Meghan Markle: Family and Background - November 2017-May 2018

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by Juliette2

Well, that does make it a year and a half.

I agree with you with regard to the "close relationship". Not introducing Prince Harry to her father is odd and troubling.

And yet a number of posters here shared stories about not meeting their partner's parents until just before or even several years after their weddings.

[Missjersey]

Blaming Meghan for someone else’s actions, my goodness, that’s just another excuse......(I need some kind of chaser to get that down)

[ACO]

Originally Posted by Marlo

Why are some of you blaming Meghan?

No idea but not surprised whatsoever by it.

[FashionMaven]

I just called my mom and dad and thanked them for being who they are - because my dad would never do such a thing. I'm praying Doria is already in London - because Meghan really needs her mom right now. Harry must be apoplectic with rage. I hope Wil&Kate have surrounded Meghan and Harry with love and brought the kids to cheer them up.

What a ghastly situation.

I'm sick for Meghan. I can barely say much else. I was in training all day and had homework from the training and logged on to see what was up and came into this thread and had my mind blown. I feel blindsided by this news and just sick on Meghan's behalf.

I'm also very sad to see people blaming Meghan. I can't even muster up the outrage I'm just so sad on her behalf.

What's nuts is the Lifetime TV movie didn't even need to manufacture drama - they could have just waited for this - now who will walk Meghan down the aisle? My God I can't even...

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Marlo

Why are some of you blaming Meghan?

It’s classic victim blaming.

[Juliette2]

Just to be clear: to me, it's not a question of BLAME, but of RESPONSIBILITY. Obviously, Mr. Markle's choices are his own. But imho both (and I stress "both") MM and KP should have been a little more careful, responsible and pro-active in handling the clearly hyper-dysfunctional Markle family. It is a sad and embarrassing situation for all involved.

Originally Posted by jacqui24

It’s classic victim blaming.

No, it;s not. Again, I think many of us are talking of responsibility, reality, practicality, not blame. But, see it as you like.

Originally Posted by O-H Anglophile

And yet a number of posters here shared stories about not meeting their partner's parents until just before or even several years after their weddings.

I'm sure it's not an ideal situation though, and I'm sure none of them got married on live television in front of billion of people,

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Juliette2

No, it;s not. Again, I think many of us are talking of responsibility, reality, practicality, not blame. But, see it as you like.

How in the world is placing one person’s behavior as something another person is responsible for not blaming? Call it what you like, but saying Meghan is responsible for this is blaming.

[Juliette2]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

How is it being naive to say that if you provide security for one parent, you'd do it for the other? Or how about sucking it up for one hour for tea with the Queen? This isn't a state occasion, I'm she won't scold him for sticking up his pinky when he drinks his tea if he does.

It's naive to think that you can seamlessly go from one lifestyle to another (very public and very stressful even for people who are used to the limelight!) without a minimum o preparation and time to get used to it.

Just imagine if tomorrow morning you had to fly to London, go the the Globe Theatre, have a quick dress rehearsal, meet the Queen and then appear on the stage on live tv in front of billion of people to recite to verses from Shakespeare. I'm sure you'll be fine, right?

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by Juliette2

Just to be clear: to me, it's not a question of BLAME, but of RESPONSIBILITY. Obviously, Mr. Markle's choices are his own. But imho both (and I stress "both") MM and KP should have been a little more careful, responsible and pro-active in handling the clearly hyper-dysfunctional Markle family. It is a sad and embarrassing situation for all involved.

Meghan's dad is an entirely different issue than the relatives who are after their 15 minutes of fame from being related to Meghan. There is nothing for KP to do but ignore such people-acknowledging them would just make it worse.

Originally Posted by Juliette2

It's naive to think that you can seamlessly go from one lifestyle to another (very public and very stressful even for people who are used to the limelight!) without a minimum o preparation and time to get used to it.

Just imagine if tomorrow morning you had to fly to London, go the the Globe Theatre, have a quick dress rehearsal, meet the Queen and then appear on the stage on live tv in front of billion of people to recite to verses from Shakespeare. I'm sure you'll be fine, right?

Yes, I think it might be harder than some think it would/should be.

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by FashionMaven

I just called my mom and dad and thanked them for being who they are - because my dad would never do such a thing. I'm praying Doria is already in London - because Meghan really needs her mom right now. Harry must be apoplectic with rage. I hope Wil&Kate have surrounded Meghan and Harry with love and brought the kids to cheer them up.

What a ghastly situation.

I'm sick for Meghan. I can barely say much else. I was in training all day and had homework from the training and logged on to see what was up and came into this thread and had my mind blown. I feel blindsided by this news and just sick on Meghan's behalf.

I'm also very sad to see people blaming Meghan. I can't even muster up the outrage I'm just so sad on her behalf.

What's nuts is the Lifetime TV movie didn't even need to manufacture drama - they could have just waited for this - now who will walk Meghan down the aisle? My God I can't even...

Omid reported end of last week Doria was in London in order to be there for Mother's Day and the wedding.


LaRae

[Juliette2]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

How in the world is placing one person’s behavior as something another person is responsible for not blaming? Call it what you like, but saying Meghan is responsible for this is blaming.

As I said we clearly see it differently, but at least give me credit where credit is due: I'm making BOTH MM and KP (which include Perince Harry) responsible, so I'm not singling MM for whatever reasons you like to think.

Originally Posted by jacqui24

How has she played the victim? If she wanted that, she'd been able to long ago justifiably. And really, this woman is dealing with the consequences of other people's dysfunction and mess. And it is the week of her wedding of all the times they could screw up royally.

I didn't say she has. Please, re-read my post.

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by Pranter

Omid reported end of last week Doria was in London in order to be there for Mother's Day and the wedding.


LaRae

And there were photos of her supposedly still in LA today.

[soapstar]

Originally Posted by Pranter

Omid reported end of last week Doria was in London in order to be there for Mother's Day and the wedding.


LaRae

Doria was still in Los Angeles as of this afternoon. She was photographed going to yoga class. Now she may be on her way now, but the report about her being in London last week was wrong.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Juliette2

It's naive to think that you can seamlessly go from one lifestyle to another (very public and very stressful even for people who are used to the limelight!) without a minimum o preparation and time to get used to it.

Just imagine if tomorrow morning you had to fly to London, go the the Globe Theatre, have a quick dress rehearsal, meet the Queen and then appear on the stage on live tv in front of billion of people to recite to verses from Shakespeare. I'm sure you'll be fine, right?

With the exception of reciting Shakespeare(which I’m sure Tom Sr won’t have to do unless he wants to), I feel like I’m going to be fine if I have to suck it up for someone I love. He just needs to sit there and make nice privately. And the only thing he needs to do at St. George’s is walk. All of which he could’ve said no to months ago. And let’s be clear, his way of life isn’t changing from one to the other. He continues to live the life he has led. He’s not having tea with the Queen everyday or on live television everyday. It’s a one off situation. And he’s had a year and half to get used to it. Hardly minimum preparation or time.

Originally Posted by Juliette2

I didn't say she has. Please, re-read my post.

People don’t just start playing victim after they’ve been publicly abused and bullied for a year and half and not do so. My point is it’s a baseless assumption of what someone might do.

[French Toast]

Originally Posted by Cathy-PA USA

Now this news about Yvonne's internet presence really makes sense!

I was going to respond to AlowVera that the dynamics and bullying of Meghan seem racially motivated. That is just my gut feeling. Meghan has a very real and important mission as such a focal point to help society make shifts in treating her with dignity and respect, while recignizing and calling out the hyenas for what they are.

I'm sorry for the pressure I can only imagine this adds to the stress of a wedding - for the couple, especially for Meghan - and kudos to Prince Harry for what he learns and his honorable behavior as this plays out.

Sorry to disrupt the flow of the conversation, but can you or anyone else tell me who Yvonne is?

I don't follow Prince Harry and Meghan as closely as others on this board so I am lost as to whom this Yvonne person is.

Thank you for responding.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by French Toast

Sorry to disrupt the flow of the conversation, but can you or anyone else tell me who Yvonne is?

I don't follow Prince Harry and Meghan as closely as others on this board so I am lost as to whom this Yvonne person is.

Thank you for responding.

Samantha. Her birth name and the name used growing up is Yvonne.

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by soapstar

Doria was still in Los Angeles as of this afternoon. She was photographed going to yoga class. Now she may be on her way now, but the report about her being in London last week was wrong.

Omid and the 2 Emily's must be slipping!


LaRae

[Curbside]

Originally Posted by FashionMaven

I just called my mom and dad and thanked them for being who they are - because my dad would never do such a thing. I'm praying Doria is already in London - because Meghan really needs her mom right now. Harry must be apoplectic with rage. I hope Wil&Kate have surrounded Meghan and Harry with love and brought the kids to cheer them up.

What a ghastly situation.

I'm sick for Meghan. I can barely say much else. I was in training all day and had homework from the training and logged on to see what was up and came into this thread and had my mind blown. I feel blindsided by this news and just sick on Meghan's behalf.

I'm also very sad to see people blaming Meghan. I can't even muster up the outrage I'm just so sad on her behalf.

What's nuts is the Lifetime TV movie didn't even need to manufacture drama - they could have just waited for this - now who will walk Meghan down the aisle? My God I can't even...

I feel the same. I am weirdly and deeply saddened by this. It’s not like I really know her.

My husband and I derided to marry weeks after meeting, and my dad was hugely supportive. He traveled a thousand miles to be there, got a tux, took my son for a haircut, went out of his way to make my husband feel like a part of the family etc. etc. and cannot fathom him betraying my trust as Tom Sr has, then making it worse by not showing up to support me getting married. I can imagine Meghan looking forward to having that memory of her father too and it makes me sick that he is not man enough to stand with his girl on such an important day.

[soapstar]

Let's please move on from the 'playing victim/victim blaming' discussion. If you wish to continue the conversation, you can take it to PM.

[Curryong]

I have read on Rebecca English's Twitter that Doria wasn't expected in London until Wednesday and that's when she will be arriving.