Let’s not dress this up in polite court language: the monarchy has been called into account – and yes, I’m cheering. The man formerly known as Prince Andrew, scion of privilege and poster-boy for entitlement, has been stripped of his princely style, uprooted from his Windsor estate, and quite possibly forced to stare at a life he never truly earned.
The Facts: The end of “Prince…
It was a scene of pure, urban poetry. As a sudden downpour lashed a public square, dozens of pedestrians made a dash for the nearest shelter: the billowing, stainless-steel skirt of a giant Marilyn Monroe.For a few minutes, the iconography was turned on its head. The very same skirt that once caused a cinematic frisson in The Seven Year Itch was now serving as a communal umbrella. Laughter…
Humphrey’s Hum is a gentle, reassuring tale about feeling ‘under the weather’ and the quiet comfort of being cared for. With his mother providing love, rest and understanding, Sophie Hyndman shares how Humphrey is coaxed back to his usual happy self – hum and all.
Bursting with warmth, creativity, and charm, Humphrey’s Hum is the heartwarming children’s book that parents, carers…
Last night London Mums’ contributor Rosalba Costantini attended a special screening of Tron: Ares, Disney’s long-awaited return to the digital universe it first created over 40 years ago. This is what she thought of the latest sci-fi flick. “As someone who grew up fascinated by the idea of humans entering computer worlds, I couldn’t wait to see how this new chapter would bring the story…
On Sunday 5th October London Mums Magazine was invited to a very special screening of Gaby’s Dollhouse The Movie at The Vue Cinema, Leicester Square. We arrived in the morning to find many excited little faces waiting to meet Gaby herself, and it was done beautifully. A quick photo, then up the stairs to a room full of activities and snacks!
We did a little crafting, got a colourful hair braid…
Ready to finally write that book? Starting a first book is an exciting but daunting prospect. There are so many details to think about from outlining the book to developing characters to finally finishing the manuscript.
But here’s the thing… Like most authors, making all the mistakes others have made before is common—that’s why so many people never get past the planning stages and…
Following the success of her award-winning debut Tree Spirits, author Louise Wannier returns with a sequel that once again blends nature, imagination, and interactivity in a way that feels fresh and magical. Tree Spirits Around the World takes children on a global journey alongside Tilly the mouse, a curious and gentle character who invites readers to explore the hidden magic of trees across six…
On Wednesday 17th September 2025, London Mums Magazine was invited to a special screening of One Battle After Another, the latest film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring none other than Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn. With two of the greatest acting powerhouses of their generation sharing the screen, expectations were naturally high – and this film certainly gave us plenty to talk…
London Mums Magazine was invited to review the latest supernatural horror film The Conjuring directed by Michael Chaves, to be released on 5th September, 2025.
I’ll admit from the start – I’m not usually a fan of modern horror movies. Too often they rely on gore and shock factor, which isn’t really my cup of tea. That said, I grew up loving classics like Nightmare on Elm Street and…
Behind the neat hedges and freshly painted doors of suburbia, life isn’t always as polished as it seems. That’s the world Victoria Webster opens up in her compelling two-part series, The Con Artist and Abigail’s World -two novels that blend humour, drama, and suspense in equal measure.
Webster, who writes under a pen name, didn’t set out to become a novelist early in life. But after years…
