Prince Harry has appointed a new head for his travel venture, Travalyst, whose stance on air travel has raised eyebrows given the sustainability organisation's remit. Richard Eden reports that the new executive has likened flying to drink-driving, a comparison that sits awkwardly with Harry's own frequent use of private jets, reviving longstanding criticism of the apparent gap between the Duke of Sussex's environmental messaging and his personal travel habits.

Travalyst, which Harry founded in 2019 to promote sustainable tourism, works with major travel and booking companies to encourage greener choices. The new appointment's outspoken comparison of flying to drink-driving is likely to reignite scrutiny of Harry's own carbon footprint, given his history of taking private flights despite championing environmental causes through the organisation.