How much would YOU spend to avoid sitting next to regular people on a flight? Because apparently Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided $120,000 was a totally reasonable price tag for their latest dramatic return to the United Kingdom, and honey, we have THOUGHTS.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly dropped a cool six figures—yes, you read that right—on a private jet to fly from sunny Los Angeles to Birmingham for what insiders are calling an “extended period.” Translation: they’re staying longer than a weekend, and they wanted to make sure EVERYONE knows they’re too fabulous for commercial airlines. The audacity? *Chef’s kiss.*
But wait, there’s more! Royal cousin Lady Eliza Spencer was apparently absolutely THRILLED about their shocking return, posting excited messages that had the internet collectively asking, “Girl, are you okay?” While most of us would be thrilled about seeing family fly in from across the pond, Lady Eliza seemed genuinely gobsmacked that Harry and Meghan were actually gracing British soil with their presence. The enthusiasm was giving “I can’t believe you actually showed up” energy, and we’re here for the subtext.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: $120,000. That’s more than most people’s annual salary, spent on one flight that could’ve been taken commercially for, oh, I don’t know, maybe $1,000? But who are we to judge the lifestyle choices of people who literally wrote a tell-all about their family drama and still expect them to fund their security detail? The irony is absolutely DELICIOUS.
Social media erupted faster than champagne at a palace party. Fans were split between “Queens deserve their comfort” and “Maybe use that money for charity?” The comments section became a battlefield of hot takes, with some defending the couple’s privacy concerns and others suggesting that if you’re worried about privacy, maybe don’t announce your extended UK trip to the entire world.
The couple’s return to the UK comes amid ongoing negotiations and negotiations with the royal family, and sources suggest this might be a significant moment. Or it could just be another Instagram photo op. With the Sussexes, honestly, who even knows anymore?
What do you think? A) The privacy concerns justify the cost, they deserve comfort B) That money could’ve gone to charity instead