Mr and Mrs Jones? Prince William and Kate Middleton used common British surname for flight home from Australia (but gave the game away by checking in 90 bags)

• Duke and Duchess booked Qantas flight under the common surname
• Royal couple called Prince George Baby Jones when flying from Sydney
• Cover was blown when they booked airline's entire first-class area

By Travelmail Reporter

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tried to fly home from their Royal Tour Down Under incognito by using the aliases Mr and Mrs Jones.

The royal couple even named Prince George Baby Jones as they attempted a low-key departure from Australia on Qantas after the three-week trip.

However, their cover was blown this time around when they booked the entire first-class section of the Qantas jet at Sydney airport - and tried to check in 90 bags.

Royal tour: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George boarding a plane in Canberra at the end of their three-week tour

Extra luggage: The royal couple had to check in 90 extra bags to accommodate all the gifts for Prince George

The luggage was heavier than when they arrived in New Zealand thanks to all the presents that had been given to Prince George throughout the trip.

And it's not the first time Prince William and Kate have tried to slip under the radar by using a common British name.

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In 2009, they used the pseudonym Mr and Mrs Smith when booking into a holiday home in Cornwall for William's 27th birthday.

Extra gifts: George received a number of generous presents as he toured with his parents, including this mini bicycle

How are we going to get this home? A custom-made miniature boat presented as a gift to Prince George during the family's visit to Auckland

A source told The Sun: 'It was funny that they used such common British names. Even Prince George was Baby Jones.

'But it did seem a bit daft as everyone knew it was them.'

The royals are not the only high-profile people to travel using a fake name.

When checking into a hotel, singer Fergie reportedly uses the famous Beatles song title Penny Lane, while Kate Beckinsale does a play on words with Sigourney Beaver, and Lyndsay Lohan goes by Bella Lovelace.

Other stars have been known to use Disney characters with Kim Kardashian choosing Princess Jasmine, and Paris Hilton checking in as Tinkerbell.