New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 46, 2022

The Spanish royal family turned out in force recently to celebrate the Princess of Asturias Awards in the city of Oviedo. King Felipe, 54, Queen Letizia, 50, and their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, 16, and Infanta Sofia of Spain, 15, were greeted by fans in the north western region of the country. They were also joined by King Felipe’s mother, Queen Sofia, 84. One of the most highly sought-after accolades at the event is for the title of “Exemplary Village”, given to a town in the area that has gone above and beyond to conserve its environmental, historical and cultural heritage. And this year’s recipient was the tiny settlement of Cadavéu – population, 435. During their visit to the village, the royals watched a traditional dance performance, dropped into an artisanal shop,…

There’s nothing quite like the loyalty, affection and companionship that a furry friend in the family brings. In our special pet issue this week, we chat with celebrities about the joy animals have brought to their lives. We also have lots of tips and tricks to make the most of life with your pal from page 52. And on page 75, you’ll see pictures of our staff with our beloved pets and we would love you to send us yours too! Elsewhere, don’t miss our story with Lorraine Downes, who became a household name in 1983 when she won Miss Universe. She’s had her fair share of ups and downs, but I love her philosophy that everyone has a gift to share and to make sure we surround ourselves with people…

Lorraine Downes has always put her trust in the universe. Even in her toughest times, she’s held on to the hope that life will again bring her joy and happiness. And today, as she welcomes the Weekly into the stunning Auckland home she shares with partner Glenn Cotterill, it’s clear she’s right where she wants to be – embracing this new chapter of her life filled with love, gratitude and optimism. “When you’ve experienced loss like I have, you understand what’s important in life and what to be grateful for,” says the 58-year-old, settling in to chat with her adorable pooch Lulu cuddled up next to her on the sofa. “You also realise that in just one breath of wind, life can change. Knowing that means you live life in the moment, which…

Delyse Borley (née Nottle) When newly-crowned Miss New Zealand Delyse Nottle touched down in Korea in 1980 to compete in the Miss Universe competition, she looked around at the other contestants and didn’t rate her chances. With the girls’ huge entourages and suitcases overflowing with designer gowns, the then 21-year-old student teacher from Tauranga realised this was a whole other league. “You should have seen the other girls,” she recalls. “They were so glamorous and so well-prepared. I only had two small suitcases and my mum had made a lot of my gowns on her sewing machine!” But Delyse shone, winning fans everywhere she went, and taking out the Miss Photogenic gong and coming second runner-up overall. It was a huge achievement for the girl who didn’t think she had a chance. “It was…

Dame Judi Dench says her eyesight has become so bad, she can’t read or write. The 87-year-old actress, however, won’t be giving up work any time soon. “I don’t want to retire,” says Judi, who played M in seven James Bond movies. “I’m not doing much at the moment because I can’t see. It’s bad.” The Oscar winner suffers from advanced macular degeneration, but she’s determined to teach herself a new way of learning lines that doesn’t require eyesight. “I have a photographic memory, so a person saying to me, ‘This is your line…’ I can do that,” she asserts. “And I have many people who can help me. “I’ll teach myself a way. I know I will. So long as I don’t trip over doing it!” The star confesses that her boyfriend David Mills,…

It’s quite possibly one of the most anticipated books in publishing history. And as the furore around Prince Harry’s memoir Spare grows, it seems it’s not just the royal family who are disturbed by his controversial biography. Even some of his closest friends aren’t supporting his efforts to get what he’s dubbed his true story out in public. Several of them were asked by Harry to speak to his ghost writer J.R. Moehringer for the book, but most refused, according to a royal source. “Harry did reach out. Friends and former girlfriends were polite and said they would think about it but ultimately most said no. It was felt to be kind of ironic that Harry would hit the roof if he ever had an inkling they spoke to the media, but…