The unit has now moved from the island to a new base, HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Caernarfon, on the mainland and is run by Bristow Helicopters, which took over the contract from the military, but still with some of the same crew from William’s time as a helicopter pilot.
William told his old crew that he does miss his old job, which involved flying rescue missions in all kinds of weather and terrain.
Coastguard helicopter winchman Paul Jones and his wife Gemma, were with their son’s, Finlay, 12, and Alex, aged nine, who were much younger the last time Kate and William saw them.
William and Kate also joined a discussion with Coastguard crew members and staff from Wales Air Ambulance, about the mental health challenges that result from working as emergency personnel.
Mr Taylor added: “He’s been involved first hand with some awful situations as anyone who works in this search and rescue or air ambulance will have been, so he knows first hand the effects it can have on people.
“When we worked with William it was a real honour and a privilege and that continues that he’s taken the time out to come and see us and have a look around and catch up again."
Despite having previously admitting they were yet to meet their new nephew, who was delivered on May 6, Prince William and Kate couldn't hide their excitement as they toured Caernarfon coastguard search and rescue helicopter base on Wednesday May 8.