Harry and Chelsy: Relationship Musings

[Incas]

Totally! You'd think with the paps camped outside the bar getting W&K coming & going, surely they'd get Chelsy who supposed to have left before them.

 

[CasiraghiTrio]

The recent gossips also seem ....well, it's no shocker... contradictory, as gossips usually are. They say Chelsy is homesick (again) for South Africa and wants to go there after finishing law school, but then they also say she likes the firm where she's an intern enough to be thinking of staying there, and I'm assuming that law firm she is working at now is in London? I forgot the name of it.... But of course, it is not necessarily a contradiction, as she could easily want to work there and be homesick at the same time. That would be, c'est la vie.

 

[Roslyn]

But of course, it is not necessarily a contradiction, as she could easily want to work there and be homesick at the same time. That would be, c'est la vie.

I'm sure she has mixed emotions about it. I think it would be only natural for her to go through periods of doubt when she longs for home. The climate alone would be a big minus. She'll have to balance the benefits of staying in London with her feelings of homesickness.

 

[Incas]

The law firm is Farrer and Co., the Queen's legal counsil apparently. Though the articles never specifically makes any charges, the hint-hint implications have been Chelsy got the internship through royal connection. Seems to me, it's also possible Ferrer picked Chelsy to boost their PR. While some may think it's unnecessary for a firm already tied to the royals, in this tough economy, any firm could benefit from some subtle press mentions.

 

[MARG]

The law firm is Farrer and Co., the Queen's legal counsil apparently. Though the articles never specifically makes any charges, the hint-hint implications have been Chelsy got the internship through royal connection.

I shouldn't think they need to "hint". Like it or not, "networking" or "the old school tie" is the way most firms at that level operate.

It should not be overlooked that they may also be soliciting for Chelsy's family business in the UK. Or, to put it bluntly, "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours"!

 

[CasiraghiTrio]

Yeah, true.... No doubt Incas and Marg are right. It makes perfect sense to me. I wonder how this economy effects the Davys' safari business too. Are many people going on safaris now? And with the political climate in Zimbabwe, who wants to go there of all places?

 

[Charlotte1]

Yeah, true.... No doubt Incas and Marg are right. It makes perfect sense to me. I wonder how this economy effects the Davys' safari business too. Are many people going on safaris now? And with the political climate in Zimbabwe, who wants to go there of all places?

Charles Davy sold his share in the safari business HHK that had as another shareholder a member of the Mugabe regime, 2 years ago. His equity in the company that he sold reportedly earned him 20million pounds. ( The Davys are not poor!) He has other business interests.

 

[Idriel]

The law firm is Farrer and Co., the Queen's legal counsil apparently. Though the articles never specifically makes any charges, the hint-hint implications have been Chelsy got the internship through royal connection.

Even though she would not have passed the interviewing process if she were not academically up the scratch, I think it can be considered a fact that she got the position through her connections (whether Royal or Paternal): high-flying law firms are like the business world and the entertainment industry, you need to know someone who knows someone to get places.
I don't blame her as the system was in place before she was born and I would rather see her use her connections to get a professional career started rather than just to get entrance at elite nightclubs and society events, like other Royal hanger-ons I won't name.

Seems to me, it's also possible Ferrer picked Chelsy to boost their PR. While some may think it's unnecessary for a firm already tied to the royals, in this tough economy, any firm could benefit from some subtle press mentions.

I doubt she did anything for their PR.
Those wealthy enough to afford their services already know about them and they are more likely to be impress by the Queen's name than that of the blonde gf of her grandson (if they even know who she is, that is: the Times and Wall Street Journal don't really keep tabs on Harry's love-life).

 

[CasiraghiTrio]

Charles Davy sold his share in the safari business HHK that had as another shareholder a member of the Mugabe regime, 2 years ago. His equity in the company that he sold reportedly earned him 20million pounds. ( The Davys are not poor!) He has other business interests.

I wondered if the Mugabe regime would find some way to get his Zimbabwe properties.... sounds like he sold out before they could confiscate it? I didn't think the safari company was their only income source lol. Thanks for the info.

Idriel, I absolutely agree with your last post. Except the Times and the Telegraph do actually cover Chelsy and her family........... rarely but they have done it.

 

[Charlotte1]

I wondered if the Mugabe regime would find some way to get his Zimbabwe properties.... sounds like he sold out before they could confiscate it? I didn't think the safari company was their only income source lol. Thanks for the info.

Charles Davy had already surrended 4 farms in 2000 to the Zimbabwean government. The equity that he sold in his safari business didn't include land, it included things such as safari licences.

 

[Stefanie]

Hope it´s true and she´s the first one (before Kate) who wilts (breaks down)
Hope Kate follows
Those Ladies IMO have a habit/behaviour that let the boys even more go downhill
"Tell me what kind of girlfriend you have and I tell you who you are..."

 

[Ella Kay]

Puts pressure on his brother doesn't it?

To follow in Harry's (or Chelsy's, as it may) footsteps? Doubtful.

 

[zembla]

I could never see her being a part of the royal thing, she seems far too independent. And she clearly has her own ambitions and goals, I doubt she would want to give those up...

 

[ghost_night554]

^You've got a point, although the only part I'm iffy about is the confirmation on her facebook, I'd love to see if it's true but I'd feel weird adding her to my account. I don't expect to hear any confirmation from the Palace (they've already released a statement saying they won't comment) even within the next few days the only way we'd know is if we see Harry out with someone else and that won't be happening anytime soon.

 

[Kezza]

To follow in Harry's (or Chelsy's, as it may) footsteps? Doubtful.

Why is it doubtful? Doubtful in the way people can drift away or doubtful because Kate does not seem to have the career driven mind behind her?

 

[Ella Kay]

Doubtful that one brother will necessarily break up with his girlfriend just because the other one was dumped.

Chelsy and Harry didn't break up when William and Kate did in 2007; there's no reason to think that William and Kate will break up now in the wake of a Chelsy/Harry split.

 

[Kezza]

Doubtful that one brother will necessarily break up with his girlfriend just because the other one was dumped.

Chelsy and Harry didn't break up when William and Kate did in 2007; there's no reason to think that William and Kate will break up now in the wake of a Chelsy/Harry split.

No you're right it might not mean he will break up with her because Harry has with Chelsy. However it doesn't mean he wont either, because it is possible the same sort of problems are there in that relationship also.

All I said was it will put pressure on those two more so with the media.

 

[ghost_night554]

Just wanted to add I went back and looked at some old articles and it appears Daily Mail does have access to Chelsy, William and Harry's facebook accounts. I'm pretty sad actually I loved these two together but I did have a hard time imagining Chelsy part of the Royal Family.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

I am surprised they even made it that far. Although they had a relationship that can be called "serious", I could never see them going down the "traditional" route: engagement, marriage, kids, house with garden & white picket fence, living happily ever after. They both seem to be kind of rebels, "wild" types who might have been good and exciting for each other during a certain period of life but unable to grow together, the basis for a lifelong relationship.

 

[Menarue]

Well if we can believe it was Chelsy that broke up with Harry then she definitely wouldn´t fit into the "waity Chelsy" category. A very independent and intelligent young lady who didn´t leave her career or education behind to follow a prince.
Good for her, she is wealthy and can afford to pick and choose and let us hope she finds someone who is right for her whenever she feels like settling down.

 

[sophie25]

William and Harry are very close and I have a feeling that if William starts to see Harry out and about enjoying the single life he may start to feel tempted himself and perhaps think that he is missing out. He's been in a relationship with Kate since he was 20 and I don't think it's a good idea for a young person (a man especially) to do that as it often results in them having a "crisis" regarding other women at some point in their lives. This may prompt such a reaction in William especially as I have never thought his heart has been 100% in it with KM but she makes herself so available that it's been easy for him to just keep going along with her.

 

[royalone3]

I'm sad to hear it,if it is infact true.Chelsey's a beautiful,smart girl and both of them have to do what's right for their own happiness.Besides being a princess is way over rated.

 

[firelight]

Besides being a princess is way over rated.

True!

To be honest, I always thought they were a good match personality-wise, but couldn't ever imagine Chelsy as a princess. I like her more than KM for sure (at least she's doing something useful and substantial with her life!) but she never seemed to me a 'princessy' sort of person. That's not meant as a criticism, just an observation. As Duke of Marmalade pointed out, she gives the impression of being a bit of a 'rebel'. Also, like Empress Merel said, breaking up is common at this age for couples that have been together for some time. It's just the extra media attention on them that makes this appear more significant and life-changing than it is (at least for Harry).

 

[Melania]

I think with all of the racial drama going on right now with Prince Harry, it might have made it easier to call it quits with Chelsea without looking like a jerk (i.e. the way Prince William was perceived after trying to call it quits with Kate last year. Prince William was thought to have been leading Kate on.) The racial media attention could have given Harry a reasonable reason to dump Chelsea (wanting a change in life), and as for Chelsea, she will have less of the stigma of being a “former-royal-girlfriend” because maybe she wants a change in life too. It could be perceived as her choice to leave him, and that is the only way she can leave her relationship with Harry in the past... that is, if she dumps him. Now, maybe she can get on with her life without constant “what-if” questions that go with being a former royal girlfriend. This constant drama going on in their lives, and I say their because they are/were a couple, gives Chelsea a perfectly good reason to dump Prince Harry too… just too much unwanted/ unnecessary negative drama when life could be so much more easy.

 

[Amelia]

Why would Harry look like a jerk for ending things (although it seems to be Chelsy that ended things)? Relationships end all the time, especially when they are both so young and this is not the first time the media have had stories of these two ending things. I don’t think he was thought of as a jerk those times. Also when did William and Kate break up last year?

 

[Incas]

Also when did William and Kate break up last year?

I think Melania was talking about the early 2007 breakup. It's still new in 2009. A lot of people get confused which year was last.

 

[Amelia]

OIC thanks, I was wondering if I had missed something there

 

[rmay286]

ETA: I found her account it's not public so unless dailymail got a hold of someone who was friends with her there is no way they'd know about her status. Why would she alter her profile status to read Relationship: not in one she could just alter her relationship status, oh well go figure. Interesting only dailymail are running with the whole facebook status part of the report. I'd add to her just to see for myself but then I'd feel rude and like I'm invading her privacy.

Plus, she'd have to add you back for you to see her account, and I'm not sure she'd add someone she didn't know.

One thing I don't understand: The Daily Mail reports that Chelsy's Facebook status was changed to "Relationship: not in one." Since when was that an option? Is it a UK Facebook thing? Because I've only ever seen people listed as "in a relationship" or "single." ?

I agree with everyone who said that break-ups are pretty common among couples Harry and Chelsy's age. I think think that people this age have so many things they'd like to do with their life--career, travel, in addition to romance--that even though breaking up is painful, they're able to sacrifice a romantic relationship to other goals for a while. But when these same people are ten or twenty years older, they're ready to settle down or devote their full attention to a relationship--and at that time, they often turn back to the person they loved in their youth. It happened to Charles and Camilla. I can see it happening with Harry and Chelsy, but who knows?

 

[ghost_night554]

One thing I don't understand: The Daily Mail reports that Chelsy's Facebook status was changed to "Relationship: not in one." Since when was that an option? Is it a UK Facebook thing? Because I've only ever seen people listed as "in a relationship" or "single." ?

The news leaked out after she altered her profile on the social networking website Facebook to read: ‘Relationship: Not in one’.

^I thought they meant she changed her profile status you know where it would say Chelsy isand she'd write whatever she's doing) so I just figured they were saying she wrote Chelsy: Relationship: not in one, cause like you said it would be impossible for her to put "not in one" under her relationship status.

ETA: She just removed her account so you can't search for her. She must have been bombarded with friend requests thanks to Dailymail's article.

 

[NotAPretender]

^

ETA: She just removed her account so you can't search for her. She must have been bombarded with friend requests thanks to Dailymail's article.

Thus probably reinforcing her decision to end the relationship: she would never have privacy. Ever.

I wish them both well. Five years is a HUGE amount of time for anyone in their age group.