Anyone reading THAT book?

Open up the building for the public see inside, massive amount of tourism that would bring.
But surely there would be no interest nor tourism if these houses weren't owned and lived in by the RF. The two go hand in hand. You might get a few visitors like those who enjoy French chateaux, but hardly massive.

I think the RF with their 19 homes round the clock security for them all costing millions. Secretive unaccountable corrupt

Spending public money as if it's their own with private jets helicopter rides for their own personal use.

Time this family were abolished give back what belongs to the state keep what's theirs

Open up the building for the public see inside, massive amount of tourism that would bring

And why focusing on Alex Salmond TV programme when found not guilty and not on PA who is being protected by RF

We pay for RF 19 grand houses and round the clock security 52 weeks of the year which costs millions

I think Meghan speaking up about the American president DT don't vote for him is a good idea she has a voice

If anyone likes looking at houses, compare H & M's trashy mansion with the beautiful Italian villa owned by Eduardo Mapelli Mozzi's family. It might not be as huge, but it us sheer class and so tasteful. I know which I'd prefer.

Because H&M want the press to go after them Grany. It is precisely their way of gaining publicity.

Why is Press going after H&M their house with however many bathrooms and not PA wanted by FBI for questioning.

Still getting paid security despite stepping down. What about the very many mansions the RF have that are tax payer funded and the 1 million driveway for Will and Kate.

M&H have left the RF

Callistemon

^The point about MM is that she was an actress, a fairly mediocre one^

I am beginning to think she is not so mediocre an actress.

How many of us were fooled?

Put Harry top of that list.

The point about MM is that she was an actress, a fairly mediocre one

I am beginning to think she is not so mediocre an actress.

How many of us were fooled?

harrigran

No doubt that’s why she insisted on having so much security, paid for by Prince Charles.

I don't think there is any danger of MM becoming President.
If I was MM I would be looking over my shoulder all the time, she is ruffling way too many feathers.

Would she want to known as President the Duchess of Sussex,
President Markle, or President Mountbatten Windsor?
She should be getting her mind around this in plenty of time.

If I were Harry I would turn round to Megan and say, "Your Majesty, to you. Learn to grovel a bit!"

The point about MM is that she was an actress, a fairly mediocre one, and although she voiced quasi-political opinions they were random and more concerned with promoting MM's charitable concerns, good for publicity.. She is not and never will be an Emma Thompson, Maxine Peake or Emma Watson, and certainly not a Michelle Obama, (who also gained a public platform through her marriage.)
The recent attempts at self-promotion smack increasingly of desperation, as H & M begin realise the need for a very large income to support MM's totally unrealistic ambitions.
The reference to the Queen as Grandmother hints at a republican attitude, which may please Americans, but H should take care that he doesn't offend his father, who will continue to control the purse strings.

To me the 'your grandmother' words were her way of reinforcing Harry's relationship to the Queen. It emphasises the fact that he is royal and, therefore, she is as well. All helps to build their brand with a guillible public.

I agree merlotgran, the "your grandmother" comment was very odd and disrespectful. It's almost as though she has written off the Queen as past it, she kept referring to his grandmother's "legacy".

Wouldn't dream of contributing to the authors' coffers.

Feel so sad for Harry. At some point he is going to realise what a huge mistake he made in trusting Meghan, and regret what he has left behind. Sadly I doubt if he will be able to extricate himself, especially as he now has a son.

She can certainly talk, and talk and talk , so boring

If Prince Harry ever does become king, thankfully highly unlikely, then I think he would be the most unpopular monarch for a very long time, and the situation would lead to massive calls for ending the monarchy. It would be a very destabilising situation for the UK.
And if people thought Camilla was an unsuitable Queen Consort, it would be as nothing compared to the possibility of Meghan as Queen Consort.
Actually I think the public are much more accepting of Camilla now though.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8647045/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-join-video-call-young-leaders-Queens-Commonwealth-Trust.html

Harry looks like a cross between bored stiff and waiting for a bolt of lightning to descend.

Wow! Your Grandmother!
I dont think you're nit picking merlotgran, it looks like a big red flag to me.

Yes she is, maddyone. She is dipping a toe. I don't think she will relinquish her title until she absolutely has to and then of course there will be all the treacly hand on heart sorrow and self sacrifice to witness.

I noticed yesterday in their video call with Queen's Commonwealth Trust leaders that Meghan admitted that she'd never heard of the Commonwealth until she married Harry.

Fair enough but having enthusiastically embraced it in the early days she and Harry then criticised it with a preachy lecture on how it must 'move forward.'

Now they are doing a bit of a U turn (did Charles rap their knuckles?) and are describing continuing the legacy as an honour.

I noticed that Meghan referred to the Queen as 'your grandmother' to Harry. Even Princess Anne refers to the Queen as Her Majesty when being interviewed. Yes, I know Harry said, 'My grandmother' but he didn't look at all comfortable.

Picky, I know but it stood out.

At the risk of repeating myself (on another thread) I agree with you merlotgran.
Yes she will have to ditch the title, but that's just a small problem of when maddyone.
'This girl' (as William apparently called her to the chagrin of Harry) has huge ambitions, and an ego to match. I think she will work hard to fulfil them.
Harry may be happy being her wing man, part of a team effort.

Ellianne* ... yes it is a worry, as helicopters do seem to crash quite a bit.
I'm surprised they are 'allowed' to travel together actually.
I would like to bet that if the succession moved to harry, Meghan would only accept if her own plans in USA had failed.
Afterall she found it so stultifying mot to be able to voice her opinion the last time around.

But to be honest what do I know?!

What a very calculating person she appears to be now that we are seeing her away from her perceived place in the royal family.
If she really has dropped Jessica M like a hot potato, all her other confidantes must be looking over their shoulders.
Beauty alone seems to be a poisoned chalice unless one has the beauty within to go with it.
It can be used for advancement and power not as a gift.

Very true merlot, but if Meghan wants to get into politics, then in my opinion she should give up her title of Duchess of Sussex. Apparently America doesn’t recognise titles anyway, but she’s trading on her title. Would the American people have cared less what a minor actress who was living in Canada thought about politics in the USA? She’s using her ‘fame’ to further her own interests politically.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8648093/Meghan-Markle-tells-female-voters-complacent-youre-complicit.html

There is no doubt that Meghan is inching her way into politics and is now relating to Michelle Obama having ditched Jessica Mulroney. Very astute to replace fancy frocks with more weighty issues when you've got to earn your own crust.

I don't have a problem with that. She could do a lot of good just as long as she doesn't piggy back her ambitions on to her royal connections in order to support her 'platform.'

Where would Harry stand though? He may have 'stepped back' from royal duties but up until now his only contribution to politics has been rudely scowling at Trump during an official function - bad form when the Queen is the host.