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The royal family

PR disasters thread 25

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BigWillyLittleTodger · 21/07/2026 13:24

The Montecito diaries continue……..will it be Balmoral or bust?

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HoldMyWine · 24/07/2026 15:09

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:06

@HoldMyWine! Let it be shown I’m holding firm to my word to you! 😁

Yo get a gold star. The others are on the naughty step!

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:11

Lunde · 24/07/2026 15:07

You're right

However what is interesting is that Google maps shows a pool with a paved surround whereas the pictures HAM posted show a pool with a narrow stone "kerb" surrounded by grass which is how it looked in Diana's day. I wonder if it was in black and white to cover it being an AI creation or a composite of several photos.

At this point? , nothing would surprise me! 🤷‍♀️

FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:12

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:11

At this point? , nothing would surprise me! 🤷‍♀️

....the bottom line being, why the need to share these photos at all?
Allow the children privacy.

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:13

HoldMyWine · 24/07/2026 15:09

Yo get a gold star. The others are on the naughty step!

😁

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CariadDarling · 24/07/2026 15:16

BasiliskStare · 24/07/2026 14:02

That Scottish one could from a different summer holiday , a feint to disguise where they went when , anything. I reckon the pool ones are Montecito , the beach Portugal and Althorp - well Althorp . I don't believe that can be Diana's grave. Not even they ....

I agree perhaps the holiday day where Meghan sang to the seals. Or was it them who sang to her?

Kirschcherries · 24/07/2026 15:16

If it is a photo of Diana’s grave Charles Spencer, PW and KC will all be pissed off. CS intentionally buried Diana where no press or public would be able to get access/take photos. It was a sensible decision so it didn’t become a tourist attraction.

I think the photo of A in the cockpit is because of the photos of George in a plane and the info G is having flying lessons. Plus how many times have posters questioned why L appears in more photos so this time A has a couple of photos where the focus is on him.

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:18

FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:12

....the bottom line being, why the need to share these photos at all?
Allow the children privacy.

Exactly fenella ! , however it’s entirely clear that ,that ship has not only sailed, but is embarking on a massive international campaign tour !!

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FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:20

Kirschcherries · 24/07/2026 15:16

If it is a photo of Diana’s grave Charles Spencer, PW and KC will all be pissed off. CS intentionally buried Diana where no press or public would be able to get access/take photos. It was a sensible decision so it didn’t become a tourist attraction.

I think the photo of A in the cockpit is because of the photos of George in a plane and the info G is having flying lessons. Plus how many times have posters questioned why L appears in more photos so this time A has a couple of photos where the focus is on him.

Good points. Plus I think H&M are very gendered in their parenting. This is a boy's activity, according to people like them. Like the pictures of him playing footie with his dad. Lilibet however gets pictured helpimg mommy choose clothes in the closet and helping mommy in the kitchen.
They're a very Trad family.

DaisyDooley · 24/07/2026 15:23

The Lavender post either
a) is Diana’s grave or
b)Isn’t Diana’s grave
What we do know is that nobody will confirm or deny it.
I know that - so I’m bloody sure Meghan knew that when she posted this picture which she absolutely knew would spark speculation.
Either way - it’s fucking ghoulish and horrendously disrespectful.
Diana was no saint but she was greatly loved and deserves to rest peacefully without someone who should respect her trying to get attention vicariously by causing speculation.
To say I’m disgusted doesn’t come close.
I hope that she is never allowed near Diana again.
What a low, scummy thing to do.

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:30

DaisyDooley · 24/07/2026 15:23

The Lavender post either
a) is Diana’s grave or
b)Isn’t Diana’s grave
What we do know is that nobody will confirm or deny it.
I know that - so I’m bloody sure Meghan knew that when she posted this picture which she absolutely knew would spark speculation.
Either way - it’s fucking ghoulish and horrendously disrespectful.
Diana was no saint but she was greatly loved and deserves to rest peacefully without someone who should respect her trying to get attention vicariously by causing speculation.
To say I’m disgusted doesn’t come close.
I hope that she is never allowed near Diana again.
What a low, scummy thing to do.

I agree that we won’t get confirmation from the RF , but Spencer is not above leaking or pointing out things is he?
we did hear about him denying Harry the use of Spencer as a surname, that must have been from his side surely? 🤔
edit to add !
of course that depends on him …1 knowing about it ! And 2 not having to agreed to it!

FallenNight · 24/07/2026 15:31

Its always blamed on Meghan. SHE set up the photo, SHE is merching Diana's death, SHE should never be allowed back. Presumably Harry was there too, Harry was involved or at least gave his blessing.

AnAutumnCrow · 24/07/2026 15:39

FallenNight · 24/07/2026 15:31

Its always blamed on Meghan. SHE set up the photo, SHE is merching Diana's death, SHE should never be allowed back. Presumably Harry was there too, Harry was involved or at least gave his blessing.

Quite.

Harry’s the one who wrote a deliberately provocative pen portrait of Meg’s objectively weird behaviour at Diana’s grave in Spare, merching interest.

Harry the wealthy middle-aged man has full agency here.

FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:40

AnAutumnCrow · 24/07/2026 15:39

Quite.

Harry’s the one who wrote a deliberately provocative pen portrait of Meg’s objectively weird behaviour at Diana’s grave in Spare, merching interest.

Harry the wealthy middle-aged man has full agency here.

Edited

Exactly. I agree, I think Meghan gets most of the blame when Harry is clearly a willing participant and agent in all of this.

Thedom · 24/07/2026 15:44

Lunde · 24/07/2026 15:07

You're right

However what is interesting is that Google maps shows a pool with a paved surround whereas the pictures HAM posted show a pool with a narrow stone "kerb" surrounded by grass which is how it looked in Diana's day. I wonder if it was in black and white to cover it being an AI creation or a composite of several photos.

I think it’s a low wall and not grass.

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jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:47

I believe on here we blame ham collectively! , however the setting up of pictures and posting them on her sm is all Meghan! , however I doubt Harry is unaware about what she is doing!
so he is included in the criticism too.

FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:47

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 15:47

I believe on here we blame ham collectively! , however the setting up of pictures and posting them on her sm is all Meghan! , however I doubt Harry is unaware about what she is doing!
so he is included in the criticism too.

True

40coats · 24/07/2026 15:48

corblimeymlud · 24/07/2026 14:47

Ah that's where she got the idea for the photo ! Bingo !

I've said this before about a picture of lily in a dress very very similar to one Diana was wearing around the same age.

DaisyDooley · 24/07/2026 16:00

FallenNight · 24/07/2026 15:31

Its always blamed on Meghan. SHE set up the photo, SHE is merching Diana's death, SHE should never be allowed back. Presumably Harry was there too, Harry was involved or at least gave his blessing.

She has posted the picture on her Instagram which is why I blame her.
@jeffgoldblum
We don’t know for certain who leaked -or even if it’s true- the story of Harry suggesting changing his name to Spencer.
Im no huge fan of Charles Spencer -but he has never leaked anything about Diana’s grave. I doubt -if this is her grave-that he would have agreed to this picture. Why would he? There’s nothing in it for him or Diana.

Lunde · 24/07/2026 16:03

Thedom · 24/07/2026 15:44

I think it’s a low wall and not grass.

Are you sure?

They need to sack the bricklayer as it slopes down to the right and there are a lot small strands poking up that look like grass.

I don't think Lili looks real in this picture - it would take a huge throw to throw her way above Harry's head height

I think they are trying to recreate those famous Diana diving photos from her final holiday in 1997

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FallenNight · 24/07/2026 16:06

I want someone to AI Nessie into those pictures of the swimming pool

jeffgoldblum · 24/07/2026 16:07

DaisyDooley · 24/07/2026 16:00

She has posted the picture on her Instagram which is why I blame her.
@jeffgoldblum
We don’t know for certain who leaked -or even if it’s true- the story of Harry suggesting changing his name to Spencer.
Im no huge fan of Charles Spencer -but he has never leaked anything about Diana’s grave. I doubt -if this is her grave-that he would have agreed to this picture. Why would he? There’s nothing in it for him or Diana.

I’m then wondering 🤔, will he say anything about it ? , or is his silence because it isn’t her grave?
🤷‍♀️
honestly I don’t think anyone will know either way , however eventually someone from either side will leak something !
as ever poor taste from ham!

Marquee2go · 24/07/2026 16:09

You can get AI to create a photo like the one of L being thrown in the pool. I've done it (for fun) with my DC to make it look like they're flipping on the trampoline and they're pretty believable. Not saying this one definitely is, but its possible.

AnAutumnCrow · 24/07/2026 16:10

FenellaFeldman · 24/07/2026 15:40

Exactly. I agree, I think Meghan gets most of the blame when Harry is clearly a willing participant and agent in all of this.

Yes, he hides behind her, just like (as I’ve previously mentioned) he has used and hidden behind other WoC like Doria Ragland and Doreen Lawrence. They’re his human shield for his Spiteful Little C—- behaviour.

Horrible man. Really and truly.

But these women have agency too and are responsible for enabling him out of their own ignoble motivations.

What’s fascinating from an observer’s standpoint (and apparently a Sussex PR strategy) is that H is sometimes an arch-mover and M an arch-enabler, and then they switch roles.

And as people with dysfunctional families know, enablers can be every bit as damaging as the prime monster.

CormorantWings · 24/07/2026 16:10

Could someone post the lavender photo? I saw it earlier but can't remember how I found it.

bluegreygreen · 24/07/2026 16:12

I think Meghan gets most of the blame for photographs because she is the one who posts them on her Instagram, while Harry is the one who speaks most about not putting photographs of children online.
(They are shared on a social media account which he is said to use.)

Otherwise, there is usually criticism of both (and more criticism of Harry when it comes to dealing with his family).

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