Pamela Anderson has recalled being given "a death sentence" when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late '90s.
The Baywatch actress gave a powerful speech about her diagnosis and recovery from the virus as she was honoured with amfAR's Award of Courage during the Venice Film Festival on Sunday night.
"It was a death sentence. That's what my doctor told me - that I probably had around 10 years to live," the 59-year-old told the audience, according to Variety. "I'm sure that coloured and corrupted my decisions. It was not fear of death, but fear of what might happen to my young children. It turned my life inside out."
A cure for the viral infection was found in 2011, and Anderson became "hep C free" in 2015 after paying "everything I had in my bank" to receive treatment.
"But my experience of shame and guilt was also an unconscious journey. It stays with me; it haunts me," she continued. "And just like the ******* ual abuse that I endured as a child, it felt like it was carved into my forehead: Damaged goods. And I presented myself as such."
The Last Showgirl star admitted that she has "finally come to terms" with her health news and is using that to fuel her career renaissance.

#death #like #pamela

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KL Rahul cheekily asked if a Maldives holiday was part of Kevin Pietersen's new England white-ball mentor package on Instagram.
The ECB appointed Pietersen as England's white-ball mentor for the run-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup in southern Africa.
Pietersen returns to England colours for the first time since his controversial exit in 2014, joining Brendon McCullum's backroom team.
When Kevin Pietersen's appointment as England's white-ball mentor dropped on social media, KL Rahul could not refrain from commenting, and it came loaded with insider context that made it land perfectly.

#england #mentor #ball

Irina Shayk is one of the many models bringing glamour to the Venice Film Festival, and so far, she has served up four looks spanning body-con Alaïa, two archival pulls and a more subdued turn on the red carpet.
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Irina arrived in Venice wearing a fitted Alaïa dress styled with a Ferragamo Cara bag and Alaïa mesh shoes, proving that even her off-duty looks come with plenty of ****** appeal.
The slate-grey colour may be subdued, but there is nothing understated about the silhouette. This is classic Irina, and an easy introduction to her Venice wardrobe.
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#looks #subdued #festival #wireimage

Despite Pamela Anderson being at the Venice Film Festival for her new film, Place to Be, the actress has also been making the most of her time in Venice with several appearances, including the amfAR Venezia gala, where she received the Award of Courage for her advocacy and charitable work.
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And if there is one thread connecting her Venice wardrobe so far, it is colour. Pamela has moved from coral pink to vivid clementine and wisteria, with each look offering a different take on glamour.
Oscar de la Renta has become something of a go-to label for Pamela, and this coral-pink cape-effect gown makes it easy to understand why.
The colour is beautiful on her, but it is the cape that sells this for me. Draped across one shoulder and secured with an embellished floral brooch, it gives a relatively simple gown far more presence.

#pamela #venice #colour #gown

It's been wonderful to see Pamela Anderson lighting up the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival 2026, and the beautiful 59-year-old has donned some eye-catching, high-end outfits.
On Monday, the blonde beauty was pictured arriving at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the famed film festival. Looking like a picture of sartorial elegance, the mother of two wore a black tailored suit, a chic pie-crust blouse, and finished it off with a pair of Hollywood-esque big shades.
Pamela arrived at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier on Monday (@ Getty Images)
Her face appeared makeup-free, and her famed platinum blonde locks were brushed back effortlessly. But we couldn't help but notice that she was sporting a rosy pink lip colour, complete with lip liner, even though the star essentially gave up makeup on the red carpet back in 2023.
Pamela was pictured rocking lip liner (@ FilmMagic)

#hotel #excelsior #film #festival

Jak Jones claimed the second ranking ******* le of his career by beating four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final.
The pair were tied at 4-4 after the afternoon session, which included a 139 from Selby.
Another century break brought Selby level at 5-5 before Jones, who beat Judd Trump in the semi-final, started to pull away by moving into a two frame lead at 7-5.
Breaks of 53 and 62 put Jones one frame from victory and, after England's Selby missed a green on the colours, the Welshman secured victory.
"I can't believe it to be honest," Jones, who won his first ranking ******* le with victory at the 2026 Championship League in July, told Channel 5.

#victory #mark

Bayern Munich star Jonathan Tah has taken to social media this weekend, to send a message of congratulations the way of new Barcelona youngster Mikael Baza.
Baza, for those not familiar with his name, is fresh off putting pen to paper on contract terms in Catalunya's capital. Identified as a transfer target on the part of the Barcelona brass owing to his exploits in the youth ranks of German outfit Hamburg, Deco and co. launched a late-window ***** ault on his signature.
From here, the 16-year-old was unveiled as a Blaugrana player this past Monday, set to link up with Barca Atlètic for the season ahead.
And as alluded to above, Baza has since received a congratulatory message from a leading German international, namely Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah.
Stopper Tah is the older cousin of Baza, and therefore took to social media on Saturday to reveal his delight for the German youth international. In a post on his official Instagram account, Tah unveiled a photo of Baza in Barcelona colours, accompanied by the caption:

#german #bayern #unveiled

A member of the loan ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona enjoyed something of a breakout performance in the colours of his new club this weekend.
The player in question? Ronald Araújo.
Stopper Araújo of course brought a surprise close to his Barcelona stint earlier this summer, taking his talents to Premier League heavyweights Liverpool on loan for the duration of the campaign.
The Uruguayan had since endured something of a hit-and-miss start to life at Anfield, accused of looking clumsy across a pair of appearances off the bench.
On Friday evening, though, Araújo provided a glimpse at the kind of physical dominance of which he is capable when firing on all cylinders.

#loan #liga #league #uruguayan

Al-Hilal's Karim Benzema (38) was close to signing a return to Olympique Lyonnais this summer, according to reports in L'Équipe.
Approached by the management of the Rhône-based club, where he came through the ranks, the Ballon d'Or winner had expressed enthusiasm at the prospect of once again donning the Rouge & Bleu colours. So much so that he was prepared to play there without receiving any remuneration.
However, despite mutual interest from all parties, the deal could not be finalised, as Benzema had not yet been released from his contract with Al-Hilal at that time – something he has since done. His role as an ambassador for the Saudi league, which runs until 2030 and which the striker was keen to honour, also proved to be an obstacle to a potential move to another country.
Benzema, although still very attached to OL, the club of his life, is therefore unlikely to end his career there, having helped the Rhône-based side win four league ****** les before his departure for Real Madrid in 2009.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

#league #olympique #rouge

Laura Dern attended the Ink premiere during the Venice Film Festival this evening, ahead of presenting George Clooney with his Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
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The Jay Kelly actress wore a Prada dress that was classic Prada in so many ways. First, the colour – Miuccia Prada sure does loves a pink red carpet dress – and then there is the label's go-to double-satin fabric.
It is usually by this third paragraph that I am complaining about something related to a Prada satin dress, but there are no creases or awkward dart details here. Then I got to the circular skirt. Most of the hem falls in a beautifully smooth line, which makes that irregular section all the more noticeable.
This was well on its way to being a perfect 10 for Prada. I was even going to give the black Prada shoes a pass because I was so enamoured with her pink-stone statement necklace.

#prada #pink #dern #festival

Claire Foy attended the premiere of her upcoming film, Ink, which opens the 2026 Venice Film Festival this evening.
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After wearing Bottega Veneta for both her arrival and this morning's photocall, we had a feeling Claire would stay with the house for the premiere. And she did, wearing a red Bottega Veneta gown with Swarovski jewellery.
Let's start with the positives. I love the colour. Red was a bold choice for the opening night of the festival, and I also like the idea behind the knotted detail at the waist, which should have defined the silhouette. But the execution really lets this down.
Dare I say, it looks a little sloppy. This would have worked better had the bodice been more fitted through the waist, as the excess fabric bunching above the knot makes the dress look like two separate pieces.

#premiere #venice

Amal Clooney and George Clooney attended the premiere of Ink, which opens the 2026 Venice Film Festival this evening, before George receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
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George chose a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo for his big night, while Amal delivered something I certainly wasn't expecting.
One thing I did not have on my bingo card for this festival was Amal in a black dress. She is the queen of summery colour in Venice, so I was surprised to see her take to the red carpet in this custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown. Perhaps we should have taken the hint when she arrived in olive green earlier today.
Of course, this black gown is far from plain. The fitted silhouette features razor-sharp pleating, transparent georgette side panels and a geometric leather neckline, giving us plenty to take in despite the monochrome palette.

#gown

The 2026-27 season is already underway, with Barcelona enjoying a splendid start to the campaign.
In the matches so far, the Catalans have donned both the home kit and the Kobe Bryant-inspired Mamba away kit.
Attention has now turned to future designs, with an early look at the club's third kit for the 2027-28 season, which is expected to feature a distinct orange colour.
Reliable football kit news platform FootyHeadlines has leaked the likely colours of Barcelona's third kit for the 2027-28 campaign.
According to the report, the Nike-designed shirt is expected to bring back a vibrant orange base, a classic alternative colour deeply rooted in the club's history.

#bryant

One child in Denver called her "The Book Queen".
Another in Alabama calls her "Ms Dolly".
Across the globe in Australia, a toddler with speech delays delighted her family with her first word - "orange" - after she and her twin sister received a free book in the post about colours. It came from Imagination Library, the literacy programme begun by late global superstar Dolly Parton.
Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the philanthropic effort in 1995 to honour her father - whose difficult Appalachian upbringing never allowed him to finish school or learn to read and write.
"He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams," wrote Parton in an open letter on Imagination Library's website.

#across

Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, **** anese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of people around the globe.
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Kusama emerged as part of the pop art movement - and was among a select group of artists whose work became truly popular with a mass audience, attracting crowds to exhibitions from Tokyo to New York and London.
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Her trademark polka dots covered entire galleries and giant sculptures, and she also used mirrors and lights to create the effect of shapes and patterns disappearing into infinity.

#kusama #getty #images #shapes

The board at La Liga champions Barcelona were recently contacted by their counterparts from German outfit RB Leipzig. This came with a view to gathering information on the terms of a potential deal for Marc Casadó.
Youngster Casadó is of course widely expected to bring a close to his stint in Blaugrana colours before the summer is out. Pushed further down the engine room pecking order in Hansi Flick's squad following the recent arrival of Rodri, the 22-year-old has been informed that his services are no longer required in Catalunya's capital.
Still held in high regard across the continent, Casadó, in turn, has garnered interest from a whole host of clubs over recent weeks.
And as alluded to above, over the last couple of days, a new suitor are understood to have positioned themselves in the race for the signature of the Spanish international.
As per a report from market insider Fabrizio Romano:

#liga #leipzig #blaugrana

"Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery." The words of the future King Charles III as he pleaded with his two sons to patch things up at their grandfather's funeral in April 2021 have just acquired a whole new resonance.
The "boys", better known as Prince William and Prince Harry, never did make up. Indeed, their feud only darkened and deepened as the elder brother fumed at the younger's treachery towards the Royal family in general, and his wife, in particular. (Outrageously, in her interview with Oprah, Meghan accused unnamed members of the family of racism in relation to her unborn baby's skin colour.)
The last time Harry and William stood together, just the two of them, was in July 2021 at the unveiling of a bronze statue of their late mother on what would have been her 60th birthday. The pair could barely look at each other. For William, Harry's deeply personal and spiteful revelations two years later in his biography, Spare, were an unimaginable betrayal by the human being he once trusted best.
The last time the two brothers were together was in 2021, at the unveiling of a bronze statue of their late mother - Dominic Lipinski/AFP
A lid could be kept on that seething Shakespearean sibling rivalry, as long as Diana's beloved boys, now men in their 40s, were separated by an ocean. Harry and Meghan found freedom in California from the stultifying Windsor ways they so publicly scorned. The Waleses were left to steady the ship after the turbulence of "Megxit". They did so admirably and to universal acclaim despite Princess Catherine's shocking brush with cancer.

#william #harry #make

Saransh Jain, a 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, finally earned his maiden senior India call-up after more than a decade grinding away in domestic cricket.
An off-spinner who bowls right-arm but bats left-handed, Jain now finds himself alongside established spin options Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar in the squad.
With Washington Sundar ruled out of the opening Test through injury, Jain's inclusion gives India another off-spin option, while his consistent lower-order runs add genuine value to the batting depth.
Jain's most decisive performance arrived just weeks before the squad announcement. He was playing for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle, and he returned with figures of 4 for 92 and 2 for 66 across both innings.
Jain also struck an unbeaten 70 with the bat to help India A register a comprehensive ten-wicket win and a 1-0 series victory. Now, Jain heads back to the same Sri Lankan shores, only this time wearing India's senior Test colours.

#India #ravindra

Michelle Monaghan looked sensational as she slipped into a tiny bikini during a sun-soaked vacation in Indonesia.
TheWhite Lotus star, 50, showed off her incredibly toned figure in a colourful floral string two-piece featuring gold bead detailing as she posed in the crystal-clear water.
Michelle protected herself from the tropical sunshine with an oversized straw hat, while her wet brunette hair fell naturally over her shoulders.
Michelle enjoying the sunshine in Indonesia (@ Instagram)
Clearly in holiday mode, the actress playfully stuck out her tongue for the camera as she waded through the turquoise ocean with her arms outstretched.

#monaghan #thewhite #clearly #looked

Morgan Fairchild showed off a different side of her style as she stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a cool rock-chick ensemble.
The 76-year-old actress was dressed in an oversized black T-shirt bearing a colourful Godzilla graphic as she walked through the city.
Morgan teamed the statement top with slim black trousers and coordinating sock-style sneakers, creating a far more casual look than the polished gowns and tailored outfits she generally wears for public appearances.
Morgan was spotted out and about in LA (@ GC Images)
Her signature platinum-blonde hair was worn loose with plenty of volume, while dark eye makeup provided the finishing touch to her monochrome outfit. The actress accessorised with a gold watch and bracelets.

#style #actress #different

A new hero established himself in the colours of Real Madrid late on Saturday evening. This came as Los Blancos battled their way to a last-gasp victory away at Espanyol.
Los Blancos got their La Liga campaign up and running a short time ago, making the trip to Catalunya for the first competitive fixture of José Mourinho's new tenure.
As proceedings rolled into injury time, the visitors looked set to be forced to make do with a disappointing share of the spoils, after Jude Bellingham's early opener was cancelled out by Álex Calatrava.
Just when he was needed most, though, a somewhat unexpected hero emerged for a star-studded Real Madrid squad…
After pouncing on a loose ball on the Espanyol penalty area, Carlos Espí, fresh off a summer move from Levante, showed impressive composure to set himself up before slotting home a confident right-footed finish.

#real #espanyol #hero #catalunya

Caitlin Clark recently gave an interview talking about her line of Nike Caitlin 1 shoes, and revealed how Kobe Bryant inspired her experience as a 'sneakerhead'.
Caitlin Clark is one of the most popular athletes in the United States in 2026. The WNBA superstar has managed to capture the hearts of fans across the nation.
Naturally, as most of basketball's biggest names have done in the past, Clark has gotten herself a shoe deal with Nike. The Caitlin 1s are set to be released worldwide in October.
The Indiana Fever player has trotted out the shoe in various colours so far, and fans are excited for when it drops. In a recent interview, she opened up on her own experience, mentioning an LA Lakers legend.
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

#clark #interview #bryant

Michelle Pfeiffer made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, where she talked about starring in Margo's Got Money Troubles.
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As you know, I'm a stickler for dressing for the season we're actually in, despite the celebrity habit of racing ahead to the next one.
But I am a die-hard sucker for velvet. I mean, just look at how lush this raspberry FFORME top and skirt from the Resort 2027 collection looks on Michelle.
What is not to love? The colour and fabric are doing all the work here, with the velvet catching the light beautifully and giving the raspberry hue even more impact. And considering Michelle loves a tailored moment, seeing her in something this fluid feels refreshing.

#starring #raspberry #tonight

Talk about arriving in Test cricket with a bang. Just minutes after Manav Suthar bowled debutant Keshara Nuwantha to seal India's emphatic 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, heavy rain lashed the venue.

By then, however, the damage had been done, with the young left-arm spinner delivering a performance for the ages.

Suthar ripped through Sri Lanka's lower order in a sensational spell. In the 76th over, he bowled a three-wicket maiden, dismissing the resolute Sonal Dinusha (84; 128b, 8x4, 1x6), who was caught at leg slip by Dhruv Jurel, before removing Prabhat Jayasuriya for a duck off the very next ball. Though he missed out on a hat-trick, Suthar completed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket by having Lahiru ****** ara caught behind.

His late burst earned him figures of 6-55 in 23.4 overs as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 206 in 77.4 overs while chasing an improbable 372. The 24-year-old finished with match figures of 10/131 in 45.2 overs after taking 4-76 in the first innings, making him the undisputed architect of India's victory and making the team's 600th Test memorable.

The victory also kept India firmly in contention for a place in the 2027 World Test Championship final. They remain fifth in the standings but improved their points percentage to 53.33 while Sri Lanka stayed sixth on 33.33. Australia currently lead the table, followed by South Africa. With one match left in the series, Sri Lanka can no longer win it but will aim to deny India a series victory in the second Test beginning on Sunday.

Chasing what would have been the highest successful fourth-innings total in Galle, Sri Lanka never threatened after beginning the final day at 84-4. While Suthar dominated proceedings, pacer Prasidh Krishna also played a key role, producing a fiery spell to finish with 2-16 from 10 overs.

Prasidh's second wicket came after an intriguing exchange involving Niroshan ****** wella. Amid constant chatter from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who challenged him to play the hook shot and jokingly suggested he could recommend him to his IPL coach ****** ar Sangakkara, ****** wella appeared distracted.

Attempting an ambitious stroke after backing away from the stumps, the left-hander top-edged to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and departed for 10.

Kuldeep Yadav, meanwhile, looked off-colour, returning figures of 1/38 from 11 overs, which could prompt discussions about giving rookie off-spinner Saransh Jain an opportunity in Colombo.

#suthar #Cricket #left #victory

A life with Inter, defined by passion, character and an unbreakable bond with the Club: Riccardo Ferri was a mainstay of the Nerazzurri defence for 13 seasons, playing his part in some of the most memorable moments in Inter's history.
Having come through the Nerazzurri youth system, Ferri made his first-team debut at the age of 18, beginning a long journey in an Inter shirt. A centre-back known for his character, determination and positional awareness, he made 418 appearances between 1981 and 1994. During those years, he played a leading role in unforgettable triumphs such as the record-breaking 1988/89 Scudetto, followed by the Supercoppa Italiana and two UEFA Cups, in 1991 and 1994, firmly establishing his place in Inter's history. Since July 2022, he has served as First Team Club Manager, continuing his long-standing connection with the Nerazzurri colours.
Born in Crema on 20 August 1963, Riccardo Ferri turns 63 today. Happy birthday from everyone at FC Internazionale Milano and the entire Nerazzurri faithful!

#nerazzurri #Inter #riccardo #character

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten first celebrated his nation's 3-1 win over Argentina at the men's Hockey World Cup on home soil on Tuesday and then kissed opposition player and his partner Nicolas Keenan.
"I'm here to cheer on the Netherlands - and a tiny bit also because of my fiancé. Maybe he can score a goal for Argentina, but in the end the Netherlands should get the win," Dutch news agency NOS quoted the centre-left politician as saying before the match in Amstelveen. His partner did not score.
Jetten was also in the stands on Sunday to watch the Netherlands' victory against New Zealand (5-1) and Argentina's win over ***** an (3-0) - first wearing an Oranje shirt and then switching to Argentina colours.
He said he was "no hockey expert" and watches "a bit like a layman," but was now a big fan.
The 39-year-old has been head of the Dutch government since February. He is the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister.

#Argentina #prime

A fresh round of footage, showcasing the talents of Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomandé at the club's training base, has come to the fore online this week.
This comes as the Ivorian continues to turn heads with his exploits at Valdebebas…
Youngster Diomandé of course sealed his long-awaited big-money Real Madrid switch earlier this month, after the brass at the Bernabéu agreed to meet the considerable demands of their counterparts at German outfit RB Leipzig.
The 19-year-old has since gone on to link up with his new teammates in Spain's capital, ahead of playing what is expected to be a leading role under José Mourinho over the season ahead.
And though they have not yet been afforded the chance to watch him in competitive action in Blancos colours, the understanding is that Diomandé has already made quite the impression on all behind the scenes at Valdebebas.

#ahead #ivorian #bernab

With both clubs finishing the previous season in mid-table and level on the same number of points, Derby County and Sunderland's 1951/1952 opener seemed like it could be an intriguing affair between two evenly matched sides.
It was the second season running that the Lads were facing the Rams in their first fixture and they went into the game hoping to repeat their 1-0 Roker Park victory of a year before.
In the meantime, the teams had also played out a cracker in December 1950 that ended with the hosts winning 6-5, giving Bill Murray's men a painful memory to avenge, whilst there was a friendly rivalry between ex-teammates to be considered as well, with former Sunderland man Ken Oliver coming up against his old pals including Tommy McLain, who he had first encountered when they served in the RAF together in Sri Lanka during World War II.
Oliver proved to be one of Derby's stronger performers in the end, although McLain came away the happiest, scoring what was to be his only goal in Sunderland colours — and a beauty at that.
Whereas it was a rare strike for the half-back, it was one of several in the match itself as another end-to-end affair ensued, and it brought the visitors level following a lightning start from County that had initially caught their opponents cold.

#county

On Saturday, Hannah Einbinder attended the Hacks FYC Presentation during the Television Academy's 2026 Televerse Festival in Los Angeles.
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The actress, who is now working with celebrity stylist Karla Welch, wore a Meryll Rogge Spring 2026 dress.
I usually like dresses like this, where an eclectic mix of lace, sequins, ribbons, tulle, sheer panels and contrasting colours comes together in an unexpected way. But as much as I appreciate the dress itself, this style of design doesn't feel suited to Hannah.
And this is becoming something of a running theme. I was hopeful that Hannah had turned a corner, but this look has me right back to thinking that she's yet to find a style direction that really suits her.

#like #hacks

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have been given a very special opportunity by a charity.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's two children have given their names to two "magnificent" elephants in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, who have been fitted with satellite-tracking collars.
Archie, seven, chose a blue collar for his elephant, while Princess Lilibet, five, chose purple – hinting that these could be their favourite colours.
Elephants Without Borders, a conservation group in Botswana, received the money for the collars after Harry diverted funds from Princess Diana's memorial fund away from Sentebale and to the elephant charity instead.
Lilibet and Archie chose collars for the elephants, who have taken their names (@ Instagram)

#princess #lilibet #chose