Royal enthusiasts adore witnessing Prince William and his loved ones making public appearances, yet soon, the future king will no longer be able to journey alongside his eldest child, Prince George.
Come summer, Prince George is gearing up to mark his 11th birthday on July 22.
As he grows older, it is anticipated that his father, Prince William, will reintroduce a royal decree initially established by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
The Wales family has frequently made public appearances together, with the most recent being Prince William and Princess Kate accompanied by all three of their children at the Christmas Day service in Sandringham, much to the delight of royal supporters.
However, it is likely that William and George will soon be required to attend royal events or tours separately.
Adhering to royal protocol, it is deemed inappropriate for two heirs to travel on the same flight to safeguard the royal lineage.
Although Prince William previously breached this tradition by taking nine-month-old Prince George on a flight to Australia, he did so with the Queen’s consent.
According to reports from the Express, “William is poised to reinstate the tradition advocated by his late grandmother, necessitating him to arrange separate travel plans from his family.”
This practice also explains why King Charles and William avoid traveling together, as well as why Queen Elizabeth refrained from flying with Charles during her lifetime.
During his childhood, William used to fly alongside his younger brother Harry and their mother, Princess Diana, with prior approval from Queen Elizabeth, as disclosed by Graham Laurie, Charles’ former pilot, on A Right Royal Podcast.
However, once William reached the age of 12 in 1994, almost 30 years ago, he started traveling independently and has not shared a flight with Charles or Harry since then.
In the near future, William is expected to commence traveling solo, and when George turns 12 on July 22, 2025, he will also be mandated to travel separately from other royal family members without exceptions.
The Daily Express highlights that such safety measures are in place to prevent potential tragedies from occurring.
Interestingly, royals are subject to regular customs and immigration procedures, although they usually receive expedited processing.
Queen Elizabeth was the sole royal figure exempt from needing a passport since passports are issued in Her Majesty’s name.
Nonetheless, she had to undergo identity verification each time she traveled in and out of Britain, providing her full personal details to immigration officials.
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