
Same here, but their egos and issues got in the way. Now they've gone scorched earth and while Charles may be able to forgive his son (maybe not though?), it doesn't look like William could ever let him back into the fold now that Harry's proven himself to be untrustworthy to the family. Letting Harry back in would be very risky for Charles. The monarchy is already teetering and alienating William over this could be the last straw. |
Is the monarchy teetering? |
NP here. I'm not exactly an MM hater because I just don't find her interesting enough to generate that much emotion one way or the other. However, to point out what many in Hollywood and otherwise are saying -- that H and M's stock has plummeted here in the US for a number of reasons -- is not quite the psychological phenomenon you clearly think it is. Trying to bankroll an existence off of burning bridges with the royal family is simply not sustainable, and people are starting to figure out that there's just not that much THERE there to keep propping up their "brand." It's clear that they recognize they're on shaky ground as well, or they wouldn't keep struggling to remain relevant. Refusing to see this, especially their hypocrisy (decrying their injustices and grievances from their $14M mansion while prognosticating on major social issues of the day!), because you're a fangirl yourself is actually funny. |
I’m a “fan girl” because I don’t whine about them for 18 pages? That’s a miss. What’s psychotic is how her haters whine about why H&M don’t disappear in thread after thread…after thread after thread…..for likely hundreds of pages now. The obsession is not sane. It goes even beyond that, though. The vitriol that DCUM posters spew about these two strangers (especially MM) makes her haters look absolutely psychotic. |
A good percentage of Brits like the monarchy in the sense that they think it’s unique and it’s part of an overall cultural thing. But a much larger group (including some who like the BRF’s existence) are sick of paying for them. They’re an incredibly expensive tourist attraction. Charles recognizes this and part of his plan is to “slim down the monarchy.” His idea of slimming down amounts to fewer working royals, but that doesn’t even begin to untangle the complicated web of financial benefits the BRF is currently entitled to. His plan could backfire because there would be fewer people doing the charity work that helps give the royals a favorable opinion among the public. But long story short- the current king or queen would need to agree to end the monarchy so that’s not going to happen. It’s easier (and more lucrative) for them to exist when public opinion is high, but it would take a war for them to step down. |
This whole thread is entertainment. That’s the point. You’re slow but finally catching on. |
I actually laughed out loud. You’re so, so stupid. |
She signs her letters with "as ever, Meghan". |
Nobody believes you. Your offense over people discussing a celebrity is the gift that keeps giving. |
Americans are generally anti-monarchy, though I’m sure many enjoy watching the BRF parades and things from afar. With that, lots of people can understand why primogeniture is a messed up system that can produce messed up family relationships. |
Americans aren’t actually interested in the day to day appearances or speeches. Just the big events like weddings that have pageantry. Mostly people like the intrigue and drama which is how it’s always been and now it’s playing out in the US. |
It philanthropy was their goal, they could have stayed in Canada or moved somewhere less expensive than Montecito and created a less lavish lifestyle they could afford off Harry’s inheritance and whatever savings Meghan had. If Harry hadn’t trashed his family, he would have received some inheritance from Charles. |
Harry has received any inheritance he would get. All Charles’s money goes to William because they don’t have to pay inheritance tax when it’s passed down to the next monarch. They’re just another rich family skirting rules! |
Why are you so triggered? |
It’s not just the BRF. Witness the recent fracas in the Danish royal family over the younger brother finally waking up to reality. |