Princess Kate Lets Slip a Sweet Confession About Prince George After Big Remembrance Debut
The Princess of Wales shared a lighthearted comment about her eldest while meeting veterans on Armistice Day.
Just like his father, Prince George’s growing fascination with aircraft has quietly taken flight, and Princess Kate couldn’t help but share the same as a proud mother. Only days after George’s first major royal appearance at the Festival of Remembrance, the Princess of Wales shared a lighthearted comment about her eldest while meeting veterans on Armistice Day. The sweet moment gave royal watchers yet another glimpse of young George's interests. Kate’s remark showed how George is already following closely in Prince William’s footsteps, also stepping in for William, who was away for the Earthshot Prize events.
During her visit to the National Memorial Arboretum on November 11, Kate shared a friendly exchange with Geoffrey Spencer, a World War II veteran who flew Lancaster Bombers while serving in the Royal Air Force. Kate smiled and said that her son is a 'big fan' of the historic aircraft and enjoys building Airfix models at home. As reported by PEOPLE, she also confessed, “He knows more about aircraft than I do.” The lighthearted statement drew laughter among those present. The Princess wrapped by praising Spencer and the other veterans for their remarkable service.
Her appearance came just three days after Prince George’s own milestone. On November 8, the 12-year-old joined his mother at the Royal British Legion’s annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. In his debut appearance, he stood beside his grandfather, King Charles, and other senior members of the family. William was notably absent from the event, as he was traveling home from Brazil. He returned in time for the Cenotaph service the following morning. George’s attentiveness and filling in for his father drew warm praise from royal watchers.
For her outing at the National Memorial Arboretum’s Armed Forces Memorial, Kate dressed in a somber black coat and a red poppy, paying tribute to those who served and sacrificed. The event is traditionally attended by blood members of the royal family rather than a spouse, which goes to show her growing influence within the royal fold. She joined attendees in a two-minute silence before laying a wreath in tribute.
William, too, shares deep respect for the armed forces, and that has clearly influenced his son. The Prince of Wales has served as a helicopter pilot with the RAF Search and Rescue Force, completing more than a hundred missions before leaving active service in 2013. During a recent visit to RAF Benson, he described flying as his ‘happy place.' “When you learn that skill set, you just don’t want it to go. I’ve definitely lost a lot of the skills I had, but I like to keep on top of my flying, keep doing it,” he said, as per The Independent. This enthusiasm seems to have taken root in his eldest.
