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Here we go again, a new Diana

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Anniebach Tue 13-Feb-18 09:08:53

Megan Markle has been making secret visits to comfort the survivors of Grenfel Towers , just like Diana use to make secret visits !

Day6 Tue 13-Feb-18 20:37:20

I think she comes across as someone practising royal ways, looking to be accepted.

I neither like or dislike her. In truth, she could have probably found many more enjoyable ways to spend her time. She was shaking hands and chatting/making small talk with people she didn't know. Over and over again. And then she was driven off.

That is part of royal life I suppose. I don't envy her.

Bridgeit Tue 13-Feb-18 20:39:57

Is that what she is doing Annibach?I could have got it wrong but I understood she had not specified being aligned to any particular denomination.
,but will now be confirmed into the Cof E.

I was taught that Jesus accepted anyone who believed his word & that he was the Son of God & sent by God to stop all the arguments, wars etc about different ‘ Religions ‘
Then of course along came dear old Henry V111.

Anniebach Tue 13-Feb-18 20:52:09

It was said in a post Megan was R.C, then Jewish now Anglican , you spoke of all Christians faith being the same, I just said the Jewish faith is not, I didn't critcise it , just stated the obvious

Bridgeit Tue 13-Feb-18 20:55:21

No I know it wasn’t a criticism, it was a question as in , is that what she is going to do, because I didn’t know as haven’t been following to closely.I have to say that side of things doesn’t greatly trouble me, love & kindness is what matters I think?

Bridgeit Tue 13-Feb-18 20:57:04

Please excuse spelling, grammar errors, I’m tyytoo fast .

123kitty Tue 13-Feb-18 21:00:46

Lots of spite on here. Give her a chance.

Bridgeit Tue 13-Feb-18 21:01:33

?

Iam64 Wed 14-Feb-18 04:03:38

Smile

NannyMargaret48 Wed 14-Feb-18 09:30:24

Well something on this spiteful thread made me smile. The secret visits were reported in the Daily Mirror, the Sun and the Daily Mail. Well it must all be true then!!!!

durhamjen Wed 14-Feb-18 09:33:11

And we wouldn't have known that if Annie hadn't told us.

wildswan16 Wed 14-Feb-18 09:44:18

A young couple... a hard working young man who has served his country, a young woman who has worked hard to carve out a successful career.

Going by the welcoming and happy faces of hundreds of people in Edinburgh yesterday they are welcome to visit us whenever they want. They gave a boost to all who saw them, and in particular the charity volunteers and others who they visited and talked to.

I am horrified by some of the comments above. I would much rather see a lot more of the royal family than all the media coverage given to "so-called" celebs like the Kardashians etc.

Jaycee5 Wed 14-Feb-18 10:06:06

wildswan16 Totally agree. I am not a royalist but I doubt that Harry would have chosen to be a royal and people here have a choice between being kind and welcoming and being spiteful and judgmental. She has done little wrong but people enjoy looking for fault.

Jayh Wed 14-Feb-18 10:58:00

I am a bit saddened by the lack of compassion in some the the posts on this thread. There have been some recent threads on GN where posters have shared heart breaking experiences and Gnetters have been wonderful in sending support and love. And yet.... here we are.
A young boy loses his mother but because he is “privileged “ it doesn’t count? As a young man he falls in love and we get “Here we go again. A new Diana.”
I prefer to clutch my pearls over the real evils in this world. The abuse of my donations to a well known charity for example.

gillybob Wed 14-Feb-18 11:04:13

a hard working young man

I think I must have my threads mixed up wildswan ?

Surely you can’t be talking about prince Harry? confused

Milly Wed 14-Feb-18 11:23:32

I was interested in what you said Gillybob, I always think there she is in her second hand ring!! I wonder if she would have preferred to choose her own.

gillybob Wed 14-Feb-18 11:33:29

I wouldn’t have liked a ring with so much sadness surrounding it . Okay so it was his mother’s and I don’t doubt its both beautiful and very valuable too but it wasn’t originally given in “love” as it should have been and does it even really belong to Kate ?

Having said that I have been married 3 times and haven’t had an engagement ring at all . Would love to have one though .

Anniebach Wed 14-Feb-18 11:44:01

I am the only poster who reads the newspapers according to Durhamjen

Anniebach Wed 14-Feb-18 11:47:03

And in the Telegraph Margaret, strange how the press got the story on the same day.

gillybob Wed 14-Feb-18 11:54:35

He could always opt out and get a real job you know Jaycee5

Iam64 Wed 14-Feb-18 12:03:19

It’s a Real Job so far as Harry is concerned. He didn’t choose to do it, it’s his for life whether he wants it or not, resignation isn’t an option. He served in Afghanistan and is said to have been upset when his location was made known. It meant the risk to his comrades increased so he had to return to the UK. His work with the Invectmus games and other charities goes alongside his duties as a royal.
I’m not some kind of sycophant as some here accuse 5ose who aren’t expressing anger but accept we remain a country with a monarchy.

durhamjen Wed 14-Feb-18 12:04:32

No, you were the one who put those links on.
That's the truth, isn't it?
Or will you deny that as well?

Anniebach Wed 14-Feb-18 12:15:59

The links were to the newspapers which reported it, you said "we wouldn't have known if Annie hadn't told us" did you not Durhamjen?

Do not make yet another personal dig please.

gillybob Wed 14-Feb-18 12:16:54

I know someone who. “Served” at the same time as him Iam64 .

Anniebach Wed 14-Feb-18 12:24:34

I think this was the K.P. PR machine at work, using a woman who has been dead 20 years to sell Megan to the public, it has worked by the aaaahs expressed. The woman should be left to make her own way in public life , she is more than capable given her record of charity work. She doesn't need to be sold as - the new Diana.

AmMaz Wed 14-Feb-18 13:06:35

FlorenceN,how dismissive you are of this human being based on her having more money than most of us. Now, let me think, what kind of -ism does this bigotry come under? Reverse it - Are we as free to hold poor people in such contempt do you think?