Up and away! Prince George learning to fly at age 11 as proud parents William, Kate watch on

This week marked a special milestone for the future king as he enjoyed his very first flying lesson! Young Prince George, despite being only 11 years old, had a fantastic time soaring through the skies at White Waltham Airfield, just 30 miles from London. The excitement was palpable as his proud parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, cheered him on from the ground.

The royal family made quite an entrance, arriving at the airfield—conveniently located just 10 miles from their Windsor home—in a three-car convoy. After George's thrilling flight with his instructor, the family relaxed together in the airfield’s cozy clubhouse.

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An onlooker shared the enthusiasm, saying, “George is only 11, but it’s a wonderful time to start. The royal family has a proud flying tradition, and it seems George is ready to carry on that legacy.”

It’s wonderful to see young George following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who is a skilled helicopter pilot with a background in Search and Rescue missions. And let's not forget that Prince William’s grandfather, the late Prince Philip, also trained at this very airfield.

As George continues to explore his interest in flying, he’ll be joining a remarkable tradition of aviation within the royal family. The future looks bright and full of exciting possibilities for the young prince!