Prince of Wales recalls 'glory days' during flying visit to Oxfordshire base

'Flying is my happy place', Prince of Wales says during visit

Prince William visits RAF Benson, in Oxfordshire, alongside the Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan.

Prince of Wales recalls 'glory days' during flying visit to Oxfordshire base

The Oxfordshire RAF base not only hosted William, Prince of Wales, but also the Crown Prince of Jordan, with both being trained helicopter pilots.

Prince William opens up on 'not wanting to let go' of his 'happy place' in candid admission

Prince William has opened up on not wanting to let go of flying and referred to the activity as his happy place.The Prince of Wales and the Crown Prince of Jordan teamed up for a royal engagement at RAF Benson this afternoon.Both the Prince of Wales and the Crown Prince of Jordan are trained helicopter pilots, with William training at both RAF Shawbury and then as a search and rescue pilot at RAF Valley with No. 22 Squadron, which reformed at RA…

Prince William reveals his 'happy place' in heartfelt admission on past 'glory days'

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 17:04, 15 Oct 2025Updated 17:05, 15 Oct 2025 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 …