When it comes to the globetrotting habits of the Royal Family, there's a treasure trove of strict and intriguing protocols in place to ensure their safety while abroad.
On HELLO Magazine's 'A Right Royal Podcast', former pilot to King Charles, Graham Laurie, divulged how this policy affected Prince William starting when he turned 12 in 1994. In the next couple of years, Prince George, who is currently 10, will also have to follow this rule and it's anticipated that he'll start travelling separately from his father, Prince William.
This is due to the potential risk of immediate instability in the monarchy in the unfortunate event of a crash. Although plane crashes are rare these days, three members of the Royal family have tragically lost their lives in air accidents in the past. Prince Philip's sister, Princess Cecile, died in a crash in 1937. The late Queen's uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent, died in 1942. And her cousin, Prince William of Gloucester, died while participating in an air show in 1972.