https://natashaleake.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Natasha LeakeenMon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/tatlers-top-7-books-to-read-for-summer-2023Set during a long summer week on Long Island, The Guest follows the life of Alex, a 22-year-old escort, as she adapts to survive the throngs of high society. Alex is a deliberately blank canvas of a character: we learn about her only in part, and she becomes both heroine and anti-heroine of the book. After a misstep at a dinner party attended by the Great and Good, Alex is dismissed by the older man she has been staying with. With no alternative but to either sink or swim, she drifts through thiMon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/tatlers-top-7-books-to-read-for-summer-2023https://www.tatler.com/article/emma-raducanu-and-carlo-agostinelli-enjoy-a-night-out-at-oswaldsRumours have been swirling of a relationship between tennis golden girl Emma Raducanu and former Harrow head boy Carlo Agostinelli. Now, the couple have given one of the surest signs yet that love is in the air – after stepping out last Friday to celebrate Agostinelli’s 23rd birthday. Their venue of choice? Oswald’s, the glamorous private members’ club in Mayfair, frequented by A-Listers and royals (Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were there the same night). Emma and Carlo arrived iWed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/emma-raducanu-and-carlo-agostinelli-enjoy-a-night-out-at-oswaldshttps://www.tatler.com/article/jane-birkin-grace-kelly-princess-diana-it-girl-handbagIn the late 1950s, Grace Kelly was photographed holding a large, flat Hermès bag over her stomach to conceal the early signs of her pregnancy. The picture landed on the cover of Life magazine and sparked a press sensation. Meanwhile, the bag, with its trapezoid shape and two triangular gussets, shot to international fame. It was renamed ‘The Kelly’ in 1977 in honour of the impossibly glamorous Princess of Monaco, who tragically died in 1982 from injuries sustained in a car crash. Each Kelly bag Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/jane-birkin-grace-kelly-princess-diana-it-girl-handbaghttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/tuesley-manor-bronwen-viscountess-astor-for-sael-pound47-millionA sprawling mansion once owned by Bronwen, Viscountess Astor has come to market for £4.7 million. Tuesley Manor is a Grade II listed building which was constructed on the site of a previous 11th-century property. Situated in the heart of Surrey, the current house is constructed of Bargate stone and brick under a tile roof. It dates from the 15th century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, it features extensions added in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries. Bronwen, Viscountess Astor waTue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/tuesley-manor-bronwen-viscountess-astor-for-sael-pound47-millionhttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/is-king-felipe-vi-of-spain-the-most-dashing-royal-of-all-timeThe secret to King Felipe’s success? An exceptionally well-cut suit, if Twitter is to be believed. A thread about the King’s exacting approach to tailoring, written by menswear journalist Derek Guy, went viral. ‘It is very rare to see this level of tailoring today, even among the rich,’ Guy wrote. Details not to be missed include the way the collar always hugs the neck and the proportion of the lapels. Good suits have been a consistent trend for the suave Spanish king. Just look at the suit he Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/is-king-felipe-vi-of-spain-the-most-dashing-royal-of-all-timehttps://www.tatler.com/article/cassius-taylor-and-lady-amelia-windsor-reuniteSpeaking to the Daily Mail, Cassius Taylor said, ‘I haven’t seen her in a while, so it’s fun to come and enjoy ourselves’. A keen art curator, Cassius Taylor told the Mail that he had been busy recently: ‘I just curated an exhibition called Birdsong, featuring a group of British artists... all the proceeds are going to the Royal Marsden [hospital],’ he said. A private viewing of the exhibition took place last night at the Timothy Taylor gallery in Mayfair. Dubbed the ‘bad boy’ of the Royal FamiFri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/cassius-taylor-and-lady-amelia-windsor-reunitehttps://www.tatler.com/article/princess-dianas-red-coat-is-to-go-on-display-at-the-museum-of-london-docklandsPrincess Diana was renowned for her effortlessly chic style which has transcended time. To this day, she remains an elegant symbol of fashion, more than a quarter of a century after her death. Now, one of her most iconic looks is being put on display for the first time in over a decade. A deep red coat worn by Princess Diana on bonfire night, 5 November 1981 is going on display at the Museum of London Docklands. Diana wore it after she had announced her pregnancy with Prince William, and was onThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/princess-dianas-red-coat-is-to-go-on-display-at-the-museum-of-london-docklandshttps://www.tatler.com/article/olena-zelenska-and-brigitte-macron-make-a-powerful-pair-at-the-nato-summitFirst ladies Olena Zelenska and Brigitte Macron made a powerful pair yesterday at the 2023 Vilnius Summit with NATO. The two women looked relaxed and happy in each other’s company, and made a stylish duo as they appeared next to their husbands for the evening event. Olena Zelenska, 45, opted for a soft blue two-piece outfit, featuring a matching blouse and skirt, along with an asymmetric neckline strewn with delicate white birds. She sported a pair of dainty nude leather heels, her blonde hair Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/olena-zelenska-and-brigitte-macron-make-a-powerful-pair-at-the-nato-summithttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/high-society-dressed-as-barbie-filmWith a Barbie pink carpet rolled out at Leicester Square right now ahead of the London premiere tonight, Tatler chronicles the high-society It Girls who have gone full Barbie with their wardrobesWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/high-society-dressed-as-barbie-filmhttps://www.tatler.com/article/prince-emanuele-filiberto-of-savoy-responds-to-beatrice-casiraghis-documentaryNow, Prince Vittorio Emanuele’s son, Prince Emanuele Filiberto, has responded to the documentary which he agreed to participate in on behalf of his daughters. The Prince recently announced that he intends to renounce his claim to the Italian throne which he was formerly due to inherit, instead passing the role directly onto his 19-year-old daughter, Princess Vittoria Chiara. Speaking to Point de Vue, Prince Emanuele Filiberto said that he feels Casiraghi ‘did a very nice job’ of the documentaryWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-emanuele-filiberto-of-savoy-responds-to-beatrice-casiraghis-documentaryhttps://www.tatler.com/article/who-is-princess-ghida-talal-of-jordan-60th-birthdayGrowing up, Princess Ghida attended the Collège Protestant Français, a French international school in Chouran, Beirut. She graduated with French and Lebanese baccalaureates, before moving to the United States for her university years. Settling in Washington, she studied international politics and economics at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. After completing her studies, Princess Ghida embarked upon a career in journalism with the American Broadcasting Company Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/who-is-princess-ghida-talal-of-jordan-60th-birthdayhttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/wimbledon-royal-box-celebrity-attendees-2023With Wimbledon in full swing, high-society tennis aficionados have been flocking to the Championships – like bees to a honeypot. You might have spotted Sienna Miller in the Polo Ralph Lauren suite, or the Princess of Wales watching Tatler cover star Katie Boulter on court 18. But the real place to spot the great and good is in the Royal Box on Centre Court, where onlookers so far have included Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Prince Michael of Kent and Ellie Goulding. Here, Tatler gives a full Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/wimbledon-royal-box-celebrity-attendees-2023https://www.tatler.com/article/george-osborne-marries-thea-rogersEx-governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney was also spotted, as was the former foreign secretary Lord Hague of Richmond who reportedly made a speech at the reception the night before the wedding, held at the first-rate Newt hotel (by the billionaire South African hoteliers behind Babylonstoren). Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, hosts of The Newsagents podcast, were also seen: they were friends of Rogers from her time at the BBC as a senior producer on Newsnight. Osborne and Rogers’ two children,Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/george-osborne-marries-thea-rogershttps://www.tatler.com/article/inside-the-houses-of-parliament-the-secret-life-of-the-parliamentary-aideThe terrace is a much grander affair, with a bar looking over the Thames, and sunlight in the summer. It’s split into two: the Lords and the Commons. If you don’t have a corresponding pass, you can’t access it. The Commons Terrace is where MPs tend to hang out, along with journalists, aides with their bosses, and a smattering of special advisers. Meanwhile, the Lords Terrace is perfect for parties. You might spot the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, as I did the other day, regaling his audienceFri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/inside-the-houses-of-parliament-the-secret-life-of-the-parliamentary-aidehttps://www.tatler.com/article/lord-max-percy-is-selling-off-his-9500-acre-estate-rothburyEngland’s largest land sale in 30 years is taking place. Lord Max Percy, the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, is selling the 9,500-acre Rothbury estate for an asking price of £35 million. The property, which has been in the Percy family since 1332, offers one ultra-high-net-worth individual the opportunity to own a sprawling slice of rural Northumberland. Situated on the edge of Northumberland National Park, Rothbury Estate is a 45-minute drive from Newcastle. It includFri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/lord-max-percy-is-selling-off-his-9500-acre-estate-rothburyhttps://www.tatler.com/article/a-pair-of-rembrandt-portraits-rediscovered-after-200-yearsTheir son Dominicus van der Pluym married Cornelia van Suytbroeck, the daughter of Rembrandt’s uncle on his mother’s side. Dominicus and Cornelia had a son, who is believed to have trained under Rembrandt. Portraits from Chatsworth: discover treasures from the Devonshires’ collection at Sotheby’s It’s all change at Chatsworth as the next generation of Devonshires takes the keys and puts some of the family’s finest portraits on display at Sotheby’s, writes Martin Gayford in Tatler’s second annuaFri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/a-pair-of-rembrandt-portraits-rediscovered-after-200-yearshttps://www.tatler.com/article/tudor-tinder-how-did-15th-century-high-society-dateLong before the days of Tinder, the Renaissance modus operandi for those looking for love was the medium of the painted portrait. Portraits were advertisements for love: a good portrait would capture the essence of its sitter, in turn stirring the heart of a potential suitor in much the same way an online dating profile might do today. Henry VIII, famously, was greatly enamoured with a portrait of Anne of Cleves, but upon meeting her in person, reportedly declared, ‘She is nothing fair’. In ‘PaThu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/tudor-tinder-how-did-15th-century-high-society-datehttps://www.tatler.com/article/althorp-house-has-officially-opened-for-summerEarl Spencer has announced that Althorp House is now open to the public for the summer season. The Grade I-listed stately home, which was also the family home of Lady Diana Spencer, later Diana, Princess of Wales, opens to the public every year for a limited period throughout the summer months. Earl Spencer made the announcement via his Instagram account, Charles Spencer Books. He wrote, ‘We are open to the public! Visit Althorp House until the 31st August 2023. Showcasing one of Europe’s finesThu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/althorp-house-has-officially-opened-for-summerhttps://www.tatler.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-honours-of-scotlandKing Charles III has been presented with the ‘Scottish Crown Jewels’ in a spectacular service dubbed his ‘second coronation’ that has taken place during Holyrood Week. Following his coronation in May, King Charles has now been presented with the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles, the 500-year-old treasures officially known as the ‘Honours of Scotland’. King Charles was joined by Queen Camilla, Prince William and the Princess of Wales, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in ScotlandWed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-honours-of-scotlandhttps://www.tatler.com/article/a-look-back-at-the-wedding-of-queen-camilla-and-andrew-parker-bowlesCamilla and Andrew Parker Bowles were married from 1973 to 1995, during which time they lived at Middlewick House, a Grade II-listed Georgian-style house in Wiltshire. They had two children together: food writer Tom Parker Bowles, who is King Charles's godson, and art curator Laura Lopes. They also share five grandchildren: Lola and Freddy Parker Bowles, and Eliza, Louis and Gus Lopes. Freddy, Louis and Gus, were among the eight pages of honour at the coronation. In 1995, Camilla and Andrew divTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/a-look-back-at-the-wedding-of-queen-camilla-and-andrew-parker-bowleshttps://www.tatler.com/article/president-biden-is-set-to-travel-to-the-ukBuckingham Palace confirmed that the King would meet Biden at Windsor Castle on Monday 10 July, while No. 10 said that the Prime Minister was looking forward to welcoming Biden. ‘The prime minister looks forward to welcoming President Biden in the UK later this month,’ a spokesperson said. ‘This reflects the strong relationship between the UK and US, building on a series of bilateral visits and meetings earlier this year.’ Although the arrival has been touted as a ‘mini state visit’, it will laMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/president-biden-is-set-to-travel-to-the-ukhttps://www.tatler.com/article/hans-holbeins-work-will-be-on-display-at-buckingham-palaceNow, a major exhibition displaying the Tudor painter’s exquisite work is coming to Buckingham Palace. ‘Holbein at the Tudor Court’ will represent the largest group of Holbein’s work from the Royal Collection Trust to be exhibited in over 30 years. Visitors will be able to explore his career in England ‘from itinerant artist to king’s painter,’ and look at how the vibrant court culture of England formed a fertile ground for his future success. It will chart his arrival in England for the first tiMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/hans-holbeins-work-will-be-on-display-at-buckingham-palacehttps://www.tatler.com/article/zac-goldsmith-resigns-as-ministerIn a letter to the Prime Minister, he said that the government had ‘visibly stepped off the world stage and withdrawn our leadership on climate and nature’. He said that the government had ‘effectively abandoned’ its pledge to spend £11.6 billion of aid on the climate and the environment. ‘Our efforts on a wide range of domestic environmental issues have simply ground to a standstill,’ he said. The outgoing minister also said he was ‘horrified’ that key animal welfare commitments have been abandFri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/zac-goldsmith-resigns-as-ministerhttps://www.tatler.com/article/the-prince-of-wales-celebrates-pride-monthPrince William spoke to 20-year-old Michael Lister, Chair of The Mix Youth Advisory Board; Sharvari Patil, a 20-year-old student and volunteer at The Mix; and Alexis Caught, a Shout volunteer who is also an author and podcast host specialising in mental health and wellness in the queer community. Standing around a table in The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, an iconic LGBTQ+ entertainment venue, Prince William joked that he felt ‘very underdressed’ and that he ‘should’ve come with some sequins and glittFri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/the-prince-of-wales-celebrates-pride-monthhttps://www.tatler.com/article/inside-the-glamorous-first-wedding-of-grace-kellys-daughter-princess-caroline-of-monacoThis week in 1978, the evening sunlight of the French Riviera was warming the cool façade of the magnificent Genoese fortress in the heart of Monte-Carlo, known as the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. Inside, there was excitement in the air as high society, royalty and celebrities danced into the night. They were celebrating the union of Princess Grace and Prince Rainer of Monaco’s glamorous 21-year-old daughter, Princess Caroline, to her Parisian banker husband, Philippe Junot. The ball, which took Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/inside-the-glamorous-first-wedding-of-grace-kellys-daughter-princess-caroline-of-monacohttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/10-authors-you-might-not-have-realised-were-lgbtqiaVirginia Woolf remains one of the most instrumental writers of the 21st century and one of the most famous members of the Bloomsbury group. A collection of associated English writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists in the first half of the 20th century, the Bloomsbury group tended to have more liberal ideas on sexuality. Woolf and her husband, Leonard, were not monogamous. In 1922, she met the famous novelist, Vita Sackville-West and they soon started an intensely romantic friendship. TThu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/10-authors-you-might-not-have-realised-were-lgbtqiahttps://www.tatler.com/article/david-ogilvy-13th-earl-of-airlie-has-diedIt was during this time that he met his wife, Virginia (Ginny) Fortune Ryan, a 19-year-old heiress from Newport, Rhode Island. Her great-grandfather had founded the New York Public Railroad and the Union Tobacco Company. Their wedding took place in October 1952 at St Margaret’s Church in Westminster. The late Queen, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret were all in attendance at what the Telegraph called ‘a major society event’ – so much so it featured on the news. In 1953, Ogilvy joined SchroThu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/david-ogilvy-13th-earl-of-airlie-has-diedhttps://www.tatler.com/gallery/old-war-office-owo-penthouse-for-saleThe Penthouse is the only residence in the Old War Office which has been designed wholly by Winch Design, a company which is used to designing the interiors for super yachts. The Hindujas, the powerful family behind the lavish project, reportedly mandated that the Penthouse ‘feel like nowhere else: a home that was carefully curated, well designed and full of beautiful craftsmanship,’ according to the Times. The five bedroom residence features bespoke pieces of furniture, fabrics, artwork and acWed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/gallery/old-war-office-owo-penthouse-for-salehttps://www.tatler.com/article/eleanor-wellesley-shoesYou could say that Eleanor Wellesley has followed in her great ancestor’s footsteps. Almost 200 years after Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington popularised the ‘Wellington boot’, his descendant has made her own foray into elevated footwear. Following years of searching – fruitlessly – for the perfect shoe, Wellesley realised there was still a gap in the market for a premium wedge espadrille. She set about making amends: ‘I love shoes, but… I could never find the exact espadrilles I wWed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/eleanor-wellesley-shoeshttps://www.tatler.com/article/18th-century-portrait-of-a-mystery-lady-is-discovered-to-be-the-great-grandmother-of-empress-elisabeth-of-austriaWhen a dusty portrait was found hanging on the wall of a house in Louth, no one knew quite what significance it held. How it came to be hanging in the house was a mystery. ‘All the owner could tell us was that he had inherited the picture from his father, who bought it from a gallery in London in the 1970s,’ says James Laverack of John Taylors Auction Rooms. A new-ish brass plaque described the work simply as ‘Portrait of a Lady’. However, the name of the sitter, who gazes longingly into the disTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tatler.com/article/18th-century-portrait-of-a-mystery-lady-is-discovered-to-be-the-great-grandmother-of-empress-elisabeth-of-austria