tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post2831428297936539903..comments2024-03-29T06:10:20.807+00:00Comments on Mad About Meghan: The Sussexes Share Botswana Snap As They Move Into Frogmore CottageAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-78677969792669803652019-04-07T18:42:11.397+01:002019-04-07T18:42:11.397+01:00HaHa Allison! I just had a flash of "Mother&q...HaHa Allison! I just had a flash of "Mother" sitting in the rocking chair in Psycho.<br /><br />Elvis was CIA, you know. He just went into deep undercover. ;)Anonymous2050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-91977008759463454542019-04-07T18:37:55.796+01:002019-04-07T18:37:55.796+01:00People need to realize a lot of what they see is t...People need to realize a lot of what they see is the "job." Kate wears a tiara when she has to. Meghan has not been to the kind of function where one has to wear a tiara, and she may never go. That may be reserved for the "next in line." There is a rank, which is why the Queen's other granddaughters, whom she loves very much, don't wear tiaras, except for their weddings. I've had to drill this fact into my own brain. :)<br /><br />I wonder what can be done with Instagram comments -- maybe if there was automatic deletion after 24 hours (or less), it would clean up the site nicely. Some commenters on the M&H site proposed that commenters watch out for negative comments and report them. Maybe some members of the public could be allowed to cleanse the site.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-11301995297517138162019-04-07T15:20:00.755+01:002019-04-07T15:20:00.755+01:00The Kensington instagram account had gotten really...The Kensington instagram account had gotten really out of hand with the tiara business. In fact I'm wondering if the "news outlets" picked up on the tiara "story" from reading the instagram comments where there was a large cabal saying that the state banquets with Kate wearing a tiara were "proof" that Meghan wasn't allowed to wear a tiara, and that it was the Queen's way of saying Meghan wasn't "part of the family." Got really racist. The comments were deleted eventually but it was nuts, how much energy people online were spending over some official royal pictures of Kate in a tiara. <br /><br />Crazy thing is how infrequently Kate wears a tiara. She certainly doesn't waltz around all the time with the Queen's tiaras. If Kate truly wanted to pull rank on Meghan by wearing a tiara she doesn't do a good job of it, as she wears a tiara once in a blue moon.<br /><br />Nuts.Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-15110878269960148172019-04-07T00:49:32.427+01:002019-04-07T00:49:32.427+01:00Anon2050---Perhaps the American way is to ride str...Anon2050---Perhaps the American way is to ride straight in, shooting with double barrels! Good point about the differences in Americans vs British.<br /><br />And the flat earthers may be the ones who believe JFK is sitting somewhere on a rocker and that Elvis has not yet "left the building." Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-14940026592834913962019-04-06T22:27:03.838+01:002019-04-06T22:27:03.838+01:00I'm wishing for a girl as well because I reall...I'm wishing for a girl as well because I really want to see Harry with a daughter. He'll be wrapped around that tiny finger before she's even completely out of the womb, lol. Not to say he won't love a son just as much but I've always just imagined him as a dad to daughters. Can't wait to meet baby Sussex. It's been an amazing year of Sussex-watching.inthekitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237440633784467985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-25253696284672006572019-04-06T22:24:45.274+01:002019-04-06T22:24:45.274+01:00I mean, that's just some straight up delusion....I mean, that's just some straight up delusion. That's really sad that people hate Meghan so much for whatever reason that they need to try to convince themselves of something so outrageous and stupid. What a sad little mind to live in :/inthekitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237440633784467985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-45359215392320220732019-04-06T22:20:02.995+01:002019-04-06T22:20:02.995+01:00@C - but that's sort of the point. Charles wou...@C - but that's sort of the point. Charles would not be ACTIVELY styling any additional titles. It would be automatic under the LP as they currently stand. So, in fact, Charles would be STRIPPING a title from the Sussex children if they don't become HRHs. And this is why I think they will eventually be "elevated" when Charles takes the throne. <br /><br />If it was everyone's intention (the Sussexes themselves, Charles, the queen) that the Sussex children only have the title/style of the children of a duke, then I think they would have made that known when they married, like they did for the Wessexes. And even with the Wessexes, there is talk that because Louise and James are legally entitled to the HRH that (when they become adults), if they wanted, they could petition to have the HRH officially reinstated (or whatever the process is called).<br /><br />And, not to be crude - and obviously I am not wishing this (although it will happened relatively soon) - but if the queen had died two years ago then we wouldn't even be having this conversation. I think that Harry's whole life, the expectation is that his children would be HRH so I don't see what has changed now. IMO, if he wanted his children to NOT be HRH then they would have announced this at the time of his marriage or when the new LP were issued for the Cambridge children.inthekitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237440633784467985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-28867119319524942792019-04-06T19:40:50.191+01:002019-04-06T19:40:50.191+01:00Anonymous2050,
Nope, not a parody. I agree, the ar...Anonymous2050,<br />Nope, not a parody. I agree, the art of discussion, especially online, seems to be going the way of the dodo. Everything these days seems to be trolling and clapbacks. Also yes, Andrew has had some particularly horrid scandals attached to him. Anon23https://www.blogger.com/profile/00961968481455279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-73481875854210614572019-04-06T19:11:35.111+01:002019-04-06T19:11:35.111+01:00I think I remember her saying something like every...I think I remember her saying something like everyone they know is giving them lists of nanes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-33044599887171764972019-04-06T18:59:53.836+01:002019-04-06T18:59:53.836+01:00I’ve have wondered about Meghan, early in the preg...I’ve have wondered about Meghan, early in the pregnancy, saying they were “given a list” of names - if that meant there was a list of Royal approved names they must choose from, Pam from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-80270214080742373022019-04-06T18:58:29.865+01:002019-04-06T18:58:29.865+01:00Allison-other royals have had their share of crit...Allison-other royals have had their share of criticism in their time. Right now, Charles and his family are in the spotlight, although Andrew seems to be getting a word in here and there. His daughters and ex-wife have been featured recently.<br />I do see your point about friend denials. One can take just so much before responding to provocation. Her friends are American and perhaps more inclined to speak up. I think the British aristocracy and upper class--William and Harry's posse, tend to circle the wagons when attacked.<br /><br /><br />Anon23-the nearly- lost arts of respectful listening and compromise.<br /><br />There is a line in the Bible that refers to "the curve of the earth" --that may not be the exact words but the meaning was clear. I was astounded.<br /><br />Are you sure the flat earth thing isn't some sort of parody? It reminds me of something one would see on a late night show.Anonymous2050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-6701360947406858522019-04-06T18:35:30.332+01:002019-04-06T18:35:30.332+01:00:) Laughing is always good!
My ex-mother-in-law, ...:) Laughing is always good!<br /><br />My ex-mother-in-law, a tiny Italian woman who lived in Brooklyn before it became artisan, used to read the Post and she believed all the stories. She would tell me who did what and who was getting divorced, and she always made judgment calls, "That's not right." When People came out, it felt like a trusted source by comparison. I guess I can now wait to read about it on M&H's Instagram site.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-30735658969434932202019-04-06T18:11:44.891+01:002019-04-06T18:11:44.891+01:00Chicken story could be true but marriage was surel...Chicken story could be true but marriage was surely already on the cards... remember that vanity fair article: “ i am sure that there will be a day we have to present ourselves to the world....”Fabulousdaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-47342148426445318672019-04-06T17:06:39.343+01:002019-04-06T17:06:39.343+01:00Allison, I love how you said that & I totally ...Allison, I love how you said that & I totally agree! xxBecca USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442997694626389677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-91413033373098441292019-04-06T16:58:33.986+01:002019-04-06T16:58:33.986+01:00Allison, you tickled my funny bone.... I guess we ...Allison, you tickled my funny bone.... I guess we could call it "equal opportunity nastiness"! lol It's not funny, but I'm having one of those days!! lol xxBecca USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442997694626389677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-6267001366856574902019-04-06T16:34:33.819+01:002019-04-06T16:34:33.819+01:00C What title will/have Harry and Meghan declined? ...C What title will/have Harry and Meghan declined? They accepted the Sussex title which gives their children an inheritable royal title-"Duke" and the styling that accompanies it--'Your Grace" and "Lady," I believe. Meghan, as Harry's wife, rightfully refers to herself as an HRH-she uses stationery /signature using that styling. HRH is a separate styling, not part of the accepted inheritable Sussex title. I don't anticipate that an HRH would be declined for the children either, if offered at some point. <br /><br />Commonwealth sentiment and connection for the monarchy that is associated with Queen Elizabeth may very well be at risk when HM is gone. That is likely why Charles's two sons and their wives, particularly Harry and Meghan, are being so strongly promoted. It provides a distraction from a Charles- as- king future.The quality and quantity of Charles/Camilla PR has also had an apparent up-tick. There is definitely a refurbishing of that couple's image going on. The irony is--on the basis of commitment and sweat equity alone, Charles has earned his place as monarch. Unfortunately, he also comes across to many as isolated from the people-a privileged, self-entitled stuffed shirt. His sons and their wives, on the other hand, have been busy building bridges. <br />It is a two-pronged PR effort. Clean up Charles's image whilst promoting his sons and families as the future of the British monarchy. His recent remarks at a gathering where he appeared alongside his sons and which Charlotte has included in a post,<br />...his remarks cleverly point out that his sons, in fact, are a chip off the old block. Their good works, he implies, are due to his example. <br /> A boxed set: To get the sons one must accept the Father.<br /> I see a pattern and a goal. Anonymous2050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-84234821392732592452019-04-06T09:55:38.766+01:002019-04-06T09:55:38.766+01:00He is soooooo ready to be a dad!! Just adorable.He is soooooo ready to be a dad!! Just adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-62930741895017956102019-04-06T08:21:11.646+01:002019-04-06T08:21:11.646+01:00I am not so sure that Charles will actively style ...I am not so sure that Charles will actively style any additional titles to Harry’s children. He is said to really want to cut down and streamline the BRF. William and Harry also already showed and said that their approach to charities is different than what the older generations do. There will be less working royals in the future (and therefore less to pay). If Harry and Meghan declined a title now they will probably decline it later again. With all the criticism towards monarchy as a concept, granting a title in the euphoria about the birth would be much easier than having the taxpayer paying for a coronation and than having the new king hand out titles. The optics wouldn’t be good. And to survive the BRF has to watch their optics in the UK. It doesn’t matter how much the rest of the world adores them. As long as they don’t pay for them their vote doesn’t count. I fear with a change on the throne they will (sadly) have to fight to convince the British public that they still want a monarchy. With Brexit, struggling economies and trouble spots worldwide, and national problems that have to be dealt with one can only hope the Queen has her mothers health to be able to steer this ship a little longer. No one will take action as long as she is Queen. It’s an open secret that Canada (and probably Australia) will likely declare the British monarch not to be the head of state anymore when Charles becomes king.<br />C.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-8335619191662502862019-04-06T03:56:33.354+01:002019-04-06T03:56:33.354+01:00I have a feeling the name Diana wont be used to ma...I have a feeling the name Diana wont be used to make it uncomfortable for Charles and Camilla but most importantly to not put pressure on the young woman. Diana is so much to live up to and no one wants comparisons as she never can be replaced and they will want their daughter to grow up as an individual to make her own mark in the world...<br /><br />I just wish for their baby to be healthy and for them to have so much happiness I can't wait to see their beautiful baby and be happy for any name they choose<br /><br />thanks for your hard work CharlotteMelissa Haftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762480704325333762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-79934171257052811082019-04-05T23:30:31.044+01:002019-04-05T23:30:31.044+01:00I watched a documentary on Netflix recently about ...I watched a documentary on Netflix recently about flat earthers. The folks who believe the earth is flat were asking for proof that the earth is round, yet when presented that evidence, they would say that your science is made up and they know the real science that proves the earth is flat. <br />You can’t make anyone believe or disbelieve something they are dead set for or against. Sadly, I think much of the tabloid gossip about the royals is the same way. If one is prone to believe or disbelieve any of the stories out there, you can show them pictures, receipts, eye witness testimony or whatever, and they will still say it’s a lie if they believe the opposite to be true. And the more you try to make them believe you, you just come across as the crazy one. Anon23https://www.blogger.com/profile/00961968481455279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-19702179269638572442019-04-05T23:20:14.780+01:002019-04-05T23:20:14.780+01:00Anon2050, I know you're right about the denial...Anon2050, I know you're right about the denials ... I suppose that people who just believe whatever they read cannot be changed. Are there any nasty stories about any of the other members of the RF currently? I don't want to hear them but I just wondered if Meghan, and now Kate, are the only targets. Any story can be salacious if it's not true, so why skip the other family members!Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-37907222986586324792019-04-05T22:09:23.684+01:002019-04-05T22:09:23.684+01:00Allison, I believe I understand your viewpoint and...Allison, I believe I understand your viewpoint and I agree about the use of isolated photos without context to misrepresent a situation. <br />I have read several headlines slanting that tiara story in different directions. The Kate/Meghan royal jewels/ rivalry was one. Charles saying wearing a tiara would appear "extravagant" is another. A tiara not portraying the proper image for a Commonwealth ambassador another. It all depends on a tabloid's need to back-up previous stories printed.<br />There is a possibility that Meghan had inquired about possible tiaras to take on the tour. The problem with that is she would likely have been aware that tiaras are worn by BRF members for white-tie occasions only. She would have known that there were no white-tie functions scheduled for the trip. Charles certainly would have known. That would be the actual reason for not wearing a tiara and he would not need come up with another.<br /><br />I think it is all a ludicrous fabrication.<br />Today the popular story, based on fact, is that Harry spoke out against a certain online game. He did talk about the addictive nature of internet gaming at the YMCA visit. This isn't just something Harry came up with by himself. FMRIs and chemical blood tests have proven the effects of gaming on brain chemistry and functioning and consequent potential for addictiveness. Harry, William, and Catherine have interests and patronages that work with those effected by addiction. Harry is only being consistent.<br /><br />Denials just give credence to an issue and perpetuate it. I can understand denials if it relates to a specific event that can be objectively presented. For example, a government denying that it bombed another country. What happened with the friend denials is those who supported Meghan believed the friends and those who did not support her tried to discredit the denials and/or the friends. An exercise in futility. Sometimes I think the tabloid press prints stuff to get a reaction from a royal. They are sometimes successful and it is usually more helpful for the tabloid than the royal involved. Anonymous2050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-9545123852484779162019-04-05T21:06:42.296+01:002019-04-05T21:06:42.296+01:00Hi Becca! Isn't that part of traditional Engl...Hi Becca! Isn't that part of traditional English aristocracy -- to feel that one should inherit wealth? Remember the disdain in "Pride and Prejudice" that Elizabeth's beloved aunt and uncle were "in trade"? (I hope I'm remembering right.) "Upstairs, Downstairs." And the prejudice against Kate because her parents "made" their money.<br /><br />I believe that one of the main attractions between M and H is that although they come from opposite backgrounds, they both are sincerely interested in leaving the world a better place through their efforts. As nice as some of Meghan's boyfriends may have been, like the chef, I believe that Meghan needed a husband who was truly devoted to helping others.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-10694028912750057312019-04-05T20:21:19.181+01:002019-04-05T20:21:19.181+01:00Anon2050, I think the take-away is supposed to be ...Anon2050, I think the take-away is supposed to be that Charles and the Queen will only allow Kate to wear jewels/tiara. And like the feud stories, rumors occur after they have been disproved. Will hates Meghan yet we saw a year ago that he greeted her with a kiss. Meghan has already worn Diana's jewels. (Thought they belonged to Will and Harry anyway.) Meghan was supposedly shunted to the side at the recent anniversary for Charles, yet the video shows just the opposite. I believe that still pictures are purposefully taken from video to capture a scene that is not truthful to what's really happening. And who would we believe are telling these stories? What "source" works for Charles or the Queen and decides to spread the messages?<br /><br />However, I think there should be denials. I think the denials from Meghan's friends were very useful. Even if it is a daily denial by BP and KP -- "No, Meghan didn't do XXXX. No, Kate didn't say XXX. No, Will doesn't feel XXX. Thank you. Will report again tomorrow." All the negativity lingers and I was not believing but was feeling that there was a problem between Kate and Meghan, just because I saw it written so often. Denials give people something to believe.Allison in USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-12400984413183328532019-04-05T20:10:26.156+01:002019-04-05T20:10:26.156+01:00They acknowledged #GlobalSussexBabyShower on their...They acknowledged #GlobalSussexBabyShower on their IG today!!!bluharenoreply@blogger.com