US EditionPrince William Visits Wattisham Airfield to Speak with Soldiers
- The Prince of Wales made a hands-on visit to the Army Air Corps base near Needham Market, Suffolk, where he met personnel, addressed their accommodation concerns, and presented promotions and commendations.
- Following his appointment in May 2024 as the head figure of the Army Air Corps, the prince visited the unit and addressed soldiers' concerns, which primarily focused on inadequate living conditions.
- During the visit, he served bacon and sausage baps to families, pledged to discuss accommodation issues, and acknowledged receiving only smiles when asking about the problem.
- He mentioned that he planned to discuss the issue of accommodation to ensure it receives proper attention, although he acknowledged that whether his concerns are heeded remains uncertain, and noted that the matter would be formally addressed.
- The visit highlighted ongoing accommodation challenges in the Army Air Corps, with the Ministry of Defence pledging over £1.5 billion to improve military housing.
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The Crown's heir went to Wattisham Air Force Base in Suffolk on Wednesday, June 4. A former rescuer in the Royal Air Force, he shared a meal with the families of the troops living there. A visit that took place at the time the British government announced a major plan to combat the mal-housing of the military. - Beret, lattice and well-cut beard... Why did Prince William return to uniform? (Culture, media and entertainment).
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Prince William, the Prince of Wales, donned his camouflage and blue beret for a hands-on visit to Wattisham flying station in Suffolk. The Prince rolled up his sleeves, served bacon and sausage baps, and listened closely to the Army Air Corps’ biggest gripe: poor accommodation. PRINCE WILLIAM, THE COLONEL-IN-CHIEF The Prince, now Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, arrived in style, piloting a Wildcat Helicopter. After landing, he ducked int…
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PRINCE William joked families can be a “mixed bag” when he visited soldiers at an army air field. The Prince of Wales asked a group if their family are okay and if they see them enough, before quipping: “Some of them might not want to see you that much. GettyPrince William joked families can be a “mixed bag” when he visited soldiers at an army air field today[/caption] GettyHe spoke to children the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk[/caption] …
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