He did say Charles controlled the purse strings. I don’t know how much Harry has in liquid assets, but at that time he didn’t have a job, nor did Meghan. Not sure how much private security costs, but maybe they really couldn’t afford 24/7 security. The minor royals in London have jobs, as do their spouses. Yes, they don’t have security, but it seems they aren’t being harrased either.
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Ah, just saw this. I wonder what 24/7 security costs.
Saw clips of the new episodes. Meghan is going for an Emmy. Doubt if she will win one.
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Canadian taxpayers footed the cost for awhile and then balked. A breakdown of costs including the time in Canada early 2020. I believe Charles’ “transition money” was on top of this.
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Thanks for finding this.
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What do you think their objective was?
-convince the media to change their ways
-convince people not to believe the media
-embarrass his brother
- be able to tell his kids someday, we tried
I’m not sure. Is it just, you hurt me, so I’m going to hurt you? Is it Meghan not wanting to be behind Kate?
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It’s sad. Just goes to show that money doesn’t equal a happy life
After watching the 2nd half, I think their real objection was to tell the world what the media and the Palace Suits did to them, and I believe them. It’s too bad those papers have the credibility they do over there, it truly is the mainstream in the UK. Citizens really believe them.
I think he’s just super mad at his family and is tattle-telling. Yeah, ok…maybe they were jerks and did what what he said, but I think his allegations would be better believed by many if he had left his family out of it.
I don’t think Meghan was competing with Kate. But she was becoming the superstar. That just won’t do in the royal pecking order.
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Well, they didn’t rule it was worse because the others haven’t sued so maybe the court would have found those other instances just as bad.
It shouldn’t have happened. Would it happen again? I bet it would. Some media doesn’t mind paying a fine if they make more on the story than the fine.
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I have a different opinion about security and how that gets paid for. Britain has a monarchy and Harry was born into the Royal family. He didn’t choose the life. If he or his family is under threat because of it, I believe he should have security protection either paid for by the British taxpayers or by the Monarchy. We have a credible reason to believe Meghan Markle was at risk:
For Fox News followers:
For those who prefer CNN:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/30/uk/meghan-sussex-threats-intl-scli/index.html
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Harry is a nonworking Royal. He no longer lives in the UK. He lives in California. It was his choice to leave the UK and lead a private life (lol). If he needs or wants security, he should pay for it. The UK no longer owes him security. Zara, Eugenie, Beatrice, Peter–they all still reside in the UK, but are nonworking Royals and none of them get security paid by the taxpayers or the Monarchy. I’m sure they have all gotten threats too, but they can all hire their own security if they feel the need.
Correction. I believe Eugenie now lives in Portugal.
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What makes you certain they have received threats?
I may be wrong, but I thought Harry was only seeking security while in the UK, not in California.
Do you believe US secret service should discontinue protective service as soon as an elective term ends? What about for their spouses and children?
It’s a different world and threats need to be taken seriously. If the secret service felt there was a legitimate need to extend protection to an ex-president’s family member beyond what is normal, I would hope our government would figure out how to do that. I think the UK should protect their own.
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The Secret Service in the US does complain that its mandate has been vastly expanded without funding. Ex Presidents and their spouses were always covered as well as children under 18. Now they are expected to protect children over 18 and grandchildren.
There was quite a stir when former VP Biden demanded and received protection for his grandkids at Sidwell Friends after he left office and in the absence of any serious threats. It was easier for protection to continue than for the USSS to fight it, but the costs were substantial.
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I am glad I watched it. Made perfect sense. Never understood why I see “Kate is beautiful,” “Kate walks kids,” “Kate has amazing smile,” “Kate has a beautiful dress,” …. I mean nonsensical headlines bombarded daily. I get now how media/palace relationship works. What is terrifying though is social media manipulation and it’s larger implications on news stories. Outside of this Harry/Meaghan business but concerning real news.
I think both did a great job and if I had no opinion of them before, I most definitely came out of it with a very positive opinion of both of them. Rest of his family? Including William and Kate - I think all they care about is what happens to them and their future. If they had to feed the other two to the press, so be it. They can always just say it was their team.
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Trump’s adult children continued to receive USSS details for 6 months post inauguration. The youngest, as a minor, still does.
I agree. He could live a quiet life at his home in California with only a little security when they leave the property. I’m sure there is physical security (cameras, alarms, lighting) on the property and maybe a security service that circles around the property periodically.
A lot of rich people pay for extra security for their families when they travel. The children of former presidents don’t get protection once they are over 16, but the current president can extend protection to anyone. Assume Biden didn’t extend coverage for the adult Trump children, but maybe he did for Barron this year when he turned 16.
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You forgot Kate has amazing body, she can walk in high heels all day long effortlessly. Kate is just simply wonderful.
I think a lot of this is just jealousy.
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If by that you mean that Kate and William were jealous of all the attention Meghan and Harry were getting, I agree!
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I wonder if people believe there is an “arrangement” between the press/media/tabloids and the Royal Family. Those who do are likely to give Harry and Meghan the benefit of the doubt. Those who don’t believe in an “arrangement”, probably believe most of the negative reporting concerning Harry and Meghan. (And as an aside I find Jason Knauf’s role intriguing.)
However, rather than being distracted with who made who cry and who held their abdomen more while pregnant, it’s the alleged press/palace arrangement that I find more interesting.
Why? Because I attribute a lot of our issues in the USA to how we get our news and I see similarities. Access journalism, coupled with profit driven, lazy reporting has contributed to mistrust and the spread of disinformation. It seems like reporters desire access so much they’re willing to regurgitate soundbites with little analysis versus informing their readers/audience with the goal of increasing understanding.
I’ll refrain from commenting on the Kate/Meghan comparisons…pitting two women against each other is an old trope. I feel for both Kate AND Meghan.
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Amazing body and can walk on heels?
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