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Harry and Meghan's Happy Holiday Card

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Chestnut Thu 23-Dec-21 15:48:59

So the glorious couple have released the first picture of Baby Lilibet on their Happy Holiday Season card, but why are they always so annoying in everything they do? Both children's faces are only partially visible, we don't get a good look at them. Okay, their choice I suppose, but why?

Even more annoying is that they are once again boasting about their charitable donations. As discussed on another GN thread called 'Doing Good' it is generally agreed that charity work should be done privately with modesty, and not to publicise your good works. Instead we have: As we look forward to 2022 we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families - from those being relocated from Afghanistan to American families in need of paid parental leave.
Just to make sure we all know how wonderful they are I suppose.

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 05:26:20

Calistemon

I don't much like other people's feet grin unless they're babies and toddlers.

Yes, it was Harry’s feet to which I was referring.
Babies are fine whatever they do!
Harry is often photographed with bare feet, for reasons best known to him.
I remember one photo where you could see the soles of his bare feet in the foreground envy
In Japan it’s seen as very rude, and I tend to agree.

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 05:28:24

Calistemon

I must say that Lilibet has quite long, slim feet for a baby.
She also has a long second toe.

I await analysis from those who know.

It’s a sign of being a bit raunchy! blush
Classical statues always have toes like that.
Madonna does too I have noticed

Calendargirl Fri 24-Dec-21 07:01:30

Apparently, the plethora of denim worn by all but Lili suggests that a deal with, say, Gap, is in the offing.

And here was me thinking it was just a nice, casual family photo.. oh well.

wink

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 07:09:11

It was this photo. The feet! Bleurgh!envy

Chardy Fri 24-Dec-21 08:18:08

Luckygirl3

Many people send e-cards with the info that they have donated to a particular charity in lieu of buying cards and paying postage.

The photo is lovely - a wonderful departure from stilted formal photos with the children dressed up to the nines. Lovely to see Archie in jeans and looking relaxed.

I am at a loss to understand the sourness that is generated by this family - whatever they do. Nothing they do is right.

I am just happy to see that Harry is settling into family life after the problems in his childhood and hope very much that the constant hounding by miserable killjoys will not destroy that happiness.

luckygirl3 thank you for saying what lots of people think.

Lincslass Fri 24-Dec-21 08:32:07

‘Don’t they know it’s Christmas time at all,’ as the song goes, happy holidays whatever next.

tickingbird Fri 24-Dec-21 08:35:31

Happy Christmas everyone. If it’s a holiday for you enjoy that too ??

GagaJo Fri 24-Dec-21 08:40:43

Also like what you had to say Luckygirl. They look very happy.

lemongrove Fri 24-Dec-21 10:06:15

Fanny....perhaps Harry has been walking too many miles in other peoples shoes and has developed corns??

Josieann Fri 24-Dec-21 10:15:17

To all M & H contributors, let's kiss under the mistle toe and have a good knees up this Chritsmas holiday, and let all our disagreements thaw in honour of GN's most talked about couple. I'm a bit put out they didn't have a wee donkey in their photo though, but maybe next year.
Xx

Anniebach Fri 24-Dec-21 10:15:36

I hope their children don’t dump them as they have done to their families.

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 10:16:08

lemon and you know what Billy Connolly said about the good thing about doing that?
You’re a hundred miles away from the other person, and you ha their shoes! smile
Honestly though, that foot photo is grim. It’s as if his grubby trotter is the focal point.
And jeans are just a little too formal to wear with bare feet, it looks as if you’ve not had time to get dressed.

henetha Fri 24-Dec-21 10:20:12

In spite of all my negative feelings about them recently, I found that I loved seeing this photo, especially the children. They do look lovely don't they.
Happy Christmas to them, and to everyone.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 24-Dec-21 10:20:40

Well, they do say what goes around comes around don't they Annie? What just desserts that would be. (Sorry, the season of goodwill seems to be passing me by.)

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 24-Dec-21 10:28:37

This photo is just as posed as those on other RF cards which people criticise. It might look lovely and natural but they've taken great care to make sure no-one can see the children's faces properly.

Calistemon Fri 24-Dec-21 10:31:29

FannyCornforth

It was this photo. The feet! Bleurgh!envy

Yes, but baby feet are lovely!

JaneJudge Fri 24-Dec-21 10:33:01

I thought the photo was nice, everyone looks happy. What more could you wish for at Christmas? smile

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 10:33:13

Germanshepherdsmum

This photo is just as posed as those on other RF cards which people criticise. It might look lovely and natural but they've taken great care to make sure no-one can see the children's faces properly.

But at least we can see everyone’s feet (apart from Meghan’s)

Calistemon Fri 24-Dec-21 10:33:31

Calistemon

FannyCornforth

It was this photo. The feet! Bleurgh!envy

Yes, but baby feet are lovely!

Babies are fine whatever they do!

I see you already said that, FannyC, apologies

FannyCornforth Fri 24-Dec-21 10:34:18

JaneJudge

I thought the photo was nice, everyone looks happy. What more could you wish for at Christmas? smile

The children are lovely, Meghan I can take or leave, but Harry just gets right up my nose!

Chestnut Fri 24-Dec-21 10:36:11

Germanshepherdsmum

This photo is just as posed as those on other RF cards which people criticise. It might look lovely and natural but they've taken great care to make sure no-one can see the children's faces properly.

Exactly my point GSM. Yes, they look happy and beautiful and it's a lovely photo. I agree with all that. But you just know Meghan has carefully selected it for exactly those reasons, only half the children's faces shown to deliberately tease the viewer.

Caleo Fri 24-Dec-21 10:42:44

The Royal family are employed as moral leaders so they ought to say that they are giving away their money and what proportion or total sum they are giving away.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 24-Dec-21 10:50:46

I have a thing about men’s feet too Fanny. There might be some that look ok but I’ve not seen them. Some things are best kept covered up!

Chestnut Fri 24-Dec-21 10:57:18

JaneJudge

I thought the photo was nice, everyone looks happy. What more could you wish for at Christmas? smile

They are not celebrating Christmas. It's just a 'holiday' to them. Maybe Harry has abandoned his faith.

Calistemon Fri 24-Dec-21 11:00:01

Caleo

The Royal family are employed as moral leaders so they ought to say that they are giving away their money and what proportion or total sum they are giving away.

Why should they publicise what they give from their personal wealth?

I expect they do make large donations to charity but don't think they need to virtue signal to the world.