WATCHING ...Harry & Meghan Netflix

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I don't really understand why the royal family continue the performance of protocol with their relatives. I see why it is important to carry on the formalities in public because that maintains the role and hierarchy of a monarchy. But why curtsey and bow to your parents and grandparents indoors ? Bizarre family rituals

I think it was carried on into the 21st century for the Queen primarily, because that was the tradition handed down from the first half of the 20th century. Charles does not seem to require it, he has been seen behaving very much like a normal person! I think now the Queen has gone curtseying will die out, although it is possible to show respect by dipping very gently without all the deep grovelling. Women in dresses and skirts look absolutely ridiculous doing a deep curtsey and it makes me cringe. You need a flowing full-length Disney dress to look elegant when curtseying!

Lots of countries have different ways of showing respect, either for the person or the role they hold. When I was in those countries or when I entertained a visitor from those countries I tried my best to meet their expectations in that regard, even though it didn’t always come easily. And I certainly wouldn’t have made fun of them.

Just decency and good manners surely.

Well, having seen all three episodes, I saw no ‘ bombshells’, just a sugary, contrived attempt to complain ( sometimes justifiably) about the press and social media’s treatment of Meghan. To me, it was the start of the ‘ Dianafication’ of Meghan, going by all the ‘ my mum’ references. So many cringy moments, like Meghan holding the baby up to a photo of ‘ your granny Diana’, and them watching behind them in the taxi for the ‘pap’ on a scooter. And was that really a recording of her phone call to a friend when Harry proposed?

I think they’re playing the long game, so they don’t end up like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and their plan is to return to the UK eventually, so Meghan must return to favour.

And, incidentally, have I missed where they actually asked for privacy? It’s often quoted, but I don’t recall them ever saying that’s what they wanted.

A little bob to show respect is nothing compared to what some countries have had to do, how about the full Kowtow backing out of the room still on your knees?
You can show a little respect if you feel someone warrants it.
We offer a hand to shake if it is formal, I find I slightly nod my head when introduced to someone new.
I remember as a very young teacher having to go to lunch to welcome us all to the County. There was a receiving line and in it was the Director of Education. We all passed along shook his offered hand and said "How do you do", just like he did. One person I knew said "How do", our local greeting in a very casual way. She was taken to task and answered well that's how I say it and he can like it or lump it.
At the time I was shocked but now I would say good on you at least she was being natural and her true self the rest of us weren't. Maybe Meghan's full Disney Monty was her way of saying I'll do it my way. Who knows?

I've seen a lot of people on TV these last couple of days who knew Diana well and are disgusted that Harry is likening Meghan to her in the series. They say she is nothing like Diana! I'm sure William must be upset that Harry is using their mother in this way and making out that Meghan is a second Diana. It's making a lot of people very angry from what I've seen.

Some wit on another forum has put this up.
Coming to Netflix soon: The Ging and the Whinge.

Chestnut I’ve read that Harry fell out with his aunts (Diana’s sisters) because they didn’t agree that Meghan was so like his mother.

Chestnut

I've seen a lot of people on TV these last couple of days who knew Diana well and are disgusted that Harry is likening Meghan to her in the series. They say she is nothing like Diana! I'm sure William must be upset that Harry is using their mother in this way and making out that Meghan is a second Diana. It's making a lot of people very angry from what I've seen.

Apparently Harry took Meghan to meet Diana's sisters before the wedding, and told them that he thought she was like Diana. Firstly, how massively insensitive is that, and secondly they didn't agree with him. M is absolutely nothing like Diana.

Diana's chef has come out today to say that he knew Diana well for 15 years (which is longer than Harry did) and that he completely disagrees with Harry's continual comparisons.

Love that!

I have read that the newspaper headlines shown in the programme are not from UK newspapers some I understand were from USA but that wasn’t made clear to reinforce the British press bias.

It feels as though they are out to destroy the RF on a public level, as well as to destroy their relationship with his family on a private level.
They certainly are doing all they can to damage US-UK relations at a time when we surely need a united NATO very badly.
Declaring that all people who voted Brexit are racist was one claim which is apparently made in the series. Now that caught my eye. I looked it up. According to something called Statista Research, in 2016 53% of white adults and 73% of black adults voted for Brexit. I've no doubt there were racists voting for Brexit but the stats show that it was more complicated than that. I met lots of pro-Brexit people whose families came here from Commonwealth countries and what was very strong at the time, as I recall, was a feeling that East Europeans were finding it easier to come to the UK and undercut wages of people either living here already, or hoping to come here from Commonwealth countries. Whether that feeling was fair is another issue, but it was very strong in some places.

@Keeper1 yes, and that trick was used in the Oprah interview as well.

I haven't watched it and probably won't.
What has struck me over time is that they profess to want to be 'private' but take any opportunity for publicity. Also the plethora of 'intimate, personal' photos of the two of them together - there must be a photographer lurking behind every blade of grass, tree, piece of furniture etc. Not posed at all???

I watched the first five minutes or so and then thought surely I have better things to do than listen to the simpering and complaining of a very privileged couple - thought I'd go and write a message on a banana instead!

I watched a bit. It’s ghastly believe me. What a self opinionated pair. They deserve each other. 🤬🤬🤬🤬😀

Yup, those sickening shots of Meghan cooing at the babies posted next to Diana with her children are really going to get some backs up, notably William, Diana's relatives and anyone who knew Diana well! They really know how to wind people up. 😡
The deeper they dig themselves into this hole the worst it will be for them in the future.

I’ve got no intention of watching it. They are a total embarrassment and I feel very sorry for the Royal family. She knew what she was marrying into, but had no intention of going along with it. I have given it the thumbs down and removed it from my Netflix.

I can honestly say that I didn't realise M was mixed race until she told us. This morning they tell us mexit was never about their privacy - there will soon be nothing much to say as they will be sidelined by the RF as any conversation is likely to be broadcast. Let's concentrate on the good done by the senior royals and ignore H and M.

I'm with you chestnut

Just watched all three episodes and tbh found it quite a boring watch. Not sure I’ll be watching the final three - life’s too short and there are far more important things to worry about.

Meghan is a fraud in my opinion. She didn’t like the curtsey, the wearing of tights and not wearing bright colours to over shadow the Queen. She loved the traditions of private, round the clock security, enormous clothes allowance, courtiers tending to her needs and, of course, the titles!

She just wanted it all in sunny California.

knspol

I watched the first five minutes or so and then thought surely I have better things to do than listen to the simpering and complaining of a very privileged couple - thought I'd go and write a message on a banana instead!

Haha! Love it!

I have not watched it - nor do I intend to. From what I have heard, though, Harry has a lot to answer for. Many of Meghan’s complaints seem to be related to protocol and culture. Surely, Harry should have briefed her and prepare her for all that. That Kate didn’t like her touchy-feely hugs is partly debunked by a video of her HUGGING her BLACK midwife from her delivery of Charlotte. Also, they admit the family welcomed her at first. The Queen even arranged for Sophie Wessex to mentor her, but she refused the offer. Taking things more slowly might have helped, but the pair angrily refused that advice. So much the victims of their own downfall. But they have to have someone else to blame

This Netflix contract and everything else they do is about making millions of dollars to fund the lifestyle they want. They need to get as much in the coffers as possible before interest in them wanes. Reminds me of the Katie Price scenario. The efforts to stay in the spotlight get more desperate as time goes by. Fast forward 5 years and see where they are. Can’t understand why there are so many haters one one side and fawning adulation on the other side. It’s so weird!

I prefer not to watch such drivel. I can’t believe how much air time is wasted on analysing these 2. Harry is out of his depth and she is a narcissistic sociopath. Harry’s life is doomed.