Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has welcomed his first child with his wife, Alexandra Leclerc. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter, Bianca, in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday, November 4, sharing a photograph of the newborn’s feet in a pair of woollen booties.

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“Bianca 🤍 3.11.26,” they captioned the post, introducing their daughter to fans and followers.

The announcement comes just months after the couple celebrated their marriage. Charles and Alexandra exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Monaco on February 28, 2026. They subsequently posted clips from the day on social media, showing highlights from the ceremony and their drive away in a vintage Ferrari.

The couple, who were first linked romantically in 2023, announced their engagement in November 2025. Although they opted for an intimate wedding, Charles previously revealed plans for a larger celebration with their closest friends, which they intend to organise at a later date.

News of Alexandra’s pregnancy first emerged in August, when she shared a photograph highlighting her baby bump during a yacht outing. Charles subsequently spoke about the anticipation surrounding their growing family in an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, describing the period as an exciting time for them.

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In the weeks leading up to Bianca’s arrival, the Ferrari driver also offered glimpses of his preparations for fatherhood. During his birthday celebrations in Tuscany, Italy, last month, he shared a photograph of himself pushing a stroller, joking that his first practice had gone well.

Bianca’s birth comes shortly before the São Paulo Grand Prix, scheduled for November 8. Charles had most recently finished fourth at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1. It remains unclear whether Charles will miss any of the scheduled practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s race following his daughter’s arrival.

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Prince George has made his first public appearance since starting at Eton College, joining his father, Prince William, for an Aston Villa match against FC Barcelona in Spain.

The 13-year-old travelled to Barcelona on Tuesday, November 3, during his school holiday to watch the Champions League fixture at Spotify Camp Nou. The outing marked his first public sighting since beginning boarding school in September, when the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied him to Eton.

William and George watched from the directors’ box as Aston Villa faced the Spanish side in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. Both support the Birmingham-based club, making the trip an opportunity for the father and son to watch their team play in one of Europe’s biggest club competitions.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta welcomed the royal visitors before kick-off, presenting William and George with personalised FC Barcelona shirts. The club also acknowledged their attendance in a post on its official social media account, welcoming the Prince of Wales and his eldest son to the stadium.

Photographs from the evening showed George wearing a hooded jacket as rain fell over the stadium. William also dressed casually in a dark jacket and cap. The pair watched the match from the directors’ box, where several former Barcelona players were also present.

Their visit did not produce the result they would have wanted. Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0, with Lamine Yamal scoring in the seventh minute before Raphinha added two goals in the second half. The defeat ended Villa’s winning start to the Champions League campaign after three consecutive victories.

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William’s support for Aston Villa dates back to his school years. In a 2015 interview with the BBC, he explained that he became interested in football while at school, when many of his friends supported Manchester United or Chelsea. He wanted to support a different club and was attracted to Villa’s history, the atmosphere among its supporters and the prospect of following a team that did not always win.

His interest in the club has also influenced his children’s exposure to football. William has previously spoken about watching matches with George and his younger children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, he has made clear that he does not expect them all to support Aston Villa, saying he hopes they will eventually choose their own teams.

George’s appearance in Spain came during Eton’s first long leave of the academic year, which began on October 23. He started at the Berkshire boarding school in September, following his father’s footsteps. William attended Eton from 1995 to 2000, while Prince Harry also studied there.

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Before George’s return home for the school break, the Princess of Wales spoke about missing her eldest child. During an appearance in Hoveton, Norfolk, on October 22, Kate told a woman she met that she was looking forward to George coming home. The woman later shared that the Princess had said she missed him.

The Barcelona trip gave George time away from his new school and an opportunity to watch Aston Villa alongside William. Although the club suffered a 3-0 defeat, the match provided a public glimpse of the young prince during his first extended break since beginning his education at Eton.

Coachella 2027 could feature SZA, Dua Lipa and Tame Impala as its headline performers, according to reports emerging ahead of the festival’s official line-up announcement. The three artists are reportedly being considered for the event’s top billing, bringing together R&B, pop and alternative music.

Reports from September 2026 indicated that Tame Impala and Dua Lipa had secured two of the festival’s three headline positions. On 30 October, further reports suggested that SZA had been confirmed for the remaining slot, citing industry sources. However, Coachella organisers have not officially announced the 2027 performers, so the reported bookings remain unconfirmed.

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SZA’s reported inclusion follows her appearance at Coachella 2026, where she joined Justin Bieber on stage to perform ‘Snooze’. The singer, whose full name is Solána Imani Rowe, has become a prominent figure in contemporary R&B through albums including Ctrl and SOS. Released in 2022, SOS produced several successful singles, including ‘Kill Bill’, ‘Snooze’ and ‘Nobody Gets Me’. Its expanded edition, Lana, released in 2024, added further material to her catalogue.

She also toured with Kendrick Lamar on the Grand National Tour in 2025, performing to stadium audiences across North America and other international locations. A headline performance at Coachella would give SZA the opportunity to present a full set at the festival after her guest appearance earlier in the year.

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For Dua Lipa, the reported booking would mark a significant moment in her relationship with Coachella. She previously appeared as a guest during Martin Garrix’s performance at the festival in 2017 but has yet to headline the event.

The British-Albanian singer has released three studio albums: Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia and Radical Optimism. Her catalogue includes ‘New Rules’, ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘Levitating’ and ‘Houdini’, songs that have helped establish her position in international pop music. She also collaborated with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker on ‘Houdini’, released in 2023, giving the two reported headliners an existing musical connection.

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Tame Impala, the musical project led by Australian musician Kevin Parker, has a longer history with Coachella. The project first performed at the festival in 2011, returning in 2013 and 2015 before taking the headline position in 2019.

Parker has since continued to develop Tame Impala’s sound, incorporating more electronic and dance influences alongside its psychedelic rock foundations. The project’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat, released in 2025, continued this direction. Tracks including ‘Dracula’ and ‘Loser’ have also added to its more recent catalogue.

A second headline appearance would bring Parker back to the festival several years after his 2019 performance. His reported return also comes as Tame Impala continues to attract listeners across alternative rock, electronic and pop audiences.

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The wider Coachella 2027 line-up has also attracted speculation. Fred Again.. was mentioned in reports as a possible performer in the festival’s special Returning to the Desert slot. BTS, Oasis and Radiohead were also discussed as potential bookings, although later reports suggested they were no longer expected to headline. Miley Cyrus was reportedly approached but declined an offer. These names have not been confirmed by the festival.

Coachella 2027 is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 April and 16 to 18 April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival traditionally runs across two consecutive weekends, with performers appearing across both. Reports also indicated that advance tickets sold out in May, months before the expected announcement of the line-up.

If the reports prove accurate, SZA and Dua Lipa would join Tame Impala as the festival’s three headline acts. The official announcement will establish whether the bookings are correct and reveal which other performers will appear across the two weekends.