
Then it begs the question why Meghan and Harry received so. much. flak for doing the same, to the extent that it still gets referenced in online forums like these, years later. |
Did Meghan really "trash" the royal family during the Oprah interview? She had a lot of pointed criticisms about the "firm" and the "institution", but if anyone was lobbing direct attacks against the actual members of the family, it was Harry. |
They wanted to monetize the trademark, not prevent unauthorized use. This was all public. You don't need to pretend it didn't happen. |
Yes, they both did. Meghan's anonymous attacks smeared everyone. As did Harry's griping. It was quite an interview. |
I am genuinely asking, not a fan of anyone in case I get attacked, do you have legit sources for the claim that they wanted to monetize and not prevent unauthorized use? |
For example: https://www.thedailybeast.com/if-they-lose-sussex-royal-how-will-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-make-money-5 And https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2020/01/14/prospects-for-harry-and-meghans-sussex-royal-brand/ Also, their website changed before and after they got in trouble for their use of the name. |
It’s not so much that she shouldn’t be allowed to use it - you would think that a family she accused of being racist on national tv- one which did not help her when she claims was suicidal - one which she voluntarily left because she felt she had no “voice” - that she herself would want to shed her royal title. It’s bizarre to me that she still holds herself out as the duchess of Sussex when she’s eschewed all the responsibilities that come with that title. |
Which part of the royalty is not tacky, gaudy and ridiculous? |
How is that different from the "Kensington Royal" brand? Or the Royal Foundation brand? |
Using Sussex Royal to benefit themselves instead of the BRF? How is it the same? Meghan was a influencer and wanted to be an influencer using the Sussex Royal brand. The queen said No. |
The royals always receive a standing ovation wherever they go. I was in a little village in Cornwall when Charles and Camilla breezed through a few years ago. They walked into a local restaurant owned by a London chef and diners and the staff gave them a standing ovation. |
The only one I might give a pass to is Charles who was born into it and didn't "flee to a California megamansion to reclaim privacy/freedom/whatever." Fergie is also ridiculous. |
Exactly. Nothing wrong with the Cambridges using the titles because they are still part of the BRF. |
These are vanity publications. The genuine books were written by Prince Philip, particularly his ornithology books. |
This sounds like a spin. So Will & Kate are able to trademark their brands but Meghan & Harry aren't based on some ill-defined measure of what benefits "the royal family" vs. "themselves". Gotcha. |