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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 6:30:08 GMT -6
Prince Joachim of Denmark is apparently recovering well from brain surgery after suffering a blood clot according to a statement today from the Danish Royal House.
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 6:49:38 GMT -6
Again no one has said they have to be best friends or sisters or anything, but if the stories that come out are anywhere close to true it is that they actively made her feel unwelcomed which is just not a good look. I don't call my new brother in law to talk or get together, but when we have family functions or I am visiting my sister he comes and talks and will hang out with me it isn't that hard. Also it is gross to say that it isn't Kate's job to mentor the new hire oliversbear, Meghan wasn't a new hire she was a new family member. Yes their jobs are to represent the Queen and it looked like Meghan was doing fine with that. What people were saying is that they have a connection, something in common in that they married into the royal family, but instead of commiserating the press issues, and the PROTOCOLS and such it was just nothing.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 6:54:20 GMT -6
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 6:56:26 GMT -6
I can't keep up with all the stories being churned out about Finding Freedom.
August is a quiet month for the monarchy and a month when Gossip goes into high gear because there are no events to cover. It's going to be wild out here for awhile.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 7:00:16 GMT -6
Camilla's liberty print face mask is by Fiona Clare and was a birthday gift from a friend.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 7:01:06 GMT -6
So the mask thing:
The UK Royals have been following the UK mask rules, which just changed last week.
For outdoor engagements, where they can social distance, masks are not required.
And masks are now required in enclosed public places regardless of social distancing.
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Post by ouijabored on Jul 28, 2020 7:18:58 GMT -6
I do not understand the idea that Kate & Meghan had to be buddy-buddy BFFs. I like my sister-in-law. She's a lovely person and good for my brother, but I'm not BFFs with her. We've civil, polite and cordial, but we have never and probably will never hang out. Our lives are different. Heck, I even forgot to include her in my wedding photos with the rest of the family. It honestly wasn't deliberate. Why should Kate & Meghan be any different? I know plenty of friends who like their sisters-in-law, but aren't especially welcoming or chummy with them. Maybe it would be nice if sisters-in-law were all chummy buddy-buddy BFFs, but regular families aren't like that, why should the Royal Family be? I think it’s more that Meghan was coming into this unique position that very few people would understand, but Kate would. It’s definitely a different situation than a non royal sister in law situation. Right? I can just imagine them in a parallel world where they're making eyes at each other over some ridiculousness with etiquette at Balmoral or a state banquet or something, lol. Wouldn't any outsider naturally want an ally in that situation? You wouldn't even have to be that aligned personality wise but just realize you're both outsiders to this very strange, very unique world. Yes Kate has been there longer but she still has to curtsy to people like Eugenie and Beatrice when William isn't around. It's weird! And she wasn't raised that way. It doesn't sound like she's raising her children that formally at Amner either. I'm starting to believe the story that Meghan was miffed when Kate didn't offer her a ride when they were both going shopping at the same place then Kate and William became incensed when that story hit the press. Maybe there are other incidents of them perceiving that Meghan was using Harry for celebrity and that's what got their backs up about her. eta: Kate and Meghan do seem like very different people, personality wise. But their children are first cousins. You'd think that alone would have brought them closer. IME it's really easy to bond with people who have children the same ages as yours who play together constantly. Plus they have the royal family in common and their "jobs" as senior royals. I don't think it was a reach for Meghan to assume/hope that Kate would have been friendlier to her and want to establish a warmer relationship. What is it to Kate to reach out to Meghan?
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 7:22:52 GMT -6
It comes off very much like Kate thinks she is better than Meghan and Kate honey you too are a commoner that followed Will to school and married into the family so embrace it and shine but don’t put people down to do so
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Post by Eagles on Jul 28, 2020 7:47:55 GMT -6
I've always hated that blind. But I don't like Lainey (this goes back years and years). Maybe Kate was a bitch, maybe she was trying to keep a low profile, who knows.
Yes, Kate should have been more welcoming. My SIL was. But she and I are so different that we just have nothing in common and not much to talk about.
I imagine coming into the RF was a huge culture shock for Meghan, especially as an American in her 30s who suddenly had to deal with shit like curtsying and the weird Christmas rules at Sandringham. Plus marrying one of Diana's sons was going to put her right in the crosshairs of the tabloids. That's without the veil of racism on top. Chelsy didn't want to marry Harry because she didn't want that life. I don't know that I could hack it.
So maybe Will was being a snobby prick, or maybe he wanted to make sure they knew what they were in for, or something in the middle. I don't know them so I just speculate.
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 8:02:26 GMT -6
I've always hated that blind. But I don't like Lainey (this goes back years and years). Maybe Kate was a bitch, maybe she was trying to keep a low profile, who knows. Yes, Kate should have been more welcoming. My SIL was. But she and I are so different that we just have nothing in common and not much to talk about. I imagine coming into the RF was a huge culture shock for Meghan, especially as an American in her 30s who suddenly had to deal with shit like curtsying and the weird Christmas rules at Sandringham. Plus marrying one of Diana's sons was going to put her right in the crosshairs of the tabloids. That's without the veil of racism on top. Chelsy didn't want to marry Harry because she didn't want that life. I don't know that I could hack it. So maybe Will was being a snobby prick, or maybe he wanted to make sure they knew what they were in for, or something in the middle. I don't know them so I just speculate. As much as I love the tiaras and jewelry and dresses and all their other perks I wouldn’t want that life either
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Post by byjove on Jul 28, 2020 8:14:34 GMT -6
I have FFTuC. I used to follow Lainey a lot while the Twilight movies were filming and there was a lot of K-Stew speculation. After I pulled myself to my senses I haven't been back.
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 8:28:13 GMT -6
Has it been proven that Lainey is friend's with Meghan?
I feel like a lot of people are "friends" with Meghan
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Post by Eagles on Jul 28, 2020 8:31:25 GMT -6
I've always hated that blind. But I don't like Lainey (this goes back years and years). Maybe Kate was a bitch, maybe she was trying to keep a low profile, who knows. Yes, Kate should have been more welcoming. My SIL was. But she and I are so different that we just have nothing in common and not much to talk about. I imagine coming into the RF was a huge culture shock for Meghan, especially as an American in her 30s who suddenly had to deal with shit like curtsying and the weird Christmas rules at Sandringham. Plus marrying one of Diana's sons was going to put her right in the crosshairs of the tabloids. That's without the veil of racism on top. Chelsy didn't want to marry Harry because she didn't want that life. I don't know that I could hack it. So maybe Will was being a snobby prick, or maybe he wanted to make sure they knew what they were in for, or something in the middle. I don't know them so I just speculate. As much as I love the tiaras and jewelry and dresses and all their other perks I wouldn’t want that life either Seriously. People nitpicking your wedding dress, your facial expressions, your kids' names. Speculating on your marriage from photos and body language. If you do one thing, you're trying too hard. If you do another, you're not trying enough. Lordt.
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Post by jaidit on Jul 28, 2020 8:58:23 GMT -6
Has it been proven that Lainey is friend's with Meghan? I feel like a lot of people are "friends" with Meghan There was a picture going around this week of them having dinner together once so obviously bffs.
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Post by jorkzy on Jul 28, 2020 9:14:29 GMT -6
Has it been proven that Lainey is friend's with Meghan? I feel like a lot of people are "friends" with Meghan Lainey used to be on the entertainment news show that Ben Mulroney was on, so I imagine they ran in the same circles. Also fun fact: Sophie Gregorio-Trudeau was a correspondent on that show too
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Post by Eagles on Jul 28, 2020 9:27:06 GMT -6
Has it been proven that Lainey is friend's with Meghan? I feel like a lot of people are "friends" with Meghan I think it was the Mulroney connection, so people thought she was getting info from Jess.
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 9:30:06 GMT -6
Has it been proven that Lainey is friend's with Meghan? I feel like a lot of people are "friends" with Meghan I think it was the Mulroney connection, so people thought she was getting info from Jess. I can see this more so than info from Meghan and I can see Jess making up stuff or exaggerating but also truth being in the statements
so the car/shopping thing could have happened and Meghan called Jess like can you believe she didn't want to shop with me but maybe Meghan didn't have to walk?
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 10:01:26 GMT -6
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 11:52:26 GMT -6
I don't know why their teaser posts always make me giggle
I do love that it is a beer and bar food
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Post by mathlete on Jul 28, 2020 11:57:31 GMT -6
I don't know what we're supposed to be getting from that pic, but I'd love to try the food.
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Post by melohdy on Jul 28, 2020 12:09:20 GMT -6
I don't know why their teaser posts always make me giggle I do love that it is a beer and bar food On silver platters no less
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Post by angelashly on Jul 28, 2020 12:11:08 GMT -6
I don't know why their teaser posts always make me giggle I do love that it is a beer and bar food On silver platters no less would do if I was a royal
but really it is the classic we love football and beer and bar food, but we are classy and do it on silver
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 12:12:48 GMT -6
Looks like Wills might be featured on a football podcast?
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 12:12:59 GMT -6
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Post by Cheshie6 on Jul 28, 2020 13:45:30 GMT -6
She is sassin' her mama! "You don't need me, you know what I look like!"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2020 15:04:40 GMT -6
Forgot your SIL in your wedding photos??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2020 15:07:10 GMT -6
This is the problem with picking apart particular events in isolation. We can argue all day about the shopping, but if it was a pattern of behavior (in this case basically shunning/giving MM a cold shoulder), then the particulars of that one thing are not important. This is classic gaslighting and it’s super shitty.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 28, 2020 17:25:47 GMT -6
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Post by katespade on Jul 28, 2020 19:31:51 GMT -6
I am someone who has been perceived as making slights against people on my husband’s side- like I was accused of icing out my SIL on our wedding day when I literally made it a point to include her in lunch with my other bridesmaids and make sure we were engaging with her in the conversations during the day, so I was truly baffled when it was thrown in my face more than a year later. I am by no means suggesting that no microaggressions occurred, or that Meghan is making it all up, or that Kate couldn’t have been a jackass to her. Just that I know how things can become so much more in someone’s head and then every interaction from then on is problematic and I feel like not even the royals are immune from that, so I just assume the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle of “Meghan is the actual worst and everyone tried to be nice to her” and “Kate is the actual worst and poor Meghan just wanted a friend.”
Maybe they are all just the worst.
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Post by moirarose on Jul 28, 2020 19:44:43 GMT -6
I don't know why their teaser posts always make me giggle I do love that it is a beer and bar food On silver platters no less I had to go back for a second look. I thought it was in aluminum take out containers. Royals - just like us! 😂 except really it’s on a silver platter.
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