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Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel says she’s been ‘ill for most of my life’ and says the endometriosis she has endured since she was 19 caused the break-up of her marriage. The Booker Prize-winning writer, 67, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Emma Barnett that the condition hampered her life so much that it caused her to separate … Read more
Meghan Markle ‘was a smiling face in a dull institution’ and ‘too good to be true’ for the monarchy, according to novelist Dame Hilary Mantel. The British Booker Prize-winning author, 67, spoke with Harper’s Bazaar to celebrate the publication of the final installment of her bestselling Tudor trilogy, The Mirror & the Light. Photographed at Hampton Court Palace, the … Read more
British public IS racist towards Meghan Markle says Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel Hilary Mantel said racism has played a part in criticism aimed at Meghan Markle The author said there is an ‘intense concentration on bodies of royal women’ She compared scrutiny of the Meghan to that faced by royal women … Read more
Dame Helen Mirren, 74, claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the ‘absolutely right’ choice to step down as senior royals – but says ‘charming and gracious’ Duchess will be a loss to the public Dame Helen Mirren said she ‘applauds’ the Duke and Duchess of Sussex She called Meghan ‘a fantastic addition to the … Read more
I was groped but they sacked ME for being rude, says Dame Kristin Scott Thomas: Actress reveals she was grabbed as a teenage waitress in Paris The actress and equality champion first faced down sexism as a 19-year-old Following the restaurant exchange, she recalled feeling guilty for lashing out Now, the Fleabag actress is much … Read more
Dame Julie Walters has revealed she had stage three bowel cancer – but has now been given the all clear following chemotherapy. The Mamma Mia star said she thought doctors must have been mistaken when she first heard the news. She told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer just … Read more
Dame Julie Walters, 69, reveals she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer 18 months ago but now has the all-clear after surgery and chemotherapy Speaking on BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire, the actress, 69, said she thought doctors must have been mistaken when she first heard the news Two primary tumours were discovered in her large … Read more