Not only is he the heir to the throne of England, but Prince William is now an operational captain for the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue branch.
The 30-year-old Duke of Cambridge qualified for the new classification this week, and will now command the RAF helicopter operations.
Mark Dunlop, Commanding Officer of 22 Squadron told press, "Flt Lt Wales (William?s military name) demonstrated the required standards needed for the award of Operation Captaincy. Due to the nature of search and rescue operations, the required standards are always set at a very high level. Operational Captaincy carries the overarching responsibility for the safety of the aircraft, its crew and any casualties."
Along the way, William was made to conduct an airborne search for a yacht, as well as extinguish a fire aboard a survey vessel, and search for people in the sea.
And given his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II?s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Prince William has a lot to be excited about!
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/prince-william/prince-william-raf-operational-captain-656357
