Prince George to Travel Separately from Family Following Royal Protocol

High-ranking members of the royal family have long been bound by a strict travel rule that was put in place by the late Queen Elizabeth.

Prince George, who has been accompanying his parents, Kate, the Princess of Wales, and Prince William, as well as his younger siblings on trips since birth, may soon have to make a change.

This adjustment is necessary due to a regulation established by Queen Elizabeth stipulating that the heir to the throne should not travel with other family members.

As Prince George approaches a significant milestone birthday, he may find himself adhering to the same protocol that his father followed when he turned 12.

Typically, the royal family travels together, whether it be for a casual outing at Wimbledon or for official visits to locations such as Berlin and Jordan.

However, as Prince George's upcoming birthday nears, plans may need to be altered for the future king.

This precaution is taken to prevent the unlikely yet potential scenario of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ascending to the throne if a tragic event were to occur while the Wales family is traveling together.

Reports from Cosmopolitan suggest that despite past instances of William, Kate, George, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, traveling together, this practice may no longer be permissible.

According to an age-old tradition instituted by the late Queen, Prince William and his son George are prohibited from traveling together for security reasons.

Former royal pilot Graham Lorry disclosed on her Losey Wright Royal podcast that they used to transport all four family members – the prince, the princess, Prince William, and Prince Harry – until Prince William reached the age of 12.

Subsequently, Prince William had to fly separately, and all four could only travel together with the written consent of Her Majesty.

When William reached the age of 12, he began flying independently on a 125 aircraft from Northolt, while the other three traveled on a 146 or an Andover aircraft.

It is anticipated that the Prince and Princess of Wales will reinstate this royal protocol once Prince George turns 12 in July 2025 to safeguard the line of succession in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.

Previously, the couple had to seek approval from the late Queen when traveling with their children, as evidenced by their visit to Australia with a nine-month-old George.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that William and Kate had sought the Queen's permission to bring Prince George along on the tour, which was granted.

Although there is no official mandate governing this practice, and royal heirs have previously journeyed together, the final decision rests with the Queen.