THAT dress.

They are clearly happy and in love. No one is asking any of us to pay for the dress. Surely we have more serious things to be anxious about, if we feel the need to be anxious at all?
How about all of us chilling out and enjoying Christmas if we can and thinking about and showing empathy to those cannot.

Well, after reading all that, I just feel sorry for her now and wonder how she feels about being on the receiving end of such bitchiness. And she can't defend herself . What is the matter with some of you?

Reading through this thread I get the impression they would have been criticised if she had chosen to wear a dress bought in Primark, and they had handed out food parcels at a homeless shelter.

Well said Baggs. George Orwell sounds right.

I'd agree with billious envy. That's more or less how George Orwell, who was a socialist himself apparently, described a certain kind of socialism: it's not inspired by love of the poor but by hate of the rich.

May I ask anyone who thinks she should give money to charity because she bought that dress do similar

If you holiday abroad holiday in this country instead, this will provide work for many.

If you are going to buy wine for Christmas, don't, drink water and give what you would spend on wine you can give to a homeless shelter , many alcholics are homeless.

I accept that Baggs, but some of the comments on here are filled with such bitterness, jealousy and anger. Judgements are being made about her/their contributions to charities; comparing the cost of her dress to the plight of the homeless and whether they "should" have had formal engagement photos taken. Those comments aren't just criticisms or discussion; they look like the outpouring of billious envy. I'm glad to see that one of them was deleted.

I agree it's a lot of money for one dress , but at least if she is spending the money that is spreading it around, 'oiling the wheels of the economy' etc. It's better than salting the money away in some savings account, hedge fund or tax haven where it does no good for anyone except the bankers.

Maryeliza54, my DD1 and SiL had engagement photos, it was part of the overall 'package' offered by the photographer for the wedding. And they are lovely photos in a relaxed setting, a nice complement to the more formal wedding photos. I don't think my DD is an 'entitled idiot' as you put it. Can't understand why you would say that.m

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Agree wholeheartedly. Whether she earned the money or not, this is unacceptable conspicuous consumption in a time of austerity and difficulty for many people.

She should offer to contribute an equal amount next May to any charity in the UK (where she will soon be a British citizen) which helps young families who through no fault of their own are struggling to cope. That would do something to repair the damage. I was glad to hear of the engagement. But this has tarnished her image for me.

Meghan doesnt come from a rich titled family She's worked hard to be the person she is...and assumptions are just being made...she may have been "loaned" the dress - like most people are for the Oscars etc

Public scrutiny comes with the job, chew. Just a fact of life.

Abuse, bluebelle? Where? Plenty of criticisms, I agree, but criticism isn't abuse.

Can I just ask.... If Megan Markle was your daughter, or granddaughter, and she had just become engaged to be married, how would you feel about reading some of the comments about her that have been written on here? Would you feel upset and hurt and angry on her behalf to know that her choice of dress, looks and her private earned income was being criticised and held up for public scrutiny? It would break my heart.

I believe it was her own money.......which she earned. Still an obscene price to pay for a dress however. To put this in perspective brings to mind those members of society who WON'T WORK and expect me to pay for them through taxes I pay on money I have worked for, even though I'm retired! So good luck to her if she can afford it.

I think Harry and Megan love the publicity and know the use of the camera as did Diana.

the church accepts marriage of divorcees now. Do you know Megan was responsible for the breakup of her first marriage?