Duchess of Sussex the bullying has to stop.

I think it's difficult

If I were famous I can quite imagine my estranged mother playing victim in the media and I can imagine wanting to defend myself and probably getting it a bit wrong at times

When it comes to Harry and Megan, Megan's family, Harry's family... I think I would be projecting my situation onto them of I were to get heavily involved in it.

I have no idea what the real truth is behind their story and probably neither does a lot of people

So I leave it be for the most part

But what I do think that they get a lot of negative attention and it must be hard for them and will be for their children in future

I’d STILL like to hear who you think “admires “ Meghan on this thread Annie….

Harry and Megan certainly haven’t effected my life , with the
exception of remembering the pain of having some family members going public about another family member.

Johnson has affected my life .

I criticise the three. Betrayal is betrayal regardless if I am affected .

Johnson has directly impacted an incredible amount of lives in a negative way.

Harry and Megan... not so much

Keith and Brenda, surely?

Some can’t tell the difference between bullying and criticism ,
no one here can bully a public figure unless they speak to them,

Is Johnson bullied or criticised on this forum ?

Was calling Prince Phillip- Phil The Greek, or referring to the
Queen as Lizzie bullying, criticism , mocking ?

Sometimes when I'm reading some threads GagaJo I picture Draco Malfoy and his little gang. ?

GagaJo

What I think is interesting about this topic on GN is that it is easy to tell the role certain posters would have taken at school. The bullies, the bullies gang members, the loners and the studious pupils.

You’ve forgotten the cheerful, popular ones who recognised that bullies were just a load of hot air and self importance.

I don't think bullies generally know they are bullying

I think they justify it to themselves and when you get a group, to each other.

Then their victims get judged for their reactions to it

It's fascinating to watch from a logical position but mostly heart breaking really

Which one am I Jo?

What I think is interesting about this topic on GN is that it is easy to tell the role certain posters would have taken at school. The bullies, the bullies gang members, the loners and the studious pupils.

Calendargirl

I don’t suppose Princess Graces’s (relatively) short life was a barrel of fun always after her marriage, but she didn’t cut and run. She gave it her very best and was an absolute asset to the House of Grimaldi.

Knew the meaning of the word ‘duty’.

If duty means doing what your inattentive husband tells you to do, and not doing the things you yourself long for, then yes, she knew the meaning of the word.

Just remember little girls, if you are in an unhappy marriage just suck it up. You made your bed, just lie in it.

Expect Megan would have found the money, Harry is reported by his staff saying ‘what Megan wants Megan gets’

H&M are flawed. They are making mistakes. Meghan is not of our 'culture' and does things differently. They seek publicity - partly because they are now a 'brand' and, presumably, need to make a living.

I don't know an awful lot about them, nor read much either.

But one thing I do know is that when the tabloids publish articles with a heading like "Meghan Wows in Emerald Green Dress at xxx Function", they know full well that it will attract thousands of clicks and possibly as many comments, especially from those that dislike her.

That seemingly innocent headline (I did see it in fact - or one very like it, and there have been others in a similar vein) is a cynical ploy to keep the pot boiling. It is pure click-bait, used to keep up the circulation numbers which attracts more advertising revenue. THAT in my opinion is where the bullying comes into the equation.

We are all responsible for what we say and do, including M&H, and there is nothing wrong with fair criticism, but when people take pot shots at them for holding hands, etc, that is nothing more than mobbing.

I'm not a fan of theirs, I think they are somewhat immature - but that in itself is not a crime. However, I refuse to join a hate fest based on trivialities.

I don’t suppose Princess Graces’s (relatively) short life was a barrel of fun always after her marriage, but she didn’t cut and run. She gave it her very best and was an absolute asset to the House of Grimaldi.

Knew the meaning of the word ‘duty’.

volver

lemsip

Anniebach

Photograph of Princess Grace of Monaco and Duchess of Sussex

Two American actresses holding their awards -

Grace Kelly holding an Oscar , Megan Markle holding Harry’s
hand

good comment Annie I like it.

Its nasty, unpleasant and misogynistic.

Other than that yes, very good

Didn't Grace Kelly marry a very rich royal and live in luxury for the rest of her life while she became a bit unbalanced? Meghan should have known her place and done what was expected of her, I suppose.

She died in a car crash age 52 volver. Not much “rest of her life”☹️

I don’t think there was any suggestion she was unbalanced before that

Probably Charles and William are now wishing they had come up with the dowry idea themselves.

So the person who is being held up as the counterpoint to Meghan actually had to pay somebody to marry her.

Crikey.

volver

lemsip

Anniebach

Photograph of Princess Grace of Monaco and Duchess of Sussex

Two American actresses holding their awards -

Grace Kelly holding an Oscar , Megan Markle holding Harry’s
hand

good comment Annie I like it.

Its nasty, unpleasant and misogynistic.

Other than that yes, very good

Didn't Grace Kelly marry a very rich royal and live in luxury for the rest of her life while she became a bit unbalanced? Meghan should have known her place and done what was expected of her, I suppose.

Apparently, a $2 million dowry had to be paid to Prince Rainier before he married Grace Kelly. Her father paid half, she paid the rest.

Don’t think either Thomas or Meghan had to cough up anything before the wedding.

It might have put Meghan off the idea.

I just think Lucca it says more about the characters of the people saying such awful things about M&H, than it does about M&H. Like you, I don't particularly admire M but I definitely don't admire the people who think its OK to call her a witch, 2nd rate actress etc. For some, love of the RF seems to obliterate any ability to just shrug one's shoulders and move on. There's a lot of projection of how one would feel if they were in the position they believe the Queen to be in. And I say believe because its all made up!!

I’m asking who you consider to be on her who “so admire her”. That’s all

Lucca there are no unfounded criticism of the royal family ?

I criticise the Sussex’s on what they say publicly and the use of
their title which they were given by the Queen,

lemsip

what a shame when people can't come up with a comment of their own so choose to put down other people's comments!

It’s my response to a post … allowed I believe ? Even on this thread

Annie who on here “so admires her” ??
Certainly not me ! As I’ve said many times before… I just don’t like the often unfounded criticism especially when there are claims to know her thinking/motives etc

Criticism of the Sussex’s is bullying, criticism of the royal family is acceptable