tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post7296122057101309801..comments2024-03-29T06:10:20.807+00:00Comments on Mad About Meghan: A Bittersweet Final Solo Engagement For The Duchess of SussexAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799152261801421558noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-85447000738633467272020-03-25T08:55:58.393+00:002020-03-25T08:55:58.393+00:00@MD: People should stop watching or reading "...@MD: People should stop watching or reading "documentaries and biographies" that are not officially approved. Why? Everyone can make one without the slightest credentials and without doing good or any research. You might be lucky to stumble upon one that did but even then they have never talked to any of the poeple they report about. It is all interpretation and imagination and the ones with a pretty one sided title do in fact no use all the ressources but only the ones that suit their narrative. Most of them just use this situation to cash in, which I think is pretty bad character trait. As is spreading rumours, badmouthung and gossiping by the way. Just think of Mr. Hewitt, his Diana biography and his countless interviews and the the disgust Harry and Wiliam expressed about him cashing on their dead mother. If we support people like that (and he at least knew Diana unlike the people who now bring out stuff) we are not much better.<br />I am more and more sad to see thatthis place is starting to become a place of hatred against the BRF instead of supoorting Harry and Meghan in their new endeavors.<br />Please give me one exapmple where the BRF (not Wiliam or Kate themselves) publicly defended Wiliam and Kate. I am a royal watcher since before their wedding and I cannot remeber one instance. If you can back your claim uo with proof I would be very much obliged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-19253649123424717252020-03-19T09:25:13.125+00:002020-03-19T09:25:13.125+00:00I believe all that you stated was also a factor.I ...I believe all that you stated was also a factor.I suspect that she had postpartum. Which is only made worst by a lack of support. So when you throw in the abuse by the press, as well as the institutions silencing of her ability to speak out. I think that she was losing her sense of self for those two years. Meghan was very much a go getter, who felt if you have a voice use it. The way the royal family seems to work is completely opposite to how she is naturally inclined to. Having to take abuse from the press but say nothing, getting story after story about her breaking protocol (which they all get), and the blatant racism that was happening. Which I want to touch on. If you look at Meghan's life she is a white passing biracial women, who very much may have been able to avoid racial attacks on herself personally. While I am sure she witnessed it, many times over. I don't think that she was prepared for the full on racist attacks that say someone like her friend Serena Williams, would be used to. As most of her life people would not have know she was black had she not told them. Therefore she hadn't developed a thick skin against it,as well as I stated further up I do believe she had postpartum.<br /><br />I do believe they have mad the right move to get her back to her support system, and I do hope that the Royal Family as a Family mends their relationship. I will definitely miss the post of her, I just love her fashion. However if we are lucky we will see this out spoken Meghan again.<br /><br />https://youtu.be/G6llUEn9678Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121696506956419212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-52065333155084909682020-03-18T16:31:53.438+00:002020-03-18T16:31:53.438+00:00Beautifully stated,Lesley. I couldn't agree mo...Beautifully stated,Lesley. I couldn't agree more.BeanieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284398170424008200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-29814966201654826662020-03-17T17:11:11.287+00:002020-03-17T17:11:11.287+00:00Negative for the Sussexes, very likely indeed. The...Negative for the Sussexes, very likely indeed. They had no problem to throw them under that bus any time, so why not now?! And before commenting I take a chill pill, think about it.Anetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038687003162737755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-62535962270095938432020-03-17T14:14:23.276+00:002020-03-17T14:14:23.276+00:00While the ending of this chapter is sad, I look at...While the ending of this chapter is sad, I look at it as finishing one job and moving on to the next. Prince Harry's job was second in line to the throne. When Prince William had his children, Harry's job was done and he had to find another one. <br />With the love and support of an intelligent, strong woman, he has found his next career. <br />All the best to them. <br />When one door closes, another one opens. <br />Lesley in DallasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-70094261295950649102020-03-17T13:44:05.859+00:002020-03-17T13:44:05.859+00:00+1+1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-17778971609292507002020-03-17T07:11:52.949+00:002020-03-17T07:11:52.949+00:00Why do people still have to take sides (in a fight...Why do people still have to take sides (in a fight that isn’t theirs) and bring up the BRF ALL the time. Can we not finally concentrate on the Meghan and Harry around here? This constant negativity (and continuing to spill rumours and gossip without proof or inside knowledge) makes the blog more and more look like a hate blog of the BRF and less as a blog that highlights and concentrates on the work and fashion of Meghan and Harry. People show themselves as pretty entitled and scandalmongers instead of lovely supporters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-31565403020231639022020-03-17T05:54:43.453+00:002020-03-17T05:54:43.453+00:00I don’t either!I don’t either!Lynn in SCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-61367718288127800182020-03-17T02:44:45.907+00:002020-03-17T02:44:45.907+00:00The RF wasn’t. . No one has suggested that. But Me...The RF wasn’t. . No one has suggested that. But Meghan WAS being abused by the tabloid press. And while some seem to think there could have been a way to negotiate for better coverage many are saying that’s that’s not fair to expect the victim of such hostility to engage in that type of negotiation. The abuser is the press. As far as the RF though I agree with many comments that they could have been more visibly supportive and protective of her. I think the press sensed it was fair game because they escalated and escalated and and the racist and sexist attacks were never shut down. And they could have been greatly mitigated by some more forceful and visible support of Meghan. This is a family that knows the value of an image and symbolism more than most. Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839478975471775538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-19840034312808520332020-03-16T23:28:12.576+00:002020-03-16T23:28:12.576+00:00Helen, I did not assert anything. I did not wish a...Helen, I did not assert anything. I did not wish anyone ill. I didn't make assumptions. I observed behaviours and I asked questions about possible motives: Could it be? How else can you explain it? Et cetera.<br /><br />The age issue is very much part of the relevant questions along with the race issues being discussed in this forum. I'm reminded of the adage "What of the King Stag when the young stag is grown?" It may very well be relevant in this case. Age, gender and colour are central to the seat of the aristocracy, royal tradition and power as well as those on the fringes of it by association. <br /><br />There are more examples, but I'll stop at two. Someone fired for making horrific remarks about Archie quietly rehired elsewhere in the same industry. Someone going on and on and on about being ghosted by a woman then vilified repeatedly. Not quite objective journalism by any standards. <br /><br />Therefore it does not seem unreasonable for me to question whether there could be motives behind those acts. MIGHT motives such as feeling threatened or a needing to protect privileged positions at be play? <br /><br />Questions. Answer the questions any way you like. <br /><br /><br />Phillyhttp://www.thewayofwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-27633107121582796642020-03-16T22:28:08.628+00:002020-03-16T22:28:08.628+00:00Lol the king of Spain did not abdicate because he ...Lol the king of Spain did not abdicate because he was a fan of hunting and that activity does not belong to the 21st century. That’s a terrible over simplification, I can tell you the whole story if you’re interested. The story that H&M are victims of the jealous and racist BRF is another -possible untrue- simplification of the situation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-70966744575367338062020-03-16T22:23:35.809+00:002020-03-16T22:23:35.809+00:00Because biographies are 100% true. So whatever H o...Because biographies are 100% true. So whatever H or M would say would be the truth. An interesting and biased approach...also, why are you assuming the legal reasons would be negative for the RF? Maybe they would be for H&M. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-10176538181776649652020-03-16T21:53:51.858+00:002020-03-16T21:53:51.858+00:00“you cannot negotiate with your abuser” - I really...“you cannot negotiate with your abuser” - I really don’t feel the RF was abusive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-78737516245173968332020-03-16T20:39:01.726+00:002020-03-16T20:39:01.726+00:00Helen
This whole mess was created by white people...Helen<br /><br />This whole mess was created by white people who feel insecure and threatened by other people's success. Sorry to break the news, but this is happening every day, now they were caught and some can see that.Anetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899112620175925798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-85745852325758325902020-03-16T18:48:46.371+00:002020-03-16T18:48:46.371+00:00To Anonymous 20:23
I agree with you that it took “...To Anonymous 20:23<br />I agree with you that it took “courage for them to walk away from an uncompromising situation.”<br />Harry, especially, left the life he has always known.<br />As another commenter wrote above, you cannot negotiate with your abuser.<br />The RF failed to visibly support M & H last year and appeared to visibly reject them this year. <br />I wish this beautiful family peace and joy as they move forward.<br />Thank you Charlotte for your reporting.<br />ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-49784230537479804602020-03-16T16:47:29.654+00:002020-03-16T16:47:29.654+00:00This 100 times over! It is one thing for the royal...This 100 times over! It is one thing for the royal family to not address each and every negative article about Meghan, however at no point did anyone besides Harry publicly show that the clearly racially motivated harassment was unacceptable. The straw that broke the camels back, is the fact that not one person in the royal family released a statement condemning the racist attack toward an infant! <br /><br />There would have been no downside to them releasing a statement defending there nephew, grandchild, or great grandchild. Yet, it was the biggest betrayal that they didn't even acknowledge that it had occurred.<br />The magnitude of them having said nothing is so obvious to me, however maybe being white affluent and never having to have dealt with these types of issues personally. Made them unsure of how to deal with it. With that said saying nothing at all about something so blatantly racist made them seem very cruel and unbothered by it. I am particularly disappointed in his brother and father of all people.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121696506956419212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-25318461232330616512020-03-16T16:00:23.706+00:002020-03-16T16:00:23.706+00:00Anonymous at 19:23, I don't get the feeling th...Anonymous at 19:23, I don't get the feeling that "all Meghan's fans are so sure the monarchy will disappear after TQ". No one can see the future. Obviously Meghan is not bigger than any person; she's only human. The question is: If the RF continuously sticks to olden protocols and rules, and don't stand up to racial vitriol, will they ever be relatable to the public like H&M have proven to be?<br /><br />Also, yes, many other RFs in the world have survived, but some have not. The ones that have survived seem to be more modern and tolerant than the RF AND the media in the UK.<br />One example: Princess Angela of Leichtenstein the only woman of African descent to marry into a reigning European dynasty (while some members of the dynasty were said to be shocked and to consider the interracial marriage "the end of an era", others were said to have EXPRESSED SUPPORT) and lucky for her and her son Prince Alfons, they have not experience a high racist vitriol like Meghan and Archie received in the UK with no visible support from the RF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-71831324811013862672020-03-16T07:10:52.404+00:002020-03-16T07:10:52.404+00:00Well said Anon. - MartineWell said Anon. - MartineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-2587395885413127792020-03-16T01:28:22.757+00:002020-03-16T01:28:22.757+00:00To Philly 13 March
Excellent points! Everything.
...To Philly 13 March<br />Excellent points! Everything. <br />Yes, the press played nice when William was in college. W and K had an extended period of freedom. Surely the RF could have pushed for a similar period of “nice” for H and M.<br />Thank you philly!<br />ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-13536261371199031702020-03-15T22:14:04.715+00:002020-03-15T22:14:04.715+00:00But Philly, you can be against abuse or not value ...But Philly, you can be against abuse or not value unethical actions and not imply that those who committed the actions you reprove did it because of their age gender and color. Being a white old man doesn't make you a better or a worse journalist or automatically threatened by Meghan. You are not describing what happened, you are assuming motives and stigmatizing and wishing ill a category of people. <br /><br />Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-74896193157262714832020-03-15T21:42:22.769+00:002020-03-15T21:42:22.769+00:00I believe the Queen was much more welcoming and su...I believe the Queen was much more welcoming and supportive of Meghan than folks on this blog tend to give her credit for. It may seem like a no brainer and nothing but things like having her at Sandringham before M and H were married; giving them the patronages she gave them as well as making them President and VP of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust - a very important organization to her Majesty- shows that she supported and believed in them. The Queen has never been touchy-feely-emotive and with M and H I believe her actions showed great belief and support of them. My 2 cents for what it’s worth...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-50972533435068796752020-03-15T21:41:42.462+00:002020-03-15T21:41:42.462+00:00It is really presumptuous of any of us to be telli...It is really presumptuous of any of us to be telling the Queen to step down. She is the hereditary monarch of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth Countries as well as the Head of the Commonwealth. It is up to those countries and their citizens to pronounce on those matters. Otherwise anyone of us could suggest that the another Country leader - the US President for example- should step down and that is certainly none of our business! We don't know all the facts anyway. Most of the stories circulating are just speculation. The Royal establishment traditionally does not comment every time adverse publicity happens. Experience has shown them that sitting tight until it dies down works best. Diana and Charles escalated the problem and made it worse by giving interviews and selectively leaking to favoured reporters. It does seem that this may be starting to happen here so I do hope they can all pull back and try to mend fences. If the report of the Duke and Duchess going to visit the Queen at Balmoral with Archie is true, that is an encouraging sign, Annette New Zealandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-57922855663946257032020-03-15T20:48:58.715+00:002020-03-15T20:48:58.715+00:00The 1000-year institution argument is not really t...The 1000-year institution argument is not really true. 1000 years ago, a monarchy was the form of government and people couldn't do much about it. The world is evolving at a faster pace than ever, and I think Charles has been very astute to plan on giving back more, such as opening Buckingham Palace for public use, etc. After the queen is gone, I don;t know if the will to remain will be prevalent in Canada, Australia, and now the people's will is what wins out. Allison in USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-4307309060701176472020-03-15T20:37:24.948+00:002020-03-15T20:37:24.948+00:00Probably, the royals will never make any statement...Probably, the royals will never make any statement what went down, and one of journos did mention the fact that they must not talk about it because of legal reasons. Can you imagine if it got out, that would shake some heavily. <br /><br />But I do believe in biographies, and one day I am pretty sure either from H or from M we will hear the details.<br /><br /><br />Anetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899112620175925798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523822918879524553.post-41272911365281861802020-03-15T20:31:07.275+00:002020-03-15T20:31:07.275+00:00Anon 06.06
Wow that was such a lovely dig. 🤐 Rum...Anon 06.06<br /><br />Wow that was such a lovely dig. 🤐 Rumours? She did her best and more and never gave in rumours. Anetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899112620175925798noreply@blogger.com