Prince and Princess of Wales interrupt half-term to share heartfelt social media message

The Prince and Princess of Wales have interrupted their half-term break with their children to share a heartfelt message on social media.

Following the death of an RAF Pilot at RAF Coningsby on Saturday May 25, the pair wrote: “Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby. Our thoughts this evening are with the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family.”

They signed off “W & C” confirming the message was sent directly by them.

The Prince of Wales was Honorary Air Commodore at RAF Coningsby between 2008 and 2023, before handing over the role to the Princess of Wales in August 2023.

The role of Honorary Air Commodore involves forming a relationship with the Air Station to support its people, while keeping up to date with latest news and events, and shining a light on all activity.

The pilot died after a World War Two-era Spitfire plane crashed in a field close to an RAF station in Lincolnshire, officials confirmed. The plane belonged to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, and the RAF said a “comprehensive investigation” would be completed.