Prince William has kept his focus on royal duties, paying little attention to his brother Prince Harry’s recent trip to England.
The Duke of Sussex traveled to London to attend the WellChild Awards on Monday, September 30, marking his first visit to the UK since late August when he attended the funeral of his uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes.
In addition, his birthday generated speculation about a possible reconciliation within the royal family, especially after a public celebration was observed on social media by the royal family and William and Kate.
However, expectations of a reconciliation quickly faded.
According to press reports, Harry was not reunited with either his father, King Charles, or his brother William, who had made other plans, such as a meeting with famous ex-footballer David Beckham.
Prince William and David Beckham
He recently visited a Royal Air Force base at Northolt, where he met two new helicopters from the London Air Ambulance charity.
These aircraft are the result of a major fundraising campaign, known as Up Against Time, which began in 2021 with the aim of modernizing the helicopter fleet.
Thanks to the funds raised, two new H135 helicopters were acquired, which will ensure the continuity of medical services in London.
William has been a strong supporter of this initiative, which was supported by various British celebrities such as actor Tom Cruise, soccer coach Mikel Arteta, and, of course, David Beckham, who did not miss the opportunity to participate in the inauguration event of the new helicopters.
During the visit, the Prince of Wales shared a convivial moment with Beckham, both displaying remarkable complicity as they explored the cockpit of one of the helicopters.
Dressed in dark suits and wearing a pin of the organization on their lapels, both signed inside the aircraft, a gesture of support and camaraderie.
In addition, William had the opportunity to interact with the crews of the service, as well as the pilots and medics who use these helicopters to provide assistance to those in need.
He also met with a group of Airbus engineers who were involved in the development of these new models.
This visit was especially meaningful for the Prince of Wales, not only because of his interaction with Beckham, who shares his love of soccer, but also because his connection to air ambulances is personal.
A huge step forward in saving lives!
Great to meet the medical crew, pilots and engineers at RAF Northolt and hear first-hand from former patients about how important the new @LDNairamb helicopters are 🚁 pic.twitter.com/dyS0f6QuID
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 1, 2024
William worked as a pilot in the East Anglia Air Ambulance Service, a period of his life he remembers with special affection.
While Prince Harry is trying to find his place back in the UK, Prince William remains committed to his royal responsibilities and initiatives that benefit society, highlighting the differences in their current paths and priorities.