The writer of the article probably copped the 'teabag' reference from the quote Meghan chose to place next to her Yearbook photo.
Thanks for posting. The article casually states a number of things that I'm confused by:
#1
"Harry and Cressy had a lot in common." @Curryong just stated that Harry & Cressida did not have interests in common. Which of these statements is true?
#2
"Harry was smitten by Cressy" and the relationship was 'intense.' I never got that impression from their relationship. It seemed like the media was building it up more than anything, and that Harry & Cressida were going along for the ride until it ended abruptly.
#3 I know that Harry had a lot of flings, of which Florence Brudenell Bruce, the lingerie model was one. But if FB Bruce was only with Harry for two weeks, why is she being included in this article? For her long-legged blonde good looks???
#4
"Harry and Meghan's paths crossed at the 2016 Invictus Games held in the U.S." There have been rumors that Harry and Meghan possibly first met in May 2016 at the Invictus Games. But what is meant by saying their 'paths crossed'? Did they just run into each other or were they introduced and shared phone numbers? I ask that because the article goes on to say that Harry began
'bombarding Meghan with texts.' Now, that is something I've read more than once.
This article says that Harry also asked Meghan when she would be in London, or that he was trying to convince her to visit London. We do know that Meghan was in London at the end of June through early July 2016 to attend Wimbledon as a guest of Serena Williams. So, was there an arrangement between M&H to meet up at Soho House while she was in London? I was under the impression that M&H had initially been introduced to each other at Soho House at the end of June 2016 by Meghan's friend Markus Anderson, a party consultant, who is assistant to the chief executive of Soho House. Which version of these tales about M&H meeting is true? Are all versions true?
#5 The article says that Eugenie & Beatrice were involved in Harry meeting both Cressida and Meghan. I'm more inclined to believe that Eugenie became involved in supporting the M&H romance (not that she was needed to do that)
after M&H had already met, and that Beatrice has had no input in M&H's relationship whatsoever. I have heard that Eugenie and her boyfriend have double-dated with M&H.
There is also the fact that pre-Harry, Meghan has been a good friend of Misha Nonoo's, the fashion designer, who is divorced from Andrew Gilkes (a friend of Harry's and William's). Meghan is also a friend of Jessica Mulroney's and of the Trudeaus. What this seems to suggest is that Meghan was traveling in similar social circles as Harry well before she met him. So their meeting is not unusual, despite what some negative critical observers might think. M&H's relationship seems fated. But can we please get to the bottom of the 'How They Actually Met' details already!
Besides all that, #6: I do agree that Harry was completely fed up with the media and the royal courtiers interfering in his life and scaring away his lady friends. When Meghan came along and their relationship intensified late last summer/ early fall, apparently Harry was eager to put the slammers on the media meddling even coming close to causing Meghan Markle to slip out of his orbit. He made sure that everyone got the message forthwith:
"This is my life, and hers!" In other words: Back off!
Prince Harry is ready to go to the mats for Meghan!
Also, I wouldn't necessarily compare Meghan with a 'teabag.' I would characterize her as more like the lovely flower she admires:
Peony, known for its
"ease of cultivation, relative freedom from pests and diseases, widespread hardiness ..." and for the ideas and values the Peony represents, such as
"honor & success, wealth & riches, romance & romantic love, and beauty in all its forms." Bloom on.
