‘Hypocrites!’ Patrick Christys takes swipe at Meghan Markle as private jet trip sparks climate debate
GB News host Patrick Christys has launched a scathing attack on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over their use of private jets whilst advocating for environmental causes.
Speaking on GB News, Patrick branded the couple “hypocrites” for their lifestyle choices.
He particularly took aim at their Netflix content about polo, describing it as “one of the most opulent things you can do” and saying it’s “all about wealth and status.”
He highlighted what he perceived as contradictions in the couple’s approach to environmental issues.
“It’s all very well and good calling Elton John and getting him to plant some trees for you,” he said on GB News.
The presenter was particularly critical of Meghan’s travel choices.
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“She’s hopping on private jets. They’re just hypocrites,” he added.
However, royal journalist Ellen Coughlan has defended the couple’s travel choices.
She argued that a significant carbon footprint is “inevitable” for high-profile royal couples.
“Carbon emissions are inevitable for prominent couples like Harry and Meghan,” Coughlan said.
She noted this applies equally to other senior royals, stating: “Just like it is for William and Kate and the King and Queen. There will be trips they have to travel via private jet.”
Coughlan pointed to Harry’s previous statements about their travel habits.
“Harry and Meghan often fly commercial, Harry said in an interview once that 99 per cent of the time they fly commercial but on the odd occasion, they will have to fly on a private jet,” she explained.
She also emphasised the couple’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
“They have shown their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint by offsetting emissions,” Coughlan added.
Coughlan emphasised that environmental concerns are a shared priority across the Royal Family.
“We all know they’re all really prominent in the space of global warming, the whole Royal Family talk about it and they’re doing their best,” she said.
Her comments highlighted how the challenge of balancing public duties with environmental responsibility extends beyond the Sussexes to the entire royal household.