- Prince George's has his first flying lesson
- He is following in his ancestors' footsteps
- He has long been fascinated by aircraft
It's no secret that Prince George has been fascinated with aviation since he was a toddler, a passion that was on full display during his hour-long lesson under the watchful eyes of his proud parents and a skilled instructor. The lesson, which occurred on the last day of the school summer holidays, was not just a fun day out but a nod to a longstanding royal tradition of taking to the skies.
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The airfield's clubhouse, the West London Aero Club, played host to the family afterwards, where they were seen relaxing and undoubtedly discussing the young prince's future in aviation. With a history of royal pilots in his lineage, including his great-grandfather Prince Philip and his father Prince William, George is well on his way to adding his name to this distinguished list.
A legacy of royal aviators
Prince Philip began his flying training at the same airfield in 1952, earning his Royal Air Force wings a year later. Prince William also has an impressive flight record, having served as a Search and Rescue Pilot before transitioning to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Just this week, William expressed his longing to return to flying, particularly helicopters, hinting at a possible guest appearance with the Wales Air Ambulance team.
The royal family's aviation ties don't end there. The King, George's grandfather, is a qualified RAF pilot, while his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, served as an Apache helicopter pilot with the army, including two tours in Afghanistan.
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As Prince George's journey into the world of aviation begins, royal watchers and aviation enthusiasts alike are eager to see how this young prince will carve his own path in the skies. With such a rich family history of flying, the sky's the limit for Prince George.
