The Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by her children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, made a low-key arrival in Scotland on August 22nd.
The seven and four-year-old were seen disembarking from a commercial flight, each carrying their own bags.
Their arrival was without any fuss, highlighting their down-to-earth nature.
In contrast, Prince Harry, known for his aversion to cameras, was spotted waiting on a private plane for his staff to bring his bags.
Harry’s journey was for a one-day polo match, and he arrived at the airport near his Montecito home in an electric Audi SUV, which aligns with his environmental concerns.
However, the irony lies in the fact that despite frequently preaching about the need for urgent intervention to combat climate change, Harry opted for a private jet for this short trip.
The private jet idled on the tarmac for at least 30 minutes as it awaited the arrival of Harry’s staff in a gas-guzzling SUV, who then dropped off his polo kit.
This contradictory behavior has drawn criticism, given Harry’s constant advocacy for environmental causes.
It seems that his actions do not align with his words.
As Harry’s green kit bag and mallets were being loaded onto the plane, a royal fan expressed skepticism about Harry forgetting his polo gear.
The fan speculated that Harry had recently taken a rushed and unannounced trip to Africa before returning to a hotel.
According to the fan, Harry’s friend Nacho, who is aware of the situation, invited him to the polo match.
It appears that Harry took some luggage from Africa and booked the private jet to Aspen, as he did not return to Montecito.
His bodyguards were responsible for retrieving his polo equipment.
These recent events have sparked speculation about the state of Harry and Meghan’s relationship.
The absence of Meghan, who is often seen as the one in control, has fueled rumors of trouble in paradise.
Some believe that this may be the beginning of the end for the couple.
Observers are eager to see how they interact during their upcoming trip to the UK.
The private jet used by Harry belongs to Mark Gansey, a polo enthusiast and a longtime friend of the prince based in Florida.
This is not the first time Harry and Meghan have faced criticism for their use of private jets, despite their public statements about the importance of addressing climate change.
In June, they received backlash for flying on a private jet to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
It is estimated that Harry’s one-way trip to Aspen emitted over six tons of carbon dioxide, and if he chooses to fly back on the same jet, the total emissions would exceed 12 tons.
Although Harry has defended his use of private jets in the past, claiming that 99% of his air travel is via commercial flights, the public remains skeptical.
In 2019, he attempted to offset his CO2 emissions from private flights.
Last year, Harry traveled to the St. Bali ISPS Handa Polo Cup on a different private jet owned by a US businessman.
The Gulfstream jet, worth $53 million, brought him back home to Meghan and their two children.
The continuous discrepancy between Harry’s actions and his environmental concerns has left many questioning his commitment to the causes he champions.
As the public becomes increasingly aware of the impact of individual choices on the environment, it is crucial for influential figures like Harry to lead by example and make conscious decisions that align with their stated beliefs.