Living in adjoining, inter-connected houses has proved the secret of Helena Bonham Carter’s relationship with Tim Burton, the American film director. Now, the actress’s brother is building on her success.
Mandrake hears that Ed Bonham Carter has bought his next-door neighbour’s multi-million-pound house in Barnes, south-west London. The hedge fund boss, who is a friend of David Cameron, upset other potential purchasers by offering more than the asking price.
“Apparently, he plans to knock them through to make one huge house,” I am told. “Not sure that this is quite the sort of behaviour the Government likes, considering the housing shortage, but no doubt the stamp duty will be welcome.”
Farmer gets marriage bug
Tessa Farmer, the artist known for her works made from insect carcasses and plant roots, has married Matt Welby, a computer engineer.
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24 Nov 2013“I had bugs embroidered on my gown and I created a headdress out of insect taxidermy,” she tells me at the MS Society art auction at the Renaissance hotel. “It was a lovely day: just weird and wonderful.
“I wanted insects to be present. They are a big part of my life. For my fascinator, I kept real bugs, but nothing too elaborate – they were quite fresh and smelled bad, to be honest.”
Being sheriff is an adventure
David Hempleman-Adams was the first person to reach the Geographic and Magnetic North and South Poles, as well as climb the highest peaks in all seven continents. Now, he is to take on a challenge closer to home.
Mandrake learns that the adventurer is to become the High Sheriff of Wiltshire. He has been nominated to be the Queen’s representative in the county in 2016.
Furze has a nice ring to it
Lady Mary Charteris, who raised eyebrows with the semi-transparent white dress that she wore for her marriage to Robbie Furze, of the rock band The Big Pink, has created a jewellery range.
The daughter of the Earl of Wemyss, was wearing a ring from the range, which she made with the jeweller Zara Simon, at the private view of the Isabella Blow exhibition at Somerset House, sponsored by Patrón Tequila.
“It’s is going to be called Furze, after my husband,” she tells me. “The ring is like a set of teeth and you’ll be able to get them set with diamonds.”
Overheard
“Let’s hope they live to see the day.”
Actor Richard E Grant is cautious about the planned stage reunion of the Monty Python troupe, who have a combined age of 358.
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