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Elton John vehemently defends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over private jet use as he remembers Princess Diana

August 19, 2019 by SimpleNews

British singer-songwriter Elton John addresses a crowd in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace in Paris, on June 21, 2019, as part of a ceremony in which he was awarded the French Legion of Honour from the French president and concerts to mark France's annual "Fete de la Musique" (Music Festival). (Photo by POOL / AFP)/AFP/Getty Images
Elton says he funded Meghan and Harry’s private flights (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Elton John has defended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their recent private jet trips abroad, insisting he paid for their travel.

The royal couple landed in Nice with their baby boy Archie last Wednesday, after flying in on a Cessna plane that is estimated to cost around £20,000 to hire.

Many criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for not taking a commercial flight, especially as it came two days after they took a private jet home from Ibiza.

It has now emerged that Meghan and Harry stayed at Elton’s private residence in Nice, prompting the Candle In The Wind singer to defend the couple against the backlash.

In a series of tweets, Elton explained: ‘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.’

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Elton, 70, went on to mention his close relationship with Harry’s late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and his ‘sense of obligation to protect’ the royal and his brother Prince William.

The musician continued: ‘After a hectic year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David [Furnish] and I wanted the young family to have a private holiday inside the safety and tranquility of our home.’

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archie
The royal couple have enjoyed their summer holidays in the south of France (Picture: Rex)

Elton went on to insist that he funded the private flights and says he went to great lengths to ensure it was carbon neutral.

‘To maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight.

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‘To support Prince Harry’s commitment to the environment, we ensured their flight was carbon neutral, by making the appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint™.’

Elton added: ‘I highly respect and applaud both Harry and Meghan’s commitment to charity,’ and called for a stop to the ‘relentless and untrue assassinations’ on Harry and Meghan’s character.

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