EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Diana dress designer’s companies both go bust
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Diana dress designer’s companies both go bust
In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding to Prince Charles captured global attention, with the ivory silk taffeta and lace dress designed by David Emanuel and his wife Elizabeth becoming a iconic symbol of the union. The 25-foot train of the gown, showcased at St Paul’s Cathedral, was viewed by an estimated 750 million people watching on television worldwide.
Despite the worldwide acclaim, the design did not secure David Emanuel long-term prosperity. Recently disclosed records reveal that both of his enterprises have collapsed, leaving a combined debt of nearly £300,000. Licensed to Design, founded in 2002, owes £280,000, while Renaissance Man, established in 2018, has liabilities totaling £20,000. The Welshman, 73, reported to liquidators that assets worth £164,000 are deemed uncertain to recover, alongside £280,443 in outstanding obligations.
His liabilities include £72,000 in corporation tax owed to HMRC, £103,000 to NatWest Bank, and £33,000 to Ovo Energy. David Emanuel and his daughter Eloise are among the creditors, with the latter being owed £5,000 by each company. In 2024, he lost a High Court dispute against Elizabeth, claiming she had infringed his copyright by replicating their co-created designs and selling them without his consent.
Grace Beverley’s new pregnancy brings mixed emotions
Grace Beverley, 29, recently shared her feelings during pregnancy, expressing both exhilaration and concern. The entrepreneur, who previously suffered a miscarriage last autumn, is now celebrating a second chance with her husband Amar Daved, 39. This will be her first child with him, following their high-profile wedding in France last summer.
Grace, an Oxford graduate, founded the popular activewear brand Tala and the fitness app Shreddy. She admitted, “Both of us are more stressed than excited because we lost our last pregnancy. The excitement mixed with the anxiety of knowing you can’t go through that pain again so soon.”
Erin Boag’s son faces life-threatening injury
Erin Boag, a Strictly Come Dancing star, revealed a harrowing incident involving her 11-year-old son Ewan. During a game with friends, Ewan’s finger was sliced off, prompting an urgent trip to the hospital. The dancer, 50, described the severity of the injury: “When I say severed, I mean severed.”
“Everything is now looking up for Ewan. He’ll be back to sport and playing the piano and that’s all because of the NHS,” said Erin, who posted a video online to thank medical staff.
The boy was transferred to St George’s Hospital for plastic surgery, where his finger was saved. Erin’s account highlights the critical role of the National Health Service in the aftermath of the accident.
Tali Lennox embraces Medieval style for birthday celebration
Tali Lennox, daughter of pop star Annie Lennox, marked her 33rd birthday in a striking Medieval-inspired outfit. The model and artist wore a brown pagan-style dress, a gothic circlet across her head, and a vintage pendant, completing her warrior-maiden look with two thick plaits of hair.
Tali, whose father is film producer Uri Fruchtmann, previously noted her eclectic fashion choices. “I like to be eclectic,” she said, reflecting on her sartorial approach. The birthday celebration underscores the influence of her mother’s provocative style, while also showcasing Tali’s own creative flair.
