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ELIZABETH, THE RESILIENT ROYAL • Isolation, scandal, family rifts – 2020 has been a turbulent year for the queen, whose life is celebrated in a new book

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HER YEAR

CHRISTMAS IN A TIME OF COVID

THE CHRISTMAS DAY SPEECHES • The queen has been delivering her Christmas Day speech for more six decades after taking over the monarchy when her father, King George VI, died.

WHAT DOES 2021 HOLD?

VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENTS

NICELY DONE, MR PRESIDENT! • How Cyril Ramaphosa rose to the occasion in the face of serious challenges in 2020

PEOPLE WHO MADE US SAY ‘WOW’ • We take a look at South Africans who gave us a little more hope this year

ROLL PLAY • These Irish sisters turn wheelchairs into bright and breezy fashion statements

Fiesta into the new year • There can be little doubt that most of us have had a really tough year. So ring in 2021 with flavoursome food and a Mexican-themed party that everyone in your home can enjoy

Shimmer & shine • We show you how to ring in the new year in style – whatever the event

CLEAN SWEEP • Reap the radiant benefits of cleansing so you can come clean and save face

The cleansing code

FIND YOUR FORMULA • With the plethora of product options available, it can be tricky choosing the right one. As a rule, it should gently cleanse without stripping the natural oils from skin, and it should never sting or burn. Use our guide to help you choose.

Cleansing dos and don’ts

Party pieces • Create colourful & intimate celebration settings to welcome in the new year

SAY GOODBYE TO 2020! • Here are some tips on making sense of the past 12 months so you can step into the new year in a good headspace

ASK DR LOUISE

7 questions about virtual bank cards • What to know about this nifty payment tool on your phone

LEISURE

TV MOVIES: THURS 31 DEC – WED 6 JAN

LAUGH A LITTLE

Gal Gadot • The actress on playing Wonder Woman, her rise to fame and motherhood

FAST FACTS

The Witches • Fantasy adventure. With Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer and Stanley Tucci. Director: Robert Zemeckis. 7-9PG.

GOOGLE PLAY

Netflix

Music quiz • Want to rate your musical knowledge from 2020? Take our quiz.

Comic relief • Jeff Kinney explains how laughter can help kids in difficult times

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FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

The Workbench • The one thing that’s taken so much time away from this family might just bring them closer than ever

New Year, New Lou • As Lou goes about trying to tick off tasks on her list of resolutions, her husband gives her one more to add to it

WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?

Time magazine announces first kid of the year

AROUND THE WORLD • With most people worldwide stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have used the opportunity to get their names into the...