She’s lived in palaces, speaks five languages, and once had tea with King Charles – yet for decades, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia stayed silent about one of the most dramatic chapters of her life: her relationship with Hollywood legend Richard Burton.
Now, at 89, she’s ready to tell her side of the story.
A Night with Hamlet and a Memory That Lasted
It all started years before they officially met. Elizabeth first saw Burton on stage playing Hamlet.
Dressed in black, sitting solemnly on stage, he had her completely captivated.
“His blue eyes… his voice… it was magic,” she recalls from her home in Belgrade, where she’s lived since 2002.
That fleeting encounter could have remained just a memory – until a dinner hosted by Lord Harlech changed everything.
Burton, there with Elizabeth Taylor, ended up drunkenly vomiting into a champagne bucket.
Hardly the fairy tale meeting. Still, Elizabeth couldn’t help but be drawn in.
Love, Chaos, and the Ghost of Elizabeth Taylor
Not long after Burton’s divorce from Taylor, Elizabeth and Richard announced their engagement.
But Taylor hadn’t let go. “She used to call me Elisheva – the Hebrew version of my name,” Elizabeth remembers.
Burton’s heavy drinking became impossible to ignore.
At one point, she had to have him drugged and admitted to a clinic in Switzerland.
“He was so drunk, I thought he might die,” she admits.
Even after treatment, things didn’t improve.
insisted she be written into his next film project, but filming was a me
. “Fourteen takes for a five-word line,” she says. The engagement ended. The film, Jackpot, was never completed.
From Silver Screen Romance to Real-Life Movie
Elizabeth might still make it onto the big screen, though – this time, playing herself.
A screenplay based on her memoir has already been written, and she’s currently searching for an English publisher.
At this point in her life, she’s finally ready to share her full truth.
Minnie Driver Brings Her Love Life Home
After six years of long-distance love, actress Minnie Driver and her filmmaker partner Addison O’Dea are now living together in London.
“We’re here more than we are in the States,” Minnie says happily.
O’Dea adds, “It’s lovely being with all my English mates.”
Rose McGowan Finds Peace Beyond the Noise
Rose McGowan, one of the first women to speak out against Harvey Weinstein, says she’s finally found peace – and it didn’t come from Hollywood.
After facing intense public backlash following her role in the #MeToo movement, McGowan left the U.S. and moved to Mexico. “I had to leave with love,” she shares.
These days, she walks the jungle shores and picks up ocean waste.
“I had to be with things that actually mattered.”
She recently joined a panel aboard a tall ship in London for the launch of a Jane Goodall-inspired Barbie – fitting, as both women are driven by purpose.
Karen Millen Says £35,000 Facelift Brought Confidence Back
Fashion designer Karen Millen is glowing – quite literally.
A year after spending £35,000 on a facelift, she says she feels younger and more vibrant than ever.
At 63, she credits surgeon Dr. Tunc Tiryaki with the transformation.
“I have a healthy glow and my jawline’s smooth,” she says. “I get lots of compliments.”
Lady Tatiana Mountbatten Swaps Horses for Healing
Once known for her equestrian skills, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten is now focused on mental health.
The 35-year-old has trained as a psychotherapist, inspired by the therapist who helped her after her stepbrother’s tragic death in 2006.
“She changed everything for me,” Tatiana says. “Now I want to do that for others.”
Paul Burrell Pens Another Tell-All
Paul Burrell, once Princess Diana’s trusted butler, is set to release his third memoir this September.
It comes nearly 23 years after he was cleared of stealing £4.5 million worth of Diana’s belongings – and the royal brothers were not pleased with his first book.
Will this one change their minds? Probably not.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Nephew Eyes a Political Future
Ted Maxwell, nephew of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, is making headlines of his own – this time in politics.
Running as an independent in Bethnal Green West, Ted hopes to move beyond his controversial family ties.
His website promotes “community over party” and even references the dry humor of his other grandfather, who once posted a pool sign reading: “We don’t swim in your toilet.
Please don’t pee in our pool.”
Tea Drinkers Demand Equal Respect
BBC’s Emma Barnett is leading a very British campaign – for tea.
She believes tea drinkers should be treated with the same reverence as coffee connoisseurs.
“I’m meticulous,” she says. “Four-minute brew, full-fat milk – that’s the only way.”
Fitness Is the New Nightlife
Forget clubs – young professionals are spinning on bikes at 2am to the sounds of live orchestras.
A new wellness trend called “fittainment” is sweeping the UK, with rooftop Pilates and sunrise yoga sessions taking over social calendars.
A YouGov study shows nearly 1 in 5 millennials work from home just to fit workouts into their day.
Elle Macpherson Redefines Herself in Her 60s
Supermodel Elle Macpherson, once dubbed “The Body,” is moving beyond labels.
Now in her 60s, she says her focus is on purpose and service.
“I’m learning how to be of service to the wider world,” she says. “It’s a beautiful new chapter.”
Simon and Yasmin Le Bon Navigate Audiobook Drama
Simon Le Bon and wife Yasmin might be one of the most enduring couples in showbiz, but even they have their quirks.
Yasmin admits she’s often driven mad by Simon’s loud audiobooks echoing through their London mansion.
“He has it blasting, but I’ve gotten really good at blocking it out.”
Rumors, Regrets, and Redemptions
A famous open-marriage celebrity couple is calling it quits – and apparently, there are “other parties” involved.
Meanwhile, Boy George is rethinking his feud with JK Rowling over trans rights, saying, “Some of the things I said were beneath me.”