Prince William Ponders Change Now George Is 12 After King Charles' 'Concerns'
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Prince George must travel separately from Prince William due to a royal protocol safeguarding succession, a rule previously applied to William at age 12, impacting family travel plans.
- On July 22, 2025, Prince George must travel separately, as the new rule takes effect immediately when he turns 12, to safeguard the succession.
- Traditionally, heirs cannot travel together to safeguard succession, but permission is required for exceptions, such as Prince George's upcoming 12th birthday rule.
- Robert Jobson noted frustration, Jennie Bond said `there will be a considerable amount of pressure on them`, and William is expected to ignore the rule.
- Prince William faces pressure, King Charles expressed `concern`, and the rule could make long-haul flights extremely difficult for the couple.
- Meanwhile, George’s etiquette and ethics training will ramp up in the coming months, a Kensington Palace source, and Charlotte and Louis remain exempt from this rule.
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