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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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damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:15

Charitable foundations should also be under intense scrutiny.

Like Archewell - amongst others of course.

If everything is absolutely above board and expenses are absolutely necessary and actually required and are within the parameters of acceptable, then there should be nothing to hide.

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:16

OneLilacHedgehog · 08/09/2026 18:06

Seriously??
You do all like to make up situations. Whilst it ignoring the amounts the royals get as expenses for film premiers, visits abroad and visiting wimbledon

just to set your mind at rest per our earlier conversation @BigWillyLittleTodgerdoes not name change either.

Viviennemary · 08/09/2026 18:16

IcedPurple · 08/09/2026 17:34

Surely they'd both be better advised to find some sort of job rather than undertaking unspecified 'charity work'?

I also think it's going to be harder for them to find organisations happy to work with them in England compared to in California. Not that they did too well there. British organisations won't want to be seen to be encouraging faux royal cosplay, especially after Charles' statement.

I agree. Not sure charities will want to work with them. Will people be lining up to greet them? Will folk curtsey or bow even. Will they do hospital visits. Will they do walkabouts at home (wherever that is) and abroad. I think need clarification!

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damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:17

OneLilacHedgehog · 08/09/2026 18:13

They are, read their annual reports. They will talk about expenses given. They won't say Meghan at X event had £2.20 worth of expenses in the form of a cup of tea and a custard cream.

I would not expect that.

i would like to know how much money was spent on an outfit or hotel room though.

i tried to read the Invictus report but the redactions made it difficult.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:17

damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:12

I think a charity receiving donations to enable them to help others should be absolutely transparent.

I give to several charities and organisations that would likely provide their accounts - as well as account for every penny spent. I understand there are running costs and would expect that.

I’m not sure I would like my donations to be ‘wasted’ on a luxury suite or a fancy dress for someone who shows up for the equivalent of a few hours.

Allegedly they are philanthropists. One would hope they buy their own clothes and pay for their own suite. Or pay the majority of it.

A yes or no would suffice.

I’m a volunteer for a charity and before I decided to join I went through their accounts to see where the money went, if there had been thick redacted lines I wouldn’t have signed up.

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:18

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 08/09/2026 18:08

Why did they need sharpies? Was someone writing inspirational notes on bananas?

😂😂😂

noonames · 08/09/2026 18:19

OneLilacHedgehog · 08/09/2026 18:14

He hasn't claimed that. He is a prince though.

He has, I’m afraid. Including complaining that he doesn’t get the same level of security as “the other working royals”. And when asked by ITV if he recognised that he was not a working royal, he said no.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:20

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:16

just to set your mind at rest per our earlier conversation @BigWillyLittleTodgerdoes not name change either.

Yep, loud and proud as BWLT!

damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:20

Viviennemary · 08/09/2026 18:16

I agree. Not sure charities will want to work with them. Will people be lining up to greet them? Will folk curtsey or bow even. Will they do hospital visits. Will they do walkabouts at home (wherever that is) and abroad. I think need clarification!

I think some will turn up to see them.

It won’t be like the huge crowds they got recently in Australia though.

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:21

noonames · 08/09/2026 18:19

He has, I’m afraid. Including complaining that he doesn’t get the same level of security as “the other working royals”. And when asked by ITV if he recognised that he was not a working royal, he said no.

Ah the Ukrainian, Chris ship interview! , yes was a tad uncomfortable viewing.

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:23

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:20

Yep, loud and proud as BWLT!

Although there are I see quite a few stubborn posters who like to keep their names through thick and thin like us on here already!

noonames · 08/09/2026 18:23

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:21

Ah the Ukrainian, Chris ship interview! , yes was a tad uncomfortable viewing.

Maybe seeing it spelled out in the papers will help him to understand.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:26

damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:20

I think some will turn up to see them.

It won’t be like the huge crowds they got recently in Australia though.

Did the Australian government end up paying for their security I wonder? There was a petition against tax payers footing the bill iirc, hopefully now with KC’s stonking statement any government will give the HAMs and invoice after one of their pretendy tours.

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:26

noonames · 08/09/2026 18:23

Maybe seeing it spelled out in the papers will help him to understand.

Hopefully! 🤞

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:27

Poor Chris Ship trailing round after private citizens 😂

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:27

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:21

Ah the Ukrainian, Chris ship interview! , yes was a tad uncomfortable viewing.

It was strange though, it was like he didn't know where he was. Maybe he didn't.

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:28

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:27

Poor Chris Ship trailing round after private citizens 😂

How very dare you! They are global figures, no less.

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 18:28

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:27

It was strange though, it was like he didn't know where he was. Maybe he didn't.

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I think Chris went off script and Harry panicked because he had memorised the wrong answers!

damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:28

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:26

Did the Australian government end up paying for their security I wonder? There was a petition against tax payers footing the bill iirc, hopefully now with KC’s stonking statement any government will give the HAMs and invoice after one of their pretendy tours.

Do you really need security for four tourists, a person eating a sandwich and a person refusing to get up off of the sand for them?

Starryfifty · 08/09/2026 18:29

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:27

It was strange though, it was like he didn't know where he was. Maybe he didn't.

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It was very very uncomfortable and he scuttled off like a cockroach when asked about being working royal

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:30

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:28

How very dare you! They are global figures, no less.

Global figures of fun I’ll give you that! 😂

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:31

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:30

Global figures of fun I’ll give you that! 😂

🤣🤣 They're very entertaining, I'll give you that!
"Prince of England" 😂

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 18:33

There is only one true Prince ❤️

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OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:34

Maybe he can start his own charity, raising money and awareness for rich, white royal princes who have struggled coming to terms with not being the Heir to the Throne.
Please give generously 🙏🏼 😭

damnatiomemoriae · 08/09/2026 18:35

OneLilacHedgehog · 08/09/2026 16:50

You will be pleased to know I have never name changed. Have you?

Well I for one believe you have never name changed. So rest easy there.

I know I have but I have my reasons for that.

Why would you though? There would be no need to with a posting history of less than 8 days.

Just keep being you. 💜 🦔 👍🏽

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