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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?

Callistemon21 Thu 21-Sept-23 16:30:55

LinkyPinky

What lies, Nanna8?
I really recommend you read Tina Brown's 'The Palace Papers'. Then perhaps think again.

Don't read it if you're a Meghan fan!

Meghan is depicted as a “ruthless social climber” whose marriage to Harry was undertaken strategically when her acting career began to fizzle out. Her wedding guest list, Brown suggests, was made up in many cases of “strategic besties”: those – such as George and Amal Clooney – who were not part of her “intimate circle but were the friends she most wanted to recruit”.

🤔

LinkyPinky Thu 21-Sept-23 12:16:49

What lies, Nanna8?
I really recommend you read Tina Brown's 'The Palace Papers'. Then perhaps think again.

maddyone Thu 21-Sept-23 09:50:50

Camilla looked fabulous last night, very, very, glamorous.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 21-Sept-23 09:10:35

I agree Joseann the Queen looked so glamorous, and wearing the late Queen’s sapphire and diamond necklace was a fabulous accessory.

Joseann Thu 21-Sept-23 08:31:19

If Meghan thought she was the face of Dior, then move over! That rôle has now been taken by Camilla, the wicked stepmother, looking very regal.

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 15:23:59

Smileless2012

^he's been making bucks off the back of this and appears to be ready for interviews at the drop of a hat^ hmm like father like daughter.

I know, the unintended irony of that made me 😂😂😂

Joseann Wed 20-Sept-23 15:20:57

👍 Aveline
But Paris is far more about history in the making ..... King Charles 3 adressing the French Senate.

For me, the best thing is the 20 minute discussion on tv all about the raspberry pâtisserie dessert for Charles! My DGD loves macarons. 😋

Aveline Wed 20-Sept-23 15:00:45

Meanwhile in New York...

Joseann Wed 20-Sept-23 14:06:11

Camilla

Joseann Wed 20-Sept-23 14:00:49

I'm more interested in this live

maddyone Wed 20-Sept-23 13:26:47

Yes indeed Smileless.

Smileless2012 Wed 20-Sept-23 13:17:52

he's been making bucks off the back of this and appears to be ready for interviews at the drop of a hat hmm like father like daughter.

LondonMzFitz Wed 20-Sept-23 13:04:43

Glorianny

maddyone

Well done Callistemon.

I don’t think we know whether the family sent Harry private birthday greetings or not.
That would be because it’s private!

We do know that Meghan has estranged her father and her entire family except her mother. That is a fact that the family have confirmed many times publicly. So we do know that Glorianny.

Well there is film of Thomas Markle, supposedly saying "sorry" for his actions when they were getting married then threatening that if they didn't get in touch he would talk to the press every 30 days. He also admitted releasingthe letter M successfully sued the Mail for publishing. Would you want to get in touch with him?
Her half sister has been exposed as lying.

The man is an absolute horror! I wouldn't have him in my life, I would absolutely block his access to my children - he's been making bucks off the back of this and appears to be ready for interviews at the drop of a hat.

Having had a stroke doesn't change the fact the man is an absolute horror. I think if you have experience of a difficult, obstructive, manipulative parent your empathy would lie with the daughter in this instance.

maddyone Wed 20-Sept-23 13:02:52

Anniebach

Megan has been exposed for lying several times

Indeed she has Annie.
Everything I know about Meghan leads me to believe she is a self serving, lying, hypocrite.
My opinion obviously.

Anniebach Wed 20-Sept-23 12:57:09

Megan has been exposed for lying several times

Glorianny Wed 20-Sept-23 12:49:25

maddyone

Well done Callistemon.

I don’t think we know whether the family sent Harry private birthday greetings or not.
That would be because it’s private!

We do know that Meghan has estranged her father and her entire family except her mother. That is a fact that the family have confirmed many times publicly. So we do know that Glorianny.

Well there is film of Thomas Markle, supposedly saying "sorry" for his actions when they were getting married then threatening that if they didn't get in touch he would talk to the press every 30 days. He also admitted releasingthe letter M successfully sued the Mail for publishing. Would you want to get in touch with him?
Her half sister has been exposed as lying.

maddyone Wed 20-Sept-23 11:00:52

Well done Callistemon.

I don’t think we know whether the family sent Harry private birthday greetings or not.
That would be because it’s private!

We do know that Meghan has estranged her father and her entire family except her mother. That is a fact that the family have confirmed many times publicly. So we do know that Glorianny.

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 10:54:22

I couldn't possibly 🤐

this vitally important issue
Someone will be along in a moment to chastise us for wasting valuable time when we should be worrying about far more important matters.

Anyway, my conscience is clear, I publicly wished Harry happy birthday 😁

Lexisgranny Wed 20-Sept-23 10:51:25

This is getting a bit silly. The Royal family have already said that only working royals would receive a greeting on the website. I would suggest that any Gransnetters who are in possession of personal lists of birthday cards/greetings sent by working members of the Royal family should immediately declare it to stop this speculation and confirm or deny this vitally important issue.

Anniebach Wed 20-Sept-23 10:34:50

Glorianny you believe Mr Markle is a liar ?

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 10:34:21

So the RF are estranged from H&M but would have sent H a private birthday greeting

Well said, yes they did 🙂

Mind you, knowing what the post is like these days, and he wasn't at home anyway ...... did he receive it in time8?

Glorianny Wed 20-Sept-23 10:31:26

It is amazing how much insight some have into the private affairs of H&M and how the bias they feel towards the RF influences that.
So the RF are estranged from H&M but would have sent H a private birthday greeting
H&M are estranged from M's father and can't possibly have had any contact with him
It's their private life and you really don't know what is going on!

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 10:28:05

King Charles and Prince William didn't send any public wishes to Harry for his 39th birthday

Note the word public

🙂

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 10:27:03

dizzygran

Like lots of other ccountries, lets give them credit for what they do for the IG. It is so great for the wondeful service men who have given so much. I ws very disappointed that our Royal family chose to ignore this and feel the way the ignore Harry is a form of bullying. I know Harry chose a different path but not to get a simple mention on his birthday seems a bit mean to me - I don't think E2 would have sanctioned this.

Don't believe everything you read in the media!

🙂

Callistemon21 Wed 20-Sept-23 10:25:01

Smileless2012

I'm assuming that 'Happy Birthday' announcements from the RF refers to the public ones, not private ones which H in all likelihood received.

That is correct.