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Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio reveals Queen Camilla reached out to him after the presenter's death


Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio revealed on Loose Women on Tuesday that Queen Camilla reached out to him after Paul's death.

Speaking to The Mirror about his heartbreak and keeping his late husband's legacy alive, Andre said he used to tell the TV personality that Lily costumes were a 'slice of history'. Revealing that he homes an attic-full of memorabilia, Andre told the publication: 'I think by the end he was very tired of having to put on all the make-up and all the practical aspects of becoming Lily although he never fully retired her and she kept making comebacks.' Andre also admitted that the nation's response to the TV star's first anniversary humbled him as they left him an overwhelming amount of support through cards and miniature dog teddy bears.

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