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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Wills jokes ‘families can be a mixed bag – some of them might not want to see you much'
Ladies serving the Prince food praised his abilities, saying he was 'spot on' and 'had pace' WHO COULD HE MEAN? WHO COULD HE MEAN? Wills jokes 'families can be a mixed bag – some of them might not want to see you much' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE William joked families can be a "mixed bag" when he visited soldiers at an army air field. The Prince of Wales asked a group if their family are okay and if they see them enough, before quipping: "Some of them might not want to see you that much. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Prince William joked families can be a "mixed bag" when he visited soldiers at an army air field today Credit: Getty 8 He spoke to children the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk Credit: Getty 8 Wills is the colonel-in-chief, a role he stepped into in May 2024 Credit: AFP "It's a mixed bag sometimes." It came after he observed a combat PT training session. He visited the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk, in his role as colonel-in-chief which he became in May 2024. He also promised he would take up issues with accommodation which was raised by the soldiers, saying: 'It probably hasn't been looked at for a while. There will be a big notebook on somebody's desk.'Whether they listen to me, that's another matter.' He arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter - a key element of AAC's capabilities - before flying the chopper himself on the way home. During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations. And he served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast, a weekly social event held by 664 Squadron for its personnel and families. He said as he served the food: 'It's making my mouth water.' And the ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was "spot on" and "had pace". He then spoke with soldiers and their families outside, including Mike and Lorna Pope, parents of Air Trooper Daniel Pope of 664 Squadron who sadly died of cancer in 2016. The squadron and regiment honour his memory through an annual cross country race and by naming Pope's Bar after him, which was the venue for meeting the families. And he spoke with WO2 Matthew Foster and children Archie, six, and Ida, eight. He told the children: "Your dad does a very important job here." At the end of the engagement, he presented Staff Sergeant Kenneth Robert Copeland with an award for his exceptional service in West Africa. He also presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant. 8 William arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 8 The royal presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace 8 During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace 8 The ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was "spot on" and "had pace" Credit: Getty 8 The dad-of-two served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Wills jokes ‘families can be a mixed bag – some of them might not want to see you much'
PRINCE William joked families can be a "mixed bag" when he visited soldiers at an army air field. The Prince of Wales asked a group if their family are okay and if they see them enough, before quipping: "Some of them might not want to see you that much. 8 Prince William joked families can be a "mixed bag" when he visited soldiers at an army air field today Credit: Getty 8 He spoke to children the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk Credit: Getty 8 Wills is the colonel-in-chief, a role he stepped into in May 2024 Credit: AFP "It's a mixed bag sometimes." It came after he observed a combat PT training session. He visited the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk, in his role as colonel-in-chief which he became in May 2024. He also promised he would take up issues with accommodation which was raised by the soldiers, saying: 'It probably hasn't been looked at for a while. There will be a big notebook on somebody's desk.'Whether they listen to me, that's another matter.' He arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter - a key element of AAC's capabilities - before flying the chopper himself on the way home. During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations. And he served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast, a weekly social event held by 664 Squadron for its personnel and families. Most read in Royals He said as he served the food: 'It's making my mouth water.' And the ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was "spot on" and "had pace". He then spoke with soldiers and their families outside, including Mike and Lorna Pope, parents of Air Trooper Daniel Pope of 664 Squadron who sadly died of cancer in 2016. The squadron and regiment honour his memory through an annual cross country race and by naming Pope's Bar after him, which was the venue for meeting the families. And he spoke with WO2 Matthew Foster and children Archie, six, and Ida, eight. He told the children: "Your dad does a very important job here." At the end of the engagement, he presented Staff Sergeant Kenneth Robert Copeland with an award for his exceptional service in West Africa. He also presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant. 8 William arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 8 The royal presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace 8 During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace 8 The ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was "spot on" and "had pace" Credit: Getty 8 The dad-of-two served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Read more on the Irish Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Wills jokes ‘families can be a mixed bag – some of them might not want to see you much'
PRINCE William joked families can be a "mixed bag" when he visited soldiers at an army air field. The Prince of Wales asked a group if their family are okay and if they see them enough, before quipping: "Some of them might not want to see you that much. 8 8 "It's a mixed bag sometimes." It came after he observed a combat PT training session. He visited the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk, in his role as colonel-in-chief which he became in May 2024. He also promised he would take up issues with accommodation which was raised by the soldiers, saying: 'It probably hasn't been looked at for a while. There will be a big notebook on somebody's desk.'Whether they listen to me, that's another matter.' He arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter - a key element of AAC's capabilities - before flying the chopper himself on the way home. During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations. And he served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast, a weekly social event held by 664 Squadron for its personnel and families. He said as he served the food: 'It's making my mouth water.' And the ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was "spot on" and "had pace". He then spoke with soldiers and their families outside, including Mike and Lorna Pope, parents of Air Trooper Daniel Pope of 664 Squadron who sadly died of cancer in 2016. The squadron and regiment honour his memory through an annual cross country race and by naming Pope's Bar after him, which was the venue for meeting the families. And he spoke with WO2 Matthew Foster and children Archie, six, and Ida, eight. He told the children: "Your dad does a very important job here." At the end of the engagement, he presented Staff Sergeant Kenneth Robert Copeland with an award for his exceptional service in West Africa. He also presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant. 8 8 8 8 8
