Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

Sir Keir Starmeris facing the toughest 48 hours of his premiershipas he battles to save his jobamid growing outrage over the handling ofPeter Mandelson’s failed security vetting.

With his reputation on the line, theprime ministerwill on Monday seek to convince the Commons that he was not aware thatUK Security Vetting (UKSV) had advised that Mandelson should be denied clearanceto become the UK’s ambassador to the US.

After what is expected to be a mauling from MPs, Sir Keir will be under further scrutiny on Tuesday when SirOlly Robbins, sacked as the Foreign Office permanent secretary last week for continuing Mandelson’s appointment despite vetting concerns, will appear before a powerful group of MPs to explain his department’s role in the saga.

The former civil servant’s allies believe he could undermine the prime minister’s version of events.

They claim Sir Olly is furious about his dismissal and is understood to have taken legal advice. Senior former civil servants have thrown their support behind the ousted mandarin, with former Foreign Office permanent secretary Lord Simon McDonald and ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamaraclaiming he was “thrown under a bus”to save the prime minister.

On Friday night, No 10 released a readout of a meeting between Sir Keir and senior civil servants that appeared to corroborate that the prime minister only found out on Tuesday that Lord Mandelson was cleared for his role as Britain's representative in Washington against the advice of security officials.

The prime minister has said he was "absolutely furious", and described the failure to inform him as "staggering".

But Downing Street’s insistence it was not aware of the issue is under the spotlight after it was revealed thatThe Independentapproached No 10 about claims Mandelson had not cleared his security vetting last September, when the disgraced peer was sacked from hisUS ambassadorjob.

A WhatsApp exchange betweenThe Independentand Downing Street’s former director of communications,Tim Allan,from the time – in which Mr Allan responds that “vetting was done by FCDO in the normal way” – has been described as a “smoking gun” that makes it impossible to deny No 10 had not been made aware of concerns.

The revelation has thrown a question mark over whether Sir Keir misled parliament in February when he told MPs “due process was followed” and that Mandelson had cleared vetting.

The WhatsApp exchange with Mr Allan was presented to tech secretary Liz Kendall, a key ally of the prime minister, by Trevor Phillips on his Sunday morning political show on Sky News.

She told Sir Trevor: “You will have to ask those questions to Tim Allan. I’m not going to speak on behalf of him and I don’t think it is fair that I do.”

When it was pointed out that Mr Allan was “responding for the prime minister to a journalist”, Ms Kendall replied: “All ministers were told was that he (Mandelson) had got developed vetting status. We were not told that the Foreign Office took that decision whereas the UK security vetting advised against.”

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But former foreign secretary Sir James Cleverly, who on Saturday said it was "inconceivable" that the prime minister and David Lammy were unaware of any problem with the vetting, said he believes the Whatsapp exchange “is the smoking gun which shows the prime minister may not be telling the truth”.

Green leader Zack Polanski added: “This is as close to a smoking gun I think as we're going to get.”

On Sir Trevor’s show former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said: “If David Maddox atThe Independentasked this question seven months ago there is no way, and I have been in the room, that the head of comms for the prime minister wouldn’t have at least had the curiosity to say ‘where did this story come from? How did he fail? And why don’t we know about it?’

“There is no way that the cabinet secretary wouldn’t know about this failure. They may not have the details, but at least be told ‘by the way we have got a problem, he has been appointed but he has failed developed vetting afterwards’.

“They clearly had got the memo from the PM or (former chief of staff) Morgan McSweeney that this appointment is being made [so] don’t question it.”

A former senior civil servant, who dealt with a number of major crises which threatened to bring down previous governments, said the text exchange “points to some pretty serious dysfunction in the system”.

They added: ”If the Cabinet Office knew seven months beforehand and they just didn't either didn't tell the PM, or told the PM and he chose to ignore it, then that firstly that lets Olly off the hook completely, and secondly it raises some much more fundamental questions about the way the centre is working.”

Kemi Badenoch, who has called for Sir Keir to resign over the issue, is expected to ask about the WhatsApp messages on Monday.

Meanwhile the prime minister is facing growing pressure to consider his position from within his own party, with senior figures from the left and right calling on him to step down.

Lord Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour on the right, toldThe Telegraph: “He cannot conceivably continue as a credible prime minister any longer. And that’s all because he cannot say ‘I made a mistake, I’m sorry’.”

Jeremy Corbyn’s former shadow chancellor John McDonnell added: “The Starmer/ Mandelson crisis is just a symptom of toxic factionalism in Labour created by the dominance of the McSweeney/Mandelson Labour Together faction.”

Lord Mandelson, a political appointment rather than a career diplomat, was sacked from his Washington role last September when more details emerged about his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Sir Keir was already under fire over the decision to give Lord Mandelson the job, despite it being known that his dealings with Epstein continued after the financier's conviction for child sex offences.

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Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Why Adam Shulman Is a 'Dream Partner to Me'

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From her breakout role as Princess Mia Thermopolis in 2001’sThe Princess Diariesto her Oscar-winning performance as Fantine in 2012’sLes Misérables, Anne Hathaway has been a household name in Hollywood for decades. But Hathaway has made a point to keep her personal life private—including her 13-year marriage to Adam Shulman.

Hathaway surprised fans when she exchanged vows with Shulman, then her boyfriend of four years, in aprivate Big Sur, California ceremonyback in September 2012. She was just 29 then.

Now, over a decade and two children later, the couple remains strong, committed, and largely out of the spotlight. So who is Hathaway’s longtime partner? From Shulman’s career to his history with Hathaway, here is everything you need to know about the man who stole the actress’s heart.

Hathaway sensed she’d marry Shulman when she first met him.

Shulman and Hathaway met at the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2008. Hathaway later toldHarper’s Bazaar UKin its February 2013 cover story that she told a mutual friend of theirs at the time, “I’m going to marry that man. I think he thought I was a little nuts, which I am a bit, but I’m also nice.”

When asked if she faced any trust issues when they first started dating (Hathaway’s last ex Raffaello Follierihad been arrestedfor fraud), Hathaway was honest with the British publication. She said: “I was just very honest with him. I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life. I also knew that I couldn’t have met him at a worse time... I took my trust out for a ridiculous joyride with him. [I told him,] ‘I believe, because I need to believe, that what just happened to me was the exception and not the rule, and that people are good and you are a good person, because I feel it. And so I am not in a good place right now, but I’m going with this.’ And he has never hurt me. And I was right. It was scary. But as the days wore on it kept on getting better and better. I found that the love I found for him made me more trusting of everyone, and the more I started to see who I had become. I had lost track of myself during those years and I actually started to see who I had become and that’s... that’s when things got tricky and ugly. Having to forgive myself.”

The couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony.

Hathaway and Shulman had a very California wedding weekend. According toPeople, more than 150 guests were invited to Big Sur in September 2012. The celebrations started Friday, with a rehearsal dinner at the Ventana Inn and Spa. The ceremony took place in a nearby estate. As far as decor goes, the couple kept it classy and rustic, with decor inspired by nature, a source toldPeople.

Hathaway says being with Shulman changed her for the better.

Hathaway credits her husband for many changes in her life, including her world view. “He changed my ability to be in the world comfortably,” Hathaway toldELLEduring an interview for its Women in Washington April 2017 issue. Hathaway said she once cared too much about other people’s opinions of her. “How hard was I trying?” the actress asked the interviewer as they read a transcript of their past interviews.

But Shulman helped her grow her own confidence: “I’m a different human than I was then,” the actress said. “I think the accepted narrative now is that we, as women, don’t need anybody. But I need my husband. His unique and specific love has changed me.”

Shulman is a “spectacular” dad, according to Hathaway.

Almost four years after the couple tied the knot, they welcomed their first son, Jonathan Rosebank Shulman. He was born in March 2016. Two months after she gave birth, Hathaway praised Shulman’s parenting skills: “As was to be expected, he is spectacular,” shetoldEntertainment Tonight.

The Oscar-nominated actress later surprised her fans in the summer of 2019 when she shared a rare personalInstagrampost announcing her second pregnancy. “It’s not for a movie... #2,” the actress shared with her followers. The couple’s second child, a boy named Jack, was born in November of that same year.

He is a jewelry designer and used his skills to craft Hathaway’s engagement ring.

Ever wondered who designed Hathaway’semerald-shaped diamondengagement ring? It was Shulman. The New York native is a jewelry designer—and he even has his own jewelry brand called James Banks Design. According to the brand’s website, the pieces are handmade from recycled material in Southern California. “Through initial discussion, pieces are dreamt of, invented, designed and then methodically brought to life,” thebrand’s websitesays.

He is a film producer.

In 2014, Shulman collaborated with Hathaway to produceSong One,an indie drama film starring the actress. “At first, I was curious how it would go. People always say don't work with your spouse. But I loved working with him,” HathawaytoldPeople.“He’s really good at this, and he’s a wonderful producer. And I feel like I actually learned a lot from him in the process.”

He’s no stranger to the acting world.

Shulman graduated with a B.A. in theater from Brown University. According toIMDB, he has five acting credits under his belt, including his role as Paul O’Bannon in the NBC showAmerican Dreams.

He has received the seal of approval from Emily Blunt, one of Hathaway’s close friends.

Hathaway counts herThe Devil Wears Pradaco-star Emily Blunt among her closest friends in Hollywood. And Blunt adores Hathaway and Shulman together. The British actresstold ELLE in March 2017 thatShulman “has been Annie’s greatest achievement in many ways. He’s sort of home away from the storm of fame that she lives with. Being with the right person has been a major part of her growth, but I don’t think she cares as much anymore. That’s something both of us feel now: Who fucking cares? You get to a point where the stuff that you used to sweat just doesn’t matter. It’s a great place to be.”

At the beginning of the pandemic, Schulman maintained a sense of humor about Hathaway's anxiety-driven habits.

Hathawayappeared onJimmy Kimmel Livein October 2020, during which the host asked how she and her family approached safety at the beginning of the pandemic. Hathaway told Kimmel, laughing, “It’s so embarrassing. I don’t know what I was thinking, but you know those little magical thoughts you have that keep you going, that keep your anxiety at bay, and it’s like, ‘As long as I do this thing, everything’s gonna be fine?’ So I decided that it would keep my family safe if I put tape around all of our light switches and our doorknobs because...these are the most oft-touched surfaces, and we’ll just remember to wash our hands and put Lysol on them. And I remember I did this and my husband came upstairs, and he saw what I’d been working on, and he was like, ‘What? Why?’...And he continued to make fun of me.”

She also mentioned how “wearing a really sensible pair of heels” inexplicably made her feel safer. “[That feeling] lasted exactly five hours,” she says. “And, again, it gave my husband—my husband teased me about it yesterday.” When Kimmel asked if Schulman did anything strange during the early days of the pandemic, Hathaway responded, shaking her head, “Ugh. He’s so perfect. I know I shouldn’t say that; it’s too much pressure. But he’s a really easygoing guy, so he usually hits the bullseye pretty right. I’m the one that spins out a little bit. I’m very lucky I married him.”

They aren’t sure if they want to have another child.

During the same interview with Kimmel, Hathaway revealed that she hasn’t decided if she and Schulman will have another baby. “Yeah, I don't know,” she said. “I don’t know. Like, some minutes I'm like, ‘Yes, absolutely,’ and some minutes I’m like, “The world scares me too much,’ and I think I’ve got two healthy ones and that feels really great. So I don’t really know yet.”

Shulman was Hathaway’s doting plus one during her winter 2023 trip to Europe.

The two were spotted together at a trio of events, including theopening ofThe Music Manon Broadway, acasual date at Soho Housein New York City, and in Milan at theGiorgio Armani fashion showduring Milan Fashion Week.

Shulman even posed with Hathaway during the Berlin Film Festival in February 2023:

And at Valentino's haute couture show at the end of January 2023:

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While they keep their life together mostly private, paparazzi captured them out in New York City in May 2023.

Hathaway and Shulman have kept a low profile for the majority of 2023. But in early May, the couple wasphotographed by paparazziwalking in New York City with their family. Hathaway was outfitted in a navy blazer and jeans while Shulman was dressed in a navy top and black jacket.

In September 2023, they attended the The Albies at the New York Public Library hosted by the Clooney Foundation.

They stepped out again in early 2024.

The couple was seen on January 11, heading to the National Board of Review Awards at Cipriani. Shulman wore a black suit with a matching tie, and Hathaway was in a netted black dress, a black blazer hung over her shoulders.

Shulman joined Hathaway for herThe Idea of Youscreening on April 28, 2024.

Shulman showed his support for Hathaway’s new romantic comedy at the end of April. The couple was photographed holding hands as they left a screening forThe Idea of Youat 92Y in New York City.

She supported his new “butterfly bag” release in September 2024.

Hathaway shared a short film ad on her Instagram timeline in mid-September 2024 to celebrate the release of a new design from Shulman called the Butterfly Bag. The red leather purse resembles a butterfly when held as a handbag and then spreads its wings when worn as a backpack.

In her caption, Hathaway wrote, “Proud wife alert: I thought you all might like to know that Adam aka @jamesbanksdesign has some new work out.”

They attended Gigi Hadid’s birthday party in April 2025.

On April 25, Hathaway and Shulman attended friend Gigi Hadid’s 30th birthday party at Le Chalet in New York City. The actress wore a white floral sequined scuba dress from Michael Kors, a long pale blue coat, and a pair of metallic high heels. The couple held hands as they headed to the event.

They support political participation together.

Hathaway shared a photo of herself with Shulman and some friends in support of the constitutional right to vote. The Polaroid shot showed the actress in a long black summer dress, with Shulman’s arm around her. He’s wearing light jeans, a striped polo, and holding a black hat.

“Friends don’t let friends skip elections!” Hathway wrote in the caption, along with instructions for checking registration and finding poll stations.

Yes, they know everyone thinks he looks like William Shakespeare.

A fun fact about the actress is that her name, Anne Hathaway, is shared with the wife of William Shakespeare. Hathaway has always had some issues with her name, wanting to be called “Annie” as a child.

What’s in a name?

Well, in her case, there might be a hint of fate. In 2019, Hathaway addressed the viral conspiracy that Shulman resembled Shakespeare onThe View, mentioning that some people joke they’re the couple reincarnated.

In 2022, forInterview Mag, model Bella Hadid asked Hathaway about it again, saying, “So Anne, this is the big talk of the town. The people say that your husband Adam looks just like William Shakespeare and that you look just like his wife, also named Anne Hathaway, married in 1582. Would love and die if you could tell me here first, if you are truly a time traveler and your thoughts on this?”

“That is actually the most adorable question ever,” Hathaway replied. “And he does look like William Shakespeare, doesn’t he? Ongoing situation but will update you when I see you.”

In October 2025, Hathaway and Shulman made a rare joint appearance in New York City.

Hathaway and Shulman stepped out for a rare public appearance at the 2025 Golden Heart Awards, where Hathaway washonoredfor her support of God’s Love We Deliver. The couple arrived together outside the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on October 20, with Shulman helping Hathaway out of the car before she posed for photos on the red carpet.

Hathaway wore an all-black look, while Shulman complemented her in a dark corduroy suit.

Hathaway and Shulman attended theWWDHonors in New York City on Oct. 28, 2025.

The couple stepped out together at the 2025WWDHonors on October 28. The event took place at Cipriani South Street in lower Manhattan. Hathaway wore a red Valentino gown, and Shulman was in a black suit and white shirt as they posed together on the red carpet.

They attended another fashion show in early 2026.

In a rare public appearance, Hathaway and Shulman attended the Ralph Lauren show as part of New York City Fashion Week on Feb. 10, 2026. The couple was dressed in matching black, with Shulman wearing a tuxedo jacket and pants and Hathaway wearing a sleeveless gown. They were photographed next to Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall.

In April 2026, Hathaway reflected on how Shulman supports her career in an interview.

Hathaway shared a rare glimpse into her relationship with Shulman in her April 2026Peoplecover story, speaking about the support he’s given her throughout her career. “He supports me completely,” she said. “This year in particular was unusual. He and I both know that it’s probably never going to happen like this again. And the way he stepped up, I mean, in every possible way, he’s the most extraordinary person I’ve ever met.”

“I’m so lucky that he’s my partner that I spend my life with,” she continued. “If I didn’t know that before this past year, I think I really know it now because with absolutely everything he’s just, he’s on it. He holds it down. I hope that doesn’t sound like I’m bragging, but he’s a dream partner to me.”

She added, “It’s one thing to have dreams. It’s another thing to have somebody who helps you achieve them. I absolutely would not be able to have achieved what I’ve done without my husband.”

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Hundreds pack Montevideo’s plaza as La Rueda de Candombe caps a breakout run

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Every Monday night in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, hundreds gather around a table in a public square, drawn by the pulse of drums, guitars and voices carrying aloft a centuries-old rhythm.

Uruguay Rueda de Candombe

La Rueda de Candombe began as a casual jam session between friends, but has rapidly evolved into one of Uruguay’s most talked-about musical events, going from local street corners in the capital to theCannes Film Festival.

“What started as something among friends became visible without us intending it,” said Uruguayan producer Caleb Amado, one of the founders of La Rueda de Candombe.

Sunday's gathering featured this season's final performance of Rueda de Candombe at Montevideo's Plaza de España, bringing together six musicians celebratingcandombe— a vibrant musical genre at the heart of this South American country's identity and one recognized internationally as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

An African tradition central to Uruguay's identity

In the fall of 2024, Amado and his friend Rolo Fernández traveled to Rio de Janeiro, trading Montevideo’s chill for warm nights in some of the Brazilian city’s most iconic bars. There, they immersed themselves in “rodas” — informal music circles where performers gather around a table to sing and play while standing audiences look on.

Inspired by those gatherings, the pair returned home and formed La Rueda de Candombe with four other musicians.

Like its Brazilian inspiration, the group performs around a table. But the sound is distinctly Uruguayan: drums, guitar and accordion driving the rhythms of candombe, a genre rooted in African traditions brought to the region in the 18th century and now central to Uruguay’s identity.UNESCOhas recognized candombe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

In the beginning, nearly a hundred people squeezed into Santa Catalina, a small bar on a quiet corner in Montevideo, to hear them play. Within months, growing crowds pushed the performances into nearby Plaza España. As their popularity took hold, vans filled with tourists began to arrive.

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A cultural and political expression

Despite Montevideo’s abundance of public spaces, including a 14-mile-long (22-kilometer) waterfront promenade, street performances are far less common than in cities likeBuenos Airesor Rio de Janeiro.

Social media helped amplify the buzz, drawing prominent artists. The group has performed withUruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexlerat Montevideo’s iconic Centenario Stadium and recorded an album. In 2025, they were invited to represent Uruguay at the Cannes Film Festival, which hosts cultural showcases alongside its film program.

Since the 18th century, candombe has remained a vital element of Uruguayan identity. It emerged from Plaza España — the historic landing site where enslaved people from Africa used the beat of the drum to sustain their rituals.

The music is built around three types of drums — chico, repique and piano — and reaches its peak during carnival each February, when dozens of musical troupes called comparsas parade through the streets.

By the mid-20th century, candombe had evolved, blending with jazz and popular music in a style known as “candombe canción.” It became a fixture of social gatherings — much like the Rueda — and also served as a form of cultural and political expression during the 1960s and 1970s.

As the colder months approach, Amado and Fernández plan to stay in Montevideo. The Rueda isn’t slowing down, they say, it is preparing new projects, including expanding into other public squares across the city.

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Thousands ordered to evacuate homes in Wellington after worst rainfall ever recorded

Wellingtondeclared astate of emergencyon Monday after torrential rainfall battered New Zealand’s capital city overnight.

Residents of low-lying areas were asked to evacuate asflash floodsand landslides led to the closure of roads.

Wellington mayor Andrew Little said he had “never known anything like” the intense rainfall overnight. He said the city received 77mm of rain in less than an hour, the heaviest on record.

“You’ll be aware there has been serious downpour in Wellington, particularly in the southern suburbs overnight, very serious flooding in many places," he said on social media. "A lot of that flooding was the stormwater system being overwhelmed.”

“So much of it is dissipating at the moment,” he added, “but there’s still surface flooding around places."

The mayor urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel. “So this is a day to be really careful if you’re going out and about. If you can avoid travel, then please do so, but if you have to travel, then be very careful,” he said.

Emergency crews have already responded to over 150 weather-related callouts across the region, including flooding inside homes and landslides in suburbs like Newtown, Island Bay, and Kingston.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has activated its regional coordination centre, ramping up the response.

“Floods and flash floods can happen quickly. If you see rising water, do not wait for official warnings," deputy national commander Megan Stiffler said.

“Do not try to walk, play, swim, or drive in floodwater. Do not drive through floodwater. You are putting yourself at risk, and risking the lives of those who come to your rescue."

Some areas of the city reportedly received rainfall of up to 22mm in a short burst, with residents describing the deluge as the worst ever.

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“This is a serious weather event with ongoing and evolving risks,” Wellington Civil Defence Emergency Management Group joint committee chair Anita Baker said.

“The state of emergency gives responders the powers and coordination needed to keep people safe, support evacuations where required, and manage impacts across the region.”

A man went missing from the suburb ‌of Karori, prompting a search in and around the flooded property where he was last found.

The heavy rain warning in Wellington and Wairarapa remains in place until Tuesday night, the local weather department said.

"Following the severe downpours over the last few days and the upcoming forecast rainfalls, there is an increased threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with especially hazardous driving conditions," meteorologist Katie Lyons said. “Some roads may become impassable, isolating communities.”

The agency also warned of dangerous seas along Wellington’s south coast.

“The intense rainfall over the past few days has caused what is known as pluvial flooding. Cities like Wellington tend to have a high proportion of impermeable surfaces where water can’t soak into the ground. Instead the water relies on stormwater systems to dissipate. But when the quantity of water is more than a stormwater system can handle, the excess water will follow overland paths to flow towards the sea,” Dr Emily Lane, chief scientist, Flooding, Extreme Weather and Space Hazards, Earth Sciences NZ, said.

“Unfortunately, short and relatively localised but very intense events like those we have seen over the past few days are the type of event expected to increase the most with climate change.”

Several schools in the region have been closed.

“We've had flooding, slips and evacuations. There's another big weather system moving in this afternoon, so we need to just stay alert and be prepared,” the mayor said.

"I'm taking this very seriously, and so is our whole region."

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Kick Off Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's 100th Birthday with Style Exhibit Visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the first in a series of celebrations honoring what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday

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• The royal couple visited a new exhibit at Buckingham Palace called Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

• The exhibit includes over 300 items from Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe — many of which have never been on display before

King CharlesandQueen Camillastepped out for the first of several events honoring the lateQueen Elizabeth.

On Monday, April 20, the King and Queen visited the new exhibitionQueen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, which is being held at the King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace.

Their walk through the exhibit included a stop at Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress and tiara from her 1947 nuptials to Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, which is on view until Oct. 18, is thelargest-ever exhibitof the late Queen's fashion. It features over 300 items from her wardrobe, including pieces like her wedding dress, her coronation ensemble and a collection ofrarely-seen tiaras. More than half of the exhibition pieces are on display for the first time.

“It is the most thorough examination of her clothing collection, which I hope will help visitors understand why fashion was so important in the Queen’s role,” Caroline de Guitaut, the curator of the exhibition,previously toldPEOPLE.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family are marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday on April 21 with a series of events.

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Following the King and Queen's visit to the Buckingham Palace style exhibit, the royal couple and other members of the family will visit the British Museum on Tuesday, April, 21, to view the design recommendations for The Queen Elizabeth Memorial, which is set to be built in St. James' Park. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other members of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee will also attend.

On the same day, the King's sisterPrincess Annewill open The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent’s Park. The garden is designed as a tranquil and fully accessible space in the heart of London and opens to the public on April 27.

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The festivities will then conclude with a reception at Buckingham Palace, also on April 21, hosted by the King, Queen, and other members of the royal family. Guests will include other centenarians celebrating their 100th birthdays.

After the centenary celebrations are over, King Charles and Queen Camillawill travel to the United Statesto attend a slate of events across Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia. The trip is tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from the United Kingdom.

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“Summer House” Costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson Pack on the PDA on Kiss Cam at Yankees Game

Amanda Batula and West Wilson were spotted packing on the PDA while watching the New York Yankees play against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, April 17

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• The Summer House costars confirmed their romance on March 31, following Batula’s split from Kyle Cooke and Wilson’s past with Ciara Miller

• One day before Batula and Wilson’s outing, Cooke was spotted kissing Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King in New York City

Amanda BatulaandWest Wilsonaren’t hiding their romance from the jumbotron.

On Friday, April 17, theSummer Housecostars stepped out in New York City to watch the Yankees play against the Kansas City Royals. And while the pair were also accompanied by a few of Wilson’s friends, as seen in several photos shared on hisInstagram Stories, the two were spotted packing on the PDA in the stands.

As seen invideosshared on social media, West, 28, leaned over to kiss Batula, 34, as she sat with her feet casually resting on the back of the seat in front of her — and the intimate moment was publicly broadcast on Yankee Stadium’s Kiss Cam.

West and Batulaconfirmed their budding romance on March 31following weeks of online speculation.

"While this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity," theSummer Housecostars wrote in a joint statement shared on their respective Instagram Stories. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it."

"We've shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what's developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. "Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care."

While Wilson briefly dated his costarCiara Millerduring his first season ofSummer Housein 2023 before splitting that December, Batulaannounced her split from Kyle Cookein January following four years of marriage.

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One day before West and Batula’s baseball outing, Cooke, 43, wasspotted kissingReal Housewives of Orange CountyalumMeghan Kingin New York City.

In footage obtained byPage Six, Cookecould be seen planting a kiss on King, 41, as they stood outside after an event at Temple Bar.

Meanwhile, Miller, 30,broke her silence on the pair’s relationshipduring an April 17 interview withGlamour.

“It’s one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors,” she told the outlet. “To experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season 10. It’s a major mindf---.”

"Whether or not West and I are working on a relationship, you just can’t put anything past a man," she continued. "But I just never would think that it would come from someone like Amanda, who has been what has felt like in my circle and in my corner for so long. I think that’s the craziest part."

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Justin Therouxis a dad!

"The Leftovers" star, 54, has welcomed his first child withwife Nicole Brydon Bloom, 32.

The couple shared the news in ajoint Instagram poston April 18, showing a cute photo of Theroux cuddling with the baby boy. "He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the caption read. They did not share the child's name.

Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.

The baby news comes more than a year after Theroux and Bloom tied the knot in March 2025.According to Vogue, their wedding was held in Mexico, with Jimmy Kimmel, Howard Stern, Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd and more stars in attendance.

"All I'll say is, it was wonderful," Theroux told Vogue. "Ceremonies with vows are about the words contained within them. And they are better left undescribed here. That being said, the officiant said some wonderful things, and my wife was just … well, incredibly touching. I was very moved."

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Justin Theroux,Nicole Brydon Bloom expecting first baby together

Stars are kicking off 2026 by bringing new bundles of joy into the world, with celebrity couples among those who have grown their families so far this year.

Scroll through to see the stars who have welcomed babies in 2026, starting with Justin Theroux.

"The Leftovers" star, 54, confirmed on April 18 that he has welcomed his first child with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom.

"He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the couple captioned a joint Instagram post showing Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.

Theroux and Bloom have been married since March 2025. The two actors met through a mutual friend.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hailee Steinfeld announced on April 2 that she has welcomed her first child with husband Josh Allen.

In Steinfeld's "Beau Society" newsletter, the couple shared that "our baby girl has arrived," adding, "We're feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and well wishes." The Oscar-nominated actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback have been married since 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Elliot Grainge and Sofia Richie Grainge have added another bundle of joy to their growing family. "Henry Cecil Grainge 💙 03/18/26," Richie Grainge wrote in a March 25 Instagram post, which included a photo of a blue onesie-donning newborn in the lap of their daughter, Eloise.

"Loves of my life," she added.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Carly Rae Jepsen is a mom!

"Last 2 weeks have been the best of my life. Welcome to the world little one," the "Run Away with Me" singer shared on her Instagram story March 17. In the photo, she cuddled her newborn, who was wearing a spring-appropriate mint green set.

The baby is her first with Cole M.G.N., whom she married in October 2025. Their pregnancy announcement came a month later.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jack Osbourne, son of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, announced on March 11 that he welcomed a baby girl: Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, named after his late father.

This is Jack Osbourne's fifth child and second with his wife, Aree Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne, the cofounder of Black Sabbath, died in July 2025 at age 76.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charles Melton is now officially a dad! The "May December" actor and "Riverdale" alum shared the news in a March 9 Instagram carousel that featured photos from "our family."

He and girlfriend Camille Summers-Valli, who'd previously shared her pregnancy in a Jan. 2 Instagram post, were seen cuddling up with the newborn in the portraits.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alyssa Farah Griffin, cohost of "The View" and former White House strategic communications director, welcomed her first child with husband Justin Griffin on Feb. 10.

"We're overjoyed and so grateful for all the well wishes!" Griffin wrote on Instagram while confirming the birth of her son Justin Patrick Griffin Jr. The other hosts of "The View" offered their congratulations on the Feb. 11 episode, as Whoopi Goldberg told viewers that "both mom and baby are doing well," though "I'm sure they're tired."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> R&B singer Mario confirmed the birth of his first child with girlfriend Esmeralda Rios in an Instagram story on Monday, Jan. 26.

The "Let Me Love You" artist shared a selfie taken from a hospital and wrote, "Women are God's greatest creation cuz what I witness today was ONLY GODS work!" He added that he and Rios had welcomed a "healthy baby boy!" Mario previously confirmed he was expecting a child with Rios in August 2025, when he shared a photo of himself touching her baby bump. "It's a whole universe in there!" he wrote. "I can't wait."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Meghan Trainor announced on Jan. 20 that she and husband Daryl Sabara have welcomed their third child together via surrogacy. "Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate," Trainor captioned a series of photos, including one of her holding her newborn daughter.

She added, "We had endless conversations with our doctors in this journey and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family." Trainor and Sabara are already parents to Riley, 4, and Barry, 2. Trainor later told People magazine she wants "people to know that surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family" and is "not something to whisper about or judge."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Singer Perrie Edwards welcomed her second child with partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, she announced in a Jan. 17 Instagram post.

"Alanis Valentine 💕," she captioned a photo showing the newborn being held. The couple previously welcomed their first child, a boy, in August 2021.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dom Natale and Lo Bosworth welcomed their baby girl Nelle, announcing the birth in a Jan. 15 Instagram post.

"She started the year by surprising us two weeks early, but really, she was right on time. Our teeny one is named for her Oma and already so loved," Bosworth wrote.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Broadway actress Jennifer Damiano confirmed she welcomed a child with "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star Michael Zegen on Jan. 9.

"Our beautiful baby girl, Oona Rose Zegen, was born January 3rd, 2026 under a full moon in New York City. It’s been nice knowing ya!" she wrote. The news came about a year after Damiano and Zegen tied the knot in January 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Meghan McCain, daughter of late Sen. John McCain and former cohost of "The View," welcomed her third child with husband Ben Domenech on Jan. 2.

"We are all blissed out over the moon," she wrote on Instagram. "Everyone is happy, healthy and exhausted." She added, "Our family is officially a party of 5." McCain and Domenech's family also includes daughters Liberty, 5, and Clover, 3.

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Stars who welcomed babies in 2026 – Justin Theroux, Hailee Steinfeld

Stars are kicking off 2026 by bringing new bundles of joy into the world, with celebrity couples among those who have grown their families so far this year.Scroll through to see the stars who have welcomed babies in 2026, starting withJustin Theroux."The Leftovers" star, 54, confirmed on April 18 that he has welcomed his first child with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom."He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the couple captioned a joint Instagram post showing Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.Theroux and Bloom have been married since March 2025. The two actors met through a mutual friend.

Theroux met Bloom, a fellow actor who stars as Jane Driscoll oppositeSterling K. Brownon the Hulu series "Paradise," at a mutual friend's party.

"The first impression was, 'Wow,'" Therouxrecalled on "The Drew Barrymore Show.""And then a friend of mine who was with me, literally the quote was, 'That's the one.' Like, we hadn't even met yet. And I was like, she's so stunning, so I went over and started talking."

Justin Therouxmarries Nicole Brydon Bloom in star-studded Mexico wedding

In December, arepresentative for Therouxconfirmed to USA TODAY that the couple was expecting their first child together.

"We're feeling good," Bloomsaid on the "Today" show in March. "You know, we've got the nursery on its way, and we just feel very, very grateful and lucky."

Bloom also recalled telling her husband that she was pregnant one morning over breakfast.

"We weren't entirely planning it, but we were excited to start a family," she said on "Today." "I shared over breakfast, and he kind of did the classic thing that you see in movies. He was like, 'How?' And I was like, 'Well, I can walk you through it.' "

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