Prince George is nearly as tall as his mother the Princess of Wales, a touching video shared for Armed Forces Day has revealed. The 12-year-old prince, standing side by side with the 5ft 9in Kate, appears to have shot up in height during a royal visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire two weeks ago.
The video, posted on the Waleses' Instagram account, shows George sitting in an aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which comprises an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and two fighters – a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane. Kate, who has been a Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby since August 2023, was seen deep in conversation with pilots and engineers at the military air base.
“Prince George, 12, appears nearly as tall as his 5ft 9in mother Kate in Armed Forces Day video.”
The post read: "Honouring Service and Sacrifice. Learning about the extraordinary history of these aircraft and meeting the pilots and engineers who keep their legacy alive. A powerful reminder of the courage, skill and dedication of those who serve, past and present. Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve."
Fans were quick to comment on George's growth spurt. One wrote: "Excuse me but when did George become all grown up? What a fun engagement." Another said: "Omg, George grew up very fast." A third added: "Gosh hes as tall as his mum - Love love love this family."
This is not the first time the young prince has shown his fascination with aviation. He was reported to be learning to fly at just 11 years old in 2024, taking his first flight at White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, Berkshire, during summer holidays.