EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Kate's Previous Boss Wins -Legendary Wedding Venue Fight
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Fashion tycoon John Robinson, who employed Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has actually won a three-year battle to host wedding events at his Cotswolds estate.
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The multi-millionaire creator of style chain Jigsaw had to overcome objections from locals about sound pollution and busy roadways. He was provided four months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.
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But, after a nine-day public query, Robinson, 77, has been granted consent to continue hosting events on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged promises with rugby gamer Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of preparing authorization,' a representative says.

When Robinson bought Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and three cottages. But the magnate extended the estate, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with two bed rooms and an indoor swimming pool.

He wed now ex-wife Belle at Euridge in 2004. After their divorce in 2014, Robinson signed up business Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and began hosting events.

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw (pictured) had to overcome objections from residents about sound pollution and overloaded roads. He was offered four months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

The style tycoon utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William. Pictured: In 2007

Neighbours grumbled about traffic, music and firework screens lasting into the small hours and stated the estate did not have permission for 'change of usage' in order to host wedding events.

After 2 planning applications and an appeal, preparing permission has actually now been granted based on a series of conditions to manage noise and address highway safety issues.

No cut prices for Stella's clan

You might think the name McCartney would open doors and curry favours - particularly for a relation of Sir Paul.

But comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, states it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, style designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris because I desired to be a fashion designer as I was doing textiles GCSE,' states Sophie.

'We went to drop in Stella. She was at Chloe at the time. I did get some sunglasses and a Chloe [bag] But that's it.

'But no I've never ever had any Stella McCartney discount rate.

'I 'd take 25 (percent).'

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the previous Beatle, states it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, style designer Stella

Lily's good friends get a wake-up call as star states she ranks them

Anyone getting unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps should not feel too honoured or delighted - until they have actually exercised its duration and the interval given that the last one.

'I create lists of people who I like in order of just how much I like them,' the pop vocalist, 40, . 'I send that list to my assistant and ask her to arrange the time for me to have FaceTimes with them.'

In March, I exposed that Lily's spouse, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had been having an affair with a colleague. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They met on a movie they did together.'

Anyone getting unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or thrilled

Having been a pop star herself in the 1980s and '90s, Cathy Dennis went on to make up hits for Kylie Minogue, with Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Britney Spears (Toxic) and Katy Perry (I Kissed a Girl).

Now, however, she's fed up with writing for others. 'I am made with that,' says Dennis, 56.

'There have actually been numerous [recording] sessions where I have actually been asked to get into a box and one day I simply believe, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to write, but I am not writing music in the exact same way.'

Duckface is a punchy visitor

She knocked Hugh Grant's character flat out after being jilted in Four Weddings And A Funeral, and 'duckface' Anna Chancellor is nearly as pugnacious in reality.

The actress, 60, admits she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I acted rather severely,' she informs Travel Secrets podcast.

'I scheduled a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I was like, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to move me". I can kicking up a hassle.'

She knocked Hugh Grant's character flat out after being jilted in Four Weddings And A Funeral, and 'duckface' Anna Chancellor is nearly as pugnacious in genuine life. Pictured: In 2006

The Ritz played a key role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were imagined leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public appearance together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, quick to get in touch earlier this year when The Ritz was granted fine dining's coveted award.

'I got a great little letter from King Charles, congratulating me on getting two Michelin stars,' John Williams, executive chef at The Ritz, tells me at the National Restaurant Awards, where The Ritz was crowned best in the UK.

GP error? You can blame Lesley!

Opera singer Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for four years, however her spouse, retired GP Peter Christian, stepped in.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she exposes. 'He said, "At the surgery I've got 10 minutes with each patient. And eight minutes is taken up with what you have actually stated the day previously. I'm worried I'm going to misdiagnose somebody, so please could you stop?'

Former 'It-girl' Tamara Beckwith's wild partying days aren't totally behind her if this image is anything to go by

Tamara still has extremely bad practices!

Former 'It-girl' Tamara Beckwith's wild partying days aren't entirely behind her if this photo is anything to pass.

Tamara, 55, attended the elegant dress tenth wedding event anniversary party of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her partner, Brian Weinstein, in Sicily at the weekend.

Beckwith can be seen surrounded by fellow partygoers dressed as priests and nuns in these photos she shared online.

'It was a magnificent example of when good friends reveal how much they love their hosts,' says Tamara, who is married to Italian business owner Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible gowns, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and enchanted gardens filled with candlelight.'

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