The Prince of Wales was taking a tour around the headquarters of the British Formula E team, Jaguar TCS Racing in Kidlington today (Thursday, April 23).

After being greeted by staff at the entrance, the royal made his way into the facility and had a look around the trophy room to start.

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Prince William tries out the car alongside António Félix da Costa. (Image: Jason Dawson)

Having made his way downstairs, His Royal Highness was then greeted by Jaguar racer António Félix da Costa.

The Portuguese driver, who notably won the 2019–20 Formula E Championship, showed Prince William around the car.

It was at this point the Prince of Wales got into the vehicle to take a closer look from behind the wheel.

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Prince William tries out the car alongside António Félix da Costa. (Image: Jason Dawson)

Having sat in the car for a short while and got to grips with the machine, the royal then exited the vehicle and continued his tour around the headquarters.

Jack Lambert, head of Technical Integration at Jaguar, said: “He’s tall. I’m not very sure he’d be comfortable racing in it.

“We probably only have one racing driver [who is that height], Jake Dennis, and his knees are right up in the cockpit.

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HRH Prince William, the Prince of Wales visits The Jaguar TCS Racing Formula E team. Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK. 23rd April 2026. (Image: Jason Dawson)

“But yeah, it’s great to see him in there [the racing car], and that he was keen to get in because it’s not an easy thing to get in and out of by any means, particularly when you’re 6ft 4in.

“For him to be so open to doing that with everyone around is not a small ask, but he was really keen.

“His interaction with António and António being able to tell him about his world, whilst the Prince is behind the steering wheel, is awesome.”

The raunchy series began filming in May last year with fans spotting infamous cast members, like David Tennant and Danny Dyer, across the countryside.

Luxury hotel groups Exclusive Collection and Calcot Collection hotel groups have three Rivals inspired stays across the Cotswolds.

The Manor House (Image: The Manor House)

The chain has highlighted ‘The Manor House’ in Castle Coombe as one of those stays.

The award-winning pub at The Manor House (Image: The Manor House)

A 14th century ivy clad country house, the hotel is complete with a Michelin star restaurant, Italian gardens, golf course and award-winning pub.

Guests can get a taste of the famed novels in what is frequently named ‘England’s prettiest village’.

The indoor fireplace at The Painswick (Image: The Painswick)

In the heart of the Cotswolds ‘The Painswick’ in Painswick is another highlight to step back into the fictional county of Rutshire.

The newly imagined restaurant of The Painswick (Image: The Painswick)

The Palladian stone mansion, which dates to back the 18th century, offers afternoon tea, a newly imagined restaurant, and a base for country walks in the Cotswolds.

The Calcot & Spa hotel (Image: Calcot & Spa)

The Calcot & Spa outdoor swimming pool (Image: Calcot & Spa)

Another hotel nestled within 200 acres of rewilded Cotswold countryside is Calcot & Spa.

Found in Tetbury the filming location for the fictional village of Cotchester, the hotel offers tennis, disc gold, an award-winning spa, and bikes to explore the estate.

The Rivals season two was filmed in multiple locations across the countryside including Berkeley, Corsham, Berkeley Castle, Tetbury, Chavenage House and Neston Park.

Orgito Shahini, of Cardwell Crescent, Headington, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, April 23.

The 19-year-old is charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent on New Year’s Day outside Cafe Baba and Bodrum in Cowley Road.

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The alleged victim was named as Wesley Rangel Da Silva.

Shahini, who was assisted during the hearing by an Albanian translator, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He will stand trial on July 6 with co-defendants Arber Sparta, 22, of Cowley Road, Oxford, and Arger Poleshi, 20, of HMP Bullingdon, who are charged with the same offence.

The co-defendants are in custody.

Shahini was released on conditional bail to not contact the alleged victim and he must not go to Cowley Road.

He was also ordered to report to St Aldate’s Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.