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The former geek is becoming a hunk! Royal quote of the week ‘LOOK MUMMY, I’M DIVING IN!’ Princess Charlotte to the Duchess of Cambridge on a family swimming trip in Norfolk NEIL, ‘I FORGIVE KATYA’ Their marriage hit the headlines when Katya Jones was pictured snogging Strictly partner Seann Walsh, but Katya, 29, says that her husband Neil, 36, comforted her after the scandal ‘The hate made me very sad,’ she said ‘I look at everything as a massive learning process.’ While Neil added, ‘I can accept people make mistakes.’ BABY WILL BE A BRIDE After two decades together, Emma Bunton is finally set to tie the knot with Jade Jones The Spice Girl, 43, was seen dashing into Enfield Register Office to give notice of their intent to marry The wedding is rumoured to be at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall this year – seven years after they got engaged WORDS: KAREN DUNN PHOTOS: BACKGRID, GETTY, INSTAGRAM @GLAMZIN, @SHIRLEYBALLAS, REX, TWITTER @LISAAMAKEUP, @NICKLOWERPT Lisa’s EXCITING TROUBLE in paradise? The photogenic TV couple have it all – or at least that’s how it seems to the outside world A ppearing together on the red carpet, there could hardly be a more perfect couple than Tess Daly and Vernon Kay Married for 16 years, with two daughters and a country mansion, they have even maintained their enviable figures despite the passing years But what lay behind the smiles as they posed for the cameras at the BAFTAs? Leading body language expert Judi James tells us Tess and Vernon come across as ‘rigid and lacking in what we call “Relationship Narrative”’ ‘There are almost no tie-signs openly visible – those little glances, grins and touches,’ she says ‘And though they are smiling, their grins look rather fixed.’ Whatever may have gone on that night, it was a rare joint appearance for a couple who have weathered their share of storms since tying the knot in 2003 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK A GILDED CAGE? On the face of it they couldn’t ask for more from life Tess has one of the most coveted presenting gigs in television on Strictly Come Dancing, and she shares a picture-perfect home with Vernon and their girls Phoebe, 14, and Amber, nine, in Buckinghamshire With their own private swimming pool and a menagerie of pets (they even have two Shetland ponies), the couple often post images of their gilded life on social media ‘If it looks too good to be true of course it isn’t quite like that,’ a long-standing friend tells us ‘Tess and Vernon have the same ups and downs as any couple ‘Tess is ambitious but dedicated to her family, and she definitely doesn’t suffer fools gladly But Vernon is prone to behaving like a fool, as he’s shown in the most public way possible.’ Tess with one of the family’s Shetland ponies Cover Story Rhian Sugden, left, exchanged flirty messages with Vernon; Tess with Strictly pal Claudia Winkleman, right Tess was devastated when, back in 2010, Vernon was caught up in a sexting scandal The tabloids revealed he had been exchanging raunchy messages with Rhian Sugden, a busty glamour model 17 years Tess’ junior, plus three other women The scandal blew up again in 2016 when it emerged Vernon was back in touch with Rhian, but Tess forgave all when he said the messages were taken ‘out of context’ According to Judi James, however, the signs are there that they aren’t out of the woods yet – especially when compared to Tess’ warm relationship with Strictly co-host and great mate Claudia Winkleman ‘For Tess, her body language with Vernon is a world away from the fun and way less formal pose she performs with Claudia,’ says Judi ‘Here she leans in and relaxes, with a much more congruent-looking smile.’ DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES For those who have known the couple throughout their 18-year relationship, concerns were always there about their very different characters Tess will turn 50 in April, and while Vernon is understood to be organising a big celebration, he will celebrate his 45th birthday just a day later, so is eager not to be left out ‘Those are their mathematical ages – in terms of mental age Tess is at least a generation older,’ adds the pal ‘Tess does yoga and meditates every day – she’s even got the girls doing it And when it’s Strictly season she is ridiculously busy, so the mindfulness really helps her stay grounded ‘But Vernon is still a big kid who sits there watching the snooker and playing “innuendo bingo” It’s like he’s still stuck in one of those lads’ magazines from the 1990s ‘Back in the day Tess used to find it funny Now she just rolls her eyes Of course she loves him but there might be a big part of her who just wishes he would grow up at last.’ With Vernon deep into planning Tess’ 50th birthday extravaganza, there is every reason to expect the spectacular Whether it will be enough to loosen up their ‘rigid’ body language, however, remains to be seen The couple on their wedding day in 2003 W PHOTOS: BBC, CAMERA PRESS, INSTAGRAM @TESSDALY, REX PAINFUL MEMORIES DATING Charles Saatchi & Trinny Woodall TOGETHER YEARS HayleyRoberts& DavidHasselhoff Just six weeks after his divorce from TV cook Nigella Lawson, businessman Charles, 75, started dating fashion guru Trinny, 55 While the relationship initially raised eyebrows, the pair are still together six years on Melanie Sykes & Steve Coogan In what is one of the most recent and arguably unusual celebrity unions, fitness enthusiast Melanie, 48, is said to be ‘smitten’ with actor and fellow Northerner, Steve, 53, after she caught his eye at a screening for his latest movie MARRIED MONTHS In true fairy-tale style, Hollywood star David fell for ex-shop worker Hayley Roberts when they met while filming Britain’s Got Talent in Cardiff in 2011 The Baywatch actor, 66, and his wife, 38, who wed in July 2018, refuse to let their age gap get in the way, with David gushing, ‘Hayley has married me for me and it’s a great moment.’ OPPOSITES ATTRACT Meet the celebrity odd couples who prove that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to love WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Celebrity Kate Beckinsale & Pete Davidson After weeks of rumours, Kate, 45, and comedian Pete, 25, confirmed they were an item Pete, who was once engaged to pop star Ariana Grande, was spotted kissing the British actress at a New York Rangers game Get a room, you two! DATING Jerry Hall & Rupert Murdoch WORDS: MARIA LOIZOU PHOTOS: GETTY, REX MARRIED YEARS Former model Jerry is clearly drawn to an older, powerful man After a four-month romance, Rupert, 88, proposed to Jerry, 62, with a ring worth a whopping £2.4 million They tied the knot soon after, in what is Rupert’s fourth marriage Hopefully it’s also his last SPLIT UP ENGAGED Ben Ofoedu & Vanessa Feltz TV personality Vanessa and singer Ben first met in 2001, after being introduced by mutual friend Keith Duffy of Boyzone Vanessa, 57, and Ben, 46, recently admitted they like to keep things ‘fresh, sexy and mysterious’ by spending just two nights a week together in bed If you say so! Catherine Tate & Jason Orange Ex-Take That star Jason, 48, and comedian Catherine, 49, shared a fleeting romance in 2011, after meeting on Comic Relief But as the relationship attracted more attention, the couple parted ways WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Ask LINDA Woman’s vet, Linda Simon, answers your pet problems MY SIX-WEEK-OLD KITTEN OFTEN STUMBLES SHOULD I BE WORRIED? T Another consideration would be vestibular ataxia, which may cause your kitten to walk in circles and have a head tilt This type of ataxia can be associated with ear infections or mites, so an ear exam is always warranted Cerebellar ataxia is associated with exaggerated and very high steps Many will misjudge jumping distances and act ‘clumsy’ Tremors are generally seen when the kitten is focusing hard, for example, when trying to eat a meal For most, this disease is caused by the mother carrying FPV (feline panleukopenia virus) while pregnant This is highly contagious and now relatively uncommon in the UK thanks to effective vaccine protocols Other potential causes of shaking or a wobbly walk would include access to toxins and a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Owners should ensure that kittens are monitored closely and are not exposed to any chemicals or contaminants as they become more mobile over the weeks The feeding of a balanced and complete kitten food is essential Most vets recommend commercially prepared foods as some homemade diets are deficient in thiamine There are many reasons why your kitten may have a wobbly walk Where can I buy my dog’s wormer? e vets completely understand that the regular vet visits and costs associated with your dog can sometimes seem like a lot The good news is that many good-quality worming products are available to buy without seeing your vet, often saving you both time and money W Dogs should be treated every three months 48 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK While for puppies and growing dogs it is wise to have a wormer prescribed by your vet to ensure it is adequate and the correct dose, for the routine prevention of worms in adult dogs, products such as Drontal and Panacur are great options These products can be purchased from many supermarkets, pet shops and websites without a prescription and will treat roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms Dogs should be treated for worms every three months As worms can be transmitted to people, it is never wise to skimp on prevention For the prevention of lungworm, however, a prescription is needed ‘YOU DON’T NEED TO SEE YOUR VET’ CAN A SUPPLEMENT HELP MY ANXIOUS DOG? ood supplements offer many benefits and can potentially improve joint health, fur and nail strength, cognitive function and can even provide anxiety relief F While there are many approaches we can take to alleviate the stress of an anxious dog, such as behavioural training and medications, calming supplements can be a useful adjunctive that many overlook Often containing ingredients such as L-tryptophan, GABA and L-theanine, these natural supplements can calm stressed-out pets and improve unwanted behaviours Typically administered daily, the capsules are sprinkled over food It may take several days to weeks before an improvement is noticed PHOTOS: GETTY he first thing to rule out is a straightforward problem such as low blood sugar or dehydration Ensure the kitten has been suckling well and is gaining weight appropriately each day Ask SUSAN Expert solutions for your sex and relationship dilemmas Why can’t she stick to just one lover? Q My best friend’s got herself in a right mess Last summer, she walked out on her fiancé for someone else Now she’s thinking of leaving him for yet another man But I worry she’ll wobble and walk out again Susan says I have to admit I share your doubts If your friend’s so ready to leave one man, then even more ready to leave the second, it could be A WE’VE BOTH BEEN WITH THE SAME MAN! Q My sister’s been with the same firm all her working life, and I get on well with her colleagues But I’ve started going out with one, and he’s told me that he and my sister had a brief fling just over 10 years ago My sister is OK about it, so is he and I like him But to me it feels weird Susan says There’s nothing weird about a man being attracted first to one sister and then another And it’s not weird if two sisters both fall for the same man Sure, if your sister and this man were still interested in each other, I’d steer clear But the affair is history Everyone’s got over it – so why not the same? A she won’t stay with the new one I wonder what she’s looking for by rushing from one partner to another Get her thinking about what she wants from love – security, confidence, self-worth? Then help her realise that no partner can give her those, that she has to find them herself Even, encourage her to take a break from relationships completely, and learn to be content alone Still a virgin in my 40s Q I’m in my late 40s and embarrassed to admit I’ve never had sex I went out with a few lads at college, but nothing serious Since then I’ve worked mostly with women, and had little opportunity of dating – I now actually feel uncomfortable around men Should I hire an escort? WAYS TO SHOW HIM YOU’RE INTERESTED Men can be slow on the uptake when it comes to judging whether you like them or not Here are three ways to get your message across Offer attention Listen carefully when he talks, remember what he says and what’s important to him, and then ask questions to find out more Susan says Hiring an escort for sex seems like a simple way forward But given you’re not comfortable around men, and that sex will be an unusual experience for you, I worry you’ll have a bad time, and then turn against sex completely! I think a better idea would be to play it slower and safer, perhaps signing up to an online site that just offers friendship Talk to men, get to know them, go out with them, learn to relax around them Then, when you feel that you’re ready to have sex, choose someone who’s going to take it slowly and help you be relaxed and comfortable A Offer time Have extended phone calls Write long emails Take the lead in suggesting you meet Make it clear that he’s a priority in your life IS IT TIME TO END THE RELATIONSHIP? Q PHOTOS: GETTY (POSED BY MODELS) Last summer, my partner and I had yet another rocky patch – he wanted to work on things but I threw him out We missed each other so after a month I let him move back in But he’s just confessed that during our break, he had a one-night stand Surely he can’t ever have loved me Should I throw him out again? Susan says I know you’re hurt by your partner sleeping with someone else But remember that it was you who called time on the relationship Your partner must have believed it was all over, so there was A no reason to stay faithful And he must have felt so hurt that he needed comfort from someone else Don’t judge him More importantly, get professional help for what’s clearly a shaky relationship Otherwise you’re likely heading for more pain Offer support If he needs a helping hand, reach out If he’s struggling with a problem or a practical task, step up Being there for him is a big sign of interest WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 49 Sète, the ‘Venice of Languedoc’, and the starting point for an amazing canal trip to Provence The secrets of PROVENCE WORDS: GILLIAN THORNTON PHOTOS: GETTY, FABRICE RAMBERT Set a course for this most scenic region with a hotel barge cruise JUST SIT BACK AND RELAX I’ve always thought of canals as liquid roads slicing across country So it’s somewhat surreal on my first day afloat to be gliding serenely along a French canal surrounded entirely by water We’ve just left the Mediterranean port of Sète and are cruising along a tranquil waterway cut through a shallow lagoon The city of Montpellier is just visible on the horizon to our left, while seaside resorts rub shoulders on the thin strip of 50 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK land to our right, but out here on the canal, there’s only birdsong and the gentle swoosh of the bow wave I’ve travelled all over France by car, relishing the freedom to follow quiet roads and stop in atmospheric towns and villages, so I had no idea how I would adapt to the leisurely pace of a 22-berth hotel barge set on a course to Arles But already I’m feeling relaxed The Roman amphitheatre in Arles; (left) traditional water jousting in Sète Life on board Arriving in Sète, known as the ‘Venice of Languedoc’, we step on board the Anne-Marie, part of the extensive fleet operated by CroisiEurope The cabins are compact but surprisingly well-appointed with efficient showers and ingenious storage solutions, if rather modest floor space And it is soon apparent that nothing is too much trouble for the six-strong crew For the first two nights, we are berthed in Sète, where a local guide introduces us to shellfish farming on the Étang de Thau We also visit SaintGuilhem-le-Désert, rightly ranked among France’s most beautiful villages for its Romanesque church and honey-coloured houses But most days, we cruise in the morning, moor up by lunchtime and explore on land in the afternoon I know the landscape of old but soon fall in love with this new perspective, surprised to find how easily I slot into the rhythm of life on board WONDERFUL WILDLIFE Our route takes us through the lagoon behind the seaside resorts of Palavas-les-Flot and La Grande Motte, before arriving at the walled city of Aigues-Mortes, western gateway to the Camargue This UNESCO-listed landscape spans the Rhône delta from Arles in the north to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône in the east A mix of lagoons, pasture and paddy fields, it is famous for its white horses, black bulls and, of course, those pink flamingos. 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I was brought up watching it, but I work in theatre a lot so haven’t watched it as much as an adult Wayne comes to the street as an outsider without any real LOOK WHO’S BACK 1982 ✱ Coronation Street is on ITV 2019 Paul Usher stars in EastEnders on BBC1 THEN Paul was among the original cast of C4’s Liverpool-set soap Brookside, which began when the channel launched in 1982 He played villain Barry Grant, who wreaked havoc on the famous close until 1993, but returned for a few appearances, including in the last-ever episode in 2003 In ITV’s police drama, The Bill, Paul played crooked cop Des Taviner from 2001 until 2004 2003 K NOW Paul plays another bad guy when he pops up in EastEnders this week He stars as Danny Hardcastle, one of Phil Mitchell’s associates from Spain After being left out of pocket, Danny and another heavy called Midge want Phil to pay up pronto – and it’s clear they mean business when the Walford hardnut’s daughter Louise is threatened What will Phil have to get the villains off his back? 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Three shows you really need to make a date for this week COMING SOON What you’ll be watching on TV in the weeks ahead VICTORIA ITV The drama returns with Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Joining the cast are John Sessions as PM John Russell and Laurence Fox as Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston PHOTOS: ALAMY, BBC, C4, ITV, JOANNA HIGSON, NETFLIX, PA IMAGES, REX, TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM, SKY CATCH UP MIDSOMER MURDERS ITV Hub The long-running crime returns with DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter while ex-EastEnders actress Annette Badland joins them as pathologist Dr Fleur Perkins (above) BLUE PLANET LIVE BBC1 Presenters Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin and Steve Backshall report from the US, Australia and the Bahamas to celebrate the world’s marine life in four live broadcasts spread over four nights THE HIGHWAYMEN Netflix Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson play former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault who are hired to track down notorious criminal couple Bonnie and Clyde If you missed these shows first time around, here’s the best of BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, My5 and more LEAVING NEVERLAND All4 James Safechuck and Wade Robson recount the abuse they claim to have suffered at the hands of pop icon Michael Jackson as young boys in this two-part documentary THERE SHE GOES BBC iPlayer David Tennant plays a dad whose nine-year-old daughter has severe learning difficulties in this comedy-drama, based on the true life experiences of the writer, Shaun Pye RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE BBC3 When RuPaul brings his hit show to the UK, he’ll be joined by Michelle Visage, who’s one of the judges in the US series In the search for Britain’s best drag queen, Michelle will be joined on judging panel by Graham Norton and Alan Carr EMPLE Sky One ky One’s darkly omic thriller ollows a dodgy urgeon and his eam – operating egally below ube station Mark Strong, Daniel Mays and Game of Thrones’ Carice van Houten star TRENDING NOW BOX SET BINGE EMMERDALE ITV Rishi and Manpreet return with big news, but are interrupted by Aiesha, who’s decided she's going to live with them after being dumped Jai has a fit when he discovers Manpreet’s daughter is moving in, but how will he cope finding out his dad has tied the knot in Vegas?! REDWATER Netflix, available now EastEnders fans get another chance to see what Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie (Shane Richie) got up to in Ireland back in the soap’s 2017 spin-off Redwater The show follows the Moons on their mission to find Kat’s long-lost son, Luke, who was given up for adoption 32 years ago WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 61 View from THE BACK Sam Carlisle says what you’re thinking Prince Harry seems to be losing his sparkle as the royal struggles to establish himself hat is going on with Prince Harry? Until recently, the bubbly royal always had the exuberance and charm of a giddy Labrador pup He was the Windsor you’d most like to meet Now Harry’s charisma seems to glow less brightly with each public appearance He is in danger of turning into his dreary uncle, Prince Andrew Perhaps the imminent birth of his first child is worrying him? Or the allegedly difficult relationship between Meghan and Kate? Whatever the cause, someone needs to have a W Prince Andrew: seems a bit dull word On tour in Morocco, the ginger prince had a face like a smacked backside Seven months pregnant, Meghan worked really hard to impress, but at no point did Harry really muck in Contrast the staid walkabouts in Morocco with Harry rolling around on a Rio beach in 2012, happily playing rugby with street kids William and Kate’s recent visit to Northern Ireland was triumphant because they played footie and canoed with young people rather than just politely shake hands Royal watchers believe Harry is struggling to establish a more statesman-like role His speech at a recent London youth conference was spot on But then he brought megawatt Meghan on stage, stood back, hooked his thumbs into his belt loops and chewed his bottom lip Harry, we adore you, but you need to decide which royal role you want and stick to it Youngest self-made billionaire Piers Morgan has gone off on one about Kylie Jenner being named youngest selfmade billionaire at 21 He argues she’s only rich because sister Kim made a sex tape that led to the Kardashian family’s fame This Piers – finding from a man who idolises President Trump it hard to keep for being self-made He’s not He inherited up with the his empire from his dad Kardashians? 62 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Sharron Davies has received online abuse for her views Swimmer in hot water The row over transgender athletes has become more heated than the Olympic torch Swimmer Sharron Davies has been trolled for suggesting transgender competitors who started out as ‘male’ would have a biological advantage over female athletes The trans lobby argue if you identify as a woman, you are a woman and should compete as a woman I get the feeling this argument will run and run… ek e w e h t f o e t o u Q SHE’S A SLOW PUNCTURE OF A WOMAN’ Gogglebox’s Giles Wood describes PM Theresa May A creepy combination Spider venom is the new Viagra, according to scientists The poison of a Brazilian species of the creepy crawlies has the odd side-effect of long-lasting erections These particular horrors are known as Murder Spiders and have a leg span of 15cm This begs the question – how desperate for sex would you have to be to collect the poison? 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