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As racing driver Jenson Button prepares to spend Christmas at home with his family in California, HELLO! finds out what to buy for the man who has everything

COMFORT AND JOY

Whether you're overwhelmed or under the weather, press pause on festive proceedings for a restorative soak

AS THEY PREPARE FOR FAMILY FESTIVITIES THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TEACH THEIR THREE LITTLE ANGELS THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

It was the perfect way to set the mood for a family Christmas together: the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Prince Louis at Kate's annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL FRIENDS JAMES MIDDLETON ENJOYS A CANINE CAROL CONCERT WITH WIFE ALIZEE THEVENET AND BABY SON INIGO - PLUS DOGS MABEL AND ISLA

James Middleton and his wife Alizée Thevenet made a rare public appearance as they stepped out with their baby son Inigo last week.

LEARNING ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT SARAH, DUCHESS OF YORK BRINGS SOME SEASONAL JOY TO BURNLEY ON A BUSY DAY OF VISITS

It's the time of year when giving is more important than receiving - and it was a message that Sarah, Duchess of York took to heart on a visit to Burnley.

BRINGING GLAMOUR TO WELLCHILD'S FESTIVE FUNDRAISER ELLE MACPHERSON LOOKS SMOKING AS SHE MODELS JEREMY IRONS'S JACKET AT AUCTION TO HELP SICK CHILDREN

Supermodel Elle Macpherson sprinkled some festive stardust at the inaugural Christmas at Sudeley event last week.

LEA PROVES A RED CARPET MAESTRO WITH DAD BRADLEY COOPER

He has walked the red carpet alongside a host of Hollywood's most enchanting female stars, but Bradley Cooper was accompanied to the Los Angeles premiere of his latest movie by a very special leading lady: his adored six-year-old daughter, Lea de Seine.

IN ANOTHER OSCAR-TIPPED ROLE CAREY MULLIGAN ON THE 'IMPOSSIBLY HIGH BAR' SET BY 'MAESTRO'

Carey Mulligan has much to welcomed her third child with her musician husband Marcus Mumford, but she's also receiving glowing reviews for her role in an eagerly anticipated biopic.

AS SHE GETS READY FOR 'DANCING ON ICE' HANNAH SPEARRITT LOOKS FORWARD TO A FRESH START AFTER A FESTIVE FAMILY BREAK

Gifts are wrapped under a twinkling tree and a layer of frost shimmers on the ground as Hannah Spearritt and her family get into the festive spirit.

TEAMING UP FOR THE SEASONAL 'STRICTLY' SPECIAL NEIL JONES AND TILLIE AMARTEY JIVE INTO CHRISTMAS WITH HELP FROM A CUTE LITTLE LADY

When actress Tillie Amartey teamed up with professional dancer Neil Jones to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special, their partnership became a full-blown family affair as Neil's 11-week-old daughter Havana got in on the act.

HOW TO DO CHRISTMAS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD STAR

Celebrating the holidays is a tad different when you're one of the most famous women in the world. Gigantic trees, fully decorated tour buses and forests of twinkling lights are all de rigueur when it comes to A-list Christmas decorations.

COOKING UP A YULETIDE FEAST JAMIE OLIVER REVEALS HOW HE CREATES MAGIC FOR HIS FAMILY ON THE BIG DAY

Jamie Oliver and his family often help us get into the festive spirit, inviting us into their home as the celebrity chef shares recipes in preparation for Christmas.

RINGING THE CHANGES STACEY SOLOMON FESTIVE FRONT DOORS OPEN UP TO REVEAL HER GROWING FAMILY

It's fair to say Stacey Solomon is a fan of Christmas. And as her own fans know, the crafty presenter always goes all out with her festive decorations - but this year, the mother of five has used them to show how much her family has grown.

WELCOMING V.I.P. GUEST DAME MARY BERRY SIR ANDY AND LADY MURRAY ON BRINGING TWINKLE AND TRADITIONS TO THEIR SPECIAL HOME FROM HOME

Christmas may be a time for rest Sir Andy Murray, it means that preparations for the Australian Open in January are not far from his mind. However, this makes the festive period all the more special for the tennis star and his wife Lady Murray-Kim - who will be on our TV screens this Christmas.

READY FOR A HIGHLAND FLING VOGUE WILLIAMS ON LOVING HER PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CHRISTMAS

Sitting under the Christmas tree in matching pyjamas, Vogue Williams and her family are ready for the festive season.

SHARING THEIR FIRST CHRISTMAS MOLLY RAINFORD AND TYLER WEST REVEAL SECRETS OF THEIR ROMANCE AND HOW THEY'RE READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Smiling adoringly at each other as they cosy up in front of a twinkling tree for their first Christmas together, it's hard to fathom that a little over a year ago, Molly Rainford and Tyler West were strangers.

AT HOME IN LONDON WITH HER PREMIER LEAGUE STAR HUSBAND ALPHONSE MARRION AREOLA VALETTE THE MODEL MUM ON FAMILY GOALS, GLAMOUR AND STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT TO FULFIL HER DREAM

The halls are decked with boughs of holly, bows, beads, trees and twinkling fairy lights at the beautiful North London home Marrion Areola Valette shares with her Premier League footballer husband Alphonse Areola and their three adorable daughters.

WELCOMING US INTO THEIR LUXURY HOTEL IN COWES PETER SUSSMAN AND SARA CURRAN THE 'SCHITT'S CREEK' AND 'THE FAVOURITE PRODUCERS ON TRADING TINSELTOWN FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT

How Hollywood husband-and-wife team Peter Sussman and Sara Curran came to run a business on the Isle of Wight is a story with all the elements of a charming film.

ON A STARRY NIGHT OF MUSICAL MAGIC CHARLOTTE CHURCH LEADS A CHOIR OF YOUNG CARERS AT A FESTIVE GALA

Ask Charlotte Church what her favourite part of Christmas is, and her answer is immediate.

NELSON MANDELA'S GRANDDAUGHTER TUKWINI MANDELA ON HOW SHE IS KEEPING HIS INSPIRING LEGACY ALIVE AS SHE MARKS TEN YEARS SINCE HIS DEATH

It wasn't until she was eight years old that Tukwini Mandela met her grandfather Nelson for the first time. The anti-apartheid activist, who became South Africa's first black President, was in prison throughout her childhood, cut off from family life as he spent 27 years behind bars.

HELLO! READERS HELP SET A CRACKER OF A CHARITY RECORD BIG GIVE SOME OF BRITAIN'S MOST FAMOUS FACES BRING VITAL SEASONAL CHEER TO THOSE IN GREATEST NEED

Generous HELLO! readers have raise a record-breaking £33m in just one week! - after joining charities and celebrities to back a Christmas campaign.

SHOWING EMPATHY AS A MOTHER THE PRINCESS OF WALES BRINGS THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR AS SHE OPENS A DAY SURGERY UNIT FOR CHILDREN

The Princess of Wales said last week that taking her children to hospital was “always nerve-racking” as she met young patients, parents and staff at a new children’s day surgery unit in London.

TAKING CENTRE STAGE WITH MUM KATE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AND PRINCE LOUIS ENJOY A PRIVATE VISIT TO STRICTLY

'The children were especially excited and got dressed up. They were thrilled to meet their favourite celebrities'

IN A DAZZLING SHOW OF UNITY EUTHE ROYALS WELCOME DIPLOMATS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Putting on a united front, the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales hosted international guests at Buckingham Palace for the annual Diplomatic Reception.

JOINED BY HER LITTLE HELPERS THE PRINCESS OF WALES BRINGS FESTIVE JOY WITH HER ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE

Holding their parents’ hands and clutching Christmas cards, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were guests of honour at Westminster Abbey as they led a roll call of royals and celebrities who turned out to support the Princess of Wales on one of the most important nights of her year.

CHRISTMAS TREES, REINDEER AND A VISIT FROM SANTA THE QUEEN GETS THE ROYAL FESTIVITIES STARTED WITH HER ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PARTY

It's one of the most special events in the royal calendar and once more the Queen pulled out all the magical stops for the young guests at her annual Christmas party.

MAKING THEIR DAYS MERRY AND BRIGHT THE KING AND QUEEN OUT AND ABOUT IN LONDON ON A MISSION TO BRING FESTIVE CHEER

The King and Queen were both well and truly full of the festive spirit last week as Her Majesty joined celebrity friends for a carol concert while His Majesty enjoyed a close encounter with Santa.

DECKING THE HALLS FOR CHRISTMAS THE ROYAL PALACES ARE DECORATED IN MAJESTIC STYLE AHEAD OF THE FESTIVE SEASON

It is the most majestic of settings so it was only fitting that St George's Hall at Windsor Castle should be decorated with a magnificent tree to greet people over the festive season.

JOINED BY HER 'DANCING ON ICE' CO-STARS ALEX MURPHY MARRIES HER DASHING BLADE PAUL KLEIN IN A ROMANTIC CEREMONY IN THE HEART OF HERTFORDSHIRE

A sprinkling of frost and softly put touches to the \"perfect wedding\" of former Dancing on Ice professional AIex Murphy and YouTube star Paul Klein.

AT AN EMOTIONAL CHARITY EVENT KATIE PIPER IS JOINED BY FAMOUS FRIENDS TO SUPPORT FELLOW BURNS SURVIVORS

Katie Piper was supported by celebrity friends last week as she hosted an emotional Christmas carol service in aid of her eponymous charity foundation.