Harry and Megan

[madbluboy]

I watched all 6 episodes with Mrs G2C, we both thought the first 3 were an utter waste of time and irrelevant to the whole thing.
The last 3 episodes were very interesting. [member=153]LP[/member] I don't know if you have watched it, its probably stuff you already know but the influence of the media (influenced by the "institution") on the whole Megxit (or rather Harrexit as he made the call) thing I found fascinating. The fact that the "institution" were not prepared to protect their son, grandson, daughter in law, grand children etc  from the media was a disgrace. An investigation found something like 83 "people" were responsible for the tens of thoudsands of  all the hate stuff directed at Markle on social media, a lot of it extreme and vile to the core. I can understand the move away from that environment, as she contemplated taking her life at one point. I can understand why they are maintaining the fight on accountability of general and social media organisations. We see similar problems here where young people take their lives as a result of being bullied via their socials.

Yeah I was on the fence but am on Team Harry now lol.

[Gointocarlton]

Yeah I was on the fence but am on Team Harry now lol.

I just wanna know the contents of "that" text from William to Harry.

[Gointocarlton]

Yanks will love em
Brits will hate em.

The problem is were only getting the version from one side without any rebuttal.
That rebuttal is unlikely to come in any form other than  "We care about Hassa and Meg, and wish them well."

It'll be left to the press (maybe with a bit of insider help) to challenge the claims made...and the press have a biased interest.

I guess the bottom line question is 'Would you go into a Royal marriage without some inkling of the fact that you would no longer control events. They'd control you?'

It would take a big ego to believe otherwise.

The funny thing is that in the history of the British Monarchy-brother v brother, cousin v cousin, father v son the Harry and Meghan saga would struggle to make the 'Top 40'

The difference-media coverage

I think she understood the control and protocols thing, they didn't expect the negative stuff once they became more popular than all the others. The public adored Harry and Meg initially, that narrative was the manipulated by the firm.

[Baggers]

I think she understood the control and protocols thing, they didn't expect the negative stuff once they became more popular than all the others. The public adored Harry and Meg initially, that narrative was the manipulated by the firm.

Yep, it was Princess Diana Mk II. Imagine how Harry felt watching his missus go down the same path as his mum (more popular than the Queen, doing meaningful philanthropic work, being suppressed, the Firm feeding crap to the media and his missus getting mental health issues)... any wonder he wanted to protect her and get the fck outa there before they all destroyed her. I watched all six episodes and came away thinking that the Firm and sections of the UK media should be held to account.

[townsendcalling]

It is quite incredible the number of people who have changed their opinion of Megan and Harry after watching the 6 episodes. The worm began to  turn when Harry and Megan became more popular than Kate and Will....... and then the machine took over!

[DJC]

I haven’t watched the series and probably never will as I have minimal interest in that family.  I did watch some of the old Queen’s funeral and was dismayed to see the male members of the family in their ribbon bedecked military uniforms … except for Harry!

The only one of the current lot to have actually served in a war zone and he wasn’t allowed to wear his uniform and the decorations that he earned.

It’s an anachronistic institution and it’s good that Harry and Meghan have shone a light on Pandora’s box of worms!

[LP]

[member=153]LP[/member] I don't know if you have watched it, its probably stuff you already know but the influence of the media (influenced by the "institution") on the whole Megxit (or rather Harrexit as he made the call) thing I found fascinating.

It's always the screaming idiots that make the most noise in the media, Bolt, Jones, Panahi and Credlin are prime examples, and yes they have learnt that shouting like a lunatic and bullying people is profitable, and profit is really all they care about, they have sold whatever meek soul and minimal morality they had for the dollar!

The irony is not lost on me that when something goes horribly wrong, like somebody is hounded to death, the same people will blame the socials like somebody else was leading the band. In the long term, as abhorrent as it seems, "Stringing Em High" might be the only solution out of this mess, in much the same way a hanging a few out of Wall St windows tempered the GFC!

Ultimately, our very own Murdoch is to blame, Australian's should be seriously ashamed of our gift to the globe!

[Baggers]

I haven’t watched the series and probably never will as I have minimal interest in that family.  I did watch some of the old Queen’s funeral and was dismayed to see the male members of the family in their ribbon bedecked military uniforms … except for Harry!

The only one of the current lot to have actually served in a war zone and he wasn’t allowed to wear his uniform and the decorations that he earned.

It’s an anachronistic institution and it’s good that Harry and Meghan have shone a light on Pandora’s box of worms!

I didn't want to make a comment until I'd heard the other side of the story... not the tabloid click-bait stuff. My intention was to not only attempt to understand the other side of the story but to also view it from a human or even psychological/mental health aspect. Got more than I bargained for!

It's worth a watch, David. A real eye-opener as to the machinations of the Palace and tabloids and their very suspect relationship. You raise a terrific point re Harry being the only one who'd actually served in a war zone, which, from experience, instantly broadens your view of life and deepens your respect for life.

Meghan's mum is a bloody ripper.

Harry and Meghan's philanthropic work is really impressive, along with committing their lives to their causes. They're not the make a donation and forget about it types, these cats get in, roll their sleeves up and get right amongst it with the folks at the coal face. Gotta respect that.

[crashlander]

Nothing more than a glorified reality TV show.

I can't stand reality TV shows, and this is far from a good one.

I don't watch any 'reality' shows. They are very contrived and just not very interesting.
I won't be watching: not my cup of tea at all.

I'm actually 4th or 5th cousins to Princess Di, for what it is worth (nothing). But that still doesn't mean I want to see minutiae of royal lives from those who don't contribute.
On the other hand, I am scouring the 'net to find out who we're trialling for the VFL!

[PaulP]

Do a google search for that sh1t stain excuse of a human Jeremy Clarkson and his comments about Meghan Markle. All the charm, brains and soul of an infected anal gland.