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HaM PR disasters 43: AI crashes but amethyst flashes

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bluegreygreen · 23/09/2026 22:36

Hope no-one minds that I started this one...

Continuing the saga of Sussex PR disasters.

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PullTheBricksDown · 26/09/2026 15:22

fuschiaproudparrot · 26/09/2026 14:49

Like this ?

This is great. I've always thought that anyone not seeing how much Harry looks like Charles needs a trip to Specsavers. The resemblance is very clear and hair colour is a red herring - a Spencer family trait coming out.

There are some great videos of Charles back in the day - I've seen one of him in that gold buttoned blazer, skateboarding at some new youth facility he was opening in the 70s 😀

Tiddlywinks63 · 26/09/2026 15:24

TheTwerkingDuchessOfMonteshitshow · 26/09/2026 14:44

We said Mass in Latin when I was a little girl.

When I started at a convent secondary school we had to attend mass, in Latin, and as a CofE 11 year old I didn’t have a clue what anyone was saying. I learned Hail Mary by imitating those around me and it was years before I realised my version bore little resemblance to the actual words 🫣

BigWillyLittleTodger · 26/09/2026 15:25

I imagine the next route for the HAMs is “guest appearances” though how much money that will bring in is debatable, what do they actually do all day to fill the hours?

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:26

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:10

I don't think so if the 'public engagements' that H has attended since his return are anything to go by -

(1) Invictus awards - probably the best of a poor bunch as some money was raised. But the attendance (paid for) of the Irish Guards hasn't gone down well as POW is their Colonel-in-Chief

(2) Birmingham school - an utter failure. H has been heavily criticised for virtually every aspect of this event

(3) Clinton event in NY - the teleprompter failure has highlighted H's inability to do anything other than read a speech that has been written for him

(4) Parachute jump - H isn't getting much credit for this due to it being a tandem jump

And if you think about how MM's attendance at events like the Invictus Games has detracted from what the event should represent, I think the invites to gigs are going to get less and less

Despite criticism I thought he came across ok at school. He can establish a quick rapport with kids etc.

twosmallaxolotls · 26/09/2026 15:28

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:26

Despite criticism I thought he came across ok at school. He can establish a quick rapport with kids etc.

The teaching staff have lodged a complaint.

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:29

meercat23 · 26/09/2026 14:37

Haven't heard that one for years. Brings back great memories.

Ah “Caesar ‘ad some jam for tea..” etc, as we used to say…

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:29

twosmallaxolotls · 26/09/2026 15:28

The teaching staff have lodged a complaint.

Oh dear…

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 26/09/2026 15:30

Some reports say he came across as high at the school, which might form part of the complaint.

twosmallaxolotls · 26/09/2026 15:30

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 26/09/2026 15:30

Some reports say he came across as high at the school, which might form part of the complaint.

I understand that is the case

twosmallaxolotls · 26/09/2026 15:30

Harry did not come across at all well.

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:33

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:26

Despite criticism I thought he came across ok at school. He can establish a quick rapport with kids etc.

I would query why he felt it was OK to use the children for his own publicity purposes yet he campaigns for privacy for children

The contradictions, as with most aspects of H&M's life, are enormous

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:33

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:17

And MM could be invited to do Celebrity Bake-Off

Note to self ~ Be Careful What You Wish For . . . .

Celeb Bake Off could work for her & spring board to other work? Was there ever any truth in Gentleman rumours?

3peassuit · 26/09/2026 15:34

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 26/09/2026 15:30

Some reports say he came across as high at the school, which might form part of the complaint.

Against whom? Harry looks stoned and shouldn’t have been allowed near the children in that state and who ever posted that clip ( I’m not sure if it was the press, the school or Harry’s pr team) really should have known better.

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:34

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 26/09/2026 15:30

Some reports say he came across as high at the school, which might form part of the complaint.

Which reports?

KilkennyCats · 26/09/2026 15:37

3peassuit · 26/09/2026 15:34

Against whom? Harry looks stoned and shouldn’t have been allowed near the children in that state and who ever posted that clip ( I’m not sure if it was the press, the school or Harry’s pr team) really should have known better.

What, if there was no video evidence, his behaviour would have been ok?

twosmallaxolotls · 26/09/2026 15:37

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:33

Celeb Bake Off could work for her & spring board to other work? Was there ever any truth in Gentleman rumours?

She's not good enough. You have to bake, not just arrange things and add sprinkles.

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:40

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:33

Celeb Bake Off could work for her & spring board to other work? Was there ever any truth in Gentleman rumours?

(1) If Celebrity Bake Off want to lose their audience, yes this could work

(2) Netflix got a lot of publicity for 'The Gentlemen' out of that story but it appears that MM won't be offered a role in it. To be fair to her, if she is trying to portray herself as a Royal, the content of that series is hardly conducive to regal behaviour from what I've read

Starryfifty · 26/09/2026 15:40

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:34

Which reports?

They can't prove he was high though. To me, it's quite obvious he was off his face but will be difficult to prove at this stage

ElmBeechOak · 26/09/2026 15:44

Fracle · 26/09/2026 14:40

I don't know any Latin (under 60, comprehensive school). But I actually really like the Latin digressions. You can kind of get the gist of them (and a lot of them are puns in English?).

The weird little side-alleys of discussion are part of what I enjoy about these threads. I'm not after laser focus. A bit of messing around is fine by me, and I can always skim over it if I don't like it.

Me too.

I am 60+, went to a comprehensive school, and learnt Latin. Also French, German and a bit of Italian.

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 26/09/2026 15:45

I don’t think Meghan would do Bake off unless she was promised she would win, and received the most praise. This could impact the integrity of the brand, so best to give it a swerve.

I expect she’s offering to go to nice exotic locations and film for BBC children in need once they pay for a private jet. MUA, stylist, wardrobe and someone to do all the work for her.

IcedPurple · 26/09/2026 15:49

HolidayHideaway · 26/09/2026 15:33

Celeb Bake Off could work for her & spring board to other work? Was there ever any truth in Gentleman rumours?

If she went on Celeb Bake Off she'd have to be prepared for her work to be criticised and for someone else to win. And we all know how she feels about that. I'm also unsure what 'work' it could lead to? It's obvious by now that, despite setting up a food related business, she has no interest or skill in that area. A weird choice.

As for 'The Gentlemen', given that they've apparently already started shooting season 3, it would seem very unlikely Meghan was every seriously considered for a role.

Mylovelygreendress · 26/09/2026 15:53

What happened to the cameo she filmed last year ? Can’t remember the name of the film.

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:55

Mylovelygreendress · 26/09/2026 15:53

What happened to the cameo she filmed last year ? Can’t remember the name of the film.

Was is called something like Close Personal Friends?

I expect it's disappeared without trace for some reason

gruntley123 · 26/09/2026 15:55

ElmBeechOak · 26/09/2026 15:44

Me too.

I am 60+, went to a comprehensive school, and learnt Latin. Also French, German and a bit of Italian.

Blimey, I'm impressed! I was in leafy Berkshire and, as mentioned above, our comp, like others in the area, struggled to deliver basic French lessons. Which county were you in?

Mylovelygreendress · 26/09/2026 15:56

JuniperJumper · 26/09/2026 15:55

Was is called something like Close Personal Friends?

I expect it's disappeared without trace for some reason

Thanks .
They were also supposed to be making a film based on Meet me at The Lake.

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