THE Princess of Wales and her two children arrived in Florida
yesterday for their trip to Disney World.
They avoided a crowd of photographers and television camera teams who
had gathered at Orlando airport despite the Princess's request to be
left alone.
She and Princes William and Harry were escorted through the town in a
police convoy, missing almost all of the media circus which had
congregated to record the boys' ''holiday of a lifetime''.
Police said they were responding to the Princess's wishes to enjoy a
holiday with her sons in as much privacy as possible.
The Princess and her sons took the back way of the airport and were
driven to the Grand Floridian Hotel.
Media frustration was increased by the lack of information about the
royal plans for the visit, expected to last three days.
One journalist said: ''Disney publicists are saying nothing. For a
start, we don't know whether the royal visitors will be going to Disney
World tonight.
''They have had a long flight and may want a rest, but you can imagine
the young princes being excited and wanting to go out.''
A Disney World spokesman, who explained that nothing was being
released about the visit because the Princess wanted it that way, said a
wide variety of night-time entertainment was available.
This ranged from an illuminated parade featuring Mickey Mouse and
other Disney characters to music and nightclub shows.
Last night the press continued their search for the royal trio.
''And we will all be roaming the 45 square miles of Disney World for
the next few days in the hope of spotting the British royals enjoying
themselves,'' said a weary journalist.
The royal party should not have too much difficulty maintaining their
privacy at the Grand Floridian Hotel. Guests enjoy marble floors, fresh
flowers, magnificent views, and afternoon tea -- for #1000 a night.
The low-profile approach was clear from their arrival at Gatwick to
board the British Airways jumbo jet. An airport spokeswoman declined to
confirm that the royal party had passed through.
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