Ellen DeGeneres and Extra Celebs Converse Out in Protection of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Ellen DeGeneres is becoming a member of Elton John in defending Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

On Monday, the enduring “Rocket Man” singer took to social media to slam “malicious” rumors in regards to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s current journey to his Good property. Simply days in the past, the eco-friendly royal couple was photographed, together with their child boy Archie Harrison, taking a personal jet to Elton’s residence in France, sparking a social media frenzy.

Coming to their protection, Elton, who was very shut with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, fired again at critics.

“I’m deeply distressed by right now’s distorted and malicious account within the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s non-public keep at my residence in Good final week,” Elton wrote. “Prince Harry’s Mom, Diana Princess Of Wales was one in every of my dearest buddies. I really feel a profound sense of obligation to guard Harry and his household from the pointless press intrusion that contributed to Diana’s premature loss of life.”

“After a busy 12 months persevering with their exhausting work and dedication to charity, David [Furnish] and I wished the younger household to have a personal vacation inside the protection and tranquility of our residence,” the 72-year-old star continued. “To take care of a excessive stage of much-needed safety, we supplied them with a personal jet flight. To help Prince Harry’s dedication to the setting, we ensured their flight was carbon impartial, by making the suitable contribution to Carbon Footprint.”

Elton concluded his social media message with, “I extremely respect and applaud each Harry and Meghan’s dedication to charity and I am calling on the press to stop these relentless and unfaithful assassinations on their character which are spuriously crafted on an virtually every day foundation.”

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Following Elton’s publish, Ellen additionally defended the “compassionate” couple in a message to her social media followers, speaking about her and Portia De Rossi‘s assembly with the royal pair.

“Portia and I met Prince Harry and Meghan in England to speak about their work on wildlife conservation,” the Emmy winner wrote. “They had been probably the most down-to-earth, compassionate folks. Think about being attacked for the whole lot you do, when all you are attempting to do is make the world higher.”

Harry and Meghan’s pal, skilled polo participant Ignacio Figueras, commented on Ellen’s publish with raised arms, prayer and coronary heart emojis.