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Open post: Remembrance Day Ceremonies

The Royal Family will be arriving shortly for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall.

On Sunday, the Queen and several other women from the Royal Family will watch from the balcony of Foreign and Commonwealth Office as Prince Charles lays a wreath at the Centotaph to honor the British war dead.

This open post is a place to (respectfully) discuss both events.

Comments

Mimi said…
What is up with all these “surprise” appearances. Didn’t they do one on the first day before the Westminster Abbey? She was wearing her padded push up bra and a low cut white blouse that everyone could look down into when she was squatting down. And geez, they just HAD to have a tea party with the kids just like William and Kate did on their tour! But at the Royal Albert Hall her boobs were back to there normal size and spread apart! 😂

Do they decide on there own where and when they want to appear and arrange to have their cameraman film it? Looks that way to me.
CatEyes said…
OT but I want to mention a blog that I think people here would really enjoy; it is;

royal gossip.forumprofi.de/index.php/topic,9127.0.html

However, I have tried to join it for more than a year, and I never get 'Admin approval'. I can view the postings but can't get into their 'Members Only section. It is there where it seems the juicy things (conspiracies, wild accusations, things Nutty lets us write) are. I think they keep a strict membership so trolls can't bring chaos and disruption. I am embarrased to admit I have written to the Administrator and pratically begged (saying it is my dying wish to join...lol) and no luck. So go get em, if someone feels lucky.
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, sounds right up my alley. Will give it a look-see and let you know what I think. My only other two places I check occasionally are the HarryMarkle one that is great. and jerseydeanne.
SouthernGinger said…
@Mimi I am also wondering if their 6 week break will be starting soon. Thanksgiving is 2.5 weeks away with Christmas less than a month later. If they’re expected at Sandringham then they must be headed over here soon.
CatEyes said…
@Mimi It was me who made the comment "the scalped Himalayan yak", I was in rare form, I forgot to add, who wore it better.....(drum roll) The Yak!!! Meghan, the yak called and wants its hair back!
All it took was me to ask on LSA why Meghan didn't wear her hair natural? to get me blasted today, I thought the ladies would think I was appreciating natural hair that Meghan had as a child. But oh no, I was told I was "ignorant" that I didn't know about straightening hair and flat irons.
SwampWoman said…
Okay. Her skin magically changes color. Her face changes shape. Her hair grows and shortens, thickens and thins. Her boobs change size. Her waist morphs from pregnant to nonpregnant to pregnant within hours. Her butt gets bigger and then disappears.

I think maybe the "taking six weeks off for a break" is code for "the mothership is returning her to her galaxy".

Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, TOO FUNNY about the scalped Himalayan Yak! I heard someone else call her hair “curtains” 😂. You got called ignorant for such a simple question? Girl why do you do this to yourself?
Mimi said…
Hey SwampWoman, long time no see. What have you got to drink?
CatEyes said…
@Mimi That site has been going on for many years, at least 9-10 years or more. They discuss other royal families, but by far the most threads are devoted to the BRF, with the hottest ones (meaning most comments) are on Harry and Meghan and different subjects for each. What impresses me is that a number of these members seemed to have in-depth knowledge (with historical reference) of the royals. They keep up with announcing upcoming engagements and provide a liberal amount of links to back up their posts. The Moderator is very good.

I sure wish someone here would join, and maybe share a bit of what is commented on (maybe not quote since that could be against the secrecy of the group) or give some clue of what they know to be facts. It is an astute group although many are disappointed in the Queen's lack of action regarding the dumb duo.
Mimi said…
I’ll tell you what really burns my @$$. (I am of the belief that the baby isn’t her’s). that she pads her bra and goes around pretending to be nursing!!!!!!!! Her Schedule revolves around feeding times! She continues to gaslight us and I really have a problem with that!
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, I am checking out the forum and so far I am really liking it. Maybe you guys will get a break from me as I go over there and read all the great stuff!
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, why can’t you join?
CatEyes said…
@SwamoWoman Does all that changing qualify her to be one of those alien 'Shape Shifters'?

@Mimi I hear you...she burns me up/I have never, ever in my life formed a dislike to some celebrity, but she has definitely gotten under my skin, I think in large part because she is an American and seems so undeserving of al,l she has been given by the Queen. Harry can be a sucker, well he is getting what he deserves with her. But the poor UK public I feel sorry for, with her antics in so many ways.

I hate to admit it but just today, I was questioning my Christianity for being so negative about Meghan/ Right now I am committing sacrilege because I was praying the Rosary and I stopped to write these comments. I actually imagine when I get to the Pearly Gates, Jesus will say..;"and you Did What?" I have no excuse except its a guilty addiction.
CatEyes said…
@Mimi I don't know why my application (pick a screen name and give them an email, then use a 'captcha' to trigger the process. I never get an email I am approved,. I have tried with different names and no confirmation email from the Admin. I even wrote to the company that hosts the site and they couldn't help me. I suspect the group wants to keep a tight rein on the members since in the Members Only Board is it inferred they say some evidence of dirt and shenanigans and insider info on the BRF.
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes! Oh FUNNY!!!!!!!! i have NEVER left a comment on any blog, EVER, but for some reason I am like obsessed with what’s going on...with HER! I have my opinions about the Mo archy and it’s members but goodness, they do not deserve what she has done and continues to do!!!
CatEyes said…
@Mimi Since I have been following that site for over a year, I have seen new people join. I am wondering if you have to have some kind of reference from the members in order to join. I know in the registration process it doesn't say so or allow for comments but I think maybe the Admin' somehow discerns who is applying and approves them on some criteria. Good Luck if you try to join. I hope you do!
Mimi said…
No Cat Eyes, I am not going to try to join as this blog takes up waaaaaay too much of my time as it is. But thanks for mentioning the forum, I really am liking it.
Bardsey said…
CatEyes: I’m in your shoes. I try to keep it to light-hearted speculation and even be thankful that it’s given me something non-personal to wonder about. We can only do the good we’re given to do, and as my means are so limited and my situation tough, this serves as a pressure valve. Praying for the people involved to carry their load and make things right helps me from getting too snarky, lol!
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, When you get to the pearly gates I hope to be right behind you and when the Lord asks me to account for this I will claim NCR. (not criminally responsible....the insanity plea). I will say she drove me crazy, I couldn’t help it!
Jdubya said…
Charlatan duchess also has the video of Will walking off and Camillas smile
CatEyes said…
@Bardsey Yes, I am limited to do things at my age and circumstances but prayer is thankfully so easy. But, I am ashamed to admit I was just thinking yesterday about the very issue of why I haven't prayed for Meghan. I feel bad about that. I spend so much time writing negative things about her when all it would take is a few minutes to pray for her. It's like when I drive (hundreds of miles each week in Dallas area traffic) and idiots do awful crazy things while I travel. I have found to say a prayer for the rude driver and it lessens my anger/ I think the same could help me with the Meghan issue. I hope no one here minds me confessing this;.LOL
Mimi said…
Well I know the true test of love is loving those that are unlovable, hard to love, but dam, I just can’t seem to feel charitable towards her and now him too.
CatEyes said…
@Mimi I'll be your witness if I don't get banished to Purgatory immediately! 'its a Catholic thing] My brother and I have an inside joke that we are hoping to just get to PrePurgatory...lol

Well. there is a Virtue where one is supposed 'to admonish the sinner' but I'm thinking Meghan wouldn't listen to what I would write her. However, I did take the time and effort to mail a letter to the Queen a few months ago. And I told her politely that I, as an American, was ashamed of Meghan and I hoped she would act better in the future. I wonder if she got a flood of letters would that make the Queen take stock and do something?
Mimi said…
is purgatory where you go to do penance for your sins before you are allowed to try again at the pearly gates? I like the idea of a pre-pergatory!!!! 😅
Mimi said…
I feel so bad for the Queen. In spite of what I think about the other members of the monarchy, I think she has done a stellar job for sooooo. many years. She is an excellent Queen. They don’t make them like her anymore! She has done her job and should be allowed to leave in peace. But nooooo, in comes this nobody who has disrupted, insulted, disrespected her and all that she stands for. It is not right! I think I hang on because I want to see her get her comeuppance. Harry is as much to blame as her and even more. The Queen loved him and protected him, spoiled him, covered for him, gave him EVERYTHING he wanted, and this is how he pays her back?
CatEyes said…
@Mimi Well I had a comment quite long but it was swallowed in the black hole of the Internet universe. I will try to recreate in short;

Yes. your idea is right about Purgatory. My brother and I joked about our questionable qualifications in getting to heaven,,,, you know, classic Catholic guilt. So I said maybe we could get in a PrePuragatory (I know the Holy Spirit is groaning at that! But I can always confess! lol

Indeed, everything you said about the Queen is spot on! I do hope she lives maybe 8-10 or more and stays on the throne. By then Meghan will probably be a divorcee again (despite what the ladies at LSA think. You couldn't explain it better about wanting to see her comeuppance. I see it as correcting her outrageous hubris and maybe saving Harry from further deterioration.
Mimi said…
Cat Eyes, I attended catholic school up until 7th grade. I knew the entire mass in latin, was a flower girl and wanted to be a nun. My parents tok me out of that school and put me in public school. Anyway, this will be my last post for the night. I wanted to say one last thing. I hope Harry had a touch of remorse during the Royal Albert Hall thing. Watching his grandmother, She has been through so much in her lifetime. Her entire life dedicated to her country. She is old but she looked every inch THE QUEEN? I hope he was stirred, I hope something touched his heart to see the nation come out to celebrate with her and give her her due respect. I hope he thought about how he has hurt and disappointed her,
CatEyes said…
@Mimi I say further deterioration of Harry, but he IS Very Responsible for his actions including letting him fall for Meghan's awful ideas and supporting her actions which I believe has damaged the BFR. Yes. he was given much and forgiven plenty. He Owes the Queen and his family big time! I do wonder if he has been brainwashed by Meghan as wild as that sounds. But she exhibts the traits of a Narcissist as has been discussed extensively here.

This blog makes me feel like I'm not nuts to have the feelings I do about the situation. I just wish I could do more to add to the intelligent commentary. I only can chime in with a humorous remark here and there or on facts about California and maybe certain facts on the law. I am so impressed with the bloggers here.

Well, I am making mistakes because I'm tired and by now I might hear *cricket*s after I post. If you are still here I will say goodnight.
CatEyes said…
@Mimi Well, you were more fortunate than I...I was withdrawn from Catholic School in 4th grade. I wanted to be a nun too (even after graduating from College. Biggest mistake of my life by not joining.

Yes, I hope Harry was stirred to ponder the enormity of the nation remembering the valiant men and women who gave their all to the Country and what His Queen and Grandmother contributed (and continues). I was touched at the photo of the Queen where it looked like she wiped away a tear or two.

Goodnight all...Till more fun tomorrow!!
Ziggy said…
Teehee- @Miggy:
Sophie must have got the ROYAL MEMO... because after the National Anthem is played, Sophie turns to Meghan and either says "Alright?" or "OK? "and Meghan replies "Yes" and then she nods to Tim Laurence and they turn to walk off the balcony.
SO spot on, and Sophie's face afterwards is so perfect. XD
Sophie's face did not look too thrilled, did it? I can't remember any picture of hers where she is scowling, definitely not at an engagement. She has the most beautiful sunny smiles and her face always radiates warmth. And she looked positively peeved to be in that balcony. (And don't you tell me that was her being sombre)

That definitely makes me believe that Cam also pulled a sickie and redused to appear with the Sussexes 2 days back. The BRF are very aware of optics and subtle gestures so I know they must know how the public could perceive it. And the fact that neither Clarence house nor the royal family mentioned that Camilla couldn't attend because she was very sick is telling.

I still maintain that Mm looked caricaturish on the balcony. What was she channelling, a victorian spy??? Her saving Grace was that we could only see her chest up, the whole of her would have been pretty much a shamble. I also don't think she is pregnant, it's just another card they are using to gain sympathy. Mm clutching her belly at Albert Hall was basically her showing of her rings, she has been warned off of playing with her hair and resting her hand on her stomach is a merching move (and also a nervous gesture in her part).

Although, if I were to guess, I'd say she might get know ked up over the holidays. A California baby would be their next PR move. I wouldn't be surprised if this time they actually use the surrogacy or IVF card. I'm sure they are reading all the forum discussions and so far, they seem to be taking their cues from blogs such as this.
HappyDays said…
Cat Eyes, Mimi, and anyone else who might feel guilty about criticizing Meghan and discussing her behavior: I’m Catholic too, and it has crossed my mind about my criticism of Meghan.

But after thinking about it off and on since late 2017 when I started to hear about her, I believe that my criticism of Meghan and the criticism appearing in many other online sites is illegitimate criticism of Meghan’s general behavior, the way she stalked Harry, her conspicuous OTT materialism while pretending to be a humanitarian (humanitarian, my ass) the other shenanigans she’s pulled.

Some of of her behavior that has been legitimately criticized happened even before Harry ever heard of her, including dumping her last husband and her lifetime friend Ninaki Priddy, and claiming to not know much about Harry or the RF.

I believe that when people sit by and allow this kind of behavior to continue without essentially fighting against it, then people like her will triumph.

I truly think that as the opportunities come her way, she will attempt to accumulate as much power, influence and wealth as possible for herself, mainly via the Sussex Royal Brand, and she will wield that power solely for herself. Look at the women who were doxxed earlier this year. Does anyone here honestly think Meghan didn’t have a role in that?

Narcissism is an incredibly destructive and toxic personality disorder. Narcissists have no conscience. And Meghan’s not just any garden variety narc who us running wild in my family, my neighbor’s family or any of your families. No she’s wormed her way into the most high profile and influential royal family on the planet.

I believe she has the potential to cause damage far beyond ticking off the queen, splitting up two once-close brothers brothers, or causing a lifetime of emotional damage to Archie and any other children she has. Those are things a narc would do in any family.

The problem with Meghan is that she’s not yet 40, and if people don’t keep working to expose and educate others in the public about her true nature and agenda, Meghan has many years ahead of her and, as long as she’s married to Harry, she the potential to cause damage that we can’t even imagine that could negatively affect millions of people. Their deformed excuse for a marriage could limp along for many years.

As the saying goes, real life is stranger than fiction. For example, five years ago, how many people on this blog could have in their WILDEST imagination believed that Harry and the RF would be in the mess they’re in today due to a relatively unknown mediocre American actress taking control of Harry to the point where psychologically, he is essentially trapped in a cult?

Many people don’t realize that in many ways, people with narcissistic personality disorder operate much in the same way as cults do, except with a narc, it’s just a cult with two members.

There is a lot of info online, but a good non-clinical article on this is at yourtango.com titled: What Saying “I do” To A Narcissist REALLY Means. It was published on January 18, 2017, about 6 to 9 months into the Harry and Meghan relationship. As you read it, you’ll likely be able to draw many parallels to the H&M relationship.

In addition to Nutty’s well written and thoughtful posts, also read the four installments of A Very Royal Narcissist on narcsite.com for more about what makes Meghan tick.

To wrap it up, no, I don’t feel guilty about doing my part to unmask Meghan here or any other place online or in any discussion with others about her. She is a wolf in sheep’s clothing who will betray Harry, Archie, HM, Charles, or anyone else she thinks is in her way or is no longer useful to her greedy, self-serving, self-aggrandizing agenda.

And actually, now that I've written this lengthy comment, I think I’d feel guilty if I DIDN’T speak up about her behavior, especially if something sad happens to Harry, who due to some of his recent comments, seems more vulnerable than he was the day she slithered into his life.
KnitWit said…
I wish that woman would get some stockings already!

At least she seems to have washed her face and brushed her hair recently.
KnitWit said…
If she had any impressive jewels, that dress would showcase them, but she isn't allowed to wear them. Of course, a memorial service isn't appropriate venue for jewels or that dress.

Tired if the is she, isn't she game.
PaisleyGirl said…
@Alice, Surrey James, I don't think Camilla pulled a sickie. I thought she looked terrible at the theatre on Saturday night. Her face seemed very drawn and she appeared to have aged 10 years in a very short time. Also, Camilla has always been a heavy smoker, so a chest infection would be quite possible. Although I can imagine that the prospect of having to babysit the Harkles would have made her feel even worse...
Mimi said…
Happy Days, I know I said I was wanting Meghan to get her comeuppance but to be perfectly honest, I would not want anything bad to ever happen to her. I should amend that to I am wanting someone to STOP her. That’s all.

I thought I was the only who thought she has the potential to cause a great deal of damage, more than we want to imagine or admit. I am glad to hear I am not the only one who thinks along these lines. With each new person, and now persons, MP’s no less, that come out in her defense, she grows stronger and that frightens me.
hunter said…
HappyDays - great article on narcissism/cults, lots of great points. Ugh. So glad I'm not tied up with one of those people.

That said, someone else mentioned how much it bugs them she wears push-up bras and claims "feed time" scheduling.

PFFFF!! Nah, not me. The one thing that REALLY CHAPS MY HIDE more than any other one single thing ever is her refusal to wear hosiery.

It is easily the simplest, most wee, most BOTTOM BASEMENT LEVEL OF RESPECT holy shit if I were to join the BRF you bet your ass I would wear pantyhose, I would do all the protocol things just to fit in and have them be nice to me. WTF is wrong with her???

So yeah. That's the hill I will die on. The pantyhose hill.

It's the #1 reason I believe all these terrible things about her.

Clarissa said…
I have just checked out Harry’s next engagement is on the 17th November. The Duke of Sussex will be at The Royal Albert Hall to present OnSide awards and to give a speech. This is not on the Court Circular. What is on the Court Circular is that Princess is going to America on the 20th November. I have a vision of her escorting the Sussex couple out of the country and closing the door behind them. I can dream!!!
Clarissa said…
That should say The Princess Royal. Sorry.
PaisleyGirl said…
@Hunter, you made me spit out my morning coffee re the "dying on the pantyhose hill". My biggest annoyance has got to be the mountain of blusher and the mountain of fake hair. I have never seen worse extensions/wigs. Why is it so hard for her to get her hair done properly, especially with her budget and all the help she must have getting ready for events?
So for me it's the blusher and polyester wigs hill...
PaisleyGirl said…
@Clarissa, are the Harkles EVER going to go on their long awaited break? Now Harry's next engagement is on the 17th of November? Those six weeks are getting shorter and shorter...unless this is their way of escaping the Christmas scarfing at Sandringham.
lizzie said…
I don't like M's "lady of the night" troweled on makeup and K-mart looking wigs, and I find her seemingly endless "feed time" charade irritating, I'm kind of with @Hunter on the "pantyhose hill" myself.

Personally I do wear hose when I wear a dress on dressier occasions, especially in cooler months. I think it adds polish to an outfit. But even if I didn't, since it is the Queen's preference it seems like such a simple thing to do to show respect. I mean, we aren't talking about wearing hose for 40+ hours a week at work as many women still do (or wearing them during difficult mass-transit commutes to work.) Just wearing them maybe 4-6 hours a week to go to chauffeur-driven events and that's only on "working" weeks and that's only when wearing a dress or skirt.

What drives me especially nuts are all the excuses her defenders give for M not wearing hose like:

1. Nobody wears pantyhose these days.
Obviously untrue. All the women in the BRF do as do most of the professional women with whom the British royals interact.

2. Variant of #1. Nobody in the US wears pantyhose these days.

BS. They most certainly do where I live. But who cares about the US? M lives in the UK.

3. M lived in Canada so she gets too hot in hose....
Wearing heavy coats in warm weather? No wait, that's supposed to be she's from California so she gets cold..no, wait... She gets too hot AND too cold...and somehow that relates to pantyhose?

4. As a POC, it's hard for her to find hose that match her skin.

While that might be true for women on a tight budget who have to buy cheaper brands, higher-end brands come in 100's of shades. Plus, M has very white legs.

5. Pantyhose are hard for busy women to put on.

BS. If the 93-year old Queen can manage to get herself into pantyhose for work, surely super-supple, yoga-loving Meghan can do the same. Or if not, she could wear stockings and a garter belt. We know she can do that.

Funny she was willing to wear (or skip wearing) all kinds of lingerie items to meet the demands of her past jobs. So why not now? Liberated independent feminist? Living off her father-in-law and grandmother-in-law's largesse? Hardly.
To me the whole pantyhose debabte falls in the category of MM being stubborn to make a statement. She decided not to wear it early on just to defy the BRF norms and her stand hailed for it. It became a symbol of her modernizing the BRF (so silly, that argument). And now she can't wear it just because made that stupid statement once. I'm sure she gets very cold. I do think like wearing pantyhose either but when it's super cold and/or I'm at something official, formal or speaking at an event I wear it because it's decorum. And no matter how good central heating us, it's required.

This is just some silly gesture that she wants to turn into her style statement, just like those spider leg lashes, the curtains of hair, the tiny dots for earings. She seems to be struggling so hard to have a style of her own that she is under the illusion that these things make a style statement. She has also adopted the belted dress style for the same reason. And god,how I hate that style.

Blackbird said…
The Royal Gossip forum is still accepting new members; perhaps try using a different (less generic, if you're using something like Gmail) email address. At one point the moderators were months behind in letting new members in, but I've seen relatively new members posting just recently ... try again and see what happens.

You can only access the members-only board on RG after you've made a certain number of posts, which I'm not going to reveal. There are a number of people who post on that forum who claim to be in the know about certain things, but I'll leave it at that. Just a word of warning, if you're a Kate fan, it's probably not the right fit for you.

And no, it would not be advisable to share what you read over there, on here, as someone(s) did something similar (on Tumblr) previously, which resulted in a lot of mistrust between members (rightly so, too). I think if you want to join there, stick to what's being discussed there and leave it at that. Also, it's hidden for a reason - it's safer that way for a number of reasons.
It's one thing to want to be famous...infamy is quite another. Markle has officially jumped that shark. Below is verbatim from a liberal website. Oof. (Plus she has broken a 93 year old grandmother's heart.)

Dear Care and Feeding,

How can I convince my brother that getting engaged while he’s not yet divorced from his current wife is unwise? He’s been separated from his current wife for over two years, but it seems like a mistake to rush into an engagement with a woman he’s been dating for only eight months (they’ve known each other for three years) who just got divorced herself. They’re getting married in a year, and his fiancée is already planning the wedding (who, save for Meghan Markle, plans a second wedding so far in advance?).

My worry is that he is searching for certainty while he deals with the bitter acrimony from his current wife during their very messy divorce. He hasn’t seen his kids a whole lot during this process, so they don’t know his fiancée very well. I don’t even think he’s told them about the engagement yet. This is a lot to throw at kids who have heard nothing but terrible things from their mom about their dad. What is the best tack to take with him?

I don't know much about the aversion of stockings for some Americans, Canadians, etc. I do know that in many countries and cultures it is mandatory to wear stockings whilst at work. It is considered basic processional attire. Bare legs in many cultures would be a sign that you lack respect for others and lack professionalism.

Did MM wear stockings during the Moroccan tour? Rule breaking for the sake of rule breaking I just don't understand MM is not a teenager.


So this idea that it is just the Queen is not accurate.
And as a courtesy to the Queen I don't understand why MM doesn't wear stockings. But I suppose that is her in a nutshell, no manners or respect towards the Queen.
I rather suspect that MM thinks she is snubbing the BRF with flouting these Norma and doest actually understand that these formalities of attire are cultural. For a lot of Brits wearing pantyhose is just part of formal Wear. We wouldn't wear them for a barbecue day at the bosses house in August but we would wear it the very next day to the office weekly meeting. It's just good manners.

No she did not wear it in Morocco but then again, her clothes were ghastly in Morocco. I don't think she quite grasped that Morocco is a traditional, patriarchal and very strict with dress codes. For her it's a holiday destination and since she has to live in luxury palaces or resorts who cares yeah. What a number nut! I don't she cares, or rather likes, that she has to represent the British in every way she can. Or that represent means she should style her clothes, manners, thinking, action to what shows the British culture in the best light to the rest of the world. She wants to bring her individuality to her position. That in a nutshell is her entitlement. It's the same way teenagers with half cooked ideas of freedom and modernization rebel against their parents and society. Mm is so half aked in her I tellect that she doesn't know a good thing when it smacks her in the face.
CatEyes said…
@Milk, No Sugar
I very much appreciate your advice regarding joining Royal Gossip Forum, since I read it every day. However, I have tried joining during the course of about a year-and-a-half, using different screen names, different email accounts from different providers. After months of no success I went as far as writing a number of emails to the 'Admin' literally begging to join; very polite sincere emails but to no avail.

Yes, I have noticed new posters in the last I4-6 months (just a very few). So something is off, as to why I don't get accepted. I would be a polite respectful poster *my last screen name I used was 'CelticMiss' which I thought sounded like a good fit). I do like Kate (and their posters don't mostly) but I don't argue with others on blogs so anything one says I rightfully accept as their own opinion.
Marie said…
I am bit late to the party here. I looked at the Remembrance event at the Royal Variety from last year. H&M seemed to be sitting in the same place, but Meghan was on the chair closer to the queen. This year, Harry is sitting closer to the queen. They also seemed to stop holding hands and clawing each other. Perhaps something is meant here? Yet it perplexes me that the Queen or Charles do not seem to be reining in the spending with bespoke Erdem or those tatty 25K earrings. And how she was front and center on the second balcony for the Cenotaph Remembrance ceremony. Or how she was allowed to walk ahead of Harry and the person representing Camilla to lay her cross first? Or how they indulged her hiding the details of her clothing and disallow reporters to report on it. It is of public interest to know how much is spent on clothing and jewels.

Do you think Meghan doesn't dress appropriately for the weather and flashes so much skin because she is starting the menopause or in perimenopause with hot flashes? I would imagine the Royal Variety event was rather warm inside, judging by other theatre events I've attended. And perhaps that would explain the whole baby shenanigans?

I disagree with the poster who said Meghan's chest was bigger in SA. If you look at the pics on the Charlatan Duchess, I found her Royal Variety cleavage quite easy to see, as well as the big breast moons. And with the glare from the flash, it seemed even that she oiled her chest. How terribly tasteless to treat every event as a mini-fashion shoot.
Marie said…
I watched the video at the "surprise" engagement with military families. Apologies if this has already been discussed. The photos make it look like she was front and center. Yet in reality, she looked dreadfully bored. She didn't even bother greeting or shaking hands with a group of women until Harry started. She seems to hate these kinds of events as she doesn't even bother turning on her charm. When she was walking with the church priests later that day though, she turned on the megawatt charm and smiles after doing her horrible Hallmark film acting of what she thinks a thoughtful, emotional Royal at a Remembrance Day festival would act. Megain seems to be one of those inauthentic women who has to be cutesy and charming, which is completely unnatural and irritating for other adult women. Look at the way she tried to interact with those children there. It seemed more out of desperation because she couldn't find a way to connect to the women there and not because she's particularly maternal.

And the hair. Megain has ears, right? Though it's hard to say if they're real, as she never seems to listen to anything but her own thoughts in her head. But why doesn't she just push her scraggly, ratty hair behind her ears, instead of holding it back with her hands as she bends over.
@Marie ,

Re why Meghan never tucks her hair behind her hair? - Maybe because it's a wig most of the times and when she is bending down she doesn't want to upset it, lest it falls. I'm it particularly familiar with wigs, just seen some relatives use them during chemo. Meghan's wigs are a bad qualiry and she is probably not very comfortable in them but she still doesn't lay off of those ghastly wigs. It's my understanding that a lot of WOC and celebrities use wigs but these would.mostly be so good you can hardly make out it's one. Meghan's seems to be from wish.com and she has certainly been the them in bulk and uses them all together. Her style and fashion is mostly DIY and it's shows.
abbyh said…

I agree with pantyhose (if you can put on yoga pants, you ought to be able to handle pantyhose - this coming from someone who remembers plain old stockings with garter belts because that was the only option).

The hill I would get close to dying on would be showing bra straps. (especially with spaghetti strapped tops)

Clothing - I don't think hot flashes are what is triggering it. Nutty said something about samples being a season ahead which is why the colors and fabric are not the correct season in a prior post. She may just be overheated for the room and the clothing. Or, at her age, maybe?

I agree with everyone that the belted look she loves is so not her body but it is something Diana did a fair amount of and she does seem to try to mimic her.

Jewelry - loved the Clair's comment. I know that sometimes celebs may borrow high end jewelry. Do you think that perhaps she is now at this level which is why we don't see a lot?


foot note on prayers: Not Catholic but had a family member I really was angry at what I felt was a very selfish decision. For like 15 years. In my prayers, I would say something about how I hoped they got help, better medication and that it was fine tuned. In M's case, maybe that she has a come to Jesus incident which alters her behavior. Or the medication is alway generically good.

Mimi - I meant to mention earlier, loved your family story.
CatEyes said…
@Narie "I watched the video at the "surprise" engagement with military families. Apologies if this has already been discussed. The photos make it look like she was front and center. Yet in reality, she looked dreadfully bored. She didn't even bother greeting or shaking hands with a group of women until Harry started. She seems to hate these kinds of events as she doesn't even bother turning on her charm"

Meghan is too self-centered to be concerned about others. I don't think it's her Narc personality, I believe she just does not care, period. The public means nothing to her. In her selfish viewpoint on life, one has to be of some use or benefit to her for her to even bother. We have all seen it, everything has to be a photo op, or an opportunity for press coverage, etc... What I find strange is that she does not even acknowledge her adoring fans much less appreciate and express gratitude for them. No, she whines "they don't make it easy", "No one asks me if I'm Ok", blah, blah, blah, ad naseum.

Even then she just gives the bare minimum unless its that momentary minute of a camera seeking Meghanwatt smile that she blesses us plebs with. I wish something would happen to wipe that smirk off her bloated botoxed face and bring that entitled ego down to earth; something like the press revealing the reason for the annulment of her first marriage, an expose of her alleged yachting activities, the truth about her pregnancy, etc...

I am waiting for what happens in California. I just read Oprah just bought a furnished beautiful house on property adjoining her residence in the Santa Barbara area (Monticito). I imagine it would be ideal for Harry/Megs to have an extended stay there.
CatEyes said…
@Marie Sorry for typo on your name!
Miggy said…
"Or how she was allowed to walk ahead of Harry and the person representing Camilla to lay her cross first?"

@Marie, She didn't walk first to lay her cross. Harry did.
Ilona said…
@ Happy Days 10:54 pm. Very well said! I fully agree with you. Who would have thought it, indeed, that an insignificant actress would be making headlines in her effort to surpass the Queen. From what we hear and see of her she is a totally loathsome individual.

In the DM this morning: Stella McCartney has been slammed by social media users for plugging one of her coats worn by the Duchess of Sussex on Remembrance Day. McCartney wrote in her Instagram account: 'So honoured to have HRH Duchess of Sussex in our Autumn '19 coat at Remembrance Day service. x Stella.' She had to detract her comment amid furious backlash.

Liver Bird said…
I must say I'm surprised at Stella. She's British, is usually pretty discreet and has done a lot of business with the royals, so I would have thought she'd know that it's a big no-no to blatantly advertise the fact that a royal is wearing one of your designs. Particularly on the most solemn day of the royal calendar! Silly Stella!

Speaking of Stella, I must say that the dress she designed for Meghan's evening wedding reception is perhaps my favourite Meghan dress ever. Not that the bar is set very high in that regard, but this really was a great dress.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/hbz-meghan-markle-prince-harry-960174072-1526844832.jpg?resize=980:*
KayeC said…
@Liver Bird, I agree with you about that dress. That was a good fit and neckline for MM. I am also a fan of the blue dress from the Aussie tour, but she ruined it with hair & jewelry and belly cupping, lol, but it was a great dress.
Marie said…
@Miggy Thanks for the correction. I'm tending to see everything she does badly as of late because of those inauthentic expressions she had at the cross-laying ceremony.

@Ilona Does not surprise me! Stella McCartney also took a strange photo of her in front of the Memorial for War Animals. A normal person might post a photo of the war memorial. A celebrity like Stella takes a photo of their face in the foreground with the camera positioned highly above for optimal selfie flattering, with the war memorial cut off in the background.

@CatEyes, not to worry. Snorted at the Meghanwatt. That truly is spot on with her plastered on smiles. Indeed it seems like too much of a fortunate coincidence that Oprah has a separate house on her property. I am shuddering at the Oprah special. I don't know why the Royal Family would allow H&M to cheapen their image, as well as be so hypocritical to do what is essentially public service, i.e. mental health awareness, behind the paywall of an American tax-avoiding company like Apple with massive cash reserves.

@Alice, I never thought of a wig, but that would explain it and why her hair suddenly goes from wiry, thin and ratty to so pillowy, cottony with lots of volume, like at the later Memorial Service.

@abbyh Hm, you're right that pre-season samples would explain that.
abbyh said…

thanks, Marie but it was Nutty who mentioned that as a possibility. I've been thinking of rereading some of the older posts.
So guys, just read that Serena Williams now says Meghan flew with Archie to the US to watch Serena play in the us open. And apparently all the ilder articles have now been edited to include that as well. Am I missing something? I think we all even discussed that she has to be mental to be flying to US leaving Archie behind instead of going to Balmoral? Correct me if I'm wrong but it was announced by some reporter that she has flown alone right??

Just when I thought she is seriously redeeming herself with the goody two shoes rememberance day appearances her friend Serena is actually gaslighting us all?? What's going on??
Ilona said…
You are right about that selfie, Marie. Very disrespectful of Stella. I must say, I have never warmed to that lady or thought anything of her designs but that apres-wedding dress, that Liver Bird referred to, was nice.
PaisleyGirl said…
New Daily Mail headline (as per Hello Magazine) is that the Harkles are extending their stay in the US until after Christmas, so they can spend Christmas with Doria instead of at Sandringham. Whatever happened to spending Christmas with "the family she never had"? I hereby predict that the Harkles are not coming back to the UK after Christmas. I predict a "second base" in LA, an American second baby (these rumours have been floating around as well) and then perhaps eventually an American divorce? I do not think Meghan is ever coming back.
CatEyes said…
I'm beginning to think these changing stories might be part of Meg's calculated plan to confuse us (the public, the sympathetic media, well all the media). She may be doing to obfuscate things so we just quit questioning things because it's too exhausting and the 'sifting sands' situation leads to a sinking inescapable pit of too many lies to struggle to make sense of. So we give up and think 'whatever' since it goes on and on and on and the truth seems unattainable.
abbyh said…

Alice, nope. You did not miss something.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7455823/Serena-Williams-admits-doesnt-know-Meghan-Markle-left-Archie-home-trip-New-York.html

Liver Bird said…
@PaisleyGirl

I think it's been clear for a while that the Harkles were going to be on 'family time' for the Sandringham Christmas walk. No scarf attack this year! I also think Meghan may be pregnant, or planning to be soon, and intends to have her baby in America. I also think she will not return from Los Angeles. But Harry? If he wants to stay a 'working' royal he simply cannot live abroad. However, at this stage I reckon Harry is surplus to requirements for Meghan, or will e quite soon.
Marie said…
I thought Harry said Meghan had to fly private to protect Archie.

Why Serena is commenting now? This is such a strange PR firm to bring up dead stories. Or is Serena exacting petty revenge at Meghan for some slight? Who knows what happens behind closed doors with two major egos? Serena on the tennis court shows herself to be somewhat of a diva and likely knows her way around PR pretty well, having grown up with giving interviews after every match and her sister's scandal with the hit-run driver. We never hear about Venus over here. It seems that the Williams sisters know to let sleeping stories lie long enough, and the public forgets. So this extra comment is strange.

Fairy Crocodile said…
@Alice Surrey James Yes, you are right about Morocco. Not only she committed the major faux pas by first touching and then rejecting the welcome food, she went ahead of Harry greeting people, prompting a comment from a Moroccan journalist "She is repugnant". I think it was Harry Markle's blog to catch and report this remark.
CookieShark said…
@ Alice, I think this is why MM and her relentless coverage is fatiguing us all at this point.

Serena already talked about this in the press. To quote Harry Markle, WE DON'T CARE! The clarifications and revision needs are exhausting. It is just like the decision to sue the Mail over the Thomas Markle letter. A half a year later, no one is talking or likely thinking about it. But, it's a story and it gets MM back in the press, so....

Perhaps she has read less than favorable commentary lately about her and decides to strike back with a friend saying "She's the strongest person I know!" MM apparently can't tolerate not only a lack of attention for her, but attention on someone else; in this case, it was Veterans! These are the "stale and male" types she probably has so much contempt for. They are not her woke crowd at SmartWorks or the bakery!

I read a revealing tidbit the other day on WikiHow, of all places. "You can learn a lot about a person's character based on how they respond to criticism."
hunter said…
There is a SECOND mention in the Daily Mail about how she took Archie to NY for Serena's match.

At this link here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7672645/Meghan-Harry-spend-Archies-Christmas-Doria-Hello-magazine-reports.html

Toward the bottom of the article, it says "The trip will be Archie's second to the US, after Meghan brought along her baby when she jetted out to watch best friend Serena Williams play in the US Tennis Open Final."

O RLY?!!?!? Yaaaa we don't think so.

Hmph. Very interesting effort, why today??? She's such an attention whore.
KCM1212 said…
TCD refers to some lousy articles planted by MM regarding Catherine and the Cambridge children. I'm familiar with the affair plants but haven't seen anything about the children. This seems like a new low for her.
I'm wondering if it might be Catherine who is pregnant. The DM posters keep saying she looks tired. That first month of pregnancy fatigue? And we know it's particularly rough on Kate.
When I see "MM" I keep thinking of Marilyn Monroe. So last night I had a peek at "The Prince and the Showgirl". Recasting the roles of course. Hilarious in that light. And I need it. The news about those nitwits is so depressing sometimes.
CatEyes said…
As a former California I can see a whole host of reasons for Megs to decamp to the Sunshine State; not the least of which is legal in case of a separation or divorce.
1. Legal residency with Archie would lay the groundwork for a custody fight.
2.A community property state would ensure her ability to claim 1/2 of marital assets.
3. Generous child support schedule (probably far more favorable than a British court would award methinks)
4. Liberal judges may be very sympathetic to Meghan's need for support/alimony.
5. Mediation on child custody could cause them both to undergo psych evaluations (which Harry would be loathed to do I think).
6. Court proceedings could be sealed.
7. She could claim she has a wonderful support system with her Mother ready, willing and able to appear in any court hearing as needed.
8. Her friends, Serena, the Roth woman, et al could provide in-court testimony for references of Meghan's suitability to be the custodial parent.
I know someone will point out that the Queen has custody of her grandchildren but I have yet to have been told any subsequent law was passed to include greatgrandchildren.
9. High profile cutthroat attorneys there to would jump at the chance to represent Megs,

Harry needs to be on guard to protect himself against Meg's potential actions out-of-left-field as to what Megs can/will do since she is a sneaky manipulator with resouces and home court advantage. lol
Ilona said…
She had baby A. with her when she went to watch Serena???!!!!!

You couldn't make it up, as the phrase goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Liver Bird said…
@CatEyes

Some excellent points. I am more and more convinced that Meghan is planning to relocate to Los Angeles sooner rather than later. Once she - and Archie - are there, there is little anyone can do to stop her having things her way. Hapless Haz is becoming increasingly irrelevant, and it appears to be obvious to everyone but him. Not that I feel sorry for him. His brother supposedly warned him that marrying a woman he barely knew, without meeting her family or having her spend extended periods in London, was a very very bad idea. But he didn't listen. Biggest mistake of his life.
lizzie said…
@CatEyes, You could be right MM is after a California divorce. After all, she's done it once already. But I'd be surprised if there was all that much community property (all that much so far as MM's Givenchy standards go.) They don't own a house (yet anyway) and the money Harry inherited isn't community property, I don't believe. I'm sure He&M are plundering the Foundation for their own use, but I doubt legally it's community property either. We don't even know for sure Harry's cars are titled in his name. There's always that copper tub though!
hunter said…
Ha ha - welcome to my pantyhose hill, thanks for the comments - I like hearing about your different hills. I don't know as much about hair or makeup (honestly I always think she looks pretty - hey I think she's pretty / style sucks tho) but a few words about pantyhose...

When I moved to NYC in my late 20s I worked for a major international investment bank. As such, I wore pantyhose with any professional outfit, black with black, off-black and/or nude, as appropriate. Well. Well! The older (late-30s) women on my team made fun of me any time I wore them so I quickly learned that in NYC (and Paris), nude hose seem to be a hell no and if it is winter time I will find textured nude-esque (pin-dots, etc) hose so they are nude but not nude but nude.

They've basically scarred me for life on nude hosiery. They were mean.

REGARDLESS - I agree it's an issue of manners and culture and OMG HELLO - BRF protocol - that right there should be an easy no-brainer AND a symbol she belongs.

I agree with the poster who says she took the stand and now (foolishly) thinks she must maintain it. She's a dumbass.

Harry's Nov 17th engagment - this has already been planned.

I am ashamed to know - I read weeks ago on Skippy's blog (just after they announced their 6 week "ON A BREAK" tour) the Nov 17th date was the last formally scheduled royal event for Harry.

So for those asking - this is (and has been) scheduled as the last royal event for Harry before god knows what he'll do (rehab? abscond w/ Meagol?).

One other thing - I do not believe for a second she is actually PURCHASING any of these expensive items so it annoys me to see people thinking she is paying full sticker price for these merching duds - especially given the poor fit, I feel we can be assured they are mostly loaners only.
hunter said…
In NYC one does not wear them at all - it's true and bare legs are appropriate 3-4 seasons, if that's what one wants to do.

I rarely if ever see anyone wear nude hose (any time of year) in Manhattan except old ladies and people who are new here.
hunter said…
other colors are common, just not nude

okay I'll stop now.
CatEyes said…
@lizzie Harry's inherited monies/property is not subject to community property laws. Gifts to her (all the jewelry and I read somewhere she has acquired more than Kate) is hers outright. But fees for appearances (supposedly she got paid $250,000 in SA) from both of them are subject to CP. However some of the monies earned might be in the SussexRoyal Foundation slush fund, and she would have to be taken off the entity in order to be prevented (typically, although the Bylaws might spell out the operating procedures).

I suspect she will wheedle her way to get Harry to put a down payment on a pricy Calif. mansion, on the pretext it will be their Calif. base they need. Then the monies tided up with that scenario could be subject to CP. I think it is the aspect of a very generous spousal support that a court will order will be when she hits the 2nd Lottery of her lifetime (the marriage to Harry was her first big win). Harry was to receive 2-3 million for his project with Oprah; that would be subject to CP also.
JHanoi said…
supposedly Oprah recently purchased a fully furnished home (jeff bridges) next to her CA estate.
Wonder if she’ll expand her own estate or use it as a guest house (for the Sussexes?)
CatEyes said…
Yeah, I agree. Echoed that upthread. I think she will use it for them until they find a place in say, Malibu or Brentwood/Beverly Hills. Just in time to wrangle an 'invite' to the Oscars!
Lurking said…
Alimony and child support are based on income, taking both parties' income into account. California uses a formula to determine child support. If one or both of the parties have no income, the court then uses the minimum wage of the forum (location where the divorce case is being heard), setting a base amount to determine support. Income from Harry's trust may be considered, maybe not. We'd have to look at the trust documents. I doubt any California court has heard a case where foreign royalty divorced a California resident. I don't know enough about Harry's finances, so wonder if the allowance he receives from Charles could be considered income. What about money he receives (if any) from the civil list? Do royals pay income taxes in the UK on monies they receive from the civil list?

If Harry uses assets from the trust to purchase a home in California, it is his separate property unless he indicates in some way he's gifting it to someone else. For instance, if the deed states the ownership is by both Harry & Smeg, then most, if not all courts, would determine that he made a gift to Smeg. However, if the deed only includes his name, then the opposite is true and courts would determine he did not intend to gift it to Smeg. He could inadvertently gift it in another way... letters, notes, emails, texts that indicate it is "their" home.

I'm sitting here thinking, "Harry! Don't do it! She's setting a trap!"
abbyh said…

I was thinking all about the California divorce laws and the whole thing being highly favorable to her there.

But, what if but, there was a prenup? Might not be all that useable in the UK but wouldn't it apply to California?
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Glow W said…
Why would Harry decamp to LA? Also, once Charles becomes regent, he would have custody of Archie.
Glow W said…
I have no doubt Oprah would buy the house next door as a guest house for them (right now). JamieFox did a Howard Stern interview wheee Oprah and Sydney Poitier (sp?) called him up when he was nominated for best actor and told him he was assing off and they mentored black people to become icons and successful and well regarded.

Perhaps Oprah is behind the 6 week break, will house Doria, Meghan, Harry and Archie and mentor them for future success.

I’d believe that scenario.
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Beachgal58 said…
I live in the same area where Oprah has her Montecito home. Since she originally purchased her property back in 2001, she’s been buying up additional properties that surround her compound. Jeff Bridge’s old home is located directly next to Oprah’s property. She is simply adding on to her acreage. When she first bought her home she had 42 acres, now she’s close to 70 acres.
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Glow W said…
Panty hose make my skin issues break out.
Liver Bird said…
@Trudy

It's not yet known if Meghan will have to testify in person.
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Lurking said…
Pantyhose... not a huge California thing ever. I've worn them only when I've had to and hate them. It's possible Smeg didn't wear them often prior to being anointed HRH Duchess of Suxxit. In California we don't really wear tights, it's much to warm most of the year for the extra layer. Someone should tell her there are control top pantyhose. ;)
Louise said…
Trudy: I never wear hose except for opaque tights in the winter, for warmth.. Feet encased in nylon hose are a lot more odourific than bare feet that can breath in leather shoes. Plus when one has narrow feet, one slips in pantyhose and the toes get jammed in the front of the shoe.

I don't understand this panty hose thing. .. the last time that I wore them was in the 1980's, when black hose and patterned hose was popular.

Smirkle's wigs and weaves bother me much more.

Anonymous said…
@ tatty Again, a missed opportunity. Ms. Markle’s woe-is-me stories are never about the stupid and awful annoyances that happen to every people It’s always some bigger issue like life is so hard (even though I travel on private jets and have nannies and... fill in the blank bullshit). She wants to make herself unique? Attend events only wearing full-length gowns and trousers. Make trousers her signature. THAT would be unique and different. Anne looked totally badass along side Charles in her pants. Also, how about, “I know this is probably TMI, but I get a lot of shade for not wearing hose at proper events, so I need to confess that hose irritates my skin like nobody’s business.” She doesn’t personalize her woes. Or even, yes, “I do wear a lot of bronzer but, I have to confess that it’s because I have a hellacious case of eczema on my forehead that never goes away and if I don’t wear bronzer I look like a leper. Silly, isn’t it?” Even if it’s a lie, it would humanize her. Now I don’t have problems with wearing hose but I do have problem with constant eczema on my forehead, and if I were reading this I could actually feel sympathy for her because eczema is unsightly and it itches, and it might also explain why she’s constantly fussing with her hairline. It’s because her forehead itches! Also with Archie (who I am convinced is the result of a surrogate but let’s move on), how about, “That child never sleeps. I’m exhausted.” She has this narrative going on in her head that she has to be perfect. WRONG. What she has to be is human. Relating to other people’s issues that make sense! My second child never slept more than two hours at a stretch until he was eighteen months old. I finally took him to the doctor because I was on the verge of infanticide I was so tired. THIS is I can relate to. Her narcissism forces her to put herself above everyone else and for the life of her, she just doesn’t get that it alienates people. No, I can’t relate to sitting on beaches with glasses of Prosecco in my hand. I wish I could. No, I can’t relate to wearing earrings that cost 30,000 pounds. Yes, people do expect the royals to look like royals, but Kate has mastered the look and the nod. Look how much mileage she got out of a stupid headband versus Ms. Markle and her earrings. Who do you think won that PR war? Not even a question. Time after time she blows it, and I’m convinced that her narcissism is to profound that she cannot understand why so she keeps making the same unforced errors. Now we are at the point where even when she gets it right, she doesn’t get what is her due. I was actually willing to give her props for the Stella McCarthy coat (even thought the placement of the belt was stupid), and then I find McCarthy was ballyhooing it on her website (that she’s since deleted because of the outrage expressed at Ms. Markle’s fatal need to merch. At this point I don’t know if she doesn’t it for money or the publicity, but she will not re-make her image until she STOPS that shit.
Anonymous said…
@wizardwench I can get what you are saying. I agree.
Louise said…
Just when you thought that Smirkle couldn't stoop any lower.....



"Meghan Markle shares five-year old throwback snaps on tour with troops - to mark Remembrance Day"

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7674151/Meghan-Markle-shares-five-year-old-throwback-snaps-tour-troops.html

Because it always has to be about her.
Maisie said…
I am impressed with Happy Days write up of narcissists and their behaviors. It reminded me of a recent book review about Neville Chamberlain and his policy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler's Germany. Winston Churchill had served in the Anglo-Sudan War, had seen Islamic fanaticism close up and had recognized this same sort of derangement within the Nazis. No diplomacy, hit them hard and shut them down. Chamberlain, in his proper British world had never encountered such an animal. I would like to posit that those of us who have been exposed to individuals with narcissistic personality disorders, know them for what they are when we see them. We do not need to apologise or dissemble. Something needs to be done. Perhaps this six week break is a start. Some of MM's staunchest supporters are probably narcissists themselves, cheering her on because of course, if they were in the same position, they would be doing same.
Some time back, we got sucked into the whorl of a narcissists life... well for as long as we could do something for her. Lots of alcohol, as she is very insecure. Same with plastic surgery and expensive clothes, cars and vacations. She is so empty. No one could say anything bad about Madonna, she actually took it personally if you did. I made that mistake once at dinner, all eyes on me, and had to quickly backtrack. Same with the Kardashians. She held them up to her kids as role models, on how you could make a lot of money, just having ambition and a big personality. What a trap.
Poor Harry is now stuck in this cult. Hope he soon has his epiphany, but would not bet on it.
CatEyes said…
@Lurking
Having litigated 'in pro se' a complex divorce/custody case in California (tho years ago) I disagree with your example of using minimum wage. The court would consider his income from the trust in setting child and spousal support. Also, he has income from the SussexRoyal Foundation perhaps (that Disney money sure isn't buying school books for the poor SA children) and as such it would be considered. Then the Court can 'impute' income, by stating that he and even Mehs has the ability to earn. There is no way out for him to not pay.

If he was smart he would use funds (separate property) from his trust and not put Meghan on the title of a house he purchased. Using income (from Foundation, maybe Oprah project pymts, etc) to purchase becomes using community property funds and then it turns on how the judge wants to view the level of contribution perhaps. Bottom line neither od us as a set of facts to say precisely because it can get murky, Would be better for him to lease, Meghan is probably smart enough to have her own attorney on retainer as we speak. There have been cases litigated over this issue starting from the 70's.
CatEyes said…
@tatty "Why would Harry decamp to LA? Also, once Charles becomes regent, he would have custody of Archie"

Harry has already done plenty of stupid things with respect to Meghan that's why,

But Charles Is Not King nor regent. Elizabeth may have a number of decent years left and until then the law stands as it does (unless someone can point out an exception).
gabes_human said…
In days of yore Meg would have been a prime candidate for employing a fichu or modesty piece to thinly disguised a revealing bodice. This allowed ladies to wear a dress with an evening bodice for daywear. The plain or fancy, lace or embroidered those scraps of silk or linen could be crammed into a bag or into a sleeve when your chaperone wasn’t looking and the gentleman of choice was looking. There’s a time and a place for a wide open expanse of bosom and a display of boobage. Meg hasn’t figured out that flashing a lot of flesh isn’t necessarily sexy. She still equates naked with alluring.
I liked the dress and would wear it myself with a statement necklace along with proper hosiery. What I didn’t agree with was the hat paired with a girly style dress. All in all though she looked better than she has in quite a while. Was it the brocade fabric that added extra bulk to her midsection? I don’t doubt that she is hinting at a bebe redux however Skippy is saying that Meg has already left the building. She supposedly left London accompanied by Sophie and Edward as guards. We know that the Wessex’ have Canadian obligation coming up.They parted company in NY with M continuing on the LA alone. Harry has an even next week so he has remained at home. Supposedly this is the beginning of the end.
Well, I’ve forced a mini history lesson on you good people and shared some gossip. Supposedly the fact that M has flown the coop will be announced on the 14th so well just have to wait and see.
CatEyes said…
Correction to my post above: I meant to say Appellate Cases involving community property with respect to real property (residences) have been litigated most notably since the 70's, California has a presumption' that a home purchased after marriage is community property (unless proven otherwise such as inheritance money like Harry has).
Glow W said…
@gabes_human, the sooner you stop repeating skippy bs, the better. She has gotten nothing right
CatEyes said…
@tatty

It remains to be seen that Archie is 'born of the body' (something Skippy and many, many here do not believe). Also, Skippy thinks Harry still has a strong family connection with the BRF. Do you disagree with Skippy on this? I could give you other examples of Skippy being right if you wish?
SwampWoman said…
Tatty, bless your heart.

Gabes_human, I hope Skippy's right, I really do.
CatEyes said…
@Tatty

Here are a few other thins Skippy has said is true (by established facts or preponderance pf evidence as reported by many).
1. Meghan's PR stated the Queen was having a birthday celebration at Balmoral and wouls be baking her a birthday cake. DID'NT HAPPEN.
2. Queen loaned her jewelry after she married Harry. NEVER HAPPENED
3. Meghan is the Queen's favorite royal. Actions DON'T SUPPORT THIS.
4. The Queen gave then Frogmore Cottage. NO GIFT, It is a 'grace and favor' loan of the residence. Multiple reports that no one lives there,
5. Meghan stalked Harry to create the illusion that a relationship existed in the beginning. Vanity Fair magazine article was due to her PR. Stories have come out that Meghan was on a search for a British boyfriend, beginning with asking her journalist friend to set her up with Ashley Cole, athlete and married at that.
CatEyes said…
@tatty

I do disagree with Skippy on one big thing, and that is what part is Harry's involvement in this mess. She thinks he is playing along ala a role he is fulfilling. I think he is fully complicit and responsible as much as Meghan.
SwampWoman said…
CatEyes, right there with you. She reminds me of a kindly doting aunt that will hear no evil of her beloved. I'm not as good at she at thinking the best of everybody, and think he is equally culpable.
Glow W said…
No, I don’t believe skippy’s Proclamations that 1) it’s over 2) it’s about to be over and 3) it will soon be over as Edward and Sophie have escorted her to the US. 😂😂 Edward as her guard this time. I guess she is out of champage from when Lord Geist arrested Doria and Meghan and put them in the Tower of London. Lol
CatEyes said…
@tatty

You didn't disagree with the points I made. You had the temerity to tell a poster here to not read Skippy, as it was bs. I gave you examples and you did disprove. Instead, you bring up something new. I stuck to the issue. Is Skippy just bs and not worth reading Yes, much of what she writes about Meghan is true.

\]Also I find Skippy's blog to be very interesting because of the animal pics which bring a smile to me, to the historical content, Royal family photos, and even the religious sentiment and prayer requests.

CatEyes said…
@tatty Typo...meant to say you did not disprove my examples.
Anonymous said…
That’s funny.

Edward is attending a function in London on the 12th (tomorrow).

I guess Skippy didn’t check royal.uk when fabricating her latest fib.
SwampWoman said…
Well, my gracious. Why in the world would you come to Nutty's blog in order to troll somebody else's blog?
SwampWoman said…
As a matter of fact, if you hate her blog so much, why are you even reading it?
CatEyes said…
@LiverBird Good food for thought! I know after my recent experience with Lip Stick Alley, I'm considering not spending much time there. Maybe none really.
CatEyes said…
@SwampWoman. Sorry, I meant my remark to you. Kudos.
SwampWoman said…
Good evening, CatEyes! Would you like a glass of rose?
SwampWoman said…
CatEyes, I find this downgrading of other people's thoughts/beliefs incomprehensible. While I am not a football fan, I would still not dream of visiting various fan sites and then ridiculing them on yet another fan site.
CatEyes said…
@SwampWoman You got my number for sure...I have some white wine I'm drinking now. lol
CatEyes said…
Yeah, I agree. I just went to LSA because I heard about it. By and large, the topics didn't suit what I would care to read much less comment on. But I saw a few Meghan and BRF topics and made a few comments...Gee I had no idea the backlash I would get over harmless remarks.
CatEyes said…
I mentioned this yesterday but I will ask you. have you've been to royalgossipforum? I can't successfully register (join). I really love Nutty's blog but have been reading comments on the Royal Gossip for over a year.
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CatEyes said…
@Trudy thank you but I haven't seen her post in a while so she might not see your comment.

That's what I found about Skippy, her blog makes me feel good due to the different content she posts about.
SwampWoman said…
I do not mind at all discussing the ideas at various blogs, but I do not want to be a party to a blog war by insulting either them or the people that read them. For that, I'd use my own platform (grin).

CatEyes said…
I tend to think that Meghan may have left for America. There is no reason she has to stay in the UK, no engagements listed. In fact, I bet she is just itching to get back here.
SwampWoman said…
CatEyes, I have been there after reading you asking about it. I found it interesting in that I belong to a group blog with the same template. Our group blog does not allow any registrations from gmail addresses (me excepted, grin) because of the number of trolls. It just gets tiresome to try to have a rational conversation and then the poo-flinging monkeys show up. Alternatively, there may be only a moderator or two, and they check registrations at their leisure every six months or so. Also, at our place, you have to be known and vouched for by a member.

CatEyes said…
@SwampWoman

Thanks for the feedback. You hit the nail on the head, as I had a gmail address for a couple of my attempts. Yes, I also thought they are being very careful (Oh, the flying monkeys' remark is hilarious) and want a newcomer to have a reference from a current member. I guess I will quit trying because I'm not getting in. I almost think I hurt my chances by trying too hard.
SwampWoman said…
I like countesscuriosity.tumblr.com (it will come up as Royal Tea) as well. It may not be for everybody; she likes the tarot cards. I'm not a tarot fan myself but I figure whether you like card readings or not is your own business and none of mine.
CatEyes said…
@Trudy

On LSA my profile had a picture of myself and let me politely say, my skin tone was a dead giveaway and caused me to get some mean girl remarks thrown at me. I was new and didn't know about the thread you mentioned. If I go back I will try it. I was shocked at the nasty remarks that are written even tho the policy says the site doesn't tolerate racism.
Whoops. maybe I better stop now, oh who knows who might read this (tomorrow morning) and complain.

I heard of the houseplantfan? site and went there once or twice. I think at the time the blogger was on a break or something. I will have to give it a look-see again. Thanks for the tip.
CatEyes said…
Here's a site ('CrownsofBritain) that has a humorous (very sarcastic British style I think) posting about once a week. The lady recounts various things that Meghan and Harry and sometimes Kate/Will have done the previous week. I find it hilarious.
SwampWoman said…
CatEyes, I didn't mean to discourage you! Yes, I noted the Lipstick Alley ladies dislike of non-WOC commenting. I believe that would be called being racist.
CatEyes said…
@SwampWoman I could try the site. Am not a believer in Tarot, but if the lady says some whopper about anything that would give me hope that Meghan is getting booted out, I might find it funny and wish it would be true!
SwampWoman said…
I will need to check CrownsofBritain in the morning! It is midnight here, and the alarm goes off in 6 hours. So nice to see y'all again!
CatEyes said…
@SwampWoman
Oh no you didn't discourage me. Tee..Hee. Yes, the 'R' word. What strikes me odd is that on that site, the very people using that word and accusing are the very ones spewing hate and vile comments against others.
CatEyes said…
Ok good night all. I am turning in myself. The temperature is getting pretty cold in this ancient farmhouse I'm in. Time to get under the covers.
SwampWoman said…
CatEyes, I would try to read some cards myself, but what if I had some hits? Then my entire world view would be changed and I like it to be all settled (grin).
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KnitWit said…
I am disgusted that Andrew attended remembrance day activities.

Another pet peeves is the number of medals and awards the royals wear on their uniforms, especially when pictures with other military men/women in uniform.
KnitWit said…
Sorry, on my phone, having trouble seeing my typing.

Meg should change her hair. Di got lots of attention when she changed her hair.
hunter said…
Hey CatEyes - regarding your notes on things Skippy was "right" about....

The examples you provide are more things MM is lying about than specific incidents where Skippy was "right." (Much like her MM Anon - she wasn't right about the arrest, etc / treason baby - not yet).

I like that Skippy mostly takes a hands off attitude (except for PH) around letting everyone draw their own conclusions. I've begun to think Skippy is blinded to something. This "kabuki theater" concept of hers just doesn't hold water if this was truly a one-man show run entirely by MM. I find it far more likely he is trapped in a dysfunctional relationship and maybe they both suck.

Either way I can't wait to see.
Jenx said…
Yes, @Hunter. Funny how Tatty uses MMs own foolish PR that Skippy was merely sharing for amusement purposes to prove Skippy wrong.

And the new HarryMarkle is good. The writer is barely able to contain her anger. If only supposed supporters could see the depth of her entitle and very bad manners.
hhstarr said…
I saw an article on people.com last night that said the palace stated that Meghan went to the tennis match alone and that she didn't bring the baby. It stated the baby stayed in England with Harry. Interesting that the palace wants to discredit the earlier story.
SwampWoman said…
That is very interesting, hhstarr.
abbyh said…

I like Skippy, love the riddles and all. Positive and supportive. Recipes.

Where I pause is that I think the goal posts of something legally, she will be brought down will happen to M keeps moving. I cannot point to this and that and over there post but it always seemed like it was going to happen and then it didn't but then it looked good for this other time but (repeat). It almost seemed as if we would get to watch this too.

In fact, I stopped reading a lot of it because it reminded me too much of the explanations by cult leaders as to why the world did not end as prophesied and the psychological explanations as to why the followers stayed.

But that is just me, maybe others?
hhstarr said…
https://people.com/royals/no-meghan-markle-did-not-bring-archie-on-her-whirlwind-n-y-c-trip-to-see-serena-williams/
Jen said…
@Louise Just when you thought that Smirkle couldn't stoop any lower.....



"Meghan Markle shares five-year old throwback snaps on tour with troops - to mark Remembrance Day"

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7674151/Meghan-Markle-shares-five-year-old-throwback-snaps-tour-troops.html

Because it always has to be about her.


I imagine she posted that for Veteran's Day (US Holiday that was also on 11/11), not for Rememberance Day.
CatEyes said…
@Hunter

"The examples you provide are more things MM is lying about than specific incidents where Skippy was "right."

Agree with you completely. I wish she wouldn't go to the mat in defending Harry. But she is entitled to have her opinion and I respect that. If it bothers me greatly I could just go to another blog. She is fair in telling people they have to make their own decisions

Love this blog as people contribute such intelligent analysis of the Meghan/Harry situation and there aren't trolls.
Anonymous said…
Actually I thought Murky Meg looked like the villain from Indian Jones and the Raiders if the Lost Ark in that hat!
CatEyes said…
@WoodTiger

Good one! She definitely looks like the villain in many photos. As we would say (sarcastically) in the Southern US, "Well bless her heart". (eye roll)
Anonymous said…
As a California resident it is not a piece of cake to establish residency. Ask any student (although the bar is higher for students). Basically, she and Harry would have to have proof that their residence is their primary residence for over a year. Of course they could rent, but it would certainly put a crimp in their globe trotting ways. And given that Ms. Markle's propensity to merch, it might be very difficult for her to prove that she didn't amass a whole lot of income that is primarily hers (like marching is her job), which might seriously erode any petition of hers for spousal support. Of course, because she cannot think more than a week out, she probably has not considered that all that merching would undermine her attemps at bleeding the BRF dry in terms of spousal support. Child support is another matter. And if they really wanted to get nasty, then she will have to confirm that this is her child, producing all that documentation she was loathe to produce at the time of Archie's birth. Oh, Ms. Markle, you are the poster child for hanging yourself with your own petrad.
Mama Lawma said…
Re: the pantyhose diatribe above. Her refusal to wear stockings drives me crazy. Many professional women wear stockings and don’t love it but it’s expected as part of the corporate culture. I understand Miss Letter Writer to Proctor and Gamble thinks she runs the world and throwing a big enough fit can bend the rules to her will, but that’s not how the works works. The final straw for me was seeing Kate in Pakistan wearing one of those beautiful pant dress outfits with stockings. Literally only her tops and bottoms of her feet were exposed and she still represented in hose. Get your shit together Rachel.
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