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Bella Hadid has paid tribute to her grandmother, Ans van den Henrik, on the one year anniversary of her passing.
Henrik died in August last year after battling cancer.

To mark the anniversary of her death, the supermodel shared a photo with her siblings Gigi and Anwar Hadid and her mother Yolanda Hadid at her funeral.
“One year… We miss you everyday Oma,” the 23-year-old said.

She also shared two more photographs – one from when she was young and one more recent image with her grandmother.

Meanwhile, Yolanda referred to the death of her mother as a loss “no one can heal”.
“The loss of my mamma one year ago left a heartache no one can heal, but her love that lives within me nobody can steal,” the mum-of-three said.
Upon the announcement of Henrik’s death at the age of 78 last year, Gigi made a statement praising her amazing grandmother revealing she had battled cancer six times throughout her life.

“OUR QUEEN ANGEL fought cancer six times in her life with courage, strength, and grace while being the greatest mother and grandmother,” the 25-year-old said at the time. “She is an honorable guide we will carry with us forever. We love you more than words, our beautiful wonderful Oma.”
While the anniversary of a loved one’s death can’t be easy, the Hadid family has a lot to look forward to with the imminent arrival of a new family member.
Gigi, who recently shared some stunning photographs from a maternity shoot, is reportedly days away from welcoming her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik.
Ahead of the arrival of baby Hadid-Malik, the couple arrived in New York City which is where the supermodel intends to give birth, according to E! News. This coincides with their arrival in the city that never sleeps last week where they were photographed by the paparazzi.

It’s fair to assume the pair will be staying in Gigi’s new $5.8 million (Dhs21.3 million) Manhattan apartment, which she gave fans a glimpse of last month.
According to a source close to Gigi and Zayn, the pregnancy has been good for their relationship after the couple reunited at the end of last year.
“Zayn and Gigi are really excited and have been loving this experience together,” the source told E!. “They both are reading parenting books, have had fun planning the nursery and picking out items together. Things are going really smoothly, and they are closer as a couple more than ever.”
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The Balmoral Hotel is an Edinburgh landmark, just check your guide book, and although the building itself is over a century old, you can expect modern comforts and exceptional service inside.
The historic hotel is located bang in the middle of Old Town and New Town allowing you to explore the vibrant city by foot. It also boasts some of the finest rooms in the city – there’s even a J.K Rowling suite where the famed finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – as well as Michelin-starred restaurant and an impressive spa. with sweeping staircases and domed ceilings, it’s the definition of a grand hotel.

Sleep like a royal
We enjoyed two nights in the newly refurbished Glamis Suite, named after a Scottish castle and the childhood home of The Queen Mother. Split into three rooms – the salon with an original fireplace, dining room featuring an antique chandelier and a spacious bedroom – the regal yet tasteful décor feels welcoming and Instagrammable. The marble bathroom is by far the most contemporary element of the suite with a separate bathtub and walk-in shower. Large windows provide plenty of natural light as well as views of the buzzing Princes Street below.
Take a bite
Treat yourself to one of the best meals at the Michelin-star restaurant The One. Ideal for sampling some of the finest Scottish ingredients, the menu will encourage you to push your taste buds with dishes like BBQ Orkney scallop and Highland Wagyu beef. Located on the basement level, the restaurant is intimate and sophisticated with contemporary art decorating the lacquered red walls.

Wands at the ready
When walking through the cobbled streets of Old Edinburgh we won’t blame you for thinking that you’ve just stepped inside a Harry Potter book, after all, J.K Rowling did take her inspiration for Diagon Alley from Victoria Street – a curved path with historic stone buildings and brightly-painted shops on the ground floor. Walk to the bottom and turn right where you’ll get a great view of Edinburgh Castle. Then cross the road to the popular ice cream haunt, Mary’s Milk Bar.
Moment of calm
Unfortunately, the spa was closed during our stay, but from our previous visit, we can firmly say that it is a sanctuary of calm and rejuvenation. As well as a lap pool, sauna, steam room and a gym, you can book in for either Rocco Forte Rituals or Espa treatments. Next time we will try the Ishga – Anti-Ageing Rejuvenator facial that repairs and hydrates the skin.

Be a free spirit
Until October 31 you can take advantage of one of The Balmoral Free Spirit Escapes. There are four packages to choose from: Culinary Experience; Whisky Experience; Retail Experience; and Cultural Experience. All include a three or a five-night stay, two category room upgrade, breakfast in the comfort of your room as well as a late checkout and an opportunity to add more experiences during your stay.
Book now via roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/
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Prince Harry has made his debut on streaming-giant Netflix, giving a glimpse to what the royal could be doing after officially stepping down from public life in the British Royal Family with his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
The new documentary entitled Rising Phoenix aims to shed a light on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence

The Duke of Sussex, who founded the Invictus Games – an international adaptive multi-sport event – in 2014, speaks on the London Paralympics praising the success of the games, but adds that there were some that thought they would be a “failure”.
“A lot of people, based on what they’d been told, thought it was going to be a failure and that they weren’t going to be able to sell tickets,” he said. “The stadiums were packed. The sport was incredible. And what they saw was undoubtedly better than the Olympics themselves.”

The 35-year-old royal – who did not receive a fee to appear in this documentary – praised the efforts of the athletes and their stories, giving sources of “inspiration” to many.
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“No amount of books that you read or teaching or class that you can have is going to give you the same inspiration as being able to watch something that you have been told is impossible,” he said.
He added that they are changing lives on the track, but also to those in the stands.
“There’s thousands of seats there that could change those people’s lives because don’t forget, yes lives are being changed on the track but lives are also being changed in the stands as well,” the Duke of Sussex explained.
Rising Phoneix is available to stream on Netflix now.
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