Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing online criticism over the reported high cost of the private jet they used to travel from California to the UK.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently returned to the UK with their children, marking a significant change after spending the past several years living in California. The couple’s decision to spend an extended period in Britain has attracted renewed public and media attention, particularly given their complicated relationship with the royal family and their decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.
Their return has also fueled speculation about their future plans, their relationship with other members of the royal family and how they will adjust to life in the UK, while their children are expected to begin school there in September.
One of the details that drew attention was the reported price of the private jet they used for the journey. Page Six reported that the couple traveled on a private plane arranged through Planet 9, a global private aviation company. According to the publication, the flight cost $12,000 per hour.
The flight was estimated to take around 10 hours, meaning the couple reportedly paid approximately $120,000 for the entire journey. The publication reported that the private jet features two bathrooms, seating for up to 13 passengers, five beds and enough storage space for around 12 to 15 medium-sized suitcases.
A source also told the publication that Meghan and Prince Harry chose to travel by private jet so they could bring their dogs, Mia and Pula, with them. Despite the reported reasoning behind their choice of transportation, the couple quickly faced criticism online over the decision to use a private plane for their journey to the UK.
Fans Slam Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Over Price for Flight from California
After news broke about the reported price Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paid for their flight from California to the UK, people quickly began criticizing the couple. The criticism focused not only on the reported $120,000 cost but also on concerns about the environmental impact of private jets. “Harry preaches climate change but takes private jets, typical,” one person wrote. Another person said, “That’s $120,000.00 for a ONE WAY TRIP TO THE UK‼ I bet the daddy of the Duke of sucks-it paid for it.”
More people criticized the couple over their private jet journey, with one person saying, “They were too embarrassed to do anything else…I mean no way they fly commercial, first class, oh my God that’s way beneath them.” Another person said, “I don’t understand why Meghan is demanding a life so high that she can’t afford or never did.” Someone else added, “These family are looting the common wealth if a nation for their flamboyant lifestyle.”
For many of the couple’s critics, the reported cost of the flight only added to long-running frustrations over Harry and Meghan’s lifestyle. Their use of a private jet also revived accusations of hypocrisy over their past environmental advocacy, particularly as the family begins a new chapter spending more time in the UK.
