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When is a royal tour, not a royal tour?

(309 Posts)
merlotgran Tue 14-Apr-26 19:33:30

I really can’t be bothered with them. Far more important things to worry about than a publicity hungry couple playing royal families - when it suits them.

Washerwoman Tue 14-Apr-26 19:16:11

What a massive hypocrite Harry is.He makes a huge fuss about security and has talked about how triggering he finds the flash of cameras- but only when it suits him.Yet they are happy to leave his children the other side of the world and be surrounded by crowds and the press.

Calendargirl Tue 14-Apr-26 19:14:56

Judging by the coverage on the 6 o clock news, Meghan still has to have Harry virtually handcuffed to her as they wander round.

In case he makes a run for it.

eazybee Tue 14-Apr-26 19:12:33

Why so much coverage?
On the front of the newspapers with additional articles inside, and certainly on all the major television channels.
I thought the Australians were not interested in the monarchy, and although H likes to remind us all, frequently, he is a Prince of the Royal Blood, M is most definitely not royal in any sense of the word.
And what charity work?

kittylester Tue 14-Apr-26 18:59:17

I was going to ask why the media report on some random going to Australia, fancythat.

fancythat Tue 14-Apr-26 18:07:43

I would like the media not to report on it.

Then a lot of us would never know.

Calendargirl Tue 14-Apr-26 17:56:49

In answer to the question in the title…..

When it’s carried out by H&M, who are no longer working royals, only when it suits.

NanKate Tue 14-Apr-26 17:50:51

You are spot on 😏

MartavTaurus Tue 14-Apr-26 17:39:06

Silly me! It's when you visit a children's hospital and wave at the crowds. As well as visiting a homeless refuge and a War Memorial. Not forgetting attending an Invictus event and the last post ceremony on Anzac Day.
Plus the inevitable money making events which are now allowed.
Harry and Meghan's visit to Australia, (in very high shoes and expensive outfits).
Forgive my confusion. Am I missing the point? 😆