Books will eventually be written about how the familial dynamics of the Prince of Wales and his sons got turned around when Meghan Markle entered the royal fold. Just two years ago, the conversation was consistently about how Prince William loathed his father and kept the Cambridge children away from Charles. Charles even had to leak information about William to apply public pressure and get William to allow him to see the Cambridge kids. Now that Meghan’s around, everything is different. Meghan and Charles get along famously. They apparently hit it off from the start. Meghan encouraged Harry to spend more time with his dad, and Meg seems to see Charles as a surrogate father. And suddenly, William and Kate are extra-keen to be around Charles too. It’s funny. Now, the British papers claim that Charles is full-on mentoring Meghan in her royal role. Hm.
She’s impressed the Queen with her ‘stamina’ by taking on a royal tour while heavily pregnant, and it seems the Duchess of Sussex has also won over her father-in-law Prince Charles since joining the royal family. Prince Charles, 70, and Meghan Markle, 37, share a ‘close bond’, a royal insider told The Telegraph, which has grown since the former Suits actress married Prince Harry in May last year, thanks to their shared interest in history, art and culture.
According to the source, Charles has been acting as Meghan’s ‘mentor’ by educating her on royal and constitutional history.
‘Meghan has been learning about all the royal history through her time spent with the Prince. They have a shared love of history, art and culture, and that’s the common ground between them. The Duchess has shown a genuine interest in learning more about the history of the family she has married into, and her father-in-law has been delighted to impart his knowledge,’ the explained.
Insiders have also suggested that Meghan has helped to improve the relationship with Charles and Harry, after experiencing her own rift with her father Thomas Markle.
[From The Express & the Daily Mail]
I said last year that part of this was likely Meghan playing to Charles’ ego, but I also believe that it’s partly – or maybe even mostly – genuine. Never discount how much men love to play teacher/mentor to beautiful younger women though. It works out for all involved in this case: Charles adores his daughter-in-law and he will offer her so much “protection” in the years to come, and all she has to do is show an interest in his interests and listen to him. It sounds so simple, and yet… William and Kate never engaged Charles that way at all.
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I think its definitely some of column A, some of column B and some of column C – i.e. I think she is playing to his ego, because she’s not dumb and knows that she wants him on her side, I think he is enjoying mentoring her and being able to impart his knowledge, and I think they also just genuinely like each other and get along.
I think you’re right on absolutely all accounts. I’d also add she’s fairly smart and has always been interested in cultural topics, so she probably has a natural affinity for these types of things anyway.
Exactly! Um she is also educated, smart and loves learning!
Totally agree. She’s being strategic and smart. Charles holds a lot more power & influence than the Cambridge’s It’s better to work with him than against him.
Plus, he’s been very kind to her mother.
I think since he walked her down the aisle he will hold a very warm place in her heart, always. Charles is kind to both Meghan and her mom, and I bet H&M will let Charles see the heck out of that kid. I even imagine “sleepovers” with King Grampa.
He may be mentoring her but not sure he’s going to push them out front too much. In the video from that first picture, Charles tells Harry and Meghan to stay at the doorway while the rest go in, then an aide comes to keep them on the side until the group leaves. It’s so weird, especially as there’s photographers/videographers there documenting it.
But personal Charles is probably very different than public Charles, so who really knows the dynamic behind the scenes.
I think public Charles is very into his role as heir, and is very cognizant of the fact that he is the heir, and then William. I didn’t see that particular interaction, but I think the line of succession is all-important for some of these public events.
That’s protocoal though. In the video you see that QE goes first and then Charles steps in a bit after and then they walk together to the table. If I’m not mistaken Royal protocol is each enter by line of succession when the Queen is present.
But they weren’t allowed to see the regalia they just stood against the back wall. Maybe i miss read it and that’s the “protocol” or he just wanted him and the Queen, with the Cambs and Camilla on their left and the Sussexs behind him?
@Eliza if you look at the video again the only person besides QE and Charles who actually stops for a moment to take a look is Kate. William glances a bit and then moves on. So I don’t think it was an issue of them not being allowed to stop.
It amazes me how so many people are making up stories about that video. I saw the entire video, and you can clearly see Harry motioning his father into the room first. You can also see Meghan smiling because Prince Charles won’t stop talking and the Queen trying to speed him along to look at the objects on the table. Harry and Meghan are following protocol by simply waiting until everyone finishes viewing everything.
I would think that Harry being a member of the family for as long as he has would know what to do better than a bunch of conspiracy theorists on the internet.
Agreed on all counts.
No, and you shouldn’t say that like it is fact. We can see the video and confirm that you are making this up.
Harry and Meghan were already at the door. It looks like Harry gestured for Charles to go in and Charles was in a good mood. The Queen and Wales and Cambridges did the photo op while Harry gestured for the man in uniform and Anne’s husband to follow and chatted with them.
Royal Dish invented what you are saying.
This was a photo op. All the royals would view the artifacts privately.
Eliza, I looked at the video again and I did not see that series of events at all. Harry gestured within his hand for his father to precede. William was 5 feet from the table at all times. Kate and Camilla took cursory glances only. The idea that at age 34 Harry still has to be instructed on royal protocol is laughable. Why are some people so hurt and bitter over Harry and Meg that the have to create these “keep em in their place” narratives? Why? Is it because they are so much more popular than the other two? It’s really not all that tragic, there are much worse things going on than Will and Kate not being all that popular. I suggest you guys settle down, and PREPARE yourselves; it will be much more manic when the baby comes. Meg is gorgeous and is a natural at this so I don’t think their popularity will die down for few years. Once George, Lottie and Lou become teens people will focus on them and not on The Sussexes. Then it will start up again when baby Sussex becomes a teen.
+1 Sunnee
People are revealing their insecurity when they’re so keen on putting H&M (especially M) in their “place.” Clearly H&M are aware of their place–Harry has played second fiddle his entire life and Meghan has always been extremely deferential. That said, they are still indisputably senior royals. But there’s this insecurity that some people have where they feel the need to diminish H&M and they’re afraid of their greater popularity and influence. But it’s the monarchy–it’s supposed to be all about precedence, rank, and not about popularity or merit. So why not just be secure in that knowledge? Why be threatened by these “lesser royals”?
You should write fan fiction. LOL what are you smoking.
Harry knows the Queen goes first then Charles, Camilla, Willian, Kate then Harry and Meghan.
I think they genuinely like each other. And I also think Meghan is smart enough to recognize that having him on her side is smart. Both can be true. It’s interesting to me that William and Kate weren’t smart enough to play the long game when it comes to Charles. It’s like Meghan’s arrival suddenly made them realize that William is THIRD in line to the throne and not second.
Agreed. William has been so entitled his entire life, it took a little shaking up to realize that he needs to put in effort.
I can understand why Wills and Harry harbor some resentment to their father after all that their mom went through. Wills was at a very impressionable and vunerable age. But we all have to grow up and let go and mature.
And spot on Kaiser with your assessment on the Megs and Charles situation. I hope it brings them all closer to doing good work for the people that allow them to live the life they live.
I hate playing the role of armchair psychologist, even in situations where it’s obvious that someone has self-evident and definable issues, but I imagine that William may be experiencing severe jealousy. He has lost his “little brother”, the sidekick, the stooge who was integrated into his family unit; his relationship with his father still appears – many might say justifiably – troubled, while Harry has gone a long way to mending his (the PoW walking his future wife down the aisle was a clear indication of improved familial relations); his wife, with her History of Art background, doesn’t *appear* to have immersed herself in the astonishing repository of art/antiquities available in the Royal archives… One wonders whether he perceives Meghan as an interloper who has ‘stolen’ his family and thus put his nose out of joint. Pure speculation, of course, but his behaviour towards the two of them has been cold if not ill-mannered, to say the least.
This sounds entirely logical to me. I think William’s jealousy of Harry is bigger than we all know. Harry went from side kick to rock star to superstar in about 5-7 years. I bet William thought he’d never have to play “catch-up” to Harry in terms of popularity and “value” to the BRF. Harry’s “star power” was shining bright on his own and then with Meghan they went “supernova” — that’s got to be the worst for two, work-shy people. Because as #1 William MUST compete, MUST try harder, MUST do more, and I bet that chafes him a bit.
And I don’t think it’s a coincidence we’ve seen the Cambridges doing a lot more in recent months.
Harry has done even less than William over the years,including this past year.These hyperbolic narratives about him as hard-working serious diplomat (the same Harry who thinks it’s a good idea joking about the paternity of his child during an official engagement) are getting, frankly, ridiculous. But, really,all the hyperbolic narratives about both of them are getting a bit ridiculous at this point.
It’s true, Harry does very little work. And yet he’s still the most popular royal, even more than the Queen. You want to know why? It’s because he has his mother’s charisma, unlike all the others. Even balding, lazy, grumpy as he is, people still love him. The royals have a choice to make: they can embrace Harry and Meghan, or they can reject them. The Queen and Charles are no fools, they know what they need to do. It’s William and Kate who are the holdouts. But either way, there’s one way forward and one way back.
I had a similar thought about the change in his relationship with Harry now that Harry is married possibly playing into this. He is no longer a top priority for Harry in the way that he might have been when Harry was single. There’s someone else in the picture now (and pretty soon two someone elses) that’s more important. It can take some adjusting. I also find myself wondering if William is not thrilled with Meghan’s go-getter attitude. I have long had the impression that the lack of heavy engagements from the Cambridges and Harry up until the past year or two has been Williams way of trying to acclimate the public to the idea that when it’s time for him to reign, there won’t be the sort of royal schedule that you see with the Queen’s generation and her children. But then enter Meghan, who comes across like she would be more than happy to get out there to the level Anne does. That would throw a wrench into any idea of a less active RF in the future.
I also wonder if he feels like Harry is being a “traitor” by making up with their father. Will might feel like as kids, they always had each other and they had lots of conversations about how their dad was distant, mean to their mom, culpable in her death, whatever… and now Harry is suddenly fine with Dad while William is still holding the grudge. And it probably makes him feel like Harry has chosen his relationship with Charles over his relationship with William. Add in the fact that the relationship improved so much when Meghan came on to the scene and was able to facilitate a closer relationship between Harry and Charles just by being a new person they had in common who is friendly and positive; and I can see why William might resent her for suddenly changing a 20+ year family dynamic.
My husband always had a distant, almost fearful relationship with his father. Not bc his dad was abusive in any way, but because he was always very stiff upper lip sort, the child of Dutch immigrants who were very proper, reserved, and big on being the strong, silent type. My husband respected his father but didn’t have a close relationship with him. When I came along, I obviously hadn’t had a previous parent-child relationship with my father in law, so I was able to meet and interact with him on an adult to adult basis. I was able to meet my father in law as he was now, as an older adult who has mellowed out a bit as he aged, whereas my husband had formed his relationship with his dad when his dad was still pretty stiff and formal and somber. It helps when you meet each other for the first time and you both want to make a good impression on the other as well. Your kinder, more open, your sense of humor is lighter, and that leads to positive interactions that lead to a positive relationship. I imagine that’s how Charles and Meghan interact as well.
William (and Kate, although I don’t think she has a lot of say in that relationship, by her own choice) was not playing a long game here. He probably assumed Harry (not exactly an academic all-star) was going to marry an aristo dim bulb who would be dull and lazy and not engage with Charles at all. What a surprise when Harry married a woman who has something going on in her noggin. And yes, I think this is a mixture of Meghan being genuinely interested in these topics, and her being savvy enough to realize that having the future King as a friend is to your advantage. (Nothing particularly calculating about this … who among us would purposefully alienate an in-law who had exhibited kindness and interest in us?)
Compared to Thomas, Charles looks like Father of the Century so I don’t imagine Meghan has a lot of sympathy for William and Harry complaints about him. Also Meghan and Charles have similar interests and she is aware that she has an amazing opportunity to learn from him.
Although I do think up until her engagement Meghan had a good relationship with her father – via her own posts on social media. It’s a pity he was handled better at the outset. He just messed up at every turn, and if Meghan and Harry taken a firm lead in the beginning, maybe it all could have been avoided. It’s sad to see relationships crumble.
KNMC, I have to disagree with you. When the engagement was announced, BP put out that lovely announcement from BOTH parents. H&M, while not going to Mexico to see him, DID send an envoy to get him to London (even ToxicTom himself acknowledged this). Before *that*, they talked to him on the phone, asking him NOT to talk to press. But ToxicTom got PsychoSam in his ear that H&M were a way to make $$$$$. BIG $$$$$ off interviews, pics, etc. Annnnnd, they were off to the races together. At *some* point, H&M might’ve forgiven him, IF ToxicTom had just shut his trap and stayed away from the tabloids. But no, he wanted more $$$$$$ from the pics and interviews. And being the malignant narcissist he is, he saw NO FAULT on him doing it.
ToxicTom messed it up HIMSELF. He has ONLY HIMSELF to blame for what happened.
TM was never going to let Harry take the lead.
@KNMC – If you just contrast the way Meghan discussed and regarded her mother through social media, interviews, vs how TM was, it’s clear that Meghan’s relationship with her father has always been complicated. He seems like a person who’s taught her some good principles but at the same time is incredibly complex and flawed. This is a man who has no relationship with any of his grandchildren and was/estranged from his son. She didn’t regularly spend holidays with him. In recorded videos as a kid, she discussed how her relationship with her father wasn’t good. She clearly loves him but has had to deal with his considerable problems (including drug use, neglect).
It’s baffling how white men continue to get a pass like they are little boys who are incapable of controlling their actions and discerning right from wrong. After everything that’s transpired, after the numerous betrayals and selling out of his daughter, standing her up on her wedding day after they pleaded with him to come, after they forgave him up to and even after the wedding–he still bears no responsibility for his own actions. It’s others’ fault for not “managing” him. How did Doria manage to keep her mouth shut and protect her daughter’s confidence? There is nothing Harry, Meghan, or anyone could’ve done for a man who refuses to help himself.
@mego I have to disagree with Meghan having a good relationship with her father and I don’t think they ever did. She make it seem like they had a perfect relationship on her Instagram but i don’t think that was the reality of it. Even before Harry her profile was very PR driving. Her father would have meet Harry even before the relationship came out if they had that perfect relationship she was selling.
I believe this. I think the same way she genuinely likes to do charity work, she is jumping in to learn more about the family she married into. Added bonus that the future king will be on her side.
Sidenote: I’m noticing that a lot of new comments under Meghan stories are very similar to the comments I see on Megxit social media accounts. Only difference is instead of the usual trolling, they now start their comments off with “I like Meghan but…” or “Meghan should really think about…” or “Meghan should really learn how to…”
Good observation.
The format is:
-*Devote 1 line about how they like Meghan*
-BUT
-*Devote 2 paragraphs to conspiracy theories about Meghan*
I think the difference between is, as others have alluded to above, is that Meghan and Harry are extroverts who appear to enjoy being active and working. Meghan appears to be the type of person who genuinely is excited about being alive and is curious about the world around her and that comes out in the projects she works on, they indicate that she is a person with drive and initiative. I think that Kate is much more introverted and is interested in spending with her family, etc and does not have as broad of an outlook on the world. I think they are just very different people, as are William and Harry.
I do think that Meghan is not daft and understands that it is in her best interest to get along with her father-in-law but I agree with above posts and think that a lot of that interest is genuine.
I’ve never understood the narrative that Kate is introverted or shy. There was no real evidence of that during the dating years. Even in the first two years of marriage, I didn’t hear chatter about her supposed shyness. I wonder why this introverted angle is a thing now.
Plus, just because someone is an introvert doesn’t mean they shy away from public events. President Obama is an admitted introvert. And I believe Princess Diana was supposed to be one as well. Many actors are as well, so it would not surprise me if Meghan was one, too.
It was an angle to keep her from having to work.
William feels he has a “lock”; he will be PoW and have a secure income from that, and once he is king, he will have that. Harry doesn’t have any of that financial “security” (even though he does have the money left to him by Diana and the QM). Still, I do feel it’s genuine on Meg’s part, esp. since she’s estranged from her toxic dad. He was very kind to her mother (on the wedding day, escorting her, offering his arm) and I’m sure that, if nothing else, would score brownie points with Meg.
I can definitely see how Charles would warm to someone who shares his interest, and looks up to him. He made it very clear before Harry was born that he wanted a daughter. While I’m sure Harry has his “issues” with Charles, seeing Charles get on with Meg, and accept her, scores major points with him, making him warm to Charles, too.
There is no lock for William being PoW! He is only heir presumptive! What William need to do is stop acting petulant, be more engaged with his duties end whatever rift he has with his family. And for heaven’s sake stop driving his motorcycle without a helmet! But beyond all of that, it wouldn’t surprise me if Charles is the last king of England. Would you give the crown to a reckless man child like William? Yes I see a republic in England’s future!
Can you explain this please. I thought that William did have a “lock” as far as PoW. Are you saying that Charles can decide who succeeds him?
Hillary, he doesn’t get it on Charles’ vacating the post, but William WILL get it. He is the presumptive heir once Charles succeeds TQ (upon her passing). Yes, it is up to Charles to bestow it, but there’s very little chance of him not doing so. If he doesn’t, nothing changes for William. He will still inherit it ALL once he becomes king.
Oh stop it HilaryRose now you’re being a conspiracy theorist of course he will be. Geez.
For goodness sake, was Elizabeth’s father meant to be King of England? No. If not for Wallis Simpson Elizabeth would have never made it to the Throne! That entire line presently is due to an abdication! So no, we don’t what is going to happen in the future especially in ten or fifteen years! That is why its called the presumptive heir! Technically, there is one heir and one heir only that is assured the Throne and that is Charles! I know that there are some who wish William to step into the role of PoW now but he is not. The Queen is not dead, Charles is the Prince of Wales and William is third in line!
Its strategic. Get Charles on her side and get anything from.him now.
Once William becomes King he will push Harry and Meghan out of the fold.
If H&M are smart they should plan for their post royal life.
The Queen changed the rules when she decided W&K’s first born would be heir, whether male or female. What’s to stop Charles from changing the rules and making Harry the PoW?
Because Harry’s not the heir, William is. Only the heir to the throne receives the POW title. You don’t skip over in the line of succession, unless the heir dies and the next in line becomes heir to the crown. That’s George, then Charlotte and Louis, all heirs to the throne after William. Not Harry, he’s too far down at this point. William and his line would have to remove themselves from the line of succession for Harry to succeed and become POW.
omg please stop with the delusional conspricary theories. not that he would but why, why on earth would charles ever think about making harry the PoW? William is the heir and he’s got 3 kids in the line after him. How and why on earth would charles skip 4 of them to make Harry PoW just because he likes Meghan?
The Queen didn’t change the rules. Parliament did. And then the rest of the Commonwealth agreed. I know you all like to think that we’re subjects, but we’re not, we’re citizens of our respective countries.
I 100 percent believe she genuinely likes Charles. Charles is awesome!
Of course many folks will disagree, but I’m Charles’ #1 fan, and for the same reasons Meghan reportedly gets along with him (minus the surrogate father thing…I wish!): His interests in art, culture, and the intersection of society and nature. I mean, the man was ahead of his time! Plus he’s so awkward and human and passionate…which, in my opinion, is completely relatable. Or maybe that’s just because I’m awkward and overly passionate about my issues and interests, too.
I also think he was given a bum press edit with the whole Diana saga. Those two should just never have married. They were exactly wrong for each other, but appearances won out. And frankly I think they were both unfairly pushed into it — and then unfairly punished for it.
Nicely said Ader; completely agree 🙂
He has accomplished an incredible amount in his role, from arts education to microfinance to preservation of rural heritage and agriculture. I don’t understand people who act like he cheated on them personally when the first marriage ended. Diana made peace with Charles and Camilla before she died, why can’t they?
Out of the senior royals, I think he’s the only one who’s actually cultured, so he finally has someone in Meghan who is also cultured to share interests with.
Hi, Cams! 😉 😉
I agree with you that Charles has stepped into his role quite well. He does a ton of work and seems to really care about it.
I love that he and Meghan are tight. It speaks well of them both. He’s probably one of the more interesting conversationalists of the lot of them!
I disagree that Charles “got a bad press edit with the whole Diana saga.” He held 99% of the cards. She was young and trusting and had no idea what she was walking into. She got played. Charles knew what time it was – his only miscalculation was that she’d take it lying down.
She was onboard before it all fell apart. I think she actually did love him, and didn’t know what the deal really was until much later. When he was through with her, she was out on her ear, and then back to focusing on the mistress.
She played the media game in defence. It was also pretty much the only card she held.
I think TQ is most at fault for nixing Camilla. All of this angst could have been prevented had C&C been able to have their love match to begin with. (Of course, then we wouldn’t have Harry…)
Charles seems to genuinely care about his family and the responsibilities of his position. But he deserved the bad press he got for how he treated the mother of his children, and the virgin bride he never should have agreed to marry.
IMHO, yo.
Without jumping to conclusions about her being strategic with fostering this relationship, I think they have a lot in common. Sustainability, language, arts, modernizing institutions, clothes, and jewelry. I would imagine Charles and Kate have very little in common.
Although you would think with Kate’s background in the arts, they would. I’ve wondered if because of William’s difficult relationship with his father, Kate just followed suit and similarly kept him at arm’s length. (She seems to follow his lead in everything.) Meghan, in contrast, encouraged Charles and Harry to grow closer. I wonder if that just rankles William.
They clearly like each other and get along well and I suspect that it’s her good relationship with Chuck thats got Williams panties in a bunch. He’s jealous that his brothers wife has a better relationship with dad than ehis there he or his wife does.
Tom Sykes has an article in the Daily Beast a few weeks ago basically saying that Meghan had smartly determined that being close to the Queen and Charles was in her and Harry’s long term best interest. Not to say the affection isn’t genuine but you can just look at what’s happening now with Charles and his siblings, how he’s quietly but consistently shoving them aside and I think most royal watchers believe Charles will throw them completely overboard once he’s king. The only thing stopping William from doing the same thing to H&M would be Charles, especially if it’s true the two couples don’t particularly get along.
But for Meghan to play the long game, she has to realize that William will one day be king. 10 to 20 years from now she and Harry will be be depending on him. If William hates Meghan, that’s not going to go well.
Unless Harry and Meghan plan to retire from royal duties. If Will continues with Charles’s plan for a slimmed-down monarchy there won’t be a role for H&M when it’s time to transition. If that is the plan, they don’t have to appease him. If William hates Meghan that is his problem, not hers.
I had read that after W&K’s wedding her and Charles were spotted several times at the opera or ballet but I think as you said, once William’s relationship with his father cooled then so did Kates.
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But in regards to this conversation…if William pushes out H&M when he becomes king, then is he expecting George to step up in a way that he (William) wasn’t willing to when he was in his late 20s early 30s? I think that if William could get away with it he’d still be doing something other than full-time royal work.
I honestly doubt that, by the time William becomes King, he can afford to shift Harry and Meghan to the side. I don’t think their children will be working royals of course, but the truth is that there aren’t going to be that many of them in the fold moving forward. People are already making a huge fuss about Charles potentially dumping his siblings as it is. And if you ask me, the only reason he’s doing that is because he thinks Andrew is an embarrassment, but he can’t simply make Andrew go away without getting the rest of them to go away too.
My guess? Charles knows the full extent of Andrew’s indiscretions, as does the press. I doubt they’ll be beholden to silence on the Queen passes. It’s likely that Charles will just force out Andrew under that pretext, keep Anne, Edward and Sophie, and there won’t be a precedent for Harry being forced to leave by William. People seem to forget that there’s likely a real reason why Charles doesn’t like Andrew, and it’s because Andrew could be a real danger to the future of the monarchy. Unless Harry or Meghan become that, I can’t see them being cut off, no matter how William feels about Meghan personally.
Not surprised that Meghan and Charles would get along very well. They share similar interests naturally and Meghan would be smart enough to realize that he is someone it would be wose to have on your side.
Since we rarely get to see the royals interact as a family in public there is so much projection about supposed family dynamics! I dread to think of the analysis that will no doubt come about who Charles favorite grandchild will be!
On a side note Kate has an upcoming engagement with the Queen in two weeks, so going by some of the logic used here does this mean Kate is now the Queens favorite?!
We’ve gotten two fun videos of Meghan and Anne interacting and enjoying each other. Telling since Anne doesn’t suffer fools.
There are also a number of photos & videos of Anne & Kate’s friendly interactions at public engagements. This doesn’t prove anything one way or the other. Royals being cordial with each other in public is to be expected, but this should not be taken as any indication of how close they are in private.
Anne of the “rags to riches with that one” comment at William and Kate’s wedding. LOL
@mangobear But are you sure that these interactions are as friendly as the ones with Meghan? Are you sure that Anne was really “enjoying” Kate? LOL It’s evident how some people project their own bias and sometimes their OTT hatred when they see pics or videos that in reality mean nothing.. Look at some comments here..
Everyone get prepared because next week is the Commonwealth Day service on March 11th. BBC is broadcasting it live, and the entire BRF is supposed to be there. The scrutiny and analysis will be almost unbearable!
Lmao!
Cause what else is there to do but invent narratives.
@lipstickjangle, goodness yes fanfiction at its best!
I think beyond the shared interests they have in common, Charles will forever love Meghan for bringing stability to his son Harry! Meghan’s presence in his son’s life has made life happier for the immediate family with the exception of a few.
Question: if they get along well and Charles supports Meghan, why didn’t he step in during the week long smear campaign? Clarence House was even suspected to be the source of some of the leaks (starting with Charles biography etc.).
IMO they get along fine but Charles first and foremost cares about Charles and this sounds like a statement to make him look good.
Remember how Charles resented that Diana would draw more crowds than he did? I think he’s fond of Meghan, but if she dims his star, I don’t doubt for a second that he’d toss her by the wayside. He’s waited his whole life to become king – he won’t allow anyone to get in his way.
Charles got loads of good PR for stepping up at the wedding and being so kind to Meghan and her mother. He isn’t going to do anything to dim Meghan’s light – he gets residual shine.
Just a thought–maybe it’s because he and everyone else at the palace genuinely didn’t know what to do?
I mean, they’ve dealt with all sorts of things from the media as a family, but the type of racism and the sheer volume of it–I highly doubt they’ve ever confronted that before. It was probably entirely unprecedented. And there’s a high degree of plausible deniability with the media as well. Even though we can see their dogwhistles, they can just say that they’re not being racist and that the royals are just too sensitive.
I think everyone tries to form a good bond with their in-laws if they can, and it’s nice to think that, at least when it comes to personal support, that Meghan can have a kinder father figure than the flaming pile of trash that is her actual father.
Meghan has a willingness to learn, to absorb, and to take that learning and shine it back to the charitable organizations with which she is and will be working. She knows hard work, she knows how to interact with all manner of people, and doesn’t shy away from plunging into her work. Kate, on the other hand, does not seem to have much self-confidence and has had to rely on “forcing” her interactions and shying away from meaningful work. Maybe it’s William’s influence but comparing Meghan and Kate is like comparing a strobe light to a 40 watt lightbulb.
I actually find Kate’s one-to-one interactions more genuine and natural than the wide-eyed and “see,how I’m interested!” forced faces that sometimes I see with Meghan’s interactions.
Yes that constant guffaw totally comes off as natural. No bias here. No siree.
I’m really talking about her attitude in the past 2 years or so. She looks much more natural,imo.
Charles cares about Charles. At no point during the smear campaign did he or CH step in that tells you all you need to know.
Meghan would be smart to plan an exit strategy because Charles is 70 say the Queen hangs on for another 5 years. He would be 75 or 76 when he gets the throne and then maybe 15 or 20 years reigning, that’s not long. She better plan for the post royal life because William is going to cut them off.
Why should only Meghan plan for an exit. Pretty sure Harry should making those plans for a slimmed down royalty, too.Or is it just evil M that’ll be kicked out once Charles is gone? Jeez.
I think some people have a fairytale scenario playing in their heads where King William and Queen Kate banish Harry and Meghan into a life of exile and despair. The reality is that Harry and Meghan are very popular and do a lot of good work for the Royal Family. Will and Kate are not going to be able to handle all of those duties and traveling by themselves.
@Missys, indeed. The other fairytale scenario I’ve heard is that somehow Charles will make Harry PoW and skip over William. It’s all laughable really.
Succession is not a popularity contest, it’s whomever the heir by birth order. It seems very hard for many to understand this. Not too long ago, people were wishing the Queen would skip over Charles for William. Now it’s Harry over William. Not going to happen.
The question that we should be asking, will there be a Monarchy after Charles?
Meghan is not allergic to work.
If any royal EVER was capable of retiring from BRF duties and going to work full-time and making a fortune from that, it is Duchess Meghan. She could come back to the U.S. and easily have the kind of career as a celebrity endorser and actress that Grace Kelly would have killed for. Not that Meghan is in any way the kind of star that Grace Kelly was, but if Meghan were freed of having to do a bunch of royal work she would be free to take acting and endorsement jobs, which Princess Grace was expressly forbidden from doing, and the U.S. market would take full advantage of her availability. Meghan will never have to surrender her title, even under King William. And I’m betting she has held on securely to the millions she made from years on a syndicated TV show. If William cuts Harry and Meghan off, they will be absolutely fine financially, and will be high-profile A-list celebs in the U.S.
Al I know is – access to royal history, a genealogist, and real antiques/historical buildings/artifacts… I’d be in heaven and be anyone’s friend! I also think she and Charles just get along and have a lot in common.
“Books will eventually be written about how the familial dynamics of the Prince of Wales and his sons got turned around when Meghan Markle entered the royal fold”
Lol a bit over the top there…
I think the entire generation – Will, Harry, Kate & Meghan will be written about as an important and transformative generation of UK royals (various reasons: children of divorce, commoners, technology etc etc)
But your girl crush on Meghan (I like her well enough), and perhaps over correcting on behalf of those trolls against her, is probably giving her FAR more credit than is due.
Always surprised when people come on here and attack the site owners. If you do not appreciate Kaiser’s pro-Meghan opinion, you’d be more than welcome on the DM or tumblr.
@nota, it’s hardly an “attack”. Are you the blog monitor?
No no no @notforsugar this is a public site where the bloggers get money, they most definately are allowed (and should) be criticised for their opinions just as you are criticising opinions of unpaid commenters right here.
They actually publish the differing opinion here. Many blogs won’t ever do that. But if you are going to say too much credit is given, then how about actual examples of that extra credit instead of just general feelings about it.
I feel like people forget the damage Diana did to William and Charles’ relationship, she told him everything, she trashed Charles constantly and talked about how much she was hurting and all the horrible things he did to her. Of course William is going to have issues especially when Diane died so young.
I also don’t think this narrative of Kate being a follower is fair, honestly she might have respected William’s wishes because he shared more intimate details of his issues. Honestly if I had serious issues with a parent I would be very upset if my partner got all chummy and talked about their mutual love of art. Encourage dialog and an attempt to build a better relationship of course but respect the boundaries and do this with your partner.
Harry wasn’t subjected to Diana’s bashing so while there are issues because a lot of what happened is very public it probably isn’t as deep.
William and Harry were at boarding school all but a few weeks of the year. The stories of what Diana said to William, like many other of Diana;s stories, were greatly exaggerated for Charles-bashing effect.
As one of those kinds of young women who older men like to mentor, honestly, I think it’s also that Meghan is just taking as many opportunities to learn as she can. I think any bright young lady who even remotely expresses an interest in something an older man is interested in is going to be playing to their ego, whether that’s their intention or not. But I think there’s at least a portion of it that’s genuine on both their sides. Meghan seems like the type who would like being in the company of a culture and intelligent older man, and Charles probably likes having someone to talk to who shares the same interests as him. Don’t we constantly hear about how the rest of the RF is just painfully mundane and ordinary in intelligence, and how Charles is so alone with his smartness? This is just the culmination of that.
Why don’t they just buy a Netflix subscription and watch the Crown?