Just catching up.
I think that was a deliberate move on their part not to dress Archie in "something cute" as that would have deflected from the point of the video which was reading a story. People would have been commenting on his outfit and where it was from.
That backfired then as Archie’s soggy nappy has been one of the main focal points.
I imagine it was presented very much as a moral choice too "my child is no ones advertising tool!" or something like that when really had Kate not got form for doing it M would be all over it.
I think they would have dressed him in the cutest possible outfit imaginable if they were paid to do so. Perhaps the lack of an income for promoting any company‘s clothing was behind his outfit.
Meghan announced hers to the public on the 15 October, three days after Eugenies wedding which based on Archies birthday would have made her around 8 weeks.
It was also a very insensitive “all about her” day to choose as its International Baby Loss Awareness Day. They didn’t have to choose that day to announce at all and their PR should have known much better which means either they overrode advice, again, or they hired someone incompetent. It’s one thing to confirm reports when you have no choice other than to do so but there weren’t really rumours that needed addressing other than Meghan wearing a maternity coat that she deliberately choose and no matter how bloated you are at eight weeks, when you have access to exceptionally talented seamstresses you can hide a pregnancy. As we know, less than a week later, Meghan was photographed in a skin tight dress showing no bump. There was no need for her to announce or wear maternity clothes.
As a side note, there have been unnecessary times that she has worn maternity clothes since having Archie which presumably was to gain media attention.
Make no doubt that Meghan knows how the media works and whilst she is her own worse enemy when it comes to PR, she isn’t stupid enough to think she can wear maternity clothes and it not be commented upon.
Eugenie comes across as a really genuine, lovely person. The wedding was joyful and moving.
She really does. I’m in the camp that she didn’t care about Meghan announcing. After all, Eugenie is a princess in her own right and a legitimate member of the RF. Despite parents who have shown dubious behaviour and poor judgement (at the very least!), the RF is very protective of her and will close ranks around her. Meghan will always be on the outside and Princess Eugenie won’t. It reminds me of when Kate and Zara got engaged and Kate showed off her ring with a beautiful manicure whereas Zara had mud in her nails. It shows the confidence and security of those born into the RF compared to those marrying into it.
The royals seem to be teflon. There doesn't seem to be any amount of dirt that can impact on them significantly. And I expect there are things from Meghan's past she wouldn't want made public.
I agree. Some of the things Philip, Charles, Camilla, Diana, Andrew and Fergie have said or done to say the very least. It’s a bit of a scandal but the RF rides it out and remains popular, possibly because of the Queen and the respect people have for her. There are rumours of things the RF have covered up for Meghan and whether true or not, they might continue to protect Harry and Archie but I don’t think they will Meghan if it comes down to it.
The Queen can take away Meghan’s titles. I think that’s the bargaining tool - behave or else you will be exiled from the family without any title or benefit. I think Charles listens a great deal with William and his views on how things should be. Ultimately, if Harry continues to need financial support, he will be reliant upon his brother and I suspect William is influenced by Kate who I think is much tougher and steely than she looks; she has to be to have not only coped but flourished in the RF.