the fact remains they made a BIG fuss and upset and inconvenienced an entire planeload of passengers, and whether female relatives or wives it seems the women were the ones who wouldn't accept alternative seating etc etc etc.

I'm sure this thread has been done to death now.

I'm off to google for similar tantrums of other royals from other countries around the world. I'm sure I shall find a few. This one just happened to be the most recent and involved a Qatari - this is Qatar Living, so ......

Stay safe - cya in Doha soon (passenger seating willing) :o)