Engagement of Prince Harry of Wales and Meghan Markle: November 27, 2017


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Never more than 2 weeks without seeing each other!
 
It wasn't Markus who first introduced them. It was by a woman, they chose to protect her privacy. Meghan went to Botswana in summer of 2016.
 
Oh, FINALLY! Happyt for them. They are a lovely couple!
 
I didn't follow the Royal Family so closely back then, but Sophie seems to me to be a far less controversial/ more conventional bride than Meghan. In fact, I can't think of any plausible reason why the Queen or anybody else in the RF would have objected to Edward marrying Sophie, regardless of his position in the line of succession.


Why would it had been controversial to marry Sophie...?! She was neither divorced nor a soap starlet. Sophie had her own company and was already an integral part of the RF before she married Ed, getting perfectly along with both the Queen and the Qu.mother.
 
She has met different members of the Prince's family, including on Diana's side.
 
She's met the Queen a couple of times.

Yes, that´s what she always "says" in official statements :whistling: when it comes to engagements or royal births.

So, who else are we assuming she wasn't delighted with? Or is it just Meghan?

One of her dogs is already in UK, and has been for awhile.

A handful of teas and meetings with PoW.
 
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And Botswana has even more meaning to them as that was not only this year's destination but also last year's and where they first really got to know each other after their blind date and two subsequent dates...
 
Why would it had been controversial to marry Sophie...?! She was neither divorced nor a soap starlet. Sophie had her own company and was already an integral part of the RF before she married Ed, getting perfectly along with both the Queen and the Qu.mother.

And who would be the soap startlet? Because Meghan is a Northwestern-educated, UN advocate & actress - know for being one of the main stars on a long-running, succesful US prime time TV show.
 
Article here from the BBC with quotes and a short video link (don't know if this is visible outside the UK).
 
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He has spoken to Meghan's father a few times, haven't met in person.
 
And of course they hope to start a family soon but one step at a time.

Harry had never heard of Meghan until just before their friend set up this date; and Meghan loved that she got to know the royal family (both the institution and the family)from within and not through the tabloids. Furthermore, she decided to not read anything what was written about them after reading lots of untruths when the story of their relationship first broke.

Unfortunately, the video crashed at the shot of the engagement ring. All in all, they are clearly in-love and were pretty sure of where their relationship was heading early on (with Harry falling head over heals in love right away).
 
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Very good interview from the couple. It was beautiful to see them together. Very well spoken.

Sky News Live will air the entire interview again at 7PM for those who missed it.
 
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OH MY GOD I am in Heaven after that interview!!

Meghan is so natural on camera and Harry is SO in love with her... and his comment that Meghan and Diana would have been the best of friends and "thick as thieves" rings so true! And they basically have been living together practically this whole time with no more than 2 weeks of separation at a time!

And pretty much everything we thought they'd have in common they did! They bonded over a mutual love of giving back and charity and changing the world. So lovely.

Gah I'm so happy.
 
He has spoken to Meghan's father a few times, haven't met in person.

That's a pity and a little strange; they surely could have organized that some time in the last year and a half. Sounds like Meghan is not that close to her father.
 
Very good interview from the couple. It was beautiful to see them together. Very well spoken.
Indeed, I was pleasantly surprised by them. Lots of bonus points from me after seeing and listening to them.
 
Why would it had been controversial to marry Sophie...?! She was neither divorced nor a soap starlet. Sophie had her own company and was already an integral part of the RF before she married Ed, getting perfectly along with both the Queen and the Qu.mother.

Wasn't that exactly my point ?
 
Pleasantly surprised by this interview and by Meghan, she seems quite down to earth actually.
 
Wow, what an interview ?

Even more respect for Meghan now - she is so well spoken and obviously passionate about many things.

I was trying to compose some responses I had in regards to the interview of William and Catherine that I re-watched this afternoon but can't really get it right, so will forget that and just say again, wow, can't wait to see what H&M are going to achieve together :flowers:
 
She's a natural in front of the camera alright. Very well spoken, chooses her words wisely but still candid and just a very relaxed atmosphere.
 
Having been [admittedly] sceptical this interview leaves me WHOLLY reassured, and I am delighted to be, and wish this lovely duo EVERY happiness in their lives together.
 
What a wonderful interview. Both so obviously happy and smiling. Little nuggets about Meghan meeting other members of the family, including Diana's sisters etc, Harry warning her what she was in for, the having to make time for each other in spite of hectic schedules, the fact that Harry is looking forward to Meghan playing an active part in The Firm. Questions about her dogs too, one in the UK, one not apparently. I have such happy feelings about these two!
 
Pleasantly surprised by this interview and by Meghan, she seems quite down to earth actually.

She is a TV actress and a a social media personality. She should be quite comfortable then with cameras and public speaking. It doesn't surprise me at all.
 
Another? Which was the first one?

No, I was just saying that it’s nice that Harry and Meghan did this during the wedding anniversary year. Very special!
 
Wonderful to watch—so natural and easy. It comes from the heart. Amazing things ahead to look forward to from this team. Harry and Meghan hit it out of the park!
 
If the queen truly thought that this would be a big mistake, it would be worth it to escalate things and 'find a solution'. However, as I said above, she allowed Charles to marry Camilla... so I really don't see the problem and am surprised that the issue is even raised by some.


For the most known family in the world an escalation would be a big image problem indeed and certainly not "worth it"...!

Camilla comes from a family that always socialised with the aristocracy and people of influence in England. Her first husband was a courtier (and still is) who is a firm friend to the Princess Royal for decades.
Camilla never was just any english lady next door - that´s a myth!
No matter what her role was during the Diana/ Charles marriage, she at least never walked the red carpet with a cleavage down to her belly or starred in a 2nd class soap....

I don´t know if Meghan is a nice person or not. I do not know her like nobody here does. She´s pretty and has a lovely smile. But is someone like her really the right person to be a royal duchess, daughter in law of a monarch, a represantative for Britain and the Commonwealth...?!
I think this union is once more water on the mills for those you claim the monarchy was just a soap opera!
 
Okay they are adorable together!
Happy to learn one pup is already in the UK, i’m Sure the other will soon follow. Wonder if he’s been staying with Harry this entire time or a good close friend?

Was the interview done at Nott cott?
 
She is a TV actress and a a social media personality. She should be quite comfortable then with cameras and public speaking. It doesn't surprise me at all.

Reminds me the words of Queen Frederika of Greece about Princess Grace of Monaco "how can i trust her ? she's an actress !!!".
Anyway Meghan seems genuine. But i'm in a "love is all around" mood tonight.
 
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