The Duchess of Sussex: Family and Background

[AlowVera]

So according to the half sister, Tom sr. will start his own clothing line for men.........hmmm k. Do they really think anyone is clamoring for this man?

[Winnie]

Originally Posted by AlowVera

So according to the half sister, Tom sr. will start his own clothing line for men.........hmmm k. Do they really think anyone is clamoring for this man?

Seriously! I didn't read that bit but now I guess he sees himself as the new and exciting Tom Ford since he didn't make it as a Prince Charles double. May God have mercy.

[M. Payton]

Originally Posted by O-H Anglophile

I think Tom Sr doesn't fly anywhere. If he can't drive, he doesn't go.

Then how in the hell was he suppose to be in the wedding if he does not fly, go by boat? And here he is complaining about being left out of Meghan's life, she is in England for heaven's sake, not next door.......a real stupid man, gads does he actually think before he talks .......

[Madame Verseau]

Yeah I saw the news of Bad Dad's clothing line. Thanks Sam; you just proved Sr, Jr and you are grafters. This feud with Meghan and the royals is manufactured by the Markles and not by the British press. They used the media to keep their names out there so they can launch businesses. The tabloids, morning show hosts, royal reporters and bloggers that defended Dad were played like lotto. Using the money they paid Dad and the half sibs to tell their Meghan is a Melanie stories adds insult to injury, which the bullying media deserves for supporting this mess.

[Zonk]

Originally Posted by Madame Verseau

Yeah I saw the news of Bad Dad's clothing line. Thanks Sam; you just proved Sr, Jr and you are grafters. This feud with Meghan and the royals is manufactured by the Markles and not by the British press. They used the media to keep their names out there so they can launch businesses. The tabloids, morning show hosts, royal reporters and bloggers that defended Dad were played like lotto. Using the money they paid Dad and the half sibs to tell their Meghan is a Melanie stories adds insult to injury, which the bullying media deserves for supporting this mess.

Wait, are you serious? is it really called that?

Honestly, if this is true (the clothing line, the name, etc.), I can't see it coming to fruition.

Who is going to buy clothes because Thomas Markle says so? I get why people but clothes and accessories that celebrities (and reality stars) wear but is he that famous? I might like and if I had the means to do so, but something that Nicole Kidman wore (I like her style and yes I am old) I don't get it why someone would buy something cause Thomas Markle's name is on the tag.

[Cocoasneeze]

I think that clothing line was a joke. Re that hoodie he lied he was measured for.

[CTchic]

Originally Posted by Zonk

Didn't he celebrate Thanksgiving with Meghan and Doria in Canada? I would imagine he would have to fly? Toronto is near the East Coast of the US. Well not really, its closer to NY and PA, That's a couple of days travel via car. According to google, its 45 hours and 2,519.

Its possible to drive....but I can't imagine it. Not that people don't do that sort of drive for hte holidays bug GAH!

Meghan spent Thanksgiving 2016 with her parents in L.A.

[AlowVera]

Originally Posted by Madame Verseau

Yeah I saw the news of Bad Dad's clothing line. Thanks Sam; you just proved Sr, Jr and you are grafters. This feud with Meghan and the royals is manufactured by the Markles and not by the British press. They used the media to keep their names out there so they can launch businesses. The tabloids, morning show hosts, royal reporters and bloggers that defended Dad were played like lotto. Using the money they paid Dad and the half sibs to tell their Meghan is a Melanie stories adds insult to injury, which the bullying media deserves for supporting this mess.

So much for poor befuddle pa routine. He has the media on speed dial and glamor shots for his own clothing line..........

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Zonk

Didn't he celebrate Thanksgiving with Meghan and Doria in Canada? I would imagine he would have to fly? Toronto is near the East Coast of the US. Well not really, its closer to NY and PA, That's a couple of days travel via car. According to google, its 45 hours and 2,519.

Its possible to drive....but I can't imagine it. Not that people don't do that sort of drive for hte holidays bug GAH!

They celebrated Thanksgiving in LA. Meghan went home. Doria joined her in Toronto for Christmas that year. But back to the original point, I doubt it's true that he can't fly anywhere. He was going to fly to London. He might not do it often, but there is no reason to believe he can't.

[Dman]

Agree with The Sun’s article. The KP Palace PR machine must tackle the problem. They’ve ignored it all enough. Tackle it before the fall royal tour and Invictus Games kick off.

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by Zonk

Didn't he celebrate Thanksgiving with Meghan and Doria in Canada? I would imagine he would have to fly? Toronto is near the East Coast of the US. Well not really, its closer to NY and PA, That's a couple of days travel via car. According to google, its 45 hours and 2,519.

Its possible to drive....but I can't imagine it. Not that people don't do that sort of drive for hte holidays bug GAH!

I thought they celebrated that Thanksgiving in California?

Originally Posted by Cocoasneeze

He was supposed to fly to UK to the wedding, and has not once said, that he couldn't fly.

I can't see him admitting he is afraid to fly, IF that is actually the case. Just a thought since he seems to have gone out of his way to avoid flying over to the wedding and didn't go to Jamaica for her first wedding.

Originally Posted by Dman

Agree with The Sun’s article. The KP Palace PR machine must tackle the problem. They’ve ignored it all enough. Tackle it before the fall royal tour and Invictus Games kick off.

What is KP supposed to say--that Meghan is saddened that some of her family members are not acting like supportive, loving family?

[duchessrachel]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

THIS right there from Charlotte’s post. Tweets like Richard Palmer’s just proves it. I would also like to know how Meghan ranks on royal spouse carrying out engagements from engagement to less than 3 months into marriage. And yet, the likes of Richard Palmer wants to put the responsibility of Tom Markle’s behavior on Meghan and say it threatens to define Meghan and Harry? It’s a narrative he threatens to push, but it’s certainly not factually based or fair. If Meghan Markle needs to step up, then every other spouse in the past has not stepped up. The truth of the matter is that the tabloids have prolonged the Markle debacle for far too long knowing full well that it’s not a fair fight and these people have no credibility, yet they choose to give these people legitimacy.

That really burnt me up when he did that. This is not defining Harry and Meghan. It is defining the press as enablers of a couple of narcissists (make that 3 with Tom, Jr) in abusing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

[M. Payton]

Originally Posted by Dman

Agree with The Sun’s article. The KP Palace PR machine must tackle the problem. They’ve ignored it all enough. Tackle it before the fall royal tour and Invictus Games kick off.

What is KP suppose to do? This is something that Meghan has to deal with and she is doing the right thing by not accepting abusive behavior from her father or anyone else in her life>...would anyone here accept this type of behavior in their life? I do not think so.

Mental health is very important to everyone to grow and become a strong compassionate kind caring person.........nobody gives into BULLIES who are hell bent on destroying a person. Bullying someone takes away their self-esteem and self-confidence, So please tell me how to deal with BULLIES? I have dealt with them before and believe me I never acknowledge their behavior or accept it in my life and I am so much better for it. Eventually they find someone else to bully and leave me alone as they know they can not get to me ever.....NEVER GIVE INTO BULLIES EVER...... it can and does destroy a person's life and that I do not want to happen to Meghan or to any other woman out there......we have a hard enough time being women as it is!

[Dalriada]

Originally Posted by Dman

Agree with The Sun’s article. The KP Palace PR machine must tackle the problem. They’ve ignored it all enough. Tackle it before the fall royal tour and Invictus Games kick off.

I agree. This is more than a little sordid private family feud that Meghan can handle herself. The Palace PR machine requires damage limitation for the institution of the monarchy. Can you imagine Meghan getting up close to over familiar Aussies on the forthcoming tour and being asked all sorts of embarrassing questions about her family from little cheeky cute children as they do in those ever so relaxed engagements.

[Cocoasneeze]

Originally Posted by Dman

Agree with The Sun’s article. The KP Palace PR machine must tackle the problem. They’ve ignored it all enough. Tackle it before the fall royal tour and Invictus Games kick off.

How do you suggest KP tackle it?

Originally Posted by Dalriada

I agree. This is more than a little sordid private family feud that Meghan can handle herself. The Palace PR machine requires damage limitation for the institution of the monarchy. Can you imagine Meghan getting up close to over familiar Aussies on the forthcoming tour and being asked all sorts of embarrassing questions about her family from little cheeky cute children as they do in those ever so relaxed engagements.

Have cheeky little children previously asked about the families of royals in these situations?

[Dalriada]

Originally Posted by Cocoasneeze

Have cheeky little children previously asked about the families of royals in these situations?

They do tend to ask sensitive if not awkward questions like towards Diana and Charles on previous visits to Australia. The children there don’t seem to be as inhibited or shy than English school children. Aussies are more natural and forthcoming like their former prime minister Keating towards HM Queen.

[Mirabel]

Originally Posted by Dalriada

I agree. This is more than a little sordid private family feud that Meghan can handle herself. The Palace PR machine requires damage limitation for the institution of the monarchy. Can you imagine Meghan getting up close to over familiar Aussies on the forthcoming tour and being asked all sorts of embarrassing questions about her family from little cheeky cute children as they do in those ever so relaxed engagements.

No one is obligated to answer any intrusive questions!
If she chooses to answer, she can only say she regrets any unpleasantness, but it is what is it.

But if I were Meghan, I would just smile and change the subject.

And, I think any clothing line from Markle will end in bankruptcy in record time (if he can even find any investors).

[Stargazer]

I do not think this is a story that will damage the monarchy. The only ones who seem to think it will are the so-called British royal reporters. I do not know about Australia or the other countries they will be visiting, but here in the US its a non story. Even when an American publication does write about it is negative towards Tom Markle and not Meghan or the royal family.


My question is When will the British media finally realize it is time to let it go?

[Dman]

I don’t know, but I know they better brainstorm and address the issue or this stuff will continue to be a dark cloud over Meghan and Harry’s heads and it all can get worse. They don’t deserve this, but this is a major KP PR disaster indeed.

We’re talking about Meghan’s father here. No one can tell me that Kensington Palace’s PR team can’t get a grip on this problem and end the ongoing episode of the As The Markle Turns.

[MARG]

Well, why fix what ain't broken? 'Never complain, never explain' is working well for them.

The only people complaining are Palmer et al. And they are just too lazy to go find an actual 'story' when all they have to do is pay the Markles.