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King Charles III's office has released an emotional statement to pay tribute to the last Battle of Britain pilot John 'Paddy' Hemingway after his death aged 105.

Buckingham Palace guards performed two musical tracks during the Changing of the Guard on Wednesday. The Band of the Coldstream Guards played the Battle of Britain March and the Royal Air Force March in honour of John "Paddy" Hemingway.

The royal family shared details on official Instagram about the honour to the late hero.

The Palace wrote: "Today, the Band of the Coldstream Guards played the battle of Britain March and The Royal Airforce March Past during changing the guard at Buckingham Palace in honour of John "Paddy" Hemingway last last serving battle of Britain Pilot who died yesterday at the age of 105."

Group Captain Hemingway, who retired from the Royal Air Force in 1974, served throughout the Second World War, from the first day to the last. He died in a care home in Dublin, modest to the last about his extraordinary achievements, sparking a wave of tributes.

Prince William, who also served with the RAF, training as Search and Rescue pilot in 2009, also paid a touching tribute to John, saying: 'I was sad to hear about the passing of John 'Paddy' Hemingway this morning, the last of "The Few".

The future King continued: "We owe so much to Paddy and his generation for our freedoms today. Their bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered. We shall never forget them. W"