Prince Harry's eco initiative faces turbulence as Travalyst chair steps down

Prince Harry has encountered a significant setback as the inaugural chairperson of his "eco-tourism" initiative, Travalyst, has stepped down.

India Gary-Martin, who served as chair for a year and a half, reportedly left the position last year to concentrate on her own ventures, according to a statement from the organisation.

Royal commentator Richard Eden observed, "Working for Prince Harry appears to have lost its appeal quickly for the business executive."

This resignation adds to a growing list of at least 19 senior staff members who have departed from organisations associated with Prince Harry, as highlighted by the royal expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have previously faced backlash over accusations of hypocrisy due to their frequent use of private jets in 2019, despite their public advocacy for environmental sustainability. The couple made four private jet trips in just 11 days that year.

Defending their actions at the time, Prince Harry acknowledged that “no one is perfect” and stressed the need for “balance” when addressing such issues.

When Gary-Martin initially accepted the role as Travalyst’s chair, she described it as an “exciting opportunity.”

Founded by Prince Harry in 2019, Travalyst aims to promote environmentally conscious tourism. Despite the challenges, Harry continues his philanthropic efforts and was recently spotted assisting wildfire relief efforts in California.