Known for their support of the environment, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have come under fire for using a private jet to travel to a Katy Perry concert. The Texan oil heir Michael Herd’s plane carried the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, actress Zoe Atlanta, and celebrities Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. Claiming hypocrisy, this 40-minute flight to see Perry’s last Vegas act has been made, especially since Harry founded Travelyst, a nonprofit that supports environmentally friendly travel.
Harry’s brother Prince William, meanwhile, took a commercial flight to Singapore to attend the Earthshot Prize Awards, which recognize outstanding environmental accomplishments. This discrepancy has increased interest in Harry and Meghan’s travel preferences. About 1.8 tons of CO2 are released from the aircraft each hour by Michael Herd and his wife Whitney Wolfe, the millionaire creator of Bumble. Considering the average annual carbon footprint of a British citizen, which is 7.4 tons, and the global carbon budget limitations established by the Paris Agreement, this number is significant.
Herd acknowledged the Sussexes’ trip and attendance at Perry’s event when asked about their usage of his jet, but he would not address the criticism. He also said that he had given the royal couple complimentary airline tickets.
The story also mentions how Harry’s royal rank is allegedly abused for private gain, and it suggests that the couple look into other options, such as jet timeshares owned by famous people and powerful businessmen. The story also describes how Harry’s security arrangements have changed and how his public persona has changed since he left his royal duties, providing insight into the couple’s private and public struggles.
