Previously, this position had been held by His Majesty the King, in his role as the Prince of Wales, for a duration of 31 years.
As the Sovereign, the King serves as the Head of the Armed Forces.
He himself is a military veteran, having received training and served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
Upon arrival, the King was greeted by a Guard of Honour and Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Borton, Colonel Commandant of the Army Air Corps, accompanied His Majesty on a tour of The Army Flying Museum.
Situated at Middle Wallop, the Museum showcases the history of British army aviation from the early days of military ballooning to the present-day Army Air Corps.
During his visit to the Museum, the King met with veterans and their families, and also unveiled a plaque commemorating the installation of the first Apache AH Mk.
1 in a UK museum.
This particular Apache had played a role in transporting troops on their stub wings during the Battle of Jugroom Fort in Afghanistan in 2007.
In a statement, the King expressed his pleasure at being part of the occasion, noting the joy and sadness in his heart after 32 years of being the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
To symbolize the official handover of the role, the King proceeded to the Middle Wallop Control Tower, where he met the Prince of Wales in front of an Apache aircraft.
Together, the King and the Prince of Wales interacted with serving aircrew members before the King departed, and the Prince of Wales assumed his role as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
The Prince of Wales has a strong connection with the Armed Forces, having previously served as a Platoon Commander in The Blues and Royals and undergone flying training in the Royal Air Force.
He also worked as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales.
During his visit, the Prince was briefed on the current operations of the Army Air Corps, observed training and operational aircraft, and met with aircrew and support personnel.
He engaged with soldiers in various roles within the regiment, learning about their contributions to ongoing operations.
Before leaving, the Prince took part in an Apache capability flight to gain insights into the equipment's capabilities and the individuals involved in flying and maintenance.