Andy Burnham's wife Marie France van Heel makes an impression in dazzling magenta gown


Andy Burnham's wife Marie France van Heel has been making Westminster her runway - and her latest look proves she's the ultimate Number 10 bombshell


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Marie France van Heel, the wife of Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is quickly becoming one of our favourite summer sartorial muses. And her latest hot magenta look is another one we are adding to our evening glamour moodboard.

The Dutch-born marketing executive  slipped on the popping pink silk gown for an evening with the King and Queen, joining Their Majesties with her Prime Minister husband at the opening ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Marie looked beautiful in her hot magenta gown© PA Images via Getty Images
Marie looked beautiful in her hot magenta gown

The satin gown in question featured billowing cuffed sleeves and a waist-cinching belt which looked simply resplendent on the Cambridge graduate. 

She slicked her platinum blonde hair back into her trademark updo and chose a makeup palette comprised of bronzed, glowy cheeks and rouge lipstick.

Meanwhile, Andy looked smart, wearing a dark navy blue suit and forest green tie.

Marie has already stepped out in a number of killer looks© AFP via Getty Images
Marie has already stepped out in a number of killer looks

As for the King and Queen, Camilla looked wonderful in royal blue, choosing a floor-length coat in a brilliant hue. Meanwhile, the King wore a navy blue suit and pink tie. 

Marie's best Number 10 bombshell moments 

Marie's most recent fashion contribution is certainly not the first we have been bedazzled by. 

On her inaugural day at Number 10 on Monday, Marie wowed the public as she stepped out in a powder blue masterpiece by none other than Victoria Beckham.

Marie looked stunning in a Victoria Beckham dress© WireImage
Marie looked stunning in a Victoria Beckham dress

The pastel gown featured dramatic puffed sleeves, an elegant V-neckline and a fishtail-style skirt. Marie completed her look with the pointed-toe heels of dreams that featured intricate white embroidery.

Earlier this month, Marie chose high-street over designer, slipping into a lace co-ord by M&S.

Earlier this month, Marie rocked a killer two-piece from M&S© PA Images via Getty Images
Earlier this month, Marie rocked a killer two-piece from M&S

The sage green two-piece was comprised of a long-sleeved blouse and matching pencil skirt, which Marie paired with Boden cork wedges.

Other stand-out moments from Marie's wardrobe included when she put her reputation as the former "coolest girl in college" while studying alongside Andy at Cambridge University into practice, stepping out in a pair of Converse.

ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France Van Heel are greeted by supporters at Ashton Town Football Club after his victory in yesterday's Makerfield by-election, on June 19, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England. The previous Labour MP for Makerfield resigned to make way for Burnham's candidacy, setting up his return to Parliament and a potential challenge to Keir Starmer for Labour Party leadership and the premiership. (Photo by Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Marie was known as the 'coolest girl in college'

Andy and Marie were attending the Ashton Town Football Club after Andy's victory at the Makerfield by-election.

As she continues to make the Westminster cobbles her own personal runway, we cannot wait to see what sartorial exploit is next in store for Marie, who we have no doubt will be keeping us on our toes with her killer fashion.

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