PHILIP’S LEGACY LIVES ON IN HIS KIDS
The actor is heading down the aisle again
Prince Philip and the Queen quickly discovered they had four very different children – sometimes, much to his frustration.
But Philip’s own strong personality is reflected in each of them – even Prince Charles, who he labelled a “romantic”. “Philip didn’t think Charles was cut out to be king in his early years,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “But Charles certainly took after Philip in his sense of duty.”
It’s Philip’s second child Anne, the Princess Royal, who is most like her dad. She said after his death, “My father has been my teacher, my supporter and my critic.”
Our insider says of their dynamic, “She shares his brusqueness, but also his no-nonsense attitude and a wicked sense of humour. He was so proud when she represented England at the [1976] Olympics.”
Of Prince Andrew, the source says, “Philip also appreciated Prince Andrew’s sports prowess and ability to roughhouse... they’d speak for hours on end about rugby.”
Youngest Prince Edward says of his dad, “He has always been there as that rock in the Queen’s life and certainly in the family that was exactly the same.”
Another source adds, “Philip wasn’t thrilled when Edward bowed out of the military academy, but he made up for it by becoming a staunch supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.”
The Gladiator is prepping to be a groom! Nine years after his split from former wife Danielle Spencer, Russell Crowe’s apparently ready to walk down the aisle again – with new love Britney Theriot. But he’s got a mission to complete first – get in fighting-fit shape!
Insiders say the 57-year-old, who gained weight to play the late Roger Ailes in 2019 series The Loudest Voice, has been staying active and following a strict diet ahead of popping the question to his American girlfriend.
“Russell’s doing everything he can to knock off the kilos,” says a source. “He wants to walk down the aisle looking his best.”
SPORTY COUPLE
Dating 30-year-old fitness buff Britney – who he’s been snapped enjoying tennis sessions with in Sydney on several occasions – has also been a good motivator.
“He wants to be able to keep up with Britney,” says the insider of the Louisiana-based real estate agent and budding actress, who Russell is thought to have first met in 2013 on the set of his movie Broken City.
Despite their nearly 30-year age gap, another insider says
Rusty and the blonde beauty – who have been romantically linked since 2019 – are a great match.
“The good thing is they’ve had a lot of time to get to know each other and talked through what they want from a relationship,” says the source. “She wants kids, for example, which is another reason she’s got him on a fitness trip, and he wants to stay in Australia. Thankfully, Britney doesn’t want to raise her family anywhere else.” While Russell continues his efforts to slim down, his inner circle is on standby waiting for wedding news to drop. “Everyone’s buzzing that he’s already bought a massive solitaire ring for her and they’re expecting an engagement announcement any day now,” a source tells Woman’s Day.
“He’s finally healed his wounds after his ex-wife [Danielle Spencer] left him and he’s ready to take that big step again.”
The Les Miserables star has always been open about wanting to settle down once more. “I really need that,” said the father-of-two, who shares teen sons Charlie, 17, and Tennyson, 14, with Danielle. “You just want the feeling that you have someone you can make a plan with.” Especially wedding ones... “Britney would like a big wedding while Russell would prefer a quiet ceremony on his estate with just family,” the source tells Woman’s Day of the star, who owns a 400-hectare farm, Nana Glen, near the Northern NSW town of Coffs Harbour. “Instead they’re having fun coming up with happy mediums, from vineyards to islands and even bowling alleys!”
But the details of the proposal are all on Russell.
Says a pal, “Russell will propose when the timing’s right and not before.”
‘Russell would like a quiet wedding on his estate’