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Ham pr disasters 39! The Uganda divide…diplomatic necessity vs needless pandering.

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jeffgoldblum · 14/09/2026 18:34

Continuing the discussion, still interested, still not bored!

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calfolly · 16/09/2026 12:22

Thedom · 16/09/2026 12:05

Absolutely, I know that, and so do the politicians, and yet here they are publicly throwing their voice behind the Sussex’s crazy antics. Of course they are trying to add public pressure to RAVEC, it’s what politicians do.

In this case it’s clear the reason is because of a personal relationship with the Sussex’s employees.

That would be corruption if true.

jeffgoldblum · 16/09/2026 12:23

Apologies! I replied to the comments as I was reading, now have discovered that everyone else has already covered it! 😁

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ElmBeechOak · 16/09/2026 12:28

IcedPurple · 16/09/2026 11:19

Absolutely. They don't know what IPP status is either.

Obviously I'm not the thread police but I really don't know how 'blinds' from American gossip sites contribute to a reasonable discussion.

Yes. They’re just rubbish.

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 12:29

IcedPurple · 16/09/2026 11:27

That's a lot of 'ifs'. A legal investigation would have to be on the public record at some stage, not just some anonymous 'blind'. And America is full of dodgy 'charities'. I highly doubt the son of King Charles lll would ever be in serious trouble because of charity mismanagement.

Well, a large number of people on reddit claim that they wrote to the IRS about Archewell. If a IRS employee looked at Charity Watch, red flags would go up. Also, I can see a Sussex employee pissing off an IRS employee who is doing a routine inquiry.

Edited- posted too soon.

SanguineAutumnalCrow · 16/09/2026 12:30

I am so glad that WhatsApp groups didn't exist back in my day of kids in primary school. We had some scandals that would not have played out well via the medium of messaging. They required tact and diplomacy, and for 'cooler heads to prevail' without written records existing of stuff like, 'Paula says that Sasha turned up shanted again to collect Stromboli and so we're not going to their party on Saturday if there's going to be day drinking. I knew that Priory stint was a waste of time'.

Believe it or not, I was often cast into the 'diplomat' role, perhaps due to being one of the older mothers, although I can't see that role falling to M somehow. Tbh, I wouldn't even tell M or H my name, let alone be in a WhatsApp group with them. They are so bloody indiscreet and toxic. I suspect I value my privacy, security and sanity a lot more than they value theirs.

GroundCloves · 16/09/2026 12:31

I had a look at one of the ‘blinds’ linked - it me feel grubby.

IcedPurple · 16/09/2026 12:33

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 12:29

Well, a large number of people on reddit claim that they wrote to the IRS about Archewell. If a IRS employee looked at Charity Watch, red flags would go up. Also, I can see a Sussex employee pissing off an IRS employee who is doing a routine inquiry.

Edited- posted too soon.

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Again, if something like this does actually happen, there would be a paper trail. Not just 'blinds' on X from people who very clearly don't understand what they're talking about.

shanghainights · 16/09/2026 12:38

calfolly · 16/09/2026 11:58

William seems very sweet and a lot more mature than little bro.

I was on a BA flight the other day. One of the charities is Earthshot and there's William sitting in the audience. This will be Harry's next ambition 😂

shanghainights · 16/09/2026 12:41

I think Meghan needs serious professional help. She's either very poorly or she's hooking Harry along with this as she did initially to her ends.

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jeffgoldblum · 16/09/2026 12:42

SanguineAutumnalCrow · 16/09/2026 12:30

I am so glad that WhatsApp groups didn't exist back in my day of kids in primary school. We had some scandals that would not have played out well via the medium of messaging. They required tact and diplomacy, and for 'cooler heads to prevail' without written records existing of stuff like, 'Paula says that Sasha turned up shanted again to collect Stromboli and so we're not going to their party on Saturday if there's going to be day drinking. I knew that Priory stint was a waste of time'.

Believe it or not, I was often cast into the 'diplomat' role, perhaps due to being one of the older mothers, although I can't see that role falling to M somehow. Tbh, I wouldn't even tell M or H my name, let alone be in a WhatsApp group with them. They are so bloody indiscreet and toxic. I suspect I value my privacy, security and sanity a lot more than they value theirs.

I missed it for my daughter as she’s older than my son….but it’s a hive of gossip and scandal ! And those who think that only women gossip? No the men are just as bad ……I eventually found out because after a school trip that I had attended the day before my dh did the pick-up the next day …..another dad there then told him about the scandalous carry on from the trip and the unfolding mess that continued onto the WhatsApp into the evening….he assumed I knew because I would have seen it on the chat……I had no idea 🤷‍♀️ but got added after when I questioned another mum the next morning……to late for that excitement though! …..it was excellent gossip! 😢

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ReconciliationsMayVary · 16/09/2026 12:46

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 11:19

Someone on X claimed that they've allegedly seen Liam and Mike hanging out in a public together.

He also has a long military career and is the same age as PH - wonder if their paths crossed?

SanguineAutumnalCrow · 16/09/2026 12:49

GroundCloves · 16/09/2026 12:31

I had a look at one of the ‘blinds’ linked - it me feel grubby.

A lot of them simply seem to be saying that M shagged about a bit before she married H. Personally I don't think this is a big deal. Who cares? I don't. If it's even true, then surely any shame should be on the horrible US casting system in the entertainment industry. So I just want to get that out there - and make the point that it's American/US 'blinds' that are pushing the misogyny, not a talk board from the UK.

I am, however, bothered about HaM's appalling behaviour as a duo since meeting each other; and also any illegalities of H's during his adult life and his misogyny while enjoying royal privileges. I am particularly pissed of by their current shenanigans and attempts at PR spin that once again makes the UK out to be an awful country that's just not good enough for them.

GroundCloves · 16/09/2026 12:50

My primary class parent WhatsApp group continued through secondary but is terribly mundane compared to everyone else’s it seems. Mostly quiet apart from questions about school stuff like when do reports come out. Or occasionally does someone know a good tree surgeon?

BunnyBunbunbun · 16/09/2026 12:50

JoanChitty · 16/09/2026 11:49

I have seen on X a tweet from the handle Queer lips of truth II, that Harry had a couple of mental breakdowns whilst in the US. I also read that Meghan had concerns about his mental state and had contacted the palace which is why the king saw him earlier. I could believe he definitely has mental health issues by the way he’s reported to be acting.

How would a random X account, particularly one called Queer Lips of Truth, know anything about this?

GroundCloves · 16/09/2026 12:53

Queer lips of truth

An oxymoron

IcedPurple · 16/09/2026 12:53

BunnyBunbunbun · 16/09/2026 12:50

How would a random X account, particularly one called Queer Lips of Truth, know anything about this?

They wouldn't.

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 12:55

Al Capone ended up in Alcatraz on tax evasion. I would not underestimate the IRS, especially since they have been hit with major budget cuts. They are not radiating joy these days.

BasiliskStare · 16/09/2026 12:59

@SanguineAutumnalCrow I too am of an age where WhatApp groups weren't a thing when DS was at primary school It sounds unbelievable but I think the school did a printed sheet of parents' phone numbers , although I think you had to give your permission for it to be included. 😯 It's a long time ago so I may be misremembering .

But yes to your point. There will parents who value their privacy and that of their children who would run a mile from the Sussex farrago. Who wants to get mixed up in that. I pity the school ( & I'm not interested in which one it is , I don't need to know ) who has to manage not only the Sussexes but those parents who are not best pleased at the circus which may have come to town.

SanguineAutumnalCrow · 16/09/2026 13:00

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 12:55

Al Capone ended up in Alcatraz on tax evasion. I would not underestimate the IRS, especially since they have been hit with major budget cuts. They are not radiating joy these days.

So is the rumour that Haz is running away from a tax bill he can't pay? Or actual tax felony charges?

GroundCloves · 16/09/2026 13:00

BemusedAmerican · 16/09/2026 12:55

Al Capone ended up in Alcatraz on tax evasion. I would not underestimate the IRS, especially since they have been hit with major budget cuts. They are not radiating joy these days.

Harry is no Al Capone! Also budget cuts usually been less resources to carry out investigations not more.

Starryfifty · 16/09/2026 13:02

CG was on Kinsey S. She said she was friendly work Liam maguire. However, he tried to destroy her career on the instructions of HAM. He called her all sorts of disgusting mysoginistic names. Vile. This is from Meg , supporter of women

WingnutSOS · 16/09/2026 13:03

bluegreygreen · 16/09/2026 10:45

By strict definition, Harry probably had IPP status for the period of his royal tours (eg in S Africa and Australia), as he was representing the monarch abroad.

Yes this is the thing, he flounced off and failed to realise that leaving the work meant no longer having the work arrangements in place.

He’s not the brightest.

DealorNoDealDuchess · 16/09/2026 13:15

I find H's lax behaviour over security quite extraordinary. I have several friends who are ex-military and served in conflict zones. They are always warned not to talk about the detail of their service in any capacity. The claims in Spare about H's service in Afghanistan not only runs against this advice but effectively paints a target on HAM's back. Given the editing process left this in I can only see this as deliberate.

SanguineAutumnalCrow · 16/09/2026 13:21

Starryfifty · 16/09/2026 13:02

CG was on Kinsey S. She said she was friendly work Liam maguire. However, he tried to destroy her career on the instructions of HAM. He called her all sorts of disgusting mysoginistic names. Vile. This is from Meg , supporter of women

Wow. That's appalling.

Bubblesgun · 16/09/2026 13:21

jeffgoldblum · 16/09/2026 12:09

I’m no royal or expert but I have to agree with you here !
an example, I wasn’t actually on the class WhatsApp for my son’s class because I had no idea it existed for years!!! , you can’t just add yourself…you need to know someone on there and be invited to join….you need to know someone’s number or give your number to someone to add ……so Meghan would have to have spoken to these “mums “ before to be on that chat!! …….im calling bullshit or a setup .

Just to say - i havent read the whole thread - in my children private school the whatsapp group are automatically renewed every year. Either the school or someone you know/just met in your yr group will
add you, or would contact someone they know in the relevant yr group and form to add you.
then we re all admins so everyone can add, not the just the class rep.
—> not asking for comments re our schools whatsapps, it works for the parents at our school but i agree it wont work for everyone.

just saying with my experience that it is possible and plausible MeghAn was added straight away in the whatsapp group.

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