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15/04/2010
Prince To Be Posted To RAF Wales
Prince William will spend up to three years with the RAF in north Wales should he pass the necessary training, it was revealed today.
The prince, who is second in line to the throne, is expected be posted to RAF Valley on Anglesey.
However, he must first complete search and rescue pilot training, a St James' Palace spokesman said.
The 27-year-old will join Number 22 Squadron, and first act as a co-pilot, flying the Sea King helicopter.
Flight Lieutenant Wales, as the prince is known, has already begun learning to fly the helicopters at the Welsh base.
Initially, he will act as co-pilot of the aircraft, on a tour that typically lasts up to three years.
Last week speculation was rife that William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton were preparing from a summer engagement, followed by a winter Royal wedding.
Palace officials have played down the reports as unfounded.
(PR/BMcC)
The prince, who is second in line to the throne, is expected be posted to RAF Valley on Anglesey.
However, he must first complete search and rescue pilot training, a St James' Palace spokesman said.
The 27-year-old will join Number 22 Squadron, and first act as a co-pilot, flying the Sea King helicopter.
Flight Lieutenant Wales, as the prince is known, has already begun learning to fly the helicopters at the Welsh base.
Initially, he will act as co-pilot of the aircraft, on a tour that typically lasts up to three years.
Last week speculation was rife that William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton were preparing from a summer engagement, followed by a winter Royal wedding.
Palace officials have played down the reports as unfounded.
(PR/BMcC)
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