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Prince William Flies Unexpectedly to Spend Solo Time with King Charles in Scotland

This visit was *not* on the royal cal

Rachel Bowie

By Rachel Bowie

Published Sep 25, 2025

It’s been a busy week for Prince William. Earlier this week, he joined his wife Kate Middleton for an emotional return to Southport, where the pair met with bereaved families and honored the victims of last year’s knife attack at a children’s dance class. But today the Prince of Wales prioritized an unexpected private trip: He was spotted arriving at Aberdeen airport in Scotland for a mini-break at Balmoral Castle with his father, King Charles.

Senior Director, Special Projects and Royals

Rachel Bowie

Senior Director, Special Projects and Royals

  • Writes and produces family, fashion, wellness, relationships, money and royals content
  • Podcast co-host and published author with a book about the British Royal Family
  • Studied sociology at Wheaton College and received a masters degree in journalism from Emerson College

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