She thinks she had caught the £5 note, it whips away again…She didn’t vanish. She didn’t cry. She just tried to hold on — and the world looked away.

Diagnosed at 61, the journalist reached for memories that slipped through her fingers, each moment lost before she could catch it.
Her story isn’t about forgetting. It’s about what we choose not to see.

Fiona Phillips, pictured at home in London, has shared the frustration of her Alzheimer’s journey(Image: Daily Mirror)

Fiona Phillips has described the challenges with Alzheimer’s as “like trying to chase a £5 note that’s fallen out of your purse on a gusty day” in a candid article.

The journalist, who was diagnosed with the disease aged 61 in 2023, said every time “she thinks she had caught the £5 note, it whips away again” in an emotive passage about her journey. The mother of two told how she had “no awareness” that she kept repeating herself and she sometimes forgot what she was doing or where she was going soon after the diagnosis.

And now, the 64-year-old broadcaster is living with Alzheimer’s, with much of her care being done by husband Martin Frizell, who quit his role as editor of This Morning last year, stating he expected his “family priorities to [soon] change”. Fiona, with Martin’s support, has written a book called Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer’s, which will be published later this month, and extracts from which have been adapted for the media today.

In these passages, Fiona, who presented GMTV for 15 years, said: “Everywhere I look there are memories. I know they are there. And yet so many of them feel out of my reach now.

“It’s like I stretch out to touch them, but then just as I’m about to grasp it, the memory skips away from me. And I can’t catch up with it. Like trying to chase a £5 note that’s fallen out of your purse on a gusty day. Each time I think I’ve caught it, it whips away again.

“I couldn’t be writing this at all without my husband Martin and my closest friends, who are helping me articulate more clearly the thoughts I once had that are now harder for me to reach.”

Fiona, who has been married to Martin Frizell since 1997, had ‘no awareness’ she was forgetting things

Fiona, who is also a Mirror columnist, added: “Nowadays, I can find talking about my life agonisingly difficult. Sometimes I get halfway through a sentence and I can’t remember where I was heading with it or the word I was looking for. It feels awful.

“Gradually, Martin and I thought maybe I should start telling more people. Martin felt that if more people knew what was happening to me then they wouldn’t judge me if I did ever start behaving unusually – not that I thought I did. It was hardly like I was going down the street half-clothed, yelling at people.

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“But he and the doctors, who I was constantly backwards and forwards to see, would say that I kept repeating myself and that sometimes I forgot what I was doing or where I was going. The strange thing was I had no awareness of that.”

The Mirror told, in 2023, how the star, born in Canterbury, Kent, was undergoing trials for a revolutionary new drug which scientists hope could slow or even reverse the illness for millions of sufferers in the years to come.

Fiona was a breakfast TV opresenter for years(Image: The People)

The star hosted GMTV with Eamonn Holmes in the early 2000s(Image: GMTV)

Yet it is too little too late for Fiona, so much so Martin said in the extracts he wishes his wife of 28 years had been diagnosed with cancer instead. He added: “Being brutally honest, I wish Fiona had contracted cancer instead. It’s a shocking thing to say, but at least then she might have had a chance of a cure, and certainly would have had a treatment pathway and an array of support and care packages.

“But that’s not there for Alzheimer’s. Just like there are no funny or inspiring TikTok videos or fashion shoots with smiling, healthy, in-remission survivors.

“After someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they are pretty much left to their own devices. There is nothing more that can be done and you are left to cope alone.”

The couple try to maintain a optimistic outlook but, just like The Mirror’s recent case study Janet Allen and her daughter Emily, Martin and Fiona ultimately find it difficult to keep hopeful. Emily told us it was “the scariest thing” to learn her mum, from Reading, Berkshire, had got Alzheimer’s, which has left her needing care from loved ones too.

A story causing shockwaves behind the scenes of the British royal family is now drawing significant international media attention. According to close sources, Prince William — second in line to the throne — is seriously considering the possibility of stripping the royal title of Duchess Camilla’s granddaughter after allegations surfaced that she bullied Princess Charlotte, a young member of the royal family and Prince William’s daughter.

The incident reportedly took place during what was expected to be a quiet royal outing. However, behind the glitter and ceremony, serious internal tensions arose. Though Camilla’s granddaughter is not a widely known public figure, her alleged bullying of Princess Charlotte has sent shockwaves through the palace.

Prince William, acting both as a protective father and a senior royal figure, is said to be consulting with senior advisors to reach the most appropriate decision. Stripping a royal title would not only serve as a strict disciplinary measure but also send a clear message about maintaining moral values, respect, and dignity within the royal family.

Sources from the palace reveal that the review process is ongoing, with several meetings and consultations taking place behind closed doors. The priority remains to protect the royal family’s image and ensure that even younger members adhere to strict standards of conduct.

This incident has sparked considerable debate among the public and experts about the relevance and responsibility tied to royal titles in the modern era, and about the duties members have in upholding tradition and honor.

At present, everyone awaits an official statement from Prince William and Buckingham Palace. Meanwhile, the story continues to capture widespread attention, with in-depth analysis on balancing family loyalty and responsibility, as well as power and ethics within the British monarchy.

On the morning of July 5, 2025, the small town of Gondomar, Portugal, became the stage for a moving convergence of sport, music, and mourning. As church bells tolled and supporters gathered outside the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, an unexpected tribute brought tears to many faces. Sir Elton John, the legendary musician, quietly approached the casket of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, laying a single rose—a solemn symbol of solidarity and sorrow.

Though largely kept private, eyewitnesses later recalled Elton stepping forward to softly hum a few lines of “Candle in the Wind”, his hymn for fallen icons. The melody drifted through the chapel, a haunting reminder that heroes—whether on stage or on the pitch—can leave the world too soon.

Diogo Jota, aged 28, had recently married and fathered three young children when he tragically died alongside his brother in a Lamborghini crash in Zamora, Spain. Their funerals, held in their hometown, were marked by grief so profound it silenced even seasoned mourners.

Among those gathered in Portugal were Liverpool teammates like Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, manager Roberto Martínez, and other officials. The atmosphere, fraught with sorrow, was further intensified by powerful stretches of silence—and the presence of Elton, who bridged two worlds mourning the same loss.

Earlier, Oasis had paid their own tribute by performing “Live Forever” at their Cardiff reunion show—an anthem transformed into a mourning song for Jota . But it was Elton’s intimate gesture at the funeral that struck a deeper chord: a world-class musician mournfully honoring a world-class footballer, not with words, but with melody and quiet respect.

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No cameras captured the moment; no official statement was released. Instead, the tribute spread through whispers—at the chapel doors, in hushed church pews, and across social media as heartfelt eyewitness accounts emerged. “He stood there, eyes closed, humming softly,” one mourner told a local paper. “It felt like he was singing directly to Diogo’s heart.”

Liverpool manager Arne Slot described the loss as “shockingly raw,” honoring Jota not just as a footballer but as a “beloved friend, husband, and father”. But the fusion of that moment—evening from the chapel—with Elton John’s tribute elevated the funeral into an unforgettable cross-cultural tribute: the mournful voice of music echoing the outpouring of grief from the pitch.

Each year, millions of sports enthusiasts tune in to watch the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world.

For Kate, the Princess of Wales, the Wimbledon Championships is more than just a game; it’s a ‘quintessential part of the English summer’.

Those lucky enough to get tickets to watch in person get through around 140,000 punnets of strawberries and 10,000 litres of cream.

As Kate is expected to return to the royal spotlight on July 8 for the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, royal observers are eager to catch a glimpse of the princess at this year’s championships.

Kate, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, was tasked with handing out the winners and runner-up trophies at Wimbledon in 2023.

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals. It was a tough time for the athlete as she also lost at the US Open Final that year.

As Kate presented her with her runners-up prize, the two stopped to talk.

Kate, known for her kind gestures, offered words of encouragement and embraced the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol.

Kate Middleton, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, was tasked with handing out the winners and runner-up trophies at Wimbledon in 2023

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals. It was a tough time for the athlete as she also lost at the US Open Final that year

Kate, known for her kind gestures, offered words of encouragement and embraced the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol

In an interview, Jabeur said: ‘Obviously, she was very nice. She didn’t know if she wanted to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me.’

When she was asked what Kate had said to her, she added: ‘Same thing after last year. To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon.’

The Princess has been a fan of the sport since childhood, with the royal telling Sue Barker in a 2017 BBC documentary: ‘I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up.

‘I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.’

Speaking to Hello!, Jabeur added that the Royal initiated the warm embrace, noting her kind energy was a significant support: ‘She was really the nicest. She has watched me twice, losing the final twice.

‘She kept asking me if she could hug me, and I was like, “Who doesn’t want a hug from a Princess, you know?”

‘For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me.’

This comes as the tennis star had to retire just 26 minutes into the first round during this year’s tournament.

In an interview, Jabeur said: ‘Obviously, she was very nice. She didn’t know if she wanted to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me’

‘For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me,’ said Jabeur

When she was asked what Kate had said to her, she added: ‘Same thing after last year. To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon’

Jabeur needed medical assistance midway through the first set but ultimately withdrew from her match with Viktoriya Tomova.

As this year’s tournament is well underway, the likes of John Cena, Thomas Tuchel and Olivia Rodrigo have all been part of the star-studded line-up in the Royal Box.

The courtside Royal Box has served as a VIP area since 1922 and includes access to a private clubhouse for lunch, along with a ‘smart’ dress code.

Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, made her first Wimbledon appearance in more than two decades as she was spotted on the first day of the renowned tennis competition with her daughter, Princess Beatrice.

It’s the first time the ex-wife of Prince Andrew has been seen at the prestigious tennis tournament since 2000 when she watched Venus and Serena Williams during the semi-finals of the women’s singles.

However, during the tournament, the duchess wasn’t seated in the Royal Box, which she had often graced alongside Princess Diana between the 1980s and 1990s.

Last year, Kate was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews, for the men’s final, marking her second major appearance of the year amid her cancer treatment.

The only time the Princess missed the tournament was in 2013 when she was weeks away from welcoming her first child, Prince George.

Jabeur with her trophy in their Ladies’ Singles Final during day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023

Jabeur in tears at the trophy presentation after her loss against Vondrousova of the Czech Republic in the Ladies’ Singles Final match

Hugs all round: 15. Vondrousova of the Czech Republic, still holding the winners trophy, hugs a tearful Jabeur of Tunisia as she leaves the court

This isn’t the only time Kate has broken royal protocol by swapping a stiff handshake for a hug.

Like the late Princess Diana, Kate has a natural charm which gives her an advantage when it comes to winning over public affection.

During a visit to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ London headquarters in February 2018, Kate saw Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent – the midwife who helped deliver Princess Charlotte in 2015 – and gave her an enormous hug.

According to the Royal Family website, it suggests that upon meeting royalty, men should bow from the neck and women should dip into a small curtsey.

The same rules follow when you address a royal. It’s Your Royal Highness on the first meeting and subsequently Sir or Ma’am.

But as royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: ‘The Queen once told Michelle Obama that royal protocol is rubbish, meaning that the Royal Family adapt it when it is appropriate to do so.’

Last year, Kate was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews, for the men’s final, marking her second major appearance of the year amid her cancer treatment

Kate is pictured at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon on July 15, 2023

Catherine, Princess of Wales, claps after Vondrousova’s victory in the Women’s Singles Final

Kate has often flexed the rules of royal protocol by giving out hugs and chatting extensively to adoring fans.

It seems rules are meant to be broken as even Prince William has strayed from royal protocol when he hugged 78-year-old Fatima Jafari, who lost her husband in the Grenfell Tower fire.

As Wimbledon is an event which the princess holds so close to her heart, royal observers are desperate to see Kate at the tournament.

In the meantime, eagle-eyed fans will be keeping their eyes out for celebrities in the Royal Box.

The American Idol alum and Queen singer’s currently playing the Emcee on Broadway, and turned Studio 6B into the Kit Kat Club.

Life is a Cabaret for Adam Lambert.

In September 2024, the Queen frontman and American Idol alum joined the latest revival of the Kander & Ebb musical, making his Broadway debut as the Emcee. And Lambert transformed The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon into the Kit Kat Club on February 10, performing the emotional number, “I Don’t Care Much.”

Backed by a live band, Lambert belted the ballad while bathed in green light. As his effortless, velvety vocals washed over the audience, he transported them to Cabaret‘s seedy Berlin nightclub setting. Lambert released “I Don’t Care Much” as a single back in December, even filming a music video for the track at the Kit Kat Club where the Broadway revival is performed.

Talking with The New York Times in December, Lambert described “I Don’t Care Much” as a “real emotional moment of struggle with indifference” for his character, adding that the Cabaret team “were so kind to raise the key to make it more of a torch song for me.”

When the “Whataya Want From Me” singer visited TODAY in November, Al Roker asked Lambert why he decided to tackle the iconic role of the Emcee. Lambert revealed it “was definitely on a shortlist of parts I’ve always wanted to play, mainly because he’s just weird and wild and wonderful.”

“It’s a bit of an abstract character, he’s a kind of like a narrator. He welcomes the audience in and then guides them through this story,” he explained. “And the story of Cabaret is a big surprise for a lot of people. They don’t know necessarily know what they’re in for.”

Lambert succeeded Eddie Redmayne in the role, for which The Day of the Jackal star received a Tony nomination.

When Legends Collide: The Night Elton John and Robbie Williams Set London on Fire

It started like any other summer evening in Hyde Park — warm air, restless crowds, and the familiar hum of pre-concert anticipation. Fans had gathered in the tens of thousands for Elton John’s supposed “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” encore show, a special one-night-only event in June 2025. Advertised as a solo night of reflection, piano ballads, and a final bow from the Rocket Man himself, no one expected what would come next.

The set began as predicted. Elton, in a sparkling lavender suit, opened with “Bennie and the Jets,” followed by heartfelt renditions of “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man.” His voice was raw but tender — the kind that carries decades of experience and wear. Fans were emotional. Many had traveled across countries to witness what might truly be his final live performance in the UK. He paused between songs to tell stories, reflecting on his early days at the Troubadour, his battles, and his gratitude.

Then it happened.

After finishing “I’m Still Standing,” the stage lights dimmed, and Elton stood, turning toward the darkened back of the stage.

“I’ve shared stages with many, but tonight, I want to share it with someone who’s been on quite the journey himself,” he said. “London, welcome… Robbie Williams!”

The crowd exploded.

Robbie, dressed in a black velvet suit with glittering cuffs, sauntered onto stage with the swagger only he possesses. For a split second, it felt like the entire park was holding its breath. The pairing was unexpected — both legends, both British icons, but never seen performing together before. Rumors had once circulated in the early 2000s about possible collaborations, especially when Robbie recorded “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” as a tribute. But nothing had ever materialized.

Until now.

They started with “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” — Elton on piano, Robbie crooning cheekily in place of Kiki Dee. Their chemistry was electric. They joked, danced, even playfully shoved each other mid-song. The audience screamed with delight, phones in the air, desperately trying to capture a moment that was already legendary.

Then came a powerful version of Robbie’s “Angels,” with Elton accompanying on piano and singing harmonies. It was spine-tingling. For a moment, the loud, boisterous park fell nearly silent as thousands joined in. People wept. The energy shifted from surprise to something deeper — reverence, maybe.

Elton leaned in and said, “Now let’s take it to church.”

Without warning, the stage exploded in lights as the first chords of “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” thundered through the speakers. A full gospel choir joined. Fireworks burst into the sky. Robbie and Elton danced like two men who’d found youth again, feeding off the crowd’s feverish energy.

Midway through the song, Robbie shouted, “One more surprise for ya!”

Out walked Gary Barlow.

Gasps. Screams.

The long-rumored reconciliation between Gary and Robbie — once strained by years of tension within Take That — seemed to unfold right there. They embraced. Smiled. The trio launched into a never-before-heard mashup of “Shine” and “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” A bold, strange combination that somehow worked perfectly.

By the end of the night, three generations of British pop royalty stood hand in hand on stage.

“This is what music is about,” Elton said. “Not egos, not charts — connection.”

It felt like a page out of music history was being written in real time.

The moment went viral instantly. Fans on social media coined it “The Trinity Night.” Clips racked up millions of views. Headlines the next morning read: “Robbie and Elton Blow the Roof Off Hyde Park”, “Legends Reunite, Grudges Die, Music Wins”, and simply, “Unreal.”

Though Elton had often sworn that his farewell tour truly meant goodbye, he later posted on Instagram:

“I’ve said goodbye before. But music… well, it always has a way of bringing me back. Thank you for last night, Robbie. Thank you, London. What a ride.”

Rumors now swirl that a studio collaboration between Elton and Robbie might be in the works — perhaps even a live recording of “Angels” from that very night. No confirmations yet. Just hopeful speculation.

But for those who were there, one thing is certain: that night, under the London sky, the past met the present. And for just a few electric hours, legends collided — not in competition, but in harmony.

In an emotional, electrifying farewell, Ozzy Osbourne took to the stage in his hometown of Birmingham for what he confirmed as his final live show, closing the chapter on a career that shaped the sound and spirit of heavy metal.

The arena pulsed with raw energy as fans of all ages packed in, many wearing vintage Blizzard of Ozz tees, others with tears ready to fall before the first chord struck. Ozzy, 76, was wheeled onto the stage but rose to stand as the lights dimmed and the first notes of “Bark at the Moon” screamed through the speakers, reminding everyone why he remains the godfather of metal.

Backed by Zakk Wylde’s thunderous guitar and a band that’s been family to him for decades, Ozzy delivered a setlist stacked with classics: “Crazy Train,” “No More Tears,” and “Mr. Crowley” sent the crowd into a frenzy, while “Mama, I’m Coming Home” felt like a collective moment of goodbye between Ozzy and the city that made him.

Between songs, Ozzy’s gratitude poured through. “Birmingham, you made me who I am,” he said, his voice cracking, “and I will love you forever.” Fans chanted his name, fists raised, as he lifted his arms in his signature pose under the spotlight, smiling through tears.

The final encore, “Paranoid,” became a moment of pure catharsis as the entire arena sang with him, knowing this was the last time they would hear him live, in the flesh, in the place where it all began. Confetti rained down, and Ozzy took one last bow, whispering, “Thank you, goodnight, I love you all,” before leaving the stage to a deafening roar.

Ozzy’s final live show was not just a concert; it was a celebration of resilience, music, and a life that transformed metal forever. Even as he steps away from the stage, his legacy roars on — reminding the world that no one will ever do it quite like Ozzy Osbourne.

In a heartwarming and emotional highlight, Bruce Springsteen left tens of thousands of fans in awe during his concert in New Jersey by bringing his beloved granddaughter, Lily Harper Springsteen, onstage. For the first time in his legendary career, “the Boss” didn’t stand alone in the spotlight—he chose to share that sacred space with a new generation: a little girl only 3 years old, who instantly stole the hearts of everyone watching.

“Lily, say hello to everyone!” Bruce called out proudly, cradling Lily in his arms as he stepped into the bright stage lights. Dressed in a tiny white dress, Lily clung to her grandfather’s shoulder with a shy gaze, yet her wide eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement as she looked out over the sea of cheering fans. This wasn’t just a sweet family moment—it was a historic one, where a music legend gently introduced his granddaughter to the world that had shaped his life and career.

Without his signature guitar in hand, Bruce decided to dedicate the performance of his iconic hit “Dancing in the Dark” to Lily. But this time, instead of inviting a fan to dance with him like in past shows, he held Lily close and spun around playfully to the rhythm of the music. The audience erupted with joy, dancing and clapping along with the duo as they shared a moment filled with laughter, warmth, and unspoken love.

It wasn’t just a performance—it was a celebration of family, legacy, and the power of music to transcend generations. Bruce showed the world that music isn’t only about instruments or vocals—it’s about connection, memories, and passing on a spark. Lily may be too young to fully understand the magnitude of what happened, but one day she’ll look back and remember that magical night when she stood onstage with her grandfather—the man who brought joy to millions.

With Lily Harper Springsteen’s appearance, the New Jersey concert became more than just another night on tour. It became a symbol of continuity, of faith in the future, and of love that flows through music from one generation to the next. Bruce Springsteen has lit up stages across the globe, but perhaps none shone brighter than this one—when the spotlight embraced two generations, dancing together in the name of family and rock ’n’ roll.