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Leaving Archie behind

(62 Posts)
Lizbethann55 Sat 07-Mar-20 17:19:25

Am I the only one who thinks it was a bit unkind of Harry and Meghan not to bring Archie to the UK with them on this trip? It's not as if Meghan would have to sit with Archie on her knee for nine hours in cattle class and then have to drag him around with her. I very much doubt that they will come to the UK very often and Prince Philip is obviously ailing. We read many posts on here from grandparents who never see their grandchildren and are so upset by it. The royal family may have different lives from the rest of us, but they are still human beings who love their grandchildren/ great grandchildren. I think it was a mean, even vindictive, decision.

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 20:40:20

I think if he was here we'd know about it.

Grannyben Sat 07-Mar-20 20:36:27

Have Buckingham Palace actually announced that he isn't here. Maybe he is but they just haven't discussed it with us

Callistemon Sat 07-Mar-20 20:27:09

You seem to have a hotline directly into exactly what the RF's feelings are, GagaJo!
How do you know how they think or feel?

Anyway it's up to the parents what they decide to do.

travelsafar Sat 07-Mar-20 20:22:34

Prehaps they skyp and the great grandparents see Archie that way. smile

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 20:17:29

I don't see what that has to do with it. No one is saying the RF doesn't have wealth and family around them. Being rich with a lot of family around you, doesn't stop you from missing the one, or two people you love who aren't there does it.

Greymar Sat 07-Mar-20 20:13:28

The assumptions I am making are factual. The RF have wealth and family around them. Fact.

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 20:10:28

PP may not be pining for his 10 month old GGC Greymar but that doesn't mean he wouldn't have liked to have seen him does it.

You're right, we don't know these people but you're making assumptions just like the rest of us.

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 20:07:23

Cousins, aunts and uncles too Barmeyoldbat a huge family on his father's side.

Greymar Sat 07-Mar-20 20:06:56

" poor little boy", have you seen pictures of the refugees at the Greek border?

Greymar Sat 07-Mar-20 20:06:02

We don't know these people,they are strangers. Why can't people grasp this?
What we would like is irrelevant.

Phillip sorry, but must be near the end, I doubt he is pining for a cranky , overtired 10 month year old.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 07-Mar-20 20:04:08

Forgotfto say I actually feel very sorry for the poor little boy who will probably miss out on experiencing extended family life.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 07-Mar-20 20:01:39

Its not just about the gp, there are cousins who he will probably never get to know and join in the family fun. Also they took him to Africa which didn't seem a problem.

Anniebach Sat 07-Mar-20 19:59:43

I am the poster Greymar is referring to, my post was reported and deleted !

starbird Sat 07-Mar-20 19:57:19

I expect the Queen would have liked to see Archie - her and Charles would have been able to say to Harry things like ‘ you did that when you were his age’. That is an irreplaceable tie and when Archie grows up he may blame his parents for keeping him away from his extended family, especially as there doesn’t seem to be any substitute on his mother’s side.

But at the end of the day if that’s what Meghan wants......

She appears to be very much one of those people who are vivacious and charming and loveable - as long as they get their own way.

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:53:33

No, but I know what it's like not to be able see my GC and for my mother and m.i.l. not to see their GGC Greymar. How do you know they're not hurt? Wouldn't you be?

Greymar Sat 07-Mar-20 19:48:03

How can you know who is hurt? Do you know the RF? a hotline to Phillips phone on his bedside table?

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:45:10

No I don't suppose is does help Greymar but neither does condoning hurtful and inappropriate behaviour.

Greymar Sat 07-Mar-20 19:43:10

I know somebody on GN called Meghan a bitch? Does that help at all?

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:38:58

Maybe those who are saying so haven't experienced what it's like to not see your GC Annie and know how hurt the child's GGP's are that they don't get to see them either.

mumofmadboys Sat 07-Mar-20 19:38:49

Surely it is Harry and Meghan's decision to make and should be no concern of the rest of us. Leave the poor couple alone!

Anniebach Sat 07-Mar-20 19:35:09

How can anyone say they are sure no one in his extended family is interested in the child .

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:32:08

I'm sure his GF and GGP's are very interested in him.

Beckett Sat 07-Mar-20 19:32:03

Anniebach

1. Yes I know people in homeless shelters (I help out several times a week)

2. I very much doubt those posting about Harry and Meghan actually know them

3. You frequently post as if you know what the Queen, Prince Philip and the rest of the RF think and feel

Kettle and Pot

kircubbin2000 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:30:17

Far too long a journey when he will be well looked after by his Nanny.Im sure no one is interested in him and it is a short visit.

Smileless2012 Sat 07-Mar-20 19:27:45

Our ES's GP's, his children's GGP's wouldn't be able to get "down on the floor" either with their GGC, but would have liked to have been able to see them.

I don't suppose the Queen and Prince Phillip are any different.