New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1731

If you have a voice of epic proportions, you need the wardrobe to match – and Céline Dion isn’t disappointing! She’s been putting on a show for the cameras lately and everyone can agree the Canadian singer’s newfound, and much-deserved, joy and style is infectious. The singing superstar (49) has been hamming it up for photographers with her family as she spends some downtime in Paris during her European tour. And it’s her daring, dramatic and unique ensembles that have people talking. You name it – Gucci, Balenciaga, Dior – she’s wearing it. Her six-year-old twins, Eddy and Nelson Angelil, have been joining her on her shopping trips too, and it was clear to see how proud the mum is of her youngest boys during a jaunt out last week (not pictured is her…

It seems nearly unfathomable that next month we will mark two decades since that fateful day in Paris when we lost Diana, Princess of Wales. As news of her tragic passing broke here in New Zealand on that cold winter’s day, it seemed as though time stood still and I’m sure – despite 20 years now going by – you’ll remember where you were at that time too. This week, one of the women who knew her best, the Duchess of York, recounts her memories of Diana in our interview conducted by UK journalist Marc Baker. Then, turn the page to see Diana’s greatest legacy – her children and grandchildren. The People’s Princess would no doubt be incredibly proud of the work her two sons have continued on in her honour…

‘There was a moment when I did not want to come out of my room’ Sarah, Duchess of York has opened up about her life at the centre of the British royal family and her close friendship with Princess Diana. In a rare interview, Sarah has revealed how the late princess – who was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997 – held her hand during the difficult times of her marriage to Prince Andrew. And in a candid confession, the mum-of-two says Diana helped her come to terms with the pressures of being a royal with her “naughty” sense of humour. Sarah (57) remembers Diana had “the finest humour of anybody. We laughed incessantly. I miss hearing her tinkling laugh going down the corridors of the palaces. “She was so naughty, as…

The serious reason for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour of Germany and Poland is to build stronger relationships with European countries as Britain prepares to leave the EU. But the big question after the first few days was are they planning to add to their young family? The topic came up during a visit to a start-up hub for entrepreneurs in the Polish capital of Warsaw, when Kate was presented with a pair of high-tech teddies for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. When she learned that the toys were designed to comfort newborns, Kate turned to William. “We should have more babies!” she said, laughing. The bookmakers immediately shortened the odds on a pregnancy being announced before the end of the year to 4-6 on, meaning they think there’s a…

When The Mix radio host and The Café presenter Mel Homer decided to take the plunge and sign up for her first-ever half-marathon, the broadcaster immediately turned to a couple of colleagues who have been there and done that. Newstalk ZB’s Niva Retimanu and our own Kerre McIvor have both documented their marathon journeys in their books, Leading from Behind and Short Fat Chick to Marathon Runner, and have managed to amass a mountain of tips and tricks for anyone who wants to start running – regardless of age, weight or circumstance. We sat down with the trio of hilarious ladies as they talked spirit, motivation and why Mike McRoberts might just hold the key to success! Mel, why have you decided to take up running? Mel: Well, I was going to do the…

It looked like a day fit for princesses as a group of little girls – albeit with famous parents – sipped tea with Princess Eugenie (27). But when David Beckham (42) shared pictures of his daughter Harper and her friends visiting Buckingham Palace for her sixth birthday dressed in princess costumes, he wasn’t prepared for the backlash that followed. Former royal staff and the public have expressed anger at the flippant use of the palace, saying it devalues the institution and is not appropriate if the public can’t use it in the same way. It is believed Sarah Ferguson (57), the Duchess of York, organised the event outside Prince Andrew’s (57) office. He will be footing the bill. Dickie Arbiter, a former Buckingham Palace press secretary, described the event as “tawdry”. He said,…