Celia Walden facts for kids

Celia Isobel Walden, born on December 8, 1975, is a British writer. She is known for her work as a journalist, writing novels, and sharing her opinions as a critic.

Early Life and School

Celia Walden was born in Paris, France. Her father, George Walden, was a politician. He was a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party (UK). He also served as a Minister for Higher Education when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. Celia's mother, Sarah, is an expert in art history. She also restores old paintings.

Celia grew up with two brothers. She went to Westminster School for her education. After that, she studied French and Italian at Newnham College, Cambridge, which is part of Cambridge University.

Celia's Career

Celia Walden has had many jobs. She worked as a waitress before becoming a well-known writer. She was especially known for writing feature articles and a gossip column. She was the last editor of "Spy," a daily diary section in The Daily Telegraph newspaper. Before that, she wrote for other newspapers like the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail.

In August 2008, Celia published her first novel. It was called Harm's Way. She also wrote a memoir in 2011 about her experiences with the famous footballer George Best. This book was titled Babysitting George.

In 2011, Celia wrote an article for The Daily Telegraph about cyclists. This article caused some discussion and was criticized by a website called Cycling Intelligence.

Personal Life

Celia Walden started a relationship with fellow journalist Piers Morgan in January 2006. They got married in a private ceremony. This took place in the village of Swinbrook in Oxfordshire, England, on June 24, 2010.

In June 2011, Piers Morgan announced that they were going to have a baby. On November 25, 2011, Celia gave birth to their first child together. This was her first child and Piers Morgan's fourth.

See also

In Spanish: Celia Walden para niños