Harry - regretful?

[Brasschamberstick]

Do we think after seeing the magnificence of yesterday that he is regretting giving it all up?

He looks so angry and unhappy all the time now?

'I felt bad for her yesterday that she kind of had to stand with them but it didn’t look as if anyone said a word to her'

She travelled in the car with Sophie to and from the service and every time the cameras were on them, there seemed to be noticing but stony silence. Not casting judgement, no idea what water has flown under the bridge, but relationships don't seem to be good with anyone in the family

NOTHING but stony silence!

We have expat friends that live in Santa Barbara. They’re part of that monied set. They have met Harry and Meghan a couple of times at the polo and also a dinner.

They have nothing but nice things to say about them. They’re lauded in that society and seem extremely happy there.

I wouldn’t imagine they regret their decisions at all. The nasty British press are the same old nasty British press and Grandma dying doesn’t erase family issues.

None us know him though and judging anyone on a few facial expressions is ridiculous. Taking away the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen a few hours of their life over the last couple of years, we know very little about their lives.

I saw something photos of them in the US looking very happy together not too long ago, the speculation over their marriage is ridiculous and baseless.

A lot of people seem to lack understanding of military protocol and then get upset and assume H has been snubbed - he hasn't at all. Why is it so difficult for some to understand.

Tom Bower said something interesting in this book about Harry, which is that every time we've seen him in the UK since he moved to the US he's seemed impatient - i.e. impatient to leave again - and I realised when I read that that it's right. I'd seen this look on his face and couldn't work out what is was and it's impatience.

He clearly fucking hates being here, hates the scrutiny, the cameras, the pressure, being part of the RF, and I'm guessing this week's events have brought back terrible memories for him too - and can't wait to get away again. If you've experienced trauma it's very healing to put physical distance between yourself and the source of your trauma, so I suspect he can't wait to escape this time either. It's just that protocol and respect for the Queen dictate that he can't leap on a plane at the first opportunity this time, as he's done in the past.

So, you're going to pretend that the Invictus Games aren't a thing then?

If the family can't even be polite to her, why the hell would they come back?

when he returns to the UK (on his own) permanently, is a question of when not if.

With regard to the rest of the stuff, imagine if you had bitched endlessly about your family on TV, in books, papers and podcasts and then had to spend lots of time with them at family funeral - you'd look a bit uncomfortable. I imagine there will be lots of stuff for the next book or podcasts or wow is us story though.

I don't know but if it were me all the pettiness about ER on the lapels and morning suits vs full uniform would've made me glad I'd left. Rules made up for rules sake when none of it really mattered and a dad so entrenched in the system that he couldn't just say oh just wear your uniform if you want to; it's fine.

Not to mention reams of online gossip about whether my wife's tears were real or posed for a photographer and whether she should or shouldn't have worn gloves. Every decision being leaked if it makes someone look good - William sent a text to ask if they wanted to look at the flowers together, William let them go first into the pew, Meghan wrote to Charles to ask for a meeting.

It just all seems so petty and exhausting. I'd be on the next flight back to my California mansion if it was me.

I thought the complaint was that they are behaving like Royals in America? Going to charity events and giving talks.

Because speaking up has been really effective hasn’t it? It’s brought so much harmony and made Harry so much happier.

and also, why would Sophie be polite to her? If a close relative of mine had slagged off my family on the biggest chat show on the planet, they'd pretty much be dead to me ever after.

Perhaps it has made Harry happier?
Harmony is not always what is best.

Agreed!

Spot on. The irony is that he's probably a lot happier than a lot of people on these threads.

The Queen was much nicer than you then. Charles slagged off the Queen in a long televised interview and criticised her parenting.

Rules made up for rules sake when none of it really mattered and a dad so entrenched in the system that he couldn't just say oh just wear your uniform if you want to; it's fine.

This totally. It's all so petty. And has furthered my Republican sentiments.

Clearly I meant premature death

THIS

If my relatives had been racist about my unborn child and hadn’t helped me when I needed it most, they’d be dead to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s strange how Harry should have been fine with that and just let it go.

But she'd be entitled to whinge about it if she wanted. It's a shit thing to happen and something I'd be keen to avoid happening to myself and my loved ones.

He’ll be back in the fold once they separate.

@Purplefoxes couldn't of wrote that better
Never get the hatred for Meghan
She seems to be a nurturing caring loving woman , the way she hugged that teenage girl
In the crowds last week was lovely too
Absolutely hate how she gets annihilated