Monday - will you watch....and why?

Now I’m really going to take my leave

I think that’s exactly what she said or pretty close. However, I didn’t think she expected people to read so closely into her use of the word “marry”. Perhaps if she’d said “three days before our legal marriage in front of the world, Harry and I had a private vow exchange in front of the Archbishop”.

But as I said, it really wasn’t part of the formal sit-down interview (where Oprah was asking follow-up questions and requesting clarifications and details). It was mentioned during the more casual day where they were just walking around their back garden.

I've not seen the full interview, just a clip.
But what was she doing crouching on the floor of a chicken shed (without gloves?) while pregnant. Yuck!

Perhaps she views the private ceremony as her wedding and the public one as a performance. Nothing to do with the legal situation, more to do with personal feelings.
I do know someone who had 2 ceremonies I civil and 1 church. All that happened was that after the church ceremony there was no signing the register because they were already married. The families never knew.

So did she say “you know, three days before our wedding, we got married”? as reported. Or is it inaccurate reporting?

I haven’t seen it.

PeasBlossom - I’ve realized two things. 1) I am dominating the conversation on this thread which is a clear sign I should take my leave after this comment. 2) I didn’t actually didn’t actually respond to your full comment above...

Marriage is a legal undertaking in every western country as far as I know. It is no different in the US than in the UK. I’ve lived as a married woman in both countries and filled out many a piece of paperwork to prove it.

My understanding was that they made private vows in front of the archbishop but it was not a legal wedding. A few days later they had their televised legal wedding with all of the necessary witnesses to boot.

I can’t imagine they were able to have the first ceremony presided over by the archbishop who has performed a number of weddings without his expert counsel beforehand. I highly doubt this man of god would participate in any illegal acts. I certainly don’t think M&H would think to lie about the Archbishop’s presence at the private ceremony either.

PeasBlossom- I am in America. Although I was lucky to have last been in London for a family wedding just before the pandemic. Funnily enough, if my cousin (the groom) had told me they’d already done a private ceremony (legal or otherwise) prior to my arrival I wouldn’t care one whit. I’d toast and celebrate their union just the same. And turning on the telly is a lot less work than a plane ride

Agree AGA, the whole sorry saga may drive me back to the Argy.

LauraNorder - We are lucky to live in an age where most people can move around and live freely around the world. I’m lucky to have lived on four different continents in my life and consider myself a Brit by birth but a global citizen by choice. Apology accepted.

Oh I see you’re not.

An offhand mention that millions of people were duped into thinking they were watching a wedding that a couple were happy for them to be witness to? As I said before, people can choose to continue to be conned if they like...

Perhaps if they'd wanted a private exchange of vows they could have done it after the legal ceremony. Lots of people have a blessing, it's self indulgent but it doesn't dupe other people.

No I don’t think we could sue them. I wonder are you in America Amelia? The law regarding marriage is very different there.

Marriage in England is a legal undertaking that brings with it many legal responsibilities and so, like other legal undertakings is a serious business. That is why there are certain phrases and commitments that have to be witnessed publicly and why it cannot be abused. It is illegal for a couple to marry twice unless they have been divorced.

It would be a very serious matter if it is true.

Amelia247, I apologise for assuming that you were in the USA simply because you said you had watched the whole interview.

Will we ever know the truth. There may be a statement eventually from the Palace but they may just decide on a dignified silence.
It will be up to those who watch to decide what is true or not. I don't think too many of the British public will be swayed by what Meghan says. Many don't even care what she has to say.

Ellianne - well they also mentioned in the same breath that they’d rescued some chickens.

LauraNorder - you know nothing about me. What makes you think your heritage is any different than mine? You’re very much entitled to your opinion as am I but heritage has not one thing to do with it.

I simply think it’s unwise to interview someone and expect anything other than their perspective. There are always multiple sides to a story, I’d love to know how anyone plans on settling on what THE truth is? Perhaps a group interview with all the players hashing it out in front of a carefully selected panel of “experts”. I’m truly curious.

Within families, especially large ones there will always be misunderstandings, hurt feelings and tough decisions. Best we all learn from this spectacle and treat our loved ones with care. Bashing a formerly suicidal pregnant woman for things said and unsaid will never be the answer.

Yes Laura it is important, and I might be just as fanatical about my religion as others are about their race.

It was just an off-handed mention she made
So what else was just an off-hand mention then Amelia?

And there may well be a gap of credibility between what could be perceived as created truth and what is actual truth

Amelia247, in my opinion you are wrong to trivialise the importance of this interview with comments such as we are ‘getting caught up in semantics’, treating it like a court deposition’ ‘it is not worth the anger and vitriol’.
It is important to us, our heritage, our institutions, our monarchy, our beliefs are being called in to question around the world by a young woman who seems to have many issues of her own.
We don’t need to know ‘her truths’ we want to know the truth.

I can't bring myself to watch it and I can't see Mr. S. staying awake TBH so I'm relying on your feed back if you do watch it Callistemon.

You watch and I'll drink the.

Ellianne - she said she framed their vows they’d written for the private ceremony NOT a certificate.

“Illegal wedding”???

Perhaps you can sue them for your two hours of time back from watching that travesty. The horror!!!

I heard the words "marriage" "vows" and "union" when she spoke about the Archbishop ceremony.
And something about a framed certificate on the wall.
So the wedding 3 days later was what?

Thank you M0nica. I didn’t hear the second part. I’ll refrain from further comment until I’ve heard it all for myself.
I think I’ve finally got your moniker right. 0 not O.