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Belgium’s Crown Princess Elisabeth turned heads with her elegant appearance as she attended a high-profile European royal wedding alongside members of her family. The 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne joined her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, as well as her younger brother, Prince Gabriel, for the wedding of Archduchess Isabel of Austria and Carlos Gaytán de Ayala. The ceremony brought together royals and aristocrats from across Europe, making it one of the season’s most notable royal gatherings. For the special occasion, Princess Elisabeth chose a sophisticated emerald green gown that highlighted her timeless sense of style. The floor-length dress featured a deep V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, and elegant gathered detailing at the waist, creating a graceful silhouette. She completed the look with a coordinating feathered green headpiece, matching clutch bag, and delicate dangling earrings. Her long blonde hair was styled in soft, loose curls, adding a classic touch to the refined ensemble. The princess appeared confident and poised as she posed for photographs with her family. King Philippe embraced traditional formalwear for the event, wearing a black morning tailcoat paired with a light grey waistcoat, striped grey trousers, and a silver-and-blue patterned tie. His polished appearance reflected the formal dress code typically observed at European royal weddings. Queen Mathilde also drew admiration in a striking crimson outfit adorned with intricate floral lace embroidery. The Belgian queen’s elegant look complemented the formal atmosphere of the celebration while adding a vibrant splash of color to the family portrait. Prince Gabriel matched his father’s sophisticated style in a classic morning suit featuring a black tailcoat, light grey waistcoat, crisp white shirt, and silver tie. The young prince completed the family’s coordinated appearance with his polished and traditional attire. Princess Elisabeth, born on October 25, 2001, is the eldest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. As the Duchess of Brabant, she is first in the line of succession to the Belgian throne and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most prominent young royals. She has represented Belgium at numerous official engagements and international events while balancing her academic pursuits. Her public appearances frequently attract attention for her graceful demeanor and elegant fashion choices, earning praise from royal watchers around the world. When Princess Elisabeth eventually succeeds her father, she will make history as Belgium’s first queen regnant, becoming the first woman to rule the country in her own right. Her role as future monarch places her at the center of Belgium’s royal future, and each public appearance continues to highlight her growing confidence and readiness for the responsibilities that lie ahead. Her appearance at the royal wedding once again showcased her sophisticated style while underscoring the close ties shared among Europe’s royal families through longstanding traditions and ceremonial occasions.

Saba Hameed continues to prove her versatility as an actor, appearing in more projects than most of her peers. Her latest casting choices, though, have left fans and colleagues puzzled. In ARY Digital’s Bas Tera Saath Ho, now 28 episodes deep, Saba portrays the wife of the male lead’s uncle, played by Faran Tahir. Around the same time, she plays the mother of the female lead’s father in Dar-e-Nijaat, another ARY production, again opposite Tahir. She is essentially his wife in one show and his mother in another, with both airing simultaneously. Content creator K Khan raised the issue in an Instagram reel on Monday. He questioned how the makers of Dar-e-Nijaat decided she suited the role of Tahir’s mother, given that she plays his spouse elsewhere on the same channel. Actor Zhalay Sarhadi weighed in through the comments, arguing that only women seem to age in Pakistani show business, while men remain perpetually youthful on screen. She said the industry keeps reinforcing this outdated mindset, even as attitudes shift elsewhere in the world. Sarhadi called for better, more realistic roles written for female actors, and joked she might soon end up playing Humayun Saeed’s mother if the trend continues. Atiqa Odho voiced similar frustration on her show Kya Drama Hai, posted to YouTube on Tuesday. She praised the overall cast but admitted she could not understand the casting logic behind Hameed’s role. She added that Hameed’s look in the part felt unconvincing, since she does not resemble a grandmother. Not everyone agreed. TV host Juggun Kazim defended the casting, calling it proof of Hameed’s exceptional range as a performer. She said Hameed has a rare gift for making audiences forget she is acting and fully believe each character. This is not the first time ageism has stirred debate in Pakistani television. Atiqa herself was previously targeted over remarks about her appearance. Critics often point out that male actors in their 40s still land lead roles as young men, such as Fahad Mustafa in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, frequently paired with much younger actresses. Women of similar age, meanwhile, are routinely pushed into roles as mothers or older relatives, underscoring a persistent double standard in casting across the industry.

Louis Tomlinson has shared a fun, previously untold detail about the making of One Direction’s Drag Me Down music video. A clip of the singer has resurfaced online. In it, he looks back at the time the band filmed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. One Direction remains the only band to ever shoot a music video at the facility. According to Tomlinson, the original concept was even bigger than what fans finally saw. The band had planned to film a segment in actual zero-gravity conditions. But the plan never made it to the screen. The reason, Tomlinson revealed, was simple. Niall Horan got nervous about the idea. “And he will not be too happy about me telling this but we didn’t do it cause Niall was too scared,” Tomlinson said in the clip. The host then pushed back, asking if it was really just Niall who refused. Tomlinson didn’t let Harry Styles off the hook either. “To be fair, it was Niall and Harry to be fair,” he said, laughing. Fans have long loved Drag Me Down for its space-age visuals. Now it turns out the video could have looked even more dramatic, had the full zero-gravity plan gone ahead. Drag Me Down was released in 2015. It served as the lead single from One Direction’s fifth and final studio album, Made in the A.M. The music video saw all four remaining members, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne, suited up in real spacesuits. They filmed around training jets on location at the space center. The song went on to become one of the band’s biggest global hits. It broke streaming records within hours of release. It also topped charts in multiple countries. The track later won Best Music Video at the BRIT Awards in 2016. More than a decade later, One Direction’s fans are still discovering new layers to their favourite era. This latest story, straight from Tomlinson himself, has only added to the nostalgia surrounding the band’s space-themed video. For many longtime fans, hearing these old memories resurface feels like a small gift. It’s a reminder of just how much creative risk-taking went into the band’s biggest moments, even the ones that never made the final cut.