Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, General News 1: November 2017 - May 2018

[Tatiana Maria]

Actually, it raises many points. The UK Foreign Office works with the State Department to ensure the safety of their VIP's (and vice versa) and, while there is no denying that Meghan has a significant threat level, she is a US citizen. So, did she travel with any DPO's? That would be a diplomatic minefield since she is still a US citizen and not yet royal. The same would hold true with the State Department, she is a US actress and therefore not a VIP.

US citizen or not, she’s deemed at high risk for 24/7 RPO by Scotland Yard. Her security is their responsibility, and her foreign travels would still go through the proper channels that way. How is that a diplomatic minefield? Everyone knows she will be a senior member of the BRF in a matter of slightly more than a month. They aren’t going to take any chances.

Is the security of VIPs who are foreign nationals but live in the United Kingdom usually coordinated by the UK or by their own government?

 

[jacqui24]

Is the security of VIPs who are foreign nationals but live in the United Kingdom usually coordinated by the UK or by their own government?

Her citizenship in this situation is irrelevant as British government also provides security for foreign VIPs when visiting U.K. just like the BRF receives additional security from foreign government when they are on foreign soil when deemed necessary. In this case, US government wouldn’t send security to U.K. to protect Meghan because her security isn’t their responsibility as other high profile people that government pays for security (US politicians for example). Scotland Yard has deemed her to be high risk enough to require 24/7 protection. Her security is their responsibility just like any other members of the royal family that’s deemed to be of high risk. Bottom line is, she needs security because of her soon to be position in the BRF, thus it’s under Scotland Yards.

 

[Curryong]

The Daily Fail, scraping for dirt and failing to find any via Meghan's ex Corey the chef and his parents, fell back on the good old unnamed source for a ridiculous story about a pasta dish and Prima Donna antics.

This is contradicted by kind words for Meghan by Corey and his mum. The timeline flogged by Tumblr/Twitter of Meghan cheating on him seems to be contradicted by what she has to say.

Meghan Markle dated Prince Harry lookalike for two years but they split after 'arguing' over pasta | Daily Mail Online

 

[Madame Verseau]

The Daily Fail, scraping for dirt and failing to find any via Meghan's ex Corey the chef and his parents, fell back on the good old unnamed source for a ridiculous story about a pasta dish and Prima Donna antics.

This is contradicted by kind words for Meghan by Corey and his mum. The timeline flogged by Tumblr/Twitter of Meghan cheating on him seems to be contradicted by what she has to say.

Meghan Markle dated Prince Harry lookalike for two years but they split after 'arguing' over pasta | Daily Mail Online

I read the latest hit piece. The kind words from ex boyfriend Cory and his parents were buried under the scheming social climber storyline DM has worked up for Meghan. I bet the editors were hoping for an expose of Meghan cheated on Cory with Harry and came up empty. But... DM promised the dirty details of Meghan and Trevor's divorce in the next issue. Suuure....

 

[AlowVera]

So when are we going to get the story behind Harry's naked billiards babes I simply do not care. I don't care about Harry's past girlfriends and I don't care about Meghan's past husband or boyfriend.

Leave it to The Fail to bury the narrative that does not fit their social climbing narrative because nothing says social climbing like dating a normal hard working down to earth chef and living in a basic rental home.

 

[hel]

So when are we going to get the story behind Harry's naked billiards babes I simply do not care. I don't care about Harry's past girlfriends and I don't care about Meghan's past husband or boyfriend.

Leave it to The Fail to bury the narrative that does not fit their social climbing narrative because nothing says social climbing like dating a normal hard working down to earth chef and living in a basic rental home.

And spending most nights being a homebody with that down to earth chef.

I'm proud of Cory for refusing to give up any details; it's what I'd expect of a decent Canadian boy.

 

[ACO]

Cory's mother had nothing but praise. I thought it was interesting that she said Meghan tried to warn the family about Harry before it hit the news and she seemed grateful that Meghan respected them enough to do that. She said she watching the wedding. That is cute. Seems there are no hard feelings. They were just two adults who wanted different things and grew apart.

 

[Osipi]

It does happen that two people start dating and realize they're best off as friends. Not every possible romance ends bitterly and the fact that Meghan remained close enough with Cory and his family to give them the heads up about what's to come proves that she's a conscientious person when it comes to the people that are in her life.

The tabloids can try and bring her down every which way but loose but those that actually base an opinion on Meghan herself and her actions aren't going to buy the gutter stories one little bit.

 

[Curryong]

A fuller version here, and how the Fail reporter was desperately digging and got stonewalls and kind words about the potential target!

The hunky chef Meghan Markle nearly married | Daily Mail Online

 

[gerry]

A fuller version here, and how the Fail reporter was desperately digging and got stonewalls and kind words about the potential target!

The hunky chef Meghan Markle nearly married | Daily Mail Online

The Daily Fail gives a sense of good old Ontario decency in this article; the friends and neighbours who took care of Meghan and, later, Harry are not going to snitch and tell tales to Brits and their tabloids

 

[Cocoasneeze]

Lovely quotes from Cory and his mother. DF didn't get any negative scoop from them, so their intern became a 'reliable source' who made up a diva Meghan, and a pasta dish fight.

They really are unable to find anything on Meghan.

 

[Sun Lion]

"60 Minutes Australia" tomorow night - Germaine Greer vs the Fairytale.

(Looks like India Hicks is also interviewed for her advice.)

 

[Jacknch]

Please note that a number of posts have been deleted - empty, off-topic, speculative and those without sources (and subsequent responses).

If members wish to have a debate about the media, they can do so in the http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f23/the-royal-family-and-the-media-11937.html thread. For those wishing to discuss Meghan's long-past relationship/s or her family, they may do so in the http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f34/meghan-markle-family-and-background-43856.html thread.

Posts that do not contain a link to a source will be deleted without notice.

 

[gerry]

Yes, there is a Soho House in Chicago. Chicago is also a short 50 minute flight from downtown Toronto, so who knows what she is up to? Good for her that she is able to fly under most radars; clearly observant fellow travellers are calling in their money making tips

https://www.sohohouse.com/houses/soho-house-chicago

According to Chicago local news, Ms. Markle is supposed to be staying the weekend in Chicago, while we here in the Great Lakes region are being treated to a major ice storm! Many flights are cancelled so that her travel plans will be affected....standby for updates

 

[Princess Larisa]

Well, she’s got an engagement on Wednesday, I’m sure she’ll make it to London by then.

 

[Gawin]

Where in Chicago is Meghan Markle?

Where in Chicago is Meghan Markle? | abc7chicago.com

 

[Gawin]

"60 Minutes Australia" tomorow night - Germaine Greer vs the Fairytale.

(Looks like India Hicks is also interviewed for her advice.)

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2...aine-greer-prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding

 

[Cocoasneeze]

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2...aine-greer-prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding

What poverty was Meghan born in? This lady doesn't seem to have much knowledge of Meghan before speaking

 

[O-H Anglophile]

What poverty was Meghan born in? This lady doesn't seem to have much knowledge of Meghan before speaking

It sounds like Ms Greer has a lot of personal bias and little knowledge of Meghan.
I don't think Meghan was wealthy growing up but she certainly didn't live in poverty. And she had a pretty good income at the time she met Harry.

 

[Somebody]

'Pretty good income' seems an understatement. She certainly was wealthy when thy met.

 

[wyevale]

Knowing 'little' about a subject has never stopped 'rent-a-gob' Ms Greer before.. she wades in wherever she can cause controversy, and [of course] make $...

Perhaps 'google' her on the subject of 'Trans-gender' ?

 

[Lady Nimue]

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2...aine-greer-prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding

I love Germaine Greer! Amazing woman, frank and articulate. She always says what many think but dare not say. While I think Harry and Meghan both are in love and are entering the marriage with serious intentions, there are so many areas where this marriage could implode (more so than for most). Ms Greer is honest, especially regarding the boredom. Meghan has given up so much there is a scary imbalance in the relationship from the outset that might create problems later. I agree with Ms Greer. (Funny that she suggests Meghan might bolt and take Harry with her! ? )

 

[Lady Reem]

Greer always comes across to me as biased in ways that made me very uncomfortable (I don’t want to say made skin crawl, but quite close) And I don’t usually associate that feeling with feminists. I stopped listening to her drone on and on about a decade ago, not long after she featured in my orbit.

I think Meghan will be ok as long as the prejudices against her are kept at bay or to its bare minimum at least. She’s a strong woman and very impressive at shutting out ‘noise’. But she is human. She wasn’t a huge superstar or anything. Just a working actress on a long running show. She liked her work and it meant a roof over her head and food on the table and bills could be paid. She had a blog but so do many others. The spare time for for charity work wasn’t enough, it was very time-limited. She had always made her intentions known that her long term goal was full-time charity work. Well she is now fortunate enough to have found deep love with someone who shares the same aspirations, and they’re both fortunate to have a platform that provides that opportunity without having to worry much about the mundane stuff. They can engage in charitable work till they drop. The sky is the limit. If highflying career women like Sophie Wessex, Maxima, Mary were willing to drop it all for a different but very privileged, and somewhat restrictive way of life, I don’t see how it can be any different for someone like Meghan who has always been into charity work and now has a massive opportunity to indulge to her hearts content.

 

[AlowVera]

What poverty was Meghan born in? This lady doesn't seem to have much knowledge of Meghan before speaking

More than likely she googled MM and found the Daily Fail article that stated Meghan was straight out of compton and her mother still lived in a gang infested neighborhood which was a complete Daily Fail lie.

I love Germaine Greer! Amazing woman, frank and articulate. She always says what many think but dare not say. While I think Harry and Meghan both are in love and are entering the marriage with serious intentions, there are so many areas where this marriage could implode (more so than for most). Ms Greer is honest, especially regarding the boredom. Meghan has given up so much there is a scary imbalance in the relationship from the outset that might create problems later. I agree with Ms Greer. (Funny that she suggests Meghan might bolt and take Harry with her! ? )

Sounds like peak concern trolling to me.

 

[Lady Nimue]

Sounds like peak concern trolling to me.

I don't understand what you are saying. Can you explain?

 

[AlowVera]

I don't understand what you are saying. Can you explain?

When Greer who obviously does'nt know Meghan but is all of the sudden so concerned disingenuously about her future marriage and predicts underhandedly that she will bolt while trying to pretend she has her best interests at heart....what she is doing is concern trolling.

 

[Cocoasneeze]

When Greer who obviously does'nt know Meghan but is all of the sudden so concerned disingenuously about her future marriage and predicts underhandedly that she will bolt while trying to pretend she has her best interests at heart....what she is doing is concern trolling.

Added, that her opinion isn't unpopular at all. I've read this same 'concern' so many times before, in multiple places.

 

[Lady Nimue]

When Greer who obviously does'nt know Meghan but is all of the sudden so concerned disingenuously about her future marriage and predicts underhandedly that she will bolt while trying to pretend she has her best interests at heart....what she is doing is concern trolling.

Oh. Who knows in what context she was asked the questions. Just saying. She gave her opinion like we all do, maybe because she was directly asked. She's not drawing outside the lines. I think the observations she makes are valid.

As for 'poor' that's relative and Greer is just making the broad observation that money often drives marriage decisions. That's true. Sadly true. We see the dynamic endlessly, not so?

Anyway, I've listened to Greer talk many times and I find her funny and always enlightening. I can 'hear' her humorous delivery in the above written article. She says lots of stuff with tongue-in-cheek to make a point imo. Clearly she's not impressed with the BRF life style (that's her political stance perhaps) and from that all of what she says follows. Amusing.

 

[Terri Terri]

Look....based on my posts, everyone would know that I love Harry and Meghan. Mrs. Greer's comments aside, posters on this forum have basicaly said the same thing.

Despite loving this couple, reality is reality. Meghan has given up her ENTIRE life for Harry at age 36 and I sincerely hope that it will be worth it in the end. In addition, I hope Harry and the royals always appreciate the sacrifices that Meghan have made to become a royal spouse.

That being said, I don't think that Meghan would have agreed to be Harry's wife if she didn't think tnat it would be worth it!

 

[AlowVera]

I just don't see what the big deal is. It happens every day. You meet someone you fall in love, you get married. Sacrifices are always made no matter if you are royalty or not. Many Americans have left their home and family to marry and live with their spouses overseas. It is always a sacrifice and Meghan is not all the sudden special case when its something that happens to everyone who falls in love. All of the sudden Meghan is supposed to shut off her heart and choose not to get married and be in love. Why can't Meghan be happy and in love and fully aware of the sacrifices but like MILLIONS choose LOVE.

Its peculiar that Meghan is not allowed to simply be in love.