Has anyone ever met Megan?

[MsMiaWallace]

Out of curiosity as many people are airing views about her. But what is she actually like in the flesh?
I'm not a fan at all but she comes across as lovely when interviewed

Welll actually you could argue that he is now a bigger problem for them....

They hit him where he feels most vunerable - security for his family.

They had to have known that.

It reads like strategy.

Gloves came right off.

King Charles is proving himself to be an ineffective leader and diplomat.

Keep in mind that King Charles has kept security for Prince Andrew.

That is a massive statement to his son.

What is the point of a family at the top of the pyramid of our society if they are worse than most??

You seem to completely misunderstand that it isn’t the RF who decide who gets protection from officers from the MET. That’s a governmental review panel. Why? Because it’s tax payers money and the government has to be accountable. He doesn’t work for the RF, therefore he doesn’t get the business perks

True the Queen, now King is heavliy protected so less paranoia.

But - she does not have to pay for it.

We do.

So that worry about affording it does not come into play for them.

He on the other hand now needs to pay for it.

Anyone have any idea how much that would cost?

I dont but would think you are in the millions per year.

Nor does Prince Andrew

He gets the 'business perks'.

The MET aren’t for hire - and even if they were - how would you feel if it were YOUR partner being shipped out to the US for months on end to fetch starbucks?

Not any more he doesn’t. It’s pulled. Any security from now will have to be paid privately. It therefore won’t be officers from the MET who are allowed to carry weapons.

Just how do you think security would have been provided by the Met in LA?

This was posted on Instagram by a TV director back in 2021.

I understand it’s taxpayer funded. But that’s the deal with working royals.

The argument has been thus far that Harry needs the specialised protection from royal protection officers. I’m saying he doesn’t and that private security is adequate in US

Last I heard, Charles may remove his security, it hasn't happened yet. Unless I've missed it.

It is 'expected' to happen. It 'may' happen. According to news reports. And if it does, Charles will be paying for it, is that from Duchy funds I wonder.

He can use his chalet money for all I care. As long as im not paying for it

Even if PA security is to funded by the MET, It’s also not an apple to apple comparison. PA lives in the U.K. PH in the USA. Costs will be completely different.

I am sure that you are correct about the realtors and cabbies. And your point about the locals and geo location is valid.

That is very different to one of the largest newspapers on line, one with about 24 million visits a month advertising where you you live.

These people, love 'em or hate 'em have recieved credible threats against their lives from a variety of people. Some have gone to prison for it.

Viscount Rothemere owns the paper. he is very good friends with Charles and Camilla.

They could have a quiet word no?

This is often said.

But how do you know?

If it was notable for the absence of old friends I would love to know who they are and how you know that.

We know the famous ones cause they are in the papers - but the rest?

Was the guest list public?

Fair to say that she never (seemed) to develope paranoia about her security.

Fair also to say that none of her parenst died a violent death due to lack of/poor security.

Charles pays for Andrew;s security.

You understand that Diana chose to turn down police protection post divorce? That was her choice.

It’s certainly been suggested but it’s never been confirmed. I’m sure PA will have receive inheritance from his mother that could cover any costs

I'm sure in person she appears warm, attractive and interesting. However, she is an actress and it's likely to be an act. However, most people do the same.

What's that thing about, it's not how you treat your equals, it's how you treat the servants, that shows your true character.

I would not like it at all Dogs.

But I am not talking about the MET.

His father pays for PA security.

The King is proving himslef very ineffective to me.

This, you could argue, is his first big test. Reign (geddit?teehee) in the family.

He seems utterly incapable of leadership or diplomacy.

And yet....he is King.....

Looks to me now that his legacy will be this nightmare and the loss of the Comonwealth.

Security is armed in the US. It would be ridiculous for Charles to pay for personal security overseas from private bodyguards who are armed from tax payers money. We aren’t sure who is paying for PAs security but surely he has money of his own?

Indeed.

Because Prince Andrew has a such a good reputation for spening money wisely and being honest.

It’s way too early to start making predictions about the King’s legacy. The only person responsible for this “nightmare” is Harold and it looks to me as if public sympathy is fairly and squarely behind his poor bloody family who deserve all the medals you can get on their chests for having to tolerate him all this time.

It has certainly been reported that way.

But don;t we also know that she was fearful of the family once she decided to divorce?

I do not mean fearful in terms of fearing for her life rather fearful that she would loose custody, fearful that they would have their staff spy and report, fearful of things that fall within the realm of possibility.

With that optic in mind her refusal may seem less irrational.

Well Blossom - we will have to wait and see how it plays out.

But when I look I see someone who is very hurt.

I see a family that closed rank against him.

I see a newspaper industry that feasted on her.

I see lack of leadership in our King.