Royal Family celebrates Royal Air Force's 100th Anniversary

ANI  |  London [United Kingdom] 

A day after the celebrated the christening of Louis, the family reunited to mark (RAF).

The family has a long-standing commitment to the with four generations of the family having served or trained with the United Kingdom's aerial warfare force, and many holding honorary ranks and patronages with RAF charities and associations.

The day began with a service at followed by a speech by at the

Ahead of the speech, the presented a new flag, known as a 'Colour' to the

In her speech, the said, "I remember the Battle of Britain being fought in the skies above us, and we shall never forget the courage and sacrifice of that time."

She further remembered her father George VI, who became the first member of the to qualify as a pilot.

The of Wales, of Cornwall, of Cambridge, of York, and and of then attended a reception here.

This was an opportunity to meet RAF veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Lastly, the members of the watched a presentation of the RAF 100 Relay, which had been carried throughout the for the last 100 days.

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First Published: Wed, July 11 2018. 00:57 IST