Prince Charles is at RAF Cranwell
He's attending a parade there
Last updated 29th Apr 2022
The Prince of Wales is overseeing a parade at RAF Cranwell for those who've graduated from the base during the pandemic - when they weren't allowed to have any guests in attendance.
The Parade will consist of around 600 RAF aviators who've graduated from RAF Cranwell and RAF Halton during the pandemic.
His Royal Highness has acted as the reviewing officer to inspect aviators and congratulated them in a speech.
The Prince of Wales and the RAF
His Royal Highness last visited RAF Cranwell in 2020 when he acted as the Reviewing Officer of a socially distanced graduation ceremony. His Royal Highness also attended a Graduation Ceremony as the Reviewing Officer in 2001. In 2008 His Royal Highness attended The Duke of Cambridge’s Wings Graduation Ceremony.
His Royal Highness began his own career in the Armed Services in March 1971, when he started an attachment with the RAF at Cranwell.
In June 2012, The Prince of Wales was appointed to the rank of Marshal of the RAF, the highest rank in the British Royal Air Force.