25 March,2011 07:15 AM IST | | Agencies
The Prince flew 'cattle class' under the pseudonym Mr Pinkerton-Smith during his recent visit to New Zealand, it has emerged.
The Prince and his security team are understood to have taken their seats with other passengers in the economy class cabin of an Air New Zealand Boeing 737 on the flight from Auckland to the earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch.
According to reports, William took his seat in the economy class along with his security and entourage on his way to New Zealand
Air New Zealand have refused to confirm the media reports, a spokesman saying, "We don't release details regarding individual customers."
The revelation will only enhance the Prince's soaring reputation in a country that prides itself on a tradition of egalitarianism.
The Prince spent five days visiting people in disaster-ravaged regions of New Zealand and Australia last week, in what his aides described as an "emotionally raw" tour.
His visit has been well received in both countries, especially since he was seen casually dressed talking to local people and shaking hands in the streets of the worst-hit areas.
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His easy-going charm and empathy with the grieving resonated widely and have clearly boosted the popularity of the monarchy Down Under.
In Christchurch, the Prince attended a memorial service for the 182 people believed to have died in the February 22 earthquake that flattened large parts of the city.
Royal cup
A loving cup bearing the entwined initials C and W is among the latest additions to the official range of royal wedding china. Prince William and Kate Middleton had the final say on the design which includes doves, ribbons and hearts.
