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Tabbytiger122 · 17/09/2026 12:36

I am currently reading Russsll Myers Catherine & William. Enjoying it but one thing that stands out is how the Middletons have never put a foot wrong.
Carole was not from an aristocratic background nor was Michael but they raised their kids not to put a step wrong. Kate also had embarrassing family members (Uncle Gary) but she still invited him to the wedding which was the right thing to do & it nipped the media scandal in the bud & took the wind out of any sails.. Meghan invited none of her extended family or her dad & it caused massive media speculation.
Kate was born for royal life & is a natural. Very proud of our future queen. Her parents did an amazing job.

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TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 13:41

Also, calling her “African Chelsy” is just yuck. Talk about micro aggressions.

simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 13:54

Amazing this thread is now going on about Chelsy whose relationship with Harry finished over 15 years ago. I am having trouble working out how she fits in to this Kate and the Middletons thread title.

(Kate who morphed into Catherine halfway through the OPs posts!)

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 13:54

EvieBB · 05/10/2026 13:09

Whatever....Megan deserves a bashing after everything

Nobody deserves a bashing.

EvieBB · 05/10/2026 13:57

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 13:54

Nobody deserves a bashing.

Fair enough. I agree. To be called out and criticised then

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 13:58

simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 13:54

Amazing this thread is now going on about Chelsy whose relationship with Harry finished over 15 years ago. I am having trouble working out how she fits in to this Kate and the Middletons thread title.

(Kate who morphed into Catherine halfway through the OPs posts!)

I think I’ve worked it out.

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:00

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 11:25

Yes I refer to Thomas Markle as Mr Markle to differentiate him from Markle.
Chelsy Davy didn't do anything to offend the British public & when her relationship with Hazbeen ended she moved on with her life & never felt the need to tell her "truth" or sell stories!
Also as an African woman the Royal Family was a completely different concept for Chelsy & she handled it perfectly, no problem. Chelsy was great!

Umm , not sure how to say this….I don’t normally think addressing a woman by her last name is an issue….however I do detect that you are using it about Meghan in a negative way, threads do meander but why are ham ( particularly Meghan) being introduced so early on?
I would have said nothing and left you to it but the introduction of Chelsey just tipped the scales.

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:03

Exactly. I think it’s being done to rile and to dehumanise.

U53rName · 05/10/2026 14:12

EvieBB · 05/10/2026 13:09

Whatever....Megan deserves a bashing after everything

You okay, hun?

simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 14:15

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 13:58

I think I’ve worked it out.

G'wan... tell me! 😅

I am wondering if Chelsy brought some party hats and party blowers from Party Pieces and the blowers didn't blow so she had to send them back and the Middletons felt so awful that they invited her for tea?

Quite plausible

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:18

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 13:41

Also, calling her “African Chelsy” is just yuck. Talk about micro aggressions.

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I am pointing out that Chelsy would have had no real understanding about the Royal Family as she is African but she coped no problem & never felt the need to go on Oprah or sell her story.

Also please explain what is "yuck" about Chelsy being from Africa? What a weird comment.
Markle's hamsters often try to defend her horrific behaviour by saying she's American & didn't understand the culture. My argument is that Chelsy is African but had no problem fitting into the Royal Family.

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TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:21

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:18

I am pointing out that Chelsy would have had no real understanding about the Royal Family as she is African but she coped no problem & never felt the need to go on Oprah or sell her story.

Also please explain what is "yuck" about Chelsy being from Africa? What a weird comment.
Markle's hamsters often try to defend her horrific behaviour by saying she's American & didn't understand the culture. My argument is that Chelsy is African but had no problem fitting into the Royal Family.

It’s all bullshit. I’m not engaging in this. It is coming across to me as racist.

Am I the only one?

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:22

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:18

I am pointing out that Chelsy would have had no real understanding about the Royal Family as she is African but she coped no problem & never felt the need to go on Oprah or sell her story.

Also please explain what is "yuck" about Chelsy being from Africa? What a weird comment.
Markle's hamsters often try to defend her horrific behaviour by saying she's American & didn't understand the culture. My argument is that Chelsy is African but had no problem fitting into the Royal Family.

So I take it this thread is not really about Catherine and her family then.
and I have to say ….I find the term “markle’s hamsters “ to be unpleasant.

EvieBB · 05/10/2026 14:22

U53rName · 05/10/2026 14:12

You okay, hun?

Find thanks darling. Just don't like bullies.

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:23

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:22

So I take it this thread is not really about Catherine and her family then.
and I have to say ….I find the term “markle’s hamsters “ to be unpleasant.

It’s not. Nothing is allowed to be about Catherine actually.

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:24

simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 14:15

G'wan... tell me! 😅

I am wondering if Chelsy brought some party hats and party blowers from Party Pieces and the blowers didn't blow so she had to send them back and the Middletons felt so awful that they invited her for tea?

Quite plausible

I imagine if your silly story was true Chelsy would happily accept as she doesn't have a reputation of falling out with everyone!

And walked away from the royal family with her head held high, no fake stories to sell & didn't try to make money out of being Hazbeens ex.
Pure class, also like Cathrine Chelsy came from a loving ,supportive, functional family who Harry loved to spend time with in Zimbabwe. He spoke very warmly of her family in Spare!

Wonder if he will ever meet his father in law Mr Markle?

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simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 14:24

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:21

It’s all bullshit. I’m not engaging in this. It is coming across to me as racist.

Am I the only one?

No, you're not the only one. I have thought this from way back
Most unpleasant and an undercurrent of racism but if you know, you know

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:26

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:23

It’s not. Nothing is allowed to be about Catherine actually.

Well the last time we had over enthusiastic threads about wac , they were set up primarily to have the opposite effect, but this one unfortunately does seem to be primarily about Meghan, not even Harry is getting a look in!

simpsonthecat · 05/10/2026 14:27

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:24

I imagine if your silly story was true Chelsy would happily accept as she doesn't have a reputation of falling out with everyone!

And walked away from the royal family with her head held high, no fake stories to sell & didn't try to make money out of being Hazbeens ex.
Pure class, also like Cathrine Chelsy came from a loving ,supportive, functional family who Harry loved to spend time with in Zimbabwe. He spoke very warmly of her family in Spare!

Wonder if he will ever meet his father in law Mr Markle?

I'm going to break the habit of a lifetime and do a GIF, because this post really does warrant one!

Laughter Through Tears Yes GIF by Studia Soyuz
jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:27

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:21

It’s all bullshit. I’m not engaging in this. It is coming across to me as racist.

Am I the only one?

No , i have noticed too.

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:28

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:21

It’s all bullshit. I’m not engaging in this. It is coming across to me as racist.

Am I the only one?

Not at all racist! Just pointing out Chelsy is African the same way Markle is American!

Both women would have had know knowledge of the workings of the Royal Family but Chelsy coped so much better & never uttered a bad word to the press about the Royal Family. She was also much younger than Markle & obviously much more mature to have been able to cope so well.
Chelsy was fabulous & would have been a great asset to the Royal Family had shr decided to stay around.

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Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:34

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:27

No , i have noticed too.

It's interesting to me that both of Harry's significant partners were from different continents Chelsy from Africa & Markle from America . Both women grew up without knowing too much about the Royal Family unlike Catherine who is English..

Markle's fanclub try to excuse her behaviour & lack of decorum due to her being from America but Chelsy is from Zimbabwe & had no problem fitting into royal life.
Markle being from the states has absolutely nothing to do with her complete lack of knowledge about royal life.

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jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:35

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:28

Not at all racist! Just pointing out Chelsy is African the same way Markle is American!

Both women would have had know knowledge of the workings of the Royal Family but Chelsy coped so much better & never uttered a bad word to the press about the Royal Family. She was also much younger than Markle & obviously much more mature to have been able to cope so well.
Chelsy was fabulous & would have been a great asset to the Royal Family had shr decided to stay around.

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Well she didn’t cope that well did she! , she left him because she didn’t want that lifestyle, so I fail to see the comparison 🤷‍♀️
i am the last person who would be considered a fan of Meghan, however criticism of actions isn’t hate ( despite what has been said previously) but your posts are clearly dripping with hate of her and yes , the constant use of “ markle” when typing Meghan is no longer, does seem to be a purposeful insult.

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:37

TheOvertGardener · 05/10/2026 14:21

It’s all bullshit. I’m not engaging in this. It is coming across to me as racist.

Am I the only one?

@TheOvertGardener I'll ask you again what is "yuck ". I find your comment disgusting & also reeks of racism.

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Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:42

jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:35

Well she didn’t cope that well did she! , she left him because she didn’t want that lifestyle, so I fail to see the comparison 🤷‍♀️
i am the last person who would be considered a fan of Meghan, however criticism of actions isn’t hate ( despite what has been said previously) but your posts are clearly dripping with hate of her and yes , the constant use of “ markle” when typing Meghan is no longer, does seem to be a purposeful insult.

She didn't want the Royal Life & all that came with it so she left & never once sold a story or said anything derogatory! She never tried to make money out of being Harry's ex or through her royal associations

Markle also left on the "Freedom Flight" saying they want to be private citizens & would never live in Britain again. Then went on Oprah & Netflix slating the royal family & making millions out of the connection.
Now she's back in the UK demanding the taxpayers pay for their security after saying she would never live here again.

A massive difference between Chelsy's behaviour & Markles.

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jeffgoldblum · 05/10/2026 14:44

Tabbytiger122 · 05/10/2026 14:42

She didn't want the Royal Life & all that came with it so she left & never once sold a story or said anything derogatory! She never tried to make money out of being Harry's ex or through her royal associations

Markle also left on the "Freedom Flight" saying they want to be private citizens & would never live in Britain again. Then went on Oprah & Netflix slating the royal family & making millions out of the connection.
Now she's back in the UK demanding the taxpayers pay for their security after saying she would never live here again.

A massive difference between Chelsy's behaviour & Markles.

To be fair to Meghan…we have heard hardly anything from her since they arrived in the U.K. , it appears to me it’s Harry who is desperate for taxpayer funded security anyway.

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