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Grinning Geri Halliwell attends Commonwealth Day Service in angelic white outfit after Christian Horner saga-Rebecca Sayce-Entertainment – Metro
She wore her trademark all-white.
Geri Halliwell was all smiles as she arrived at the Commonwealth Day Service (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Geri Halliwell donned another signature all-white outfit as she attended the Commonwealth Day Service following husband Christian Horner’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ scandal.
The Spice Girl, 51, attended the Westminster Abbey service led by Prince William who was spotted alongside his wife Kate Middleton heading to the event after she was subject to wild conspiracy theories while recovering from abdominal surgery.
Halliwell was spotted arriving at the event in a flowing, long-sleeve button-up white coat and matching cocktail hat, after previously calling all-white outfits her ‘uniform’.
She accessorised with contrasting black heels and a matching handbag which matched a black accent on her hat.
The TV personality stepped out alone without her husband Horner, whom she wed in 2015, amid upset in her personal life following allegations from a female Red Bull co-worker.
Horner was cleared after a lengthy and thorough investigation, with his accuser, who has been suspended from Red Bull with full pay, reportedly ‘set to appeal’ the verdict.
The Spice Girl wore a flowing, button-up white dress as she attended the event (Picture: REUTERS)
She added black accents to the stark white outfit through her shoes, handbag, and cocktail hat (Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
The singer described her all-white fashion sense as her ‘uniform’ (Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
She has put on a united front with husband Christian Horner amid accusations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ (Picture: Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images)
Red Bull said in a statement: ‘The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.
‘The complainant has a right of appeal. Red Bull is confident that the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial.’
Horner has thanked those around him for their support, speaking at the opening of the Bahrain Grand Prix: ‘Yes absolutely [Red Bull are united]. We are a very strong team.
‘We have got tremendous support, tremendous partners and great shareholders behind us as well. You don’t achieve this kind of result by not being united.
‘My focus is on this team, my family, my wife and going racing. I have the support of an incredible family, of an incredible wife, of an incredible team and everybody within that team and my focus is on going racing and winning races and doing the best that I can.
‘Obviously it’s not been pleasant. The unwanted attention, but the focus is now very much on the cars.’
The Red Bull boss was later cleared of the accusations through an investigation (Picture: Beata Zawrzel / Avalon)
In a statement he thanked his wife for her support (Picture: Peter Fox – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Christian Horner investigation – what we know
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was under investigation over allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’.
Allegations made by female employee of Red Bull concern Horner’s ‘strict and controlling work regime’.
Horner said he ‘fully denies any accusations’, and was reportedly ‘shocked and disturbed’ by the allegations.
50-year-old is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.
Halliwell said to be in ‘floods of tears’ over investigation but will stand by her husband despite warnings of a potential ‘toxic tinge’.
Horner attended Red Bull’s 2024 car launch at the team’s HQ in Milton Keynes and publicly addressed allegations for first time.
Hearing has been held into the matter, with independent lawyer handing in a 150 page dossier to Red Bull.
Horner was cleared of allegations on eve of new F1 season with Red Bull saying: ‘The investigation is complete and the grievance has been dismissed. The complainant has a right of appeal.’
WhatsApp messages and images supposedly between Horner and the complainant were leaked to the media and F1 personnel – Metro have seen the material but cannot comment on what they detail.
Horner has met with F1’s CEO and the President of the FIA following the leaked messages, which have left Halliwell ‘stunned and humiliated’.
Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull driver and F1 champion Max, has called for Horner to be sacked, saying team would ‘explode’ if he stayed.
Jos had a ‘blazing row’ with Horner at the Bahrain Grand Prix and his comments have fuelled speculation that Max could leave Red Bull.
The female employee has been suspended on full pay by Red Bull ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Halliwell’s glowing white outfit at her new appearance comes after she previously told The Sun she switched up her style to wear mostly all-white, saying her ‘uniform’ simplifies her busy life and gives her a ‘fresh start’.
‘Everything becomes really simple,’ Geri explained: ‘It’s like wearing a school uniform as an adult.
‘It matches with everything and I literally don’t have to think in the mornings. It kind of looks like you’ve made an effort when you haven’t.’
And as her husband is in the spotlight, Halliwell’s fellow Spice Girl Melanie Brown, also known as Scary Spice, confirmed the girl group had reached out to Halliwell amid the news.
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Christian Horner investigation timeline
How the scandal has unfolded…
Monday 5 February – Red Bull confirm investigation into Horner over ‘controlling behaviour’ allegations
Friday 9 February – Horner grilled by independent lawyer during eight-hour hearing
Thursday 15 February – Horner attends Red Bull’s 2024 car launch and publicly addresses allegations for first time – says he ‘fully denies’ any wrongdoing
Friday 16 February – Fresh allegations emerge in Dutch Newspaper De Telegraaf suggesting Horner sent messages of a ‘suggestive nature’ to a female employee
Wednesday 21 February to Friday 23 February – Horner attends Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain – says: ‘We hope there is a resolution as soon as possible’
Friday 23 February – Sixth series of F1: Drive to Survive releases on Netflix – Horner and wife Geri Halliwell feature in docuseries
Wednesday 28 February – Horner cleared of allegations – Red Bull say: ‘The investigation is complete and the grievance has been dismissed. The complainant has a right of appeal’
Thursday 29 February – WhatsApp messages and images supposedly between Horner and the complainant were leaked to the media and F1 personnel
Friday 1 March – Horner summoned for showdown talks with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem – later, Horner has a ‘blazing row’ with Jos Verstappen
Saturday 2 March – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins season opening Bahrain Grand Prix – hours later, Jos, Max’s father, warns Red Bull ‘is in danger of being torn apart’ unless Horner leaves
Wednesday 6 March – Deadline for complainant to appeal outcome of investigation
Thursday 7 March to Saturday 9 March – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Max says in build-up that his father is ‘not a liar’
Thursday 7 March – Horner’s accuser is suspended on full pay by Red Bull
‘We are all so supportive of each other, we would literally take a bullet for each other,’ she said in a new interview with The Mirror.
Mel said that she, Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton had ‘all been messaging her’ as they have retained a ‘solid bond’ from the Spice Girls days, adding she feels ‘sad’ over what she is going through.
‘But she knows she has us four that are with her,’ Mel said, admitting she doesn’t know the ‘ins and outs’ of the allegations but is there for her friend going through a ‘really tough’ time which she said was ‘horrible’ to watch.
‘That’s your friend and you want to protect her no matter what.’
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