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The Duchess of Sussex attended the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala in Los Angeles last night, February 7:


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HELLO! Magazine on Instagram: "A rare solo outing and a major gown moment ✨ Meghan Markle chose a striking Harbison Studio gown to attend the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles last night."

226 likes, 50 comments - hellomag on February 7, 2026: "A rare solo outing and a major gown moment ✨ Meghan Markle chose a striking Harbison Studio gown to attend the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles last night.".
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Meghan goes solo at gala honouring Beyonce's mother

The Duchess of Sussex posed on the red carpet in Los Angelesco-ordinating the billowing sleeves of the train with her earrings, shoes and sweetheart neckline.
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Meghan Markle brings the Hollywood glamour in strapless gown

The Duchess of Sussex brought the Hollywood glamour in a strapless gown as she attended the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
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An Ard Ri said:
The Duke of Sussex meanwhile thanked bereaved families mounting a legal challenge against Meta and YouTube regarding the mental health impact of social media .
The landmark trial has begun in LA ,California with both Social Media giants accused of failing to warn of the dangers to young users posed by the design of their platforms.
Prince Harry appears tearful as he makes surprise emotional outing
Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms
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I have to wonder if Harry considered the profound impact that his own actions and words have had in the past six years. Those words and actions that have been repeatedly shared in social media and sourced from his various interviews, a documentary and "Spare" and the impact that's had on the members of his family.

The Prince continued: "When you were sitting in court and if you have that feeling of just overwhelming emotion because you can't believe that the people on the other side are saying what they're saying, that by the very nature of them defending what they're defending, the lies that they are stating, is devaluing life, is devaluing your children's lives, if that brings stuff up for you, it is totally normal.
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I think his commitment to the impact of social media on children and young people is fine.
However, he absolutely shouldn't conflate that with his personal grudge against the English press, which led to his lawsuit.
Those are two separate issues. But, being as emotional as he is, he probably can't react any other way. It's a pity that it's like this.
 
hereditarytitles said:
I think his commitment to the impact of social media on children and young people is fine.
However, he absolutely shouldn't conflate that with his personal grudge against the English press, which led to his lawsuit.
Those are two separate issues. But, being as emotional as he is, he probably can't react any other way. It's a pity that it's like this.
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Excellent observation.
 
hereditarytitles said:
I think his commitment to the impact of social media on children and young people is fine.
However, he absolutely shouldn't conflate that with his personal grudge against the English press, which led to his lawsuit.
Those are two separate issues. But, being as emotional as he is, he probably can't react any other way. It's a pity that it's like this.
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I watched the video and I'm stunned by what I just saw and heard.

Harry addresses the grieving parents and compares their tragic situation to his own, referring to his lawsuit against the British newspapers and the judge's remarks about him, which deeply hurt him. This privacy lawsuit, which he himself filed, seems insignificant compared to the devastating loss of a child, a trauma from which one never truly recovers.

And when he utters this strange phrase: "I've experienced similar, but different situations," he clearly hasn't grasped that they are antonyms. Evidently, he skipped a few classes at Eton, or perhaps he's simply not very bright.

If he wanted to allude to his mother's death, he had no reason to do so, since the meeting was about child suicides caused by online violence.

But it all revolves around poor Harry and his despair. He seems solely preoccupied with his own pain. He constantly seeks attention and talks about himself in front of all those poor parents.

And besides, he really needs to stop gesticulating like a puppet when he speaks; it makes me dizzy.
 
Cookie Queens like many documentaries is finding it difficult to connect with a buyer. I understand that Netflix is not interested in picking it up.

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Meghan and Harry's doc struggles in "really awful" market—Director

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new documentary is competing in a "really awful" market for non-fiction, its director said.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's latest film about Girl Scouts is competing in a "really awful" market, which has been "so hard for many of us," according to the film's director.

Cookie Queens debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and received a standing ovation, as well as positive reviews from U.S. outlets, which will have been a relief to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after a difficult response to Meghan's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

However, there has not yet been any public confirmation that the film has sold to a distributor, and in fact, the International Documentary Association reported that: "A few of the nonfiction titles came to the Festival with distribution, but the vast majority of documentaries were still looking for a home—with not a single reported acquisition deal so far."
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GondorHasNoPants said:
'Cookie Queens' will show at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas on March 13th and March 15th.

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Perhaps that might help the producers to find a buyer for the documentary.
 
I don't see the connection between Valentine's Day and children either.
For me, it's a holiday that celebrates the love of a couple, regardless of the adults' ages.:heartflower:

But if you absolutely must include the children, take the time to take a photo with them and your partner, and above all, don't forget anyone!

Otherwise, it's rather sad for the child who isn't in the photo.:cry:
 
Harry and Meghan have been part of the producing team for 2 years per the director. Not exactly last minute.
 
Somebody said:
Can you share the source? So far, everything indicated that they were a last minute add-on. Knowing Harry and Meghan, it is also highly unlikely that they didn't make any mention of it until after the release - when they were suddenly added as executive producers.

Soapstar previously discussed their involvement and Toledo looked into it quite extensively.
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I mean based on those posts it was just assumed, not confirmed. It appears to me the Sussexes just withheld the info publicly until ready.

It’s a small independent project. It also involves minors and considering the way the media (and others) obsessively look into everything they do, seems like a wise decision.

The moment it was revealed people started doing deep dives into everything. This very thread is an example. :)

Anyways during Sundance — Meghan and the director spoke multiple times how they been involved for awhile. This is one of the interviews.

variety.com

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Backing the Sundance Doc ‘Cookie Queens’ and What Being a Girl Scout Taught Her About Business

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on executive producing the Sundance doc 'Cookie Queens,' directed by Alysa Nahmias, and her plans for Archwell Productions.
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I wish them luck on getting a distributer.
 
ACO said:
I mean based on those posts it was just assumed, not confirmed. It appears to me the Sussexes just withheld the info publicly until ready.

It’s a small independent project. It also involves minors and considering the way the media (and others) obsessively look into everything they do, seems like a wise decision.

The moment it was revealed people started doing deep dives into everything. This very thread is an example. :)

Anyways during Sundance — Meghan and the director spoke multiple times how they been involved for awhile. This is one of the interviews.

variety.com

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Backing the Sundance Doc ‘Cookie Queens’ and What Being a Girl Scout Taught Her About Business

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on executive producing the Sundance doc 'Cookie Queens,' directed by Alysa Nahmias, and her plans for Archwell Productions.
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I wish them luck on getting a distributer.
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You wish everyone luck with their endeavours. But it has limited international appeal. This is a purely American thing. I think I heard about it on some American TV show years ago. And all these distributers have the eye on the prize. And it's so flooded you can't be affording things that dont appeal.
 
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The "two year" quote from @ACO's link:

'How did you get the idea to reach out to Meghan to join the project as an executive producer?

Nahmias: We looked at who in the world has been a Girl Scout — women we admire, who are doing interesting things and that we respect. Meghan was on that short list early. When we first got to show her footage, the connection was really clear and meaningful. She got that this is about Girl Scout cookies, and it’s about so much more. An observational documentary is not something that everyone is willing to take a risk on — you don’t know how it’s going to end — and I really appreciated that.

Meghan: We first saw that footage almost two years ago, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And in really wanting to support independent filmmakers through Archewell Productions, it felt like something where I knew where the hook was. So, as it started to expand and grow, I could see Alysa’s vision really coming to life. I just thought, “Oh my gosh, it would be such a privilege to uplift and support this, so that people, even if they aren’t Girl Scouts and don’t understand the tradition, can have this glimpse into the families and what adolescence looks like for young girls in this day and age.” I just find the messaging that she’s put together to be incredibly inspiring and brave, because it could just be cookie cutter and sweet, and it’s not. It goes a lot deeper than that and that nuance makes it incredibly special.'​


I don't interpret her statement as saying she has been part of the producing team for two years.
 
FigTree said:
You wish everyone luck with their endeavours. But it has limited international appeal. This is a purely American thing. I think I heard about it on some American TV show years ago. And all these distributers have the eye on the prize. And it's so flooded you can't be affording things that dont appeal.
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I can confirm that this " cookies Queens" tradition is completely unknown in France, my country, as well as in Italy, where my brother and his family live.
 
pieve said:
I can confirm that this " cookies Queens" tradition is completely unknown in France, my country, as well as in Italy, where my brother and his family live.
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Nor here in Germany, but I'm sure it is a well known tradition in the US. That's why, I think, it could be a success there and was probably never meant to be of interest internationally.
 
Tatiana Maria said:
The "two year" quote from @ACO's link:

'How did you get the idea to reach out to Meghan to join the project as an executive producer?​
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Nahmias: We looked at who in the world has been a Girl Scout — women we admire, who are doing interesting things and that we respect. Meghan was on that short list early. When we first got to show her footage, the connection was really clear and meaningful. She got that this is about Girl Scout cookies, and it’s about so much more. An observational documentary is not something that everyone is willing to take a risk on — you don’t know how it’s going to end — and I really appreciated that.​
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Meghan: We first saw that footage almost two years ago, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And in really wanting to support independent filmmakers through Archewell Productions, it felt like something where I knew where the hook was. So, as it started to expand and grow, I could see Alysa’s vision really coming to life. I just thought, “Oh my gosh, it would be such a privilege to uplift and support this, so that people, even if they aren’t Girl Scouts and don’t understand the tradition, can have this glimpse into the families and what adolescence looks like for young girls in this day and age.” I just find the messaging that she’s put together to be incredibly inspiring and brave, because it could just be cookie cutter and sweet, and it’s not. It goes a lot deeper than that and that nuance makes it incredibly special.'​


I don't interpret her statement as saying she has been part of the producing team for two years.
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I don't understand anything she says. I recognise individual words as English but beyond that I haven't got a clue.
 
Tatiana Maria said:
The "two year" quote from @ACO's link:

'How did you get the idea to reach out to Meghan to join the project as an executive producer?​
​
Nahmias: We looked at who in the world has been a Girl Scout — women we admire, who are doing interesting things and that we respect. Meghan was on that short list early. When we first got to show her footage, the connection was really clear and meaningful. She got that this is about Girl Scout cookies, and it’s about so much more. An observational documentary is not something that everyone is willing to take a risk on — you don’t know how it’s going to end — and I really appreciated that.​
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Meghan: We first saw that footage almost two years ago, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And in really wanting to support independent filmmakers through Archewell Productions, it felt like something where I knew where the hook was. So, as it started to expand and grow, I could see Alysa’s vision really coming to life. I just thought, “Oh my gosh, it would be such a privilege to uplift and support this, so that people, even if they aren’t Girl Scouts and don’t understand the tradition, can have this glimpse into the families and what adolescence looks like for young girls in this day and age.” I just find the messaging that she’s put together to be incredibly inspiring and brave, because it could just be cookie cutter and sweet, and it’s not. It goes a lot deeper than that and that nuance makes it incredibly special.'​


I don't interpret her statement as saying she has been part of the producing team for two years.
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Nor do I. I interpreted Meghan's statement to mean that she'd had some interest in the footage, but that was all.
 
From everything written in the article I didn’t interpret Nahmias’s words as Meghan jumping on board the project at the last minute either. But does the length of time really matter in this case?
I wish this little film, which sounds very cute, well.

Not absolutely everything has to have international appeal. I hope for the sake of everyone involved, including the director and all the young girls involved that it does get sold.
 
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I’m not sure if you all are kidding or not, but just in case, I’ll take a stab at translating this from marketing“Meglish” into English:

Meglish: We first saw that footage almost two years ago, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
English: I was impressed by the footage I saw almost two years ago.

Meglish: And in really wanting to support independent filmmakers through Archewell Productions, it felt like something where I knew where the hook was.
English: It fit with the kind of project Archewell wants to support.

Meglish: So, as it started to expand and grow, I could see Alysa’s vision really coming to life. I just thought, “Oh my gosh, it would be such a privilege to uplift and support this, so that people, even if they aren’t Girl Scouts and don’t understand the tradition, can have this glimpse into the families and what adolescence looks like for young girls in this day and age.”
English: As Alyssa’s vision developed, I could see how this film could inspire people even if they aren’t involved with Girl Scouts. It offers a glimpse into the lives of young girls today.

Meglish: I just find the messaging that she’s put together to be incredibly inspiring and brave, because it could just be cookie cutter and sweet, and it’s not.
English: Alyssa has made a film that goes beyond a simple, sentimental portrayal.

Meglish: It goes a lot deeper than that and that nuance makes it incredibly special.
English: The film explores deeper themes, which makes it stand out.
 
kalnel said:
I’m not sure if you all are kidding or not, but just in case, I’ll take a stab at translating this from marketing“Meglish” into English:

Meglish: We first saw that footage almost two years ago, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
English: I was impressed by the footage I saw almost two years ago.

Meglish: And in really wanting to support independent filmmakers through Archewell Productions, it felt like something where I knew where the hook was.
English: It fit with the kind of project Archewell wants to support.

Meglish: So, as it started to expand and grow, I could see Alysa’s vision really coming to life. I just thought, “Oh my gosh, it would be such a privilege to uplift and support this, so that people, even if they aren’t Girl Scouts and don’t understand the tradition, can have this glimpse into the families and what adolescence looks like for young girls in this day and age.”
English: As Alyssa’s vision developed, I could see how this film could inspire people even if they aren’t involved with Girl Scouts. It offers a glimpse into the lives of young girls today.

Meglish: I just find the messaging that she’s put together to be incredibly inspiring and brave, because it could just be cookie cutter and sweet, and it’s not.
English: Alyssa has made a film that goes beyond a simple, sentimental portrayal.

Meglish: It goes a lot deeper than that and that nuance makes it incredibly special.
English: The film explores deeper themes, which makes it stand out.
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I believe that you need to create an app that will translate all future Sussex communication form Meglish to English!!
 
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