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Sarah Ferguson defends ‘true gentleman’ Prince Andrew after Epstein interview

The couple, pictured together at Royal Ascot earlier this year, divorced in 1996 but remain close. Source: Getty.

The Duchess of York described her ex-husband as a "true gentleman" ahead of the airing of Prince Andrew's interview with BBC program Newsnight.

Written byJessica Galley

Celebrity

She said yes! Ray Hadley reveals he’s engaged to his personal assistant

She said yes! Ray Hadley reveals he’s engaged to his personal assistant

The 65-year-old radio star has been dating his personal assistant Sophie Baird since early 2018.

Written byJessica Galley

The 2GB host confirmed his engagement on Sunday and credited now-fiancee Sophie with "changing his life". Source: Facebook/The Ray Hadley Morning Show.

Royals

The Crown: The biggest royal scandals coming in season three

The Crown: The biggest royal scandals coming in season three

The Crown continues to take us behind the castle walls, and it's time to see what season three holds!

Written byRachael Rosel

The Crown season three is guaranteed to shock you! Source: Instagram/TheCrownNetflix

Style

There’s nothing like a dame! Elegant Judi Dench steps out in black chiffon

There’s nothing like a dame! Elegant Judi Dench steps out in black chiffon

As the old saying goes, ‘There’s nothing like a dame’, and Dame Judi Dench proved that sentiment to be true...

Written byJessica Galley

Dame Judi, 84, is a legacy ambassador for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, who organised Friday's event. Source: Getty.

Reinventing Retirement

Men cared for by their partners more likely to feel like a burden, finds study

Men cared for by their partners more likely to feel like a burden, finds study

Whether you're the caregiver or care-receiver in a relationship, it can be incredibly mentally draining.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Husbands being cared for by their wives feel like a burden with an increase in depressive symptoms. Source: Getty

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‘Some call us Dad’s Army!’ Rural fire crew made up of over-70s hailed ‘heroes’

Woodgate Rural Fire Brigade revealed their crew have been nicknamed 'Dad's Army' due to the fact they're all aged 70 and over.

Written byJessica Galley

Style

Fabulous in feathers! Julie Bishop looks dazzling in beaded floor-length gown

Fabulous in feathers! Julie Bishop looks dazzling in beaded floor-length gown

The 63-year-old former politician looked incredible in the show-stopping gown by Australian designer Rachel Gilbert.

Written byJessica Galley

Royals

‘I let the side down’: Prince Andrew gives first interview about Jeffrey Epstein

‘I let the side down’: Prince Andrew gives first interview about Jeffrey Epstein

The Duke of York granted the BBC an exclusive sit-down interview, his first since becoming embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Written byJessica Galley

Tips

Get thrifty: Five simple ways to save money on clothes

Get thrifty: Five simple ways to save money on clothes

Fashion doesn't have to break the budget.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Royals

Down to earth duchess! Catherine beams in show-stopping purple skirt suit

Down to earth duchess! Catherine beams in show-stopping purple skirt suit

The Duchess of Cambridge officially opened a new children's hospice in Norfolk on Friday.

Written byJessica Galley

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