Prince George meets elite soldiers at SAS anniversary event ahead of birthday
Royal tot, who turns three on Friday, gets ready for big day by chatting to troops at 75th anniversary of SAS regiment
PRINCE George got a Boys’ Own birthday treat — by meeting the SAS.
George, who turns three on Friday, was introduced to members of the Who Dares Wins regiment on Saturday.
The royal toddler's special forces mission was kept top secret for security reasons.
A source said: “It’s every little boy’s dream to see real-life soldiers. But unlike most, George has got up close and personal with the best of the best.”
Kate and William were invited to the regiment’s Hereford HQ to join 5,000 past and present SAS soldiers celebrating its 75th anniversary.
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George helped William unveil a statue of two troopers and an Army working dog.
The Red Arrows put on a display and there was a Spitfire fly-past as Wills and Kate spoke to veterans in their 80s who served in World War Two.
The source said: “George was very cute and had a fantastic day.
“He loved chatting to the guys, but lots of families were also there so he had fun with their kids too.”
Five thousand troops past and present attended the bash- including those who'd been previously banned for speaking out publicly.
The regiment was formed in 1941 by Colonel David Stirling and the SAS barracks are called Stirling Lines in his honour.
Wills and Kate, both 34, have often talked about George's love of planes, tanks and soldiers.
Earlier this month he was taken to his first UK public engagement at the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.