William wants to stay on as pilot

 

Prince William's daily duties as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot include supporting mountain rescue, the coastguard and air ambulance services Photo: PA 6:20AM BST 26 Sep 2011 The Duke of Cambridge has told the Queen that he wants to remain in the air force for as long as possible before he becomes a full-time royal, according to the Daily Mail. William, known in the force as Flight Lieutnant Wales, is said to have the full support of both his grandmother and his father Prince Charles. The future king currently combines his job as a Sea King co-pilot based at RAF Valley on Anglesey with around 40 public engagements a year in connection with the charities he supports. He had been due to leave the RAF in around 20 months' time after a three-year tour of duty but has discussed his decision to stay on with the Queen and Prince Charles. A source told the Mail: "The Queen, in particular, is very sympathetic to the Duke of Cambridge's feelings on the subject.

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