Best of HELLO! royal coverage today
What losing 'Duchess of York' title means for Sarah Ferguson and more...
Hi Royal Clubbers, it’s Iona here for the second time today!
First up, here’s the best of the royal coverage over on HELLO! today.
What losing ‘Duchess of York’ title means for Sarah Ferguson
From Princess Catherine to Prince Harry: the royals who’ve had their own ‘Top Gun’ moment
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg welcomes second baby but she’s unlikely to share newborn photos
Princess Estelle looks grown up as she and Prince Daniel step out for a father-daughter outing
And the winner is…
Yesterday I asked if you would listen to King Charles’s podcast episode on Unearthed with Cate Blanchett.
Perhaps we don’t have many podcast Royal Clubber listeners, as the vote was split – with 51 per cent of you saying would be listening. I have to say, my podcast listening has dwindled, and I mainly use sleep podcasts rather than having time to listen to full episodes (bar The Right Royal Podcast, of course!).
Poll of the day
As you will have read, many royals have had an exciting Top Gun moment in flight simulators, helicopters, and fighter jets.
I can’t say I’ve had a Top Gun moment, but it certainly feels like one every time I step into an aircraft – and I’ve never been keen on a helicopter ride!
Of course, the iconic Top Gun (1986) adventure very much glamorises the pilot scene thanks to Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan. It’s so memorable for its ’80s aesthetic of aviator sunglasses and leather fighter jackets, and really has stood the test of time.
The sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, released in 2022, was also widely praised and even had a 96 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes – which, for a sequel under so much pressure, is very impressive.
Personally, I haven’t seen the Top Gun films – I blame my parents for this lack of film culture, as my mum educated me in all the ’80s John Hughes romantic comedies, while my dad would make me watch classic horrors such as The Shining – a contrasting mix.
However, are any of you Top Gun fans?
Picture of the day
King Charles’s Highgrove House posted some autumnal photos on Instagram, showcasing the seasonal change and all the Halloween colours.
I don’t know about you, but I love seeing the leaves change colour in this weather – it gives off such a cosy feel. The red, rusty-coloured trees make the house look very autumnal indeed.
Do you enjoy seeing the leaves change in autumn?
Tuesday’s puzzles
See you tomorrow, Royal Clubbers!
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When the first Top Gun film came out it was such a thrill to watch it in the officers' Mess in Hong Kong decades ago and it was so exciting and Tom Cruise extremely sexy! And the sound track great.
Why are we so afraid of watching a military movie. Remember without strength you quickly are overcome and even though you really do not care you would be the first one crying their eyes out of having lost your freedom. So be aware if you want peace you aways prepare for war and hope it never happens. Just be prepared.
Just a veteran sounding off.