tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post8908257877490899216..comments2024-03-24T00:23:36.772+00:00Comments on Mad About Meghan: "Please Stop Lying. Please Stop Creating Pain": Thomas Markle Releases Private Letter from MeghanAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-50840469051090518362019-02-18T09:18:53.440+00:002019-02-18T09:18:53.440+00:00You nailed it. The problem is in the beginning.
I...You nailed it. The problem is in the beginning. <br />I hope and pray for a solution with dignity and peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-72291708274910639642019-02-17T03:37:19.765+00:002019-02-17T03:37:19.765+00:00Yet, we will never read about it on Daily Mail.Yet, we will never read about it on Daily Mail.MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560371432466837355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-50531023117522421162019-02-16T01:26:29.387+00:002019-02-16T01:26:29.387+00:00The first thing that I will say is that I agree wi...The first thing that I will say is that I agree with Meghan's strategy and I support her actions.<br /><br />Having said that, here's why this happened.<br /><br />Thomas and Meghan have probably had a strained relationship for years with limited personal contact--hence the lack of recent pictures. Despite this she was dutiful and did support him financially.<br /><br />I suspect he very much wanted her to marry Harry and he saw this as a ticket to fame and fortune. This is why he was on best behavior until the invitations went out. Also, when he was let in on the secret he probably made more requests for money to maintain his silence (she reveals this in her letter).<br /><br />As an individual Thomas is quite simple; he is motivated by money and attention, he also probably has some mental health issues, hence the extreme dysfunction of his children. As we could see, every month or so he would give an interview and would get paid for either the interview itself or some photos or correspondence from Meghan that he would copyright.<br /><br />After she got pregnant she was wise enough to look forward and foresee how not only Thomas but also Samantha and Thomas Jr would exploit her pregnancy and eventual childbirth for attention and payoffs. She had 3 choices to avoid this. 1) Send this letter and maybe convince Thomas to shape up (but she knew him well enough to know this plea would fail) while at the same time detailing her side of the story and how betrayed she was by Thomas and Samantha in anticipation of the letter's eventual release. 2) Issue a press statement outlining her side of the story. 3) Giving an interview (probably with Oprah) to tell her side of the story. 2 and 3 are really against the royal family's MO so 1 was the best option.<br /><br />However, Thomas (by all accounts a very intelligent man--he won Emmys) hid the fact that he received a letter and continued to sell her out while making subtle and explicit digs at her and Harry in the media. She knew this would only get exponentially worse when she gave birth; with scenarios such as him showing up at her doorstop, giving numerous interviews and probably publishing a book. Samantha was gearing up her circus as well in anticipation of baby Sussex's birth. <br /><br />Meghan was probably getting to the point where she would have given an interview about her family when she decided to make a play (through the People story) to reveal that she had sent a letter with the calculation that the rabid British tabloids would make Thomas an offer he could not refuse to get their hands on the letter. She was right, the letter was revealed to the world and it proved that Thomas was manipulative and dishonest and would not hesitate to sell out his pregnant daughter. <br /><br />When baby Sussex is born the British press will now find it very difficult to parade Thomas and Samantha before the world to drum up criticism against Meghan and Harry for freezing them out. Her letter has neutered their credibility and she can justifiably avoid contact with the Markles.<br /><br />As a final stroke of luck, having Clooney speak out has shaken the British press. Say what they will, his words were broadcast around the world and the global view of the British press is shifting for the worse. If they try to brazen out a Thomas Markle pity party when baby Sussex is born the global condemnation will be swift, mostly through social media but also from American and other global press organizations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-55101579817966734562019-02-16T01:14:02.126+00:002019-02-16T01:14:02.126+00:00It's hard to believe that Harry didn't mee...It's hard to believe that Harry didn't meet the father of Meghan - not before and not after the wedding? Is this visit not necessary or usual in GB? For me this first visit has a high significance and importance for both sides - to honor the parents of the bride and to be accepted in the new family, especially from the parents of the bride. <br />I wish they could soon realize this visit and I'll pray that Harry and Mr. Markle can speak from man to man and that there will be peace in the family. Meghan and Harry are such a wonderful couple. They have a lot of positive energy. We need this in our world: peace, hope, faith and love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-62662290169706622742019-02-14T23:28:13.136+00:002019-02-14T23:28:13.136+00:00Now George Clooney has entered the fray, and has c...Now George Clooney has entered the fray, and has compared what's happening to Meghan to Princess Diana being hounded by the paps. Of course the Media has taken his remarks literally, and have responded in a huff that there are no paps chasing Meghan and she has a relatively private life, which is true. Of any sensible person would understand they Meghan is being vilified and hounded on social media in the same way that Diana was by the media and paps. Now Arthur Edwards has responded by telling Meghan that she is not Princess Di and give the media access. I don't think Meghan is Princess Di either, nor is she behaving in any way like Diana, or using the press like Diana. I think Arthur Edwards wants more control of the young royals, and I find his suggestion somewhat threatening. I don't think the royal family chats regulary with the press, so obviously Meghan, who wants to respect the family's MO, so to speak, does not directly speak to the press. Also, this whole notion that Meghan is going to shake up the royal family is a role that the press has put upon her. It is obvious to me that Meghan intends to work within the family and respect how the royal family currently operates. There will always be haters, doubly so because of Meghan's race and nationality, but I hope that the stories of her work, and the good that she does will soon outweigh all this negativity. I don't think her friends will do more interviews (which I must say I haven't read) because the People article takes debunks all the Thomas Markle lies. I think this has become a bit of a rant- my apologies, Charlotte. I understand if you don't publish it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-9183651258935399732019-02-14T22:49:30.946+00:002019-02-14T22:49:30.946+00:00Lauri, Thank you for this link to an article show...Lauri, Thank you for this link to an article showing the positive benefit of Meghan visiting a charity. <br /><br />RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-8987488614509585352019-02-14T14:15:26.010+00:002019-02-14T14:15:26.010+00:00The simple answer could be that Meghan made a mist... The simple answer could be that Meghan made a mistake. She's a strong, independent woman, now somewhat constrained by royal rules. Maybe she thought that allowing her friends to speak was a way to get her point across. Meghan is new to the RF and still has much to learn, and she has to it in the public eye while newly married and expecting. It can't be easy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-4206152843847107572019-02-14T10:49:38.887+00:002019-02-14T10:49:38.887+00:00Perhaps, given TM’s vile behavior and harassment, ...Perhaps, given TM’s vile behavior and harassment, his number has been blocked and that is why he can’t get through, but her close friends remain in contact.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927386185214817479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-45410422279115452612019-02-13T14:23:23.447+00:002019-02-13T14:23:23.447+00:00That People article PROVED that her father is a ma...That People article PROVED that her father is a manipulative LIAR with no integrity or scruples! He has been emotionally blackmailing and abusing his daughter for months.<br /><br />Imagine if we didn't know what we do now! His abuse and disgusting behavior would have been unknown since he had counted on Meghan not doing anything and keeping silent.<br /><br />She and Harry are now free to continue their lives now the truth is out and not give that man a second thought or glance.<br /><br />As for the Vanity Fair interview... if Harry had no problem with it since he did end up marrying her anyway...I don't see the issue.<br />Tropical Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126337015097475882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-8875361697064330102019-02-13T13:53:19.335+00:002019-02-13T13:53:19.335+00:00The Duchess of Sussex has NOT given an interview t...The Duchess of Sussex has NOT given an interview trashing her father and has not given an interview trashing her half sister Samantha. Her Vanity Fair interview was about herself and Prince Harry NOT about her father and half sister. This letter is a private matter between a daughter and her father given for public consumption by the father. NOTHING was being done to defend all the trash being said about the Duchess of Sussex in the press. Something had to be done and should have been done. In honesty, how long could any of us endure this kind of public abuse and harassment without agreeing to some type of appropriate action being taken to stop it. I wouldn’t want it for myself. I don’t think any of us would want it. Marcia USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-76881747740227581492019-02-13T13:22:29.574+00:002019-02-13T13:22:29.574+00:00I believe that the whole letter was not published,...I believe that the whole letter was not published, that Mr markle or the newspaper withheld parts that might be less flattering to him. <br />If so, yet again he shows what kind of man he is.DGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855961428758247243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-56343882443360965872019-02-13T13:19:14.626+00:002019-02-13T13:19:14.626+00:00I complained to the mail about the other piece the...I complained to the mail about the other piece they printed, where two graphologists (and in my opinion graphology is a pseudo science akin to fairground fortune telling) called Megan a narcissist and dissected her personality and motivations from her handwriting! The level of contempt I have for the people doing this is high. Yes, please by all means have your say about what she wears, disagree with what she says, give feedback on her work, but labelling her a narcissist (a serious condition) when you have no medical training, just NO!<br />I can see Meghan is not everyone's cup of tea, that's fine, have your opinion but attacking a heavily pregnant woman like this is wrong and damaging.<br />That her own father is complicit is beyond belief. I have children, and I've had some disagreements with them as they have grown up, but never would I betray my own child like this whatever provocation I suffered.<br />DGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855961428758247243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-83526471668372636392019-02-13T03:00:34.424+00:002019-02-13T03:00:34.424+00:00Sadly, Meghan is not entirely blameless. She coope...Sadly, Meghan is not entirely blameless. She cooperated with the release of the significant 'People' article and gave an interview to 'Vanity Fair' magazine before she was even engaged, talking about her relationship with Harry. A big mistake in my opinion. Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-54683255246231595542019-02-12T22:41:12.295+00:002019-02-12T22:41:12.295+00:00I agree Rachel @20:36. None of this is a surprise ...I agree Rachel @20:36. None of this is a surprise to the powers that be. Victoria Arbiter’s comment, posted by Charlotte, is kind of an “inside” truth that this is NOT viewed as the Duchess of Sussex “doing her own thing”. Also, Royal historian Marlene Koenig’s legal perspective, posted by Charlotte, is an indication that the Duchess of Sussex is not standing alone in this matter. Sarah Ferguson has also now entered the narrative as has Princess Tessie of Leuxembough(sp?).Marcia USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-60534221991976158572019-02-12T22:37:51.830+00:002019-02-12T22:37:51.830+00:00I agree. I think people who see him as a victim an...I agree. I think people who see him as a victim and see 2 sides to every story have never dealt with an alcoholic narcissist. He is a text book case. It always has to be all about them and they are never where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be there. I also think they had signs that he was going to financially exploit his daughter's relationship early on and decided to manage the situation by having him come to England for the wedding, meeting Harry at the same time. This limited his opportunities to sell stories. Painting himself as the victim is the only way that he can possibly make money off his daughter and he's mightily working that angle, as is his other daughter. I am thankful that he did not come to the wedding. God knows what he would have pulled to ruin it, with the entire world watching it on TV. Jane Rosenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218414368487053892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-49191407762521366952019-02-12T22:25:32.924+00:002019-02-12T22:25:32.924+00:00So true, Theresa J and Anon23 @ 15:16 and 16:42. T...So true, Theresa J and Anon23 @ 15:16 and 16:42. The Royal Family, before the Duchess of Sussex, just like most of our families, have some skeletons that we would like to have STAYED in the closet😉.Marcia USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-56061310614861761562019-02-12T22:15:23.427+00:002019-02-12T22:15:23.427+00:00I too think it was deliberate and sanctioned by th...I too think it was deliberate and sanctioned by the Palace. She is a very careful person, who would not jeopardize the respect of her husband's family. The Royal Family is basically her employer as well. She wants to keep this job and will act accordingly. Diana's situation was nothing like Meghan's. She went to the press secretly to extricate herself from the Royal Family. It is the exact opposite of what Meghan did.Jane Rosenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218414368487053892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-71998597844080349512019-02-12T20:36:19.028+00:002019-02-12T20:36:19.028+00:00I have given the People Magazine article and the r...I have given the People Magazine article and the release of this letter a lot of thought and this is what I think: Kensington Palace and Harry & Meghan are not dumb. KP knew ahead of time that the article was going to be in People and they approved. They knew this would force Thomas Markle's hand and he would release the letter. They knew this narrative by her "family" and the tabloid press cannot continue, and something has to be done. It has become more of a story than the actual work and goals she and Harry are trying to achieve. Because rules were broken in the release of this letter, KP can now do something legally to address this situation. However, I really hope they don't sue Thomas Markle. Even though he deserves it, it will be bad optics, and I think it will be more effective to sue the newspaper(s) that printed it. Those newspapers are who give the Samantha and Thomas Markle power. If these papers can be stopped in some way, I think it will also serve as a warning to the television shows that have had Tom & Sam as guests. When there is no one else for Tom and Sam to talk to, it will die down. Some in the media have compared the People Magazine article to the way that Diana used to manipulate the press to her advantage. In my opinion, this is not the same thing at all. Diana and Charles were engaged in an all out war and used the media to hurt the other and make themselves look better, all for selfish reasons. The People Magazine article was part of a plan to put a stop to the vile harrassment by the media and by Meghan's "family" of Meghan (and Harry). Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410752943180787872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-85702896112067278892019-02-12T19:54:22.740+00:002019-02-12T19:54:22.740+00:00o.k., Allison in US 14:08o.k., Allison in US 14:08Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101639323275384355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-28651183127421575682019-02-12T19:48:51.569+00:002019-02-12T19:48:51.569+00:00Just because they are family doesn't mean you ...Just because they are family doesn't mean you get on with them. You may love a father, mum, sister or brother for that matter, but it doesn't mean you actually like them as a person or what they stand for. When the Duchess's father posed for photos in the Internet café before the wedding, that alone gave us a glimpse of the calibre of him as a man, but more importantly as a father. No scruples, class and where was the loyalty to his daughter? total betrayal, for what to make a few dollars. Whatever we are seeing now is no surprise. Why would Prince Harry even think to meet Mr Markle after observing his behaviour? You treasure your children and you certainly don't want a pat on the back for bringing your child up, educating, housing them looking after them, that is what a good parent does. Disgraceful behaviour he should be ashamed of his treatment of his daughter, has he no shame, his daughter is having a baby, stress factor for her and unborn child? apparently doesn't come into it for him. I feel very sorry for her. Ava Pittmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-55711929752536222812019-02-12T19:29:11.418+00:002019-02-12T19:29:11.418+00:00I completely agree with you Marci in Utah! Enough...I completely agree with you Marci in Utah! Enough already, we are only fueling the fire and fanning the flames. Basta!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-2600733491597155852019-02-12T19:13:42.910+00:002019-02-12T19:13:42.910+00:00Charlotte, a post on all the ethically & susta...Charlotte, a post on all the ethically & sustainably made clothing/jewelry that Meghan supports/purchases would be amazing!! Azgirlcoyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076797600535897460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-15792473225600031042019-02-12T19:11:15.467+00:002019-02-12T19:11:15.467+00:00Hi, I agree that this family debacle doesn't n...Hi, I agree that this family debacle doesn't need to be addressed on this wonderful blog anymore. As one comment said, don't give her dad any more oxygen. I'm not a fly on the wall, I have no idea what is going on with him, or who is pressuring him. I'm very very glad she has a strong, loving and beautiful mother. I can't imagine what she is going through.Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072692058178050814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-10048621888828184692019-02-12T19:11:04.904+00:002019-02-12T19:11:04.904+00:00Agreed Heather!Agreed Heather!Azgirlcoyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076797600535897460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-86930757768012152362019-02-12T19:09:49.739+00:002019-02-12T19:09:49.739+00:00So Meghan ok’d the friends talking cuz she figured...So Meghan ok’d the friends talking cuz she figured he’d sell the letter & she’d be vindicated? Good plan. Azgirlcoyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076797600535897460noreply@blogger.com