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Bea65 Fri 10-Jul-26 20:29:28

I hope the trip is a positive one one and believe King Charles will do the right thing..
Family dynamics are a nightmare I know from personal experience…
It’s a step forward and hope KING CHARLES IS AGREEABLE

Calendargirl Sat 11-Jul-26 18:08:12

Then Camilla would be dying for a fag

I think it’s a misconception that Camilla still smokes.

Apparently she gave up over 2 decades ago.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sat 11-Jul-26 18:01:11

I agree with you Maw

MawsRosie Sat 11-Jul-26 14:59:31

I’m thinking that ANY publicity, hints, pics etc emanating from this meeting will clearly be of the Sussexes’ making and that they (or their PR team) will have been warned accordingly.

Labradora Sat 11-Jul-26 14:03:28

mum2three

How did they manage to keep that quiet. Did Charles insist on privacy? I hope so as it's vital that he stays in control of the situation.

I think Charles insisting on privacy is the whole point,mum2three.
My guess is KC would always have been delighted to see this particular branch of the family if a "family visit" was what son Harry and fam had had in mind .The suspicion was, I think, that what Harry and fam have often really had in mind were commercial visits to monetise any "Royal" events by Megh. using the footage as "content" for her commercial associates, like Netflix.
The Sussexes keep trying to do what the Royal Family forbade them to do in the first place i.e. be part-time Royals, cherry-picking only the Royal "jobs" that suit them , on a full-time British Taxpayer / King Charles salary.
I honestly don't know why they don't all come back and live in the UK. Harry wouldn't have to shell out about £5 million a year for security and also he'd have a proper job (by his standards, not ours)

Grammaretto Sat 11-Jul-26 13:47:41

True, Mawsrosie the then Queen was more relaxed and affectionate than her DD.

I have false memory then whingy because I thought their trip was more like 6 months not 6 weeks. The ship takes 6 weeks alone. I saw the Queen and Duke in NZ and waved at them. I'm the same age as Charles

MawsRosie Sat 11-Jul-26 12:57:53

Daddima

Whingey

I remember Pathe at the cinema.Queen went on tour round Commonwealth for 6 weeks came back and Charles shook hands with her! Poor lad never related to anyone 😭

Is this what you mean?

youtu.be/j3WHnMi3TJk?is=Wbf4b2kova5mGD8n

I’ve often seen the ‘handshake’ thing posted, but no sign of it here. Okay, no effusive hugs like Diana, just a touch on the cheek and a kiss on the forehead, but no handshake.

Thank you for the link
I wonder how many people have false memories planted by The Crown?
Another urban myth debunked!
And as for nobody to relate to, Prince Charles was very close to his grandmother, as was Prince William.
Go Team Granny!

Grammaretto Sat 11-Jul-26 12:51:36

Crikey! Poor wee Charlie looks bewildered and disappointed on the newsreel.

I wonder how long the Harry & Meghan reception lasted. 15 mins?
Then Camilla would be dying for a fag.

Dead ringers on Radio 4 has just done a very funny sketch on the situation.
A take off of "Long lost families"

Daddima Sat 11-Jul-26 12:32:25

Whingey

I remember Pathe at the cinema.Queen went on tour round Commonwealth for 6 weeks came back and Charles shook hands with her! Poor lad never related to anyone 😭

Is this what you mean?

youtu.be/j3WHnMi3TJk?is=Wbf4b2kova5mGD8n

I’ve often seen the ‘handshake’ thing posted, but no sign of it here. Okay, no effusive hugs like Diana, just a touch on the cheek and a kiss on the forehead, but no handshake.

nanna8 Sat 11-Jul-26 12:15:20

It is good news and I really hope they can continue to have a relationship and keep in touch.

Bea65 Sat 11-Jul-26 12:12:17

AGAA4 yes I think so too ..but there’s always hope🤞🏻

AGAA4 Sat 11-Jul-26 11:46:26

It's good the the ice has been broken between the king and Harry. I think William will find it harder to meet them

Bea65 Sat 11-Jul-26 11:37:30

Madmeg

Lets hope common sense prevails. Charlie and Cammy are too old to hold grudges - however justified they might think they are.

My thoughts exactly 🤞🏻

MarieElla Sat 11-Jul-26 10:33:11

And no photos....or armed security.
Are they still alive then?
Remember H saying he had to leave the UK or the tabloids would kill M!
So many foolish things said and all on record!

MawsRosie Sat 11-Jul-26 10:29:19

Whingey

I remember Pathe at the cinema.Queen went on tour round Commonwealth for 6 weeks came back and Charles shook hands with her! Poor lad never related to anyone 😭

How can you possibly know more than you saw on film.
Different times, 75 years ago.

mum2three Sat 11-Jul-26 10:26:49

How did they manage to keep that quiet. Did Charles insist on privacy? I hope so as it's vital that he stays in control of the situation.

Calendargirl Sat 11-Jul-26 06:35:02

Wonder if the Queen was presented with a hamper of ‘As Ever’ goodies.

Whingey Sat 11-Jul-26 06:06:43

I remember Pathe at the cinema.Queen went on tour round Commonwealth for 6 weeks came back and Charles shook hands with her! Poor lad never related to anyone 😭

Madmeg Sat 11-Jul-26 00:21:59

Lets hope common sense prevails. Charlie and Cammy are too old to hold grudges - however justified they might think they are.

crazyH Fri 10-Jul-26 23:02:07

I’m so happy for the King. 🥰

indispensableme Fri 10-Jul-26 22:52:37

I wonder if Meghan made one of her grandiose curtseys to the King and Queen! Glad I proof read, curtseys changed to viruses and I'm sure that the K and Q don't want that!

ronib Fri 10-Jul-26 22:32:27

Don’t care….

merlotgran Fri 10-Jul-26 22:29:16

Job done!

Large G&T for Camilla.

Moving on….

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 10-Jul-26 22:23:23

They won’t. There’s no money and no monarchy there. So nothing to merch.

25Avalon Fri 10-Jul-26 22:17:50

When will they visit Meghan’s dad?

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 10-Jul-26 22:16:13

Didn’t Harry call Camilla ‘dangerous’?
Bet he squirmed when he had to face her today. I bet SHE didn’t drop her gaze …