King Charles becomes Royal Patron of RAF Museum in Shropshire
The monarch has accepted the role at the museum, which has sites in Cosford and London.
King Charles has accepted the role of Royal Patron for the RAF Museum. His Majesty's dedication to honouring the legacy of the Royal Air Force and his unwavering support for the mission to share the story of the service make him a fitting ambassador for the institution.
In a statement on the website, the museum said: "King Charles III has always expressed pride in his personal connections with the Royal Air Force and has shown a deep interest in the history and wellbeing of the service. His Majesty is a member of the first Graduate Entry at RAF College Cranwell and flew in the Royal Air Force Museum’s British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost T.5. which is now on display in Hangar 1 at the RAF Museum’s London site.
"With His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Patron, we look forward to further advancing our mission of sharing the rich history and enduring legacy of the Royal Air Force with audiences around the world.
"Please join us in extending our warmest welcome and heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty King Charles III for his patronage of the RAF Museum."
The Royal Air Force Museum was established in 1972 to share the story of the RAF.