The Duke and Duchess of Sussex aren’t complicating matters in a global pandemic, and I thank them. Would I enjoy a new photo of Harry’s quarantine beard? For sure. Would I love to see baby Archie? Absolutely. But for now, Meghan and Harry are merely using their Instagram to post coronavirus-specific messages. And maybe they’re using their IG to throw a little shade too. Just days ago, William and Kate visited an NHS emergency call center, staffed with front-line medical workers. W&K’s visit was a blatant photo-op so that we could SEE them feign concern. It was all part of William’s push to be more of a “statesman” by, you know, having unnecessary contact with busy medical workers and standing too close to them and interrupting their vital work.
So… Meghan and Harry posted a new Instagram about what regular old people can do in the crisis: stay home, wash your hands, etc. Plus this message:
Around the world, the response from people in every walk of life, to protect and look out for their communities has been inspiring. None more so than the brave and dedicated healthcare workers on the frontline, risking their own well-being to care for the sick and fight COVID-19. Wherever you are in the world, we are all incredibly grateful.
For all of us, the best way we can support health workers is to make sure we do not make their job any harder by spreading this disease further. No matter where you are, the @WHO have shared some guidelines that can help. You may have seen or heard these before, but they are as important today as ever. Please click our link in bio for more information from @WHO
“The best way we can support health workers is to make sure we do not make their job any harder by spreading this disease further…” You mean healthcare workers don’t need two dull royals showing up at their workplace and demanding that they pose for photos? HOW IS THAT NOT “SUPPORT.” Tell me that, Meghan and Harry! But seriously, whenever people are like “FFS, just stay home and wash your hands and take care of yourself,” only about half of all people actually do that. It may sound crazy-obvious and basic, but there are truly millions of people who still need to f–king hear this. Just stay home. Wash your hands. Don’t force healthcare workers to do photo-ops with you.
PS… I wrote this post before the announcement that Prince Charles had tested positive for coronavirus. You know many people in Britain will try to emotionally blackmail Harry into “coming home” right now.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
Yeah I def think that’s a bit of shade. They probably had the same reaction as many of us – “what is the point of this damn visit?”
It was a stupid publicity stunt.
That’s the biggest truth right now.. Stay home, don’t spread the illness… We will all get it eventually, but if it’s not all at the same time, doctors will be able to do their jobs better and save more lives…
Agree so much but making a small comment. I have no issue with the Good Samaritans who are getting supplies for elderly, disabled or otherwise quarantined neighbours. NO interaction but a porch/outside door drop. Shelter in place with kidness.
I was really happy to see them amplifying the WHO’s recommendations, especially while many others celebrities are instead hawking questionable “cures” and the like.
I suspect many members of the BRF will have COVID19, they were touching people and not maintaining social distancing just a week or so ago. Yikes.
Exactly stay home if u don’t provide essential services. I don’t know how pple cant understand that
Yes, and building on my comment above, many cities now have vetted volunteers who get supplies for those in need. So they are considered an essential service I guess. Regular grocery delivery has a large waiting list now, pharmacies are backing up and food banks need help in some areas delivering to the vulnerable.
Yes, Osty – that’s what I keep saying! What is so difficult to understand about “stay home”?
My daughter had to take herself to hospital on Monday night, due to what turned out to be a finally diagnosed MRSA episode. It was decided to postpone treatment until she’d had a course of the right antibiotics and another ultrasound, and was told that due to her history – lymphoma, radiation, chemotherapy, splenectomy – hospital was the worst place for her o be right now. As she was leaving, the doctor and nurse thanked her. She asked why THEY were thanking HER? They said they really appreciated her coming to the hospital alone, as so many turned up with a splinter or a tummy ache, and often brought a half dozen friends and family with them. I hope they soon grasp the idea of social distancing.
Oh man that sucks for Charles. IF it’s serious enough they might go to the UK, by obviously depends on if Charles has any other health issues. My sister’s roommates’ grandfather died from complications from the virus last night.
Why would they go back? to get infected too, if they’re not already.
The people that wanted them to leave England should be happy now, and I’d if that includes, Charles so be it.
Why is there any reason for either of them to return to UK, none no reason what so ever. They would not be allowed to see Prince Charles he’s in isolation. While many of you may hate the Royal Family and think they should go I and I’m very much NOT a Royalist want them to stay exactly where they are,as the alternative could well be a Trump (I truly think hes insane) or the closest thing US ever had to royalty the vile Kennedy clan.
I’ve seen that meme of feeling like a kid in kindergarten who keeps losing recess because kids won’t follow the rules. This will last longer the more people that go out and act selfishly.
Harry can’t go back to the UK, Canada is on lockdown now, no flights.
Details-details. That won’t stop the tabloids. They’ll demand that Harry return and blame Meghan if he does not.
Bingo! That is indeed what they are crowing about this afternoon: “Meghan forbids Harry to return to his sick father in the UK.”
My eyes rolled so hard they bounced across the floor. The RRs and tabloids are vile trash.
People absolutely can still fly if they need to get to a family member. It’ll be a lot more difficult given the number of canceled flights, but it would be considered “essential”. Canada has not grounded all air traffic (they’d take a private jet for something like this anyway.)
But they shouldn’t go…it’s not safe…plus Charles is most likely getting the best care in the world, considering his status! It’s not like they can be in the same space with him anyway, so why risk their health and the possibility of infecting Archie too? Let’s not be insensitive please…Harry and Meghan need to stay put in Canada except Charles’ condition becomes critical – which it probably wouldn’t considering that again, he’s getting very good care and his symptoms are mild as stated. Harry is probably speaking to his father by phone constantly and that’s the best he can do right now please!!! Let them be!!!
And please leave that snide comment about “private jets” at the door please!!! *phew*
Why are you pushing for Harry to go back to England?
Harry first priority is to his wife and son.
How come he is so important now, when he was living in England his family had no time for him, besides spreading vicious lies.
Can you people not read? I said depending on what his health is like. I know someone who’s grandfather just died, so IF Charles got bad enough (it sounds like he’s fine right now) they absolutely could go back. Jfc.
Lord you people are obtuse.
@Natal, no need to yell and insult people. What we saying is that no one is stopping nobody from flying to wherever they want to. There are just no incoming flights due to border closures and entry restrictions to lots of countries including the UK, so no incoming flights. Canada is now just chartering Air Canada to bring stranded Canadians back home.
Charter a private jet from Canada to the UK? Okay then.
@ Natal : I don’t know what the hell is going on here with these comments about your comment. You are not yelling or insulting people IMO. You just stated some facts about air travel. I have looked up the same information and you are correct – not all travel is banned but it isn’t easy to fly anywhere.
I don’t know why people on the feed are attacking you and taking this basic information out of context. I assume I will get the same treatment for writing this.
I’m with Still_Sarah here. wth?
@Still-Sarah, I’m guessing you are referencing my post that said no need to insult people. Last I checked, calling anyone “obtuse” is an insult, maybe where I come from is the only place one can’t use that word and consider it friendly (shrugs). In regards to travel, you probably did look up information,not denying that. However, I too Im talking about something I have personal knowledge of. I have 5 family members that were supposed to fly to this country end of March, all our money has already been refunded because there are no flights coming here due to flight and travel restrictions on many countries. My daughter was going on vacation to Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and back April 1, trip cancelled all monies refunded no flights. My nephew was flying to Africa coming back in 2 weeks, trip cancelled all monies refunded, no flights. I know of someone who is stuck in Africa, was warned to not travel at this point, decided not to listen, can’t fly back because…you guessed right, no flights. So, when I said Harry can’t just up and travel to the UK as he pleases at this point, that too is a fact. That’s all Im gonna post on the subject.
@Natal – cool your jets. Charles will be fine and Harry won’t have to take a private jet back. He’d be pilloried if he did anyway. Do you think he’d want to get sick himself and possibly bring the virus back to Meghan and Archie? Priorities….
Family members aren’t allowed to see Corona patients. If his symptoms are mild enough that he’s self-isolating at home great, but he was hospitalised neither Harry nor William would be allowed to visit. People here are dying every day without their loved ones being allowed to say goodbye.
So many health workers have been pleading on social media for people to stay home and this message is in line with current government advice.
Best message possible that they could have put out.
@Natal, we’re obtuse? Lol. Well, we can also say that you’re obnoxious, but we won’t…cos ‘be kind’, you know! Lol.
Except that you did, and the way you did it was hella passive aggressive and not at all kind or even direct, at least.
This is the best message they could put out. STAY HOME and stop putting people at risk.
H&M are doing the right thing, staying home and posting legitimate information.
I don’t think they are petty enough to try and shade Cain and Unable but who could blame them if they were.
A woman was arrested here for breaking quarantine here in Canada. People need to take this seriously and stay home!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/corner-brook-woman-arrested-covid-19-1.5509212
I don’t want to believe they are that petty, either.
Meghan had a million reasons and excuses to be petty these few years but she hasn’t once, why would she use a serious circumstance like this to, its not like her.
As I wrote yesterday, you aren’t seeing photos of these two because my strong guess is they self-isolated right after coming back from the UK to protect Archie and each other. I doubt they didn’t know days ago that Charles tested positive.
Well all doctors keeps stressing this, even news reporters and celebrities are airing from home.
I can’t believe Charles has it, I wonder what will happen to the monarchy if he dies, never got his chance but waited all his life, lol.
@Bluemoonhorse, the Sussexes are probably self isolating but I doubt that’s the reason they aren’t posting pictures of themselves. I believe that they, like many celebrities and royals, are wise enough to know that this is just not the time to hog any limelight or self promote. IMVHO, this time is to be used to put out accurate information that is crucial to a lot of people’s survival and the Sussexes are doing exactly that, bravo. I prefer no pics and more info than William and Kate photo ops.
Yes!
Same, no need for pics of themselves.
JMO but graphics don’t replace human faces. People need reassurance right now. They need to SEE people – it’s why Skype is seeing a resurgence when it was a dying program. Words alone are not enough.
You know that if they posted photos they’d be ripped to shreds for it as vain and self-promoting. They are posting information. If you want to see photos there are a ton of celebrity instagrams that have them.
Knowledge is power. People need information. Until Covidiots stop having parties and gathering on the beach, information is what is most needed.
Anyway, I think you’re trolling. Always seem to find something negative to say. I like your cat icon tho.
@ bluemoonhorse,
What are you really trying to say? Stop and think: Who *needs* to see the Sussexes except their fixated haters? Who *needs* reassurance? Reassurance for what; that they still exist? Their close family members can indeed Skype or facetime them if necessary. But, no one else *needs* to see them.
William just got one single case of pneumonia closer to that throne. If I were Harry, you couldn’t pay me to go anywhere NEAR that mess.
I live in Victoria on Vancouver Island and the Sussexes are clearly self-isolating. Not one single sighting. We leave them alone, we respect their wish for privacy, and are quite protective about them. So instead of showing up at a homeless shelter or hospital or call-centre shilling for attention, they are doing EXACTLY the right thing. Hunkering down for the long haul. This virus is a volcano a mere few weeks away from erupting into a hellscape most of us have never experienced and the best thing ANYONE can do right now is self-isolate as much as possible.
I’m not sure about the UK but I don’t think family members can visit Covid-19 patients. It is possible for Harry to get a flight out but he is also exposing himself to the virus. Charles will get the best care. They can video call each other. Get well soon, Charles.
Media can say what they want, HM will come back when they want to, not when they’re obliged to. They won’t play that game. Shame on the press if they continue on this path of malicious stories when people are suffering and dying. They should channel their energies elsewhere. I guess the likes of Murdoch don’t give a damn.
They are absolutely right. DM tried to taint their efforts via “who doesn’t know about staying indoors & washing hands”🙄 well Charles’s positive diagnoses goes to show how right they were!
I agree with you @Kaiser, I predict we’ll hear princess Anne and even other royal relatives getting confirmed for it. I just pray it’s not the Sussexs despite harry coming in contact with lewis Hamilton who’s met Idris and sophie. And I also suspect we’ll have a unexpected pregnancy announcement from Beatrice but it’ll be buried in the news as this pandemic seems to be getting worst by the day.
I have been thinking today after Prince Charles’s announcement-that Harry was with Lewis Hamilton who was with Idris Alba and Ms. Trudeau. Ms Trudeau got the virus then Alba. I don’t know anything about Hamilton. Harry and Lewis was in a car together and people said Harry did hug Lewis after the event. People the best thing Harry can do is stay away from all old people including his father, the queen, and any other aged members. I understand they are all skyping with each other on a daily basis. Parliament is shutting down after tonight-everybody is going inside and hunkering down to stop the spread. Prince Charles and the Prince Albert of Monaco were at a function and talking constantly with each other. Prince Albert stated last week he had the virus. I knew Prince Charles would get tested immediately. Camilla has tested negative. AS everyone with a brain knows he will get the best medical care and advice. He is self isolating in Scotland. Lets pray for everyone in the this world that is going through this terrible situation in their families or themselves. I am putting the blame on all countries that did not have plans for a pandemic which costing lives all over the place. It doesnot matter whether you are the richest or poorest person-we are all in the same boat now. God does not like ugly-he is control now.
My husband is an essential worker and I am still working from home – as a caretaker to two little guys whose mother is a nurse. We are doing all we can to stay home and not leave for anything. Washing our hands to the point that it feels pathological. Hand sanitizer at the front door, shoes off at the front door, as soon as my husband gets home he dumps his clothes in the washer and takes a shower. The nurse mom doesn’t even come past the front door mat any longer of her own accord. And yesterday her baby went home with 102 F fever. We think it’s teething but it was still alarming. I am a mess not being able to control my husband being at work all day being in contact with who knows what and who, same for the nurse mom. I take my temperature at least once a day just to make sure.