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When it comes to inspirational quotes, ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken’ is one of my favourites. I have it in a frame on my bathroom wall and had it in mind while compiling this issue. It’s not always easy to live by (social media doesn’t help), but having the confidence to accept your own uniqueness can only make you happier. I think all of the women (and men) we’ve featured this month have embraced their true selves, and I hope reading about them helps you do the same. First up is our cover star, journalist Emily Maitlis, whose famous BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew made headlines around the world and is the subject of Amazon Prime Video’s new drama A Very Royal Scandal. Emily, who worked on the…

TOUCHED TO MY CORE ✶ STAR LETTER Rachel Blackmore’s story of her relationship with her sister and their journey through cancer touched me (Love and Relationships, September). I lost my sister to cancer in January. We were so close and this made me feel less alone in my grief. CLAIRE RAINEY INSPIRED BY LISA I found Lisa Faulkner (The Big Interview, October) an inspiration. She experienced infertility and embraced what that brought to her life, adopting a daughter and having a great marriage to John, plus long-lasting friendships. SARAH TREWEEKS MIGRAINE DIARY My mother, sisters and I have migraines, so Coping With The Misery Of Migraines (September) was timely. I’m encouraging us all to keep a migraine diary now, so we can uncover our triggers. PAULINE CRAISE LIFE IS FULL OF RISKS I couldn’t believe Karen Evennett’s view…

Over the past two years, our festival of all things Good Housekeeping has grown so much that for 2024 we’re moving to a new, much bigger venue and doubling the length of the festival. We’re also supersizing the shopping offering by teaming up with our sister magazine Country Living, the expert in gorgeous one-of-a-kind, artisan-made products. Coming to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 November, Good Housekeeping Live will be packed with talks, demonstrations and workshops from our team and trusted experts. There will be a Blackwell’s book store with a dedicated signing area, so you can meet leading authors and stock up on Christmas gifts. And, if you book a top-tier VIP ticket, you can enjoy access to an exclusive lounge. We can’t…

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Glacially cool and collected is how Emily Maitlis appeared when she quizzed Prince Andrew in the famous BBC Newsnight interview that led to his downfall. So it’s a surprise to discover that just minutes before the cameras started rolling, she rushed to a Buckingham Palace toilet to calm her nerves. ‘I remember shaking [the Prince’s] hand, and then I excused myself and fled to the toilet. I locked the door and slumped in the corner of this wonderful, very chintzy, very ornate loo. I was holding the handbasin at one point and just saying to myself: “Right, what is this interview about? Find the focus, find the point of the interview,”’ she says now. ‘I was sort of lecturing myself: “Don’t interrupt, don’t be rude, don’t forget to be courteous in your…

CHECK YOURSELF In the hills or simply strolling into town, the check overcoat is a wardrobe staple. Turn your dog walk into a catwalk and clash checks with paisley florals and finish with a pair of wow-wellies. The trick to styling a look that reads carefully considered instead of chaotic is to keep your colour palette cohesive. IN THE RED Rediscover the romance of rouge in autumn’s new compelling colour combo, crimson and claret: an understated yet dramatic look that feels effortlessly elegant. When the temperature drops, wrap up in a haute heritage check or bold tartan super-scarf (or two) for a punky take on tradition. WORD UP Hello, sweater weather! There’s nothing quite like a conversation-starting knit for injecting some wintry wit (as well as warmth) into your wardrobe. Well, if was good enough…