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BigWillyLittleTodger · 13/08/2026 13:06

Are the bets on or off for an invite to Balmoral?
Will Meghan bake a humble pie for Catherine?
Let’s discuss……!

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Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:58

Has KC ever attended Ingruftus games before ?? Why would he feel pressure to in 2027?

SignsofLife · 16/08/2026 21:59

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:48

HAM didn't slag off Ed and Sophie did they ? I'd say they'd rather not go

Sophie appears to actively dislike Meghan. Can't see why she'd have much time for H either.

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:59

AutumnCrowsMusings · 16/08/2026 21:56

I doubt the ‘white pill in mouth’ story went down well with either Camilla or Sophie, given their work (that I think is genuine) to support abused women and girls.

That story seems to have crashed and burned. No real outrage. HAM seem to dodge many bullets

SignsofLife · 16/08/2026 22:02

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:37

If he can't get KC onboard, I think he will have to cancel

Why??

StartupRepair · 16/08/2026 22:16

The difference with the Tindalls is that they each have had a measurable talent and success separate from their Royal adjacency. They clearly love the Royal adjacency but also respect the institution and also look like fun people to hang out with.

Mylovelygreendress · 16/08/2026 22:16

Is the funding issue resolved for IG 27 ?

Lunde · 16/08/2026 22:43

bluegreygreen · 16/08/2026 21:41

I think there's a fairly easy solution for KC3:

Invite the UK Invictus team to a pre-Games reception (Buckingham Palace or Windsor), and send good wishes to them publicly.

Send the Edinburghs (who almost certainly already know some of the competitors, given their patronages - Edward as Vice Patron of British Paralympics, Sophie with her recent patronage of Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team) to Birmingham as his representatives for the Invictus Games.

Lots of visible support for the veterans, respected RF members at the Games.

Yes that's a good idea

What if HAM show up though?

Lunde · 16/08/2026 22:48

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:58

Has KC ever attended Ingruftus games before ?? Why would he feel pressure to in 2027?

Yes - 2014 the first year in London Harry, KC, Camilla, William, Eugenie, Fredrik of Denmark (I believe Kate was in hospital) . plus Michelle Obama - but it was made clear they were supporting Harry's event

Lunde · 16/08/2026 22:49

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 21:59

That story seems to have crashed and burned. No real outrage. HAM seem to dodge many bullets

I've heard that other victims have contacted DM but they are biding their time.

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 22:53

A big issue for KC and Ingriftus is Meg. She'll insist on being there and will stick to KC like a limpet. Photos of her with KC plastered everywhere

BreadInCaptivity · 16/08/2026 23:11

Lunde · 16/08/2026 22:49

I've heard that other victims have contacted DM but they are biding their time.

Which makes absolute sense for ANL to do.

Unlike H and DL they aren’t stupid enough to do anything that will impact the decision on case costs by appearing to wage a campaign against him with a slew of negative stories.

Once that decision is done and dusted I strongly suspect they will have no hesitation in publishing articles that previously to H’s case against them would have been unlikely to have been printed.

All these recent claims about coming back regularly and getting family relationships back on track are just him and possibly M manifesting to the universe.

It’s been their MO since their HIHO statement. Tell the world what we will be doing/what we demand from others and it will magically happen - apart from the fact that it doesn’t, because their actions have created a situation where they simply cannot be trusted and are (probably) actively disliked by many family members and even former friends.

I admit to be baffled why anyone of any calibre/gravitas/in a position of influence would want to be within spitting distance of them.

Interesting in that vein that Jamie Kern Lima has allegedly “distanced” herself if true - though why she thought engaging in the first place was a good idea is a mystery. Be it Oprah, Jamie, Tyler, David, The Kardashian’s (and on and on) I can’t think of anyone who seems to have benefited from being in their orbit.

As a pp noted above HAM make decisions on a whimsical “now” basis whilst the RF make decisions considering consequences over decades (and even celebs with good PR agencies - whom they actually listen to - will consider optics over the short and longer term).

I simply can’t see a way back for them. It would take far longer and with a level of self control than either of them seem capable of to win back the support of the public - even if KC wanted this in a Project Camilla vein and I can’t see William backing this plan whatsoever.

NewAchievement · 16/08/2026 23:11

Why do any other Royals need to be there? Isn’t PH enough? I suspect it won’t happen anyway.

They don’t have the money/funding.

And as a veteran myself I’d like to know why it’s so fucking expensive and where all the money went to!! (Harry’s pockets).

bluegreygreen · 16/08/2026 23:26

Lunde · 16/08/2026 22:48

Yes - 2014 the first year in London Harry, KC, Camilla, William, Eugenie, Fredrik of Denmark (I believe Kate was in hospital) . plus Michelle Obama - but it was made clear they were supporting Harry's event

2014 was the inaugural year, and as I understand it at the time it was clear that IG had been set up through the Royal Foundation of the (then) Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, even though it was Harry who was going to continue it.

Hence KC/Camilla, William and Harry were there. Of course, KC was not monarch at the time, and the monarch has never attended IG.

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 23:27

NewAchievement · 16/08/2026 23:11

Why do any other Royals need to be there? Isn’t PH enough? I suspect it won’t happen anyway.

They don’t have the money/funding.

And as a veteran myself I’d like to know why it’s so fucking expensive and where all the money went to!! (Harry’s pockets).

I think he assumes KC will fund ?

jeffgoldblum · 16/08/2026 23:28

CathyorClaire · 16/08/2026 20:47

The thing is, Harry could always have had the sort of relationship he will likely end up having - a Zara type relationship

Basically a low key grifter?

He’s not a western cowboy..he’s never seen the grass grow ….he hustles New York City…cause he was born so petty ….midnight grifter …look out here he comes….midnight grifter ….out to get him some ….if you don’t want him to target you , you had better run ….because a midnight grifter needs another notch on his gun…..

jeffgoldblum · 16/08/2026 23:31

Mylovelygreendress · 16/08/2026 22:16

Is the funding issue resolved for IG 27 ?

No mylovely, still no sponsors.

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 23:39

jeffgoldblum · 16/08/2026 23:31

No mylovely, still no sponsors.

The weight of KC attendance would go a long way to get some funding I imagine

jeffgoldblum · 16/08/2026 23:42

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 23:39

The weight of KC attendance would go a long way to get some funding I imagine

I’m sure that is exactly what he’s hoping for ….however I very much doubt that he will get the royal seal of approval he’s so desperately seeking.

AutumnCrowsMusings · 17/08/2026 00:00

jeffgoldblum · 16/08/2026 23:42

I’m sure that is exactly what he’s hoping for ….however I very much doubt that he will get the royal seal of approval he’s so desperately seeking.

I don’t think Charles will go. The equivalent in terms of 2014 is having the Prince and Princess of Wales there, and it looks like Harry has truly blown it with William and Catherine. He may get a Yorkette if he’s (un)lucky.

jeffgoldblum · 17/08/2026 00:37

AutumnCrowsMusings · 17/08/2026 00:00

I don’t think Charles will go. The equivalent in terms of 2014 is having the Prince and Princess of Wales there, and it looks like Harry has truly blown it with William and Catherine. He may get a Yorkette if he’s (un)lucky.

I agree! , none of the senior royals will attend, and Harry is a complete pillock to think they will….only a year or so ago he would have been bleating that their presence was an insult and an attempt to steal his thunder!

SignsofLife · 17/08/2026 07:30

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 22:53

A big issue for KC and Ingriftus is Meg. She'll insist on being there and will stick to KC like a limpet. Photos of her with KC plastered everywhere

Not to mention parading around in little shirts showcasing herself at the expense of the actual veterans.

Mylovelygreendress · 17/08/2026 07:49

jeffgoldblum · 17/08/2026 00:37

I agree! , none of the senior royals will attend, and Harry is a complete pillock to think they will….only a year or so ago he would have been bleating that their presence was an insult and an attempt to steal his thunder!

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If none of them go I can imagine the tantrum which will ensue.

RecoIIectionsMayVary · 17/08/2026 07:55

Starryfifty · 16/08/2026 23:39

The weight of KC attendance would go a long way to get some funding I imagine

I'm not even sure of that any more.

I can't see that any business would get enough good publicity to balance out the bad.

notimagain · 17/08/2026 08:02

Mylovelygreendress · 17/08/2026 07:49

If none of them go I can imagine the tantrum which will ensue.

I think H (or someone he knows) reckons this a "win -win" for the HAMS.

If KC turns up for Ingriftus the appearance will be portrayed as the HAMS returning to the fold.

If KC (or any other senior Royal for that matter) doesn't turn up it will be portrayed as the RF being heartless uncaring, unsupportive etc etc ..........

I don't think the RF should have much if anything to do with the event but It's going to need careful handling

AutumnCrowsMusings · 17/08/2026 08:10

Well if Sophie Chandauka of Sentebale is right, ‘the number-one risk for this organisation was the toxicity of its lead patron's brand.’ She said it was hard for the organisation to recruit, fundraise and progress while carrying the weight of the founding patron’s activities and mixed messages from the US. (She was being polite.) She further pointed out that the charity could not be used as an extension of the Sussex PR machine.

And if that is true for Sentebale then it will be true for Invictus.

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