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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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AutumnCrowsMusings · 18/08/2026 13:58

‘My name is Maximus Griftus Spencer. Brother to a murdered sister, husband to a thousand wives, uncle to a future king and that Spiteful Little C_ that I’m getting one over on, and I will be enriched in this world and the next!’

HoldMyWine · 18/08/2026 14:00

MargaretThursday · 18/08/2026 13:56

I wonder though whether this is aimed at stopping a Netflix Documentary.

He may rather have a book on his terms than a Documentary on H's terms

There is that

Scorchio84 · 18/08/2026 14:03

I think so too @MargaretThursday & even though what other posters have said about what else could possibly be said is true, I have taken a small bit of pleasure thinking of HAM's faces when they found out

Edit missed a word

BasiliskStare · 18/08/2026 14:07

AutumnCrowsMusings · 18/08/2026 13:58

‘My name is Maximus Griftus Spencer. Brother to a murdered sister, husband to a thousand wives, uncle to a future king and that Spiteful Little C_ that I’m getting one over on, and I will be enriched in this world and the next!’

And goodness me " Are we not entertained ? "

Brilliant @AutumnCrowsMusings

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AutumnCrowsMusings · 18/08/2026 14:11

BasiliskStare · 18/08/2026 14:07

And goodness me " Are we not entertained ? "

Brilliant @AutumnCrowsMusings

slight edit for sense

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Thank you - although I am also liking the idea of it causing Muchos Montecito Meltowns.

Mylovelygreendress · 18/08/2026 14:13

Wonder what William thinks ?

MrsLeonFarrell · 18/08/2026 14:20

Good points, and whoever is initiating articles, eventually interest will die out. It won't be the Summer forever. Working Royals will be back in circulation, there are lots of serious issues facing the country and above all people are still struggling with the cost of living. If Harry wants to whine about his finances and security he will come across as tone deaf. If he really wants to grow his support he needs to do something new, or at least be consistently seen supporting his charities. At the moment he is coasting on a fast dwindling legacy from his past.

Starryfifty · 18/08/2026 14:21

AutumnCrowsMusings · 18/08/2026 14:11

Thank you - although I am also liking the idea of it causing Muchos Montecito Meltowns.

People may not read a book but may watch a documentary. Assume that's what HAM is banking on

thenightsky · 18/08/2026 14:30

Maybe it'll be a co-lab and that's why HaM were at Althorpe last month. Hmm

RecoIIectionsMayVary · 18/08/2026 14:32

My oh my.

If H is not involved he will be apoplectic.

I also can't see that it will paint her in a great light if CS is doing it for the money. Because boring/saintly doesn't sell.

RecoIIectionsMayVary · 18/08/2026 14:33

NGL (look at me with the yoof speak)

I am looking forward to the read along thread.

PinkHairbrushClub · 18/08/2026 14:36

Mylovelygreendress · 18/08/2026 14:13

Wonder what William thinks ?

It would be delightful if he did this with Williams backing to get ahead of H

ShamedBySiri · 18/08/2026 14:43

Wonder what the sisters think too. Lady Jane Fellowes was married to Robert Fellowes, private secretary to QE11 from 1990-1999, so very much a MIGS and probably in the camp of those whom Diana referred to as her enemies in her Panorama interview. Must have made for tricky relationships at times though I don’t recall any public falling out between Diana and her sister.

ShamedBySiri · 18/08/2026 14:44

HoldMyWine · 18/08/2026 13:48

Well well well, Charles Spencer has sold his sister out. Those ex wives don’t pay for themselves. Takes the wind out Harold’s planned documentary though. The grifting gene runs deep.

😂🍿😂🍿🤗

Mylovelygreendress · 18/08/2026 14:47

I do wonder if W and H knew about the book ? If H didn’t I am sure we will soon find out as he sees himself as the only one entitled to talk about Diana.

JoanChitty · 18/08/2026 14:53

Mylovelygreendress · 18/08/2026 14:47

I do wonder if W and H knew about the book ? If H didn’t I am sure we will soon find out as he sees himself as the only one entitled to talk about Diana.

Being mischievous for a moment, I would have quite liked William to have written the forward to this book.
Imagine the tantrum that would start! “ She was MY Mummy only!” Cue falling on the floor writhing in temper.

Rhaidimiddim · 18/08/2026 14:56

Fromhere1 · 18/08/2026 12:56

I didn't read the whole article but is he making money out of her memory?

Or will he donate all profits to charities she was associated with?

So that H can diverg them to Delaware?

IcedPurple · 18/08/2026 15:05

MargaretThursday · 18/08/2026 13:56

I wonder though whether this is aimed at stopping a Netflix Documentary.

He may rather have a book on his terms than a Documentary on H's terms

My first thought was kind of the opposite. I think there could be some kind of coordination between the book and the alleged NF documentary. We know the Sussexes and kids were at Althorp this summer, and Charles Spencer seemingly didn't object to them posting photos. To the best of my knowledge, the Earl has never been very close to his nephews, so there must have been a reason for him permitting a highly publicised visit.

Obviously this is just speculation. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/08/2026 15:09

IcedPurple · 18/08/2026 15:05

My first thought was kind of the opposite. I think there could be some kind of coordination between the book and the alleged NF documentary. We know the Sussexes and kids were at Althorp this summer, and Charles Spencer seemingly didn't object to them posting photos. To the best of my knowledge, the Earl has never been very close to his nephews, so there must have been a reason for him permitting a highly publicised visit.

Obviously this is just speculation. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

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This is my thinking as well, I suspect a joint enterprise of some sort.

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Mylovelygreendress · 18/08/2026 15:11

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/08/2026 15:09

This is my thinking as well, I suspect a joint enterprise of some sort.

If so , I think it is foolish given that William is the future King and - in my opinion- unlikely to support such an enterprise.

MargaretThursday · 18/08/2026 15:14

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/08/2026 15:09

This is my thinking as well, I suspect a joint enterprise of some sort.

Would H have been happy with a joint enterprise that his name wasn't on?

IcedPurple · 18/08/2026 15:19

MargaretThursday · 18/08/2026 15:14

Would H have been happy with a joint enterprise that his name wasn't on?

I know the question wasn't for me, but I'm thinking more in terms of the Earl agreeing to be interviewed for the purported 'documentary', allowing the Sussexes to use footage of themselves and the kids at Althorp, that sort of thing. So he gets to promote his book and Harry gets 'rare footage' and an 'exclusive interview' for the 'documentary'.

I definitely don't think it's an attempt to preempt said 'documentary'. It's due to be published in September, and a book like that would surely be a few years from initial conception to publication.

BigAnne · 18/08/2026 15:23

I can't imagine that there would be much interest in either a book or a documentary about Diana. Certainly not enough to make lots of money.

Scorchio84 · 18/08/2026 15:40

IcedPurple · 18/08/2026 15:19

I know the question wasn't for me, but I'm thinking more in terms of the Earl agreeing to be interviewed for the purported 'documentary', allowing the Sussexes to use footage of themselves and the kids at Althorp, that sort of thing. So he gets to promote his book and Harry gets 'rare footage' and an 'exclusive interview' for the 'documentary'.

I definitely don't think it's an attempt to preempt said 'documentary'. It's due to be published in September, and a book like that would surely be a few years from initial conception to publication.

God that sounds depressingly credible 🙄

DancingFerret · 18/08/2026 15:45

Amanda Platell on Harry's intention to return to Britain more often. I'd be willing to bet those "sources close to Harry" is Harry himself and that he intends those visits should be solo.

https://archive.is/5fmOm

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