Few people know that the British royal family often uses commercial flights instead of private jets. Their secret lies in using fake names and boarding planes discreetly. A typical example is the 2014 trip of Princess Kate and Prince William to Australia. They used the aliases Mr. and Mrs. Smith, while baby Prince George was registered as Baby Jones, according to royal correspondent Emily Andrews on Channel 5’s “Secrets of the Royal Flight” documentary.
However, royals are not always “incognito” when flying commercially. Prince Harry was once spotted on a Ryanair flight to Scotland without hiding his identity. This made many passengers feel interesting and close. Reporter Andrews also shared about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Norway on Norwegian Air. Despite the plane being packed, the couple still boarded the plane without being detected.
Despite flying commercial, the Royal Family do not use the usual airport services. All members of the Royal Family have access to the luxurious Windsor Suite VIP lounge at Heathrow Airport. The lounge offers chauffeur service, a Michelin-starred menu and unlimited champagne. Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton prepares delicious dishes using seasonal British ingredients. Photos shared on social media show pistachio and chocolate fondue cakes served with marshmallows and butter biscuits. William and Kate are said to have used the VIP lounge.