Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has reportedly arrived in the UK without informing coronation officials about his arrival.
The Express reported that the prince landed at Farnborough, the closest airport to Windsor Castle, in a private jet this morning.
This discreet arrival suggests that Prince Harry intends to attend the coronation without drawing public attention.
It is expected that the Duke will stay at Frogmore Cottage, which remains his and Meghan’s official residence in Britain for a few more weeks.
Landing at Farnborough makes it convenient for him to be swiftly transported to the grounds of Berkshire Castle.
The private jet departed from Van Nuys, an airport located just an hour away from Prince Harry and Meghan’s home in Montecito, Santa Barbara.
The aircraft used for the journey is a 2019 Gulfstream G550 fixed-wing, two-engine business jet with 20 seats on board.
It is owned by Nantworks, a California-based parent company involved in biotech, healthcare, AI, and mobility.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the founder of Nantworks, has previously collaborated with Global Citizen, the same organization that Meghan and Harry have partnered with in the past for their vaccine equity cause.
Interestingly, it appears that Elton John is no longer providing his jet for the couple’s travels.
Previously, Sir Elton had offered them a private flight to ensure their safety.
However, it seems that this arrangement has changed.
Contrary to earlier reports, the Daily Mail suggests that Prince Harry arrived in the UK on a commercial American Airlines flight this morning.
The flight, AA136, landed at London Heathrow at 11:23 am on Friday.
However, there is no mention of any gobsmacked passengers in the article, raising questions about the authenticity of the story.
Some royal fans believe that this leak may have been intentionally orchestrated by Team Sussex to create a positive PR image, suggesting that Harry actually flew privately.
The lack of photographic evidence of Harry’s presence on the commercial flight adds to the skepticism.
It is unusual that no passengers managed to capture a sneaky photo of the prince, especially considering that whenever Prince William and Catherine fly commercially, pictures always surface.
Given the history of misinformation surrounding the Sussexes, many are demanding visual proof to validate the claims.
Prince Harry has faced criticism in the past for his stance on air travel.
He has urged travelers to fly less, while Meghan Markle has joked about their extensive air miles.
Harry previously founded Travelist, a project dedicated to improving conservation and environmental protection.
The initiative suggested that holidaymakers could reduce their trips, choose economy class, and pack light to be more sustainable.
In a surprising turn, Meghan shared her private wedding speech, revealing how the couple accumulated air miles beyond what any couple could imagine.
This revelation sparked further scrutiny of their environmental impact.
Prince Harry, in defense of his use of private jets, has emphasized the need to prioritize his family’s safety on certain occasions.
However, he acknowledged that no one is perfect and that everyone can do better when it comes to addressing environmental concerns.
He clarified that he personally travels by commercial means for 99% of his life and only resorts to private jets under unique circumstances.
In 2021, Harry and Meghan attended the Global Citizen Live concert in New York, advocating for wealthy nations to fulfill their £70 billion annual pledge to support green initiatives in developing countries.
However, after the event, the couple flew back home in a private jet, capturing images of them hugging their team upon disembarking.
Former government minister Norman Baker criticized Prince Harry and the royal family, calling their stance on climate change hypocritical.
He pointed out that individuals using private jets are among the top 1% of carbon emitters worldwide.
Baker urged Prince Harry to either stop using private jets or refrain from lecturing people on climate change, emphasizing that it is not particularly challenging to find commercial flights for travel between New York and California.
As Prince Harry prepares to attend the coronation, his choice of travel has once again sparked debates regarding his environmental impact.