A VERY STYLISH CHRISTMAS

Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, gives us a glimpse of her life during the festive period at Longleat, from hosting a family feast to welcoming celebrity guests

‘DOGS CAN’T TELL A LIE’

Dogs Trust ambassador James Middleton reveals why he’s so grateful to his four-legged friends

‘OUR LIFE IS A BIT KOOKY’

Simon and Lauren Cowell give us a glimpse into their everyday life as a blended family – including Christmas in Barbados

TALK OF THE TOWN

A-listers flock to Rocco Ritchie’s latest art exhibition – and there’s a rare reunion for his parents, Madonna and Guy Ritchie

SHINE LIKE A DIAMOND

Hugh Jackman on bonding with Kate Hudson over Neil Diamond – and doing karaoke with the man himself

LIVING THE BARBIE DREAM

Welcoming us into her very own Dream House, Amanda Cronin talks exclusively about her festive plans, what she is hoping to find under the Christmas tree and how being a ‘real housewife’ has changed her life

LOVE’S YOUNG DREAM

Made in Chelsea’s Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley look to the future as they tie the knot in an intimate ceremony in front of family and friends

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

The royal family gather at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas with all the trimmings

‘GRATITUDE IS NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS’

Giovanna Fletcher on teaching her children to appreciate their presents

GLAMOUR FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Penny Lancaster leads the guests at HELLO! ’s glittering festive party in support of the Dogs Trust

HOLLYWOOD MEETS PARIS

Angela Bassett is thrilled to see her daughter enter high society at Le Bal des Débutantes

EVER FAITHFUL ANGELA

The TV presenter and author Angela Scanlon on keeping busy, her big Irish Christmas and how she’d love to be Strictly’s new host

CHRISTMAS QUIZ

How well do you know the royals? Test your knowledge with these questions

A PRESENT FOR EVERYONE

Can you match the royal gift-giver to the recipient, and work out who gave what?

HELLO! PUZZLE ANSWERS

1 BIG MOUTH BILLY BASS ELECTRONIC SINGING FISH

HOW I HEALED MYSELF

Amanda Wakeley on dressing Princess Diana, bouncing back from tough times and looking great at any age

‘I’M OBSESSIVE ABOUT CHRISTMAS’

As she stars in her first Christmas film, Michelle Pfeiffer reveals how she has adapted her family festivities now that her children have flown the nest

TWIN VISION FOR LILY AND DAKOTA

PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES L ily Allen and Dakota

RIHANNA HITS NEW HEIGHTS

PHOTO: BACKGRID R ihanna made a style statement

PHILIPPINE TURNS HEADS IN RED

PHOTO: PHILIPPINE LEROY BEAULIEU T he Emily in

APPLE STEPS INTO GWYNETH’S DRESS

PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES H er latest film marks

THE ROYAL BRIEF

THE DUKE OF SUSSEX The Duke of Sussex

PUZZLE TIME

See how quickly you can solve our two just-for-fun puzzles. There are no prizes, but give yourself a pat on the back if you finish them! Answers in the next issue

LORD OF THE DANCE

As The Red Shoes returns to the stage, the choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne tells us about taking lunch with the late Queen

DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…

FILM MARTY SUPREME In this drama, based

OFF PISTE

FASHION ❘ BEAUTY ❘ WELLBEING FROM CHANEL

HIT THE SLOPES

Our definitive guide to on-piste non-negotiables, including some great new collaborations

KEEPING THE PEACE

Rosie Green offers her advice for staying calm when the reality of a family Christmas fails to live up to expectations

PARTY PATCHES

Late night – what late night? Welcome to the wellness stickers to get you through ‘just one more’ season

SNOW GLOW

Alpine skin is top of our beauty wish list this season, with the flushed, rosy look easy to achieve even if you’ve never hit the slopes

LIVING

FOOD ❘ TRAVEL ❘ LUXURY PHOTO: VERBIER

ALPINE APPEAL

The exclusive ski resort of Verbier offers the ultimate in luxury, from secluded private chalets to pristine snowy slopes

PRIDE OF SCOTLAND

Embrace cosy season with warming, hearty meals inspired by Scotland’s culinary history, designed to celebrate the art of slow living

MICA PARIS

MY LITTLE LUXURIES

ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW

BACK IN BUSINESS

We look back on an eventful 2025, from the return of the King and the Princess of Wales to appearances by the royal family’s next generation

THE KING’S BUSY YEAR

From hosting state visits to undertaking historic meetings, the tireless King and Queen continue to put in the hard yards

EMBRACING LA DOLCE VITA

The King and Queen celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary during a state visit to Italy, just one of several foreign trips in 2025

UNITED FRONT

The Prince and Princess of Wales make a winning team as they balance family time with their increasingly public roles

FIGHTING FOR A BETTER WORLD

The Prince of Wales’s global influence continues to grow as he supports Ukrainians in Estonia and campaigns passionately for the environment in Brazil

GLOBAL AMBASSADORS

The Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh travel the world strengthening diplomatic relations

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET

Presidents Trump and Macron enjoy glittering state visits to the UK, with the King and Queen supported as hosts by the Prince and Princess of Wales

ANDREW’S EXILE

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor prepares to leave the Windsor Estate after the King removes his brother’s titles, honours and long-term family home

ROYAL APPRENTICE

As he approaches his teenage years, Prince George is gently being introduced to life as a senior royal – and is pulling it off with aplomb

YOUNG ONES BRING THE FUN

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are beginning to show their more reflective sides but the pair still inject playfulness to royal events

SUMMER OF LOVE

The British royal family celebrate not one but two engagements

THOSE HALCYON STUDENT DAYS

The King’s niece Lady Louise Windsor grows close to a fellow student at the University of St Andrews

HIP, HIP HOORAY

The family celebrate milestone birthdays across the generations

FAMILY & FORMALITY

The royals set the tone at major events, from a stylish outing at Trooping the Colour to a sombre Remembrance Sunday

HARRY BUILDS BRIDGES

The Duke of Sussex hosts the WellChild Awards in London again and meets the King in a sign that reconciliation may be on the cards

SPECIAL CAUSES

The Queen and Duchess of Edinburgh are among the royals making a real difference by supporting charities close to their hearts

NATION’S FAVOURITE YORKSHIRE LASS

With her warmth, approachability and passion for music, the late Duchess of Kent made the family more relatable

ROYAL YEARBOOK

This beautifully curated collector’s edition of HELLO! is the definitive review of the royal year. Relive every landmark moment from 2025 and discover the people, places and events that will shape the monarchy in 2026