Prince William Ponders Change Now George Is 12 After King Charles' 'Concerns'
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Royal protocol requires Prince George to fly separately from Prince William after turning 12 to protect the monarchy’s succession, a rule in place since William’s 12th birthday in 1994.
- When he turns 12 on July 22, 2025, the ban comes into effect, potentially splitting Prince George from Prince William during travel.
- A 1994 protocol prevents immediate heirs from sharing a plane, and the monarch can grant rare exemptions.
- Three past tragedies highlight the risk to heirs: Princess Cecilie in 1937, the Duke of Kent in 1942, and Prince William of Gloucester in 1972.
- According to Robert Jobson, Kate and William could be `frustrated` by George’s separate travels, straining family unity.
- Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis remain unaffected in the coming months, as George's etiquette training will intensify, while his siblings stay exempt from the travel ban.
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The oldest son of the British heir to the throne William celebrates his twelfth birthday. The feast day has side effects: Prince George will no longer be allowed to sit on an airplane with his father. This has dynastic reasons.
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