Well, Sir Elton John, the singer, would like everyone to calm down. In a series of messages posted to his Twitter, John confirms that, indeed, the Sussexes flew private to Nice, but there is a context that makes it excusable: they were heading to his (John’s) private residence and the plane had been provided to them by the singer himself.
Also, the private jet, a 12-seater Cessna, had been rendered “carbon neutral,” John says. This means that the amount of greenhouse gas emissions for the flight were calculated and John made a financial contribution of the same amount to a project that aims to reduce emissions.
“I am deeply distressed by today’s distorted and malicious account in the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s private stay at my home in Nice last week,” the musician says. “To support Prince Harry’s commitment to the environment, we ensured their flight was carbon neutral, by making the appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint™. I highly respect and applaud both Harry and Meghan’s commitment to charity and I’m calling on the press to cease these relentless and untrue assassinations on their character that are spuriously crafted on an almost daily basis.”
It’s true that the Sussexes get more negative coverage than other members of the Royal Family, but as Elton John’s own fans point out, there is no such thing as “carbon neutral” so criticism on that point is fair. “Carbon neutral” is basically a phrase coined to assuage rich people’s guilty conscience, since they’re basically paying for the “right” to pollute some more.
Prince Harry’s Mother, Diana Princess Of Wales was one of my dearest friends. I feel a profound sense of obligation to protect Harry and his family from the unnecessary press intrusion that contributed to Diana’s untimely death.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 19, 2019
After a hectic year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David and I wanted the young family to have a private holiday inside the safety and tranquility of our home. To maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 19, 2019
To support Prince Harry’s commitment to the environment, we ensured their flight was carbon neutral, by making the appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint™.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 19, 2019
I highly respect and applaud both Harry and Meghan’s commitment to charity and I’m calling on the press to cease these relentless and untrue assassinations on their character that are spuriously crafted on an almost daily basis.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 19, 2019
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