Eden Confidential: Former BBC newsreader Angela Rippon celebrates 80th birthday with four birthday parties

Angela Ribandika is sure to come to the party and dance with her jaw-dropping high kicks.

The former BBC newsreader enjoyed not one, not two, but four bashes to celebrate her 80th birthday.

'I don't really know what it's like to be 80, and I have no intention of finding out,' she tells me at an afternoon tea party at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, where she's joined by her strict partner. Kai Whittrington.

'I wish I could spend as much time on this perch growing up as a shame, because it's so much fun.'

She was presented with a five-tiered pink cake by the volunteer organization Phoenix Fun Events Team, which featured rice paper pictures of her cooking.

She was presented with a five-tiered pink cake by the Phoenix Fun Events Team, a volunteer organization that featured rice paper pictures of her cooking.

The event raised £9,000 for We Are Beams and The Daisy Garland Foundation, both of which provide support for disabled children, young people and their families.

On the bright side, Fergie turns 65

Sarah, Duchess of York turned 65 on Tuesday – and she's determined to look on the bright side.

Prince Andrew's ex-wife wore a multicolored blouse and a pair of shades to a charity event themed after Palm Royale, the Apple TV+ drama set in 1960s Florida.

He was joined by Dame Joan Collins91 at Langan's Brasserie in Mayfair for the Lady Garden Foundation's tenth anniversary lunch. It raised funds for Royal Marsden, a cancer charity.

Fergie was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery last year.

Sarah, Duchess of York (seen at the 10th annual Lady Garden Foundation London's Ladies' Lunch) turned 65 on Tuesday

'Fergie' with Dame Joan Collins, 91

Acland's Family Farewell

Raised in poverty – thanks to a miserly father who enjoyed a string of mistresses – he became one of our favorite actors, appearing in 130 films, while being devoted to seven children, 35 grandchildren and his wife Rosemary. 23 great-grandchildren.

But now, almost a year after Jos Ackland died aged 95, his family are saying goodbye to the old rectory in Devon, where Rosemary, who died in 2002, also found sanctuary after the death of their son Paul.

Tucked away in a 4,600-acre Clovelly estate, the eight-bedroom house is listed for £1.4million – something that would have been unthinkable for baby Jose, who moved from a rented basement to the next flat.

Joss Acland's family bid farewell to the old rectory in Devon where he and Rosemary (pictured with actor) died in 2002, finding sanctuary after the death of their son Paul.

David's ant attraction

David Gandy doesn't just attract the attention of the opposite sex. The model says her sister saved her from being bitten by an army ant in Brazil.

“One was going to stab me in the chest and she just threw it away,” he tells the Travel Secrets podcast. 'One bite can cause flu symptoms for two weeks.'

David Gandy doesn't just attract the attention of the opposite sex. The model says her sister saved her from being bitten by an army ant in Brazil

Beecham says she has lost her charm

Stephanie Beecham says she's lost her famous beauty – but it's helped her career.

'I don't think I have any looks [any more]says the 77-year-old former Dynasty star. 'I'm freed from the gift and punishment of looks… I've played with so many beautiful women and now I've got the breadth of all women.'

Aussies say 'Long live the King'

Australian monarchists hit back at 'interference' by British pressure group Republic.

“There is no constitutional crisis in Australia, no crisis with the royal family,” says Philip Benwell of the Australian Monarchy League. '[Chief executive] Graham Smith has no right to interfere with the Australian King in Australia.'

“There is no constitutional crisis in Australia, no crisis with the royal family,” says Philip Benwell of the Australian Monarchy Association

King Charles is visiting Australia this weekend