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Ham pr disaster thread 35! …Charles has played a blinder!

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jeffgoldblum · 07/09/2026 18:47

A continuation of the shenanigans of our favourite non working royals! 😁

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jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 19:14

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 19:10

@jeffgoldblum I have not come to create friction on this thread .
I have responded to points being made and explained my position without being rude to anyone
If simply expressing a different opinion is adding ‘friction’ then perhaps the problem is not with my tone but with the fact that my opinion is different

And have I been rude to you? , despite knowing that I and most of us here have a completely opposite opinion to yours , has anyone else been rude? , you can’t seriously claim that surely, particularly as I personally have gone out of my way to be polite, I simply expressed concern because I have no idea why you would wish to post on a thread that is completely at odds with your own opinion.

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BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 19:16

@Lampzade According to Sussex sources they very much intended to be half in half out royals, thankfully KC has told them they are very firmly out.

It comes after sources close to the couple repeatedly briefed select media about plans for their new life back in Britain.

They include a resumption of public engagements with the media invited to attend. Some of the couple's friends have even boasted that Harry has finally secured the 'half-in, half-out' deal he always wanted – with the freedom to mine lucrative commercial opportunities while undertaking limited official duties by the 'back doors

bluegreygreen · 08/09/2026 19:21

Lunde · 08/09/2026 18:09

He was photographed with them on the faux tour of Jordan earlier this year - despite leaving his role in 2025 to spend time with his family!

Yes, he was in Jordan in February, and started with the Lib Dems again in July 2026.

His previous roles with the Lib Dems were apparently 2010 to 2016.

Starryfifty · 08/09/2026 19:22

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 19:16

@Lampzade According to Sussex sources they very much intended to be half in half out royals, thankfully KC has told them they are very firmly out.

It comes after sources close to the couple repeatedly briefed select media about plans for their new life back in Britain.

They include a resumption of public engagements with the media invited to attend. Some of the couple's friends have even boasted that Harry has finally secured the 'half-in, half-out' deal he always wanted – with the freedom to mine lucrative commercial opportunities while undertaking limited official duties by the 'back doors

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HIHO was absolutely their plan. It's obvious from their ridiculous clap back. They could have said absolutely nothing or if they had say something, just say, that is what we agreed in 2020 and we are happy to see our family in a private capacity. No, they shat in the kettle (again)

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 19:22

jeffgoldblum · 08/09/2026 19:10

@Lampzadeis not new on the board Austen , her opinions on the Sussex’s are not new either.

And?
I don’t recall saying that my views were new
This is a discussion thread not a competition to see who can produce an opinion that has never been expressed
Anyway you carry on writing dissertations on the ‘irrelevant ‘ Sussexes who you obviously despise
I will just toddle off to a thread on the Style and Beauty forum .

canklesmctacotits · 08/09/2026 19:23

So Harry is pissed he didn’t get a chance to change the letter so that it referred to them as “public figures”, and wanted to add that they remain much loved members of the Royal Family. Riiiiiiiight.

Whilst technically it was about them, it really wasn’t. It was like HR sending a letter to department heads about how this year’s bonus pool is the same as last year’s and employees demanding a say in it.

To Harry and Meghan EVERYTHING is about perception and their view of themselves. From RAVEC to lawsuits to Spare to Netflix to Insta stories to leaks to the press to this, it’s like the world is a stage for image management with Mary a thought given to actual substance and the actual, boring work part.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 19:24

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 18:52

I didn’t go to that thread because I don’t read or comment on threads about things I have no interest in
That’s rather my point . If someone isn’t interested in the Sussexes or finds them ‘irrelevant’ there isn’t any need to read or participate in threads about them
There are plenty of threads on MN to choose from

What on earth makes you think thread number 35 on Harry and Meghan that posters aren’t interested in them? Make it make sense!

jumpintheline · 08/09/2026 19:27

BreadInCaptivity · 07/09/2026 19:11

Evening all. I didn’t even get chance to catch up and post on the last thread 🤣 so thanks for the new one Jeff 🙏.

So KC3’s letter….another masterclass from BP. Not quite up there with Recollections, but not far off.

What it’s saying so elegantly is “they made their bed and we expect them to lie in it. However, we also anticipate them trying to lie their way out of it by making demands to pretend/confuse a status they themselves rescinded to pursue personal commercial gain by shitting on the family and the country. So if in doubt/you suspect they are taking the piss, give us a call. “

Haha this is excellent

Starryfifty · 08/09/2026 19:27

Interesting that BP spokesperson clapped back to DM to say that it is untrue HAM did not see the letter before it was released. Pulling them up on their lie

AutumnCrowInAbeyance · 08/09/2026 19:30

bluegreygreen · 08/09/2026 19:21

Yes, he was in Jordan in February, and started with the Lib Dems again in July 2026.

His previous roles with the Lib Dems were apparently 2010 to 2016.

That means he’ll know Daisy Cooper from her Hacked Off exec officer and Lib Dem activist days. She’s now the Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems. Very ID-pol. Chimes with SmartWorks’ ‘inclusion’ policy ie ‘for women’ is actually mixed sex.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 08/09/2026 19:30

Starryfifty · 08/09/2026 19:27

Interesting that BP spokesperson clapped back to DM to say that it is untrue HAM did not see the letter before it was released. Pulling them up on their lie

It was rather delicious though that they only recruit about an hour before though!

The letter, sent on behalf of the King by the Lord Chamberlain, was distributed to the media at 3.06pm on Monday. It was shared with the Sussexes’ office at 1.59pm – 67 minutes before.

BemusedAmerican · 08/09/2026 19:32

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 19:22

And?
I don’t recall saying that my views were new
This is a discussion thread not a competition to see who can produce an opinion that has never been expressed
Anyway you carry on writing dissertations on the ‘irrelevant ‘ Sussexes who you obviously despise
I will just toddle off to a thread on the Style and Beauty forum .

Thanks for your permission to keep posting. 😁

OliveMyLove · 08/09/2026 19:33

I find the “we were surprised” comment to be rather pedestrian from an actual PR person? It’s so indirect and passive.

AustenitesUnite · 08/09/2026 19:34

AutumnCrowInAbeyance · 08/09/2026 19:30

That means he’ll know Daisy Cooper from her Hacked Off exec officer and Lib Dem activist days. She’s now the Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems. Very ID-pol. Chimes with SmartWorks’ ‘inclusion’ policy ie ‘for women’ is actually mixed sex.

Sorry, for a moment I get confused and started picturing Daisy Mae Cooper (aka Kerry Mucklow from This Country) ~ a nice Cotswold connection, don't you think?

OliveMyLove · 08/09/2026 19:34

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 19:22

And?
I don’t recall saying that my views were new
This is a discussion thread not a competition to see who can produce an opinion that has never been expressed
Anyway you carry on writing dissertations on the ‘irrelevant ‘ Sussexes who you obviously despise
I will just toddle off to a thread on the Style and Beauty forum .

Honestly, you’re welcome to post of course but telling people to go post on other threads and asking why they care?

What reaction do you expect?

Notmybestusername · 08/09/2026 19:34

OliveMyLove · 08/09/2026 19:33

I find the “we were surprised” comment to be rather pedestrian from an actual PR person? It’s so indirect and passive.

Megz should have gone straight for "One was not amused" with a regal dismissal-wave gesture

Spaniels4Eva · 08/09/2026 19:36

I'm really not sure where on earth they can go from here.

OliveMyLove · 08/09/2026 19:37

Notmybestusername · 08/09/2026 19:34

Megz should have gone straight for "One was not amused" with a regal dismissal-wave gesture

Do you think it really was her replying?

I wouldn’t be a bit shocked.

AutumnCrowInAbeyance · 08/09/2026 19:37

BemusedAmerican · 08/09/2026 19:32

Thanks for your permission to keep posting. 😁

Do you think the Style & Beauty ‘jewellery’ posters are now going to get redirected to ‘stylish cruise wear’?

Notmybestusername · 08/09/2026 19:37

I think the unroyal dialogue should only be conducted via the medium of gif on their unHighnesses' socials

Not Funny Queen GIF
MidlyConcerned · 08/09/2026 19:42

Lampzade · 08/09/2026 19:22

And?
I don’t recall saying that my views were new
This is a discussion thread not a competition to see who can produce an opinion that has never been expressed
Anyway you carry on writing dissertations on the ‘irrelevant ‘ Sussexes who you obviously despise
I will just toddle off to a thread on the Style and Beauty forum .

I wonder sometimes myself @Lampzade why I’m so interested in them. I’m not interested in any of the other Royals, and would probably consider myself a Republican.

But my god, the HaMs are just so bloody entertaining. I just don’t understand them. Nobody I know in RL gives a shiny shit about them so I come here to discuss their latest mad escapade.

It’s like an ever ending soap opera, it’s the drama Mick I Love it! Whenever you think they can’t do anything more outrageous, they pull out another corker.

Every time I think just STFU Harry, he opens his mouth. He could have had the best life ever as a spare. He still could. He only needs to keep his head down, STFU and enjoy life back in the UK.

Even if he just shut up for 12 months, he could undo some of the damage. But he can’t! He can’t even shut up for 12 days! And that’s why I find him and her so fascinating.

The only thing I feel sad about are their poor children being in the middle of their parents’ mess.

Scorchio84 · 08/09/2026 19:42

OlympicWomen · 08/09/2026 18:48

I think "The Bench" and "Spare" should be put together in one enjoyable volume!
Order now for Christmas!

Oh man yes! Oh god imagine it as an audio book? 😂😂

Starryfifty · 08/09/2026 19:43

Spaniels4Eva · 08/09/2026 19:36

I'm really not sure where on earth they can go from here.

Did you not read the DM? Prince of England is working on a "mystery project" at Tower Bridge studios and he even signed the wall 😀

Ham pr disaster thread 35! …Charles has played a blinder!
Notmybestusername · 08/09/2026 19:44

Scorchio84 · 08/09/2026 19:42

Oh man yes! Oh god imagine it as an audio book? 😂😂

"On the Spare Bench" coming soon direct release straight to YouTube

Scorchio84 · 08/09/2026 19:47

I'd nearly go on a long journey to listen to it! 😂

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