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Queen Elizabeth May Have Made a Subtle Nod to *The Crown* in Her Annual Christmas Speech


Ever since The Crown premiered on Netflix in 2016, fans have wondered whether its subject, Queen Elizabeth, watches the drama—and what she thinks of it. Some reports have said that the Queen Mother approves of the series; while others have said she’s taken issue with the more fictionalized scenes. And now, new reports seem to suggest not only that the royal watches, but that she gave the hit show a subtle nod in this year’s annual Christmas speech.

On Tuesday (December 24), a photo from Queen Elizabeth’s annual Christmas Day broadcast shows the monarch seated a desk in front of a Christmas tree, surrounded by photographs of the royal family throughout the years. The Daily Mail spotted that among the desk decor was a picture of Queen Elizabeth’s handshake with the Apollo 11 crew—an event that was recreated on season 3 of The Crown.

Queen Elizabeth sits at her desk for her annual Christmas address.

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During the seventh episode of season 3, Prince Philip watches the Apollo 11 team complete their mission and questions his own accomplishments as a result. The royal family also hosts an astronaut-themed birthday party for Prince Edward and Prince Andrew. Finally, the show depicts the famous meeting between Queen Elizabeth and the Apollo 11 team at Buckingham Palace, shown below.

Queen Elizabeth stands with the astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission

Queen Elizabeth met the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969.

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Queen Elizabeth portrayed by Olivia Coleman meets the Apollo 11 crew on 'The Crown.'

Queen Elizabeth’s meeting with the Apollo 11 crew was dramatized on season 3 of ‘The Crown.’

Embedding a wink to that would be a savvy pop culture move from Queen Elizabeth, indicating yet again that she’s aware of the series. But it could also be a marker of the year: 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.

Netflix Easter eggs or not, the Queen’s Christmas broadcast will have other moments for royal onlookers to chew on. Excerpts from Queen Elizabeth’s speech published by CNN say that she will address the tumultuous year in politics head-on. “Small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding,” she said. “The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.”



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Did You Catch the Subtle Nod to Prince George in Season 3 of The Crown?


When watching any episode of Netflix‘s The Crown, it’s next to impossible not to draw comparisons from the storylines to the rumors and news we hear about the current-day royals. How could you not think about Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship when watching the tension between Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret over trying to be a good sister and a good monarch? And it’s only natural to feel like you “know” Prince Charles a bit better after watching a fictionalized version of his younger years, especially in the show’s third season.

But we’re guessing you might not have caught this very subtle fashion nod to Prince George in season three. In episode seven, “Moondust,” the royal family (minus Prince Charles) is seen walking to church. In the scene, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s youngest child, Prince Edward, is seen wearing a grey coat that looks almost exactly like the one Prince George wore to Christmas Day church services with his family in 2016.

Take a look for yourself: Here’s Prince Edward in the scene, recreating a day in 1969.

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And Prince George in 2016, with Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Princess Charlotte.

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Prince George of Cambridge enjoys a candy cane after attending Church
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The Duchess of Cambridge is famous for dressing her oldest son (and the heir to the throne) in a classic English style that often nods to his dad and his uncle, Prince Harry. Here they are in similar looks for a christening: young William at Harry’s and George at Prince Louis’s.

Prince William at Prince Harry's christening in 1984
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Look at these adorable royals in almost identical outfits. William is leaving the hospital after first meeting his baby brother and George is at Charlotte’s christening.

Prince William and Prince George
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They’ve even had similar father/son moments on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour.

Prince Charles Prince William Trooping the Colour 1984
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Prince George Prince William Trooping the Colour 2015
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Long live the tradition of royal twinning—both in the (semi) fictionalized world of The Crown and IRL.



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Selena Gomez's Cannes Makeup Had a Secret Nod to Miley Cyrus


Selena Gomez walked the famous Cannes Film Festival red carpet for the first time yesterday to promote her upcoming new movie, The Dead Don’t Die. From her white two-piece Louis Vuitton dress to some serious bling in the form of a Bulgari diamond necklace and ring, she looked incredible.

But what we really need to talk about is Gomez’s ridiculously good glam, specifically her makeup. The vibe was a modern take on Old Hollywood with a classic red lip and a cat-eye by makeup artist Hung Vanngo using Marc Jacobs Beauty. It also had a hidden nod to fellow former Disney star, Miley Cyrus. Vanngo used Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Oh Miley 200 ($32), a strawberry red shade inspired by the singer, on Gomez to give her lips a pop of color.

That wasn’t even the only pop star connection with her look. Vanngo revealed that he also used the brand’s Youthquake Hydra-Full Retexturizing Gel Crème ($59), which was Lady Gaga‘s secret skin weapon during awards season and the Met Gala. (Gaga’s longtime makeup artist Sarah Tanno is an ambassador for the brand, so she got to test it out secretly for months before it hit shelves this month.)

Vanngo also used Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick in L23 ($32) and Accomplice Instant Blurring Beauty Powder in Siren 52 ($49) to create even more of a glow before adding O!Mega Bronzer Coconut Perfect Tan in Tan-Tastic! ($49) and Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in 506 Flesh & Fantasy ($42) for a touch of warmth.

And to balance Gomez’s bold red lip, Vanngo created a sparkly cat-eye. (Perhaps Taylor Swift was the inspiration?) Here’s how to re-create it for yourself.

First apply a light layer of See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow in Flashlight ($28) to give your lids that glittery look. Next, use the Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner—inspired by calligraphy pens—in Blacquer ($30) to create a bold wing liner that emphasizes your eye shape. Then, finish with a few coats of Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara ($26).

The final result? Flawless. If only a makeup look could win the Palme d’Or.



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Ariana Grande's First Performance of 'Thank U, Next' Is Clearly a Nod to Pete Davidson


Ariana Grande threw everyone for a loop Saturday night when she surprise-dropped a new song called “Thank U, Next.” To be fair, fans did see new music coming, but they may’ve been surprised by how Grande name-checks her exes in the song. “Thought I’d end up with Sean/But he wasn’t a match/Wrote some songs about Ricky/Now I listen and laugh/Even almost got married/And for Pete, I’m so thankful/Wish I could say, ‘Thank you’ to Malcolm/’Cause he was an angel,” she sings at the top of the track.

“Pete” is obviously Pete Davidson, the Saturday Night Live comedian whom Grande was engaged to all summer. Their whirlwind romance abruptly ended in mid-October, and Davidson hasn’t exactly been silent about the split. He’s made jokes in standup routines about it and even fake-proposed to singer Maggie Rogers as part of an SNL promo gag. That last stunt irked Grande and was no-doubt a reason she released “Thank U, Next” so quickly.

And she isn’t done calling out Davidson in her music. The singer’s first performance of the song will air on Ellen Wednesday (November 7), and there’s a motif going on: weddings.

In a video host Ellen DeGeneres teased, we see Grande and her backup dancers dressed in all white with a wedding cake and reception tables in the background. Grande even quasi-confirmed this theme on her own Instagram, dubbing herself and the dancers the “First Wives Club 2018.”

Watch the full performance for yourself, below:

Davidson is the only person on “Thank U, Next” whom Grande says she almost married, so all this wedding imagery is most likely a reference to him. It’s not exactly subtle.

It’s also a bit perplexing, seeing as how Grande was seemingly so upset by Davidson speaking openly about their relationship. This performance, in many ways, is perhaps the most overt nod either of them has made to their engagement.

If Grande also does an interview with DeGeneres, it’ll be interesting to see what she says.

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Meghan Markle's Fiji Hairstyle Had a Super Sweet Nod to Prince Harry


Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are barely halfway through their first royal tour together, but in that time, the Duchess of Sussex has already announced a pregnancy, sold out a dozen outfits, and given an impassioned speech on the importance of women’s education. And on Wednesday, she gifted the hair-obsessed among us with yet another moment to feast our eyes on: another new-for-her hairstyle since her wedding.

While touring the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, Harry and Meghan both dressed in their island best: he in a blue tropical print shirt and she in a floral wrap dress tied with a pom-pom at her waist. But for royal beauty watchers, the pièce de résistance was Meghan’s hair. The duchess wore a French twist, the chic, polished cousin to her trademark messy bun. Instead of securing the gathered hair at the nape of the neck, though, the French twist tucks the hair under itself to create a sleek, smooth silhouette on the back of the head, rather than a bouncy bun.

The twist is a first (in royal life, at least) for Meghan, but it wasn’t enough to simply surprise us with a new hairstyle. She also honored the local style with three beautiful white flowers tucked neatly into her twist. According to People, they’re Frangipani flowers, native to Fiji and often used as wedding flowers to symbolize the eternal bond between a married couple.

Behold the look from every angle:

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The look is a clever combination of local culture and symbolism. It’s also a reminder that the duchess’ take on royal style is just getting started. Meghan may already have a signature hairstyle, but she clearly still has the capability to surprise her fans—and there’s still plenty of time left on the couple’s royal tour for more new styles (not to mention, months of pregnancy looks ahead).

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