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Is Harry and his family coming to the UK or not

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Viviennemary · 01/07/2026 17:08

Nobody seems to know for sure. Why should we care. Maybe he doesn't even know himself yet. He can't seem to do anything without attracting lots of press articles.

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LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 17:40

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 15:14

FYI @IAmATorturedPoet was not “rude” 🙄 because @LipglossAndLies held a different opinion, she was responding to the lie in her post.

Given now woodchip has been explicitly clear in disagreeing with you calling it sick...well you can no longer saying im lying if thats what you needed..someone explicitly writing it to you.

IAmATorturedPoet · 08/07/2026 17:51

LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 17:37

That poster were agreeing with the original poster that it is sick. So it still follows even if it wasnt a direct reponse to the original poster I was clear that I disagree with the poster saying it is sick. It doesn't matter whether it taking them to the grave ir not talking about the death of a loved one even if they haven't met them is normal and not sick.

The thread has moved on now.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 18:02

LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 17:40

Given now woodchip has been explicitly clear in disagreeing with you calling it sick...well you can no longer saying im lying if thats what you needed..someone explicitly writing it to you.

Just because someone agrees with you after the fact doesn’t make your original claim true, fortunately truth doesn’t work like that.

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2026 18:09

OlympicWomen · 08/07/2026 13:00

Somewhat bizarrely, people who say they are republican on here, actually support Harry. I can never understand that. So illogical.

Unlikely bedfellows, but both are anti-establishment. That may explain it.

IcedPurple · 08/07/2026 18:13

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2026 18:09

Unlikely bedfellows, but both are anti-establishment. That may explain it.

Harry is not anti establishment in the slightest. Quite the opposite. This is a bloke who got doormats engraved with his royal standard. He's just upset that his brother ranks higher than him.

OlympicWomen · 08/07/2026 18:14

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2026 18:09

Unlikely bedfellows, but both are anti-establishment. That may explain it.

To support Harry means that you support a very archaic version of the monarchy; he is so supremely arrogant and entitled. He is un able to bear criticism. It's like a Tudor response. Even the mildest of criticism is "hate", and he's constantly infantilised by his supporters who literally can't bear anything said against him... because he is a royal prince

It's genuinely baffling.

OlympicWomen · 08/07/2026 18:15

IcedPurple · 08/07/2026 18:13

Harry is not anti establishment in the slightest. Quite the opposite. This is a bloke who got doormats engraved with his royal standard. He's just upset that his brother ranks higher than him.

Exactly! He's very reactionary and right wing. It's entirely about status and privilege and not being answerable to the public.

IcedPurple · 08/07/2026 18:16

OlympicWomen · 08/07/2026 18:14

To support Harry means that you support a very archaic version of the monarchy; he is so supremely arrogant and entitled. He is un able to bear criticism. It's like a Tudor response. Even the mildest of criticism is "hate", and he's constantly infantilised by his supporters who literally can't bear anything said against him... because he is a royal prince

It's genuinely baffling.

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Yep. Someone who expects the 'little people', who are in fact highly trained specialist police officers, to be on standby for his every whim. Someone said he's like an 'old style' aristocrat and I think it's true. But even they had some concept of their debt to society. Harry does not.

OlympicWomen · 08/07/2026 18:18

IcedPurple · 08/07/2026 18:16

Yep. Someone who expects the 'little people', who are in fact highly trained specialist police officers, to be on standby for his every whim. Someone said he's like an 'old style' aristocrat and I think it's true. But even they had some concept of their debt to society. Harry does not.

He's like these aristos and royals of old. "Don't question me, just give me your taxes! I don't have to be pleasant or hardworking or charming or supportive. It is enough that I am royal"
He'd have got on well with Louis XVI

Theunamedcat · 08/07/2026 18:19

LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 13:28

Actually, I disagree. It isn't sick. My dad suddenly died before my niece was born (she is now 3 and never met him) and I have two nephews who were 5 and 7, and when my sister looked into the best way to handle it, the advice was to be open and honest in an age-appropriate way regardless of whether they met him or not.

We still talk about him, and every year we mark the anniversary of his death as a family. My nephews and niece understand and it hasn't frightened them.

From everything I've read, remembering loved ones whether that's visiting a grave or marking anniversaries in other ways is generally seen as a healthy way to help children understand death and keep family memories alive, rather than pretending the person never existed. And I don't think children are likely to grow up thinking, "Why didn't we do the same for everyone else?"

Every family is different, and children can understand that different relatives are remembered or visited in different ways for different reasons.

All of which is true and admirable and a healthy and appropriate way to be personally my dads ashes are next to the tv the kids don't bat an eye about him being there unless the cat tries licking the box (again) then everyone shouts "DONT LICK GRANDAD"

Anyway

The bit I disagree with is the potential to make visiting a dead relative part of a documentary for netflix im really REALLY hoping they never sink so low i agree dead people are not taboo we should be more open as a society but Diana's fans can be....a bit obsessed thats why her grave is private I believe her brother had concerns

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2026 18:19

LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 14:38

It was IdaGlossop's post. They may have a different preference, but they certainly didn't support your claim that it's "sick". They simply described a different way of remembering someone. Remembering a deceased family member with children isn't "sick" just because different families choose different ways to do it.

Horse's mouth here. @LipglossAndLies has read my post right. The difficulty with Archie and Lili visiting the grave is that they have never met Diana. Motive matters too. H&M behave like members of a cult eg Meghan asking for guidance. A grave focuses on death. Talking about how a person was in life so children can have a sense of them is quite different. So I don't think it's sick. I think it's misguided.

adragoncalledaudrey · 08/07/2026 18:31

I agree with that Ida.

I think to celebrate those you love with those who never met them can only be a good thing. Celebrate the life not the dying. So many stories to share to make the memory beautiful and a thing of joy despite the events that came to pass.

I can’t help but think that a visit to the grave with the children would be more for H&M’s benefit. Their joint visits have been a story to tell and elaborate on rather than a quiet moment of contemplation in private. Somewhat performative if you will - whatever the authenticity of the grief may be (H’s alone).

To take the children would indeed be misguided. Very much so.

And sadly for me, it does seem to stray into ‘sick’ territory if the children are merely there to be part of the show.

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 08/07/2026 18:35

Can someone tell me why we would know any of these plans? Did they announce they plan to take the children to Diana’s grave?

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:42

adragoncalledaudrey · 08/07/2026 18:31

I agree with that Ida.

I think to celebrate those you love with those who never met them can only be a good thing. Celebrate the life not the dying. So many stories to share to make the memory beautiful and a thing of joy despite the events that came to pass.

I can’t help but think that a visit to the grave with the children would be more for H&M’s benefit. Their joint visits have been a story to tell and elaborate on rather than a quiet moment of contemplation in private. Somewhat performative if you will - whatever the authenticity of the grief may be (H’s alone).

To take the children would indeed be misguided. Very much so.

And sadly for me, it does seem to stray into ‘sick’ territory if the children are merely there to be part of the show.

Indeed! And the issue here is this isn’t some family visiting a beloved family grave, this is ham , who use everything and especially Diana as a pr money spinner!! , if they take those children there we all know pictures and even videos will surface not long after! , to tug at the heart strings of the public and to yet again claim Diana as their own!

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:44

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 08/07/2026 18:35

Can someone tell me why we would know any of these plans? Did they announce they plan to take the children to Diana’s grave?

Yes of course it was itemised on their tour itinerary then given to the press via their WhatsApp group!!

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 08/07/2026 18:49

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:44

Yes of course it was itemised on their tour itinerary then given to the press via their WhatsApp group!!

That’s… shocking. 😳

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 18:54

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:44

Yes of course it was itemised on their tour itinerary then given to the press via their WhatsApp group!!

Totally normal behaviour from a grieving son surely? 🙄

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:57

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 08/07/2026 18:49

That’s… shocking. 😳

Yep!

LipglossAndLies · 08/07/2026 18:58

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 18:02

Just because someone agrees with you after the fact doesn’t make your original claim true, fortunately truth doesn’t work like that.

Well now you have heard it from IdaGlossop herself that I had read her post right and to say she didn't agree with it being called sick so 🤷 I wasn't lying.

No need to apologise we all make mistakes now and again 🙂

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:58

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 18:54

Totally normal behaviour from a grieving son surely? 🙄

Indeed!! , I always advertise my grieving itinerary, don’t you?

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 19:01

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2026 18:19

Horse's mouth here. @LipglossAndLies has read my post right. The difficulty with Archie and Lili visiting the grave is that they have never met Diana. Motive matters too. H&M behave like members of a cult eg Meghan asking for guidance. A grave focuses on death. Talking about how a person was in life so children can have a sense of them is quite different. So I don't think it's sick. I think it's misguided.

I’m afraid to butt in Ida , but unfortunately the way you have worded this reply has lead someone to believe that you agree wholeheartedly with them and now they are gleefully waving it in @BigWillyLittleTodgerface in a most unbecoming way!!! 😬

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 19:02

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 18:58

Indeed!! , I always advertise my grieving itinerary, don’t you?

It’s the first thing thing I do when a close relative keels over 😂

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 19:14

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 19:02

It’s the first thing thing I do when a close relative keels over 😂

Oh ! Me too! 😁

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 19:17

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 19:01

I’m afraid to butt in Ida , but unfortunately the way you have worded this reply has lead someone to believe that you agree wholeheartedly with them and now they are gleefully waving it in @BigWillyLittleTodgerface in a most unbecoming way!!! 😬

Thanks Jeff, but at least that poster is leaving you alone for once! 🤗 I noticed they have quoted you on this thread when you have specifically requested time and time again for them not to do that, enjoy the peace! 😂

jeffgoldblum · 08/07/2026 19:22

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/07/2026 19:17

Thanks Jeff, but at least that poster is leaving you alone for once! 🤗 I noticed they have quoted you on this thread when you have specifically requested time and time again for them not to do that, enjoy the peace! 😂

Yes! , I did notice! , however as I have requested multiple times not to tag me because I refuse to converse with them , I was ignoring it!!
perhaps you should follow my example.

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