Today, at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, The King officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the @ArmyAirCorps – the combat aviation arm of the British Army – to The Prince of Wales.
King Charles III meets staff members and their families, during a visit to Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, to officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales. Picture date: Monday May 13, 2024.King Charles III and the Prince of Wales walk with members of the military during a visit to the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, for the King to officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales. Picture date: Monday May 13, 2024.
His Majesty met veterans and their families before the hand-over, which took place against the backdrop of an Apache AH Mk.1 that carried troops in the Battle of Jugroom Fort, Afghanistan in 2007.
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales pose for a photograph with members of the military during a visit to the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, for the King to officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales. Picture date: Monday May 13, 2024.
The Prince of Wales went on to carry out his first engagement with the Army Air Corps as Colonel-in-Chief: receiving a briefing on the Corps’ current work, watching training exercises and speaking to aircrew, supporting ground staff and soldiers before joining an Apache capability flight.
King Charles III meets staff members and their families, during a visit to Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, to officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales. Picture date: Monday May 13, 2024.
Both His Majesty and His Royal Highness have served in the Armed Forces, with The Prince serving as an RAF Search and Rescue Pilot for three years.
King Charles Hands Over Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps Role to Prince William
Today, at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, The King officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the @ArmyAirCorps – the combat aviation arm of the British Army – to The Prince of Wales.
