He’s buying insurance. When she turns to bite the hand that feeds her he can show receipts of all the money, aides, and royal events that they gave her.
Thanks! Always good to have an on-the-ground perspective. I do think the “celeb vs. royal” debate has been going on for a while in the UK, though. I’ve seen several articles about it. The Spectator has had a couple and Hilary Mantel did some essays and someone else prominent who I can’t remember right now. I even found an Australian one. This is just another slide down a slippery slope, imo.
Well, we don’t know for sure that she’s actually taking Xanax. I’m sure she was self-medicating with something, but we don’t know what it was for sure. But regardless, she’ll have a much harder time doing those engagements–RAF and trip to Republic of Ireland–if she’s on any kind of medication where she can’t talk normally to people.
I have no clue how they are going to manage the christening, the RAF anniversary and the Irish tour, all in the span of three days. I’m hoping for a real fuck-up this time.
And we’ll probably get a real fuck-up at that time.
Harry has a new beaded bracelet, guys! Oh, and his trip included Botswana. We all know what happens in Botswana, don’t we? This is another possible explanation for Meghan’s Xanax look.
We reported a few weeks ago that some of the more old school members of the Royal household didn’t know what to make of the new Duchess of Sussex, so invented the nickname “Meghan The Menace”.
Their eyebrows have been raised further with Ms Markle’s choice of personal aide. Not a tried and trusted Royal adviser or an experienced aristo to help her navigate the choppy waters of royal etiquette, but someone from the celebrity world, whose biggest previous job was working for Madonna.
Buckingham Palace staff are already dining out on a tale of how Meghan’s new girl was calling up big brands and asking for freebies, as if her boss was in the cast of Love Island rather than married to the Queen’s grandson.
From this week’s Popitch
Whoa! Thank you so much for sending this in.
Here’s the “few weeks ago” item, in case anyone is interested:
This might be one of the best things I’ve read this morning. (Sorry, I have a couple stressful days ahead.)
But what you’re saying explains a lot of things. She’s still merching. I just CANNOT understand what any luxury brand sees in her though. I mean, do you know? She looks terrible in all of her recent outfits. Like that blue disaster she wore to the Spencer wedding…😳
But you’re definitely right in that she doesn’t have much time. She probably has two weeks–MAYBE three weeks max–as I see it before things get even crazier.
The summer of fire is here, and July ain’t going to be pretty for a lot of people (and much of August too). Like, if you’re in the US and live in an area that could be hit by a hurricane, start preparing now. If you know people who are having tough emotional times, keep in contact with them and let them you know you care and that they’re not alone.
Shit is already crazy, and I guarantee you it’s going to get even crazier.
Well, I don’t do tarot, but I understand the general gist of things. It seems everyone who does tarot cards on them gets things that don’t indicate a good or lasting marriage/relationship.
Ah, THANK YOU!! I wasn’t convinced it was a recent photo, but then the outfit is such a repliKate that I wasn’t sure. I mean, she actually looks healthier in that pic from two years ago than she does now, but I thought perhaps that it was taken at polo yesterday. Guess not!
Oh yeah, the distancing has definitely started. She couldn’t make it to Lesotho. I haven’t seen any articles or photos with Harry at polo from yesterday. And now she’s going to be hunkered up in the palace until her next engagement? Like, certain people (*cough* Markle stans/sugars *cough*) don’t seem to realize that this is not a great start to a royal marriage.
I’d probably only give this 10 months max (until March 2019) if it’s to finalize the paperwork. But we’ll see…
Do we have any idea when & where Megs wore this dress?
Was it taken at yesterday’s polo game or somewhere else? I haven’t been able to find an article for the photo of Megs on the right yet, but saw it in my feed this morning.
You’re welcome! Normally I wouldn’t think Megs still had pr different from the palace, but she must have considering how much articles are originating with US press such as US Weekly and People. Palace would always use UK media first.
I don’t think Harry is quite done, yet, but I think he’s getting there. Like, I doubt the “stuck with me” line he gave on Tuesday night was written into his speech. No way would Kensington Palace staff have written that. I assume he ad libbed it for some reason. They probably had a fight after he got home from Lesotho. When Harry is truly over it, we’ll know for sure because we’ll see “palace sources” in all sorts of articles about her bad behavior, even if there hasn’t been an official announcement. But that’ll be in UK press, not US Weekly & People no doubt.
Given how Harry played polo today without Megs present and Harry’s “stuck with me” comment during his speech last night, it certainly doesn’t seem like this is the strongest newlywed relationship. For me, based on the timing of these comments alone, it is not a good sign. (Not that there has ever really been a plethora of good signs surrounding this relationship and marriage.)
To me, it seems that this marriage is one ESCANDALO away from going up in flames. Megs can’t make it through a softball engagement without being on xanax or godknowswhat just to make it through an evening posing and shaking hands; Harry doesn’t have his wife around what many people thought would have been easy outings for them–namely a trip to Lesotho for Sentebale and a polo match. Fleet Street can see that there is an opening being created for them to just light the kettle on fire. It might not happen this week, but it wouldn’t surprise me if something happens by the end of July.
I’ve seen at least two tarot card readings where the readers were given a card with “10″ regarding the length of the marriage. They took it to mean that the marriage wouldn’t last more than 10 years. I suspect that the “10″ refers more to the 10th month–October–of this year. But again, we’ll just have to see how this all shakes out.
They used the same rationale for Kate’s expenses, but this is about 10 times what Kate spent. Kate is the future Queen. There is no reason why Meghan should be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars more than Kate.
Do you mean “visible” instead of “invisible”? Because Will and Kate were EVERYWHERE in 2011.
My recollection of the Cambridge’s first year is that they would disappear for weeks and then we’d get some ridiculously high-profile huge-press event like meeting the Obamas or touring the US or Kate having a solo gala. The DM has a summary of their first year.
There was a ton of coverage of everything they did (including mundane stuff like shopping or talking walks), and they were credited with re-invigorating the monarchy.
I remember there was a lot of curiosity about their personal lives–honeymoon, house, shopping, Lupo, date nights, relationship with the Middletons, Kate’s shopping trips to London. Also, Kate’s fashion had a ton of coverage. The beige Reiss dress she wore to meet the Obamas, in particular, was a sensation.
Even their first anniversary dinner was a source of huge speculation.
The main difference I see between the way the couples are/were covered by the press is that with Will and Kate there was HUGE interest in their interactions and private life. Everyone wanted to know what the cottage looked like, how they interacted with each other, what Kate was cooking, what the dog’s name was, etc… There was also a ton of interest in Kate’s clothes, organic interest and not just People mag trying to sell beach cover-ups.
With the Slutsexes, there’s more interest in how Meghan is handling the royal protocol than anything else. The “fish out of water” aspect of it is taking over. Will and Kate didn’t have that kind of coverage, mainly because Kate had been part of “The Windsor Show” for so long that her official intro was seamless.
Looking back the Cambridge’s first year, what strikes me is how “fresh” their appearances were–with the Obamas at the palace, in the Canadian wilderness, playing polo in LA, playing with kids. They really looked like a young couple who were having fun and putting a new spin on what it meant to be royal. In contrast, Meghan in her off-color pantyhose and 80s Diana outfits is already looking like a Madame Tussaud’s wax figure. Actually, the official was figure looks younger than Meghan right now.
I don’t know. The only two times I’ve seen her be completely out of it were the wedding and this reception. The wedding I kind of understand, but I wonder what triggered it this time.
There was something very weird about the way she behaved during that engagement. Apparently, Harry got in from Africa at 6 am and he still looked more awake than she did. Trigger warning for scary Meghan picture on this link, guys.
Vox, of all outlets, has an apologia on Meghan’s crap style. It’s apparently supposed to signal that she belongs. I think the elements Meghan has chosen–80s stylings, color coordination to a ridiculous extent, mismatched designer flourishes–actually does the exact opposite.
I’m not sure it’s mirroring per se but Meghan has, like that article said, a very “child-like” way of presenting herself–lots of giggling and “oh gosh” expressions and stuff like that. It’s a bit off-putting on someone who is 36 yrs old.
Diana did something similar with her doe eyes and whispery voice. It was charming when she was young, but it started to look manipulative when she got older. The Panorama interview and the Diana tapes are perfect examples of it.
Yesterday i had randomly come across an online article that talked about how in some situations PDA can mean bad things for a relationship and it got me thinking about Harry and Meghan. The article talked about how even sometimes PDA posts on social media can show that the poster has insecurities about the relationship. I thought about all the clues Meghan was leaving on her instagram and even though she never flat out shared a pic of them kissing it was basically the same thing just more discreet. If she really felt secure and in love with Harry she wouldn’t need to do silly things like that. It wasn’t just her seeking attention imo, she needed the relationship validated somehow. Some quotes from the article: “Exorbitant posting of seemingly positive status may be a thin veil to obscure the real problem: insecurity.”
“The same study concluded that the more times that a partner feels insecure about his partner’s feelings, he tends to make their relationship more visible online. The goal is to compensate by making others who are online feel that everything in the relationship is going smoothly. The more “likes” and other positive comments people receive with regards to their relationships, the more they feel convinced and reassured of the relationship.”
“the more the relationship is secure, the more that the couple would want to keep it private and sacred.”
Meghan leaking constantly about how “perfect” their relationship is, is the equivalent of social media posts. When she had Jess go and fetch her that initial necklace so she could be photographed in it,making everyone believe Harry got it for her and all the times she just had to be photographed with the silly bracelet. It wasn’t for attention because everyone already knew they were together, she was doing it out feelings of insecurity in the relationship. I believe Meghan is the insecure one in the relationship and not Harry. That is why she clings to Harry and when they hold hands she always initiates it. She is extremely insecure about their relationship so she overcompensates in front of the cameras. She needs the world to believe that everything in their relationship is perfect because she knows it’s not. I wouldn’t be surprised if she knew Harry was sleeping with other women when they first starting seeing each other and that’s what made her feel the need to run to the press to reassure herself and the entire world how perfect they are together and how head over hills in love Harry is with her.
I could be totally wrong on this and it’s just my opinion.
Thanks for sending this in! This is a perfectly valid opinion. It would also explain all of the “wonderful Meghan” and “Queen approves” press.
Yup. Harry is going to be the one to drop her. Based on everything seen tonight, he seems done with some of her previous antics of looking super loved up at royal functions tonight. Even if he’s not over her yet, I have no doubt he will be shortly.
THIS!! Meghan trying to look cute with queen but Catherine behaved like a woman with whom queen can be friends!
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It took me a moment to figure out what you were talking about. Are you aware all of this markle daddy issue crap could’ve been avoided if they made an effort to actually see him. She could’ve at least went to go see her dad in person before leaking her own showmance. But because they are so desperate to stay woke, relevant, young, and diverse the only person they made an effort to have physical and public contact with was her mother. Who got her narrative of being a poc. Her father was extremely silent up until the engagement. So why wasn’t he shown the same helping hand? Why was he only given a phone call here and there? It’s one thing to hear over the phone dont talk to so and so, it’s another to physically be there in person expressing your concern and making things clear. And harry is somewhat at fault because if he is as controlling as her PR is making him out to be he should’ve said handle this crap in person or else it will bite you in the ass after the wedding. But that’s just my opinion.
LOLOLO. Lainey’s audience thinks that Thomas has a mental health issue and they are sympathetic to him, so, of course, Lainey’s advice is to ignore Thomas. Yeah, that’s going to work.
Naturally, Lainey avoids all the real significant gossip going on about Harry & Megs. Namely, why didn’t Megs go down to Lesotho with Harry? Too busy putting together her unremarkable outfit for tonight?
LOLOLOL. I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought so. There’s something very off about her behavior. Apparently she was giggling during Harry’s speech.
She has a ton of staff now, too. I guess they aren’t as good at propping up people as her prior handlers.
Well, what’s in it for the BRF if she doesn’t succeed? It doesn’t look like she’s putting in much effort anyway. Her previous pr games were a lot easier because she wouldn’t have had to do much interaction with actual people. Royal events mean you have to interact with actual people and have to follow through with something more than a giggle or planned speech.
It’s been going steadily downhill since Xmas, imo. They were giddy during the engagement announcements and Nottingham, but then Sandringham rolled around and they’ve been looking stressed and out of it since then.
we put forward your personality bah Meghan is lost because she does not know who she is since more than 15 years.She has changed so many times of personality .. I start to believe Joseph Magi youtubeur but also tarologist who said he is 8 months. Meghan will sink into a big depression or madness. alcohol and pill.It runs after something that does not exist too obsessively with money can glory = illusion.
Thanks for sending this in. I’ll check him out.
This is his most recent regarding Megs & Harry (from the day before the wedding:
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