The "Where's Meghan" Question Has Been Definitively Answered ...

[MrsMaxDeWinter]

She's been busy!

I hope that those who expressed concern will be happy to know that she has been working with the Archewell team on their just released Impact Report.

Meghan and Harry are polarising figures but there is no doubt that they have galvanising power to get projects, both little and big, off the ground.

Harry, with William and Kate, was a co-founder of the Royal Foundation in 2011. They had a start-up fund of just under 5 million pounds, of which 1.3 million pounds was given away in grants.

10 yrs later, Harry and Meghan set up Archewell, with start up funds of 13 million dollars, and give away three million dollars in grants.

As with both foundations, the reserve is carried over.

The range of their projects is interesting, from working with the Vaccine Alliance to raise private sector contributions to distribute vaccines, endowing academic fellowships, working with partners in resettling refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan, working with World Central Kitchens, to smaller projects like the Uvalde community playground and park and a really cute project to a small charity that gives free hair braiding to young black girls in Texas.

archewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Archewell-Foundation-Impact-Report-2020-2022.pdf

I am so pleased for them, their advisors and staff as this is a dream start for any start up. I have long been sceptical that they may have spread themselves too thinly, so I am glad to see they are now focusing on just three areas, as they find their groove.

Oh never mind being posted to Argentina as American Embassy staff is not a bad gig at all.
Who knows what she was up to down there we will never know! ( or will we?)

@MrsMaxDeWinter what is this underlying all about?

"Her mother and father had one child. Her father had two others" ....

Family is family....

Well said - each day I wake up and think today is the day I'm going to get off the RF threads and do something more useful and then posts like yours make me want to stay. ChatCGP is the new troll label it would seem I think it makes lists that said one could imagine a future where forum mischief could take on a whole new dimension. As an experiment if I can get access to it might start a thread to test it out and become a royalist !

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I seriously doubt though that over in California their PR team is thinking "must go over to the RF forums on MN and push our messages". Nor are we getting paid (at least I'm not) the H&M crowd is probably a mixture of SussexSquad, republicans and folk who aren't either but think the royal family is well overdue for public scrutiny and accountability and I goodly few I wager who just feel sorry for Harry and the almighty nasty pile on to him and his wife for having the audacity however imperfectly at trying to leave that gilded cage.

I appreciate before the late Queen died that this place might have been more respectful and deferential to the concept of a preeminent aristocratic family ruling over us but with her (and her husband's death) some of that goodwill has vanished. Particularly so since we are in an acute economic crisis where millions are suffering for wants of basic needs. That is the real scandal (oh and Andrew of course.)

It as if they want to Meghan to pop up so they can continue to take pot shots at her wheras quite rightly and astutley she has let Harry take the limelight for Spare and probably glad to have time with her family and working on her memoir and in some sort of peace.

Right just used ChatGTP to explain why Archewell is a good example of a charity.

Archewell, a non-profit organization founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is considered a good charity for several reasons:

Clear mission: Archewell has a clear mission to create a more compassionate world through diverse community impact programs.
Transparent and accountable: The organization operates transparently and is accountable to its supporters, stakeholders, and partners.
Focus on multiple issues: Archewell focuses on multiple issues, including gender equality, mental health, and the environment, among others.
Partnerships with credible organizations: Archewell partners with credible organizations to amplify their impact and achieve their goals.
High-profile advocates: With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as its co-founders, Archewell has high-profile advocates who bring visibility and resources to the organization's mission.
These factors contribute to making Archewell a well-regarded charity and a model for other organizations to follow.

Are William and Kate good ambassadors for charitable causes ?

The answer is ;

Yes, William and Kate are known to be strong advocates for charitable causes and have made a significant impact through their support and advocacy.

Should we abolish the British Royal Family ?

That is a subjective question and ultimately depends on personal opinions and beliefs. Some people may believe that the monarchy is an outdated institution that should be abolished, while others may believe it has cultural and historical significance and should be preserved. It is up to the people of the UK to decide.

Last one I promise - they seem very anodyne.

Are the royal family boards on mumsnet a good forum to participate in or should I do something else

The Royal Family boards on Mumsnet can be a place where people discuss topics related to the British monarchy. However, whether they are a good forum for you to participate in depends on your personal interests and the type of discussion you are looking for. If you are interested in discussing the Royal Family, current events, and news related to them, the Royal Family boards on Mumsnet may be a good option for you. However, if you are looking for a more diverse range of topics or a different type of discussion, you may prefer to participate in other online communities.

Utterly Bizarre - grown adult fanboy/girl

‘the H&M crowd is probably a mixture of SussexSquad’

well done on fessing up you are part of Sussex squad - pretty obvious anyway

I'm not "SussexSquad" by any inclination, I'm a republican through and through. When the late Queen was alive the only arguements you could really have about the monarchy were theoretical for the most part of picking off lesser royals for trangresssions or historical issues like Nazi Edward 8th. She was pretty much bulletproof having led a sefless life and her legandary stoicism and dedication to service was widley admired here and around the world, she appeared timeless and close to a deity in human form almost (not said in a sarcastic manner either).

Even I shed a tear when I heard Andrew Marr choking up on LBC when he announced it. Attacking her was a fool's errand and a lot of folk kept quiet out of respect or other reasons. But she has gone and the landscape has starkly changed, the period where 'the people' kept quiet and didn't have a respectful but robust debate has passed. The argument against monarchy is really a cleaning up of the legacy of feudalism a concept whose time, quite rightly has long since passed.

‘folk who aren't either but think the royal family is well overdue for public scrutiny and accountability’

why on earth would staunch republicans fanboy all over Meghan and Harry? 😂 They’re also part of the royal family, using their family connections, wealth (blood money) to their advantage - to live a life of extreme wealth and privilege- just like the rest of their own family

yeahhhhh I can’t imagine real republicans forming a coalition with Sussex squad - pmsl

Too much double think for me, just like the deifying of the Queen and vilifying of her offspring. She wasn’t the epitome of royal virtue. They’re all multi faceted and deeply flawed (including their relatives that happen to live in America) just like the rest of the human race.

‘the H&M crowd is probably a mixture of SussexSquad’

well done on fessing up you are part of Sussex squad - pretty obvious anyway

i agree with what you said, the h and m crowd is prob the Sussex squad. However I didn’t mean to imply you were referring to yourself. I don’t know you, or what your leaning is. I only meant to agree with your point that most of their fans are part of that squad. Apologies for not being clearer - it has been a long day.

The RF boards are pretty confusing tbh lots of differing viewpoints clashing on the melee and some mischievous trolls making hay 😀If you spend too much time here you are probably over invested and wasting your time, (memo to self..)

‘some mischievous trolls making hay’

couldn’t agree more! Entertaining to read though, especially when sleep evades!

sorry again for misspeaking at you earlier!

Don't worry I didn't feel any antagonism just fair comment on a lively board said in good grace. If you want to get to sleep get off the phone or computer - I'm 8 hours away in Singapore so it's morning here !

Their activities are under scrutiny because they trumpet their status as philanthropists at every opportunity. They don’t have jobs and live in luxury wirh lots of time on their hands. They are also very rich. All those things make them very different to ordinary people .

. If I give money to the local dogs shelter or send a donation to a worthy cause, I don’t tell the whole world or pat myself on the back . Therefore I am not under scrutiny. People wonder if the money they say they are giving is really theirs and what their charity actually does, because it’s all very murky . Charitable donations don’t mean the same thing in the US as they do here. How much of their time do they actually spend on charitable activities , how much of their own money do they donate? Or is it all an exercise in tax efficiency to suit themselves? Genuinely want to know.

Compassion into boots? What on earth does that mean?

@ItsCurtainstothat

If you read something like the Gates Foundation annual letter and the accompanying financials and you realise what a heap of shit this is.

Getting the donors to pat them on the back for being so great (so Trumpian)
it’s also full of word salad nonsense so clearly Meghan has been dabbling in the impact report drafting

it’s hardly surprising staff are running for the hills.

Im deffo using that in my next CV / OLD profile:

I love turning compassion into boots, determination into flip flops and excellence into kitten heels.

In the words of Meghan Murky Markle, I am an “enfant unique”.

I didn’t want to say anything as I really believe that Meghan was doing the right thing and keeping quiet as this book was Harry’s project.

but seeing how the chat has taken a different turn ,loads on here are saying they are republicans but are huge H&M supporters , don’t you realise how daft you sound? You all believe , the monarchy should go but H&M should keep their titles 😵‍💫
H&M are nothing without their RF titles and connections , the book and the doc would never have happened without all the W v Hdrama . No one really cares if Harry goes on polo tournaments or if they go planting flowers in a kindergarten in California , but things like
Private meeting with his still working royal family members ? Yes that’s the stuff that sells ,

People dislike the Sussexes and their 'foundation' and their public bitch fest because their behaviour is so hypocritical.

They want to be seen as a benevolent, flawless, charitable royal power couple but they speak and act as if they are pissed off guests on the Jeremy Kyle show.

They have high ambitions but do not possess the required self control and confidence to achieve their goals.

It's not the most thought out strategy to try and position yourself as a calm, serene and moral brand while publicly stabbing your father and brother in the back and gleefully trying to destroy their reputation. In terms of current trends, intergenerational empathy and affection takes precedence over the narrative of Boomer/Zoomer/Millennial generational conflict. The Sussexes are not tapping into the current Zeitgeist, they are always out of step. They are choosing enmity over empathy but can't see it. Charles with his public messages of loving H&M and wanting them at the coronation is more in line with this trend than H&M attempts to discredit Papa and Willy.

In terms of change, authentic behaviour and empathy are the cultural trends at the moment and the Sussexes are acting inauthentically with their performative vulnerability. Audiences are embracing real, impromptu sharing but the Sussexes are using highly polished and controlled global media platforms that are the polar opposite of authentic, unscripted, bottom up content creation. It's inauthentic and faux.

Nepo Babies have come under fire and Prince Harry is the ultimate neon baby 😀.

The Sussexes are using nepo power and influence but trend analysts know nepo currency is rejected by today's public. Celebrities who are open, honest and self aware regarding their advantages are more popular than those claiming their family connections make things more challenging.

So, the Sussexes aren't 'change' or current, they are getting it spectacularly wrong. They are infamous rather than admired and their popularity ranking has dropped.

On a slightly different note, I don't think Darwin's theory of evolution is quite what you think it is @Socrateswasrightaboutvoting 😉.

I wonder if her uncle was a retired ambassador (rather than plain embassy staff
living in a trailer park) would he have made the cut too and got a wedding invite

Hang on, @Ohnonevermind - I thought the uncle really was supposed to have been an ambassador? Wasn't it him who reportedly secured Meghan an internship in Argentina?

Unless (god help us) that was made up too ...