Prince William is "delighted" to be Wales Air Ambulance patron.

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The Prince has worked as a pilot for an air ambulance, so he knows how these first responders affect the lives of their patients.

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Before he went to the charity's headquarters with Kate, Princess of Wales, he made the announcement.

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The royal couple visited emergency workers, volunteers, and charity supporters.

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Prince William's first move as charity patron was to advise emergency responders to prioritise mental health.

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The Wales Air Ambulance Aftercare Service will use the new Patient and Family Room that Kate and William officially opened.

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Since it began in 2001, the charity has done close to 45,000 missions. It works out of four air bases in Wales.

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Before flying a patient to a specialist, the organisation provides advanced critical care, blood transfusions, anaesthesia, and emergency procedures.

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