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‘Tapas 7’ couple also sent messages by alleged Madeleine McCann family stalker, court hears

David and Fiona Payne, who had been ‘very close friends’ to the McCanns for around 25 years, gave evidence at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Alleged stalker ‘sent disturbing messages to close friends of the McCanns’

Julia Wandelt, 24, is on trial accused of peddling the myth she is Madeleine McCann while stalking the girl’s parents.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Madeleine McCann's family share intimate family photos on missing daughter's 20th birthday

Madeleine McCann went missing from her mum and dad's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, back in May 2007, and ever since her family have been hoping for her safe return

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Member of 'Tapas 7' with Madeleine McCann's parents on night she vanished speaks at vigil

Dr Fiona Payne joined Kate and Gerry McCann in lighting a candle to mark the 16th anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's parents' loyal 'Tapas 7' pal speaks at touching memorial ceremony

Dr Fiona Payne is part of what became referred to as the 'Tapas Seven', who are the friends that were dining with Kate and Gerry while on holiday in Portugal on the night the three-year-old vanished in May 2007

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks publicly about toddler's disappearance for first time

Amelie McCann joined her parents and well wishers in their home village to mark the 16th anniversary of Maddie's disappearance in Portugal during a family holiday.

Glasgow Live · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's younger sister delivers moving statement on 16th anniversary of disappearance

Amelie, now 18, has been pictured publicly for the first time since she was a toddler

Bristol Post · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks for first time since her disappearance at vigil

The ceremony took place in the McCann's home village of Rothley, Leicestershire, with Amelie lighting a candle for her sister on Wednesday night at the 16th year anniversary of her disappearance

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's sister, now 18, makes poignant statement on 16th anniversary of her disappearance

Amelie joined parents Gerry and Kate at a vigil for her sister

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks publicly on her disappearance for the first time at vigil

Amelie, who is now 18, lit a candle at the prayer service for her missing sister.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023