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Duchess of York removed as Patron by 5 children’s charities.

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 22-Sept-25 17:14:04

Due to her friendship with Epstein.
The domino effect begins.

Iam64 Sun 28-Sept-25 19:03:06

Maremia, I’m with you in hoping but I’m not convinced the Donald will be exposed as having ‘enjoyed ‘ Epstein’s special massages. I’m surprised, then not surprised that Bill Clinton hasn’t been identified rather than simply named as having visited the island

These rich powerful men share each others secrets. The security services across the world know so much and use it to their advantage.

Maremia Sun 28-Sept-25 18:18:38

Sarah Ferguson, criticised on here, and punished in the offline word, losing her patronages, for her friendship with Epstein.

Peter Mandelson, criticised and punished for the same reason, by losing that fabulous position in Washington.

Prince Andrew, criticised and punished, same reason plus, losing his Royal status.

Donald Trump, actually praised on some threads, to the extent that some GNs say he would be good for us as he 'gets things done.
Join me in hoping that for him also, the domino effect begins.

Anniebach Sun 28-Sept-25 17:43:16

Thank you Iam. I recommend the book , I didn’t expect to be quite shocked by the greed .

I have doubts that victims will have justice, too late .

Iam64 Sun 28-Sept-25 08:59:57

Good to hear technology is helping anniebach. I’ve noticed your posts are shorter than in the past and I’d wondered about your hands. I’ve had RA and its companion osteoarthritis, now osteopina for many years. I hope your pain is controlled as well as possible

ferry23 Sat 27-Sept-25 09:20:04

TerriBull

I'm listening to it on Audible, of course no pictures, damn! I did think of ordering it from the library but imagine the queue is a long one. Too mean to buy it I've taken to listening to a chapter or two out loud on my phone at bedtime because OH is prone to say "lets listen to some of the Andy and Fergie shenanigans" but he falls asleep way before me, so is constantly asking to go back to the bits he's missed the next night. I'm never going to finish it at this rate, on a constant re occurring loop, enough to give one nightmares shock

I got it from the library - it was supposed to be a 10 week wait when I first put a hold on it but I got it in about 4 (that's an e-book, not a physical book).

Anniebach Sat 27-Sept-25 09:15:10

I have to listen in audio, can no longer hold a book

TerriBull Sat 27-Sept-25 08:57:04

I'm listening to it on Audible, of course no pictures, damn! I did think of ordering it from the library but imagine the queue is a long one. Too mean to buy it I've taken to listening to a chapter or two out loud on my phone at bedtime because OH is prone to say "lets listen to some of the Andy and Fergie shenanigans" but he falls asleep way before me, so is constantly asking to go back to the bits he's missed the next night. I'm never going to finish it at this rate, on a constant re occurring loop, enough to give one nightmares shock

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sat 27-Sept-25 08:50:16

Me too Iam I like the photos in a book to complement the detail and on a kindle they’re just grey mesh.

Iam64 Sat 27-Sept-25 08:46:37

Ok I think I’ll wait and buy the book at the suprrmarkrt discount

Calendargirl Sat 27-Sept-25 05:29:55

Lots of photos in ‘Entitled’.

Anniebach Fri 26-Sept-25 22:04:45

merlotgran it’s some read, the number of staff and what they are employed to do, her dinner parties, but the parts which cause outrage ? gosh

merlotgran Fri 26-Sept-25 21:35:20

I don’t know about photos because mine is also on the kindle.

Here’s a little taster:

Fergie had seventeen members of staff after she separated from Andrew. One of them was employed to pick up dog poo. Another one helped him!
If formal dinners were a bit dull she’d liven them up by re-enacting the orgasm scene from When Harry Met Sally and then phone around the guests the following morning to ask if she’d made an ass of herself.
And…A poll was conducted asking, Who would you prefer to go out with, Fergie or a goat?
Seven out of ten opted for the goat! 😂

The funny, if sometimes cruel bits are necessary to deflect the outrage.

I’m only on chapter 4! 😂😂

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 26-Sept-25 21:18:32

Are there photos in it? Kindle is a bit rubbish for those if there are. Maybe a book might be better. I like ‘visuals’ and kindle doesn’t cut it. Same with poetry books when I want to find a poem it’s tedious with kindle.

You’ve piqued my interest too now merlotgran!

Iam64 Fri 26-Sept-25 20:59:49

merlotgran

I’m finding Entitled a really good read, from the jaw dropping to the hilarious. How on earth did Fergie get away with so much for so long?
In real life the men in white coats would have been queuing up at the door!

As for Andrew…Words fail me! 😂

I’m getting my kindle ready for a week away. Do yiu recommend Entitled Merlot?

petra Fri 26-Sept-25 18:43:19

At least she’s sold her London property for £4 mil +
I hope her creditors aren’t holding their breath. They’ll have a long wait 😡

petra Fri 26-Sept-25 18:38:30

Angstridden
They would be the ME despots her father sucked up to when he was given that joke title Trade Ambassador 🤬

ferry23 Fri 26-Sept-25 18:28:46

merlotgran

I’m finding Entitled a really good read, from the jaw dropping to the hilarious. How on earth did Fergie get away with so much for so long?
In real life the men in white coats would have been queuing up at the door!

As for Andrew…Words fail me! 😂

It certainly makes a good job at exposing the Yorks doesn't it?

I used to watch "The Windsors" and often rewatch on Netflix. Goodness, whilst the characters are excellently portrayed parodies of the real people, (and very irreverant) the storylines around them all which I once thought very far fetched but funny are strangely aligning with the book and making perfect sense!

Anniebach Fri 26-Sept-25 13:37:42

Merlotgran she is expert in use of camera and in her ‘life has been unkind to me but I love everyone “ tv interviews

merlotgran Fri 26-Sept-25 12:57:55

I’m finding Entitled a really good read, from the jaw dropping to the hilarious. How on earth did Fergie get away with so much for so long?
In real life the men in white coats would have been queuing up at the door!

As for Andrew…Words fail me! 😂

Anniebach Fri 26-Sept-25 10:52:46

The Yorks love the cameras and certainly know how to use them

Angstridden3 Fri 26-Sept-25 10:44:01

I feel a bit sad for SF as her mother did go off and her father remarried and started a new family. Like Diana, it’s probably scarred them for life. Having said that, she’s simply not very bright and hopeless with money so looks for it wherever she can.

Re her daughters, I do find it hypocritical that Eugenie (I think) is involved with an organisation against modern slavery yet accepts gifts and shmoozes with ME rulers and politicians who still embrace dubious employment practices, to say the least.

butterandjam Fri 26-Sept-25 10:22:26

WoodLane7

I was never the biggest fan of hers but I did used to have a certain admiration for how she had rebuilt her tattered reputation following her split from Andrew. Now it looks like she is back to square one.
There were sufficient public concerns about Epstein's conduct at the point she publicly denounced him all those years ago and pledged to cut all ties - why else would she have done so if not to salvage her own reputation. The problem is, it looks like she said one thing publicly and did the opposite in private, thinking she wouldn't get found out. Personally I don't buy all this stuff about her being intimidated by Epstein's aggressive threats of legal action for defamation as I can't see he would have had a leg to stand on in the light of allegations which had put him in the spotlight in the first place.
It looks for Sarah Ferguson like the chickens might have finally come home to roost

you do know she still lives with Andrew? She never had a good name to rebuild.... and she still hasn't.

Iam64 Fri 26-Sept-25 09:31:20

Where did Epstein’s fortune come from?
I’ve long suspected he had incriminating evidence on the rich and powerful foolish enough to be seduced into his grubby world
He’s also reported to had links to security services

Anniebach Fri 26-Sept-25 07:56:31

Quote Maremia Fri 26-Sept-25 07:41:05
Because AnnieB, at that point in time, he was still a powerful man. Just as Trump bullies folk by threatening to sue, so could that monster. Not excusing her. Just throwing another thought into the mix.

He could buy his way ?

Maremia Fri 26-Sept-25 07:41:05

Because AnnieB, at that point in time, he was still a powerful man. Just as Trump bullies folk by threatening to sue, so could that monster. Not excusing her. Just throwing another thought into the mix.