Prince Charles looks dapper in military uniform as he attends a parade at RAFC Cranwell for officers who didn’t get a graduation ceremony because of Covid-19
- Prince of Wales, 73, attended parade at RAFC Cranwell for recent graduates
- The officers did not get graduation ceremony before due to coronavirus crisis
- Charles, who wore his uniform for the occasion, chatted with the graduates
Prince Charles put on his military uniform to attend a parade for RAF graduate who didn’t get a graduation ceremony in 2020 because of Covid-19 restrictions.
The heir-to-the-throne, 73, headed to RAFC Cranwell this morning, where he met with recent graduates from Cranwell and RAF Halton.
The officers present today graduated with no guests in attendance during the pandemic, due to the health crisis and restrictions put in place.
Charles, who is Marshal of the Royal Air Force, appeared in great spirits as he arrived for the event this morning.
The heir-to-the-throne, 73, headed to RAFC Cranwell this morning, where he met with recent graduates from Cranwell and RAF Halton
Decked in his uniform, the Prince of Wales reviewed the officers stood to attention during the event.
He spoke to a few of them for a moment, as they finally got to enjoy their graduation after it was delayed due to Covid-19.
He chatted particularly with some of the recently graduated female RAF officers present today.
It has been a particularly busy week for Charles, who attended multiple events in London yesterday.
Decked in his uniform, the Prince of Wales reviewed the officers stood to attention during the event
Charles, who is Marshal of the Royal Air Force, appeared in great spirit as he arrived for the event this morning
He attended a parade for RAF graduates who didn’t get a graduation ceremony in 2020 because of Covid-19 restrictions
The Prince of Wales and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, 74, visited the iconic newsroom to mark the 90th anniversary of the BBC World Service in the morning.
The couple met with the World Service staff and learned how they are maintaining operations across Ukraine, Russia and Afghanistan in order to provide first-hand reports of these zones of conflicts.
As they met with Sana Safi, a Senior Presenter at BBC Afghanistan, Charles joked he was going to ‘ruin her programme.’
Charles stopped and spoke to a few of the graduates for a few moments before the ceremony began
The officers present today graduated with no guests in attendance during the pandemic, due to the health crisis and restrictions put in place
Sana politely replied he wouldn’t, and went on to explain her programme would air later in the day.
She then went on to talk the couple through the rundown of her show, and gave them a demonstration, introducing the programme in Arabic for the camera.
After meeting with Sana, Charles and Camilla went on to tour the World’s Service newsroom, where they met with staff, journalists and news producers.
After the visit, Charles travelled to the West London Welcome community centre to meet its staff and beneficiaries.
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