Princess of Wales and Prince George visit RAF Coningsby

The Princess of Wales and her eldest son, Prince George, visited RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire to mark Armed Forces Day, with Kensington Palace releasing a video of the engagement on Saturday. The footage, filmed approximately two weeks ago, shows the 12-year-old prince accompanying his mother on a tour of the airbase, which is home to the historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and frontline Typhoon fighter jets.

During the visit, Prince George was seen inspecting a Supermarine Spitfire painted with its authentic D-Day markings and sitting in the cockpit of a modern Typhoon jet. The Princess of Wales, who has served as Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby since August 2023, also took a turn at the controls of the veteran aircraft and spoke with Squadron Leader Paul Ernie Wise and other personnel. The palace described the visit as honouring service and sacrifice, releasing a statement that thanked all those who have served and continue to serve.

The engagement highlighted Prince George’s known interest in aviation. His father, Prince William, who served as an RAF search and rescue pilot, previously described his son as a potential pilot in the making during a 2024...