rominet09
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Some people would do anything to be in the papers.... well certain kind of papers
I don’t think it’s just related to whether people believe what she says. I think that it adds a circus element and a celebrity element to things which is very unwelcome and took the Royal Family many years to resolve to get back to a popularity rating it enjoys today. Nobody wants to go back to the Pallas days and this will (if it continues) have the same feeling as that. Which means it’s an issue that has to be dealt with as best they can before people begin to switch off.
I am inclined to agree, which is one reason I was a bit dubious about Meghan.. she seems to have a lot of things that are "new" and may add an element of "celebrity" to the RF's image. Being an actress, not being British or familiar with Britain, being a career woman in job which tends to demand self promotion.. and her family has clearly got problems with this sister. Its not Meg's fault but it does not help. It may indeed put off older fans of the RF who are part of its "loyal fanbase". Of course every family has embarrassing members such as Kate's uncle.
But I can't really see what can be done to shut the woman up other than quietly payng her to sign some kind of "stay quite" agreement.. and even tehn I suspect she might not abide by it...
In short I think that Meghan will have to work really hard to seem ultra proper and to do a good job as a Royal duchess....
Frankly I'm not that bothered about the Monarchy lasting per se, though I would like to see Charles as King. and Hary's not going to be King.. ever.. But if this woman is always going to be yammering on, they may need to take some action. However it is diffuclt to see what action can be taken...
if she's unstable, she might agree to a non disclosure agreement nad then not stick to it.
Is this Samantha *that* jealous?
I simply don't see how she can be forced to stop talking easily.
It isn’t Meghan’s fault but it’s something that will have to be dealt with soon to avoid headlines like this becoming a regular occurrence.
Short of MI6 and a covert operation? How?
Not sure about not taking her to court. I think that the RF can be very ruthless when someone is "persona non grata".
(nad no, I'm not talking about Black Ops).
The trouble is that Samantha isn't an Ex Royal, who is based in Britan and could problaby be pushed and paid into "good behaviour".. SHe is based in the US, she seems diffuclt and not stable.. it might be harder to enforce her to stop saying things.
Meghan said this in a video I saw on Youtube. I believe she mentioned it in one of the Suits promo videos, so I wouldn't be able to locate it right off the bat. But she did explain about it being funny that Rachel was actually her first name and the name of her Suits character. I believe she said something about always being called Meghan at home, but that she tended to be called Rachel in school sometimes since it is her first name. ETA: Oh I see that @ACO found a video of Meghan speaking about her first name and the confusion on legal documents. I've seen that one. It could be the one I remember, or there's possibly another one too where she makes reference to her first name. ? I wonder why Meghan didn't simply change her name to Meghan Rachel Markle.
Older people are the monarchy's supporters, in general. But younger people are more indifferent not more tolerant. And they may just not take any interest in the RF, on the lines of "they're no btetter than the rest of us, lets get rid of them."
Older people are the monarchy's supporters, in general. But younger people are more indifferent not more tolerant. And they may just not take any interest in the RF, on the lines of "they're no btetter than the rest of us, lets get rid of them."
That’s the work that the younger generation of royals will have to do. People were all young at one point. A lot of the older people grew up with the Queen and saw her as Queen from a young age, and that’s part of the loyalty to monarchy now because of their respect for her over the years. Indifference from the younger generation is the biggest problem, and it is the younger royals that will have to engage them and build a base there for the future of monarchy.
The monarchy isn't going anywhere unless the majority of the folks under said monarchy desire it, regardless what political powers are in charge or what they want.
There's always going to be people who don't like what the monarchy does because they don't like the monarchy. Then there are the ignorant folks who have no idea how their country is run (I find it kinda surprising too when I see folks that live in the UK make comments about how the BRF live off taxpayer money ..I mean they have no clue, they think their taxes bought Meghan's dress).
So of course you have to give part of an ear to what is being said but I don't think any government should rely on polls to govern.
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That's what Denville and I are saying (I think, I don't want to talk for Denville). If the younger royals have to engage young people and secure the future, they may find it difficult if they're constantly defending themselves from scandal at the same time as defending themselves from political opposition.
Samantha Markle’s comments are hardly a scandal at this point. It’s an annoyance, not a scandal.
I’m pretty sure if Samantha Markle has any information, she’d release it by now. She’s not the type that’s smart enough to save something for a while rainy day judging her actions so far. Her colleagues have proven to be protective of her. In fact, at some point, an article was done with an industry insider that doesn’t really know Meghan, but knows a lot of people in the industry. And honestly, it’s a small world, reputations get around. They were doing an assessment of Meghan’s options should this not work out. That was before the engagement obviously, but what was said is that she’s genuinely liked by people in the industry, and good luck trying to get her costars to open up about her as they are fiercely protective of her. As they are no longer working together, I can’t see how there could be created in the future. As for ex-boyfriend, he’s been harassed and bribed already. He’s not talking. Quite frankly, that reflects on him as a person. Of course, anyone can change, but you can’t predict something like this. What can anyone do about it?At the moment yes. I’m talking about the future. What if she reveals things we had no idea about that would be scandals? What if ex boyfriends or colleagues decide to open up to the press? What if her dual citizenship causes issues financially? These are questions we’re seemingly being discouraged from asking but they must be asked and dealt with at some point.
For the record, I like Meghan and I think she’ll be a great addition to the family. But all this “it’s small fry, don’t even think on it” sounds to me like famous last words. I would feel more comfortable if this was being taken a little more seriously.
I think you need to look at the comments sections on a selection of British newspapers. People are listening. You also don’t know what else she has to say. To me, it’s unwise to be so dismissive.
I think you need to look at the comments sections on a selection of British newspapers. People are listening. You also don’t know what else she has to say. To me, it’s unwise to be so dismissive.
Honestly, they are a minor part of the public. To take it as more than what it is is blowing it out of proportion. And the people that normally would go look at these articles and bother to comment are typically looking to discount her anyways. Vast majority of the public aren’t paying as much attention to this as we are. Look, if there are actually facts that are coming out, fine it could be a problem. But if things like paradise papers hasn’t done the monarchy in, a chatty half sibling who hasn’t seen or spoken to her in 10 years is hardly an issue.
At the moment yes. I’m talking about the future. What if she reveals things we had no idea about that would be scandals? What if ex boyfriends or colleagues decide to open up to the press? What if her dual citizenship causes issues financially? These are questions we’re seemingly being discouraged from asking but they must be asked and dealt with at some point.
For the record, I like Meghan and I think she’ll be a great addition to the family. But all this “it’s small fry, don’t even think on it” sounds to me like famous last words. I would feel more comfortable if this was being taken a little more seriously.
Are you really this concerned that a loose liped individual is going to bring down the monarchy?
With the exception of her citizenship, any one of these scenarios you mention could happen to any person who marries into the royal family, or for that matter any person who is in the royal family. What if one of Harry’s exes wants to make some quick cash? What if one of William’s colleagues does?
The BRF has survived people talking to the press before. It survived Kate’s Uncle Garry. It survived Charles Spencer. It survived Sarah Ferguson. It survived James Hewitt. Heck, it survived Diana, and it survived Camillagate. It isn’t going to be taken down by Meghan Markle’s half sister (who she hasn’t spoken to in years) or a few of her old friends.
Honestly, you are comparing apples to oranges her. Guardian is a Republican leaning paper to begin with and the DF is the DF. Their commenters aren’t even all British citizens. And if we are going to worry about future problems that doesn’t yet exist, let’s worry about what if the world ends tomorrow. See how ridiculous that sounds? There is a limit to being prepared for a possible scandal before it becomes paranoia.How minor are they? Guardian readers who are commenting are voters and tax payers. Daily Mail readers who are commenting are voters and tax payers. Sun readers who are commenting are voters and tax payers. As for those who aren't commenting online? They will be in the privacy of their own homes. I hope they're as welcoming and forgiving as you're stating they are but you underestimate that indicator of British opinion. I tend not to read articles themselves unless they interest me but I do try to gauge a general opinion from social media, comments on newspapers online etc. Thus far, I predicted Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. As much as I want this to work and as much as I hope Meghan's family or background won't be a problem, I get the distinct feeling that there's a view that can't simply be written off that there's issues here that concern people. It'll take alot of work to make that change and Samantha won't help that process along.