However, Robbins had to depart Jamaica earlier than planned due to a family emergency, leaving the Sussexes in a panic without transportation. Despite desperate attempts to secure another private jet charter, their efforts proved futile as most available options were either too costly or too small for their entourage. In a last-minute plea, Harry and Meghan reached out to Marlene Malu Forte, Jamaica's Minister for Legal and Constitutional Affairs, who had also attended the premiere and posed with them on the red carpet.
The couple asked Malu Forte, who owns a private jet, if she could lend it to them or assist in finding an alternative. However, Malu Forte, a staunch Republican and vocal critic of the monarchy, was unimpressed with their request and firmly refused to help. She emphasized that she had no obligation to assist them, stating they should have better planned their trip. Malu Forte also expressed displeasure with their presence in Jamaica, citing disrespect and insensitivity toward the Jamaican people and their aspirations for independence.
Harry and Meghan, shocked and humiliated by Malu Forte's rejection, were left with no option but to book a commercial flight back to the US, incurring a cost of over $10,000. Waiting several hours at the airport, they endured the stares and whispers of fellow passengers who recognized them, questioning why they were flying economy. This incident has exposed the couple's lack of foresight, dependence on others for travel arrangements, and their isolation and unpopularity, failing to garner support from Jamaican authorities or the public. Social media has been ablaze with criticism, accusing them of incompetence and arrogance.
Harry and Meghan have yet to comment on the incident, offer an apology to Malu Forte or the Jamaican people, or indicate their future plans regarding Jamaica.
