Singer Ellie Goulding has taken a clear stance in the ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the British royal family.
After the release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix trailer, Goulding, who performed at Prince William and Catherine’s wedding reception in 2011, expressed her support for the Waleses.
The couple had a heartwarming reunion with Goulding at the recent Earthshot Prize Awards, where she performed her rendition of Elton John’s “Your Song.”
Backstage, images captured the Waleses engaged in animated conversations with the singer.
Taking to Twitter, Goulding emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive initiatives showcased at the Earthshot Prize Awards, stating, “Despite distractions elsewhere, these are the people we should be paying attention to.
They demonstrate that the solutions already exist for a better future.
Thank you, at Earthshot Prize, for showcasing their amazing skill and ingenuity.”
In her tweet, Goulding indirectly criticized Meghan for her alleged attempts to overshadow the event with her documentary teaser and private jet usage, suggesting that it undermined environmentalism and made her look foolish.
Although it was never publicly confirmed by either party, rumors of a romantic relationship between Goulding and Prince Harry circulated for some time.
In a 2016 interview with Australian show The Project, Goulding was asked about the rumors.
When questioned about having a baby, she responded with a playful denial.
The presenter then probed further, asking if she was having a baby with Prince Harry.
Embarrassed, Goulding blushed and jokingly pleaded not to discuss the matter, saying, “Please don’t make me go red, I’m bright red.
Why did I have a feeling that was going to come up?
Naughty people.”
Goulding and Prince Harry were seen together earlier that year at a polo match.
Their friendship had initially blossomed after Goulding’s performance at Prince William’s wedding in 2011.
In 2016, a source close to Harry revealed to The Sun that he had expressed his fondness for Goulding, and it seemed reciprocated.
The release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix trailer has caused controversy, particularly due to its timing, coinciding with Prince William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony.
Climate experts affiliated with Netflix have voiced their complaints about the trailer, considering it provocative given the significance of the event, which awards one million pounds to projects aimed at environmental preservation.
Hannah Jones, the chief executive of the Earthshot Prize, described the ceremony as the “Prince of Wales’ World Cup moment.”
Members of Netflix’s scientific advisory group, including former UN climate chief Cristina Figueres and former UN political strategist Tom Rivett-Karnak, expressed their disappointment and frustration with the streaming service.
Figueres, who chairs the Earthshot board, praised Netflix for producing valuable content on environmental issues but criticized the decision to air negative messages on the same day as the Earthshot Prize.
Rivett-Karnak, who advises the Earthshot team, also voiced his discontent, emphasizing the deserving attention and recognition that the finalists and winners of the Earthshot Prize deserve.
In the midst of this ongoing feud, Ellie Goulding has made her stance clear, throwing shade at Harry and Meghan while standing firmly by the side of Prince William and Catherine.
As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen how the public and the royal family will respond to these latest developments.