Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently facing criticism and calls to align their actions with their environmental principles. This criticism stems from their recent multiple international flights over a relatively short period. Despite their frequent advocacy for climate change awareness, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a total of seven flights within a matter of weeks.
The string of flights began with Harry flying from Los Angeles to Heathrow on September 7th to attend the World Child Awards in London. He then traveled to Germany the following day for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games. Megan followed suit by flying to London on September 11th and connecting to Germany on September 12th.
Reports have now revealed that the couple also undertook a brief trip to Portugal, departing on September 17th after the Invictus Games. Subsequently, they flew to London's Heathrow on September 20th, concluding their travel spree with the seventh and final flight back to Los Angeles.
The frequency of these flights within such a short timeframe has raised concerns, especially considering Prince Harry's previous statements on environmental issues and his affinity for nature. In a 2019 special edition of Bo magazine, Richard Fitz Williams, a long-standing royal commentator, emphasized the importance of practicing what one preaches.
The actions of Meghan and Harry have sparked controversy and condemnation on various discussion forums. Additionally, some business figures in the Montecito area faced criticism for lending their private jet to the couple without considering the environmental consequences.
Notably, Meghan and Harry borrowed a private jet from Bill Guthy, the husband of Victoria Jackson, for their inaugural post-Royal tour to New York City. This trip attracted attention due to Meghan's extensive wardrobe and meetings with Bill DeBlasio and New York's Governor.
Before their extended trip, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made several visits to a luxury ranch owned by a controversial marketing company founder. They even brought Meghan's mother along for some of these visits. During this time, it has been revealed that Meghan flew on a private jet owned by Bill Guthy's company.
Despite the shared acquaintance between the Sussexes and Bill Guthy, there has been no public statement about their relationship. Newly obtained photographs also show that Harry and Meghan had been frequenting Guthy's Santa Barbara estate, possibly even using it as a location for their high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey.
This situation appears to have strained the relationship between the two couples, with Bill Guthy reportedly becoming quite upset over the negative media attention directed at him after he had initially generously lent his private jet to the royal couple.
