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Megxit
Jan 10, 2020 6:28:47 GMT -5
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Post by fretslider on Jan 10, 2020 6:28:47 GMT -5
Financial independence? The, er, Duke and Duchess of Woke Sussex... have announced their intention to step down as senior royals while retaining their titles and continue to represent the Queen and the Crown in the world. ...
However, as prominent members of the Royal Family, they could still be protected by taxpayers-funded security, which has so far cost £600,000 a year. Scotland Yard is understood to have planned a review of the Sussexes’ security arrangements following their statement and likely change of status. ...
One senior source told the Evening Standard: “Royal Protection by armed Metropolitan Police officers is mandated by the Home Office.
“If the Sussexes intend to live abroad, and not just carry out international official visits abroad, it will involve far more resources. ...
the Sussexes announced on their newly-created website sussexroyal.com they want to remain at Frogmore Cottage, despite being a property of the Queen. ...
The cottage in Windsor, on the grounds of Frogmore House and just a 10-minute drive away from Windsor Castle, has been refurbished between the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019 using £2.3million of taxpayer’s money. www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1226600/meghan-markle-news-prince-harry-duchess-of-sussex-title-stripped-queen-royal-newsThey will never be financially independent, they will always be relying on the loan of a jet from a friend etc in addition to a continuing allowance... So much for being financially INDEPENDENT! UK taxpayers will still pay Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's '£600,000 security and £130,000 travel costs' while they will get £2.3m-a-year from Prince Charles' Duchy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have pledged to become 'financially independent' - but critics say this is a fallacy while they demand taxpayer-funded security, travel, accommodation and £2.3million each year from his father's royal estate.
The plan has been called 'ill thought through' because by keeping their titles, royal duties, Windsor home and lavish lifestyle they will continue to drain public funds - even if they move to California or Canada. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7868391/Just-financially-independent-Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-REALLY-be.htmlReactions to this woke nonsense are understandable. Meghan and Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ blasted by readers – ‘Do not expect us to pay!’www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1226416/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announcement-step-back-senior-royal-queen-buckingham-palaceWhat a pair of entitled wasters. Either they're in the firm, or they aren't. And if they aren't, all the titles and allowances should stop. Let them eat [financially independent] cake.
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Post by mouse on Jan 10, 2020 9:24:48 GMT -5
exactly they can either be Royals and keep the unwriten contract... or they can be slebs…. but they cannot be both ……as for his treatment of his grandmother.. oh my word...…. seems like meghans family were right about her... we owe them an apology,..... she has gone back to Canada leaving Harry to face both the family and the public... this was all planned some time ago.. various thing pointed out that some thing was brewing...the biggy was registering the Sussex royal brand earlier last year .... could be worth anawful lot of revenue....and not bringing the baby back was quite an indicator….. if they really want to go.. no problems ….but and its a big but they cannot have any of the trappings of royalty if they do.....will we be less off if this pompous self indulgent pair leave... no it wont spoil our lives in any way although it could harm the Monarchy a great deal... and it will leave her to get whats she really wants.. Status of a list sleb along with the freedom to make money and with not a duty in sight and lots and lots of freebies such as private jets and holiday homes and not a bill in sight … she is a control freak with ambition dumped husband 1 via text /email dumped all family members on both sides including father[kept mother on ne side] dumped all old fiends.. replaced by new ones[as long as they were wealthy] Harrys friends not encouraged and dropped and now causing real trouble for Harrys family.. to do what they have done is a disgrace and harry has as good as slapped the Queen in the face.... she did not deserve that neither as grandmother or Queen his behaviour is appalling all this so they can make money.. in a way they[she] couldn't as a full time royall……. … I mean they did say they didn't want the lime light.. and did say young Archie was not for public consumbion but then trot him out for publicity I wonder if stripped of their Titles and not included in the court affairs will their worth become less.. afterall if you are no longer in the public eye.. what is the point of people sponsoring you to showcase.. clothes etc ….. friend rang me saying... its better than corrie..... ......megans gone from a bit part in one soap to writing her own show
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Megxit
Jan 10, 2020 13:13:17 GMT -5
Post by annaj26 on Jan 10, 2020 13:13:17 GMT -5
Typical of the tabloids. All blown up out of proportion as usualTop-selling British tabloids The Sun and The Daily Mail are focusing their fire on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, over the extraordinary rift that has split the Royal Family and raised huge questions about the future for her and Prince Harry. Friday's headlines fit with a pattern of negative coverage she has endured in the British press for many months for everything from her family background to alleged "demanding" behavior. The Sun, which has criticized Meghan over issues ranging from holding her son's baptism in private to guest editing an edition of British Vogue, has placed the spotlight largely on the Duchess since the couple stunned the world earlier this week with the announcement that they would be stepping back from their roles as senior royals. On Thursday, as the news broke, The Sun dubbed the move in huge font "Megxit." On Friday, the tabloid focused on Meghan's return to Canada to reportedly rejoin their 7-month old son Archie, splashing its front page with "Meg's Mugged Us Orf" using a British colloquialism meaning to be ripped off, and making an apparent reference to the posh accent of the nobility. more www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/media/tabloids-meghan-harry-headlines/index.html
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Post by Jessiealan on Jan 10, 2020 22:08:56 GMT -5
I do not approve of or agree with tabloids being allowed to attack and devour well known people and destroy their lives.
However,
in this case, it makes more sense to me for Meghan and Harry to bring whatever law suit is possible against The Sun and The Daily Mail, then get on with their lives. Dropping out of the royal family and moving seems extreme and rather selfish.
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Megxit
Jan 11, 2020 5:19:04 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 11, 2020 5:19:04 GMT -5
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Megxit
Jan 11, 2020 6:43:21 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 11, 2020 6:43:21 GMT -5
I do not approve of or agree with tabloids being allowed to attack and devour well known people and destroy their lives. However, in this case, it makes more sense to me for Meghan and Harry to bring whatever law suit is possible against The Sun and The Daily Mail, then get on with their lives. Dropping out of the royal family and moving seems extreme and rather selfish. its a great deal more complex than them just dropping out.. and yes selfish they are to do it they way they have....but from all the evidence Meghan is a bolter.. she cuts and runs and has a history of doing so..... how ever its really Harry who people in general cannot get their heads round... harry who has altered beyond recognition since he married....from the self absorbed whinge at the end of the South Africa tour... to the wording of the announcement a few days ago...totally not him …. Harry has always been close to the queen you could see how they were together... and then to disrespect her not only at Christmas but in the announcement which she had asked him to postpone for a few days.....and go behind her back...so what is wrong with Harry.. does he need medical help.. is he about to crash.... we all know he is besotted with Archie and his wife.... but what we are seeing is not Harry..many seem to think he is on the edge of losing it...….on the other hand we cannot be held to ransome just in case Harry flips...….. in 20 months the change has been devastating but is there for all to see as for Meghan... 20 months much of that time spent out side the UK is hardly giving a long enough time tto see if one can fit in to a family
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Post by beth on Jan 11, 2020 11:31:02 GMT -5
I do not approve of or agree with tabloids being allowed to attack and devour well known people and destroy their lives. However, in this case, it makes more sense to me for Meghan and Harry to bring whatever law suit is possible against The Sun and The Daily Mail, then get on with their lives. Dropping out of the royal family and moving seems extreme and rather selfish. its a great deal more complex than them just dropping out.. and yes selfish they are to do it they way they have....but from all the evidence Meghan is a bolter.. she cuts and runs and has a history of doing so..... how ever its really Harry who people in general cannot get their heads round... harry who has altered beyond recognition since he married....from the self absorbed whinge at the end of the South Africa tour... to the wording of the announcement a few days ago...totally not him …. Harry has always been close to the queen you could see how they were together... and then to disrespect her not only at Christmas but in the announcement which she had asked him to postpone for a few days.....and go behind her back...so what is wrong with Harry.. does he need medical help.. is he about to crash.... we all know he is besotted with Archie and his wife.... but what we are seeing is not Harry..many seem to think he is on the edge of losing it...….on the other hand we cannot be held to ransome just in case Harry flips...….. in 20 months the change has been devastating but is there for all to see as for Meghan... 20 months much of that time spent out side the UK is hardly giving a long enough time tto see if one can fit in to a family I don't think it's just the press but also the English public who have been fed the tabloid gossip- so long they believe almost everything they read. Consider both sides. Don't just swallow the muck, hook, line and sinker.
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Megxit
Jan 12, 2020 6:01:28 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 12, 2020 6:01:28 GMT -5
the tabloids are conteained as much as the other news papers here.....yesterday I did a trawl and came up with such rubbish and make believe that its hard to comprehend any one writing such drivel.. and none of the stories I read were from the UK... it ranged from... the Quenn demands Archie,,,, to Queen seeks custody of Archie.....some one has taken the issue of custody of royal children and made a pigs ear out of a silk purse...… all Royal children have appointed guardians....in case they become orphaned.. usually the Monarch has final say or is in fact the guardian.... so no one can make off with any inheritance or use child as a pawn in political games
then I came across another load of garbage.....what will happen to William when the Queen dies.. like wise in another rag... why does meghan have to curtsy to Kate..... and that's with out all the rest of crapola about duchess megan all based on idiocy including how mehgan broke this or that rule etc etc …. all very clearly not written in this country
Ii have tried to explain about our papers and royal correspondents and photographers.. in fact I put a link up yesterday.... if you cannot accept that that is not my problem ..........the things printed about Meghan that I have read are things which are reported in the press … such as the wedding near fiascos..and wantining air spray.. Kate crying .. etc .. the rift between the brothers[couldn't be more apparent]... the constant holding on to her belly even when on official business......her talking through the national anthem….and many other things.. all true including the now notorious order from Harry... what meghan wants meghan gets...….which made us all laugh.... and later when meghan was told she couldn't have the tiara she wanted....any way to cut a long story short... the Queen said no to that particular tiara......and is said to relied """"meghan will get what I give her"""" which very much the queen being tart....[the reason why the tiara could be used is its provinence ]…. but what really shocked every one was the pity me speeches they both gave in South Africa.... they had done a brilliant tour....a great job... and then.. the me me me nonsece … then the stupidly expensive babyshower...then the Archie fiasco...then the lectures on the environment while using private jets .. and the rubbish about not wanting the child in the public eye... yet trot him out at every good photo opportunity and finally the latest anouncment…..where they want all the trapping etc etc but none of the day today grind... and want to make money....inspite of being asked by the Queen to wait and talk to his father... they ignore her for a 2nd time ….. unforgivable mean while in sickness and in health has run off back to Canada leaving Harry to face the music ….the dogs have gone to Canada... so not only is she a bolter she is also a contemptable coward..….
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Megxit
Jan 12, 2020 6:36:19 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 12, 2020 6:36:19 GMT -5
seems the big meet with the Queen will be at Sandringham on Monday.... where PC and the D of C will meet up with Harry...am sure they will try for a good outcome …. but one thing is a dead cert.....the good of the Crown [how ever that is perceived to be] will put above any ones personal wishes
seems the Sussex brand may not happen as they hadn't registered it properly.. and some one else is trying to use the same brand
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Megxit
Jan 12, 2020 11:48:21 GMT -5
Post by Dex on Jan 12, 2020 11:48:21 GMT -5
the tabloids are conteained as much as the other news papers here.....yesterday I did a trawl and came up with such rubbish and make believe that its hard to comprehend any one writing such drivel.. and none of the stories I read were from the UK... it ranged from... the Quenn demands Archie,,,, to Queen seeks custody of Archie.....some one has taken the issue of custody of royal children and made a pigs ear out of a silk purse...… all Royal children have appointed guardians....in case they become orphaned.. usually the Monarch has final say or is in fact the guardian.... so no one can make off with any inheritance or use child as a pawn in political games then I came across another load of garbage.....what will happen to William when the Queen dies.. like wise in another rag... why does meghan have to curtsy to Kate..... and that's with out all the rest of crapola about duchess megan all based on idiocy including how mehgan broke this or that rule etc etc …. all very clearly not written in this country Ii have tried to explain about our papers and royal correspondents and photographers.. in fact I put a link up yesterday.... if you cannot accept that that is not my problem ..........the things printed about Meghan that I have read are things which are reported in the press … such as the wedding near fiascos..and wantining air spray.. Kate crying .. etc .. the rift between the brothers[couldn't be more apparent]... the constant holding on to her belly even when on official business......her talking through the national anthem….and many other things.. all true including the now notorious order from Harry... what meghan wants meghan gets...….which made us all laugh.... and later when meghan was told she couldn't have the tiara she wanted....any way to cut a long story short... the Queen said no to that particular tiara......and is said to relied """"meghan will get what I give her"""" which very much the queen being tart....[the reason why the tiara could be used is its provinence ]…. but what really shocked every one was the pity me speeches they both gave in South Africa.... they had done a brilliant tour....a great job... and then.. the me me me nonsece … then the stupidly expensive babyshower...then the Archie fiasco...then the lectures on the environment while using private jets .. and the rubbish about not wanting the child in the public eye... yet trot him out at every good photo opportunity and finally the latest anouncment…..where they want all the trapping etc etc but none of the day today grind... and want to make money....inspite of being asked by the Queen to wait and talk to his father... they ignore her for a 2nd time ….. unforgivable mean while in sickness and in health has run off back to Canada leaving Harry to face the music ….the dogs have gone to Canada... so not only is she a bolter she is also a contemptable coward..…. Oh sure, mouse, we have tabloids and gossip sheets here, too, but most people with an IQ above a gnat look down on them and do not take them seriously. If we do, we don't care. Performance reviews, award shows and obits are okay but nosing into private lives is low and no purpose.
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Megxit
Jan 12, 2020 11:54:12 GMT -5
Post by Dex on Jan 12, 2020 11:54:12 GMT -5
I do not approve of or agree with tabloids being allowed to attack and devour well known people and destroy their lives. However, in this case, it makes more sense to me for Meghan and Harry to bring whatever law suit is possible against The Sun and The Daily Mail, then get on with their lives. Dropping out of the royal family and moving seems extreme and rather selfish. I agree with you about the lawsuits, Jessie. The Tabs have plenty of mopney from being bribed to keep quiet by celebrities who can afford it.
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Megxit
Jan 12, 2020 14:31:51 GMT -5
Post by beth on Jan 12, 2020 14:31:51 GMT -5
I do not approve of or agree with tabloids being allowed to attack and devour well known people and destroy their lives. However, in this case, it makes more sense to me for Meghan and Harry to bring whatever law suit is possible against The Sun and The Daily Mail, then get on with their lives. Dropping out of the royal family and moving seems extreme and rather selfish. I agree with you about the lawsuits, Jessie. The Tabs have plenty of mopney from being bribed to keep quiet by celebrities who can afford it. I'm surprised the tabloids don't demand a seat at the meeting.
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Megxit
Jan 13, 2020 4:53:27 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 13, 2020 4:53:27 GMT -5
the tabloids are conteained as much as the other news papers here.....yesterday I did a trawl and came up with such rubbish and make believe that its hard to comprehend any one writing such drivel.. and none of the stories I read were from the UK... it ranged from... the Quenn demands Archie,,,, to Queen seeks custody of Archie.....some one has taken the issue of custody of royal children and made a pigs ear out of a silk purse...… all Royal children have appointed guardians....in case they become orphaned.. usually the Monarch has final say or is in fact the guardian.... so no one can make off with any inheritance or use child as a pawn in political games then I came across another load of garbage.....what will happen to William when the Queen dies.. like wise in another rag... why does meghan have to curtsy to Kate..... and that's with out all the rest of crapola about duchess megan all based on idiocy including how mehgan broke this or that rule etc etc …. all very clearly not written in this country Ii have tried to explain about our papers and royal correspondents and photographers.. in fact I put a link up yesterday.... if you cannot accept that that is not my problem ..........the things printed about Meghan that I have read are things which are reported in the press … such as the wedding near fiascos..and wantining air spray.. Kate crying .. etc .. the rift between the brothers[couldn't be more apparent]... the constant holding on to her belly even when on official business......her talking through the national anthem….and many other things.. all true including the now notorious order from Harry... what meghan wants meghan gets...….which made us all laugh.... and later when meghan was told she couldn't have the tiara she wanted....any way to cut a long story short... the Queen said no to that particular tiara......and is said to relied """"meghan will get what I give her"""" which very much the queen being tart....[the reason why the tiara could be used is its provinence ]…. but what really shocked every one was the pity me speeches they both gave in South Africa.... they had done a brilliant tour....a great job... and then.. the me me me nonsece … then the stupidly expensive babyshower...then the Archie fiasco...then the lectures on the environment while using private jets .. and the rubbish about not wanting the child in the public eye... yet trot him out at every good photo opportunity and finally the latest anouncment…..where they want all the trapping etc etc but none of the day today grind... and want to make money....inspite of being asked by the Queen to wait and talk to his father... they ignore her for a 2nd time ….. unforgivable mean while in sickness and in health has run off back to Canada leaving Harry to face the music ….the dogs have gone to Canada... so not only is she a bolter she is also a contemptable coward..…. Oh sure, mouse, we have tabloids and gossip sheets here, too, but most people with an IQ above a gnat look down on them and do not take them seriously. If we do, we don't care. Performance reviews, award shows and obits are okay but nosing into private lives is low and no purpose. I gather you didn't read the link the other day on royal correspondents …...as apposed to the made up crapola…….so if its uninformed rubbish sure you can have it.... but if you want actuality... then you go for one of the royal correspondents/royal editoral.....they are very rarely wrong......they are the nes who do the daily grind of speeches here and visits there... these are the ones that have acess and contacts.... and that the difference.... but as I posted the link its all explained in the article also royal correspondents are always named as are the royal editors... thus they and they alone are responsible for what they write...and they wouldn't last long if what they produced were a tissue of lies..... looking into private lives....it all depends whose private life is being looked into.....and for what reason......and this makes me laugh....look at all the things your papers keep quiet about... especially when it comes to well known people....they are paragons of virtue.. and then suddenly it all comes out about being predators for years such as wienstien or Kennedy … .. for us if its its some one the tax payer pays for then they are fair game …. and they are fair game if they are royal.... we tend not to mind what what faults people have as long as they don't pretend to be whiter than white...… that's why Prince Harry got away with so many things... because he didn't preach.... but once he started tpo preach... then he was held to account
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Post by mouse on Jan 13, 2020 4:59:32 GMT -5
""""" but nosing into private lives is low and no purpose."""" honestly Sysop how can you write that
mmmmm I gather that doesn't extend to trump whose private life has been up for grabs in desperation to find some dirt to use against ……
so the family meet up is today....hope theres plenty of straight talking.... the Marines who harry is Captain General of...have said that they are not sure they can have or want him in that position if he leaves the country...… and taxation has raised its head... and the reality of paying taxes in three different countries ...that is a lot of tax taxed on unearned income here in the UK and with no expences to set against the amount of tax due plus the cost of Frogmore cottage at the moment free but if they leave the country and the Queen charges them rent.. about 60 thousand a year rental … meghan I think is still an American citizen.. so they are liable for American taxes... and if they live in Canada.. then they are also liable there.... .....plus a big row going on about the cost of security around a million a year... Canada have already said they don't want to pay it.. and the concensus here is that the couple should pay it them selves and get no help from the tax payer.....or his father who gives then over 2 million a year
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Megxit
Jan 13, 2020 6:23:17 GMT -5
Post by mouse on Jan 13, 2020 6:23:17 GMT -5
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