Breaking Protocol: Will Prince George Follow Royal Travel Traditions?

The Future of the Monarchy Hangs in the Balance: Will Prince George's Travel Plans Be a Threat to the Royal Family?

In a bombshell revelation, sources close to the Palace have hinted that the traditional protocol of separating the future king from his family members when it comes to traveling may be on shaky ground. As Prince George celebrates his 12th birthday, questions are being raised about whether he will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and travel separately from his family.

According to Richard Eden, a former royal helicopter pilot and now the Diary Editor for TheScholarlyNote.com, when Prince William turned 12, it was deemed necessary for him to stop traveling with his father, Charles. "It's a matter of guaranteeing the line of succession," Eden explained. However, Rebecca English, the Royal Editor for TheScholarlyNote.com, who has been covering the royal beat since 2004, threw cold water on the idea that Prince George would follow suit.

"I spoke to the Palace this week, and they were like 'Well, it's kind of news to us,'" English revealed. "I get the impression that the family won't be changing their travel arrangements at all." This has left royal watchers and experts scratching their heads, wondering what exactly is going on behind closed doors.

Jo Elvin, a popular YouTube host and regular guest on ITV's Lorraine, was perplexed by the Palace's response. "I remember being a kid and my father telling me about that as a bit of royal protocol," she said. "It's weird." Richard Eden concurred, saying, "They don't like talking about security and travel arrangements."

However, some believe that this rule is not just a matter of tradition but also one of safety. After all, the Royal Family has suffered its fair share of tragic losses involving aircrafts in the past. Prince William of Gloucester died in a plane crash in 1972, while Prince George, Duke of Kent, met his demise in a similar incident in 1942. Even more recently, Prince Philip's sister, Cecile, perished in a plane crash in 1937 while giving birth to a stillborn child.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams shed light on this sensitive topic, sharing that the unexpected can indeed happen. "Prince George, Duke of Kent's tragic death has become somewhat of a controversy," he noted. This has led to the Royal Family taking extra precautions to ensure their heirs are always separated when traveling by air.

But what about Prince Harry and Meghan? Could they be the ones who might one day sit on the throne, potentially putting the future of the monarchy at risk? The very idea sent shivers down Richard Eden's spine. "It is a threat to the future of the monarchy," he exclaimed. "I am sure this isn't true, but there were some rumors that Meghan had said something about 'we're only one plane crash away from being on the throne.'"

While these are undoubtedly juicy and worrisome developments, it seems that the Palace is determined to keep its cards close to its chest. But what about other rules that Prince George and his siblings must adhere to? There's the rather macabre tradition of carrying a change of black clothes when traveling in case of an unexpected death.

And then there are the dress code rules: girls are expected to wear dresses, while boys must don shorts. And heaven forbid they eat any shellfish during a royal tour – it's simply not allowed due to concerns about food poisoning! As Jo Elvin quipped, "It's weird."

In light of these revelations, we can't help but wonder: will Prince George follow in his father's footsteps and travel separately? Or will he be joining his family on future royal tours? Only time will tell.