In a significant moment for the Royal Family, 11-year-old Prince George recently embarked on his first flying lesson, marking the start of what may become a long-standing tradition of aviation in the family.

Last week, Prince George, the eldest son of Prince William and Princess Kate, had his first flying experience at White Waltham Airfield in Berkshire, just a short distance from the family’s Windsor home. This special event took place on the final day of George’s summer holiday, and the future king soared into the sky with an instructor by his side.

An onlooker at the airfield shared with The Sun, “He loved it. George is only 11 years old, but it’s the right time to start. The Royal Family has a proud tradition of flying, and it looks like George is next in line.”

Both Prince William and Princess Kate were present to watch their son take flight, reportedly remaining relaxed and supportive throughout the experience. After just under an hour in the air, George safely landed back at the airfield, much to the delight of his parents and the onlookers who witnessed the future king’s soaring debut.

The Royal Family has a long history with aviation, and George’s first lesson seems to be following in the footsteps of his late great-grandfather, Prince Philip, who trained at the same airfield. Prince William himself is an experienced pilot, having flown both for RAF Search and Rescue and the East Anglia Air Ambulance.

Prince William, who was recently appointed colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps, is known for his skills in the air. When speaking of his son’s first flight, many believe it’s only the beginning of George’s aviation journey, as he continues to grow up under the watchful eye of his parents and the royal tradition of flying.

As George progresses, he could potentially follow in the path of his father, who has not only excelled as a helicopter pilot but also embodies the Royal Family’s strong ties to aviation.

The family’s relaxing day at the airfield’s busy clubhouse, which is home to the West London Aero Club, added to the sense of ease surrounding this new chapter in George’s life. One witness mentioned, “All three of them had been pretty chilled in the clubhouse,” indicating that the young prince’s first flying lesson was as enjoyable as it was monumental.

As Prince George begins his journey into aviation, it remains to be seen how far he’ll go with his flying skills. With a family legacy behind him and a bright future ahead, the young prince’s first flight might just be the start of his soaring adventures in the skies.

While the Royal Family remains committed to upholding tradition, it’s clear that George’s foray into aviation marks another milestone in his development as a future king, carrying on the skills and values of his ancestors.