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Sentebale no. 3

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Thedom · 31/03/2025 07:40

The ex lead Patron Its getting plenty of media coverage today.

(ps, my hash key doesn't work )

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Uricon2 · 31/03/2025 14:23

Harry's USP was that people really liked him, or at least the him that was visible to the world pre marriage, that seemed warm, funny and engaged. He has plentifully tarnished that reputation over the last 5 years and now put a ton of dynamite under the remains of it. All done by himself.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 31/03/2025 14:25

Just seen their new communications supremo is one Meredith Maines: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/harry-meghan-markle-hire-meredith-maines-communications

Doubtless a brave lady, but even if not already wondering what the hell she's done I wonder how long she'll last?

TheAutumnCrow · 31/03/2025 14:25

jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:21

Related to this , but awhile back ( 2024? ) a newspaper ( the daily mail?) printed an article that seemed to fall off the radar but now seems very pertinent!
harry and Meghan apparently tried ( and luckily failed!) to patent or trademark “ sentable “ in the us for a variety of uses ! Going from memory… some of the listed examples were .. mental health and campaigning ! No mention of the original function of the charity.
I feel this is quite interesting!

This?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13393235/EDEN-CONFIDENTIAL-officials-sink-Prince-Harrys-vague-plan-trademark-Sentebale-charity.html

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: US officials sink Prince Harry's trademark

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The Duke of Sussex's relationships with his father, his brother and, indeed, his country have remorselessly deteriorated.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13393235/EDEN-CONFIDENTIAL-officials-sink-Prince-Harrys-vague-plan-trademark-Sentebale-charity.html

Onlyonekenobe · 31/03/2025 14:25

I am also reflecting on the dissonance between Meghan's push to rebrand herself as an aspirational character whose mantra is joy, elevating everyday experiences, thinking of guests in little details to make them feel thought of, pottering about in the garden in the Californian sunshine without a care in the world, frolicking with children and dogs......and this mess of Harry's. All the same household, all the same marriage, all the same children.

The lemon cheesecake photo yesterday was so weird.

That house must be a hive of misery and upset and anger and stress and worry and activity right now. (Obvs not because of concern over the charity's fortunes, concern over their public image and impact on their bottom line.). What was the point of pretending that it's business as usual by pointing out you're celebrating an unrelated foreign holiday? Firstly, why celebrate a foreign holiday that has no relevance to your life. But mostly, why do so when anyone who is interested enough to look at your Instagram will know what shitshow is unfolding inside your home and your marriage? I don't get what the thought process will have been, how they can have thought it was a helpful or useful thing to do?

MrsLeonFarrell · 31/03/2025 14:25

Mightymoog · 31/03/2025 14:20

Also, can I just say how much I'm enjoying the fact that he's experiencing what it's like not to have everyone just do as he wants.

Be nice if the sycophancy stopped for all the rf but sadly appears that's not happening any time soon

To a certain extent I believe there will always be deference paid to the monarch and the heir. That is what happens with Heads of State all over the world and seems to be a hard wired human response to political and/or social power.

Whilst bad behaviours should be called out whoever is behaving badly it doesn't work like that. I don't actually believe this is anything to do with being royal per se as you only have to the look at the US to see members of rich and powerful families getting away about free from consequence. It's about power and money not royalty.

IdaGlossop · 31/03/2025 14:27

Mightymoog · 31/03/2025 14:20

Also, can I just say how much I'm enjoying the fact that he's experiencing what it's like not to have everyone just do as he wants.

Be nice if the sycophancy stopped for all the rf but sadly appears that's not happening any time soon

The more this story unfolds, the more impressed I am with Dr C. The characteristics we are seeing displayed are not new but no-one else has had the courage to draw a line and say this chaotic charade has gone on for long enough. It's a 21st century emperor's new clothes.

MrsLeonFarrell · 31/03/2025 14:28

Onlyonekenobe · 31/03/2025 14:25

I am also reflecting on the dissonance between Meghan's push to rebrand herself as an aspirational character whose mantra is joy, elevating everyday experiences, thinking of guests in little details to make them feel thought of, pottering about in the garden in the Californian sunshine without a care in the world, frolicking with children and dogs......and this mess of Harry's. All the same household, all the same marriage, all the same children.

The lemon cheesecake photo yesterday was so weird.

That house must be a hive of misery and upset and anger and stress and worry and activity right now. (Obvs not because of concern over the charity's fortunes, concern over their public image and impact on their bottom line.). What was the point of pretending that it's business as usual by pointing out you're celebrating an unrelated foreign holiday? Firstly, why celebrate a foreign holiday that has no relevance to your life. But mostly, why do so when anyone who is interested enough to look at your Instagram will know what shitshow is unfolding inside your home and your marriage? I don't get what the thought process will have been, how they can have thought it was a helpful or useful thing to do?

The cheesecake post needed context to make sense. It's not as if everyone here bakes a cheesecake for Mothers Day. Is it Meghan's favourite? Diana's? Why a cheesecake which isn't particularly British or even in season. It's not like baking Simnel cake for Easter and just seemed a bit random

jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:29

found it ! Sadly not archived! Hope it works.

TheAutumnCrow · 31/03/2025 14:30

Puzzledandpissedoff · 31/03/2025 14:25

Just seen their new communications supremo is one Meredith Maines: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/harry-meghan-markle-hire-meredith-maines-communications

Doubtless a brave lady, but even if not already wondering what the hell she's done I wonder how long she'll last?

Oh lord. She's only been there a month!

In that late Feb 2025 story Meredith Maines said,

"I'm honored to partner with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to highlight the amazing work they are doing through Archewell, their broader business portfolio, and nonprofit work.

"I'm excited to help them tell their story as entrepreneurs, builders and philanthropists, while overseeing all communications for the couple and their ventures."

It would be unkind to ask how it's working out for her.

AtIusvue · 31/03/2025 14:30

Puzzledandpissedoff · 31/03/2025 14:25

Just seen their new communications supremo is one Meredith Maines: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/harry-meghan-markle-hire-meredith-maines-communications

Doubtless a brave lady, but even if not already wondering what the hell she's done I wonder how long she'll last?

Started the job 3rd March. Today is her ‘ Happy 4 week anniversary!’……. I wonder if Meg made her a cake?

Mightymoog · 31/03/2025 14:31

binkie163 · 31/03/2025 11:43

She is like the seagull in finding Nemo
'MINE MINE MINE'
she just wants everything, she cant keep her grubby little mitts to herself. Just snorted at the memory of her caught red handed sneakily rifling through Harrys car boot at a polo match, she backed off guilty faced when challenged by security.

even worse, it was apparently Willaim's car

AtIusvue · 31/03/2025 14:33

jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:29

found it ! Sadly not archived! Hope it works.

Ooh interesting. And after that April fall out.

So he was trying to change the direction of the charity and take it off Dr Sophie’s hands?

IdaGlossop · 31/03/2025 14:35

MrsLeonFarrell · 31/03/2025 14:28

The cheesecake post needed context to make sense. It's not as if everyone here bakes a cheesecake for Mothers Day. Is it Meghan's favourite? Diana's? Why a cheesecake which isn't particularly British or even in season. It's not like baking Simnel cake for Easter and just seemed a bit random

Not everyone even bakes a cake. If Meghan had done some research, or had it done for her, she could have made a Simnel cake, which girls in service used to bake and take home to give to their mothers on Mothering Sunday. No mention of Doria in the post, I see, or comment on her own role as a 'mom'.

glitterturd · 31/03/2025 14:36

AtIusvue · 31/03/2025 13:24

He has history for this type of imperious letter, demanding action and issuing threats.

Head of Security- AKA- Prince Harry

Pulling in Gavin Newsom as well 🙄

Thedom · 31/03/2025 14:36

Wow, that is unreal.

Harry the bully boy finally exposed.

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jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:36

Oh thanks @TheAutumnCrow! I didn’t see this before I went searching!!
should have known some kind person would help out! 😂

glitterturd · 31/03/2025 14:37

Cheesecake? Just a burnt at the edges tart 😳

Mightymoog · 31/03/2025 14:37

Fourecks · 31/03/2025 13:18

I think Sentebale put out an excellent statement, except I wouldn't have used the phrase "as ever" towards the end.

maybe they were taking the piss?

IdaGlossop · 31/03/2025 14:37

jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:29

found it ! Sadly not archived! Hope it works.

This is yet more evidence that Harry saw Sentebale as his own personal fiefdom. I hope Dr C knows about it.

BemusedAmerican · 31/03/2025 14:38

PrettyFlyforaMaiTai · 31/03/2025 14:18

I know some posters will groan that I’ve posted anything from the Daily Mail but this clip is very interesting. It explains that Audi used to be a big sponsor of the polo matches and raised thousands of pounds, and they had a symbiotic relationship with the royal family. But when Meghan became involved
with Harry she wanted for them to be a more official corporate sponsor, wanting them to sponsor the matches for a lot more money (approx 1 million per match). Audi weren’t willing to do this and decided to pull out, and the charity never really recovered from that lost sponsorship.

It looks like this where the initial issues stemmed from.

vm.tiktok.com/ZNd84Buvv/

I saw Charlotte ( don't remember the last name) talked about this on Palace Confidential on YouTube a few days ago. It made a lot of sense to me

MrsLeonFarrell · 31/03/2025 14:38

IdaGlossop · 31/03/2025 14:35

Not everyone even bakes a cake. If Meghan had done some research, or had it done for her, she could have made a Simnel cake, which girls in service used to bake and take home to give to their mothers on Mothering Sunday. No mention of Doria in the post, I see, or comment on her own role as a 'mom'.

For a personal account a lot of it is very impersonal

IdaGlossop · 31/03/2025 14:39

glitterturd · 31/03/2025 14:37

Cheesecake? Just a burnt at the edges tart 😳

Bit of a metaphor going on there, @glitterturd.

sweetgingercat · 31/03/2025 14:40

@AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta

... are you saying that Sophie Chandauka should've put up and shut up about her claims of mistreatment and bullying but that Meghan was right to speak out about her claims of mistreatment and bullying within the BRF?

No, I'm not saying that, not at all. I don't know what the circumstances are behind all of this, there are always two sides to every story and we should wait until the Charity Commission's investigation is complete.

What I am saying is that for the benefit of Sentebale, which will now be looking for new patrons, trustees, board members, funders etc, she should not have toured the TV studios this weekend airing the organisations' dirty laundry, whoever was at fault. What she should have done is managed a positive spin on the situation so that the organisation's reputation didn't suffer.

I have no doubt that the polo incident was infuriating. But she didn't need to talk it. She could have used the opportunity to talk about how she wanted to move the organisation forward in a new direction, to find African support that empowers the African communities it helps. But she didn't do that and now the story is about mud flinging between her and Harry, and worse, her and Meghan, (two African women who both want to empower women seemingly at war). That's the worst outcome of all for Sentebale and the young people it helps. It's like teachers fighting in the playground.

Net result: Sentebale suffers.

jeffgoldblum · 31/03/2025 14:40

AtIusvue · 31/03/2025 14:33

Ooh interesting. And after that April fall out.

So he was trying to change the direction of the charity and take it off Dr Sophie’s hands?

Your guess is as good as mine !! But it definitely shows that article in a different light since these allegations have been shared doesnt it?

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