Prince George joined Kate Middleton for a rare mother-son royal appearance at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
The 12-year-old prince visited the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with the Princess of Wales to mark Armed Forces Day. People reported that George and Kate explored historic aircraft, met pilots and engineers, and were filmed sitting inside aircraft cockpits during the visit.
The outing took place on Saturday, June 27. Kate has served as Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby since 2023.
The visit came shortly after Kensington Palace confirmed that George will attend Eton College from September.
George and Kate Marked Armed Forces Day at RAF Coningsby
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The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account shared video from the visit. The caption said the stop marked Armed Forces Day by reflecting on time spent with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby.
The post said George and Kate learned about the aircraft’s history and met the pilots and engineers who keep the planes flying.
People reported that the pair took turns sitting in cockpits during the outing. George wore a navy suit with a light blue shirt, while Kate wore a checked blazer, dark trousers, and brown suede flats.
George’s Height Drew Attention Online
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Much of the reaction focused on how tall George looked beside his mother. People reported that the prince appeared almost as tall as Kate during the rare joint outing.
Page Six also framed the appearance around George nearly towering over Kate as they stepped out together.
George will turn 13 on July 22.
The RAF Visit Matched George’s Aviation Interest
The RAF setting also fit George’s interest in planes and flying. The Times reported that George explored a Spitfire cockpit during the visit.
The royal family also has a long aviation connection. Prince William previously served as an RAF search and rescue pilot and later worked as an air ambulance pilot.
The Times reported that Kate’s grandfather served as a Second World War fighter pilot. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight preserves and flies historic aircraft connected to Britain’s wartime aviation history.
The Outing Comes Before George Starts at Eton
The RAF visit came less than two weeks after Kensington Palace confirmed George’s next school.
Sky News reported that George will attend Eton College from September. Prince William also attended Eton and graduated in 2000.
George currently attends Lambrook School with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. His latest public appearance placed him beside Kate for a short official visit tied to Armed Forces Day, military service, and aviation history.