As we can see from the live stream of the panel and various media reports, Meghan managed to have a very cordial discussion with Katie and everyone else on the SXSW panel.I agree, HRHH. Harry has been very open about that period of his life.
I just can't see Meghan sitting with Katie discussing women's issues in a cordial manner given the unflattering description of Harry in Katie's book. Meghan's personality (as far as I can determine from my little perch) is about control and Katie might decide at some point that she has more to say. I can't see Katie signing a NDA before SXSW.
I remember Meghan received many criticism back in 2022, when she visited Uvalde right after the shooting. Even though she tried to keep her visit lowkey, there were vicious comments on social media and tabloids saying that she is just using the tragedy for her own personal PR benefit. Well, she has proved her critics wrong! Of course, those who hate her will not give her the credit or change their mind. They will just find something else to criticise her.I love how TRH The Sussexes still maintain their relationships with members of the Uvalde community (I believe last year or so was when HRH The Duchess of Sussex brought food for many of the victims' families). I especially love, however, how much their visits seem to brighten the spirits of the victims' families, and with such a massive tragedy and inexcusable failure that was Uvalde, the small happiness is 200% deserved.
It is the anonymity of social media. But there are other form of bullying and abuse and that is when things are published , said or implied some clearly untrue and provable untrue about public figures when they are not in a position to respond. In particular when the person saying it knows they will not respond.
Not to mention making innuendos and implications about certain personalities, then backpedaling from earlier statements. Talking about people bullying people online when they worked with someone (Christopher Bouzy) who has been called out for stalking and trolling people online, notable Kate. They can’t see their hypocrisy.Anyone who hates a public figure they don't know needs their head examining.
However, it's the fact that they cling like limpets to their royal status in order to amplify what they say/do for profit & self promotion that rubs a lot of people up the wrong way in Britain. And that would be the same for any relative of the monarch actually.
But I get totally that this does not make sense to many people on the other other side of the pond. It is what it is.
Never the twain & all that.
Anyone who hates a public figure they don't know needs their head examining.
However, it's the fact that they cling like limpets to their royal status in order to amplify what they say/do for profit & self promotion that rubs a lot of people up the wrong way in Britain. And that would be the same for any relative of the monarch actually.
But I get totally that this does not make sense to many people on the other other side of the pond. It is what it is.
Never the twain & all that.
As far as I know photos were taken by family members and also released by them. You can’t blame the Sussexes for everything. And they can’t prevent the family from taking photos at a private event.It is nice that Harry and Meghan visited the Uvalde family and the family seemed to enjoy the experience. Having said that, I completely understand why Meghan was originally photographed at the time and site of the shooting--it was a recent tragedy, and one could argue that it was important to bring public attention to it--but I see no reason to bring a photographer or allow pictures at what is a private event. In my view, Harry and Meghan were exploiting the situation for positive PR. No doubt the family would have been just as thrilled with their visit even if photographs hadn't been released.
Does anyone think Couric was baiting Meghan when she prompted her to retell the P&G dish soap story? It feels to me that she was setting her up for criticism.
I think it was scripted, but, yeah, I’ve seen it also as baiting.Does anyone think Couric was baiting Meghan when she prompted her to retell the P&G dish soap story? It feels to me that she was setting her up for criticism.
Why would she? It’s weird his people want others to dislike her. Meghan and Katie have interacted many many times.
She was part of a research project with Harry. She was part of Meghan 40th birthday celebration. And based on the pictures they seem just quite friendly.
So no it wasn’t bait. So silly.
Does it mean that the wording 'substantially true" is equal to"recollections may vary" or "a lie but presented nicely"?A Legal victory for Meghan in the defamation action brought by her half sister Samantha. The Florida judge said, in her 58 page summation that Meghan's statements in the Oprah interview ( including about her growing up as virtually an only child)) were 'substantially true', even if 'they could be considered defamatory in the first place'. The judge dismissed the case 'with prejudice', meaning that Samantha can't bring another filing adjustment.
Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit against Meghan is dismissed
That's going to be interesting. I saw a news story this morning that William is scheduled to leave before Harry's video comes up.Harry will give a short speech by video and speak to the winners of the Diana Awards tonight. William will in person attend and present the awards.
Good luck to her. It certainly isn’t without precedent as a commercial path for non-working royals. A bit reminiscent of the Duchess of York’s time promoting Wedgwood China, which I believe was fairly successful for her at the time.A look at the trademark records gives us an indication. It spans tableware, cookbooks, and more! From knives to downloadable recipes, coffee & tea services, to online e-books. Also offering retail store services for food & books.
The flash company is set to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show featuring Meghan for Netflix - where she will be making and selling her own products.
It will lead onto a book and blog to go alongside her cookery displays.
An insider told the Daily Mail: ‘It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.
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The brand will focus on home, garden, food and general lifestyle wares.