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How will the Sussexes respond to the Cambridges' PR coup?

The controversy over uber-environmentalist Meghan and Harry's private jet flights took another turn Thursday, when the Cambridge family was photographed emerging from a budget airliner on which they travelled to Scotland.

In what is being called a PR masterstroke, the Cambridges demolished the idea that the Sussexes were unable to travel commercial for security reasons.

(Although I'm guessing there was some additional security on that flight; I doubt the Royal Family would trust the lives of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th in line to the throne to some novice pilot who had just finished flight school. Military pilot in the cockpit?)

Vacationing at home

The Cambridge photo shoot also made clear that it is possible to take one's summer vacation in one's own Kingdom, instead of someone else's kingdom (or republic).

And drove the nail in a bit deeper that the Sussexes have apparently not been invited to visit the Queen and Prince Philip at Balmoral.

What do you think the Sussexes' response will be?

More testimonials from past-their-prime celebrities and no-name wedding guests, like Idras Elba's latest wife?

Showing another Archificial body part on Instagram?

Or something else entirely?

Comments

abbyh said…
I have seen only a couple shows once and, tbh, I would like my time refunded.

As for the LA house, wow, that would be a really expensive move on many levels if true. Not convinced it is a signed deal. Or even a realistic play.

I can't see all the furnishings in FC being allow to be shipped to LA (thinking out the English versus Metric debate). I had a lovely lamp (metric) which needed rewiring to English (expensive move) for a new lamp shade. Plumbing, electric. sofas, beds, tables, chairs, window treatments, washer/dryer, dishwasher, the special cook cook's stove - Aga? or is there something considered better now? and so on).

That would be a lot of stuff which might be cheaper to buy in the US from the get go. Bedding and towels are not so much a big deal ... otoh, they do add up.

IDK, I have seen "adults" "speak" ultimatums where were actually very thin threats of bullying (give me what I want or I won't let you X).

And then there is the practical: what would be suitable for her and her belief within herself? (the snarky side says wait, wasn't there a place recently with a helo pad which Bezos turned down, is it under contract).

I think it still might be a rumor which was a thought/possibility at one time or another.

If there were rumors of interest by certain reality shows, I suspect they would be leaked, er mentioned by someone, somewhere if for no other reason other than to think that it might somehow apply pressure for someone to respond in some other actually more beneficial way.

SwishyFishy said…
My specialized training is in dissociative disorders. No one uses the term "Multiple Personality Disorder" anymore except laymen. It's misrepresentational. There are not "multiple personalities". There is one core personalty, i.e. the identifying client and the dissociative states that they slip into when triggered. It's called Dissociative Identity Disorder. As it is typically caused by extreme trauma (horrific sexual abuse, cults, forced participation in animal torture, etc. ) it is highly unlikely that Meghan has DID. She was treated like a princess by her father and was the golden child while Samantha and her brother basically got shit. Meghan most likely has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, possibly Bipolar I and I'm betting some addiction issues. She's very unstable, but then, so is Harry. They are a match made in hell.
SwampWoman said…
Well, that's just creepy. Perhaps it is just me, but I've never indulged in hysterics, fake or real, while I accompanied my husband to visit his relatives' that died before we were married final resting places. I have been accused of having the heart and soul of an accountant when the children were teens, so perhaps accountants don't get all emotional at cemetaries where strangers are interred. (I believe this was meant as an insult but, at the end of the day, the bills must be paid.)
QueenWhitby said…
And bingo, that’s how they have responded to the Cambridge PR coup. Totally lame, and I had to laugh at the response from the company rep when asked for a comment by the press.

The attack on Prince George on American national television however, is of another order. Lara Spencer mocking PG and every other male who does ballet on GMA was just vile. MM and her GMA ilk (Spencer, Gayle King, and Jessica Mulroney) have spectacularly sworn their hypocritical oath, either by their involvement, or by their conspicuous silence on this abhorrent gender attack. You would think JM, especially as a mother of small boys, would have something to say about a 6-year old being bullied on her show, and oh dear, where’s Uncle Elton in all this? He of the Billy Elliott musical score fame has done nothing to defend his dear friend Diana’s grandson. Their silence has cemented the Markle effect - squared.

There’s word that PP has put his foot down and decreed damn the torpedoes, get rid of Markle NOW. This could be why all of a sudden a pilgrimage to the grave is deemed necessary - reminding the RF that getting rid of poor little MM near the anniversary of Diana’s death is not a good idea. I say reveal what you must, nobody is coming out unscathed if a 6 year old boy can be fodder in this war. I hope the RF just gets it over with. Hopefully we can pick up the pieces and move on when it’s all done.
Jdubya said…
https://skippyv20.tumblr.com/

i'm scrolling thru the page and there are a bunch of Allegedly Anon posts that are really kind of blowing my mind. I've never seen them before and not sure what to make of them. Almost like a diary of clues.

Anyone else aware of these?
NikNak said…
@Lurking, my my my I'm in the UK and I didn't see this (probably as its bank holiday weekend and contrary to Megcons beliefs we commoners do have over things to do/think about) I see the gloves are off then.


Harry needs a time out, stop acting hard-done-to and be a 'father' and as for Megs, well she was never mother material. I hate to say it, but the more these two act like total entitled under-dogs the more the Cambridges look like rockstars. Carry on Megs. We are all waiting for that Royal perfume you will flog.
QueenWhitby said…
Yep. I’ve taken them with a grain of salt - supposedly someone who has inside knowledge and has chosen Skippy’s blog as a conduit to the public. The clues are necessary to maintain anonymity. Whomever it is has to be very well educated, given the liberal usage of Shakespeare in the clues and likely British upper class by my guess. I think we’re alone down here Jdub, on my ipad it looks like comments end further up - the “more posts” icon is quite obscure.
Jdubya said…
If I use my phone, it looks different than my iPad. And my desktop too.

QueenWhitby said…
Sorry, when referring to Shakespeare I was meaning “MMAnon”. The one you are referring to is I think “Allegedly Anon”. There’s a couple of them who post on that blog.
SwampWoman said…
I see y'all. I'm not sure what to make of them, honestly. Could be legit anonymous clues, could be somebody "merde of the bat" crazy (hat tip Elle). I do not have enough experience with Skippy to form an opinion.
fairylights said…
LOL, Elle, your commentary has made me laugh so hard as I read! I am from Arizona, but was raised by a Georgia Peach, and while I have never resided there myself, let me assure you that my Mama made sure that I was well schooled in the "Proper way to do Things."! That has come in handy now that we live in Texas, for while it is not Georgia....there is a sense of the "Proper Way" here as well. I do some minimal decorating for the seasons, mostly on the mantle, but nowhere near as much as many of the ladies I know. It is certainly a different way of life!
Susie Q said…
Since this would have been scheduled a few months ago, I just think it was excellent timing. Those cheap flights sell out really fast.
Susie Q said…
SL isn't too concerned about 'funny business', she worked for The Clinton Foundation & for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Ozmanda said…
It was just so predictable I would have been more surprised if they didn't do this.

Ozmanda said…
I wouldn't be surprised if Megs is diverting some money and/or properties into Doria's name for later use.
EFarrell said…
Good Lord, here is their (Sussex) response to the Cambridge brilliant PR move.
Harry and Meghan go to a pub with Archie and have cheap roast dinner!! This is hilarious! I think their PR team is trolling them. You cannot make this up! We tried in the above post and no one could have come up with anything this laughable!!
Harry and Meghan swap jet-set lifestyle for £15 pub roast with Archie

Fuzzynavel said…
Meghan will leave Harry. I'm sure she finds him boring, lacks imagination, too much a part of the institution he abhors. The only romance shes capable of sustaining is one with power and money. Men are too confining & they want stuff from you
ColleenS said…
I think I'll open a bakery called "It's Just a %$#@* Cupcake."

JL - I LOVE "Her walls take me for an idiot and I resent it." I'm still laughing!

ColleenS said…
I'm a Cancer, and that is spot on, much to my husband's chagrin.

I'm also a Texas girl so let me add one thing to the Southern GTFO thread and say "Bless her heart."
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