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Are you sure, Harry?

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merlotgran Thu 16-Apr-20 16:27:56

Not about your decision to cut and run from your country and family.
Not about bleating that you feel guilty about isolating in a multi-million pound mansion in LA during Lockdown.
Not about suggesting to frazzled parents that they should celebrate the moment, rolling around the floor in hysterics. confused

But....When you made that call asking for money generated by your wedding to be used for feeding children during the pandemic, are you really sure it was the Archbishop of Canterbury who picked up the phone?? grin

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8224495/Prince-Harrys-family-time-LA-home-lockdown.html

Chestnut Fri 17-Apr-20 09:42:20

I saw the video of them 'delivering food parcels' if you could call them such. They had some pretty blue bags over their shoulders which can't have had much food in them! When I see them packing proper food boxes and heaving them out of cars and up the stairs then I will believe it. This just looks totally fake!

merlotgran Fri 17-Apr-20 09:32:48

On Wednesday they delivered food parcels (one each) to a charity in Los Angeles.

Nothing wrong with that but they arrived in an SUV with their security men behind in another one. They then walked to a gated doorway, handed in the bags and got back in their cars.

They must be really desperate to make an appearance even if only on security cameras.

Anniebach Fri 17-Apr-20 09:07:27

The government of the country he couldn’t wait to leave.

Sparklefizz Fri 17-Apr-20 08:59:36

William and Kate have donated to Major Tom.

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 22:05:56

Yes, it wasn’t their money

Namsnanny Thu 16-Apr-20 22:03:09

Am I right, this is how it works?

The BBC (us) stumped up the funds to broadcast the wedding.
Then sold it abroad to whom ever.
There was a profit made.
H&M were given a percentage to donate to a charity of their choice.
So it wasn't really their money to give away anyway????

Namsnanny Thu 16-Apr-20 21:43:37

P. Andrew and Fergie were photographed handing food packages to a nursing home somewhere, the other day.
Unless I was duped again!

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 21:41:39

I Await his criticism of his president

merlotgran Thu 16-Apr-20 21:39:20

It's very easy to criticise the government of your country when you've scuttled off to another one.

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 21:23:17

The royals never criticise the government ,

Sparklefizz Thu 16-Apr-20 21:19:53

The person I would like to compare Harry with is Capt. Tom who is 3 times Harry's age and a hero in more ways than one.

SueDonim Thu 16-Apr-20 21:17:40

Which government is that, do you think, Anniebach? The government of the country in which he lives, maybe? Or the government of the country which he has chosen to leave? hmm

I also wonder if he and Meghan are rattling around their LA mansion looking after Archie without the help of housekeepers, cooks, gardeners and so on, who are all on lockdown?

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 21:04:37

He asked the BBC to give money

Jabberwok Thu 16-Apr-20 20:58:09

I think you'll find other members of the RF are quietly doing what they can. I know Sophie Wessex is helping with food distribution, it's just that they don't make a big song and dance in order to draw attention to themselves. H &M are good at that, its always about them and their hard done by life, along with Harry's mental problems of course,

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 20:32:07

He said ‘ hopefully through this video and other things we will
make it clear and obvious to the government etc’ .

trisher Thu 16-Apr-20 20:32:01

They are nodding and smiling Sparklefizz so I think they did appreciate it. When he says those words they all laugh with him. I don't know the charity, I don't have a disabled child but the people he spoke to do, and they obviously appreciated his efforts.

merlotgran Thu 16-Apr-20 20:29:53

trisher Charles 'opened' the London Nightingale hospital via video link when he was still recovering from coronavirus and William 'opened' the Birmingham one today.

Sparklefizz Thu 16-Apr-20 20:24:21

trisher Yes, I did read the article and I stand by my comment as in: I wouldn't think the parents of extremely ill children want to hear about him "rolling around on the floor in hysterics" with his healthy child.

I feel that, once again, Harry has brought the subject round to himself. Still, if the charity appreciated it .....

trisher Thu 16-Apr-20 20:19:46

My goodness did any of you actually read the article? Or did you just jump in to have a go at Harry again. He was actually tallking to people and if it helps them or makes them feel better well good for him. Personally I wouldn't want him calling me, but the people involved in the charity certainly appreciated it. And might I point out apart from Will and Kate talking to 3 children there hasn't been a sign of any of the rest of the RF.

Oopsadaisy3 Thu 16-Apr-20 20:13:32

I hope that he has watched Captain Tom walking for the NHS and hangs his head in shame.

Jabberwok Thu 16-Apr-20 20:11:02

I think most of us agree about Prince Harry!! I don't think he's over bright which is perhaps the kindest thing to think!!! ???for Captain Tom, perhaps Harry could learn a lesson or two from this admirable gentleman!

sodapop Thu 16-Apr-20 17:59:08

Totally agree Sparklefizz Captain Tom is a true gentleman

Sparklefizz Thu 16-Apr-20 17:56:32

I feel rattled to read about Harry and his comments and criticisms ..... in fact, I don't want to hear a single thing about Harry & M at the moment.

He doesn't have a clue. He has walked away from the problems we have here. I wouldn't think the parents of extremely ill children want to hear about him "rolling around on the floor in hysterics" with his healthy child.

I would rather read about a real hero like Captain Tom ... someone with great backbone and a sense of duty.

Calendargirl Thu 16-Apr-20 17:53:29

Oh thanks Merlotgran, I knew about the Greta thing, but didn’t realise Harry had been pontificating about other stuff until I looked at your post.

Anniebach Thu 16-Apr-20 17:52:22

When talking to people in distress you say you are rolling around in hysterics , not comforting is it