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The royal family

PR disasters - thread 19

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Mylovelygreendress · 29/06/2026 08:44

Can’t see a new thread and am pretty sure there is still lots to discuss !

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Mylovelygreendress · 30/06/2026 08:34

Wibz · 30/06/2026 08:19

Couple of thoughts - why do we think that they haven’t accepted or confirmed the offer of royal accommodation at this point - as confirmed by RF/BP? Is it because it comes with conditions - no photographs / filming? I would imagine that they have a NF ‘first look’ storyboard approved but they can’t film on royal property - what are they waiting for? Maybe an offer from some old NT facility that will pass as royal to a US audience?

Also this flying the kids and Meghan over just for one day option is that to ram home the point that they are meeting with KC3 (if you read between the lines?) as I would expect there to be conditions here ie no public announcement that they are meeting or photos - so again H&M don’t get what they need commercially from the trip - but if they are flying the kids in and out for the day then all assume it’s to see KC3 so H&M get that news out despite being to not to.

If they do the fly on fly out in a day option does that mean that MM won’t come for IG and Chelsea pensioners or will they fly the kids in with a nanny.

I suspect ANL will drop any time in the next week and PH already knows the judgement is against him and the reputational and financial impact has him kicking off at something else.

As I have said before , KC and QC have a busy week in Scotland . I think they arrive today and will be based at Holyrood . Not sure when KC would have time to meet the Sussexes.

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PullTheBricksDown · 30/06/2026 08:36

noonames · 30/06/2026 07:27

Isn’t it wild that Harry can’t see how inappropriate it is for UK taxpayers to pay for 24/7 armed security that isn’t needed, for a private citizen going about his private business. The level of entitlement is really shocking. And comparing this to the security provided when there was an actual terrorist threat against Taylor Swift. (And thousands of concert goers.) Awful.

It's only now occurred to me that Taylor Swift met the Wales kids and they got that selfie. H has probably imagined that William arranged it for her to get extra security just to spite him.

Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:12

LondonRidge · 30/06/2026 06:54

This really has been an utter PR disaster for them. Although as ever, they won’t see it that way and it’s other people’s (William) fault.

Invictus must be furious with them. They’ve turned the whole thing into an utter farce.

Ingriftus need to move to remove H

Mylovelygreendress · 30/06/2026 09:19

Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:12

Ingriftus need to move to remove H

I agree but who is brave enough ?

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Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:26

Apparently h is crying, anxious, depressed over not getting his security, all this while on holiday in Portugal?? Really hope the kids aren't there with them

OctopusFriend · 30/06/2026 09:29

Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:26

Apparently h is crying, anxious, depressed over not getting his security, all this while on holiday in Portugal?? Really hope the kids aren't there with them

The way the pair of them behave, I really hope it's when they're with the nannies. It's not good for young children.

thenightsky · 30/06/2026 09:44

noonames · 30/06/2026 07:35

I agree he is probably paid to let them have his photo and biog on their website. It’s hard to see what relevant skills or experience he could bring to the role. Not sure how much longer this kind of thing will last though, he can’t be much of a draw for companies these days.

I can't imagine that Better Up will continue to throw away £1 million a year for much longer now Harry's star has fallen.

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 09:46

OctopusFriend · 30/06/2026 09:29

The way the pair of them behave, I really hope it's when they're with the nannies. It's not good for young children.

How does anyone know how he's behaving?

shockthemonkey · 30/06/2026 09:52

OctopusFriend · 30/06/2026 06:23

The dog bowl event was truly great though. Shame that wasn't captured on camera.

I think they made a last-minute addition to the Bayeux Tapestry, so you'll have a chance to see it for yourself pretty soon at the British Library!

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HoldMyWine · 30/06/2026 09:53

shockthemonkey · 30/06/2026 09:52

I think they made a last-minute addition to the Bayeux Tapestry, so you'll have a chance to see it for yourself pretty soon at the British Library!

Excellent!

Mylovelygreendress · 30/06/2026 09:55

Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:26

Apparently h is crying, anxious, depressed over not getting his security, all this while on holiday in Portugal?? Really hope the kids aren't there with them

I have never bought the whole Portugal thing and doubt if they are away .

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Wibz · 30/06/2026 09:58

I reckon they are already in the UK in a caravan (with hot tub) in Skegness.

AnAutumnCrow · 30/06/2026 10:03

OctopusFriend · 30/06/2026 09:29

The way the pair of them behave, I really hope it's when they're with the nannies. It's not good for young children.

It’s awful to think about, all the carrying on being reported from H’s own side.

Being frequently exposed to this kind of parental drama during childhood really can lead to excessive wear and tear of people’s stress response systems, and that can lead to all kinds of issues later in life. And H knows this. Talk about the circle of strife. He didn’t leave the UK in order to find peace - he took all his wars and battles along with him, and he’s unpacking that suitcase now in front of his wife and kids.

I have no idea if M is winding him up or not, but I hope that someone like Doria is in charge round there, keeping control. H still has the Sentebale case against him to navigate, and that’s a major problem for him.

AnAutumnCrow · 30/06/2026 10:05

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 09:46

How does anyone know how he's behaving?

His own ‘Sussex PR’ is leaking much of it, presumably to try and illicit sympathy. It just makes me concerned about his family, frankly.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 30/06/2026 10:08

OctopusFriend · 30/06/2026 06:23

The dog bowl event was truly great though. Shame that wasn't captured on camera.

Oh but it was my friend! Enjoy!

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ShamedBySiri · 30/06/2026 10:10

Can’t say I bother to keep up with who’s who among the Sussex squad but apparently one of them has been invited to an Invictus event.
Also revealing date and time should any “fans” want to await arrivals. 😉

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 30/06/2026 10:39

Starryfifty · 30/06/2026 09:12

Ingriftus need to move to remove H

IMO they've needed to do that for quite a while, @Starryfifty, but I've no idea who makes up the board (as in whether they're all his pals if he still has any) and what the process would be

Maybe someone else will know ...?

elessar · 30/06/2026 10:39

ShamedBySiri · 30/06/2026 10:10

Can’t say I bother to keep up with who’s who among the Sussex squad but apparently one of them has been invited to an Invictus event.
Also revealing date and time should any “fans” want to await arrivals. 😉

I wonder if the “fixated fan” will have received an invite!

Agree with @OctopusFriend- their home life must be chaotic. I can only imagine the impact on the kids. The irony being Harry never stops banging on about how scarred he is from his upbringing, yet his behaviour is far worse than anything that happened to him.

Ohpleeeease · 30/06/2026 10:41

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 09:46

How does anyone know how he's behaving?

I must admit, I’m sceptical about all the reports of H in tears etc. I can imagine he’s not fun to be around at the moment but that is just me speculating based on no evidence at all, which is what I suspect the YouTubers are doing and it’s turning into fact.

Whar we do know is that H has been pushing very hard to get an undeliverable security package, and that has involved some typically Sussex theatrics.

It’s depressing to see how two fairly useless people do not appreciate the considerable unearned advantages they have been blessed with and still apparently want more.

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 10:41

AnAutumnCrow · 30/06/2026 10:05

His own ‘Sussex PR’ is leaking much of it, presumably to try and illicit sympathy. It just makes me concerned about his family, frankly.

It interesting because the narrative has switched from Meghan being the one collapsing on the floor in tears, feeling suicidal etc to Harry 'spiralling'. Meanwhile she is skipping around the fields living her best life apparently. Except the last seven years have been the worst of her life.. 🥲

corblimeygvnr · 30/06/2026 10:42

Harry will never be happy. He made his bed but isn't happy to lie in it. Men like this have to have someone else to blame for this. The target may change slightly from time to time. Life with them is miserable. People talking about if he and Meghan were to divorce. I don't know if mentally he would be able to cope with it.

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 10:43

corblimeygvnr · 30/06/2026 10:42

Harry will never be happy. He made his bed but isn't happy to lie in it. Men like this have to have someone else to blame for this. The target may change slightly from time to time. Life with them is miserable. People talking about if he and Meghan were to divorce. I don't know if mentally he would be able to cope with it.

I wonder if their marriage is in serious trouble and that's what's really upsetting him.

corblimeygvnr · 30/06/2026 10:45

Puzzledandpissedoff · 30/06/2026 10:39

IMO they've needed to do that for quite a while, @Starryfifty, but I've no idea who makes up the board (as in whether they're all his pals if he still has any) and what the process would be

Maybe someone else will know ...?

You also have to think about the Invictus participants. Some of these people lead incredibly difficult lives yet all they see is this clown bleating endlessly about the protection he and his family need in the UK. They must be sick to their back teeth of it.

MyDogClive · 30/06/2026 10:47

I agree with @StrawberryWaspthat this is getting boring now. I’m here for entertainment purposes and have enjoyed laughing and eye rolling about what they can possibly do next, but while soap operas can cycle through cast members to move the story forward, the H&M saga is stuck in a loop. Or a downward spiral if you will. There are no new episodes of their treatment by the wider family, because the wider family are refusing to play.

I’m also genuinely concerned about their mental health. As has been said many times, these are not happy, well people and their behaviour is becoming uncomfortable to watch. I really wish they could find happiness in their family and children - the real prize the Wales’ appear to have - but I’m not sure they have it within them.

corblimeygvnr · 30/06/2026 10:52

Rainingcatsandog · 30/06/2026 10:43

I wonder if their marriage is in serious trouble and that's what's really upsetting him.

It's not something I'm particularly interested in but it must bring difficulties to everyday life. Harry is trying to cling onto a past life, one he abandoned happily but has he moved on ? No. It seems a large part of his life is taken up with these battles and it must cut into family life. Who knows what Meghan's role is - is she Lady Macbeth pushing him towards this ( we know she loves her title) or does she feel this detracts from her efforts to portray herself in a new light. Whatever it must bring difficulties.

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