Ther last joint message on social media came last month following the terrorist incident in Bondi, Sydney.

Prince William and Princess Kate issued a rare statement (Image: Getty)Princess Kate and Prince William have issued a rare joint message to express their "incredible sadness" over the tragic Spitfire crash today during a Battle of Britain event.

Posting on X, the Wales' wrote: "Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby.

"Our thoughts this evening are with the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family. W & C."

The Ministry of Defence tragically confirmed earlier that an RAF pilot had died during the crash.

It's understood the famous aircraft plummeted to the ground just before 1.20pm and came to rest near a building in the vicinity of RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire.

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Pictures from the scene showed the stricken plane had come to rest near a single-storey building. A rescue helicopter was scrambled to the scene.

A sombre statement from the Ministry of Defence said: “It is with great sadness that we must confirm the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident near RAF Coningsby today.

“The pilot’s family have been informed and we ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”

The Prince of Wales was Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Coningsby, between 2008 and 2023, before handing over the role to the Princess of Wales in August 2023.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also shared a message on X, he said: "Awful news to see the life of a serving RAF pilot cut short in this tragic event. My thoughts are with their family and loved ones."

Lincolnshire Police also confirmed the tragedy releasing a statement that said the injuries sustained by the pilot were not survivable.

The force said: "We are sad to confirm that a man has died after a plane crashed into a field on Langrick Road in Coningsby earlier today.

"The man was the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft. Police are not in a position to confirm his name but his next of kin have been informed. Nobody else is thought to have been injured as a result.

"The incident was called into police just before 1.20pm today (Saturday 25 May) and emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene. Sadly, the injuries the pilot sustained were not survivable and he was declared deceased at the scene. Investigations are ongoing into the cause."

The nanny who cared for Harry and Meghan's children has something surprising to share about Prince Archie. Named Lauren, she introduced ...

The nanny who cared for Harry and Meghan's children has something surprising to share about Prince Archie. Named Lauren, she introduced the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the Zimbabwean way of life while carrying little Archie on her back.

We're all familiar with the revealing Netflix documentary series about Harry and Meghan, which shed light on various aspects of the royal family. In the final episodes, Nanny Lauren made a groundbreaking appearance in an on-camera interview, discussing the life-changing job she was offered as Archie's nanny.

Lauren recounted how she received a phone call informing her that Harry and Meghan wanted to meet her and discuss the possibility of her looking after Prince Archie.

Excited by the news, she vividly remembers driving a long distance, even admitting to getting a ticket along the way. With Megan present in the room, Lauren continued her story, recalling her arrival at Frogmore Cottage. There, she encountered a tall, ginger-haired man walking barefoot, while she had just bought a new pair of shoes from Clarks. 

She talked about the ease with which she connected with the couple and the smooth process of securing the job. Lauren also disclosed that Harry and Meghan were hands-on parents, actively involved in Archie's care. Each morning, even before Archie woke up, the couple would be there, ready to feed him.

They would then take a walk together, accompanied by the nanny. Lauren shared a moment when Harry suggested tying Archie to his back using a Zimbabwean mud cloth. They tried it, and Archie fell asleep, hugging Lauren while his legs dangled.

It seemed that the couple had embraced certain Zimbabwean traditions. The Duchess of Sussex had nothing but praise for the nanny, highlighting that she not only took care of Archie but also looked after the family as a whole. Meghan insinuated that the nanny became like family to them.