The Prince of Wales has officially embraced his new role as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, demonstrating his fondness for Princess Catherine in a heartfelt gesture.

The inauguration took place at the Army Aviation Center in Middle Wallop, Hampshire on Monday, May 13, marking the commencement of his duties in this prestigious position.

During the ceremony, his father, the King, graciously bestowed the title upon him, symbolizing a passing of the torch within the royal family.

Despite Princess Catherine’s absence due to ongoing cancer treatment, the Prince of Wales made sure to bring back tokens of appreciation for her and their three children following the formal handover.

A tweet by Rebecca Black from the Daily Mail revealed that the Prince received a special AC Tartan wrap for the Princess, a scarf for himself, and three wooden helicopters for their children.

These thoughtful gifts, undoubtedly inspired by his new role, were lovingly presented by his family.

In his inaugural engagement, the Prince of Wales engaged with regimental soldiers and even had the opportunity to take flight in an Apache chopper, capturing the attention of onlookers through threaded footage and photographs.

While Princess Catherine has been out of the public eye since announcing her illness on March 22, the Prince has resumed his public duties despite battling his own health challenges.

Earlier in the day, the British monarch honored the Prince of Wales with the prestigious New Military Award, a title he previously held with great pride.

Addressing the audience, the King commended the Prince’s piloting skills, highlighting his proficiency in the field.

The announcement came as a surprise to some, considering the Prince’s brother, the Duke of Sussex, is a former Army Air Corps officer, further emphasizing the significance of the Prince’s new role.