FROM THE EDITOR

It seems like yesterday that Suzanne Paul appeared on our TV screens with her Natural Glow infomercial and “thousands of luminous spheres” almost became a part of Kiwi vernacular.

At university in Palmerston North, any night out with my best friend Nikki always began with a sprinkle of Natural Glow! In fact, it felt like pretty much everyone was wearing it back then. She has been on our screens and in the pages of the Weekly many times since then, so it’s wonderful Suzanne’s on our cover this week celebrating 30 years since she arrived in New Zealand.

Suzanne’s had many highs and lows over the years, and in her story on page 6, she shares the resilience she has developed, her big year ahead and plans for the future.

In royal news on page 12, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge were in Scotland last week, where their love for each other and relatability shone through.

I had to laugh at the story of Catherine being asked by a school boy if she was the prince! She had the perfect response, as did Prince William to a request from 96-year-old Betty who asked him for a kiss on her cheek!

Our future king and queen seem to keep getting stronger – both as individuals and as a couple.

Meanwhile, don’t miss our story with Ronda Amende on page 32. After she realised the value of a holiday while battling cancer, she has set up a charity that provides baches for those who are terminally ill to have some time away – it’s a wonderful initiative that has touched the lives of many people.

If you’re a bookworm like me, I hope you like reading about all the benefits burying yourself in a book brings!

Have a lovely week,