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Duchess of Sussex the bullying has to stop.

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Sago Fri 26-Aug-22 13:11:11

I don’t read the articles but see the headlines, the poor couple must be seriously damaged by the constant attention and criticism they are receiving.

I’m not a fan but enough is enough surely!

Barmeyoldbat Sun 28-Aug-22 09:28:29

It seems criticism is now classed as bullying.

Callistemon21 Sun 28-Aug-22 09:30:26

Meghan is an actress.
She must know that the show goes on.

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 09:35:03

VioletSky

Dickens

Which of course leads to the topic of the entire episode, how women are treated when they are ambitious. And the worst offenders? Other women.

This. Absolutely this.

More agreement

One more upvote for this.

See posts following it for examples.

Anniebach Sun 28-Aug-22 09:37:52

One can be an ambitious actress but an ambitious member of
the royal family !

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 09:44:29

What? What on earth does that mean?

(Its OK, I don't expect an answer.)

Callistemon21 Sun 28-Aug-22 09:50:28

Are some of you saying that fathers are not so emotionally invested in their children's welfare?
Can they compartmentalise?

Glorianny Sun 28-Aug-22 10:55:01

Callistemon21

Meghan is an actress.
She must know that the show goes on.

Which is possibly why she agreed to the SA tour Callistemon21 I think you've just answered your own question about maternity leave
She then experienced conflict and emotional stress because she was a new mum. But god forbid she should ever talk about it.

Anniebach Sun 28-Aug-22 11:04:30

Only mothers feel emotional stress ? I disagree

Glorianny Sun 28-Aug-22 11:09:34

Anniebach

Only mothers feel emotional stress ? I disagree

Did I say "only" mothers? Don't think I did.

Dickens Sun 28-Aug-22 11:32:20

Barmeyoldbat

It seems criticism is now classed as bullying.

When you criticise someone for something they've done or said it can fairly be assumed to be criticism.

But if you speculate about random rumours based on hearsay from "someone close to Meghan" or those that have known her in the past who have formed their own opinions about her depending on their subjective view, then constantly re-hashing all these speculative assumptions could be seen as bullying - or mobbing - a collaboration of individuals who want to harass and intimidate someone they don't approve of.

Criticising her for the now infamous Oprah interview, is one thing - it's there in black and white... but castigating her because someone in 'royal circles' thinks this, that or the other... or because those with an opinion about her formed from an association with her - possibly a loose association - offer their Two Penn'orth - is entirely different.

Anniebach Sun 28-Aug-22 12:00:45

Trying to think of Megan being intimidated ?

Glorianny Sun 28-Aug-22 12:06:44

I think most of us who have given birth remember how vulnerable you are afterwards and how (especially with your first child) you listen to everyone and try to do what they tell you is best.

lemsip Sun 28-Aug-22 12:16:04

The Title of this thread is misleading..

PRINCE Harry slammed the phone down on Prince William after being confronted with witness statements portraying Meghan as a bully, an explosive French documentary provides new insights into the rift between the royal brothers and blames the behaviour of Harry’s wife Meghan for it.

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 12:22:13

lemsip

The Title of this thread is misleading..

PRINCE Harry slammed the phone down on Prince William after being confronted with witness statements portraying Meghan as a bully, an explosive French documentary provides new insights into the rift between the royal brothers and blames the behaviour of Harry’s wife Meghan for it.

Must be true then.

Anniebach Sun 28-Aug-22 12:27:35

Megan lied in the Oprah interview, lied several times, it’s difficult to believe a known liar

lemsip Sun 28-Aug-22 12:31:00

volver says Must be true then

here she comes!

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 12:45:29

??‍♀️

Anniebach Sun 28-Aug-22 12:51:49

Megan said they were married three days before the wedding day.

Must be true then, illegal but true

Dickens Sun 28-Aug-22 13:05:44

Anniebach

Trying to think of Megan being intimidated ?

... proving my point somewhat.

You're speculating that it's impossible for her to be intimidated - based on what evidence?

merlotgran Sun 28-Aug-22 13:07:14

Whether or not Meghan wanted to continue after the alleged fire, I have no doubt she was keen to undertake the tour to SA.

Visiting Desmond Tutu, where we all got a first glimpse of Archie and bleating to Tom Bradby about how hard life was in the RF was pure Meghan - as I saw it. Others may disagree. Opinions are based on our interpretation of events.

Glorianny Sun 28-Aug-22 13:19:08

merlotgran

Whether or not Meghan wanted to continue after the alleged fire, I have no doubt she was keen to undertake the tour to SA.

Visiting Desmond Tutu, where we all got a first glimpse of Archie and bleating to Tom Bradby about how hard life was in the RF was pure Meghan - as I saw it. Others may disagree. Opinions are based on our interpretation of events.

Actually the "first glimpse of Archie" was in a photo shoot 2 days after his birth!
I would imagine she would want to meet Desmond Tutu. She'd done a lot of work in Africa. And how dare the mother of a 4 month old baby moan!

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 13:21:56

www.itv.com/news/2019-10-18/meghan-prince-harry-tom-bradby-itv-african-journey-documentary

Copied with no comment. I guess how you interpret it says a lot about how you view the world and the people in it.

nanna8 Sun 28-Aug-22 13:28:14

They rarely mention her on our news here, I think they think she is boring. I find out about her here on gransnet. When I think about it, we don’t hear that much about any of that mob. No doubt when the Queen pops her clogs they will go on about it.

merlotgran Sun 28-Aug-22 13:53:59

Actually the "first glimpse of Archie" was in a photo shoot 2 days after his birth!
I would imagine she would want to meet Desmond Tutu. She'd done a lot of work in Africa. And how dare the mother of a 4 month old baby moan!

I purposely didn’t count the glimpse of Archie’s nose.

Moaning in such a public way in a country full of deprivation did not impress a lot of people. As I said, my opinion was formed by my interpretation.

volver Sun 28-Aug-22 13:56:42

You... you mean she answered questions honestly?

What next?

As I said, my opinion was formed by my interpretation.

No s*** Sherlock