The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 10: August 2024 -

[Alison H]

Charles in fact asked Harry to put everything down in writing. Couldn’t be bothered to spare the time for a face to face meeting apparently.

Given the amount of lies that Harry's told since, having asked him to put everything down in writing seems very sensible to me. "Recollections may vary" - get it in writing.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Make of that what you will.

Prince Harry spotted at grungy NYC tattoo parlor

The Duke of Sussex, 40, dropped into East Side Ink in the city's Lower East Side on Wednesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Possibly getting a Sussex Royal tattoo

 

[Ghost]

Possibly getting a Sussex Royal tattoo

Even though I don’t like tatoos at all, I consider that anyone is free to ink themselves as they see fit and assume the consequences, forseeable or not. Johnny Depp and Winona anyone?

 

[shady lady]

Did anyone else notice this in one of the People's articles about MM's visit to the Gala?

Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Appearance at Children's Hospital L.A. Gala and Dazzles in Glamorous Red Gown

Meghan Markle surprised guests when she made an unexpected appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. Meghan's husband Prince Harry was not in attendance, though she arrived with a friend and chatted to families, nurses and guests.

people.com

"The Duchess was later escorted out of the event by a side door by a staff member, though she chatted to anyone who stopped her on her way out."

This sounds rather curious; was she actually invited to the event, or was she gatecrashing???

 

[An Ard Ri]

Even though I don’t like tatoos at all, I consider that anyone is free to ink themselves as they see fit and assume the consequences, forseeable or not. Johnny Depp and Winona anyone?

Absolutely their own choice but so many people later regret having them done and spend thousands having them removed by laser.

 

[shady lady]

I am adding to my own post here, Harry’s understanding of financial independence was to sell out his family. That is all he had . We do not know if Charles asked for it in writing , only Harry said that, but did you ever consider he wanted Harry to think long and hard about what he was considering doing and to make sure he had everything in place first.
Harry is headstrong and stubborn, he wanted his own way and didn’t get it. That is the bottom line. It was a complex situation, still is, he tried to force the Queens hand.
As for the leak, well I found it interesting that the couple had the website and the plans all in place to issue as soon as the situation was leaked. !!!!!!

Perhaps H&M (or one of them) leaked it themselves, possibly via another party. They're happy to use the press when it suits them.

We just don't know for sure, without knowing both sides of the story.

 

[Hallo girl]

Did anyone else notice this in one of the People's articles about MM's visit to the Gala?

Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Appearance at Children's Hospital L.A. Gala and Dazzles in Glamorous Red Gown

Meghan Markle surprised guests when she made an unexpected appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. Meghan's husband Prince Harry was not in attendance, though she arrived with a friend and chatted to families, nurses and guests.

people.com

"The Duchess was later escorted out of the event by a side door by a staff member, though she chatted to anyone who stopped her on her way out."

This sounds rather curious; was she actually invited to the event, or was she gatecrashing???

I didn't think she looked as sparkly as she usually does, but it was reported she had been unwell recently.

 

[Ghost]

Did anyone else notice this in one of the People's articles about MM's visit to the Gala?

Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Appearance at Children's Hospital L.A. Gala and Dazzles in Glamorous Red Gown

Meghan Markle surprised guests when she made an unexpected appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. Meghan's husband Prince Harry was not in attendance, though she arrived with a friend and chatted to families, nurses and guests.

people.com

"The Duchess was later escorted out of the event by a side door by a staff member, though she chatted to anyone who stopped her on her way out."

This sounds rather curious; was she actually invited to the event, or was she gatecrashing???

Of course, it’s making the rounds on platforms where people can debate it.
It has already a clapback article (I think in US Weekly, I’m too lazy to look up now) that she was at the table with that CEO that she was embracing so warmly.

Interesting to note that the guy who wrote the article about the five friends in february 2019 in People is now working at US Weekly.

 

[Queen Claude]

Did anyone else notice this in one of the People's articles about MM's visit to the Gala?

Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Appearance at Children's Hospital L.A. Gala and Dazzles in Glamorous Red Gown

Meghan Markle surprised guests when she made an unexpected appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. Meghan's husband Prince Harry was not in attendance, though she arrived with a friend and chatted to families, nurses and guests.

people.com

"The Duchess was later escorted out of the event by a side door by a staff member, though she chatted to anyone who stopped her on her way out."

This sounds rather curious; was she actually invited to the event, or was she gatecrashing???

She could have been invited but did not RSVP until the last minute or she could have been the plus one to her friend Kelly. Of course you can always find a detractor, but it does not seem like she was unwelcomed.

People seems to have been subtly shady towards the Sussexes lately. First revealing that Harry emailed them directly and now the need to reveal that Meghan's appearance was a "surprise" and the comment about her being escorted out by a side door.

If Meghan's appearance is a clapback, my guess is that it is a clapback to the recent "Where’s Meghan?" article in The Telegraph. I checked and The Telegraph article also preceded this People article. I thought that The Telegraph article was beneath that publication and them straying into tabloid territory, but if my speculation is correct, it seemed to have struck a nerve.

 

[shady lady]

She could have been invited but did not RSVP until the last minute or she could have been the plus one to her friend Kelly. Of course you can always find a detractor, but it does not seem like she was unwelcomed.

People seems to have been subtly shady towards the Sussexes lately. First revealing that Harry emailed them directly and now the need to reveal that Meghan's appearance was a "surprise" and the comment about her being escorted out by a side door.

If Meghan's appearance is a clapback, my guess is that it is a clapback to the recent "Where’s Meghan?" article in The Telegraph. I checked and The Telegraph article also preceded this People article. I thought that The Telegraph article was beneath that publication and them straying into tabloid territory, but if my speculation is correct, it seemed to have struck a nerve.

Thank you for linking the Telegraph article! I've linked an archived version.

Where's Meghan? Why Harry is going it alone

archived 2 Oct 2024 12:55:26 UTC

archive.ph

IMO he's on a drive to try and make himself popular again, and he's realised he's better off - professionally at least - going it alone. Trouble is, he's offended and upset a huge number of people, especially here in the UK, and they won't forget what he has done in the past - and neither should they. It's a major trust issue. Some people are all too keen to sweep everything under the carpet and say it happened "years ago", but that's missing the point in my view. Actions have consequences, and many people are going to find it very difficult to ever trust PH again. For example, if someone attacked you physically or mentally back along, then popped back a few years later acting all nice and friendly, would you immediately trust them again? Probably not (it's not the greatest of analogies, but I'm busy with other things this morning). And unfortunately, for PH, his transgressions are on the record for eternity, on video and in writing.

As for her - and again this is my opinion only - the Gala red (or green?) carpet was an ideal photo opportunity, which clearly worked, regardless of whether or not she actually made it in to the event. If she didn't because she wasn't invited or didn't want to pay for a seat, or simply didn't want to, it doesn't matter. Job done from her point of view.

 

[shady lady]

Just found this while on a break from my chores. If Ms Cundy is telling the truth, it may shed light on why MM was there and what she did?

Meghan Markle was 'just there for the photographs' at LA Gala

Meghan Markle just attended the LA Children's Hospital Gala 'for the photographs', a former friend has claimed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

"Ms Cundy, 56, who wore a $339 (£259) Pia Michi dress to the event, told the Mail: 'There wasn't a great deal of warmth from people when she arrived. She wasn't there long – she seemed to be there for the photographs.'

She added: 'Meghan needs LA more than LA needs her. LA people feel they've been played by her. I'd have worn a different one if I'd known.'"

Apparently Lizzie Cundy (who was once friendly with MM) also wore a red dress, hence the final remark.

There is further info about past events in the article that I will not quote here as per forum rules, but it may be of interest and explain why Ms Cundy is a "former" friend.

 

[Ghost]

I found the article about Meghan being at Viviano’s table, it’s from People.

Meghan Markle Has ‘Relatable’ Moment with Mom at Children’s Hospital L.A. Gala: ‘It Was Incredibly Sweet’

During her unexpected appearance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Oct. 5, Meghan Markle had a “relatable” moment with a fellow mom, whose daughter Ella once battled cancer. The Duchess of Sussex is mom to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with husband Prince Harry, who wasn’t...

people.com

 

[Ghost]

Ouch, ouch, ouch! Liz Jones turning tables. I dare share this article as a few weeks ago there was another article of her - it was a praising one.

https://archive.ph/cKy6j

 

[shady lady]

I found the article about Meghan being at Viviano’s table, it’s from People.

Meghan Markle Has ‘Relatable’ Moment with Mom at Children’s Hospital L.A. Gala: ‘It Was Incredibly Sweet’

During her unexpected appearance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Oct. 5, Meghan Markle had a “relatable” moment with a fellow mom, whose daughter Ella once battled cancer. The Duchess of Sussex is mom to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with husband Prince Harry, who wasn’t...

people.com

The Captain's Table no less! And an article published by Hello Magazine this morning mentions she was invited as a special guest - according to H&M's own website. Presumably People magazine in their initial report didn't know this before or forgot to mention it

Meghan Markle reveals reason behind surprise LA gala appearance

The Duchess of Sussex attended without her husband Prince Harry

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[shady lady]

Ouch, ouch, ouch! Liz Jones turning tables. I dare share this article as a few weeks ago there was another article of her - it was a praising one.

https://archive.ph/cKy6j

Interesting! But she could well change her mind again next week. Depends whatever sells or produces the most clicks. That's why in today's day and age it's so difficult to know who is being honest and who isn't...

 

[Mirabel]

It seems clear the Sussexes are orchestrating a PR blitz, to try to mitigate some of the negative publicity in the past.
Time will tell how successful it is.

 

[Queen Claude]

Ouch, ouch, ouch! Liz Jones turning tables. I dare share this article as a few weeks ago there was another article of her - it was a praising one.

https://archive.ph/cKy6j

I’d had high hopes for Meghan, but now I feel foolish.

Nah she should feel foolish for writing this stupid [] article!

 

[Toledo]

Possibly getting a Sussex Royal tattoo

Let's hope the tattoo is not Meghan's name, I got the feeling it won't age well.

The Captain's Table no less! And an article published by Hello Magazine this morning mentions she was invited as a special guest - according to H&M's own website. Presumably People magazine in their initial report didn't know this before or forgot to mention it

Meghan Markle reveals reason behind surprise LA gala appearance

The Duchess of Sussex attended without her husband Prince Harry

www.hellomagazine.com

Didn't I said it could be strategic to get the tabloids attention by fueling rumors on why are they doing separate events? For people that take the press to court, and complain on security and paparazzi hunters, she sure puts an effort to be right where the cameras are going to be at. Per another article above, an ex-acquaintance of her at the same event exposed this was a stop-by photo op and then she left.

I give her credit, her next Archewell business venture should be a PR agency.

 

[Durham]

Had Harry or Meghan occupied some position of any authority in the Civil Service or in the NHS they would have come under criticism from the media and the public for the failings of that department or institution, every time a decision was made by Govt that cut services and hurt a sector of the said public.

And there is one reason (besides the image of superfluous privileged people on the public purse) that none of the late Queen’s adult grandchildren, with the exception of the heir, are fulltime working royals. And that may well be that they made the decision to forego the ‘honour and privilege’ and live lives and pursue other paths in which they matter as individual human beings.

No way Harry would ever have made it to such a position of authority in the Civil Service or NHS. Such positions are incredibly competitive. Only the very top percentile even get a shot at those sort of roles. It’s a joke to even contemplate such an outcome. They’re dominated by the cream of Oxbridge & other elite UK university graduates, post graduates & phd’s. 99% of us wouldn’t get a look in. If he’d joined the Civil Service he would have been accepted & promoted on his own merits. No shame in that, but let’s not kid ourselves that that would have taken him to the levels of management that has even a modicum of responsibility for the success or failure of departments.

More likely the only failure he’d be guilty of would be ordering the wrong monthly number of paper clips.

And to be fair none of the late queen’s grandchildren, other then than the sons of the present monarch, made any such decision to forego public service. They were never considered for such roles in the first place. So they never had a choice either way. Only Harry did (other than William) & he blew his chances of earning some level of respect outside of just being a member of the rf by embarrassing himself in a tacky interview & undermining any bonds of familial trust by breaking confidences in his tabloid like exposé memoir.

Oh, the irony of that!