Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are under scrutiny for their recent trip to New York City, where they were seen using three gas-guzzling SUVs despite their vocal support for climate change activism.
The Duke of Sussex, known for his stance against tech giants spreading misinformation about climate change, faced criticism from his former biographer Angela Levin for their lack of environmental consciousness during their NYC visit.
Talk radio host Julia Hartley Brewer went further to suggest that their attendance at the Vaccine Equity event could have easily been accomplished virtually if they truly cared about the environment.
Hartley Brewer highlighted Harry’s sustainable travel initiative, Travelist, which recently partnered with Google, despite the couple’s criticism of social media companies’ impact on the environment.
She questioned the necessity of their extensive travel for the event, emphasizing that a virtual participation would have been more aligned with their environmental advocacy.
Levin echoed similar sentiments, pointing out the contradiction in their actions compared to their advocacy for others to be environmentally responsible.
Express.co.uk reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their response to the allegations.
The royal couple embarked on their New York City visit last Thursday, marking their first public appearance since welcoming their daughter, Lilibet.
Their itinerary included a visit to the observatory at One World Trade Center, a symbolic location built on the former site of the Twin Towers.
Meghan expressed her delight at being back in the city, thanking those around her for the warm reception.
During their visit, Harry and Meghan met with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Cathy Hodgell, engaging in discussions and public appearances as part of their trip.
This excursion signifies their first significant public outing since stepping back as senior members of the royal family.
The highlight of their visit was the participation in the New York event, featuring musical performances and advocating for global vaccine equity and intellectual property rights related to COVID-19 vaccines.
The event in Central Park aimed to raise awareness and urge G7 countries and the European Union to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with vulnerable populations worldwide.
Additionally, the campaign advocates for the sharing of mRNA technology through a WHO-supported transfer hub based in South Africa.
Notably, New York City holds sentimental value for Meghan, as it was where she celebrated a baby shower with close friends in anticipation of the birth of her son, Archie, in 2019.
Despite the royal couple’s efforts to promote important global issues, their recent actions have sparked debate regarding their commitment to environmental sustainability.
As public figures with a significant platform, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face increasing scrutiny over aligning their words with their actions, especially in the realm of climate change activism.
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