Prince William receives new title in first joint appearance with King Charles in two years

King Charles and Prince William were all smiles at their first official joint engagement in two years.

Charles, 75, and the Prince of Wales, 41, visited the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop where the monarch officially handed over to his son the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.

William was officially handed the king's light blue Colonel-in-Chief beret.

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The father and son posed for photos together to mark the occasion. Both were wearing day suits with matching ties.

At one point William was seen placing a protective arm behind his father as they made their way around the centre.

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King Charles held the position of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps for 32 years.

The King said his visit was "tinged with great sadness after 32 years of knowing you all and admiring your many activities and your achievements."

"I do hope you'll go from strength to strength in the future with the Prince of Wales as your new Colonel-in-Chief," he said.

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"The great thing is he's a very good pilot indeed – so that's encouraging."

Prince William served in the Army as a Platoon Commander in The Blues and Royals, before completing flying training in the Royal Air Force. He went on to work as a RAF Search and Rescue pilot, spending three years at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales.

After receiving the honour from his father, William changed into a combat uniform and wore his new beret, mingling with members of the Army Air Corp.

The Prince of Wales received a briefing on the AAC's work before inspecting training and operational aircraft. He was introduced to two Second Lieutenants who were there on their first day with the AAC.

"I'm jealous of you guys starting here," he reportedly said.

William was also gifted a box with three wooden helicopters in them for children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

Charles began the visit by touring the inside of the Army Flying Museum, meeting families of service men and women.

The monarch also unveiled a plaque during the visit, commemorating the arrival of the first Apache AH Mk.1 to be installed in a UK museum.

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