MM is a copy of What Kate Wore and the other Kate fashion blogs. The owner also runs a Kate blog and she had interviewed Meghan as part of a blog business meet up or something like that. There’s a screenshot of an FB post she posted about it two or three years ago (sorry, I don’t have it, but maybe one of the other blogs does). As soon as the relationship with PH came out they “had a feeling that it was serious” and poured money into a new blog. Meghan had a “meeting with lawyers” around that time. Make of that what you will.
Everyone thinks they get their info from Jess. They are now saying that they get their info from Hello! Canada and I don’t think they realize that everyone knows that’s Jess. No one knows what the deal really is. It’s ridiculous and pitiful, but it is what it is.
KP has repeatedly said that they do not accept freebies or loaners. People have long suspected that they do get discounts. As far as I can tell, there is no law or rule applying to this. It seems to be just “protocol.” That likely means that Meghan and Harry are paying as much attention to it as they pay to the other “protocols.”
I used to get really excited about the merching, but now I’m all “LOLOL, nothing matters.” They did a car ad on their wedding day! Harry’s merching Givenchy and Club Monaco!! Their entire freaking existence is a big Soho House sponsorship!!!!!!!
These two tacky sunglasses-selling famewhoring rent-a-royals aren’t going to be reprimanded by anyone. All we can do is sit back, enjoy the show, and wait for the inevitable taxpayer-funded Transitions lenses ad to appear.
The outfit last night was a minimum of $15,000. I say a minimum because those Oscar de la Renta dresses range from $8-10k, I was nice and choose the lower number.
$15,000
I’ve never been more excited about someone reaching six figures until now. Don’t let us down Rachel.
CDAN/Enty has a podcast, and he did a short episode about MM. I typed out what he said. I paraphrased a bit, and left out some non-relevant stuff.
Here it is:
This one is about MMand how she made it from a pay-to-play kind of person to a Duchess. I know that John Doe was worried for a while because it’s obvious that MM or at least somebody close to MM reads the site and reads the blind items and then passes them along on to her just because of the reactions. Then they try and get tabloids, or through other means, and to say that they’re going to come after – but you can’t come after the truth. You can’t. And to me there’s nothing to be ashamed about, that she did that; a lot of people come to LA and do they do it. And she kind of… I don’t want to say the admitted it, but she at least kind of talked about it in her secret diary of hers. Do you know the one I’m talking about? She used to have a blog that she started in 2010.
Now what was she doing in 2010 on tv? She had been on Deal or No Deal in 2006/2007, and now she’s in 2010 as an actress… what is she doing? She’s doing day parts: CSI Miami; Get Him To the Greek; The Candidate (which was a short film which means she did for somebody as a favour and nobody ever saw it); The Boys and Girls Guide To Getting Down (that was in 2011).. But she started this in 2010. She’s doing like everybody else does in LA when you’re starting; you work when you can, you do these commercials, you do these one-offs and you hope that your show gets picked up.
And what do you do in the meantime to make money? Well, a lot of people wait tables. According to MM though she didn’t do any of that stuff: “I don’t wait tables, I don’t have a side job. I’m in the club of the fortunate few that somehow make a living playing dress-up. When it’s good its f-ing awesome. The other 300+ days its harder than most think. Humbling, gruelling, sometimes mind-numbing; but at the end of the day it’s all worth it.” On twitter to promote it she said “Come read about the girl with the magical boobs. Come read about sex, lots of sex.”
You’re not making a living with those five credits I mentioned from 2010. I’m sorry you’re not. You’re going to make like $600-$1000.. Are you making a living off of $5000 a year? No, and you have had anything really paying decent… and Deal or No Deal is good steady work, but you’re going getting paid $20,000/week, you’re getting paid scale.. and you’re paid game show scale which is even less than scale. So that’s how MM was earning in 2006/2007; and that came straight from another suitcase person on the show. They would go out, and they would find some rich guys and they preferred the sugar baby route…There’s no shame in that; you do you… Don’t later on in life pretend you were something else when you weren’t. And that’s why the deal or no deal person came to me…
What really made me mad: The story about the guy who originally set her up with the pay-for-play date with PH is being kicked out of PH’s life because she’s afraid that he’s gonna find someone else to mess around with because that guy finds women like her. It wasn’t PH’s first time to that rodeo. Pay for discretion.
[…She was making money on Suits.. She didn’t get paid much in 2011 when Suits started, and she was living in two countries…]
What it does when you go on Suits is it gets you a little more name and visual recognition. People know who you are… you can raise your rates.
John Doe was so freaked out that the Palace was going to sue him.
From Nov 23 2016 revealed on Dec 6 2016: Paid her ex $50,000 to stay quiet about dates and timelines. Her friends are all selling damaging information to the tabloids. There’s that whole dossier. Apparently some nude photos and a sex tape.. Can you image a MM sex tape?
Scam: She gets clothes from her friends in North America for free, but then she tells PC how much the clothes cost and then splitting the cash with her friends. She’s just pocketing it which I guess will be great for her drug vacation here later. For her little coke and booze party.
(Rihanna and PH)
MM threw her potential sister-in-law under the bus by telling her gossip columnist bff a story. They do not like each-other, but they pretend. (Kate and MM)
Chef ex was going to come out and say that MM only broke up with him and the ex confronted her about dating PH and it was only then that she moved out. He was also going to saw that as a payment she hooked up with the guy that introduced her to PH, which she also did while living with the Ex. So the guy that arranged the pay-to-play with PH had himself a sample; and maybe that’s another reason why she would want him to leave. I wonder if he ever told PH. Oct 20 2017 BI#3.
April 19 2018. Hooked up with Brett Ratner during her Deal or No Deal days for free.
May 3 2018. Harvey. I don’t think she would admit to that. Do you really want a part that badly?
There’s a picture of her in Europe… She did some proper yachting when she got the suits gig. That’s how she got involved with the guy that set her up with PH. He was a middle man for Europe. She wasn’t having a quickie for $200 in some guy’s apartment in LA anymore; this was the big time. She was in Toronto, and it’s really easy to hop on a flight on a Friday night and go over there for the weekend. Look at all the pictures over there. She was making a decent living on Suits, don’t get me wrong. But you get paid by the episode and there weren’t a lot of episodes. Plus she’s paying taxes in Canada and the USA, and she’s paying an agent and a manager and she’s taking these trips every weekend? Please. Yeah, she’s making more money than Instagram models but she wanted more.
I think when she started living in Toronto, who is she going to date? A co-star on her cable TV show? … So she sees Europe as the place to go. Let’s go find some rich guy! So she does, she meets the guy who introduces her PH and he’s introducing her all around and at some point takes a turn with her. You know what, PH is sort of looking for someone.. so she turns a one time transaction into a lifetime deal!
And I think that she likes certain aspect of it; from what I hear (I’ve got some people in Australia) basically MM is acting like a diva. I wrote a few weeks ago that she likes all the trappings but does like visiting the regular people. But if you look at someone like Kate, she enjoys visiting the regular people. I think of MM as more of a Fergie; she didn’t want to go to public functions. She just wanted the title and make some money of the deal. Just like Andrew does. Kate had to make that decision; William was cheating on her with everyone and she had a boyfriend for a while.. and you know they were back and forth. It’s not that I think they didn’t get along it’s because she didn’t that she wanted to make that commitment. You are giving up your life to be looked at and have to follow the rules and do as your told.
For MM its easier because PH is never getting to the thrown; but she doesn’t like doing the little meet and greets… Just look at her wedding; she had never met these people before, she just took a chance. That’s why Reese Witherspoon sent back her invitation… I’ve never met this woman before why is she inviting me to her wedding?? It makes no sense. She was inviting them because she wanted to meet them and be like them.
She partied hard when she had to come back for her Visa in Chicago. And she’s going to come back and party solo without harry because he can’t be around that kind of stuff. They’re not going to arrest MM but it’ll leak out and PH can’t do that because he has a responsibility and I don’t think she really cares about the responsibility; she wants to party. Granted, she’s pregnant now so the coke and the booze might have to wait for next year to come around.
She told her ex she couldn’t get pregnant, so I’m guessing it’s IVF. The booking odds are down on twins and they’ve stopped taking bets because everyone is guessing they’re having twins. So if it’s twins; it’s IVF.
2/2 —> she’s throwing JM under the bus!!! Yes!!! I knew for a fact that JM is NOT Lainey’s cup of tea but I wondering when she would finally throw the necessary shade at her for her crap styling. But then Lainey goes on to further bury her nose in MM’s asscrack by saying the tag hanging off her dress was a garment care tag & the company is to blame. I work in fashion. Never have I seen a care tag at the bottom seam of a dress. It’s usually attached via safety pin to the neck label TO BE SEEN!
I think they are throwing Self Portrait under the bus, which is weird because Kate has worn that brand for years and we’ve never seen a tag.
I forgot to add a that the ONLY substance that has managed to seep through the belly-cupping, hand-holding, and family drama have been (i) the grants and scholarships from the Queen’s patronages, (ii) the Queen’s relationship with Fiji and Tonga, and (iii) the Queen’s message to the royal family of Tonga. I think that is because of Samantha Cohen.
“Catherine has nothing to worry about- Meghan is the Fergie to her Diana. Catherine is the future of the Royal family. As Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and other senior royals pass away- the future heads of the British Royal Family will be Catherine and William (thank god) so why would the future Queen have to be worried about a minor royal like Meghan? It’s only a matter of time before the ropes are 100% handed to the heir and his children while Meg & Harry will be sidelined.“ – Submitted by Anonymous
How much has the Duchess of Sussex’s royal tour wardrobe cost so far?
By Unity Blott
Monday 15th October
Sydney: Walking in the gardens of Admiralty House
Just hours after announcing their baby news on Monday 15th October, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted walking in the gardens of Sydney’s Admiralty House
. Misha Nonoo black pleated Saturday skirt: £192.49
. Sarah Flint Jay pumps: £478
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: £160
OUTFIT TOTAL: £850.49
Tuesday 16th October
Sydney: Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera House
The couple kicked off their long list of engagements with a visit to Taronga Zoo before visiting Sydney Opera House. Tuesday also saw Meghan pay tribute to her late mother-in-law by wearing a pair of her butterfly earrings as well as one of her gold bangles
. Karen Gee ‘Blessed’ dress: £972
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: £360
. Martin Grant trench coat: £1,287
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: £384.86
. Diana’s butterfly earrings and bangles: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,003.86
Sydney: Afternoon reception at Admiralty House
Meghan flawlessly pulled off a costume change as she returned to Admiralty House for a reception hosted by the Governor-General, swapping her white shift dress for a khaki green pleated button-up shirt dress, her most expensive piece of the tour so far
. Brandon Maxwell dress: £1,728
. Dior Essence pumps in nude: £490
. Princess Diana’s butterfly earrings and gold bracelet: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,218
Wednesday 17th October
New South Wales: Dubbo community BBQ, Victoria Park
The Duchess of Sussex paid homage to Australian fashion in a pair high rise jeans by local brand Outland as she arrived in Dubbo on Wednesday. Meghan, 37, covered the first hints of her baby bump in an oversized white shirt by Maison Kitsune, teamed with an oversized grey check blazer from her friend Serena William’s fashion range
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: £140
. Maison Kitsune white button-down collar shirt: £40
. J. Crew Sadie ankle boots in suede: £178
. Boss oversized blazer by Serena Williams: £109.95
. Natalie Marie Precious Initial necklace: £272
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 necklace: £295
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,034.95
Thursday 18th October
Melbourne: Government House
After an early start, Meghan started off the day at Melbourne’s Government House wearing an elegant ‘folded sail’ dress from Australian label Dion Lee. She teamed the navy number with a Martin Grant trench coat, which she later removed (pictured)
. Dion Lee Folded Sail dress: £703.23
. Gucci Sylvie chain bag: £1,510
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: £556
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: £995
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,764.23
Melbourne: South Melbourne Beach
After starting the day in a bussinesslike navy ensemble, Meghan later changed into flats to take a stroll along South Melbourne Beach. The shoes, from eco-friendly label Rothy’s, are made from recycled bottles once destined for landfill and cost £110
. Club Monaco dress: £325.26
. Rothy’s pumps: £110
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £435.26
Friday 19th October
Sydney: Bondi Beach
Despite the damp and dreary conditions, Meghan looked radiant in a khaki maxi-dress from Melbourne-born designer Martin Grant’s 2019 Resort collection – teamed with Castaner espadrilles – as she touched down at Bondi Beach with Prince Harry
. Martin Grant pleated stripe long dress: £1,080
. Castaner canvas wedge espadrilles: £80
. Adina Reyter teardrop pendant: £228
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,388
Sydney: Macarthur Girls High School
The royal couple visited Macarthur Girls High School on the fourth day of their whistle-stop tour of Australia. She wore a blue colour block midi dress from British label Roksanda’s pre-AW18 collection, teamed with her trusty Stuart Weitzman pumps and a white gold bracelet from her favourite jewellery designer, Maison Birks
. Roksanda ‘Athena’ dress: £1,850
. Stuart Weitzman nude pumps: As above
. Maison Birks 18ct white gold flex wrap bracelet: £2,538
. Maison Birks topaz earrings: £498
OUTFIT TOTAL: £4,886
Saturday 20th October
Sydney: Opening the ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park
Harry and Meghan were greeted by adoring fans as they opened a new extension of the war memorial at Sydney’s Hyde Park in a surprise appearance. The couple arrived at Hyde Park with NSW Governor David Hurley, a former chief of the defence force
. Emilia Wickstead ‘Camilla’ wool crepe dress: About £1,595
. Philip Treacy OC 471 hat: Approx £780
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: £566.09
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,941
Sydney: Invictus Games Driving Challenge
Harry and Meghan traded their formal attire for casual looks as they took a boat across Sydney Harbour to Cockatoo Island for a special Invictus Games car challenge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the private vessel from Admiralty House in Kirribilli where they were staying a guest of Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove
. Altazzura ‘Acacia’ blazer in white: £1,180
. Mother ‘Looker’ skinny jeans in black: £159
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Illesteva ‘Palm Beach’ sunglasses: £182
. Invictus Games branded black shirt: Approx £21.89
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,542.98
Sydney: Invictus Games Opening Ceremony
In a rare move, Meghan recycled a previously worn item when she joined Harry for the Invictus Games opening ceremony on Saturday night. She dug out a navy Stella McCartney cape dress first wore during the Queen’s birthday celebrations
. Gillian Anderson x Winser London swing coat: £395
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: As above
. Birks cushion cut sapphire and diamond earrings: £12,021.53
OUTFIT TOTAL: £15,355.62
Sunday 21st October
Sydney: Lunch reception, The Pavilion Restaurant
Meghan opted for head-to-toe monochrome when she joined Prince Harry for an Invictus Games lunch with the Australian Prime Minister in Sydney. After skipping an earlier engagement due to exhaustion, she arrived by car to join her husband for a lunch hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at the city’s trendy Pavilion Restaurant
. L’Agence ‘Brea’ pinstriped linen and cotton-blend blazer: £510
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in black: £490
. Orton ‘Avalon’ zip top crossbody bag: £171
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,171
Sydney: Elliott 7 Team racing
Following lunch on Sunday, the couple, who are expecting their first child together in Spring 2019, wrapped up in Invictus Games branded waterproof jackets as they headed out into Sydney Harbour to take in the action at a sailing event
. Veja perforated toe sneakers: £115
. Black jeans: As above
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
. Invictus Games branded waterproof: Approx £87.45
OUTFIT TOTAL: £202.45
Monday 22nd October
Queensland: Arriving at Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess channelled Pretty Woman in a casual polka dot dress from & Other Stories when she touched down on Fraser Island. The Duchess remained at the luxury resort where she and Harry were staying on the island for a much-needed rest
. & Other Stories Waist Knit Midi Dress: £89
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: £277
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: £221
OUTFIT TOTAL: £587
Queensland: Exploring Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in one of her most daring ensembles yet when she sported a thigh-flashing dress on Fraser Island on Monday. Meghan, 37, wore the Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress to explore the Australian tourist spot – where temperatures hit a balmy 24°C on Monday – with Prince Harry
. Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress: £166.56
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: As above
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £166.56
Sydney: Garden party at Government House
. Jason Wu ruched-trim sleeveless crepe sheath day dress : £1,536
. Jimmy Choo black ‘J Box’ clutch: £750
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in powder pink: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,286
Tuesday 23rd October
Queensland: Leaving Hervey Bay Airport
The duchess, who is pregnant with her first child, boarded a Qantas jet on 23 October in an old linen shirt from J.Crew teamed with skinny jeans (pictured), before emerging on the other side in an elegant white dress from Australian label Zimmermann
. J. Crew linen shirt: £77.47
. Outland skinny jeans: As above
. Karen Walker sunglasses: As above
. Aquazzura DJ mules: £490
. Adina Reyter Pavé Teardrop Necklace: As above
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 Necklace: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £567.47
Fiji: Arriving at at Nausori Airport
While on board the plane to Fiji, Meghan changed into an unusually demure white dress by Australian label Zimmermann (pictured), a label generally known for its statement prints and fabrics. She emerged at Nausori Airport looking glowing and refreshed
. Custom Zimmermann dress: Approx £600
. Stephen Jones hat: Approx £2,000
. Earrings: A gift from the Queen (N/A)
. Bracelet: A gift from the Prince of Wales (N/A)
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Kayu Anna clutch bag: £173.52
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,773.52
Fiji: Black tie reception at Grand Pacific Hotel
The Duchess of Sussex showed off her growing baby bump as she attended a lavish black tie reception with Prince Harry on the first day of their royal visit to Fiji on Tuesday 23 October. She wore a Ginkgo cape dress from SAFiYAA in ‘Fijian blue’ (pictured)
. SAFiYAA ‘Ginkgo’ cape dress: £1,095
. Diamond drop earrings: N/A (on loan)
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,095
Wednesday 24 October
Fiji: University of the South Pacific; local market in Suva
Meghan beamed in a vibrant red gown on Wednesday morning as she walked hand-in-hand with Prince Harry to the University of the South Pacific in Suva (pictured), before visiting a local market. She paired the red number with Castaner espadrilles
The Duchess of Sussex started the day in a forest green Jason Wu design as she waved of her hosts at Nadi Airport in Fiji (pictured), before going on to change her outfit twice after touching down in Tonga. She teamed the dress with her Manolo Blahnik heels
. Jason Wu Collection fitted mid-length dress: Approx £2,229
. Pippa Small Peepal leaf earrings: Approx £900
. Pippa Small ‘Oshna’ bangle: £115
. Pippa Small ‘Omeen’ bangle: £160
. Dior navy satin clutch: As above
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,404
Tonga: Arriving at Fua’amotu Airport, Nuku’alofa
Meghan, 37, battled the elements as she and Harry disembarked the private jet at Fua’amotu Airport on Thursday in a £345 Self Portrait dress, teamed with Manolo Blahnik pumps. There was further embarrassment for the duchess as eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed the price tag was still hanging off her designer frock
Tonga: Evening reception at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa
Meghan and Harry met the King of Tonga on Thursday evening for a glittering reception and dinner, formally kicking off the Fiji leg of the royal tour. The duchess stunned in a dress by Theia Couture, described as a ‘cap sleeve beaded silk satin column gown’
. Theia Couture column gown: Approx £800
. Givenchy satin clutch with jewellery clasp: £1,390
. Birks ‘Snowflake Snowstorm’ diamond earrings in white gold: £7,137.36
Hi Plant, love your blog. You are so thoughtful and measured about all of the issues surrounding this poser. However, I have to respectfully disagree that the BRF bought into her at all, ever. I think they were NOT thinking with their nether regions, like Harry was, and they knew from the start that she’d be nothing but trouble. I have no evidence, of course, but I think they initially attempted to make her go away, either via a boatload of money or by just begging Harry to give it some time. However, they had to be careful because she’s Media Meg– they knew she would never hesitate to spill the tea on them. I’m sure lawyers were involved at some point, and I’m sure every move they make is designed to give Meg NOTHING to spill later. Hence the distance between H and M and all of the other family members. No access, no knowledge. That’s why she has seemed to get away with so much, and why she’s still doing it. She’d have something to spill if they tried to control her. She is a boil that will pop and disappear on its own, but they have to wait her out.
This is just a post basically of all the questions that have been asked to me this week that I haven’t been able to answer and I just put it all in one post. Sorry for the delay, a lot has been going on personally this week which is why I’ve been more inactive than usually. -TT
“Why is MM cradling her bump so consistently?”
She wants to project the image of the “happy family” (Ten of Cups) even though there’s a lot of stress and conflict right now (Six of Swords Rx). I think she does this obviously for more attention (Star) but not in the normal attention-seeking way. Like she does it because I think she feels like very restricted (Four of Cups/Swords, Four of Pentacles) because of this pregnancy and her doing this is her way of rebelling or gaining that sense of control and power she feels like she’s losing (Three of Swords, Hierophant, Four of Pentacles, QOW) because of the tour (Hierophant,Six of Swords Rx). KP may be being much more strict on her and Harry, specifically her since she is pregnant, now (Heirophant/Four of Pentacles).
I think she’s very very isolated on this tour (Four of Cups) and very very bitter or sort of mean (Seven of Wands Rx/Three of Pentacles/Hanged Man Rx). She’s sort of petty and catty-like right now (Three of Cups Rx) and she needs to be careful because there, again like I saw before, might be someone in her camp who is going to spill the beans on this behavior if she isn’t careful (Three of Cups Rx). She’s got a spy in her camp. She’s very much in isolation and isn’t really talking to her friends-or they aren’t talking to her that much (Four of Swords/Three of Cups Rx). She feels a lack of freedom and feels very restricted (Four of Wands Rx) and this is her way of restoring control by highlighting the bump, which is weird (Devil Rx) and switching the narrative which hasn’t been the easiest since this is a tour and they have schedules to fulfill and points to hit before moving forward.
Her mood has been fluctuating a lot (Two of Pentacles), causing lots of rifts with Harry (Ten of Cups/Six of Swords Rx/Five of Swords/Hermit/Knight of Pentacles Rx). She’s sort of icy with Harry, I think more so the influence of the hormones (Two of Pentacles), but she’s sort of icy with Harry (Four of Swords/Four of Wands Rx) and their relationship is very routine-like right now (Knight of Pentacles Rx). She’s also very very forceful and sort of aggressive because of the hormones (Ace of Swords Rx/Chariot).
This is a major change for her (Death) and Harry (Two of Cups) and they don’t really know how to cope with it (Two of Pentacles) and Meghan feels undervalued right now (Six of Pentacles Rx) which is why she’s sort of doing this to gain that control and feel like the focus is on her when it is mostly on the tour and hitting all those points because when they didn’t have any restrictions or help, like this previous week, it turned into a mess. Notice how this week the charities are getting much more attention (even if it’s the smallest) than last week when it seems they had no control and were free-styling it.
“Why did MM leave her engagement in Fiji after six minutes?”
I think she wanted to go (House/Star/Key). I also think she had some sudden pain somewhere or some health issues of some sort as well (Cross/Scythe/Key). She felt like it was starting to unproductive/unhealthy for her to be there and wanted to go back home (House/Star/Scythe/Key). She also saw this as a way to benefit her publicly rather than get the backlash she did and thought (Garden/Clover), like, “oh, I’m sure they’ll understand” sort of situation. Again, the hormones are making her crazy y’all! She was getting impatient (Mice/Dog). Her motivation for attending was dwindling by the minute (Mice/Snake). I also think she was having some secret health issues as well and that’s why she left so abruptly, other than the fact her patience was thin and she wanted to be at home (Woman/Mice). I don’t think she was that prepared either, as per usual, (Book/Mice) and again, was unhealthy or had some sort of health issue that came up out of nowhere. I think there is this underlying conflict, which probably relates back to my first spread above, of her having conflict between wanting to follow her own agenda and following what she is being told to do by KP.
“How to KM feel about the banquet she attended yesterday?”
I think she very much enjoyed it. I think this was one of the times Kate really felt like she was in power (Bear/Tower) or sort of really played the role of “future queen” in a sense, like in her spirit. She was prepared and ready for this change (Ship) and this banquet was her really exploring her power and really feeling very confident about herself and her role. I’m guessing this is referencing the new glass order she got and her climbing up the ladder of power and presence in her position regarding that. Probably feeling very much empowered by wearing that, as a badge of honor in a sense. Though she was ready, she still was kind of nervous about taking the lead (Bear/Birds) but still very excited (Birds).Catherine didn’t have the tour on her mind and was putting all the gossip H&M were giving, across the pond (Ship), behind her and was focused on this banquet (Birds/Tower). #AnUnbotheredQueen
She carried herself with class and grace and dignity as usual (Tower/Tree) and though very nervous, tried to appear calm and reserved and kept together (Tree).
“How does MM feel about it?”
I think the news (Rider) made her feel held-back. I already talked before about how MM dislikes the power and influence that comes with Catherine’s position and this banquet was one of those things that sort of irked her (Mountain). Not in a very outward way though (Book), almost disliked it in silence. She’s putting on the facade she’s happy (Star) with it and some of that is true in a sense (Rider/House) but she still feels like once again, Kate is the big-bad wolf just coming to knock the shine off of her (Stork/Mountain). She feels like she’s blocking her bag as they say (even though their rich) and feels like Kate’s stopping her from going on and growing and going up as a royal. I feel like maybe this was not told to her or kept from her, probably to focus on the tour but also because of her hormones and her mood fluctuations, they didn’t want to take that chance of an explosion (Key/Book).
I’ll do a second, more in depth part later. See you soon. -TT
Yep, Tom Sykes/Lainey/Celebitchy et al are desperately trying to argue that the Cambridges are jealous and upset about all the attention that Harry and Meghan are getting, but I just don’t think that is the case.
Meghan is great for Will and Kate. They look mature, serious, discreet, and functional in comparison.
Kate’s outfits came across as a bit too girly and unprofessional before, but they are uber appropriate compared to Meghan’s un-ironed blouses, dirty shoes, and oversize bathrobe coats. Will looks more regal than Harry. Kate’s clothing bills appear frugal in comparison to Meghan’s. The Cambridge’s appearances, which used to seem too superficial, are better planned and a lot more substantive than Meghan and Harry’s.
Even Meghan’s crap family works in the Cambridge’s favor. Uncle Gary is no longer an issue. Carole is actually described as “staying behind the scenes” now. Pippa’s wedding was amazing (and discreet!) compared to Meghan’s. In addition, the Cambridges are now growing closer to the other royals.
I am not sure why the sugar gang is trying to spin the Cambridges as jealous or insecure. Meghan is the Fergie that Kate didn’t know she wanted.
Meghan likes the security excuses. Her 2017 trip to India was delayed “for security reasons,” and I think another visit also had a security issues, but I don’t remember which one it was.
In other words, Meghan made up an excuse so she could leave
Hey 🙂 So I do indeed keep a break down of how many pieces are repeats. How I do it is everything she wears is a piece in itself so if she wears the same watch at two events it’s counted as two items. And I also keep a record of how many have been worn before. Then I work out percentages. The only thing not included is unidentified pieces. I also keep a record of British brands so if I can’t identify the designer then I don’t include it at all. Luckily for Kate and Meghan there are very few unidentified pieces because they’re so closely followed. So these are Kate’s figures:
2018 (so far, not including yesterday because I haven’t done it yet): 65%
2017: 64%
2016: 56%
2015: 69%
2014: 63%
2013: 65%
2012: 45%
2011: 29%
Meghan’s repeat rate right now is 26% (again, a few days still to catch up on so that might change). So it is lower than Kate’s but not by a considerable amount. I think next year is the year to look out for as you’ll be able to see if her repeat rate stays low or if she was building up her wardrobe with the intent of repeating more things next year. Also in case anyone’s interested Sophie’s repeat rate is way sketchier in terms of accuracy but it’s way over 80%
I may compile a more detailed record so that people can see an entire year piece by piece to see where the number comes from.
Oh, trust me. This did not take any psychic skills. We have a saying in Spanish that translates as “if she were mute, she’d explode” and it perfectly describes Sam.
Harry’s speech reads a little awkward, but the content is much better. He focuses on the issues and the scholarships that are being granted and even mentions one of the prior beneficiaries.
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