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I never thought I would start a Meghan and Harry thread but...... had gone

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M0nica Sat 11-Jan-25 23:11:06

It was reported today that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had gone to Los Angeles to give comfort and food to those affected by the dreadful wildfires there.

My immediate reaction was revulsion that well known celebrities, let alone this pair, should think visiting somewhere, quite some distance from where you live that is undergoing a horrendous catastrophe, which you can do nothing to alleviate, would benefit from your presence, hugging and talking to people, and, of course, being photographed doing so.

I understand that they have offered to house someone who has been burnt out. That shouldn't be too difficult, there are plenty of A listers who have been burnt out.

eazybee Mon 13-Jan-25 10:30:06

I thought Harry was the one who may have felt the urge to help; he was a soldier and one of the many jobs soldiers do is go in after a catastrophe and attempt to bring order out of chaos.

Allira Mon 13-Jan-25 10:18:20

Not sure who Justine Bateman is, but we think alike.

No, I've never heard of her but certainly she is making herself very prominent (self-publicity?) pronouncing on various news outlets about the fire and how others are getting things all wrong.

Ilovecheese Mon 13-Jan-25 10:14:50

Horrible thread.

Anniebach Mon 13-Jan-25 10:12:51

Your remember the bananas Squiffy ?

Squiffy Mon 13-Jan-25 10:09:19

Annie that made me laugh! 😆

Anniebach Mon 13-Jan-25 10:00:28

When I saw Megan standing next to a box of apples I thought,
thank heaven their not bananas

merlotgran Mon 13-Jan-25 09:53:39

nanna8

I truly don’t know why anyone even cares about Harry and Meaghan. They live in the USA and if they want to show support and empathy with fire victims, so what ?

That’s exactly how I feel now. I used to care but they’re not our problem. If Harry wants to trail round after his wife that’s up to him.
They don’t have a lot going for them at the moment. Meghan’s show will be postponed and Trump will soon be investigating Harry’s visa application.

MissInterpreted Mon 13-Jan-25 09:48:28

Exactly, escaped. And I'm sure if I was one of those affected by the fires and desperate for help, then I wouldn't particularly care where that help was coming from, or the motives of those giving the help.

escaped Mon 13-Jan-25 09:44:37

We all use people, unconsciously or not. It's part of how we engage with the world. Sometimes, it's based on a "what can you do for me basis", but I agree with others on this thread, that this time there may have been a genuine wish to go out and support the victims. I don't know, no one knows.

Anniebach Mon 13-Jan-25 09:35:03

Your opinion, in my opinion they are using people yet again

nanna8 Mon 13-Jan-25 09:22:38

I truly don’t know why anyone even cares about Harry and Meaghan. They live in the USA and if they want to show support and empathy with fire victims, so what ?

Anniebach Mon 13-Jan-25 09:17:59

Claremont may I ask why you hate some posters on this
thread ?

Claremont Mon 13-Jan-25 09:15:51

M0nica

Bea65

Disgusting thread.. Cali people support each other .. shame on people who see the worst in humanity when humanity is shown.

But was humanity being shown?

Who are you to judge. I agree, this thread and all the hate towards them (and I am no fan) is just sickening.

Calendargirl Mon 13-Jan-25 09:08:46

dressed in plain clothes

Well, they were hardly going to go in tiaras and ball gowns.

confused

M0nica Mon 13-Jan-25 08:32:49

lemsip

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been slammed by Justine Bateman as 'disaster tourists' after they appeared volunteering during the LA wildfires.Bateman wrote online: 'Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers.

'What a repulsive "photo op" they achieved. They are "touring the damage"? Are they politicians now?
The Hollywood actress, 58, took to X/Twitter to blast the couple after they were spotted in footage dressed in plain clothes and speaking with victims and other helpers.
The former working royals were spotted in a clip out and about at an evacuation centre - just hours before it was confirmed the death toll of the blazes had climbed to 24.

Not sure who Justine Bateman is, but we think alike.

Calendargirl Mon 13-Jan-25 08:05:46

merlotgran

The release date for Meghan’s lifestyle show has been moved to March 4th.

A wise decision.

Nearly two months away.

What’s the betting the series will never go ahead?

I think it might be quietly ‘shelved’, saying that it’s not the best time to be putting out a ‘lifestyle’ show, with all that’s been happening. (Meghan’s decision?).

And the advance negative publicity won’t have helped.

nanna8 Mon 13-Jan-25 07:49:08

See ya, wouldn’t want to be ya. 👋

lemsip Mon 13-Jan-25 07:44:18

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been slammed by Justine Bateman as 'disaster tourists' after they appeared volunteering during the LA wildfires.Bateman wrote online: 'Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers.

'What a repulsive "photo op" they achieved. They are "touring the damage"? Are they politicians now?
The Hollywood actress, 58, took to X/Twitter to blast the couple after they were spotted in footage dressed in plain clothes and speaking with victims and other helpers.
The former working royals were spotted in a clip out and about at an evacuation centre - just hours before it was confirmed the death toll of the blazes had climbed to 24.

Rosie51 Mon 13-Jan-25 01:08:46

Allira

paddyann54

all IHave left to say is if THIS is a sample of Christianity at work….I am so glad I,m not one of your vile little band of hypocrites and bitter women .Think it’s time Gransnet and me parted ways !!

Um, do I spy a pot and kettle?
😂

How very divisive to assume all or any Gransnetter posters on this thread subscribe to Christianity paddyann54!!!!! Many GN members are Jewish, others Muslim, Hindu, Sikhs, atheist, agnostic, or any of the other Christian off-shoots. If you've decided to leave bye bye, please remember to close the door after you on the way out, got to keep those heat-sucking draughts at bay smile

Anniebach Sun 12-Jan-25 22:19:23

You do Allira

M0nica Sun 12-Jan-25 22:10:35

Allira

paddyann54

all IHave left to say is if THIS is a sample of Christianity at work….I am so glad I,m not one of your vile little band of hypocrites and bitter women .Think it’s time Gransnet and me parted ways !!

Um, do I spy a pot and kettle?
😂

I am with you all the way

Allira Sun 12-Jan-25 22:09:11

paddyann54

all IHave left to say is if THIS is a sample of Christianity at work….I am so glad I,m not one of your vile little band of hypocrites and bitter women .Think it’s time Gransnet and me parted ways !!

Um, do I spy a pot and kettle?
😂

paddyann54 Sun 12-Jan-25 22:00:27

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M0nica Sun 12-Jan-25 21:43:46

Bea65

Disgusting thread.. Cali people support each other .. shame on people who see the worst in humanity when humanity is shown.

But was humanity being shown?

Anniebach Sun 12-Jan-25 21:41:54

That is wise of Netflix