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Post by pjaye on Sept 28, 2020 3:04:04 GMT
I'll be interested to hear what the UK ladies think about this...but of course anyone can chime in! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'have agreed to star in fly-on-the-wall Netflix reality series with cameras following them for three months
So this couple, so desperate to get out of the media spotlight and so desperate for privacy, that they left the British Royal Family, with Just Harry claiming "every shutter click takes him right back to his mothers death" and that he needed to avoid intrusion into his life to "keep his family safe" has now agreed (as a part of a bigger Netflix deal) to have cameras follow them around for 3 months for a reality TV show. Say what now? - - volunteering to be followed by cameras for 3 months?? After everything he has ever said bout press/media/cameras?? Since they've moved they have also consistently done whatever they can to keeps their faces in the media, they have made "spontaneous" visits to a couple of charities and handed out some school supplies, and planted some flowers, but in case no-one heard about it, they bought their own camera crew to photograph the events, copyrighted the photos and them put them out on Twitter and Instagram via Meghan's PR team. They have been meddling in the US elections with Just Harry making political statements, which he knows he is not supposed to do, and then Meghan even managed to wrangle her way onto America's Got Talent to support a singer who has a sad back story and who I'd bet prior to that had NO idea who Meghan even was, nor the name of her son. Privacy?? I think not. The only thing that want that involves the word private is the right to privately make as much money as they possibly can...something they weren't allowed to do while members of the BRF. Oh and Netflix are also planning to screen the musical about Diana (which was set for Broadway but got cancelled due to covid), where "the Queen calls the tragic princess a “tart”, while another scene sees Diana in bed with James Hewitt". This was well in the works before they signed JH & MM, so it seems Just Harry must be a-OK with that. The Netflix deal also seems to mean that Just Harry has ditched his responsibilities to the Invictus Games: While it's not definite and the event has been postponed for the moment it's hard to see how Netflix will let them promote and raise money for a major event due to be streamed on Amazon. These two seem to be lurching from one bad decision to another...do you think at some point The Queen (or King!) will formally strip them of their titles? I really can't see Just Harry making his way back into the fold after the last 6 months of flipping off the BRF and all it stands for. |
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 28, 2020 3:10:25 GMT
Not a Brit, but the last thing I would want is cameras following me around for a week, let alone 3 months!
They must really need the money.
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Post by peajays on Sept 28, 2020 3:18:25 GMT
Pathetic!
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Post by Jessica on Sept 28, 2020 3:23:55 GMT
I'll clutch my pearls at this one. I really want the best for these two...but egads. They are not making endearing choices, are they?
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Post by pjaye on Sept 28, 2020 3:26:31 GMT
The latest news is that back in 2018 MM registered markle2020 through to markle2040 websites.
Perhaps this was the big picture all along and Just Harry was the means to this end?
That's just what America needs is another reality TV person with no experience in anything except their own publicity running the country.
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Post by mom on Sept 28, 2020 3:41:11 GMT
I think Meghan and Harry are a joke. And after them chiming in on the election, I am just done with both of them. Why hasn't Parliment jerked their titles by now? I know the Queen can't do it herself, but come on. They are ridiculous.
Edited to add before someone chimes in: I know Harry will always be a Prince because of his blood line. So even if their titles are removed, Harry would be Prince Henry of Wales and Meghan would be Princess Henry of Wales. or I guess he could become Earl of Dumbarton (or is it Duke?). Either way, I do not think they should be referred to as Duke/Duchess.
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Post by 16joy on Sept 28, 2020 3:48:16 GMT
The privacy couple is going to let a camera follow them around? The online negativity is going to be off the chain and you know those 2 don’t like online negativity.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Sept 28, 2020 4:35:13 GMT
I like them both.
I wish them both happiness and all the best.
With that said....
I have a feeling that their "stepping down plan" was not well thought out.
I think now that their "Royal funding" has ceased, that their finances are less than they realized or expected.
One cannot continue to live on a champagne budget, if there is no longer any champagne flowing. Adjusting to a beer budget when you're accustomed to champagne, can be shocking especially if one is not used to budgeting or living within ones means.
Hence the scrambling for work.
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Post by valincal on Sept 28, 2020 4:54:03 GMT
I like them both. I wish them both happiness and all the best. With that said.... I have a feeling that their "stepping down plan" was not well thought out. I think now that their "Royal funding" has ceased, that their finances are less than they realized or expected. One cannot continue to live on a champagne budget, if there is no longer any champagne flowing. Adjusting to a beer budget when you're accustomed to champagne, can be shocking especially if one is not used to budgeting or living within ones means. Hence the scrambling for work. Yeah, I can’t get worked up over the ‘hypocrisy’. They aren’t earning an income as royals or actors any more so why not go the Kardashian route? I’m sure they are happy to have control of their lives. And I’m sure it will be very lucrative and no less damaging then what they started with. |
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Post by nogfz on Sept 28, 2020 5:10:31 GMT
I am saddened by what has become of Harry. And I am NOT of fan of miss Markle. Never have been. She's proven herself to be a gold-digger, and a very bad one at that. Archie will be paying a very high price for their stupidity and selfishness.  |
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Post by Really Red on Sept 28, 2020 5:32:04 GMT
I am saddened by what has become of Harry. And I am NOT of fan of miss Markle. Never have been. She's proven herself to be a gold-digger, and a very bad one at that. Archie will be paying a very high price for their stupidity and selfishness. This is almost how I feel. I think I'd like to believe that Meghan had no idea what she was doing and didn't like being out of control. The Invictus Games, though!!!! That was Harry's baby. That makes me the saddest. |
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Post by pjaye on Sept 28, 2020 5:33:04 GMT
Yeah, I can’t get worked up over the ‘hypocrisy’. They aren’t earning an income as royals or actors any more so why not go the Kardashian route? The hypocrisy is because the constant complaining about wanting privacy - they currently have 4 ongoing lawsuits against British tabloids claiming their privacy has been breeched. Harry has also complained many times about the "PTSD" he claims he has from photographers following him and that he feels he needs to protect his family from them. But once you toss enough money at him, it seems all of that concern about privacy just vanishes and he'll do any video for any reason, and happily have his photo taken on the anniversary of his mother's death and even sign on with a company who plans to screen a trashy musical about his mother. He's pretended for so long that he doesn't want to be in the media at all - but the reality is now clear that the ending to this statement is "unless you PAY me what I think I'm worth" I'm no fan of the Kardashians but at least they are honest about living their lives in the spotlight, and getting paid for that - they aren't suing newspapers at the same time pretending that their privacy is being breeched whenever a negative story appears about them. |
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Post by mom on Sept 28, 2020 5:58:00 GMT
Yeah, I can’t get worked up over the ‘hypocrisy’. They aren’t earning an income as royals or actors any more so why not go the Kardashian route? The hypocrisy is because the constant complaining about wanting privacy - they currently have 4 ongoing lawsuits against British tabloids claiming their privacy has been breeched. Harry has also complained many times about the "PTSD" he claims he has from photographers following him and that he feels he needs to protect his family from them. But once you toss enough money at him, it seems all of that concern about privacy just vanishes and he'll do any video for any reason, and happily have his photo taken on the anniversary of his mother's death and even sign on with a company who plans to screen a trashy musical about his mother. He's pretended for so long that he doesn't want to be in the media at all - but the reality is now clear that the ending to this statement is "unless you PAY me what I think I'm worth" I'm no fan of the Kardashians but at least they are honest about living their lives in the spotlight, and getting paid for that - they aren't suing newspapers at the same time pretending that their privacy is being breeched whenever a negative story appears about them.
 Exactly. Don't scream about wanting privacy and then sign to have a camera crew follow you around. If they wanted privacy, they would get it. But instead, they are calling the press to have them show up with cameras everytime they sneeze. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 6:23:04 GMT
It's her. It's 100% her.
As much as he comes off as the independent one, he is someone who has had his life 100% controlled all of the time. And this is no different.
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Post by valincal on Sept 28, 2020 6:31:52 GMT
It’s not that I don’t think it’s hypocritical but they really have nothing to lose at this point. 🤷♀️
Damned if they do and all that.
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Post by psoccer on Sept 28, 2020 7:09:40 GMT
I don't know who has watched The Crown, but as soon as you wrote this, I immediately thought of the scenes where the Royals decided to be filmed going about their day. I imagine the show will could be opening up new criticism for Harry and Meghan. In reading the article they want viewer to see their philanthropic side, and "Meghan hopes viewers will get to see the real her." Personally, I feel this is a mistake and it is going to set them up for some negative press, especially since they did express the desire for privacy and to be out of the limelight. I wish them well.
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Post by sueg on Sept 28, 2020 7:13:58 GMT
Personally, I feel this is a mistake and it is going to set them up for some negative press, especially since they did express the desire for privacy and to be out of the limelight. I wish them well. I have also read that opening themselves up like this could impact negatively on their court cases. It is hard to argue that the press are infringing on your privacy, while at the same time inviting them into your life. |
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Post by joelise on Sept 28, 2020 8:04:04 GMT
Harry is Megan’s puppet, I feel really sorry for him. The Royal family will be appalled by this news. However, I do look forward to seeing the show!
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Post by joelise on Sept 28, 2020 8:06:05 GMT
I think Meghan and Harry are a joke. And after them chiming in on the election, I am just done with both of them. Why hasn't Parliment jerked their titles by now? I know the Queen can't do it herself, but come on. They are ridiculous. Edited to add before someone chimes in: I know Harry will always be a Prince because of his blood line. So even if their titles are removed, Harry would be Prince Henry of Wales and Meghan would be Princess Henry of Wales. or I guess he could become Earl of Dumbarton (or is it Duke?). Either way, I do not think they should be referred to as Duke/Duchess. The Queen gave the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the couple as a wedding present. She is the only one who can take the title away. |
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Post by gar on Sept 28, 2020 8:12:06 GMT
This is the first I've heard of it and yes, it sounds very contradictory. How did they think it wouldn't be seen in that way?? It may be that Meghan has 'talked Harry into it', persuaded him it'll be fine, maybe he is uneasy...who knows. I struggle to think badly of him (was fond of him as a mischievous kid, because of having watched him grow up and endure the loss of his mother at such a tender age etc) but this surely wasn't a wise decision. Hope it doesn't come back to bite him. I'm not worried about her...I'm sure she'll be comfortable with it. ETA - just did a skim of some of the reporting about this and it's suggesting that it will mostly focus on the charity/philanthropic work and perhaps we won't get to see so much 'behind closed doors' stuff so I guess we'll have to wait and see  |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 28, 2020 9:30:46 GMT
I like them both. I wish them both happiness and all the best. With that said.... I have a feeling that their "stepping down plan" was not well thought out. I think now that their "Royal funding" has ceased, that their finances are less than they realized or expected. One cannot continue to live on a champagne budget, if there is no longer any champagne flowing. Adjusting to a beer budget when you're accustomed to champagne, can be shocking especially if one is not used to budgeting or living within ones means. Hence the scrambling for work. I don’t dislike or have any hate towards them, and I hope they live a great life. I think that many get caught up in the celebrity and royalness of them and have bigger expectations and hold them to a high standard. Cameras—I believe that having the paparazzi follow them everywhere, sneak photos and invade their private lives with no boundaries is likely a trigger for Harry. Meghan is used to it being an actress but the level of intrusion is enormous. Now them having a crew follow them around (after wanting to shun press) I think is very different. They control it. They have the say, they know when the cameras will be on and not. Reality tv is scripted contrary to what TV promotes. They’ve never made secret or said that they were going to live a paupers life after separating from being a royal. They never stated they didn’t want to work or earn money. People are quick to criticize Meghan for everything, but maybe she was HIS reason/means/way out of being a royal—after all he’s not in line in his lifetime for the throne, he has so much more freedom now, he can pick projects that he wants to do and he can leave his brothers shadow. Maybe he wanted out, even before Meghan. He’s obviously in love, and sometimes that’s quite enough for a person to do what appears to be crazy things to others! |
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Post by gillyp on Sept 28, 2020 10:25:29 GMT
I’ve not read anything other than the OP and the comments so based on that I will say I am disappointed.
I guess I can see if they are going to be papped everywhere then it sort of makes sense to be “in control” and make money out of the constant media circus themselves. Do I approve? No but my approval isn’t necessary. Does it seem hypocritical? Yes. Having thought Meghan was a great asset and a new lease of life for our Royal Family, I am now thinking Harry is being led blindly by the nose and I don’t want to think that or, worse, he is an equal partner in all this. I still don’t want to think badly of the couple. Are they just coming across badly (I hope) or is this how it was always going to be? I’m sad to think it may have been the latter.
I can not accept Harry will drop the Invictus Games. Surely he would never do that. If he turns his back on them I doubt I could ever think kindly of him again.
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 28, 2020 10:46:25 GMT
Yikes! 😳😳😳
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Post by gar on Sept 28, 2020 10:51:44 GMT
I can not accept Harry will drop the Invictus Games. Surely he would never do that. If he turns his back on them I doubt I could ever think kindly of him again. I forgot that bit...if that's true I imagine we will soon see headlines stating it because that'll be huge. I hope it's not so. It'd be hard for him to come back from that. ETA - a report on a Forces website says that the main Invictus fundraising was to be a live event in the Spring which now can't happen due to Covid obviously so it will have to be 'reconceptualised' and it's cancellation wasn't due to the Prince's other new committments. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 28, 2020 11:01:53 GMT
*plays the world's smallest guillotine*
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Post by mom on Sept 28, 2020 11:17:23 GMT
I think Meghan and Harry are a joke. And after them chiming in on the election, I am just done with both of them. Why hasn't Parliment jerked their titles by now? I know the Queen can't do it herself, but come on. They are ridiculous. Edited to add before someone chimes in: I know Harry will always be a Prince because of his blood line. So even if their titles are removed, Harry would be Prince Henry of Wales and Meghan would be Princess Henry of Wales. or I guess he could become Earl of Dumbarton (or is it Duke?). Either way, I do not think they should be referred to as Duke/Duchess. The Queen gave the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the couple as a wedding present. She is the only one who can take the title away. I’ve read in multiple places that the Title Deprevation Act of 1917 let’s Parliament pull their titles. Only Parliament can do it. Can someone from the UK confirm? (Not sure where joelise is from. Edited to add: here’s what I am talking about en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titles_Deprivation_Act_1917 |
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Post by gillyp on Sept 28, 2020 11:21:21 GMT
I can not accept Harry will drop the Invictus Games. Surely he would never do that. If he turns his back on them I doubt I could ever think kindly of him again. I forgot that bit...if that's true I imagine we will soon see headlines stating it because that'll be huge. I hope it's not so. It'd be hard for him to come back from that. ETA - a report on a Forces website says that the main Invictus fundraising was to be a live event in the Spring which now can't happen due to Covid obviously so it will have to be 'reconceptualised' and it's cancellation wasn't due to the Prince's other new committments. If there are delays/postponements because of Covid, that’s totally understandable as matters would already have to be being put in place now for such a big event. A virtual event is perfectly possible. I do not believe Harry would deliberately turn his back on Invictus. |
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Post by pjaye on Sept 28, 2020 11:34:22 GMT
and it's cancellation wasn't due to the Prince's other new committments. I did mention that! Technically Harry hasn't pulled out of the fundraiser YET only because it hasn't been on, but the sources all seem to suggest that he will have to due to his Netflix deal. However can really you imagine Netflix paying them over $100M and then letting them participate in a fundraiser for something that will stream on a rival network? It seems unlikely. I can not accept Harry will drop the Invictus Games He may not drop them, but they are struggling financially and this concert was meant to be a major fundraiser with both Harry & Meghan attending and making speeches...now if they can't do that due to their Netflix deal then it could impact how much money they raise. Apart from that...what you you think of his video complaining he hasn't been able to vote in the UK "his entire life" and making public commentary on another country's election? |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 28, 2020 11:49:27 GMT
*plays the world's smallest guillotine* Off with their heads?!? That’s harsh. Lol. Perhaps you meant violin? |
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Post by sueg on Sept 28, 2020 11:50:09 GMT
*plays the world's smallest guillotine* Off with their heads?!? That’s harsh. Lol. Perhaps you meant violin? She is French after all!  |
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