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Elton John steps in to defend Meghan and Harry: I must protect Di’s son

"I am deeply distressed by today’s distorted and malicious account" - by Milly Haddrick
  • 20 Aug 2019

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been vocal about issues impacting the environment, with the Duke of Sussex even proclaiming that he would only have two kids maximum so as to limit his carbon footprint, so when news broke that Meghan and Harry had taken little Archie on a holiday to the coastal French city of Nice via private jet, people began to dubb the royal couple 'hypocrites'. 

Since the onslaught of negative press, Elton John has taken to Twitter and Instagram to defend the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, revealing that he had provided them with the private jet as well as the French holiday home. 

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Legendary singer Elton John was a close friend of Prince Harry's mother, Princess Diana, and even performed at the couple's royal wedding last year, so its no surprise Grammy winner has come out in defence of the pair. 

"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," Elton began his lengthy Instagram post. 
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"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 goes on to explain that the private jet he organised for the environmentally friendly couple was carbon neutral. 

"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. 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." 

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Last month, Prince Harry, 34, spoke with conservationist Jane Goodall at his Frogrmore Cottage hoome in Windsor, where he revealed that he was "terrified" of the environmental issues facing the planet and the world his son will grow up in.

"What we need to remind everybody is: these are things that are happening now. We are already living in it," the 34-year-old admitted.

“We are the frog in the water and it’s already been brought to the boil. Which is terrifying," Harry continued.

Goodall agreed, responding, “Happening and happened. It is terrifying. Especially as you’ve just had a baby.”

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The Duke of Sussex agreed with the 85-year-old, stating, "It does make it different."

Harry also discussed his love for nature and conservation, having travelled far and wide during his life as a royal.

"I think, weirdly because of the people that I’ve met and the places I’ve been fortunate enough to go, I’ve always had a connection and a love of nature."

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