The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 6: Aug. 2021- Oct. 2022

[yukari]

I really hope the docuseries would be one similar toto the recent Anne's 70th documentary or William's Earthshot documentary, instead of more intimate one covering their day to day life ala BBC's The Royal Family. Because if it's the latter, the media particularly tabloid ones, might see it as open invitation to invade their privacy. I mean, Meghan's friends talking about the letter has been interpreted as sort of green light to publish the letter by DM, so showing their day to day life might be seen as them invading their own privacy or something.

[Jaybird]

This isn't the first time that a tabloid has started a rumor that the Sussexes are doing a fly on the wall reality TV series - I have very little trust in Page Six or any other Murdoch owned media.
Its quite likely that the 'no comment' is simply an indication that neither party can be bothered to respond.

They could, I suppose, be doing something about their Foundation that would give more publicity to the causes they support but I don't see Netflix having any interest in it.

Charles has done the Inside the Duchy of Cornwall docuseries and there was the Royal Family 'fly on the wall' series in the 60's

I'm just not seeing that there could be enough of anything in a Sussex series for Netflix to be interested in streaming.

The Jubilee is already going out on several media sites so they would have no interest in that.

I can't help but feel that this is just more of Murdoch trying to stir up negativity ahead of the couple visiting the UK in June and not allowing the British tabloids any access to them while they're there

[Heavs]

Originally Posted by Jaybird

This isn't the first time that a tabloid has started a rumor that the Sussexes are doing a fly on the wall reality TV series - I have very little trust in Page Six or any other Murdoch owned media.
Its quite likely that the 'no comment' is simply an indication that neither party can be bothered to respond.

They could, I suppose, be doing something about their Foundation that would give more publicity to the causes they support but I don't see Netflix having any interest in it.

Charles has done the Inside the Duchy of Cornwall docuseries and there was the Royal Family 'fly on the wall' series in the 60's

I'm just not seeing that there could be enough of anything in a Sussex series for Netflix to be interested in streaming.

The Jubilee is already going out on several media sites so they would have no interest in that.

I can't help but feel that this is just more of Murdoch trying to stir up negativity ahead of the couple visiting the UK in June and not allowing the British tabloids any access to them while they're there

We have seen cameras following the Sussexes around on their various activities for nearly a year now. It doesn't seem to be in question that they have been filmed for *something*. It may not be an "at home with the Sussexes" but he was highly visible in NYC.

Various royals have done documentaries most of which have been about celebrating a particular persons life, the work of the monarchy, a particular aspect like Windsor or a charity. There's nothing inherently wrong with it at all. They themselves did the controversial SA doc with Tom Bradby. I agree that they don't necessarily have that much content to go into one though, especially if HOI is separate. That said it doesn't mean they aren't trying to get something together about their vaccine equality stuff +Jubilee and/or Netflix is hoping for something juicer than they themselves are thinking.

Industry outlets also carried the news instead of dismissing it with a couple changing their wording from "reality series" to "docu series" suggesting that the idea is correct but their PR is quibbling over the wording.
This is the problem with the Sussexes clapping back at some many things (including the idea of a reality series 18 months ago) is that if it's not vigorously denied within 12 minutes, it is assumed to be true.

I really hope the docuseries would be one similar toto the recent Anne's 70th documentary or William's Earthshot documentary, instead of more intimate one covering their day to day life ala BBC's The Royal Family. Because if it's the latter, the media particularly tabloid ones, might see it as open invitation to invade their privacy. I mean, Meghan's friends talking about the letter has been interpreted as sort of green light to publish the letter by DM, so showing their day to day life might be seen as them invading their own privacy or something.

I would suggest that FF, the Oprah interview and also publishing one's memoirs also mean an "invitation" to invade their privacy because they did invade their own and the family's. Or better put a greenlight to dispute the highly personal details they themselves put out, especially when they were invading the privacy of others. They themselves said on Oprah that they never said they wanted complete privacy. IMHO they just want to control their own narrative, which is understandable but impossible. Even dictators can't do that these days.

It doesn't give anyone the greenlight to do anything illegal, immoral or outright nasty with their criticism or exploration into their ventures but they put themselves out there as public figures over and over again in the last 2 years. It would be different if they had completely retired from public life to be farmers or hosts of a mindfulness retreat in the countryside but they aren't. Meghan even wants to be involved in US politics and that involves having your entire life as fair game.

[ACO]

Meghan has not once claimed to want to be in US politics. That is a tabloid fantasy. I do think they are filming about starting up Archewell. All the filming has been involved around that stuff. I very much doubt it is some personal reality series, and honestly I think the tabloids know it too. And when it doesn't happen they will pretend they didn't insist it was something it wasn't like they do with so many of the other rumors. Lol... including the recent so called "exclusive" about HMQ's great grands that never happened.

It was nice seeing them out and about yesterday. I would guess they are heading to the UK sometime later this week. Though I still have doubt we will see a lot of them during the Jubilee. And I suspect we won't see the kids at all unless they release pictures of the family.

[Curryong]

That’s right. I think the stories that Meghan wanted to become US President began with one particular British Royal commentator soon after the couple settled in the US and has snowballed since then so it’s become a ‘fact’ regularly trotted out.

I do think that the documentary will consist of everything the couple have been doing since their NY trip with regard to their interests and causes. I can’t see another full scale sit-down interview happening.


I believe Harry and Meghan will be seen at the Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s and perhaps be glimpsed with their children at one or two private family events during their visit. And that will be it.

[SiennaMonet]

^ That's pretty much the story, along with the fact that Jill Biden was recently asked about Meghan and she was like, 'she'd make a great president.' she walked into that one but it's all whatever.

And someone can't invade their own privacy. The 'they left for privacy' narrative became the theme when they never mentioned it and never said they'd step back from being public figures. It's more so them not wanting any interaction with royal rota or certain papers and now they can do it. And it's the media being upset they can't get close or any information on the Sussex's now and it's 'if i can't have them, no one can' so they want them to go into hiding but at the time know they'll bring clicks.

I'd also say, setting up Archewell was pretty big and there would be a lot about that. I do wish they'd get social media.

I agree with Thanksgiving service, they might visit people privately, I don't see us seeing the kids (officially) until they're back in CA and maybe a family photo will be released.

There will be Polo games going on while they're in the UK so I wonder if the team won't be playing or they'll have a replacement winner.

If anyone's interested, I'm trying to find the video but some people said that the food looked really good. I didn't realize they'd even have food (never been to an polo match.) The official polo club ig has some updates but some people of note who were there

Mandana Dayani, President of Archewell
Actresses Mariska Hargitay, Kelly MiraccoC
Civil rights activist Amanda N. Nguyen

I also saw a group photo that could be Archewell staff but I couldn't confirm names but Dayani was in the photo. Seemed to be a successful event.

[FigTree]

Originally Posted by SiennaMonet

And someone can't invade their own privacy.


I agree with Thanksgiving service, they might visit people privately, I don't see us seeing the kids (officially) until they're back in CA and maybe a family photo will be released.

Oh my goodness you absolutely can and public figures do it all the time. Relationships with the media are black and white. You play with them or you don’t. But once you engage with them and start giving out personal information you have essentially created an open door policy on yourself. You cannot control them once you dip your toe and you cannot control your narrative. That’s like a fantasy world. Diana tried that too. Me thinks Cassandra is shouting into a deaf world. They may have thought you can and certainly you can control what is put out there but once information is out out there it is no longer yours and people can do what they want with it. As I think Harry may be learning after everything he says is picked apart.

You mean a family photo of the entire royal family? Unless the do a ‘live’ one as in 2002 during the week I feel any photograph (and I am sure one or more is coming) has possibly been long taken. And given certain other family eventualities I think it may include the grandchildren and greats. And that has more to do with Andrew. They were all together at Easter. Or they could do a family Live Photo once the Sussexes are there but to be honest Andrew is the big bug here and finding a way to not have him in it probably out ways anything to do with the Sussexes. In reality, despite what some of the media keep whipping up, the Sussexes are nothing in the jubilee. Andrew and making him invisible is. Harry despite what the media seems to whip up now and then isn’t any really danger or issue at all. Andrew is a different matter.

[iceflower]

According to various news reports the Duchess of Sussex's father Thomas Markle has been transported to a hospital after fears of a possible stroke.

Member TLLK shared the following link:


** dm article: EXCLUSIVE: Meghan's father Thomas Markle has suffered a major stroke and is receiving emergency..**


Meanwhile the Duke of Sussex was seen bike riding:


** dm article: Feeling right at home! Prince Harry dons 'California' baseball cap as he rides his..**

[angieuk]

(..) He was due to come over to the UK for the Jubilee next week. Wishing him all the best.

[Moonmaiden23]

Oh no. Whatever else can be said about Thomas Markle he did quite a lot for Meghan to help her become successful.

I really hope she will reach out to this man before it is too late.

He is her father.

[TLLK]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

Oh no. Whatever else can be said about Thomas Markle he did quite a lot for Meghan to help her become successful.

I really hope she will reach out to this man before it is too late.

He is her father.

I hope so as well. She's about 4 hours away, so an in person visit is possible.

[rominet09]

The only decent thing Meghan could do is to visit him.

[SiennaMonet]

Good luck to Thomas. I'm in the camp of her not visiting him.

As for the other article, it's good to see Harry out and enjoying the town. They failed to mention that he was showing Charlie Van Straubenzee around but mentioning his childhood friend blows apart the whole they have no friends and are isolated narrative, for Harry at least.

I will say, the DM are good for getting photos.

[Ista]

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Sussex visited the memorial that honors the 19 children and two teachers who were shot dead in Texas,
members TLKK and SiennaMonet shared two news links about it:


** dm article: Meghan Markle lays bouquet of white 'peace' roses at memorial to 21 victims..**


** cbsnews article: Meghan Markle visits Uvalde, Texas to pay respect to shooting victims **

[muriel]

Originally Posted by iceflower

The Duchess of Sussex visited the memorial that honors the 19 children and two teachers who were shot dead in Texas,
members TLKK and SiennaMonet shared two news links about it:


** dm article: Meghan Markle lays bouquet of white 'peace' roses at memorial to 21 victims..**


** cbsnews article: Meghan Markle visits Uvalde, Texas to pay respect to shooting victims **

Terrible shooting incident, my thoughts are with all those affected.

Whilst Meghan's gesture in itself is credible, the accompanying camera crew and PR working overtime to spread the word about the incognito trip in a private capacity (does she have a "public" capacity?) does, to me, come across as opportunism. Others may feel differently, but that was my reaction.

[FigTree]

Unfortunately, like everything she and/or he does it has proved wildly controversial. I haven’t really looked in to this incredible tragedy that much but feel it is not something needed. What an utter waste of life. How do these people people even get into schools? Mine is like a prison to gain access too. I have so many different passes to get in in the morning it isn’t funny.

My heart goes out to all of them. I was young when Dunblane happened and I don’t think I have ever gotten over it.

I can’t say much about what what she did going there. There wasn’t anything she offered, she couldn’t have sent there and thereby avoided the controversy.

Not that they are in any way the ones to feel sorry for in that horrendous tragedy but I am beginning to feel cringe worthy levels of shame over them. They are just searching for a place I guess like everyone but my feeling is, like every issue this, if you cannot directly help or are from there then stay away and send resources and money.

[Elenath]

Originally Posted by muriel

Terrible shooting incident, my thoughts are with all those affected.

Whilst Meghan's gesture in itself is credible, the accompanying camera crew and PR working overtime to spread the word about the incognito trip in a private capacity (does she have a "public" capacity?) does, to me, come across as opportunism. Others may feel differently, but that was my reaction.

There have been camera crews there ever since the shooting happened. They have been filming everyone at the school and at the memorial. […]There is no evidence Meghan took a camera crew. Don't always assume the worst.

[FigTree]

[…]She could have sent some much needed supplies and avoid this.

[soapstar]

A few comments have been deleted. Let’s keep this discussion about Meghan and not start comparisons to Kate (or any other royal).