In a touching tribute to her late grandfather Peter Middleton, who once flew with Prince Philip, the Princess of Wales has been assigned a new RAF role by King Charles. The announcement came last night as part of a reshuffling of military appointments within the Royal Family. While Prince William is set to take over Prince Harry’s former Army unit, the Princess of Wales has been granted three new roles. These include being the Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, and the Royal Honorary Air Commodore at RAF Coningsby. Interestingly, her husband previously held the title of Royal Honorary Air Commodore at RAF Coningsby for 15 years.
The Princess of Wales (pictured at the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final) has been granted three new military roles by King Charles
These new military titles hold special meaning for the Princess, as her family has a strong connection to the RAF, beyond that of Prince William. Her paternal grandfather, Peter Middleton, served as a fighter pilot during World War II. In fact, in October 1966, Peter flew from South America to London Heathrow with Prince Philip on board. During their time together, Peter even co-piloted some of the Duke’s flights during his South America tour.
Pictured: Prince Philip shakes hands with Heathrow manager Mr. C.D. Waldron in October 1966 as Peter Middleton (seen in a pilot uniform) smiles in their direction
Tragically, Captain Peter Middleton passed away at the age of 90 just days before the engagement announcement of the Prince and Princess in 2010. However, his legacy lives on, as he received a letter of thanks from Prince Philip for his service and a pair of gold cufflinks. Prince William had the opportunity to meet Peter on his 90th birthday, and both William and Kate attended his funeral. Peter Middleton had a distinguished military career as an RAF fighter pilot during World War II. He married Kate’s grandmother, Valerie Glassborow, who worked in Bletchley Park.
The Princess of Wales pictured with the late Prince Philip on the Buckingham Palace balcony in June 2017
The Princess’ new roles hold significant sentimental value, honoring her family’s legacy in the RAF and their connection to Prince Philip. It is a fitting tribute to her late grandfather and a testament to the enduring bond between the Royal Family and military service. With these appointments, the Princess of Wales continues to carry on the tradition and honor the memory of her family’s contributions to the armed forces.
As we approach the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, King Charles will mark the occasion privately at Balmoral, while Prince William and Kate are expected to lead the tributes to the late monarch. Additionally, Prince William has taken on a new role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Army Air Corps, representing the Army’s airborne wing and his brother’s former unit. This reshuffling of military appointments reflects the ongoing dedication of the Royal Family to their military duties.
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