EDITOR’S LETTER

We love our fourlegged friends, and National Pet Day is the perfect time to celebrate them

SANCTUARY IN THE MOUNTAINS

The Emily in Paris star Raoul Bova opens the doors to his Italian country home, where he recharges amid the stunning landscapes surrounding Lake Salto

A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST

A major Tate retrospective celebrates 40 years of Dame Tracey Emin’s art, her defiant response to cancer and her bond with her cats

‘MY HEART HURTS WHEN WE’RE APART’

The actress Selma Blair on how her labrador, Scout, has helped her to cope with multiple sclerosis – as well as becoming a red-carpet star himself

A LADY OF LEISURE

HELLO! meets Lilibet, The Lanesborough hotel’s resident cat, who has won a host of fans from royalty to Hollywood stars

MEL B’S HAPPY PLACE

Ruling out a Spice Girls reunion, the singer has found her feet on a Yorkshire farm with her family and a menagerie of animals

MOTHER’S PRIDE

Paul Mescal’s mother on being his plus-one at the Oscars – and her joy in how the actor and his siblings look out for one another

FAMILY’S SPRING RESET

The Prince and Princess of Wales take a break from official duties to spend quality time with their children

HARRY HOPES FOR REUNION

The King will not visit his younger son, the Duke of Sussex, during his historic state visit to the US – but they may meet in July

ROLL OUT THE BUNTING

Strong royal turnout expected when Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling marry in village church this summer

ROYAL COMPANIONS

The royal family may be known for their love of dogs, but they also have a history of extraordinary pets, from hippos to sloths

THE HENS OF HIGHGROVE

HELLO! goes behind the scenes at Cluckingham Palace, the countryside coop where the King tends to his rescue hens

LARGER THAN LIFE

Between West End performances of The Devil Wears Prada, Vanessa Williams tells us how Roscoe, her affectionate Great Dane, has helped her to handle grief

PET PROJECT

Twiggy’s daughter Carly Wiggins tells us why she loves drawing pets – and how her mother’s cat became her ‘first baby’

ACCESS ALL AREAS

As Larry the Downing Street cat marks 15 years on the job, insiders take us inside his life at No 10 – and his rather relaxed attitude to mouse-catching

DINING WITH THE STARS

The renowned restaurateur Jeremy King has a long list of famous customers, but it’s his children who fill him with the most pride

‘MY KIDS ARE MY WHOLE WORLD’

Being a mother is still Jessica Alba’s top priority as she builds a business empire inspired by her children

‘I KNOW WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT’

Cold Feet star Hermione Norris reflects on becoming a mother later in life and staying true to herself

THE INSIDE STORY

LISA AND KRISTIN STILL FIRM FRIENDS Friends star

THE ROYAL BRIEF

THE KING PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. PA IMAGES. UK

STORY OF THE WEEK

A ROUND-UP OF NEWS REPORTS

MAKING A SCENE

Frances Barber chats about her latest outrageous role, trying a bit of Botox and her famous friends

PUZZLE TIME

Pour a cup of tea and put your problem-solving skills to the test. Answers next week

STYLE

This week, we discover the health benefits of owning a pet and visit a dog-friendly retreat. We also round up what to pack for an early spring break

TAKE ME AWAY

If you’re heading off on an early beach break, refresh your spring travel wardrobe first

HAIR OF THE DOG

We join the legendary hairstylist Sam McKnight – and his four-legged muse, Stanley – to talk walk-proof do’s and the art of undone hair

Q ‘I’m feeling restless as a new empty-nester and considering getting a pet. Is this too hasty a decision?’

Just yesterday, my eight-month-old puppy, Moby, a poodle-boxer

PAWS FOR THOUGHT

It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can help them to live longer. Welcome to the pet wellness boom

LIVING

Create mouthwatering Vietnamese flavours without the fuss, thanks to Thuy Diem Pham’s one-pan wonders

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

With sprawling grounds, seasonal menus and a selection of cosy cottages, The Goodwood Hotel is the perfect retreat to enjoy with your furry friends

Marc-Antoine Barrois

The couturier shares his take on luxury, from Hermès bucket hats to nights at the ballet