The Boss Of The Company Paid By Elton John To ‘Offset’ Harry And Meghan’s Flights Has Previously Attacked Celebrities For Using Private Jets

The boss of the firm paid by Elton John to ‘offset’ Harry and Meghan’s flights has previously attacked other celebrities for using private jets.

It comes afterElton John revealed that he paid for Harry, Meghan and baby Archie's flight to his home in Nice to ‘maintain a high level of much-needed protection’, adding that he ensured the flight was carbon neutral by making a donation to Carbon Footprint Ltd.

The Sun{ =nofollow}has reported that John Buckley, who founded the fund, previously said that ‘it’s great for the celebrities to come out and support the cause but they then have to follow it up in their own lifestyles.’

The comments were made in 2007, with the boss adding, ‘Every time you catch a flight you add a significant amount of planet-warming gases to the atmosphere and that only adds to the problem of climate change - the best thing to do is just not fly.’

A company spokesman told the paper yesterday, ‘John is away on annual leave and I’m not in a position to comment on what he’s said.’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have faced criticism for their reported use of four private jets in 11 days, especially as last month Harry told conservation expert Dr Jane Goodall that the couple planned to limit the size of their family because of the environment.

‘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,’ John tweeted on Monday.

‘Prince Harry{ =nofollow}’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.

‘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.'

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