Pre-wedding celebrations and William’s ongoing royal duties as heir apparent are highlighted.

The Prince of Wales visited RAF Valley in Anglesey to mark the base’s 85th anniversary, reflecting on his time there as an RAF search and rescue pilot from 2010 to 2013.

He spoke with female personnel about how the armed forces are adapting for women and balancing work with family life.

In uniform, he met former colleagues, including pilot instructor Brian Wills and chief maritime instructor Andy Batchelor, and discussed flying currency and experiences.

The report includes Avalon/Paris Kensington Palace rights-managed image captions and cites People as a source for event details.

The timeline around this period covers William’s engagement to Kate in 2010, their royal wedding in 2011, and the birth of Prince George in 2013, with the couple later moving to Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace after George’s birth.

The couple were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, with 1,900 guests, and spent part of their anniversary in Scotland last year.

Their Wales history contrasts with broader royal duties, including last year’s anniversary celebration in Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Observers noted improvements in his salute and suggested coordination with royal staff or press handling, with timing considered against other public appearances.

William shared a throwback training-era photo from 2011 on Instagram.

The coverage includes a photo gallery and references BBC reporting for additional details.

Kate’s first royal engagement in Anglesey occurred in 2011, helping launch the lifeboat Hereford Endeavour and singing the Welsh national anthem, underscoring the couple’s ties to Wales.