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Meghan's Baby Shower.

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merlotgran Fri 22-Feb-19 13:05:25

The flowers from guests' bouquets and items from a 'flower arranging course' were reworked after the event by a firm that then passes them on to charity'.

I don't know what you think but having read details of the 'no expense spared' extravaganza, isn't this just a modern day version of 'crumbs from the rich man's table?'

I do think it's a good idea but I can't make up my mind about her motives. Showing off her vast wealth in the company of celebs like the Clooneys is not going to endear her to hard-up folk who normally turn out to support the Royals. Has nobody warned her it could all come crashing down?

hmm

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 17:58:22

And Annaram1?

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 18:05:10

Definitely a lot of spitefulness on here
If you don’t like it don’t watch it
No amount of wealth can protect a person from bullying
It destroys the soul of the receiver & of the perpetrators

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 18:09:39

Wales 9 England 10 great game so far

Lily65 Sat 23-Feb-19 18:21:18

If you can't go on a normal plane when 7 months pregnant how come you can go on a jet? Honestly don't understand that.

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 18:32:00

Wales now winning

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 18:33:18

Perhaps Lily it’s because the jet is private, maybe, just a thought ?

Lily65 Sat 23-Feb-19 18:58:51

I have no idea what you are talking about, sorry. If its not safe to be 7 months pregnant and flying surely that's it ? end of story?

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 19:02:54

Yes you would think so, but I don’t know that much about it,my thinking was on commercial flights they would not want someone going into premature labour.

merlotgran Sat 23-Feb-19 19:03:11

She's flying to Morocco so it doesn't make sense.

Bridgeit Sat 23-Feb-19 19:04:22

Where as on a private jet, presumably you can take whoever you want with you.
But on the health / safety isuue I have no idea

GrannyGravy13 Sat 23-Feb-19 19:06:14

I think it is airline policy not to allow any pregnant woman 36 weeks or over to fly, because they do not want the bother if they were to go into Labour.

Totally understand why she took up the Clooneys offer of a private jet, she might have met some gransnet members on a schedule flight?

merlotgran Sat 23-Feb-19 19:06:45

She looks further on than seven months in some of the latest photos.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 23-Feb-19 19:13:23

Yes we won.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 23-Feb-19 19:19:34

Look overtime, and there has been a few, there is a post about MM you will get the people who love her and those that don't. Last one I remember was about some dress she wore, when you said you didn't like it etc your were being abusive and bullying. We are not all positive about her and never will be and me saying I don't liked the way she always poses with her hand on her bump is not in my eyes being abusive or bullying, it is a comment.

quizqueen Sat 23-Feb-19 20:08:44

Rich 'do gooders' claim to be worried about climate change then they jet off all over the world on holiday as well as for work. Rich 'do gooders' claim to be worried about the poor then they go on tv to ask US to donate money to a cause of THEIR choice.

Meghan could have asked for the 300,000 pounds her baby shower cost to be donated to buy a string of houses (up north) for injured and/or homeless ex British soldiers. But no, let's twiddle with a few flowers instead to amuse ourselves, gals, and then make ourselves feel better by giving them to some hospital or whatnot. Flowers should be left in gardens for the insects (what's left of them) to enjoy!

Anniebach Sat 23-Feb-19 21:07:26

Why up north ? There are four countries in the U.K.

Deedaa Sat 23-Feb-19 21:09:05

To be fair all these people will have been people she knew before she was married. It must be hard enough to move to another country, mix with completely different people and have to conform to completely different standards. I think baby showers are nonsense but I expect she had fun and it's what rich people do.

merlotgran Sat 23-Feb-19 21:14:38

The Queen has (allegedly) said that being a Royal is not the same as being a celebrity. There's a difference.

I think Meghan wants to be both.

fluttERBY123 Sat 23-Feb-19 22:53:44

She has a doctor with her on these flights at this late stage, so could have it in the private jet or anywhere else en route- Morocco, NY, wherever.

merlotgran Sat 23-Feb-19 23:03:19

www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html

Well, she's managed the trip to Morocco without going into labour and I love the dress she's wearing.

Not sure about the cut of Harry's trousers though. shock blush

Chewbacca Sat 23-Feb-19 23:09:03

Goodness me, merlot! You're quite right about Harry's trousers! Bit on the "neat" side aren't they! oh my eyes! grin

Jalima1108 Sat 23-Feb-19 23:14:14

Lovely dress!

I think the trousers are a bit neat, though!

Chewbacca Sat 23-Feb-19 23:22:23

Oh yes, the dress. I never actually looked at the dress, my attention was, ahem.... elsewhere.....!

Jalima1108 Sat 23-Feb-19 23:23:27

grin

kwest Sat 23-Feb-19 23:28:39

So sorry that so many people are giving this lovely girl such a hard time.
Why should she not enjoy her success and her marriage? She will be a great ambassador for our country in years to come.
Good luck to her.