In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that Prince Harry may have encountered some difficulties in returning to the United States after a recent visit to the UK.
Reports suggest that the private jet owner, who transported Harry to the UK for King Charles’ coronation, is refusing to bring him back due to unpaid expenses.
The royal family, along with dignitaries from various European countries and around the world, gathered at Buckingham Palace for a lavish state dinner on the eve of King Charles’ coronation.
It was during this time that Prince Harry arrived in the UK on a private jet, which touched down at Farnborough, the VIP airport nearest to Windsor Castle.
However, the use of a fuel-guzzling private jet by Prince Harry has raised eyebrows, especially considering his vocal stance on climate change.
Last year, he spoke passionately about the issue at the UN, expressing his feelings of helplessness in the face of environmental challenges.
This choice of transportation contradicts his public image as an advocate for sustainable living.
The private jet in question belongs to Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, the wealthiest man in Los Angeles, who also happens to own the LA Times and has a stake in the LA Lakers.
It appears that Prince Harry had assumed that the jet was lent to him and his wife, Meghan Markle, for their trip.
However, sources close to the jet owner have revealed that Harry was taken aback when he received the bill for the journey.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle, who stayed behind in Montecito, California, is reportedly refusing to pay the outstanding amount.
This leaves Prince Harry with no choice but to find an alternative means of returning to the US, most likely through a commercial flight.
However, there are concerns that Harry may be apprehensive about flying on a commercial airline, given the potential media attention and public scrutiny he may face.
It is worth noting that private jet ownership is not a practice of generosity, as these luxury aircraft come with significant costs.
The owners, who are often ultra-rich individuals, do not accumulate their wealth by offering free services.
Owning or leasing such assets is a common business practice, and borrowing them for personal use is limited due to the wear and tear associated with lengthy trips.
In this particular case, a 10,000-mile round trip, along with expenses for a full flight crew and accommodations, will undoubtedly have a substantial financial impact on Prince Harry.
It seems that the bill for this journey will set him back quite a bit.
As Prince Harry attends his father’s coronation without Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, who remain in the US, it is expected that he will not participate in the gala dinner.
Instead, he will be seated in the abbey for the official service before making his return trip to the US.
In the midst of these developments, Prince William and Kate Middleton joined King Charles for an impromptu walkabout down the mall, much to the delight of enthusiastic royal watchers.
The crowd has been steadily growing, with thousands of people arriving to secure their spots ahead of the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.