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Ham pr disasters 48! …a masterclass in grief grifting…

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jeffgoldblum · 08/10/2026 19:07

Still interested, still not bored….a small request please 🙏…can we try to keep criticism to actions and behaviour and rather than getting personal.😁

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TheAutumnCrow · 08/10/2026 21:05

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 20:57

Just see a police presence at Claridges! Have RAVEC caved ? I'm sure it would have been leaked somewhere that they got bells and whistles because they are so important

Apparently Malala receives RAVEC security.

spreadandsprinkles · 08/10/2026 21:06

Kingsandqueenz · 08/10/2026 21:02

Surely some kind of qualification is needed in thin this or any type of counselling. My dad died 20 years ago & I am in no way qualified to counsel anyone in grief management. I would certainly sympathise but couldn't counsel

Its California, you could probably get the qualification certificate in a packet of corn flakes.

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:06

TheAutumnCrow · 08/10/2026 21:05

Apparently Malala receives RAVEC security.

Ah, now it all makes sense

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:07

spreadandsprinkles · 08/10/2026 21:06

Its California, you could probably get the qualification certificate in a packet of corn flakes.

Wasn't he doing some grift on mental health in the workplace, despite never having a job ???

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:08

I'm sure we have all lost parents, children, partners. Are we all now grief counsellors? What an absolute insult to qualified hardworking professionals not to mention extremely irresponsible letting this idiot loose on vulnerable people

Kingsandqueenz · 08/10/2026 21:12

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:08

I'm sure we have all lost parents, children, partners. Are we all now grief counsellors? What an absolute insult to qualified hardworking professionals not to mention extremely irresponsible letting this idiot loose on vulnerable people

That's exactly what I said my dad passed away 20 years ago & I would be in no way qualified to counsel anyone on grief, sympathise & listen absolutely but counsel not a hope!

ABitFab · 08/10/2026 21:16

Hello 👋

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:16

Catching up on last thread and today...

WHAT THE F*CK!!??

Absolutely ZERO self awareness. NO ONE cares about a 30k outfit for lunch, nor a Prince sniffing his mother's perfume- sorry!

This country has bigger problems. As they've come back here, WHAT are they doing to contribute to the UK ( and rehabilitate their image)? Nothing it seems.

Boudy · 08/10/2026 21:16

Completely agree @Starryfifty . I have spent a fairly large proportion of my working life supporting children and adults who have been bereaved through illness and in some cases unexpectedly. I have met bereavement counsellors and worked alongside them too. I feel really angry he is being enabled to do this. Highlighting the lengthy wait times for children and adults to be able to access counselling and support in some parts of the country would be a good idea imo. I doubt he had a lengthy wait to receive any form of therapy( which clearly hasn't 'worked).Allowing him to wang on is not remotely helpful to anyone.
And like many of us I too have had my own personal experiences.
I am really hacked off.

bluegreygreen · 08/10/2026 21:17

Article by Max Pemberton on Harry, grief and counselling that I linked to in the previous thread

https://archive.is/RO60a

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:18

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:16

Catching up on last thread and today...

WHAT THE F*CK!!??

Absolutely ZERO self awareness. NO ONE cares about a 30k outfit for lunch, nor a Prince sniffing his mother's perfume- sorry!

This country has bigger problems. As they've come back here, WHAT are they doing to contribute to the UK ( and rehabilitate their image)? Nothing it seems.

I apologise for my language.

Completely outrageous behaviour and PR has riled me up.

BunnyBunbunbun · 08/10/2026 21:18

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:08

I'm sure we have all lost parents, children, partners. Are we all now grief counsellors? What an absolute insult to qualified hardworking professionals not to mention extremely irresponsible letting this idiot loose on vulnerable people

He's doing the "Masterclass" with Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor, a neuroscientist, author, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, according to Google AI. So, he is doing it with an expert, but I think doing it with him raises questions about her own credibility.

Boudy · 08/10/2026 21:18

Yes it does @BunnyBunbunbun

Mylovelygreendress · 08/10/2026 21:21

TheAutumnCrow · 08/10/2026 21:05

Apparently Malala receives RAVEC security.

Evening everyone.
Malala does as she is still considered to be at serious risk .

TheAutumnCrow · 08/10/2026 21:25

Starryfifty · 08/10/2026 21:06

Ah, now it all makes sense

I’ve actually just done a bit of reading on Malala this evening. She’s been very keen on identity politics and ‘intersectionality’ since Oxford University. Not my cup of tea. Not the Equality Act’s cup of tea either, iykwim.

Anyway, mustn’t derail. Ut semper.

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:27

BunnyBunbunbun · 08/10/2026 21:18

He's doing the "Masterclass" with Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor, a neuroscientist, author, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, according to Google AI. So, he is doing it with an expert, but I think doing it with him raises questions about her own credibility.

I have experience with Masterclass. Its OK and very specific to fields / areas of interest. It hasn't taken off in the same way as other learning management content tools like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Udemy etc. Audience is very limited and very much niche and... implicitly classist.

ABitFab · 08/10/2026 21:29

Dying 😝😝😝😝

Ham pr disasters 48! …a masterclass in grief grifting…
Badvocthebad · 08/10/2026 21:32

It was his obvious next step imo.
"No one has suffered like him/M, he is uniquely able to help others who have suffered (but not as much as him...)"
Totally predictable and disgraceful.

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:33

ABitFab · 08/10/2026 21:29

Dying 😝😝😝😝

😂😂😂 The pants / trousers are ridiculous!!

I feel sorry for Malala being involved in this narcissists orbit. Grim.

ChristmasHampered · 08/10/2026 21:35

catspyjamas1 · 08/10/2026 21:33

😂😂😂 The pants / trousers are ridiculous!!

I feel sorry for Malala being involved in this narcissists orbit. Grim.

We're all in HaMs narc orbit, let's accept this as a fact

smilesy · 08/10/2026 21:36

If I’m being cynical, I wonder if Harry’s “depression” cured itself magically like Meghan’s did 🤷‍♀️. I suspect he means he was a bit miserable

BunnyBunbunbun · 08/10/2026 21:37

TheAutumnCrow · 08/10/2026 21:25

I’ve actually just done a bit of reading on Malala this evening. She’s been very keen on identity politics and ‘intersectionality’ since Oxford University. Not my cup of tea. Not the Equality Act’s cup of tea either, iykwim.

Anyway, mustn’t derail. Ut semper.

She was an executive producer of a film about a trans-identified bloke in Pakistan. This was a few years ago before it became a little more "controversial" so she may be more wary about that subject today.

While she has obviously done some very brave and amazing things, that was some years ago when she was quite young. Having such an early life experience doesn't necessarily mean that someone is going to grow up wise and with something interesting to say or with the drive to continue to bring about meaningful change. It's therefore easier for her to grasp onto whatever "progressive" ideas are in vogue and which the people she may encounter in some of the environments she moves in might try to direct her towards. So, I don't really think anything of any significance will come out of Meghan and Malala hooking up.

ChristmasHampered · 08/10/2026 21:38

ABitFab · 08/10/2026 21:29

Dying 😝😝😝😝

Thrifty and grifty, saving money on the Halloween costume by wearing it now as well as the 31st!

Harry can be Yoda

ChristmasHampered · 08/10/2026 21:40

"The greatest teacher, failure is." (Yoda)

BasiliskStare · 08/10/2026 21:43

I would just say this on the trousers - if these are indeed they, this is how RL styled them. Fitted coat to counteract the flowingness / billowiness of the trousers and keep the colour to the trousers.

Now even on the model in the RL picture - I still think the trousers are a bit long , but I think you can much more see what the look is supposed to be like.
It would be interesting to see if M's photo is on Only One.

Of course anyone can wear anything they like however they like. But if M got these at a discount / loan/ gift for advertising not sure I'd love it if I were RL PR.

www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/masina-satin-wide-leg-trousers-3603750117249.html?utm_subchannel=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidshopping&utm_campaign=zero_converting&utm_term=pmax&utm_content=crid818494603863_campaign24066756168_adgroup193988452530_tidpla-2379086145733_pid3603750117249&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24066756168&gbraid=0AAAAADnESOzXdp3sHomCXicron92KmuPA&gclid=CjwKCAjw_pzWBhAkEiwAwDCi1YLfYR1qqjT9Dlrlfk5PXNV3A24YIzgd5ONrpY_RLdl2eJf_gYICBhoCdb0QAvD_BwE

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