Meghan's Baby Shower.

I feel it’s her private business and her friends. She should be left in peace to have her baby and be allowed the privacy of any other person.

I don't care. I'm not bashing her but I do think its obscene to spend this amount of money on a " baby shower".

Actually ,the whole concept is so very selfish. I'm sure, even within the parameters of Court Life, you are able to be sensitive and kind.

Baby showers are traditional in the US and she is American, so why shouldn't she have one? Her friends paid for the whole trip (probably the jet too - and she couldn't fly on a standard airline as she is 7+ months pregnant and wouldn't be allowed). Certainly, some of her friends have young children (the Clooneys, Serena Williams) so should they be forced to leave them behind to fly to the UK? Seems unreasonable. Nice that the flowers have been donated to charity afterwards. Basically, whatever Meghan does she will be criticised for (especially as compared to "Saint Catherine". I wish people would just leave her alone.

Imagine what the papers would have said if she hadn't been thrown a baby shower by her friends!

Nothing probably because its a load of old tosh.

I am watching the rugby now..... come on Wales

Hell's bells...another 'let's put Meghan down thread. Has nobody anything better to do with their lives?

They won't be continually hounded if they don't court controversy, GG13. Security is increased whenever they are out and about so it's not surprising that a lavish shindig in New York invites comment. That's all it is. Comment.

Security has had to be increased and their activities curtailed due to recent violent demonstrations in Morocco by teachers over pay and health care.

Ironic given that the purpose of H&M's tour is to visit schools, meeting children with special needs and influential young women.

Unfortunate timing as this must surely stick in the craw of teachers who are worried about their futures.

As I said P Charles is very involved in saving the planet & providing employment & further education & employment,sadly it is rarely reported.

The whole planet is in danger and the wealthy are like Nero fiddling while Rome burns.
I don't care that she enjoys herself but I do care that the rich are seen to be justified in wasting so many resources on their own pleasure......which happens to cost money that could have saved thousands of people misery.
If we don't all learn to conserve then there is nothing left for our grandchildren That matters to me far more than MM and PH.
Who have made a speech that we are all going to do our bit for the planet......hypocrisy is ugly. They are making themselves targets by saying one thing and doing another.

The Duchess of Sussex makes Prince Harry happy, they seem to be very much in love.

I have no idea how much money she made from her acting career, it's her money to spend as she sees fit.

It has been widely reported that she has always supported several charities around the world, she is continuing to do so.

She has security with her wherever she is, so the only extra cost incurred would have been their accommodation in the USA. The Clooneys apparently chartered her jet, Serena Williams paid for the party and hired put the top floor of the hotel where she stayed. If I was a soon to be first time Mum I would want my baby shower (haven't had one) in a place I felt comfortable in and with my close girlfriends.

I hope she had a lovely relaxed time, as she is now on Royal Duty with Prince Harry in Morocco.

I wish them both well and only hope the media allow them time to enjoy their baby, but I imagine they will be continually hounded and The Duchess will endure criticism some of which will be hurtful and outright nasty, not something I would like to happen to a member of my family.

I very much doubt they are members of this forum.

Why are so many people in the UK so focused on making Meghan and Harry’s life so miserable by constant criticism? It seems to have become a national sport.

Exactly ,Lollin, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t.
Sometimes on here including myself I imagine us all sat around a cauldron, Hubble bubble and all that?‍♀️

Jaycee5
Only the weak let online abuse worry them.
They are only words from someone who obviously has their own problems.
Megan has no need to read the news nor do her friends need to impart it.

I remember that years ago all the flowers royals are given on walkabouts etc are given to local hospitals.

Imagine what the papers would have said if she hadn't been thrown a baby shower by her friends!

Opinions yes, but why do some have to be so negatively one dimensional.

Naturally Megan wants contact with American celebs, in fairness she hasn’t anything in common with the Windsor friends . Harry has his circle of friends, William and Kate are comfortable together with their families and friends and the first family in the royals who seem happy within their own family life . The queen didn’t have this pleasure .

You are being equally bitchy Bridgeit. Some of us have disagree about MM get over it.

I often wonder about this extreme, unbelievable expenditures by the Royal Family and rich celebrities on how they sleep at night, knowing that there are people who have to attend food banks and don’t have a permanent roof over their heads.

Birds of a feather flock together & all that , ‘‘tis human nature too ,?

I see an actor from Eastenders when I walk round local park. Of course I recognise her but she obv does not recognise me so nothing is said.

I believe there is a rule that if 2 slebs meet there is mutual recognition so they can chew the fat etc and moan about how awful to be recognised....where am I going with this....G Clooney and MM will fit this template.

The royal family all use up taxpayer's money which could be spent on the homeless etc, so why pick on one member of it.
Why not spew out your bile and bitch on about Andrew or Eugenie or whoever. Meghan has got some style and is a bit different and attracts more photos and comments in the press so you are possibly more aware of her at the moment than other members of the same family.

I did not say I liked her, I’m pretty non commital to all but the queen , & do appreciate the Prince Charles trust, which has helped many young people in our area.
What I don’t like is unnecessary bitchness by those of us who should be old enough & wise enough to know better, especially about how a person looks etc

Its the same for everyone Brident, none of us know her even those that sing her praises, Can I ask you the same question but turned around why do you like her so much.

Barmyoldbat, I can understand that you may not agree with much of this country’s Royal Heritage, & that you ‘can’t stand her ‘but on what bases have you decided you ‘ can’t stand her’? You don’t know her, so what you ‘can’t stand about her is Your own interpretation of what she is like. Is there a particular action, speech or non action that brought you to your conclusion ? Or is she being judge on her appearance, style etc etc.