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The royal family

PR disasters (IYKYK) thread 5

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AtIusvue · 26/02/2026 09:41

For Meghan and Harry, As ever and Archewell posts.

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CathyorClaire · 13/03/2026 21:27

jeffgoldblum · 13/03/2026 19:04

I’ve read that ! 20 uninjured trained American basketball players against 8 Nigerian players missing limbs !!!! , the one Italian veteran wheeling himself into the cafeteria having to pay for his meals, surrounded by volunteers and their families getting paid for!!! 😡

TBF I'm not sure that's what the article is implying.

From reading the small print on the Invictus website I think the competitors and up to two family members have free board and accomodation. Tiny yay.

The rest is a pretty damning take nonetheless.

We currently and finally seem to have some fairly active jornos rooting through royal disgraces.

If you really do read here, guys - do Harold 😜

Thedom · 13/03/2026 21:34

Crickey, incredible exposé on Invictus😲. How can they allow a team of able bodied men, in wheelchairs, compete against genuine disabled wheelchair users, it’s obscene, and that’s just the first installment of book !!

The British government are ploughing £30million into an event that, based on this extract, looks like a scam.

ThePoshUns · 13/03/2026 21:36

A scam to shore up Harry’s reputation. Call an end to it.

Miranda65 · 13/03/2026 21:44

Tom Bower's new book comes out on 26th March.

Lunde · 13/03/2026 22:36

Rhaidimiddim · 13/03/2026 20:59

But an increase in the manifesting about H and his dad reconciling? Or is it just me thinking that?

Meghan and Harry always leak manifest things that they'd like to happen - but usually nobody takes the bait so they publicly announce that really, truly they were invited but they turned it down for a quiet night in or childcare ....

Presenting an Oscar (didn't they have to hastily arrange the 2 day "Moroccan tour to cover the £90,000 she'd spent on that Dior abomination?)
Obama 60th party - not invited
Meghan's 40th Party - idea dropped and replaced with that mocking tea video
40x40 - flopped and never spoken of again
Christmas with the royals at Sandringham/with Earl Spencer at Althorp
Met Gala
Bezos wedding
Westminster wedding
Trooping the Colour
Lunch with Michelle Obama
Oscars after parties - Vanity Fair/Elton John
Meghan to get Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Meghan at the Coronation (she even added it to her IMDB page as a "forthcoming appearance"
etc

😴😴😴

Rhaidimiddim · 13/03/2026 23:20

Lunde · 13/03/2026 22:36

Meghan and Harry always leak manifest things that they'd like to happen - but usually nobody takes the bait so they publicly announce that really, truly they were invited but they turned it down for a quiet night in or childcare ....

Presenting an Oscar (didn't they have to hastily arrange the 2 day "Moroccan tour to cover the £90,000 she'd spent on that Dior abomination?)
Obama 60th party - not invited
Meghan's 40th Party - idea dropped and replaced with that mocking tea video
40x40 - flopped and never spoken of again
Christmas with the royals at Sandringham/with Earl Spencer at Althorp
Met Gala
Bezos wedding
Westminster wedding
Trooping the Colour
Lunch with Michelle Obama
Oscars after parties - Vanity Fair/Elton John
Meghan to get Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Meghan at the Coronation (she even added it to her IMDB page as a "forthcoming appearance"
etc

😴😴😴

You missed the Face of Dior.

But I'll forgive you because there ate too many to remember now.

jeffgoldblum · 13/03/2026 23:38

Rhaidimiddim · 13/03/2026 23:20

You missed the Face of Dior.

But I'll forgive you because there ate too many to remember now.

Indeed! , let’s not forget the laughable “ Bond girl” ( at her age and acting level!) and a marvel superhero movie! 🤣🤣🤣

BasiliskStare · 14/03/2026 00:11

I am going to preorder Tom Bower's book on my kindle. I do wonder if Invictus needs to be quietly shelved. H isn't a great patron , and money could go towards eg Help for Heroes or in a pot to help ex military training for the Paralympics, or some other lower key sports charity for disabled veterans , I don't know. Sadly , I think Invictus has had its day & I think H&M aren't the answer , I think they are problematic. Charities aren't a personal platform. 😔

Oh and this "Meghan at the Coronation (she even added it to her IMDB page as a "forthcoming appearance" ) " - is beyond parody. 😊

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2026 00:13

I’m of the opinion that all charities related to Harry need to have serious investigation!

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:20

BasiliskStare · 14/03/2026 00:11

I am going to preorder Tom Bower's book on my kindle. I do wonder if Invictus needs to be quietly shelved. H isn't a great patron , and money could go towards eg Help for Heroes or in a pot to help ex military training for the Paralympics, or some other lower key sports charity for disabled veterans , I don't know. Sadly , I think Invictus has had its day & I think H&M aren't the answer , I think they are problematic. Charities aren't a personal platform. 😔

Oh and this "Meghan at the Coronation (she even added it to her IMDB page as a "forthcoming appearance" ) " - is beyond parody. 😊

Edited

The "Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II" is still on her IMDB as a "TV special" 🙄🙄

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2026 00:26

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:20

The "Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II" is still on her IMDB as a "TV special" 🙄🙄

Is it really? , how terribly crass , opportunistic and morbid of her!

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:44

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2026 00:26

Is it really? , how terribly crass , opportunistic and morbid of her!

I know - only Meghan could turn a solemn state and family funeral into a showbiz credit for herself 🙄

PR disasters (IYKYK) thread 5
jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2026 00:46

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:44

I know - only Meghan could turn a solemn state and family funeral into a showbiz credit for herself 🙄

I’d like to say I’m shocked and surprised but sadly I’m not! 🤷‍♀️

RecoIIectionsMayVary · 14/03/2026 07:08

I had forgotten that she didn't go to the coronation- I just find it so odd, what an amazing chance to be part of history.

Beechtrees19 · 14/03/2026 07:10

RecoIIectionsMayVary · 14/03/2026 07:08

I had forgotten that she didn't go to the coronation- I just find it so odd, what an amazing chance to be part of history.

Perhaps she realised that the family would freeze her out very obviously and even her thick skin couldn’t take that.

ShamedBySiri · 14/03/2026 07:32

They were probably warned not to bring a camera team.

Guest385 · 14/03/2026 07:33

Didn’t TB get accosted at invictus last year by SS members? Lots of posts on X about how well supported events were, again probably by SS lot. Does anyone actually know how successful the games are or not for raising money to actually help veterans.

ShamedBySiri · 14/03/2026 07:37

Is the purpose of the games to raise money?
I thought they cost a lot to put on but the intention was to celebrate injured war veterans and give them an opportunity to be involved in sport with the purpose and pleasure that brings for physical and mental health. Or something like that. Can’t say I’ve ever looked at the rule mission statement.

Thedom · 14/03/2026 07:49

Guest385 · 14/03/2026 07:33

Didn’t TB get accosted at invictus last year by SS members? Lots of posts on X about how well supported events were, again probably by SS lot. Does anyone actually know how successful the games are or not for raising money to actually help veterans.

There were plenty of quick (accidental) shots of the stadium which were captured and posted on X showing most of the stadium was empty. Even the closing ceremony had big areas which appeared to be closed off and empty.

Thedom · 14/03/2026 07:58

There were also complaints that Meghan banned reporters from some of the Invictus events she deemed ‘private’, but had her own photographer taking photos of the ‘private’ Invictus event which she subsequently released on her own private Instagram account.

Beechtrees19 · 14/03/2026 08:08

Thedom · 14/03/2026 07:58

There were also complaints that Meghan banned reporters from some of the Invictus events she deemed ‘private’, but had her own photographer taking photos of the ‘private’ Invictus event which she subsequently released on her own private Instagram account.

She really thinks everything is about her doesn’t she?

corblimeyguvnr · 14/03/2026 08:12

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:20

The "Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II" is still on her IMDB as a "TV special" 🙄🙄

Justin Timberlake What GIF

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MrsLeonFarrell · 14/03/2026 08:18

Lunde · 14/03/2026 00:44

I know - only Meghan could turn a solemn state and family funeral into a showbiz credit for herself 🙄

That's odd but did Meghan add it herself? I don't know how IMDB entries work and always assumed they were like Wikipedia in that anyone could edit them. It could be top level trolling rather than Meghan mistaking royalty for celebrity.

Baital · 14/03/2026 08:46

It is quite funny 😂she is difficult to parody because she is a parody of herself!

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