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The royal family

PR disasters thread 23

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BigWillyLittleTodger · 11/07/2026 23:05

Let the games continue…….

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Justdancevance · 13/07/2026 13:40

I’m sure Archie is a lovely boy and if he’s a little sensitive I’m sure they will try to use that to build a relationship with Charles.

I’m sure their PR will soon be telling us how they bonded and he’s the child most like Charles, and Charles favourite grandchild while the Lili favours Diana storyline can temporarily be put on the back burner for next year and Dianas 40th anniversary

Charlotte looks like William but I saw flashes of Diana in her smile yesterday from the Wimbledon photos.

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 13:42

It's well reported that PW will never reconcile with HAM. He and C would have been the better option to try to weasel their way back to. Would be a way for HAM to try to get in with the Wales Brood too.

jeffgoldblum · 13/07/2026 13:44

MaturingCheeseball · 13/07/2026 13:34

Yes!

Thanks!

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 13:44

Justdancevance · 13/07/2026 13:40

I’m sure Archie is a lovely boy and if he’s a little sensitive I’m sure they will try to use that to build a relationship with Charles.

I’m sure their PR will soon be telling us how they bonded and he’s the child most like Charles, and Charles favourite grandchild while the Lili favours Diana storyline can temporarily be put on the back burner for next year and Dianas 40th anniversary

Charlotte looks like William but I saw flashes of Diana in her smile yesterday from the Wimbledon photos.

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Of course they will, based on a quick hour visit. But they would do well to keep quiet if they want a way back in

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 13:46

Charlotte very like Diana. HAMs will jump on this one.

Strawberriesandcaviar · 13/07/2026 13:54

All ("All!") Harry has to do to start the process of reconciliation with his brother, his SIL, his niece, nephews and the rest of the RF is SAY SORRY! It wouldn't be easy and it wouldn't fix everything overnight or even over years but it would be a start.

But he won't because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.

Everyone else can see that he has, it's glaringly obvious that you shouldn't invade your family's privacy and that of school teachers, girlfriends and friends.

We can all see that whining on about your gilded cage and grief and security isn't going to win friends and influence people. But he and Megs just can't see it, they are incredibly thick skinned, narcissistic, delusional and, above all, entitled.

DelectableMe · 13/07/2026 13:55

Strawberriesandcaviar · 13/07/2026 13:54

All ("All!") Harry has to do to start the process of reconciliation with his brother, his SIL, his niece, nephews and the rest of the RF is SAY SORRY! It wouldn't be easy and it wouldn't fix everything overnight or even over years but it would be a start.

But he won't because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.

Everyone else can see that he has, it's glaringly obvious that you shouldn't invade your family's privacy and that of school teachers, girlfriends and friends.

We can all see that whining on about your gilded cage and grief and security isn't going to win friends and influence people. But he and Megs just can't see it, they are incredibly thick skinned, narcissistic, delusional and, above all, entitled.

Instead - bizarrely - he wants them to say sorry to him! That just shows you how divorced he is from reality.

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 13:56

Strawberriesandcaviar · 13/07/2026 13:54

All ("All!") Harry has to do to start the process of reconciliation with his brother, his SIL, his niece, nephews and the rest of the RF is SAY SORRY! It wouldn't be easy and it wouldn't fix everything overnight or even over years but it would be a start.

But he won't because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.

Everyone else can see that he has, it's glaringly obvious that you shouldn't invade your family's privacy and that of school teachers, girlfriends and friends.

We can all see that whining on about your gilded cage and grief and security isn't going to win friends and influence people. But he and Megs just can't see it, they are incredibly thick skinned, narcissistic, delusional and, above all, entitled.

This. It would solve a lot of problems but absolutely they won't. Therefore, when PW ascends to the throne, they will be finished.

MyDogClive · 13/07/2026 13:58

NormalAuntFanny · 13/07/2026 11:06

Hadn't thought of that but of course you are right. Plus he will get UK national press and she will have Closer or People or whatever shite like that.

I think M will be able to sell US magazines some tales of the weird brits with their cold, dusty houses that will be lapped up for a time. Longer term? We shall see. I don’t think the Oprah will be able to pull of another fake reaction either.

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 14:00

MyDogClive · 13/07/2026 13:58

I think M will be able to sell US magazines some tales of the weird brits with their cold, dusty houses that will be lapped up for a time. Longer term? We shall see. I don’t think the Oprah will be able to pull of another fake reaction either.

It will be a very nasty divorce. Two awful people pitting against each other

BillyBites · 13/07/2026 14:02

Nah, Charlotte is the absolute spit of the late Queen, with a smattering of Sarah Chatto (Princess Margaret’s daughter) thrown in.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 13/07/2026 14:10

bluegreygreen · 13/07/2026 13:36

Max Pemberton's view in the DM of Harry's court case

https://archive.is/RO60a

I thought that was just brilliant in its insight, but would just add that it's possible to be both an injured soul AND a complete tosser. They don't have to be mutually exclusive, and when added together it can result - as here - in a god awful mess

Thedom · 13/07/2026 14:15

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 13:46

Charlotte very like Diana. HAMs will jump on this one.

Her expressions are so like Diana, I can really see a strong resemblance the older she gets, she is going to be tall like Diana also.

DelectableMe · 13/07/2026 14:16

Max Pemberton makes an excellent point. There's no point in therapy unless it helps you to change, and you have to put the work in. Harry has just used it for validation. William used it to move on
.

Rhaidimiddim · 13/07/2026 14:18

Puzzledandpissedoff · 13/07/2026 11:50

Here you go, @Rhaidimiddim; https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-earrings-made-famous-by-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis

Apparently they fetched $112,500 at auction

Oooh, lovely! Thank you.

I share my birthday with her (the date, not the year)

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 14:21

DelectableMe · 13/07/2026 14:16

Max Pemberton makes an excellent point. There's no point in therapy unless it helps you to change, and you have to put the work in. Harry has just used it for validation. William used it to move on
.

If anything, therapy has made H worse ! There is no "cure" for a narcissistic personality disorder. H displays an astonishing lack of empathy, exploitation of others and complete lack of insight. It was hidden well in the RF

Warmhandscoldheart · 13/07/2026 14:23

Next year(2027) will be the 30th anniversary of Diana's death. I predict a Netflix tribute documentary by PH on the horizon. That'll bring some much needed cash to the bank account.

And I don't think the Great British people would allow the treacherous little weasel to become a working royal ever again.

Rhaidimiddim · 13/07/2026 14:27

Strawberriesandcaviar · 13/07/2026 13:54

All ("All!") Harry has to do to start the process of reconciliation with his brother, his SIL, his niece, nephews and the rest of the RF is SAY SORRY! It wouldn't be easy and it wouldn't fix everything overnight or even over years but it would be a start.

But he won't because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.

Everyone else can see that he has, it's glaringly obvious that you shouldn't invade your family's privacy and that of school teachers, girlfriends and friends.

We can all see that whining on about your gilded cage and grief and security isn't going to win friends and influence people. But he and Megs just can't see it, they are incredibly thick skinned, narcissistic, delusional and, above all, entitled.

I disagree that "all" he has to do is say sorry. He'd have to show through his actions, over a period of years, that he isvtruly repentant and isn't going to do it again.

Even then.... once the bond of family has been broken, there is less chance of restoring it than there is of building a similarly strong bond with a non-family friend.

DelectableMe · 13/07/2026 14:31

Warmhandscoldheart · 13/07/2026 14:23

Next year(2027) will be the 30th anniversary of Diana's death. I predict a Netflix tribute documentary by PH on the horizon. That'll bring some much needed cash to the bank account.

And I don't think the Great British people would allow the treacherous little weasel to become a working royal ever again.

It's just awful, isn't it? William must be absolutely dreading it.

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 14:34

Would there be much interest in a Diana documentary? It has been done, many times now and let's be honest, it would be so dull in the hands of HAM

DelectableMe · 13/07/2026 14:38

Starryfifty · 13/07/2026 14:34

Would there be much interest in a Diana documentary? It has been done, many times now and let's be honest, it would be so dull in the hands of HAM

Yes, it's all been done. Many people now weren't even alive then, it is just fading into the past now. However, it's something Harry thinks he can monetise

jeffgoldblum · 13/07/2026 14:39

MyDogClive · 13/07/2026 13:58

I think M will be able to sell US magazines some tales of the weird brits with their cold, dusty houses that will be lapped up for a time. Longer term? We shall see. I don’t think the Oprah will be able to pull of another fake reaction either.

Whhaaaattt!

Strawberriesandcaviar · 13/07/2026 14:40

@Rhaidimiddim I do agree, it would take more than that and it would take years. Which is why I said it would be a start and wouldn't fix everything overnight or even years. I wouldn't ever forgive him if I was William.

"to start the process of reconciliation with his brother, his SIL, his niece, nephews and the rest of the RF is SAY SORRY! It wouldn't be easy and it wouldn't fix everything overnight or even over years but it would be a start."

MyDogClive · 13/07/2026 14:41

jeffgoldblum · 13/07/2026 14:39

Whhaaaattt!

Nah, not dramatic enough. Must try harder.

jeffgoldblum · 13/07/2026 14:45

MyDogClive · 13/07/2026 14:41

Nah, not dramatic enough. Must try harder.

Sorry ..how about?

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