Prince William interrupts summer break for cause close to his heart

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 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 touching post comes just as William is set to enjoy summer alongside his wife and children. The Mail on Sunday reported that Kate is set to join her family in Scotland while undergoing preventative chemotherapy, as is tradition at this time of year.