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Is there another couple in the world like The Sussexes?

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veraswaistcoat · 23/01/2025 10:54

I was musing last night about this aspect - they had the world at their feet. Despite what Sussex Supporters like to suggest most people in the UK nodded their heads " yes it was lovely Harry was getting married finally" . I had never heard of the bride myself as I don't watch American tv shows of that ilk. She was black or biracial? It didn't even enter my head what colour she was initially and then as coverage started it didn't make one iota of difference one way or the other. I recall the day of the wedding - it was sunny and the pubs were full of royal cheer broadcasting the wedding.

And then it all started to where we are today.

Are there any other couples in the world who have gone through such a downfall? Is this a feature of the social media arena today?
We see P Diddy and Blake Lively and others exposed now through SM.
You can't count the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in this category as they were always unpopular.

Can you think of any examples of people who have fallen so spectacularly?

I know people say " they live in California, they have money blah blah" but their reputation is one that most people would not want.

Is it purely because of their seeming complaining and sense of entitlement ? I mean you don't see the real philanthropists in this way - in fact you rarely hear about them and what they do.

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veraswaistcoat · 03/02/2025 10:50

Your heart song ? 🤮 Jesus 😂

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Rhaidimiddim · 03/02/2025 10:59

Baital · 03/02/2025 07:48

But why would the (very recent) wife of Andrew's nephew know anything about his behaviour?

Andrew's ex-wife who he remained close to, or his brother - possibly. Although unless the lawyer had a specific reason to include them (e.g. they had been present on some occasions) it does seem a bit of a blackmail tactic, to embarrass rather than get relevant info.

When was Meghan a 'close associate' of Andrew?

We would all love to know the answer to this question.

MrsLeonFarrell · 03/02/2025 11:10

MrsGusset · 03/02/2025 10:49

Somewhat off topic but I was highly amused to see that in Page Six Abigail Spencer has described Meghan as being “the most glorious human being on the planet”. Her remark leading to a barrage of comments beneath the article.

Exclusive | Meghan Markle's BFF Abigail Spencer defends duchess from backlash

This follows Abigail's Instagram post at the time of the cooking show trailer that began:-

So elated for you Meghan! How lucky are we to get a glimpse into your heart song, magical thoughtfulness and deliciously wonderful ways January 15th! Can't wait for all to fall in love with #withloveMeghan....

Ms Spencer appears to have quite a way with words.

It's the hyperbole that does Meghan no favours at all. What's wrong with 'she's a great host/baker'? Why does she have to be the most glorious, that just makes her look silly? All her friends do this and I wish they would stop.

Ohpleeeease · 03/02/2025 11:31

It’s another PR job. Pointless. The public aren’t going to be swayed because some actress they’ve never heard of says she’s a wonderful person.

Thedom · 03/02/2025 11:41

😂😂OMG, "heartsong, glorious human, magical thoughtfulness"

Bloody hell, how contrived and insincere does she sound, no wonder she is a friend of Meghan Markle.

At some point, someone needs to tell Meghan to ask her 'friends' to row it back in, they just emphasise how out of touch and narcissistic MM is, she clearly allows (or lobbies) her enthusiasts to post that kind of verbose faked verbiage, she desperately needs her ego fed and flattered.

I wonder if they are getting paid for promoting her show?

IAmATorturedPoet · 03/02/2025 11:51

So elated for you Meghan! How lucky are we to get a glimpse into your heart song, magical thoughtfulness and deliciously wonderful ways January 15th! Can't wait for all to fall in love with #withloveMeghan....

but she is the most glorious human being on the planet, and so we just have to get behind her and support her.”

🤢 😂What the heck is this flowery over the top nonsense.

For someone who has, just days ago, been called out yet again on her bullying behaviour, she most definitely isn’t the most glorious human being on the planet.

Her friends don’t do her any favours at all when they do this.
Has money exchanged hands ?

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 12:29

Who is Abigail Spencer?

Thedom · 03/02/2025 12:31

yes @IAmATorturedPoet along with traipsing over the ashes of peoples homes for a photo shoot, her friend really has a low bar for what 'the most glorious human being on the planet is'

wordler · 03/02/2025 12:35

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 12:29

Who is Abigail Spencer?

She’s a TV actress - was an occasional Suits character - and was very good in sci-fi series Timeless.

She has a very flowery writing style particularly when defending Meghan. In 2021 post Oprah interview criticism she said this about Meghan -

"There are some people who are so bright and exude such deep purpose that they change the molecules in the air simply through their being.“

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 12:42

Thanks @wordler , no wonder I didn't know her, haven't watched either of those! 😂

coolmum123 · 03/02/2025 12:48

"In 2021 post Oprah interview criticism she said this about Meghan -
"There are some people who are so bright and exude such deep purpose that they change the molecules in the air simply through their being.“ "

Thats quite vom inducing.

FromTheOfficeOfJammyTodger · 03/02/2025 13:37

"There are some people who are so bright and exude such deep purpose that they change the molecules in the air simply through their being.“ "

It's so hyperbolic, it sounds like mockery. Maybe it is mockery.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 03/02/2025 14:01

MrsLeonFarrell · 03/02/2025 11:10

It's the hyperbole that does Meghan no favours at all. What's wrong with 'she's a great host/baker'? Why does she have to be the most glorious, that just makes her look silly? All her friends do this and I wish they would stop.

All these silly flowery gushing statements about Meghan just dig her into an even deeper hole, the Hollywood sychophancy is over, the public isn’t buying it anymore, the elite don’t control the narrative now, no one cares what they say or what the mainstream media pedal at their behest or their paid shills, as they say the truth is out there, and that genie is never going back in the bottle no matter how hard they try.

Is there another couple in the world like The Sussexes?
MrsLeonFarrell · 03/02/2025 14:06

coolmum123 · 03/02/2025 12:48

"In 2021 post Oprah interview criticism she said this about Meghan -
"There are some people who are so bright and exude such deep purpose that they change the molecules in the air simply through their being.“ "

Thats quite vom inducing.

Oh goodness that is hilarious. If a friend wrote that about me I'd worry that they were feeling ok.

Andylion · 03/02/2025 14:16

BigWillyLittleTodger · 03/02/2025 14:01

All these silly flowery gushing statements about Meghan just dig her into an even deeper hole, the Hollywood sychophancy is over, the public isn’t buying it anymore, the elite don’t control the narrative now, no one cares what they say or what the mainstream media pedal at their behest or their paid shills, as they say the truth is out there, and that genie is never going back in the bottle no matter how hard they try.

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I know the catchphrase from the X-Files, and you use it in your post, “the truth is out there”. But the pic you posted was cropped so I couldn’t see the top of the letters at the top. I thought it was a meme that said “The Froth is Out There”. Given the quotes from Abigail Spencer, above, it seemed fitting.

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 14:31

Ohh sexy mulder !!! 😍

NotaRealHousewife · 03/02/2025 14:33

I would be horrified if a friend wrote that , how embarrassing

Thedom · 03/02/2025 15:24

I was thinking similar, if a friend of one of my teens wrote wrote something like that about them, I would be saying to them, " slowly back off. don't do anything to piss them off . don't do anything to encourage them, then stay away" 😣

wordler · 03/02/2025 15:38

NotaRealHousewife · 03/02/2025 14:33

I would be horrified if a friend wrote that , how embarrassing

Exactly and if they were saying to the press you'd ring them saying thanks for the support, I really appreciate it but could you dial it back because you're making both of us look ridiculous.

wordler · 03/02/2025 15:42

However, if you like easy-watching, fun caper Sci-fi with time travel, I do recommend Timeless. Abigail McFlowery is good in it, her character is the opposite of whatever those Meghan statement are about. And when the series was cancelled after two seasons they did the decent thing and wrapped all the story lines with the final episode which made a nice change from all those series where they just abandon you mid story arc.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 03/02/2025 16:23

Andylion · 03/02/2025 14:16

I know the catchphrase from the X-Files, and you use it in your post, “the truth is out there”. But the pic you posted was cropped so I couldn’t see the top of the letters at the top. I thought it was a meme that said “The Froth is Out There”. Given the quotes from Abigail Spencer, above, it seemed fitting.

Brilliant! 😂

wigsonthegreenandhatsforthelifting · 03/02/2025 17:45

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 09:18

Just a heads up,
I have just discovered from threads in active that last night , horrific csa images were posted on some threads here on mn .
It was done in the night apparently.
I sincerely hope that none of the regular posters here saw them ( and I mean all of the posters, regardless of which side you take)

Take care all 💐

Unfortunately I saw them, hideous. Utterly revolting.

jeffgoldblum · 03/02/2025 17:49

I'm so sorry @wigsonthegreenandhatsforthelifting 💐

CaraCameleon · 03/02/2025 17:52

That would be enough to make me unsubscribe. Thank god I didn’t see them.

elessar · 03/02/2025 18:03

Good grief. As others have said, the hyperbole really does Meghan (nor her) any favours.

Even if Meghan wasn't a bully, a proven liar, an attention seeker who's alienated her whole family and that of her husband (etc etc) - she wouldn't be the "most glorious human being on the planet." I mean Jesus Christ, let's save that sort of praise for the people who devote their lives to selflessly caring for others, giving up their own wealth and opportunities to help others, trying to find cures for horrible diseases or putting themselves at great personal risk to speak up in the face of tyrannical regimes.

It's also completely invalidating the experiences of all those staff who Meghan bullied, and indeed the feelings of those in the RF who were accused of racism and other terrible behaviours towards M.

If she said something like 'Meghan may have made some mistakes in the past, but I can only speak from my experience and she's always been a very good friend to me. I know she's trying to turn over a new leaf with this show, and I really hope it's a success for her' - then it would be halfway credible and would do far more good for Meghan's reputation (amongst those who are on the fence about her at least)

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