Day the Queen held on to her majesty... just: How hat prepared for take-off as she visited William's RAF base

It takes a great deal to ruffle the Queen, but a 50mph wind yesterday almost succeeded.
She was visiting grandson Prince William at his RAF base on Anglesey.
Stepping from her official transport, she was forced to hang on to her claret Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat for dear life. Never one to make a fuss, the Queen clamped the hat firmly down on her head and pressed on.
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.

Perhaps ma'am should try a chin strap: Group Captain Bruce Headley - and blustery winds - greet the Queen as she steps onto the tarmac at the start of her visit to RAF Valley, Anglesey

MUNGU WANGU ,SIJUI NISHIKILIE KOFIA AU KOTI *

Hanging on: The winds show no sign of abating as the Queen is forced to keep hold of her hat when stepping out of the car with the Duke of Edinburgh

IS MY HAT STILL ON HUN?

Nearly! The Duke looks amused as his wife's ensemble is blown about by the high winds

HAAHHAAA, POLE BIBI MALKIA. KUDADADEKI UPEPO HAUNA ADABU WEWE*

Hat trick: The headgear was at risk as she left her car ... but then relief as the outfit remains intact

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 (SAR), 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 SAR 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?'
She also visited the Moran Building, a new training facility for Hawk pilots, which she was due to open officially in December when she could not make it because of the snow.
Posing for a group photo, she joked to the photographer: 'Can you get far enough away?'

Yes, gran: Prince William looks a little sheepish as he welcomes his grandparents - the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh - to the base where he is stationed

Fancy seeing you here! The Queen is greeted by her grandson Prince William during her visit to the base

Royal approval: Her Majesty saw William for the first time in his working environment.