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A Quiet Interlude

 Not much appears to be going on.

Living Legends came and went without fanfare ... what's the next event?  

Super Bowl - Sunday February 11th?  Oscar's - March 10th?  

In the mean time, some things are still rolling along in various starts and stops like Samantha's law suit. Or tax season is about to begin in the US.  The IRS just never goes away.  Nor do bills (utility, cable, mortgage, food, cars, security, landscape people, cleaning people, koi person and so on).  There's always another one. 

Elsewhere others just continue to glide forward without a real hint of being disrupted by some news out of California.   That would be the new King and Queen or the Prince/Princess of Wales.  

Yes there are health risks which seemed to come out of nowhere.  But.  The difference is that these people are calmly living their lives with minimal drama.  


Comments

Hikari said…
Part 3

Charles and Camilla will always carry the negative associations over how they became a couple. Without exonerating either of them for what they did to Diana, I have developed a lot more respect for Charles in recent years. Charles is often castigated by his detractors as weak, indecisive, dithering and capricious, as well as awkward, ugly, out to lunch and narcissistic. I’m sure being catered and deferred to since infancy bestows an expectation of deference and having things the way One wants them. Contrary to opinion in some quarters, it seems that Charles is acting pretty decisively with the overseas agitators to me. He gave Harold a whopping 12 minutes, for half of which Aitch was not permitted to speak only listen and then H was hustled out of CH under the tightest of security. Media pictures purported to show the grifter formerly known as Prince “following his father’s convoy to Buckingham Palace”—oh, for a touching farewell on the helipad, we were meant to assume…or that Aitch was actually going to board the chopper to Sandringham. Nope. The grifter was held at CH until the King and Queen were safely away then dumped unceremoniously outside and told to find his own hotel.

If CR had any intention of reinstating Aitch to any sort of Royal role, he’s had 18 months to do it. Not only does he appear to be holding the Twat to the terms Aitch signed with Her late Majesty, he went a step further by removing Aitch’s qualification to be a COS—his UK domicile. Aitch has p*ssed off a Scorpio (Pa) and a Cancer (Wm) by trashing their nearest and dearest—for 30 pieces of silver. There will be no forgiving and certainly no forgetting what he has done.

I have to disagree with HG Tudor that KCIII is a Narcissist capital N. He’s a fussy complex man of persnickety routines and habits. He has demonstrated selfishness at times but every human being is selfish as a default. It’s a great feat to be humble while wearing a crown. Charles has been entitled to all the silver spoons since he was born. But underneath the entitlement of his station. he is an empath. He is and always has been an emotional man. Marion Crawfie Crawford reported that even as a child CR was popular with the staff, not only for his lovely manners but because he remembered their names and genuinely enjoyed talking to them. His long time staff displays great loyalty. It is universally acknowledged that CR is gracious, often funny and always engaged with the topic and people he interacts with. Andrew is universally acknowledged to be a class A knobhead to everyone. I doubt a Narc would still be wearing clothes from 1984 or chat up cyclists at Balmoral while rambling in the mud like any other country grandad. Or be visibly moved by handmade cards from well-wishers. HMTK enjoyed acting at university but I don’t think his entire persona is an act. Not for 75 years. If it is then he deserves a lifetime achievement BAFTA.

This is from an American perspective but I have some affinity with Charles. We are both the eldest of 4 children who have shouldered the full weight of parental expectation as well as criticism. We are both INFPs and discordantly out of step with vastly different parental temperaments, and often ridiculed for defying conventions of our elders to March to our own drummers. We know who we are and who we do not wish to be. We have both paid a steep emotional toll for being square pegs in round holes. Charles has got flaws but in my opinion he has never received proper credit for all he overcame to be where he is now. His personal scandals overshadow much of the good he has achieved. And he has to wear his kid’s open disrespect and hatred like a millstone. And now he’s sick. Has he paid enough for Diana? Her cult will never think so.
Hikari said…
Denied the defunct title of Viceroy of Canada, H nevertheless acts like HMTK’s envoy when he holds “talks” with First Nations leaders or “Government” purporting to negotiate on behalf of the Crown. How does this not rise to treason?

HMTK is a widely read man. Perhaps he has studied the tawdry tale of Benedict Arnold, America’s most notorious traitor. If he hasn’t he should. Arnold plotted with British officers to hand over West Point in exchange for appointment as Viceroy of the Americas. That was the bait they lured him with. Arnold was the American born war hero who had been the protege, like a son, to Gen. Washington. Arnold agreed to hand over his mentor and 100 other American officers to be executed. Not out of loyalty to the Crown. He sold out for money, status and revenge over not being paid enough or promoted enough by the Continental Army. He was aggrieved and enraged that lesser men in his eyes got what he deserved—because he wasn’t a gentleman and everyone was against him. Is this sounding familiar? Arnold certainly was a Narcissist too. Reckless, egotistical,jealous, materialistic, and greedy. He chose for his wife a woman who manipulated him into his own downfall—she was sleeping with the enemy as an agent of the Crown. Unlike Harold, Arnold was a genuine battlefield hero who was the #1 patriot until succumbing to his demons of ego and avarice. And who encouraged him down this seductively self destructive path but a dangerous woman who ensnared a man of earthy desires and no capacity for self-reflection with, as HG Tudor so memorably refers to it, generous helpings of spicy poontang. Sampson, Arnold, Hairball. All c*** struck men who chose female companions poorly and destroyed themselves with their own stupidity. It’s an old story but we are watching it play out again with another high profile idiot.
Hikari said…
I bet her late Majesty had no idea that things would go so far. Her main concern was the commercialization of Royal titles. Somehow allowing the grifters to sell online tat with a “Sussex Royal” imprint seems practically wholesome compared to H marketing himself as an official spokesman, nay. author—of Crown policies in thr Commonwealth and the terms of his own role with the Crown.

Claiming powers that belong to the sovereign and the sovereign’s appointed representatives. He All while residing in and enjoying the hospitality of a foreign power (if we can call having the Suxxits inflicting themselves on us extending hospitality)…all while having dodgy visa status AND making self serving deals with ties to the sworn enemy of both the United States and the United Kingdom…this has gone far beyond an intra-family squabble over status. H is proving his dangerous a stupid man who believes he’s smart can be. All titles and styles have to go. I don’t know how else to shut this down.
If Harry really thinks that his "Hulu special" is the right way to court his way back to Britain and the delicious meat stews of the Royal Family he probably aught to sit down and consider. And start with "I will not take the names of the children of my brother in my FILTHY mouth". That could help.

It is quite clear that he is losing his mind when the catastrophy he has self created is beginning to be clear for the world.

The social media is discussing the possibility that the judicial super-injunction that shadows the Harkles' baby sheanigans is coming to it's finishing point and the world's papers are ready to publish the news and tell the story.

We live in very interesting times...
It is horrifying to think the consequences that hit the totally innocent children if their mother is not that woman. All the hystery about the babies ethnicity becomes ravings of a mad individual.

Well whatever happens the little ones are going to pay the price.

Life with sick narcissists does that.
@Hikari
I sat on the fence in the War of the Waleses, until the Diana interview when saw her very public attack on Charles as an unforgivable offence against their sons. They were as much `half him' as they were `half her'.

To be brutally frank, I felt a tinge of relief when she was killed, trusting that this would be the end of her plotting and mischief-making. Little did I imagine she would continue to be a source of strife from beyond the grave. I did cry though, probably as much because my mother had died at the beginning of that August and I had been unable to shed tears for her, as it was for Diana and the rest of the RF. It was such a horrible time for them.
H said `Government-level talks' which, being interpreted probably means he's been in contact with Johnny Mercer, Minister for Veterans' Affair, a relatively junior ministerial post. suspect. Hardly one of the 5 Great Offices of State, (my apologies, Johnny). Really high up contact is called `at the highest possible level of Government' or wtte.

https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-minister-for-veterans-affairs-at-the-cabinet-office
Opus said…
Well Hikari that is very interesting to hear from an American point of view. It seems the Princess Royal is now a Counsellor of State and that seems to me to be a good thing. When I was younger, teenage weddings were common and as your Mr Berry sings 'the old folks wished them well'. The late Queen was only twenty-one and did she not say that it was the happiest time of her life. Men tend to marry women just two tears younger then them but there is great variety in age gaps.

Humor Me said…
@Hikari - totally agree with your summation of Benedict Arnold. A sad tale indeed.
Fifi LaRue said…
@Hikari: So very well reflected upon, and written.

As an INFP myself, I would say that INFPs are round pegs in a square hole world, INFPs being "round" without edges.

The whirlwind trip to the UK, the meeting with the First Nations, and now the "high level government meetings" supposedly for a gala at a cathedral for IG, this is all too much for the Dimwits to orchestrate themselves. WME has found Mr. Dimwit to be 1000% easier to work with and to promote than Mrs. Dimwit. IMO WME is behind all the recent breathless activity, switching gears to promote Mr. rather than Mrs. WME, Ari Emanual, thinks/believes he can push up against the 1,000 year old Monarchy, and the BRF to get his way, and get Mr. Dimwit reinstated as a Member of the BRF, one way or the other. Or, at least give the appearance that the Dimwits are Royal again. Now there's an apex narcissist.
Maneki Neko said…
@Hikari

Very good posts re Charles & Diana and your 'American perspective' on Charles, which is very perceptive. I too like him and think he hasn't/isn't always well understood, for instance at the accession council when he had signalled for aides to move a pen holder and pens that had got in his way as he signed documents. He might have been slightly tetchy but he'd just lost his mother and this was a momentous occasion. He is often viewed as eccentric (e.g., talking to his plants) but I think this is endearing. I think he is somewhat idealistic and it must hurt him so much that a son of his has turned out to be a pos. I am glad he has William, Catherine and their children.
Benedict Arnold at least cut the mustard as a soldier, something that cannot be said of H ...
Mel said…
Imagine that you're the new monarch, sitting down to sign historical documents that will last for hundreds of years, in front of the world.

One could not be blamed for wanting all possibilities for ink spillage removed,
Has anyone one come across any reference to this snippet about H?

He puts it out there that HE is meeting with the British Government to bring his California family to Britain. Why that shit comes out that he has "high" government talks to fly over to London is beyond me. But it sells clicks.

From: https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b17xwm/what_if_harry_would_be_deported/

Is he asking for the USAF to fly him over, so he can parachute in under cover of darkness? Like an SOE agent landing in occupied France?
snarkyatherbest said…
WBBM well there are more than a few people who would like to push H out of an airplane (oops you forgot your chute).

so lots of buzz about the memorial service today and rebecca English mentioned the king was in Windsor. i get with cancer treatment (more chemo than radiation) that you have to avoid crowds but i am wondering if there isn’t something more. is his prognosis worse? did Wm just get the news (it is life changing for the Wales if it is, not just a parent’s illness turning for the worst). i think something is up and there are little clues emerging. just my over active imagination

as for the dasteredly duo. they will be toast if something is up with Charles. expect more crazy PR as they rush to establish something. can’t wait til the Mrs launches her dumpling and lifestyle brand. it will be a fun distraction. mrs should brand sponsor : extension and wigs, a steam iron, bronzer, favorites wines to get jealous drunk from, unbreakable plates etc. i’ve said it before if she embraced the things no one likes about her she may actually get grudging respect

btw don’t know the status of her WME contract but business news has them close to being bought out by private equity. time to slash costs!
Prince Harry was the member of the British Royal Family who visited his grandmother The Queen and checked that she had the "right persons around her". He is the Person who is above every member of his family, he has the brains, the influence, the experience, the knowledge and the outstanding character to tell the Monarch what to do and how to function in the world.

Of course the British government is summoning a plenary session when and where prince Harry expects to discuss his future role in the Royal Family.

(Ask His Majesty The King? Nonsense! Harry will tell us all what to do!)
abbyh said…
I am wondering if the real reason PoW did not show had to do with the death within the family - Thomas Kingston (husband of the daughter of the P/P Michael Kent.

Perhaps, given what all has been happening lately in addition to the CA uproar history, that he was needed or asked to be supporting his father and the Kents?
snarkyatherbest said…
alianor. are you saying H is “whip smart”. 😉
snarkyatherbest said…
also the Edinburghs were not at the memorial service today. thought for sure they would be there. i smell something is up
Snarky,

Yes, that is exactly what I was trying to say!

(Giggles, oh such giggles!)

Thank you for asking!

(More giggles!)
Martha said…
The senior Kents attended.
Re Thomas Kingston - may he rest in peace.

It seems no time at all since he and Lady Gabriella were married at St George's. So sad, so young. It was reported that he was found dead on Sunday.

Girl with a Hat said…
@WBBM,

yes, I posted about it around the #590 mark - a link to the Daily Express.

He wants a memorial service for the 10 year anniversary of the founding of the Invictus Games and wants * and the Invisikids to visit the UK with him.

Why he has to negotiate about this is anyone's guess. Probably to make it sound more dramatic and conspiratorial against him.
I've just chanced on a video, with American-accented commentary, asserting that the Princess Royal has `given up' being a Senior Royal. Unfortunately, I can't now find it again. Has anybody picked up on this rumour?

No mention of it on any main news channel. Presumably fake.
@GWAH

Thanks - I took it to mean begging to be allowed to come back here to live. Instead of just a chat with johnny Mercer, not a discussion with the Cabinet, Commons and Lords.
Maneki Neko said…
Just now in all the news websites.

Prince Harry LOSES High Court challenge against the Government over decision to downgrade his personal security when he travels to the UK

...Following a hearing in December, retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane issued his ruling over the case today, saying: 'The application for judicial review is refused.'

A judgment summary issued this morning said the court determined 'there has not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision', adding that it was not 'irrational'

The court also found that the 'decision was not marred by procedural unfairness' and there was no unlawfulness by Ravec in its arrangements for Harry's visits to Britain. ...


https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-harry-loses-security-challenge-high-court-home-office-b1142015.html
NeutralObserver said…
Yes, It's worrying that the senior royals all seem to have gone radio silent for a bit. Hope our concerns are unfounded.

On a happier note, TOS has lost his RAVEC case. The court has found that nothing unlawful occurred in the procedure denying him state-funded security. Just a reminder, this was a hearing about TOS's right to go to court on this issue, not on whether he would be granted security. The judgement states that if granted the right to go to court, it would be unlikely that he would prevail. As it is, he has in effect been told to stop wasting the court's time, albeit in polite legal language.
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Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b24rkz/harold_is_a_lying_liar_who_lies_the_judgment/

He has lost his bid to have a judicial review of the government-funded security. I am now going to take a deep dive and read it all, but the post above gives some interesting snippets.

I wonder how his legal team could have presented a case so full of errors.

He knew when he made the dash to the UK to see the King that he had lost this case.
Sandie said…
I am about 13 pages into that judgment ...

* The royal family wanted him to keep his government security and offered to pay for it or contribute to the costs. So far, it is clear from written records that this was the stance from the royal family but there is no record of the duo offering or wanting to pay for their own security.

* The government continues to monitor risks and communicates with his private security if there are any concerns. Basically, there is no risk to him or his family that is beyond what every normal citizen in the UK faces.

* He challenged assessments from the start ... method, content, conclusions, everything. He sounds like he just refuses to accept not getting what he demands and what he thinks he is entitled to.
Sandie said…
The judgment is dense, but I picked up some nuggets in a quick scan.

Basic formula used by RAVEC:
capability + intent = threat
threat + vulnerability = likelihood
likelihood + impact = risk

Also:
threat ☞ impact of a successful attack ☞ risk

Also (paraphrasing), intrusion on privacy is not considered a risk. And, the level of exposure to risk that is considered tolerable and justifiable by Ministers is taken into account. Basically, that he does not agree with the government assessment that 'impact on State functions' is more important than 'public reaction' is not relevant. RAVEC/the government have the right to make an analysis and act accordingly.

If they understand this, they are not going to react well. To put it bluntly, security is not provided on the basis of how likely an attack is or even how popular and well-known you are, but rather how important are you to the functioning of the government (not important).

What also comes across clearly in the heavily redacted judgment is:
* Their security was not pulled suddenly with no warning or consultation. There was extensive communication between him and RAVEC and various others though Fiona (remember they still had staff based at BP).
* RAVEC/the government provides him with bespoke security. They also monitor risks at all times. Him and his family are already using a lot of taxpayer-funded resources.
* RAVEC/government have made it clear that they need 28 days' notice to assess his security needs before he visits the UK. He just can't seem to do that, and whines and complains about this requirement. Note that when he dashed to the UK to see the King, he was provided with a small security detail, including transport. The government was reasonable in setting aside the rule on that occasion, as they did when Phillip died and hapless returned for the funeral.
Hikari said…
The Royal family has just been dealt another devastating blow with the sudden passing of a young husband that married less than 5 years ago and Halitosis still manages to dominate the press coverage with his nuisance lawsuit over security. I can’t even.

The senior Kents were present at Constantine’s memorial despite their bereavement, in the same chapel where their daughter was a bride in 2019. The Kingstons got married on Twit and Twat’s 1st anniversary which is a tragic coincidence now. Had that day been cursed? It certainly didn’t bode well for Anne Boleyn….But the Kents display Royal duty in action..
Maneki Neko said…
Now Harold has vowed to appeal, even though the High Court ruled the Home Office decision to downgrade his personal security was lawful. ' But a spokesman for Harry said he would appeal, adding that he was 'not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec's own rules'.' He is asking for preferential treatment, IMO. I suppose he's angry and * is really spitting feathers.

The DM has a very quick poll, 'Should the royal family be responsible for covering the costs of Prince Harry's personal security?'

Yes, it's their obligation as his family. 4%
No, he should bear the expenses himself. 94%
Unsure, more information is needed. 1% (3111 votes so far)

H needs to grow up and understand the meaning of No. He should have learnt it from a young age but has been too indulged all his life.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13135861/prince-harry-appeal-high-court-ruled-home-office-downgrade-security.html
Girl with a Hat said…
@Sandie,

thank you for your analysis and report.

you made things very understandable.
`Dead but he doesn't know it yet'? Like that headless chicken that was mentioned a short while ago.

Thank you to whoever posted that gem.


Sandie said…
https://archive.ph/2024.02.28-150804/https://www.thewrap.com/meghan-and-harrys-100-million-netflix-deal-is-a-hollywood-miss-exclusive/

A long article that seems well researched (the writer spoke to some insiders). Here are some excerpts:
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What’s gone wrong? TheWrap spoke to multiple insiders who say the Sussexes have worn out their welcome in Hollywood with an iron-fisted desire for control, combined with a lack of experience. A revolving door of executives have departed the couple’s production company, Archewell, in the past two years while a long list of exhausted agents, producers and other industry veterans have stamped it with a “life’s too short” reputation.
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“Everything with them was fraught and complicated because they wanted complete control,” said one Hollywood creative who has worked with them, who declined to be identified.

Another insider with knowledge of the management of Archewell agreed, saying the couple have proven to be stubborn to the point of alienating others. “It appears that they just want what they want and won’t take advice,” the insider said.
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Henry must feel gutted at being told he's in exactly the same position as all the other little people in the UK - he's nothing special after all.








Sandie said…
Of course the judgment is not fair from his perspective because he is not getting what he wants. However, it is lawful for RAVEC to make the decision because they have that authority.

The Telegraph also has a load of comments hostile towards the duo on this matter. British people pay for government to serve them, not the duo living in and paying taxes in America. They can't always get their own way at the expense of others, but that is what they seem hell-bent on doing.

What they also have not considered is that the government does routinely assess risks and there is no credible threat. It is experienced experts who do these assessments. Diana died because she refused protection from the government and she was in a car with a drunk driver who was driving too fast. Hapless does not face the same risk because he does accept security when the government deems it necessary, and their security does communicate with the government (if the notice period required is adhered to).

I think it must be impossible for them to consider that they are not important and they cannot always get their own way and they are not experts at anything.
Sandie said…
I checked on the rumour that Amazon has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Invictus Games. None of the videos or articles covering this 'story' look credible. Amazon is not listed on the IG website as a sponsor for the games in Canada.

Another rumour: Disney supposedly pulled their sponsorship before the 2023 games? Yep, they are not listed as sponsors for the 2024 games.

Boeing is the one big sponsor left.
snarkyatherbest said…
Sandie. Boeing? so will boeing be markled or will markled be boeinged? one is a plane crash ready to happen the other is a train wreck already happening
Maneki Neko said…
H is stubborn, it appears, as is *. He doesn't realise (neither does she) that Princess Anne and Edward and Sophie, who are proper royals and do carry out engagements, do not have full-time security, only when they carry out engagements. H was treated like the VIP he isn't - and he thinks he's in fact a VVIP - and on his recent visit was collected from Heathrow in a Range Rover with the police behind in another one, flanked by outriders. Possibly this was because time was of the essence. I don't expect him to travel into central London on the tube, he can be collected but nothing more. Either he has ideas above his station or he is under pressure from the claw. He'd be more likeable if he graciously accepted defeat instead of appealing.
Poor Montecito neighbourhood:

The symphony of crashing porcelain and stomping feet is echoing over the Atlantic Ocean.

Why the Brits do not understand the simple principle that what Harry wants, Harry gets.

He needs security because he is Harry and he is entitled to it because he is Harry and little people must be happy taxpayers because he is Harry.

(stop, stomp, stomp!!)
Girl with a Hat said…
is it true that although Hairball said he would appeal, there is no further appeal possible after the judgement of this court?
Fifi LaRue said…
There was a comment somewhere somewhere that the reason Hawwy is so recalcitrant in his demands for IPP is that he and Mrs. Grifter are essentially dr*g mules, and need IPP status so as to not be searched in airports. Who are they supposedly transporting for? Who do they owe? The Grifters' insistence on IPP simply doesn't make sense to the rational mind. They've only represented themselves for the past 4 + years. He/They are hanging onto that IPP demand like a pitbull with a juicy bone. Something's up, and it's not what appears on the surface. Their legal bill is up to $1 million, and continuing that push will just increase the lawyers' fees that much more. Their motivation for IPP is way more than meets the eye.
An interesting piece in The Wrap:

Meghan and Harry’s $100 Million Netflix Deal Is a Hollywood Miss | Exclusive

https://www.thewrap.com/meghan-and-harrys-100-million-netflix-deal-is-a-hollywood-miss-exclusive/

Maneki Neko said…
Not only does H wants to appeals the decision not to grant him security, but now 'I would like that person's name': Prince Harry demanded to know who was responsible for downgrading his police protection, court documents reveal after he loses his legal battle over the decision. It would be priceless if the person responsible was the Queen or Charles.

Did I write something upthread to say that he is stubborn? He just doesn't know when to stop. Cut your losses, mate, and enter a period of silence. Sadly, it might well be that * is the stubborn one and won't let go.

'He complained his visits to Britain were unsafe – and Judge Sir Peter Lane said that when he and Meghan used a train to visit Manchester in September 2022, he 'raised concerns because of his proximity to the public'.' Did anything happen to them? Not that I can remember, so the problem is either imagined or else exaggerated.

'Harry's American private security specialist told the High Court that Harry had felt cornered during a visit to the Wellchild Awards in Kew, West London in June 2021 when 'paparazzi made them feel like sitting ducks'.' What about other events when the paps were present? Does wifey not like to pose for the cameras, or at least make sure she is standing front and centre? He is very disingenuous. It hasn't occurred to him that he'd have IPP status had he stayed in the BRF as a working royal. He really is a lost cause.

http://tinyurl.com/bdfzufna (DM)
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b2q0iu/i_would_like_that_persons_name_prince_harry/ Reddit, worth is for the comments
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b2htay/part_2_harold_is_a_lying_liar_that_lies_more/

Another detailed and good assessment of his case and why he lost.
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@GWAH
Supposedly it is rare to get permission to appeal in the UK, and he has no evidence that the judgment is flawed in a legal sense. You don't get given permission to appeal because you did not get what you want so want to try again ... you have to show that the judgment was legally flawed. It was not.

Hapless may not like the decisions made by RAVEC but they legally have every right to make decisions and offered a plethora of evidence of how far they went and still go for the idiot (the government does assess security risks to him and do provide him with bespoke security each time he visits).
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@Maneki Neko hit the nail on the head:

"Either he has ideas above his station or he is under pressure from the claw. He'd be more likeable if he graciously accepted defeat instead of appealing."

The 'leaks' from people who have worked with them in America (Netflix and so on) all point to the duo being complete control freaks, even in areas where they have no experience or expertise. This is a peculiarity of her personality so I think she is the problem.
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A great description of how this whole spectacle appears to everyone:

@alianor d'aquitaine said...

He needs security because he is Harry and he is entitled to it because he is Harry and little people must be happy taxpayers because he is Harry.

(stop, stomp, stomp!!)
Sandie said…
The new Deputy Commissioner of NYPD wrote a letter that Harold's lawyers presented to the court in the last day. This is most confusing to me, but I am trying to put together the pieces from various posts. Who is this person and why was she strong armed to write this bizarre letter?

https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b2lcic/the_chief_of_intelligence_of_new_york_city_police/

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A letter from NYPD the entered in a UK court case by Prince Harry and Megan Markle claims that arrests could soon be made in the dangerous paparazzi chase they were involved in last year — but sources tell The Post there is not sufficient evidence to charge anyone.

A British court, as part of its decision to deny the Prince state-funded security, cited the letter provided by the NYPD which said wild paparazzi had been “reckless” and “persistently dangerous” in their pursuit of the Sussexes through Manhattan last May.

That letter went so far as to claim two suspects had been identified and could be arrested in connection to the supposed high speed chase.

But NYPD sources told the Post that the case has been thoroughly probed by both the force and the Manhattan DA, and no charges are likely to be filed.

An NYPD probe found that it was Harry and Meghan’s own security detail which contributed to the dangerous conditions on the road, police sources said.

https://nypost.com/2024/02/28/us-news/nypd-sources-deny-reports-police-found-has-beens-harry-and-meghan-really-were-chased-by-paparazzi/
Harry Enfield's `Kevin':

`It's unfair!!!'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYucIjZlO7U
Sandie said…
Lex Scott Davis has been cast as the female lead opposite Stephen Amell in the NBC drama pilot Suits L.A., a new extension of the Suits universe from Aaron Korsh, creator and writer of the original series. In addition to Amell, Davis also joins series regular Josh McDermitt in the pilot, whose production is scheduled to start in late March in Vancouver. She landed the role after an extensive search.

https://deadline.com/2024/02/suits-l-a-lex-scott-davis-stephen-amell-nbc-pilot-1235840900/

This is probably what started and fuelled the rumour of the wife starring in Suits L.A. It does indeed have a leading role for a strong black woman, but it was never going to be the wife. She just does not compare with Lex Scott Davis!
Girl with a Hat said…
Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry 'demanded names' after losing court battle over security


Court documents show Prince Harry 'demanded to know' who was responsible for downgrading his Home Office police protection.
Court documents reveal, in the 52-page ruling, that the Duke of Sussex "demanded to know" who had downgraded his Home Office police protection, as the Prince asked specifically for the person's name. It comes as Prince Harry lost his High Court challenge against the Government over his security protection when visiting the UK.

He had attempted to overturn a ruling that saw his security status downgraded, after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, left as "working royals" in the Firm, but a ruling by Sir Peter Lane rejected Harry's case. It emerged in the ruling, that Prince Harry wanted to know who was responsible for the decision, saying "I would like that person's name", as reported in the Daily Mail.

Prince Harry argued he had been treated unfairly in the changes to his police protection when he still faced security threats, with his lawyers arguing "The Duke is not asking for preferential treatment" after the High Court ruling. They also said the royal plans to appeal the decision.

When Prince Harry stepped back as a working royal and moved to the US, he was no longer automatically provided with the same level of police protection given to the Royal Family, but had his security decided on a case-by-case basis, just like other high profile visitors to the UK.

Sir Peter found "there has not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision" to revise his security, adding: "Any departure from policy was justified. The decision was not irrational. The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness."

Although not commenting on the outcome, on Wednesday afternoon, Prince Harry released a video supporting awards for children facing complex health needs.


https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1871989/royal-family-live-prince-harry-court-battle

What a vile entitled, ugly, cruel, little man he is!
Elskainga said…
I want to thank Sandie for all the up-to-date articles on the Harkle train wreck. Also thanks to all the Nutties for their excellent comments.

I read several places on Twitter/X that the ruling on Harry’s security status review was finalized on Feb 01. This date puts into focus Harry’s mad dash over to see KCIII on Feb 06. Of course, we can never know when the Harkles learned of the ruling but it was certainly before the general public. “Pa, I demand you tell the High Court judge to change his ruling or you’ll never see * and the kids again!”
“Best you stay overseas then Harry. Gotta a helicopter to catch, tootles.”
Honestly, the two of them are such drama queens and self-absorbed jerks creating misery and stress for all thus living 6,000 miles away in CA is a salvation for the BRF.

The Monteshitshow pr has been off the rails this month. They plan to bring the kids to Whistler for the one-year IG countdown. Teach A&L how to ski and play in the snow; never happened. The duo plan to bring the kids to the UK to visit family with two months of ‘will they/won’t they’ pr. It will never happen.

Also, something I learned about US based 501-(c)(3) organizations like Archewell is that the Board Directors can be held financially responsible for any corruption or malfeasance by the IRS or individuals suing the charity. Not sure about where African Parks is headquartered but if they fundraise in the USA, they must be registered here. What with the atrocities by African Park rangers over the years that was documented and published, Harry is driving towards a steep cliff.

Also, can you believe Scooby doodoo equates his media harassment to that of Princess Catherine’s.!? WTF
So Harry is taking down names?

For non-Brit Nutties, a classic bit of sitcom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YMVPXmaKds

When I'm really old and my memory has gone, I shall be perfectly happy to watch Dad's Army time after time, as the beloved gags will always seem newly-minted.
OKay said…
@WBBM I feel exactly the same way about Are You Being Served? except that I don't need to lose my memory. Despite seeing each episode a minimum of 100 times, it still makes me laugh out loud.
Maneki Neko said…
@Wild Boar, @OKay OT

The old ones are the best. Watching them at the time was funny but watching them now shows what we've lost. These sitcoms and others would not be allowed now, and a lot of sensitive would would not approve.
OT
@ManekiNeko & @OKay

I shall have to watch `Are You Being Served' online - I didn't follow it at the time but I dd
find the book `Mrs Slocombe's Pussy' in the college library, media studies section.

Mr Wildboar and I are currently catching up with `As Time Goes By' - very clean, no trigger warning required.
Elskainga said…
@WBBM— American here and I absolutely love the British tv series ‘The Vicar of Dibley’. Great character actors, story arcs, and Dawn French & Emma Chambers were effortlessly hilarious. I forget the actors name but his character always said “Nnn,nnn,nnn,no, Yes”. Funny guy.

To stay on topic,a lot of comments on Twitter/X questioning about how unsafe it was for * to roll down the car window during the Jubilee exit and during the near-catastrophic car chase, to leave a highly armored secure van for a taxi.? Not exactly the actions of a couple deeply concerned about safety and security. How pathetic are the duo.
Hikari said…
Wild Boar,
In response to your query about Anne quitting

I haven’t seen that but I wouldn’t worry. It’s probably an American sugar stirring the pot. Then the nefarious duo knows they can’t get it William so if they are trying to worm their way back in by discrediting another senior Royal. We all know what the Princess Royal thinks about Harry’s wife. Anne is as big a threat as William. She’s Gold Stick and would sooner die on the job than quit.

Rumors are swirling however that William’s Non-attendance at the 11th hour of the memorial service for his godfather King Constantine was William Boycotting his duty in protest against Charles’s handling of the Sussex situation—Is the King poised to allow the grifters back now that he’s sick? It was a private event rather than a public engagement so the damage was minimal… Except to William’s own reputation. Would he be willing to let down everyone at the service and ignite wild speculation that either the king or Catherine must be dying just to score a point against his father? With all of the current turmoil in the royal family, including the tragic death of Gabriella‘s husband, I don’t like to think that William would be so petty. If anything other than an emergency was the cause of his absence, he would have declined to attend with more notice than an hour before the service. When King Constantine‘s funeral was held in Athens in January of last year, Princess Anne, sir Timothy and lady Gabriella represented the Crown. Apparently William had asked Gabriella to go in his place. At the time, just a few months after the passing of her late Majesty, both the king and the new prince of Wales might have had too much on their plates to make a trip abroad just then. But now William has skipped the second event in a row honoring king Constantine his godfather and he was slated to play a prominent role in the memorial service. We could just as well ask whether William had some issue with Constantine or the Greek Royals. These are his own cousins on his grandfather’s side so there has to be a compelling reason.

For the moment, I favor a positive Covid test or other sudden illness as the most likely reason. The children have just returned to school from term break and Norovirus is going around too. With the kings health condition, probably everyone who potentially will come in contact with him is following the protocol of a daily Covid test. If he had been exposed to some bug he couldn’t risk passing it to Camilla. William has been overworked lately and has been looking more exhausted and preoccupied than we have ever seen him before. He was visibly swaying during a recent investiture And at the BAFTAs really looked sad and lost without his Catherine. So he could have felt really unwell or maybe had an emergency with the children of some kind. If one of them was injured at school and needed medical attention, a parent would have to be present And Catherine would not have been able to go. Whatever is going on behind the scenes, it’s a lot. 2024 is already an annus horribilis for the RF.

- [ ] I gather that William honored his engagement today. If it was stomach flu yesterday, you really only feel like dying would be preferable for 24 hours.
Hikari said…
@Fifi—-re CR reinstating Maggot and Mole

At the time of the Sandringham summit, I would’ve said Charles was soft enough and indulgent enough to bring Dimwit and Maggot back into the fold after a year out in the naughty corner.

But then everything changed. Charles got Covid in those scary early days. He’s had it yet again last year…is there a connection to his current health crisis, I wonder? As the family was sitting vigil for the Duke of Edinburgh, Maggot and Dimwit bleated their lies to Oprah in that disgusting display. Then Charles had to bury his father. Then when the Queen was terminally ill, “Lilibetgate”. More disgusting display of Narc revenge. 18 months after burying his father, Charles has to oversee Operation London Bridge and accede to his destiny. A grueling task for a man of 73. Then WAAGH! Comes out. It is a blessing that Harry’s grandparents were not here to read that bilge. By dissing Camilla and Catherine H has gone too far and is irredeemable. Even for Charles—who probably hoped for a private reconciliation at least. The recent 12-minute smackdown is an insight into the King’s current frame of mind. Now that he is sovereign, he’s got more to lose if he gives Toerag and the Mattress any leeway, and Hazmat is being treated like the grave security risk he is. He’s gotten into bed with some shady characters—enemies of the UK and her allies. “Russian oligarchs” and free stays at their dodgy properties…in exchange for what? Uh huh. With two wars raging in incendiary places, Grift ‘n Snift are two global agitating idiots we do not need. If Chas takes them back the UK will likely become a republic on his watch.

King Charles, 3rd of his name was expected to have an unlucky reign under that regnal moniker. I’m not a superstitious person, but events so far for him have not proven the superstition wrong, have they? Not For the first time I wonder what possessed ER and Philip to choose that name among so many more auspicious ones. Charles suits him after a lifetime but it was a quizzical choice. Did they WANT to undermine the lad?
@Hikari

I can't think of any other King's name that would have been auspicious, apart from Alfred. The only bearer of that name is `The Great' - an impossible act to follow, asking for trouble. Of the other pre-Conquest names, Ethelred was tarnished and most of the others would have invited ridicule, Egbert for eg. Edmund was about the only one that wouldn't invite ridicule.

HM could have adopted a different regnal name - Richard, Edward, Henry, George - any of these were possibilities. The existence of another family member with the same name doesn't matter - Geo VI was really Albert, he had a brother George (Dk of Kent) and his father ruled as George.
Still, the names of Richard, Edward, Henry and James (III, VIII, and I & VI) were all tarnished by the last kings of that number. Charles II was liked well-enough but he did cosy up a little too closely with Louis XIV of France. Stephen was disaster too.

Of his 2 remaining names, Philip brings echoes of Philip II of Spain, Arthur would be too fantastical (Ok for one of Victoria's boys -the others were Alfred and Louis) and George.

Any Shakespearean ones? I can only think of tragic ones.
Fifi LaRue said…
@Hikari: I had to google King Charles' choice of name. Charles I was beheaded, and Charles II founded the Royal Society, which is the academy of sciences. That seems fitting since Charles III has long been interested in organic farms and organic animal husbandry.

While the POW is indisposed, Prince William is the parent-on-duty for their three small children. Perhaps there was something with the family that needed the POW's immediate attention.
Re `right to know'

Do these idiots, still screaming about not being told what specifically kept W away from the service, expect him to announce, say, that he had the squitters? Even if we were told he was `indisposed' would they expect a full microbiological report?

Yet again, they're shouting about Catherine being out of actin until after Easter - don't they realise that that is a pretty standard time for a large surgical wound in the abdomen to heal safely?

On reflection, they may know it but are using it to stir up the ignorant.
Hikari said…
Wild Boar,

Re. Charles’ name

I’d say “George” has served the RF pretty well. It’s the last of Charles’ names but I am rather surprised that Elizabeth did not name her firstborn and heir George as a nod to her beloved papa and “Grandfather England”. “Charles” was rather out of left field and has Continental rather than olde English flavor.

IIRC, Charles proposed “Arthur” or “Albert” for his heir’s name. It was a hard NO from Diana on both but William was acceptable to all parties. Charles got Arthur stuck in as William’s third name while Hairball got “Albert”. He got “Charles” too, not the heir, not that he sees that as a mark of paternal favor obviously.

Fifi,
Charles II was called “the Merry Monarch” because he was a great connoisseur of entertainments after the dourness of the Cromwell era. But he was forced to spend his youth and much more as a fugitive in Holland in fear for his life. I can recommend the movie “Stage Beauty” about the Restoration theatre. Rupert Everett camps it up as CRII.
I watched an interview on British television with Tom Bower earlier this evening. Bower stated that he knows what kind of surgery Kate had, that it is very, very serious and that her recovery will take much longer than people think. He says the royal family won’t be back up to full strength until the summer. He also lamented Prince Andrew’s bold and inappropriate alpha royal male behavior at King Constantine’s memorial service, saying that the only person who can’t put Andrew in his place is the King—who is “too weak” to do anything.
Victoria had no son called Louis. Her youngest one was Leopold, Duke of Albany who died of haemophilia in 1884.
Sandie said…
Jan Moir goes for the jugular in attacking Andrew, William and hapless. Here is her opinion on hapless:

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Which brings us to the clown known as Prince Harry. This week court documents revealed that he demanded to know the identity of whoever in government was responsible for downgrading his police protection.

‘I would like that person’s name,’ he said, much in the manner of Tony Soprano, perhaps in dream sequence ruff and tights, putting the heat on Paulie Walnuts.

What was Harry going to do? Have said person brought to his royal chambers in a tumbril, thereupon to be tortured by being made to listen to Meghan’s latest podcast on compassion in action?

Behold Harry the Heavy, preparing to deliver a proverbial knuckle sandwich to the upstart serf who refused to deliver the security detail that he had demanded. How utterly pathetic this objectionable fool has become; a man who positions himself in public life as a glossy humanitarian, but in private will thwart anyone who dares to cross him or deny his desires.

‘Show Up, Do Good,’ is the glutinous motto on the Sussexes’ rebooted Archewell website. ‘Shut Up, Do What I Say’ would be a more honest and appropriate slogan.

https://archive.ph/2024.02.29-172133/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13141761/JAN-MOIR-William-Harry-Andrew-remember-having-Prince-brings-responsibilities-not-fewer.html
Sandie said…
I agree with the comments on this article about a new stylist that the deranged emu is working with (that this is the best part):

“But if Markle is entertaining a Hollywood relaunch—orchestrated, probably, by the talent agency WME—she may need more support. After all, the fashion industry wants little to do with her. Dior even released a statement last year noting that they had not signed her as a spokesperson. The fact that they even bothered to extinguish a swirling rumor suggests that they were desperate to have it quashed.“

https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b3f8fj/puck_news_the_fresh_princess_of_montecito/

If you want to go directly to the article:

https://archive.ph/2024.02.29-212922/https://puck.news/the-fresh-princess-of-montecito/
Sandie said…
https://www.gbnews.com/royal/prince-harry-second-video-message-court-battle

For how long is hapless going to cling to relevance in the UK through video messages? He should either give up these links to the UK or apologise, make amends with his family, and find a way to spend more time in the UK, with his wife and children. This just comes across as him using the royal family and the UK to get attention and make himself feel important. How much are his video word salad appearances actually worth to the charities organizations and people he claims to still support in the UK? How much fundraising has he actuslly done? How many events and projects has he actually been involved in?
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b3owqr/meghan_is_on_a_ski_trip/

I am sure there was no skiing involved for the deranged emu. But did they tag on a holiday to the IG trip to Canada?
Sandie said…
A hilarious exchange between Anons on social media:

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Harry has now officially been told by a court of law that he’s not as important as his brother. When is he actually (going to) understand that and move on with his life?

Reply:
His mom told him (hugged W first, called him her soulmate), Grandmother and Dad told him (you can’t be on the balcony, you can’t have a palace or castle to live in), his girlfriends told him (he wasn’t worth putting up with Royal life), the papers told him (they didn’t hack him as much as William), heck, even the nannies who gave William more sausages told him. Not sure a judge is going to get through to him.
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My comment: he could have done so much positive with his life. * Remained a full-time working royal, living in Frogmore Cottage with his family, making the most of the royal estates for horse riding, fishing ... * Stepped down as a working royal, taken a position with a major charity and learn some new skills, like managing a team and fund raising, and rented Frogmore Cottage for him and his family, taking full advantage of the range of activities offered on royal estates. * Live outside the UK, learn some real skills and get a real job, live in a more modest house, visit the UK with family at least twice a year to spend time with family on royal estates and let children at least get to know the culture of the UK and royalty. All options would require him to learn skills, behave himself, and live more modestly, and to have a woman who actually wanted a private life and a useful career and with the humility to learn about and respect British culture and people.
Sandie said…
Another Anon pointed out that they rebranded themselves as royals with the new website (let us not forget 'call us sir and ma'am: in Canada and the planned 'royal' event at St Pauls). And now a judge in the UK has told hapless that the government does not consider him that important, and his legal view is that the government has every right to do so.
Sandie said…
Royal adjacent news that is horrific:

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Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, died from a gunshot wound to the head, a coroner has revealed.

Mr Kingston, who was 45, died at his parents' home in a Cotswolds village on Sunday.

Katy Skerrett, the senior coroner for Gloucestershire, said the financier, the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had lunch with his parents before his father, Martin Kingston, took their dogs out for a walk.

Opening an inquest into Mr Kingston's death, Ms Skerett said: "On his return, Mr Kingston was not in the house."

His mother went to look for him, before his father forced entry into an outbuilding. Ms Skerrett said Mr Kingston was found dead "with a catastrophic head injury. A gun was present at the scene"
@alianor d'aquitaine

You are absolutely right about Leopold, of course. I can only think I had a Senior Moment as I really know it perfectly well. At least I aid something starting with `L'.
I've just seen the awful news about Lady Gabriella's husband - so very devastating. Yet another tragedy for the Sugars to gloat about, no doubt.
Sandie said…
In case some think I went off on a political rant that is completely opposite to their beliefs: tabloids did use phone hacking and private investigators to access information about celebrities, which they then published. There was an inquiry. These celebrities convinced a judge to overturn a legal agreement so that they can get revenge, through the courts. None of them suffered any financial loss or harm to career by the publishing of personal information that was discovered through illegal means. In some cases, behaviour contrary to the public image put out by whatever PR they used was revealed. In addition, the rules in the UK were changed to protect privacy (a major win for everyone in the future). Seeking to punish the tabloids and get a big payout by persuading a judge to bypass legal agreements signed in good faith achieves nothing positive. This is motivated by revenge and greed from very entitled people (perhaps persuading a few others to join the cause who may just be hoping for a big payout), and any support or a win simply encourages petty selfish behaviour rather than leading to constructive change. What other people do to you does not justify your reaction at all costs. You are still completely responsible for behaving like a mature, decent, rational adult, no matter what was done to you decades in the past.
abbyh said…
I hear you. I agree with you completely. I am very upset still.

Too far off topic

Can you resend without that part please? You have good skills at pointing out flaws in the thinking and analyzing on the fly.

abbyh said…
I forgot: Thank you
Girl with a Hat said…
there are some innuendos over at CDAN that William had bruises on one side of his neck.

FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2024
Blind Item #8
The story goes that the now dead guy had something to do with the abdominal injuries. When all of this comes out it is going to be one huge story.

https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2024/03/blind-item-8.html#disqus_thread



Fifi LaRue said…
@GWAH: The guy who runs CDAN was just in the news last week; he was being sued by a woman for abuse,something. Anyways, his name and photo were on line. As for the implication that William had something to do with the suicide, that's made up speculation. There is a disclaimer on the site that some things are not true, and are just for entertainment.
Girl with a Hat said…
I posted the wrong CDAN blind about bruises on William

https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2024/03/blind-item-6.html#disqus_thread

FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2024
Blind Item #6
Speaking of questions, one big one is who punched the guy in waiting. Were the bruises too noticeable the other day to go out in public?
snarkyatherbest said…
hasn’t the mrs occasionally slid rumors into CDAN about the wales before?
Maneki Neko said…
@Girl with a Hat

I've just read the first CDAN blind with mounting disbelief. What a load of crock. The crazy theory is from some conspiracy website that someone shared (he too thought it was the biggest load of testicles he's ever read on Reddit).

I was watching Lady C's latest video last night and she delicately hinted that William's absence from ex King Constantine's funeral might be to do with a bug 'generally rending them incapable of functioning in a public environnement for any length of time'.

I didn't know William had bruises and looking at CDAN, once again no one seems to believe it - I've only read the first few comments - and posters point at Sussex Squad. Whoever is spreading these lies has to be deranged.
Tom Bower has reportedly said that the Princess of Wales is very seriously ill - but it seems that, like Princess Anne's retirement, it's featured only on US trash channels. They allege that Tom says he can't reveal what he has heard. Apparently, we shouldn't now expect to see her before late summer...

Has anyone found any solid evidence for Tom actually saying this? I haven't. I hope it's just more trouble making originating in CA. The Sugars are feasting on the latest tragedy as it is.



Girl with a Hat said…
@Maneki Neko

On the second CDAN thread link I posted, there are photos of William in a Kipah (Jewish head covering) with a bruise behind his left ear.
Maneki Neko said…
@Wild Boar

I believe it's Lady C who said Catherine was serious ill. I don't know about Tom Bower.

@Girl with a Hat

Thanks. I did look at the link again but didn't see any pix of William, just the post and the comments - sorry, I'm not implying I don't believe you. I googled William visiting the synagogue the other day and really could not see any bruises, even when zooming in. I know they could have been photoshopped, assuming they exist. Maybe there was a shadow and that was taken by some to be a bruise?
It seems the Sussex Squad may have been busy.
KP has spoken this morning:

Evening Standard
Kensington Palace hits out at 'madness' of conspiracy theories about Princess of Wales's health
William Mata
Sat, 2 March 2024 at 11:34 am GMT

Kensington Palace has said the Princess of Wales is “doing well” and spoke about the “madness of social media” after theories spread online about her health.
Official Royal channels have been reluctant to share details of Kate’s condition after she spent time in hospital at the beginning of this year for abdominal surgery.
It had previously been confirmed that the 42-year-old will withdraw from public life until around Easter time as she recovers.

But while updates have been shrouded under the cover of personal privacy, rumours have begun to circulate on Reddit, Twitter and beyond.
The rumours were stoked further when husband William pulled out of a memorial service on Tuesday over a “personal matter”.Kensington Palace has hit back at claims and released a statement on Saturday.

The statement said: “We were really clear from the start we weren’t going to provide a running commentary on the Princess of Wales’s health and only provide significant updates.
“Obviously, we’ve seen the madness of social media and that is not going to change our strategy.
“There has been much on social media but the Princess has a right to privacy and asks the public to respect that.
“We remind you of the statement in January where it was the Princess of Wales’s wish her medical information would remain private.”

The Princess of Wales is said to be recovering at Adelaide Cottage, Windsor, and the nature of the condition for which she required surgery has not been clarified but is said to be “non cancerous”.
A friend of the princess told the Mail last month: “Catherine is recovering well.
“She was looking forward to a change of scene and will be able to take it easy in Norfolk while the children let off steam with William.”
While the Queen steps up to cover appointments that the King is missing, William has been stepping up his dad duties and has been taking the couple’s three children to school.
He returned to public duties on Thursday two days after pulling out of the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece.
He said he was extremely concerned about soaring antisemitism in Britain during a visit to a London synagogue on Thursday.While he downed a shot with one of Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney during a visit to a pub a stone throw from the club’s ground on Friday.
Fifi LaRue said…
The commenters on CDAN can be questionable; however, most have no love lost for the Harkles. Mrs. Grifter is often speculated as being one of the deranged commenters; she lurks; and, sends in egregious blinds.

There was a contestant on AGT who at the audition Simon Cowell told the woman her singing was awful, and she had no talent. The woman stood there on stage, protesting, saying that her parents told her she was greatly talented and a wonderful singer. Simon Cowell had to tell her, no, you have no talent. Your parents did you no favors. I believe this same scenario is consistent with Mrs. Grifter; she demanded that her daddy always tell her she was the most talented, most beautiful girl in the world. Mr. Markle complied, and look what's happened. Mrs. Grifter is radioactive in entertainment land, but she is excellent fodder for celebrity gossip sites. She's the gift that keeps on giving.
Sandie said…
The last couple of CDAN blinds about the royals have been bizarre. Social media has gone completely wild about Catherine's condition. (Thomas Kingston supposedly dated Pippa, although other sources say that they were just good friends. It is possible that Enty,in his ignorance, got his wires crossed or does not have the intelligence and knowledge to critically assess gossip he hears.)

I may not agree with the opinions of everyone here, but there is always intelligent gathering of information and analysis of information, plus a lot of great humour. This really is a 'place of refuge' from the madness.
Sandie said…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/03/01/kate-middleton-health-privacy-opinion/

A wonderful opinion about the absence of Catherine that makes a lot of sense. It finishes with:

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The preoccupation over the Princess of Wales’s whereabouts is not about concern for her health. It is about the fact that when a public figure gives you a large chunk of themselves, you start to think you deserve all of them. It is about a family with a poor track record of transparency, and a woman who has tried to be so transparent, so photographed, that when she sets up a totally reasonable boundary, it gets translated into a wild conspiracy theory. If you want to get political about it, it’s about how the monarchy succeeds via the people-pleasing power of princesses, and falters when one isn’t around to perpetuate the fairy tale.

Oh honey, no. You have more than put in the time. Twenty years of service, producing heirs and photo ops and tabloid gossip. Have a good rest. See you at Easter, or at the Spring Bank Holiday if you need some extra time.
I forgot to post a link to the ES article:

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/kensington-palace-hits-madness-conspiracy-113403959.html

There's a beautiful photo of the Princess of Wales that I hadn't seen before - she in `the purple'.
Sandie said…
@GWAH
No photos in CDAN site, but I did a search. The origin of this story seems to be X or Lipstick Alley. The so-called bruises under his eyes are perfectly normal dark shadows indicating lack of sleep or numerous other causes. The 'mark' behind his ear is actually on both sides and is caused by lighting. There aren't actually marks there, and the 'marks' do not appear in all the photographs.

I wonder if William pulling out of the memorial service was because of Andrew. But maybe he just wanted to spend the day with his family, especially as he would be busy with engagements, including in Wales, the next week.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13141155/Prince-William-Holocaust-survivor-Kate-synagogue.html
Sandie said…
My opinion: The way to deal with fake stories that proliferate online is to ignore it (for those who are the subject of such stories) and promote the teaching of critical thinking. The opposite, which the duo support, is to subject society to increasingly draconian and biased censorship. To me, the consequences of the latter are much more dire than the former.

Another option is to have a non-governmental organization that investigates and analyzes stories for factual accuracy. Of course, such an organization would be vulnerable to capture, and who would fund that (political parties especially have a vested interest in using such a culture online to gain and maintain power)? In my country there is such an organization that analyzes political speeches such as the annual opening of parliament one (state of nation speech in America?) - the one where the ruling party boasts about achievements and makes promises for the next year. Unfortunately, lack of funding is always a problem for such work to be done and be made easily available for the public.
Hikari said…
I saw the photo of William at the Holocaust memorial with two large bruises on the side of his neck. It was a side view so his face wasn’t head on but a bruise under his eye was also referred to. There’s also reference to a footman having marks from an altercation but that sounds scurrilous. If the implication that William is now assaulting the staff has any validity, then he is becoming dangerously unraveled. I can’t really imagine a scenario in which that would happen. Frankly from what we could see from this photo, he looked like poo warmed over. If he just got over a stomach bug that would be understandable. Norovirus is going around And Williams three kids have been back in school to pick it up. I’ve had either the stomach flu or food poisoning three times in my life and when you’re going through it death really seems preferable. It’s not outside of the realm of possibility that William could’ve blacked out in the bathroom and hit his face on the porcelain. But if he was so ill he couldn’t put in an appearance at a church service minutes from home, it’s kind of quizzical that he would’ve felt well enough the next day to travel to another engagement where he would be photographed looking the worse for wear.

His reason for missing the engagement last Tuesday had Charles’ blessing, and so I assumed a health emergency for W or one of the kids. Another commentator suggested that William was only suffering from the “Irish flu”. Considering the strain he’s been under and the devastating news the family would’ve just received about Thomas Kingston, I wouldn’t judge William too harshly for drowning his sorrows a bit too much. Evidently Thomas had remained close to the Middleton family after dating Pippa, Even after both she and he had married others. They must’ve been quite serious and Thomas a friend of William’s as well. His loss was tragic, particularly in that manner, but the Royals had known about it for at least a day Prior to the service, and if anybody had a good reason for begging off it would’ve been the Kents. Yet they were there. As the greatest generation exemplified by the late queen and Duke of Edinburgh passes away, it’s quite obvious that succeeding generations simply do not have the same fortitude to keep buggering on no matter what. Not just within the royal family but worldwide. Recent events make me wonder if Elizabeth successors are going to have the stamina both physically and mentally to fill her shoes. Those tiny shoes that were so vast.
Hikari said…
Both William and Catherine have admirably stepped up their game in recent years, but neither are ready yet to assume the top jobs without more seasoning. Charles got to understudy the Queen for five decades. Williams apprenticeship as the prince of Wales is going to be considerably shorter. Perhaps very short, though I hope not. But thanks are very bad in the way RF. With the king and William both out at the same time, we see that all hell breaks loose. Andy starts appointing himself Head Dick in charge and the rumor mill goes into overdrive. I figured it had to be a compelling reason for William to withdraw from that service at the very last minute despite being expected to have a prominent role. But frankly it looks very bad that William failed to turn up on the King’s behalf when both Charles and he sat out Constantine’s funeral last year as well. The King of Greece was a fellow head of state and a relative, and yet neither #1 nor #2 has been present to honor him—twice running. Charles had an impeccable reason for his absence, but all the more reason William should’ve been there, if even for half an hour. If his reason for boycotting the event was in protest over the Yorks being permitted to attend, It was counterproductive because Williams absence insured that Andrew would take the opportunity to get above himself as he did when he was senior ranking royal at the flower viewing in Scotland. It hardly seems that Charles would’ve approved such a reason for William‘s absence if William were in essence scoring points against his sick father. What a Time in the Royal family.

Tom Bower was a respected Royal historian, I thought— But since the publication of his recent book, he has been reveling in being a talking head on the news channel it’s just a bit too much it has turned into a tedious old gossip IMO. He may have tea to spill, but there is no dignity in aping Paul Burrell. In an interview I saw he claimed to know exactly what surgery Kate had, and that it was very serious and her recovery time was going to be far longer than we have been told… But he’s not going to say what it is. I’m not sure how Tom Bauer would come by this intimate health information of the princess, but whether he has it or not, my estimation of Tom Bauer has plummeted. This is why the Royals prior to Charles practiced being a wall of silence about anything less than positive. This is what happens once you start lifting the curtain. No amount of sharing is ever going to be enough for the vultures.
Hikari said…
https://x.com/duchessofpoms/status/1763236835491193231?s=20

Not sure this will come through but this is the link to the photo I saw on Twitter of William’s bruises on his neck.
Nefarious tinkering possible of course, but this is a pro Wales account I believe.
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b4si5c/sussex_website_timing_question_did_harry_know_or/

They launched their sussex.com website after finding out that the King has cancer and even though they had very little to no relevant content to put on the website.

What is the purpose of a website?

Branding: Through your personal website, you will be able to show everything regarding your profession, what makes you an expert and different from others. You can put up a strong profile and bio to get attention.

Employment: Better Chances Of Finding Employment.

Digital Portfolio: Showcase your work on your website but also support it with proof of your abilities.

Promote Yourself And Share Knowledge: Provide proof such as videos and a client list that shows you are an expert.

Building The SEO: The content that you put up on your website also works for your overall SEO presence.

It seems to me that this is all about branding, since none of the other reasons seem to apply. It is a personal website because they are not selling anything other than themselves as wonderful people. It all seems to be about image, but so many of their claims have been debunked that I do not see how this will change their image. Most of all, I fail to see how this will make them money. If they want to do podcasts and make movies, series and documentaries, then the best way to be successful is to consistently produce excellent content.

This does seem to be a bizarre 'capitalizing on connection to royal family' plus a defiant 'we will not be thwarted in getting what we demand' kind of move, unprofessionally done and with timing that is completely tone deaf to circumstances. They knew when they launched it that the King has cancer.

Did hearing the King has cancer prompt them to launch the website earlier than they had planned?
Sandie said…
By the way, I agree that Andrew keeping his security is odd. That is, if you apply the same decision process as was used for hapless. Something happening to Andrew is not a threat to the monarchy or government. There is chatter on social media that hapless is going to use this argument to launch a successful appeal.

Why not use the argument when arguing the case?

Does Andrew get royal protection or is it private security paid for by the late Queen and now the King? I assume that the government monitors threats to him in the same way as they do for hapless.

However, hapless does get some sort of royal protection when he is in the UK, so I suppose that is my answer! The difference between the two is that the one complains and does a lot of globe trotting and refuses to co-operate by giving 28 days' notice when he visits; the other does not (Andrew rarely leaves Windsor Great Park).
Girl with a Hat said…
https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2024/03/blind-item-6.html#disqus_thread

look for comment by Night Owl at the bottom of the thread

There are 2 photos of William - a double post

Night Owl posted this tweet - a photo of William with his bruise

https://twitter.com/duchessofpoms/status/1763236835491193231/photo/1



Fifi LaRue said…
I found the photo of POW on Instagram/JustJared. Not bruises to me, but shadows, and play of light.
Hikari said…
@Fifi

I would sure prefer to think that William hasn’t been injured on to of everything else he’s going through. I blew up the area to max size on my phone and it definitely appears to me that there are two nearly circular faintly purple patches on the left side of his neck that appear like healing bruises to me. The smaller one directly behind his ear might be dismissed as a shadow by itself but the other patch behind his jaw is even darker. I am not necessarily giving credence to this rumor of a fight with someone; it could’ve been a household accident, razor burn or a reaction to some kind of soap. Charles and his two sons have complexions prone to high color. W has a natural blush on his cheek. But I think the neck marks are more than shadows or sun. I’d be interested to hear what other Nutties think. I was thinking that William has aged a lot since his wedding while his wife looks remarkably the same as she did then. Who knows what her current sufferings and worry about the King and her own future might do. William looks like he’s been carrying the world lately.
Girl with a Hat said…
https://www.instagram.com/p/C37xUwftTFU/

here is a photo from the Wales' instagram account

the bruise is quite obvious behind William's ear

did he get into a wrestling match with his boys? someone had him in a headlock.
Maneki Neko said…
@Fifi

I'm glad I'm not the only one to think there is no bruise, as I wrote upthread it's just a shadow.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-2039860965-65e0991db6674.jpg?crop=0.668xw:1.00xh;0.332xw,0&resize=640:*

@Hikari

Re William's absence at ex King Constantine's memorial service, if Lady C is correct and he was, shall we say, indisposed (see my post today at 12:06 pm),then he couldn't have attended for even half an hour. It would have looked worse had he gone after just thirty minutes. Even if he was absent for a different reason - Lady C could be wrong - I seriously doubt that 'the reason for boycotting the event was in protest over the Yorks being permitted to attend'. I think we can credit William with a lot more intelligence. His attendance would have put the Yorks in the shade. As you said, it would have been counterproductive. IMO, I don't think William would have been so petty.
Girl with a Hat said…
no, it's definitely a bruise

Is William taking self-defense courses? another possibility

Sandie said…
Really, William did not go out to a public engagement with bruises! They are shadows caused by lighting. They are on both sides of his neck, but on some photographs there are no shadows at all and you can see clearly that his skin is unmarked.

The stories doing the rounds about Catherine, and now William, are off the charts. The negativity about them is also increasing on social media sites. And tarot readings are reading some wild stuff in the cards. On Reddit some have suggested that the Sussex Squad are behind it, but I have noticed the phenomena on sites that are not infiltrated by SS. At the same time, gossip about the dastardly duo is scant. All very odd! Maybe there is weird energy on the planet right now!
Girl with a Hat said…
@Sandie,

I beg to differ. I've seen close ups and it's definitely a bruise.

Hikari said…
@Maneki

I don’t think so either. I thought possibly he’d tested positive for Covid. He kept his first Covid diagnosis secret not wouks I expect him to spill all the details if he was hunched over the commode. Both fall under the realm of personal matters. Due to to service being right next to his home where Catherine is recovering and he’d hVe plenty of help inclunanny Maria and the RPOs to look after the kids/get them to school I can’t think of too many other reasons than a sudden illness that was so urgent and unavoidable that he bailed on his commitment 45 minutes before he was due to attend, it wasn’t like he had to travel a long distance for an all-day engagement. This was one hour up the road from his house. If he’d been able to at least attend partly to honor his commitment to read seeing as his name was in the order of service. Even if was keen to get back to Catherine and the kids. he could have been back in under 2 hours.

I’m trusting that he had a good reason for his absence. I wouldn’t blame the Greek Royal family for feeling somewhat snubbed by their English cousins, since both the Ming and the POW have been no shows at both services for Constantine. I know William is prioritizing his family, but this was an unfortunate event to miss.

I guess we can be sure it wasn’t Covid since he was out and about 2 days later

Fifi LaRue said…
Isn't KCIII into alternative medicine? It could be that the POW was visiting an acupuncturist and/or Chinese Medicine practitioner, and the marks are the result of perhaps moxibustion, or something else? There is also a TCM practice of applying herbal/medicanal patches after the TCM doctor does not scraping.
Girl with a Hat said…
@Fifi,

it's possible, or maybe a very vigorous massage, what are they called? it's Chinese for push-pull - tui na
abbyh said…
Neil - the truth will come out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEtw9SztEdg
Fifi LaRue said…
@GWAH: Ah, yes! Tuina message. At one time I was well acquainted with the practices of TCM. IMO that's what's going on with William.
Sandie said…
Really, William did not go out to a public engagement with bruises! They are shadows caused by lighting. They are on both sides of his neck, but on some photographs there are no shadows at all and you can see clearly that his skin is unmarked.

The stories doing the rounds about Catherine, and now William, are off the charts. The negativity about them is also increasing on social media sites. And tarot readings are reading some wild stuff in the cards. On Reddit some have suggested that the Sussex Squad are behind it, but I have noticed the phenomena on sites that are not infiltrated by SS. At the same time, gossip about the dastardly duo is scant. All very odd! Maybe there is weird energy on the planet right now!
Sandie said…
@abbyh
Thanks for the link to the Neil Sean video. I remember I researched the photos they revealed in the mockumentary of them with the children at Frogmore Cottage (the visit to the late Queen and the birthday party). The photo of them carrying the children and presumably returning to Frogmore Cottage after visiting the late Queen was indeed taken at Frogmore Cottage. What is odd about the photo is that they have someone following them around with a camera and video as if they are in a reality show. This is the road they are walking on:

https://images.app.goo.gl/5NVnRnpqsNxeBEWu7

There are a lot of photos here (and you can see how very large the cottage is):

https://www.pinterest.com/susiejorik/frogmore-cottage/

They are walking from the direction of Windsor Castle, on the ring road you can see on maps. I am not sure if that ring road is a public road, but they put up rows of fencing so now it is difficult to get close to the 'cottage'.

The photo does seem to confirm, in a roundabout way, that they turned up to see the late Queen with a crew, expecting to get photos and a video. I think they were trying to get the late Queen to give them Megxit deal they announced on their Sussex Royal website (launched and then shut down by the late Queen), plus heaps of 'royal' photos with the children for branding, but they were thwarted so they have never returned with the children.

Or maybe they staged that picture as 'proof' that a visit to the late Queen happened and it did not. However, I remember courtiers confirming the visit to royal reporters.

That was the time of the Jubilee celebrations and the senior royals were very busy with events so I doubt that Charles, Camilla, William and Catherine have ever met Lilli.
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b591ve/harrys_feb_2024_abchulu_interview_narrated_by/

Robert Jobson is not always accurate. The Jubilee and Lilli's birthday were in June. Hobson claims that the last time hapless saw his grandmother was in April.

Remember, Paul Burrel claimed that the late Queen had a cake baked for Lilli but the Sussexes ditched tea at Windsor Castle and hastily returned to America.

By June, the late Queen was very frail and it is possible that she was not up to a visit and so the duo staged the photo of them with the children returning from Windsor Castle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmaxUasnktU

Here's evidence that Bower did say it.

We all know this story from way back but the twist is that it's just been republished here:
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/514448/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-unbelievably-rude-comment-to-journalists-on-a-plane-after-lengthy-tour/

...Valentine (said): “We were flying from Tonga back to Sydney. And often on these tours, there comes a point towards the end, when the royal might come back to the back of the plane and have a chat with us off the record, you know, not for printing, but it's a way of making bonds. It's a way of keeping us sweet. It's a way of having informal contact. And we were promised that he or they would come to the back of the plane, and it didn't happen. It didn't happen and this was a four or five-hour flight, ‘When's this gonna happen?’”

He continued: “Then we were buckling up for the descent and we landed. And it hadn't happened. And only after we landed, they came back into the back of the plane. And Harry was slightly in front of Meghan, she was slightly behind him. And she didn't say much. She did make some strange remark about us wanting to get back for our Sunday lunch. And it was completely bizarre. But it’s what he said that was memorable. He said, ‘Thanks very much for coming, even though you weren't invited.’ And we thought, ‘What?’”


Is Hello! seeing the light?
Maneki Neko said…
Last word on the apparent bruise/s. If indeed William had a bruise or two, quite visible (unless he wore a scarf), then wouldn't he have disguised them with makeup, knowing that a visible bruise in such a place would raise questions? And bruises that fade turn yellow and green, they don't stay purple.

I think because there is very little information about the BRF at the moment, imagination runs riot: Charles' cancer, William's absence at the memorial service, and last but not least, Kate's health. Next we'll have to examine Camilla's broken fingernail.
Maneki Neko said…
Sorry, I did say it was the last word, it was the penultimate one.

We went to a pub for lunch and we had a window behind us. I sat on the left of Mr Maneki Neko and when I looked at him, I saw what could have looked like faint bruises behind his ear. There was a slightly bluish tinge cause by the effect of light and shadow, he certainly does not have a bruise/bruises anywhere.

I think the uncertainty of what's happening in the BRF, which is no one's business, is creating something akin to hysteria, viz the outlandish theories regarding Catherine. People also think they 'own' the RF because their taxes pay for [part of] their upkeep. The reality is that the RF does not owe them anything if they do not want to divulge personal health details.
Girl with a Hat said…
@Maneki Neko,

So now you admit that they are purple, not a "shadow"

LOL

There is a bruise. It's in a position that William couldn't see.

I wonder if he has a job as a super hero at night that we're not aware of.
Maneki Neko said…
@Girl with a Hat

What I meant was that there were shadows that could have been taken for bruises, there was a bluish tinge. If anyone looks hard, they can find what they want and anything can be misinterpreted.
You, and maybe others, see bruises, other don'tand that's that.
Hikari said…
@Maneki

Usually bruises wouldn’t turn colors like that within the first 24-48 hours. That hasn’t been my experience. Perceptions vary about potential bruising but William does appear to have been on the slopes very recently judging by the distinctive tan marks around his eyes and face. So it’s possible he got away for a boys’ ski weekend just prior. The marks on his neck might windburn. There is no reason to connect William in any way to the tragedy of Thomas. The sugars are going all kinds of wild insinuating things about William that I will not repeat.

My prayers are with the Royal family. A serpent in their bosom is the cause of all this and I’m not referring to Madam Bumfarton. Her toxic squad draws their power from the blood Royal she is leeching off. Harry feeds the poison. He is Wormtongue.

Here’s the next million pound question: What would Diana have made of this? Prior to her death she had become a liability to the Royals and took pleasure in being a chaos agent. I have reason to believe that she would have been extremely jealous of Catherine because I think she’d have had a very tough time accepting her own aging or William dedicating himself to his wife and their family. Could she have graciously made way for a new Princess of Wales and a decreased role in her sons’ lives? Harry and Meghan’s antics are making Williams life extremely difficult and threatening his future reign as well as his current role as the prince of Wales. Whatever her beefs against Charles, Camila and the rest of the firm, I can’t believe she would be happy about THAT.
Sandie said…
@Maneki Neko
I agree! I looked at photos of William, and others, in the DM over time. A lot of people being punched at home, or somewhere, if you know what I mean! It all depends on lighting, settings on the camera, and the face (strong jawline).

At least these photos have not been deliberately manipulated. I have found two types of TBW: sugars remove all marks and lines, glow her up, and she has that plastic surgery Barbie doll look; haters make her look gaunt, emphasize the marks and pores, but strangely do not seem to add lines (it's all done by digital manipulation of a photograph). Yep, I know she does not have smooth, dewey, unlined skin, but I have seen some photos that are very suspicious. It's easy to use digital manipulation to emphasize marks or lines or shadows, harshen or soften features by increasing or decreasing contrast, and so on.
abbyh said…
Please, let's back away from the idea of potential bruising or not - it's like the color of that dress which riled up the internet not long ago.

Thank you.
I wonder how many years, decades or even centuries, the malign influence of Diana will last? Shades of `Les Rois Maudits'?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0173594/
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b63oka/moochers_par_excellencea_deep_dive_into_the/

An interesting deep delve into their holiday at a resort in Costa Rica in December ...

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The resort where they stayed is Zapotal Golf and Beach Club, located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. ... Zapotal is one of Discovery Land Company’s more than 35 exclusive, members-only international communities. ... Discovery Land Company is Jack Brooksbank's employer.
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Note that the resort is for members, which I doubt they are. They used the connection with Jack to get that accommodation. Gone are the days when they can borrow a luxurious holiday home from someone they know!

But this is the most interesting part if the post...

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The Carparkles MUST have planned to be photographed at this resort. Zapotal Beach Club is a very private property that caters to uber wealthy people, so you can imagine that security is tight. Tourism is the main source of income in Costa Rica (Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C. website); therefore, keeping tourists safe is taken extremely seriously. I've stayed at a similar resort on nearby Papagayo Peninsula, which required passing through two security checkpoints to enter…I would expect that Zapotal Beach Club is similar. It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that paparazzi just sneaked onto this property. This all fits the Carparkles' modus operandi.
Sandie said…
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Sandie said…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13154701/princess-eugenie-jack-brooksbank-zara-mike-tindall-private-jet-jeremy-clarkson-bahrain-grand-prix.html

It is a lifestyle that a generation of royals seem to feel they are entitled to, and seem to enjoy.

I suppose the major difference between them and the duo are:
* They do not give interviews trashing the royal family.
* They do not demand to have royal protection officers.
* They are not suing every tabloid in town trying to get a major pay out, and some kind of revenge.
* They do turn up at some public royal events and behave themselves, and join the family for Christmas and at Balmoral.
* They do have real jobs requiring skills (horse riding, art), and Eugenie and Mike have podcasts (slavery and rugby), but do not venture into controversial areas and rarely talk about themselves or their family on the podcasts.
* They do seem to have a lot of friends!

I also assume that the royals did not cadge a free ride on that plane.
Sandie said…
What is wrong with these people?

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According to Costa Rica's government immigration records, H's name appears as:

First Name (Nombre): "The Duke of Sussex"

First Surname (Primer Apellido)*: "His"

Second Surname (Segundo Apellido)*: "Royal Highness"
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And a useful comment from the thread:

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The Wales children's birth certificates list their father and mother as the following:

His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Duke of Cambridge

Catherine Elizabeth Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge

A's birth certificate originally listed his alleged parents as the following:

His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex

R M Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex

It was later amended to list his alleged parents as the following:

His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex (Prince was added)

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex (First and middle names removed)

L's birth certificate lists her alleged parents as the following:

His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex (No Prince or given names)

TW lists her first, middle and last name (No title)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b6c8r9/well_looky_herethis_one_does_indeed_use_his_title/

The flaw in this system of names for royals is, in my opinion, that titles change. William and Catherine are now known as The Prince and Princess of Wales (plus they had other titles and have acquired more), and in time will be King and Queen.

I definitely do not think this British system should be used outside of the UK unless the royal is on an official visit and representing the Crown/government.

Nonetheless, the duo always march to their own drum and think they know better than everyone else. He is clinging to those titles to a bizarre extent. At the time of Lilli's birth she probably believed she was going to be a huge star as MM, but now, as we can see on the newly launched website, she also has resorted to using the titles. I would love to see what names she uses when she travels (and for the children).
Hikari said…
Wild Boar,

1997 was an awful year. I was going through a dark time personally, and then came August 31st. Less than 3 weeks after that accident in Paris came another when Christian recording artist Rich Mullins was killed in a highway accident while on his way to a concert. I actually didn’t find out about Rich until sometime after the fact. Diana’s death was still overshadowing every other lesser profile event, but the loss of Rich was more devastating to me personally. His music leaves a legacy beside which the People’s Princess can only come off as a vapid celebrity chaser in comparison. Diana did a lot of good to promote many causes, like AIDS and homelessness and other disenfranchised populations that the Royals had not been willing to engage with before. But her efforts at “shining a light” always had the light shining brightest on herself. At first that was beyond her control but she swiftly learned how to cultivate that attention and feed it.

If only the Princess and Rich wore seatbelts, they would’ve survived and our world might be a good deal different, at least for their loved ones. Both struggled with private demons but Rich made the very most of his brief time on earth. Diana was certainly the more famous and visible of the two but I couldn’t say that about her. There was too much Self in her equation.. she luxuriated in her emotional pain at the expense of everyone close to her. Diana lived a facade in public to a large degree. At the time of his death, Rich had walked away from a lucrative career in Christian music and was living in a hogan on a reservation, teaching music to Native children. He was happier being out of the limelight because he never enjoyed the trappings of “stardom” which ask a lot without being meaningful at the end of the day. At the time of her death. Diana was a very lost, self absorbed and vindictive woman. I hope she found the peace in death she never knew in life.

Her death was a tragic loss particularly for her two children who deal with that trauma in their differing ways, one more productively than the other. I don’t feel like the gravity of William’s pain has ever nor will ever be acknowledged properly because he has kept his largely private and has managed, unlike his brother to not go completely off the rails. William had that much more maturity and guidance and healthier coping mechanisms. I felt sorry for H once but he’s learned to enjoy his demons too much and that has informed all of his choices since he was sent to Eton. Many children deprived of a parent young manage to not become hopeless drug addicts and completely turn on their surviving family— Including William, who shared the same rocky dysfunctional home environment between his parents as well as the greater burden for his mother’s unhappiness. H Was unbearably spoiled and faced some other obstacles beyond his control like learning difficulties. My heart broke for the child with the stoic face walking behind his mother’s cortège but at what point does a 40 year old man become accountable for his actions? H & M would say “never” are are milking that “genetic (sic) pain for as much cash as they can grift.

This is what his mother’s memory means to her second son and his floozy—lining their pockets by exploiting her death. That as much as anything else contributes to the rift between her sons. If I were William I would not want to see or speak to H either. Ever again. That’s how bad what H has done is.
Hikari said…
On account of this, I think it would still be best had Diana not died. A commentator on another platform actually said her boys were better off with Diana permanently out of the picture. Her emotional instability damaged her children, no doubt, but that is a bridge too far for me to go. Her boys and her ex-husband would now likely be having different problems with her than without her. The only constant in this human life of ours is that there will always be problems. This one’s wife likely would be harassing another wealthy family, cosplaying another dead mother perhaps. Because she’d be exactly the same. What we can never know now is weather H would’ve been different, perhaps a better man. That’s a rhetorical question (answer probably no…). Most likely he would’ve attached himself to another unsuitable woman but not HER. Diana could’ve met her grandchildren. And she would have said no to that horrific statue in Kensington Palace Gardens, or at least posed for a better one.
Hikari said…
@Sandie

In my opinion, the shenanigans with the “name changes” are because the egregious duo has likely been informed that the loss of the Sussex title is an inevitability. The matter is before the House of Commons and has gone through the first round of discussions. Any vote taken is to agree to continue to keep the matter in consideration, though with the King’s current treatment, I’m sure no further action has been taken yet.

CR has been laying the groundwork really since his accession. After wishing his “overseas” kid and baggage a nice life following their bliss, he appointed Anne and Edward to the COS, effectively if not officially replacing the worthless “paper councilors” Andrew and HazNone. Then Charles revoked H’s lease on Frogmore Cottage, removing his required UK domicile and rendering him ineligible to serve as a councilor without any official announcement as HazNone remains in the LOS. Possibly the subject of the recent 12-minute chat was to inform the ungrateful Toerag that the Sussex title had to go before the Parliament and indeed was already and the mood of that body was not pro-Sussex in the least. And also perhaps the King dared Toerag to give him one more reason to issue letters patent withdrawing H’s right to HRH and even the style of Prince. If I understand correctly, that is within the monarchs power to do. If H’s styles and titles all go, then so do Tungsten’s and “the kids’”. The Narcwads’ immediate retort was to launch “Sussex.com” in defiance. If BP objects, which it no doubt did, the grifters will be able to argue, with some validity I imagine, that they cannot be prohibited from or prosecuted for, using their LEGAL NAMES for business which now just happen to be “HRH the Prince Henry the Duke of Sussex” “the Duchess of Sussex” and their children “Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.”

I’m sure a new birth certificates were filed for “the children” as soon as Grandpa King issued the decree styling “the kids” Prince and Princess. Knowing H&M’s carelessness with completing paperwork in a thorough and timely manner, BP could probably litigate this and win. Question is-would they? So many bigger concerns in the Royal house right now. I expect William will be on it like white on rice when he receives that authority.

The altered birth certificates are particularly crafty. Since Harry’s wife and the “mother” of the children is only identified in this amended document as “The Duchess of Sussex”, the name Meghan Markle is not attached to any birth fraud which may come to light. Clever…or it was until the much later time she apparently changed her legal name to “Duchess of Sussex”. Oops Megsie, hoist by our own petard. Dumb midrange can only focus on one con at a time. They both forget their past lies if they contradict a present goal. This trait will be their downfall. The Kraken beastie is truly finally awake and stirring, but the King’s illness has kind of ground everything to a halt. But Sniffy and Grifty will not outrun their fate forever.
Maneki Neko said…
* will soon make another appearance

Meghan Markle is named on star-studded keynote panel on opening day of SXSW festival in Texas alongside Brooke Shields, author Katie Couric and pop culture expert Nancy Wang Yuen

The Duchess of Sussex has been named on a star-studded keynote panel for the opening day of SXSW festival in Texas - alongside actress Brooke Shields, author Katie Couric and pop culture expert Nancy Wang Yuen.

South by Southwest, also referred to as SXSW, is an annual festival that celebrates the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture. It is taking place between March 8-16 in Austin, Texas, this year.

Meghan will be headlining the opening day keynote which falls on International Women's Day.

The session, titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen, will also be moderated by Errin Haines, host of The Amendment podcast.
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Cue private jet, expensive wardrobe, word salad.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13155721/Meghan-Markle-named-star-studded-keynote-panel-opening-day-SXSW-festival-Texas-alongside-Brooke-Shields-author-Katie-Couric-pop-culture-expert-Nancy-Wang-Yuen.html
Hikari said…
PS

Just to add that the late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s two sons are called Prince Michael, known as Prince and Prince Michael II. colloquially known as Blanket. The middle child and only girl is called Paris, but her full name is Paris-Michael Katharine Jackson. I know, why not Princess? Beats me.

It is a unique form of Narcissism to name your kids all variations of yourself and even give one kid a number instead of a unique name. The source article cannily sidestepped the ongoing mystery of the children’s parentage thusly. “For what it’s worth, Jackson always maintained the the older two children were conceived naturally with wife Debbie Rowe while Blanket was conceived via surrogate.” Only the third child looks like he could possibly be partly African American. The other two kids favor their blonde blue eyed Caucasian mother who happened to be MJ’s plastic surgeon’s nurse. MJ at birth and before attempting to eradicate his heritage was a deep complexioned AA young man. Who can say? But for what it’s worth, Ginge and Minge’s claim to have naturally conceived and borne two children they are Devoted parents to us to me a situation fantastical. I think the super injunction on that matter is set to expire very soon. Here we are only 2 weeks away from Spring. Can the Big Thing Lady C promised be far behind?
Shame on TMZ for photographing Kate in the car with Carol Middleton.
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Maneki Neko said…
@Golden Retriever

My thoughts exactly. I saw the photo but didn't want to post a comment or a link. It's very intrusive. The photo is blurry so must have been taken with a very long zoom lens.
https://uk.yahoo.com/style/princess-wales-seen-first-time-201705599.html

The sighting of the Princess of Wales has been reported in the Telegraph
It seems that the sharks are slowly starting to circle around our young lovers.

Who believes that if madame gets a cosy heart-to-heart with the King he will welcome that-one's-wife and her knight in shining armour back?

I believe that woman is so far in her own sick world that she believes she can succeed.
@Maneki

It’s not exactly a star-studded panel she is joining, though she really is the bottom of the barrel. Her PR is working overtime to get her gigs. Katie Couric and Brooke Shields are has-beens but at least they achieved success in their fields.
@Golden Retriever

That's the perfect visual comment. Thank you.
Sandie said…
It is so predictable! As @Maneki Neko said:

"Cue private jet, expensive wardrobe, word salad."

She used Archwell money to buy herself this platform. She will also use Archwell money for expenses for the trip?

Why Austin Texas? It is filled with very wealthy people, including Elon Musk and his core businesses.

I fail to see what this hour-long appearance is supposed to achieve. Some women getting on a stage and talking achieves what? What do they want to achieve? Equal pay for women? Go to Washington and do the hard work there. Stop gender violence? Ensure accountability and protection by opening more shelters and prosecuting and convicting more men, all of which requires funding so do a lot of fund raising.

So, basically she is going to spend a lot of money, get a lot of attention, maybe meet a few very wealthy men that she can try to manipulate, and get to sprout more word salad on a public platform. Her ego needs are rather expensive!

Even royals achieve far more than her, even though the tabloids focus on the appearances and speeches and public statements. Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Prince' Trust, Invictus Games, Earthshot Prize. None of these are simply about a glitzy event and handing out prizes and grants once a year.
Maneki Neko said…
@Golden Retriever

I was just posting the headline and a few paragraphs, worry not, I wasn't impressed either by * or the line-up (star-studded?). Her PR must be under orders to find anything. We'll see on Friday. It'll be same old, same old.
Sandie said…
https://youtube.com/@theroyalgrift?si=V5pg8e7v0cbjrJ26

The Royal Grift got AI to write her speech for her ... nailed it!
Mr Wild Boar has just told me that it's been announced by BBC that the Princess of Wales will be at the Trooping of the Colour, 15th June.

Such good news, perhaps Tom Bower got it right.
Girl with a Hat said…
I just wanted to remark that the pap photos of Catherine with her mother were from Backgrid, *'s favourite paparazzi agency. Did she hire them to stalk Catherine?

Also, the event at SXSW is sponsored by Archewell, so she is paying to appear at that event.

Lily317 said…
@GWAH
Looks like Muggin needs some cash. Scary to think that a U.S.photo agency was alerted to routes taken by the PPoW to drop off/pick up children - one being a future king. Are they concerned that Muggin's minions are able to get close to the senior members of the BRF?
Sandie said…
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b7cid2/sxsw_turned_off_the_comments_on_the_post_of_her/

This is hilarious ... as usual (I think the duo make it a deal breaker requirement), comments were disabled because heaps of people starting leaving negative comments for the post about her on the SXSW social media platform (or in anticipation this would happen because it always does).

So people went to the social media posts for the other panelists and left negative comments about TBW there!

I know there is a lot of respect for many celebrities and sometimes ordinary achievements are 'glammed up', but I sense that the other panelists are going to feel sorry for her and see her as an innocent victim of nasty bullying and hate. These are all woman who have depended on positive public opinion and popularity in their careers.
Sandie said…
So embarrassing ... she provided a long bio!

https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1b7dg22/bios_of_the_panelists_at_the_austin_event_just/

The other women have super brief bio info. It is stated that the info was provided by the panelists themselves. Megsy has a massively long bio. It lists everything from where she went to grade school, number one podcast, Most influential person, NY Times best selling author, blah, blah. SO EMBARRASSING. The icing on the cake is the last bit where it says she lives in CA with her husband and children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Faltering Sky said…
From Saint Meghan Markle on Reddit a fascinating and shocking (to me!) dive into rachel's shady past from P'Dina and Kirby Sommers. It all makes sense and well worth watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySxKwq3Druc&t=2403
This is great. I wonder if the stripper is waiting for a check from Archewell to hand over the photos?

Ex-stripper who 'kissed' Duke of Sussex on Las Vegas night out during his wild party prince days threatens to leak pictures of him 'in the buff' on OnlyFans in revenge for being 'whitewashed' from his memoir

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=7631577093188934720&blogID=6384787764455104958&isPopup=false&page=4

My favorite line: “It's a shame he's all po-faced and serious these days. Even as a married dad of two, he should still let his hair down now and again – what's left of it any way.'” 😅
Hikari said…
Release of nude photos of the Dookie of Sussex is a non-event as far as I’m concerned. I’ve already seen a photo that somehow escaped the dragnet years ago of HRH kissing a female partygoer while both hands covered the family jewels. Otherwise, I’ve seen Harry and his birthday suit, And it’s just as pasty and unimpressive as you would expect. Even considering that he was in better shape in 2012, there was absolutely nothing worth looking at.

Releasing such photos might’ve been scandalous 12 years ago, when Harry was still the most popular royal and both of his grandparents were alive. That’s why the palace moved heaven and earth to confiscate any such compromising photos. They’ve missed a few seems like, but literally who cares anymore? Now that Harry has not only put in print exhaustive details about cavorting in a field with an older woman and applying his mothers face cream to his frozen todger-But also relished reading the audiobook so he could relive those exploits as a raconteur, any images of Harry’s Todger and pasty bum would be .. Anticlimactic shall we say? I’m sure H is as much of a disappointment in the sack as he has been In every other capacity. He knows he can’t compete with his brother in that arena either so he certainly probably does not want to flaunt, as David Niven so memorably put it when he had to deal with a streaker during the Oscars broadcast, “that man has just showed the world his shortcomings.”

I’m positive there’s nothing to brag about south of the border in the former HRH’s shorts. But it’s occurred to me that the Bumfartons are so desperate for attention, any attention, that they may have actually paid this woman to claim that she’s got photos that she’s going to release. I bet she’s got Jack all, and they are just trolling for clicks. But even if she does, it would be impossible for me to care about anything less than seeing Todger unclothed. It might make me lose my lunch is what will happen. Perhaps age is deluded enough to think that he is Playgirl material. If so, I say bring them on and let the world wide mocking commence. The South Park guys will have a field day in “ Worldwide privacy tour 2”.
Wasn't David Niven the first to publicly admit getting a frostbitten member - when skiing? As he reported in his autobiography `The Moon's a Balloon'?
Girl with a Hat said…
speaking of things Dumbarton forgot in his memoir, "Waagh", how about that illegitimate child of his who was the product of his extracurricular activities in Las Vegas?

No one ever mentions the poor little guy who has a twit for a father.
Have we mentioned the latest Harry Markle?

https://harrymarkle.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/the-harkle-rebrand-flop/
Hikari said…
@Girl,

Has that rumor about the product of H’s baccanal in Vegas been verified? I’ve heard that floating around for years…if it’s true the child would be about a year older than Prince George. Back in 2012 we all had a different image of Harry… soldier hero, Jack the Lad, cheeky favorite grandson, yada yada. The infamous pool party in Vegas that so scandilized the Palace seemed like pretty standard behavior for a bunch of 20-something guys on a bachelor weekend in Vegas. particularly if some of them were on R&R from a war zone. Sure, some of this behavior wasn’t strictly legal, and definitely X-rated, but I don’t think there’s any behavior under the sun that shocks Las Vegas. Not for nothing is the slogan, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”- It’s a given that alcohol soused people make terrible decisions that shouldn’t follow them back home to their normal lives. Some mistakes are more permanent than ofhers. If HazNoBalls actually did father a child then, it probably wasn’t the first nor the last time. Personally I think he’s nonfunctional in that area and his violence toward women he’s hired as companions points to a deep seated hatred of women and an even deeper seated self loathing for an inability to perform sexually under normal circumstances or form meaningful relationships. If he did get other women pregnant while he was playing the field, then it doesn’t seem like pretending to be pregnant would have worked as a gambit for Narkle to get the dim bulb to the altar. It’s the 21st century; if the PM can bring his latest baby mama to meet the Queen, I think Harry getting anyone in the family way would’ve been met with “Oh well..thank God it was Harry and not William. No need to splash out £41 million on a Royal wedding because another one of Hazza’s night birds says she’s up the duff. Again.”
Sandie said…
The Princess of Wales' uncle called for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their titles on last night's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, which saw the stars getting to know each other.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13166123/Celebrity-Big-Brother-Princess-Wales-uncle-Gary-Goldsmith-calls-Harry-Meghan-stripped-titles.html

Pluto looked into the issue of stripping titles and concludes that taking him and his children out of the line of succession is more important. But, she makes a compelling case that it is a myth that only Parliament has the power to remove the titles. The monarch has the right to remove all titles and styles, including the prince/princess that they claim is a birthright. A monarch has never removed titles and styles ... even Henry VIII did not do do for the wives he beheaded; even those who were removed from the line of succession because they were married to a Catholic did not lose their titles and styles.

When titles were removed for treason during the First World War, they were European royals who had British titles because Victoria married her children off to royals in Europe. Even though they were actually distant relatives living in Europe, the monarch did not use his power to remove titles so Parliament acted, and had to create a law specifically for the situation.

Monarchs do not remove titles, perhaps because it sets a precedent and thus endangers everyone. Someone does something the public do not like and the tabloids lead the mob howling at the gates of Buckingham Palace ... a replay of the French Revolution could unfold!
Sandie said…
Sorry ... here is the link to the video by Pluto:

https://youtu.be/8x3VYXmWw8I?si=UPOFt_yojy_qTJBf
Maneki Neko said…
In case you hadn't realised, 'Meghan Markle is billed as 'a visionary female leader' and bestselling author on festival line-up alongside Brooke Shields and Katie Couric - where the Duchess will discuss 'breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and a healthier society''. 'Visionary', no less. She certainly was when she envisioned a future when hooking up with This one. And 'leader'. Not sure how she can be a leader and how. As usual, meaningless words and * will probably take top billing. Her PR must be desperate.

https://tinyurl.com/4jsnn3yx
Sandie said…
The Duchess of Sussex is looking for professional help to gain more positive publicity in Britain for herself and for Archewell, the foundation which she runs with Prince Harry in California.

A star hire will also help her amid persistent rumours her lifestyle blog The Tig could return, especially after her friend Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP brand burst through the $250million value over Christmas.

The search for a UK PR executive is yet another sign that 2024 is the year the Sussexes will relaunch and it appears despite being happy in California, they want to do more in Harry’s home country.

https://archive.ph/2024.03.07-161139/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13167723/Meghan-Markle-UK-PR-guru-Sussexes-popularity-Prince-Harry.html

An excerpt from a very long article.

They want what they tried to claim with their Megxit manifesto, and with the King and Catherine health problems, they smell an opportunity.

She thinks a deluge of PR can make Brits love her!
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My tarot teadings have indicated that there is going yo be some kind of 'happy families' reconciliation, but repeating old behaviours will lead to the duo sabotaging themselves ... and very grandiose idea of themselves.
Hikari said…
@Sandie

“Her friend Gwyneth Paltrow”… omg she’s churning out the same reheated delusions she’s been peddling since 2020. Does she mean her pal Gwynnie who has invited her and This One to all those fabulous Malibu beach parties? Where they presumably sit around braiding each other’s hair and rubbing suntan lotion made from crushed pearls at $3000/oz on each other’s backs while they burn their yoni candles?

Right, Muggles, pull the other one. 4 years after your grandiose arrival in L.A. to trash Tyler Perry’s house nobody is buying that tedious fantasia any more. But it would be hilarious if all the celebs Narkle has been stalking for the last 5 years: Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon. Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Angelina,JLo..have I missed anybody?… would get together for mimosas and craft an open joint letter for publication in Variety, the LA Times and whatever rag serves Santa Barbara County stating: “We the undersigned are not and have never been, friends with the Duchess of Sussex. In fact, despite her repeated attempts to contact us, we have never met or spoken to her. Any further attempts by Prince Harry’s wife to insinuate an existing relationship in the media will be met by legal actions by our respective attorneys. Namaste!”

The Dookess of Sucks-a-lot would immediately file a suit of “racism” against them for refusing to be friends and share their lip gloss with her because she’s 43% Nigerian. Her narcissism is always going to protect her from the consciousness of humiliation for her own actions—but it’d say it’s past time for these folks who constantly and erroneously are labeled “friends” in her PR to start rebutting her lies publicly. She aligns herself with them via blatant deception. Isn’t that both character assassination and libel, since it’s patently false, and provably so? Any of those women have far deeper pockets for PR than does the Dookess. Some of them are probably represented by WME. Should a conflict of interest arise, who is Ari gonna drop like a rancid hot potato?
Humor Me said…
Breaking news!!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13170281/Judge-demands-DHS-Prince-Harrys-immigration-papers-decide-release.html

Judge demands Biden's DHS must hand over Prince Harry's immigration papers so he can decide whether to release them publicly....
Hikari said…
Oh dear. Dookie, oh dear..
abbyh said…
New Post up!

a diversion from working on the taxes - which I must remind myself that mine are much simpler that theirs
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