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The royal family

PR disasters Thread 17

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Mylovelygreendress · 17/06/2026 17:58

Can’t see a new thread so thought I would start a new one to continue discussing the grifters

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jeffgoldblum · 21/06/2026 23:20

Thedom · 21/06/2026 20:36

The photo looks weird, Harry’s smile seems different, forced, maybe he has forgotten how to smile or else that was a hard kick in the goolies from Archie’s knee. The kids are hanging off him, yet he is looking straight at the camera, in what looks like an uncomfortable hunch.

Anyway, at this point, those kids must have the most photographed backsides and bare feet of any celebrity kid.

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I actually find the picture with Harry , kind of sweet! , he looks happy, the children seem comfortable.
it must be difficult to find pictures of them from behind ( however I’m not going soft and still think it’s ridiculous!)

corblimeygvnr · 21/06/2026 23:26

abigailll · 21/06/2026 18:24

Don’t talk about his wife in those disparaging terms please.

😂😂😂😂😂

AtIusvue · 21/06/2026 23:26

Over on Reddit, one of the talking points is that Lili appears to be wearing reins.

That it’s those backpack style ones like this:

https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/Travel-Toddler-Character-Safety-Harness/dp/B001AXAD3K

I mean, she’s 5!!!! You don’t even see toddlers wear reins these days….. but she’s 5.

unless it’s a comfort thing and she likes to wear it without the ….lead

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/Travel-Toddler-Character-Safety-Harness/dp/B001AXAD3K

jeffgoldblum · 21/06/2026 23:48

AtIusvue · 21/06/2026 23:26

Over on Reddit, one of the talking points is that Lili appears to be wearing reins.

That it’s those backpack style ones like this:

https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/Travel-Toddler-Character-Safety-Harness/dp/B001AXAD3K

I mean, she’s 5!!!! You don’t even see toddlers wear reins these days….. but she’s 5.

unless it’s a comfort thing and she likes to wear it without the ….lead

I’m going to disagree here ! , I had similar backpacks for my kids because they were cute and the rein was detached and not used.

Indianrollerbird · 21/06/2026 23:49

jeffgoldblum · 21/06/2026 17:15

re using the same picture! , and yet again never using Harry’s name!

Nice of Meghan to use a pair of her trousers as a backdrop.

jeffgoldblum · 21/06/2026 23:49

Indianrollerbird · 21/06/2026 23:49

Nice of Meghan to use a pair of her trousers as a backdrop.

🤣 she’s so thoughtful! 🧐 🤣

jeffgoldblum · 22/06/2026 00:01

BasiliskStare · 21/06/2026 23:57

@KilkennyCats - Here's the shushing - H&M. They were watching from a window , not at the main event.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a40176762/meghan-markle-prince-harry-trooping-the-colour-2022-photos/

I think it was the same event when having complained about security M rolled the window of their car down to wave to people (as @Lunde said)

Is her hat on sideways?? , is she drunk ?? 🥴 🤔

jeffgoldblum · 22/06/2026 00:05

why does she act like she’s performing in a penny dreadful?? 😬😬🤷‍♀️🤔🤷‍♀️😬

BasiliskStare · 22/06/2026 00:17

jeffgoldblum · 22/06/2026 00:01

Is her hat on sideways?? , is she drunk ?? 🥴 🤔

I wasn't there Jeff - so it would be pure speculation on my part 😂
Perhaps not so tipsy she couldn't get within photographing closeness to the window, but tipsy enough to roll down the window of the car when H had been bleating about security. https://www.thelist.com/883790/royal-experts-have-questions-about-meghan-and-harrys-behavior-surrounding-security-concerns/

Royal Experts Have Questions About Meghan And Harry's Behavior Surrounding Security Concerns - The List

Regarding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's behavior surrounding security concerns, royal experts have some questions.

https://www.thelist.com/883790/royal-experts-have-questions-about-meghan-and-harrys-behavior-surrounding-security-concerns/

BemusedAmerican · 22/06/2026 00:42

Noodledog · 21/06/2026 22:27

I've been thinking about this actually- the whole coming to the UK and meeting grandpa in a palace seems to be sold as a great thing, but is it? Two small children who seem to live a pretty quiet life with little travel, being flown to a different country to meet relatives they have never met, who live in weird, draughty buildings and have funny accents? I think a lot of small children would find it totally overwhelming and not fun at all.

Tbh, I would, and I'm 50!

I'm hoping that for Archie it will sort of be like the Secret Garden. He won't be near a camera for most of the visit if he stays with the RF. He maybe able to have unscripted fun.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/06/2026 07:37

BasiliskStare · 22/06/2026 00:17

I wasn't there Jeff - so it would be pure speculation on my part 😂
Perhaps not so tipsy she couldn't get within photographing closeness to the window, but tipsy enough to roll down the window of the car when H had been bleating about security. https://www.thelist.com/883790/royal-experts-have-questions-about-meghan-and-harrys-behavior-surrounding-security-concerns/

I don't believe Meghan is concerned about security. The security concerns are all Harry and his paranoia plus the psychological damage he has never fully processed from his mum's death. I don't even think Meghan uses those fears to keep the children away, it's all him.

Meghan shushing those kids was weird, it's not as if they would be heard by anyone except those in the room. Military bands are really loud!

OctopusFriend · 22/06/2026 07:42

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/06/2026 07:37

I don't believe Meghan is concerned about security. The security concerns are all Harry and his paranoia plus the psychological damage he has never fully processed from his mum's death. I don't even think Meghan uses those fears to keep the children away, it's all him.

Meghan shushing those kids was weird, it's not as if they would be heard by anyone except those in the room. Military bands are really loud!

It was quite obvious that she wanted to be in a photograph. It was posed.

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/06/2026 07:45

OctopusFriend · 22/06/2026 07:42

It was quite obvious that she wanted to be in a photograph. It was posed.

Probably. It would have made more sense to simply be in the window though. The shushing was odd.

OctopusFriend · 22/06/2026 07:50

MrsLeonFarrell · 22/06/2026 07:45

Probably. It would have made more sense to simply be in the window though. The shushing was odd.

Yes, it was, but it was performative, I think, to ensure a headline.

Fromhere1 · 22/06/2026 08:12

That is odd photoshopping on the latest photo. Or possibly there is something wrong with the child's foot. See...here we have it... speculation on the children even though their faces can't be seen. Such hypocrisy around 'protecti g the children by not showing their faces'.

Very good point made by someone upthread around how Meghan expected her parents to just appear in front of millions without a lot of preparation...it would be awful if she expects the same for their children. I would absolutely hate to have loads of people looking at me and waving at me - I imagine this is common. The Wales children have had a lot of practice at this and, I imagine, a lot of training around etiquette, etc.

myrtleWilson · 22/06/2026 08:24

Meghan’s not coming for Taylor’s Easter egg crown is she ? Crowbarring “one and only” in at every opportunity with a neon flashing arrow saying “look here”

HoldMyWine · 22/06/2026 08:30

Apparently the kids clothing is Zara and she’s put the links on her shopping page, according to X. She is merching her children now, as we all predicted a long time ago. She has no shame. She must also have no money.

OctopusFriend · 22/06/2026 08:33

HoldMyWine · 22/06/2026 08:30

Apparently the kids clothing is Zara and she’s put the links on her shopping page, according to X. She is merching her children now, as we all predicted a long time ago. She has no shame. She must also have no money.

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Of course. Aren't we due Lilibet's Closet?

OctopusFriend · 22/06/2026 08:34

Fromhere1 · 22/06/2026 08:12

That is odd photoshopping on the latest photo. Or possibly there is something wrong with the child's foot. See...here we have it... speculation on the children even though their faces can't be seen. Such hypocrisy around 'protecti g the children by not showing their faces'.

Very good point made by someone upthread around how Meghan expected her parents to just appear in front of millions without a lot of preparation...it would be awful if she expects the same for their children. I would absolutely hate to have loads of people looking at me and waving at me - I imagine this is common. The Wales children have had a lot of practice at this and, I imagine, a lot of training around etiquette, etc.

Which demonstrates W&K good parenting. Gently getting them used to being at events, supported and protected, but with a cast iron private life.

Mylovelygreendress · 22/06/2026 08:37

HoldMyWine · 22/06/2026 08:30

Apparently the kids clothing is Zara and she’s put the links on her shopping page, according to X. She is merching her children now, as we all predicted a long time ago. She has no shame. She must also have no money.

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I am feeling very uncomfortable about the way she is using her DC .

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WinWhenTheyreSinging · 22/06/2026 08:53

Puzzledandpissedoff · 21/06/2026 21:37

I haven’t ever seen ‘the tig’ but I wonder what that was like -was she as clueless about PR and what people want to see then??

Yes she was, . There was an especially painful piece where she announced that she was going to show the viewer some of her favourite spots in Toronto and then had herself on screen for practically all of it

It even included FIVE shots of photographers trying to get photos of her, so be warned if you want to watch it ...

Edited to add I don't know why the link's repeated - sorry about that

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Lord, that is awful.🤣🤣🤣

ShamedBySiri · 22/06/2026 09:22

Even by her standards the picture is awful. Poor Harry having to kneel on bare tiles backed up against non-descript curtains (and presumably a window or glass door behind). It’s all very well not wanting to show more background of their home but this could have been taken in a Marriot or somewhere.
Then there’s the emoji she chose. Hardly screams love and adoration.
Add to that the bad lighting and focus - I just don’t know why she bothers. She obviously chooses it all for a reason but I can’t think what reason would be a better one than a well composed photo in a nice location. 🤷‍♀️

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ShamedBySiri · 22/06/2026 09:27

Meant to post the full picture.

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HoldMyWine · 22/06/2026 09:29

Archie’s heel is very oddly shaped. Has he got flat feet?

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