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.

[@elainaworsley470]

You can see William loved this. He looks so at ease with people. ❤

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@tobehonest7541 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@elizabethlee6049]

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]

Beautiful comment. Thank you.

[@siccoandolini]

It is all okay but ‘Born to lead’ part is what I dont understand.

[@siccoandolini]

@@ileana8360omg 🙁

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Stop grovelling

[@susansmith6737]

Sycophant at work.

[@WMeier-kd8hz]

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

[@dollyc4314]

Prince William appeared so at ease, and he was enjoying himself. Good on him.

[@jillosler9353]

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 ❤

[@Susanmuir2]

Prince William is so relaxed and interested. He's doing a great job.

[@JulieFourie-mv7mp]

This is a man of character. Thank you so very much Prince William.

[@ReginaPhalange34]

I really adore this man. Everything about him is class. I wish him and his whole family true happiness.

[@stephenowens354]

Happiness was denied his mother thanks to the evil step mum

[@ReginaPhalange34]

His wife and kids...relax.

[@wightangel]

He is such a genuine person and very humble and looks so at ease with everyone.

[@cw-s3582]

Prince William, a gentleman who shows respect and genuine interest in people.

[@dvldg271]

I hope Prince George and Prince Louis of Wales inherits Prince William’s heart and charm!

[@stephenowens354]

they have food in their belly and a roof overhead do you know how many children dont 🥲

[@michellelewis1090]

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]

With intelligence and wisdom.

[@Luxie296]

So nice to see Prince William smiling and relaxed.

[@ST-wo3uw]

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!

[@Canerican.]

A true hero and leader! ❤ The Prince of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@luminyam6145]

He will be such a wonderful King. I really admire this man.💖

[@miryambarnabas2424]

Me too!

[@debrarobinson57]

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]

​@@thermisgoddessofjustice8032 bye 👋👋😘

[@malcolmwhite6588]

A pretty keen and accomplished motorcyclist too

[@malcolmwhite6588]

A pretty keen and accomplished motorcyclist too

[@toninielsen1028]

Prince William awarding a true Military Hero a very much deserved award. Take note H

[@xakilegnadee]

❤ He presented the award. He didn’t hog it for himself. 🎉

[@beverlydust5381]

​@@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]

@@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]

​@@beverlydust5381😂😂😂😂 Is that why the Top Brass in American Military are condemning Harry getting an Award for Bravery????? 😂😂😂

[@cocobatiz5284]

@@beverlydust5381 William was a co-pilot. A gunner, not a pilot!

[@porkysbikerlife7893]

A real pilot and veteran

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@SelinaBarton-ij5iz]

Prince William still keeping up with his flying hours. If Henry was an actual pilot, he would be doing the same.

[@mmurphyCHC]

🎯

[@jackiejones690]

Yep we never saw Harry fly anywhere once home and he/they wouldn't have passed up that photo opportunity.

[@deeboo9978]

Obviously never got to that “high level” 😂

[@user-hq7xj5sc4f]

But hes not..only in his brain😂

[@ROYAL-inmynamedoesnotmean-I-AM]

Ouch!🤌Good one!

[@BurkettDistrict62]

Love the sense of humor. And he holds his own umbrella. Very cool.

[@millie7335]

A real royal pilot, ❤ Prince William

[@miryambarnabas2424]

Amen!

[@donnalayton6876]

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]

​@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]

@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]

A real pile of hot sheeeeet!

[@DianneClewes]

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.

[@Murgatroydian]

The real legends of aviation.

[@Elisheva75]

❤ so true ❤

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Irene-ym7bx]

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]

🎯🎯🎯

[@angelatester2471]

Oh, that was good - meeting up with old friends. Well done one and all!

[@SmilingLlama-qt4kq]

At least Prince William's friends still want to meet with him! Get it, Harry?! 😉🙂‍↕️

[@Sotto_]

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. 💖👑🇨🇦

[@edenvilloso1272]

God bless you HRH Prince William Of Wales 🙏♥️

[@lsmith9249]

no offence but he's HRH Prince William, Prince of Wales his children have the title of Wales

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

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.

[@JacO-pe8zp]

Keep up the good work Prince William and make your country proud. You are awesome!

[@natzajac70]

He looked so relaxed,savoring the interaction

[@Diamondmine212]

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.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Nice to see him absolutely light up talking to th3 other pilots.

[@lisalivingston6473]

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]

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!

[@juliemcleod1119]

A true Gentleman and Prince.

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@theolderwomansviewagematte2218]

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

[@Neptune44u6k6]

May God protect the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Their Royal Highnesses Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.❤

[@olayinkaoluseyiakinolajohn4363]

AMEN🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@user-or4fe2sk3v]

Amen from Australia.

[@dallasstephens8287]

A legend in Aviation I would say.

[@josephlezano7691]

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 🙌👏👏

[@sowitandhopeitgrows]

❤❤❤ 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.

[@peytonsassafrass2207]

I absolutely adore him and his family!

[@melodymacken9788]

He is so genuine.

[@henriettalowe4689]

Princess William is such a genuine person. Love him and his family.❤❤❤

[@channyjordan6935]

The Prince seems to have an infectious laugh.... Love it...

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@gracegoodenough5895]

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]

Oshkosh Bygosh!!

[@gracegoodenough5895]

@@ker3917 those are overalls not trucks😊

[@kaua-e-kape-i-taku-ingoa]

@@gracegoodenough5895 Yeah, but we can't help but think about that whenever we hear Oshkosh because it rhymes too!

[@cazzyuk8939]

Oh wow how cool!

[@victoriaprior5406]

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 ❤😂

[@SharonDelaneyosen]

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.❤❤❤

[@grace9748]

Best wishes of health and good recovery to both the King and a wonderful Princess Catherine, with love from the USA

[@jennifertopliss1028]

God bless Will.❤

[@user-or4fe2sk3v]

🦘💛💚

[@josimpson7999]

Awh he’s just adorable 😘 his mum would be so proud of the man he’s turned into.

[@evalynnchristiansen9430]

I'll bet his Father is proud of him too.

[@hughc178]

What a true gent.

[@Liza-v8fOX]

Prince William❤🌞

[@albairisvelazquez8630]

He has grown to be a good person and a great father and husband and of course he can be a great King

[@eedwards4603]

See, that's how it's done. The royal gives the award and claps for someone other than himself.

[@dianeproffitt837]

What a ROYAL, carrying his own umbrella no less!

[@gp5039]

Prince William is amazing. 🥰

[@valeriehoward6088]

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]

🎯🎯🎯

[@user-ud6gu3oq4x]

Prince William is simply WONDERFUL 💕🇺🇸

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@surferbob9419]

I am glad to hear that William still try’s to fly.

[@elizabethdarley8646]

I'd rather he didn't! We need him to be safely on the ground! 😀

[@aerialpyropewpew]

You never put try and fly in the same sentence.

[@virginiapierre1266]

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 👏👏🙏🏽🙌🏽👏🏾🙏🙌🏽💙💙

[@butalexandru1710]

Respect❤❤❤

[@marieross]

Looking great Prince William. Confident and elegant❤️🇬🇧

[@jasonfernee6395]

William with his own there. Lovely to see him so relaxed with his beloved Brylcreem boys.

[@camykidd3984]

God bless you Prince William and your colleagues

[@shertheunlimited777]

They are the legends of aviation.

[@conniejuhl7387]

🎉wonderful

[@Tomtaylor7337]

A real pilot 🧑‍✈️ Prince William ❤

[@Faafo245]

Are you that lazy that you think copying someone else's comment from 4 hours earlier wouldn't be noticed?

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@daniblue2065]

Prince William is giving well deserved awards and Harry going round collecting any award he can.

[@barb3837]

You mean buying any award he can, what a loser.

[@angahsiew2407]

Our real royal pilot, HRH Prince of Wales. ❤❤❤

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@ruthmccue3914]

Prince William would be enjoying his time at RAF base🛬🇬🇧❤

[@FallenAngel9979]

Thank God this humble, genuine Prince was born first.❤❤

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@TerriPfeiffer]

Awesome Prince. Brilliant timing! 😊

[@Eric-jo8uh]

He will make a really great King when his time comes.

[@debrarizzuto7973]

I know people say this a lot but Diana would of been so proud of him. I am❤

[@robinsanders68]

I love this! Just chatting and drinking tea with the fellas! The future King!

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@heatherlawson-eg3od]

Love our future king prince William Catherine and their children (congratulations) Jake you deserve your award

[@ceciliarodricks5982]

So beautiful ...to spend some time with these flying instructors and showing them off to the world

[@NixonAlexandra]

🎉Blessings Family 🎉

[@stormytempest6521]

CLASS.

[@skymoon4029]

Love William ❤

[@sherryrutledge8792]

Presenting an award not receiving one!😂

[@scook5599]

Prince William and everyone look like they are really enjoying their get together.

[@SharonY515]

Prince William AKA His Royal Hotness! 🙏👑❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸🔥

[@user-or4fe2sk3v]

Yes!

[@ryouready1978]

🎯🎯🎯

[@solcalderon726]

Se le ve feliz,!Que bendición ❤

[@getnetasnake7290]

❤🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

[@klarazoltani8034]

GOD BLESS and PROTECT !!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤🎉

[@annh9225]

I am so proud of Prince William! WHAT a difference between a working Royal, and a whining brat for a relative!

[@skymoon4029]

God watches over you and your family

[@elizabethdarley8646]

He's 6foot 4. The Prince of Wales.

[@gunslinger4203]

God Bless !

[@miryambarnabas2424]

We love you Prince William! ❤

[@christinejoy3030]

Note to Harry. Royals give out awards, they do not receive them.

[@susansmith6737]

Note to you - that's all the royals are good for.

[@aerialpyropewpew]

​ @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]

@@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]

@@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.

@@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.

[@HerEsanElegance]

Congratulations to the flight instructor. Well deserved ❤.

[@pauliensluimer3639]

Prince William gives awards, don´t keeps it for himself, did you see that H???

[@LillianKüstenfeuer]

Okay prince 🤴🏼 but I miss our empress Catherine 😌 Send our love please

[@louise7552]

He's so down to earth and just one of the boys.❤ big Willy. 😊😊😊

[@Amariazafar]

William back at army good to see him

[@jillosler9353]

Royal Air Force - but your sentiments are spot on.

[@ComteDeGracey]

Homie will be a great king for you guys one day. But until then - long live the King!

[@evagolldwing2623]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@robnewman6101]

God Bless Prince William of Wales. The Future King of the UK.

[@user-or4fe2sk3v]

And Commonwealth!

[@aerialpyropewpew]

@@user-or4fe2sk3v Realms!

[@kaua-e-kape-i-taku-ingoa]

@@aerialpyropewpew Thank you. I wish The Firm would make a PSA about this. 😂😂

[@aerialpyropewpew]

@@kaua-e-kape-i-taku-ingoa This dumb chick on some random short I watched was like more than half the Commonwealth are gonna leave because of William and Catherine. How are people this ignorant?

[@ker3917]

​@@aerialpyropewpew 😮

[@lean_sumek]

Brilliant 😊🥰🤣

[@kerrymueller9123]

So proud of you