Prince George has surprised royal fans by stepping out for his second official engagement with his mother, Princess Catherine. The 12-year-old prince visited the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire ahead of Armed Forces Day, accompanied by the Princess of Wales.
Looking smart in a shirt and blazer with suit trousers, George was all smiles as he enjoyed sitting in the pilot seat of an aircraft. Proud mother Princess Catherine also had the opportunity to sit in the pilot's seat during their visit. Kensington Palace shared a video of the trip online and released a statement to mark Armed Forces Day.
Statement from Kensington Palace
The statement read: "Honouring Service and Sacrifice. Marking Armed Forces Day by reflecting on time spent with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby. Learning about the extraordinary history of these aircraft and meeting the pilots and engineers who keep their legacy alive. A powerful reminder of the courage, skill and dedication of those who serve, past and present. Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve."
It is believed that only Princess Catherine and Prince George from the Royal Family attended this particular visit to the RAF base.
Fan Reactions
Fans have been quick to comment on the mother-son outing, with many delighted to see George taking part. One person wrote on Instagram: "Can't believe we got a lovely engagement of Princess of Wales and Prince George how lovely." Another said: "Aww what a wonderful surprise!!! I'm sure Prince George absolutely loved this visit with his mother." A third commented: "Mother Son Engagement so beautiful."
George has always shown an interest in aircraft, often seen looking excited at the aircraft flying overhead during events like Trooping the Colour on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
