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Prince William's crucial travel ban that started age 12 - and George will soon be affected


jet-setting royals, there are some fascinating and strict rules in place to ensure the safety of the King and his family during their overseas travels. From carrying their own booze to avoid poisoning, to always having a mourning outfit ready for sudden bereavements, each protocol is steeped in royal reasoning.

On HELLO Magazine's 'A Right Royal Podcast', King Charles' ex-pilot, Graham Laurie, revealed how this rule impacted Prince William from the age of 12 in 1994. Prince William of Gloucester was Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin and died in a plane crash (Image: Getty)This isn't the only significant travel rule that the royals must follow. When her father, King George VI, passed away in 1952, the Queen was on a Royal tour in Kenya and didn't have a black dress packed for her unexpected return to the UK.

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