Gransnet forums

AIBU

Meghan's father and photographer in photo scam

(341 Posts)
JenniferEccles Mon 14-May-18 12:15:03

I think this is completely ironic.

The Royal family had asked the press to respect the Markle family's privacy, but now it appears Mr. Markle has been involved in staging some photographic scoops of his own, despite being described as a 'recluse'

The Mail on Sunday exposed the story yesterday.

Apparently the photographer and Markle set up some exclusive shoots which were then sold to press agencies around the world.

It quickly became apparent though that the pictures were 'too perfect' and obviously staged, but not before the photographer involved had received a considerable amount of money. The paper has said it is not known if Mr. Markle received any payment, but if not, why on earth would he participate in such a thing?

The Royal family must be cringing.

gillybob Tue 15-May-18 22:52:26

Breaking news ...... it’s off...... he’s not coming ......Breaking news.....it’s on... he is coming......breaking news..... it’s off again......(he’s been paid off not to come) so he’s not coming ........

Breaking news I don’t give a monkeys ? toot. Goodnight x

gillybob Tue 15-May-18 22:37:34

...and none of his family even introducing themselves either. Poor guy.

Anniebach Tue 15-May-18 22:29:45

The father may have braved coming but not knowing anyone! , pity she hadn’t invited some family

gillybob Tue 15-May-18 22:12:04

queenie won’t lose sleep . She’s in charge.

Oh jeez the news .... switch off... here we go again .... bloody hell .....

gillybob Tue 15-May-18 22:10:21

Well said Maryeliza54’ although I still
Think Mr M would have been better off staying away from this puppet show . So ignorant of H not to bother his royal ar*se so meet his future FiL before the wedding .

Anniebach Tue 15-May-18 20:42:44

I doubt queenie is bothered , it will all fall into place . People are already in Windsor,

Chewbacca Tue 15-May-18 20:29:57

I'd love to be fly on the wall in Buck House tonight! grin

Anniebach Tue 15-May-18 20:27:41

Yes, they both know how to handle the press and to use it to their advantage , I hope they will have a happy marriage but cannot warm to them , the staged photo shoots in the garden did it for me , no one announcing their engagement stands in the position Megan did.

Jane10 Tue 15-May-18 20:21:34

They are not poor innocent wee things! They've both been around and are well accustomed to being in the public eye. In Harry's case he was born to it. In her case she's chased it. It's her job as an actress.

Iam64 Tue 15-May-18 20:14:59

Thanks for your post sea cliff, it's reassuring to see an ordinary even compassionate comment about the vents swirling around this couple who are preparing for their wedding. Weddings are stressful for families, brides and grooms but imagine, the world's press are watching, recording everything. Your worst nightmare cousins have flows in, expecting to be feted by tv/media and paid for any nonsense they chose to speak.
I understand and respect the beliefs that lead posters to republican points of view. I do not understand how anyone can be so angry, dismissive and cruel about a young couple preparing for their wedding.

seacliff Tue 15-May-18 20:11:02

I don't believe anything the Daily Mail says, unless I see proof from elsewhere, so I'd take with a pinch of salt the statement that her father now wants to come after all. It's hard to know what the real truth is. We probably never will know.

I have felt uncertain whether she will stay the course with Harry, but it's his choice. I do feel sorry for them both though. The week before the wedding should be a happy time, looking forward to the big day. It must be horrible to have all these last minute uncertainties, quite embarrassing for her, and all so public too.

Jalima1108 Tue 15-May-18 19:50:21

Yes, he had had a stroke I think varian
And Michael Middleton, although fit, must have found walking his daughter down the aisle a daunting prospect too.

varian Tue 15-May-18 19:48:32

I seem to remember that Prince Harry's grandfather, Earl Spencer was not 100% fit when he walked his daughter down the aisle, but he did it. I hope Meghan's Dad can do it too.

Grandma70s Tue 15-May-18 19:15:01

I think there’s an extra amount of interest from the press because she’s American, and in many ways an unlikely royal bride.

Jane10 Tue 15-May-18 19:05:00

At least Camilla and Charles had a more discreet wedding unlike this vulgar bonanza.

annsixty Tue 15-May-18 18:55:08

Of course she will wear a white dress, what else.
It is a RW after all.
The number of brides who trip up the aisle with their children following them is legion , it is just accepted now.
A divorce doesn't make any difference now.

joemaxster2018 Tue 15-May-18 18:51:05

Lots of fuss about nothing.

notanan2 Tue 15-May-18 18:48:45

I think mountains are being made out to be molehills and its only going to get worse.

Anniebach Tue 15-May-18 18:27:31

Surely she will not wear a white gown ?

Jane10 Tue 15-May-18 18:19:48

It's all ridiculous. The marriage of a minor royal and some previously married American actress displacing the hellish situation in Gaza on the BBC news appalled me.
What is wrong with us? This person tripping up the aisle in virginal white is acting a part as surely as her family is wallowing in the media spotlight.
Germaine Greer got it right. Pah!

JenniferEccles Tue 15-May-18 18:17:31

I would love to know what Prince Philip thinks of all this!!

I hope he doesn't get himself too worked up about Pa Markle - he's got that new hip to think about!!

merlotgran Tue 15-May-18 18:04:53

The Royals must be tearing their hair out. They normally call all the shots and the new in-laws just turn up, do as they're told and behave themselves.

I wonder what the Middleton's are making of it?

What a flap!

Grandma70s Tue 15-May-18 18:04:33

There’s no way of knowing what’s going to happen on Saturday. I think we just have to wait and see! Might be interesting.

pollyperkins Tue 15-May-18 18:04:14

Well if he is shy as has been reported he's gone the wrong way about keeping a low profile. As JenniferE says, all eyes will be on him. He is now upstaging the bride & groom. Anything could happen!

Greyduster Tue 15-May-18 18:00:31

So he’s coming after all? I hope they’ve got Moss Bros on standby!