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The Sussexes & Hypocrisy

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annsixty Fri 05-Apr-19 11:23:20

He is said to have wanted to give her a treat.
Aren't they having treats every single day of their lives?
Most young couples would be happy and delighted to be moving into a new home ( semi or terraced) with enough money to afford a mortgage.
They are moving to a multi million pound property, brought up to luxury standards, and still want a 3 day break costing £30,000.

sodapop Fri 05-Apr-19 11:17:34

I am usually sympathetic to the Royal Family but Harry is behaving like a love struck teenager. He has been brought up to be aware of his responsibilities and shouldn't need advisors to tell him he is being a prat. Hopefully he will settle down soon.
Like 'Meghan the vegan ' anniebach

Khan Fri 05-Apr-19 11:17:01

I agree with all the comments made about Harry and Megan. They are costing the British people a lot of money. What do we get in return ? enough is enough.

Maggiemaybe Fri 05-Apr-19 11:16:58

Well the good news is that the Long Room is available right now for a last-minute break, still only £10,000 a night! Don’t all rush at once....

I’m hoping the fact that it’s not booked up for months to come shows that there aren’t that many people with more money than sense.

I forgot to check whether breakfast’s included. I’d guess just a continental buffet for that bargain price?

Stick that on a banana - love it, Urmstongran! grin

ditzyme Fri 05-Apr-19 11:15:50

Caledonail14.. Well said!

Forgoodnesssake Fri 05-Apr-19 11:14:28

I totally agree with all of the above. The nonsense from the pair of them must stop. And soon. His mother would be mortified by his actions. And his choice of wife.

EllanVannin Fri 05-Apr-19 11:12:41

He's a changed man. It's no wonder his brother is giving him a wide berth. I would too if both him and Meghan think that celebrity status is acceptable in a Royal household.
You've only to see how his brother and Kate compare !

lemongrove Fri 05-Apr-19 11:02:35

grin Urmston ? well said.

Urmstongran Fri 05-Apr-19 10:59:39

The UK taxpayer forks out £3mn on their renovations for Frogmore including a £50,000 eco management system. Then they spend this amount of money on themselves? Why can't they pay for their own renovations and grow up for a change. Stick that on a banana.

Anniebach Fri 05-Apr-19 10:59:33

I doubt they would listen to advisors, Megan’s advisor , security officer and several members of staff have resigned

crazyH Fri 05-Apr-19 10:53:08

I liked Harry but not now. He has turned into a besotted little puppy dog....not a good look for a manly Prince

Caledonai14 Fri 05-Apr-19 10:47:16

I don't think you can blame either of them. They both have advisors who are not realising the problems caused by the conflict between what they actually do and how they come across.

The young Royals all did/do well highlighting issues of mental health because everyone recognises no amount of wealth would protect you from those problems.

Harry has been wealthy and famous all his life. Meghan ditto (to a lesser extent) for much of her adult life.

It is quite possible neither of them sees any irony in addressing climate change while needlessly nipping about in aeroplanes; massively oversubscribed baby showers for one child when so many are living in poverty or pointing out the dangers of Instagram etc to people who cannot afford the protections and online security afforded to the well-off.

However, somebody at a lower level should be advising them from a real-life perspective that Do As I Say Not As I Do is OK if you've earned the right to say it or have the hard experience to back it up.

They are not the first to be caught in this conundrum.

Highly-paid TV stars who get kudos for urging us all to "give what we can" could probably afford to donate much more of their own cash to solve the hunger, poverty and need that they highlight for 5 minutes on appeals, while being wined, dined and cossetted in the backstage Green Room, for example.

And most of them should really know better unless they were born into massive inherited wealth.

Lily65 Fri 05-Apr-19 10:45:14

What is a babymoon?

merlotgran Fri 05-Apr-19 10:41:29

He's a full blown celebrity now. Treating Meghan to a £33,000 three night 'babymoon' at a luxury hotel in Hampshire is the latest attention seeking stunt. I hope the security team get a decent billet.

Having spent his life being schooled in how to be a royal he has now gone over to the dark side. grin

lemongrove Fri 05-Apr-19 10:33:16

I get beyond fed up when any celebrity chooses to pontificate on aspects of life, but they all do it now.
Ignoring it all is the best option.

Anniebach Fri 05-Apr-19 10:29:57

He really is a prat . Wonder when he will lecture us on the dangers of eating meat . Seems Megan is vegan yet was eating chicken a year ago.

Sparklefizz Fri 05-Apr-19 10:04:41

Prince Harry said earlier in the week that social media is as addictive for kids as drugs and alcohol. They can be bullied and become anxious and depressed.

Instagram seems to be the worst apparently, although he didn't mention that by name.

However, AIBU to expect Harry and Meghan with all their virtue-signalling, to be less hypocritical? The Sussexes have just set up an Instagram account and already have over 3 million followers apparently !!! Is this not blatant hypocrisy?

Before this, Harry's topic was a climate change lecture to young people while he and Meghan zipped about in private jets for her baby shower and his trip back for Valentine's Day.

I have always been very fond of Harry but since he has become New Agey and got on various soapboxes, they both have had a marvellous chance to practise what they preach..... but are not doing it.

I'm disappointed in him.