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to wish Harry and Meghan would stop holding hands when on official engagements

432 replies

FleetwithPike · 22/10/2018 10:30

I think she is beautiful and he seems like a nice chap. I wish them a long and happy life with their child/ren.

But for the love of God, could they stop holding hands - they're not on a date, they're carrying out official business!

Makes me cringe, so it does.

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Tistheseason17 · 23/10/2018 20:42

I love these posts....

OP : AIBU
PP: YES
OP: No I'm not..... on repeat....

MNMH · 23/10/2018 20:56

YANBU - sorry folks - it’s sooo simpering and OTT - the way she glances up at him adoringly is all just so yucky and inauthentic. At some point he’s got to crave the posh dirty sloaney blondes he grew up with and and always went for. I give it 2-3 years tops...

With posts like these, sonetimes it's hard to believe jealousy ISN'T involved.

Someone sure knows a lot about a couple they've never met.

Batteriesallgone · 23/10/2018 21:13

I love the idea that glancing adoringly at your husband is inauthentic Grin

Presumably the correct way to act is to slap him about the face with a wet fish and give his dinner to the dog Grin

ToftyAC · 23/10/2018 21:16

I don’t see what the problem is. It’s a show of warmth between two newlyweds. Yes they’re both used to media attention but it must still be a v different kettle of fish for her what with so many royal protocols to learn. She’s also preggers so a v happy and exciting time for them both. My OH can be a shithouse rat sometimes, but 6 years on we still hold hands.

MrsRonaldWeasley · 23/10/2018 21:24

Why would they not hold hands!? And why on earth does it bother you that they do? I personally much prefer seeing the royals look as if they actually like each other... and I hope Megan and Harry don’t stop their public displays of affection. I think it’s sad that even William and Kate no longer show any signs of affection in public. Load of stiff-upper-lip nonsense! Nothing wrong with showing emotions... especially not when you’ve only been married for 6 months 🙄

Den1se · 23/10/2018 21:32

Why so much effing on mumsnet?

areyoubeingserviced · 23/10/2018 21:54

Weary- your post is just stupid and ridiculous

Lweji · 23/10/2018 21:59

Why so much effing on mumsnet?
You're mistaken. There's hardly any effing on MN.
Fucking on the other hand...

PortiaCastis · 23/10/2018 22:06

Why the bitching over someone's marriage, why is it necessary?

EllieKirby · 23/10/2018 22:33

I came from a very small family and when I met my now H huge family was extremely daunted. He held my hand then and still does now. It was comforting and I can see how that feels right for them

ProudAunty2nine · 23/10/2018 22:33

I watched the clip of them coming off the plane in Fiji - cramped steps, clinging on to each other just made them look all squashed together and Harry almost hunched over and then waving from the balcony still holding on to each other ... WHY ????? In some circs fine if they must but constantly and in some situations its just looks bloody stupid

SilentIsla · 23/10/2018 22:35

They should have walked down those steps in single file. They are not joined at the hip.

SilentIsla · 23/10/2018 22:36

He should have been first and she following three steps later.

SilentIsla · 23/10/2018 22:38

Wonder what Wills and Kate have to say as they watch the performance?

Rudyrink · 23/10/2018 22:38

donquixotedelamancha (Page 1) - you’ve absolutely made my day. Was feeling a bit sorry for myself and a bit teary tonight - then I read your post - ‘eat the rich’ - laughed so much - classic. Thank you. Grin

MNMH · 23/10/2018 22:39

He should have locked her in a closet and came alone.

ProudAunty2nine · 23/10/2018 22:45

I do not care who was in front or who was behind, would have been interesting to see her coming down the steps first actually but it was not very becoming for either the way they actually did it

Kateshereyay · 23/10/2018 22:49

YABU. Go outside. Get a coffee with a friend. Put the daily mail down.

givemesteel · 23/10/2018 22:51

I think people are going to quickly tire of this couple, it's all too saccharine, showy, ott and unbritish.

Think Harry looks like a bit of a fool right now, he knows the expectations of a senior royal who is representing their country but he's behaving like a teenage boy with his first girlfriend who can't believe his luck.

a1poshpaws · 23/10/2018 22:54

How can there be so many downers in the world? They're in love, they are on official engagements not working in the local post office etc., where holding hands would get in the way of getting the job done. You can't compare them to "normal" people (and I'm not a Royalist, just a realist) and why shouldn't they express their feelings discreetly? If they had bodice-rippig embraces every 5 minutes I could see your point cos it woud be downright offensive in public; as it is I can only agree with the previous posts which suggested you get a life!

LeslieKnopefan · 23/10/2018 23:10

They are basically there as admassadors and to sell an image of our country. As part of that people want to see them holding hands as many love the story of the rrince who lost his mother so young falling in love with a Hollywood actress.

If it was at say a war memorial I would feel it a little innopropiate but mostly people come to see them as a happy in love couple.

aquashiv · 23/10/2018 23:12

Jesus really? I hope they have snog too.

lboogy · 23/10/2018 23:15

How miserable are you op that you hate seeing a newly wed couple hold hands. I suppose if they show too much affection for their child you'll have a problem with that too

TiredConfusedMumma · 24/10/2018 00:22

They’re passionate. About each other & and about the work they do.
I think it’s beautiful. And I’m not even a royal fan....
too much time on your hands to be upset over how other people show their affection for one another!

1forAll74 · 24/10/2018 03:50

I think its lovely to see them holding hands and touching.It makes for some very nice photo's, instead of the more doom and gloom ones most days.