The British royal family has been praised of late for their down-to-earth approach to air travel, with the Prince and Princess of Wales often spotted flying with British Airways alongside their children.
Like many of us, members of the royal family have certain items they simply cannot fly without. While recent years have seen the Firm opting for more humble travel choices, the same cannot be said for days gone by and the same goes for their royal travel essentials.
Keep scrolling to see the list of interesting items the royals cannot fly without…
The Prince and Princess of Wales
© PoolDespite their more grounded approach to air travel, the Waleses do have one major royal must-have when they take to the skies, one of them being ultra-chic matching monogrammed luggage.
William was previously seen sporting a travel bag with the initial "W" on it, but just in case it isn't obvious whose luggage belongs to whom, the royal clan also uses large signs in different colours to help them differentiate.
Queen Elizabeth II
© BettmannThe late Queen Elizabeth II had exceptionally glamorous requirements when she flew. According to The Telegraph, an uncovered "treasure trove of memorabilia" from former flight attendant Elizabeth Evans revealed that the former monarch "liked a Martini before her guests arrived," according to notes dating back to the 1970s. Canapés were also served when the Queen flew with guests.
Meanwhile, the late Queen also liked to have a bowl of sugar-free Velamints beside her during takeoff, reportedly enjoyed by President Ronald Reagan as well.
Meghan Markle
© DEAN LEWINSThe Duchess of Sussex previously revealed a plethora of interesting items she always travels with in her now-discontinued blog, The Tig.
One tip she shared with readers was allegedly passed down from Leonardo DiCaprio through a friend. "A dear friend of mine once told me that Leonardo DiCaprio gave her an excellent travel tip," she wrote.
Adding: "He said that to avoid getting sick on planes, he puts a little Neosporin on the inside of his nostrils. Not only does it create a barrier for germs, it also lubricates the skin on the nose."
Another must-have shared by the former Suits actress was to always travel with something cosy that smells like home.
"I never travel without a scarf or thin cashmere blanket that feels like a hug," she wrote. "Throw it in your purse or backpack, and no matter how far you travel, you will always feel comforted both on and off the plane with something that feels and smells like home."
Meghan also loves to have cleansing wipes and hand sanitiser to "wipe it all down," specifying, "That includes the little TV, the service tray, and all the buttons around your seat."
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