Prince William and Kate Middleton’s RAF Voyager jet is forced to abandon landing at Islambad and return to Lahore after two failed attempts at runway as heavy storms sweep Pakistani captial
The RAF Voyager carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had to abandon its landing in Islamabad and return to Lahore due to terrible storms in Pakistan tonight.
The pilot tried to land twice at two different airports amid significant lightning and turbulence, but was forced to go back to Lahore Airport for safety reasons.
Prince William took it in his stride after coming back down the Airbus A330 plane to see if everyone on board was OK – and even joked that he was flying.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been flying around Pakistan each day on the British Government’s official Voyager aircraft, courtesy of the Royal Air Force.
The couple arrived in Islamabad on Monday evening at Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi, before flying to Chitral on Wednesday and Lahore today.
The Airbus A330 plane can in civilian configuration carry 335 passengers, although it is instead fitted with 58 business-class seats and 100 economy seats.
The plane was first unveiled in July 2016 when David Cameron was prime minister and nicknamed ‘Cam Force One’ after America’s presidential jet.
The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire and was refitted for £10million to provide transport for ministers and members of the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s RAF Voyager is seen at Islamabad Airport on Monday
The Airbus A330 has 58 business-class seats and 100 economy