The Queen visits RAF Valley on Anglesey

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The Queen had to hang on to her hat today(Friday 1st April) as she visited grandson Prince William's RAF base in Anglesey in high winds.

She and Duke of Edinburgh saw William for the first time in his working environment as he gave them a personal tour of an RAF search and rescue helicopter at RAF Valley.

The Queen, who was wearing a Stewart Parvin claret cashmere coat, also wore a matching Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat and had to hang on to it as they got off an executive jet after flying from London to be greeted by high winds of 45-50mph.

The couple were greeted by station commander Group Captain Bruce Hedley, and were played the National Anthem before being taking to the search and rescue headquarters , where Prince William carries out his duties.

The visit comes as the the prince has been speaking of the importance of his work after showing his skills in a practice mission.

William, who also revealed his nerves over his forthcoming wedding, met his grandmother in a hangar next to the Search and Rescue building, where he greeted her with a ``hello'' and a kiss.

He said ``I was worried your hat would blow off'' before showing her and the Duke around an RAF Sea King helicopter.

William showed how the helicopter is used to winch people to safety, telling the Queen about some of the rescues he has carried out - which he has also previously admitted can get quite ``hairy''.

The Queen unveiled a plaque in the Search and Rescue Force building, as well as signing a visitors book, when she joked: 'Do you really think that is my name?'