Prince William’s upcoming trip to Switzerland for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final has ignited a heated debate within royal circles. At the heart of the conversation is whether his eldest son, Prince George, will travel with him a decision that could defy a long-standing royal safety tradition.
With England’s Lionesses preparing to face Spain in the highly anticipated championship match, Prince William is expected to be in attendance as the Patron of the Football Association. His wife, Princess Kate Middleton, will reportedly remain in the United Kingdom due to her ongoing recovery from cancer.
The bigger question looming over the trip is whether Prince George will accompany his father on the journey to Basel. The young royal, who just celebrated his 12th birthday last week, is known for his love of football and has been seen attending matches with his parents in the past.
However, concerns have erupted over whether the heir and his heir should be traveling together now that George has turned 12. Traditionally, members of the royal family who are first and second in line to the throne avoid flying together after that age to protect the future of the monarchy in case of any tragic event.
This practice is an unwritten but widely acknowledged rule that has been followed for decades. It ensures the continuity of the royal line of succession in the event of an accident.
According to British media outlets, the decision to travel together would require express permission from King Charles, who as reigning monarch, must approve such arrangements. As of now, no formal statement has been issued by Buckingham Palace.
While royal fans are eager to see young Prince George attend the final and support the Lionesses, others are urging caution. The issue was thrust into public conversation after royal commentator Richard Eden highlighted a growing concern from viewers.
Eden, the Diary Editor at the Daily Mail and host of “Palace Confidential,” shared a tweet from a viewer who urged William and George to refrain from flying together. The viewer cited a common safety practice used in corporate environments, where top executives never travel in the same aircraft.
“I would think it would be an essential safeguard for the monarchy,” the viewer’s message read. Eden agreed, responding on social media by calling the suggestion “wise words.”
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This rare public discussion of royal travel protocols has sparked increased attention, especially at a time when the royal family is already navigating multiple challenges, including Kate Middleton’s health crisis and the ongoing tension with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
If Prince William and Prince George do end up traveling together to Switzerland, it would not only draw attention but could signal a subtle shift in how the monarchy handles protocol in modern times.
Yet for many royal observers, the concern is not about breaking tradition, but about the risk associated with placing both the heir and his heir in the same vulnerable situation.
Prince George is second in line to the throne after his father William. Behind him are his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The significance of this order has always guided how the royal family approaches issues of travel and security.
It is worth noting that Prince William himself flew with his father King Charles during his younger years. But as time passed, the monarchy adopted more cautious procedures to shield the line of succession from unnecessary risk.
With the Women’s Euro 2025 final just days away, anticipation is building — not just for the match itself but for whether the future king and his son will be seen side by side in the Swiss stands.
As of now, royal insiders remain tight-lipped, and Kensington Palace has refused to comment on the travel plans. But the clock is ticking, and the public is watching closely.
Will William and George break with tradition and travel together for this historic football showdown? Or will royal protocol prevail at the final whistle?
One thing is clear that this is more than just a football match. It is a moment that could rewrite the royal rulebook in front of the entire world.
