British Royals

The Princess of Wales says Prince Louis wants to fly planes

The Princess of Wales has revealed that Prince Louis currently has his heart set on being a pilot when he’s older. On a visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, Kate said that her youngest really wants to follow in his dad’s footsteps and get behind the controls of a plane. Prince William served as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot for four years and then as a pilot for the air…
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Prince William to mark 60th anniversary of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

As Patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Duke of Cambridge will mark the Flight’s 60th anniversary by attending a reception and air display at Royal Air Force Coningsby on Tuesday 11 July. Formerly of the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley, Anglesey, Prince William is Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Coningsby and will meet with veterans who flew and worked on RAF…
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Taking flight: The Duke of Cambridge to visit RAF Coningsby

Taking some time away from his job as an air ambulance pilot, The Duke of Cambridge will visit RAF Coningsbyon 22 September to commemorate the 100th Anniversary Parade of 29 (Reserve) Squadron. Prince William pictured here in 2010 at the Controls of a Search and Rescue Seaking Helicopter. The Duke is the Honourary Air Commandant of Royal Air Force Coningsby. The airbase is also home to the Battle…
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