Prince William reportedly bagged a helicopter worth £6.5 million as a birthday present.
The second in line to the throne turned 32 this weekend and was allegedly gifted a 2008 Augusta A109S Grand helicopter from the Queen; his grandmother.
The chopper, which presumably was not covered in gift-wrap upon delivery, can hold one pilot and up to seven passengers, and is equipped with air conditioning. Always a bonus.
Kate Middleton and Prince William (WENN)
It is thought that it will help the Duke of Cambridge get from engagement to engagement with the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and their son, Prince George.
The cost of the pressie is said to be covered by the Sovereign Grant, which is a sum of money paid to the Royal Family by the Government every year to help fund their official duties.
Wills is, of course, a helicopter pilot; having served in the Royal Air Force as a search and rescue pilot under the professional moniker of Flight Lt. William Wales.
No pressure on Kate to match that gift, then...
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February saw Will grace the BAFTAs with his presence. Here he is arm-in-arm with Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA. (WENN)
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