Prince Harry’s book

Anonymous
I don’t disagree with any of what H and M are saying. I think what many Americans find surprising is that it’s such an obviously f—Ed up institution that it seems odd for Megan who willingly joined it and seemed to enjoy some of the benefits of it to then say “wait — this is f—Ed up.” I had the same thought about Diana but I gave her a little more slack because she was so young.
Harry just strikes me as such a sad situation because he grew up in that and just seems to both hate it but also be pretty captured by it. And like many people who come from a dysfunctional family, he can’t really figure out a way to live within that family with boundaries. I think at some point he may regret the way that he’s torching his family relationship but, sadly, unlike many people with disfunctional families, he never really can be free of them.
Anonymous
Looks like poor Harry is shouting into the wind. The BRF is carrying on like nothing happened. That would mess me up too.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I don’t disagree with any of what H and M are saying. I think what many Americans find surprising is that it’s such an obviously f—Ed up institution that it seems odd for Megan who willingly joined it and seemed to enjoy some of the benefits of it to then say “wait — this is f—Ed up.” I had the same thought about Diana but I gave her a little more slack because she was so young.
Harry just strikes me as such a sad situation because he grew up in that and just seems to both hate it but also be pretty captured by it. And like many people who come from a dysfunctional family, he can’t really figure out a way to live within that family with boundaries. I think at some point he may regret the way that he’s torching his family relationship but, sadly, unlike many people with disfunctional families, he never really can be free of them.


I think she was expecting a different family dynamic and, for certain, one in which there weren't popularity rules. By the time she realized it and how they were both being thrown to the wolves, they were already married. The book was clear that Harry was looking for a compromise but The Firm wasn't interested.

I come from a highly dysfunctional family. I don't think Harry will regret his book. I think he will grieve that his family was so dysfunctional that he felt compelled to have his voice amplified. I think he's still in the early phases of his recovery and desperately wants his family to see what he sees. Sadly, it's unlikely they ever will.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Looks like poor Harry is shouting into the wind. The BRF is carrying on like nothing happened. That would mess me up too.


It wasn't for them. It was for himself, his family. And the morons who tried to destroy his wife. Fine with me.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:Best OpEd:
Harry Was Right

Prince Harry Is Right, and It’s Not Just a Matter of Royal Gossip https://nyti.ms/3kJDlLi


Umm, this op ES is what’s been discussed the last two pages. Keep up.


No, I really am not going through hundreds of responses, . What are you doing with your day? It doesn't describe my time, apparently. Good for you, person of leisure.
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Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


Prove that here. Otherwise, I will assume it's your opinion.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


Prove that here. Otherwise, I will assume it's your opinion.


She’s a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center, which receives funding from Archewell.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


She does not receive a dime from Archwell. Nice try, Willy.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


Prove that here. Otherwise, I will assume it's your opinion.


She’s a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center, which receives funding from Archewell.


Sorry, she isn't affiliated with that project. She has amazing credibility and credentialing. She isn't receiving any funding from Archewell. Secondly, she's written about a lot of tech topics, about masks, about many things - also not receiving $$ from these companies, or the CDC.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


Prove that here. Otherwise, I will assume it's your opinion.


She’s a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center, which receives funding from Archewell.


Sorry, she isn't affiliated with that project. She has amazing credibility and credentialing. She isn't receiving any funding from Archewell. Secondly, she's written about a lot of tech topics, about masks, about many things - also not receiving $$ from these companies, or the CDC.


And thirdly. It really doesn’t matter if she did have a connection! It’sa well researched piece with plenty of evidence. (Different poster)
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I'm just grateful that Harry and Meghan can now afford to pay their mortgage


That’s sweet, Doria.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:I listened to the audio and loved it.

I have a lot of empathy for his journey. It was easy to listen to and gave you his side of the past 25 years.


Except, would've gone mad if I had to hear him say "Not Cot" one more time! -NP


Did he read it himself for the audio book?


Yes, he does read it himself. For anyone wondering Nott Cott is nottingham cottage where many have lived over the years. Pretty ordinary place.

https://www.insider.com/meghan-and-harry-netflix-home-tour-kensington-palace-nottingham-cottage-2022-12



I believe both Michelle’s & Barack’s books were written by them. Both books were quite long and to me at least, enjoyable.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:I listened to the audio and loved it.

I have a lot of empathy for his journey. It was easy to listen to and gave you his side of the past 25 years.


Except, would've gone mad if I had to hear him say "Not Cot" one more time! -NP


Did he read it himself for the audio book?


Yes, he does read it himself. For anyone wondering Nott Cott is nottingham cottage where many have lived over the years. Pretty ordinary place.

https://www.insider.com/meghan-and-harry-netflix-home-tour-kensington-palace-nottingham-cottage-2022-12



I believe both Michelle’s & Barack’s books were written by them. Both books were quite long and to me at least, enjoyable.


+1 That's because they're both very intelligent people, and note that they didn't throw their families under the bus.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:This NYT op ed gets to the gist of Harry's message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/harry-meghan-tabloids.html


Very well written ! I wonder what public opinion about Harry and Meghan will be like 20 years from now.


It was written by a woman whose organization receives funding from Archewell, FYI.


And? Are you familiar with Tuferki's writing? Are questioning her ethics or judgment here? What, in the article, do you disagree with?



She cannot present an objective opinion on this matter if she’s getting paid by Meghan and Harry. I do question her ethics and judgement. She should have disclosed her financial ties to Archewell.



She isn't. It's a real stretch there, buddy.
Anonymous
Seems to have fallen very quickly from the news. Haven't seen mention of it in a week or so.

Really wasn't much substance beyond a combination of frustration and spoiled clueless rich boy who couldn't figure out how to grow up. I didn't see anything in it that spoke badly of the royal family, which isn't surprising given how the rest of them seem to manage to function decently. I don't doubt they have their own frustrations but the others didn't need all this controversy to vent. The RF is an institution and all institutions need their rules to function and to make it coherent. The Queen was right when she told Harry the only alternative was to leave, but even Harry couldn't turn his escape into happiness, which tells you the real problem is him, not the royal family or others around him.
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