In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing severe backlash for their recent international travels, which contradict their strong stance on environmental issues.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been vocal advocates for tackling climate change, but their actions have raised eyebrows as they took a total of seven flights in the past two weeks alone.
The controversy began when Prince Harry flew from Los Angeles to Heathrow on September 7th to attend the Welchild Awards in London.
The following day, he jetted off to Germany for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games.
Just a few days later, Meghan Markle followed suit, flying to London on September 11th before catching a connecting flight to Germany on the next day.
Surprisingly, it has now come to light that the couple also embarked on a short trip to Portugal together.
After the Invictus Games concluded in Dusseldorf, they flew to Portugal on September 17th, only to return to London on September 20th.
Their whirlwind travels concluded with a flight back to Los Angeles from Heathrow on September 20th, marking their seventh and final flight within a short span of time.
These back-to-back flights have raised concerns about the couple’s commitment to their environmental beliefs.
Prince Harry, in particular, has been an outspoken advocate for climate change, even discussing his love for nature in a special edition of Vogue magazine in 2019.
However, their recent actions seem to contradict their environmental credentials.
Renowned royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed his disappointment, stating that if Harry and Meghan preach about climate change, they should practice what they preach whenever possible.
The couple’s jet-setting lifestyle has caused a stir, with many criticizing their hypocrisy on various discussion forums.
Even local businessmen in the Montecito area faced criticism for lending their private jet to the couple without considering the environmental impact.
One such businessman is Bill Guthie, whose private jet was used by Meghan and Harry for their first official royal tour to New York City.
The couple met with notable figures such as Bill de Blasio, the mayor of New York City, and the state’s governor.
Bill Guthie and his wife are acquaintances of the couple in Montecito, and it is reported that they were quite upset to see their names being dragged through the mud in the media.
Prior to their recent travels, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had visited the luxury ranch owned by controversial marketing company owner Guthie-Renker multiple times this year.
The couple even brought Meghan’s mother along on one occasion.
Although both parties remained tight-lipped about their relationship, new photographs obtained by DailyMail.com suggest a close connection between Harry, Meghan, and Bill Guthie, co-founder of the firm.
The images captured the couple driving in and out of the Guthie ranch in Carpentieria between June and September.
One particular picture from March 1st shows Prince Harry leaving the estate in a black Range Rover, with Meghan seated beside him and her mother, Doria Ragland, in the backseat.
The recent controversy surrounding Bill Guthie’s involvement has potentially strained the relationship between the two couples.
Guthie, who initially lent his private jet to the royal couple, was reportedly angered by the negative press he received.