Harry's Night in Vegas: August 2012


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Well....dear Prince Harry. I hope it was all worth it and that you got lots of fun and enjoyment out of your trip. You will never hear the end of this and will be ribbed mercilessly by your friends and probably your brother and sister-in-law. Grandpa Prince Philip will probably envy you your youth and Grandma the Queen will probably get a good laugh out of it - once she had given you her best Grandma the Queen lashing.
 
roseroyal said:
I don't see Phillip finding it funny.
Same here, hence the " Oh to be a fly" comment!;):D
Agree with all else!
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Oops. I misunderstood. It's hard to tell the tone when communicating via Internet :flowers:.
 
Harry should consider himself fortunate that the "friend" was holding a cell-phone and not something more deadly. :ermm:
 
cdngirl said:
There wouldn't be a scandal, because the PR person will see to that. No one would be any the wiser.
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Really? Only if HM herself paid for it. Otherwise, I think the way the princes spend money has been pretty transparent. Hiring a Hollywood publicist to take away sell phones (or any other sort of publicist) is going to make the news.

Royalty have always been "ordinary" people who have a particular rank due to inheritance - unless you actually believe that there was once divine favor. That's the whole point, though. I am not in favor of doing away with inheritance, and I think people should make of that practice what they will - as we all do. The context in which modern royalty developed is deep and rich, in terms of showing what inheritance can do. Without that model, we would just have to reinvent it.

To what degree other people who are not part of the family wish to support it, is another issue. Right now, it is HM and Prince Phillip who are supported by "the people," IIRC. William and Harry have regular jobs (and income from a father whose inherited state is substantial).

Lots of people in the world like this, only a few of them are subject to such public scrutiny.

And to me, that makes them something rather more than ordinary.
 
You know, sorry if people think Im being overly dramatic, which I dont think I am, it just really disturbs me that Harry takes things so lightly. He was born into a family that whether he likes it or not happens to be royal and Im sorry but he is not an ordinary kid who can just do whatever he darn well pleases. He may think he can but obviously it backfires each and every time he tries to act " normal ". He is getting older, he is not a teenager and he is certainly not just an ordinary guy with no resposibilities. He doesnt seem to think first before he does something. He acts in the moment and unfortunately by doing so he puts his family on the spot. I understand he is who he is but my goodness for once can he stop to think of others before he does something? Geez, he acts as if its all about him and he doesnt have a care in the world. Im just saying.
 
A couple of years ago, I would have been outraged with Harry's behaviour and will have got onto my high horse and admonished him for his unregal actions! But for some reason, I'm not this time. Had it been William or anyone else, I'd still be outraged, but maybe I've come to accept the way Harry is. I once went to a party where there was a jacuzzi and so I jumped in it and threw my swim shorts out. I then got out of the tub and fell into a monkey-puzzle tree.....now that's a shot the press would have liked!
 
Without judging about moral aspects of Harry's behaviour, moral duty etc., I've always thought that in a photo era we live in, the people ( mainly celebrities or other well-known stuff, as politicians) just can't hide their privacy, so Harry could have been more attentive.
But so far I see no scandal here, as Harry is neither married nor engaged, it can't harm deeply his reputation. After all, "naked Harry at a party" didn't make me surprised, if it were other prince or princess...
Besides all, he is not direct heir as his elder brother is , as the heirs always are very cautious.
All this matter reminded me of a different scandal some years ago, it was " Royal Blackmail " video and nobody knows which royal had been involved there.
 
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Really Lenora? You dont think there was anything wrong with what he did? Am I the only prude out there or for that matter, am I the only woman, who was once young mind you, that believes in being respectful of your elders, your family your heritage? I mean really people, there is no such thing as restraint anymore with young people. I dont understand it. How can anyone bring such shame to thier family and not even CARE what the outcome will be? Seriously, forget the naked pics, how can you not think about your family and how things will affect them? Can people really be that selfish and self centered that all they think about is themselves and what makes them and only them happy? I really hate to think that Harry IS that selfish and self centered and that he only cares about himself. He seemed so genuine on his visits as a representative for the Queen and really seemed like he cared but, this makes me think he was just a fake. Could he really be that heartless? Im starting to wonder what the real reason is that he has not been able to have a meaningful relationship with anyone. I would hate to think that he could care less what his father and granny think or his brother for that matter. I wonder about his character now and if he really is such a fantastic individual. I believe in being yourself and enjoying life to the fullest but, when it comes at such a high price, I would never do that to my family or to myself for that matter. Just my opinion.
 
Princess Peach said:
As for Harry's exploits in Vegas, well, it appears from various message boards and comment sections that the Brits don't have an issue with a young man enjoying himself. I personally think that the "atta boy" attitude has a lot to do with Harry's youth, charisma and looks. (Had the Prince Andrew of today been caught in a similar position, I think the commentary would have been far, far different, and as for his daughters... shudder).

he problem however, is that at some point these very same posters are going to wonder why such very, very ordinary people are in such extraordinary positions, and they're going to wonder why such a very, very ordinary man who did not earn the position, is fit to represent them. What is so special or different about him? If Divine Right is well and truly dead (which, along with modern technology, allowed Harry's forefathers to do whatever they pleased), why are men like Harry in such extraordinary positions of privilege? He was not elected to his position, he did not earn it through sweat and tears. If monarchies are to continue in the 21st century the people in such extraordinary positions will have to earn it somehow; and it will have to be through living exemplary lives like the Queen.
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Exactly. Harry has lived off the image that people like him for being rebellious and is having a life. But as he gets older, he will have to change his antics or the above szenario will happen. I doubt people are willing to tolerate another Andrew (in the making, so it seems) in the future.

Harry is now a senior royal representing the Queen and an army officer who cannot go and say job is job and fun is fun.

The quoted post says it all - he has to earn his priviledges or bow out.
 
rosana said:
Are you sure people don´t care? Ask a homeless, ask one that doesn´t have health inssurance. I bet they care. And you suggest Harry paid for his trip and the drinks he probably invited this girls? With what money? Fact is you can´t be sure either.
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A homeless person has a lot more to worry about that what a royal is doing on holiday, I doubt they're going to care. As for the health insurance person, we have the NHS, everyone gets heath care and if they wish to go private they pay.

I suggest Harry paid for this trip using his money he has either inherited or earned in his pay. Fact is you can't be sure either.

This is a bigger issue outside the UK, of course in the US because that's a country hungry for gossip. The palace is 'angry', nobody else is really bothered. Harry's done what most of his family have done in the past, I think one poster mentioned that Harry's naked pictures can join his fathers and his uncles.
 
LadyGabrielle said:
Really Lenora? You dont think there was anything wrong with what he did? Am I the only prude out there or for that matter, am I the only woman, who was once young mind you, that believes in being respectful of your elders, your family your heritage? I mean really people, there is no such thing as restraint anymore with young people. I dont understand it. How can anyone bring such shame to thier family and not even CARE what the outcome will be? Seriously, forget the naked pics, how can you not think about your family and how things will affect them? Can people really be that selfish and self centered that all they think about is themselves and what makes them and only them happy? I really hate to think that Harry IS that selfish and self centered and that he only cares about himself. He seemed so genuine on his visits as a representative for the Queen and really seemed like he cared but, this makes me think he was just a fake. Could he really be that heartless? Im starting to wonder what the real reason is that he has not been able to have a meaningful relationship with anyone. I would hate to think that he could care less what his father and granny think or his brother for that matter. I wonder about his character now and if he really is such a fantastic individual. I believe in being yourself and enjoying life to the fullest but, when it comes at such a high price, I would never do that to my family or to myself for that matter. Just my opinion.
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Actually,my opinion of his actions is rather negative, but if the world hadn't seen these pics, nobody would know about his hidden actions.
For me, the king's Juan-Carlos's hunting incident was much more serious.
 
Yes o.k. You may be right there. I have to agree that the Juan Carlos thing is really disgusting but Im not surprised by his actions. He is a fake anyway, common to me. Harry though. Its very disappointing since I had so much faith in that young man. I suppose I will get over it.
 
And in actuality, do you really think there would not have been pictures no matter what? Someone would have taken pictures somehow. There would have been someone around who was waiting in the wings to make a few dollars.
 
MARG said:
...is an alcoholic and obviously in need of a royal or military intervention
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As it was I who initally made comments in regards to having an issue with alcohol I do feel it necessary to reply. You may think he has no issue when drinking and consider it to be a little harmless fun, but I disagree.

I wouldn't go so far as to suggest that he is an alcoholic (not at all), but as a recreational drinker he has trouble holding his own and evidently consumes it irresponsibly. Irresponsibly to a point of having little to no inhibition.

When on the booze, he consisnetly gets himself into some precarious situations and the said situations generally seem to make it to print. Surprise surprise.

When around people you know and trust wholeheartedly, do whatever you like within reason as good friends are not likely to sell you out. Funny that he tends to enjoy the company of those he doesn't know at all well and who have nothing to lose by exploiting their time with the 'party prince'.

It's not all 'sh*ts and giggles' and as a man of global interest and immense responsibility, he should have surely by now, at the age 28 (almost), started to understand what just can happen when you socialise with people who have nothing to lose.

He needs to grow up, in this regard, as no one is going to do it for him.
 
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The big issue of taxpayers paying for the RPOs is a no go for me. When you really think about it, Harry has protection 24/7 every day of his life no matter where he goes except for being on duty possibly. The RPOs would be with him whether he was partying in Vegas or cow tipping in Nebraska.

An amusing thought is that the pictures could have been worse. What if it was a naked Harry hugging a naked Ryan Lochte. Can you imagine the insinuations? Perhaps there is one that's not been released ... yet.

In another thread there was posted the pic of Harry's butt shot and to me it looked to me as if it was shot in a bathroom like environment (hot tub?) as to the right of the pic it looks like there's a bathroom kind of sink. Someone walking into the room took the shot of them unexpected so no threesome.

Do I think this will affect Harry in the future? He's a man that works hard and plays hard and takes both seriously. The fact that these pictures were released was an unfortunate outcome of one night during what seems a week long holiday with friends for Harry. It'll all be past news shortly and there'll be Harry's butt jokes and wolf whistles and teasing for a while but I think life will go on as planned for Harry without looking back. Will he party hardy again? I would bet that is a sure thing.
 
The part that interests me about this whole story isn't naked Harry, it's all the people writing in from England saying that if you're in England and you try to see the pictures (say at the TMZ website) all you get is a message saying they are blocked in the country you're trying to view them in. I knew they could ban them from being published in a British paper but I didn't know they could block you from seeing them on sites outside England if you are in England. Anyone posting from England? Are you unable to see the naked Harry pics anywhere on the web?
 
You know what I find so interesting?

That a majority of the people outraged by this whole thing don't appear to be British. Based on this forums, the Daily Mail (shocker) and the Telegraph a lot of British appear to be slighlty dismayed, bemused, or he say he is a single young man in Vegas not hurting any one, etc. There is definitely a feeling that he is a man of privilege and should act accordingly, But it doesn't seem to be a big thing to them. Maybe because they can't see the pictures?

Nothing to the extent of what is going on on here.

What does that say about us or the British?

Honestly I think because its Harry. 20 years from now he probably couldn't get away with this if he continues with these sort of antics. And definitely if had been a York Princess I am sure the talk would have been to have her (and her parents) sent to the Tower if at all possible. I remember some of the discussion when news came out that Eugenie streaked about her college campus (which apparently is somewhat of a tradition) and there were no pics to speak of. Talk about a double standard.

Very interesting.
 
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It is so difficult now for anybody to have any privacy now, especially if you are a celebrity. Even if the media hadn't purchased the photos, there would be no way to stop the photographer from posting them on Facebook or another public website. I believe that the royal family, including Harry, have a right to some privacy, though. I might feel differently if I thought Harry was calling the media every time he makes a move, but he doesn't. These photos was obviously taken indoors, there is no evidence that he was nude out in public areas.
 
Zonk said:
You know what I find so interesting?

That a majority of the people outraged by this whole thing don't appear to be British. Based on this forums, the Daily Mail (shocker) and the Telegraph a lot of British appear to be slighlty dismayed, bemused, or he say he is a single young man in Vegas not hurting any one, etc. There is definitely a feeling that he is a man of privilege and should act accordingly, But it doesn't seem to be a big thing to them. Maybe because they can't see the pictures?

Nothing to the extent of what is going on on here.

What does that say about us or the British?

Honestly I think because its Harry. 20 years from now he probably couldn't get away with this if he continues with these sort of antics. And definitely if had been a York Princess I am sure the talk would have been to have her (and her parents) sent to the Tower if at all possible. I remember some of the discussion when news came out that Eugenie streaked about her college campus (which apparently is somewhat of a tradition) and there were no pics to speak of. Talk about a double standard.

Very interesting.
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That's very true Zonk,I was thinking the exact same thing myself!

Remember what happened was in the privacy of Harry's hotel suite and not meant to be splashed across the world. Though it is still embarrassing and shows perhaps Harry's poor judgement I have a bigger problem with the people who sold these photo's,to me it says more about them than Prince Harry.

Besides the photo's I seen are hardly scandalous,a bit of bare white royal skin and nothing too racy.Had he posed nude for playgirl then I might change my tune.
 
Zonk said:
You know what I find so interesting?

That a majority of the people outraged by this whole thing don't appear to be British. Based on this forums, the Daily Mail (shocker) and the Telegraph a lot of British appear to be slighlty dismayed, bemused, or he say he is a single young man in Vegas not hurting any one, etc. There is definitely a feeling that he is a man of privilege and should act accordingly, But it doesn't seem to be a big thing to them. Maybe because they can't see the pictures?

Nothing to the extent of what is going on on here.

What does that say about us or the British?

Honestly I think because its Harry. 20 years from now he probably couldn't get away with this if he continues with these sort of antics. And definitely if had been a York Princess I am sure the talk would have been to have her (and her parents) sent to the Tower if at all possible. I remember some of the discussion when news came out that Eugenie streaked about her college campus (which apparently is somewhat of a tradition) and there were no pics to speak of. Talk about a double standard.

Very interesting.
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One is because Harry is Harry (but at some point, when Harry, with age becomes Andrew, the public opinion can turn quickly), two the British media is very cautious, I guess the pics are not printed for law/libel reasons but also because nobody wants to fall out of favour with Clarence House since there are so many nice events to come (eg birth of a Cambridge baby) that the press want to milk and its not a good idea to become a candidate for the black list these days.

Harry has been given a pass for a long time because of his mother, but it will be over when the old couple has gone and royal duty will be defined in a new way, and his antics will be seen as Andrew-ish (who used to be a brave soldier but only known as 'airmiles andy' without any purpose in life).
 
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Really? Only if HM herself paid for it. Otherwise, I think the way the princes spend money has been pretty transparent. Hiring a Hollywood publicist to take away sell phones (or any other sort of publicist) is going to make the news.
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Which would be better? Having people talk about cellphones or having your butt all over the newspapers? The consesus here is that it's funny as hell but ultimately stupid.
 
Duke of Marmalade said:
One is because Harry is Harry (but at some point, when Harry, with age becomes Andrew, the public opinion can turn quickly), two the British media is very cautious, I guess the pics are not printed for law/libel reasons but also because nobody wants to fall out of favour with Clarence House since there are so many nice events to come (eg birth of a Cambridge baby) that the press want to milk and its not a good idea to become a candidate for the black list these days.

Harry has been given a pass for a long time because of his mother, but it will be over when the old couple has gone and royal duty will be defined in a new way, and his antics will be seen as Andrew-ish (who used to be a brave soldier but only known as 'airmiles andy' without any purpose in life).
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Yes, indeed. If you need any confirmation, go have tea with Prince Andrew and find out how public opinion can turn overnight.
 
LadyGabrielle said:
Really Lenora? You dont think there was anything wrong with what he did? Am I the only prude out there or for that matter, am I the only woman, who was once young mind you, that believes in being respectful of your elders, your family your heritage? I mean really people, there is no such thing as restraint anymore with young people. I dont understand it. How can anyone bring such shame to thier family and not even CARE what the outcome will be? Seriously, forget the naked pics, how can you not think about your family and how things will affect them? Can people really be that selfish and self centered that all they think about is themselves and what makes them and only them happy? I really hate to think that Harry IS that selfish and self centered and that he only cares about himself. He seemed so genuine on his visits as a representative for the Queen and really seemed like he cared but, this makes me think he was just a fake. Could he really be that heartless? Im starting to wonder what the real reason is that he has not been able to have a meaningful relationship with anyone. I would hate to think that he could care less what his father and granny think or his brother for that matter. I wonder about his character now and if he really is such a fantastic individual. I believe in being yourself and enjoying life to the fullest but, when it comes at such a high price, I would never do that to my family or to myself for that matter. Just my opinion.
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I agree with you. I suppose I am old before my time.

What he did would not be wrong in the least if he were an everyday man who owed nothing to the public and were not involved in a high profile family business where image is everything (although I would not want to hear that this was my son's vacation, even if most of his peers had the every same vacations). But what everyone fails to realize is that Harry is not the common man.

The Brits may be very supportive of Harry right now, but their acceptance that the royals are "common men" is dangerous to the existence of the monarchy itself. Or for just Harry himself. In a few years' time when the partying has taken its toll on his face, and he is a little less buff and toned, you will see a very different commentary.

The veil of mystery must never be lifted from the royal family - words uttered about filming such things as a family barbecue. I'm afraid Harry has yanked that veil off the curtain rods.
 
Really Lenora? You dont think there was anything wrong with what he did? Am I the only prude out there or for that matter, am I the only woman, who was once young mind you, that believes in being respectful of your elders, your family your heritage? I mean really people, there is no such thing as restraint anymore with young people. I dont understand it. How can anyone bring such shame to thier family and not even CARE what the outcome will be? Seriously, forget the naked pics, how can you not think about your family and how things will affect them? Can people really be that selfish and self centered that all they think about is themselves and what makes them and only them happy? I really hate to think that Harry IS that selfish and self centered and that he only cares about himself. He seemed so genuine on his visits as a representative for the Queen and really seemed like he cared but, this makes me think he was just a fake. Could he really be that heartless? Im starting to wonder what the real reason is that he has not been able to have a meaningful relationship with anyone. I would hate to think that he could care less what his father and granny think or his brother for that matter. I wonder about his character now and if he really is such a fantastic individual. I believe in being yourself and enjoying life to the fullest but, when it comes at such a high price, I would never do that to my family or to myself for that matter. Just my opinion.
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Your not a prude, it’s your opinion, and it’s something I’ve heard many say. I think you have an interesting take on this. I’ve said before my brother is 28, I am three years older. We are adults, and would never do this to our family, especially if we were in the public eye like Harry. It is embarrassing, not only for Harry but for the family.

People tend to give Harry a lot of leeway, not sure why. I’m always surprised how people talk about Harry like he is still very very young. Harry does this kind of thing over and over and always people say a ‘learning curve’, but he never learns; it just keeps happening.

We are laughing at all of this here, but also shaking our dam heads at how avoidable this was if Harry has some brains in his head. Harry doesn’t need a ‘talking too’; he needs a good tap in the head and told to smarten up, or a babysitter, which ever one works lmao.

Well, this too shall pass, until the next stupid thing Harry does. Have you fun son, but use the brains god gave you also.
 
cdngirl said:
It's not about the nudity or the partying, at least not for me. It's the fact he let that get out on the internet. He has got to be smarter than this. This was just unbelievably stupid.

When I come on the internet, I know I how I have to conduct myself, because I know things can get back to me. I am not in the public eye, and I know this.
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It's the age of internet and hacking. Some people are f*cked up. I can atleast name 3 different actresses whom's private accounts and phones have all been hacked and nudes were released.

Sucks for Harry ofcourse, but I'm kind of glad it's finally a guy on the receiving end of a nudity scandal and not a woman. If this was Beatrice, Eugenie or Zara, all hell would break loose.

And the Palace can try all they want and remove these pics but they will always be out there. Vanessa Hudgens' pictures were banned by court. Google 'Vanessa Hudgens nude' and there they are. Internet is controlled by no one. Nice try, won't work.
 
MARG said:
I can't believe this! I come home after a hard days work and find that we seem to be taking the "normal" bypass. Have some of you people lost your minds? Had a humorectomy? What were you thinking when you posted such sanctimonious wittering.

Harry invited some girls to join the party. (Pretty normal)

Harry played strip billiards. (OK, strip poker is passé!)

We got a shot of his naked butt. Hmm, nice buns.

We got a shot of his naked front . . . jewels cupped. (Not so drunk as to fail to hide his modesty and if the photos in the Mail, allegedly taken an hour after were in fact taken an hour after . . definitely not looking drunk.

But some of you pulled the pin and decided he's still traumatised (presumably by his mother's death), is an alcoholic and obviously in need of a royal or military intervention and, just to complete his degradation, was engaged in a "threesome" (thank you very much for that picture Scooter, I expected no less).

What can I say? Get a life!

He's single and having fun. (Oh, that is bad)

He forgot to get someone to frisk everyone for their cell phones. (Ah, a strip search, that will really add to the ambiance of any convivial gathering).

He protected the jewels . . . ya gotta love that guy!

Basically this is all much ado about nothing. No harm no foul, but I have to agree that those posters outside of the UK certainly seem to be more morally outraged at the supposed depravity.

Get out your draping and head for those table legs because we're warping back to 1912! :doh:
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Great post!
Well, he´s single, young, likes partying (most of us liked it in our 20s) - and a great body (hihi).... all not a HUGE drama. The only thing is, one person took out his/her mobile phone again (same as with his Nazi costume and the drunken partying pics in the past)..... so all mobile phones in this world should be his biggest enemies.....
Bye Bine
 
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