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Prince William teamed up with Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan to visit RAF Benson in Oxfordshire today, where the Prince of Wales took a trip down memory lane

Prince William revealed how flying is his “happy place” as he reminisced about his old life in the RAF as a helicopter pilot.

The Prince of Wales caught up with old colleagues to chat about the “glory days” flying Sea King helicopters on rescue missions during a special visit to an RAF base today. William was joined at the base by fellow heir to the throne, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, and also described how the roar of the aircraft still goes “straight to my heart”. Both princes met some of William’s former colleagues and other personnel in the mess at RAF Benson near Oxford, where he was asked if he was still flying.

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And he replied: “I do still fly, yeah – I keep my hours going. When you learn that skill set, you just don’t want it to go. I’ve definitely lost a lot of the skills I had, but I like to keep on top of my flying, keep doing it. And it’s my happy place, I love flying.”

William served for three years with RAF Search and Rescue and was based at RAF Valley in Anglesey. He later joined the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where he piloted helicopters for two years.

The prince added: “I miss the Search and Rescue – glory days. I miss the Sea King flying around, because when I hear it, that noise, as it flies past. We had obviously the US state visit the other day, with seven aircraft flying over. Sea King comes in, I was like ‘there she is’ that noise went straight to my heart.”

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Both the Prince of Wales and the Crown Prince of Jordan are trained helicopter pilots.The Crown Prince completed his pilot training with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) in 2019.

RAF Benson is home to a number of squadrons, including 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron, a unit training aircrew to fly Chinook helicopters, and William and Hussein helped the technicians with maintenance work.

The future monarchs helped tighten a nut on an oil reserve for a rotorhead – the large assembly a Chinook’s rotor blades are connected to on top of the aircraft – using a torque wrench.

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After the wrench made a satisfying click, William joked: “You will check before it goes back (into service), I don’t want to be responsible.” The two princes later had a private briefing about undisclosed matters.

Flight Lieutenant Steve Wilders, a Chinook instructor, served alongside the prince in search and rescue at RAF Valley, and later once piloted a royal helicopter carrying William.

After speaking to William in the mess, he said: “It was really nice to hear that he has carried on flying – he’s still a pilot. “He made it sound as though he still enjoys it and it’s a nice break from the everyday pressures, I suppose, getting up and flying away from everything.”

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The two princes’ trip to RAF Benson came after an earlier meeting at Windsor Castle, where they were joined by their wives the Princess of Wales and Princess Rajwa. The Waleses’ are known to be friends of the couple, having attended their spectacular wedding in Jordan back in June 2023.

Meanwhile, the country of Jordan is a special place for Kate, who lived there for three years as a young child. It came when her dad Michael Middleton was relocated there while working for British Airways – and Kate and sister Pippa attended a nursery there.

In 2021, the couple took their children to Jordan for a private holiday, with a family snap at the ancient city of Petra from that getaway featuring on their Christmas card that year. It came after William promised to take his family to Jordan following his 2018 visit there.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “Today’s engagements highlight the strong relationship between The Prince and The Crown Prince, as well as their mutual respect and support for the Armed Forces.”

Vicky Pattison has received an influx of questions from fans about her pre-Strictly beauty routine – and she’s finally shared the exact under-eye patches she swears by ahead of filming

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Vicky Pattison finally gave in to the hordes of fans eager to know what beauty products she’s been swearing by on her Strictly journey, taking to social media to showcase exactly what’s claimed a spot in her pre-filming routine – including these affordable under-eye patches that have been hailed as “the best for depuffing”.

Recently posted on her social media, Vicky revealed that she’s been using the PIXI DetoxifEYE Eye Patches (£22), which are touted as supercharged hydrogel eye patches that help replenish and refresh the under-eye area.

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Set to revive puffy, tired-looking eyes, Vicky’s go-to PIXI DetoxifEYE Eye Patches are described as hydrogel patches that are infused with a host of beneficial ingredients, including cucumber to soothe, gold to nourish, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and caffeine to provide an energising feel.

Each patch is said to apply effortlessly to the under-eye area and begins working in just 10 minutes, promoting a refreshed, replenished appearance with a quick and convenient process.

Simply copy Vicky’s ‘Get Ready With Me’ and pop these soothing under-patches on as she begins your normal morning routine, and leave them on until you start working on your makeup to enjoy their revitalising effects without any extra hassle.

Coming in a pack of 30, these affordable eye patches are available for £22 at Lookfantastic, as well as Boots, Cult Beauty and Sephora. If you’ve never used under-eye patches before or don’t want to splurge on a high price, consider these Patchology Serve Chilled On Ice Firming Eye Gels from Boots for £3.20, or this 5-piece set from REHAB. Retreat Under Eye Patches for £11.

Meanwhile, Vicky’s sworn-by under-eye patches have amassed plenty of praise from shoppers as they boast an impressive 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Lookfantastic’s site, from over 250 customers.

One shopper shares: “Stuck these in the fridge and absolutely love using these a couple times a week. They are drenched and feel so hydrating. It comes with a tool to apply them and I know I will get through these super quick. I can see a slight difference after using them as my eyes don’t feel so puffy. I feel energised and awake too.”

Another buyer beams: “Love these little eye patches. Really help to brighten and tone.”

EXCLUSIVE: A body language expert has predicted that Alan Carr ‘won’t last a week’ on The Traitors due to being a ‘leaky liar’, as ‘every facial twitch is broadcasting his guilt’

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Following the release of the first two episodes of the celebrity version of The Traitors, a body language expert has predicted that comedian Alan Carr ‘won’t last a week’ due to his lack of lying skills.

Last week, viewers saw Alan become a traitor alongside Cat Burns and Jonathan Ross and Alan committed the first murder by brushing some hair from Paloma Faith’s cheek during a chat in the kitchen. But after the killing, he admitted: “I feel awful. I didn’t know what else to do! I’ve gone and murdered one of my best friends.”

Former Chatty Man host Alan told the cameras that carrying out the murder had challenged him: “It was a stretch for my acting ability – I don’t know how Meryl Streep does it.” Body language expert Chris Pardoe has since given his opinions to Online-Casinos.com , and said: “Alan is what we call a ‘leaky liar’”.

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He added: “Every pore, every gesture, every facial twitch is broadcasting his guilt. If body language were a fire alarm, Alan would be a five-alarm blaze.”

During the episode, Alan also winked at Jonathan and later admitted he has “a sweating problem”, to which the body language labelled the comedian a ‘sweating, winking disaster’. “Right now, he’s hiding in plain sight. But there’s a tipping point where ‘quirky behaviour’ becomes ‘suspicious behaviour.’ We’re talking days, not weeks,” Chris said,

When Alan spoke of his guilt to fellow Traitors Jonathan and Cat, he was told to “toughen up” after claiming that killing her off “broke my heart”.

Jonathan insisted: “You’re not a bad person – you’re a good Traitor. I don’t want to hear any more of this broken heart nonsense. We’ve got to start enjoying this.”

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Shortly after it all played out, pop star Paloma, 44, sat down with Ed Gamble on spin-off show Uncloaked and was horrified to discover who the traitors were – and after watching the episode back, quickly dismissed Alan’s theory that he was left with no choice.

Paloma said: “I still maintain this day that if the shoe was on the other foot, I wouldn’t have done that, so I don’t think he should have done it to me and I’m surprised that he did.

“He had a choice, and it was not very nice. But he is extremely loveable and I’ve spoken to him since, and I do find forgiveness quite an easy thing, just as a person. So, I love him.”

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Following Paloma’s murder, the rest of the group took to the roundtable to share their theories on who the Traitors could be, but fans have had to wait almost a whole week to find out who will be banished. The banishing will take place in tonights episode.

Selling Sunset is set to return to screens in a matter of weeks and the dramatic trailer for series nine shows newcomer Sandra Vergara make her debut as she joins the group

A Selling Sunset newcomer has a surprising connection to a familiar Modern Family star.

Netflix has dropped a brand new trailer for season 9 of Selling Sunset which is set to premier later this month on October 29.

Familiar faces are back, alongside some fresh new faces as Netflix Tudum teases: “The sun is rising on massive deals and intense drama for The Oppenheim Group agents. Selling Sunset is returning for Season 9, and with new episodes come new faces.”

One star is set to make her on screen debut as she teases some “jaw-dropping moments” that fans won’t see coming as well as “unexpected twists”.

In the thrilling trailer, fans are introduced to Sandra Vergara. After “new energy” is teased, Sandra then walks onto the scene as she introduces herself to agent Mary Bonnet, stating: “I’m Sandra Vergara.”

She is then asked: “Like Sofia Vergara?” – referring to the Modern Family star, as Sandra confirms “We’re related.”

Sofia is well known for her stint on Modern Family with the role of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett. She has also been seen on Griselda as well as Hot Pursuit.

Netflix’s Tudum confirmed the Selling Sunset star was the cousin and adoptive sister of Sofia. They teased: “If that last name rings a bell: Yes, she’s the cousin and adoptive sister of fellow actor Sofía Vergara (Griselda).”

Speaking to Tudum about her Selling Sunset debut, Sandra said: “I’ve always had an eye for design and a love for people, so combining that in real estate just clicked.

“I’d seen [Selling Sunset] and always thought the women were incredibly dynamic. But being on the inside now, it’s a whole different level of excitement.”

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Sofía and Sandra are cousins who were adopted by Sofía’s parents and raised as sisters.

Sandra is biologically the daughter of Sofía’s aunt, and she was adopted by Sofía’s parents, Margarita and Julio Vergara, when she was about a month old. They were raised together in Barranquilla, Colombia, and have a very close bond.

As well as experience with luxury properties, Sandra has also made a mark on television, having worked with high profile celebrities and has even served as a correspondent for TV show People.

Like her sibling, Sandra is an actress with credits including 2011 horror film, Fright Night, which features Colin Farrell and David Tennant.

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All 10 episodes of Selling Sunset are set to be released on Netflix on October 29. Fans can expect to see the return of familiar faces including Crishell Stause, Emma Hernan and Nicole Young.

With the trailer dropping today, many fans were unable to contain their excitement as one person wrote on Instagram : “It’s Selling Season!!”

Another said: “I love this Show thank you Netflix I can’t wait to Watch this.” A third replied: “I’m so excited! I’ve been waiting for thissss!!!!” A fourth penned: “I hope it’s not the last !!!!”

The feud between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift continues as the Brat singer takes a swipe at music documentaries just before one about the Eras Tour is announced

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Charli XCX slammed music documentaries and appeared to throw shade at Taylor Swift, just days before the Actually Romantic singer announced a two-documentary deal with Disney Plus.

Taylor announced this week that a six-part docuseries about the Eras Tour, titled The End of an Era, and a film of the final show of the tour, which will both air from 12 December on Disney’s streaming platform.

But in an interview conducted before the announcement, Charli XCX, who is thought to be feuding with Taylor, said she wouldn’t choose to do a documentary about her, as she’s not a fan of the usual format of such series.

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“I feel like my problem with a lot of musician documentaries is it often shows the musician as coming up against some kind of opposition and eventually overcoming it to be the hero,” Charli told Vanity Fair. “And that’s just not been my experience, you know?”

Taylor has made no secret of how she views her Eras Tour as a massive success in the wake of opposition. She has spoken about how the worldwide tour was physically and emotionally gruelling for her, but she pushed through it to create something for fans.

In the trailer for the new series, Taylor can be heard saying: “This tour is just when every single one of us who had done so much work, pushing, inch by inch to where we all clicked together.” This comes before a clip of the singer saying she “will not be able to get to sleep” and “can’t calm down”.

Similarly, in her first documentary, Miss Americana, Taylor spoke about how she is only where she is because of a “work ethic” rather than because others wanted her to succeed. “It was all fuelled by not feeling like I belonged there. I’m only here because I work hard and I’m nice to people. That work ethic, like thank God I had that work ethic.”

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When Miss Americana came out in 2020, there was no bad blood between Charli and Taylor. But in the five years since, the two appear to have started feuding and both are said to have released diss tracks about each other.

In the Vanity Fair interview, Charli declined to comment on the rumoured feud. However, her song Sympathy is a Knife is thought to be about Taylor.

In the song, Charli sings: “Don’t wanna see her backstage at my boyfriend’s show / Fingers crossed behind my back / I hope they break up quick.” Many have thought she was referring to Taylor, who briefly dated Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975 and bandmate of Charli’s husband George Daniel.

But, later, Charli explained that the song was about her insecurities and anxieties in the music industry, particularly how she always compares herself to an unnamed singer. Fans of Charli have said the song’s chorus, where she sings “I couldn’t even be her if I tried”, supports that.

However, fans have noticed similarities between the song and Taylor’s new track Actually Romantic which seem to suggest that Taylor was not happy with Charli.

In the song, she sings: “I heard you call me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the coke’s got you brave / High-fived my ex and then you said you’re glad he ghosted me / Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face / Some people might be offended…”

Taylor hasn’t said the song is about Charli. Instead, in The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, the film accompanying her latest album, she said: “[It’s] a love letter to someone who hates you …

“There can be this moment where it’s unveiled to you, through things that they do that are very overt. And, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve just started to be like, ‘Oh my God, you did so much with this. It’s flattering.

“That is, wow, that is very, very sweet of you to think about me this much, even if it’s negative. In my industry, attention is affection, and you’ve given me a whole lot of it.”

Kelsey Parker has admitted that despite the grief that came with the stillbirth of her son Phoenix, she wants to try for another baby with her partner Will Lindsay

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Kelsey Parker has revealed she still hopes to have another baby with her boyfriend Will Lindsay, three months after the devastating stillbirth of their son, Phoenix.

While on her and pal Georgia Jones’s Mum’s The Word joint podcast, the 35-year-old widow opened up about her desire to keep growing her family despite unimaginable heartbreak.

Kelsey told Georgia: “I would love to have another baby. That’s not made me not want another baby. I think more it’s probably made me want a baby even more, because I was so prepared to have a baby.”

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She went on to add: “And you know, Will hasn’t got his own children. He absolutely adores mine and they absolutely adore Will, which I’m so lucky and fortunate that they have got the most amazing relationship. But Will does want children of his own. If we can then we will continue to try for a baby.”

In the podcast chat, Kelsey also shared her heartbreaking regret as she said: “I think as well that when I was pregnant with Phoenix – and I feel like this is my regret – that I feel like I hid a lot because I was so worried about what people actually thought about me and – ‘oh she’s pregnant with another man’s baby’ when…

“But it’s like how can people be that judgemental and that opinionated because I actually lost that baby. I didn’t tell the world what I wanted to tell the world because I was holding back.”

She then added: “And I feel upset with myself that I let other people make me feel that way.”

Kelsey – who shares daughter Aurelia, six, and son Bodhi, five, with her late husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker – was due to welcome baby Phoenix in June. But in a heartbreaking turn, he was stillborn at 39 weeks.

The loss has been another devastating blow for Kelsey, who lost Tom in 2022 after a battle with brain cancer. A source told OK! that Kelsey “truly believes Tom is up there looking after baby Phoenix,” adding that she has faced “so much grief in one lifetime”.

Kelsey met her new tree surgeon boyfriend Will Lindsay two years after Tom’s death, and the pair announced they were expecting their first child together in January.

She described the pregnancy as a “blessing” when they shared the news, but the couple’s joy turned to sorrow when Phoenix “was born sleeping”.

Kelsey said her bond with Will and her children has kept her going through this tragedy. “It’s bittersweet. I thought I was going to be at home with a newborn,” she added.

Kelsey has also tried to navigate telling her children about the loss as honestly as she can, without upsetting them further. She previously told Lorraine: “They’ve lost their dad, they know their dad’s with the angels now, so we told them, ‘Phoenix has gone with your daddy.’”