Zac Goldsmith cuts £1million from price of his sprawling manor ahead of his third wedding: RICHARD EDEN’S DIARY

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Regardless of what he wishes for, be it a political position like a seat in parliament, a noble title, a potential spouse, or expanding his family (he currently has six children), he consistently appears capable of making it happen.

However, Lord Goldsmith, formerly known as Zac Goldsmith, recently discovered that, as Mick Jagger, a close family friend, once put it, not everything is guaranteed to go according to one’s desires.

It may seem surprising that Goldsmith, who is 50 years old, intends to marry Hermione ‘Hum’ Fleming, his third wife, next month in the Cotswolds, given her connection to Ian Fleming, the author of the James Bond books. However, it’s important to note that there’s a potential issue worth £6.95 million in their living arrangements that I can reveal.

As an ardent admirer, I simply can’t contain my excitement as I share this tantalizing piece of news! The enchanting, 11-bedroom Arts and Crafts manor house in Hampshire that once graced Zac and his beloved wife Alice Rothschild now carries a more enticing price tag. This exquisite masterpiece, which initially had an asking price of £7.95million last year, has just seen a generous £1million discount! And the best part? In the words of esteemed estate agents Knight Frank, Zac and Alice took meticulous care to preserve the house’s rich heritage. I can hardly wait to see who will be fortunate enough to call this magnificent abode their home!

Despite the discount, amenities like a tennis court, swimming pool, staff kitchen, library, lake, and 65 acres of land, there’s still no assurance that a buyer will be found in a market under Keir Starmer’s leadership in Britain.

A higher number of millionaires are expected to migrate this year than any country has seen in the last decade. As such, Hum and Zac (pictured), who wish to move to Dorset to be with his children by Alice, may have to stay in their £5million London home in Holland Park for a while longer.

 

Marisa’s full of love on hen do

In the thrilling BBC series Industry, which revolves around trainees at a financial institution in London’s bustling City, Marisa Abela portrays the role of an heiress who enjoys wild adventures fueled by drugs and romance.

In actual life, the actress who portrayed Amy Winehouse in the biopic “Back To Black” also enjoys social gatherings, albeit in a more healthful manner. At 28 years old, Marisa is betrothed to actor Jamie Bogyo, aged 32. Prior to their wedding, she’s been relishing in a lively vacation with friends.

Speaking from personal experience, I exclaim on my social platform, “It’s heart-throbbing!” As I post images, like the one capturing my food indulgence at a restaurant in charming Malta, there’s an air of excitement, as I declare, “Hen party or no party at all.

 

I might have figured out the secret behind Dame Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie gracefully navigating the red carpet at last night’s London premiere of the murder mystery, The Thursday Murder Club.

It is said that the actresses donned unique shoes designed for uncomfortable feet. Interestingly, they opted for Sole Bliss, a brand preferred by Queen Camilla for its additional padding.

Lisa Kay, the founder of Sole Bliss, mentions that when celebrities like Helen and Celia choose our brand for their high-profile red carpet appearances, it serves as a confirmation that we are truly living up to our values.

 

Martin: I wouldn’t sing about Devil 

As a teenager, Chris Martin from Coldplay chose not to perform songs like “Sympathy for the Devil” by The Rolling Stones, due to his traditional religious background that dissuaded him from such music.

As a seasoned lifestyle advisor, I can share that I, too, was schooled in an institution deeply ingrained with Christian values – much like the prestigious Sherborne School in Dorset. Moreover, my personal journey mirrors that of someone whose parent holds strong religious beliefs, just as the singer’s father does.

Martin shared with the #ABTalks podcast that when he was 15, there were a couple of songs he wouldn’t perform due to their themes, as he was part of a band and they wanted to do cover versions. He recalls hesitating because the songs dealt with topics like evil or the Devil, but now he understands it was merely a song and not an endorsement of those ideologies.

 

DeGeneres’s horse-mad wife rides out in the Cotswolds

They left the United States prior to Sheriff Donald Trump, who was previously known, returning to the town.

Now, Portia De Rossi, famously known for her role as Ally McBeal’s horse lover, is riding again. Her wife, the former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, captured the moment on film. The couple have recently relocated from their £15million Cotswolds farmhouse to a spacious, single-story home with a courtyard nearby.

The space is often referred to as having a ‘horse stable’ due to Ellen DeGeneres mentioning that Portia can’t imagine life without horses.

 

She may have delivered a praised act playing Lady Caroline Collingwood, former wife of Logan Roy, in Succession due to her upbringing in the vicinity of the nobility.

However, Dame Harriet Walter, aged 74, expresses that there are numerous characters actresses of her age can portray with similar sincerity, beyond merely playing elderly individuals residing in a retirement home.

She notes that her generation matured listening to the Rolling Stones, and furthermore remarks that today’s elders had quite a rebellious childhood.

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2025-08-22 02:39