The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 10: August 2024 -

[zarat]

The Duchess of Sussex at The Paley Gala Honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles yesterday, December 4:


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Meghan Markle wows in strapless black gown as she arrives solo at the Paley Honors Gala

The Duchess paid tribute to actor Tyler Perry

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When you think that they could interact with world's leaders, international champions, participate in state visits ... if only they stayed in UK. And what is left for them now? attending hair care salon opening, giving interview while trying to boost his book's sales or attending some insignificant gala in LA and being ushered there by back door... what a spectacular fall...

 

[TLLK]

Here's a slightly longer video of Meghan on the red carpet.

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[Healthy Sceptic]

No news articles, to the best of my knowledge, have reported that the couple are divorcing.

The interviewer and the Duke appear to be conflating two different things: news articles about their increasingly independent professional careers (a subject which the couple's own spokespersons have briefed about), and speculation by members of the public as to the state of their marriage.

From the article:

Harry was asked by the event's founder Andrew Ross Sorkin about the public's fixation on their relationship.​

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'They're fascinated Meghan is in California right now, and you're here. There are articles left and right about: 'Why are you making, doing independent events? Why aren't you doing them together?'​

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The Duke of Sussex then dismissed claims that he and Meghan are struggling.​

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'Apparently we've bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We've apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it's just like, 'what?',' Harry said laughing.​

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'It's hard to keep up with, but that's why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls.​

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'Their hopes are just built and built, and it's like, 'Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes', and then it doesn't happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.'​

Typical Harry, his mind is full of people trolling him. Talk about pitiable.

 

[Lee-Z]

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The interviewer and the Duke appear to be conflating two different things: news articles about their increasingly independent professional careers (a subject which the couple's own spokespersons have briefed about), and speculation by members of the public as to the state of their marriage.

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imo that seems a recurring misconception Harry has: he sees no difference between professional media and social media

 

[Curryong]

It is not just in Harry’s mind that these rumours about his marriage have occurred however. It’s all over the Internet (and I’ve seen it myself for months) and not just on S/M.

Neil Sean, (Fox correspondent) Lady Colin Campbell the author and others who take it upon themselves to ‘know’ about the state of famous people’s marriages and family lives, especially the Sussexes, have either hinted at it or come right out and said the couple are separating or divorcing within weeks. This has proliferated ever since January, when Harry was supposed to be seeing divorce lawyers. It’s all scuttlebut, along with stories which won’t die down, about Meghan’s pregnancies etc.

 

[TLLK]

imo that seems a recurring misconception Harry has: he sees no difference between professional media and social media

I am surprised that he still seems to consider them to be one and the same.

 

[Curryong]

When you think that they could interact with world's leaders, international champions, participate in state visits ... if only they stayed in UK. And what is left for them now? attending hair care salon opening, giving interview while trying to boost his book's sales or attending some insignificant gala in LA and being ushered there by back door... what a spectacular fall...

But Harry disliked the life of a working royal, even before Meghan. Harry was at the centre of royal life since he was very young. He told at least two journalists in about 2016 that sort of life (which certainly isn’t all beer and skittles at the best of times) didn’t appeal to him. He stated that it was only a feeling of duty towards the Queen, his grandmother, that kept him there.

People who don’t want to lead that sort of life (and Harry has met plenty of world leaders, other royals etc in his time) shouldn’t have to. The couple go to events they wish to go to and live a nice and comfortable life in California. He reiterated at the book event that he likes living in California, and is looking forward with his wife to bringing up their children there.

 

[HRHHermione]

Discussion of American politics is off topic and several posts that reference it have been removed.

 

[Hallo girl]

But Harry disliked the life of a working royal, even before Meghan. Harry was at the centre of royal life since he was very young. He told at least two journalists in about 2016 that sort of life (which certainly isn’t all beer and skittles at the best of times) didn’t appeal to him. He stated that it was only a feeling of duty towards the Queen, his grandmother, that kept him there.

People who don’t want to lead that sort of life (and Harry has met plenty of world leaders, other royals etc in his time) shouldn’t have to. The couple go to events they wish to go to and live a nice and comfortable life in California. He reiterated at the book event that he likes living in California, and is looking forward with his wife to bringing up their children there.

It is a pity he did not show that same consideration of his grandmother when he was giving interviews and writing books.

 

[winifred]

But Harry disliked the life of a working royal, even before Meghan. Harry was at the centre of royal life since he was very young. He told at least two journalists in about 2016 that sort of life (which certainly isn’t all beer and skittles at the best of times) didn’t appeal to him. He stated that it was only a feeling of duty towards the Queen, his grandmother, that kept him there.

People who don’t want to lead that sort of life (and Harry has met plenty of world leaders, other royals etc in his time) shouldn’t have to. The couple go to events they wish to go to and live a nice and comfortable life in California. He reiterated at the book event that he likes living in California, and is looking forward with his wife to bringing up their children there.

And yet he still wanted half-in and half-out.

 

[moby]

And yet he still wanted half-in and half-out.

Can we blame him? I, for one, would also like to enjoy the perks of my job and my salary without having to work...

 

[Ghost]

Can we blame him? I, for one, would also like to enjoy the perks of my job and my salary without having to work...

Count me in. And the recognition and fame. And being feted. Yes, please!

 

[Mirabel]

Was anyone else horrified to hear about Harry's polo pony Drizzle?
I couldn't believe it!
I believed that Harry was spoiled and immature, but I never thought him as bad as that!

 

[TLLK]

Sentabale's CEO has stepped down and will be replaced by an executive director.

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9 December 2024, LONDON – In an exciting shift as a part of the organisation’s strategy to invest in the growth of a locally led organisation, Sentebale is making its first move to place the most critical senior roles in close proximity to its programmes in Southern Africa. Sentebale was founded in

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Was anyone else horrified to hear about Harry's polo pony Drizzle?
I couldn't believe it!
I believed that Harry was spoiled and immature, but I never thought him as bad as that!

I've read many versions of Drizzle's death at this point in time. Mirabel-Did you read about it or was it mentioned in the Polo documentary?

The virtual Scotty's LIttle Soldiers' virtual party has been held.

Prince Harry dons Santa hat to support bereaved military children at Christmas

The Duke of Sussex joined a virtual festive party for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, wearing a Santa hat

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[FigTree]

And yet he still wanted half-in and half-out.

Who wouldn't want the dresses, tiaras, gorgeous importance of being on tour and all over the media. It's just those 11am early starts at the hospice where there is no photographers that's just so tough. Harry.want all the glory and none of the dross. Kind like now. Like they don't seem to do any actual work.

 

[Curryong]

I very much doubt that Harry was or is yearning for tiaras or photographers. It was interaction with the public, especially the young, where he shone. And how many times do British royals dress up in white tie and tails and tiaras each year nowadays anyway? Plus, the Royals’ Press contingent follows young working royals all the time, as par for the course,

Harry did plenty of the less glamorous, ‘ordinary’ engagements when he was younger, in his twenties and very early thirties, while still in the army, at less than superb locations, and sometimes out of London and in the provinces.

 

[FigTree]

I very much doubt that Harry was or is yearning for tiaras or photographers. It was interaction with the public, especially the young, where he shone. And how many times do British royals dress up in white tie and tails and tiaras each year nowadays anyway? Plus, the Royals’ Press contingent follows young working royals all the time, as par for the course,

Harry did plenty of the less glamorous, ‘ordinary’ engagements when he was younger, in his twenties and very early thirties, while still in the army, at less than superb locations, and sometimes out of London and in the provinces.

My not necessarily be him. The drudgery of it would definitely be Meghan. I actually think if he had a choice he'd have run off to an open plain somewhere...fully funded obviously. That one did come as a shock.

And no not a lot which I think was part of the rude awakening for Meghan. It was her really that hated the reality of it. He just wanted to be a Marie Antoinette type living the simple life in the woods while being paid for.

She wanted to make money while going to the balls and doing tours. The sexy stuff.

 

[Curryong]

Going to balls! Where? And royals inevitably work hard during the long tours, and get praise for it. It’s not just Meghan and Harry that have got kudos for touring and meeting and greeting..

Meghan took on an animal charity within months, and a charity that helped struggling women without money re-enter the workforce by clothing them and providing shoes etc.
She also had a lot to do in her first year in the RF which included having a baby, in helping women refit complete kitchens in order to feed their communities following the horrendous Grenfell Towers fire. Her idea of a cookbook virtually funded that endeavour. Nothing particularly sexy about that kind of assistance.

 

[Hallo girl]

I very much doubt that Harry was or is yearning for tiaras or photographers. It was interaction with the public, especially the young, where he shone. And how many times do British royals dress up in white tie and tails and tiaras each year nowadays anyway? Plus, the Royals’ Press contingent follows young working royals all the time, as par for the course,

Harry did plenty of the less glamorous, ‘ordinary’ engagements when he was younger, in his twenties and very early thirties, while still in the army, at less than superb locations, and sometimes out of London and in the provinces.

Your are correct in several points, Harry did do the not so glamorous duties, there are very few tiara events now, and he really does shine with people he is comfortable with.
The problem appeared to be that THEY didn't want to do the less glamour roles, he was unhappy with the press ( I do get that ).
They wanted a different life, well they got it. They walk the red carpet (not Harry as much now to be fair ), they give stories to their favourite media outlets. ( The irony of that, he is like his mother as he always claims )
They jump on to the back of other projects, I am not sure what else they do.
But they also wanted to come back when it suited to do the more interesting glamour attention grabbing roles.
I have often wondered if they had not taken the route they eventually did with regards the media , interviews, not so reliable tales, just kept to a charity filled life , if there might have been a possibility that when Charles became King he just might have opened the door for them again.
I do believe that ship has sailed.
**I am adding an edit to my own post, IMO it was not so much the less glamour roles they didn't want but more they wanted to do everything their way, and did not like it when told no. It was taken as an offence to be told no. The sad thing is if they had taken their time, they might just have been able to affect change, as we have seen slowly creeping in since the new reign. ****

 

[muriel]

Your are correct in several points, Harry did do the not so glamorous duties, there are very few tiara events now, and he really does shine with people he is comfortable with.
The problem appeared to be that THEY didn't want to do the less glamour roles, he was unhappy with the press ( I do get that ).
They wanted a different life, well they got it. They walk the red carpet (not Harry as much now to be fair ), they give stories to their favourite media outlets. ( The irony of that, he is like his mother as he always claims )
They jump on to the back of other projects, I am not sure what else they do.
But they also wanted to come back when it suited to do the more interesting glamour attention grabbing roles.
I have often wondered if they had not taken the route they eventually did with regards the media , interviews, not so reliable tales, just kept to a charity filled life , if there might have been a possibility that when Charles became King he just might have opened the door for them again.
I do believe that ship has sailed.
**I am adding an edit to my own post, IMO it was not so much the less glamour roles they didn't want but more they wanted to do everything their way, and did not like it when told no. It was taken as an offence to be told no. The sad thing is if they had taken their time, they might just have been able to affect change, as we have seen slowly creeping in since the new reign. ****

I think there were a few factors to consider.

Firstly, IMO, Meghan hated the idea of being so low in the pecking order. She thought their popularity at the time of the wedding would give her the ability to call the shots with the BRF, and that was not happening for her.

Secondly, I think she thought she could leave the BRF and go and make a billion dollars and live happily ever after in California. A combination of the way they left the BRF, the toxicity they bring to any situation, the vacuous nature of their word salad, the bad decision-making and their inability to follow sage advice have all contributed to them being where they now are.

 

[Curryong]

Where they are now is living in a wonderful, sunny part of California in a nice large home with their two small children. Harry has just recently reiterated in the BookDeal interview that he doesn’t wish to return to royal life and is happy in California, and so he is where he wants to be. Several royal correspondents have recently wistfully remembered the old days when they acompanied him on enjoyable engagements and believe he may return at some stage but I do not think so.

 

[muriel]

Where they are now is living in a wonderful, sunny part of California in a nice large home with their two small children. Harry has just recently reiterated in the BookDeal interview that he doesn’t wish to return to royal life and is happy in California, and so he is where he wants to be. Several royal correspondents have recently wistfully remembered the old days when they acompanied him on enjoyable engagements and believe he may return at some stage but I do not think so.

Montecito is a lovely part of the world, and I hope they have a wonderful family life bringing up their 2 children in the privacy they may well seek. I don't think they are particularly missed in the UK. And as we all know, they have little constitutional relevance, so they can happily be in California or where ever else they may so choose to be.

However, their commercial ventures (other than his book and the TV show both of which were entirely focussed on complaining about his family, and profiting off the BRF) haven't really been much of a success. ARO appears to have stalled before take off, the Spotify deal not renewed, the speaking engagements few and far between, the other Netflix productions far from a commercial success, the charitable entrepreneurship faltering.....

 

[GondorHasNoPants]

Is the Netflix show about polo out yet? I have seen some reviews online, but no discussion in online groups.

I have Netflix, but I'm not sure if I'll watch it, unless word of mouth says it's excellent and not-to-be-missed...

 

[Maryrose]

Who wouldn't want the dresses, tiaras, gorgeous importance of being on tour and all over the media. It's just those 11am early starts at the hospice where there is no photographers that's just so tough. Harry.want all the glory and none of the dross. Kind like now. Like they don't seem to do any actual work.

No need to bring your own photographers anymore. With everyone taking selfies and posting them on instagram to Tic Tok no visit is secret or under the radar.

 

[Kenya]

Is the Netflix show about polo out yet? I have seen some reviews online, but no discussion in online groups.

Apparently, it came out on Tuesday. I haven't heard a peep about it, but from googling, the reviews don't seem great.

 

[Maryrose]

I will probably watch it one of these days. Have no idea about playing polo so could be an eye opener for me. As for reading the reviews I am not interested in what is being said and this goes for any review regarding movies, concerts, books etc. Rave reviews- I don't get the hype. Bad reviews- loved it.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

 

[Mbruno]

I very much doubt that Harry was or is yearning for tiaras or photographers. It was interaction with the public, especially the young, where he shone. And how many times do British royals dress up in white tie and tails and tiaras each year nowadays anyway? Plus, the Royals’ Press contingent follows young working royals all the time, as par for the course,

Harry did plenty of the less glamorous, ‘ordinary’ engagements when he was younger, in his twenties and very early thirties, while still in the army, at less than superb locations, and sometimes out of London and in the provinces.

I don't think it is about the tiaras and the glamor. Being a senior royal gives you access to certain people whom you otherwise would not have access to, see for example Prince William's recent provate meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in Paris. That is also the case in the context of state visits where royals get to meet many different world leaders and other high-ranking officials of their respective governments.

 

[Lee-Z]

Is the polo series of a similar vibe to shows like the Below Deck ones about superyachts etc? because these are quite entertaining in a guilty pleasure kind of way
(hmm...i probably already asked that earlier...well, we'll see it when the series shows up)

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Sussex attended a baby shower in Los Angeles:

Kelly McKee Zajfen on Instagram: "I love 💕 a theme. Wear Pink she said! Celebrating our sweet baby girl coming oh so soon! Adore you @samanthamstone and can’t wait to meet baby Stone ✨💕She’s a lucky little girl to have a mama like you. Love, Aun

1,864 likes, 72 comments - _heartmom_ on December 11, 2024: "I love 💕 a theme. Wear Pink she said! Celebrating our sweet baby girl coming oh so soon! Adore you @samanthamstone and can’t wait to meet baby Stone ✨💕She’s a lucky little girl to have a mama like you. Love, Auntie Kelly 📷...

www.instagram.com

Meghan Markle stuns in pink as she celebrates incredible baby news

The Duchess reunited with her closest friends to surprise Samantha Stone

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[Erin9]

Is the Netflix show about polo out yet? I have seen some reviews online, but no discussion in online groups.

I have Netflix, but I'm not sure if I'll watch it, unless word of mouth says it's excellent and not-to-be-missed...

I definitely won’t watch.

I couldn’t be less interested in polo. It really has nothing to do with Harry and Meghan. I wouldn’t watch no matter what.

Apparently the reviews are not good from what I’d heard. I haven’t actually read them. Don’t plan to. If the reviews are that poor though- no surprise imo.