Well done Harry

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https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/833354/prince-harry-leaves-charity-gobsmacked-significant-donation/?viewas=amp

Great to see that he is still supporting grass roots charities like this. And that he and Meghan haven’t forgotten the connections they made on their official visit to Nottingham.

I know someone connected to this charity and they are truly ecstatic about the financial gift itself and the publicity and recognition that it has brought to their work.

Strange that there don’t seem to be any threads about it as it happened a fortnight or so ago and I think it’s great news!

That’s the point though isn’t it? It’s not important to me to think that Edward doesn’t give private donations. I am saying he may or may not. I am objective about it.

It's scraping the barrel a bit if this is all you can come up with to counter the 'joylesss' criticism of Harry.

But if it makes you happy, crack on. Just realise it isn't likely to convince other people that he is being generous.

Objective about it?

Of course you are.

But why mention him in the first place?

Excuse me for being obtuse but how does this small gesture from may cancel out his subsequent behaviour?
his court cases have cost U.K. taxpayers far more money, his behaviour with sentable and African parks is murky at best but largely ignored,
obviously this is for appearances only , it’s clear from Harry’s behaviour for him charity begins at home.

It's great he donated, I don't see why he didn't do it anonymously (but if the charity disclosed it to get publicity, then fair doos), and I question why this old story is being reposted in a week where it's been revealed how much he has cost the UK taxpayer in court costs. Has he repaid those yet?

Great to see the 12 new PR staff earning their money

The thing is, people mention Harry’s court cases all of the time, and what they cost the UK.

But the RF go on private holidays all of the time and take Royal Protection Officers with them. Of course that is never reported!

This article describes Camilla going to an Indian health spa with six girlfriends and six royal protection officers! Apparently she has been there many times. She also goes partridge shooting in Spain. Even if the holidays are paid for privately, who pays for the security bill?

https://www.geo.tv/latest/449264-queen-consort-camilla-returns-to-home-post-wellness-trip-in-india

What about the excessive number of properties that Prince Charles owns or has access to? The bill for the security checks on those must be enormous!

And there are exceptions made to the usual categories of security arrangements when the will is there.

For example,

“ a deviation by the palace occurred when Beatrice studied abroad in Switzerland. For the duration of her education, the palace also used taxpayer dollars to provide her with protection.”

Read More: www.thelist.com/1286149/royal-family-security/

The article also refers to some ambiguity over Andrew’s security. Do we know who pays for that?

Yes but Harry does fuck all for the UK 🤷‍♀️

So this has turned from a well done Harry (pat on the head) to let’s slag off the RF
You seem to have done quite a bit of research 🧐

The Queen is a working Royal. Very high profile. As was the late Queen. Of course they get/got round the clock security wherever they are/were and it doesn’t need to be reported because we know it’s par for the course. Oh, and Harry is no longer a working Royal just in case you forgot.

Beatrice? If I recall it was this that prompted a rewriting of the rules so perhaps Harry needs to take it up with Beatrice (her father actually) who more than likely spoiled it for everyone else - thank goodness.

And as for Andrew? I doubt he needs very much security as the furthest he seems to go is an occasional trip to Windsor Great Park on the back of a horse.

And to think you started this thread to supposedly bring Harry’s charitable donation to everyone’s attention yet you’ve taken more detours along the way it will be interesting to see where you take it next.

Sadly it has. But only because loads of Harry haters started posting on it and wouldn’t allow one single positive thread about him to stand!

We cross posted.

Not exactly his choice. He wanted to continue to work for the UK but couldn’t agree terms.

He is still son of the king and brother of the heir and can’t change that.

Sadly it has. But only because loads of Harry haters started posting on it and wouldn’t allow one single positive thread about him to stand!
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Im quite sure the same can be said about any positive thread about anyone else in the RF as well. And I don’t believe for a minute you’re naive enough to not be aware of that.

I did start the thread to draw attention to Harry’s donation. I thought it was great that he hadn’t forgotten a tiny Midlands charity while living in Montecito and still supported it. And I heard from my friend how delighted everyone was about it.

But then a poster commented about much money Harry’s court cases cost. And I replied that the hidden expenses of supporting the RF don’t get reported on. And here we are!

How many times are we going to see this rubbish on here?

This thread is a good example of how Harry and Megan can never win. Those who hate them assume that just because a charity publicised their donation that it must have been done for publicity by the couple. Even if not done for publicity it must be for a tax break. If not publicity or a tax break then it’s not enough. And all based on the assumption that they never give money anonymously or without expecting publicity - even though they may well do.

I know someone who was a victim of grooming. Megan visited a small charity which helped her and other victims of such grooming and male abuse, including helping women who had been forced into prostitution as children (which is a relatively unknown issue). That woman told me that Megan was the only public figure who had ever visited whom she felt honestly and truly listened to her and was warm and kind. She told me she did a lot for the charity afterwards, including giving money and raising awareness. She loves Megan as a result, as do others who had direct contact with her.

Yet here we are, again, with so many posters with nothing but negativity towards the couple, based on assumption and blind hatred. Yet everyone seems fine with other freeloading royals. Utterly bizarre. And frankly pathetic.

It’s quite simple.If they shut up and kept their private life private, with no pronouncements, posts on SM, large expensive teams of staff trying to get them in the public eye, no fake tours or paid for awards, no spouting nonsense telling everyone else what to do, they might not attract constant criticism.

Thanks for this refreshing post. Delighted to hear about Meghan and the charity that tackles grooming and abuse. I agree that this couple cant win!

I do agree with you on that point. Their past behaviour has determined forever how they look. It's hard to come back from that.

It is H&M's present and ongoing behavior that is problematic.

The gaslighting does not work. H&M are behind the daily cyberbullying that targets the royal family. Anyone can go to the V&A's social media post about Catherine's visit and see for themselves the troll accounts. Then go to the previous 3 engagements and see the same trolling pattern. One particular Sussex Squad troll posts multiple times to purposely derail any engagement.

The PR strategy of big, aggressive and negative is not working because it is not a new strategy in US politics. All of us over a certain age lived through the first iteration of social media bot warfare when we saw it deployed very effectively against political operative Rahm Emmanuel's candidate in the 2016 US presidential election cycle (Hillary. She lost).

It is no surprise to see his brother Ari Emmanuel adopt these tactics for his Hollywood clientele. And it is as transparent as glass what H&M are up to despite their super supporters wanting to present H&M as the victimiest victims that ever victimed.

good on prince Harry and princess Meghan.

Edited: sorry this was in response:

Tripthelightfantastical · Today 11:01

It’s quite simple.If they shut up and kept their private life private, with no pronouncements, posts on SM, large expensive teams of staff trying to get them in the public eye, no fake tours or paid for awards, no spouting nonsense telling everyone else what to do, they might not attract constant criticism.

As everyone is keen to point out, this is a couple in their forties. They are not just starting out in life. Therefore it seems perfectly reasonable to me that they want to carry on their previous activities. Meghan has never not worked. And her work has always been public facing. Harry wants to continuing supporting his charities. I mean literally what do you expect them to do? Sit in their house and never undertake any activities ever again?

Are you part of their new PR team?

You haven't addressed the fact that it is a tax write-off and common tactic of famous people (or their PR teams) to address their shit public opinion

No. 😆

I didn’t address it because I thought you were being facetious!

You can check with Mumsnet HQ if you like. I’m a regular poster.

So you knew your post would be strongly challenged but you thought fuck it I fancy some beef from the ‘Harry Haters’.
Is that correct?