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The royal family

PR Disasters Chapter 14

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Recklessismymiddlename · 22/05/2026 10:43

Continuing the baton on from @Atlusvue

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FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 07:41

HoldMyWine · 28/05/2026 07:15

Who is going to buy such tat?

It's really very odd, perhaps their fan base? Take a look at Reddit, there are some very - devoted - fans on there.

MyDogClive · 28/05/2026 08:09

HoldMyWine · 28/05/2026 07:15

Who is going to buy such tat?

Coming soon to a B&M bargains near you?

If Diana was the people’s princess, our Meg is the pound shop version.

Not2identifying · 28/05/2026 08:09

I think she'd get some traction on social media if she said the matches could be used to burn metaphorical bridges. 😆

Mylovelygreendress · 28/05/2026 08:14

jeffgoldblum · 28/05/2026 00:23

ta da!

Matches ? Is that a spoof and I am too dense to realise?

BigWillyLittleTodger · 28/05/2026 08:16

The devoted fans aren’t the demographic who can afford Meghan’s tat, they latched onto Meghan at the beginning because they thought she was one of them, came from a poor and oppressed background and who miraculously managed to marry a British Prince, she is their beacon of hope and poster girl hence the birth of the squad, they don’t have the intelligence to realise it was all a lie.

FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 08:24

BigWillyLittleTodger · 28/05/2026 08:16

The devoted fans aren’t the demographic who can afford Meghan’s tat, they latched onto Meghan at the beginning because they thought she was one of them, came from a poor and oppressed background and who miraculously managed to marry a British Prince, she is their beacon of hope and poster girl hence the birth of the squad, they don’t have the intelligence to realise it was all a lie.

Absolutely, they can't afford what is essentially a vanity project for the coffers of a struggling celebrity. At least with the Kardashians you get make up or wearable pants or whatever. It's a shame because I suspect some vulnerable people have latched on to Meghan and believe her narrative.
I genuinely can't work out who's going to buy this sort of stuff.

FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 08:24

Not2identifying · 28/05/2026 08:09

I think she'd get some traction on social media if she said the matches could be used to burn metaphorical bridges. 😆

😂

MrsLeonFarrell · 28/05/2026 08:26

Looking at the As Ever Instagram page, it has 885k followers, which seems low for her public profile. Also her posts are getting many reposts. It's not exactly going to bolster her market beyond fans.

hatorgal · 28/05/2026 09:11

BigWillyLittleTodger · 28/05/2026 08:16

The devoted fans aren’t the demographic who can afford Meghan’s tat, they latched onto Meghan at the beginning because they thought she was one of them, came from a poor and oppressed background and who miraculously managed to marry a British Prince, she is their beacon of hope and poster girl hence the birth of the squad, they don’t have the intelligence to realise it was all a lie.

When you look at who has liked the latest post with the matches and look at their profiles you are spot on. I won't go into details about where they are located, what their lifestyle looks like or what they are sporting but it's not saying 50 buck matches.

Irememberwhenitwasallfieldsroundhere · 28/05/2026 09:27

On the list of lies, have we had "a cast member of the Lion King thanked me for my service and said that when we got married South Africans danced in the street, as they did when Nelson Mandela was released"?

The cast member said Meghan must have "misremembered"

www.dailymail.com/news/article-11157055/Americans-slam-Meghan-Markle-latest-vanity-PR-saying-needs-on.html

FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 09:35

Irememberwhenitwasallfieldsroundhere · 28/05/2026 09:27

On the list of lies, have we had "a cast member of the Lion King thanked me for my service and said that when we got married South Africans danced in the street, as they did when Nelson Mandela was released"?

The cast member said Meghan must have "misremembered"

www.dailymail.com/news/article-11157055/Americans-slam-Meghan-Markle-latest-vanity-PR-saying-needs-on.html

Oh my god.
Imagine even saying that, I'm embarrassed for her.

IcedPurple · 28/05/2026 09:37

MrsLeonFarrell · 28/05/2026 08:26

Looking at the As Ever Instagram page, it has 885k followers, which seems low for her public profile. Also her posts are getting many reposts. It's not exactly going to bolster her market beyond fans.

Yes, very low numbers for someone of her fame.

I don't think it's surprising that she's not getting much engagement. Her content is very boring. Nobody is eagerly anticipating the next reel of the backs of her children's heads or some weird inedible slop.

Also, she has comments turned off. I can understand why she'd do it, but it's inevitably going to drastically reduce engagement with her content.

MyAutumnCrow · 28/05/2026 09:44

hatorgal · 28/05/2026 09:11

When you look at who has liked the latest post with the matches and look at their profiles you are spot on. I won't go into details about where they are located, what their lifestyle looks like or what they are sporting but it's not saying 50 buck matches.

Is this the tranche of fans who make themselves feel less shit by using those stupid bigged-up names and titles like ‘lieutenant’? Like they are some sort of ‘honor guard’?

I remember someone on this board saying that when that lot turn on Harry, it isn’t going to be pretty.

And then running parallel there’s the paid element of the squad PR machine, which is less shambolic and which manipulates the others.

I suspect Sophie Chandauka will have quite a few things to say about the latter.

Aprilfountain · 28/05/2026 09:53

When you see all the lies the pair of them have come out with over the years, it's pretty shocking, not least for the fact that they expect us all to believe everything they say without question. The arrogance of that assumption is off the scale!

Puzzledandpissedoff · 28/05/2026 10:03

I’m pretty sure the passport handover was do that photocopies could be made so “work” flights could be booked for her ... prob some other stuff too that helps with visas, VIP travel, security clearances, application for citizenship if she’d wanted it, conversion of USA drivers licence to UK equivalent etc. People would have had to do all this for her

Very likely, yes, @canklesmctacotits, but as you said what's the point of making herself look stupid by suggesting even this was persecution?

Loved the matches, @jeffgoldblum Grin
And here's me lighting my candles with one of those clicker things from the pound shop ... perhaps I'm just not ready for the heights of Meghan-inspired sophistication? Confused

Justdancevance · 28/05/2026 10:04

The Trump Maga base are happy to spend lots of money on tat, especially with some ‘royal’ touches.

Trump would have been delighted to have a Prince lackey and Meghan would have an audience well trained in doublespeak that can listen to endless waffle.

Trump could give Harry some styling tips on covering his bald patch and there seems to be a few government jets going spare. Harry would have to swap his polo mallet for a golf club and happy days.

noonames · 28/05/2026 10:06

Ok, I won't keep doing this and clogging up the thread, but so many good suggestions.. here's an updated version of the Duke and Duchess of Discrepancy and Deceit.

Kate is the sister I never had.
She is carefree, sweet and kind.
Kate is cold. She makes the wrong face when lending a lipgloss.
They didn’t marry for love like we did.
And they made me dress as a Nazi.

We want Westminster Abbey. St Paul’s then.
This chapel is too musty.
What Meghan wants, Meghan gets.
She absolutely must have this particular tiara.
We didn’t want the big wedding.
We didn’t care about the spectacle.
We actually got married three days before.
It was just like when Mandela was released.

It would be impossible for the children to go to school in the UK without getting papped.
There are no tabloids in the USA.
The car chase in gridlocked Manhattan was near catastrophic.
I was the face of the Royal Family.
A courtier told me the Queen Mother had died.
My father cut me off.
He was old when he became a father, unlike me.
He never took us for bike rides.
He never hugged me.
My brother is alarmingly bald.
We stayed in a housing unit, aka the High Commissioner’s mansion.
It nearly burnt down.
That historic building designed by Sir Christopher Wren is a shitty old frat house.
Our faces were all over the magazines in the Kensington Whole Foods Shop.
I was actively pursued down Kensington High Street.
My father, who can’t speak to me about my legal action against his government, won’t speak to me about my legal action against his government.
Nobody told me I might not win this case.
It’s not technically stealing if you already have a reputation for taking stuff that doesn’t belong to you, and bullying people who stand up to you.
I post links to my outfits because otherwise the wrong designer might be credited. It’s just another example of my thoughtfulness. Yes I do get commission, what’s that got to do with anything?
Nobody asks how I am.

Posting photos of children online is harmful.
Mama’s little helper.
Aww look at Archie in the bath.
Kids - I know you’re seriously ill, but get in the photo will you - these clothes won’t sell themselves.

Jam is my jam.
I just prefer to hold the tongs upside down.

Balmoral is too far for baby Archie to travel.
Yes thanks, we had a lovely time in Ibiza.

I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.
I’m in my era of joy.
This has been the worst 7 years of my life.

Bullying is wrong.
It’s not my job to coddle people.

We don’t want Archie to have a title.
They wouldn’t give Archie a title because he was too brown.
That’s why he can’t have security.
We graciously accept this award for tackling racism in the RF.
We never said they were racist.
They don’t understand racism and unconscious bias like I do.
Don’t worry, she’s not black or anything.

We had nothing to do with that book.
We need to make sure nobody knows we’re helping with the book.
I forgot I helped with the book.

I am a foodie.
Here, have a pancake made from a packet mix.
Just pick the pot pourri out of the fake cream if you don't fancy it.

I have never been friends with journalists.
Miss our movie snuggles!!! xxx xxx xxx

Silence is complicit.
Andrew who?
African Parks, errr what now?

I had a medical team at the Portland.
My husband led a mental health initiative and had been in therapy himself for years.
But the RF HR dept would not care for me when I had a mental health crisis.
So there was no way for me to get help.

Nobody has ever loved anyone like my husband loves me.
MEGHAN STOP CRYING AND GET DRESSED FFS, WE’RE GOING TO THE ALBERT HALL!

I am an entrepreneur, a female founder, whip smart and laser focused on the detail.
Even my blood group is A+.
Those candles are not meant to have wicks, actually.
And I never liked the name American Riviera Orchard anyway, too limiting.
Thank goodness Netflix are no longer holding me back.

We are feminists.
Kate has baby brain.
My stepmother is a dangerous villain.
Rebekah Wade is a loathsome toad and an infected pustule on the arse of humanity.

Harry leads the way with compassion.
Pat wasn’t hot.
Pat was small, mousy, frazzled and her hair fell greasily into her always tired eyes.
How we laughed at her disability, great larks.

We like to show up and do good.
Yes, we will be bringing our own photographer.
Please ensure everyone present has signed this NDA.
Hmm, which photo of me with the bereaved parents looks best? I kinda like my hair in that one.

I had the best father in the world.
Ugh, leaking a letter that I was hoping would be leaked, what a breach of privacy, I’ll never speak to him again.
Hey don’t forget to tell the world that your brother is circumcised.

They wouldn’t let me wear colour, I had to wear beige.
They didn’t want me to get all the attention.
Apart from that red dress. And the bright blue one. And the green. And the yellow. And the purple one with the red coat.
OK, I wore more colour then than I do now.

They took my keys, my driving licence and my passport.
I couldn’t escape, I was a prisoner.
Apart from when I drove around or went overseas.

We must save the magnificent wildlife of our planet.
Excuse me for a moment while I shoot that water buffalo and have my photo taken with its carcass.

Everyone must do more to combat climate change.
We need to borrow a private jet again.

These poor veterans need help and support.
I have PTSD because my dad never mentioned me in his speech.
Let’s celebrate their bravery and service.
Well obviously I should lead the parade, I wore my playsuit and flip flops especially.

We can’t visit the UK because it’s too dangerous.
Look at us though, while we twat about in Colombia / Nigeria / Ukraine.
Oh, and here I am blundering around the ring doorbells of West London.
Hey, what about me - I’m standing on a roundabout in Geneva.
Saveloy and chips please, just deliver it to this random address, ta.
And here’s a photo showing where Archie plays football.
Hang on a mo, I’m busy enraging a terrorist organisation with my crassness.

I’m about to be a Dior brand ambassador.
I’m best pals with that guy from Balenciaga, I forget his name.

No, I didn’t know anything about the Royal Family and had never heard of Harry.
Here’s a photo of me outside Buckingham Palace when I was a child.
Yes, I’ve been friends with Eugenie for years.
Is that man the Queen’s secretary?

I was born to serve.
I have served my country for 41 years.
We will continue to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.
I always hated being a working royal because they made me go to Nepal when I was tired.
I had to take a freedom flight to escape.
And then the whole plane clapped and cheered.
This is the life my mother would have wanted for me, freedom!
I am still a working royal. And I enjoy doing it.

My husband is a fox.

Just call me Harry.
From your friend, HRH The Duchess of Sussex.

JSMill · 28/05/2026 10:15

@noonamesfantastic post!

bluegreygreen · 28/05/2026 10:19

Everyone must do more to combat climate change - I've just flown to Singapore to tell you so.

Totally brilliant @noonames.
Perhaps it should be in the OP of the ongoing PR thread?

BreadInCaptivity · 28/05/2026 10:28

I’m surprised the matches don’t have a picture of H&M on them with the tagline “a match made in heaven”.

MyAutumnCrow · 28/05/2026 10:32

@noonames that is a cracking piece of writing. Thank you for the very insightful humour Grin

Serenster · 28/05/2026 10:36

I remember doing a deep dive previously on the lies Meghan told Oprah that she had her passport taken off her when she joined the Royal Family (with the implication that her ability to travel was thus restrained). She also said:

I mean, there was a day that one of the members of the family, she came over, and she said, ‘Why don’t you just lay low for a little while, because you are everywhere right now’. And I said, ‘I’ve left the house twice in four months. I’m everywhere, but I am nowhere’..... And so, there was very little that I was allowed to do.

This is simply unsustainable when you look at her actual movements just on public engagements in the UK and her trips overseas (we know nothing about her private life while in London, quite appropriately).

Meghan and Harry were married in May 2018 and went on honeymoon - rumoured to be in the Seychelles.

From June 2018 - 22 March 2019 Meghan had numerous public engagements every month. Archie was born on 6 May 2019, so Meghan was then on maternity leave, but she appeared publicly again in June (Trooping the Colour) and July 2019 (polo match, twice to Wimbledon, Lion King Premiere). She had no engagements in August 2019 (though went on holiday to allegedly Ibiza and definitely Nice - they stayed at Elton John’s villa), then she started up again in September (including going to watch Serena Williams play in the US Open), October and November 2019 with public engagements.

In this same period she and Harry also made official trips to Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji (October 2018) , Morocco (February 2019) and South Africa (September 2019).

In addition to all of the above Meghan (often, but not always, with Harry) made at least 11 private trips that we know of, including to Toronto (twice), Lake Como (twice), the South of France, New York (twice), Amsterdam and Canada.

It is quite clear that Meghan was not trapped in her home nor subject to any constraints on her travel or her ability to do what she wanted. We also know from the court proceedings that her press office would lie to the press on her behalf to make sure she could travel secretly (her staff denied to the press that she was in Toronto in August 2018, for example, when her emails as disclosed in her court case expressly stated that she was).

That last point also disproves something also she said to Oprah - that the Palace would lie for others

jeffgoldblum · 28/05/2026 10:44

FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 09:35

Oh my god.
Imagine even saying that, I'm embarrassed for her.

Yet even this level of ridiculous rhetoric was defended with venom on this very sub!! , I personally remember pointing out how very disrespectful it was to Nelson Mandela and was met with cries of …” racist !” “Hater!” And my favourite…” a white woman wouldn’t understand!”

jeffgoldblum · 28/05/2026 10:46

IcedPurple · 28/05/2026 09:37

Yes, very low numbers for someone of her fame.

I don't think it's surprising that she's not getting much engagement. Her content is very boring. Nobody is eagerly anticipating the next reel of the backs of her children's heads or some weird inedible slop.

Also, she has comments turned off. I can understand why she'd do it, but it's inevitably going to drastically reduce engagement with her content.

At this point it’s not so much fame but rather “infamous”! 🤷‍♀️

FenellaFeldman · 28/05/2026 10:47

jeffgoldblum · 28/05/2026 10:44

Yet even this level of ridiculous rhetoric was defended with venom on this very sub!! , I personally remember pointing out how very disrespectful it was to Nelson Mandela and was met with cries of …” racist !” “Hater!” And my favourite…” a white woman wouldn’t understand!”

I think some of her fans just don't have critical thinking abilities. It's very binary, and any kind of discussion or nuance is impossible.