The late Queen Elizabeth II had 'sharp words' with Prince William after he took his son Prince George on a helicopter ride, according to a new book. The book, Our King by Robert Jobson alleges Her Majesty was not pleased about her grandson choosing to defy the wishes against all flying together and took the flight alongside his wife and their kids.
It's believed the royals fear such a trip could potentially wipe out multiple heirs to the throne if a tragic accident were to ever happen, the Mirror reports. According to unofficial protocol, Prince William should never be on the same flight as King Charles or Prince George as if the aircraft were to crash it could threaten the future of the monarchy.
Writing in the book, Mr Jobson said: "Which was why she had sharp words with William after he defied her wishes by taking a helicopter flight to Norfolk with all his immediate family. She had warned him against flying with George in case of an accident, telling her grandson he always had to be aware of the succession."
Photographs of the flight captured Kate, William and George on board at the Royal Air Show in Fairford in 2016. Again in 2021, the Prince and Princess of Wales along with their three kids George, Charlotte and Louis were all seen boarding a helicopter in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Following the Queen's death, William is now first in line to the throne with George second, Charlotte third and Louis fourth. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex is fifth in line to the throne.
King Charles has been praised for the way he handled himself during his 'stand-off' with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex amid their doubted attendance of his and the Queen Consort's Coronation. The historic event is set to take place on Saturday May 6 at Westminster Abbey and it's still unclear whether or not Harry and Meghan will be attending or not.
Charles made it clear that he wanted his youngest son and wife to be involved with the proceedings but their silence has caused doubts on whether they will make the journey across the Atlantic at all. The monarch has been hailed for 'playing a blinder' for putting the ball in the Sussexes court, which could backfire if they do attend the service.
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