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King Charles orders Harry and Meghan to be treated like ordinary citizens

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Viviennemary · 07/09/2026 15:50

Apparently an order has gone out from King Charles saying that Harry and Meghan are to be treated like ordinary citizens as they are not working members of the royal family. That's according to the DM so it must be right. The thought of those two being pleased at being ordinary is too much.

I wonder just how low they will keep their profile and if it's to do with them wishing to be involved in charities. I wouldn't be surprised if they try to set up their own mock royal court.

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DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:37

IcedPurple · 07/09/2026 20:34

RAVEC don't need to 'imagine'. They continuously monitor threats against members of the royal family, and will of course provide additional security if deemed necessary. There have been no serious attempts against any royals for some time now, so I would say RAVEC are pretty good at their job. If Harry disagrees, he should have stayed in California.

so I would say RAVEC are pretty good at their job

Perhaps that is why Harry is so keen to have them then?

AlexandraCarrington · 07/09/2026 20:38

The King would do well to remember he is supposed to be head of the Anglican church so shouldn't he start behaving like a christian.

In what way is he not behaving like a Christian?

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 07/09/2026 20:38

The Court of Appeal has already heard Harry’s version of why he should get security in the uk. It was heard by the Master of the Rolls and two others - so a top judge ! He said there was no legal reason to grant a change and Harry’s “sense of grievance” was not a legal reason to change his security arrangements. So the court didn’t listen to whinging Harry. It’s not gone to the Supreme Court so one assumes Harry wanted Papa to sort it out in his favour. He’s apparently refused - as he should. The statement is simply stating the position established over a year ago.

CoffeeCantata · 07/09/2026 20:38

Gibstub · 07/09/2026 20:36

What a load of garbage. The media hate them so of course they enjoy running them down. Leave them alone for goodness sake.

The King would do well to remember he is supposed to be head of the Anglican church so shouldn't he start behaving like a christian. I was think of the parable of the prodigal son.

What is not Christian about this very practical, respectful, helpfully-clarifying official message?

viques · 07/09/2026 20:39

Maybe if they had been a bit more forthcoming with their plans he would have been a bit gentler in his reiteration of what their position is.

Lifestooshort71 · 07/09/2026 20:39

DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:28

https://www.tatler.com/article/princess-anne-survived-1974-kidnap-attempt

There were many shot and injured in this kidnap "attempt", it was a big story at the time, where security was obviously reviewed afterwards as a result of this incident. Anne was spectacularly brave in the moment but imagine if this happened in modern day times with the tech and ammunition now available to anybody with ill will towards anybody in the RF.

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In your own link, it quite clearly says kidnap 'attempt'. I remember it well and, while it was a shocking incident, I don't recall anyone actually being kidnapped - I think you are a tad confused tbh.

damnatiomemoriae · 07/09/2026 20:40

DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:28

https://www.tatler.com/article/princess-anne-survived-1974-kidnap-attempt

There were many shot and injured in this kidnap "attempt", it was a big story at the time, where security was obviously reviewed afterwards as a result of this incident. Anne was spectacularly brave in the moment but imagine if this happened in modern day times with the tech and ammunition now available to anybody with ill will towards anybody in the RF.

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I think the key word in that was ‘attempted’.

IcedPurple · 07/09/2026 20:40

DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:37

so I would say RAVEC are pretty good at their job

Perhaps that is why Harry is so keen to have them then?

What do you mean 'have them'?

RAVEC are a body which assess security threats. They don't hand out services to whiny princelings on the basis of being 'keen'. They keep Harry's security needs under review, so in that sense he already 'has them'. However, they're not going to provide round the clock armed security to a private citizen just because it feeds his bruised ego.

OlympicWomen · 07/09/2026 20:40

CoffeeCantata · 07/09/2026 20:38

What is not Christian about this very practical, respectful, helpfully-clarifying official message?

Indeed, the very essence of gentle clarity.

smilesy · 07/09/2026 20:41

Gibstub · 07/09/2026 20:36

What a load of garbage. The media hate them so of course they enjoy running them down. Leave them alone for goodness sake.

The King would do well to remember he is supposed to be head of the Anglican church so shouldn't he start behaving like a christian. I was think of the parable of the prodigal son.

Oh not this again. Someone analysed that parable
on another thread and pointed out the popular misinterpretation of it. The prodigal son was contrite and didn’t feel he was deserving of his father’s forgiveness. So nothing like Harry then. It’s just a lazy way of trying to make Charles or any one else responsible for Harry’s twattish behaviour

TheAutumnCrow · 07/09/2026 20:41

IcedPurple · 07/09/2026 20:34

RAVEC don't need to 'imagine'. They continuously monitor threats against members of the royal family, and will of course provide additional security if deemed necessary. There have been no serious attempts against any royals for some time now, so I would say RAVEC are pretty good at their job. If Harry disagrees, he should have stayed in California.

And can Harry and Meghan stop putting their children on Mark Zuckerberg’s (the apparent antichrist’s) Instagram, and Meghan’s own money-making website, with details of their faces, smells, personalities, food preferences and clothes, attached to merched products? That might be a good idea.

damnatiomemoriae · 07/09/2026 20:41

Ah. A cross post.

Pointing out the obvious.

OlympicWomen · 07/09/2026 20:42

smilesy · 07/09/2026 20:41

Oh not this again. Someone analysed that parable
on another thread and pointed out the popular misinterpretation of it. The prodigal son was contrite and didn’t feel he was deserving of his father’s forgiveness. So nothing like Harry then. It’s just a lazy way of trying to make Charles or any one else responsible for Harry’s twattish behaviour

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In a nutshell.

TheAutumnCrow · 07/09/2026 20:43

Gibstub · 07/09/2026 20:36

What a load of garbage. The media hate them so of course they enjoy running them down. Leave them alone for goodness sake.

The King would do well to remember he is supposed to be head of the Anglican church so shouldn't he start behaving like a christian. I was think of the parable of the prodigal son.

The Prodigal was firstly remorseful and repentant, prior to forgiveness being on the table. Any christian knows that.

jeffgoldblum · 07/09/2026 20:44

myrtleWilson · 07/09/2026 20:20

@DoubleShotEspresso Anne didn't get kidnapped unless I've missed a whole chunk of royal history

No you haven’t! , it was an attempted kidnapping and a policeman ( security) was shot , then famously Anne refused to exit the vehicle “ not bloody likely!” And a member of the public ( ex boxer forgotten his name ) stepped in! , the queen personally and publicly thanked him!

damnatiomemoriae · 07/09/2026 20:44

Wasn't there something in the good book about turning the other cheek?

H did that. And someone slapped it if I recall and compared him to a stallion or whatnot.

But that was in a shite book.

DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:45

Lifestooshort71 · 07/09/2026 20:39

In your own link, it quite clearly says kidnap 'attempt'. I remember it well and, while it was a shocking incident, I don't recall anyone actually being kidnapped - I think you are a tad confused tbh.

Not at all confused. I think you are spectacularly missing the point here, attempt or successful. it was a pretty hairy situation that just about fell short of anybody being killed.

TheSunIsAlwaysThere · 07/09/2026 20:46

Jimsaidpeoplearestrange · 07/09/2026 16:19

seems fair enough.
is strange though how they are treated differently from other non working royals.

Has there been any other working royals who then quit? Recent times, not talking of the abdication.

MeridianB · 07/09/2026 20:46

Today’s statement was a good start. Now sort things out in parliament to get titles removed from H&M, and get them and their children out of the line of succession, along with Andrew, theYork sisters and their children.

And the Counsellors of State list needs to be trimmed - looks like Andrew is still on it, along with Beatrice and Harry. They can all go.

jeffgoldblum · 07/09/2026 20:46

Gibstub · 07/09/2026 20:36

What a load of garbage. The media hate them so of course they enjoy running them down. Leave them alone for goodness sake.

The King would do well to remember he is supposed to be head of the Anglican church so shouldn't he start behaving like a christian. I was think of the parable of the prodigal son.

Have you missed both the news , tv and the kings statement?

OlympicWomen · 07/09/2026 20:47

jeffgoldblum · 07/09/2026 20:46

Have you missed both the news , tv and the kings statement?

Also, all the posts explaining RAVEC.

OlympicWomen · 07/09/2026 20:48

damnatiomemoriae · 07/09/2026 20:44

Wasn't there something in the good book about turning the other cheek?

H did that. And someone slapped it if I recall and compared him to a stallion or whatnot.

But that was in a shite book.

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You are awful, but I like you!

JSMill · 07/09/2026 20:48

MeridianB · 07/09/2026 20:46

Today’s statement was a good start. Now sort things out in parliament to get titles removed from H&M, and get them and their children out of the line of succession, along with Andrew, theYork sisters and their children.

And the Counsellors of State list needs to be trimmed - looks like Andrew is still on it, along with Beatrice and Harry. They can all go.

I totally agree about the counsellors of state. This is an anachronism that needs to be dealt with. Unfortunately it’s incredibly hard to remove titles. AMW would have had his removed a long time ago if not.

DoubleShotEspresso · 07/09/2026 20:49

IcedPurple · 07/09/2026 20:40

What do you mean 'have them'?

RAVEC are a body which assess security threats. They don't hand out services to whiny princelings on the basis of being 'keen'. They keep Harry's security needs under review, so in that sense he already 'has them'. However, they're not going to provide round the clock armed security to a private citizen just because it feeds his bruised ego.

I meant that HAM feel the need/want the informed security that only RAVEC bring, in contrast to their "privately paid" security.
I am perfectly aware of how RAVEC operate (and why), of course they won't provide full security unless it's deemed "necessary". Harry & Meghan clearly feel the necessity, none of us know what records or reports of threats they have read, there are still two children to be considered here, whatever any of us think of their parents and their actions.

PinkyFlamingo · 07/09/2026 20:49

I don't give a flying fck about Harry and Meghan and really dont understand why they occupy so much of people's thoughts in their head!

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