Prince Harry Faces Criticism for China Trip During King Charles Canada Visit

Prince Harry's recent trip to Shanghai to promote sustainable travel through his organisation Travalyst coincided with King Charles' visit to Canada, sparking criticism and speculation about a possible attempt to upstage the King. Royal expert Jennie Bond described the timing of Harry's visit as ironic and ineffective, noting that it generated little publicity and failed to overshadow King Charles' historic parliamentary speech. Critics highlighted the environmental contradiction of flying across the world to advocate for eco-friendly travel, suggesting a video address would have been more ethical. The visit also marked Harry's first trip to China since stepping back from royal duties. Additionally, Harry and Meghan Markle have faced accusations of orchestrating well-timed public appearances to divert attention from the royal family, with Markle's personal revelations and product launches coinciding with significant royal family events. Despite these controversies, some believe Harry’s efforts with Travalyst and his public appearances underscore his ongoing attempts to redefine his public role post-royalty.