Harry at the End of His Rope as Charles Steals the Spotlight on UK Front Pages

In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves overshadowed by other members of the royal family on the front pages of UK newspapers this week.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped to make headlines with their pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, aligning themselves with the ongoing COP26 summit.

However, it was Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II who stole the limelight at the Global Climate Change Conference, which is being hailed as humanity's last chance to combat global warming.

On Tuesday, Harry and Meghan released a statement on their website, expressing their commitment to working towards carbon neutrality.

Despite their efforts, their photos were noticeably absent from the front pages of any UK newspaper on November 3rd.

Instead, it was Prince Charles who graced the covers of the tabloid Daily Express and the broadsheet Daily Telegraph, where he was pictured alongside President Joe Biden.

The couple's absence from the headlines was a rare occurrence, highlighting the dominance of the older generation.

Prince William, too, received less prominent coverage compared to his father and grandmother, despite his busy schedule.

The focus of UK newspapers was on Queen Elizabeth II's powerful pre-recorded address to the reception on Monday night.

The 95-year-old monarch made headlines in the Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Mail, Times, and Metro, while also sharing the front page of The Sun with Kate Middleton.

In her address, she reflected on her encounters with world leaders over the past 70 years and offered insights into what made them special.

While the older royals basked in the spotlight, Prince Charles faced criticism on social media for his involvement in COP26.

One Twitter user dismissed his activities as a mere public relations exercise to greenwash a family with a significant carbon footprint.

Another accused him of hypocrisy, questioning why he would urge urgent action on reducing emissions while using a private jet to attend the climate conference.

The prince's decision to forgo wearing a mask also drew scrutiny and calls for him to show respect.

Adding to the pressure, billboards criticizing Prince Charles and the royal family's record on climate change were unveiled in Glasgow and across the UK ahead of the summit.

Created by the Republic movement, these billboards aimed to draw attention to the issue and hold the royals accountable.

Despite the backlash, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, alongside Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, have maintained prominent positions at the summit.

As the most senior royals in attendance, they have been actively involved in discussions and events.

Unfortunately, Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend the summit due to health issues.

However, she delivered a heartfelt pre-recorded speech from Windsor Castle, praising her husband's influential role in promoting environmental protection and commending Prince Charles and Prince William for continuing his legacy.

The Queen expressed immense pride in their dedication and acknowledged the inspiring enthusiasm of people, particularly the younger generation, in demanding action to preserve our planet.

Both Prince Charles and Prince William have addressed delegates at the summit, with Charles delivering a powerful opening ceremony speech.

He called on world leaders to approach climate change with the urgency and determination of a wartime effort, emphasizing that time is running out to save the planet.

As the COP26 summit progresses, it remains to be seen whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will regain the spotlight or if the older generation will continue to dominate the headlines.

The battle for attention among the royals intensifies as they strive to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change.