Prince William receives his RAF Wings, 11 April 2008

[georgiea]

When Prince William receives his pilot's wings at his graduation ceremony on Friday, Kate Middleton will not be there to watch him

'Ban' on Kate seeing RAF pilot William win his wings as he tries to keep her out of limelight | the Daily Mail


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But it is widely believed that the embarrassingly "middle-class" behaviour of her mother, Carole - who chewed gum throughout the ceremony and is said to have used words such as "toilet" and "pardon" in front of the Queen - contributed towards their break-up last April

I think this is utter rubbish. If Kate Middelton's mother was so low class why is Prince William still dating her and WILL PROBABLY MARRY HER IS A YEAR OR SO.

[milla Ca]

The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William attend a sunset ceremony and dinner at RAF Cranwe
April 10

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[iceflower]

How nice to see them together, thanks Milla
Here are some more pics from yesterday:

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[giov]

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[LadyS]

Sky News has a brief article and small photo of Kate at William's graduation.

Prince William Awarded His RAF Wings In Ceremony At RAF Cranwell |Sky News|UK News

There is also a small article about the dinner that Charles and Camilla attended on the Hello website.

Proud Prince Charles praises his graduating flying officer son

[Jo of Palatine]

From the Daily Mail (well informed as always...)
William, dashing in his Mess Dress as he prepares for crash course in royalty | the Mail on Sunday

"Charles will present his son with his "wings" today.
However, it is unlikely that William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, will attend."

And the facts:

From Reuters: Prince William awarded Royal Air Force wings | Lifestyle | Living | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Prince William, watched by his admiring girlfriend Kate Middleton, received his Royal Air Force wings from his father Prince Charles on Friday.
Middleton, smiling and looking relaxed for photographers and camera crews, accompanied William to a reception and celebration lunch given for the fliers afterwards.

[Bella]

Thanks everyone for the photos! Wm looks remarkably handsome, as always. Charles & Camilla look very nice as well.

[Elsa M.]

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall at Royal Air Force base Cranwell in northern England 11 April 2008 after being presented with his wings to complete his RAF pilot training:
William the pilot

In his capacity as Air Field Marshal, Britain's heir to the throne Prince Charles (left) congratulates his son Prince William on graduating from Royal Air Force (base) Cranwell in Lincolnshire, northern England 11 April 2008. William was among 25 graduates who received their 'wings' after several months of training
William gets his wings
William gets his wings

Britain's heir to the throne Prince Charles, in his capacity as Air Chief Marshall, - arrives at Royal Air Force base Cranwel, Sleaford l in Lincolnshire,north east England 11 April 2008. Charles was later presenting to his son his RAF pilot's wings in a ceremony at the base. Flying Officer Wales, training with the RAF since January, is one of 25 graduates who will receive their wings The attachment was part of a wider programme of events designed to prepare the Prince for his future role as head ofthe Armed Forces:
William gets his wings

A smiling Kate Middleton accompanies Britain's Prince William after he became a pilot of the Royal Air Force in a graduation ceremony held at RAF Cranwell in northern England 11 April 2008:
Wings for William

The long-term girl-friend of Britain's Prince William, Kate Middleton chats to guests (not in picture) at a reception which followed the graduation of the prince as an RAF pilot at Royal Air Force (base) Cranwell in northern England 11 April 2008:
Kate at William's graduation

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

From the Daily Mail (well informed as always...)
William, dashing in his Mess Dress as he prepares for crash course in royalty | the Mail on Sunday

"Charles will present his son with his "wings" today.
However, it is unlikely that William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, will attend."

And the facts:

From Reuters: Prince William awarded Royal Air Force wings | Lifestyle | Living | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Prince William, watched by his admiring girlfriend Kate Middleton, received his Royal Air Force wings from his father Prince Charles on Friday.
Middleton, smiling and looking relaxed for photographers and camera crews, accompanied William to a reception and celebration lunch given for the fliers afterwards.

It can all be blamed () on the Daily Mail's ubiquitous "source close to the couple".

[Amelia]

The Daily Mail got it wrong, imagine that .
Congratulations to William and his fellow officers on receiving their wings

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Elsa M.

A smiling Kate Middleton accompanies Britain's Prince William after he became a pilot of the Royal Air Force in a graduation ceremony held at RAF Cranwell in northern England 11 April 2008:
Wings for William

You don't see many pictures of William and Catherine together at an official event.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

You don't see many pictures of William and Catherine together at an official event.

Not yet, Mylady, not yet.

[Elsa M.]

Here's the article from Hello (with nonwatermarked photos):

Proud Kate sees her handsome Prince awarded his wings

[indian_royal]

Look at the magazine cooing about them.
Congratulations to William! Must be a great feeling (If only my graduation day could come faster). For Kate, two words.........boots.again.

[giov]

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Prince William's RAF Graduation Ceremony,11 Apr 2008

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[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

It can all be blamed () on the Daily Mail's ubiquitous "source close to the couple".

Somehow I believe they started to play the game as well and better than their opponents. So - Catherine spent two holidays with William with his father in attendance (Balmoral and Klosters), she attened two graduation ceremonies with a member of the Royal family in attendance. So - she is a guest at weddings and at charity events as the "date" of William. And still nobody of the public knows for sure if those two are ever going to marry. If Charles had done likewise with any lady before Diana he would have been forced to marry her, I think. But William - one can't be sure with William. And, ladies, I like that!

[Amelia]

I truly believe that the only people that know what is happening with their relationship is the couple themselves and their immediate families. The fact that up until Kate was seen today the Daily Mail was saying there was a ban on her attending (because of her common mother etc. ) says it all. The media really have no idea what their plans are, and this is becoming more and more obivious with each article published.

[Lemon Lyman]

Originally Posted by indian_royal

Look at the magazine cooing about them.
Congratulations to William! Must be a great feeling (If only my graduation day could come faster). For Kate, two words.........boots.again.

It's so so cold here today in England we have had hail showers etc today so I don't blame her for wearing boots!

Also give her a break what she is wearing is very fashionable in england - knee high boots are an essential during late autumn/winter/spring.

[Princess_Catarina]

Prince William receives his pilots wings from his proud father as loving Kate looks on | the Daily Mail
Star Tracks - Friday, April 11, 2008 - WINGING IT - Kate Middleton, Prince William : People.com

[Nico]

Lovely lovely lovely! Rather interesting too to see this kind of "preview" of the futur reign.