Private jet? Not for Princess Anne!
Anyone who thought that princesses always fly privately was wrong. For a state visit to Sri Lanka, Princess Anne ‘simply’ opted for a seat on a commercial flight of Sri Lankan Airlines. During her visit, the Princess Royal will visit the local communities in Colombo.
Commercial airplane
Together with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Anne boarded a regular commercial flight from London to Sri Lanka. This is the British royal family’s first trip abroad in 2024. Sri Lankan Airlines welcomed the couple via their Twitter account.
“We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Anne on board as she travels from London to Colombo for a two-day official visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK,” the airline said.
A service fit for a royal! We are delighted to welcome onboard Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on her journey from London to Colombo on a two-day official visit to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. It is truly an honor to extend Her… pic.twitter.com/ckw7EQ9xet
— SriLankan Airlines (@flysrilankan) January 10, 2024
Sustainable family
Princess Anne’s choice of a commercial flight may have been inspired by her brother, King Charles III. He is known as a true ‘eco-king’. In a 2021 interview, the king (prince at the time) said that he was consciously working to become more sustainable. For example, he indicated that he eats fewer animal products and runs his car on sustainable fuel. And well: fly your sister in a private jet for a two-day visit? That is not entirely in line with your ideals.
State visit
During the state visit, which lasts until January 12, the princess will attend various events related to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Sri Lanka. She will meet with local communities and faith groups in Colombo, the country’s capital. In addition, appointments are also planned in the city of Kandy, in central Sri Lanka, and in Jaffna, located in the northern tip of the country.
Source: Hello! Magazine, Glamial Archive | Image: NL Image
