Prince William Visits Air Force Base Where He Earned His Wings with Then-Girlfriend Kate Middleton by His Side
09/12/2024 06:06 AM
The poignant outing comes after the Princess of Wales' announcement that she has completed chemo
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Prince William at RAF Cranwell on Sept. 12 and with Princess Kate in 2008Prince William is revisiting his past while supporting his father, King Charles.
On Sept 12, the Prince of Wales, 42, returned to a Royal Air Force base where he earned his wings back in 2008 with his then-girlfriend Kate Middleton watching.
William represented his father at the Sovereign's Parade at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. The appearance followed the prince's recent trip to Wales on Sept. 10 and came shortly after Kate, 42, revealed in a personal video message that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment.
In her message, the Princess of Wales said her "path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes."
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Prince William at the parade at RAF Cranwell on Sept. 12, 2024William, who has reduced his public engagements over the past nine months due to Kate's cancer diagnosis, has felt more confident in resuming his duties and has plans for more outings this week. He is also preparing for a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, in November for the Earthshot Prize, which he will attend without Kate.
Upon his arrival on Sept 12, William received a Royal Salute and observed a flypast over the college. He then inspected the Guard's front rank, presented four awards, and delivered a brief speech congratulating the graduates.
Following the ceremony, William mingled with the new officers, their families, and friends in the College Dining Room, learning about their training experiences and future aspirations.
Forty-eight RAF Cadets were celebrated for completing their Commissioned Warrant Officers Course and Modular Initial Officer Training Course, joined by four International Officer Cadets from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, and Uganda.
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The cadets underwent an intensive 24-week training program, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for their future in the RAF.
For his part, Charles, who hosted the New Zealand women's rugby team at Buckingham Palace on Sept. 11, is eagerly anticipating his upcoming trip with Queen Camilla to Australia and Samoa in October.
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