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Anonymous wrote:Is there anything good in the book? Is it just a list of grievances or is this miserable SOB grateful or happy about anything in his sorry (privileged) life?

They are scraping the barrel of grievances, we’re at lipgloss level now.

LOL! That was a weird thing to include....I don't know a single 40 year old woman who would ask to borrow lip gloss from another woman.

A lot of the little stories that they shared in the Netflix doc and in the book make me think Meghan does this stuff on purpose. "I hug!" "I wear ripped jeans!" "I talk to my girlfriends like this!"......just feels like she purposely tried to push the envelope to create some narrative of stuffy Brit vs. cool American.

I wonder if the palace is breathing a sigh of relief. They are going to come out winners in all this now that people are seeing what they were dealing with. They don't need to even say anything. The books speaks volumes about Harry, and not in the way he probably hoped.

+1 Having worked in middle schools for many years, the complaints and stories about lip gloss and circumcision and falling on a dog bowl sound very familiar to those of that age group.

He sounds like a classic case of arrested development. His mother's death came at the worst possible time. Maybe William, being a bit older, was better able to move forward.

William would have been protected and coddled because of his position as heir to the throne. Everyone keeps equating their positions in life, but they’re nothing the same. Even look at something as small as the picture released a few years ago of the Queen, Charles, William, and George. That’s the line. Once George was born, Harry’s place became insignificant. You can’t tell me that, especially after losing the mother he was very close to, that it doesn’t sting that you are reminded quite publicly that you’re part of the family, but not really.

The spares always end up messed up - Princess Margaret, Prince Andrew, etc. Their whole life exists and is designed to serve and protect their older, more important sibling, and their own wants and needs are secondary.

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Well, his comments about his experience in the military have definitely put a nail in his faux "Invictus Games" charity. I can't imagine any military members in any country's military who would want to participate again, after his undignified brag about his kills.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there anything good in the book? Is it just a list of grievances or is this miserable SOB grateful or happy about anything in his sorry (privileged) life?

They are scraping the barrel of grievances, we’re at lipgloss level now.

LOL! That was a weird thing to include....I don't know a single 40 year old woman who would ask to borrow lip gloss from another woman.

A lot of the little stories that they shared in the Netflix doc and in the book make me think Meghan does this stuff on purpose. "I hug!" "I wear ripped jeans!" "I talk to my girlfriends like this!"......just feels like she purposely tried to push the envelope to create some narrative of stuffy Brit vs. cool American.

I wonder if the palace is breathing a sigh of relief. They are going to come out winners in all this now that people are seeing what they were dealing with. They don't need to even say anything. The books speaks volumes about Harry, and not in the way he probably hoped.

+1 Having worked in middle schools for many years, the complaints and stories about lip gloss and circumcision and falling on a dog bowl sound very familiar to those of that age group.

He sounds like a classic case of arrested development. His mother's death came at the worst possible time. Maybe William, being a bit older, was better able to move forward.

We'll never get a tell all book from William, but I wonder about his mental health since he was his mother's keeper, and Diana used him as her confidant. That must really mess with your head.

It's very sad for Harry. You have to wonder how much more he can take and the negativity and blow back from this book fiasco might push him over the edge. He seems very unwell and seems to have people pushing him to make bad decisions. It's uncomfortable to watch all of this go down the way it is. The palace had it's work cut out for them to position him as a goofy lovable hero and now that image has been destroyed.

I don't think he is fragile or vulnerable or unwell. He sounds more immature and petty. I think the negativity will just get eaten up in his teen angst where no one understands him.

Meh, I have the exact opposite opinion of them both. And in the end, the RF looks petty and vindictive, as they usually do. The RF sycophants on here are hilarious as well as ignorant of all of the things that family has done that are self-serving, racist, hateful, vindictive to members of their own family. It's laughable, actually. H and M's treatment fits that pattern and is why I believe it. Good for them for giving them the middle finger.

You’re a dying breed. Most people can see right through the facade. You will get there.

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FYI

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If William and Kate do respond, I hope it’s only to vehemently deny the accusation that they used to watch Suits.

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Victim mindset makes you suspicious and untrusting. Throw in royal privilege, sense of being special and people all over the world worshipping little orphan prince but practically he is a spare like andrew with no real power and responsibility, just fluff work. Obviously there is PTSD from having parental with mental health/infidelity issues, mother's death and shooting down humans "chess pieces" and media's scrutiny. Its a lavish but complex life when your main purpose in life is to uphold flag of victimhood.

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Victimhood stories pay well.

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Anonymous wrote:Victim mindset makes you suspicious and untrusting. Throw in royal privilege, sense of being special and people all over the world worshipping little orphan prince but practically he is a spare like andrew with no real power and responsibility, just fluff work. Obviously there is PTSD from having parental with mental health/infidelity issues, mother's death and shooting down humans "chess pieces" and media's scrutiny. Its a lavish but complex life when your main purpose in life is to uphold flag of victimhood.

Absolutely.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there anything good in the book? Is it just a list of grievances or is this miserable SOB grateful or happy about anything in his sorry (privileged) life?

They are scraping the barrel of grievances, we’re at lipgloss level now.

LOL! That was a weird thing to include....I don't know a single 40 year old woman who would ask to borrow lip gloss from another woman.

A lot of the little stories that they shared in the Netflix doc and in the book make me think Meghan does this stuff on purpose. "I hug!" "I wear ripped jeans!" "I talk to my girlfriends like this!"......just feels like she purposely tried to push the envelope to create some narrative of stuffy Brit vs. cool American.

I wonder if the palace is breathing a sigh of relief. They are going to come out winners in all this now that people are seeing what they were dealing with. They don't need to even say anything. The books speaks volumes about Harry, and not in the way he probably hoped.

+1 Having worked in middle schools for many years, the complaints and stories about lip gloss and circumcision and falling on a dog bowl sound very familiar to those of that age group.

He sounds like a classic case of arrested development. His mother's death came at the worst possible time. Maybe William, being a bit older, was better able to move forward.

PP here. Good points. I agree. I also think it's problematic that he's married to a person who also comes from a dysfunctional family. They're ramping up each other's insecurities and emotions.

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Anonymous wrote:Victimhood stories pay well.

+1 Especially in this day and time. "Suck it up and move forward" is not encouraged. Sharing every detail of being wronged, mistreated, and misunderstood has become a popular narrative.

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Jealous and disgruntled spares over the history have often killed or tried to kill their heir siblings, he is only ruining him in public opinion.

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Anonymous wrote:Victimhood stories pay well.

+1 Especially in this day and time. "Suck it up and move forward" is not encouraged. Sharing every detail of being wronged, mistreated, and misunderstood has become a popular narrative.

People have their limits. The tables eventually turn and the victims become the oppressors.

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Anonymous wrote:Victimhood stories pay well.

+1 Especially in this day and time. "Suck it up and move forward" is not encouraged. Sharing every detail of being wronged, mistreated, and misunderstood has become a popular narrative.

Not for 40 somethings. They’re too old for this game.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there anything good in the book? Is it just a list of grievances or is this miserable SOB grateful or happy about anything in his sorry (privileged) life?

They are scraping the barrel of grievances, we’re at lipgloss level now.

LOL! That was a weird thing to include....I don't know a single 40 year old woman who would ask to borrow lip gloss from another woman.

A lot of the little stories that they shared in the Netflix doc and in the book make me think Meghan does this stuff on purpose. "I hug!" "I wear ripped jeans!" "I talk to my girlfriends like this!"......just feels like she purposely tried to push the envelope to create some narrative of stuffy Brit vs. cool American.

I wonder if the palace is breathing a sigh of relief. They are going to come out winners in all this now that people are seeing what they were dealing with. They don't need to even say anything. The books speaks volumes about Harry, and not in the way he probably hoped.

+1 Having worked in middle schools for many years, the complaints and stories about lip gloss and circumcision and falling on a dog bowl sound very familiar to those of that age group.

He sounds like a classic case of arrested development. His mother's death came at the worst possible time. Maybe William, being a bit older, was better able to move forward.

William would have been protected and coddled because of his position as heir to the throne. Everyone keeps equating their positions in life, but they’re nothing the same. Even look at something as small as the picture released a few years ago of the Queen, Charles, William, and George. That’s the line. Once George was born, Harry’s place became insignificant. You can’t tell me that, especially after losing the mother he was very close to, that it doesn’t sting that you are reminded quite publicly that you’re part of the family, but not really.

The spares always end up messed up - Princess Margaret, Prince Andrew, etc. Their whole life exists and is designed to serve and protect their older, more important sibling, and their own wants and needs are secondary.

It is only insignificant with regard to the crown. You can still have a fulfilling, luxurious life as a supporting actor with every possible perk PLUS the peace and quiet.

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Anonymous wrote:Jealous and disgruntled spares over the history have often killed or tried to kill their heir siblings, he is only ruining him in public opinion.