This is not Game of Thrones now that Queen Elizabeth has passed.
I've been catching a lot of PBS lately. Most of it was Lucy Worsley, LW Investigates or the three parter on the Boleyn family ("People come and go so quickly here.").
There is an obvious point, especially in the Boleyn family and the Lost Princes, of the intrigue at court, power grabs for the throne/marriage and how people moved closer and farther to the center of highest power of that moment, your ally today but enemy tomorrow. Something innocently said could get your head chopped off after a kangaroo court with witnesses tortured to give the prosecution the "truth". And, the absolute power displayed traipsing about the dim corridors expecting every wish immediately filled without thought to what it meant to the recipient and their life/desires/dreams. Pawns in the hands of family and enemies. Treason was not just planning and doing but even thinking of benefiting from the King's death.
Several centuries later, there is still some jockeying for positions but the main slots were known and inked (not penciled) in long before they are officially filled at the next opening.
But starting in 2011, GOT played out with fans avidly following each plot twist. And now, I don't know, maybe with a real throne vacancy, people are expecting something out of the series to play out? After all, for most people, they haven't really thought about Queen Elizabeth other than her name appeared in the paper/evening news once in a while, dressed up with a crown or with a horse/dog, vague ideas of succession but know that people like King Henry VIII had absolute power.
What we get now is are all these articles filling the time before her funeral. It's nonstop! Royal experts with a camera are found under every tree at Windsor. We have almost a week more of this.
Maybe there is a desperate need (or someone thinks there is a need) to tell the world any and every thing royal which is why the heavy increase (onslaught) of any scrap of possible news, especially if it could have legs or had legs and they need something to keep a story going.
And yet, the funeral plans laid down long ago are being followed. Calmly. Orderly. With dignity. Respect. Understated but yet with full Pomp. Traditional. Comforting in such a time of grief and sorrow.
Just as Queen Elizabeth would have wanted.
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'Stop digging': GB News host says Prince Harry needs to tell Meghan 'no'
Prince Harry could turn against Meghan Markle and return to the Royal Family following the Queen's death, GB News' Stephen Dixon suggested.
The Queen's death could trigger a change in Prince Harry's relationship with the Royal Family and prompt him to say "no" to Meghan Markle, GB News' Stephen Dixon said. He stated that Harry has been "digging out a hole" for himself by cutting ties with his family but that the time spent with his family since the Queen's death could change his mind. Mr Dixon suggested Prince Harry could ultimately push back against Meghan and return to the Royal Family.
Reacting to Prince Harry's relationship with the Royal Family after the Queen's death, GB News' TV host Stephen Dixon said: "You do wonder because we've all done it - we have arguments and rows.
"You dig a hole and you don't always stop digging.
"And perhaps this has forced him to stop digging."
Fellow news anchor Anne Diamond sighed: "Oh, I do hope so."
Mr Dixon continued: "And maybe that time with the family and maybe he's got to say to Meghan: 'no'.
"We're going to be over here. We're going to try to make this work.
"Wouldn't that be interesting, wouldn't that be nice?" Mr Dixon asked, adding: Let bygones be bygones.". . . .
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1670611/gb-news-pince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-family-duke-duchess-sussex-vn
H might turn against * but return to the RF?? I'm not sure he:dmbe welcome, assuming this is true. It's true he's been digging out a hole and should say no to her but it would take more than the Queen's passing to effect a reconciliation.
This is the longest he's been in the UK, I think, and certainly with the family since he decamped to California, even if he's or mixing with them all. Maybe he's now seeing what he's missing. You were trapped in the UK, Harry? And what are you now?
Former Communications Secretary to King Charles III, his wife and two sons Paddy Harverson joins Andrea Mitchell to share his predictions for the king’s reign and his observations of the King’s relationship with his sons. He believes it’s “hugely important” to the King that Prince William and Prince Harry reconcile the recent bitterness between them. “I worked with the three of them for many years and saw their closeness and I know that the recent issues have been a source of great pain to him,” says Harverson. “The king will hope, and perhaps behind the scenes will endeavor to bring the two together in the spirit of reconciliation.”
https://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/king-s-fmr-comms-secy-recent-issues-between-his-sons-have-brought-great-pain-to-king-charles-148611141589
Reconcilation takes a change of behavior and attitude on the part of one or more of the combatants. That not going to happen, as long as 6/5 and * continue to use OS as their mouthpiece and assorted other press.
Case in point: The parting of the ways with Sunshine Sachs. Who dropped who? SS quietly states they are no longer clients. It leaks first - due to clients not wanting to work with them, second, over playing the race card, and third and most damning, over nonpayment of bills. Then, as usual, through Scoobie Do, it is announced that the Harkles dropped SS. Why address it at all?
Second case in point - the continous wishful thinking played out in the press: "the brithday cake", in its various forms, currently - attending the diplomatic reception, when it was clearly stated in the press, working royals only. Hello - you left because you did not want to be a working royal, except on your terms. Gran said no and you left!
Third - the titles for their kids (oh my).
This is the best soap opera being played out real time. And it is sad because is it real. A Family is grieving, yet some still press their case. She never has learned that the royal fmaily is about the long game.
It has been established that upon marrying in to the RF, * had never fully ended relationships with PR, agents etc.
In addition to saving the $$ that they no longer have, this might be an attempt to show that they are trustworthy. The timing is definitely suspicious that the Duke and Duchess of Overseas are suddenly no longer with SS! Perhaps they are doing this also to try to earn their half in/half out deal?
Proverbially mightier than the sword, pens can represent soft power -- someone who moves people not by force, but by persuasion and reason. People will definitely be paying attention to his words from now on.
If BP PR wants to jump on this by releasing never-before-seen letters that the King has written in the past, that would be a great move.
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The Cat's Meow said...
"Perhaps they are doing this also to try to earn their half in/half out deal?"
You have a great point here. Look at the new DE spin. Testing public opinion?
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Absolutely not!' Demands for Meghan to be 'brought back into Firm' spark backlash
Some royal fans are calling for King Charles III to consider bringing Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry, back into the Firm "the way they want", but others oppose the idea.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1670593/meghan-markle-news-royal-family-fury-prince-harry-king-charles
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Sandie said...
King's Fmr. Comms Secy.: ‘Recent issues’ between his sons have brought King Charles 'great pain’
Former Communications Secretary to King Charles III, his wife and two sons Paddy Harverson joins Andrea Mitchell to share his predictions for the king’s reign and his observations of the King’s relationship with his sons. He believes it’s “hugely important” to the King that Prince William and Prince Harry reconcile the recent bitterness between them. “I worked with the three of them for many years and saw their closeness and I know that the recent issues have been a source of great pain to him,” says Harverson. “The king will hope, and perhaps behind the scenes will endeavor to bring the two together in the spirit of reconciliation.”
What is wrong with Paddy? This isn't a disagreement between toddlers. The protagonists are middle-aged men. One of them has a position of much responsibility with an even bigger position on the horizon. The other one likes to party with the stars. One of them is faithfully upholding his position, the other one half-assed everything. One of them visited his ailing grandparents and supported his dad. The other one enabled his wife to say terrible things about them on television and soon he is going to spew venom in a book. One has a wife that is a credit to his position and works tirelessly to support him. The other one has a wife that is rude to her relations as well as his, calling his relations 'racists'.
The younger son could have applied himself to his position but did not. Maybe it was lack of intellect, maybe mental illness. I am one of those people that think that the leopard can't change his spots unless/until he hits rock bottom and maybe not then. As long as he has scorpion wife #1, there is no chance whatsoever.
There could be no reconciliation between David and Bertie. I can see no reconciliation between the PoW and Deep Sixed.
I believe KCIII is far more clear-minded regarding his youngest son than people credit him.
Oh, is that the euphemism for "five friends" nowadays?
Let's mark down Scoobie Do as an H/M loyalist until the end. At least he has that going for himself. And Scooob is still royal editor at yahoo
Who else is going to take plastic-faced Peter Pan/Omid Scobie seriously?
It is time for BP to say that they were never on the guest list and were never sent an invitation. This article says they found out they were 'disinvited/uninvited' via the media.
I doubt that the Palace staff would be so disorganised.
Sources? 'A royal source' and 'an unnamed source'. It is her.
I was surprised she did not turn up for the vigil but I think she was not capable of standing there with other Royals without him to hang onto.
It is actually quite sad. Unfortunately media, like the DM especially, are allowing her deranged narrative to get prominent attention instead of just ignoring her.
This is so small compared to the loss of HMTQ.
I can barely tolerate the innocent comings and goings of other family members, I have been trying to keep it together at work and be there for everyone else. I am just so sad and I want to pet him again.
But I cannot imagine dealing with this sadness and having literal vultures stalking around the way the Dollars are. They way they are briefing against the rest of the RF, the hit job piece in Cut magazine, the cruel story about the Cambridges the day before HMTQ passed, I just can't fathom how they can say those things and then show up, acting like they too are grieving.
More birthday cake antics from the slimy buggers. If Charles would even entertain such an idea, Then I would say the best thing he could do for the United Kingdom is to abdicate immediately in favor of William And save his public the cost of two coronations. Charles has waited too long to become King to screw this up. I noticed that the press keeps referring to the situation with Harry as the “between formally inseparable brothers”… As if all of this is only between William and Harry. Hazmat has been going after his father throughout—“Genetic pain/My crap dad cut me off… Implying that his father made racist remarks about his unborn children… And let’s not forget the tasty nuggets about Camilla which are going to be in his memoir. If Charles was not part of this vendetta, he would’ve confine to his hurtful remarks to William. But it’s not Catherine who’s going to be salvaged in his upcoming autobiography.
CookieShark,
I'm sorry you lost your furbaby. Hugs.
love seeing the posts about dubonnet being sold out i totally would be drinking that after the funeral.
Blind Item #1
The publicity company for the alliterate one were charging ten times what every other publicity company would be charging and bragging about to everyone.
https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2022/09/blind-item-1_17.html?m=1
Bottom line: why give ingrates an inch, when a mile isn't nearly enough? The Firm isn't letting themselves be blackmailed by them any longer.
This is some excellent advice from a well-informed redditor from SaintMeghanMarkle:
I’ve been working from NYC this week on coverage about events in the UK - so without going to London, I’ve been working/sleeping on a London time schedule (Aka I haven’t slept in DAYS) - there are several publications with teams operating out of NY right now & I’ve seen A LOT of what these “command centers” for the press can look like. I also come from an international multi-lingual household, so I’ve been asked to translate & work on coverage for other publications as well.
Before I start, my one ask is that for everything I say, you follow it with “If BubblegumYumYum says it, then it must be true!” It’s my favorite line from the Sugars after I posted about Uvalde & now every time I say pretty much everything, my friends & even some colleagues will affectionately follow it with “BubblegumYumYum said it, better post it to the masses!”
Anyway, here’s what I’ve learned & some tips between the lines:
We should all watch Aussie broadcasts. All the time. Period. They say it EXACTLY how it is and hold nothing back. If nothing else, I’m leaving this week of press coverage with a profound admiration of Australian news. They are so honest, raw, and they say what everyone is thinking!
Be careful of paid spots not just in LA papers, but big papers as well. Without saying too much, I found out this week that countries can purchase portions of big publications and syndicate information of their choosing. Think paid pages of propaganda in major newspapers.
As many people have noted on this sub this week, I’ve also learned that most modern reporters simply regurgitate pre-written PR info or write about things they have no knowledge about. I’ve tried to correct info about the UK with some American colleagues and supervisors, and many have just said “It doesn’t matter. It’s being published.”
In the US where the significance of what is happening can’t register, H&M pieces are getting the most clicks. Also pieces with “racism” “white supremacy” and “colonialism.” Those words are helping the bottom lines of publications.
I’m sure I have more to say, but I feel that it would be unethical not to pass these items along…
As for H......If rumours that he is beginning to question his choices are true, I wonder if the vigil will be a pivotal moment for him. His whole countenance and bearing changed by wearing the uniform of the Blues and Royals, no more slouching, he entered the hall with a straight back ( albeit with his shoulders round his ears ) and with a military bearing. It pains me to say it, particularly given what we know about his time as a serving officer and how he has disrespected the uniform and military responsibilities, but I have always thought that he does wear a uniform very well indeed.
As a parent, it must have been difficult for Charles to have watched his son reduced to juggling like the village idiot outside whilst * capitalised on the status of the man she married to promote herself and her twisted agenda, making fun of the Queen as she did so. He will also be aware of the photos of Harry with odd looking bruises and scratches, photos of him looking in a state of mental distress ( I'm thinking of the shot of him at the car after his UN speech ( and where she told him that he could have done better). Camilla picked up on coercive control very early on and I do wonder if the generally unpopular decision to allow him to wear the uniform that was so important to him, wasn't a deliberate attempt to shake some sense into him, as well as restore a little dignity and self esteem.
I also wonder how many of those paying their respects to the Queen muttered the ´C' word as they passed him....😂
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When Harry’s book and the Sussexes’ documentary finally emerge, if their experiences of this historic past week feature alongside their past grievances, William and Harry’s relationship will fracture further. A friend of both brothers says: “We know there are other things that will come out in the future that will be very damaging.”
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https://archive.ph/2022.09.17-173609/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/william-and-harry-a-frosty-kind-of-truce-z3z9mnbvs
Does the friend mean damaging to his family or damaging to the duo? Since he is talking about the book, I assume it is the former.
@Henrietta
Duchess Sucks-It was formerly paying $7,500/month for Sunshine Sachs PR when she was a nobody.
I'm guessing that her PR bill as Duchess climbed to 10 times that at $750,000/month. That's where the "10 times more" comes in. I'm also guessing she's two months in arrears, so owing about $1.5 million for PR. Scabie is lying when he says * dropped SS. Everything that comes out of her mouth is a lie.
Sunshine Sachs dropped the Twat for non-payment.
They will get their money, one way or the other.
SS may end up suing for the $1.5 million she owes, unless she goes on a payment plan.
I wonder if Sunshine Sachs would make the lawsuit public knowledge, letting it slip.
The Suckkets are running out of money.
Will that be enough reason for Hairy to dump the Mrs. and go back home?
He seems to be taking the funeral business seriously.
Maybe he can make * shut up about the Heads of State event, or issue an apology.
Cookie, Sending hugs and condolences for the loss of your fur baby. It is awful. I have sent three dogs and four cats over the rainbow bridge, and every single time I ask myself if the pain was worth it, and if it isn’t going to kill me.
To quote her late Majesty, who if I am not mistaken was quoting C.S. Lewis, “Grief is the price we pay for love.” Or as Lewis put it, “The pain now is part of the happiness then.” I feel for you and your loss in this period of mourning for the entire world.
So very sorry for your loss. It is so very hard to lose a well-loved furbaby companion.
Virtual hugs to you.
The Harkles, like toddlers, are having a public tantrum, and expect to be given in to, to be coddled, just like daddy did with Mrs. Sucks-It when she was a child, and on from there. She's used to having her tantrums appeased. Hairy most likely had his tantrums appeased by Diana.
It looks as if my very first thoughts as to where the attempted destruction of the our Constitution was coming from was close to the mark. If anyone remembers, I wondered if it stemmed from 1620 -not some totalitarian country to the east of us but another territory we've long considered an ally, in another direction.
It's a very,very, sad day if this is so.
So sorry about your furbaby. Pets are part of the family and it's hard to lose one. Take care x
'Sources claim' - what sources? Is this an attempt at making the RF bad and make those two look like victims? That's what it looks like. 'Uninvited' implies they had been invited, which we don't believe, and the Palace would have to be extremely disorganised to invite two guests and then 'uninvite' them. Not believable.
Condolences on your loss, a precious companion who will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for you....here's the famous poem, may it bring you comfort.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
If Charles was not part of this vendetta, he would’ve confine to his hurtful remarks to William. But it’s not Catherine who’s going to be salvaged in his upcoming autobiography.
Oh, I wouldn't underestimate *'s ability to sneak in some backhanded swipes at Catherine. It may not be "her" book, but it's still her book. As a friend in the entertainment industry once explained to me, an artist may write and record all the songs on an album, but it's the producer who decides the overall tone the album will take and the story it will tell. In this case, Harry is the "artist" and * is most definitely the producer.
If Charles wishes to serve to honor the memory of his mother, there will be no "half in, half out." The absurdity of the thought boggles this mind.
Harry may have used the "birthday cake strategy" to force a vigil, but by putting him at the foot of the coffin, BP achieved two things. First, they ensured that all photos featuring the Prince William at the head of the coffin have Harry completely blocked from view. There is a gorgeous, solemn image of seven mourning grandchildren; Prince William is right at the center, in a perfect line of sight with Queen Elizabeth's coffin, his uniform making him stand out from the others. And in this photo of incredibly historical significance, his brother is nowhere to be seen.
The second thing is that when Elizabeth's grandchildren finally processed out, Harry walked dead last. As the final image from their vigil, it also sticks in the mind. Visuals are powerful.
It's always so terrible to lose a pet, especially one who has been a true and loyal companion. Please accept my virtual hug.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11222397/Meghan-Harry-theyd-uninvited-Buckingham-Palace-reception-press.html
She is claiming they had an invitation when it was broadcast that it was working royals only. You know she would be crowing and dropping PR about who and what she was wearing before hand.
Severn and Loiuse qualify to be Prince or Princess due to being QE grandchildren. If I remember correctly they were given the option to use or not to use their titles once they become adults. They can decide if the burden of royalty is worth a birthright title.
I would DIE if KC said A&L have that same option once they become adults. It would keep team Suck-Its from merching the kids and RF in the USA. They wouldn't be denied the right to be Prince or Princess, just delayed til they can choose for themselves.
As for H......If rumours that he is beginning to question his choices are true, I wonder if the vigil will be a pivotal moment for him. His whole countenance and bearing changed by wearing the uniform of the Blues and Royals, no more slouching, he entered the hall with a straight back ( albeit with his shoulders round his ears ) and with a military bearing.
I'm relieved to have one very good thing to say about him. He was actually a team player at that moment. "Another team player as part of a bigger team," as he put it during the engagement interview. (I think it was BLG who said that *'s jaw clenched in displeasure when he described her that way.) It was also the most respectful he has been toward the Queen in years and exactly what she deserved. Despite what he did to force another opportunity to be in the spotlight, he let it be all about her for a short span of time.
As for the complete change in his countenance . . . I've said this at least twice before, but I do think it's worth repeating. A man I know who survived a terrible relationship with a narcissist said that if the BRF still want to save Harry, they need to remind him very strongly of what life was like without *. They weren't able to do that at Prince Philip's funeral, at the unveiling of Diana's statue, and during their last trip to Balmoral. But I think they did it, however unwittingly, at the grandchildren's vigil. He wore a uniform for the first time in years and did it credit. He processed and recessed in sync with his brother and his cousins. He put someone else before his own wants and probably felt really good doing so. I hope this is indeed the pivotal moment it seems to be!
She is claiming they had an invitation when it was broadcast that it was working royals only.
We all know she's lying, but that has never stopped her from digging herself a nice, deep hole. At this point, all I can think is: Receipts or it didn't happen!
In all seriousness, what does an invitation to a state dinner look like? And would working royals, who are already expected to be there (being the hosts and all), even get one? If so, then it would be a simply matter of leaking it to Scobie, wouldn't it? At least it would be simple if it actually existed. But like her "children," it probably doesn't.
I would DIE if KC said A&L have that same option once they become adults. It would keep team Suck-Its from merching the kids and RF in the USA. They wouldn't be denied the right to be Prince or Princess, just delayed til they can choose for themselves.
According2Taz suggested the same thing on Twitter! I think it's a brilliant idea. King Charles could even leave the impression that Fauxrchie and Lilibucks would be welcome to join The Firm as full-time working royals, if they so choose.
Since there is a precedent with James and Louise, who were previously the last ones entitled to be styled HRH Prince/Princess, there's no way to spin this as discrimination (though I'm sure * will try!), but as a modern, refreshing idea that the "ancient" BRF came up with to adjust itself to present mores.
It would also be a fantastic opportunity to remind everyone that Fauxrchie could have started using the title Earl of Dumbarton from the moment he was born. Get "Earl of Dumbarton" on the lips and fingertips of all sugars!
Definitely the hardest day for me
I appreciate all of your kind words and e-hugs
I do firmly believe that there's something going on behind the scenes, not just with the Harkles, but worldwide. Some entities/people/organizations are trying to turn everything upside down. The grifters are playing into it, but I don't think they know it.
Proof positive that not only are the Sukitts behind the story but Dictation has been taken directly. Their flunkies aren’t even bothering to package it in more diplomatic and considered language. That was 100% pure hairy, is intellect and vocabulary is so limited that he uses “bonkers” As an all purpose pejorative because he can’t think of any other word. Remember that he called the first amendment of the constitution of the United States “bonkers”. We American citizens are permitted to criticize our government under that very Amendment Which this immigrant foreigner with no employment who has been cast off by his family disparages so cavalierly. I don’t have any love lost for our former president who was thrilled to meet the queen in 2019, but let’s just say if he were still in office upon the Queen’s death and the events of the past week, I think that TBW’s Equally worthless husband would have been strenuouslyly invited to decamp from the United States of America and not come back. His father the new King has seemingly revoked from him the privileges extended to official representatives of the Crown abroad. Harry Windsor therefore deserves the same treatment which would be extended to other agitators with foreign passports whose immigration status is dodgy. The United States no longer wishes to shelter this ginger c***. Get the hell out Harry. We don’t want to hear, and it doesn’t sound like your father is particularly keen to see you either. Maybe Justin Trudeau will let you move in. Tosser.
One story I heard this week...
HMTQ sadly lost Candy, her dorgi of 18 years at the beginning of the summer at Balmoral. Of course this caused her great pain and she broke her tradition of burying the dog where they had passed (Scotland) and wanted the remains at Windsor, presumedly to continue visiting Candy's grave later in the year.
You are in good company loving and treasuring animals.
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So.....where have we heard the word bonkers before???
Hmmm, something tomdo with the first amendment I believe.
...It is believed that the King recognises the incongruity of having a trio of non-working Royals able to step into his shoes if he is abroad or incapacitated.
He is thought likely to take the relevant steps to have the law changed as soon as he can...
This is really great! It sounds like CRIII is really listening to public opinion!
Thank you for sharing this, Holly!
Blind item from blind gossip - the PR company for the alliterate one were charging 10 times what other companies were charging and bragging about it to everyone.
So very sorry, been there too often and still not learned my lesson..... The physical distance is the hardest thing, but the bond remains unchanged xx
Several people are mentioning that Denmark's Princess Mary is no longer on the list to attend the funeral. Those who took the time to point this out, thank you. I appreciate this.
We don't know what is happening or why. Who knows, maybe a space issue? They can only fit so many people into that space. I'm not worried about the implications of this other than I feel sad that she isn't going to a big deal event. We don't get to attend every party on the planet - or funeral (and that's reality).
but ... it does look like the Queen Margrethe (who was always on the list) and the Crown Prince Frederik will be attending (and he may also have always been on the list as crown prince). So, I'm thinking space but I could be wrong. Maybe they didn't feel comfortable with so many key people in one place and it was them and not a UK decision. Sort of like worried about the POW's family all flying together at the same time.
@Hikari, thanks for kind words!
Lady C's latest youtube video, well I listened to parts of it. Basically, the Harkles are fur-ee-US!! over the lack of titles/HRH and they are going to play the race card. See, I don't think they are going to be able to monetize the titles for the tikes if King Charles doesn't formally grant them. I'm guessing trying to merch without the King's formal conferral of titles would create major liability issues for any sponsor or vendor involved. And if the rumors are true that they are running out of money, then I can see the desperation. My concern in all this is that King Charles might not be strong enough to play the hard ball that's going to be needed. I do not believe the Queen's policy is going to work here. I think the King is going to have to get litigious. The two really do represent an existential threat, given the political climate in the US today. If Republicans take Congress, I'll feel a lot better about the likelihood of conservatives regrouping and taking back control.
@Mel
Good word catchers you both are!
It's not just her, it's him, both throwing hand grenades, very public tantrums.
I bet the Royal Family has had quite enough of Hairy's tantrums to last a lifetime.
Both of them, somewhere two and 13 years old socially/emotionally, at any given time.
Can you imagine her, going up to heads of state, and inquiring, "Do you have a yacht? I have lots of experience on yachts."
Can you imagine her, going up to heads of state, and inquiring, "Do you have a yacht? I have lots of experience on yachts."
Lmao...I can't even....I have just died, please add me to the compost pile with your finest coffee/tea grounds.
Just catching up on the blog and read your post about your loss. I am so sorry. It is terrible that you must to keep your composure for others during this deeply sad time. May God watch over you and give you continued strength. As someone who has shared a life with several truly special fur children, I know about the sadness the sudden loss of a pet brings. Your special one is now watching over you and sending love.
Has anyone seen her wear them before? Could these be part of HMTQ's bequest to Catherine?
The stories about HMTQ's leaving all her personal jewelry to Catherine can't be right (i.e., estate taxes), but I can see her leaving some of her favorite items to Catherine like these pearls. They're a beautiful length.
Maybe Mary is ill? Or it was decided to have Frederick escort his mother as the head of state which would’ve made his wife something of a third wheel. If the situation were reversed, and the queen had been able to travel to Denmark, I would expect that Charles would have escorted her and left his spouse at home. Hopefully Mary will attend the more joyful occasion of Charle coronation.
https://twitter.com/Remisagoodboy/status/1571149682239315969?t=TYI6o_rLrTiDp1R43Np_UQ&s=19
Harry and Meghan 'risk losing America' if they continue royal attacks after Queen's death
HG Tudor says that the smell of alcohol on * during the Windsor walk about is being repeated all over the Internet.
I don't think so.
He can give them the option, but if they grow up in the US, why would the RF want them and vice versa?
“Elizabeth and Philip: A Love Story”
https://youtu.be/OBX6a-vQ38M
As far as the grifters are concerned, I think Charles will want to give them a pass on many things, but William might put his foot down. I don't look for the titles to be stripped, but I guess time will tell.
My eyes are welling up with tears as I write. We all know how it feels but it doesn’t make it easier to bear.
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” - Winnie the Pooh
From the At King Charles’s request, Prince Harry wore military uniform; he has worn civilian clothes at public events since the Queen died, having been stripped of his military titles in 2020. However, Harry was “devastated” to find, when he received his uniform from Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon, that his grandmother’s “ER” initials had been stripped from the shoulder.
At the vigil by the Queen’s children on Friday night the Duke of York, who is no longer a working royal, had retained the initials on his vice-admiral’s uniform.
Shortly before leaving for Westminster, Harry was considering wearing a morning suit to avoid the “humiliation”, a friend said, adding: “He is heartbroken. To remove his grandmother’s initials feels very intentional.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reunion with George, Charlotte and Louis revealed
at https://uk.yahoo.com/style/prince-harry-meghan-markles-reunion-210935064.html , from Hello!, naturally.
Another fib?
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited to a state reception at Buckingham Palace in error, The Telegraph understands.
The couple received a formal invitation to the event for world leaders and foreign royals early last week and had no reason to believe they were not expected to go.
However, palace aides subsequently declared that only working members of the Royal family would attend, causing notable confusion.
The Sussexes were eventually said to have been informed on Friday night that there had been a mix-up and that they were not actually invited to what has been described as an “official state event”.
Whether or not the message was received appeared in dispute.
However, the couple are not expected to attend."
https://archive.ph/2022.09.17-181930/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/17/duke-duchess-sussex-invited-state-reception-error/
https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/meghan-markle-unpopular-opinions-thread-pt-9.4991454/post-85735821
Some tea about the duo and Sunshine Sachs. I don't know how reliable the source is. In brief:
They were running up a bill with SS.
They thought appearances at the Jubilee would bring in new deals. That did not happen (none of their self-promotion antics have brought in deals and they have not produced anything for Netflix).
She then got down to making the podcasts as Spotify would not release payments until she delivered something.
Once she got the money from Spotify, she paid her debt and SS let them go.
They now have to use people Archewell for promotion (and that has not been a huge success), plus people in the media like Scobie, and explains why she spoke of going back on social media.
The couple received a formal invitation to the event for world leaders and foreign royals early last week and had no reason to believe they were not expected to go.
However, palace aides subsequently declared that only working members of the Royal family would attend, causing notable confusion.
The Sussexes were eventually said to have been informed on Friday night that there had been a mix-up and that they were not actually invited to what has been described as an “official state event”.
Whether or not the message was received appeared in dispute.
However, the couple are not expected to attend.
It is thought a mistake may have been made when invitations were sent to the original list of working royals drawn up as part of plans made in advance of the Queen’s death, before the Sussexes moved to the US.
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https://archive.ph/2022.09.17-181930/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/17/duke-duchess-sussex-invited-state-reception-error/
This is the latest narrative, which plays perfectly into their victim stance. Their story will be that Charles/William/whoever went against the Queen's express wishes by excluding them.
No news in the article ... just an opinion piece saying that the duo are 'out' and there is no way back in for them.
At first I hoped they were the same three-strand pearl necklace that Queen Elizabeth considered part of her "uniform." But it seems to be a different, longer piece. I'd be happy to be proved wrong, though!
I consider the article more spin, and more mischief making, and I expected far better from The Telegraph. 😳😟
Lady C is asking people to write to King Charles asking him not to bestow titles on the despicable pair children. She said to remind him there’s already a precedent with the Earl of Wessex’s children. 🥴It seems a bit odd to me, as if Charles would need a nudge seeing his son has chosen to live in another country, his children will not be bought up with royal understanding of protocol, they won’t know or understand British culture, let alone feel it.
King Charles III plans to turn the Queen’s beloved Balmoral into a museum in honour of his late mother, palace insider says
"The private Scottish castle which was so beloved by the Queen would be 'opened up to the public' and is likely to carry an exhibition paying tribute to her extraordinary seven-decade reign, an insider said. 'Looking at the number of properties and the number of working members of the Royal family, the King will be looking at the properties and asking: "What value does this give to the public?", a source said"
An exhibition is likely to focus on the Queen's lifetime of service and offer an opportunity to display some of the Royal jewellery collection and the outfits worn by the Queen at pivotal moments in history. It would also honour her connection to Scotland while making good use of the grounds and maintaining staff numbers at the estate.
An exhibition at Balmoral, where the Queen loved to spend her summer holidays, could be opened up to the public next summer. It would draw tens of thousands of visitors to pay a tribute to the Queen in the Highlands home where she spent her final days.
The new plans for Balmoral are all part of the new King's determination to cut back on the excess of Royalty and to foster a slimmed-down monarchy. One of his plans is to radically reduce the number of official suites at Buckingham Palace. As one source put it, the King is most likely to adopt a 'flat above the shop' living arrangement instead.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11222895/King-Charles-III-plans-turn-Queens-beloved-Balmoral-museum-honour-mother.html
Well, this was a right mess wasn't it?
Note that the initials were not removed from William's uniform nor Andrew's.
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"It does seem like Prince Harry not always had the E II R on his uniform before, while William had (even on Harry's wedding). So, he did not seem to have 'removed' it. You can only wear the royal cypher on your uniform, when you are personal aide-de-camp to the sovereign."
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At the time of his wedding the hapless prince did not have the ER on his uniform; William did. The hapless one was subsequently made a personal aide-de-camp to the sovereign and thus had the initials attached. He left and all his royal roles and positions were taken away from him, more than a year before the Queen died and even before Prince Phillip died.
It seems that the Queen kept Andrew as her personal aide-de-camp until the end so the initials remained on his uniform.
The duo, and especially TBW, are creating chaos to get attention and get revenge on those who will not give into their demands, and I fell for the BS!
Maybe when he saw the uniform without that badge, at a very profound level, he did indeed realize all that he had given up for TBW and he was upset?
Who believes this?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reunion with George, Charlotte and Louis revealed
at https://uk.yahoo.com/style/prince-harry-meghan-markles-reunion-210935064.html , from Hello!, naturally.
Another fib?
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They supposedly crossed paths (both in cars) when William was coming back from the school run (so the three children would have been in the car) and they stopped and briefly exchanged 'pleasantries', staying in their respective cars.
Children to Papa: Who dat?!
She's run up a lot of debt too that Harry doesn't know about (allegedly). I heard she owes her attorneys and has massive credit card debt and is really scrambling for money. She apparently was caught by someone in the Royal Family's staff trying to merch her funeral clothing, but that was caught and kiboshed before it could happen. Part of the 45 minute agreement was that nothing be pushed into the press about what Meghan was wearing and who designed it. It doesn't matter much, though, because most designers won't use her anymore for obvious reasons.
What I think is interesting is that Meghan keeps getting caught because the people she contacts to merch or sell the scoop are calling the offices of the Royal Family because it's just so fucked up to try to make money off of the Queen's death. She also reportedly is already making comments about the Queen's will and whether or not they'll get "their fair share." But yes, they've gor money troubles. That is another reason why I've been saying divorce is imminent. She needs to make money by getting alimony and (she thinks) child support from Harry and she knows he will ultimately turn to his family (which is why I said the book launch has been pushed out.) I also heard that the rumors of Meghan not wanting the children brought to England because she's afraid Harry will keep them there are true. You need written and notarized consent from both parents to cross children in and out of the US border (or at least we plebs do). Meghan is refusing her consent to let them leave the US because she's worried that Harry will refuse consent to get them back in. That's what I heard, but it is still rumors. Time will tell if it's true.
and this too:
I heard they were trying to engage with a PR dude who specializes in rehabilitating bad images, but I don't know if they've signed with anybody. Now that SS has leaked that Meghan couldn't pay her bills in a timely manner, they might have problems finding someone to work with them. There's also the fact that their public image is so bad and her reputation for being difficult is so widespread, they might have a hard time.
And this too:
I don't get why they don't go home to their kids in the meantime. I'd be missing them horribly if they were mine. Just seems like Mr and Mrs Markle don't care. Maybe it's because they figure they cannot work their agenda from home right now.....
I heard Meghan doesn't want them out of the US because there are serious marital troubles, and she's worried that Harry will be able to keep them in the UK once they're there., which makes sense because taking children out of the US requires a notorized statement of approval from both parents to leave and to get into the country. Or at least that's what I had to do to travel internationally with my children without their father. Regardless, she needs those kids to get child support out of the RF. Everything I hear is that she's out of money, and Harry is worth more to her divorced.
He can give them the option, but if they grow up in the US, why would the RF want them and vice versa?
It would just be the diplomatic thing to say.
@ Enbrethiliel
"As for the complete change in his countenance . . . I've said this at least twice before, but I do think it's worth repeating. A man I know who survived a terrible relationship with a narcissist said that if the BRF still want to save Harry, they need to remind him very strongly of what life was like without *. They weren't able to do that at Prince Philip's funeral, at the unveiling of Diana's statue, and during their last trip to Balmoral. But I think they did it, however unwittingly, at the grandchildren's vigil. He wore a uniform for the first time in years and did it credit. He processed and recessed in sync with his brother and his cousins. He put someone else before his own wants and probably felt really good doing so. I hope this is indeed the pivotal moment it seems to be!"
Yes exactly that and at the same time, they are having to balance the integrity of the Crown, public opinion and their own private concerns as a family. I know he's reputed not to be the brightest button on the blazer, but surely he can see that by remaining in a perpetual state of adolescent rebellion and falling for what I'm sure was a honeytrap, has cost him everything and its not over yet by a mile. The fall from grace for them both has only just started and if he's wise, he will select reverse gear very quickly and take cover.
I can only dream that the conspicuous absence of his 'Pouffiasse' over the last couple of days is due to her perhaps being otherwise occupied by British security services.....
Is this something the average person would even notice? Or are the Dollars stirring up trouble again?
To ask the question is to answer it . . . This victim narrative must be so demoralizing. I once read advice that you should never reveal when you've been treated badly by others, because it makes you look bad, too. In fact, it makes you more likely to be treated badly again. Every time Harry whinges about something else his family allegedly did to put him down in some way, he tars himself with the same brush he wields against them. You'd think that someone who has nothing but his personal brand to fall back on would be more careful about the personal stories he shares. But he's as "whip-smart" as his thick wife seems to be.
My late narc step-monster ran up over $200k in credit cards behind my dad's back--after years of abusing her own narc sister to us for doing the same thing to her then husband (who left her for a young Arab man) in the 80s. He found this out in 2010. Before that, he'd borrowed against the stock he'd bought or inherited from his parents and my mother to pay her bills, which exceeded his income. In the stock market crash of 2008-9, he lost almost of it.
She announced they were going to have to sell their expensive condo outside DC and move into my grandparents' house (which they'd had to mortgage to pay off most of the cc debt) next door to me 3 days before she croaked in 2013. I expected to find she'd squirreled thousands away somewhere, but we didn't find but a few hundred dollars in some papers.
This woman had a master's degree in math and was also a registered nurse, so not stupid, but she was completely incontinent with money, while telling us about all the wiggles she was doing to save a few bucks here and there.
There is only a short list of "working royals". It would have been a quick review before the invites were sent out. There is no reason for any non working royals to attend the launch with world leaders. Especially, those who have brought public shame, disgrace, embarrassment, and humiliation to the RF (H$M, Andrew, etc).
I'm glad KC is trying change who can be his counselors of state in incase of emergency. A& H clearly exercise poor judgment. Bea would probably just support whatever her dad wanted. The king should be allowed to choose who represents him as long as they are of age, mental capacity, and part of the RF inner circle-IMO. His counselors should support his goals and views not try to turn the train around to suit their own ambitions. Imagine if H&A were actually given the opportunity to act as counselor of state?!? Chaos would ensue and Smirk would act as if she were Queen of the Universe. Gag.
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@Hikari raised this issue here and behind the scenes (alternative sources speculative) as well.
"3. The new Prince of Wales got wind of the invitation and raised hell"
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BP has always taken the position that the reception for the heads of state would have only working royalty.
1) The day Scobie posted that H&M were invited. The BP issued a press release informing that members of the royal family (note the omission of "working" members of the royal family)
https://twitter.com/MonarchyUK/status/1570806415694135300?s=20&t=LMb7Um-BcaRBzAjlOZFXsQ
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But why?
1) BP was advised, informed that H&M wanted to tell their audience that they were barred from participating by the PoW
2) They chose not to call the duo liars and cause a media war between the Palace, the media, the Markles and the public at the time of the Queen's funeral.
3) They then issued a notice that contained members of the royal family to build a future narrative that would undermine H&M's accusations. In this, BP himself assumes the error.
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This alternative began to gain more strength after this clarification from BP.
"Personal relationships at all time low
It is thought a mistake may have been made when invitations were sent to the original list of working royals drawn up as part of plans made in advance of the Queen’s death, before the Sussexes moved to the US"
https://archive.ph/2022.09.17-181930/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/17/duke-duchess-sussex-invited-state-reception-error/
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Thus, BP immunizes KCIII and PoW from future accusations.
This is just spin to stir up trouble and keep the perpetual foot on the we are victims narrative of the ghastly pair. At such a terrible family time too, there’s no level they won’t stoop to.🤨😠
Very wise words about victimhood from you. My personal experience of being a victim (and the challenges are not gone) and trying to share with other people is exactly what you describe. Some people even show empathy and then they turn away and forget about you (and you end up not getting the help you need), so the notion that you can't get help unless you tell someone you need help is not that straightforward.
I am trying to teach others my experience of victimhood through sharing so forgive me for going off track: There is often a valid reason (i.e. you have been/are being victimized and harmed). Once you surrender to being a victim, you are in a trap because that way of being affects everything (thoughts, feelings, perceptions, judgement, mental ability, memory, energy, health, connection to others ..).
When victimhood is profitable (as it was at the time of the Oprah interview), the person is not encouraged to dig themselves out of the hole. When victimhood is based on lies and delusions (it did not happen), you are in even worse trouble.
Maybe a lot of the 'noise' around the duo is not manufactured directly by them, but their behaviour in the past makes them prime suspects. Whatever the truth is, they created the climate and platforms for such stories, and they might well have lost control of their flying monkeys. Not a good place to be!
The rumour is that they are writing a joint memoir of their love story.
ER
The 'ER' initials are traditionally only worn by those 'in service' of the monarch. KCIII is telling Harry that he is not in the king's service
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After Harry’s very public criticism of Sir Edward in his Judicial Review, his continued role sends out a very clear and non conciliatory signal about KCs feelings about this.
It would have been a perfect time to despose, instead the King has shown his hand to Harry.
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King Charles III will keep the Queen's Private Secretary - known as a 'hatchet man' for his ability to deliver bad news - in his post
" Hewas responsible for overseeing the 'Megxit' deal struck with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they left their working roles within the Royal Family to live in the US"
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11222847/King-Charles-III-Queens-Private-Secretary-post.html
I wrote earlier that what Harry does will impact his future going forward. I really hope that Charles has found his spine: Harry antics have taken away from the mourning period- this should have been all about the Queen and rememberance, not the ongoing soap opera that is Harry. Charles needs to cement his reputation at the start with these two: they have violated the Sanderingham terms by using the Duchy of Sussex titles to make money. Especially *. Those titles need to go. Harry will always be a blood prince - it would be wrong to take that from him. * can be known as Princess Henry of Windsor - there is only one Princess of Wales, and it is NOT her. And any attempt to use that title sould be met with disavowal. * cannot be silenced - it is not in her nature and she is on a roll with her perceived victimhood. I just finished Revenge; IMHO * is a dangerous woman who will do anything to damage the monarchy due to slights she perceives while married to H.
I think the tribute from Andrew is rather nice.
Nice explanation by an anon ...
https://twitter.com/jdskyles/status/1571493836140019714?s=21&t=sBF_AyF-QFppkFV6HvCv1w
interesting. Another rumour of the BRF trying to pry twit from twat.
They've all been nice, except for the one phony one.
Thought about the original wording of the invite. For several years, all the protocol and event planner people have not had to specify working versus all members to any event. Non working who lived far away didn't have to be considered in the wording and those who lived nearby were highly unlikely to ever get their knickers twisted about the wording - they know the drill.
I think the couple saw it, mentioned they were going to their favorite go to dispenser of Sussex events and it all took off from there.
I was reading the TB book last night. Tremors was the chapter. Very interesting about the run up for how they used the trip, the echo chamber of each other, to convince themselves that they should be leading the stuck in medieval times to the enlightenment. And, how the Queen put a kabosh on the idea that they would not be funded for this, they were to have overseers (no free ranging) and that anything they submitted to said oversight never came back the way they wanted it.
One of best things I got from just that chapter was that she did not want to be within the grid of the whole British Royal Family. And, that this was evident very, very early on.
THank you for posting the Rainbow bridge poem, the Winnie the pooh quote, and the other helpful quotes and tidbits.
Snarky, so sorry to hear you lost your pup as well.
Would not surprise me if they were never invited, but I'd also believe perhaps it was extended and rescinded. The way they have behaved is shocking, even for them. I remember H was seated next to Rose H at an important dinner that future Mrs Dollar was excluded from, they weren't yet married and allegedly the courtiers were concerned about her behavior. The next day all of the rumors started about PW & R.
For your viewing pleasure: https://i.redd.it/0bpxtiro0no91.jpg
Also, Barkjack is reiterating that Meghan has low popularity and loves victimhood and any attention so the ugliest twitter bots connected to her allegedly are on over-drive. I think we've seen this in play.
This is the man the hapless one took a swipe at in his battle for security.
Where the heck is she getting fashion advice from??
I agree with your latest post and a previous one re the invitations to the state dinner. No such invitations were issued and as I mention up thread, the Palace would have had to be very négligent and disorganised to invite H&* in error. Not like the Palace but then anything to reinforce the victim narrative...
@Sandie
Thanks for the yahoo link. I don't believe the brothers passed each other in their cars and casually rolled down their windows for a chat. More PR/lies. * is not called Princess Pinocchio for nothing.
@TheGrangle
Love your use of the word "pouffiasse" for *. Very apt. Pétasse is a good one too. Translation: slut, slag, floozy etc, you get the gist.
Now, if one of the tabloids wants to run a story (with pics!) about how the Princess of Wales lost her temper and beat them with an oar, I would click on that just to give constructive criticism on how to do the most damage.
this is from twitter.
Meghan’s fashion sense can be summed up as ABM: Always Be Merching. She is always dressed out of season and carrying leather gloves in summer and hideous clunky handbags because they are likely free samples she is being paid to wear and put up on Meghan’s Mirror for kickbacks. That’s why her clothing never fits, because it’s never tailored. He doesn’t even take the tags off or the stitching out because she doesn’t keep them. What possible use Anyone could have for trousers frayed and caked in mud because they’ve been dragging on the ground escapes me. The fashion industry is always one season ahead so she’s getting winter gloves now. At Prince Louie’s christening in July, when the royal dress code was shades of navy and white, she turned it in a way woolen loden green dress and matching hat. A fall outfit. A spring garden party dress in December. Etc. I used to think her tone deafness (or more aptly blindness) In dressing Was due to Her desire to be oppositional and stand out. There’s definitely an element of that, as an additional bonus, but as anything with Markle, she is exploiting every public occasion for money.
Despite what she says, she doesn’t have a style team because she knows it all. She can’t dress her body because of the narc blindness Which has convinced her that she is a 5 foot 10 supermodel with legs a mile long. Apparently she attempted to merch her funeral attire, which is may be why the RF Will force her into attire of their choosing And will not reveal who is the designer is so she can’t Merch it.
https://nypost.com/2022/09/18/queen-elizabeths-funeral-full-timeline-and-what-to-expect/
QueenTT has not posted any tarot readings for the duo (or any tarot readings) for ages and ages.
But I came across this, which is opposite to my view but challenges me because QueenTT has a good record for accuracy on 'big' events:
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Anonymous asked:
TT do you still see divorce on the cards for Harry and Meghan?
(It was posted today.)
talkingtarot answered:
Yes.
If rumours are to be believed about unreturned jewellery that was loaned to her as well as snooping around KP apartments, Harrys' car etc, perhaps the gloves are her equivalent of carrying a spare pair of knickers just in case. Who knows what may be left lying around to tempt an opportunist 🤑
@Maneki Neko- Ha yes! The French have a wonderful selection of insults and as far as * is concerned, I'm spoiled for choice as they all seem to apply. Pouffiasse, petasse, putasse and connasse are all titles that are far more appropriate for her than the title that she conned her way into.
Fast forward to the vigil and * tottered forward to execute her theatrical curtesy in a pair of near identical shoes to those that Kate wore on the walkabout. She really is that shallow.
Thank you, Este, a perfect term for her.
FWIW, my thought son the alleged chance meeting are :
It was reported online by the BBC but no source give.
It appeared in Hello! but, again, no attribution.
Had a passerby mentioned it to the Press, the source might have been added to prove the report's veracity.
I don't think Wm or Catherine would have mentioned it - out of character for Wm to reveal such an `event' and his RPO wouldn't risk Wm's displeasure.
That leaves the Harkles - they tell so many untruths, why should we believe them now? H's education in the Classics can't have extended to Aesop and `the Boy Who Cried Wolf'.
As for the Reception, * is too likely to cause a diplomatic incident if present.
The unspoken thought seemed to be that she was worthy of being considered a saint for the model of Christian life which she gave us. I hope at least that she will go down in history as Elizabeth the Great.
The glory of it is that 3 of the French words sound almost like `Princess' :
So we'd have Pouffiasse Meghan, Petasse Meghan, and Putasse Meghan. I wouldn't have thought her French was good enough to understand the insults, especially as she may the good nuns probably didn't teach them to her.
I am past the age of being able to wear 4 inch heels, but the Rossi suede pumps are fairly easy to wear, unlike Louboutins, which are a freaking nightmare from the moment you put them on. ( I do have oddly shaped feet, but I've heard others say the same thing about Louboutins)
I hope I don't offend anyone by saying that it seems to me that a lot of Harry's issues can be laid right at Diana's feet.
She is alleged to have insisted that he be reared in exactly the same way as William, but in doing so, she did him a great disservice. He can't seem to accept that he has a different role to play than his brother. His inability to understand than in walking away from his royal duties, he also walked away from getting all the perks and privileges he was used to might also be a result of him being "an airhead like me".
I just can't get my head around how horribly the grifters have failed. They had everything at their fingertips: the "Fab Four" narrative all set up for them, a life of prestige in the most iconic family on Earth, the ability to spend their entire lives truly making a difference through their charity work while also living a life with at least some very glamorous moments.... yet it wasn't enough to satisfy their own enormous egos.
Unfathomable.
About connasse ~ My dear Cajun friend would tell me that the Cajuns in Louisiana have morphed that word, which in French means something like "dirty whore" to "Coon Ass", which is both a rude insult or racial slur, as well as used as a term of endearment in Cajun country, depending on the usage and who is using it (as well as the context).
The Urban Dictionary has a pretty good description/explanation for coon-ass: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=coonass As does the Cajun Dictionary: https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~jmeaux/cajundict.html (Again, my Cajun friend would explain that originally, the Cajuns were of the lowest of the low societal class in that area at one time).
So! You've come up with a great word for Madame, that will both insult her and inflame her outrage all at the same time! I cannot wait to share this w/my friend, who has spent much time educating me about the interesting Cajun heritage (including food...but that's for another day). Thank you for the heads up on these French Words for *.
I wouldn't have thought her French was good enough to understand the insults
But she said she was fluent, didn't she? Like on her CV when she said she's 5ft 7, Caucasian etc. Connasse!
I also agree with your timely reminder about Diana's culpability in creating the "Harry Problem." He doesn't realize that he was the LUCKY one! He had all of the privileges and none of the severe duties. He could have done and been anything, had he any discipline or desire.
Truly tragic.
But you would think that, more than most families, there was an "it takes a village" situation -- that she had a lot of help raising him: nannies, a huge (to me) extended family on both sides, all the palace staff, and boarding school. So even if she was tired or absent or overly indulgent, someone else might have corrected him.
It's as if everyone dropped the ball all at once. Can that have been the case? Yet similarly, in every situation, someone was ready to fake success for him -- school, military, all these charity and PR endeavors, covering up violence and misbehavior.
Is what we're seeing this week the tip of the iceberg? (I feel like I've been slow to catch on somehow.)
You mentioned 'the Fab four' in relation to the grifters. The press has referred to William and Catherine and the Harkles as the Fab Four for some time. I'm certainly not having a go and have been meaning to say this for some time but I wish the press would stop referring to them in those terms. 'Fab Four' they may have appeared superficially in the beginning but it didn't last. The Fab Four' were the Beatles originally and I wish it stayed that way. Now we have the Fab Two and the Horrid Two.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZqIXoI3b8
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11225485/The-Queen-Prince-George-nine-seven-year-old-sister-set-appear-funeral.html
Two things: First, it is totally up to the parents and I am sure they have based this decision on many factors. Second, I find it really interesting that this story doesn't appear yet on the DM's American homepage.
It's now hard wired in his brain.
Jenkman
7 MIN AGO
It has been revealed that the South African representative and those from some other African nations requested specifically not to meet with Harry or Markle. It's believed that representatives from at least one country made this a condition of their attendance.
This all results from the disparaging remarks made about Africa by Markle in her first podcast with Serena Williams where she described the governor's mansion as a 'housing unit', offending African culture by talking about a 'mud cloth' and giving the impression that the country was backward.
African representatives feared there could be backlash in their home nations if they were seen or reported to have been hobnobbing with the Harkles.
It's believed this played some part in the withdrawal of their invite to attend tonight's reception for foreign heads of state.
I saw a few comments saying the same thing.
The Telegraph
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will walk behind late Queen's coffin ahead of funeral
Victoria Ward
Sun, 18 September 2022 at 10:30 pm
If G & C can do this without belly-aching about it, it'll shoot Harry's fox and might stop his whining.
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part of the text
"Their late inclusion is believed to be the idea of parents William and Kate who believed it important they attend the historic occasion.
nine, and Charlotte, seven, will be the youngest mourners at their great-grandmother’s state funeral in Westminster Abbey.
They will walk behind their parents — and in front of Harry and Meghan — as they follow the Queen’s coffin inside.
New details of the ceremony — which will be watched by four billion people worldwide — were released last night, along with a never-before-seen photograph of the smiling Queen.
Before the service, a tenor bell will be tolled every 60 seconds for 96 minutes — the number of years the Queen lived"...
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/19845861/george-charlotte-attend-queens-funeral/
Apparently, George and Charlotte will process behind their parents...and wait for it....in front of the Deep Sixes.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/19845861/george-charlotte-attend-queens-funeral/
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Just having Liar anywhere near Princess Charlotte makes me nervous.
There’s that story about H as a young boy, maybe 4 or 5, young enough for a tricycle, repeated ramming his bike into the legs of a staff member because he thought it was funny. Or maybe he’d been told No. he was older than 2 or 3, Which is old enough to understand that it’s not nice to hurt somebody on purpose. I think H had been an EBD case from toddlerhood. He grew up to be a man who kills his horses and puts sex workers in the hospital—Allegedly.
With the Harkles, 2 Bad Seeds got together and we see the result.
Diana’s eating disorders were pretty rampant during the period that H was conceived. Diana said that it was the happiest time of her marriage and she felt particularly close to Charles. He was happy because she assured him that they were expecting a girl and he was excited for a daughter. Diana Knew for months and months that it was a boy and she lied. Hard to imagine feeling at the intimacy and closeness built on deception. In any event, they were so close at the time of Harry’s birthday Charles opted to play a polo match rather than be with his wife as she delivered. His reaction to Harry is infamous. Certainly not his finest hour, but Diana also set him up for disappointment. If she’s been honest early on about the gender, Charles would have had time to anticipate a new boy.
Back in the day, and I’m not proud of this, but I devoured Wendy Berry’s The Housekeeper’s Diary. Ms. Berry was chief housekeeper at Highgrove. As the person responsible for taking care of the Princess of Wales’s suite, She became a tuned to Diana’s bathroom habits, shall we say. Diana’s stay in the hospital with Harry was very short— She left later at the same afternoon after giving birth. As Wendy put it, Diana did not propose to give the nursing staff at the hospital with the opportunity to observe her habits of purging. So maybe hairy is the way he is because of maternal vitamin deficiencies and stress. I completely believe that the mental condition of the mother while she is expecting… Whether she is calm and happy or strung out, stressed and depressed, will have an affect on the baby. After a period as a spectacularly ugly infant…my opinion only… Harry turned into the cutest little ginger imp. But it seems that his little brain was already. ****ed up. I am trying to have some compassion for the cute little kid he once was… But that kid is gone now replaced by a 38 year old toxic man baby. Is she coming
HG Tudor would likely say that she couldn't cope with the loss of control at every public event. He's probably done a video on exactly why he believes they left, but he has so many now, it would be hard to find. He prefers to comment on individual reported events.
What I'd like to know is who, if anyone, in the RF or the Palace staffs deliberately tried to set her off in hopes that she'd flee--so I can give them a gold star. Was it a good conspiracy, or did they really want her to stay and continue to offend and drive them crazy?
HG says Charles and Andrew are also narcs, so the others should have experience in dealing with them, even if they aren't aware of that diagnosis. Hopefully, someone in the know keeps a journal that will be published in a century so we can find out.
"The American president touched his hand to his heart and appeared to snap off a quick salute to the late monarch in a gesture of respect, before continuing on through the hall."
and included a video of his gesture. I knpw the Queen desreves all the respect, and that she was head of the Church or England, but the self-proclaimed Catholic Biden clearly made the Sign of the Cross before the Queen's coffin. Maybe Proetestants do this IDK. However my grandmother taught me to make the Sign of the Cross when we pass a cenetary, or when a funeral procession went by or even when passing a Catholic church when going down the road.
So even tho it was a Sign of the Cross it was still a deep sign of respect.
Article in the DM. It is rather speculative but nevertheless gives a good idea where things stand. Note the Harkles' fortune in relation to other family members. I'd say the predicted possible '$1billion one day' must be well off the mark, judging by their current situation (SS, Spotify).
King Charles III is now expected to be worth £900million after the death of his beloved mother - while his son William is predicted by The Sunday Times to now be worth £1billion after inheriting his father's Duchy of Cornwall estate.
Harry and Meghan are estimated to be worth £20million, although brand experts have said that their new life in the US, coupled with their royal connection, could earn them $1billion one day. Princess Anne could be worth £50million, Prince Edward £10million and Prince Andrew £5million despite his own recent legal bills.
The Royal Family's cash and assets has been estimated to be between £20billion and £24billion, although this includes £1.4billion of property such as Buckingham Palace, which only belongs to the monarch in an official capacity. The Crown Estate is worth £16.5billion.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11224377/Secrets-Royal-Familys-20bn-William-worth-1bn-Meghan-Harry-boast-20m-fortune.html
Reddit and weep:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/xhsd0j/from_houseinhabit_on_insta_more_word_on_the/
On Royal Family You Tube channel I was listening to KC III thanking people who came to pay respects to his Mother,QE. I swear I heard him referring "to my son". Not plural as in sons, just son. If I heard him right.
...maybe hairy is the way he is because of maternal vitamin deficiencies and stress. I completely believe that the mental condition of the mother while she is expecting… Whether she is calm and happy or strung out, stressed and depressed, will have an effect on the baby.
I agree with you. I've wondered if he's on the autism spectrum. It would explain a lot.
This article in the Telegraph has supposedly been taken down but archived copies can be found in various places. The above is a link to a place where it is shared as an image.
* When and how the hapless one was informed of the Queen's death.
* More details on the uniform saga.
This is high drama ... the duo to walk behind the Cambridge children? Is that safe? I think he is too gutted perhaps, but she is going to give us the performance of her life. I hope photobombing and over-acting is not part of it.
Maybe George can walk with William, and Catherine with Charlotte behind them (that would strictly align with LOS)?
Hilarious! The DM are stressed because I have picked up a lot of mistakes they have and are making. I only saw a photograph of the Bidens and it was quite clear to me that he was making the sign of the cross. (I have noticed a few people in the crowds viewing the coffin doing the same.)
Reminds me of the quote from It's a Wonderful Life (You're worth more dead than alive. Henry Potter).
Australian Liberal Senator calls Meghan a "horrible human being"
Do we think Bambi will be able to contain herself enough to not glow daggers at Charlotte? We know that she has trouble with self control when enraged.
Totally agree with the comments others have made about Diana’s part in 5’s entitlement and other difficulties.
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Palace hits back over claim Prince Harry was 'last to know' about Queen's death
"Palace aides reacted angrily to claims last night that Prince Harry had been given just five minutes' notice of his grandmother's death before it was made public.
A newspaper report said the devastated royal had been the last to know about her passing – and was even told after Prime Minister Liz Truss. The Daily Telegraph suggested this was a further example of the rift between the prince and his family.
But there was clear irritation at Buckingham Palace that such claims had emerged on the eve of the Queen's funeral, which was considered hugely disrespectful. In rare statement on such a private matter, a spokesman for the King stressed: 'The public was only informed after every family member had been informed.'
The Mail understands that while it is true that Harry was told shortly before the news became public, the reason for this was because he was on a flight to Scotland and therefore not contactable.
Last night, the original story had been taken down from The Telegraph website. An amended one was then published claiming that Harry was not treated differently to other family members"
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11225851/Palace-hits-row-know-Prince-Harry.html
This anon compared the tributes from the grandchildren, and how they each named "Grannie" which is the British spelling. Lo and behold....JH's tribute was spelled the American way -- "Granny" with a "y".
JH might have picked up American speech patterns and colloquialisms for sure, but changing spelling to adhere to American custom? No way.
We can guess who wrote JH's tribute.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/xhuoav/tws_smug_nonstop_smile_when_princess_charlotte/
I hope you will enjoy this cute video from Instagram of dachshunds dressed as guards at the gates of Sandringham.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiVpC9CjVrN/?igshid=ZDU1ZDhlY2E=
That is not accurate either, though. KCIII never owned the Duchy of Cornwall, and neither does PWoW. They are managers of the estates.
If SS dropped her, it's because the Connasse doesn't have enough money to cover six months in advance.
Harry's 20 million must be down to the bottom of the bucket.
I find the idea that the African dignitaries didn't want to have anything to do with Frick and Frack quite delightful, but I think it might be too good to be true. You've just been invited to the funeral of the most beloved woman in the world; are you really going to present the grieving family with demands about whose presence you won't tolerate? I would prefer to make a point of giving the individual in question the cut direct, in full view of all the world's leaders.
I hope Harry can keep * on a tight leash tomorrow. I feel like he might be at a crossroads; he's had one blow after another, and is probably about to crack. I would hope he could control himself (and his putasse) at his grandmother's funeral, but funerals have a way of bringing out the crazy in people. (At least they do in my family!)
Thank you for sharing your experience. I agree that the worst thing about having been victimized is internalizing it. When victimhood becomes part of your self-image, it's hard to change your mindset. (In the Dollars' case, victimhood has become a part of their "brand." What's tough for them to change is their business plan.)
What I've found really helps, although it's very tough to hear when the wounds are still raw, is to ask: "What did you do?" That is, what did you do to enable the victimizer or to make a bad situation worse? This is different from blaming the victim, because it's not saying that innocent people share the guilt or deserved to be hurt. But if you can think of yourself as a free agent who also does things, rather than a passive victim who had things done to you, it's really the first step to climbing out.
Here is a video that really helped me solidify my thinking on this matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gte6cUd_L0Y
The real problem the Dollars have, on a human level, is that they want to be both powerless victims of the BRF ("They took away the ER to publicly humiliate me and I couldn't do anything about it, WAAAH!") and powerful freedom fighters against racism and other evils. They want credit for even the most modest achievements (e.g. the Grenfell cookbook), but refuse to take responsibility for their mistakes (e.g., not knowing the words to the simplest English-language national anthem in the world, when you've had years of experience memorizing dialogue from scripts). It really doesn't work this way, if only because the audience's cognitive dissonance won't let it.
Since then, I've seen comments on Twitter saying that James has replaced young Harry in the public's memory.
If the Dollars had been hoping that Harry's participation in the vigil for Queen Elizabeth would be a throwback to his participation in Diana's funeral and would stir up a lot of goodwill for them, they miscalculated.
It has been revealed that the South African representative and those from some other African nations requested specifically not to meet with Harry or Markle. It's believed that representatives from at least one country made this a condition of their attendance.
This is not surprising at all. Not just because of potential backlash from their own people, but because of the chance * will use them in future fairytales about her princess life. ("When I was hobnobbing with dignitaries at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, one of the African representatives came to me and said: 'You know, when you made that low curtsy in front of the Queen's coffin, everyone in my household who was watching the news followed your lead and bowed our heads in respect'")
* may be able to force the BRF to let her participate in things as a member of the family (albeit under strict conditions), but she didn't count on other people she might use for clout having more wiggle room to distance themselves from her.
it is more than subtle shade by the wales reminder that the ones behind them have to bow to them and the kids. (ok prob not their thought process).
they are definitely keeping the. mrs on a tight leash.
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Palace aides reacted angrily to claims last night that Prince Harry had been given just five minutes' notice of his grandmother's death before it was made public.
A newspaper report said the devastated royal had been the last to know about her passing – and was even told after Prime Minister Liz Truss. The Daily Telegraph suggested this was a further example of the rift between the prince and his family.
But there was clear irritation at Buckingham Palace that such claims had emerged on the eve of the Queen's funeral, which was considered hugely disrespectful.
In a rare statement on such a private matter, a spokesman for the King stressed: 'The public was only informed after every family member had been informed.'
The Mail understands that while it is true that Harry was told shortly before the news became public, the reason for this was because he was on a flight to Scotland and therefore not contactable.
Last night, the original story had been taken down from The Telegraph website. An amended one was then published claiming that Harry was not treated differently to other family members.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11225851/Palace-hits-row-know-Prince-Harry.html
@RE_DailyMail
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The order shows George and Charlotte behind their parents and in front of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. But (speaking just as a parent) I’d be surprised if they walked on their own at nine and seven and with the weight of that occasion on their little shoulders.
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I agree with Rebecca and think George will walk with William and, behind them, Charlotte with Catherine.
Children with partners (except Andrew), in order of birth, so Charles and Camilla; Anne and Tim; Andrew; Edward and Sophie.
According to line of succession: Then the four Wales (William, Catherine, George, Charlotte). Then the duo.
Line of succession no longer followed: Then Earl of Snowdon (nephew) and Peter Phillips (eldest grandchild). Then Duke of Gloucester, followed by Prince Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent.
So, it is a mix of working and non-working royals, and family relationship to Queen seems to be as important as order of precedence.
https://archive.ph/2022.09.19-043347/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/19/procession-queens-funeral-who-will-walk-behind-coffin/
This is supposedly the procession when they get to Windsor:
"Behind of the gun carriage: Escort Party of the Household Cavalry, Second Division of The Sovereign’s Escort, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The King, Mr. Peter Phillips, The Duke of Sussex, The Prince of Wales
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke of Gloucester, The Earl of Snowdon, The Queen Consort, The Princess of Wales, The Duchess of Sussex, The Countess of Wessex and Forfar, Field Officer in Brigade Waiting, Silver Stick in Waiting, Colonel Coldstream Guards, Gold Stick in Waiting, Adjutant in Brigade Waiting, Silver Stick Adjutant, Crown Equerry, Household of The King, Household of The Prince of Wales."
Sadly, I was trying to sleep and kept tossing and turning because my skin was all itchy. Husband politely requested that I relocate to another room. (I believe the exact words were "DAMNIT, would you stop! You keep waking me up every 5 minutes!) I got up, absentmindedly scratching my arm, noted that even the palms of my hands were itchy. When I turned on the light in another room, I looked like I had been badly sunburned with welts. Yes, hives were all over my body, mostly on my trunk and upper arms, but I could feel the itching on my lower extremities that meant hives wanted to break out there, too.
I took two Benadryl, then swallowed two more just to keep anaphylaxis away. I took a cold shower in case it was the same shower gel I always used that suddenly I developed an allergy to, or whether I was suddenly allergic to my clothes detergent. Something worked because I'm getting extremely drowsy and my hives have gone down considerably. I still look like I've sustained a sunburn, the hives are still there, just not as angry looking. I don't think I'll be awake before 3 p.m. Y'all will have to keep an eagle eye on the Deep Sixed and report all their shenanigans.
I just realized that the clean pajamas that I put on were washed with the same laundry detergent as the clothes waiting to be cleansed. D'oh! (Self inflicting dope slaps to back of head are hard, y'all, when the Benadryl kicks in.)
I thought * was very theatrical with her obeisance. Was it sincere, expedient or mocking?
I am an Anglican who sees the C of E as a `Reformed Catholic' church, as our rector said yesterday.
If I were a serious betting person, instead of just someone who uses `betting as a figure of speech, I'd be down at Ladbrokes to find out what odds they'd give me on A's `birth certificate' being a `make-do' one for an adopted child. as required by our law for any child born of a surrogate here, regardless of any genetic affinity to the parents.
There's an old term for children for children sired by a monarch or prince but born of a woman to whom he is not married - a ` royal b*st*rd'. To the best of my knowledge, these were never endowed with the title of `prince'.
The best title such a child might be given was `Duke' as was case with Charles II illegitimate offspring the Dukes of Monmouth and St Albans. The story of the latter bears repetition - CII was reluctant to give his sprog born of Nell Gwynn a title - until she held the babe out of the window and threatened to drop him into the moat.
`Nell! Put the Duke of St Albans down!' cried the King.
I heard the story recounted in the room where it is said to have happened, at Salisbury Hall, a moated manor house in Hertfordshire, near St Albans.
They both seem incapable of reading the reactions of others.
You have a beautiful day. It has been storming here - woke me up before the alarm.
I also struggle to believe they attended the private dinner earlier in the week. Given the body language and lack of interaction between The Prince and Princess of Wales and the other two on the Windsor walk about, can we seriously believe they’d tolerate a dinner with them in private? I can’t. 🥴
Towards the end of the Service, there was a cracking shot of a Maggot behind the candle in the Abbey! 😂That had to be a deliberate move! Well done that camera man! 😀
"Those who serve will be long remembered when those who cling to power and privileges will be long forgotten." - Excellent quote from Archbishop Welby in his sermon that are very applicable to Harry's wife.
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That made an impression on me too. I doubt Harry and his wife got the message though.
Poor Sophie deserves a commendation for enduring the long car ride with *