My West London Life

Vicki Edgson

April
22

Recently praised by Victoria Beckham who follows her alkaline diet, nutritionist and spokesperson Vicki Edgson reveals how she would like to change the world

How do you energise yourself when exhausted?

I energise with spirulina in green vegetable juices followed by a good walk in the park to breathe fresh air.

Where would we find you eating dinner with friends?

The Shed (Palace Gardens Terrace, W8) – the best kept secret until now!

How long have you lived on the west side?

11 years.

Which is your favourite coffee shop?

I don’t really frequent coffee shops but Pain Quotidien in Notting Hill would be my choice.

Who would you love to eat dinner with?

Hugh Jackman – fierce and exciting!  the Voice!

Social media or local pub?

Local Pub – the Ladbroke Arms.

Favourite west londoners?

Kelly Hoppen and Melissa Oderbash.

Who would you love to cook for?

I would love to cook for the Queen as I have a divine and healthy venison recipe I know she’d love!

What do you eat when you’re hungover?

I prefer not to get hungover!

What would you change about the world?

Food production.

What is your ideal TV supper?

Stir-fried vegetables with chicken or prawns.

Fav cookbook?

Ottolenghi Plenty.

Vicki Edgson in one of the UK’s foremost nutritionists and spokesperson for women and health.

King Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold & author of The Royal Butler

March
16

King Charles' former butler Grant Harrold tells Olivia Allwood-Mollon about dancing with the late Queen, and the time he accidentally hid from King Charles in a car

Can you tell us a bit about the protocol behind an everyday royal excursion in a car?

Royals never go out alone as they always have their security with them. When they’re going to engagements, they always have their security team with them in surrounding cars. The royals will always work in the back of the… Read more →

Anna Jordan, TV Writer and Playwright

February
20

Chloe Reeve chats 'Lost Atoms' & iconic Succession one-liners with writer, Anna Jordan

Hi Anna, I’ve seen your new show, Lost Atoms – it’s fabulous – but for the sake of our readers, tell us about your new 2-hander that recently opened at The Lyric, Hammersmith.

Thank you! It’s a play that explores love, how it changes us and how we remember it. It also explores how our memory changes… Read more →