The most powerful and moving pictures of children ever taken

From war to natural disaster, grief to hope, these photographs taken of children are some of the most powerful we've ever seen. Please be aware that content may be distressing for some.

by Kayleigh Dray |

Published on11 09 2014

The most powerful and moving pictures of children ever taken

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During her GMTV days, Lorraine donned the Wonder Woman cape and belt in honour of actress Lynda Carter. The American actress was delighted with the tribute.She said following the appearance: "I have been known by the character of Wonder Woman for 35 years, and all that time I have never seen anybody do that!"You go girl! Fabulous! I love it, it's the best thing I've ever seen, I love it."

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Lorraine managed to wrangle an invite to visit Hugh Hefner and his many girlfriends at the Playboy mansion in LA. Here she is with the Playboy owner's former girlfriend Holly Madison.

Lorraine managed to wrangle an invite to visit Hugh Hefner and his many girlfriends at the Playboy mansion in LA. Here she is with the Playboy owner's former girlfriend Holly Madison

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Lorraine struggled with her balance during the interview- her dreams of becoming the sixth Spice Girl were quickly dashed!

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Just weeks after losing his 25-year-old daughter Peaches, Bob Geldof made his first TV appearance on Lorraine's breakfast show. Of course he got a warm hug from everyone's favourite TV presenter...

Just weeks after losing his 25-year-old daughter Peaches, Bob Geldof made his first TV appearance on Lorraine's breakfast show. Of course he got a warm hug from everyone's favourite TV presenter..

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Lorraine has been fortunate enough to have the Kardashian's appear on her sofa several times. The reality stars must enjoy their sit-down chats with the bubbly Scott!

Lorraine has been fortunate enough to have the Kardashian's appear on her sofa several times

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The TV presenter took on the mammoth challenge of running the London marathon back in 2010. Since then, she's adopted a more active lifestyle, including taking up horse riding!

The TV presenter took on the mammoth challenge of running the London marathon back in 2010

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The TV presenter was honoured by the Queen in 2012. Lorraine became overwhelmed with emotion during the prestigious honour- but she managed to keep herself composed for photographs!

The TV presenter was honoured by the Queen in 2012

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Along with having a hugely successful presenting career, Lorraine has also raised her daughter Rosie alongside husband Steve Smith.The university student said about her mum: "Staying at the top in any job for 30 years is a huge achievement, but in breakfast TV it's amazing. When people meet her in the street they say they feel they've known her for years. Well I have – and I'm really proud of everything she's achieved, but I'm especially proud of her just for being my mum."

p>The university student said about her mum: "Staying at the top in any job for 30 years is a huge achievement, but in breakfast TV it's amazing. When people meet her in the street they say they feel they've known her for years. Well I have – and I'm really proud of everything she's achieved, but I'm especially proud of her just for being my mum

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