Meghan Markle Faced 'Disgusting and Very Real' Threats in the U.K., Former Counterterrorism Head Says

tickingbird

volver

"Sistahs in Space."

I know I shouldn't, I know I'll bring the indignant eye of Sauron to look in my direction, but it's too good to miss.

Sometimes I do wonder about Gransnet, really I do. Gives me a good laugh though.

Laughing at a self confessed elderly lady’s typo - probably predictive text? You really are a piece of work.

Yes I know.

What a horrible person I am.

I'm sure you'll agree.

katy1950

The retired police officer had a book due out

...and Meghan and Harry have a new Netflix production being aired....

volver

"Sistahs in Space."

I know I shouldn't, I know I'll bring the indignant eye of Sauron to look in my direction, but it's too good to miss.

Sometimes I do wonder about Gransnet, really I do. Gives me a good laugh though.

Laughing at a self confessed elderly lady’s typo - probably predictive text? You really are a piece of work.

nanna8

No different from anyone else in the public eye. Best she stays away if it worries her.

What an odd, not to say, horrible comment.

No-one in the public eye for any reason should have to put up with threats or hurtful comments, but sadly it has become increasingly the case that they have to.

And forgive me for being blunt nanna8, but if everyone were to just shrug their shoulders and make your kind of comment, the world will certainly not get any better.

volver

katy1950

The retired police officer had a book due out

No he doesn't.

Why would you say that when it's not true?

It's called living in a post-truth era. Maybe it was on Twitter and the theory is that if it's repeated enough by all the bots on there, some mug will believe it.

I have a leopard print dress in my wardrobe (they were fashionable a few years ago). I think I'll wear it to the next event I attend and see if anybody thinks I'm wearing "African" dress.

Where is the "rule" which states that Ms Fulani should have stated that her family was from Barbados?

There was absolutely no obligation for her to say anything.

What are we supposed to be looking out for in the paperwork from the Charities Commission?

Or is this just some other veiled smear?

Most people in the public eye have had threats sadly even authors. Is the USA any safer though like others have said it seems a strange choice.

"Sistahs in Space."

I know I shouldn't, I know I'll bring the indignant eye of Sauron to look in my direction, but it's too good to miss.

Sometimes I do wonder about Gransnet, really I do. Gives me a good laugh though.

I have read this thread with great interest. It is another left versus right kind of thread. You can guess where I stand on Harry and Meghan. They decided to live in America in order to live private lives. It is no exaggeration to say they have conducted their lives very publicly and we all know they need to make money to live their lifestyle in a very expensive mansion in a wealthy area.

The Oprah interview was given loads of publicity. I became a bit worried when Meghan told the story of their “secret marriage” in the garden with just the happy couple and the Archbishop of Canterbury officiating. Any communicant member of the C of E would know that was not the truth. Witnesses are required and the ArchBishop made that clear later.

Harry is no match for Meghan. She had her cap set to marry someone of importance and we can only admire her efforts. This couple who moved to America to lead private lives are public property due to Meghan’s efforts. She has said she has political aims as a Democrat politician.

Her podcasts were really more about herself than her guests.

Now there is the Netflix Documentary. Plus Harry’s book “Thd Spare” I know about the book because Audible are already offering it for £7.99 when it comes out.

Re Lady Hussey, she certainly did persist too much and some old people may be apt to do. However, Marlene Headley was born in UK of parents who arrived in London from Barbados during the Windrush times. I confess to being quite surprised that this lady did not mention she was of Barbadian ancestry as in the Caribbean Barbadians are well known as being rather superior to other island people. Ms Ngozi Fulani ( I read she is married so that is her married name) is bright and she should have said that her family was from Barbados and that she was born in London. But her dress suggested she was from Africa and poor Lady Hussey should have realised not to press the enquiry, but she did not. Ms Fulani recorded the conversation and used it to her advantage as many journalists have given her all the publicity she wants. Quite smart really. If you can be bothered to Google “Sistahs in Space Charity Commission”you can read the paperwork of the Charity. Now I will be called a “racist right wing” person by some of this group’s members but I am so old I don’t care or worry about such epithets. There are only a small group of contributors who are labelled right wing for daring to disagree with member who are leftish in their political views. But there is room for all of us.

katy1950

The retired police officer had a book due out

No he doesn't.

Why would you say that when it's not true?

The retired police officer had a book due out

volver

FleurBaladine

Well said Glorianny. I’ve signed up fairly recently and as usual, lots of the comments on here prompt me to leave again. So many unpleasant, narrow minded, rightwing views. I expect the reaction to this comment will be - so leave and good riddance.

Don't leave.

Not all of us are unpleasant, narrow minded rightwing individuals.

No, we're absolutely not. Not all of us fit the stereotype of the elderly British empire supports.

You'd be welcome to stay!

Very true!

eazybee

No indeed. There are plenty of unpleasant, narrow minded, left wing individuals, so you will feel quite at home.

😂
Yup it’s an equal opportunity kinda forum.

eazybee

No indeed. There are plenty of unpleasant, narrow minded, left wing individuals, so you will feel quite at home.

Charming! So you're claiming the new poster is an unpleasant, narrow minded, left wing individual.

No indeed. There are plenty of unpleasant, narrow minded, left wing individuals, so you will feel quite at home.

FleurBaladine

Well said Glorianny. I’ve signed up fairly recently and as usual, lots of the comments on here prompt me to leave again. So many unpleasant, narrow minded, rightwing views. I expect the reaction to this comment will be - so leave and good riddance.

Don't leave.

Not all of us are unpleasant, narrow minded rightwing individuals.

Sparklefizz

Princess Anne was actually attacked by a gunman who shot her bodyguard. She didn't make a fuss.

When there was a serious threat to the Queen a few years ago by a man who said he would shoot her with a crossbow, the Queen is reported as saying "That would have put a dampener on Christmas." And, of course, she coped with Michael Fagan appearing at the end of her bed.

Well said Sparklefizz. And don’t forget the man who got in to the Queen’s bedroom. I’ve no doubt that all of the royals have also had threats against them.

Well said Glorianny. I’ve signed up fairly recently and as usual, lots of the comments on here prompt me to leave again. So many unpleasant, narrow minded, rightwing views. I expect the reaction to this comment will be - so leave and good riddance.

Dillonsgranma

Frankly’ I’m sick and tired of this wretched woman eternally moaning and wish she would just go away. She has led Harry by the nose into an impossible situation with his family.
The pair of them should just pipe down and go away!

You're certainly not alone in thinking this.

tickingbird

As for the racism it’s strange how the woman in question has perfect recall - word for word. I don’t find it odd that someone dressed in African looking clothes with dreadlocks would be asked about their heritage, especially by an 83 yr old. Doesn’t anyone wonder at the timing of this? Also complaints from a woman that described Charles and Camilla as domestic abusers. Notwithstanding Camilla does an awful lot of work with and for women escaping domestic abuse. I smell a rat.

I won’t put a tin hat on and hide behind the sofa either so unless you have something valid to say in reply, apart from screaming racist I won’t respond,

Yes she has also done similar tweets on Twitter Dan wonton on GBnews was talking about it last night. As they say they is always two sides to a story and on news we’ve only seen one. As for the other two I don’t think they worth my time I think they are a disgrace

Frankly’ I’m sick and tired of this wretched woman eternally moaning and wish she would just go away. She has led Harry by the nose into an impossible situation with his family.
The pair of them should just pipe down and go away!

That's right Plunger.

He was asked about Meghan and Harry and he answered the question. So who was being economical with the truth? Did you expect him to say, "well yes, they were targeted but so was Princess Anne, the Duke of York, Elton John and Uncle Tom Cobbleigh and all?

He wasn't asked about Anne, the Queen or anybody else. Has anybody said it was "just" Meghan who has been threatened? No, they haven't.