Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis’ dream job but warns it takes hard work
The Princess of Wales visited RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire last year where she shared her youngest son’s dream of becoming a fighter pilot
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The Princess of Wales has let slip an endearing detail about her youngest son, Prince Louis, and his ambitions for when he grows up. Kate paid a visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire in October last year, marking her first trip to the base as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore. The princess experienced a loop-the-loop in an RAF Typhoon jet simulator as she met with pilots serving on the front line of Britain’s air defences.
During her time there, she spoke openly about her three children, particularly her son Louis, who is celebrating his eighth birthday today, and his big plans for his future.
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Princess Kate revealed that Prince Louis wants to be a RAF pilot (Image: PA)
Touching down at the RAF base by helicopter, she kicked off her visit with a private briefing from Group Captain Paul O’Grady and Warrant Officer Nikki Nolan.
Kate was briefed on the base’s role in Operation Shader in the Middle East and Operation Eastern Sentry, which is working to strengthen NATO’s presence along its Eastern flank amid heightened tensions with Russia.
The Princess of Wales then headed to the Quick Reaction Alert hangar to take a closer look at a Typhoon alongside one of its pilots, Wing Commander Luke ‘Wilko’ Wilkinson. She appeared thoroughly absorbed by the impressive technology as he walked her through the military hardware, including missiles mounted beneath the wings.
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