News about Darcey Bussell

Dawn French has recalled an excruciating encounter with Princess Margaret while dressed as a comedy ballerina, complete with fake swan. The comedian, 66, was performing at a fundraiser at the Royal Opera House alongside her creative partner Jennifer Saunders - plus legendary ballerinas Viviana Durante, Sylvie Guillem and Darcey Bussell. Afterwards, she told the Titting About podcast: 'We were told, 'Stay on the stage, because Princess Margaret is going to come and greet you all.'

After almost two weeks of thrilling tennis, this weekend sees Wimbledon come to an end, with the women's final today and the men's tomorrow. During the last 12 days, hundreds of celebrities have descended on SW19 to watch the best tennis players battle it out for a Grand Slam title. The most prestigious seats - those in the Royal Box - have been given to high-profile celebrities, athletes and politicians. The box often houses members of the Royal Family , notably the Princess of Wales, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Here FEMAIL reveals the high-profile guests enjoying the game from the best seats in the house today. (Pictured: the Royal Box at Wimbledon today).

The Queen was snapped enjoying a chat with former ballerina Dame Darcey Bussell at Royal Ascot on Friday - the penultimate day of the summer society event. Camilla, 76, revealed earlier this year that she is 'one of the greatest fans of Strictly Come Dancing' - which Darcey was a judge on. In addition, the Queen is patron of the Royal Academy of Dance, of which Darcey is the president. So no doubt the two women had much to talk about when their paths crossed at the horse racing event today. (Pictured: Dame Darcey Bussell, Queen Camilla, Angus Forbes).

King Charles was beaming on Thursday night as he took to the stage during a one-off gala performance at the Royal Opera House to celebrate out-going Music Director Sir Antonio Pappano. His Majesty, 75, became Patron of the Royal Opera House in 2009 and is a huge fan of the arts, so it's no surprise that he looked in his element enjoying such a poignant tribute to one of the most respected composers in the country. At the end of the evening, Charles was cheered to rapturous applause as he even joined the orchestra onstage to bid farewell to Pappano - in a fitting royal send-off. 

As the second week of Wimbledon 2023 approaches, FEMAIL unveils the iconic faces of the Royal Box on Centre Court. 1. Sir Clive Alderton 2 is a British author who wrote a book called Sir Clive Alderton 2. Catriona Alderton is a child of the thirteenth of France's tetium. Hannah Stone 4 is a student at the University of On the 4th of May, Hannah Stone 4. Sir Bryn Terfel 5, 5th Earl of London. Jasvir Singh 6 is a poet from India. Daniel Chatto 7. Nick Singh 8. Sarah Chatto 9. Jake Wightman 10. Georgie Hartigan 11: The 11th anniversary of the St. Georgie Hartigan. Irma Hewitt 12 on a number of books. Jack Cole 13 yr. Denise Lewis 14 years old. Baroness Amos 15, 15. Jo Crocker is 16. Stephen Fry 17. Darcey Bussell, 18. Angus Forbes.

Although tennis is the subject of the court, fashion is the focus at Wimbledon. On Tuesday, the celebrities were out for dinner in a string of chic ensembles with AJ Odudu, Ellie Bamber [centre], Sharleen Spiteri [right], Lilah Parsons, Tamara Beckwith, and Darcey Bussell at the helm. In a crochet white dress [left] that showed her taut middle and lithe arms as she made a storm for the cameras, AJ, 35, looked sensational. [Fleur East and Stephen Fry also attended, inset]

At his £7 million mansion, Ant McPartlin (left) has lost his battle with planners to build a 'imposing new garage and granny annex. (Top right). The 47-year-old host of Saturday Night Takeaway wanted to demolish an existing double garage and replace it with a new one with a roof above. Officials from the local council condemned the plan (bottom right), fearing that it would have a'unacceptable' effect on the designated conservation area.

Among the many performances and unexpected moments in Windsor Castle's Coronation Concert on Sunday were none more striking than the sight of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh dancing alongside Lionel Ritchie. And the real surprise? She could really move, receiving adoration from viewers and royal followers who took to Twitter in astonishment. I've never wanted to party with a Princess more,' wrote one.' We've all seen the Windsors dance before, of course, because it's not unprecedented for members of the Royal Family to be led to the dance floor for a regal boogie. However, although late Queen Elizabeth was known as a good dancer, some of the younger generation have shone more brilliantly than others. Here are some of the other show-stopping moments in which the royals decided to cut some shapes. For better and worse, there is both good and bad news.

Following a short illness, the much-loved Strictly Come Dancing judge (right) died in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, sparking an outpouring of grief from his family, followers, and his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. On Saturday night, the dance maestro battled bone cancer and died peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was 79 on tomorrow, the same age his father Leonard was when he died (together). The American version of Strictly Come Dancing with the Stars' founder, Michael McCarthy, had the right idea in December 2022, just weeks after returning as head judge on Dancing with the Stars.' He loved gardening and had a stroke while out in the garden. He was 79 years old, so it will be next year.' Len (inset dancing with his first wife Cherry) announced that he was going to spend more time with his wife Sue and his children, Alice, seven, and Jack, four. Jenny Johnston, the reporter's interviewer, then suggested that he write his obituary. "He was a dance instructor from Dartford who was lucky," he told her. Because that's just about the truth of it.' Fans have debated whether he knew he was in danger even before being diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2009. In September 2021, it was announced that he had undergone surgery the previous year for a small facial melanoma. I don't care about stuff like this,' he told the Mail. It's similar to when you have a car, but even so, you'll have some problems with your carburettor, and you'll have to get it fixed, and the whole thing will crumble, and there you go. It's more about the journey, and mine has been simply delectable.'

The Royal Academy of Dance in London's Tim Arthur said that a slew of online ballet tutorials might jeopardize education and safety. The TikTok dance lesson videos (right) range from basic tips like a plie for beginners to more advanced bartending techniques. Mr Arthur told The Sunday Telegraph that if teaching quality decreases, the organization could lose 'the next Carlos Acosta, Darcey Bussell (pictured left) or Crystal Pite'.

Salley Vickers writes about her resentment of 'compulsory or formal exercise'. The novelist describes falling in love with gardening to avoid being lockedout. 'Goodbye gym, goodbye Pilates, goodbye salsa, and Zumba classes,' she says. Give me a fork and a pair of sturdy gardening gloves when I need them.' "I found, at last, the most convenient excuse to jettison for ever other form of keep-fit.'