There's a charge to check your bag, Your Highness.

August 2, 2011
Frank@OBOW

Last weekend, Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Liz II got married in Edinburgh. It literally was a “royal” affair with all the family attending. 

Afterwards, you’d think all they’d disperse back to their respective homes in their private jets, trains and helicopters. Right? 

Wrong.

It seems some decided to, well, do a little cost cutting. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, better known as William and Kate, flew from Edinburgh to Manchester, the closest airport to where William is currently stationed in north Wales, on the discount carrier Flybe. Although accompanied by bodyguards, the royal couple sat with the common folk since Flybe does not offer first class. Their reported fare was $62 each. And yes, they had to go through security just like all the other passengers.

Brother Harry followed suit and flew Easyjet from Edinburgh back to London. His reported fare was $36 although no one could confirm if he had to go through the nude-o-scope or security at all. 

Fortunately for them, security at UK airports does not include groping. 

(Frank II)

 

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