The Duke & Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 2: December 2020-March 2021

[JessRulz]

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 2: December 2020-March 2021

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The previous edition of this thread ended up with a largely off-topic discussion/back-and-forth on Meghan's previous status as a celebrity, her level of fame and income, the couple's titles/surnames, and comparisons to other royals across Europe.

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[ACO]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce partnership with Jose Andrés of The World Central Kitchen

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...suits&utm_content=pursuits&utm_source=twitter

When she was on CNN she was highlighting them.

 

[Zaira]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce partnership with Jose Andrés of The World Central Kitchen

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...suits&utm_content=pursuits&utm_source=twitter

When she was on CNN she was highlighting them.

Wonderful news! WCK is an incredible organization doing some of the smartest humanitarian work I have ever seen in my time in the field.

I am excited for them to tour these centers once its safe and they are built. A truly great partnership for Archewell to begin with!

 

[Curryong]

WCK sounds like a wonderful organisation, really working at the grass roots to relieve world hunger in disadvantaged countries. It's fantastic that Harry and Meghan have chosen this charity to donate to and work in partnership with via Archewell. Fabulous! Hoping to see more of this in 2021.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Great to see the Sussexes getting stuck in with this project! It sounds like a great initiative.

 

[Osipi]

This is wonderful news and shows Archewell heading in a good direction. This is probably only the first of what is yet to come. I have a feeling that the Archewell umbrella is going to be a big one and made from flags of a lot of nations.

I wish them the best of success.

 

[Betsypaige]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce partnership with Jose Andrés of The World Central Kitchen

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...suits&utm_content=pursuits&utm_source=twitter

When she was on CNN she was highlighting them.

That’s really wonderful. No one should ever go hungry, so this is a perfect start...Many people are going to benefit from this.

 

[Pranter]

I love this decision! What a great place to start with Archwell!

LaRae

 

[Countessmeout]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce partnership with Jose Andrés of The World Central Kitchen

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...suits&utm_content=pursuits&utm_source=twitter

When she was on CNN she was highlighting them.

Its a fantastic foundation. I am happy to see Harry and Meghan working with it.

Website for the organization.

https://wck.org/mission


A great place for Harry and Meghan to launch their new charity. And definitely an organization doing great work that can use the boost of PR.

 

[ACO]

Harry and Meghan spotted in Beverly Hills yesterday.

https://pagesix.com/2020/12/21/megh...ow&utm_source=P6Twitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow

 

[Pranter]

Fingers crossed for a Christmas pic release!


LaRae

 

[acdc1]

Fingers crossed for a Christmas pic release!


LaRae

I can’t wait to see Archie! He’s so cute, and I know that little ones change so much between 12 and 18 months so it’ll be fun to see how big he’s gotten.

 

[Pranter]

I can’t wait to see Archie! He’s so cute, and I know that little ones change so much between 12 and 18 months so it’ll be fun to see how big he’s gotten.

He was a big boy already..cant imagine how much he has grown in the past 6 months or so!


LaRae

 

[Curryong]

Yes, Archie will be a toddler now, no longer a baby. He'll have a full head of hair, for a start!

 

[Curbside]

Harry and Meghan appear to be dressed for two different weather forecasts!

 

[Pranter]

Harry and Meghan appear to be dressed for two different weather forecasts!

Maybe she is one of those ppl who are sensitive to cold? I run around in shirt sleeves in 4o degree weather, the hubby wears a parka!

LaRae

 

[Elenath]

Maybe she is one of those ppl who are sensitive to cold? I run around in shirt sleeves in 4o degree weather, the hubby wears a parka!

LaRae

I second this. I get cold easily and so does my sister. We wear sweaters when my brother in law still runs around in a t-shirt.

 

[acdc1]

Maybe she is one of those ppl who are sensitive to cold? I run around in shirt sleeves in 4o degree weather, the hubby wears a parka!

LaRae

I also think there's something very "California" about it. I'm not a native Californian but lived there for a year. It was 65 degrees and sunny and I was in shortsleeves, and so many people would be walking around wearing parkas. 65 isn't too cold for me, but for people who are from an area that rarely dips below the mid-70s 65 F is quite cold!

 

[Claricecolin]

I also think there's something very "California" about it. I'm not a native Californian but lived there for a year. It was 65 degrees and sunny and I was in shortsleeves, and so many people would be walking around wearing parkas. 65 isn't too cold for me, but for people who are from an area that rarely dips below the mid-70s 65 F is quite cold!

Same in parts of FL. Below 65 many pull out boots, coats the whole winter garb. I am still in tank top and shorts. I also tend to run hot. It is 40 degrees Fahrenheit in Jersey, my Windows open and fan running.

 

[Empress Merel]

Considering she lived in Canada for many years, this is so confusing to me. Isn't it pretty warm in LA? She probably misses wearing parkas.

 

[soapstar]

Yeah, it’s been in the 70’s, so a winter coat is an odd choice.

 

[katiebird]

Considering she lived in Canada for many years, this is so confusing to me. Isn't it pretty warm in LA? She probably misses wearing parkas.

Depending on the day, and time of day, it can get quite cool. It’s not northern Canada cold or anything, but it’s a significant different from summer and the low humidity makes it feel colder than it really is.

Maybe she runs cold, maybe she misjudged how cold/warm it would be, maybe Harry was wishing he’d brought a coat.

 

[katie.c]

I also think there's something very "California" about it. I'm not a native Californian but lived there for a year. It was 65 degrees and sunny and I was in shortsleeves, and so many people would be walking around wearing parkas. 65 isn't too cold for me, but for people who are from an area that rarely dips below the mid-70s 65 F is quite cold!

Californian here, born and raised. Lived in both Northern California and Los Angeles. Never have or anyone I know donned a jacket like this and a hat in 70'+ weather.

The temps in Beverly Hills on the day the photo was taken were 73-80'.

It is bizarre....

 

[TLLK]

Reportedly one of the buildings that the couple were reported entering/exiting on Sunday 12/20 has various businesses in it including a medical spa.



https://www.eonline.com/news/122109...lic-outing-with-prince-harry-in-beverly-hills

Just days before ringing in their first Christmas as California residents, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted out and about in Beverly Hills on Sunday, Dec. 20.
The Duchess and Duke of Sussex were bundled up in comfy winter attire while appearing to run errands around the city. At one point in the afternoon, they entered a large building that holds multiple businesses, including a popular medical spa.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

I also think there's something very "California" about it. I'm not a native Californian but lived there for a year. It was 65 degrees and sunny and I was in shortsleeves, and so many people would be walking around wearing parkas. 65 isn't too cold for me, but for people who are from an area that rarely dips below the mid-70s 65 F is quite cold!

Same in Morocco. I went in the spring a few years ago and was in summer clothes being British, but the locals in Marrakech were wearing similar outfits to Meghan here.

 

[poppy7]

Oh please...let her wear what she wants.

 

[Binny2]

I am surprised at the degree of anger towards Harry and Meghan. They seem like a harmless couple. I live in the U.S. and honestly, their public image does not reflect poorly on the U.K. I admire their entrepreneural spirit . At least, they are not dependent on the government, saving British taxpayers’ money.

 

[ladongas]

Live and let live

I am surprised at the degree of anger towards Harry and Meghan. They seem like a harmless couple. I live in the U.S. and honestly, their public image does not reflect poorly on the U.K. I admire their entrepreneural spirit . At least, they are not dependent on the government, saving British taxpayers’ money.

Thank you for a kind-hearted, not cynical nor sarcastic, comment about these ‘harmless’ and well-meaning people.