World · Middle East · 17 hrs ago
Prince and Princess of Wales stay in Britain for half-term
The Prince and Princess of Wales stayed in Britain during this half-term school holiday.
They had previously spent family holidays at a seaside palace in Jordan hosted by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.
The family’s choice to remain in Britain coincided with continuing conflict in the Middle East.
A person quoted in the story suggested that concerns about possible Houthi or Iranian missile threats may have made a visit less suitable, but no official reason was given.
The holiday also marked Prince George’s first school break from Eton.
The palace is a regular holiday destination for the family, but no return visit was planned this year, and no next visit was announced.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are staying in Britain during the half-term holiday.
The Daily Mail reported that they had chosen to remain in Britain for Prince George’s first school holiday from Eton.
The family have previously holidayed at a palace belonging to Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
The article said continuing conflict in the Middle East may have made a return to Jordan undesirable.
The article did not confirm that a threat of attack caused the family to change their plans.
- Who
- The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
- What
- They are staying in Britain for half-term instead of holidaying in Jordan.
- When
- During the half-term holiday in 2026.
- Where
- Britain; the family have previously stayed at King Abdullah II’s seaside palace in Jordan.
- Why
- The article links the choice to the continuing Middle East conflict, but does not confirm the reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Prince and Princess of Wales had previously enjoyed holidays at King Abdullah II’s palace in Jordan.
The family chose to remain in Britain for Prince George’s first school holiday from Eton.
- Destination
- Britain
- Occasion
- Half-term holiday
- Prince George
- First school holiday from Eton
- Previous holiday destination
- King Abdullah II’s seaside palace in Jordan
- Regional context
- Continuing conflict in the Middle East
What people are saying
They can hardly come here for water sports and jet skiing when there is the threat of Houthi or Iranian missiles.
I bet William and Kate are incredibly sad not to be going this year.