- New rule for Prince George
- Travel plans under revision
- Enhanced security for the future king
The British royal family may be facing a significant change in its travel protocols. An unwritten rule states that two heirs to the throne should not travel together on the same plane. However, Prince William and his son, Prince George, have already broken this tradition multiple times.
These joint trips were made with the approval of the late Queen, as Prince George was still too young to fly separately from his family.
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This practice may change for Prince George in 2025. It’s expected that he will soon be traveling separately from his parents and siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Graham Laurie, the royal family's former pilot, confirmed in a 'HELLO!' podcast that Prince William had to travel on a separate plane from the age of twelve.
"The ones I did [holiday flights] mainly were the ones when the Wales' went to the Mediterranean," Graham recalled. He continued, discussing past royal travel: "But interestingly, we flew all four: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until when Prince William was 12 years old. After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty."
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Security for the British royal family
This practice illustrates the importance of safety precautions and royal traditions. While the royal family is increasingly mindful of environmentally friendly travel, exceptions are made for safety. "I know the King is trying to cut down cost and is aware of travel, but I think the safety side is still paramount," explained Graham Laurie.
In addition to these adjustments for the heirs to the throne, the royal family has also made other changes to their travel arrangements, particularly concerning security. Laurie noted that the royal planes were once painted in red, white, and blue but had their color scheme changed in 2002 to make them resemble normal commercial airliners.
