Duke of Cambridge qualifies as captain

THE Duke of Cambridge has qualified as an operational search and rescue captain, Clarence House said today.

William – known as Flight Lieutenant Wales in the military – has previously only co-piloted RAF Sea King helicopters but will now be able to command operations.

He completed two days of ground and air-based tests to achieve the qualification, following two years of flying experience.

William joined C Flight, 22 Squadron at RAF Valley in Anglesey in September 2010.