When Prince George turns 12 later this month, a significant royal protocol will come into effect, requiring him to travel separately from his father, Prince William, during official engagements. This long-standing tradition is intended to protect the royal line of succession by ensuring that key members of the monarchy are not all aboard the same aircraft.

The rule is based on safety concerns and risk management. By separating heirs during travel, the royal family reduces the chances of a single tragic event jeopardizing multiple generations of future monarchs. Prince George, being second in line to the throne after his father, will now be subject to this precaution, just as Prince William was after he turned 12.

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