Meghan and Harry spotted out and about - Naija Edition

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Part 5 of (mostly 😂) drama-free and positive threads, delving into all things Meghan and Harry. Whether it’s the causes they support, their business initiatives, or Meghan’s fashion choices (Harry’s too, on occasion 😉), there’s plenty to discuss. Just a pro-tip - that there may be use of MLE terms and discussions of dupes - you might want to exit stage left if these things offend. Hat tip to @queentim for the original inspiration.

Of course she would any mother would think the same. However I feel she would have apportioned the majority of the blame at the institution rather than her poor son. I have never seen Harry happier you only have one life and he has found purpose and love and a family he never really had. Good luck to him.

"I do things differently because I don't go by a rule book, [and] because I lead from the heart, not the head," Princess Diana said of why the royal family hadn't warmed to her.

That's one take , another highlights his deep commitment to Invictus. Through this organization, he has been instrumental in providing essential comfort and support to thousands of struggling veterans worldwide. For him, this endeavor transcends mere public relations and superficial appearances. This dedication is precisely why some detractors attempt to undermine or dismiss his accomplishments. Like the Princes' Trust or Duke of Edimbugh Awards it is great legacy and one to applaud.

It’s the way she clings to Harry, she really does come across as out of her depth and nervy, she used to appear so confident, she just doesn’t any more.

and her legs are painfully thin, I do wonder If all their fuck ups have got to her .🙁

After the forum

I know he's a divisive figure, but can we take a moment to acknowledge the incredible impact of the Invictus Games? It's not just about sports, it's about giving injured veterans a renewed sense of purpose and community. Harry's passion for this cause is undeniable, and it's made a real difference in the lives of countless people.

And let's not forget Meghan's support of the games! She's been by his side, cheering on the athletes and raising awareness. Their love for each other and their shared dedication to this project is truly inspiring. It's clear that they are a team in every sense of the word, and their love story adds another layer of meaning to their work.

Can we separate the couple from the controversy for a moment and appreciate what they've accomplished here? It's not about agreeing with their every move, it's about recognizing the good they've done. Together, they are a strong force for positive change.And if that sticks in the craw of some so be it.

What has any of that got to do with him doing a quasi-royal military inspection from a red carpet?

Essential comfort and support? Like housing, jobs and adjustment to civilian life? Please do elaborate on this.

Why do Invictus competitors have to self fund?

Can you categorically confirm that Harry is neither paid for his Invictus appearances, nor that his considerable expenses (travel, hotels, security, wardrobe for him and his wife) are paid for out of Invictus funds?

The Nigerian women I know are strong confident and very beautiful women. I'm afraid the women M&H are meeting on this visit will likely be outshining Meghan at every step of the way, she must be so out of her depth. Most didn't grow up as part of a minority, and are much less likely to have had to endure racist trauma in a predominantly white country during their formative years.

All the dresses look out of place and acting like a celebrity isn't very classy for a member of the RF. It's desperate. I hope she'll get something genuine regrading her roots out of it.

IG, as an organisation, seem to be very quiet about this visit. And Nigeria as a potential host nation, given the security issues? Really?

Meghan said she was never treated as "a black woman" until she went to the UK. What racist trauma did she suffer in the US before her mid 30s that you are aware of?

Invictus offers camaraderie and a sense of purpose, it doesn't directly provide housing, jobs, or comprehensive reintegration services. Those are crucial needs that require broader systemic solutions an orgaistuion can only do so much.

And Invictus Games participants typically cover their own travel and participation costs. This has been a point of criticism for some, as it can create barriers for those with limited financial resources.

It's not been publicly confirmed whether Harry receives direct payment for his involvement. However, it's highly likely that his travel, accommodation, security, and other expenses related to Invictus are covered by the organization or through other means.

I can't see after the debacle of Willam and Kate's visit to the Carribean of those two doing something similar anytime soon.

I have just looked at the IG website, in the News section. There are articles about the 10th year celebrations, but nothing about H&M's Nigeria trip. Which suggests that 'promoting IG' is not true and it is a personal jolly? Or have I missed something?

The woman standing to the right of Meghan in the picture skullbabe posted at 17.52 today is just perfect. Totally gorgeous

@TheFirmBiscuit

Why are you bringing William and Kate into this?

Why are you quoting my post about Harry's quasi royal military inspection to make a point, and then not answering my question what that has to do with Invictus? Don't quote my posts to make your points if you can't connect the two.

You said, "he has been instrumental in providing essential comfort and support to thousands of struggling veterans worldwide." In what way do you define Invictus Games participation as "essential"?

It's not been publicly confirmed whether Harry receives direct payment for his involvement. However, it's highly likely that his travel, accommodation, security, and other expenses related to Invictus are covered by the organization or through other means.

He is a multi millionaire. Why on earth would he take these expenses away from the fund providing "essential comfort" for men and woman who have not even 1% of his wealth?

Better pictures with the Director General of the WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and media mogul, Mo Abudu.

Meghan "Omowale"! Our child has come home. What a beautiful and warm name!

Here they come......

I’ve always wondered what Ifeoma meant - such nice choices.

https://twitter.com/bbcafrica/status/1789374706199470343/mediaviewer

Harry playing sit down volley ball in Abuja with Veterans. Also we hear what two of the Nigerian athletes have to say.

(Apologies if someone has already posted this so have RTFT but occasionally I miss things).

Meghan said she was never treated as "a black woman" until she went to the UK. What racist trauma did she suffer in the US before her mid 30s that you are aware of?

I know that Meghan has spoken about being in a car with her mother when she was young, and the driver of another car shouted a racist slur word at her mother and how she saw it upset her mother. And she has spoken of people in stores and on the street assuming her mother was her child minder/nanny. There was more I believe. She wrote an essay or two for Essence magazine in which she shared her experiences of being biracial.

I have just looked at the IG website, in the News section. There are articles about the 10th year celebrations, but nothing about H&M's Nigeria trip. Which suggests that 'promoting IG' is not true and it is a personal jolly? Or have I missed something?

Nothing as yet on the IG Instagram but David Wiseman - the invictus Games Foundation’s International Development Director, and UK Veteran, is there. I saw him in a photo taken at the volley ball game. There may be other Invictus Games representatives that I don’t recognise there as well. But Wiseman’s presence aLeo indicates to me this is not a ‘personal jolly’.

I just found David’s Twitter and he’s reposted the Misan Harriman image of the wounded Nigerian Vet who is holding Harry’s hand.

David Wiseman Tweet

Apologies, my mistake, she wrote for Elle Magazine (not Essence).

Edited to include link to Elle article she wrote 2016. There were other articles too, if I recall correctly.Elle Mag , Meghan Markle

Thanks for sharing the article. I had not seen it before. Interesting view into Meghan’s childhood. Her parents seem really great. It cannot have been easy to protect her so well.

The article was actually written and published in 2015. It was republished after her relationship with Harry became public. Knowing that it was written pre-Harry makes it feel more authentic.

That's one take , another highlights his deep commitment to Invictus. Through this organization, he has been instrumental in providing essential comfort and support to thousands of struggling veterans worldwide. For him, this endeavor transcends mere public relations and superficial appearances. This dedication is precisely why some detractors attempt to undermine or dismiss his accomplishments. Like the Princes' Trust or Duke of Edimbugh Awards it is great legacy and one to applaud.

Yet the participants have to fund themselves and the support is being given a goal ......

And Harry likely gets his expenses ....

I'm not being convinced here or I'm reading a very convoluted few posts on here.

David Wiseman - the Invictus Games Foundation’s International Development Director, and UK Veteran, is there.

He is there and has been at all of the Invictus events this week with Harry (there are photos and videos of him out there). This discussion of Invictus social media posting is not out of a genuine desire to know but as an another way to criticise, undermine and express disdain. I’m keen to keep this thread positive and so think engaging with things like this only serve to validate the bad faith from which the questions are raised and would simply avoid them.

How can you from behind your screen determine that people do not have a real reason for wanting to know @skullbabe ? I don't think you can but there is no onus being put on you to respond to any comments that anyone makes. The fact remains you don't know someone's curiosity - you can assume but that doesn't always go well.