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Meghan and Harry Netflix trailer

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Annie232 · 01/12/2022 13:32

Who is behind the camera taking pictures of Meghan crying?

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StormzyinaTCup · 02/12/2022 08:26

Narcissism 101

Who actually buys into the guff they churn out and the faux concern they like to portray? Its like a mass manipulation and people seem happy to buy into their victim mentality, without question. Its weird and in parts amusing.

We are about to see a production of a modern day fairy tale, Prince meets the girl of his dreams, she her Prince Charming, he whisks her off her feet, gives her the fairy tale wedding she has always dreamt of, however, things don't go their way whilst living in the castle so he sweeps her up and carries her off to pastures new where they are free to live happily ever after. That's a story Walt Disney would be proud of.

Then there is of course the alternative version seen by people who don't have rose coloured glasses on.

It's very interesting to observe.

Newwardrobe · 02/12/2022 08:28

foggydaysun · 02/12/2022 07:50

The image of Kate being hard faced followed by one of Meghan being hard faced is to make us all think there will be an exciting cat fight revealed in the film.

And I don’t know why people on here keep saying, ‘they are nobodies, no-one cares’. Well clearly, huge numbers of people do care and are ver interested, seen by thread after thread, and news and media coverage galore.

I feel sorry for Harry. Is he behaving appallingly? Yes. But I honestly think he’s acting out massive unresolved trauma. To throw aside, and so bitterly, your whole family, something really serious has happened. And we all know what. Harry has lived through serious trauma. I don’t buy the, ‘well he had money and job security, so he can’t have any problems! Arse!’ Argument. His family status and lives led to his mother being killed, living a miserable life in the family prior to that, which Harry will have be aware of, led to him being paraded in public to wailing performative hordes, to living in a family and subject to a media that he blames for his mothers death, to live a life with little agency or choice. I mean, Jesus, no they are not my problems, but that’s a seriously traumatic fucked up life right there. And it’s not even like he has a support group of people who have been through the same as the life he is born into is so weird and unique. And feeling alone and not understood like that is pretty head fucking.

I am not surprised he has acted out like this. I am surprised and disheartened by the lack of empathy and understanding from posters on these threads.

I know nothing about Meghan so can’t comment on her.

I agree that Harry is a deeply troubled soul but I don't think making this series will make him feel better long term.
It's a bit like when therapists tell you to write a letter to those that have hurt you but to never send it.
Harry has written the letter and it's now in the post and can't be retrieved.

Blip · 02/12/2022 08:29

Stormzy I think the ending is that they move to a new castle in America and then rule that land.

Also that the evil RF get their comeuppance.

LookingAtYou · 02/12/2022 08:33

'Also that the evil RF get their comeuppance.'

Yes it seems to have always been about revenge. All so sad and you can't help feeling it is going to get worse. Someone is going to really struggle with MH issues and it won't be those 2 with their photographers and constant reveals.

StormzyinaTCup · 02/12/2022 08:37

Blip · 02/12/2022 08:29

Stormzy I think the ending is that they move to a new castle in America and then rule that land.

Also that the evil RF get their comeuppance.

Yes, they are nothing if not ambitious which of course wouldn't have been written in Disney's time, that's progress and feminism!.

Cant believe I missed out the evil step mother and sister in law😁what more could you ask for in a fairy story. I can't wait!!

BellePeppa · 02/12/2022 08:38

Redkettle · 02/12/2022 07:43

I don't understand the hate to H and M. Charles did a tell all interview and slagged off the queen. Diana did same he's only doing what others have done before him . I'd take Harry any day over William.

I think it’s the fakery. Meghan is so hard to like because she always has this fake vibe about her and we know for a fact she lies and twists things. As much as Harry is irritating with his wetness he has had moments of being genuine and does own a personality. Meghan’s just weird and lacks personality.

queenofarles · 02/12/2022 08:39

well I think there are three version to this whole saga , their version , the other side and what really happened, sibling rivalry also develops into SIL rivalry

Coronateachingagain · 02/12/2022 08:40

It looks like Meghan never came to terms with the fact that Kate is the wife of a future King and always ahead of her in the pecking order. And she cannot do anything to change that. No Netflix or keep banging about a bridesmaids stockings will change that. Fact

MartiniFlan · 02/12/2022 08:40

What I don't understand is, if the royal family are so awful (and I can well believe they are, I'm no royalist), why they first wanted to come to some sort of half in, half out arrangement with them? Why would you want to retain any ties with an institution that drove you to thoughts of committing suicide, that you found that stifling?

And similarly, if the institution of the royal family has such awful memories for them, why cling so tightly onto the trappings of it - such as still using their titles? I know people will say 'ah but it's their right to use their titles'- but doing so seems very out of keeping with their focus on EDI, linked-not-ranked, etc. Meghan saying a title was Archie's birthright - well, the concept of 'birthright' is pretty colonialist and exclusionary, no? What about all the rest of us who don't have that birthright? If you hate being a prince so much, Harry, just drop the title? Maybe he can't remember his own surname, that could be it.

Sling · 02/12/2022 08:42

LookingAtYou · 02/12/2022 08:23

'And they appear to have a live in photographer documenting their daily life'

I know! All those intimate moments pretending to play the guitar in a meadow or giggling in the kitchen, person with camera snapping away in the corner. Don't they care about privacy, don't they want any private moments at all?! or is it all about the $$$$

Actually I wondered about this - I wondered if some of them were recreated for the series (hence the hats and glasses). Some of them are obviously from official photographers or capturing 'historic' moments - fair enough. But the dating ones are fabulously done, and mainly third party taken.

LizzieSiddal · 02/12/2022 08:42

@Newwardrobe I agree that Harry is a deeply troubled soul but I don't think making this series will make him feel better long term.
It's a bit like when therapists tell you to write a letter to those that have hurt you but to never send it.

Agree 100% with this. It’s very sad he wasn’t able to express how he felt to his dad and brother, before he met Meghan. (Maybe he tried and he was ignored, we don’t know).

I think marriage was the catalyst for his outpouring of hurt and trauma, although Meghan always seems to get the blame. The press would not have left anyone Harry married in peace and he would not have stood back and ignored it after what they did to his mum.

EscapeTheCastle · 02/12/2022 08:43

If you watch the trailer on You Tube and choose the official Netflix channel the comments underneath are pure comedy gold.

ShirleyPhallus · 02/12/2022 08:43

Coronateachingagain · 02/12/2022 08:40

It looks like Meghan never came to terms with the fact that Kate is the wife of a future King and always ahead of her in the pecking order. And she cannot do anything to change that. No Netflix or keep banging about a bridesmaids stockings will change that. Fact

I dunno, I think it would be quite interesting to see what Kate is like behind closed doors. She has a very carefully cultivated public “personality” of smiling at the right things, waving at the right time, looking concerned and serious at the right moment etc

It wouldn’t surprise me if she can actually be demanding / unreasonable etc etc herself

smilesy · 02/12/2022 08:44

Sling · 02/12/2022 08:42

Actually I wondered about this - I wondered if some of them were recreated for the series (hence the hats and glasses). Some of them are obviously from official photographers or capturing 'historic' moments - fair enough. But the dating ones are fabulously done, and mainly third party taken.

One thing that interests me is, will we see footage of those times when people speculated that they were mic'd up because their clothing appeared lumpy?🤔

ReneBumsWombats · 02/12/2022 08:45

MartiniFlan · 02/12/2022 08:40

What I don't understand is, if the royal family are so awful (and I can well believe they are, I'm no royalist), why they first wanted to come to some sort of half in, half out arrangement with them? Why would you want to retain any ties with an institution that drove you to thoughts of committing suicide, that you found that stifling?

And similarly, if the institution of the royal family has such awful memories for them, why cling so tightly onto the trappings of it - such as still using their titles? I know people will say 'ah but it's their right to use their titles'- but doing so seems very out of keeping with their focus on EDI, linked-not-ranked, etc. Meghan saying a title was Archie's birthright - well, the concept of 'birthright' is pretty colonialist and exclusionary, no? What about all the rest of us who don't have that birthright? If you hate being a prince so much, Harry, just drop the title? Maybe he can't remember his own surname, that could be it.

Their current job is not to set up new businesses or make investments as I originally expected. Their job now is to mine their lives and themselves for content...like reality TV stars who have become influencers, with the USP being their royalty.

Obviously they've got the means to do more than make low budget YouTube and TikTok footage in their bedrooms, and they didn't become known by going on a TV singing contest, but the principle is the same.

HaveYouSeenNancy · 02/12/2022 08:46

I don't think I've ever seen such a blatant public display of a celebrity's narcissism. They're not even ashamed of it, they're asking everyone to look at it in all its horrific glory.
I think Netflix have stitched them up in exactly the same way as Allison P. Davis' interview in 'The Cut' and they're too self absorbed to see it.

foggydaysun · 02/12/2022 08:48

Newwardrobe · 02/12/2022 08:28

I agree that Harry is a deeply troubled soul but I don't think making this series will make him feel better long term.
It's a bit like when therapists tell you to write a letter to those that have hurt you but to never send it.
Harry has written the letter and it's now in the post and can't be retrieved.

No it won’t I agree. It’s completely self destructive. But that’s trauma playing out right there. I once knew someone with complex ptsd from childhood trauma, he was very self destructive too. Harry seems to have a lifetime of pain and rage which is now unleashed and he is lashing out wildly. It’s painful to watch.

Mooshamoo · 02/12/2022 08:48

I wonder does Meghan regret getting with Harry. It's caused her a lot of stress and pain. Her life was fine before.

That's the power of love I guess. Her love for him is strong enough to take all of the crap. I don't know if I would be able for it. Remember Harry's last girlfriend said that she couldn't handle it - how the press treated her. I wouldn't be able for it at all.

Meghan is allowed to speak. I think she is doing the right thing

MytummydontjigglejiggleItfolds · 02/12/2022 08:48

I just hate being a pawn in this family drama.
"Does it make more sense to hear our story from us?"
No. It's got nothing to do with us. If it's your story and you know the truth then why can't you live your lives in peace knowing it.
If you want things to change in the Royal Family/celebrity culture than work towards that but it has sweet FA to do with us.
It smacks of rampant insecurity/immaturity to have a need for the good opinion of the public. It's a fruitless and empty way to gain happiness to keep trying to come out on top or in the best light.
I have every sympathy for the lack of privacy and what Harry had to go through (and still goes through) growing up the way he did, I just think they are dealing with it in a really idiotic and self-defeating way continuing to involve the public in their lives.

VeganStar · 02/12/2022 08:52

They are milking it for all it’s worth at the moment, but in the end milk goes sour and stinks like so much rotten cheese.

Tulipomania · 02/12/2022 08:52

Mooshamoo · 02/12/2022 08:48

I wonder does Meghan regret getting with Harry. It's caused her a lot of stress and pain. Her life was fine before.

That's the power of love I guess. Her love for him is strong enough to take all of the crap. I don't know if I would be able for it. Remember Harry's last girlfriend said that she couldn't handle it - how the press treated her. I wouldn't be able for it at all.

Meghan is allowed to speak. I think she is doing the right thing

I think she is causing most of the stress and pain!

Harry is obviously deeply traumatised by events that happened in his childhood but I think Megan has certainly encouraged the recent rift.

funnelfanjo · 02/12/2022 08:53

Has either Harry or Meghan publicly said what it is they actually want in order for everyone to move forwards with their lives? Some kind of public mea culpa from the King & PoW? Their funding reinstated? Being able to use HRH?

Because I’m really not sure what the point of this continued publicity is on their part if it’s not a campaign to get perceived wrongs fixed. Apart from money that is. If they really wanted a quiet life then they could easily have found a job for him doing some kind of work facilitating wounded veterans returning to civilian life. He did good stuff with the Invictus games.

Lolliesareonme · 02/12/2022 08:54

Fairydoors · 02/12/2022 08:15

Ah, the traditional MM bashing on Mumsnet.

So despite it now being proved a racist bully was assigned to her to 'show her the ropes' , and nobody believed her, we are now moving on to something else to have a go at her for .

Good stuff.

Which one are you talking about?

Hussey or Harry?

LookingAtYou · 02/12/2022 08:55

ShirleyPhallus · 02/12/2022 08:43

I dunno, I think it would be quite interesting to see what Kate is like behind closed doors. She has a very carefully cultivated public “personality” of smiling at the right things, waving at the right time, looking concerned and serious at the right moment etc

It wouldn’t surprise me if she can actually be demanding / unreasonable etc etc herself

It wouldn't surprise me if she was reallt struggling with this awful, toxic situation. Fortunately she has strong genuine support, not fake people encouraging her to tell tales for a quick buck.

Harry really has gone too low even by his standards. The trailer itself is just utterly cringeworthy.

LizzieSiddal · 02/12/2022 08:56

I fully expect the Palace Report into Meghan’s bullying allegations to be “leaked” very soon….

Mind you, if it’s true that tye palace assigned Lady Susan Hussey to “show Meghan the ropes” I suspect she was right to feel negatively towards any other palace staff as she would have assumed they were all cut form the same racist cloth as Lady Susan.

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