Queen 'reluctantly' cancels trip to Northern Ireland after 'medical advice to rest'
Queen Elizabeth has "reluctantly" cancelled her visit to Northern Ireland on doctor's orders. Buckingham Palace says Her Majesty has been advised to rest but the reasons for this have not been made public. "The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days," a statement from the Palace says. "Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements today and tomorrow.
Gordon Ramsay felt "very proud" of his daughter for standing up for herself after she was fat-shamed by a radio DJ.
© Bang Showbiz Gordon Ramsay The 54-year-old celebrity chef praised Tilly Ramsay as a "breath of fresh air" for hitting back at LBC's Steve Allen, after he branded her a "chubby little thing".
Speaking in an Instagram Live, Gordon said: "It made me feel very proud that she stood up and said, 'I’m not taking this.'
"She is 19 years of age for goodness sake – bursting her a*** off and attending university by Zoom and learning the most extraordinary moves with Nikita [Kuzmin].
"I think it was a breath of fresh air that level of standing up and saying, 'We’re not going to tolerate that.' "
Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s rare moment of affection caught on camera when no-one was looking
Just when we thought Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage couldn’t get any more beautiful, they prove us wrong again. The royal couple have released a series of stunning behind-the-scenes photos from the Earthshot Prize Awards earlier this week and royal watchers are smitten. Just when we thought Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's marriage couldn't get any more beautiful, they prove us wrong again.
It comes after Steve said on air: "She can't blimming well dance, I'm bored with her already.
"She's a chubby little thing, isn't she? Have you noticed? Probably her dad's (Gordon Ramsay) cooking, I should imagine."
Gallery: I'm coming out! 10 of of the most inspirational stories from LGBTQ+ stars (BANG Showbiz)
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Tough but empowering!
The journey as identifying themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community has not been easy for the following stars. We tell you what celebrities have proudly came out in the past years and how they did it, encouraging other people not to be afraid of being themselves.
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Wentworth Miller
In 2013, the ‘Prison Break’ star came out as homosexual in a letter in which he rejected an offer to participate in St. Petersburg’s International Film Festival. In the heartfelt prose, Miller wrote that “as someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past, it would make him happy to say yes. However, as a gay man, he must decline”. His reason for attending was Russia's policies discriminating against his community.
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Emma Corrin
In 2021, 'The Crown’ star gave an interview to ITV News, speaking for the first time about her sexuality. In it, Corrin identified as "queer" and Emma also revealed she would be using the she/her and they/them pronouns. Corrin said: "I think visibility is key with these things. My journey has been a long one and has still got a long way to go. I think we are so used to defining ourselves. That’s the way society works within these binaries and it’s taken me a long time to realize that I exist somewhere in between and I’m still not sure where that is yet.”
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Anna Paquin
“I am Anna Paquin. I’m bisexual, and I give a damn”, were the ‘True Blood’ star’s words while appearing in a PSA campaign, encouraging equality. Pacquin's intention was - and is - to educate people on the attacks and discrimination that the LGBTQ+ community suffers every day all over the world.
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Sara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert identified as gay while dating her ‘Big Bang Theory’ co-star Johnny Galecki when they were younger. The actress explained she started to feel “depressed” while making out with him, something that made the actor feel “offended”. Eventually she decided to tell him she was gay, and, according to Gilbert herself, Johnny “was super sweet about it”.
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Colton Underwood
During an interview in 2021 on ‘Good Morning America’, Colton made international headlines after telling the world he is a gay man. The former football player had found fame by taking part in dating reality show ‘The Bachelor’. In the interview, he said: "I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I've hated myself for a long time. And I'm gay. And I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it."
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Laverne Cox
‘Orange is The New Black’ star Laverne Cox teamed up with Barefoot Wine and Out, in order to highlight the value of the LGBTQ+ community. Cox has come out not once but twice. The first time as a gay person while she was attending Alabama School of Fine Arts, where “everybody was like, ‘yeah, of course you are’”. The second time happened when she went public as a trans person which, according to Cox herself, “was the most empowering thing ever”.
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Frank Ocean
In 2012, the rapper Frank Ocean posted a heartfelt text on his Tumblr account going public about his homosexuality. As part of the release of his ‘Channel Orange’ album, Ocean took to the social platform to tell his fans how at the age of 19 he met a very special man, same age, leading him to eventually realize “he was in love” with him.
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Kristen Stewart
In 2020, ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Stewart gave an interview with InStyle in she shared her journey to being a queer individual. Kristen admitted she used to be hesitant to be "photographed with her partners” when she was younger. Although she admitted to now feel more confident with her private life being in the public domain, she also said that coming out “has been hard, it’s been weird, it’s that way for everyone”.
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Elliot Page
When this star was still known as Ellen Page, they admitted his homosexuality during the Time to Thrive conference, which took place at Las Vegas Bally Hotel. Page said: "I’m here today because I am gay and because maybe I can make a difference to help others have an easier and more hopeful time." Most recently, in 2020, the ‘Juno’ actor took to social media to share a heartfelt message which read: “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot."
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Lil Nas X
On June 30, 2019, which marks the last day of Pride Month, the rapper shared on his Twitter account a message making reference to his homosexuality. It read: "Some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more, but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to [his song] ‘c7osure’”, followed by a rainbow emoji. During an interview with TIME, the music star revealed he grew up with the idea that homosexuality was “not OK”, but he felt “pushed by the universe in June, seeing Pride flags everywhere and couples holding hands”.
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In response, Tilly urged Steve to remember that "words can hurt".
Arnaud Montebourg Married: A honeymoon "This summer in brick"? This joke full of ambition
© Agency / Panoramic / Bestimage Arnaud Montebourg Married: a honeymoon "This summer in Bronza"? This ambition joke Arnaud Montebourg married on October 2, 2021 with Amina Walter. Except that, so granted by the presidential cuts of 2022, the former Minister of Economy has not yet had the opportunity to go on a honeymoon. A member of his team made a small joke about it in the Paris Match columns.
She wrote on Instagram: "I try not to read and listen to comments and negativity however recently being called out on a national radio station by a 67-year-old man is a step too far.
"Steve please feel free voice your opinions however I draw the line at commenting on my appearance.
"It's such a shame that someone is trying to make such a positive experience negative.
"This isn't the first and definitely won't be the last comment made about my appearance and I accept that and I'm learning to accept myself.
"But please remember that words can hurt and at the end of the day I am only 19 and I'm so grateful for all the amazing opportunities I have been able to take part in and I understand that being in the public eye obviously comes with it's own repercussions and I've been aware of this from a young age.
"However, I won't tolerate people that think it's okay to publicly comment and scrutinise anyone's weight and appearance."
Several stars have come out in support of Tilly, including 'Strictly' pros Dianne Buswell and Oti Mabuse.
Dianne commented: "Tilly your a beauty inside and out . I think your so brave to speak up about this perfectly said I hope people learn from this just know that we all support you and think your wonderful xxxx (sic)"
Oti posted: "What on earth? Love you @tillyramsay some people just have no regard for others (sic)"
Former 'Strictly' pro Janette Manrara wrote: "BeKind…. How fast we forget what hurtful comments can do for someone’s mental health. You are a POWERFUL young lady! Wear your crown w/ your head held high (sic)"
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry planning 'fake royal tour' to Australia, claims royal expert .
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are planning more "fake royal tours" around the world, including one in Australia, a royal commentator claims. The Sussexes September visit to New York was their first official trip together in the public eye since the birth of their daughter Lilibet in June. But the visit has many speculating what Meghan and Harry are touring for, since the pair exited royal life. The duo's recent New York jaunt, according to royal critic Neil Sean, was less a holiday and more a "public expedition".The Sussexes were first hosted by the city's mayor Bill de Blasio, and then seen attending local landmarks including the One World Trade Center.
Queen Elizabeth has "reluctantly" cancelled her visit to Northern Ireland on doctor's orders. Buckingham Palace says Her Majesty has been advised to rest but the reasons for this have not been made public. "The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days," a statement from the Palace says. "Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements today and tomorrow. 
Just when we thought Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage couldn’t get any more beautiful, they prove us wrong again. The royal couple have released a series of stunning behind-the-scenes photos from the Earthshot Prize Awards earlier this week and royal watchers are smitten. Just when we thought Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's marriage couldn't get any more beautiful, they prove us wrong again. 
© Agency / Panoramic / Bestimage Arnaud Montebourg Married: a honeymoon "This summer in Bronza"? This ambition joke Arnaud Montebourg married on October 2, 2021 with Amina Walter. Except that, so granted by the presidential cuts of 2022, the former Minister of Economy has not yet had the opportunity to go on a honeymoon. A member of his team made a small joke about it in the Paris Match columns. 
