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"He loves me so boldly...." - Haarpers Interview with Meghan

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Phase42 · 20/11/2025 09:53

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69289143/meghan-markle-cover-story-interview-2025/

She's a beautiful woman but i can't understand why she just doesn't drop the titles and be herself. And it's odd how she talks about how much 'H' loves her but not how much she loves him.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Meets Her Moment

After years of being subsumed by other people’s narratives, she's ready to author her own next chapter

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69289143/meghan-markle-cover-story-interview-2025/

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thenightsky · 24/11/2025 21:23

chunkyBoo · 24/11/2025 21:03

Is that where the apparent ‘fire’ was?

Yes, and Archie nearly died.

Mylovelygreendress · 24/11/2025 21:35

Was it not a heater that emitted some smoke and was dealt with ? Archie was in another room at the time with his nanny.

Mylovelygreendress · 24/11/2025 22:01

But I thought she only wore beige because she wasn’t allowed bright colours while in the RF ??

Lunde · 24/11/2025 22:01

BasiliskStare · 24/11/2025 20:29

I seem to recall , they (H&M) were offered a large apartment in KP but it would have taken a while to do it up. (I think there is some asbestos or something - so not just installing fancy bathrooms ) but they turned it down. I don't know - it might have been a squidge smaller than K&W's but still - I'd love that. I do believe there is scant living accomodation at Windsor Castle apart from a flat for the monarch and some rooms for guests - that was never going to be a goer. Personally I think Frgomore Cottage is absolutely lovely. If you see it properly it's a proper big but very pretty Grade II listed early C19th house of some size & beautiful gardens & they apparently had soundproofing installed to mitigate nearby Heathrow. This is just a personal opinion , but I'd take that anyday over the faux chateau stuck in a chi chi development in the middle of nowhere house they have now. BUT that's just me. (for the avoidance of doubt I have a small terraced house so what do I know) I do think H&M when leaving the WRF perhaps confused absolute amounts of money with financial security.

ETA to add H&M to clarify "they"

Edited

The renovations started before the wedding as you can see from this article a couple of weeks before they married
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-5699225/21-room-Apartment-1-Kensington-Palace-hurriedly-renovated-Harry-Meghan.html

I think that the deteriorating relationship between Harry and Meghan and William and Kate made all parties reluctant to live next door to each other. I also think the Sussexes thought they were playing a blinder by asking to live in Windsor Castle and hoped to influence the Queen - but the Queen outflanked them by offering Frogmore which was not what they wanted at all.....

Harry and Meghan set to move to 21-room apartment at Kensington Palace

As the world's media gathered on one side of Kensington Palace late last year for Harry and Meghan's engagement announcement work on renovations was already underway.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-5699225/21-room-Apartment-1-Kensington-Palace-hurriedly-renovated-Harry-Meghan.html

ThePoshUns · 24/11/2025 22:21

AtIusvue · 24/11/2025 21:43

Ouch!

My2cents1975 · 24/11/2025 22:35

ThePoshUns · 24/11/2025 22:21

Ouch!

It is quite clear that while the titles opened doors, H&M failed to grasp that they actually had to deliver quality products and content.

As the losing streak extends more and more big names are backing away and top tier talent is actively avoiding association with H&M. This has the knock-on effect of making the next project a bigger uphill task with fewer, lower-tier resources.

As ever, it is a self-created negative spiral. And the root cause is H&M's fundamental inability to follow good advice provided by professionals who actually know what they are doing!

Bigcat25 · 25/11/2025 01:18

Lunde · 24/11/2025 19:22

I think she had a very "wealthy American philanthropy" perspective of royal charity work where you turn up to a red-carpet Gala or fundraiser in a ballgown and tiara at a luxurious location (museums, 5* hotel, Stately home etc) - the rich and famous donate millions to meet and eat dinner with you and donors take the tax write-off.

It is noticeable when she does events like Invictus etc with Harry that she rarely speaks a lot to the people she meets - it's a quick "hi", photo op and then on to the next person. I found it odd that a professional actress seemingly couldn't talk to people. I'll never forget her walking away from a woman in a wheelchair at a Buckingham Palace disability reception who was trying to tell her about something.

I also think she had a very Disney Princess/Hallmark Christmas movie idea of being in the royal family. So wet Wednesdays in Wigan community centres or chaotic African villages were not what she envisaged and decided to pursue her main interest - Hollywood fame.

Great post. I forgot about her walking away from the lady in a wheel chair but I remember at the time a friend of the lady commented about how rude M was and how wonderful her friend was.

I also remember footage of her visiting a seniors home for former dancers and preforming artists and she couldn't have been more disinterested. She was told one resident was a ballet dancer and she didn't ask her a single question about her career or work.

At the military event where she wore the famous red dress, H was trying to make small talk with a few military heros who he was there to honor and she was visibly yanking on his hand true drag him away. Couldn't let him talk even for 30 seconds. Small examples but they say a lot.

sickofsixseven · 25/11/2025 06:16

The worst incident was in South Africa when she looked visibly bored, and turned her back on the woman telling her emotional story of being a child bride, being infected with hiv, and losing her child. She was practically rolling her eyes that this woman was daring to speak and ruin her photo op with some children. Beyond rude, and just complete disdain. Abhorrent behaviour, especially from someone who calls herself a humanitarian. Showed who she really is.

PigglyWigglyOhYeah · 25/11/2025 06:21

Bigcat25 · 25/11/2025 01:18

Great post. I forgot about her walking away from the lady in a wheel chair but I remember at the time a friend of the lady commented about how rude M was and how wonderful her friend was.

I also remember footage of her visiting a seniors home for former dancers and preforming artists and she couldn't have been more disinterested. She was told one resident was a ballet dancer and she didn't ask her a single question about her career or work.

At the military event where she wore the famous red dress, H was trying to make small talk with a few military heros who he was there to honor and she was visibly yanking on his hand true drag him away. Couldn't let him talk even for 30 seconds. Small examples but they say a lot.

This is why she was a disaster as a member of the RF. I truly think she simply didn’t understand that it wasn’t about her - the role of the RF is to make other people feel good and be recognised for what they do. She got it completely round the wrong way and thought everyone should just worship at her feet because she married a prince.

RedTagAlan · 25/11/2025 06:21

sickofsixseven · 25/11/2025 06:16

The worst incident was in South Africa when she looked visibly bored, and turned her back on the woman telling her emotional story of being a child bride, being infected with hiv, and losing her child. She was practically rolling her eyes that this woman was daring to speak and ruin her photo op with some children. Beyond rude, and just complete disdain. Abhorrent behaviour, especially from someone who calls herself a humanitarian. Showed who she really is.

Nah.

I raise you Uvalde, Texas.

Right after the school shooting there.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Pay Surprise Visit to Uvalde Shooting Victim's Family (people.com)

In H&M poker, I reckon Uvalde is a full house.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Pay Surprise Visit to Uvalde Shooting Victim's Family — and Join in Singalong

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent time with the family of one of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, over the weekend.

https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-pay-surprise-visit-to-uvalde-shooting-victim-family-8606904

AtIusvue · 25/11/2025 07:42

Someone on Reddit pointed about the jam inflation

Before her jam was $9 with no packaging for a 7.6oz jar- it’s now $12

ThePoshUns · 25/11/2025 07:47

Blind gossip site on x indicating that Meredith Maines is quitting

ThePoshUns · 25/11/2025 07:48

AtIusvue · 25/11/2025 07:42

Someone on Reddit pointed about the jam inflation

Before her jam was $9 with no packaging for a 7.6oz jar- it’s now $12

She’s really rinsing her squaddies for all she can

JSMill · 25/11/2025 08:03

I think all those examples of how she behaved when carrying out royal duties show it was actually a blessing that she left, especially for the poor staff who had to deal with her. There’s a video of her on a walk about with QEII and she decides to walk ahead and collect flowers. One poor aide kept trying to advise her to hold back but she ignored her and the poor woman looks horrified.

jeffgoldblum · 25/11/2025 08:18

JSMill · 25/11/2025 08:03

I think all those examples of how she behaved when carrying out royal duties show it was actually a blessing that she left, especially for the poor staff who had to deal with her. There’s a video of her on a walk about with QEII and she decides to walk ahead and collect flowers. One poor aide kept trying to advise her to hold back but she ignored her and the poor woman looks horrified.

Never mind protocol, it just shows that she has no manners!

ThePoshUns · 25/11/2025 08:21

Yes that video is just awful, so bloody rude.

chunkyBoo · 25/11/2025 08:26

I was going to say rude and self centred, but I think it’s more self obsessed, she’s completely obsessed with herself

Mylovelygreendress · 25/11/2025 08:29

ThePoshUns · 25/11/2025 07:47

Blind gossip site on x indicating that Meredith Maines is quitting

What a shock . Said no one .

jeffgoldblum · 25/11/2025 08:32

The video of the pair of them practically climbing and knocking chairs out of the way to walk in front of Edward and Sophie is a classic!
both hilarious and horrifying in it’s display of bad manners and ego.

Mylovelygreendress · 25/11/2025 08:35

RedTagAlan · 25/11/2025 06:21

Nah.

I raise you Uvalde, Texas.

Right after the school shooting there.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Pay Surprise Visit to Uvalde Shooting Victim's Family (people.com)

In H&M poker, I reckon Uvalde is a full house.

I agree . The photo of her checking the camera position is just awful . I will attach . Remembering too the supporters who tried to claim she was trying to undertake a private visit ( yeah right)

Mylovelygreendress · 25/11/2025 08:42

Sorry photo won’t attach

Puzzledandpissedoff · 25/11/2025 08:49

I got absolutely slammed for daring to suggest that Uvalde was merely another photo op, but I guess that was when there was something to try for among her few remaining supporters

I hadn't seen the image of the High Commissioner's residence before tthough, @IcedPurple, and did she really think someone wouldn't be capable of looking it up when shed made her stupid comment? Hmm

MaturingCheeseball · 25/11/2025 08:57

The Uvalde visit was the worst. Shocking.

No wonder M turned down all the Palace offerings of help -Sophie, equerries etc - given that the whole time she was being steered by Sunshine Sachs. Reports were that she was apprehended going round filming with her phone. The rf really let a fox into the hen house there although they were in a cleft stick, as banning the marriage would have left them wide open to accusations of racism.

As it was, M&H were able to profit from the BLM wave with the “skin colour” mike drop and then collecting their anti-racism award.

Jaffna · 25/11/2025 09:04

My2cents1975 · 24/11/2025 22:35

It is quite clear that while the titles opened doors, H&M failed to grasp that they actually had to deliver quality products and content.

As the losing streak extends more and more big names are backing away and top tier talent is actively avoiding association with H&M. This has the knock-on effect of making the next project a bigger uphill task with fewer, lower-tier resources.

As ever, it is a self-created negative spiral. And the root cause is H&M's fundamental inability to follow good advice provided by professionals who actually know what they are doing!

Agree. ‘Squandered’ needs to be the title of MM autobiography….accompanied by the descriptor “MM the fake, flake that flounced.”

I think that it’s not just that they are arrogant, entitled, grandiose and deluded enough to not follow advice of experts and professionals it’s that they are fundamentally talentless with ugly self serving grasping personalities who systematically bully and belittle their staff who are just trying to earn a crust.

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