The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

[FD2]

Final realisation that she's never going to be welcomed by his family, ever again? Or maybe just more accusations of racism or whatever suits her narrative, to be included in her booky wooky?

Their UK poodle Omar says the boy prince's birthday celebrations figured in her decision - how very touching. 'Educating Archie' for those of us over a certain age: "Bridish people bad, Archie, repeat 100 times at bedtime".

As BM says, the grip on the 'nads is so tight - think of it like a long piece of elastic - that he'll be airborne for Lala Land before the coach arrives back at Buck House. Bet he doesn't meet any of his estranged family either, except maybe for Andrew's daughters.

He's useful to her ambitions still but when he's no longer helpful the locks will be changed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educating_Archie

[Ex-Ascot]

I agree, he will be back on his exec jet before the balcony appearance. He said some time ago that if Nutmeg couldn't attend he wanted his therapist with him. Interesting. She will pull something on the day if only releasing a photo of the kid's 4th birthday. She would have been booed maybe on his own he may not be. We can hear the sighs of relief at Buck House from Botswana. Bet that the Princess of Wales and HM the Queen had a knees up last night.

[OFSO]

One has been told that the King is distraught that the lovely Meghan isn't going. Hmmm. One feels a gentle tugging at one's leg.

[Ex-Ascot]

One has been told that the King is distraught that the lovely Meghan isn't going. Hmmm. One feels a gentle tugging at one's leg.

[Ex-Ascot]

Seems that all the messing about was over who was going to be sat around them. At recent services they have been surrounded by trusted aides. This obviously didn't go unnoticed by them.

[4mastacker]

Perhaps Harry didn't want a repeat of the sitting arrangements á la the Platinum Jubilee Service in St Paul's.

In the row behind the Montedeceito Morons giving them a rather cold look was a little lady wearing a blue hat and string of pearls; turn's out she's a former real-life 'M', whilst the bloke sitting next to her and directly behind him and giving him the hard stare was the Late HMtQ's Equerry.

[Ex-Ascot]

I want to know what all these Royal correspondents are going to do after the 6th May.

Also want to know what Nutmeg is going to pull on that day. Almost certainly a photo of the kid's birthday.

It has been suggested that Ginge will arrive commercial but return exec jet to be back in time for the birthday. This is not logical he would have to pay for the jet to return to the UK. Even more of a carbon footprint.

[4mastacker]

....
Also want to know what Nutmeg is going to pull on that day. ........

Announce she's preggers?/ serve divorce papers?/ turn up at LHR and demand a carriage to take her to the Abbey?

[CharlieOneSix]

....Announce she's preggers?...

...and then a few weeks later announce she's had a miscarriage?

[Ex-Ascot]

....Announce she's preggers?...

...and then a few weeks later announce she's had a miscarriage?

I think that this is very possible.

[4mastacker]

Mrs 4ma watched a programme on Channel 5 last night about how the relationship between the brothers had changed over the years. She thought there was an absolute look of hatred on Harry's face when he was anywhere near William and Kate. There was one moment when the four were viewing the flowers laid at the gate of Windsor Castle when Kate seemed to challenge Memegain with a withering look and Memegain quickly shied away whilst pretending to adjust her hair.

[Rwy in Sight]

....Announce she's preggers?...

...and then a few weeks later announce she's had a miscarriage?

We read it here first.

Given her previous behaviour, we can take a reaction to steal the spot-light for granted.

Regarding the jet why not hire a US based which will be in Europe previously?

[Pontius Navigator]

....Announce she's preggers?...

...and then a few weeks later announce she's had a miscarriage?

I think that this is very possible.

Let's see, Trooping? No too soon. November 11th? That would be better.

[G-CPTN]

My wife had two sisters.
The older one and I took an instant dislike to one another, whereas the younger one and I 'would have' given the opportunity.

Sadly the younger one died prematurely from breast cancer, having refused medical intervention - so I will never know.

As I had first met the younger one when she was fourteen, it distressed me when she died, as she was always 'the baby'.

Even when the older one's husband committed suicide I was unable to feel sympathy for her and never care if I never see her again.

Strange how people respond to one another.

[PHXPhlyer]

Meghan says it's 'frankly ridiculous' that she's missing the coronation because of a letter she sent Charles over royal racism and 'unconscious bias' – after reports said she was unhappy with King's response to her concerns
The Duchess' letter was reportedly sent in reply to one from King Charles himself
Coronation correspondence understood to have not referred to Archie or Lilibet

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... arles.html

The Duchess of Sussex has said the suggestion that she is missing the coronation because of a letter she sent to King Charles over racism and 'unconscious bias' inside the Royal Family is 'frankly ridiculous'.

On Friday, it was reported that Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles after her bombshell Oprah interview, and she reportedly named the individual accused of speculating about her unborn son Archie's skin colour.

It is understood that it was sent in reply to a letter from the King - the only senior member of the family to make contact with the Duchess after Meghan and Harry were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.

A source told the Daily Telegraph that the Duchess will not attend the Coronation on May 6 because she received a unsatisfactory response from the King.

But Sussex insider Omid Scobie has released a statement from Team Sussex, which said in response to the reports, that it was 'false' and 'frankly ridiculous'.

Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles about unconscious bias in the Royal family after her bombshell Oprah interview, it was claimed last night (the Duchess of Sussex is pictured with King Charles in March 2019 at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey)

It is understood that it was sent in reply to one from the King - the only senior member of the family to make contact with the Duchess after Meghan and Harry were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in March 2021 (pictured)

The Duchess of Sussex's letter reportedly named the individual accused of speculating about her unborn son Archie's skin colour - but went on to claim the person wasn't racist (pictured with Prince Archie in Cape Town in September 2019 while touring South Africa)

Writing from his Twitter account, Omid Scobie posted the statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

It read: 'The Duchess of Sussex is going about her life in the present, not thinking about correspondence from two years ago related to conversations from four years ago.

'Any suggestion otherwise is false and frankly ridiculous.

'We encourage tabloid media and various other royal correspondents to stop exhausting the circus that they alone are creating.'

The earlier reports said that Buckingham Palace is also aware of the Sussexes' frustration that initial correspondence about the Coronation made no reference to their children.

Harry will attend the celebration on May 6 alone, while Meghan looks after Prince Archie on his fourth birthday and Princess Lilibet in California.

A royal insider suggested that while the exchange was warm in tone, it had not eased the tension between the two sides.

Relations continued to sour after the Sussexes stared in a six-part Netflix docu-series and the publication of the Harry's revealing memoir, Spare.

Charles, who at the time was Prince of Wales, is said to be disappointed that Meghan and Harry felt the need to make such damaging allegations public.

He recently gave backing to a research project into the monarch's historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, having previously expressed 'personal sorrow'.

MailOnline contacted the Sussexes for comment but recieved no response, with the couple instead releasing the statement through Scobie.

Prince Harry has touched on unconscious bias in the past. In January this year, he spoke to Tom Bradby on ITV to promote his memoir.

The presenter said 'in the Oprah interview you accused members of your family of racism', Harry responded by saying 'no I didn't', adding 'the British press said that'.

After Bradby said the duchess claimed troubling comments were made about Archie's skin colour, Harry said: 'There was - there was concern about his skin colour.'

Asked if he would describe that as racist, the duke said: 'I wouldn't, not having lived within that family.'

He continued: 'The difference between racism and unconscious bias, the two things are different.'

Meghan said the comment over Archie's skin was not made with malice. But a source told the Daily Telegraph that the Duchess will not attend the Coronation on May 6 because she received a unsatisfactory response from the King (pictured with the King and Queen Consort in Mary 2018)


Buckingham Palace is also aware of the Sussexes' frustration that initial correspondence about the Coronation made no reference to their children

'But once it's been acknowledged, or pointed out to you as an individual, or as an institution, that you have unconscious bias, you therefore have an opportunity to learn and grow from that in order so that you are part of the solution rather than part of the problem.'

It has also been reported that Prince Harry was 'desperate' to be at the Coronation to publicly support his father because he is 'homesick'.

The Sun also reported on Friday that despite the Duke having made repeated attempts to contact the King to discuss the plans during his time back in London, his father has only been able to pencil in time for one conversation.

It is understood that Harry was 'missing aspects of British life' and 'may start spending more time' in the UK.

A source told the publication: 'Harry was desperate to come back for the Coronation and spend quality time with his family.'

It was revealed by Buckingham Palace on April 14 that Prince Harry is to attend the King's Coronation service in London next month alone, with the Duchess of Sussex remaining in California with their children.

But the Duchess will stay home at the couple's residence in Montecito with one-year-old Lilibet and Archie, whose fourth birthday is on the same day as the ceremony.

The couple's friend Omid Scobie confirmed Archie's birthday 'played a factor in the couple's decision' and he expected it would be a 'fairly quick trip to the UK' for Harry. The Duke will only attend the ceremony itself, which is likely to last a few hours.

The announcement came just over three weeks until the event, and a royal observer told MailOnline: 'Charles will be pleased. The rest of the family will be relieved that Meghan won't be there - it would have been particularly uncomfortable for Kate.'

Harry and Meghan had delayed their decision over whether they would fly in for the ceremony, despite the RSVP date of April 3 having passed.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said in a statement: 'Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.'

Archewell, Harry and Meghan's charitable foundation, then issued a near identical statement to the Press Association news agency confirming the Duke will attend.

A spokesman said: 'The Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.'

Charles will be crowned in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and traditions that date back 1,000 years, following the 70-year reign of his mother Queen Elizabeth II who died last September.

Mr Scobie, who is a trusted contact of the Sussexes, tweeted the news of Harry's forthcoming attendance and then added: 'I understand that Archie's fourth birthday (also on May 6) played a factor in the couple's decision.

'Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.'

And ITV News royal editor Chris Ship said: 'Given everything that been said/alleged - in six Netflix episodes and one book - this is a big development.

'But Harry coming alone does mean less pressure on the Royal Family - and fewer of those awkward photographs together.'

Harry is understood to be flying back to California just hours after the ceremony for his father's coronation is done.

Royal sources claimed Harry told the King that he will not stay in Britain for the star-studded concert at Windsor Castle the following day - and will instead fly back to the US after the ceremony so he can be with his family and belatedly celebrate Archie's fourth birthday, which is also on May 6.

PP

[G-CPTN]

What is the effect of postponing the birthday celebrations of a 4-year old child?

Will the child be scarred for life and bear a grudge forever because of the delay?

I think we should be told . . .

[Karearea]

... thought there was an absolute look of hatred on Harry's face ...

To me he's looked capable of anything at times. I hope he's kept well away from important people.

What is the effect of postponing the birthday celebrations of a 4-year old child?

Will the child be scarred for life and bear a grudge forever because of the delay?...

H was playing in a polo match in Santa Barbara on May 6 2022, so the child may be used to it.

[4mastacker]

..........H was playing in a polo match in Santa Barbara on May 6 2022, so the child may be used to it.

Is that the one where she tried to muscle in on the prize-giving photos?

[Karearea]

..........H was playing in a polo match in Santa Barbara on May 6 2022, so the child may be used to it.

Is that the one where she tried to muscle in on the prize-giving photos?

No, that nonsense took place on May 22 2022:

DM: Awkward moment Duchess of Sussex is caught behind Harry and his polo teammates

[FD2]

The date of the Coronation is announced. It is the same day as Archibald's birthday. The Princess of Montecito goes into hiding and little is seen or heard of her for weeks. Incredibly rudely they finally announce that she won't be attending the Coronation but he will attend during a flying visit. He is allowed off the leash for a few days to attend the court case against the Mail so lots of publicity about where he will be resting his head.

Then he's back to his Californian castle and with time rushing by before London beckons again for a happy family reunion, who should reappear in a reinvented persona? The Princess with new lighter hair and different makeup and the appearances at big public events. Just before the spotlight kiss thingy he's seen giving someone a thumbs up - just as if it's all been pre-arranged. No kissy kissy for her though, but loads of happy 'embarrassing' smiles and laughter.

I am relentlessly cynical about this pair and they never fail to perform something, anything, to draw the attention away from his family whenever their British team of tame poodles or the royal publicity people give away some event they (she really I'm sure) dream up something to draw the Press attention back to SWMBO. She has moved on from the racist accusations so why can't they?