Meghan and Harry

Having just spent an hour and a half bathing, hairwashing and dressing DH, I do envy the Queen. She will not have to go through this palaver and end up soaking wet and with the bathroom awash. Instead the D of E will be prepared by others for the odd occasion when he is trotted out or well cared for at home while the Queen performs her Royal Duties solo. #having a bad day

And some do agree Paddyann

of course they "choose celebrity" if they dont want it they can easily walk away from it .The great publicity machine that works its socks off for the RF need them to be part of it,it ensures the sheeple who think the RF are superior beings will keep fighting their corner and telling the rest of us we only pay pennies for them and get great value in return.The whole point is WE didnt get asked if we WANTED to pay those pennies for centuries and some of us dont agree with the whole hereditary system still in place when its a medieval concept.

I'm not a royalist and never will support a monarchy. But I do think I wouldn't enjoy all that touring in Australia. no thank you.

Gosh - this couple seem to come in for a lot of flak! Let this lass wear whatever she wants; let them enjoy the first flush of love and delight in the pregnancy. They did not choose to become celebrities - the media have imposed this on them.

Of course they are privileged, but in her case she has also gained wealth my hard work in her chosen profession of acting.

What is Harry to do? - drop out of royal engagements? - refuse to have anything to do with it all? How the heck can he? - that would certainly make him a "sleb!"

The truth is that lots of people delight in following their lives and who I am to say they should not? I am not a royalist, but a realist.

She certaintly enjoyed life, all the privileges and wealth with little in return

But was Princess Margaret happy in life, I think not.

As did Princess Margaret .

I agree about the celebrity factor but the royal family has been evolving for decades now. The Queen's approach to duty has been with us for a long time but we can't expect younger generations to take an interest in old school royalty. Charles is popular in an avuncular way and bridges the gap nicely between young and old. William has been groomed to take over from him eventually so that leaves Harry to find his own way.

He's found it, alright. Good for him.

Day6. You are I think in the minority as am I .

I do not want celebrities in the British royal family, but we now have them with these two. The Queen has never ‘done celebrity’, neither has Charles and William seems to have the same sense of duty.

No idea Jalima if black Americans criticise Michelle Obama , I was repeating what has been said by some black British.

annsixty, just to say you have no need to apologise.

I am beginning to find the couple slightly sickening tbh. Yes, partly it's to do with them leading fairly charmed lives or being protected in high style from life's slings and arrows. I appreciate bot their lives have been troubled but so very few of us have such wealthy, privileged, protected, lives being made easy - a fabulous cushion against adversity.

They are being feted like stars, as if they are special, wonderful people and it does stick in the craw a bit, especially when for most of us and in particular for anyone facing daily struggles, life can be very tough.

It might be good old envy raising its ugly head but I won't apologise for being slightly sick of the pair of them. They come across as being slightly smug imo.

Yes, my opinion. The queen has done a marvellous job, I am sure old-school Charles will, as will Charles' heir Will, but I just wish the rest of the royals, especially the young 'celebrity' element would fade off the scene and stop 'treating ' us to these displays of ostentatious privilege.

The Australians seem to be lapping it up, however. I am probably in the minority with my thoughts, but like 'annsixty we are entitled to them. I suspect we are not alone.

Yes, he was wearing the tropical dress of his regiment, the Blues and Royals. It is a bit Ruritanian.

in fact my DF had white trousers and white shoes as well!
Not very practical when you think about it.

Please Jalima don't let us fall out
I don't want to either annsixty
And I only saw Harry in his suit and tie opening the Games - in fact I have missed most of all this except for a few glimpses on the main news.
(I thought you meant his beard - so many young men have beards like his these days)

I presume what he's wearing at the war memorial is 'tropical kit'. Quite normal for dress uniform in warmer climes.

As for Meghan straightening her hair - Oprah, Michelle Obama, anyone?
Yes.
Does anyone criticise Michelle for the same?

The saying I live my life too is (sadly) pissing on your lawn won’t make mine any greener

Huge apologies if that upsets anyone but it’s so true if you think about it.

Ps I admire you and all you do annsixty a truly good person xx

annsixty , no apology needed x

Annie it’s not just woman in the public eye, I am the same in my community ,It saddens me that we criticise so readily & so superficially .

Muffinthemoo I read a theory that she's wearing a lot of dark colours to minimise a pretty minimal bump! There are probably as many theories as people.

As for Meghan straightening her hair - Oprah, Michelle Obama, anyone?

muffin, all their mail is intercepted , yes it is sad when people do such things.

I think Kate dresses in the right style and colours, she chooses British designers ,

Of course not. Just very tired and very cynical, apologies to all.
I will feel less jaundiced tomorrow, as long as I do not look at newspapers or news broadcasts.

I do wish she would have some cut off though

Why?

I feel for your situation Annsixty, there will be thousands of woman who will not have to do what you sadly have to & thousand who will. Would you actually any feel happier in your life if hers is made worse?

Annie, it was sent although obviously intercepted. See www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/22/prince-harry-meghan-markle-anthrax-scare-white-powder-sent-couple/

Very sad and goes without saying, totally unacceptable and criminal.

Back to goss: I think Kate looks well in pale pink. She wore it often during her pregnancies, I remember a particularly lovely Alexander McQueen gown at a state occasion. The future Queen can't carry out all her public engagements dressed like she is going to a funeral.