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Kerry Parnell is a features writer for The Sunday Telegraph. Formerly the Head of Lifestyle, she now writes about a wide range of topics, from news features to fashion and beauty, health, travel, popular culture and celebrity as well as a weekly opinion column.

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14 top spots you can’t miss in the UK and Ireland

From compelling history to alluring landscapes, there’s always something to discover in the UK and the Emerald Isle.

Opinion

David Tennant in Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper book.

Rated ‘aarh’ – the bonkbuster show that’s a must-see

Who knew a 1980s bonkbuster is what we all needed right now but, trust me, need it we do, writes Kerry Parnell.

Lifestyle

(FILES) Prince Charles is greeted by members of the public during a visit to Brisbane on April 4, 2018. King Charles III this week begins his first tour of Australia as monarch, reigniting debate about whether the country should sever ties with the British monarchy and become a republic. (Photo by DAN PELED / POOL / AFP)

‘Engraved itself upon my soul’: Charles’ love affair with Australia

It’s his 17th trip Down Under and his first as monarch — but King Charles’ visit to Sydney and Canberra this week has been a lifetime in the making. Here’s a recap of previous visits.

Opinion

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Britain's King Charles III talks to guests during a reception for international business leaders at St Paul's Cathedral on October 14, 2024 in London, England. The UK hosted an International Investment Summit in London today, inviting investment and growth opportunities across the country, as the new Labour government aims to reset relations with its global trading partners. (Photo by Lucy North-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why Aussies are not quite ready to wave goodbye to royal reign

As King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Australia, much has been made of the Australian Republic Movement’s declaration it’s their Farewell Tour – but we’ve heard it all before, writes Kerry Parnell.

Opinion

Australian actress Margot Robbie arrives at the Tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2024. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)

Criticising Margot casting is a lot of wuthering about nothing

Keyboard warriors are wuthering about nothing over the casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff, writes Kerry Parnell.

Lifestyle

Ella Purnell in a scene from the Binge drama Sweetpea.

Why this star is anything but sweet

Ella Purnell, who was scared of the baddies as a child actor, is no longer afraid to take on a dark character – even a baby Dexter.

Opinion

RUISLIP, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 1: Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks with David Beckham during a visit to RAF Northolt to view the two new London Air Ambulance Charity helicopters, on October 1, 2024 in Ruislip, England. The charity has received two new H135 helicopters via the 'Up Against Time' fundraising appeal, which was launched in 2021 and raised a total of ÃÂ£16 million. (Photo Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Beard it like Beckham – but avoid a grooming own goal

British footballing ace David Beckham is no stranger to hair-raising headlines – and now he is again in the news for his grooming as people are wigging out over his whiskers, writes Kerry Parnell.

Books

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lord Jeffrey Archer and Mary Archer attend the Gala Performance of

‘Insulting’: Archer on AI and getting cancelled

Jeffrey Archer isn’t happy: his wife has been cancelled, he doesn’t like AI and he’s not impressed by authors writing from beyond the grave. On the plus side, he has a new forged Rembrandt.

Lifestyle

Protesters hold signs reading 'Let's save Mallorca' and 'Foreigners out'.

I saw the tourist protests in Mallorca, I went anyway

As anti-tourism protests raged, this traveller wasn’t sure what to expect on a planned trip to a Spanish hotspot. It ended up being the holiday of a lifetime.

Opinion

US actress Meghan Markle addresses the audience during the

Meghan must learn how to be bad, with bells on

While every boss can be Snow White to some employees and the Evil Queen to others, the latest clap-back from the Sussex PR team has only served to make us want to know the truth, writes Kerry Parnell.

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