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Ham pr disasters 44! Will there be karma? Or will the slippery mackerel of consequences pass them by?

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jeffgoldblum · 26/09/2026 14:49

Still not bored , still interested, if you find this thread not for you please pass us by.

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ShamedBySiri · 27/09/2026 08:55

ShamedBySiri · 27/09/2026 07:42

So is it just me that can’t find this thread the normal way? Am I shadow banned or something?
It’s really odd. Not showing on “threads I’m in” or “threads I’m watching” or the Royal family board.

I have to go to the link in the last thread. 🤷‍♀️

OK mystery solved. I must have accidentally hit the “hide” button without realising.
Problem solved.

Ham pr disasters 44! Will there be karma? Or will the slippery mackerel of consequences pass them by?
JudgeJ · 27/09/2026 09:05

TheTwerkingDuchessOfMonteshitshow · 26/09/2026 20:57

I think in this case Meghan had to go one better and just do see through full stop.

She can tell Harry 'Anything your mother did I can do better!'.

AlwaysRightISwear · 27/09/2026 09:05

BBC website has a report of H saying he is happy to be back home and the Hamlets are settled well in their school. He doesn't mention it's the second attempt at the latter

JudgeJ · 27/09/2026 09:10

Williaminagingerwig · 26/09/2026 21:29

Awful. Again, how much did Charles pay for that dress? The dreadful hat as well. Why didn't she use a hairdresser? What an absolute mess.

Didn't Dolly Parton once comment 'It takes a lot of money to look this cheap! to some remark abour her dyed blonde hair?

Fondmemories · 27/09/2026 09:18

WilliamsExtraSausage · 27/09/2026 07:37

Wouldn’t the car have been chosen by the Royal Household rather than Meghan? In which case it’s a sweet nod to the fact that they had her number from Day One.

Oh no not a 'sweet nod'. Christ Almighty

Williaminagingerwig · 27/09/2026 09:21

JudgeJ · 27/09/2026 09:10

Didn't Dolly Parton once comment 'It takes a lot of money to look this cheap! to some remark abour her dyed blonde hair?

Yes, but Dolly was clever and sharp, and was aware of her image, which was all about her origins and music.

UncleColm · 27/09/2026 09:31

That side by side photo of the white suit is fascinating....hard to think it could be a coincidence. If it is a Wallis copy it is massively disrespectful to the Royal Family.

Another thing I was musing on... King Charles is the Head of the Church. Is Harry religious? As in...does he attend church regularly? Does his family attend church? Does he follow the teachings of the Church? I don't think i've ever heard anything about Meghan and religion? They did get the kids christened.

I really don't like the idea of Harry making yet another documentary about Diana. Especially after the brothers said they wouldn't do anything more after the 20th anniversary. There's nothing left to say about her. Although there is one thing ....seat belts. If she had been wearing a seat belt she may have lived. But a campaign about seat belts might not be as glamorous as talking of being hounded to death by paps.

Multibarpack · 27/09/2026 09:37

JudgeJ · 27/09/2026 09:10

Didn't Dolly Parton once comment 'It takes a lot of money to look this cheap! to some remark abour her dyed blonde hair?

Dolly’s blonde hair were wigs. She was quite open about that.

BunnyBunbunbun · 27/09/2026 09:40

JuniperJumper · 27/09/2026 08:04

I've often heard it discussed whether it was because MM is an American that she made so many errors in her short time as a Royal and never fitted in.

But when you look at some of the current European monarchies ~

The Queen of Denmark is Australian

The Queen of the Netherlands is Argentinian

The Queen of Sweden is German/Brazilian

The Princess of Monaco is South African

In addition to learning the intricacies of their new country and the various aspects of royal life, they've all had to learn a new language but all of them have done extremely well in their royal roles. Especially the Queen of Sweden who became a Queen on her wedding day as her husband was only 27 when he became King

So it's obviously got to do with MM's personality and, I think, her inability to learn, take advice etc. I've read several different versions of the help that was offered to MM by BP and they all seem extremely sensible for a young woman from a different background. Her refusal on the grounds that Harry would help her was extremely naive as (a) he wasn't experienced enough in Royal duties at that stage and (b) he wouldn't have known or understood the subtleties of dress codes for royal ladies. His last minute tuition in teaching her about curtsying to HMTQ is a prime example of his failure to prepare her and her poor attitude to the correct etiquette

I really feel the whole romance ~ engagement ~ marriage was too hurried in the circumstances and PW was right to tell his brother to take his time over it. Shame PH got in a huff and ignored his brothers advice

The current Princess of Monaco is really not a good example. Grace Kelly, as a former American actress who became Princess of Monaco, is a much better comparison with Meghan.

The difference between the women you describe and Meghan, is that, aside from her marrying the second son and not the heir, is that her husband is incredibly dim.

cheezncrackers · 27/09/2026 09:46

Lunde · 26/09/2026 22:44

Yes - she was obviously copying Wallis Simpson at the Queen's jubilee - just trying to grab attention and stir up trouble

I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing the photos. God, wasn't Wallis tiny? Look at her tiny waist. Did she have an ED? She must've done to be so thin.

But what was Meghan thinking???? Holy crap. I know everyone was saying she's the modern day WS, but really, did she have to lean into it?

Williaminagingerwig · 27/09/2026 09:50

cheezncrackers · 27/09/2026 09:46

I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing the photos. God, wasn't Wallis tiny? Look at her tiny waist. Did she have an ED? She must've done to be so thin.

But what was Meghan thinking???? Holy crap. I know everyone was saying she's the modern day WS, but really, did she have to lean into it?

Edited

There's no evidence that Wallis had an ED. However, she was very careful about what she ate, and liked to keep a trim figure.

MajorSideEye · 27/09/2026 09:51

KCitsweyourHammiewevecomehomenow · 27/09/2026 08:43

I read an interesting post somewhere which I’ll try to paraphrase

It was talking about William, how he is the one person who doesn’t air grievances. On the day the rest of them were fighting over Charles book, he was doing charity work quietly on the Isle of Bute. She didn’t think it made the papers but it meant a lot to the people there

The rest of them are using her memory to make money and settle scores, he’s used her memory to do work with the homeless and other charities that meant a lot to her. That’s how he remembers her.

He quietly gets on with the job, his children won’t have the horror of reading interviews and trying to cope with the fallout.

I think in an era where everyone is quick to run to the press to air grievances, his silence is admirable.

This 100%!!

PW is the one I feel sorry for in this mess. All the things he’s had to do to placate Harry. I can just imagine KC “ Don’t make a fuss William just sit in the Abbey instead of coming in with procession so as not to upset your little brother. I don’t care that the Order of Service has been printed with you and Kate in procession, you know what your brother’s like, just do it” (Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey)

“William, my mum is dying you need to be here as soon as possible, but please keep the plane waiting until your little brother decides what he’s doing. And also can you make sure Kate doesn’t come as wouldn’t want to upset Meghan”

”William just do a nice walkabout with H&M, he’s terribly upset at his gran’s death, be nice to your brother at this sad time. “

“William we must let Harry wear a uniform for the Queen’s Vigil, even though he’s not entitled to it, I’ve given him special permission. Poor chap is terribly upset, it was his grandmother you know.”

“William it’s been decided that no one will wear uniform to Prince Philip’s funeral as Harry will be terribly upset as he can’t wear one. Despite Prince Philip having the military woven into his public and private life. And even requesting the navy bugle Action Stations call at the end of his ceremony. But we have to think of Prince Harry, it was his grandad after all”

JSMill · 27/09/2026 09:55

MajorSideEye · 27/09/2026 09:51

This 100%!!

PW is the one I feel sorry for in this mess. All the things he’s had to do to placate Harry. I can just imagine KC “ Don’t make a fuss William just sit in the Abbey instead of coming in with procession so as not to upset your little brother. I don’t care that the Order of Service has been printed with you and Kate in procession, you know what your brother’s like, just do it” (Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey)

“William, my mum is dying you need to be here as soon as possible, but please keep the plane waiting until your little brother decides what he’s doing. And also can you make sure Kate doesn’t come as wouldn’t want to upset Meghan”

”William just do a nice walkabout with H&M, he’s terribly upset at his gran’s death, be nice to your brother at this sad time. “

“William we must let Harry wear a uniform for the Queen’s Vigil, even though he’s not entitled to it, I’ve given him special permission. Poor chap is terribly upset, it was his grandmother you know.”

“William it’s been decided that no one will wear uniform to Prince Philip’s funeral as Harry will be terribly upset as he can’t wear one. Despite Prince Philip having the military woven into his public and private life. And even requesting the navy bugle Action Stations call at the end of his ceremony. But we have to think of Prince Harry, it was his grandad after all”

Omg when you put all of that together, it’s astonishing how much PH is pandered to and that’s just what we see publicly.

Ratherbeadolphin · 27/09/2026 10:03

cheezncrackers · 27/09/2026 09:46

I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing the photos. God, wasn't Wallis tiny? Look at her tiny waist. Did she have an ED? She must've done to be so thin.

But what was Meghan thinking???? Holy crap. I know everyone was saying she's the modern day WS, but really, did she have to lean into it?

Edited

She is credited with saying “You can never be too rich or too thin.” I don’t know if it was original to her.

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/wallissimpson207514

edited link

CrocsNotDocs · 27/09/2026 10:03

cheezncrackers · 27/09/2026 09:46

I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing the photos. God, wasn't Wallis tiny? Look at her tiny waist. Did she have an ED? She must've done to be so thin.

But what was Meghan thinking???? Holy crap. I know everyone was saying she's the modern day WS, but really, did she have to lean into it?

Edited

Wallis Simpson is usually attributed to the quote “You can never be too rich or too thin”.

Make of that what you will!

CrocsNotDocs · 27/09/2026 10:04

Snap @Ratherbeadolphin !

Mylovelygreendress · 27/09/2026 10:07

MajorSideEye · 27/09/2026 09:51

This 100%!!

PW is the one I feel sorry for in this mess. All the things he’s had to do to placate Harry. I can just imagine KC “ Don’t make a fuss William just sit in the Abbey instead of coming in with procession so as not to upset your little brother. I don’t care that the Order of Service has been printed with you and Kate in procession, you know what your brother’s like, just do it” (Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey)

“William, my mum is dying you need to be here as soon as possible, but please keep the plane waiting until your little brother decides what he’s doing. And also can you make sure Kate doesn’t come as wouldn’t want to upset Meghan”

”William just do a nice walkabout with H&M, he’s terribly upset at his gran’s death, be nice to your brother at this sad time. “

“William we must let Harry wear a uniform for the Queen’s Vigil, even though he’s not entitled to it, I’ve given him special permission. Poor chap is terribly upset, it was his grandmother you know.”

“William it’s been decided that no one will wear uniform to Prince Philip’s funeral as Harry will be terribly upset as he can’t wear one. Despite Prince Philip having the military woven into his public and private life. And even requesting the navy bugle Action Stations call at the end of his ceremony. But we have to think of Prince Harry, it was his grandad after all”

Obviously I don’t know the details but I did read that W and C volunteered not to walk in the procession as H kicked off .
Also that the joint walkabout was because W ( and possibly KC) got wind that H and M were planning something with cameras in tow .

MrsFinkelstein · 27/09/2026 10:07

jeffgoldblum · 26/09/2026 23:40

Wellllllll….the dildo of consequence rarely comes lubed! 🤷‍♀️

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CoffeeCantata · 27/09/2026 10:08

Williaminagingerwig · 27/09/2026 08:48

It would help if she opened a book. It never fails to astound me about how ill informed she is.

Now what would be in it for Meghan …unless there was a photographer to record It for Insta?

You’re surely not suggesting she should just…what…sit and read with no-one there to notice or praise her for it? 😂

MajorSideEye · 27/09/2026 10:10

JSMill · 27/09/2026 09:55

Omg when you put all of that together, it’s astonishing how much PH is pandered to and that’s just what we see publicly.

Absolutely JS I bet there is so much more we don’t know. But the one that pisses me off the most is PP’s funeral. He appeared to love the military and was so very proud of it. To not have RF wearing uniforms I feel is a huge slap in the face.

I don’t blame the Queen, who must have agreed to this decision, she would have been distraught at the time. She wouldn’t have needed a hissy fit from Harry and the publicity from media “leaks” from Harry’s side. He is such an awful human being.

Ratherbeadolphin · 27/09/2026 10:10

@CrocsNotDocs great minds think alike. I think you beat me to it. I usually find things have moved on by the time I manage to make a post. 😁😎

Williaminagingerwig · 27/09/2026 10:10

CoffeeCantata · 27/09/2026 10:08

Now what would be in it for Meghan …unless there was a photographer to record It for Insta?

You’re surely not suggesting she should just…what…sit and read with no-one there to notice or praise her for it? 😂

Yes! Wild, isn't it? Like learning about a country you move to, or an institution you marry into.
It sounds like wilful ignorance to me.

MrsGusset · 27/09/2026 10:12

For the Oprah interview Meghan went for a double whammy. The Wallis dress & hairstyle, and the very heavy eyeliner that was so reminiscent of Diana's look when she spoke with Martin Bashir.

MrsFinkelstein · 27/09/2026 10:14

Cismyfatarse · 27/09/2026 07:04

I never thought William would do anything. He was very clear in 2017 that he would never speak as publicly or openly again.

IMO, he's the only man not willing to monetise her memory.

TheTwerkingDuchessOfMonteshitshow · 27/09/2026 10:15

cheezncrackers · 27/09/2026 09:46

I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing the photos. God, wasn't Wallis tiny? Look at her tiny waist. Did she have an ED? She must've done to be so thin.

But what was Meghan thinking???? Holy crap. I know everyone was saying she's the modern day WS, but really, did she have to lean into it?

Edited

She used opium.

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