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Each summer, the royal family makes their annual pilgrimage to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for their summer vacation. However, for Princess Kate and her family, their journey north is a surprisingly low-key affair. While one might expect opulence and extravagance in their travel arrangements given their royal status, Kate has developed a reputation for opting for more ordinary modes of transportation.
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This was on full display last year when the princess and her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were spotted boarding an economy flight from London to Aberdeen. As countless passenger photos and videos surfaced online, people were amazed to see Kate, Charlotte, and George traveling like everyday citizens on a commercial flight. While Prince William traveled separately with Prince Louis, Kate selflessly accompanied the two older Cambridge kids on the budget airline flight.
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Those who witnessed the journey firsthand shared their experience of Kate's down-to-earth demeanor onboard. According to one TikTok user, even during the flight Kate maintained her regal grace and poise. At one point, she rose from her economy class seat to retrieve Princess Charlotte's iPad from another row, flashing a smile to other passengers as she moved about the cabin. Her composed yet kind interactions highlighted her remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life, even in relatively cramped flying conditions.
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This willingness to fly coach as a family echoes Kate's reputation for emphasizing simplicity and doing ordinary things to give her children grounding experiences. With a net worth estimated at over $40 million, she certainly doesn't need to scrimp on travel. However, Kate understands the value of modeaty and has stated her goal is to raise George, Charlotte and Louis with as normal an upbringing as possible given their royal status. Taking budget flights to Balmoral fits perfectly with this aim of instilling everyday virtues in her offspring from a young age.
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Of course, undertaking long-distance travel after a cancer diagnosis could understandably cause concern. Earlier this year, Kate was confirmed to be undergoing chemotherapy treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness she experienced during her past pregnancies. Under doctors' guidance, she has eased back into public duties gradually while recovering her strength. Her reported determination to make the annual Balmoral trip with William and the kids despite setbacks in her health highlights her commitment to family traditions.
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If sightings of the family boarding commercial flights emerge again this summer, it will serve as another testament to Kate's resilience as she balances royal responsibilities with quality time with George, Charlotte and Louis. With the summer vacation period at Balmoral being so cherished by the Windsor clan, Kate's presence will no doubt bring much joy to both her own brood as well as to other senior royals like King Charles and Queen Camilla. Her down-to-earth approach to the Scotland excursion reflects the humility and spirit of service that have cemented her status as one of Britain's most beloved contemporary royals. Though traveling like a commoner, Kate reminds us that inside we are all far more alike than different.
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