Prince William.Photo: Kensington Palace
Prince Williamis sending a special message to the Royal Australian Air Force.
The royal, who served as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force, sported his military uniform for a video message to mark the 100th anniversary of the RAAF on Wednesday.
In his speech,Prince Williampraised the RAAF for their “outstanding reputation for resilience, innovation and dedication to duty.”
“Over the last 12 months, Australia has faced the challenges of terrible bushfires and a global pandemic,” he said. “The Royal Australian Air Force has once again shown its ability to respond quickly to supporting Australians in need.”
Prince William, 38, noted that there was a “special bond” between the U.K.’s Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force that he witnessed firsthand during his service.
“More recently, Catherine and I have been welcomed at a number of Royal Australian Air Force bases and have enjoyed hearing stories from serving personnel,” he added.
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The monarch wore a ready-for-spring ensemble, a light green coat and a matching wide-brimmed hat adorned with yellow flowers. She accessorized with the Australian wattle brooch, representing the national flower of Australia — and of course, her signature gloves andLauner handbag.
Queen Elizabeth.STEVE REIGATE/POOL/AFP via Getty
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Although the Queen did not wear a face mask, the ceremony was socially distanced. Themonarch received her COVID-19 vaccinationin January.
After a wreath was laid onQueen Elizabeth’s behalf, she viewed panels bearing the names of Australian war dead and a display of fallen airmen and women in the memorial cloister. She also met with Royal Australian Air Force personnel and signed a commemorative document.
source: people.com
