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Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell at Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern Charity Event
Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell at Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern Charity Event in Cardiff, Wales on 22 July 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell Perform at Dinas Powys Charity Event

On 22 July 2011, Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell took the stage in Cardiff for a charity event supporting DPVC, Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern, which helps elderly people in her village.

Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon in Portofino, Italy
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon photographed in Portofino, Italy on 8 July 2002.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Dan Aykroyd and Wife Donna Holiday in Portofino, Italy

Archive photographs show Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon during a summer visit to the Italian coastal town of Portofino in July 2002.

Ashley Cole and Zat Knight in Los Angeles, USA
Ashley Cole and Zat Knight photographed in Los Angeles, USA on 10 June 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Ashley Cole and Zat Knight Shop in Los Angeles

Footballers Ashley Cole and Zat Knight were photographed browsing Los Angeles shops, including Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana, on 10 June 2011.

Tamzin Outhwaite at Bite Size Initiative
Tamzin Outhwaite at Bite Size Initiative in London, United Kingdom on 27 May 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Tamzin Outhwaite Gets Hands-On for Bite Size Learning Campaign

In May 2003, the actress swapped her usual roles for overalls, demonstrating car maintenance in London to promote a Learning and Skills Council initiative encouraging lifelong learning.

RAVI SHANKAR at Polar Music Prize
RAVI SHANKAR at Polar Music Prize in 13 May 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Ravi Shankar Receives the 1998 Polar Music Prize in Stockholm

On 13 May 1998, sitar legend Ravi Shankar was honoured with the Polar Music Prize at Berwaldhallen in Stockholm, sharing the year's award with Ray Charles.

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Royal Wedding
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Royal Wedding in London, England on 29 April 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Crowds Gather in London as Prince William Marries Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey

On 29 April 2011, London filled with crowds and flags as Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in Westminster Abbey, an occasion attended by senior royals and close family.

Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni at Race for Life Launch
Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni at Race for Life Launch in London, United Kingdom on 15 April 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni Launch Cancer Research UK's Race For Life

In April 2003, model Laura Bailey and actress Judi Shekoni appeared in Regent's Park, London, to promote Cancer Research UK's Race For Life ahead of the charity event in Battersea.

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere
Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere in Los Angeles, United States on 1 April 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie attended the Los Angeles premiere of HBO's Apollo miniseries From the Earth to the Moon in March 1998.

Grace Jones at London Fashion Week
Grace Jones at London Fashion Week in London, United Kingdom on 22 February 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Grace Jones Brings Colour and Philip Treacy Hats to London Fashion Week 1999

On 22 February 1999, singer, actress and model Grace Jones made several appearances at London Fashion Week, from the catwalk to a Philip Treacy-topped moment on Bond Street.

WOODY HARRLESON and ELIZABETH SHUE at Palmetto World Premiere
WOODY HARRLESON and ELIZABETH SHUE at Palmetto World Premiere in 18 February 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Woody Harrelson and Elisabeth Shue at the Palmetto Premiere

Woody Harrelson and Elisabeth Shue were photographed at the world premiere of the neo-noir thriller Palmetto in Los Angeles in February 1998.

Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel Haute Couture Show
Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel Haute Couture Show in Paris, France on 21 January 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Karl Lagerfeld Pictured at Chanel Haute-Couture Show, Paris 2003

A portrait of Karl Lagerfeld in Paris on 21 January 2003, captured as his Chanel Spring-Summer Haute Couture collection drew to a close.

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