At just 11 years old, Prince George took his first helicopter flying lesson

Like father, like son! It’s no longer a surprise, piloting planes or helicopters is a family affair for the Windsors. Whether it’s Prince Harry or Prince William, they’ve all been there and share a crazy passion for aviation. A passion passed on by William to his eldest: Prince George. From a very young age, Kate Middleton and Prince William took little George on official aviation-related visits. Since then, the young boy, now 11 years old, swears by it. So much so that he made his first inaugural helicopter flight last week. Concretely, the young boy took his first flying lesson at White Waltham airfield in Maidenhead, as indicated by the media The Sun.

Aviation: a family affair

According to the British media, Prince George would have “loved” this first lesson. A source questioned by The Sun indicated that “His parents watched George take flight from the safety of the ground, but he flew with an instructor.” In total, George would have spent almost an hour in the air: “Catherine and William watched George take off. But they were relaxed. All three of them were pretty relaxed in the clubhouse.” the source said. Proof that the prince is following in the footsteps of his father and uncle.

As a reminder, Prince William is a qualified pilot who has flown for the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue branch and the East Anglian Air Ambulance, as specified PageSix. As for Prince Harry, while serving in the British Army in Afghanistan, he was a helicopter pilot there. As you can see, piloting and aviation are a (royal) family affair! While Kate Middleton announced the end of her chemotherapy on September 9, 2024, although the road to recovery “is still long,” as the Princess of Wales confided, these moments shared with family have a special flavor.

So what’s next for Prince George? The British royal family is keeping a low profile on the subject. One thing is for sure: the prince could well opt for a career in aviation. Stay tuned…