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Ham pr disasters 38! Ailing king? Or heartless son?

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jeffgoldblum · 12/09/2026 23:19

Continuing the criticism…still interested, still not bored….

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jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:00

bluegreygreen · 13/09/2026 15:24

And Anne was actually the spare - the second in line.

Harry never was.

He topped out at third I believe?

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bluegreygreen · 13/09/2026 16:01

Thanks @BigWillyLittleTodger

Archive link is here https://archive.is/iSzrs

jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:02

AlexandraCarrington · 13/09/2026 15:24

The late Queen gave them the Commonwealth roles - a tremendous honour, given how much the Commonwealth meant to her, that they could have done so much with. I remember being pleased for them when it was announced, thinking it was something that would really suit Harry.

It’s this in particular that made their comments about it being empire 2.0 so very disgusting!

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MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:03

So the first thing that struck me was how amateur the filming was compared to the polished stuff the Wales family produce. I don't think that's an artistic choice but rather a sign of reduced income for social media.

Secondly it was boring. Badly filmed, all dark and jerky. I hope they have a lovely new life wherever they are but I fail to see why it needs to be filmed.

Unless they are trying to goad someone into releasing their location so they can try again to leverage security.

MrMarkhamsFanClub · 13/09/2026 16:04

(Quite!) a few years ago I took an early lunch to pop over the car park because HMTLQE2 was planting a tree to commemorate some local anniversary. All the local Great and Good were there in posh frocks, smart suits, and an array of hats so large a small solar eclipse was observed in the vicinity. QE politely and dutifully acknowledged their presence and did the 'Royal meetand greet' - and then spent the rest of the time chatting to the gardener in his big boots, muddy kneed jeans and fleecy jacket.

H&M could learn so much from the attitude of the WRF to 'ordinary' people and it would make such a difference to how they are perceived - just compare QE's approach to meghans appalling ignorance to that poor woman whose baby died of AIDS.

But after all this time I guess they think they've got their PR all nicely sorted.

CoffeeCantata · 13/09/2026 16:05

PleasantGreenPorcupine · 13/09/2026 15:55

Yes, purple, bright blue and red as well.
Beautiful clothes. Bright colours.

There was a hideous green goblin outfit too.

So - is she saying she was told to blend in and wear neutral colours? IIn the US she chose to wear neutrals most of the time. I think she was asked to wear something In a particular colour (but with lots of scope within that) to Louis’ christening, but deliberately disregarded this request and consequently she most certainly does stand out in those pics, but not in a good way. She just will NOT be told what to do in any context, which, in royal life, is not going to work.

Silly woman.

PleasantGreenPorcupine · 13/09/2026 16:06

CoffeeCantata · 13/09/2026 16:05

There was a hideous green goblin outfit too.

So - is she saying she was told to blend in and wear neutral colours? IIn the US she chose to wear neutrals most of the time. I think she was asked to wear something In a particular colour (but with lots of scope within that) to Louis’ christening, but deliberately disregarded this request and consequently she most certainly does stand out in those pics, but not in a good way. She just will NOT be told what to do in any context, which, in royal life, is not going to work.

Silly woman.

Also, like Harry, she seems not to realise that her lies will be found out with quick Google.

jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:07

Are they stupid? , anyone familiar with the location will be able to work out exactly where they are from that!!!

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MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:07

I really can't see Catherine being petty or territorial over designers. I can see though that it would be a mistake for Meghan to enter into any type of clothes comparison.

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:08

jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:07

Are they stupid? , anyone familiar with the location will be able to work out exactly where they are from that!!!

They want people to publicise their location.

Serenster · 13/09/2026 16:10

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:08

They want people to publicise their location.

Looking at that video, I agree, they are baiting people to out where they have been.

AcrossthePond55 · 13/09/2026 16:10

<Clears throat noisily>

In keeping with the necessity of apprising an interested public, I wish to announce that my dear brother and I are in the early stages of planning an official visit to the United Kingdom. The official itinerary will be published when finalized, but will include an official tour of the birthplace of our paternal grandparents. The official locations are not being published at this time for 'security reasons', but will be officially announced at a later date, as will the times and locations of our official appearances on the balconies of BnBs and hotels in the various areas, times to be officially announced at later date. Thank you.

Kirschcherries · 13/09/2026 16:12

IdaGlossop · 13/09/2026 15:54

The Lord Chamberlain's communication should have put HAM in their place. The trouble is, it hasn't done. The flagrant challenge they have made risks weakening the monarchy if no further action is taken. Removing their titles is the obvious way to create distance between them and the monarchy.

The Lord Chamberlain’s post will take time before H & M get the full extent of the message.

Months and months of polite no thank yous or what are you bringing to our Charity/organisation and H&M will start to get the message they are not working royals.

jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:13

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:08

They want people to publicise their location.

This makes me believe that Neil Sean may well be telling the truth!
the media do know where they are and are not going to say , Meghan is obviously unhappy and is trying to get the information out anyway so they can play the victim card again…..however it seems that they won’t be able to pin it on the hateful U.K. press this time!

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AlexandraCarrington · 13/09/2026 16:13

Unless they are trying to goad someone into releasing their location so they can try again to leverage security.

Lots of people will have identified that lake by now, with that distinctive structure. It's quite funny that everyone seems to be tacitly agreeing not to reveal their location, so as not to give them 'the oxygen of publicity', as I believe Margaret Thatcher said.

There was a hideous green goblin outfit too.

That was at the Commonwealth service just before the Great Flounce. Yes it was hideous.

KidsDoBetter · 13/09/2026 16:13

That insta post seems very performative oh it’s cold in Britain blah blah. It’s really not been since they moved.

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:14

Serenster · 13/09/2026 16:10

Looking at that video, I agree, they are baiting people to out where they have been.

It's the shot of the bridge. I don't recognise it but I'm pretty sure that it's identifiable for any locals to wherever they are. If they were really worried about security they would stick with anonymous paths.

PleasantGreenPorcupine · 13/09/2026 16:14

KidsDoBetter · 13/09/2026 16:13

That insta post seems very performative oh it’s cold in Britain blah blah. It’s really not been since they moved.

No. Who's got a roaring fire going? I'm oop North and it's 21°c.

Rentfreeinyourhead · 13/09/2026 16:15

If it’s cold enough for a fire then it’s cold enough to put on a jumper and a pair of socks.

PleasantGreenPorcupine · 13/09/2026 16:15

AcrossthePond55 · 13/09/2026 16:10

<Clears throat noisily>

In keeping with the necessity of apprising an interested public, I wish to announce that my dear brother and I are in the early stages of planning an official visit to the United Kingdom. The official itinerary will be published when finalized, but will include an official tour of the birthplace of our paternal grandparents. The official locations are not being published at this time for 'security reasons', but will be officially announced at a later date, as will the times and locations of our official appearances on the balconies of BnBs and hotels in the various areas, times to be officially announced at later date. Thank you.

👏🏼 👏🏼

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:17

PleasantGreenPorcupine · 13/09/2026 16:14

No. Who's got a roaring fire going? I'm oop North and it's 21°c.

Without wishing to sound distainful, the whole video is English stereotypes: lanes, fishing, wellies and all. A roaring fire is just part of what I assume is a post for her American market.

AlexandraCarrington · 13/09/2026 16:17

Several of us all saying the same thing about their location!

Are those the same wellies she wore when she was parading up and down wherever it was when she first came here?

BigWillyLittleTodger · 13/09/2026 16:18

And we need to see this completely unrequested and unnecessary video why exactly? They clearly are not terrified about security and are only doing this to bait the media to say where they are as they think they will get security that way pair of egotistical fools.

MrsLeonFarrell · 13/09/2026 16:19

jeffgoldblum · 13/09/2026 16:13

This makes me believe that Neil Sean may well be telling the truth!
the media do know where they are and are not going to say , Meghan is obviously unhappy and is trying to get the information out anyway so they can play the victim card again…..however it seems that they won’t be able to pin it on the hateful U.K. press this time!

I have always believed the media would know where they are, and equally that they would keep to existing agreements not to print locations. It comes to something when the tabloids have more respect for your privacy and security than you do yourself.

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