In a heartwarming display of family support, Prince George has embarked on his inaugural flying lesson, much to the delight of his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine.
The young royal, who has harbored a fascination for aviation since he was a toddler, took to the skies at White Waltham Airfield, a short drive from their Windsor residence.
Reports indicate that George’s flying experience lasted about an hour, taking place on the final day of the school summer holidays.
His parents observed proudly from the ground, capturing a moment that undoubtedly brought joy to the entire family.
After his lesson, George spent some quality time with William and Kate at the clubhouse of the West London Aero Club, where they relaxed and shared stories.
The West London Aero Club welcomes aspiring pilots of all ages, although there’s a catch—students must be at least 16 years old before they can fly solo.
Given George’s royal lineage, it seems he may very well be following in the footsteps of his ancestors who have also taken to the skies.
His great-grandfather, Prince Philip, famously began his flying training at the same airfield in 1952 and earned his Royal Air Force wings a year later.
This connection to aviation runs deep in the family, with George’s father, Prince William, also having a rich history in flying.
William’s journey as a pilot began in earnest in 2009 when he trained as a search and rescue pilot.
He served at RAF Valley in Anglesey, even undertaking operational deployments to the Falkland Islands.
Later on, he transitioned to become an air ambulance pilot, dedicating his skills to the East Anglian Air Ambulance from March 2015 until July 2017.
Just recently, during a visit to the Wales Air Ambulance Headquarters in Llanethly, South Wales, William expressed his longing to return to flying helicopters.
With a twinkle in his eye, he reminisced about his days in the cockpit, saying, “I can’t stop talking about helicopters and medical kits and all sorts.”