A growing wave of concern has erupted across royal circles and social media after royal expert Richard Eden reignited a long-standing debate: Should Prince William and Prince George be allowed to travel together.
The question, which may sound dramatic to outsiders, strikes at the heart of royal succession—and the future stability of the monarchy.
Eden, a Daily Mail editor and host of the popular royal podcast Palace Confidential, brought the issue into public focus on X (formerly Twitter), when he reposted a message from a viewer who urged the Prince of Wales and his eldest son to stop flying together.
The viewer, identified only as @llkid6760, compared the royals to top-level executives in Boston, saying it’s standard practice for leadership figures to never travel on the same flight.
“I would think it would be an essential safeguard for the monarchy,” the user noted. Eden agreed, calling it “wise words.”
The alarming suggestion has stirred debate among royal fans and constitutional observers, as Prince William is currently next in line to the British throne, with his son, Prince George, following him.
If anything were to happen during a joint trip, it could throw the royal line of succession into chaos—especially with King Charles continuing cancer treatment and Princess Kate recovering from her own health battle.
Royal insiders confirm that while there is no hard rule preventing William and George from flying together, the family does occasionally split up when traveling long distances—especially on official royal tours.
However, the Prince and Princess of Wales are known to prioritize normalcy for their children, which often includes family travel together on holidays and public engagements.
Still, many are urging caution. “It’s not about being paranoid,” one royal commentator explained. “It’s about being realistic. The monarchy is fragile at the moment with King Charles’ health and William’s rising role. The idea of losing both the heir and his heir is something the palace cannot risk.”
Kate Middleton, known for her deep involvement in parenting and royal planning, is reportedly very protective of her children and could be taking such warnings seriously behind closed doors.
In fact, Kate has already expressed anxiety about Prince George’s increasing exposure, particularly regarding privacy and boarding school plans as he grows older.
This latest concern over joint travel may only heighten her fears as a mother especially considering the global attention placed on the young prince as future king.
The royal family has yet to issue a public statement in response to Eden’s tweet or the viewer’s warning, but the timing of the message coming amid King Charles’ health concerns and renewed focus on Prince George’s future has added to the urgency.
Some critics believe it’s time the royals institute more modern protocols, especially as their movements are regularly documented by the press, making them potential targets.
Others argue that forcing William and George to travel separately would add unnecessary complications and increase public anxiety.
Still, it’s worth noting that the Queen reportedly avoided traveling with then-Prince Charles when he became first in line to the throne, suggesting there is precedent for such caution.
Whether or not the suggestion leads to change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: The British public and royal watchers are becoming increasingly vocal about the need to safeguard the monarchy’s future.
With the line of succession now clearly defined William, followed by George, then Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis the stakes have never been higher.
As the royal family enters a period of transformation, with Charles easing into a more symbolic reign and William preparing for kingship, every precaution could make the difference between continuity and crisis.
