Why did Harry and Meghan walk in alone?

[knittedwithme]

I have had a very busy weekend so have only been able to catch snippets of the jubilee weekend events but noticed how Harry and Meghan walked into the service together, seemingly after everybody else, including those sitting in front and behind them?
Why was this? I understand why they didn't walk in with the serving royals but it seemed strange that their entrance stood out so much.

@PreparationPreparationPrep
Yes, used to it, it's the MO. (not Michelle Obama but modus operandi)

I didn't know Eugenie had moved to Portugal, do we know why?

Possibly to protect herself from the fallout re her father? If so I hope it works and that she is happy there.

Her husband got offered a job there. It has been reported that they will split their time between Portugal and Ivy Cottage, which is in Kensington Palace.

www.portugal.com/news/princess-eugenie-moves-to-portugal-after-millionaire-offer/

The level of assumptions, and stating as fact, in regards to what members of the royal family do/think has reached ridiculous levels in recent years. People just make up their own little storylines, usually as dramatic as possible, and go with it. It's fascinating to see!

This is often trotted out by H&M supporters but it applies to both "sides" of the argument.

If you want to see the racists in action come to these types of threads.

This is often trotted out by H&M supporters but it applies to both "sides" of the argument

I really don't see that. It's often supporters who are saying
'Where's the source on that?'
'Where did you hear that from?'
When asked to qualify, it does not go down well. They are challenging the made up storylines made to look like fact, when it is in fact just opinion. I've seen it endlessly.

Example >> M+H seated far away from K+W and PC as they do not want anything to do with them after bombshell betrayal !

Unless these people live with them how could they possibly know. It's all speculation.

Or things like >> Lilibet had a party at frogmore but the Queen banned MM's photographer from taking pictures of her meeting with Lili.

People make up stories as though they are fact. Then they are silent when H+M are given gifts from PC to take back to LA for the children.

That’s not true.

It’s on both sides.

I asked a supporter yesterday to link to evidence of a long list of claims she made in a post on a thread about feeling sorry for Prince Harry - and she has disappeared.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4563649-to-feel-sad-for-prince-harry?page=16

That's one instance.
I haven't read that thread.
I am talking in general

so now we are bringing other threads up on here.....

I often wonder why MO is always used as a stick to beat M with.

Yes @Samcro. And isn't it amazing that a very understated visit by H&M over here where... to be honest, they didn't put a foot wrong, apart from breathe... can spawn all these threads and criticism.

I take comfort in the fact that a poster on a thread (wish I could remember her name, but she is known for really not being keen on H&M but always expresses herself politely and factually) said that.. whatever they have done in the past, or will do in the future, they handled this Jubilee visit exactly right. Low key, kept out the way, just perfect and it was good to see them over here looking happy.

But here we are....

Back to clothes

I just randomly wondered if the top of the coat looked so congested and had a bump some people have claimed was a microphone ... because she was wearing a slimline bullet-proof vest under it?

(I'll get my coat).

I thought 'congested' was for chests and noses not coats! 🤣

How is it wrong to give a clear example from another current thread when it’s apparently fine to sweepingly refer to all other threads, constant, in general…..?

And “take comfort”? Seriously how smug and self important are some people, preening themselves from their self assumed moral high ground whilst simultaneously sniping and bullying anyone who disagrees.

“Behaving impeccably” as someone put it, would have meant arriving in a normal way not shrouded in intrigue, turning up at the events and interacting with the wider family and public as the rest of them did, wearing appropriate non ostentatious clothing and generally fitting in. If they genuinely just wanted to introduce the children to the Queen and not attend public events why come jubilee weekend? I’m trying to imagine how my family would react to my trying to schedule private visits and a baby’s birthday party in the middle of a massive weekend of celebrations dedicated to someone else, whilst not attending those celebrations. I think they’d think I was being a bit self absorbed and attention seeking. (actually they’d think I was batshit and tell me so)

It’s on both sides.

I asked a supporter yesterday to link to evidence of a long list of claims she made in a post on a thread about feeling sorry for Prince Harry - and she has disappeared.
its on both sides I agree, certain posters on that thread are regulars but keep changing their username, you won’t get answers.
whatever they have done in the past, or will do in the future, they handled this Jubilee visit exactly right. Low key, kept out the way, just perfect and it was good to see them over here looking happy. I agree, I know that some wanted some sort of Real housewives "we are back b*tches” type of entrance , but Im beginning to think that maybe they are trying to initiate peace ? If so it will take some time, these things don’t happen quickly .I don’t believe both sides are even there yet.

I'm pretty neutral on all this, far too much drama about people we don't know in my opinion. The royal family all looked great, well dressed and lots of smiles. I don't know why people want to criticise, Meghan's coat was too tight? Really it was fine. Zara's outfit was too bright according to some, it looked great and she can carry it off. The children all looked well adjusted happy kids. Louis looked really comfortable with granddad and Uncle Mike seemed like fun.

I didn't go to any jubilee events, not really interested, but I've seen bits on the news and it all looked fine.

Some people didn't go off to the lunch, not just Harry and Meghan as I read Anne didn't go either but I don't know about anyone else. Maybe Harry and Meghan wanted to get back to their children who had been on a long journey, were in a strange place and probably a bit unsettled plus it was Lilibet's birthday.

I'm glad it all went well, I think it is nice that the Queen got to meet Lilibet and see Archie again. It is a shame it all seems to cause such arguments and maybe we should all realise that we don't know if Harry and William are on good terms, we don't know that Harry is the Queen's favourite grandchild or that Andrew is her favourite son, or any one of dozens of things that are presented as facts.

And yes I should leave these threads to the people who are partisan and seem to enjoy the arguments.

And “take comfort”? Seriously how smug and self important are some people, preening themselves

How rude you are.

You wanted them to be centre stage did you? Your last para indicates that you just didn't see enough of them and for that you are angry. They didn't want to upstage the Queen, they kept a low profile.

They came to the jubilee weekend because they were invited.

And they could hardly change their daughter's birthday could they? It wasn't a huge birthday party, some friends with children the same age but that's it. Nothing else. This is the first time I've seen their low profile criticised so vehemently.
wearing appropriate non ostentatious clothing I'm just shaking my head at this. Of all the things to criticise - a coat dress. Let's face it, no outfit would've been suitable in your eyes.

Pink Tonic why do you think MM's clothes were ostentatious and not appropriate?

Looked pretty run of the mill to me.

Pretty standard. Did you think the others were ostentatious also?

I’m no Harry & Meghan fan as I don’t like them going on Oprah but I thought Meghan looked stunning in the Dior outfit. Beautiful woman.

No, course not!
It's Meghan!
She should've been in Florence & Fred or sackcloth and ashes 😂

Talking of ‘ostentatious’. Though I think Zara looked great. Similar coat dress vibe as MM.

Not Pink Tonic, but I mention, mildly, that wearing head to toe custom Dior will mean Meghan will have spent tens of thousands of pounds more on her outfit than any other person attending the service. It might look discreet, but that comes at a frankly staggering price tag.

Do you know that?