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Prince George, 12, joined Kate at RAF Coningsby for Armed Forces Day, stepping into a historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight cockpit and signaling a future king’s place in a generations-long Windsor aviation legacy, as he pursues early flying lessons and the ceremonial title Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
Prince George, who will celebrate his 13th birthday on July 22, appears nearly as tall as his mother Kate Middleton in footage from a mother‑son outing at RAF Coningsby shared to the royals’ Instagram on June 27. The video and photos show George meeting pilots and exploring aircraft during Armed Forces Day, with fans remarking on his height growth as he follows in his father William’s footsteps toward a future at Eton College this September.
Princess Kate and Prince George shared a rare mother-son moment at RAF Coningsby’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to mark Armed Forces Day, with Kate as Royal Honorary Air Commodore and George, soon 13, donning a navy suit as they toured WWII-era aircraft; George will attend Eton College this fall.
Prince George, 12, joined his mother Princess Catherine for a surprise royal engagement at RAF Coningsby to mark Armed Forces Day, sitting in the cockpit of a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft. Kensington Palace released video and a statement praising service and sacrifice, noting only the royals attended this visit. Fans reacted warmly to the mother‑son moment.
Princess Kate, who has been absent due to cancer treatment, released a rare public statement expressing condolences for the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long in a Spitfire crash at RAF Coningsby. Despite her ongoing health issues, she joined Prince William in paying respects to the pilot and his family.
Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a rare joint statement expressing their "incredible sadness" over a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby that resulted in the death of the pilot. The aircraft crashed during a Battle of Britain event, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Prince William and Kate Middleton expressed their deep sadness over the death of a pilot in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The tragic incident occurred shortly after Prince William attended the FA Cup final. The royals extended their condolences to the pilot's loved ones and the RAF community.