Prince William Reunites With His Flying Instructor on RAF Base Visit
Prince William has visited his former RAF base in Anglesey, north Wales, where he was reunited with his flying instructor Captain Brian Wills.
William lived at the base as a newly-wed with Kate between 2010 and 2013, during which time he served as an RAF search and rescue pilot. Report by Zaina Alibhai.
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A man of substance, a man of honour, a man to be respected and a man born to lead …. God bless you Prince William!
@user-or4fe2sk3v
28 күн бұрын
Beautiful comment. Thank you.
@siccoandolini
28 күн бұрын
It is all okay but ‘Born to lead’ part is what I dont understand.
@siccoandolini
28 күн бұрын
@@ileana8360omg 🙁
@jjsmallpiece9234
28 күн бұрын
Stop grovelling
@susansmith6737
28 күн бұрын
Sycophant at work.
You can see William loved this. He looks so at ease with people. ❤
@lisalivingston6473
29 күн бұрын
@@tobehonest7541 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
Prince William awarding a true Military Hero a very much deserved award. Take note H
@xakilegnadee
29 күн бұрын
❤ He presented the award. He didn’t hog it for himself. 🎉
@beverlydust5381
28 күн бұрын
@@xakilegnadeeHarry is not awarding these awards to himself, others who are qualified to judge his qualifications and experience are awarding these honors and William is passing out awards to others who have earned them, William piloted an air ambulance helicopter in England, Harry did his service in an actual war zone in Afghanistan .
@xakilegnadee
28 күн бұрын
@@beverlydust5381 I suppose I did not express myself correctly. When I wrote, he hogs awards, I meant as a patron he should hand them out, not accept them.
@jillosler9353
28 күн бұрын
@@beverlydust5381😂😂😂😂 Is that why the Top Brass in American Military are condemning Harry getting an Award for Bravery????? 😂😂😂
@cocobatiz5284
28 күн бұрын
@@beverlydust5381 William was a co-pilot. A gunner, not a pilot!
The pride in his voice telling his instuctor that he is still flying. Just a human. Privileged , talented and than just like us mere mortals
This is a man of character. Thank you so very much Prince William.
Prince William still keeping up with his flying hours. If Henry was an actual pilot, he would be doing the same.
@mmurphyCHC
29 күн бұрын
🎯
@jackiejones690
29 күн бұрын
Yep we never saw Harry fly anywhere once home and he/they wouldn't have passed up that photo opportunity.
@deeboo9978
29 күн бұрын
Obviously never got to that “high level” 😂
@user-hq7xj5sc4f
28 күн бұрын
But hes not..only in his brain😂
@ROYAL-inmynamedoesnotmean-I-AM
28 күн бұрын
Ouch!🤌Good one!
Prince William appeared so at ease, and he was enjoying himself. Good on him.
@jillosler9353
28 күн бұрын
Back at RAF Valley in Wales where he lived and was stationed when he was in the military and flew Search and Rescue helicopters. Happy days full of good memories - and how great that he got to meet again with old colleagues and one who taught him how to fly ❤
Prince William, a gentleman who shows respect and genuine interest in people.
A real royal pilot, ❤ Prince William
@miryambarnabas2424
29 күн бұрын
Amen!
@donnalayton6876
29 күн бұрын
He followed in his grandfather's footsteps, with one exception, Prince Philip qualified on 52 different aircraft, William has not managed that fete , yet.
@kelseyk530
28 күн бұрын
@donnalayton6876 Talk about a true Legend of Avaition...the late HRH Prince Philip. Man made British aviation history and earned countless hours and experience on aircrafts, like during Royal tours he'd be the pilot or co-pilot flying the late HM around.
@lsmith9249
28 күн бұрын
@millie7335 Prince Phillip qualified as a Helicopter Pilot, our King qualified as a Helicopter Pilot and qualified in jets and was commanding a minesweeper Andrew qualified as a helicopter pilot Sarah Ferguson qualified as a helicopter pilot and the dreadful harry qualified as a co-pilot gunner
@cocobatiz5284
28 күн бұрын
A real pile of hot sheeeeet!
As he matures he is more Prince Phillip, he carries himself like his Grandfather and is even starting to bear a resemblance to him.
@rgw5830
28 күн бұрын
With intelligence and wisdom.
Prince William is so relaxed and interested. He's doing a great job.
I really adore this man. Everything about him is class. I wish him and his whole family true happiness.
@stephenowens354
24 күн бұрын
Happiness was denied his mother thanks to the evil step mum
@ReginaPhalange34
24 күн бұрын
His wife and kids...relax.
I hope Prince George and Prince Louis of Wales inherits Prince William’s heart and charm!
@stephenowens354
24 күн бұрын
they have food in their belly and a roof overhead do you know how many children dont 🥲
He will be such a wonderful King. I really admire this man.💖
@miryambarnabas2424
29 күн бұрын
Me too!
He is such a genuine person and very humble and looks so at ease with everyone.
So nice to see Prince William smiling and relaxed.
Look at that : confident, not cocky, respectful, friendly & approachable, beautifully turned out, plus he can actually fly a helicopter. What a great contrast to his scruffy, arrogant, brother. I am so grateful that William was born first!
@Pinklady468
28 күн бұрын
@@thermisgoddessofjustice8032 bye 👋👋😘
@malcolmwhite6588
26 күн бұрын
A pretty keen and accomplished motorcyclist too
@malcolmwhite6588
26 күн бұрын
A pretty keen and accomplished motorcyclist too
A true hero and leader! ❤ The Prince of Wales 🏴
I admire how comfortable Prince William is with every type of person - children, world leaders, athletes, scientists, military, mates, etc! What a special person he is with the traits of a future King!
A real pilot and veteran
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
The real legends of aviation.
@Elisheva75
28 күн бұрын
❤ so true ❤
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
May God protect the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Their Royal Highnesses Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.❤
@olayinkaoluseyiakinolajohn4363
28 күн бұрын
AMEN🙏🏾🙏🏾
@user-or4fe2sk3v
28 күн бұрын
Amen from Australia.
Simply a man secure in his own skin. He knows he has to give attention, on whom to put the focus and he is relaxed and has fun.
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
Keep up the good work Prince William and make your country proud. You are awesome!
Oh, that was good - meeting up with old friends. Well done one and all!
@SmilingLlama-qt4kq
29 күн бұрын
At least Prince William's friends still want to meet with him! Get it, Harry?! 😉🙂↕️
He looks so natural, & really interested in the people that he is meeting. He's turned into a fine heir to to the throne & I'm really proud of him.
God bless you HRH Prince William Of Wales 🙏♥️
@lsmith9249
28 күн бұрын
no offence but he's HRH Prince William, Prince of Wales his children have the title of Wales
Congratulations to Flight Instructor Lieutenant Jake Fleming. 👏👏👏 🚁🎖 What an honour for Prince William to present this award to such an accomplished pilot, and what a nice honour for Lte. Fleming to receive it from Prince William. True accomplishments shine brightest. 💖👑🇨🇦
Willliam invited his RAF SeaKing Air Sea rescue helicopter and the crews he flew with when he was his county’s Air Ambulance pilot to his Wedding,AND Reception. He was well respected and liked.
You Brits are so lucky to have this fine man as a contributor to many great causes and an heir to the throne. Impressive in every way.
Nice to see him absolutely light up talking to th3 other pilots.
He looked so relaxed,savoring the interaction
See, that's how it's done. The royal gives the award and claps for someone other than himself.
Love the sense of humor. And he holds his own umbrella. Very cool.
His Royal Highness Prince William looking so at ease with his 'old mates', so wonderful to see. With a mug in hand and having a laugh. Thank you Sir
Prince William seems to be comfortably in his element talking with the other pilots. His warm, relaxed smile was nice to see. I hope that means that Princess Catherine is having one of her better days as she continues her cancer treatments. I can only imagine the toll her illness has taken on Prince William and his family, but I think they have all handled this health challenge with courage, dignity and incredible grace. All the best to Princess Catherine for a full and speedy recovery. I look forward to the day that she can rejoin Prince William again on their dual royal engagements.
@cazzyuk8939
27 күн бұрын
I always look for how W is as his face is an indicator of stress - he seems really relaxed here & laughing so it's a good sign!
Great to see HRH The Prince of Wales visiting his former base , greeting his former flying instructor and greeting and meeting the personnel . Very nice 🙌👏👏
A true Gentleman and Prince.
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
A legend in Aviation I would say.
The Prince seems to have an infectious laugh.... Love it...
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
❤❤❤ That is what real Royalty do, they acknowledge bravery dedication expertise of others. Whilst in the limelight, share it with others... And, William here is most definitely ensuring those around him, know they are equal to him... I am not British, but the future is bright with William at the helm.. His mother and grandmother would be very proud of the man he is.
Princess William is such a genuine person. Love him and his family.❤❤❤
Im thrilled to see the vehicle behind Prince William, bears the OSHKOSH insignia! It was built in my home state of Wisconsin, USA. While in the Army, stationed with a Maintenance School, I was fortunate enough to tour the Oshkosh Truck Factory. They built and restored the vehicles used by the US Army in Afghanistan and Iraq. ❤
@ker3917
28 күн бұрын
Oshkosh Bygosh!!
@gracegoodenough5895
28 күн бұрын
@@ker3917 those are overalls not trucks😊
@kaua-e-kape-i-taku-ingoa
28 күн бұрын
@@gracegoodenough5895 Yeah, but we can't help but think about that whenever we hear Oshkosh because it rhymes too!
@cazzyuk8939
27 күн бұрын
Oh wow how cool!
Prince William is giving well deserved awards and Harry going round collecting any award he can.
@barb3837
28 күн бұрын
You mean buying any award he can, what a loser.
I absolutely adore him and his family!
Prince William. A true royal who knows how to trreat people with respect. He also presented the award with a smile & even appluauded the man. William gave he certainly didn't take what wasn't his & gave to the person who earnt it. Well done Prince William.❤❤❤
Best wishes of health and good recovery to both the King and a wonderful Princess Catherine, with love from the USA
He is so genuine.
What a ROYAL, carrying his own umbrella no less!
Princess Diana said the uk was lucky to have William. How right his mum is. Wonderful young man with a beautiful wife and children. Wish I was British ❤😂
Awh he’s just adorable 😘 his mum would be so proud of the man he’s turned into.
@evalynnchristiansen9430
28 күн бұрын
I'll bet his Father is proud of him too.
Prince William is amazing. 🥰
@valeriehoward6088
28 күн бұрын
It's amazing that these were the instructors that taught William how to fly and yet here he is presently the award. He's so humble in everything he does.
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
He has grown to be a good person and a great father and husband and of course he can be a great King
Prince William❤🌞
God bless Will.❤
@user-or4fe2sk3v
28 күн бұрын
🦘💛💚
Prince William is simply WONDERFUL 💕🇺🇸
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
Awe our prince William blessings upon you your family your mama is watching over you a proud mum and dad we are so proud of you son blessings 👏👏🙏🏽🙌🏽👏🏾🙏🙌🏽💙💙
I am glad to hear that William still try’s to fly.
@elizabethdarley8646
29 күн бұрын
I'd rather he didn't! We need him to be safely on the ground! 😀
@aerialpyropewpew
28 күн бұрын
You never put try and fly in the same sentence.
Prince William would be enjoying his time at RAF base🛬🇬🇧❤
A real pilot 🧑✈️ Prince William ❤
@Faafo245
28 күн бұрын
Are you that lazy that you think copying someone else's comment from 4 hours earlier wouldn't be noticed?
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
Looking great Prince William. Confident and elegant❤️🇬🇧
What a true gent.
God bless you Prince William and your colleagues
Presenting an award not receiving one!😂
They are the legends of aviation.
Respect❤❤❤
Awesome Prince. Brilliant timing! 😊
Thank God this humble, genuine Prince was born first.❤❤
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
🎉wonderful
So beautiful ...to spend some time with these flying instructors and showing them off to the world
He will make a really great King when his time comes.
Love our future king prince William Catherine and their children (congratulations) Jake you deserve your award
William with his own there. Lovely to see him so relaxed with his beloved Brylcreem boys.
I am so proud of Prince William! WHAT a difference between a working Royal, and a whining brat for a relative!
Prince William and everyone look like they are really enjoying their get together.
I love this! Just chatting and drinking tea with the fellas! The future King!
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
Our real royal pilot, HRH Prince of Wales. ❤❤❤
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
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I know people say this a lot but Diana would of been so proud of him. I am❤
CLASS.
❤🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧
Prince William gives awards, don´t keeps it for himself, did you see that H???
He's 6foot 4. The Prince of Wales.
🎉Blessings Family 🎉
Se le ve feliz,!Que bendición ❤
GOD BLESS and PROTECT !!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤🎉
God watches over you and your family
Note to Harry. Royals give out awards, they do not receive them.
@susansmith6737
28 күн бұрын
Note to you - that's all the royals are good for.
@aerialpyropewpew
28 күн бұрын
@susansmith6737 You just can't help but appear dumb can you. Here's the deal the Royals bring free exposure to things that a lot of people don't know about charities, children, whatever you know what I mean. The minute they show up at that place everyone knows about it because it doesn't matter how much money the Royals may have they can't pay for everything in the country and the rest of us have to do our part. I'm sure this is hard for you to understand how all of this works but the cherry on top is that they pay for themselves with the money they deposit into the Treasury every year so by all means go ahead and continue looking like an ignoramus.. it's about all you are good for.
@christinejoy3030
28 күн бұрын
@@susansmith6737 The royals are ambassadors, with all the hard work and responsibility, which that entails. They also raise billions for charities. I had little idea of that until Harry and Meghan showed themselves to be lazy and self serving. Their behaviour shun a spotlight on how hardworking, selfless and dedicated the working royals are and what an asset they are to the British people.
@susansmith6737
28 күн бұрын
@@christinejoy3030 If you want to take a close look at lazy and self serving take look at Willy and Waitey Doolittle. They undertook the least engagements last year and are totally irrelevant.
28 күн бұрын
@@christinejoy3030 Exactly! How many engagements did the grub actually complete in her very, very short time pretending to be a working royal? And then she thought she should be actually paid for it, despite the millions wasted on her, just a greedy grifting lazy little piggy!! IMO.
Love William ❤
Congratulations to the flight instructor. Well deserved ❤.
God Bless !
All About the Recipient of the Award!, how refreshing!
Prince William AKA His Royal Hotness! 🙏👑❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸🔥
@user-or4fe2sk3v
28 күн бұрын
Yes!
@ryouready1978
25 күн бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow Cool Prince William With Cool Air British Forces💜
The Prince looks good
Le amo❤!!!! 😍
What did William say he's flying now?
@Sotto_
29 күн бұрын
Prince William now flies his own private helicopter. Prior to that, he flew Apache helicopters.
@saladfinger123
28 күн бұрын
@Sotto_ And there you go again. Let me guess you had a week and a half career as a flight instructor. He never flew an Apache helicopter. He flew Sea Kings and various other models but never an Apache. Do you ever feel bad for spreading misinformation?
@MaliKamicak
28 күн бұрын
@@saladfinger123 you are correct. But I found some articles from years ago that stated that he did a little bit of training on Apache. One of them was from the Guardian. i find that weird cause I know for what he trained. Well...
@evalynnchristiansen9430
28 күн бұрын
Britain's Prince William carried out his first engagement as colonel-in-chief with the Army Air Corps on Monday, flying in an Apache helicopter.
@saladfinger123
28 күн бұрын
@@MaliKamicak I wouldn't doubt that at all that he did a little bit of training on the Apache. Of course those you need lots and lots of training.
Good to know, he's still flying x
Love Prince William ❤
Prince William gives out awards he doesn't accept awards that belong to real military heroes. Our Pat Tillman Award doesn't belong to him.