As ever and PR disasters continued

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So Meghan lost her fathers number but is ringing round hospitals and will send a handwritten note, as per Sussex sources speaking through the Sun, the Telegraph and the Times.

I mean I have no idea, how it works with PR for very famous people, but surely there are scenarios they prep for?

Her dad is in his 80s, severely obese and has suffered ill health for years. You would think, there would be protocol in what to do should the worst happen.

That would include having up to date contact info. This isn’t something Meg would need to have/get involved with if she’s estranged, but surely ‘The Office of the DDOS’ would. Then engage in their set plan- whether that’s a public statement that this is a private affair or that contact has been made through the proper channels.

Whatever this is, it isn’t professional-it’s complete chaos.

Yes, I could see him thinking he wanted it.

I'm not sure how much he would really have enjoyed it though - the trappings of royalty seem a bit too important for him.

Anyone fancy dinner with Ginge and Cringe?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15397271/Fancy-dinner-Harry-Meghan-100-000-writes-ALISON-BOSHOFF.html

🤣🤣🤣 was just coming to post that!

Clap back
https://people.com/prince-harry-slams-claim-called-prince-archie-my-little-african-child-11872706

Archive links

DM Fancy dinner
https://archive.is/yxNHp

People African child clapback
https://archive.is/oeUOK

Really scraping the barrel there.

Gosh he's fast on all of this isn't he? He must track all that's said about them. It must be an endless task.

What I found interesting in the article was this part .

"Meanwhile, sources reveal change is afoot at the Archewell Foundation, with talk of staff 'restructuring'.
The spokesman commented: 'Yes, we are making some Archewell changes, and we'll be sharing exciting developments regarding how we will deliver our philanthropic work moving forward, when we choose to. We look forward to communicating more in due course.'
Founded in 2020, the Archewell Foundation is the hub of the Sussexes' philanthropic focus. Last year, it gave a total of £1,026,240 to charitable causes, and received £4,183,892 in grants – largely from one cash injection of £3,947,148, understood to have come from Fidelity Charitable, a US-based fund that also donated £789,415 the previous year.
The remaining income came from five anonymous individuals." Hmmmm..

But they've both said that they "don't read" all this stuff about them

Another lie ... ?

Yes I remember him saying that ...

Every time they try to ‘correct’ a story, it just keeps the story alive. That’s why the royals never complain, never explain.

Last year, it gave a total of £1,026,240 to charitable causes, and received £4,183,892 in grants

So where is the rest of it?

They’ve changed the name from Archewell Foundation….to Archewell Philanthropies.

Why? It’s awful the new name.

maybe its a legal thing?

‘A spokesman for Harry and Meghan said: 'This next chapter allows Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to broaden their global philanthropic efforts as a family, with meaningful reach and maximum impact, grounded in the same values, partnerships, and their commitment to show up and do good.'
Royal commentator Phil Dampier said of the name change: 'Archewell Philanthropies? Sounds like a chemists. They have truly gone bonkers. Sorry, even more bonkers'.’

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15399235/Harry-Meghan-rename-Archewell-charity.html

It's based on Delaware. The state allows for a very high percentage to be spent on administrative services.

Yes. So if you call it a foundation….theres a legal framework to follow.

If you call it philanthropy….then you don’t.

What a slimy pair they really are

New name, same old word salad

I suspect this is because Sentebale.

They don’t need to have a board etc….. there’s no governance.

From AI:

Philanthropy" refers to the broader concept of using private wealth for public good, while "foundation" is a specific
legal structure used to facilitate philanthropic activities. In most legal contexts, the term "foundation" is not a specific, universally-defined legal status itself, but rather a common name used for a specific type of legal entity (like a private foundation or a grantmaking public charity).
Legal Differences
The core legal differences depend less on the names themselves and more on the specific legal structure the organisation adopts (e.g., a charitable company, a trust, or a private foundation) and how it is funded and governed.
Feature PhilanthropyFoundation
Legal Status
A general concept/activity, not a legal entity.
A formal, registered legal entity (e.g., trust, company) with specific regulatory and reporting requirements.
Purpose
Often addresses the root causes of social problems and seeks systemic, long-term change.
Established for a defined charitable purpose, often to manage endowments and provide grants to other organisations.
Funding Source
The general act of giving, can be from individuals, corporations, or governments.
Typically receives funding from a single, private source (individual, family, or corporation).
Governance
No specific governance structure, as it's a concept.
Has a formal board of trustees or directors and must comply with relevant charity law and commission regulations (e.g., Charity Commission in England and Wales).
Reporting
No formal reporting requirements for the term itself.
Subject to strict reporting requirements, often filing specific tax forms (e.g., Form 990-PF in the US) that are public record.

Sorry, that last part hasn’t translated well. Will take a picture

So Harry doesn’t like being held accountable does he? So they’ve changed from a foundation where they need a board, legal framework etc.

To now not having any oversight at all!!!!

So they don’t have to tell you how much money they’ve got coming in and how much they’ve spent in their ‘philanthropy’

🤔

It's funny how all the predictions about these two, poo poohed by their fans, have come true.

Many said that they'd be selling royal secrets. It didn't take long for that to materialise.

Others said they'd soon be hanging out with the Kardashians, and so in indeed came to pass.

Speaking for myself, I have said that it won't be long before they're doing birthday greetings. We may not be quite there yet, but this 'paid dinner date' is surely a step in that direction.

But what on earth would you talk to them about? Other than themselves? I can't think of two less inspiring dinner companions.

Sounds well dodgy.

Must be the 'new type of charity organisation' he told his mate 'Greta Thunberg' about all those years ago.

And 'Archewell' is a crap name for any sort of organisation.

I know these two are not alone in using this Delaware "loophole" my word happy to be corrected. But it does seem a bit of a strange thing where so much money for charity or philanthropy can be so opaque. Ah well. I don't understand these things.

It’s also interesting how the reports of this have mentioned that this was exactly the sort of endeavour that Sarah engaged in and got in trouble for!