The British Royal Family

[oviedo]

The Instagram
experiment

Response :
Within an hour or so of the Kensingtonroyal post
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Today Kate posted her visit about 30 minutes ago so I’m awaiting a sussexroyal responsive post

 

[Mominmi]

The Royal Family

Today, The Prince of Wales met world leaders, politicians and environmentalists including Greta Thunberg at The World Economic Forum in Davos.

His Royal Highness officially launched the Sustainable Markets Council at the forum: the new initiative aims to create sustainable markets whilst helping the global economy become more environmentally friendly.

The annual meeting at Davos encourages open discussions about ways to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

A good explanation and I can agree. I do think perhaps he might be expected to cover what it might cost extra, if any, to be living in Canada. That would be a good PR move too.

 

[Mominmi]

The Royal Family

Today, The Prince of Wales met world leaders, politicians and environmentalists including Greta Thunberg at The World Economic Forum in Davos.

His Royal Highness officially launched the Sustainable Markets Council at the forum: the new initiative aims to create sustainable markets whilst helping the global economy become more environmentally friendly.

The annual meeting at Davos encourages open discussions about ways to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

A good explanation and I can agree. I do think perhaps he might be expected to cover what it might cost extra, if any, to be living in Canada. That would be a good PR move too.

 

[oviedo]

I agree completely. No matter where he lives in their new position, it doesn’t change who he is...son of the future king, son of Diana and grandson of the Queen. As you say, being born into the RF wasn’t his choice, so I agree he is entitled to paid protection. It seems almost punitive to remove it. He isn’t abandoning the Queen and his family, and would have kept a more active position if he could have.
JMO MOO

That makes sense but I do wonder if that entitles her alone (when she is doing her own thing) as well to this government funding ? Do all of the royals still have security ? The grandchildren ? When not doing royal business ? Am curious

 

[Mominmi]

I agree completely. No matter where he lives in their new position, it doesn’t change who he is...son of the future king, son of Diana and grandson of the Queen. As you say, being born into the RF wasn’t his choice, so I agree he is entitled to paid protection. It seems almost punitive to remove it. He isn’t abandoning the Queen and his family, and would have kept a more active position if he could have.
JMO MOO

I guess I just don’t quite understand why he “couldn’t” have continued in an active position. I think it’s more he didn’t “want”to any longer. And in my opinion this is the root of the bad feelings for many. It’s actually quite fascinating watching the whole thing and people’s reactions.

 

[makayla]

Is that a cartoon? I am not familiar with it...

No, it has been just Gary Janetti - (check his Instagram) ... a satire ... him expressing the thoughts of little Prince George. Some of them hilarious, but some naturally bordering on political incorrectness. Now it appears they are turning it into an animation.

 

[Mominmi]

That makes sense but I do wonder if that entitles her alone (when she is doing her own thing) as well to this government funding ? Do all of the royals still have security ? The grandchildren ? When not doing royal business ? Am curious

Beatrice and Eugenie have security paid by their father. I’d assume the same for the other grands and great grands.
Beatrice and Eugenie stripped of police protection after row over £50k cost | Daily Mail Online

Article said Zara has no government paid protection either.

ETA source link (it’s a little old but I’m pretty sure it’s still relevant)

 

[rosemadderlake]

I think it’d be great if press left them alone for a few months....give them what they want. We can all sit back & watch MM’s creativity as she tries to once again be ‘the news’. I think she lives for the attention. Moo

You can’t post that on Instagram then, right?

Who is going to leave them alone when they post every day?

I fear they will be the most “disliked”. But they are heading down that highway.

Jmo

 

[rosemadderlake]

Truth is, royal commitments win, hands down

There’s no modernization of anything.

I think QE knows this. “She’s a very nice girl...”

 

[momrids6]

It’s not just the DM. It’s all over the headlines. And if this is the kind of “press” they are attracting, maybe it’s time for a new PR strategy?

I’m looking at this from a business perspective.

I’m sure Meghan loves animals. Taking on a role, Royal role, spokesperson, is a business persona. Unfortunately, the part that’s backfiring is the focus of their bad timing. And that makes people question motives.

And the feedback is not good. I’m talking about the feedback that’s not been deleted from their IG page...

This has been the failure of a lot of their PR. They are not the first to have bad PR. Fergie has had her share of bad choices and terrible PR...

Yes- it is everywhere. Having the day off, I read the latest news from around the world... Using Royal seems to be in question, and I wonder if Meghan will change her name to her real name of Rachel now too? Does Harry call her Meghan or Rachel at home I wonder?

Prince Harry and Meghan could face costly fight for Sussex Royal brand

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Yes- it is everywhere. Having the day off, I read the latest news from around the world... Using Royal seems to be in question, and I wonder if Meghan will change her name to her real name of Rachel now too? Does Harry call her Meghan or Rachel at home I wonder?

Prince Harry and Meghan could face costly fight for Sussex Royal brand

Perhaps she calls him Henry then?

 

[Trudie]

Oh I agree.

You can’t post that on Instagram then, right?

Who is going to leave them alone when they post every day?

I fear they will be the most “disliked”. But they are heading down that highway.

Jmo

I think MM is quickly becoming one of the most despised women in the world.

 

[Trudie]

I guess I just don’t quite understand why he “couldn’t” have continued in an active position. I think it’s more he didn’t “want”to any longer. And in my opinion this is the root of the bad feelings for many. It’s actually quite fascinating watching the whole thing and people’s reactions.

If he wanted to, I doubt his “wants” were important. He said there was no option........

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Oh I agree.

I think MM is quickly becoming one of the most despised women in the world.

How would you measure that I wonder?

 

[Deleted member 158085]

How would you measure that I wonder?

I don’t think the evidence bears this out. And I think most reasonable people also realize there is no need to take sides between her and Kate. Different people, different lives. Many celebrate both women.

 

[momrids6]

I've learned some new British terms today...
I hate to say I told you so on Meghan Markle, says CAROLE MALONE

 

[Mominmi]

I don’t think the evidence bears this out. And I think most reasonable people also realize there is no need to take sides between her and Kate. Different people, different lives. Many celebrate both women.

I just can’t celebrate a woman who is as hypocritical as she seems. And, yes, I realize what she seems is in some part influenced by press coverage. But the fact that she about that is in itself hypocritical. She chose a career that depends on getting your face and name out in front of the world. It has nothing to do with a contest between the two duchesses.

 

[firebird]

I don’t think the evidence bears this out. And I think most reasonable people also realize there is no need to take sides between her and Kate. Different people, different lives. Many celebrate both women.

I'm a reasonable person and I think the comparison is totally valid vis-a-vis the Royal Family. Kate is thoroughly on board with it and Markle is not. If Markle didn't marry into the Royal Family, she would be entitled to be a different person with a different life. But she did,so she's not -- at least not without repercussions. So if one believes in the importance of tradition, the historical significance of the monarchy with all of its protocol and restraint, etc. you'll tend to take sides with Kate. If one prefers Markle's qualities, on the other hand, they'll tend to take sides with her. For me, it's not so much about those two as individuals (although I personally prefer Kate to Markle as a person, too), but about the impact this is having on historical/social issues now involving the entirety of British v. NA culture and politics. That's why I thought it was a bad idea for Harry to marry an American actress in the first place. I knew it would cause problems.

Eta: and by "taking sides with," I mean respecting

 

[HongKongPhooey]

I'm a reasonable person and I think the comparison is totally valid vis-a-vis the Royal Family. Kate is thoroughly on board with it and Markle is not. If Markle didn't marry into the Royal Family, she would be entitled to be a different person with a different life. But she did,so she's not -- at least without repercussions. So if one believes in the importance of tradition, the historical significance of the monarchy with all of its protocol and restraint, etc. you'll tend to take sides with Kate. If one prefers Markle's qualities, on the other hand, they'll tend to take sides with her. For me, it's not so much about those two as individuals (although I personally prefer Kate to Markle as a person, too), but about the impact this is having on historical/social issues now involving the entirety of British v. NA culture and politics. That's why I thought it was a bad idea for Harry to marry an American actress in the first place. I knew it would cause problems.

Is there any reason why you refer to Kate as "Kate" and Meghan as "Markle"? It's just an interesting observation I've noticed before so I am curious.

 

[firebird]

Is there any reason why you refer to Kate as "Kate" and Meghan as "Markle"? It's just an interesting observation I've noticed before so I am curious.

I like Kate and I don't like Markle. It's that simple. See my post above about respect.