Prince Harry’s engagement

Anniebach I think Meghan looks more natural, and is being herself, whereas Kate seems to try too hard sometimes. Meghan seems to glow (being in love or good make up? but it is there in older pictures too) and has a dignified air about her - even in the pictures of her at 11or 12 when she complained about the sexist advert. I think she has been brought up well, with old fashioned values.
But I am probably being unfair on Kate, she has a great responsibility and has had to live with all eyes on her in a way that only Diana did before. Perhaps it will be better now that there are two of them, (or worse, if they are compared with each other all the time).
I think Kate sometimes lacks style, when she gets it right she looks great, but more often than not she doesn't. When they were in Canada for example Mrs Trudeau looked smart and dignified in simple clothes and Kate looked overdone and uncomfortable in comparison. Also I think she should never wear her skirt above the knee - just on or below suits her legs so much better, she looks really elegant on the few occasions when she does that. But this is being picky, who am I to judge! Poor girl. She has a great sense of humour and I think it has been great for Wills and Harry to have that lightheartedness in their lives.

MM has landed the best part in a very long running soap .

Wouldn't most young people be happy dressing up and attending events (doing charitable stuff) in return for huge wealth, exotic holidays, no worries, fancy properties, cars, the best health care ..... and everything else .

I hope the younger generation eventually see through the royals and get rid .

Oldwoman, I doubt .harry has ever needed reassurance but you may be right ,

How does she put Kate in the shade ?

I'm not a great Royalist and I see it gradually dying out, but I still think Harry and Meghan make a lovely couple, it is heartwarming to see people so obviously in love, so happy. I have a vague memory of loving someone like that - and just wanting to touch them - not in a sexual way. (It didn't work out he turned out to be married!)
My only reservation is that they look too happy, I fear for them to love so much, it seems almost too good to be true. . I also think it's great that they will be doing charitable stuff together, mainly with young people and drawing attention to the needs of children in other countries - someone who can make a difference needs to care about these children, but will it be enough for Meghan in the long term? The girl has given up a lot - a successful and enjoyable career, lots of friends, a home, a warmer climate! etc and she was answerable to no one. She's already had to sacrifice one dog because it was too old to travel.
I think she's lovely and although it's not a competion, she puts Kate in the shade. I hope they can be friends and all enjoy each other's company.

Anniebach I wonder if all the touching is a way to reassure each other. She may be used to public attention being an actress but this "walkabout" would be something totally different.

Ok I am picky, but as much as I do not want comparisons between Megan and Kate as we did with Kate and Diana , I do think if the public turn out to greet the windsors they don't dress as if they have popped out for a pint of milk , the windsors not the public ? and the constant touchy, touchy was irritating, doubt the palace mafia will be allowed to say anything, he is so besotted he would get rather cross

Annie again. Are you getting a thing about this rubbing that goes on?

I was surprised she didn't wear a hat but as a hat hater myself, I don't blame her at all. I wonder if she'll have to change all this modern casualness before the wedding. I bet the Palace mafia are already writing memos.

I thought Megan was rather scruffy this morning , there is casual and too casual , first things first though, hands off in public please, unless the back rubbing was because they both have lumbago

Thanks, dj. x

That's okay, NotTooOld. I am pleased your grandson is a little better, and hope he continues to improve.

Yes, it is a great idea, but as Ginny said, it's a shame they are needed. I often wondered how the homeless coped when everything was closed. I assume they have to be very selective with the machines, as they only have three uses a day. The homeless quandary between eating and heating, heating being an extra pair of socks or gloves.

Thank you, Annie. x

Thats good news NotToOld, let's hope and pray he makes a complete recovery x

PS, dj. Yes, I've read about those vending machines and I think it's a great idea.

Sorry, dj. I'm feeling a bit light hearted today as I've just heard my very poorly grandson is a little better.

What an inspirational idea - how sad there is a need for it! Thanks for the link DJ.

www.24housing.co.uk/news/vending-machine-for-homeless-trialed/

Actually, NotTooOld, I wasn't joking.

dj

Anniebach

Wish they would control their need to rub each other in public

I am appalled at the bad manners of the Good Morning reporter , yelling and screeching like a demented dervish , my DGD is called Megan and would refuse to look at anyone yelling "Megs" at her , how rude !

Welcome distraction to some people from Brexit shambles?

You know how much they care about us .

Oh come on, they're just trying to help us forget all our problems paddyann