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Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Ukraine to support the rehabilitation of those wounded by the war, but the worthy visit might increase tensions with his older brother, Prince William

In a surprise move, Prince Harry has travelled to Kyiv with the Invictus Foundation, visiting wartorn Ukraine after spending four days in the UK.

The Duke of Sussex reunited with his father, King Charles, while he was back on home soil, and the pair spent nearly an hour together at Clarence House, marking the first time they had met in person in 19 months.

However, his strained relationship with his older brother Prince William shows no signs of easing any time soon. Both siblings were busy with engagements during Harry’s visit, at one point just eight miles apart, but no meeting between the once-close duo was scheduled.

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Harry’s visit to Kyiv, where important government buildings were hit by Russian missiles last weekend, comes just months after he visited the country previously, spending time at the Superhuman Trauma Centre in Lyiv, which works with amputees.

After a chance encounter with the CEO of the centre in New York, Olga Rudnieva, it was suggested he visit Kyiv itself, which is far closer to the conflict than Lyiv.

He has explained that he requested permissioned from the UK government for the trip, as well as checking with Meghan it was all right with her, before the Ukrainian government officially invited him.

Harry’s been a dedicated supporter of wounded veterans since leaving the Armed Forces himself, launching the Invictus Games to promote the healing power of sport for former servicepeople back in 2014.

However, his first visit to Ukraine is said to have left his older brother, Prince William, “fuming” at palace officials.

William’s also been a massive supporter of Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022, but he was reportedly blocked from visiting the country itself on the grounds of “security concerns” in 2024.

He has been allowed to visit Poland, where he met with British soldiers and thanked them for “defending our freedoms”. He also visited Estonia, where he got the chance to speak with Ukrainian refugees and visit an army base that’s a crucial strategic point in NATO’s eastern flank.

However, the future King was told in no uncertain terms, the Daily Mail reported, that he wouldn’t be able to visit Ukraine itself. Despite the fact he had “long-hoped” to go, it was “firmly rejected” as a possibility, with the heir to the throne expressing his displeasure to Kensington Palace staff, “rankled” by the fact his younger brother had gone.

The different fates of the two brothers has long caused contention between them. Harry’s role as the ‘spare’ to William’s heir is so much a part of his understanding of himself that he even made it the title of his bombshell memoir, released in 2023.

Harry writes in the book that rivalry and competitiveness were present in the brothers’ relationship from their early childhood, even calling William his “beloved brother and arch nemesis”.

In an interview promoting the book, Harry claimed he believed his brother was jealous of his position, saying, “I have more freedom than he does, right? So his life is planned out for him. I have more flexibility to be able to choose the life that I wanted.”

In his memoir, Harry also wrote that William had once hoped to go to the “front lines” just as the Duke of Sussex did in his two tours of Afghanistan, but the palace had “scuttled his plans”.

“I was training to get to the front line, the same place Willy had been training to get, but the Palace had scuttled his plans,” he wrote. “The Spare, sure, let him run around a battlefield like a chicken with its head cut off, if that’s what he likes.”

Beloved Geordie singer Jade Thirlwall has been dubbed as a ‘genius’ by fans after the release of her very first solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby, in the early hours of this morning

Little Mix’s former vocalist Jade Thirlwall has released her debut album after “years in the marking” and fans have shared their glowing reviews online, calling the South Shields singer a “genius”.

Jade, 32, is the last member of the quartet to have released her own solo music following the band’s hiatus announcement in 2021.

She first found fame when she auditioned for X Factor in 2011. Although she didn’t succeed as a solo artist, she was put into a four person girl group, Little Mix, alongside Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson.

The group eventually won the show, becoming the first band to do so. Little Mix went on to have multiple hit albums, including one in which only Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne were featured, after Jesy split from the group in 2020. The remaining trio announced a hiatus in 2021.

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While the group is still on hiatus, all three have pursued solo albums. Leigh-Anne’s was released first in May 2024, whilst Perrie’s is set to be released on 26 September. Jade’s debut album, That’s Showbiz Baby, has gone down a huge hit with fans ahead of a tour which kicks off in October.

Tiled THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!, the album’s full track-list has finally been revealed with songs including Angel of My Dreams, Midnight Cowboy, Fantasy, IT Girl and FUFN. The record also includes features from well known artists, such as RAYE, Pablo Bowman, Lostboy and Mike Sabath.

Jade and RAYE worked together on a single from the album titled Midnight Cowboy – which was released on September 25, 2024. The Escapism singer has previously worked with Jade when she was part of Little Mix, creating their popular hit named Told You So.

The news of her first solo album was met with a lot of excitement from fans earlier this year, who have been waiting for the singer to release her music.

As previously reported by The Mirror, the singer has already been making big moves on her own, winning her first BRIT Award for Best Pop Act and a set for Glastonbury’s 2025 music festival.

Announcing the news of the release date of her album, THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!, fans flooded the comments section with words of excitement. One wrote: “Bring it on I can’t wait!,” with a second one adding in capital letters: “EVERYBODY MOVE SHE’S SAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”

And following its hotly anticipated release, fans have labelled Jade’s album as “the best thing they’ve ever heard.”

Taking to X to share their thoughts, one fan gushed: “This album is EVERYTHING I needed this year. Jade smashed it.” Another echoed: “Obsessed!! The melodies, the lyrics… Jade just raised the bar.”

“This is literally the best thing I have ever heard!!! Every single song is incredible. Jade the woman that you are,” someone else gushed.

“This album is a masterpiece. Jade’s vocals are flawless, the lyrics hit so hard, and each song feels like it tells a story. Honestly, she’s outdone herself,” another fan agreed. While someone else added: “I wasn’t ready for how good this album would be. Jade’s voice is stunning, the songs are addictive, and it’s honestly impossible to pick a favorite track.”

Jade is set to embark on a short tour in the UK and Ireland, starting on October 8, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland and ending on October 19, 2025 in London.

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Singer Becky Hill, who rose to fame on The Voice UK, and her partner Charlie Gardner, whom she first started dating when she was 22, are due to tie the knot very soon

Becky Hill and long-term partner Charlie Gardner are tying the knot, with the singer recently teasing her wedding plans on social media. After sharing a series of snaps from her concerts earlier this week, Becky told fans in her caption: “That’s summer 2025 over & out from me! next time we speak i’ll be a wife.”

Earlier this summer, Becky, 31, treated fans to a brief insight into her lavish hen party after posting a series of snaps on social media. The singer, 31, flew her friends out to Italy for the special occasion. She shared a series of wholesome snaps of the gang topping up their tans at the beach and treating themselves to pasta dinners.

She mainly keeps her relationship out of the spotlight but sometimes shares sweet photos of her with her partner, Charlie.

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Becky met Charlie – who works in the events industry – when she was 22 but the two went their separate ways when she was 25. However, a year later, they found their way back to each other.

Charlie proposed in January 2022 while the two were on holiday in the Maldives. She announced her engagement to him on Instagram, revealing: “Turns out he actually does like me.”

The proposal happened when they were supposedly creating content for a resort, but it turned out Charlie orchestrated the entire thing for the perfect moment. Resort staff drew a heart in the sand and asked the couple to pose for photos before he got down on one knee.

Becky was in shock, telling him to “shut up” before bursting into tears. Meanwhile, the singer was forced to postpone her nuptials by a year due to a busy schedule.

She made no secret of the fact she had found “the one” in Charlie and even wrote a song about him titled Man Of My Dreams.

At the time, the singer explained: “My partner used to be a trance DJ and is now a festival booker. He has helped not only with the inspiration for me to write the album but also then bringing the album to life.

She added: “One of the things that attracted me to him was my Spotify playlist. I had all the big dance bangers from the Noughties and all the tunes he used to play.”

In early August, Becky and Charlie posed in what seemed to be the garden of their new home. The star showed off their purchase as they took their relationship to the next level by buying property.

She said: “I decided to have a quieter year at work so i could write album 3, get married & buy a house fit for the next chapter of my life. i’ve been lucky enough to be able to retire both of my parents, buy them a house & got my big brother a house too.

“So it was our turn. worked my whole life to protect my family & now i have a new home fit for our own. not yet tho, i got a new album to finish but, big girl movements this weekend.”

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While on an engagement to two textile factories on Thursday, the Princess of Wales sent a powerful message about the importance of her family

The Princess of Wales has made a subtle yet powerful statement while on a royal outing to two textile factories.

Yesterday, Kate travelled to Suffolk and Kent to showcase the excellence of the British textile industry, using her outfit to send a touching tribute to her children and her husband, Prince William.

When she tried her hand at silk screen printing at Marina Mill in Kent, the Princess was snapped wearing a piece of personalised gold jewellery that read ‘GCL’: the initials of her three children George, Charlotte and Louis. The necklace stood out against Kate’s black top, as she proudly displayed where her priorities lie.

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In addition to the sweet necklace, the Princess of Wales wore a grey suit from designer Bella Freud, which featured the Prince of Wales check, in another subtle nod to her husband, Prince William.

Many have interpreted her necklace and suit choice as a signifier that despite her royal responsibilities, her number one priority will always be her three young children and her husband. Kate has made a triumphant return to her royal role this year after taking a step back to manage her health in light of her cancer diagnosis.

Earlier this year, Kate spoke about how her cancer journey had impacted her family, as she spoke to other cancer survivors during a visit to the Colchester Hospital in Essex.

She said at the time: “Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown. The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.”

Kate’s outfit and accessories choice was not the only thing that eagle-eyed royal fans noticed while the princess visited the textile factories, as many were equally perplexed and amazed when she performed an incredible act with her hair .

While at the Marina Mill, Kate got involved in the screen printing process. After covering her outfit with an apron, Kate pulled her long tresses back and tied up her hair, without using a hair bobble or clip. It seems the princess pulled her hair into a bun before wrapping it around itself, effortlessly securing it firmly in place with no hair tie in sight.

The video of Kate’s hair trick quickly went viral on social media, as one royal watcher shared the clip of the moment on X with the caption: “Just the Princess of Wales effortlessly putting her hair into a bun with no hair ties or clips at all today.” The post welcomed a flood of comments, with one person writing: “I would never do this properly and so perfectly.”

Another wrote: “My bun would have fallen out 0.2 seconds later,” while someone else added: “Looks like this is something she does all the time. And it doesn’t look messy.”

One other fan wrote: “She’s done that a few times!” while another requested: “Someone needs to do a slow-mo tutorial featuring her so I can learn it. Mine just keeps falling! She’s a pro.”

Roundhay Festival is set to take place in summer 2026 – and the festival has teased a line-up filled with some of the world’s biggest stars

A brand new major festival, Roundhay Festival, is set to make its grand debut in the summer of 2026. The festival will be held at its namesake location, Roundhay Park in Leeds, with hopes of becoming a key attraction in the north of England, reports the Express.

Over the years, Roundhay Park has been graced by a host of music legends, including Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and, more recently, Ed Sheeran. The festival promises a star-studded line-up with some of the world’s biggest stars, with the first acts due to be announced shortly.

In addition, Roundhay Festival plans to offer a range of free activities for the whole family to enjoy. Stay tuned for the announcement of the very first headliner soon.

In partnership with Leeds City Council, Roundhay Festival aims to bring numerous benefits to the local area. Following the success of AEG’s other festivals, Roundhay will feature a plethora of local suppliers and food vendors, employ local staff, and stimulate spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.

The festival’s midweek programme of free-to-access activities for all ages will also provide high-quality arts, culture and wellbeing activities. This will give a platform to local talent and encourage continuous use of the park during the summer. The event is dedicated to creating a sustainable future for live music.

Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said: “Everyone at AEG is thrilled to announce the launch of the Roundhay Festival in Leeds. This landmark event gives us the opportunity to bring world-class artists and world-leading production to even more fans, while building on the park’s incredible musical legacy.

“Roundhay Park already holds an extraordinary place in music history, having hosted concerts from some of the biggest artists of all time and we cannot wait to add to that story.

“As with all our events, we are committed to delivering the very best in every aspect, from welcoming some of the greatest artists in the world, to creating an unforgettable fan experience, and upholding industry-leading sustainability standards.

“We are determined to bring value to the park, the city, and the wider region. By working closely with local people and businesses, we aim to create a festival that everyone in Leeds can be proud of.”

The Roundhay Festival has teamed up with Big Green Coach as its official travel partner, offering eco-friendly return journeys directly to the stunning Roundhay Park. Meanwhile, a collaboration with Roundhay School will give pupils the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the live music sector and event management as part of this year’s Leeds festival.

The initiative will deliver essential skills and valuable insights into career prospects within the creative industries. AEG Presents, the masterminds behind BST Hyde Park, are set to bring top-notch festival experiences, cutting-edge production and world-class performances to Leeds. Since 2013, BST Hyde Park has been known for its unforgettable concerts.

American Express is set to be the presenting partner of the festival, strengthening its relationship with AEG and further solidifying American Express’s commitment to providing their Cardmembers with the best live music experiences. Exclusive presale access to all shows will be available to American Express Cardmembers, along with a range of benefits at the festival site.

Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, expressed his excitement: “I’m absolutely delighted that we are working with AEG to bring some of the biggest names in music to Roundhay Park once again.

“The park is a fabulous setting for concerts, as legendary artists like Madonna, U2 and the Rolling Stones will know from their own fondly-remembered appearances there.

“It’s also a much-loved part of the fabric of life in Leeds, so it’s fitting that this event will be doing as much as possible to support local vendors, suppliers and staff. AEG’s commitment to the highest standards of sustainability is another very welcome plus point for us.

“Roundhay Festival will act as a wonderful showcase for our city, raising its profile with national and international audiences while delivering an important boost to the local economy. I’m sure music fans, not just in Leeds but across the region and beyond, will agree with me when I say ‘roll on next summer’.”

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Married At First Sight star Paul C. Brunson has teased that the upcoming series, and its reunion, will be the ‘most memorable yet’ just days ahead of its launch

Married At First Sight star Paul C. Brunson has teased that the upcoming series, and its reunion, will be the ‘most memorable yet’. The dating expert, 50, has appeared on the hit reality show for a number of years and as the programme gears up to launch its 10th series, he has insisted that this will be one of the best.

During an appearance on Friday’s Lorraine, he told stand-in host Ranvir Singh: “I will say this, I’m going on the record, but I believe that this will be not only one of the most memorable Married At First Sight series in history but our reunion will be the most memorable reunion in Married At First Sight history.

“Two same sex couples, a cross-section of the UK, oldest couple that we’ve ever had. We have a lot of firsts. It’s a blessing. I am blessed.”

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The E4 reality programme matches strangers together and immediately sends them down the aisle, before deciding if a future together is what they really want.

The format has been sold around the world, and it has now been confirmed by Channel 4 that the next batch of episodes will start airing on Sunday, September 21 at 9pm.

As well as new faces, the dating show will see the return of matchmaker Paul, dating coach Mel Schilling, and sex and relationship expert Charlene Douglas. However, it’s been reported there will be a big change to the cast this year.

“For the first time in MAFS UK history, there will be two gay weddings in the same series.” A source continued to The Sun, “In the upcoming run, which hits screens later this month, viewers will see a gay male pair and a lesbian twosome meet for the first time at the altar.”

However, it’s not the first time LGBTQ+ couples have appeared on the show. Dan McKee and Matt Jameson were MAFS UK’s first gay couple back in 2021. They quickly became fan favourites and stayed together for two years before going their separate ways.

A year later, Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton made history as the show’s first lesbian pairing. They’re still together now and recently got engaged.

Eve and Charlie, another same-sex couple introduced in the most recent series, also said “I do” – but their relationship was short-lived due to communication issues and tense clashes on their honeymoon.

What sets this series apart is that it will mark the first time both gay and lesbian weddings are shown within the same set of episodes.

A spokesperson said, “The show has always had positive LGBTQ+ representation, and is hugely popular within the queer community. This is a really great step as for too long, dating shows have focused mainly on heterosexual couples.”

Over in Australia, Married At First Sight featured its first LGBTQ+ pairing way back in 2016. Craig Roach and Andy John were matched – but the relationship ended within days of the honeymoon.

Meanwhile, the new series of Married at First Sight UK includes a stunning new line-up of contestants, from a dental practice manager, a model, a single dad, and an influencer.

Discussing the upcoming series, expert Mel Schilling shared, “I have several favourites, I do. It’s like choosing a favourite child but I do. I do have quite a few favourites this year.”

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