The Princess of Wales and her eldest son met with pilots and engineers in a video for Armed Forces Day but fans were left surprised at how tall Prince George was compared to his 5ft 9in mum
Prince George appeared side by side with his mother Princess Kate in a touching video honouring the country’s servicemen and women for Armed Forces Day.
The young prince, aged just 12 years old, appears to be nearly as tall as his 5ft 9in mum, in a video shared on Instagram to their millions of followers. Prince George was invited to sit in an aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, during a royal visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire two weeks ago.
Kate and her eldest son met pilots and engineers while they also examined other planes belonging to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at the military air base.
The fleet is usually used for aerial displays, and is comprised of an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and two fighters – a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane. The Princess of Wales, who has been a Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby since August 2023, was also seen engaged in conversation with RAF pilots and engineers during the visit.
A post on the Waleses’ social media account read: “Honouring Service and Sacrifice. Learning about the extraordinary history of these aircraft and meeting the pilots and engineers who keep their legacy alive.
“A powerful reminder of the courage, skill and dedication of those who serve, past and present. Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve.”
Armed Forces Day is a special day to thank and celebrate the armed forces – extending to serving personnel, veterans and cadets – and to honour those who make up the military community. Fans shared their excitement over the video and seeing the mother and son. One person wrote: “Excuse me but when did George become all grown up? What a fun engagement.”
Another person said: “Omg, George grew up very fast.” A third royal fan wrote: “Gosh hes as tall as his mum – Love love love this family.”
This is not the first time the young prince has shown his fascination with aviation as it was reported George was learning to fly at just 11 years old, back in 2024. The heir to the throne reportedly took his first flight at an Airfield near their old Windsor Great Park home.
He had been soaring above White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, Berkshire, during his summer holidays. Kensington Palace last week confirmed Prince George would be attending Eton College this September.
The 12-year-old will be following in the footsteps of his dad, who also went to the elite public school where multiple politicians, actors and royals also attended.
