The British Royal Family

[CoverMeCagney]

<...>The media in the US certainly isn't going to be better than the media in the UK.

I hope you're wrong. I think our media have behaved utterly disgracefully on this issue. They drove Harry and Meghan away. JMO obvs.

 

[Gardenista]

I'd agree, if they were going off to live quietly in Africa. But I don't think Harry wants the celeb life any more than he wants the royal life. The media in the US certainly isn't going to be better than the media in the UK.

Exactly, and it will likely be worse in NA because the UK press has limitations that they will not have in NA. Which is why I think their entire is story is nonsense.

 

[oviedo]

https://www.facebook.com/151274568227715/posts/2914911571863987/?d=n

 

[Bravo]

I'd agree, if they were going off to live quietly in Africa. But I don't think Harry wants the celeb life any more than he wants the royal life. The media in the US certainly isn't going to be better than the media in the UK.

There not moving to the U.S. Yes I get U.S. press will report but I don't see it getting so rabid. IMO

 

[Sillybilly]

No one had heard of her outside Canada until the media they all love/hate publicized her friendship with MM.
But now she's going to host a Wedding Planner series on Netflix - wonder how she landed that?

JM is a former fashion designer and stylist. She is married to Ben Mulroney, tv host, and son of former Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney.

 

[RobinCAL]

I really loved Catherine's dress tonight. The earring were okay too...I wanted more ☺

 

[human]

Wow. That article about Meghan and her father is really hard to comprehend. He sounds like he was a fun loving father and then what happened?

There is a lot more to this story.

I cannot believe that he does not get a nice pile of money when he gives tidbits.

Doria gives no info. But it seems like the dad is willing to $ell.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

William & Kate looking happy and relaxed at the UK-Africa summit this evening

Royals gather at Buckingham Palace event without Prince Harry

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

I don't think it's a guide to how upset the Queen is. I think it's just that if you're going to be an HRH then you do the royal tours and have official patronages, and if you're not going to be HRH and do the 'royal' thing officially, then you can't really mix and match the bits you do like. I think the Queen would have been guided on this by the courtiers who are experts in the precedence of how things can be done and what could or shouldn't be changed permanently due to Harry's personal feelings at the moment.

I think it's more like a courtier saying to Harry, "if you want to hold royal patronages, then you have to remain HRH', and Harry saying, "but I want to give up the HRH part, I definitely don't want to keep that, so I'll just have to accept giving up the patronages that I hold because I'm HRH Prince Harry".

Harry can support things like charities for wounded soldiers, or those who have ptsd without holding an official royal patronage. And in some ways maybe he can do more from outside the official Royal fold than he could from within.

Harry and Meghan are now free to go out there and be Bob Geldofs (give us yer money for people who are suffering so we can change the world!) .... and he couldn't do that as an HRH.

They are keeping their patronages. The military thing is something different.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Keep Royal Patronages After Exit

 

[Sarahlou]

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William & Kate looking happy and relaxed at the UK-Africa summit this evening

Royals gather at Buckingham Palace event without Prince Harry

That's a pretty dress, Kate looks good

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I am not MM's biggest fan but you know if she DID go to the actual shelter and meet with women the media would have said how she was doing it for attention and "what must they think about MM's recent complaining" compared to what goes on in their lives, etc etc.

You can't win with the press. You can only squeak up your image and ignore the coverage. That can be very hard for some people. I know personally I am a sensitive person, I get personally upset where it can ruin my day if I receive a rude email in a legal dispute. My partner could not care less and never gets upset or offended - he just likes getting paid and does not take anything that happens personally. I do think it's important to recognize what kind of person you are and tailor your activities in a way that your life isn't miserable for you. I don't know if publicity is ever really great for very sensitive people.

Yes, and how well would us commoners like it if people started speculating on divorce with zero cause? It would be hurtful in the extreme and many of us would lash out. We really should try to put ourselves in others’ shoes before voicing such nonsense.

 

[Tony1902]

I’m a crone and don’t stay up on New Year’s Eve, but you’re right in considering it ironic. I heard he was drunk and I’m sure at some level he regrets it. Sad thing to say, especially when comments about his mother are things he intensely dislikes. I’ll stick with PBS

 

[Ruthbullock]

Yes, and how well would us commoners like it if people started speculating on divorce with zero cause? It would be hurtful in the extreme and many of us would lash out. We really should try to put ourselves in others’ shoes before voicing such nonsense.

Stand in any school playground any day of the week to hear that speculation and never seen anyone(well very few) lash out.

 

[ZsaZsa]

Chris Ship on Twitter

They're making it seem like Camilla was a bit callous in her response to a question about if she'll miss Harry and Meghan. IMHO she was walking, wasn't expecting the question and answered it perfectly fine

You know what everyone is thinking though.
We saw that smirk!

 

[Gardenista]

Why Prince Harry is so unhappy with the exit deal and why he thought it could have been different

 

[Sillybilly]

Please stay on topic. BRF is the topic.

Thread is not for discussion about politics or the pros/cons of journalistic integrity worldwide.

 

[Sarahlou]

DBM

 

[ZsaZsa]

I didn't blame her. I just said she didn't go to the shelter. Then posters disagreed, so I provided proof. If I blamed anyone, it's the media. And I explained why. I don't know what Markle's role in that coverage was, if any.

IIRC The Shelter Organization posted it on their FB page and from there the (Canadian)
media got wind of it. It ended up in the DM
where it was reported like this-

Meghan Markle visits women's shelter in Vancouver | Daily Mail Online

I just read quickly through but I see no salacious remarks, no scandal mongering, no incitement to hatred.
Now, when you get down to the comments
people can get pretty blunt with their opinions as to her motivation etc.

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Thanks, that one works, interesting article. I feel sad that Meghan and her dad have fallen out - if her horrible half siblings hadn't stuck their grubby oars in I think things would have been ok.

Sibling jealousy can get vicious.

 

[Gardenista]

Outfit deets

Duchess Kate: Duchess Kate In Sparkling Red Needle & Thread Dress For UK-Africa Investment Summit Reception