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The glittering ring features a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire from Sri Lanka in a royal blue colour.In its place, Catherine usually wears her eternity ring stack, but this was also absent from Thursday’s appearance.Various jewellery experts have suggested the change could be due to the fact that her engagement ring is not always practical for everyday wear.Back in 2020, when Catherine appeared without her engagement ring during a visit to Evelina Children's Hospital, Kensington Palace told Hello! Magazine that the princess had taken off her jewellery to avoid any potential hygiene hazards.On Thursday, the future Queen left a positive impression after introducing her husband in a non-royal manner.While at the hospital’s physical activity room on the rehabilitation ward, Catherine, who is celeb...

With 28% of UK adults now classified as obese - and a further 36% overweight - it's little surprise that weight-loss injections have surged in popularity. An estimated 1.5 million people are already using them each month.However, while the jabs can produce significant weight reduction, experts caution that they carry potential dangers and fail to address the underlying causes of weight gain.Mike Wakeman, researcher, pharmacist and founder of Evera Nutrition, said: "These medicines primarily work by increasing levels of two hormones in the gut - GLP-1 and GiP - which reduce appetite, increase a feeling of fullness and slow gastric emptying. The problem is that many people rely on medication alone."However, stress, poor sleep, alcohol misuse, binge eating, and even certain medications or ...

With the New Year officially here, many shoppers will be wanting to refresh their winter wardrobe - and jumpers are always a good place to start. Marks and Spencer (M&S) is currently selling a jumper that shoppers are praising as 'toasty and warm'.The Air-Yarn Roll Neck Jumper is available from M&S for £26 and it is available in seven colours: azure blue, black, hazelnut brown, light cream, dark burgundy, rouge red and holly green. Sizes run from extra-small to extra-large. Knitted from M&S' ultra-fine air-yarn, this soft, lightweight jumper is a described as an 'effortless choice for layering'. It is made in a regular fit, with a cosy roll neck, long raglan sleeves and smart ribbed trims, the site says.The item has added stretch for extra-comfortable wear, too, and it is pa...

When a woman lost her pet cat, she was too devastated to do day-to-day tasks like cooking.So while grieving the loss of her moggy Ella, she decided to get a takeaway. What she didn't anticipate was that the meal would end up changing her life forever.The animal lover said: "After Ella passed away, we ordered Chinese food and opened our fortune cookies. One said, 'Little acorns lead to mighty oaks.' I’ve kept it on our record cabinet since, not thinking much of it."However, the significance of that fortune soon became clear a few days later.In a Facebook post, the cat owner revealed: “I happened to look at the Richmond SPCA website when I saw they had a cat named Acorn available for adoption. Immediately, I grabbed the fortune cookie paper and felt it was a sign. They didn’t even have a ...

Choosing a name for your newborn baby can be quite the task. Any expectant parents will understand the feeling of trawling through baby name dictionaries in search of the perfect one for their bundle of joy.In recent years, there has been a rise in parents opting for unique, classic and traditional names. Irish names have also been popular with the likes of Maeve, Orla, Rory and Aiden, making the top 100 list last year. The names typically have strong meanings and rich history, which can give them a timeless yet distinctive touch.If you are looking to use an Irish name or want to be inspired, there are plenty to choose from. Plus, there are many that are still pretty rare, so they are perfect if you want your child's name to stand out.TikTok user Shania O'Donnell has rounded up rare Iri...

Princess Kate has created one of the world's leading wardrobes (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Princess Catherine’s wardrobe has reached a point where it no longer follows fashion conversations - it leads them with quiet authority. As the future Queen, she has carved out a style identity that balances restraint with confidence, never chasing spectacle but always commanding attention. Her fashion choices feel intentional, thoughtful and rooted in longevity rather than novelty. Over the years, the royal has built a wardrobe that reflects her role - functional, refined and unmistakably British. What sets her apart is not reinvention, but consistency. These are the style principles that define he...

Primark has issued an urgent product recall as one item poses a danger to the public. The high street retailer is recalling the items from customers and urges them to stop using them straight away if they have purchased them.They are recalling Primark Baby Bear and Balloon Soother Clips due to a choking risk. The Office for Product Safety and Standards say the item is not compliant with the relevant safety standards specific to soother clips. The straps are used to keep dummies or soothers close to babies by attaching them to their clothes or bib.However, the item has been recalled from customers. The recall relates to the 2pk Soother Clips - Baby Bear sold between June and August 2025 and the 2pk Soother Clips - Balloon sold from March to September 2025.They have a kimball number of 80...

Catherine, Princess of Wales – once titled the Duchess of Cambridge – hasn't always been a member of The Royal Family; it was the pivotal moment when she met Prince William at the University of St. Andrews, in Scotland, when her future would change forever. Throughout the decades, there have been crucial turning points that have shaped her life, from attending St. Andrews, to marrying a prince, having three children, and spearheading an important campaign. Then there's the more frightening curveball that came her way – cancer. Now in remission, following treatment, Kate is looking forward to another year of living.Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, birthed Prince George on July 22, 2013, at 4.24pm inside the private wing of St. Mary's Hospital, London. The new mum, 31 at the time, is seen...

A new poll has found almost half of adults expect their New Year’s resolutions to last just two months or less when they set one, with 8% convinced they won’t make it through the first week.According to a survey of 2,000 adults, the most common reasons for breaking New Year's resolutions include not seeing the results quickly enough, getting bored or forgetting to do them. But the study revealed one of the top reasons people abandon their goals is giving in to temptation – with many admitting they struggle to resist the things they enjoy most.Commissioned by McDonald’s following the launch of its Big Arch burger, the study found 40% of adults have set themselves a resolution for 2026, with this figure standing at 71% for Gen Zs – higher than any other age group.A spokesperson for the br...

My experience working in hospitality solidified my opinion that everyone needs to work at least a year serving the public. Either retail or hospitality, I’m not picky, but I do think it should be put into law because the staggering entitlement and rudeness of some people needs to be seen to be believed. Once you’ve been on the other side of it, you dedicate your life to ensuring you are the model customer and if everyone had this attitude, the world would be a kinder and more efficient place. I worked as a barista for seven years across two cities and in that time I saw it all. Myself and my coworkers were always nothing less than polite and welcoming to all customers — but beneath the surface we were seething, simmering rage machines, biding our time until the disrespectful customers l...