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Princess Catherine Opens Up About Prince Louis' Dream of Being a Fighter Pilot

By Monica Otayza-Go

Oct 05, 2025

08:05 A.M.

Princess Catherine revealed a surprising side of her youngest son Prince Louis during a visit to RAF Coningsby, sharing that he dreams of becoming a fighter pilot while she explored the base's flight simulator.

The Princess of Wales impressed visitors with her natural aptitude for aviation as she tried out a virtual flight simulator at RAF Coningsby, and revealed her youngest son Prince Louis' ambitious dreams.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, meets families based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire during her first official engagement at the station, on October 2, 2025 in Coningsby, England. | Source: Getty Images

At 43, Kate made her first official visit to the Lincolnshire station in her role as Royal Honorary Air Commodore, a position she took on in August 2023.

Donning navy stilettos, she gracefully climbed the narrow steps to peer inside the cockpit of a fully armed Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jet, demonstrating both poise and curiosity.

She also shared insights about her children, revealing that Louis is eager to become a fighter pilot. "I'm going to tell them it takes eight years and a lot of hard work!" she said.

While speaking with a group of children later, she humorously apologized to some for not wearing a dress during her visit.

Her day at RAF Coningsby began with a private briefing from Group Captain Paul O'Grady, Station Commander, and Warrant Officer Nikki Nolan, Station Warrant Officer, who detailed the base's activities over the past 18 months.