Harry and Meghan and the intricacies of the Monarchy

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Here's a follow on to the last thread, which was really enjoyable.

Nobs

The Blind people are so coy.

Nobs...they are at that for shrinking them

I also don't think the taxpayer should be paying for his 'better life' in Vancouver. If he feels as he said, that his life is 'better ' than when he was in the UK performing his Royal duties - which are a privilege - and he is going to go off on his own and pay his own way then fine. I really do wish them the best, but paying for someone to live a self indulgent responsibility free life in Vancouver Island when many working people are having to go to the food bank here?

Nope.

This is wonderful - my son is presenting a project on the wars of the roses tomorrow at school and he loved Mr Poppers Penguins . Coincidence? I think not!

Has anyone mentioned penguin bollards yet? They would keep out the paps without need for further security.

The person who started the affair rumours is a MM fan. She admitted she started the rumour and leaked it to the press. I can't remember her name, but I don't believe she knows MM personally

No, the rumour was already a thing within their circle, this was confirmed by Giles Coren. It's just a question of who leaked and why.

Giles Coren is an absolute bell end.

Can't believe penguin bollards have not been mentioned till now, @Waspie! That is of course the solution, wherever they end up.

It seems almost unanimous amongst us that people are happy they are going, whether for their benefit or the nation's, it's just a matter of who foots the bill. I don't think it will ever be clear where the money is coming from. I suppose I slightly resent the implication that we should be congratulating them for earning their own money when that is exactly what most of us have to do.

H isn't quite as normal as he thinks.

I love the thread title suggestion of Club Royal Penguin Yolo

I've read that blind now. Blind Gossip have been correct most of the way through this. They've told the crucial part of that blind before, over a year ago. I was suspect about it then, but the timing of it then did in itself hint there was some truth.

One of the only things that stood out for me for the Harry hoax calls transcripts is Harry saying that he thinks Boris Johnson "is a good man". I'm surprised that's his view, given some of BoJo's comments in the past and how they haven't shone with a message of inclusivity, comment and diversity.

Giles Coren is an absolute bell end.

From what I've read, he is very tied to the "Soho House" crowd. Markus Anderson, MM's close friend, is a Soho House consultant.

I've also read that Mr. Coren reported the "affair" in a tweet which he soon deleted.

Is it safe? Are we all still intact?

Welcome my fellow Penguin

We are intact. The iceberg has not hit us yet.

I suppose I slightly resent the implication that we should be congratulating them for earning their own money when that is exactly what most of us have to do.

Exactly.

I also thought the Boris Johnson comment odd, given that in so many ways he has embraced the Trump model, which Harry does not, we can assume, see as being a 'good man'.

also thought the Boris Johnson comment odd, given that in so many ways he has embraced the Trump model, which Harry does not, we can assume, see as being a 'good man'. I seem to remember M's dad saying that during their phone conversation, H told him to "give Trump a chance" (or, was that give Brexit a chance? One of the two). I don't recall the exact details now but do remember feeling somewhat surprised at H's scowling during Trump's visit given this.

That's really interesting Barley. Now you mention it, I remember that too. What a 180 degree change in such a short time.

"Thomas Markle says Prince Harry told him 'give Trump a chance’ "

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/18/thomas-markle-prince-harry-donald-trump-chance-meghan

I've read a suggestion or two that the transcripts were leaked by HaM themselves. To get his voice heard. Which, the argument goes, explains why he sounds so fluent and articulate and is saying so much.

It's a viewpoint. Not sure if it's mine.

I've read a suggestion or two that the transcripts were leaked by HaM themselves. To get his voice heard. Which, the argument goes, explains why he sounds so fluent and articulate and is saying so much.

Did he play back the part about the penguins and still think it was ok to put it out there?

Liking the name changes.

Surely your new name should be CanIHaveAPenguinPlease?

Giles later tweeted he was joking about the affair.

I can't remember the name of the woman/blogger who did a big thing about the affair but she later admitted to 'editoralizing' a lot of what she said, ie speculating and making shit up.

I found it interesting that Rose was at Kate's birthday weekend church walk. Kate must be very forgiving if Rose did have an affair with her husband or it was her way of showing it never happened.

Well, that confirms the bell endery of the man.

I always thought whether true or false how awful it was for Rose to have herself splashed over the papers.

Quite right SussexRoyal

I was due a name change anyway 🐧🐧