Royal style: the Sussexes in Africa - it's gonna take a lot to drag us away from them...

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As always, let's critique the clothes and not the wearers.

Oh scrap the shades.

@Doyoureallyneedtoask I'm pretty sure that was a joke about the nappy bag and I don't think there's anything wrong with a bit of humour. It's worlds away from the sort of comments @Becles is talking about.

Love her bag. There is no need to be critical in this thread either - nappy bag indeed! . It is a ‘style and beauty’ thread and oversized totes are stylish.

T'was a joke - hence the laughing emojis.

Oversized totes may well be stylish. That does mean they must be universally adored.

And, indeed, I thought the different opinions were very much part of these "style and beauty" threads. Otherwise they might be very short indeed.

^"Oh look, Meghan is carrying a very stylish oversized tote."

"Why yes, yes, so she is."

*thread ends.^

No id on her jeans yet but they look like the Outland ones she's worn several times before.

What i’d really like to be in her bag is a book. I have never seen a member of the RF reading anything.

Sorry- diverting towards a mild hobby horse of mine!

I love an oversized tote. But have never mastered the art of actually having one. They never seem to sit comfortably over my shoulder, I land up with so much rubbish floating around the bottom of them I can't find anything etc.

You need to be super organised with multiple smaller cases inside for everything (ie, totally NOT me).

She looks great today I think. And that wind is crazy - even with hair tied back she's struggling to keep it off her face.

@bertrand - I can see Meghan having a book or a kindle or a tablet in there. She seems the type!

Meghan strikes me as a reader of books like The Secret or the Power of Positive Thinking!

Isn't there a book that imagines what HM reads? I think it's called An Uncommon Reader.

My neverfull is always full and has no zip

Oh, it’s lovely! Alan Bennett. About the Queen discovering books- i’ve given it to loads of people.

I think kate reads, but it will be very high level parenting books etc on the one hand and casual historical romances or detective stories on the other.

I didn't read Becles' list as adding to the criticism, but more showing what Meghan has to put up with from a people who seem to take delight in having a go at her no matter what she does. People who often contradict themselves too!
It makes me very thankful for my quiet life.

@BlingLoving Or maybe a book about art, given her degree?

What books might other royals read?
Charles: How Does Your Holistic Garden Grow
Anne: Black Beauty
Edward: Cameron Mackintosh's biography

Andrew- Lolita

Ouch!

Prince Charles reads a lot, I’m sure. He has quite a serious philosophical bent, and has always been a rather thoughtful character.

Totally agree that Meghan will read things like the secret. But also serious-ish articles and books on feminism and women’s issues. Actually I bet she reads a lot now because she will be used to having to read scripts and memorise lines and she’s probably bored to death on quiet days in. Unless Archie is a Velcro baby...

I agree with pp - Kate will read parenting books on the one hand, and easy-read comfortable books on the other. Or maybe she’s a classic lit fan, who knows!

It was obvious that the nappy bag comment was a joke! And why would that be a derogatory comment, anyway.

I like the tote. It goes nicely with what she’s wearing, and apparently it was a beach visit, so again, it makes sense.

Apparently Sophie is a big fan of military history, so "Anything with Cool Battles" is my bet for her.

I see Kate as loving a sneaky bit of Agatha Raisin.

Wow she looks about 14. Her skin is amazing.

She really does! And with a 4 month old!

@QueenOfTheAndals - yes, her "serious" reading will be about hardcore stuff and all very enlightening. But... she clearly is interested in art and studied it etc, but I don't get the sense from her that she's the type who is all in. She's much more in the modern world. I can see her spending time and effort in her own art collection, designing and decorating their homes/ offices etc but not necessarily reading about every artist of the last 400 years.

May have been mentioned before but she is tactfully playing down the jewellery with the people she is meeting. Her engagement ring is missing I noted. Re: trolling I imagine she had a bit when an actress and learnt how to deal with it.

Harry looks comfortable in this setting and we are not short of commonwealth countries. I see this as a perfect niche for them.

Meghan is an amazing public speaker.

@AngelasKellyBag

I’m impressed by Meghan’s frugal wardrobe on this tour.

Maybe a lesson has finally been learnt.

Camilla looks like a Jilly Cooper reader.