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Harry, Meghan and the Invictus Games

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Glorianny Sun 17-Sept-23 11:05:58

Now the Invictus Games have finished, it was a triumph for M&H who showed what they were capable of, mixing and socialising with the competitors and their families with ease and enjoyment. They have been widely praised in other countries. Coverage here seemed to be patchy. Which seems a bit strange and not right for the competitors. But can anyone doubt that the couple could have been a great asset, and modernised the RF, or that Meghan looks so much happier and more relaxed than when she was subjected to royal protocol?

Anniebach Mon 18-Sept-23 13:50:17

I don’t know school age there, she said she was late for the games because she did the school run !

Glorianny Mon 18-Sept-23 14:02:01

HomeAgain123

Anniebach

The school run and she had to buy milkshakes

Children old enough for school ? Thought just had 2nd and 4th birthday… us start school later

Archie started full days at pre-school when he was 3. Lillibet is probably doing half days as he did before. Of course they haven't been subjected to the posed press photos as they would have been in the UK.

Anniebach Mon 18-Sept-23 14:07:16

If they were photographed the camera would be on them not their mother !

eazybee Mon 18-Sept-23 16:23:48

I remember Diana turning up late for the Remembrance ceremony at the Albert Hall because she had to put William (?) to bed.
Rather disrespectful; Meghan's doing the same.

Anniebach Mon 18-Sept-23 16:26:40

Explains why Megan chose to be late, she wore white shorts and black vest as did Diana, she wore a white dress with wide black bands as did Diana

Glorianny Mon 18-Sept-23 16:29:52

Anniebach

Explains why Megan chose to be late, she wore white shorts and black vest as did Diana, she wore a white dress with wide black bands as did Diana

So do thousands of other women.

Anniebach Mon 18-Sept-23 16:33:18

Other women dress like their mother in law, I haven’t noticed

eazybee Mon 18-Sept-23 19:29:00

Oh, Anniebach, you do make me laugh!
grin

Anniebach Mon 18-Sept-23 20:01:03

But it’s true, a photograph of her mother in law when giving birth, who does that ?

Glorianny Tue 19-Sept-23 09:47:44

Funny isn't it. If Meghan isn't there her marriage is on the rocks, Harry is happier without her being disrespectful etc
If Meghan is there She's hogging the limelight, imitating her late MIL, being fake.
Can't win can she.

Ilovecheese Tue 19-Sept-23 09:53:23

Well no, she can't win, not with the people who enjoy being unpleasant about her.

Anniebach Tue 19-Sept-23 10:18:22

Unpleasant people do tend to invite criticism

LondonMzFitz Tue 19-Sept-23 11:31:58

I think Meghan is terrific, it's a shame the RF didn't utilise her and Harry when they had the chance.

Sparklefizz Tue 19-Sept-23 11:33:34

You can't "utilise" people if they don't want to be "utilised".

Callistemon21 Tue 19-Sept-23 11:34:31

Oh, but they did and bent over backwards to please them, give them roles to suit them!!

Every effort was made to introduce Meghan to what was required of her in her new working life.

LondonMzFitz Tue 19-Sept-23 11:40:40

Not my impression from reading "Spare".

Aveline Tue 19-Sept-23 11:44:42

😂😂😂 that accurate book!

Glorianny Tue 19-Sept-23 11:50:39

But it is quite obvious from watching her at Invictus that she wouldn't fit into the narrow confines of the standard RF walk about very well. She's too impulsive and casual, and yes it may all be acting. I think she tried to behave the way they wanted her to, there is footage of her with the Queen, but couldn't keep it up. Most people can only live a restricted life for so long.

missdeke Tue 19-Sept-23 11:52:21

I think they both look happy and relaxed, I think they are a lovely couple and if Megan hadn't been so badly treated by the media they would not have retaliated the way they did. Well done Harry for sticking by Megan when she was feeling so low.

nanna8 Tue 19-Sept-23 12:00:41

Well we all have a different perspective . Maybe what most see as lies are actually true? Not what I believe,though. I don’t like liars who reject their families.

Callistemon21 Tue 19-Sept-23 12:05:06

LondonMzFitz

Not my impression from reading "Spare".

That made me spill my coffee laughing 😂😂😂

There are always two sides to a story; unfortunately the other side are all 🤐

Lindy Tue 19-Sept-23 12:05:34

Totally agree with you Jaberwok! Well said.

Callistemon21 Tue 19-Sept-23 12:05:50

missdeke

I think they both look happy and relaxed, I think they are a lovely couple and if Megan hadn't been so badly treated by the media they would not have retaliated the way they did. Well done Harry for sticking by Megan when she was feeling so low.

Yes, the media has a lot to answer for.

Malicious meddling.

Ilovecheese Tue 19-Sept-23 12:10:27

missdeke

I think they both look happy and relaxed, I think they are a lovely couple and if Megan hadn't been so badly treated by the media they would not have retaliated the way they did. Well done Harry for sticking by Megan when she was feeling so low.

I agree

Mollygo Tue 19-Sept-23 12:25:09

LondonMzFitz

Not my impression from reading "Spare".

No, but even the Queen said, recollections, may vary. Some recollections, vary even from the recollections first said/written by the person recollecting.

I hope they’re happy away from the limelight. Less opportunity for media meddling.