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Sussex versus Prince of Wales.

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Whethertomorrow Thu 14-Mar-24 23:16:16

Tonight William and Harry are delivering award in recognition of their mother in what seems to be a carefully choreographed event, that keeps them apart. But….
Today Meghan has announced her new ventures and whilst William is being centre stage, the Sussexes (?) have announced a large cash award from archewell.

Why? Do they not realise that people know that the timing is deliberate. Who is driving this spiteful behaviour. It’s all so unnecessary in my humble opinion.

I’ll retire behind settee now with my tin hat on awaiting the chorus of oh no not Meghan and Harry again!

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 19:30:47

I think you're right, lemsip.

Anniebach Mon 18-Mar-24 19:06:56

Yes lemsip the same as princess Michael of Kent,

lemsip Mon 18-Mar-24 18:40:21

Anniebach

She cannot be princess same as Sarah and Diana

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68584235
Nonetheless, those calling for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their titles are missing the point and risk a head-on collision with Cape Counterproductive.

Deprived of the Dukedom of Sussex, the couple would become more elevated still, as they would revert to being Prince Harry and Princess Harry, titles that can never be removed, as they are part of the Prince’s inalienable birthright, and a prince always trumps a duke, due in part to the scarcity of such handles.

Their website, which now boasts the name sussex.com, a commercialisation that some say crosses the line, at least in spirit, of their agreement with the Palace, might then read princeandprincessharry.com, which, though a mouthful, would be even worse (as would windsor.com), implying that they are the world’s preeminent royalty, and that Meghan is a bona fide American princess.

Rosie51 Mon 18-Mar-24 17:14:07

Glorianny

Callistemon21

Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.

You've swallowed the fibs 😁

Everyone bent over backwards to welcome Meghan to the family, she was given extensive training in the protocols and even their house was refurbished at considerable public expense.

Amazing how some people know exactly what happened. Perhaps the protocols didn't fit her. She wasn't happy, why should she have to change to fit in?
They paid for Frogmore.

It isn't just M who fibs is it?

Now who's posting partial truths? No mention that they only agreed to repay the enormous costs of fitting Frogmore out to their specific tastes after the outcry at the waste of public funds. That wouldn't paint them quite so saintly would it?

eazybee Mon 18-Mar-24 17:11:53

Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.
Yes it is despicable to use connections with a family you have traduced for the purpose of making money for yourselves. Neither received poor treatment or was made to toe the line, and both were perfectly free to leave. They were not allowed to be part-time royals and that is what they so bitterly resent.

Pantglas2 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:57:10

You’re the one twisting things Glorianny, by making out they paid the costs of renovating and refurbishing Frogmore from the outset. They only refunded the cost when they left - doesn’t sound quite as worthy does it?

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 16:43:24

Callistemon21

^It isn't just M who fibs is it?^
Are you admitting some of your posts are not exactly based on truth?

No but I don't try to twist things by posting partial truths like some-not recognising that they repaid the Frogmore cost for example. Now why would someone do that?

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:35:49

It isn't just M who fibs is it?
Are you admitting some of your posts are not exactly based on truth?

Pantglas2 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:35:09

They only paid after they decided to leave when they saw the public outcry and loss of good will at their behaviour.

After which they left with most people’s blessing for the quiet, royal free life they said they wanted…that lasted didn’t it?

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:34:41

Amazing how some people know exactly what happened

Yes, some people really do.

merlotgran Mon 18-Mar-24 16:33:33

They paid for Frogmore.

Only after they’d flounced and British taxpayers quite rightly pointed out that they’d forked out for the renovations.

Louella12 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:32:33

Are you unaware of time differences , Glorianny?

It was done exactly the same time

Do keep up

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 16:28:53

Callistemon21

eazybee

No-one objects to H&M earning their own money. What is objectionable is the way they use the royal connection they affect to despise to publicise their merchandising, which they were asked not to do after they left Britain.
It was no coincidence that MM appeared promoting her 'goods' at the same time as William was making a public appearance in Britain to promote a charitable endeavour.

This 👍

She didn't ARO was launched on Thursday 14th March the Diana Awards were on the 15th

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 16:27:43

Callistemon21

^Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.^

You've swallowed the fibs 😁

Everyone bent over backwards to welcome Meghan to the family, she was given extensive training in the protocols and even their house was refurbished at considerable public expense.

Amazing how some people know exactly what happened. Perhaps the protocols didn't fit her. She wasn't happy, why should she have to change to fit in?
They paid for Frogmore.

It isn't just M who fibs is it?

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:18:38

Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.

You've swallowed the fibs 😁

Everyone bent over backwards to welcome Meghan to the family, she was given extensive training in the protocols and even their house was refurbished at considerable public expense.

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 16:17:26

Callistemon21

Glorianny

Pantglas2

“To then think that the system itself is the problem is the only logical step.”

The “system” as you put it Glorianny has only failed two people in the last 100 years…Edward VIII and Meghan Markle - and i suspect any system, not of their own devising, would have failed them given their personalities.

So Andrew is OK then? Bit of people trafficking, best friends with a convicted paedophile and as long as you keep quiet it's OK . Some people have funny ideas about who failed.

He's not the Monarch.

Nor is Meghan Markle.

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:15:43

eazybee

No-one objects to H&M earning their own money. What is objectionable is the way they use the royal connection they affect to despise to publicise their merchandising, which they were asked not to do after they left Britain.
It was no coincidence that MM appeared promoting her 'goods' at the same time as William was making a public appearance in Britain to promote a charitable endeavour.

This 👍

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Mar-24 16:11:07

Glorianny

Pantglas2

“To then think that the system itself is the problem is the only logical step.”

The “system” as you put it Glorianny has only failed two people in the last 100 years…Edward VIII and Meghan Markle - and i suspect any system, not of their own devising, would have failed them given their personalities.

So Andrew is OK then? Bit of people trafficking, best friends with a convicted paedophile and as long as you keep quiet it's OK . Some people have funny ideas about who failed.

He's not the Monarch.

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 14:01:36

American Riviera Orchard was launched on Thursday 14th March, The Diana awards were on the 15th. No clash.

Calendargirl Mon 18-Mar-24 13:08:01

Who are the five Jaberwok?

I am thinking Anne, Beatrice, Eugenie, Alexandra, Charlotte?

So is Lilibet in the list now? If so, that’s six isn’t it?

Jaberwok Mon 18-Mar-24 12:30:03

Neither Sarah or Diana were blood Princesses. Only blood Princesses should be called by 'Princess (first name) ie. Princess Anne and so on. There are only 5 royal Princesses entitled to use first name titles. Sarah, Diana, Catherine, Sophie are all Princess (their husbands name) ie Princess Andrew, and so on. Like Princess Michael.

Anniebach Mon 18-Mar-24 12:14:09

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 11:52:32
eazybee
No-one objects to H&M earning their own money. What is objectionable is the way they use the royal connection they affect to despise to publicise their merchandising, which they were asked not to do after they left Britain.
It was no coincidence that MM appeared promoting her 'goods' at the same time as William was making a public appearance in Britain to promote a charitable endeavour.
Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.
Can anyone really stop you using your family connections?
The RF market lots of stuff themselves.
I'm not sure what charity you are referring to. On March 11th when ARO was launched on instagram PW was at a service for Commonwealth Day.
She hasn't promoted any goods by the way. Just announced her new venture.

Glorianny she lied in the interviews she gave when leaving
the royal family. You are a strong supporter of her , even compared her to the Dagenham Women Strikers and called
Catherine a 1950’s housewife

Glorianny Mon 18-Mar-24 11:52:32

eazybee

No-one objects to H&M earning their own money. What is objectionable is the way they use the royal connection they affect to despise to publicise their merchandising, which they were asked not to do after they left Britain.
It was no coincidence that MM appeared promoting her 'goods' at the same time as William was making a public appearance in Britain to promote a charitable endeavour.

Is it despising a "royal connection" to complain about the way you were treated? Should people just put up with poor treatment and toe the line? I thought we got past that years ago.
Can anyone really stop you using your family connections?
The RF market lots of stuff themselves.
I'm not sure what charity you are referring to. On March 11th when ARO was launched on instagram PW was at a service for Commonwealth Day.
She hasn't promoted any goods by the way. Just announced her new venture.

Joseann Mon 18-Mar-24 11:50:04

fancythat

Why do you think he needed that?

.. a controlling, assertive wife
Because from reading THE book, in Harry's own words, I got the impression that, even before Meghan, he was disgruntled about many things, he was drifting, and unhappy with his lot. She took him in hand, pointed him in a new direction, and gave him the excuse to leave it all behind, and start afresh. (Except of course, they didn't go about it very well). Whether he is now truly happier, I don't know?
Just a thought, if they had gone to Africa, both on neutral ground, and pursued their goals, things might have been rosier?

RosiesMaw Mon 18-Mar-24 11:43:30

eazybee

No-one objects to H&M earning their own money. What is objectionable is the way they use the royal connection they affect to despise to publicise their merchandising, which they were asked not to do after they left Britain.
It was no coincidence that MM appeared promoting her 'goods' at the same time as William was making a public appearance in Britain to promote a charitable endeavour.

It has all become rather petty - especially the timing of eg the website launch.
Why just when William was at the Diana awards? Surely it would have been more suitable NOT to clash - particularly as the new site doesn’t actually have anything to sell yet.
Can’t help but be suspicious of the timing.