Erin Doherty, the talented actress who brought Princess Anne to life in The Crown, has a new leading lady by her side—and she’s following a trend among the royals by dating an NHS worker.
Erin, 33, has recently started a romance with Sinead Donnelly, a 35-year-old radiographer, sharing a sweet moment from their holiday over the weekend.
A Glimpse of Romance on Holiday in Italy
Over the weekend, Erin gave fans a peek into her relationship by posting a charming photo of the two of them walking hand in hand through an Italian archway, both dressed up and holding glasses of wine.
Sinead’s comment on the post, “Take us back to Italy please…,” captured the honeymoon phase vibe perfectly.
It’s a heartwarming update from the actress, who’s been in the spotlight not only for her role in The Crown but also for her recent Netflix hit Adolescence.
From Long-Term Relationship to New Beginnings
Before Sinead, Erin was in a serious relationship with fellow actress Sophie Melville, whom she met while starring in Alan Ayckbourn’s play The Divide back in 2017.
Erin once called that relationship her “greatest accomplishment.”
Now, while she’s enjoying this fresh chapter, Erin admits her passion for acting sometimes takes over her personal life.
She joked recently that she falls for her characters so deeply that her girlfriend can definitely vouch for the intensity.
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Embracing Identity
Open about her sexuality, Erin shared that it took her a long time to fully accept and embrace being gay.
She described the path as a slow realization, explaining that she never felt ready to claim that identity openly, especially since relationships with men never quite felt right for her.
Helen Fielding Opens Up About Struggles with Writing New Novel
The Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding, despite her massive success, has revealed she still battles with imposter syndrome.
At 67, she’s quietly working on a new book unrelated to her famous character, but admits to doubting her work, calling parts of it “rubbish” and feeling out of her depth.
She tries to stay motivated by reminding herself she’s published six novels already and keeps pushing forward, inspired by Winston Churchill’s famous advice to “keep buggering on.”
Emily Maitlis Shares Awkward Encounters with Royal Family Members
Journalist Emily Maitlis reflected on the aftermath of her 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, which ended his career as a working royal.
She revealed she now has a technique for avoiding the prince’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, at events.
She describes a quiet, polite “dance” to slip away and give them space, even though she feels bad about it.
Baroness Claire Fox Recalls Father’s Unusual Last Wish
Baroness Claire Fox shared a touching and somewhat quirky story about her father John, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.
On his deathbed, he asked Claire to promise him something unusual—to switch to Silk Cut Ultra, a brand of low-tar cigarettes.
Miriam Margolyes’ Theatre Mishap Turns into Memorable Moment
Actress Miriam Margolyes recalled a hilarious stage incident where she pretended to be drunk and sat on a chair that unexpectedly had wheels.’
She ended up accidentally rolling into a theatregoer in the front row, much to everyone’s surprise and amusement.
Royal Family’s ‘Hottest Royal’ Alexander Ogilvy Joins Household Cavalry
As the Royal Family prepares for next year’s Trooping the Colour, one member won’t just be watching—he’ll be participating. ‘Alexander Ogilvy, 28, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Princess Alexandra, recently graduated from Sandhurst and joined the Household Cavalry.’ His sister called him “the hottest royal you never heard of,” and the family celebrated his passing-out parade in Berkshire.
Lily Allen Vapes Onstage While Navigating Divorce and Career Challenges
Pop star and actress Lily Allen, 40, who is currently going through a divorce from actor David Harbour, is performing as Hedda Gabler at the Theatre Royal Bath.’ To cope with her personal struggles, she convinced the play’s director to allow her to vape onstage—a small comfort during a tough time.
She shared how the director was understanding and generous with this request, helping her through the emotional rollercoaster.