It's good to be the King. Er, Prince.

Jim Downey's picture

I mean, who *hasn't* wanted to do this?

Prince William lands copter in girlfriend's garden

LONDON (Reuters) - Prince William landed a Royal Air Force helicopter in the garden of his girlfriend Kate Middleton's family home but the Defence Ministry defended his actions, saying he achieved essential training objectives.

The News of the World reported on Sunday that 25-year-old William, second in line to the British throne, asked Middleton's parents' permission to land at their home in Berkshire, southern England, because of a shortage of landing slots in the neighboring county Hampshire.

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The ministry said helicopter bases continually sought permission from landowners to use their fields and there were only two fields permanently available in Hampshire.

"Opportunities to use alternatives are therefore regularly seized. The aircraft landed in the field, after taking all necessary safety precautions, and was on the ground for 20 seconds.

20 seconds?? Now, that's what I call a quickie!

Jim Downey

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possummomma`'s picture

Impressive

Who could resist a man who uses a Royal Air Force helicopter to complete Mission Booty Call? :)

frankmoorman's picture

Not to mention...

having a girlfriend with a yard large enough to land a helicopter in.

Frank Moorman, skeptic

iheartmitochondria's picture

Who needs a big yard?

Who needs a big yard? That's just more grass to mow.

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