion designers and has even ordered sketches of her ‘perfect bridal gown’ for her fairytale wedding to Harry. It’s been confirmed that the 36-year-old Suits star has met with leading designers Elie Saab, J. Mendel, Delphine Manivet and Christos Costarellos – as well as A-lister Victoria Beckham. Harry – who counts Posh and her husband David among his closest friends – is ‘incredibly excited’ about the prospect of Meghan having the former Spice Girl design the gown, given their close connection. ‘He just feels it would mean a lot to…

While Mary is back in Denmark settling her children into school, Prince Frederik was busted boozing and ‘flirting up a storm’ in Australia. As our own Aussie royal embarked on a gruelling schedule of being both mother and ruler, her husband was making headlines for all the wrong reasons during a sailing trip to Hamilton Island. Police were involved in an incident at one Brisbane nightclub after Prince Fred, 49, refused to produce ID during a wild night out. This comes after he was photographed knocking back beers with a crew aboard his yacht – which included a gorgeous brunette Mary lookalike who bears a striking resemblance to a woman he was linked to during another Australian visit in 2009. It’s no surprise that Fred’s trip Down Under has left Mary, 45, furious,…

HAPPY AT LAST! Love was waiting for Married At First Sight star Craig Keller where he least expected it – with a gorgeous single mum he’s known since primary school. ‘We’ve known each other so long,’ laughs the former navy engineer, who proposed to his ‘best friend’ Katie Martin three weeks ago after reconnecting by chance at a club in December. ‘We played clarinet together in the primary school band and we’ve stayed friends ever since. But to be honest, I always thought Katie was out of my league,’ explains the 27-yearold Queenslander. ‘But when I bumped into her at the club, I felt this electric chemistry in the air. Later that night, I just grabbed her and kissed her, and we’ve been together ever since.’ Heavily-tattooed Craig is best known for his failed…