On Friday, the Prince of Wales used his official social media accounts to reshare a post from the London Air Ambulance, celebrating their success in a £15 million fundraising campaign.
William had attended a charity gala hosted by the organization in February, marking his first public appearance after his wife, the Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery.
Alongside the update, he wrote: “Fantastic news—this is going to have a life-saving impact. A huge thank you to everyone who donated. W.”
William, a former pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, expressed the urgent need for more helicopters during a powerful speech at the gala.
“Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. But our capital city needs a new fleet. And we are up against time. The clue really is in the appeal’s name. By September, we need the two new red birds—decked with the latest kit, such as night vision—in our skies.”
The heartfelt post comes as Prince William prepares to spend the summer with his wife and children. According to the Mail on Sunday, Kate is expected to join her family in Scotland while undergoing preventative chemotherapy, following the traditional summer routine. Balmoral, located in the Scottish Highlands, has long been a beloved retreat for the royal family.
It’s a place where Prince William and Prince Harry, along with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, spent their childhood summers. The residence remains a favorite spot for activities like horse riding, fishing, barbecues, picnics, and enjoying the occasional sunshine.
Speaking about the special place, William said in a moving speech while addressing the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland: “Scotland is the source of some of my happiest memories but also my saddest. I was in Balmoral when I was told that my mother had died.
“Still in shock, I found sanctuary in the service at Crathie Kirk that very morning, and in the dark days of grief that followed, I found comfort and solace in the Scottish outdoors. As a result, the connection I feel to Scotland will forever run deep.
“Alongside this painful memory is one of great joy, because it was here in Scotland 20 years ago this year that I first met Catherine. Needless to say, the town where you meet your future wife holds a very special place in your heart.
“George, Charlotte, and Louis already know how dear Scotland is to both of us, and they are starting to build their own happy memories here too.”
