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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:06:18 GMT -6
Has it been confirmed by Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson that she isn’t coming? They have said to only take news if it is from them. I believe they did that I am seeing now |
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Post by armpants on Sept 8, 2022 10:06:58 GMT -6
I'm so happy for Harry that they are close and he has been able to get there quickly. It's a tough enough situation without having a large distance to travel as well.
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 8, 2022 10:07:17 GMT -6
Those were some quick moving cars for a road like that. They really were rushing.
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Post by mb3 on Sept 8, 2022 10:08:23 GMT -6
I am sure Meghan will be there for services et al. She doesn't really know the Queen, and perhaps they are respecting wishes we aren't aware of. My guess is she doesn't want there to be tension when there already is some surrounding her especially right now. I would agree. It’s already going to be an emotionally charged event/meeting, no need to add that extra layer to it. I 100% wouldn’t be welcome to be there if my MIL or FIL was dying. And I’d only go if H wanted me with him. |
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Post by downwarddog on Sept 8, 2022 10:09:05 GMT -6
I'm so happy for Harry that they are close and he has been able to get there quickly. It's a tough enough situation without having a large distance to travel as well. I was on a group txt with friends and one of them said "She waited for Harry to be close". Perhaps. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:09:44 GMT -6
I'm so happy for Harry that they are close and he has been able to get there quickly. It's a tough enough situation without having a large distance to travel as well. I was on a group txt with friends and one of them said "She waited for Harry to be close". Perhaps. I said that earlier in this thread. i fully believe it. |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 10:09:46 GMT -6
I wouldn’t want to go if I were Meghan. No shade to that decision.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:11:11 GMT -6
  Fans are gathering at Buckingham |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 10:11:48 GMT -6
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:11:58 GMT -6
I wouldn’t want to go if I were Meghan. No shade to that decision. the media will always throw shade, but if she went they would say she made it all about her and upset the family so she is in a no win win with them. |
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 8, 2022 10:12:20 GMT -6
I wouldn’t want to go if I were Meghan. No shade to that decision. And Bea and Eugenie are there, right? So he has some genuine support with them and isn’t totally alone. |
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Post by armpants on Sept 8, 2022 10:13:11 GMT -6
I wouldn’t want to go if I were Meghan. No shade to that decision. the media will always throw shade, but if she went they would say she made it all about her and upset the family so she is in a no win win with them. Right? I'm sure she and Harry discussed. As long as it's what Harry wanted then I think that's really what matters right now. |
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Post by willow on Sept 8, 2022 10:13:36 GMT -6
The crazy thing is depending on his health, Charles may only rule for like, 10 years. Which seems like nothing when you're used to a Queen ruling for 70 freaking years.
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Post by wildflower on Sept 8, 2022 10:13:43 GMT -6
I recently (a year ago) navigated H's grandma dying. He went out to say goodbye to her by himself. The added stress and expense wasn't worth it for me and the kids to go. He went and had his time with his grandma and it was really important.
I can absolutely see Meghan and Harry doing the same. They can be in constant touch via phone calls or texting or whatever. It's probably easier for everyone that way.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 10:13:53 GMT -6
I wouldn’t want to go if I were Meghan. No shade to that decision. And Bea and Eugenie are there, right? So he has some genuine support with them and isn’t totally alone. Do we know if they are there yet? Either way, we know there’s no winning in the media. No matter what Meghan does hopefully she’s protecting herself and her mental health and if that means don’t go then don’t go. |
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 8, 2022 10:15:39 GMT -6
Yeah, I’m just going to assume Meghan is following Harry’s lead and doing what he is most comfortable with. And that he took her feelings into consideration when deciding what he would do. Because that’s how most people who love each other behave.
I know the media will do their thing though.
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Post by oreobitsy on Sept 8, 2022 10:16:08 GMT -6
The media speculation on who is or is not there is ridiculous. In times like these it needs to be “You do you” and no judgment.
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Post by wildflower on Sept 8, 2022 10:16:49 GMT -6
The crazy thing is depending on his health, Charles may only rule for like, 10 years. Which seems like nothing when you're used to a Queen ruling for 70 freaking years. Which means we do this whole news circus, and the family has to deal with it, again in a relatively short amount of time. |
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 8, 2022 10:19:41 GMT -6
The crazy thing is depending on his health, Charles may only rule for like, 10 years. Which seems like nothing when you're used to a Queen ruling for 70 freaking years. Which means we do this whole news circus, and the family has to deal with it, again in a relatively short amount of time. Someone is probably working on Charles’ death protocol now. If they haven’t already. |
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Post by STP on Sept 8, 2022 10:20:19 GMT -6
I hope Will and Harry can mend something over this.
I doubt it, grief rarely helps and add coronation nonsense on top of it.
But maybe.
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Post by STP on Sept 8, 2022 10:21:32 GMT -6
Also, with all the very valid criticism of the Queen and the Royals, its sad that the death of this woman who has had - good or bad - massive impact on world history, is being reduced to petty and nasty gossip about family stuff.
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Post by mrsweasley on Sept 8, 2022 10:22:04 GMT -6
Those Land Rovers were really booking it into Balmoral
I hope this is peaceful for everyone
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Sept 8, 2022 10:24:37 GMT -6
Pretty wild to think of when it's framed that way. MSNBC said this morning that she has met something like 14 US presidents and listed them all off, starting at maybe Truman? It was kind of amazing to realize. |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 10:24:48 GMT -6
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Post by RajahMD on Sept 8, 2022 10:24:50 GMT -6
Two observations:
1) To echo others, I'm so glad that, should this be the end, Harry happened to be in the country already and could get there quickly. I can only imagine how hard it would be for him if she died while he was far away.
2) the main reason I'd be sad about her demise is that it means she wouldn't break the record. After she made it to #2 on the list, I had hoped she be able to make it 2 more years and become the longest ruling/serving monarch.
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Post by wildflower on Sept 8, 2022 10:26:02 GMT -6
Which means we do this whole news circus, and the family has to deal with it, again in a relatively short amount of time. Someone is probably working on Charles’ death protocol now. If they haven’t already. I'm sure there was a plan somewhere for if he passed first. |
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Post by wildflower on Sept 8, 2022 10:26:33 GMT -6
Two observations: 1) To echo others, I'm so glad that, should this be the end, Harry happened to be in the country already and could get there quickly. I can only imagine how hard it would be for him if she died while he was far away. 2) the main reason I'd be sad about her demise is that it means she wouldn't break the record. After she made it to #2 on the list, I had hoped she be able to make it 2 more years and become the longest ruling/serving monarch.Wait, I thought she already did? |
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Post by RajahMD on Sept 8, 2022 10:26:36 GMT -6
Damn. Looks like Will was driving, not an aide or staff member. |
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 8, 2022 10:27:11 GMT -6
Also, with all the very valid criticism of the Queen and the Royals, its sad that the death of this woman who has had - good or bad - massive impact on world history, is being reduced to petty and nasty gossip about family stuff. Its also just symbolic of how her generation is almost gone. She’s just a few years younger than my grandparents which reminds me how much I miss them (both made it to their mid90s.) Also in my work, adult witnesses to WWII are so important and their warnings about those events, the rise of fascism, etc are just really powerful. |
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 8, 2022 10:27:41 GMT -6
I'm a bit behind on the live feed but the BBC reporter speculating that Meghan wasn't traveling to Balmoral because she "wouldn't be welcome" is some bullshit. Glad I'm watching Sky News, then, despite their previous mistake on who was traveling when. They've made no speculation on her not going, only reporting the update that she is not. Come to think of it, they haven't really mentioned Kate either. I appreciate this rather restrained reporting. Eta- I take it back. But someone talking on it now is only speculating she is staying away because Kate is, leaving it to just the grandsons travelling (which makes sense). At least they're not being scandalous about it. Kate, I read, is staying in England to take the kids to their first day of school This is incredibly sad because end of the day it is someone's mother, grandmother, etc |
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