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The Sussexes ....again

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CanadianGran Thu 15-Feb-24 17:52:31

Yesterday on our local BC news, both television and print, had the titles

"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler for Invictus Games Training".

I was curious why they used that headline, rather than using their official titles. Then I questioned their actual titles and how they should be addressed. I googled it, but admit I'm still a bit confused. He is a prince by birth, but not using the title now, so should be addressed as a Duke?

Should the headline have read 'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex..." instead? Even CBC which is funded by government much like your BBC used "Prince Harry and Meghan..." which I thought was odd.

I wonder about the media's reasons for using such casual titles, and even using Meghan's maiden name when they've been married for 8 years.

Callistemon21 Fri 16-Feb-24 15:34:35

Urmstongran

This is my favourite photo of Harry & Meghan with their gorgeous family. Just look at the love between the baby and her mummy! And those cute baby toes! They are an amazingly fortunate couple. Blessed in so many ways with health, wealth and true happiness.

I just wish that once they’d renounced the RF life, (good luck to them, it was their choice) that they’d just kept a lower profile and bluddy well enjoyed themselves with all they have!

It is a lovely photo, isn't it.
They are blessed with health, wealth, two beautiful children and what could have been an idyllic life away from intrusion of the press.

lemsip Fri 16-Feb-24 15:41:59

Luckygirl3

I find it sad that there are those who enjoy ripping Harry and Meghan apart. Please transfer your hate to Putin or someone more deserving .........

why don't you start a thread a thread on it then!

lemsip Fri 16-Feb-24 15:44:34

all the posters stating which other royal has given interview f g s seem to be completely missing the point!!

Joseann Fri 16-Feb-24 15:46:36

Callistemon21

Urmstongran

This is my favourite photo of Harry & Meghan with their gorgeous family. Just look at the love between the baby and her mummy! And those cute baby toes! They are an amazingly fortunate couple. Blessed in so many ways with health, wealth and true happiness.

I just wish that once they’d renounced the RF life, (good luck to them, it was their choice) that they’d just kept a lower profile and bluddy well enjoyed themselves with all they have!

It is a lovely photo, isn't it.
They are blessed with health, wealth, two beautiful children and what could have been an idyllic life away from intrusion of the press.

Yes, a very natural photo.
I did try and look waste my time during half term on YouTube for photos and film of the children as someone suggested. There weren't exactly loads, but a lovely unstaged one caught my eye of Meghan showing Archie snow for the first time, and it got an extra point from me because the dog was in it too! I actually think those kids are probably very happy, certainly privileged, but hopefully not too spoilt and over indulged.

Louella12 Fri 16-Feb-24 15:54:43

The children will grow up and be able to see everything their parents have said about their paternal family.

Won't be easy for them.

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 15:54:50

Both photographs and videos of the children

Joseann Fri 16-Feb-24 15:56:32

Louella12

The children will grow up and be able to see everything their parents have said about their paternal family.

Won't be easy for them.

Yes, that's a downside.

Parsley3 Fri 16-Feb-24 16:10:00

I can only think that it adds to Charles distress when he has to read what is written about his son. Who wants their child's behaviour to be discussed on social media? Let them get on with it. It is their family's business.

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 16:14:18

They don’t ‘get on with it’ , Oprah , Netflix, Tom Bradby , book
etc

Callistemon21 Fri 16-Feb-24 16:22:34

I really hope that Harry will bring the children to meet their Grandpa now.

The same with Meghan and her father.

Boz Fri 16-Feb-24 16:35:49

I dislike this pair because I believe they are motivated by revenge on Palace and Press for not getting the type of coverage/support they felt they deserved. Talk about entitled!
All their schemes will come to little and they will end their days like the Windsor pair. Sad and forgotten.

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 16:40:23

Will it be comfortable for him to walk back into the family?

Will the family want him back ?

Daddima Fri 16-Feb-24 16:50:19

CanadianGran

Yesterday on our local BC news, both television and print, had the titles

"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler for Invictus Games Training".

I was curious why they used that headline, rather than using their official titles. Then I questioned their actual titles and how they should be addressed. I googled it, but admit I'm still a bit confused. He is a prince by birth, but not using the title now, so should be addressed as a Duke?

Should the headline have read 'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex..." instead? Even CBC which is funded by government much like your BBC used "Prince Harry and Meghan..." which I thought was odd.

I wonder about the media's reasons for using such casual titles, and even using Meghan's maiden name when they've been married for 8 years.

Could I ask where you saw that he is ‘not using the title now’?
As far as I can see he’s always Prince Harry.

Syracute Fri 16-Feb-24 16:59:07

The Daily Mail writes sensationalist articles about the Sussex’s and Grans Net reacts with the usual vitriol . Quit reading the Daily Mail !

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 17:03:17

Vitriol comes from those who choose to defend the Sussex’s

maddyone Fri 16-Feb-24 17:04:08

Callistemon21

I really hope that Harry will bring the children to meet their Grandpa now.

The same with Meghan and her father.

I’ve lost interest in them as a couple now, but I maintain the belief that it would be nice if the children could meet their grandparents and cousins.
I don’t think it’ll happen though.

Ilovecheese Fri 16-Feb-24 17:04:23

Anniebach

Vitriol comes from those who choose to defend the Sussex’s

Where?

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 17:09:25

maddyone William forgive , Catherine forgive, Camilla forgive, extended family forgive, could Harry and Megan be
trusted ?

maddyone Fri 16-Feb-24 17:27:54

No Annie, I don’t think there’ll be any reconciliation. I know how this feels because I cannot reconcile with my sister due to her unreasonable behaviour. Finally the only thing to do is step back and leave it be. I suspect that the royals feel much the same.

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 17:36:59

I agree maddy haven’t spoken of this before, my darling Catherine died 6 years ago, one of her cousins visited her in hospital after a previous suicide attempt then wrote much about her on Facebook , the distress when I was told this, I had agreed that he visit her.

maddyone Fri 16-Feb-24 18:00:58

So awful for you Annie flowers

lemsip Fri 16-Feb-24 18:06:42

Syracute

The Daily Mail writes sensationalist articles about the Sussex’s and Grans Net reacts with the usual vitriol . Quit reading the Daily Mail !

you really should try reading something other than the daily mail you know!
try the Independent for instance, or maybe The Times. all carry the same news of Harry's interview with Good morning America!

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-interview-king-charles-cancer-news-b2497295.html

Anniebach Fri 16-Feb-24 18:07:32

maddy thank you, Harry will learn the spoken word is out there, he cannot take it back. Betrayal of trust is so cruel,
I really feel sorry for Charles and William

Callistemon21 Fri 16-Feb-24 18:08:18

Now I want to read the Daily Mail, is it really gossipy, Syracute?

Callistemon21 Fri 16-Feb-24 18:11:01

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt".