Megan Markle

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,018	Megan Markle May 12, 2021 10:20:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on May 12, 2021 10:20:57 GMT -5 She has been big news in the uk for a some time now, but I got the impression that she was a 'C' list celeb over there. What do you usaers make of her?
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heatherly Administrator Maintain low tones! Posts: 16,394	Megan Markle May 12, 2021 11:54:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by heatherly on May 12, 2021 11:54:31 GMT -5 I know nothing about her, and I don't keep up with the royal family, so now she can join them with that, too lol

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May 12, 2021 10:20:57 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

She has been big news in the uk for a some time now, but I got the impression that she was a 'C' list celeb over there.

What do you usaers make of her?

I don't read much about her but I came across the Oprah interview. I did not think very highly about her before she moved to the US, I felt sorry for her when she talked about her wanting to commit suicide, how people talked about her child's skin color when he is born... but then I looked up from my computer and saw her body language, I saw a phony woman who tried to look sincere and dignified but all I saw was just a phony person.

kjay Moderator Posts: 24,231	Megan Markle May 13, 2021 10:12:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on May 13, 2021 10:12:57 GMT -5 I never heard of her until she became involved with the pricne.
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I have virtually no knowledge of the royal family. They do their thing, but have no part of my interest. I am sure they're lovely people, but I know very little about them. In fact, I steer clear of reading about celebrities altogether: they live in their world and I live in a separate world altogether.

I live and let live: and don't bother reading celebrity magazines or even about them on the Internet.

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May 13, 2021 10:12:57 GMT -5 kjay said:

I never heard of her until she became involved with the pricne.

Yup, that prince is her ticket to everything, from unknown to " inspiration" of the ignorant fashion label makers.

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I do think many people have been taken in by her manipulation of the situation. Harry has made his bed and having to lie in it but I hope they do make a life of it. I just see something similar to Charles and Diana though. With the queen's obvious caring nature I cannot believe that she would let things get as bad as has been mentioned even if others around her were hostile. I think the main point is just that Megan found herself in a totally alien environment and just couldn't cope.

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May 14, 2021 3:32:12 GMT -5 jen said:

I do think many people have been taken in by her manipulation of the situation. Harry has made his bed and having to lie in it but I hope they do make a life of it. I just see something similar to Charles and Diana though. With the queen's obvious caring nature I cannot believe that she would let things get as bad as has been mentioned even if others around her were hostile. I think the main point is just that Megan found herself in a totally alien environment and just couldn't cope.

Caring nature?

This is a woman who meets her children by getting her secretary to call theirs, and asking for a written update on their interests.

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Rebecca Jo Preferred Member Posts: 2,793	Megan Markle May 14, 2021 16:36:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rebecca Jo on May 14, 2021 16:36:32 GMT -5 I watched Megan on TV before she became part of the royal family, but I wasn't following her acting career really - just happened to watch the show "Suits" for a while. And that's about all I know!

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May 14, 2021 4:40:28 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

May 14, 2021 3:32:12 GMT -5 jen said:

I do think many people have been taken in by her manipulation of the situation. Harry has made his bed and having to lie in it but I hope they do make a life of it. I just see something similar to Charles and Diana though. With the queen's obvious caring nature I cannot believe that she would let things get as bad as has been mentioned even if others around her were hostile. I think the main point is just that Megan found herself in a totally alien environment and just couldn't cope.

Caring nature?

This is a woman who meets her children by getting her secretary to call theirs, and asking for a written update on their interests.

A problem that does crop up is protocol. The queen has to show herself as figurehead and a good ruler. There is also a long history of tradition and ways of seeing to be doing things as well as doing them. This does contrast greatly with more modern types of leadership in which the private lives of rulers can appear to be more natural to the general population. These rulers usually only serve for short terms so are less constricted in their approach (think of Trump having lifelong rule without strictly defined protocols and likely results). This is the alien environment that I am referring to with Megan. Another point is also that royalty is a business. For the most part it has to run smoothly so some interaction will appear impersonal. Don't forget that the media will prey on every morsel. I would ask jthough, although she does not have direct control in anything, over the years just how often she has done something which went against the welfare of her people? Obviously I don't live in the family to know the full truth but this is my opinion.

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May 15, 2021 3:12:15 GMT -5 jen said:

May 14, 2021 4:40:28 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Caring nature?

This is a woman who meets her children by getting her secretary to call theirs, and asking for a written update on their interests.

A problem that does crop up is protocol. The queen has to show herself as figurehead and a good ruler. There is also a long history of tradition and ways of seeing to be doing things as well as doing them. This does contrast greatly with more modern types of leadership in which the private lives of rulers can appear to be more natural to the general population. These rulers usually only serve for short terms so are less constricted in their approach (think of Trump having lifelong rule without strictly defined protocols and likely results). This is the alien environment that I am referring to with Megan. Another point is also that royalty is a business. For the most part it has to run smoothly so some interaction will appear impersonal. Don't forget that the media will prey on every morsel. I would ask jthough, although she does not have direct control in anything, over the years just how often she has done something which went against the welfare of her people? Obviously I don't live in the family to know the full truth but this is my opinion.

I am not without respect for the queen. She has been doing the job to a good standard for many years. I just don't see her as a caring parent, and there are plenty of those about.

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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,364	Megan Markle May 16, 2021 4:24:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on May 16, 2021 4:24:05 GMT -5 Meghan is awfully attractive: whatever you may think of her.
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May 16, 2021 4:24:05 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Meghan is awfully attractive: whatever you may think of her.

A real mantrap? I read an interesting piece in my mother's newspaper yeterday. More about the current issues (it's moved on since Oprah - she's so yesterday lol).There was quite a bit of evidence suggesting that Diana was not the innocent party in previous relationships and had numerous affairs. Really, I think the media are not nice, to say the least.

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May 16, 2021 7:12:49 GMT -5 jen said:

May 16, 2021 4:24:05 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Meghan is awfully attractive: whatever you may think of her.

A real mantrap? I read an interesting piece in my mother's newspaper yeterday. More about the current issues (it's moved on since Oprah - she's so yesterday lol).There was quite a bit of evidence suggesting that Diana was not the innocent party in previous relationships and had numerous affairs. Really, I think the media are not nice, to say the least.

Particularly with James Hewitt

Often mooted as the father of Prince Harry. Guess which one is James Hewitt

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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,364	Megan Markle May 17, 2021 12:44:19 GMT -5 jen likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on May 17, 2021 12:44:19 GMT -5 The media can be like a pit of vipers.
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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,231	Megan Markle May 17, 2021 16:31:24 GMT -5 alsr likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on May 17, 2021 16:31:24 GMT -5 May 17, 2021 12:44:19 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said: The media can be like a pit of vipers. Can??? Are!!!!
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alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,901	Megan Markle May 17, 2021 18:12:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on May 17, 2021 18:12:32 GMT -5 My family and my employer were some of their victims.