Royal Fans Criticize Sussexes for Climate Change Challenge

Royal fans have expressed their disapproval of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for allegedly pressuring the Royal Family with their ambitious climate change goals, suggesting that the couple may have taken on more than they can handle.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines by announcing their commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2030 through their Archewell Foundation.

The announcement from Prince Harry and Meghan came shortly after Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech at COP26, where she commended Prince Charles, Prince William, and the late Prince Philip for their environmental efforts but made no mention of the Sussexes.

Jack Royston, the author of the piece, highlighted the potential impact of Harry's carbon pledge on the rest of the royal family in a tweet titled “Harry's carbon pledge pressures royals after Queen omits him from speech.”

However, not everyone was impressed by the Sussexes' initiative.

Twitter users, including those with handles like Canine Flyer and Yankee Doodle Do, criticized the couple for supposedly seeking attention and competing for headlines rather than genuinely contributing to environmental causes.

Some users pointed out that the Royal Family has a long history of championing environmental issues and questioned the sincerity of Harry and Meghan's latest pledge.

In response to the backlash, the Duke and Duchess emphasized their longstanding commitment to environmental conservation, dating back over a decade.

While acknowledging past criticisms of their use of private jets, the couple hinted that they might actually fly less frequently than other working royals who undertake official overseas tours at the request of the British Foreign Office.

The controversy surrounding the Sussexes' climate change pledge also reignited discussions about the royal family's travel habits.

In the year 2019 to 2020, the royals collectively took 94 private jet flights, 191 helicopter journeys, and numerous scheduled flights using public funds.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international travel remains uncertain, raising questions about the future frequency of royal visits abroad.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth's recent remarks praising her son Charles and grandson William for their environmental work underscored the ongoing legacy of Prince Philip's advocacy for protecting the planet.

The Queen expressed pride in her family's contributions to combating climate change, highlighting the importance of addressing environmental challenges for future generations.

As the debate continues over the Sussexes' environmental stance and the royal family's environmental track record, the couple remains steadfast in their goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

With differing opinions among royal fans and observers, the role of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in shaping the monarchy's approach to sustainability remains a topic of ongoing discussion and scrutiny.