Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves unexpectedly stuck in Jamaica as both Lauren Sanchez and John Travolta denied them a private jet for their return to the US, turning their trip into a nightmarish ordeal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who made a rare red carpet appearance at the Carib Theater in Kingston for the premiere of the Bob Marley movie “One Love,” had planned to fly back to their California residence on Sunday. However, their plans were thwarted when they couldn’t secure a flight. Insiders revealed that Harry and Meghan had hoped to catch a ride with Lauren Sanchez, the wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who also attended the launch with his girlfriend.
Unfortunately, their request was turned down by the tech mogul, citing a full jet with no more room for them. The couple then approached John Travolta, the Greek star and licensed pilot, to join him on his plane. However, the actor, known for his devout Scientology beliefs and loyalty to Tom Cruise, a close friend and fellow Scientologist, reportedly refused, citing religious beliefs. In a bizarre turn of events, Tom Cruise challenged the Sussexes to a dance at the premiere, but they declined the invitation. The star, critical of Harry and Meghan for exploiting Bob Marley’s legacy, also hinted at heading to Jamaica to promote his latest film.
Left with no other option, Harry and Meghan had to stay in Jamaica for an extra night while attempting to find an alternative way back to the States. Their night at a local hotel was marred by angry protesters accusing them of disrespecting Jamaicans and their culture. Protesters waved Jamaican flags and chanted slogans, claiming that the couple had ignored the challenges faced by Jamaicans in terms of poverty, corruption, and violence. They also accused Harry and Meghan of insulting the Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holmes, by attending the launch with him.
Facing backlash from both the British public and the royal family for their decision to step back from royal duties and move to the States, the couple was said to be shocked and humiliated by the ordeal. Their fortunes changed when they contacted Oprah Winfrey, who also attended the launch and offered them a seat on her jet.
Oprah, a close friend and supporter of Harry and Meghan, agreed to help them, but not without a condition. The media mogul, who previously conducted a blockbuster TV special interview with the Sussexes, reportedly requested another interview in return for the favor. Reluctantly, Harry and Meghan agreed to Oprah’s terms, hoping to put the Jamaican nightmare behind them. However, they soon realized that their secret plans to move to Jamaica had been leaked to the press, setting the stage for a new wave of criticism.
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