During the RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour 2025, Prince George impressed his grandfather with his extensive knowledge of the various aircraft, according to a lip reader.

The Wales family watching the RAF flypast at last year's Trooping the Colour

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The Wales family watching the RAF flypast at last year’s Trooping the Colour (Image: PA)

A lip reader revealed Prince George’s impressive response to a pressing question from his grandfather King Charles during last year’s Trooping the Colour celebrations. The Royal Family were treated to a breathtaking RAF flypast as they gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony in 2025 to mark the annual occasion.

Aircraft thundered down the Mall at the conclusion of the King’s Birthday Parade, with the world-famous Red Arrows among them, as the royals gazed skyward in wonderment. As the planes streaked overhead, the royals were spotted deep in conversation, attempting to identify each aircraft as they swept across the skies in formation.

George and his siblings gaze up at the planes

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George and his siblings gaze up at the planes(Image: PA)

According to lip reader Jeremy Freeman, it was second-in-line to the throne George who stepped up to assist his grandfather the King, who was struggling to identify one particular aircraft.

Freeman believes that during the balcony appearance last year, Charles interrupts a conversation between William and Kate to ask: “What is that?” while peering upwards. William responds to his father: “Errr is that a Poseidon?” before turning to George for confirmation. The youngster then replied: “It’s a Poseidon, yeah.”

It appears that 12-year-old George is following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather with a budding passion for aviation. It was reported in 2024 that the young Prince had taken up flying lessons and had thoroughly enjoyed his first session at an airfield near his Windsor home.

The Red Arrows soar over Buckingham Palace

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The Red Arrows soar over Buckingham Palace(Image: Getty Images)

In September 2024, the future monarch was spotted taking to the skies above White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, Berkshire — just a 20-minute drive from their then home of Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate — on the final day of his summer holidays, with the Prince and Princess of Wales watching on proudly. A witness described the occasion, saying: “He loved it. It’s the right time to start.

“The Royal Family has a proud tradition of flying and it looks like George is next in line. His parents watched George take flight from the safety of the ground but he flew with an instructor and loved it,” they added.

Elsewhere during last year’s fly-past, Prince Louis, dressed in a matching red tie and suit ensemble identical to his elder brother George’s, was spotted chatting with his father William and waving enthusiastically to the gathered crowds.

Prince George with the rest of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony

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Prince George with the rest of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony last year(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

In a landmark first, the Red Arrows’ grand finale was powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The world-renowned aerobatic display team also utilised vegetable oil to create their iconic red, white and blue vapour trails above the royal residence.

The eco-conscious display by the Red Arrows sits firmly in line with Charles’ longstanding commitment to sustainability and tackling climate change.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed the King played no part in the decision but was ‘delighted’, given his ongoing efforts to encourage the use of sustainable fuel on royal flights wherever feasible, with hopes it will inspire broader adoption across the aviation industry.

SOURCE: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-george-king-charles-flypast-37281796