Within the last two weeks, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reported to have collectively taken seven flights. Harry initially flew from Los Angeles to Heathrow on September 7th to attend the Well Child Awards in London. He then continued to Germany the following day for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games.
Meghan followed suit a few days later, flying to London on September 11th and connecting to Germany on the following day. Additionally, the couple enjoyed a brief trip to Portugal after the Games, departing on September 17th. From there, they took a connecting flight to Heathrow on September 20th before concluding their journey with a final flight to Los Angeles.
These back-to-back flights in such a condensed timeframe have raised eyebrows, particularly considering Harry's past statements on environmental issues and his love for nature, as featured in a special edition of Vogue magazine in 2019. Richard Fitz Williams, a long-standing royal commentator, has pointed out the inconsistency between their recent jet-setting and their environmental credentials, emphasizing the importance of practicing what they preach.
Meghan and Harry's actions have sparked controversy and condemnation in various online discussions. Even some businessmen in the Montecito area received criticism for lending their private jet to the couple without considering the environmental impact.
Notably, Meghan and Harry borrowed Bill Guthy's private jet for their first post-royal tour in New York City. This occurred while they met with Bill DeBlasio, the Mayor of New York City, and other dignitaries. The Guthys, who are acquaintances of the Sussexes in Montecito, had their private jet loaned for the trip. However, this seemingly generous gesture may have strained their relationship, as Bill Guthy reportedly became upset when his name was publicly criticized in the media.
Recent photographs obtained by dailymail.com have revealed that Harry and Meghan had been acquainted with Bill Guthy, co-founder of The Firm, for several months. They may have even used his Santa Barbara estate for the infamous Oprah Winfrey interview. The former royals were seen entering and leaving the Ranch in Carpinteria multiple times between June and September of this year.
A series of pictures from March 1st showed Harry driving a black Range Rover with Meghan in the passenger seat and her mother, Doria Ragland, in the back. The source suggests that Bill Guthy was displeased to see his name being criticized in the media, especially since he had initially lent the royal couple his private jet, potentially causing a rift in their relationship.
