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Royal wedding: disappointed at all the nasty MN threads

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TwitterQueen1 · 20/05/2018 07:55

I saw two 'positive' threads - one on Camilla, one on Charles. All the others (that I saw) were pretty spiteful and unpleasant, alleging or implying:

  • Kate tried to upstage Meghan by wearing cream (which was actually lemon)
  • Several royals were 'unable' to look at the happy couple whilst they were saying their vows
  • Kate really wanted to marry Harry herself
  • Elton looked very rough and his wig was awful
  • Victoria B is miserable and po-faced
  • David B - 'nuff said
  • Harry's outfit looked like PJs and he should have shaved
  • Meghan was afraid of being upstaged by adult bridesmaids to chose to have only flower girls
  • Meghan's dress didn't fit well
  • Meghan is going to get restless in a few years and flit
  • apparently there's a lot of 'hate' for Meghan
  • all the guests, including Harry, would be guilty of drink driving after the reception

At the risk of sounding like Pollyanna, and regardless of whether you're a royalist, republican, communist, whatever, I think it's a shame that people looked for the negative and nasty on a day of celebration.

Can we have some positives? Here's mine: William looked relaxed and confident and was obviously a huge support to a very nervous Harry.

OP posts:
Mabeldidit · 20/05/2018 09:53

'Sleb and public figure type threads always bring out the worst bile and poisonous posters, says more about them really'

It's going round in circles though, the people attacking those 'bile and poisonous' posters aren't much better than those daring to say her dress was a bit plain and that was all far too ostentatious and show offy even for royalty. Let people have an opinion. It's only the internet.

fcekinghell · 20/05/2018 10:02

The only things I disliked were the pastor going on for too long and talking nonsense, also VB's miserable face.

I loved the dress, the bridesmaids/pageboys, the flowers around the venue, the expressions on the RF faces lol, seeing all the slebs, the emotion from Harry and Doria, Charles being kind to Doria, the gospel choir.

It was a great wedding, I liked it more than Kate's.

ikeepaforkinmypurse · 20/05/2018 10:03

Yes, what are people jealous of exactly?

reading the thread, it seems that people are jealous of a very pretty woman being the center of attention for so long, joining a rich and uber-privileged family, marrying a husband who is clearly head over heels in love with her and was simply a stunning bride on a gorgeous day yesterday and is starting an amazing life, close enough to the throne for all the positives but not that close that they put off with the few negatives. The fact that the RF doesn't give a monkey about the nasty comments drives them even more bitter.

I too read the bit about the re posters declared Meghan has bulimic knuckles and is clearly menopausal Hmm. Can you imagine what shitty life the poster must have to come up with something like that?

Heratnumber7 · 20/05/2018 10:08

I loved the whole thing.

The only thing I didn't like was Chloe Madley's dress. Completely inappropriate.

And I agree with NewYear about Diana too. She was a dim, manipulative clothes horse.
If she had been pIain, or plump, she wouldn't have been cast in aspic and wouldn't still be being idolised 20 years after her death.
She didn't deserve to die, particularly the way she did. But she courted the media and paparazzi throughout her marriage to such an extent that when she wouldn't give them what they wanted, they were the death of her.

CadyHeron · 20/05/2018 10:08

It always baffles me when people comment "they'll never read it" as in they won't see it so we can say what we like and be as mean as we like
How do you know they don't read it? You know that they're actual real people right, and that we're not all invisible and hiding out in here on the internet? It's basically an internationally public notice board Confused

Beaverhausen · 20/05/2018 10:11

Loved the wedding, I cried. It was perfect but the American preacher did go on a bit.

As for the negativity just do not read them, let people whine and moan. Hey will have something new to complain about today.

ikeepaforkinmypurse · 20/05/2018 10:14

I think Meghan has better and more interesting things to do than waste time on an internet forum Grin
Do you know anyone who would go on MN during their honeymoon?

FloweringSynchronicity · 20/05/2018 10:25

it brought the fishwives out on here though

Did they ever go away? 😁

Lots of positives: first of all the beautiful weather - cloud and rain could easily have spoiled the day (a bit). Instead we had sunshine enhancing the wonderful architecture and gardens.

The town was filled with with happy people.

Doria rising above all the trash talk of the previous week, looking proud and poised.

Amal Clooney's outfit, Mike Tindall's new nose.

Duke of Edinburgh being there.

Watching the young boy who walked behind his mother's coffin marrying a woman who he clearly adores (and it sure looked mutual to me!)

Meghan's poise and beaming smile.

Ohsuchaperfectday · 20/05/2018 10:26

It's a chat forum people chatting about same stuff all over media, Facebook twitter.. But tons of positive comments too, loads I think the day was a massive success. It was extraordinary in every way, Megan is a smash hit it had everything...

Ohsuchaperfectday · 20/05/2018 10:28

I like that people can say all sorts on here even though though some posters. The same suspects sometimes drive me mad 😂😂. I did notice some of Royal haters getting dragged in...

marchin1984 · 20/05/2018 10:31

I can't imagine any republican making any of those comments, as they require a level of interest I assume no republican has.

But I'll bite and be positive. At least they had the courtesy of holding it outside of London.

SusanneLinder · 20/05/2018 10:49

reading the thread, it seems that people are jealous of a very pretty woman being the center of attention for so long, joining a rich and uber-privileged family, marrying a husband who is clearly head over heels in love with her and was simply a stunning bride on a gorgeous day yesterday and is starting an amazing life, close enough to the throne for all the positives but not that close that they put off with the few negatives. The fact that the RF doesn't give a monkey about the nasty comments drives them even more bitter.

So people who are not Royals don't have husbands that are madly in love with themHmm I am perfectly happy in my life thanks very much. I haven't actually said anything nasty about her or the Royals, but I do take issue with the fact that we are supposed to be jealous. If I was asked to swap my place with Meghan, I would rather eat my own eyeball. I couldn't stand not having the freedom to do/say/ wear/go where I wanted. I wish her no harm, and hope she is happy, but I have no truck with the RF.

Redact · 20/05/2018 10:52

I'm not a Royalist by any stretch of the imagination but Meghan looked beautiful, including her dress, tiara, etc. Harry looked happy and William looked pleased for them. I can't understand why some posters feel the way they do about Diana and the wedding. It was her son's wedding day and Harry and William had naturally have wanted to include her in some way. You feel the loss of a parent more acutely at happy family events as you want to share your happy day/good news with them but can't. You may not show it but you still feel it and think about them.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 20/05/2018 11:03

I don’t get how not liking a dress translates to jealousy- I don’t like a dress...must I like all dresses in order no to be jealous

Glumglowworm · 20/05/2018 11:12

YABU

you seem to have deliberately ignored all the positive threads (I’ve seen a couple about Doria, proud to be British, several people sobbing over the happy couple and how in love they look).

If you seek out negativity, that’s what you’ll find

RowenaDedalus · 20/05/2018 11:13

I'm unsure why so much hate for the Bishop. I can see why people say he spoke for a long time (and the odd Fire section!) but so many comments about it being inappropriate...? I don't see it. He's a bishop and he preached on love and the Bible. Surely massively appropriate. He later went to a CofE event with the Archbishop. Also he agrees with same sex marriage which is just the voice needed in the church and a great choice of preacher for Harry and Meghan to pick.

RowenaDedalus · 20/05/2018 11:14

Also I think if anything Kate tried to shrink into the background which I think was very nice. She's only just given birth and left her baby at home and can't have been feeling her absolute best!

Twofishfingers · 20/05/2018 11:16

If you look on a public, anonymous board to find that everyone agrees with you 100% of the time, then maybe you should visit a site based in a communist country? Here, it's free speech. If you think that everyone will agree with you all the time, then well, I am not sure what to say. Wake up, maybe?

And yes, there are loads of threads/comments which are positive.

MissDuke · 20/05/2018 11:22

I found it slightly ridiculous that some posters were so ‘offended ‘ over opinions on, for example, her dress. Personally offended, as if they were her bezzy mate (‘leave her alone, it’s her BIG DAY’)

Well what about the op of the lumpy dress thread who claimed the ill-fitting dress ruined the wedding for her Hmm I am sure that Meghan is really sorry she ruined her big day for others by either making sure her dress was comfortable or losing a few last min pounds with stress Grin

SusanneLinder · 20/05/2018 11:25

Personally I thought the American preacher was the best thing about the RW. Grin.
Mentioning slavery, Martin Luther King and child poverty was a stroke of genius to the rather privileged guests.
I loved it, and the gospel choir.

SetPhasersTaeMalkie · 20/05/2018 11:30

A communist country? Don't be ridiculous.

This isn't about ideology it's about basic (very basic) standards. Of course people have the right to be rude and unkind, nobody is denying them that right.

It was just disappointing to see some of the nastiness.

StarbucksSmarterSister · 20/05/2018 11:32

I dont believe at her age she wouldnt have a few more friends around her. I dont believe she didnt have a single cousin or friend who couldnt walk her down the aisle.

I'm older than Meghan and I have a grand total of three really close friends, plus two more I see 3 or 4 times a year. Perhaps she doesn't have any male cousins she's close to - I have one. It certainly wouldn't occur to me to ask a friend.

ikeepaforkinmypurse · 20/05/2018 11:35

I haven't actually said anything nasty about her or the Royals, but I do take issue with the fact that we are supposed to be jealous.

then why do you take my post personally SusanneLinder?

It's one thing to have different preferences, but some of the most bitter and vile attacks come from pure jealousy, why else would anyone be so bitter? Yes, people have the right to be so vile, but others have the right to judge them and mock them for it. Goes both ways.

OriginalGeordie · 20/05/2018 11:46

I agree, what is the point of being bitter and unpleasant, the vitriol on the Daily Mail comments was even worse. I enjoyed it, apart from the preacher, he wasn’t my cup of tea. I thought the bride looked absolutely beautiful and couldn’t have picked a better dress if she’d tried. You can tell how much in love they both are, I think she’s a very good match for him. I can’t wait to see him as a father, he’ll be amazing.

Roussette · 20/05/2018 11:47

Agree with you Starbucks. I'm old and I have precisely two close friends. But I don't call people who I know in passing, friends, I call them acquaintances. I have lots of acquaintances Grin