New Idea 13 May 2019

PRINCESS CHARLOTTE’S SPECIAL DAY The Cambridges celebrated another special milestone last week, as their gorgeous girl, Charlotte, turned 4. To mark the occasion, the couple shared these three new photographs, which were taken by Kate at Kensington Palace and at their home in Norfolk. The princess is set to start school this year, and is expected to follow in her big brother’s footsteps, joining Prince George at Thomas’s Battersea. MUMMY’S BOY MADDOX TO INHERIT MILLIONS! Angelina Jolie has an extremely close relationship with her eldest son, Maddox, so much so, some people say she’s closer to him than any other person in her life. When Angie’s divorce from Brad Pitt turned nasty, Maddox – who she adopted in 2002 from a Cambodian orphanage – helped support her and look after his younger siblings, Pax, 15,…

When asked if she would make a good grandmother, Sarah Ferguson said she’d be an “excellent” granny and now Fergie’s skills might be put to the test, as both of her daughters are believed to be pregnant at the same time! After her youngest, Princess Eugenie, tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank in October last year, like any proud mum, Fergie would have eagerly awaited the news that she would soon become a grandma. And while her eldest, Princess Beatrice, is still yet to marry, a source reveals she too could be pregnant, meaning double the celebrations for Fergie and Prince Andrew. “Everyone suspected Eugenie was expecting but when she announced it to family over Easter and Beatrice added she was also pregnant and due the same day, everyone was in shock…

Meghan has insisted on celebrating in private with her newborn and has said she will restrict visitors for the first 40 days following the birth, but her sister-in-law Kate may break the rules. If history is to repeat itself, the Duchess of Cambridge will take her children – George, Charlotte and Louis – to visit their new baby cousin, just like Princess Diana took William and Harry to meet their newborn cousin Beatrice when she was born at Portland Hospital for Women and Children in 1988.…

The Danish royals were the picture of unity as they gathered to attend a family event at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen last week. But once again, it was Crown Princess Mary who stole the show as she drew cheers from the crowd when she arrived with husband Frederik, proving that her adopted home is ready and waiting to welcome her as their Queen. The celebration of Queen Margrethe’s sister Princess Benedikte’s 75th birthday comes just weeks after the monarch revealed to Frederik and Mary that she was now ready for them to take over the throne after her 80th birthday next year. “You are ready and you will be amazing at your job,” an emotional Margrethe told her son and daughter-in-law during a private dinner. “I trust you and feel secure handing…

IS THE ACTRESS EXPECTING AGAIN? Julia Roberts looked like she might have some exciting baby news to reveal as she enjoyed a relaxing beach date with her husband, Danny Moder, last week. The 51-year-old appeared more curvy than usual while enjoying a romantic visit to the beach near their Hawaii family home. While Danny, 50, stripped off for a quick dip, showing off a very toned physique, the Oscar winner remained firmly covered up, relaxing on the sand. The couple proved that despite continual rumours of marital discord throughout their nearly-17-year-marriage, they clearly still enjoy each other’s company. At one point Julia and Danny cuddled up on the sand as they smiled and chatted, enjoying their alone time. So it wouldn’t be surprising to learn the pair possibly had plans to expand their family.…

Making the most of his time off air, Karl Stefanovic whisked his new wife Jasmine away for a romantic baby-making holiday in Europe. Jetting off to the city of love, Paris, the pair had hoped that Karl’s second vasectomy reversal had been a success, so they can look forward to welcoming the pitter-patter of tiny feet soon. “They are both so clucky right now,” says a friend. “They don’t know if the reversal has worked this time and it can take months sometimes, but they wanted to do something special together, so headed off to France for a break.” But just hours after touching down, their exciting plans and intimate getaway were overshadowed by the shocking news that head honchos at Nine Network are considering offering the former breakfast presenter his old gig…