Blake Edwards, Julie Andrews' second husband and a renowned director, passed away at the age of 88 due to complications of pneumonia in Santa Monica, California. They had been married for 41 years.

Julie Andrews makes her London comeback after a 21-year absence (her last performance there was a Christmas concert at the Royal Festival Hall in 1989). She performed at The O2 Arena, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and an ensemble of five performers.