https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/royal travel/ Royal Travel News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:43:41+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-steps-in-as-godmother-of-spirit-of-discovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-steps-in-as-godmother-of-spirit-of-discovery/ Saga has announced the duchess of Cornwall as the godmother of its newly built boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery. The naming ceremony will take place in Dover, Kent, on July 5th. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 06:06:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-welcomes-her-majesty-the-queen-to-celebrate-centenary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-welcomes-her-majesty-the-queen-to-celebrate-centenary/ Her majesty the Queen has visited British Airways’ headquarters at Waterside, Heathrow, as part of the airline’s centenary celebrations. While at Waterside her majesty was introduced to colleagues in heritage uniforms from across the airline’s history and she visited British Airways’ museum, the Speedbird Centre. Fri, 24 May 2019 08:44:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-of-wales-to-open-expanded-grand-cayman-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-of-wales-to-open-expanded-grand-cayman-airport/ The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are set to officially open Grand Cayman’s newly expanded Owen Roberts International Airport later this month. The expansion project has tripled the size of Grand Cayman’s airport facilities, allowing the island to accommodate close to 2.5 million passengers annually. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:07:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-baby-fever-sees-travel-to-london-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-baby-fever-sees-travel-to-london-boom/ The UK is set to see visitors flock to the capital this month in anticipation of the birth of the Royal baby. According to lastminute.com, Europe’s number one go-to site for last minute bookings, flight bookings into London have increased by almost a fifth (17%) and hotel bookings in the last week of June have already increased by 13%. lastminute.com has also predicted that the latest addition to the Royal family will boost the capital’s hospitality market, with sales of London hotel rooms set to rise by at least 30% in the weeks surrounding the birth. Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-image-transformed-by-london-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-image-transformed-by-london-2012/ Research by the British Council suggests the UK’s big events of the past year – including the Olympics, Paralympics and Jubilee – have improved the its reputation overseas and created substantial new interest in the country as a place to visit, study and do business. The research was carried out for the British Council by Ipsos MORI among 8,000 adults in 11 key overseas economies – including the US, China, India and Russia. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:31:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abta-two-million-brits-head-overseas-this-jubilee-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abta-two-million-brits-head-overseas-this-jubilee-weekend/ ABTA has estimated two million British holidaymakers are set to take advantage of the two bank holidays over the period of June 2nd-5th and head off overseas. Many savvy travellers realised that by booking three days leave they could have a nine day break from work which has given a substantial boost to business and the bank holidays also coincide with school half term. Sun, 03 Jun 2012 07:58:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tourism-summit-seeks-single-voice-for-uk-travel-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tourism-summit-seeks-single-voice-for-uk-travel-sector/ Over 500 delegates from the UK tourism industry have gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in London to debate how the destination can best participate in an increasingly competitive global travel environment. Organised by the British Hospitality Association, the inaugural Hospitality & Tourism Summit called for tourism leaders to reassess their perspective as challenges from developing markets continue to mount. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/city-cruises-prepares-for-diamond-jubilee-flotilla/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/city-cruises-prepares-for-diamond-jubilee-flotilla/ City Cruises is to play a prominent part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pageant on June 3rd with its full fleet of 15 boats taking part in the river procession. In one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river Thames, City Cruises will be carrying approximately 2,000 passengers on boats that will both be moored and taking part in the historic sail down the Thames. Thu, 31 May 2012 15:25:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millions-of-brits-prepare-for-jubilee-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millions-of-brits-prepare-for-jubilee-holidays/ As many as four million Brits plan to make the most of the forthcoming double bank holiday weekend by taking at least one overnight stay in the UK, with 3.4 million people planning to take that trip in England. That is according to VisitEngland’s Diamond Jubilee Trip Tracker, which predicts the trend will generate some £700million in tourism spend for the UK economy, just under £600million of which will be spent in England. Thu, 31 May 2012 10:50:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britrail-celebrates-queens-diamond-jubilee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britrail-celebrates-queens-diamond-jubilee/ In honour of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, BritRail is offering up a promotion that transports visitors beyond the City of London and allows them to experience more of England’s coastal beauty and historic charm. From June 1st to June 30th, 2012 guests can get an extra travel day when you purchase a BritRail London Plus Pass and, for those looking to get a glimpse into the royal life, get a Historic Royal 4 Palaces Pass for the price of a Historic Royal 3 Palaces Pass. Tue, 29 May 2012 10:14:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dukes-london-prepares-for-diamond-jubilee-celebrations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dukes-london-prepares-for-diamond-jubilee-celebrations/ On June 1st 2012, HMS Diamond, the third of Britain’s fleet of six Type 45 destroyer ships, will lead the Queen’s Jubilee weekend with the tradition of toasting to Her Majesty with the brand new ‘DUKES Royal Navy Jubilee Cocktail,’ during the welcoming launch of the Queen’s Jubilee. DUKES ST JAMES LONDON was asked by the Royal Navy to create a special cocktail specifically for the old tradition to commence the Queen’s Jubilee. Tue, 29 May 2012 08:26:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diamond-jubilee-drives-eurostar-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diamond-jubilee-drives-eurostar-sales/ Eurostar has reported a 30 per cent surge in bookings around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend, compared with the same period last year1 and an 18 per cent increase, compared to the Royal Wedding weekend in 2011. Thousands of Brits are taking advantage of the double bank holiday to take an extended mini break, while thousands of our European cousins will visit London to enjoy the Jubilee celebrations, as royal fever spreads across the continent. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:25:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mall-of-america-to-welcome-princess-diana-exhibition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mall-of-america-to-welcome-princess-diana-exhibition/ The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is to host a large exhibition show-casing Princess Diana until June 10th 2012. The event is part of the celebrations that will be held throughout next year to mark the 20th anniversary of the mall opening its doors in 1992. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-in-royal-style/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrate-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-in-royal-style/ With members of the Royal family set to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by touring the globe in 2012, why not follow in their footsteps and embark on a majestic adventure of your own with Royal Caribbean International? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-albert-of-monaco-holds-lavish-reception-in-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-albert-of-monaco-holds-lavish-reception-in-south-africa/ Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco have thrown a lavish party for members of the International Olympic Committee at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa. The newlyweds held a dinner reception for nearly 500 guests at the lavish property, which has been nominated in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:57:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-albert-of-monaco-to-host-reception-at-oyster-box-hotel-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-albert-of-monaco-to-host-reception-at-oyster-box-hotel-south-africa/ South Africa’s Oyster Box Hotel is set to host a reception for Prince Albert II of Monaco and his new bride, Charlene Wittstock, as they visit Durban this week. The hotel, which is a nominee in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards, has previously hosted Prince William and Prince Harry, Naomi Campbell and Roman Abramovich. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:08:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-couple-continue-tour-of-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-couple-continue-tour-of-canada/ The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Québec for the next stage of their first official tour. Also in North America today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Montréal. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:02:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monaco-raises-the-glamour-stakes-as-prince-albert-ii-marries-charlene-witts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monaco-raises-the-glamour-stakes-as-prince-albert-ii-marries-charlene-witts/ The eyes of the world are turning to the Principality of Monaco as Prince Albert II marries South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock. The £55 million celebrations surrounding the wedding – which included a concert by The Eagles on Thursday night – are hoped will rival the 1956 wedding of Albert’s mother, Hollywood star Grace Kelly, and his father, Prince Rainier. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:35:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-and-kate-greeted-by-screaming-fans-in-canada-on-first-overse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-and-kate-greeted-by-screaming-fans-in-canada-on-first-overse/ Prince William and Kate were greeted by screams fans as they touched down in Canada for their first official overseas tour as newlyweds. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are continuing their visit in the capital Ottawa today, and will participate in Canada Day, 1 July, which is also the 50th anniversary of birth of the late Princess Diana. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-in-first-trooping-the-colour-parade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-in-first-trooping-the-colour-parade/ Prince William has taken part in his first Trooping of the Colour parade to mark the Queen’s official 85th birthday celebrations. He rode on horseback for the ceremony at Horse Guards in London as his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge rode in a horse-drawn carriage with Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cornwall. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-and-kate-welcome-barack-obama-to-buckingham-palace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-and-kate-welcome-barack-obama-to-buckingham-palace/ Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge welcomed Barack Obama to Buckingham Palace in their first major engagement as a Royal couple. Fresh from their Seychelles honeymoon, the newlyweds spoke to the US President and his wife Michelle in a 10-minute private meeting. Tue, 24 May 2011 17:02:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obama-set-for-royal-welcome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obama-set-for-royal-welcome/ Barack Obama is in London where he will be honoured by Queen Elizabeth at a state dinner on Tuesday evening, when he will also meet Prince William and Kate to congratulate them on their wedding. The US President arrived on Monday night, having cut his trip to Ireland half a day short due to concerns over possible disruption by the ash cloud. Tue, 24 May 2011 11:36:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-returns-from-north-island-seychelles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-returns-from-north-island-seychelles/ Prince William has described the honeymoon with his new wife as “magical and amazing” in new details announced by Clarence House. The newlyweds spent 10 days in the Seychelles, staying at North Island, voted “Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Resort” at 2010 World Travel Awards. Tue, 24 May 2011 10:16:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-ends-ireland-visit-with-tourism-focus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-ends-ireland-visit-with-tourism-focus/ The Queen has concluded her state visit to Ireland by visiting two of the country’s most popular tourist sites, the Rock of Cashel, followed by Cork’s historic market. The first two days of her visit focused on the “troubled past” between Britain and Ireland, and she offered her sympathy to those who had suffered during the conflict. Fri, 20 May 2011 12:54:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dublin-on-high-alert-for-queens-visit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dublin-on-high-alert-for-queens-visit/ Dublin is on high alert during the Queen’s visit today after a bomb was discovered near the Irish capital and a second suspect package was found. She becomes the first British monarch to visit southern Ireland since King George V in 1911. Tue, 17 May 2011 13:45:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-anne-meets-staff-from-eu-naval-force-and-seychelles-coastguard/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-anne-meets-staff-from-eu-naval-force-and-seychelles-coastguard/ Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, commended the efforts of all those involved in helping to combat piracy in Seychelles during visits made today to meet representatives from the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) and the Seychelles Coastguard. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:55:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/algarve-offers-royal-couple-honeymoon-pick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/algarve-offers-royal-couple-honeymoon-pick/ Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton will have the choice of spending their honeymoon in Portugal’s most attractive tourist destination - the Algarve. An invitation issued by Turismo do Algarve has already been sent to the British Ambassador to Portugal, who will be forwarding the offer to the Royal couple. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:40:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-arrives-in-abu-dhabi-to-boost-uk-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-arrives-in-abu-dhabi-to-boost-uk-presence/ The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have begun a five day visit to the Gulf as part of a concerted attempt to boost British presence in the region. Landing in Abu Dhabi late last night, The Queen was greeted by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and several UAE ministers. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:10:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/prince-william-and-kate-an-african-affair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/prince-william-and-kate-an-african-affair/ When Clarence House announced that Prince William had proposed to Kate Middleton in a continent he considers his “second home”, Kenya’s travel and tourism industry received the ultimate endorsement. BTN looks at the Windsors’ special relationship with Africa, and Kenya in particular. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:53:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-to-back-england-2018-bid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-to-back-england-2018-bid/ Officials at the Football Association have confirmed Prince William will play a key role during the final stages of England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A vote on who will be offered the opportunity to host the tournament will be taken by FIFA’s executive committee in Geneva on December 2nd. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:13:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/royal-honeymoon-where-will-william-and-kate-head/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/royal-honeymoon-where-will-william-and-kate-head/ World wars and World Cup victories aside, nothing quite unites the nation like a royal wedding. The big question now is where Prince William and Kate Middleton might spend their honeymoon. BTN uncovers the runners and riders Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-chiefs-predict-royal-wedding-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-chiefs-predict-royal-wedding-boost/ Tourism chiefs across the United Kingdom are predicting huge gains from the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011. The couple confirmed they would tie-the-knot in the “spring or summer” next year, with a concrete date yet to be set. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:17:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-williams-royal-wedding-to-boost-uk-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-williams-royal-wedding-to-boost-uk-tourism/ Following the announcement of the marriage between Prince William and Kate Middleton, VisitBritain, the national tourism board for England, Scotland and Wales, has pulled together this list of the most romantic spots for them (and you) to enjoy in the UK. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:03:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-an-affair-to-remember/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-an-affair-to-remember/ A holiday romance can be as much part of the adventure of travel as the destination itself – an invigorating break from the norm in a tropical climate. But when one of those involved is heir to the British throne, things can be a touch more serious. Here we look at those locations made famous as the backdrop to the love lives of the British royal family. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:11:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-in-kenya-pays-of-for-prince-william/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-in-kenya-pays-of-for-prince-william/ A romantic holiday in Kenya has paid dividends for Prince William, with Clarence House confirming he is to marry sweetheart Kate Middleton next year. The news follows confirmation of their engagement in October this year. William – who is second in line to the British throne - will marry in the year which would have marked the 30th anniversary of his parents’ wedding. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:52:35 +0000