Royals Living On A Shoestring Budget

BATTLE OF THE BRIDES: ZARA Vs KATE

ZARA PHILLIPS WEDDING PHOTOS

Kate and William sat with other passengers on their Flybe flight as the airline does not have a first class section.

It is understood they flew with body guards - but went through the usual check in and security procedures.

Meanwhile, a hungover Prince Harry chose EasyJet to make his way home to London - although it is not clear whether he landed at Stansted, Gatwick or Luton.

PRINCE HARRY IN PICTURES

News of the thrifty Royals will no doubt be welcome among taxpayers - millions of whom are struggling to make ends meet themselves with rising food and fuel prices as well as cuts to services.

During the recession the Queen urged her family to show restraint in the recession and to avoid overt displays of extravagance.

However, not all members of the Royal family are so thrifty, with Prince Andrew - dubbed Airmiles Andy for his extravagant use of publicly funded travel - has a particular fondness for the Queen's helicopter which he uses to hop around in from engagement to engagement - at great expense.