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Harry and Meghan 'are invited to appear on Buckingham Palace balcony at Queen's Platinum Jubilee'

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NarcissasMumintheDoghouse · 19/04/2022 08:22

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10729859/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-invited-make-balcony-appearance-Jubilee.html

No source cited, so could just be made up news.

How do you all feel about this? Is it another refusing-to-fly-the-flag-at-half-mast-for-Diana misreading of the public mood? Does anybody actually care? And, if not, what does that signify?

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IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:21

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Right. But as I asked above, why issue a statement at 7 in the morning?

Why does the world need to know whether or not they will be there in an unofficial capacity? Nobody else felt the need to make such an 'announcement'.

FoiledByTheInsect · 06/05/2022 19:23

IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:19

The allegations around Andrew have been publicly known for a decade, but it never bothered them before. He was even a guest at their wedding.

Sure, but that was then. This is now. Queen's son is officially, publicly a nonce and she's standing by him. A charade too far even for H&M.

IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:26

Sure, but that was then. This is now. Queen's son is officially, publicly a nonce and she's standing by him. A charade too far even for H&M.

If they were as principled as you're suggesting, they'd decline to attend any Jubilee events.

But they've chosen to tell the world a month in advance that they'll be there.

TheSnowyOwl · 06/05/2022 19:27

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Or the Sussexes hoped that getting the story out that they were invited would force an invite to be sent to them.

I’ve searched and can’t find any formal announcement that has ever before been released to say working royals only invited to a family event such as this. Of course, it could just be part of Charles’ strategy to slim down the monarchy.

lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:31

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IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:33

TheSnowyOwl · 06/05/2022 19:27

Or the Sussexes hoped that getting the story out that they were invited would force an invite to be sent to them.

I’ve searched and can’t find any formal announcement that has ever before been released to say working royals only invited to a family event such as this. Of course, it could just be part of Charles’ strategy to slim down the monarchy.

I guess there hasn't been the same level of controversy about certain family members as there is now.

Also, I wouldn't say that official Jubilee appearances are a 'family event'.

FoiledByTheInsect · 06/05/2022 19:33

IcedPurple H&M are nearly as bad as the rest of them. Freeloading nobodies. But perhaps they have less time for the family paedo than the rest of the tribe?

lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:33

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lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:34

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IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:37

FoiledByTheInsect · 06/05/2022 19:33

IcedPurple H&M are nearly as bad as the rest of them. Freeloading nobodies. But perhaps they have less time for the family paedo than the rest of the tribe?

I don't think anyone in the family other than the queen herself has any time for Andrew. But since he's not going to be on the balcony, it's not an issue here.

"Brand Sussex" is in trouble and they know they need royal associations to keep it in any way relevant. So they'll take what they can get, and make sure the whole world knows about it.

PineMartenPeanutbutter · 06/05/2022 19:37

What has happened on previous Jubilees? Was it only working Royals then?

lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:39

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PineMartenPeanutbutter · 06/05/2022 19:39

Yes, just checked.

Serenster · 06/05/2022 19:40

The conclusion of Kate and William’s “Royal Train” tour in December 2020 was at Windsor Castle for a carol concert, and there was a photo call with the Queen, Charles and Camilla, Will and Kate, Edward and Sophie and Anne - is that what you are thinking of, @lameasahorse? Add Tim Lawrence and the Wessex and Cambridge children to that group and you essentially have what seems to be the Jubilee Balcony line up.

Also, the “slimmed down” balcony for the Diamond Jubilee (Queen, Charles, Camilla, Will and Kate and Harry) was announced in advance as there were press reports that Andrew was furious at the snub to himself and his family. At least he should be used to it by now…

lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:42

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Chilledchablis1 · 06/05/2022 19:48

Have I missed the announcement that the security issue has been resolved?

SpindleInTheWind · 06/05/2022 19:49

PineMartenPeanutbutter · 06/05/2022 19:37

What has happened on previous Jubilees? Was it only working Royals then?

Well I know the Sex Pistols were heavily featured in 1977

lameasahorse · 06/05/2022 19:53

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IcedPurple · 06/05/2022 19:56

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But this has always been the arrangement.

Chilledchablis1 · 06/05/2022 20:00

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@Chilledchablis1 I have read, but dont know if it is true, that they will get security for events decided on an ad hoc basis depending on why they are coming to the UK. So yes it looks as if security has been agreed for the Jubilee.

Sounds like the arrangement they had ?. But said was insufficient.

Viviennemary · 06/05/2022 20:00

I agree security as needed was always the arrangement and on offer. . Harry was arguing for same level of security for him and his family that William has even when he was on private business making documentaries and so on. To apply whenever he came to the UK.

Justmuddlingalong · 06/05/2022 20:01

Regardless of who appears where, I think any get togethers will be toe curlingly awkward. I imagine everyone will be tense and picking and choosing their words very carefully.

PineMartenPeanutbutter · 06/05/2022 20:05

Justmuddlingalong · 06/05/2022 20:01

Regardless of who appears where, I think any get togethers will be toe curlingly awkward. I imagine everyone will be tense and picking and choosing their words very carefully.

I should think the whole family are dreading it.
cur Archie ‘Mom, who is that red faced man?’ looking at Charles.

PineMartenPeanutbutter · 06/05/2022 20:05

Cue

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