'I'm going to fly us to England': What Prince George told Kate as he played with the controls after being invited into the seaplane's cockpit when it landed on their journey home

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Prince George appears to have inherited his father's love of flying after jumping at the chance to take the controls of a seaplane – and telling his parents he's going to 'fly them to England'.

Three-year-old George was invited into the cockpit of the seaplane after it carried the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two children from Victoria, British Columbia, to Vancouver where a Canadian military jet flew them back to the UK.

The future king had left Victoria in the small aircraft with his nose pressed against the window and his bright blue ear defenders on after his family's royal tour of Canada came to an end on Saturday.

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The future king left Victoria in the small aircraft with his nose pressed against the window and his bright blue ear defenders on. He was later invited into the cockpit once the plane landed

Prince George stares out of the window as he waits with his family to leave Victoria on the final day of the tour. He can be seen with his nose pressed against the glass and ear defenders on

Before boarding he waved frantically at the crowds who had gathered along the harbour walls to give William and Kate and their two young children a good send-off.

George, dressed in his familiar shorts and long socks, couldn't stop smiling and waving at the cheering well-wishers as he got out of the car, holding his father's hand.

Later, the youngster got the chance to go into the cockpit and sit at the controls of the floatplane alongside pilot Shawn Stewart - but not until the plane had landed.

Mr Stewart, 38, from Victoria, told the Mirror: 'After we landed, once the co-pilot got out, George climbed up into the seat and started playing with the controls and pretending he was flying the plane.

'Kate said: 'Where are you going to fly us? Are you going to fly us to Canada?'

'And George said: 'No I'm going to fly us to England.''

After the goodbyes were said, the Duke of Cambridge led his son by the hand and Kate took Charlotte's hand as they walked towards the bobbing seaplane moored nearby in Victoria

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George was dressed in his familiar shorts and long socks for the final day of the eight-day tour

The royal eight-day tour of eastern Canada has taken the royals from the stunning scenery of the Hadai Gwaii archipelago to the Yukon gold rush town of Whitehorse.

It is thought the Cambridge's trip will be George and Charlotte's last overseas tour for some time. 

Sources close to the family say their decision to bring their children was a 'one-off' and that the youngsters are unlikely to accompany their parents on another official overseas tour for several years so they can enjoy a 'normal childhood'.

Wrapping up the royal visit, HRH The Duke of Cambridge said yesterday: 'Catherine and I are incredibly grateful to the people of Canada for the warmth and hospitality they have extended to our family over the last week.

An impatient George looked at the plane, shuffled his feet and pulled on his father's hand before they all boarded it. Despite his reluctance, he was delighted to be invited to the cockpit

Prince George made onlookers - and his parents - chuckle as he animatedly waved goodbye to the crowd of fans around the harbour as the royals departed British Columbia on day eight

'We have loved our time in British Columbia and Yukon and will never forget the beautiful places we have seen and the many people who have been kind enough to come to welcome us in person.

'We feel very lucky to have been able to introduce George and Charlotte to Canada. This country will play a big part in the lives of our children and we have created such happy memories for our family during this visit.

'Canada is a country of optimism, generosity and unrivalled natural beauty. I hope we have helped all Canadians celebrate what makes this country great. We will see you again soon.' 

All eyes were once again on George and Charlotte who stole the limelight from their parents as they bid farewell to Canada. It is likely to be the two youngsters' last overseas tour for a while