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The royal family

PR Disasters part 11

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HoldMyWine · 06/05/2026 22:16

The ongoing dramas from Montecito courtesy of H&M.

I can’t see another thread but I made the same mistake last time …

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HoldMyWine · 07/05/2026 15:08

RedTagAlan · 07/05/2026 14:56

Sorry if already mentioned, but note the shadow bottom left. There is someone stood there off frame.

Photo attached.

Probably their securidee

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myrtleWilson · 07/05/2026 15:14

Re the putative book, would Meghan accept a ghost writer? If it’s in her own voice, that’s a lot of world salad to digest.
She could drop a bombshell but readers are likely to have given up with the verbiage

“the intentionality of knowing one’s own value to one’s calling, and yet in the same transcendental moment seeing and experiencing searing joy punctuated by despair that no one could be expected to survive is something that spoke to me and to me alone, hence my commitment to transformative global impact, underpinned by my unique perspective as I have traversed and moved through all my complementary and indeed jarring world spaces, driven forward by a desire for equity and the capacity to build unity to ensure our humanity conquers our collective challenge with indomitable spirit, spearheaded by a visionary focus that is my burden to carry Kate kicks kittens. “

RedTagAlan · 07/05/2026 15:22

myrtleWilson · 07/05/2026 15:14

Re the putative book, would Meghan accept a ghost writer? If it’s in her own voice, that’s a lot of world salad to digest.
She could drop a bombshell but readers are likely to have given up with the verbiage

“the intentionality of knowing one’s own value to one’s calling, and yet in the same transcendental moment seeing and experiencing searing joy punctuated by despair that no one could be expected to survive is something that spoke to me and to me alone, hence my commitment to transformative global impact, underpinned by my unique perspective as I have traversed and moved through all my complementary and indeed jarring world spaces, driven forward by a desire for equity and the capacity to build unity to ensure our humanity conquers our collective challenge with indomitable spirit, spearheaded by a visionary focus that is my burden to carry Kate kicks kittens. “

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I have traversed and moved through all my the complementary gift giving and indeed jarring jamming world spaces, driven forward by a desire for equity (cash only please) and the capacity to build unity a brand to ensure our humanity conquers our collective challenge with indomitable spirit, spearheaded by a visionary focus greed that is my burden to carry Kate kicks kittens. “

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 15:26

Starryfifty · 07/05/2026 13:25

Lady Colin C (yes, I know) 🙄 was on a podcast and Harry told his friends that this happened and it's why he wouldn't meet T markle

She’s also said someone on the RF told her to tell Tom Markle Snr to do a video testimony while he’s still alive confirming nothing bad happened. Apparently it is common knowledge amongst them that this is what Meghan will say after his death.

BasiliskStare · 07/05/2026 15:37

This is from a Tom Sykes / Paula Froelich podcast touching on Invictus.

"Key jobs, one year out from Birmingham, remain unfilled. Paula spoke to people who were approached by headhunters for these roles. One of them asked: is Prince Harry involved? When the answer came back yes, the person said: “I am not interested. My reputation is also at stake.”

That's not really what you want to hear as Patron of a charity I would have thought.

corblimeygvnr · 07/05/2026 15:38

RedTagAlan · 07/05/2026 14:56

Sorry if already mentioned, but note the shadow bottom left. There is someone stood there off frame.

Photo attached.

It's the director 😂

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 15:41

sickofsixseven · 07/05/2026 14:45

Yes, it could be a still from 28 years later or something like that

What are you all seeing that’s so awful? There’s a bank of greenery in front of the mountain. It looks like a beach in late afternoon light, when the tide has gone out and there are a few pools of water left.

Ferryl · 07/05/2026 15:43

The landscape in the picture looks like something from when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Raquel Welch will be just round the corner in a fetching fur bikini.

Mylovelygreendress · 07/05/2026 15:57

RedTagAlan · 07/05/2026 14:56

Sorry if already mentioned, but note the shadow bottom left. There is someone stood there off frame.

Photo attached.

Markus ??

MyAutumnCrow · 07/05/2026 15:59

RedTagAlan · 07/05/2026 14:56

Sorry if already mentioned, but note the shadow bottom left. There is someone stood there off frame.

Photo attached.

sci-fi GIF

It’s the shadow of one of the spikes of the fallen Statue of Liberty.

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 16:02

MyAutumnCrow · 07/05/2026 15:59

It’s the shadow of one of the spikes of the fallen Statue of Liberty.

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🤣🤣🤣

corblimeygvnr · 07/05/2026 16:11

MyAutumnCrow · 07/05/2026 15:59

It’s the shadow of one of the spikes of the fallen Statue of Liberty.

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Barack Obama Applause GIF by Obama

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AprilMizzel · 07/05/2026 16:36

Puzzledandpissedoff · 07/05/2026 14:53

Why would she know anything about them - it's clear from Spare and seeing them together they were never close

She may not have been close to W&C, @AprilMizzel, but Harry was, and as with details about the rest of the family he's probably stupid enough to have shared the lot with her

Remember the notes she claimed to have found when clearing Nott Cott - as if she'd ever have been parted from them Hmm - and her remarks that she "never signed anything" such as an NDA, and "could speak up but chooses not to"?

Whether she'd be believable is another matter, but I don't doubt for an instant that she'll have saved a lot up intending to sell it one day

True - but he wrote spare - so has he got any credibility left and has he got anything left that's publishable.

AprilMizzel · 07/05/2026 16:42

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 15:41

What are you all seeing that’s so awful? There’s a bank of greenery in front of the mountain. It looks like a beach in late afternoon light, when the tide has gone out and there are a few pools of water left.

I thought the area looked nice enough -- and I too have many pictures of backs of heads on hoilday.

It's not a great shot of the kids though and not sure what it's meant to convey - something I only wonder because it's been put out there deliberately for a purpose it's not a random shot from kith and kin.

Tillin · 07/05/2026 16:44

@myrtleWilson "complementary and indeed jarring" 👏👏👏😂😂😂

AprilMizzel · 07/05/2026 16:48

BasiliskStare · 07/05/2026 15:37

This is from a Tom Sykes / Paula Froelich podcast touching on Invictus.

"Key jobs, one year out from Birmingham, remain unfilled. Paula spoke to people who were approached by headhunters for these roles. One of them asked: is Prince Harry involved? When the answer came back yes, the person said: “I am not interested. My reputation is also at stake.”

That's not really what you want to hear as Patron of a charity I would have thought.

I wonder if that's thanks to the Sentebale fall out.

I think there enough rumours about working with both to give most professional people some pause.

Recklessismymiddlename · 07/05/2026 16:53

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 15:26

She’s also said someone on the RF told her to tell Tom Markle Snr to do a video testimony while he’s still alive confirming nothing bad happened. Apparently it is common knowledge amongst them that this is what Meghan will say after his death.

Wouldn’t be surprised tbh.

And re any book, neither Sussex is above telling porkies and denying it afterwards. So there could be lots of innuendo re the Waleses. Some may stick, some may not.

But yes I’d say the RF saw her coming, but Harry will have told her stuff from before they were together, which may or may not be damaging. They were clearly angered about lipgloss and tights!

bluegreygreen · 07/05/2026 16:54

The billionaire friend (Victoria Jackson) who lent Meghan her house for the Harper's Bazaar interview isn't mentioned in the '4 women' article.

Does that mean she's closer in or further out?

MrsFinkelstein · 07/05/2026 16:57

Puzzledandpissedoff · 07/05/2026 14:53

Why would she know anything about them - it's clear from Spare and seeing them together they were never close

She may not have been close to W&C, @AprilMizzel, but Harry was, and as with details about the rest of the family he's probably stupid enough to have shared the lot with her

Remember the notes she claimed to have found when clearing Nott Cott - as if she'd ever have been parted from them Hmm - and her remarks that she "never signed anything" such as an NDA, and "could speak up but chooses not to"?

Whether she'd be believable is another matter, but I don't doubt for an instant that she'll have saved a lot up intending to sell it one day

Difference being - IF (& it's a big if because I wouldn't wish divorce on anyone) her autobiography was post divorce - her settlement would depend entirely on money from the BRF. And it would come complete with a HUGE and watertight NDA.

Anything she says outwith that situation (2nd hand from Harry) would be watered down versions of Spare and as ripe for ridicule as it was.

MrsFinkelstein · 07/05/2026 16:59

myrtleWilson · 07/05/2026 15:14

Re the putative book, would Meghan accept a ghost writer? If it’s in her own voice, that’s a lot of world salad to digest.
She could drop a bombshell but readers are likely to have given up with the verbiage

“the intentionality of knowing one’s own value to one’s calling, and yet in the same transcendental moment seeing and experiencing searing joy punctuated by despair that no one could be expected to survive is something that spoke to me and to me alone, hence my commitment to transformative global impact, underpinned by my unique perspective as I have traversed and moved through all my complementary and indeed jarring world spaces, driven forward by a desire for equity and the capacity to build unity to ensure our humanity conquers our collective challenge with indomitable spirit, spearheaded by a visionary focus that is my burden to carry Kate kicks kittens. “

The Greatest Showman Lol GIF by Sky

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Lunde · 07/05/2026 17:04

AprilMizzel · 07/05/2026 12:29

She could refused to play at all - keep them out the media completely as other lesser royals do.

I suspect there's tension between Harry and Meghan and pictures of the kids in media - her wanting them out there helping sell merch and him not and this is the compromise which Meghan then tried to sell as aren't we better parents.

I think that there is tension.

I think Meghan would love to have the children in the public eye - yet Harry goes around delivering speeches urging parents not to post their children on social media while Meghan puts out the "back of the head" photos when she has a new product to promote - so contradictory!

Lunde · 07/05/2026 17:15

I saw an AI analysis that believed that the beach photo of A&L has been digitally altered with the kids possibly photoshopped in. The reflection of the figures in the water behind them shows the figures possibly larger than the children and wearing light coloured clothing and not L's black shorts and A's dark t-shirt.

Indianrollerbird · 07/05/2026 17:19

AprilMizzel · 07/05/2026 16:42

I thought the area looked nice enough -- and I too have many pictures of backs of heads on hoilday.

It's not a great shot of the kids though and not sure what it's meant to convey - something I only wonder because it's been put out there deliberately for a purpose it's not a random shot from kith and kin.

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I have no doubt they live in a nice environment, but I don’t think it’s meant to convey anything other than Meghan’s self belief that she’s the perfect mother, or what she perceives fits that concept. It’s all about her and what she’s providing them with (and I assume we are meant to believe the RF couldn’t). The obvious photo shopping and unnatural/ somewhat haunting quality of faceless kids/backs of heads doesn’t help this image in any way. I don’t understand why she bothers. It’s getting a bit sad and pathetic.

MrsMitford3 · 07/05/2026 17:23

Lunde · 07/05/2026 17:15

I saw an AI analysis that believed that the beach photo of A&L has been digitally altered with the kids possibly photoshopped in. The reflection of the figures in the water behind them shows the figures possibly larger than the children and wearing light coloured clothing and not L's black shorts and A's dark t-shirt.

That is so interesting-I never even noticed the shadow until you said that and I agree-can't see her dark shorts or his shirt-the shadow looks all pastel-y.

Wondering what on earth she gets out of these posts?

Effervescentfrothy · 07/05/2026 17:26

MrsMitford3 · 07/05/2026 17:23

That is so interesting-I never even noticed the shadow until you said that and I agree-can't see her dark shorts or his shirt-the shadow looks all pastel-y.

Wondering what on earth she gets out of these posts?

Attention. She wants it at any cost.

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