The Queen is ‘very keen for things to return to normal’, sources tell Vanity Fair 

The Queen is ‘very keen for things to return to normal’ and intends to attend Cenotaph in London in November, sources have claimed. Her Majesty, 94, is to make Windsor Castle her main home and won’t resume residence at Buckingham Palace this year, sources revealed last week. The Queen would usually go back to the … Read more

Black photographer shoots Vanity Fair cover for the first time in the magazine’s 107-year history

Vanity Fair’s latest issue features Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis on its cover, making her a rare Black cover star in the magazine’s 107-year history — but even more notable, the man who shot the image is the first Black photographer to shoot a cover for the publication. Dario Calmese, who has been shooting for the … Read more

Woman creates “Make My Size” campaign to call out brands who offer vanity sizing

A woman has gone viral on Instagram showing how brands are failing to provide real plus size items that fit.  Katie Sturino, from New York, has been calling out major retail brands including Zara and Club Monaco under #MakeMySize for making supposedly plus-size items that are too small to fit curvier bodies.  Sharing pictures of … Read more

Plans for £4bn ‘vanity project’ refurb of Parliament could be axed over economic slump from Covid-19

Plans for £4billion ‘vanity project’ refurb of Parliament could be axed due to economic slump triggered by coronavirus Review to be held into multibillion-pound restoration of Palace of Westminster Downing Street said to be concerned about £4billion spend following Covid-19 Sponsor Body, the group meant to oversee the plans, will carry out the review Here’s … Read more

The Queen plans to ‘come back to work harder than ever’, source tells Vanity Fair 

The Queen plans to return to public duty ‘as soon as she possibly can’ and plans to ‘work harder than ever’ after quarantining in Windsor Castle, sources have revealed. Her Majesty, 94, who has put all her public engagements on hold, is said to be in ‘excellent spirits’ during her quarantine as she resides with her … Read more

Princess Anne insists younger royals should go ‘back to basics’ in Vanity Fair interview

A swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Princess Anne accuses younger royals of trying to ‘reinvent the wheel’ when it comes duty and claims she’s a ‘fuddy duddy’ who wants them to ‘go back to basics’ Princess Anne, 69, gave a rare sit-down interview to Vanity Fair earlier this year She spoke about the … Read more

How vanity left me battling blindness by Lynda La Plante

At 77 years old, Lynda La Plante is still a furious workaholic, bursting with energy and at her desk by 7.30 every morning to work on novels and TV scripts. Even in self-isolation — as she is now at home in Surrey — the UK’s most celebrated female crime author carries on weaving her dark … Read more