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

[HRHHermione]

The trailer kept reminding me of something and I couldn’t put my finger on what.

Then I realized- it’s this old internet joke about stock images of women laughing while eating a salad alone:

https://medium.com/the-hairpin/women-laughing-alone-with-salad-9c3f2f350ef6

It’s the same aesthetic.

 

[Kenya]

Celebrity cooking shows are like short live tests, even Martha Stewart had shows that come and go like the one she did with celebrity Rap artist Snoop, and she also had another show that was a gardening competition.

Interestingly, in her documentary that's currently on Netflix, Martha talks about the daily show she did after she got out of prison. The producers wanted it to be a hybrid "how to"/talk show, so the centerpiece of every episode was Martha interviewing a celebrity while they cooked something together (usually, while she was instructing them how to cook). She said the show never felt like a real fit for her because chit chatting with celebrities while she guided them through making a dish wasn't what she really wanted to be doing. She much preferred her own solo cooking shows -- and so did audiences, which is why the daily show didn't last.

Anyway, I think it raises the important point that even the great Martha Stewart found it hard to make a show that wasn't authentic to who she was. She had a real purpose with her previous shows, but didn't feel that same purpose when she was making the type of show her producer wanted her to make. I think how well Meghan's show does will depend on whether people feel like she's authentic and relatable, or at least aspirational, in this type of setting. We saw from her podcast that people will tune in in great numbers initially, and I suspect that will be true of this new show as well. But will they stick around? She obviously couldn't sustain the interest in the podcast over the course of the season. It will be interesting to see if the new show fares better.

 

[Maryrose]

I would love to see reruns of Martha's show too. Martha was very knowledgeable but she also used a lot of experts in different fields.

 

[DukeOfWashington]

New instagram post from Meghan in memory of her dog Guy

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on Instagram: "In Memory of Guy In 2015, I adopted a beagle from a dog rescue in Canada. He had been at a kill shelter in Kentucky and given a few days to live. I swooped him up….and fell in love. They referred to him as

meghan on January 7, 2025: "In Memory of Guy In 2015, I adopted a beagle from a dog rescue in Canada. He had been at a kill shelter in Kentucky and given a few days to live. I swooped him up….and fell in love. They referred to him as ‘the little guy’ because he was so small and frail, so I...

www.instagram.com

 

[TLLK]

Aww that is a tough loss.

 

[Curryong]

Meghan has movingly described how loved and loving her pet and family member, Guy, was, in that IG. He will of course live on in her heart as our pets do.
I well remember Guy’s accident and how long it took him to reappear. I also remember people on SM accusing Meghan of attempting to kill her pets. No evidence whatsoever, of course. Just accusations.

 

[Erin9]

He was an adorable dog.

 

[DukeOfWashington]

From the video we hear both Prince Archie and Princess Lillibet. Am I the only one who hears a slight British accent from them both?

 

[Curryong]

Yes, I believe I could pick up a bit of a British accent from the kids. I expect it’s natural in a way I suppose, as they are probably with Harry quite a lot of the time.

 

[shady lady]

Aww that is a tough loss.

It is the worst grief I have ever experienced, that’s for sure; a genuine loving bond between human and animal has a strength and intensity like no other.

R.I.P. Guy. Be happy at Rainbow Bridge and say hi to my boy for me

An article regarding the forthcoming show:

Meghan's new cooking show will be 'reality TV', says Netflix

archived 7 Jan 2025 14:12:08 UTC

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[Lady Daly]

Meghan has announced on Instagram that Guy their dog featured in the cooking show trailer has just died, the one that was asleep snoring. While I am so sorry to hear that...it's difficult to tell from the post when it actually died. Is this a heart jerking post to accompany the launching of her Netflix Show. I'm not a Sussex fan since their leaving the BRF and then the book and the bashing began. While I was hopeful her show would suceed considering they seem to be on a slow downhill path and at one time I adored Harry.
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[shady lady]

Meghan has announced on Instagram that Guy their dog featured in the cooking show trailer has just died, the one that was asleep snoring. While I am so sorry to hear that...it's difficult to tell from the post when it actually died. Is this a heart jerking post to accompany the launching of her Netflix Show. I'm not a Sussex fan since their leaving the BRF and then the book and the bashing began. While I was hopeful her show would suceed considering they seem to be on a slow downhill path and at one time I adored Harry.
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My thoughts exactly. I too was wondering when Guy the dog passed. From info elsewhere my understanding is that the filming for the programme took place some time ago. Someone called Mindy Kaling, who appears in the show, indicated in an interview at the Golden Globes it was filmed ten months previously. While I too am sorry to hear of the little chap's passing, I cannot help but wonder if she is only announcing it now to time it with the show coming out

 

[Mbruno]

From the video we hear both Prince Archie and Princess Lillibet. Am I the only one who hears a slight British accent from them both?

Not really, no.

The sample is not large (and clear) enough to judge though.

As a general rule, children brought up in the USA, including children of immigrant parents who are not native English speakers, do not acquire foreign accents. The exception may be only in some communities where a language other than English is not only the most often spoken home language, but also the most common community language, such as in some Spanish-speaking enclaves in the United States.

 

[Hallo girl]

Not really, no.

The sample is not large (and clear) enough to judge though.

As a general rule, children brought up in the USA, including children of immigrant parents who are not native English speakers, do not acquire foreign accents. The exception may be only in some communities where a language other than English is not only the most often spoken home language, but also the most common community language, such as in some Spanish-speaking enclaves in the United States.

It would possibly depend on the accents they are hearing, how much they mix with others.

 

[Magnolia471]

It would possibly depend on the accents they are hearing, how much they mix with others.

But the only person around them who speaks with a English accent is their father. They have no contact with their British relatives and they are surrounded by other American children at school/kindergarten. So they will most likely watch American television. It's almost impossible for them to take in an English/Posh accent.

 

[kalnel]

Meghan has announced on Instagram that Guy their dog featured in the cooking show trailer has just died, the one that was asleep snoring. While I am so sorry to hear that...it's difficult to tell from the post when it actually died. Is this a heart jerking post to accompany the launching of her Netflix Show. I'm not a Sussex fan since their leaving the BRF and then the book and the bashing began. While I was hopeful her show would suceed considering they seem to be on a slow downhill path and at one time I adored Harry.
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I'm a dog lover, but the whole bit about her tears struck me as way over the top. I don't remember hearing about her inconsolable tears when the Queen or Duke of Edinburgh died.

 

[hereditarytitles]

I think you have to put that into perspective. Meghan probably only knew the Queen and her husband very briefly, there was no time to build up a closer relationship.
You certainly can't compare it to a much-loved pet that you've had for many years and that you've grown very fond of.
It is often the case that we love our pets, whether dogs or cats, more than family members, depending how they are.
I loved my cat, which was very special to me and lived up to 19 years, much more than most members of my extended family.

 

[Alison H]

Is it legal in California to have dogs in the car with no sort of seatbelts on? Especially in the front passenger seat? People do so in the UK all the time, and even let dogs stick their heads out of the window, but you're not actually supposed to.

Children usually pick up the local accent, even if both their parents come from somewhere else. if Harry's the only one they see who hasn't got a Californian accent, I'd think they were bound to speak with Californian accents.

 

[Curryong]

Having a beloved family pet die does bring grief like no other, especially if it is, as Guy was, an older animal. Surely Meghan is allowed to express a sense of loss without being criticised.

Meghan did pay tribute to the late Queen following her funeral. She stated

‘What’s so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like. I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her. It’s been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, ‘Now she’s reunited with her husband.’

Guy was there with Meghan throughout one of the most tempestuous periods of her life, for almost a decade. That’s very different to the relationship between her and a grandmother and grandfather in law she met intermittently from 2016 to 2022, especially with Prince Philip who was tucked away at Wood Farm for several years before his death. And Covid disrupted many things in those last years. We don’t know how many times Prince Philip saw his grandchildren at that time.

Surely everyone is allowed to express sorrow for the loss of a deeply loved family pet and companion in their own way!

 

[Kenya]

Today is my dog's 11th birthday, and she's a big dog, so ever since she turned 10, I've been coming to terms with the fact that I probably only have a few years left with her. The idea of having to eventually say goodbye to her tears my heart up, so I'm really sorry to hear that Guy has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We have pets for suh a short time, but they bring such love and joy into our lives. I hope the Sussexes are comforted by all their memories of him.

 

[Hallo girl]

Having a beloved family pet die does bring grief like no other, especially if it is, as Guy was, an older animal. Surely Meghan is allowed to express a sense of loss without being criticised.

Meghan did pay tribute to the late Queen following her funeral. She stated

‘What’s so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like. I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her. It’s been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, ‘Now she’s reunited with her husband.’

Guy was there with Meghan throughout one of the most tempestuous periods of her life, for almost a decade. That’s very different to the relationship between her and a grandmother and grandfather in law she met intermittently from 2016 to 2022, especially with Prince Philip who was tucked away at Wood Farm for several years before his death. And Covid disrupted many things in those last years. We don’t know how many times Prince Philip saw his grandchildren at that time.

Surely everyone is allowed to express sorrow for the loss of a deeply loved family pet and companion in their own way!

Was that the interview in Variety in the October. I wonder why it was complicated.

 

[shady lady]

Having a beloved family pet die does bring grief like no other, especially if it is, as Guy was, an older animal….

I respectfully disagree.

When my previous cats died they were around 15 years old. Heartbreaking though it was, I was consoled to a degree (as was the late Mr Shady) by the fact that they had enjoyed a long and happy life and that there were many happy memories to cherish.

My boy was just six. Losing him so young has absolutely crushed me TBH, and the grief is a hundred times worse. My only consolation is that he is no longer suffering, and I am the one bearing the pain of grief and loss, and not him. And from experience I know in that, in time, the pain will ease somewhat.

As far as Guy is concerned, MM is indeed entitled to say what she likes, but as a controversial public figure known for her flowery language, by choosing to share her tribute she is inviting opinion and comment about it, even from those who sympathise with her loss (as I do) and perhaps also question the timing of it. I chose not to read it myself.

One other observation: I hated being apart from my boy even for just one night, and he was the same. After lockdown we both developed acute separation anxiety; I would often return early from planned breaks, etc, because I missed him so much and I knew how much he missed me. Luckily I had a very understanding and patient cat sitter. It's a fallacy that all cats are aloof and enjoy their own company, indeed many are very much like dogs, who tend to get very lonely and stressed when their human parents are away - even for a short time, such as if they are left outside while their human pops into a shop! We've all seen that scenario countless times.

Hopefully, Guy didn't get too stressed by MM's frequent lengthy absences, and had a familiar face to provide the consistent love and care that all our fur babies need.

 

[TLLK]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face evacuation and power outages amid LA wildfires

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet

www.independent.co.uk

For anyone concerned about the Sussexes' Montecito home here's some information. Yes, Santa Barbara Co. like nearly every Southern California county is under a fire warning because of the low humidity, high winds and extra vegetation. This is likely to continue through the end of the week. Yes, there are likely power outages due to energy companies wanting to reduce the chance of fire due to sparks from power lines and transformers. It's inconvenient but it is to be expected.
Finally, please know that Montecito is about 70 miles away from the active fires.

Here's a helpful website to track active fires in California.

Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

 

[Curryong]

However Meghan chooses to express herself in her communications I have no doubt whatsoever that her grief over the family’s beloved Guy’s death was real.

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When Meghan (or Harry) have been away it has only been for days at a time not months. And Guy was a family dog, obviously much loved by Harry, Archie and Lili as well. Doria was also present, so I have no doubt Guy got plenty of nurturing.

As a dog lover myself, I’ve observed how most children and their pets react to each other and it is with great affection, regardless of who else is present or absent.

And remember, many pets are left alone for hours every day as their owners have to work and children eventually go to school. That’s life.

 

[TLLK]

The Sussexes are requesting that people donate to fire victims in the Los Angeles area as well as asking that check in with residents and consider opening their homes to those in need.

Sussexes urge people to help friends evacuated due to Los Angeles fires

Five people have died and thousands have left their properties.

www.irishnews.com

 

[shady lady]

Here's another article from the Daily Telegraph. It also includes very moving accounts of the devastation the fires have caused for the residents, including celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy Crystal.

LA wildfires: Prince Harry and Meghan urge Californians to help homeo…

archived 9 Jan 2025 22:14:32 UTC

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[Mbruno]

The Sussexes are requesting that people donate to fire victims in the Los Angeles area as well as asking that check in with residents and consider opening their homes to those in need.

Sussexes urge people to help friends evacuated due to Los Angeles fires

Five people have died and thousands have left their properties.

www.irishnews.com

Those LA fires are really terrible and heartbreaking. I commend the Sussexes for trying to help out in this serious crisis.

I suppose Montecito is safe right now, but I also hope the Sussexes take the necessary precautions as it is sensible to do.

 

[TLLK]

Those LA fires are really terrible and heartbreaking. I commend the Sussexes for trying to help out in this serious crisis.

I suppose Montecito is safe right now, but I also hope the Sussexes take the necessary precautions as it is sensible to do.

From what I read last night, the high wind warnings for Santa Barbara Co. ended last night and reportedly there are no current preventative power cuts. That is good news for the region. However the fire danger does remain high due to an increase in dry vegetation and low humidity.
However parts of neighboring Ventura and Los Angeles Counties though continue to be under high wind warnings, power shut offs etc..
While rain would definitely be welcomed, if the region receives too much rain at once, then the risks of mudslides increase.

 

[Curryong]

I am glad to read here that Montecito is in no immediate danger from fires, also it’s great news that the Sussexes have been able to help friends who have been left homeless by the horrendous and destructive fires in Palisades and the Hollywood Hills. It’s always heartwarming when friends are eager to assist in crises. Good on them!

 

[HenRach Dominion]

I’m glad that the Sussexes are using their platform to point people towards resources that can help them, along with donating items and opening their home to loved ones who need it. I’ve read personal accounts in other forums how devastating the Kenneth Fire is, and they’re grateful for anyone willing to lend any support they can, no matter how big or small.