Imagine going for a flight with people in the royal family, such as the future King of England.
Well that’s claims to fame around 100 English passengers are now able to make after Prince William, Kate as well as their children took a budget flight in the united kingdom on Thursday morning.
Flyers round the regular FlyBe connection in the English town of Norwich to Aberdeen in Scotland were blissfully unaware these were in the company of the royals until they boarded in the last second.
The chance spotting comes amid the continued furore surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and their use of private jets.
This week the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took their fourth flight by private jet inside the space of four days, flying facing their eco-conscious logo and undermining their perception as advocates for climate change.
Prince William and Kate ‘go budget’
In stark contrast, the near future King of England, along with wife Kate as well as their children, were seen round the economy FlyBe flight from Norwich to Aberdeen on Thursday morning (local time).
It’s believed your family are likely to the Queen at Balmoral.
A quick explore FlyBe’s website implies that a ticket on that route costs around lb75.
A passenger around the airplane told The Daily Mail, “your family were sat right at the front. I fly this route all the time and that we were none the wiser. No-one knew they were around the airplane.”
Another told the Express, “They weren’t harassed by anyone at all simply because they departed the plane. They simply appeared like a family group traveling together, to tell the truth.”
Harry and Meghan’s flights of fantasy
The frugal flight to Scotland has further highlighted Harry and Meghan’s more opulent way of travel, and also the message it sends.
Over yesteryear fourteen days, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are actually labeled “hypocrites” for taking four private jets in quick succession, despite being active campaigners for climate sustainability and environmental issues.
One royal expert says the dilemma shows they just ‘can’t win’.
Critics happen to be quick to indicate eco-friendly cost of their two recent trips, the first being a jaunt to Ibiza to celebrate Markle’s 38th birthday, along with a holiday in Nice which was arranged and taken care of by Elton John.
After a busy year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David and i also wanted the young family to experience a private holiday inside the safety and tranquility in our home. To keep an advanced of much-needed protection, we provided these with a private jet flight.
– Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 19, 2022
The singer announced publicly he sent their very own jet to carry the royal couple making as well as an appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint.
However, that hasn’t appeared to improve public perception of the pair in certain quarters, with many critics questioning if they'd like to keep their eco-warrior badge.
Memo to 'eco-warriors' Meghan & Harry: this is exactly what Economy to Nice appears like. Try it some time. @British_Airways #ManOfThePeople pic.twitter.com/yDT4CElrN4
– Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 20, 2022
That view are only dimmed further after the second-in-line towards the throne was seen flying his family by cheaper means.
More from MiNDFOOD on Harry and Meghan’s jet debacle:
Harry and Meghan ‘can’t win’, critics refuse to cool their jets
Elton John reveals he flew Harry and Meghan to Nice by himself jet
Harry and Meghan court controversy for flying by private jet to Ibizia
