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Royal Rule Broken: William and George Fly Together to Spain
6 Nov
Summary
- Prince William and Prince George flew commercially to Spain together.
- This trip broke royal protocol forbidding direct heirs from traveling jointly.
- The father and son attended a soccer match in Barcelona.
Prince William and Prince George recently embarked on a trip to Barcelona, Spain, traveling together on the same commercial flight. This joint journey contravened a critical royal protocol designed to safeguard the line of succession, which stipulates that direct heirs to the throne must not travel together. The rule aims to preserve the monarchy's future in the event of a tragic accident.
The father and son were en route to watch a soccer match. Historically, royal children have required special permission to travel with the direct heir if they were under 12 years old. This latest travel decision by Prince William and Prince George highlights a potential shift in how royal travel rules are observed.
This outing occurred amidst reports of the Prince and Princess of Wales potentially canceling their annual visit to Jordan due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The royal couple reportedly has a standing invitation to visit Jordan, but security concerns likely influenced their decision to remain in the U.K. with their children.
