The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #10

[firebird]

This is all conjecture but its to do with a level of detachment from public opinion, I think the Cambridges don't read what is written about them, don't do social media and have friends who are incredibly discreet both to them and about them.

I can imagine Jessica Mulroney saying "Meghan did you see what they're saying about you today?" but I can't see Pippa saying the same. If I was in the public eye as much as they were I don't think I could stop myself reading the papers and social media to see what people were saying and I would be massively upset if it wasn't positive.

I think if you get bogged down into whether life is fair or media coverage is fair or whatever you're bound to be upset and thats bound to transfer into home life. I remember a cousin of mine was involved in a legal case (civil not criminal) that was reported in the papers, I had been at court to support her so I knew all the fact of the case and what was said in court. It was reported in 2 papers and I felt so annoyed, nothing they reported was incorrect but I felt like the tone and the spin was all wrong, her name wasn't published so the reporting of it didn't effect her reputation and no one outside the court knew it was about her but I still felt aggrieved on her behalf, I can't imagine it on the scale that the RF deals with it.

Its probably impossible for them to avoid all coverage about them but I think they just need to develop a tough skin about it (I realise thats the opposite of what they want to do). I remember reading a story about JK Rowling who said during the height of Harry Potter mania she stopped reading the papers because there were so many stories about her but that she made an exception during Wimbledon to read the sports pages because shes a big fan and lo and behold the article she read referenced one of the Williams hitting a tennis ball like a bludger.

I think at the level of fame they're at you can't get away from it fully but you can do your best to minimise your exposure and let coverage that you don't feel is accurate or fair just wash over you.

The part of the interview that made me chuckle was Meghan pretending that the US press isn't just as bad or worse than the UK tabs. She literally said something like "we don't have that here." Please. The UK libel laws are far more strict than the US laws. That's why so many US celebs file suit in the UK, but not here. And she very well knows it since she herself is a actress and has many extremely high profile British and US friends who are in the media constantly. She lost any benefit of the doubt I might have given her on authenticity with that one.

 

[Gardenista]

The part of the interview that made me chuckle was Meghan pretending that the US press isn't just as bad or worse than the UK tabs. She literally said something like "we don't have that here." Please. The UK libel laws are far more strict than the US laws. That's why so many US celebs file suit in the UK, but not here. And she very well knows it since she herself is a actress and has many extremely high profile British and US friends who are in the media constantly. She lost any benefit of the doubt I might have given her on authenticity with that one.

Bingo! She's full of it.

 

[Gardenista]

'I told Meghan she didn't know what she was letting herself in for': Friend who warned Duchess of Sussex over marrying Harry says ex-Suits star 'didn't want to hear any negativity'

'Naive' Meghan Markle's friend warned her over marrying Prince Harry | Daily Mail Online

Wow, this is very enlightening and her friend was quoted, so it is real. I have a feeling MM is NOT going to be happy about this interview.

 

[maggieg]

Kate Middleton wears £395 LK Bennett dress at Teen Heroes reception | Daily Mail Online

The Cambridges today. Wouldn't have thought brown would be so nice on Kate but it really suits her, like the cut of the dress too

 

[Herat]

Kate Middleton wears £395 LK Bennett dress at Teen Heroes reception | Daily Mail Online

The Cambridges today. Wouldn't have thought brown would be so nice on Kate but it really suits her, like the cut of the dress too

There was an article saying this dress was red, but I agree it looks brown to me and another nice dress on her

 

[maggieg]

There was an article saying this dress was red, but I agree it looks brown to me and another nice dress on her

Its apparently a "coral" pattern so thats maybe where the confusion is, I doubt this is a black and blue/white and gold dress moment where we're all seeing different colours

 

[Gardenista]

Kate Middleton wears £395 LK Bennett dress at Teen Heroes reception | Daily Mail Online

The Cambridges today. Wouldn't have thought brown would be so nice on Kate but it really suits her, like the cut of the dress too

I swear her stylist is in my head--I love this dress. Almost everything she wears, I would wear.

 

[oviedo]

I swear her stylist is in my head--I love this dress. Almost everything she wears, I would wear.

She just never looks bad IMO - everything is beautifully chosen and worn by her. Classic. Reminds me of the Queen and her style

 

[gregjrichards]

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary as she attends Royal Albert Hall – without Prince Harry – just hours after source close to the couple told how they have 'single-handedly modernised the monarchy'

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary at Royal Albert Hall | Daily Mail Online

 

[Satchie]

The part of the interview that made me chuckle was Meghan pretending that the US press isn't just as bad or worse than the UK tabs. She literally said something like "we don't have that here." Please. The UK libel laws are far more strict than the US laws. That's why so many US celebs file suit in the UK, but not here. And she very well knows it since she herself is a actress and has many extremely high profile British and US friends who are in the media constantly. She lost any benefit of the doubt I might have given her on authenticity with that one.

Which US press sources are worse than the UK tabloids?

 

[maggieg]

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary as she attends Royal Albert Hall – without Prince Harry – just hours after source close to the couple told how they have 'single-handedly modernised the monarchy'

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary at Royal Albert Hall | Daily Mail Online

Again, love the colour of the dress. Has she had long extensions or has her hair just grown a lot recently?

Question about modernising the monarchy: wouldn't it be more modern to get rid of it? I know there have been steps that have made it more modern recently like sex no longer determining succession order but theres a reason most younger nations don't have a monarchy, its inherently outdated.

 

[Gardenista]

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary as she attends Royal Albert Hall – without Prince Harry – just hours after source close to the couple told how they have 'single-handedly modernised the monarchy'

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary at Royal Albert Hall | Daily Mail Online

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Color good, style bad--really bad, IMO. Someone help her, please.

 

[maggieg]

Prince Charles seems to have gone without Camilla but theres lots of photos of the other European royals in fabulous tiaras (the ettiquette seems to have been long gowns and hats during the day which I think looks rather odd) in Japan for their new Emperor to be enthroned. I think Maxima's evening look is my favourite
See Japanese Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony in Photos

 

[Sherwood Park]

is Thanksgiving a British tradition?

No, Thanksgiving was started by the British in what is now known as the United States to give thanks for food and the acquired land in their new colony.

Some fashion in the royal world:
Queen Mathilde's dress is simple, yet stunning.

(Credit for each pictures goes to both AP and Getty Images)

Photo: © STR/Japan Pool via Jiji Press/AFP via Getty Images Prince Charles, European royals attend Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony - HELLO! CANADA

Photo: © Pool/Getty Images Prince Haakon, Norway


Photo: © Koji Sasahara/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Queen Mathilde/King Philippe of Belgium

 

[Kensie]

That color looks great on MM. I love that color. It goes so good with her dark hair. It looks horrible on me .

A+ for the color choice.


QUIT fiddling with the hair.

 

[Gardenista]

Bloggers think the dress she is wearing is one she wore when she was pregnant which would account for the horrible fit

The Duchess in Vibrant Red Coat for Birkenhead Engagements

 

[happyday]

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary as she attends Royal Albert Hall – without Prince Harry – just hours after source close to the couple told how they have 'single-handedly modernised the monarchy'

Meghan Markle arrives for first public appearance since ITV documentary at Royal Albert Hall | Daily Mail Online

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I love the purple! I can see how some may not like the style, but I think it works. Her hair looks very pretty.

 

[rosemadderlake]

Color of dress is great. I am not a fan of the bare leg look. Proper hosiery completes a dressed up look. But I’m old fashioned. Besides, nice silk stockings are, well... nice!

Funny, I think her hair looks too ‘Cousin It’ from The Addams Family. There’s definitely a hiding behind the hair day going on. Meghan’s hair looks so much more polished in some of her acting headshots from back in the day.

 

[happyday]

Color of dress is great. I am not a fan of the bare leg look. Proper hosiery completes a dressed up look. But I’m old fashioned. Besides, nice silk stockings are, well... nice!

Funny, I think her hair looks too ‘Cousin It’ from The Addams Family. There’s definitely a hiding behind the hair day going on. Meghan’s hair look so much more polished in some of her acting headshots from back in the day.

I think I’m so used to the bare leg look because nobody wears hose here in South Texas—even in the winter. It’s too hot! I don’t think I’ve worn hose in 20 years and at this point no one could make me. Haha.

 

[firebird]

Which US press sources are worse than the UK tabloids?

All of them, potentially. In the US, they can, and do, largely get away with pretty much any nonsense due to extremely broad (overbroad, if you ask me) 1st Amendment protection. Here's a snip from an article about the difference between US and UK libel law:

"I did not live in England, I do not live in England, the book was not published there, so why not come and sue me in the United States?" she asks.

The reason is simple.

"English laws are much more favorable for someone looking to protect their reputation," says Jenny Afia, a lawyer in London who often represents people making libel and privacy claims.

Ehrenfeld's case was an example of "libel tourism," where someone brings a libel claim in a country where he is most likely to win. Often, that country is Great Britain.

"Crooks and brigands from around the world come here to launder their reputations, where they couldn't get exculpation in either their home country or indeed in the United States of America," says Mark Stephens, a London lawyer who often represents media companies in these cases.

In American courts, the burden of proof rests with the person who brings a claim of libel. In British courts, the author or journalist has the burden of proof, and typically loses.

"So you've got the rich and powerful shutting down and chilling speech which is critical of them," says Stephens.

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