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Ham pr disasters 45! …hiding? …undercover?..or ready for the next adventure!

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jeffgoldblum · 30/09/2026 00:57

still discussing the delightful escapades of our favourite twosome!

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Serenster · 01/10/2026 19:43

AlexandraCarrington · 01/10/2026 18:26

Yet there has never been a 30th anniversary thanksgiving service for him.

The Queen always remembered the anniversary of her father's death privately, at Sandringham. The King has never publicly marked the anniversary of the Queen's death. So it would be a departure from their normal practice to have any public event.

There have been some commemorative events for QEII - Charles hasn’t officially marked it though. For example, William and Kate attended a private commemorative service at St Davids Cathedral in West Wales to mark the first anniversary of the Queen’s death. But she was the sovereign for 70 years though - not just a family member. The 20th anniversary of the Queen Mother’s death was marked by a social media post - which is I suspect what William will do?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66749102

William and Kate

William and Kate mark anniversary of Queen's death in Pembrokeshire

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended a small private service at St Davids Cathedral.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66749102

Puzzledandpissedoff · 01/10/2026 19:47

There was a memorial service for Philip too, though I guess that was a bit different simce his funeral had been massively curtailed by covid regulations

Of course that was also where the late Queen chose to be escorted by Andrew ...

AlwaysRightISwear · 01/10/2026 19:49

AlexandraCarrington · 01/10/2026 17:12

he's expecting an apology

For what, exactly? That he didn't get an extra sausage? That William broke his necklace?

It all goes back to that sausage, doesn't it?

RelocationsMayVary · 01/10/2026 19:52

Puzzledandpissedoff · 01/10/2026 19:31

Ah right, I see what you mean, and no doubt this carry-on over "threats at the school" is designed to support this

I can't quite see that she'd need this as an argument for custody though, and would have thought Harry's obvious mental turmoil and self confessed drug use would be ammunition enough ... "I'm just a traditional, jam making homemaker and mom and he's a hopelessly addled stoner" Confused

She wants him back in the UK out of her daily life. She is banking on Hendo, Bunts and Knobcheese scooping him up and enmeshing him in Cotswolds sporting and drinking sessions.

She doesn’t need her loner STBXH moping and mooching around LA blighting her brand.

Mylovelygreendress · 01/10/2026 19:57

RelocationsMayVary · 01/10/2026 19:52

She wants him back in the UK out of her daily life. She is banking on Hendo, Bunts and Knobcheese scooping him up and enmeshing him in Cotswolds sporting and drinking sessions.

She doesn’t need her loner STBXH moping and mooching around LA blighting her brand.

Does she really have a brand ?

RelocationsMayVary · 01/10/2026 20:01

Mylovelygreendress · 01/10/2026 19:57

Does she really have a brand ?

Only in her sad delusional grandiose little head

Choux · 01/10/2026 20:06

Puzzledandpissedoff · 01/10/2026 19:31

Ah right, I see what you mean, and no doubt this carry-on over "threats at the school" is designed to support this

I can't quite see that she'd need this as an argument for custody though, and would have thought Harry's obvious mental turmoil and self confessed drug use would be ammunition enough ... "I'm just a traditional, jam making homemaker and mom and he's a hopelessly addled stoner" Confused

Yes she would likely get custody but getting permission to move back to the US with them when they currently reside here is a different ballgame altogether.

Expect extensive use of:
We didn’t put down roots here - we kept Montecito and borrowed a UK house
We publicly stated we were here for an extended period eg not forever
My business interests are in the US
Safety concerns for the kids as Harry told the BBC in 2025 and the ‘paparazzi incident’ this week

ACupOfVintage · 01/10/2026 20:08

Williaminagingerwig · 01/10/2026 16:04

After she was so kind and friendly as well. I hope they were supportive during her cancer.

They didn’t know she had cancer. It was kept from them. They found out when we found out.

Middlemarch123 · 01/10/2026 20:09

Me-Again has launched her own Adventure Calendar. Now, form an orderly queue gals, a mere snip at £112! Just the thing to brighten dreary December days. https://apple.news/AmYWoGNjFT8idYFJUcAYx2g

Meghan launches £112 advent calendar — The Telegraph

Duchess of Sussex collaborates with Los Angeles chocolatier on festive product inspired by her £11m Montecito mansion

https://apple.news/AmYWoGNjFT8idYFJUcAYx2g

bluegreygreen · 01/10/2026 20:20

IdaGlossop · 01/10/2026 18:05

Really, the courtiers are not thinking straight. H is clearly a liability. He is unpredictable, angry and vengeful. He is at loggerheads with numerous state institutions - civil service, judiciary, not to mention the Royal family. He's trashed the Royal family. His public approval rating stands just above that of Prince Andrew. So either H has a friend at court - the newly arrived Theo Rycroft, who is said to be pro H? - and/or Charles wants there to be a reconciliation.

the newly arrived Theo Rycroft, who is said to be pro H?

Yes, the Theo Rycroft story is interesting.

The original article is here https://archive.is/UDhNQ
It is by Charlotte Griffiths, who was also the person to whom the Sussexes leaked the Tobin Andrae/Meredith Maine meeting.

The last line was included in later versions of the story:
Buckingham Palace declined to comment but a source close to Mr Rycroft said: ‘Theo has never held or expressed the views as claimed’.

JuniperJumper · 01/10/2026 20:23

Middlemarch123 · 01/10/2026 20:09

Me-Again has launched her own Adventure Calendar. Now, form an orderly queue gals, a mere snip at £112! Just the thing to brighten dreary December days. https://apple.news/AmYWoGNjFT8idYFJUcAYx2g

Oh, I'm really disappointed!!

I already knew about the Advent Calendar so when you posted about an Adventure Calendar I instantly imagined a calendar containing exciting ideas for adventures a la Sussexes

Getting married in a backyard three days before everyone thinks you're getting married

Arriving too late to board a minibus with other Royals, so arriving at St Paul's in a limousine

A trip to New York in a private jet to attend a baby shower

A Freedom Flight ~ very exciting when the pilot kneels in front of you and thanks you for your service

A car chase through New York

A Netflix series when you can demonstrate your finely-honed home-making tips with the whole world

Returning to the UK in a private jet and complaining about anything and everything which is permissible when you are a Royal Prince of England

Unfortunately I've realised 'Adventure' should have read 'Advent' ~ what a missed opportunity for M

Edited for clarification

Middlemarch123 · 01/10/2026 20:25

JuniperJumper · 01/10/2026 20:23

Oh, I'm really disappointed!!

I already knew about the Advent Calendar so when you posted about an Adventure Calendar I instantly imagined a calendar containing exciting ideas for adventures a la Sussexes

Getting married in a backyard three days before everyone thinks you're getting married

Arriving too late to board a minibus with other Royals, so arriving at St Paul's in a limousine

A trip to New York in a private jet to attend a baby shower

A Freedom Flight ~ very exciting when the pilot kneels in front of you and thanks you for your service

A car chase through New York

A Netflix series when you can demonstrate your finely-honed home-making tips with the whole world

Returning to the UK in a private jet and complaining about anything and everything which is permissible when you are a Royal Prince of England

Unfortunately I've realised 'Adventure' should have read 'Advent' ~ what a missed opportunity for M

Edited for clarification

Edited

Haha, sorry to disappoint, it was auto corrected, I did type Advent, honest! 😂

ButeNonagenarianMadeMeGasp · 01/10/2026 20:30

ACupOfVintage · 01/10/2026 20:08

They didn’t know she had cancer. It was kept from them. They found out when we found out.

I seem to remember their first response when the PoW’s video came out was to complain that they hadn’t been told before everyone else. Then when everyone started reacting with shock and concern they hurriedly came up with the wishing Kate well bollocks. They really can make anything about themselves, it’s quite astonishing.

OneHundredYearsOfAttitude · 01/10/2026 20:37

Middlemarch123 · 01/10/2026 20:09

Me-Again has launched her own Adventure Calendar. Now, form an orderly queue gals, a mere snip at £112! Just the thing to brighten dreary December days. https://apple.news/AmYWoGNjFT8idYFJUcAYx2g

I remember MM calling a $100 candle obnoxious in a previous interview.

Isn't a $100 advent calendar just as obnoxious??

Williaminagingerwig · 01/10/2026 20:40

ACupOfVintage · 01/10/2026 20:08

They didn’t know she had cancer. It was kept from them. They found out when we found out.

Did they support her though, irrespective of when they found out?

Starryfifty · 01/10/2026 20:44

Williaminagingerwig · 01/10/2026 20:40

Did they support her though, irrespective of when they found out?

I very much doubt they did but having said that, I imagine any support would be rebuked by Catherine

Williaminagingerwig · 01/10/2026 20:45

Starryfifty · 01/10/2026 20:44

I very much doubt they did but having said that, I imagine any support would be rebuked by Catherine

I suppose we'll never know.

CathyorClaire · 01/10/2026 20:54

Isn't a $100 advent calendar just as obnoxious??

I am so very far behind but...

Isn't there a lot of scarily fast maturing stock to be shifted any which way?

fridaynightzzz · 01/10/2026 21:06

The thing I hate about her ‘business’ is it’s obviously taking advantage of vulnerable and probably not wealthy ‘fans’ to sell them overpriced poor quality merch. There’s no wider market for this stuff.

MouldyCandy · 01/10/2026 21:09

I was gifted a Bonne Maman mini jam advent calendar a few years ago. Day 24 was a special teaspoon / jam spoon. She's completely missed a trick offering chocolate and not shifting her (rapidly expiring) spread.

PullTheBricksDown · 01/10/2026 21:10

CathyorClaire · 01/10/2026 20:54

Isn't a $100 advent calendar just as obnoxious??

I am so very far behind but...

Isn't there a lot of scarily fast maturing stock to be shifted any which way?

Good point - how many of the doors will be opening to reveal jam? 🍯

fuschiaproudparrot · 01/10/2026 21:10

ACupOfVintage · 01/10/2026 20:08

They didn’t know she had cancer. It was kept from them. They found out when we found out.

And ?

Horses7 · 01/10/2026 21:11

Williaminagingerwig · 01/10/2026 20:40

Did they support her though, irrespective of when they found out?

No they didn’t in fact a lot of MM’s friends posted “Where’s Kate” memes.

BasiliskStare · 01/10/2026 21:13

CathyorClaire · 01/10/2026 20:54

Isn't a $100 advent calendar just as obnoxious??

I am so very far behind but...

Isn't there a lot of scarily fast maturing stock to be shifted any which way?

& chocolate even in the fridge doesn't last forever. Maybe you can order it now and it gets made and delivered in late November.

I do recall Serena Williams getting her box of chocolates which was bashed about to hell and she showed it on her , whatever it is , her instagram or similar. Whichever way 24 indifferent chocolates in a fancy box seems expensive to me at £100 + from a non premium brand. Maybe they have jam or honey or tea flavoured fillings but that won't get rid of all the warehoused stock.

We'll see. 😎

fuschiaproudparrot · 01/10/2026 21:14

JudgeJ · 01/10/2026 18:56

I'm sure that the rest of the family wished Kate well when she was ill but only one pair found it necessary to say they did! Were they trying to imply that no-one else had, how kind and thoughtful we are, unlike the rest of you?

No it was all about their perceived public perception of them. " oh well what will we do Megs? I know you don't like her and she wouldn't share her lipgloss with you but we need to be seen to be part of the family and be kind"

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