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Why are you lecturing on sustainable tourism, Harry?

(31 Posts)
merlotgran Tue 03-Sept-19 13:33:22

Just that, really.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7422197/Prince-Harry-preaches-play-help-planet.html

He knew this project launch was coming up. It's been in his diary for months so why fly in private jets knowing accusations of hypocrisy would surely follow.

Does he really care?

Chewbacca Tue 03-Sept-19 13:39:26

I think the answer to your question is, no he doesn't care. He justifies his hypocrisy by saying that he flies in private planes because he wants to keep his family safe. As opposed to the rest of us mere mortals who clearly don't give a toss about the safety of our families.

Harry's better when he keeps his mouth shut. Which isn't often enough lately.

Anniebach Tue 03-Sept-19 13:39:31

Seems he has to keep his family safe so used private jets, the fact his family were not with him when he flew by private jet
for his barefoot lecture is forgotten,

EllanVannin Tue 03-Sept-19 13:56:16

Trying to justify HIS use doesn't work.

Namsnanny Tue 03-Sept-19 14:27:18

I'm sure its to make him feel as if he is a force in the world.

So when it all gets boiled down, he will make grandiose statements, and never even think he (and his family) will ever be called upon to actually back them up in real life.

I mean, cant he lecture on TED talks on the internet, and cut out some of the flights?
If he really must be seen at certain functions, he should be factoring that into his life, and reduce his and her private trips and holiday's to balance out.

Surely that's should be the aim of anyone interested in 'saving' the planet?

Its not so much which service he uses, (although anything that saves the country money is a good thing).
But that he flies at all that is the problem.

If he really wants to do some good he should lead by example. That goes for his wife too.

Anniebach Tue 03-Sept-19 14:30:08

He is out of his depth poor man

Gonegirl Tue 03-Sept-19 14:36:53

Good to know the criticism is getting through to him.

Gonegirl Tue 03-Sept-19 14:39:39

Tone your lifestyle down a bit Harry. No one needs all this trips. Or all that luxury.

merlotgran Tue 03-Sept-19 16:41:37

Apparently, in order to improve their public image, Meghan has appointed top PR firm, Sunshine Sachs who once represented Harvey Weinstein and Michael Jackson. grin

My first piece of advice would be, 'When you're in a hole, stop digging!'

Shouldn't they be representing Uncle Andy? grin

SueDonim Tue 03-Sept-19 16:44:13

I agree, Anniebach. He's bitten off more than he can chew. sad

pinkquartz Tue 03-Sept-19 17:16:23

He really doesn't have a clue about ordinary people in this country.

He must be emotionally thick to not understand why he is getting all the negative reactions.

He is so privileged and we are so not. He can't see the gaping chasm between the way the poor in the UK live and home and his circle can he?

I am happy to see the end of the RF as it is and looks like he might well finish it off, as all we see is a rich man telling off the poor. He is no leading example and also it is his rich friends that need the lecture. If he was actually changing something it would be different.

his greedy materialistic wife is the icing on the cake. She never seem to have enough of al things expensive.
And it is cruel that she will not let her father see his grandson. Very cruel.

Anniebach Tue 03-Sept-19 17:54:31

He has never had to be a tourist

gillybob Wed 04-Sept-19 12:12:31

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7424429/Prince-Harry-insists-99-flights-commercial-six-ten-trips-private.html

When you are in a hole, stop digging Harry. You are a fibber and a hypocrite.

henetha Wed 04-Sept-19 12:33:42

Even as a Monarchist, I can see Harry is being silly. I like him though, or used to. I really think he should get a job.

Alima Wed 04-Sept-19 12:49:56

I don’t think he does care now even if he did before. Appears to have changed for the worse since he met his wife. Beginning to think I wish they would go off to Africa/LA wherever and stop their lecturing. Bye Harry, enjoy the rest of your private life privately.

Alexa Wed 04-Sept-19 14:13:42

The Windsor firm has to change its image if it does not want to be viewed as a lot of silly over privileged aristocrats.

The ceremonial horses and carriages are one thing but private jollies are another.

Daisymae Wed 04-Sept-19 15:17:01

The royals know what's best for the rest of us as we are mere mortals, obviously they have different rules.

gillybob Wed 04-Sept-19 15:20:44

I think its too late for that now Alexa. Even the most faithful royalists are having their eyes opened to this current bunch of over-privileged, hypocritical, scroungers.

Oh yes Daisymae one rule for them and another for us plebs !

Anniebach Wed 04-Sept-19 15:23:44

Current bunch ? two people are a bunch ?

eazybee Wed 04-Sept-19 15:25:29

We all knew Harry was a half-wit, but he was pleasant, amiable and anxious to be seen to be Doing Something To Help, ie Invictus Games.

But there is no reason why his family has more entitlement to a safe life than any other family, and he would be well advised to stop trying to lecture those less privileged than he about matters which he clearly doesn't understand.

MissAdventure Wed 04-Sept-19 15:28:13

Surely he must have advisors, publicists, or whatever royals have?

He really doesn't know when to pipe down.

Anniebach Wed 04-Sept-19 15:39:37

Can it be his wife didn’t know being married to a minor royal
didn’t make her a future queen consort

merlotgran Wed 04-Sept-19 16:06:46

I feel a bit sorry for the Royal correspondents who have to somehow put a positive spin on it all. Nicholas Witchell had a sound of weary resignation about him yesterday. He's not popular with Prince Charles as we know but he has a job to do.

I wonder what Jenny Bond would have made of it.

Framilode Wed 04-Sept-19 16:14:26

Why didn't he get the Eurostar to Amsterdam, or is that no safe also?

merlotgran Wed 04-Sept-19 16:19:43

I would still like to know more about carbon offsetting. It's sounds like a cop out because we don't know what the heck he's talking about.

I'm just about to drive to the village in my 4x4 so will dragging the recycling bin round the front for collection tomorrow do it?