HITTING A FESTIVE NOTE WITH HIS LATEST ALBUM GREGORY PORTER TREASURED MEMORIES OF HIS BELOVED MUM AND PERFORMING TO ROYALTY

Listening to Gregory Porter talk has a similar effect to lying in a hammock or soaking in a warm, deep bath. His speaking voice is as comforting as his singing voice – a smooth, slow, rich, reassuring baritone that makes you feel all is well in the world.

1969-2023 FRIENDS AND FAMOUS FANS PAY TRIBUTE MATTHEW PERRY OUTPOURING OF GRIEF AFTER HE DIES AGED 54

Together, they changed the face of TV forever and brought us six beloved characters who could light up even the darkest of days.

SHARING HER STORY TO SAVE LIVES SARAH, DUCHESS OF YORK SPEAKS CANDIDLY ABOUT HER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Sarah, Duchess of York made her debut as a Loose Women panellist last week, urging women not to miss their mammogram appointments.

ON A LANDMARK STATE VISIT TO KENYA THE KING AND QUEEN ADDRESS THE PAST BUT LOOK TO THE FUTURE AS RAPTUROUS WELCOME AFFIRMS STRONG BONDS

The King and Queen received a rapturous welcome in Kenya last week during a four day state visit – His Majesty’s first to a Commonwealth country since becoming monarch last year.

AFTER REVEALING THAT PRINCE GEORGE IS A BUDDING TRIATHLETE THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES GET ON THEIR BIKES IN NORTHERN SCOTLAND AS CARING KATE SHOWS SOME MOTHERLY LOVE

Showing their love of all things sporty and outdoors, the Prince and Princess of Wales donned cycling helmets and jumped on mountain bikes on a visit to Scotland last week.

CELEBRATING HER 18TH BIRTHDAY THE PRINCESS OF ASTURIAS FOLLOWS IN HER FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS AS SHE SWEARS ALLEGIANCE TO SPAIN

It was a moment filled with family pride last week when Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, swore allegiance to the Spanish constitution in front of her proud parents.

ENJOYING A WEE DRAM SIR ROD STEWART STAR FRIENDS PROVIDE THE PERFECT MIXER

Rock star Sir Rod Stewart was joined by his wife Lady Stewart – aka Penny Lancaster – and famous friends to paint the town red at the launch of his new release – a cheeky little number named Wolfie’s Whisky, blended on the banks of Loch Lomond.

HIMMY SHIMMY

As thoughts turn to festive dressing, we talk to model and podcast host Abbey Clancy about her new edit of party-ready styles

AND JUST LIKE THAT

Sarah Jessica Parker tells us why simplicity is key when it comes to skincare

MEETING STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND PATIENTS AT A NEW HOSPICE THE KING LITTLE GIRL'S GIFT CROWNS A DAY TRIP TO NORWICH

Five months on from his coronation, the King was presented with a  newcrown – made out of paper by a four-year-old girl.

RETURNING TO HER ROOTS FOR A VERY SPECIAL SHOW JESS GLYNNE IS SUPPORTED BY FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES INCLUDING ALEX SCOTT AHEAD OF HER U.K. TOUR

These are exciting times for Jess Glynne, who treated fans to a surprise, intimate acoustic gig at the Hawley Arms in London’s Camden last week, ahead of her UK tour next summer.

1937-2023: WORLD CUP HERO SIR BOBBY CHARLTON ROYALS AND FOOTBALL STARS PLAY TRIBUTE TO A TRUE LEGEND

Football fans around the world were in mourning following the death of Manchester United hero Sir Bobby Charlton last week, with the Prince of Wales leading the tributes to the man hailed as England’s greatest ever player.

SINGER AND LEADING LADY ALEXANDRA BURKE ON BALANCING LIFE AND WORK NOW SHE AND FOOTBALLER DARREN ARE PROUD PARENTS OF TWO

Alexandra Burke is on top of the world. The Bad Boy singer and West End actress, 35, recently welcomed her second child with her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph and is very much in a love bubble.

PRESENTER AND 'STRICTLY' STAR HELEN SKELTON ON CONQUERING CHALLENGES ONE STEP AT A TIME

When life throws down the gauntlet, there’s a favourite mantra that Helen Skelton often calls upon: put one foot in front of the other.

GIVING INSIGHTS ON HER NEW BOOK ON ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER SIR CECIL BEATON AUTHOR CLAUDIA ACOTT WILLIAMS REVEALS HOW HIS PORTRAITS RESHAPED THE MONARCHY'S IMAGE

He photographed the British royal family for half a century and his portraits of Elizabeth II are among the most famous ever taken of her.

ENDING A WINNING COMBINATION THE QUEEN IS FIRST PAST THE POST TO SAY FAREWELL TO FRANKIE DETTORI

In his long and successful career, Frankie Dettori rode more than 50 horses to victory for Elizabeth II.

AFTER HER SURPRISE VISIT TO HER OLD SCHOOL THE PRINCESS OF WALES HOW MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE HELPED THE YOUNG KATE BLOSSOM IN BEAUTY AND CONFIDENCE

Her school days at Marlborough College, where she blossomed in confidence, excelled at sport and made lifelong friends, rank among the happiest times of her life and last week, the Princess of Wales took a trip down memory lane to her treasured alma mater.

SHOWING SHE MEANS BUSINESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES SMART SUITS MARK A SHIFT IN HER STYLE

Striding confidently into a meeting last month, the Princess of Wales cut a chic, businesslike figure in a stylish trouser suit.

COUNTING DOWN TO A NIGHT OF GREEN GLAMOUR THE PRINCE OF WALES UNVEILS A STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP AS HIS EARTHSHOT PRIZE PREPARES TO TAKE SINGAPORE BY STORM

Hannah Waddingham has been unveiled as host of this year’s Earthshot Prize ceremony, joining Hollywood star Cate Blanchett for the Prince of Wales’s glittering event in Singapore.

CEMENTING A FIRM FRIENDSHIP THE KING AND QUEEN HOST KENYANS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE IN RUN-UP TO STATE VISIT

They are spending this week in Kenya, on the first state visit of their reign to a Commonwealth country, and last week the King and Queen prepared for their trip with a special event at Buckingham Palace.

GOING FULL THROTTLE IN A BUSY MONTH THE DUKE OF SUSSEX PUTS IN A WINNING APPEARANCE AT THE U.S. GRAND PRIX

Formula 1 has a good track record for attracting A-listers, but it was the Duke of Sussex who royally revved up proceedings in Austin, Texas.

MAKING THE HEADLINES ANNE DIAMOND REMEMBERS SON SEBASTIAN AS SHE IS HONOURED BY THE KING

Wearing a smile as bright as her colourful jacket, Anne Diamond beamed with pride as she was invested with her OBE in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

'STRICTLY' LEAD SINGER TOMMY BLAIZE ON 20 YEARS OF MEMORIES - AND MOVING TO CENTRE STAGE

Twenty years ago, TV entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth told Strictly  Come Dancing singer Tommy Blaize something that would stay with him for a long time.

THANKING HER LOYAL FANS AMANDA ABBINGTON ACTRESS BOWS OUT OF 'STRICTLY COME DANCING'

She was a strong contender to lift the Glitterball trophy in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, but last week actress Amanda Abbington pulled out of Britain's most popular TV show, to the shock and disappointment of her fans.

ON WINNING FORM JILLY COOPER ON TACKLING A NEW THEME, HER REAL LIFE INSPIRATIONS AND HER FRIENDSHIP WITH THE QUEEN

The mere mention of Jilly Cooper’s name provokes an amusing chain reaction: a knowing smile, a twinkle in the eye, flushed cheeks.

WELCOMING A 'BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY' JAMES AND ALIZEE MIDDLETON SHARE JOY AS FAMILY OF THREE

Looking relaxed and happy on an autumnal stroll in London’s Notting Hill, James Middleton and his wife Alizée gave a glimpse of family life after welcoming their first child.

BARBARA KNOX STREET WISE

As she marks her 90th birthday, the star opens up about the unbreakable bonds she has forged during a near 50-year stint in Coronation Street

TAKE control

Buwenergetics practitoner and nutrition adviser Simone Thomas tells us how getting the right treatment for perimenopause changed her life

SPEAK UP

Breast cancer survivor Leanne Pero has a powerful message for black women facing treatment

AHEAD OF HER MAJOR NEW ROLE MICHELLE KEEGAN ON WHY HOME IS HER FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE

With temperatures yet to take a dive, Michelle Keegan has the perfect place to dip her toe in the water if the urge takes her