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To think that Harry and Megan's return to the UK has everything to do with money running out?

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TheBlueKoala · 20/08/2026 08:19

That really. I mean it's not like they are loved here whether it comes to family or the public. I think Harry might genuinly want to live in England whereas his wife is looking for the attention and money.

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User7989776 · 20/08/2026 14:24

x2boys · 20/08/2026 11:37

Some posters have been desperate for them to divorce ever since they got married i hope they have a long happy marriage just to piss you all off..

This is exactly the reason H&M have no brand left, no money and no selling power. They've become a polarising trip switch that causes regular people to get angry and hostile against other people. They cannot do anything without starting an enormous debate that results in strangers insulting and accusing other strangers of being racist, bitter, hateful etc. It's extremely toxic and their brand always causes mob behaviour amongst regular people.

Take these threads for example. Nobody likes being accused of being a racist when they know they're not, but H&M have set up the stage so that any criticism of them equates to racism. There is no nuance allowed. The comment above is another good example of how H&M triggers a stranger to indulge in hateful schadenfreude against other strangers without it actually being connected to any facts or real life events.

In the end nobody knows them as people or what their true motives are. But they've consciously built up a brand that's designed to polarise the public and pit people against each other. Plus they made enemies with the press who earn lots of ad revenue through drama and are absolutely incentivised to keep the drama going. There is absolutely no going back from the toxic brand they created because it's already taken on a life on its own.

GunnelVallquist · 20/08/2026 14:24

Mischance · 20/08/2026 13:49

Quite. Some people seem to need a scapegoat for their own personal ills.

I hope this young family find peace and that the children settle well in school.

And that the bitchy faction leave them alone. The pile on to this family makes me sad.

Agree with every word.

I have a feeling they won’t be able to win though. If they try and stay out of the spotlight (for lack of a better word) the ‘bitchy faction’ will say they’re not trying to make amends, they’re aloof, Meghan is arrogant etc.

Whereas if they do try and do things it’ll be they're ‘pushing themselves to the forefront’, Meghan is trying to ‘outdo Kate’ etc.

Some people really need to get a life.

Tableforjoan · 20/08/2026 14:26

When I say needing cash I mean in a rich people way. A maintaining their current or wanted life style not actually the cash is running out about to be homeless situation.

I mean a my 20 bed house will have to be downsized to a 10 bed house skint type of thing.

The type of poor a lot of people could only dream of being.

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:26

TheBlueKoala · 20/08/2026 08:19

That really. I mean it's not like they are loved here whether it comes to family or the public. I think Harry might genuinly want to live in England whereas his wife is looking for the attention and money.

Why would they get money just for being in the UK? I would assume the reason for the move is his father’s ill health.

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:27

The comments about them divorcing seem very mean spirited no matter what you think of them. Why would anybody hope for another family to breakdown?

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:29

GunnelVallquist · 20/08/2026 08:20

I always find it fascinating when people act as if they know them.

And feel like they have the right to judge.

This. I know people with such strong feelings of hate towards them yet they don’t know them and have never met them. It’s odd.

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:30

LittleBearPad · 20/08/2026 08:27

Because they can’t afford the house in Montecito. It’ll be sold before long.

They’d have to have a house in the UK though and I doubt it would be massively cheaper.

HRTQueen · 20/08/2026 14:31

😂some would just love this to be true but highly unlikely with Harry being related to two extremely wealthy families

Who knows why they have made this decision, maybe they got bored of LA and prefer the UK, maybe for their children's education maybe they just want a change or none of the above

Why would this really truly annoy anyone who has no personal involvement. It's ridiculously pathatic that so many people are annoyed

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:32

PetulaGordeno · 20/08/2026 08:43

I can understand why Harry wants to come back. He seemed lost out there.
I am not sure why Meghan does. Montecito is a place where celebs can move around quite freely. She won’t have that here and the DM will be on call 24/7 to either take photos arranged by her (hello Backgrid!) or they will write mean pieces about her.
It is possible they just don’t have the money to fund the lifestyle.
It is also possible that KC is quite ill now and wants some peace with his son.
Of course they did the whole freedom flight thing, Oprah, Spare etc and caused offence. But I don’t think they really do the egg in face thing. They style it out.
Where will they live? It’s possible KC has offered them a funded residence. Not sure about security.
I think Meghan has underestimated how much a section of the public dislikes her. God help her if Mavis the disgruntled GB News viewer corners her in Waitrose.
It won’t make one bit of difference to William and Catherine. I don’t think he forgives easily, he’s making his own way now.

You’re not sure why Meghan would not want to remain in the USA if her husband is in the UK?

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:34

usererror99 · 20/08/2026 10:52

personally I think Harry has finally grown some balls and told his wife that they are moving back and he’s done being her hanger on at the events she drags him to

coming back to England no way guarantees his children will keep their titles - I’d imagine within the first year of his reign William will have them removed

Why is it “growing balls” for them to live in his country but not hers?

GunnelVallquist · 20/08/2026 14:35

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:34

Why is it “growing balls” for them to live in his country but not hers?

People are nuts!

Allseeingallknowing · 20/08/2026 14:40

They have several houses- no way are they running out of money, plus Daddy will help and make sure they’ll have enough to live on when he’s gone!

roses2 · 20/08/2026 14:43

A very bizarre situation and sounds like he is running away from the US rather than being enticed by the UK given apparently Charles only found out two days ago.

Can't be about money if they are keeping the house in Monticito and Portugal. Surely he would have inherited ££mmm from both his mum and gran!

Sartre · 20/08/2026 14:49

I don’t think Harry seemed lost out there at all, I think he seemed happier than ever. I also think Meghan was miserable here, that’s why the decision is so baffling.

User7989776 · 20/08/2026 14:57

roses2 · 20/08/2026 14:43

A very bizarre situation and sounds like he is running away from the US rather than being enticed by the UK given apparently Charles only found out two days ago.

Can't be about money if they are keeping the house in Monticito and Portugal. Surely he would have inherited ££mmm from both his mum and gran!

Yes exactly. It originally sounded like a personal decision and possibly what he discussed with Charles on the recent visit but press are reporting that Charles, W&K only found out a few days ago?! So they planned it all in secret and dropped the bomb on the family just like their departure? It also suggests maybe Charle's health isn't taking a turn for the worse and he wanted Harry back.

It sounds more like running away for reasons unknown. That would make more sense why Meghan is coming with, which on the surface goes against all logical reasons. As many have said, there is no way they can rehabilitate her image in the British press and there aren't as many business opportunities for her compared to Hollywood.

LipglossAndLies · 20/08/2026 15:08

You can speculate all you like ultimately unless they say why you don't know.

The world changes, cirumstsnces chnage, other people's circumstances change, as a person you are hopefully continually learning and growing no matter your matter. Those things can then have weight to your decisions. So good luck to them.

suburberphobe · 20/08/2026 15:11

Mumsnet always bitches about them.

Give it a break.

iwishitwouldstartraining · 20/08/2026 15:18

roses2 · 20/08/2026 14:43

A very bizarre situation and sounds like he is running away from the US rather than being enticed by the UK given apparently Charles only found out two days ago.

Can't be about money if they are keeping the house in Monticito and Portugal. Surely he would have inherited ££mmm from both his mum and gran!

I wondered if it had anything to do with paying costs for the recent court case.

Maybe Charles agreed to take the financial hit in return for seeing his grandchildren.

Idontpostmuch · 20/08/2026 15:28

He has to pay £18 million for failed legal battle, so must be short of money. However, I don't see how coming home would help. As regards his security, his dad must be paying from his own private wealth. Certainly, he ought to pay. He chose to have another chid when he already had an heir, thus putting Harry and his famiy in a position where security is needed. Moral obligation.

paddleboardingmum · 20/08/2026 15:33

The comments about them divorcing seem very mean spirited no matter what you think of them. Why would anybody hope for another family to breakdown?

Completely agree. It's so disappointing how vile people can be towards them and quite odd too.

Pedallleur · 20/08/2026 15:36

JHound · 20/08/2026 14:30

They’d have to have a house in the UK though and I doubt it would be massively cheaper.

Don't they have a home in Portugal? A 2 hour flight away. Somewhere, somehow we are going to be paying for them. Must be a European country where they can live their life quietly. How do the Euro wealthy in Lichtenstein or Monaco get by

swimsong · 20/08/2026 15:55

moonraker0 · 20/08/2026 10:54

So are we not allowed to like someone now because they are mixed race? There’s white celebrities I don’t like and I’m white myself so what are we going to call that? I’m sick and tired of the racism card being played at every opportunity because people don’t agree with another person’s views and opinions.

It's not all about you

Invalidations of Meghan’s claims of racism hurt Black women | PBS News https://share.google/gmmQCUGoge4Z73qqr

Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt Black women

As many Black women watched those social media conversations turn to questioning over whether racism affected treatment of Meghan by the British press and royal family, the headlines and discussions became painfully familiar.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/invalidations-of-meghans-claims-of-racism-hurt-black-women

Jane379 · 20/08/2026 15:57

MyManinCaracas · 20/08/2026 08:21

Why would anyone want to live in a crumbling old house in England when they have a beautiful house in Montecito?

I would! I love my house even if it is crumbly...England too.

I suspect Harry probably feels more at home in England. Meghan probably not so much, but then she has a history of enjoying hanging out in London, so maybe she'll be OK with some of the year here at least.

Jane379 · 20/08/2026 16:04

Theunamedcat · 20/08/2026 08:43

Im not really seeing peoples anger more amusement at their so called "freedom flight" and they are right back here

They should go to Portugal they said its better there the kids can be kids so why come to England?

Do the Portuguese want them, though?

paddleboardingmum · 20/08/2026 16:08

They're paying for their house themselves not living in one of the Royal ones. Odd that people seem unhappier about these two than the rest of them, who do all get multiple houses, servants and the rest.