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Idris Elba’s Wife Defends Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Amid Backlash over Private Jet Use

Manuela Cardiga
Aug 24, 2019
12:00 P.M.

Sabrina Dhowre Elba comes out in defense of her friend Meghan Markle over the private jet debacle.

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Actor Idris Elba’s wife Sabrina Dhowre defended her friend Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from the criticism over their private jet rides on "Good Morning Britain"

Sabrina stood up for the harried Royals after their recent trips on private jets became a hot topic on headlines all over the world.

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DUKES OF SUSSEX ATTACKED OVER PRIVATE JET FLIGHTS

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have come under fire after it was publicized that they had taken four private jet flights in just 11 days, despite their constant advocacy on environmental issues.

Sabrina defended the Royals on "Good Morning Britain" explaining that being famous and traveling on commercial flights - even in first class - is a virtual nightmare.

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Sir Elton revealed that he felt obliged to protect the young couple from the kind of harassment that had led to the Princess' untimely death.

FANS AND MEDIA CONSTANTLY HARASS CELEBRITIES

Sabrina, who worked with Duchess Meghan on "Suits," explained that even for her and husband Idris Elba, traveling first-class is a nightmare of constant harassment by eager fans demanding selfies. The host sarcastically noted that traveling in luxury can't be such a trial.

"No, it can be. We've had instances where even TSA (Transportation Security Administration) people stop you for photos," Sabrina explained

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"GOOD MORNING BRITAIN" HOST CHALLENGES DUKES "HYPOCRISY"

Presenter Richard Madeley referred to the Dukes' most recent flight on Sir Elton John's private jet as 'hypocrisy,' but newsreader Sean Fletcher pointed out that being mobbed at an airport is a real risk for the famous.

THE ROYAL FAMILY TRAVELS ON PRIVATE CHARTERS

One can only imagine the difficulties of traveling under such pressure with a tiny baby, Sabrina pointed out, and expressed the opinion that the Royals had little alternative.

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The Queen herself does not travel on scheduled flights, but the rest of the family normally fly on private charters while fulfilling their obligations to the Crown.

Sir Elton John has responded to the criticism of the Royal couple on social media, ferociously defending them and revealing that he had made sure their flight was carbon-neutral by making a contribution to Carbon Footprint™.

SIR ELTON JOHN IS OUTRAGED BY ATTACK ON HARRY AND MEGHAN

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Sir Elton John posted a ferocious defense of the Royal couple on social media after they were accused of hypocrisy for taking his private jet to the singer's home in Nice.

"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," he wrote.

Sir Elton spoke feelingly of his great friendship for Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

Sir Elton revealed that he felt obliged to protect the young couple from the kind of harassment that had led to the Princess' untimely death.

He revealed that in support of Prince Harry’s commitment to the environment, he and his husband David had made a contribution to Carbon Footprint™-

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