Thank you for your reviews. I very luckily found your channel and love it. I bought this book after watching your review. I'm halfway through. Looking forward to seeing more reviews. Thank you.
Same! She was offered help by several people and she refused. I remember way back when I still liked them, I couldn't understand it. No way in the world that in the Royal Family, where appearances mean everything, that they wouldn't try to help her along. Also, the reason why I don't believe they constantly throw other family members under the bus. Any time one of them gets negative press, it reflects poorly on them all.
Yes she felt that those rules didn’t apply to her. She didn’t even try to fit in! Let’s face it those rules about dress are archaic but that is not the point, she was new, that was the ways things were and to not follow them showed an utter disrespect to the Queen.
That detail of the threat that H made to the Queen about accusing her of racism if she did not approve the marriage was the most heinous part of the book and I think he should be held accountable
Yes, that is some mighty bit of blackmail right there and actually is a big red flag revealing the path they would go down if they didn't get their own way --- and also, it's proof that the R word was in their joint arsenal kit just waiting to be launched in case the Queen and Charles said no to the marrage.
Not only a bully but a blackmailer as he has demonstrated with his book and threatening to more exposures in the paperback version. His nastiness knows no bounds. IMHO
It makes me feel sick that he treated his own Grandmother that way. How do you an about face and threaten them in an instant?! What Prince Phillip said wasn't racist. MM could have been Caucasian and the point he made of her being an actress would be the same. I think Harry was already 'trouble' before he met MM. He just needed the same kind of personality as his to bring it all the way out into the open.
Never mind the fact she was the head of state, can you imagine how she felt as a ninety-something year woman to be disrespected this way by her grandson?
I wish the late Queen had listened to her instincts and not given in. If she had I think M would have dropped Harry. The charges of racism would still have been flung, but would have been seen for what they were…..a desperate fame wh**e trying to cash in on the Royal Family. This is of course just my opinion.
Sophie offered to help, Meghan said no. Back when I thought she was just not understanding British culture (“The queen will be wearing a hat”), I thought she should hire an American (Hollywood) costume designer to dress her for the “part” of Duchess, but the problem all along was that she didn’t want to fit in.
Henry’s wife never wanted to be part of the team. She wanted to be the star of the royal family. She thought she actually could be the star-like a hybrid Diana. She was not up to the job and she quit or was fired from the job. (I believe they were fired, thus their Revenge Tour)😻😽
I don't believe they were fired, they left in a temper tantrum when The Queen said no to half in/half out. That's what this is all about, they thought they had it all planned out and had already made their announcement on Sussex Royal. The Queen 'dared' to thwart their plans by saying absolutely not and here we are now 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I don’t think they were as much fired, as Megan had every intention of doing it her way, no advice from anyone, she intended to bring her ideas which were young and outward looking, and as Harry said, she was much better at the job than those born to it, and she decided to rebel at all the men In Grey suits as Harry calls them, and I truly believe they thought taking themselves off to Canada for a breather and a bit of space, that they expected the Royal family to miss them, and would do anything to get them back, which totally backfired, they accepted them leaving and stripped them if using HRH titles. That then just made them really mad and made them do the Ophra interview to vent their anger.
@@sandrawestley4193 What is young and outward looking about wanting to be a princess and have people bow and scrape to you? When has MM ever had an original thought? Why had H&M brokered deals with Oprah and a now defunct streaming service in 2018 if they didn't intend to be half-in, half-out? Canada was only ever a stepping-stone. Once free security was withdrawn by the government, they ran off to free security and staff in a Tyler Perry mansion. Yes, they did think themselves indispensable, hence their power-plays to force the BRF to agree to their monetising their royal position. The Oprah interview was such sour grapes at having been ousted and an attempt to destroy the BRF with what H has now downplayed as 'unconscious bias.' Poorly played overall by these two ne'er-do-wells!
This all makes so much sense now. The RF did welcome her and saw her ethnicity as perhaps the only positive given her sketchy personal history, advanced age and obvious arrogance. They had reservations about the marriage because: (a) it was happening too quickly; (b) they saw that she didn't have the right personality/character to perform as a royal and (c) she exhibited a complete lack of understanding of what her role would be as a member of the family--and as we all now know, their reservations were well founded. She failed spectacularly and then tried to punish/blame the RF for a failure which was entirely due to she and her husband's arrogant belief they knew best and unwillingness to accept the sound advice/assistance of the Palace.
Noone ever mentions how Harry said in the engagement interview that he and Meghan were going to teach people the right way to think. It's so relevant to how things unfolded Thanks for another great video
I got it wrong ...naturally. At 9mins in the interview he says they want to encourage others and particularly young people to see the world in the correct sense. I rest my case
@@kripaharris237 correct sense? I thought MM was supposed to have a university degree? she probably heard that saying that 'everyone views the world through the lens of their experience' so she means "i want everyone to see the world my way". good grief. do they need a map and directions to the charter of human rights, the right to freedom of thought, opinion and religion and that rights come with the responsibility to ensure that other peoples rights are respected? *sigh* gawd its hard.
Personally, having heard the Queen saying “I suppose I HAVE to” in response to Harry asking if she’ll give him permission to marry Meghan, I think Harry told the Queen Meghan is pregnant. I just think the Queen would never say “I suppose I HAVE to” for any other reason.
I did wonder if there was some blackmail going on, she could easily have had a little "miss" once engaged! All the drama about the press and she needed protection...she was pushing for an announcement of an engagement in my view!
Totally concur, except for using ivory pieces or whatever they call them, for the King's coronation. I think it should be a major NO and I highly support Prince William on that.
I have been markled! by a friend because I do not follow The Crown and do not believe it is the absolute truth about the Royal Family - and even worse I like Camilla.
I like Camilla as well. Actually, I believe that they are a true love storey. They could not marry back then and she had more connection to the Royal Family so Harry and Meghan were permitted snd she was divorced and biracial, and an Actress. Charles and Camilla are still si much in live. Should be a real movie about their ❤️ love. They support each other 100%. Grow up people.
@@thordisfynehair9442 I looked it up in a dictionary and it says the meaning is something along the lines of 'nonsense', 'piffler' then being someone who talks hogwash :)
@@solveigrose5537 Thank you! ..."with the depth of a teaspoon" is what really cracked me up! Lady C is so adept with apt descriptions! 😊 My brother used to crack me up with remarks in German that he had to explain...my mental picture of his explanation was what set me off. Such as a person with questionable mental stability he would say they had "bats in their belfry" or were "driftier than a snowflake in a blizzard." Can you imagine such a person? 😂
@@thordisfynehair9442 you're welcome ;) I must admit I follow Lady C on her channel, she is a fascinating woman, love her witty, well-worded remarks, she is a pleasure to listen to! Speaking of something being fascinating, I just wanted to tell you, if that's your real first name, we share it, Solveig being my second first name. Because I grew up and live in Germany, it is extremely rare to see another person having that name and now you're mentioning your brother knows German? - And so we meet in a comments' section :) By the way, love the metaphors :'-D
Just love your channel! You are a delight to listen to! As you pointed out, her not wanting to be part of the ensemble and her political soapbox and aspirations were the opposite of the duties of the royal family. Her profound ignorance of the ancient institution of the British monarchy and her complete lack of gentility made her think she could manipulate the royal family for her abysmal personal ambitions. Too bad, Harry's character was so weak that he should be deceived by such a destructive woman --- a great tragedy!
I think Harry was already a traitor. He deliberately chose Meghan to try to “change the Monarchy” with her manipulative woke worldview, allowing him to usurp his Brother and impose his fascist values as King
I’m very liberal left wing and progressive . Even socialist. I don’t see how Megan is left wing. She is very selfish and elitist. She cares much more about herself and her clothes than about helping people or working for social issues
Same here @jamesl9371 Meghan is just pretending to pander to the left, just as Trump is pandering to the super right wing. Trump and Meghan are so alike, they are really two sides of the same coin, two peas in a pod. Non of them care about politics or values, they only care about fooling people, manipulate, power, influence and ego.
@@lianecook9437Then you don't know that left is. Being selfish, not caring about others, and not having empathy are right wing traits. Being caring, wanting equality, caring about society, human, nature, the future are left wing traits.
@@EEmB I think you have it backwards. The right believes people are already equal and don't go around telling anyone they're less than or a victim to make themselves feel better. They believe anyone can get ahead. Liberals like everyone to stay in their lane because if people realized they could do better without government help there would be no purpose for Democrat politicians.
No way would Meghan listen to Lady C, she had people to guide her through protocols and clothes etc, but wouldn't tale any advice or instruction. I really enjoy your videos on Meghan, you have such a nice manner and good humour. Good qualities when dealing with this couple .
Piers Morgan found that out, hence I think it was him who from then on referred to her as ‘Pinocchio”, one of many which we all know now she is INFAMOUS🤣
SHauna, if you haven't read Lady C's book "The Queen Mother", you should definitely read that one too. If you want to understand the dynamics of the royal family of the last 100 years, you have to know who Elizabeth Bowes Lyon was and how her 102-year life affected everyone. Queen Elizabeth II certainly had her hands full with some of the personalities around her. Phillip and her mother were both narcissists. She adored Phillip, despite his multiple and continual affairs. It had to be very difficult, but she really leaned on him. The Queen Mother could not stand not being in control of everything after her husband died, and she was in the Queen's ear every day, telling her how she should run everything. HMTQ did not have an easy time, from when she was a girl all the way through her life. She conducted herself with incredible grace under extremely difficult circumstances.
Lady C is brilliant! Such an intelligent woman! I am currently reading the Royal marriages book that you recommended and I am loving it! She is an outstanding writer!
All the clothes she wore was done on purpose, so that the public could criticize her in the press so they’d have more leverage for their victim narrative, when you understand narcissism, you see things for the way they are
Prince Philip was not referring to Meghan when he said about stepping out with actresses. It was said at the time Prince Andrew was dating Coo Stark long before Sarah Ferguson came on the scene.
@Seonad Macleod I was a teenager and remember the fuss and the headlines at the time because Coo Stark was an American actress. It was the newspapers who rehashed those words for this occasion!
There wasn't anything on the horizon for her? What a huge reversal of fortunes! I knew she wasn't that big a star, but I didn't know she was that close to fading away. Now look at her. And then she had to mess up her own party Harry gets so little sympathy from me...
She had been written out of Suits because her love interest in the show was leaving and there was nothing on the horizon her, nobody was interested in her despite her being Saint Meghan Markle supreme being of the world. I wonder why? 🤔
I think there is another interpretation of the Queen saying she supposed she HAD to say yes. I think it was a mild correction that she had hoped he would WANT to ask her permission because he loved and respected her, not that he HAD to just because he was supposed to.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both asked the Queens permission, yet neither were required to ask permission. They did it out of love and respect for the Queen
I prefer to hear what Lady Campbel has written and see her in interviews. She can be difficult to watch on her videos, as she 'meanders' But she is definitely astute and wise and i love that "Pretentious piffler with the depth of a spoon". She is so right, as with the comments that MM should have stepped into the family as opposed to 'playing a role".
I also used to tune into Lady C. She has a tendency to veer off track which is annoying. I was able to deal with that, but when she started with the theatrics, I was done. I have heard good and not so good about her books. I think it's time to order a couple of them and make up my own mind.
Ooh I'm so excited you're planning on reviewing Diana in Private by Lady C! What struck me about her Meghan & Harry The Real Story is just how much of this outcome she predicted but in mostly subtle inuendo. She's so good at weaving intrique in her writing. She knows how to reveal a lot if you 'read between the lines', but not enough to get herself into trouble! Sadly I think Meghan will be flattered to have anything in common with Diana, regardless if it's bad LOL!
I too, thought of the engagement video where Meghan made a winced-hardened look about being an addition to Harry’s “team” statement. That scene was the total giveaway about her intentions towards the Royal Family. She never planned on staying long. I think Meghan’s only consideration was whether she would still need Harry for the ride.
Love Lady C's books. Meghan and Harry was very insightful. Her book on Diana explained many things I couldn't figure out prior to learning more of the back story. I now believe Meghan and Diana share a number of problematic traits.
I read Penny Junor's biography of Prince William. She spends enough time on William's childhood that we do get a decent picture of how difficult Diana could be. She treated William like a confidant, and that's just wrong. No parent should tell their child as much about their marriage as Diana apparently did to William. Diana courted the press because she knew how important they were to her. All we ever got was her side of stories. As someone who works in family law, I can tell you without hesitation that there are 3 sides to every marriage/divorce - his, hers & the truth.
@@kellynch Diana has done more long lasting harm to the monarchy than Meghan. There are still many people who believes Diana's les about Charles and Camilla. Because of the Royal Family's "never explain, never complain" stance, Charles was never able to tell his side or defend himself against her PR machine.
@@abbatrouble A difference though is that Diana actually respected the Queen and the monarchy itself. She let her dislike for Charles and Camilla to get the better of her. And that’s part of her own emotional issues. Meghan, OTOH, has no respect for anyone or anything except money and fame.
Meghan was offered advice by the Queen and Camilla, and the Queen suggested she speak to Sophie for advice, plus they were given a number of members of staff in an advisory capacity as well. Meghan turned it all down and said she had Harry. She tries to act like no one told her how things were done, but they did. She didn't want to know. And even if she had Harry, I don't know why she would think Harry was some kind of expert on the protocols for womens dress/clothing. Harry's not going to know about things like sewing small weights into the hems of certain dresses/skirts to prevent them flapping in the wind. No, I agree with Tom Bower - she wanted to fail, so she could play the victim.
😂😂 being Markled is definitely being iced and not the other definition. 'Pretentious piffler with the depth of a teaspoon' sums Meghan up pretty well. Very interesting insights.
I think MM would have disregarded Lady C's advice the same way she disregarded Sophie's advice, and the Queens Equery. Literally, this woman had so many resources at her disposal, and she threw them all away
Wow! You make me want to rush out and read more of these Royal books. I believe Robert Jobson has a new book out on Prince Charles. Can't wait for you to review that one ☺
Migrane mimicks Diana's characteristics. She has read up & studied everything about Diana. So much that has come out from her had happened to Diana. And the gas lighting meaning is Migrane to a T.
Love your humour and cheeky smile! I think Meghan thought she was superior, and she would not accept any advice - when offered she said "I have Harry" think that was in answer to Sophie being offered to give her tips. Her problem was she was an actress, but no where near up to the role of being a Royal family member, a total misfit. It is not snobbery, look at Mike Tindal, he fits in well, as do many other spouses - they learn and go with the flow. But Meghan, I think instead of stepping back and learning she said " She would hit the ground running after the wedding" That was about the most truthful thing she said as no one knew she meant running back to USA. Both H&M have played the racism card, honestly the looks more white than I do who have British and Scandinavian ancestors! It is her loss, she had a huge chance and blew it. I don't see it ending well!!
Was it she said, “ I didn’t look up the Royal Family, Harry has told me all I need to know”. Words to that effect. If she got things wrong, it is Harry’s fault.
I have a long theatre history, mostly in acting and directing. There are some pretty decent actors who are not good at taking directions, of both genders. I would bet my last dollar that even someone like Meryl Streep looks forward to the observations of a good director. It's all collaborative!
As far as I'm aware, 'to be markled' is 'to be ghosted'. If valuing your mental health whilst not giving a toss about anyone else's, then that would also apply!
I think the ghosting people when they're no longer any use to her is the most relevant definition. I love your channel. I'm an avid reader and your channel is so great to me.
I think she had loads of support and advice for the role available to her before the wedding but she was determined not to take it, after all why would she if they both had an escape plan devised to scuttle back to the USA!xx love your reviews!!xx
Your commentary was so funny tonight thank you! 🤣When I imagine Harry carrying a dead bird in each hand and choosing THAT moment to ask HMTQ one of the most important questions in his life!😂
She never had any intention of being a team member. She quickly found out the Cinderella story wasn’t true and the castle wasn’t where she wanted to be and exited as soon as possible.
There is a third meaning for being Markled when it comes to business and that is when the sales plummet when she becomes involved with the company whether through a business relationship or her purchasing something from that company
I’m sure the humility, grace and diligence required to do the job of the Royals WAS a terrific strain on her “authentic self”: selfish, greedy and arrogant.
and NOT necessarily so INTELLIGENT as she believes herself to be. She comes up with ideas but NEVER follows through and never considers the consequences of being wrong. If it fails or is "found out" it's someone else's fault. Hmmm, narcissist???
Last week I was watching a Lady C episode, and she said "go suck salt", I laughed so hard, because it just came out of no where and she didn't bat an eyelid, really funny😅😅
Thank you so much for this and All of your reviews! Yes, Meghan's body language in the engagement interview is quite telling that All was not going to go along as smoothly as Harry was talking about! Look who won that tug-of-war!!
Thanks Shauna. A propos on the Diana freeze out, Dickie Arbiter spoke recently about enduring this behaviour when he gave advice that she didn't like. So it wasn't just Wendy Berry's experience. So sad.
Prince Phillip said 'Showgirl' not actress. It doesn't matter who may have been available to help M, she wouldn't have listened anyway. M is only a team player when she is getting her own way.
Now I have more books to add to my TBR list! I am enjoying your analysis of the quasi royals. You have such a pleasant voice. I look forward to your next video.
Thank you for insight. That’s a juicy book for sure. She does have the shadow that she’s not aware of and Harry’s too weak, vulnerable, and struggled to feel good enough being a Spare all his life. They both attracted each other due to their common bond of feeling not good enough since their childhood. Both had dysfunctional, unhealthy attachments which we are now seeing. They seem to be unaware that they’re the answer to their own problems. Harry isn’t the sharpest tool in the toolbox. We all know now that he’s not confident of himself after all. If he would have worked on becoming healthy himself he wouldn’t attract his wife who is dragging him down to the ground. Fascinating! May Harry wake up to remembering who he is so he can be better and truly happy. Oh we love healthily relationships that teaches us to become better humans. ❤
Oh, and another point about her having a good work ethic - that’s only if she’s getting paid I’m guessing. Remember her comment : “I can’t believe I’m not getting paid for this!” 🇦🇺
MEghan and Harry bought into the hype, that the Palace started btw, that they're the current stars of the Monarchy. In her twisted head, she thought they could be King and Queen if they were the most popular.
I’ve wondered for some time about that, what I don’t understand is how anyone could actually hold onto that in their own mind when reality shows them otherwise.
Sidebar...is that the "Daktari" annual on your book shelf? It is partially obscured by the table lamp. I like the interesting things you display in the background.
Thank you for your reviews. I very luckily found your channel and love it. I bought this book after watching your review. I'm halfway through. Looking forward to seeing more reviews. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@charliesmith_ not before the new Robert Johnson book
Her videos are so informative! I want to share them with Meghan's fans, hehe. 😋
I'm going to check your channel out your channel's name is?
I don't think the dress code was a mistake. I think any advice given to meghan was deliberately ignored
Same! She was offered help by several people and she refused. I remember way back when I still liked them, I couldn't understand it. No way in the world that in the Royal Family, where appearances mean everything, that they wouldn't try to help her along. Also, the reason why I don't believe they constantly throw other family members under the bus. Any time one of them gets negative press, it reflects poorly on them all.
Yes she felt that those rules didn’t apply to her. She didn’t even try to fit in! Let’s face it those rules about dress are archaic but that is not the point, she was new, that was the ways things were and to not follow them showed an utter disrespect to the Queen.
@@peetee9492 those rules are pretty standard in britain in formal settings.
MM cannot take advice. In her mind to aquisance to anything like this is a loss of control 🤔🇦🇺
@@ann-mariejones2824 Megsie makes very expensive clothes look dumpy.
That detail of the threat that H made to the Queen about accusing her of racism if she did not approve the marriage was the most heinous part of the book and I think he should be held accountable
Yes, that is some mighty bit of blackmail right there and actually is a big red flag revealing the path they would go down if they didn't get their own way --- and also, it's proof that the R word was in their joint arsenal kit just waiting to be launched in case the Queen and Charles said no to the marrage.
Not only a bully but a blackmailer as he has demonstrated with his book and threatening to more exposures in the paperback version. His nastiness knows no bounds. IMHO
It makes me feel sick that he treated his own Grandmother that way. How do you an about face and threaten them in an instant?! What Prince Phillip said wasn't racist. MM could have been Caucasian and the point he made of her being an actress would be the same. I think Harry was already 'trouble' before he met MM. He just needed the same kind of personality as his to bring it all the way out into the open.
Never mind the fact she was the head of state, can you imagine how she felt as a ninety-something year woman to be disrespected this way by her grandson?
I wish the late Queen had listened to her instincts and not given in. If she had I think M would have dropped Harry. The charges of racism would still have been flung, but would have been seen for what they were…..a desperate fame wh**e trying to cash in on the Royal Family. This is of course just my opinion.
It must be said again and again. They could see MM was "a pretentious piffler with the depth of a teaspoon." EPIC.
Yes!
She makes the rest of us Americans look bad.
I have no doubt that Lady C could have given Meagain good advice but I don't think for a minute that she would have taken advice from ANYONE.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh would have been an excellent guide.
HW said 'NO'...🙄🙄🙄
Sophie offered to help, Meghan said no. Back when I thought she was just not understanding British culture (“The queen will be wearing a hat”), I thought she should hire an American (Hollywood) costume designer to dress her for the “part” of Duchess, but the problem all along was that she didn’t want to fit in.
Henry’s wife never wanted to be part of the team. She wanted to be the star of the royal family. She thought she actually could be the star-like a hybrid Diana. She was not up to the job and she quit or was fired from the job. (I believe they were fired, thus their Revenge Tour)😻😽
I don't believe they were fired, they left in a temper tantrum when The Queen said no to half in/half out. That's what this is all about, they thought they had it all planned out and had already made their announcement on Sussex Royal. The Queen 'dared' to thwart their plans by saying absolutely not and here we are now 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I don’t think they were as much fired, as Megan had every intention of doing it her way, no advice from anyone, she intended to bring her ideas which were young and outward looking, and as Harry said, she was much better at the job than those born to it, and she decided to rebel at all the men In Grey suits as Harry calls them, and I truly believe they thought taking themselves off to Canada for a breather and a bit of space, that they expected the Royal family to miss them, and would do anything to get them back, which totally backfired, they accepted them leaving and stripped them if using HRH titles. That then just made them really mad and made them do the Ophra interview to vent their anger.
@@sandrawestley4193 What is young and outward looking about wanting to be a princess and have people bow and scrape to you? When has MM ever had an original thought? Why had H&M brokered deals with Oprah and a now defunct streaming service in 2018 if they didn't intend to be half-in, half-out? Canada was only ever a stepping-stone. Once free security was withdrawn by the government, they ran off to free security and staff in a Tyler Perry mansion. Yes, they did think themselves indispensable, hence their power-plays to force the BRF to agree to their monetising their royal position. The Oprah interview was such sour grapes at having been ousted and an attempt to destroy the BRF with what H has now downplayed as 'unconscious bias.' Poorly played overall by these two ne'er-do-wells!
This all makes so much sense now. The RF did welcome her and saw her ethnicity as perhaps the only positive given her sketchy personal history, advanced age and obvious arrogance. They had reservations about the marriage because: (a) it was happening too quickly; (b) they saw that she didn't have the right personality/character to perform as a royal and (c) she exhibited a complete lack of understanding of what her role would be as a member of the family--and as we all now know, their reservations were well founded. She failed spectacularly and then tried to punish/blame the RF for a failure which was entirely due to she and her husband's arrogant belief they knew best and unwillingness to accept the sound advice/assistance of the Palace.
She also had a pretty sketchy past.
The RF should not have given them a lavish wedding. It was inappropriate as there were red flags everywhere. She is character less
Noone ever mentions how Harry said in the engagement interview that he and Meghan were going to teach people the right way to think.
It's so relevant to how things unfolded
Thanks for another great video
Good point!
I don't remember that & god knows I don't want to listen to it again
@@lisa408t I think he said that in one of his 'Spare' interviews.
I got it wrong ...naturally.
At 9mins in the interview he says they want to encourage others and particularly young people to see the world in the correct sense.
I rest my case
@@kripaharris237 correct sense? I thought MM was supposed to have a university degree? she probably heard that saying that 'everyone views the world through the lens of their experience' so she means "i want everyone to see the world my way". good grief. do they need a map and directions to the charter of human rights, the right to freedom of thought, opinion and religion and that rights come with the responsibility to ensure that other peoples rights are respected? *sigh* gawd its hard.
Lady C is formally trained in fashion design so she has a genuine appreciation.
Personally, having heard the Queen saying “I suppose I HAVE to” in response to Harry asking if she’ll give him permission to marry Meghan, I think Harry told the Queen Meghan is pregnant.
I just think the Queen would never say “I suppose I HAVE to” for any other reason.
If she actually said that, I think you would be correct 🙌🏽
I did wonder if there was some blackmail going on, she could easily have had a little "miss" once engaged! All the drama about the press and she needed protection...she was pushing for an announcement of an engagement in my view!
MM must have taught hom to tell the Queen she was pregnant. She ..a cheater!!
@@reader4111 Clever! 😍
I thought that too when I heard about the engagement.
I love lady Colin Campbell as she tells it as it is and what most people are only thinking 😂
Totally concur, except for using ivory pieces or whatever they call them, for the King's coronation. I think it should be a major NO and I highly support Prince William on that.
That is an admirably quality.
I have been markled! by a friend because I do not follow The Crown and do not believe it is the absolute truth about the Royal Family - and even worse I like Camilla.
So do I, although I admit at the very beginning I didn’t.
So do I you’re not alone
I like Camilla as well. Actually, I believe that they are a true love storey. They could not marry back then and she had more connection to the Royal Family so Harry and Meghan were permitted snd she was divorced and biracial, and an Actress. Charles and Camilla are still si much in live. Should be a real movie about their ❤️ love. They support each other 100%. Grow up people.
“Pretentious piffler with the depth of a teaspoon”!!! This is my personal sentence of the day! 🎉😂❤
Mine too!
Mine too. Except I am not sure what piffler means...although I would discount something said, by saying, "Oh piffle!" Not sure where I picked it up.
@@thordisfynehair9442 I looked it up in a dictionary and it says the meaning is something along the lines of 'nonsense', 'piffler' then being someone who talks hogwash :)
@@solveigrose5537 Thank you! ..."with the depth of a teaspoon" is what really cracked me up! Lady C is so adept with apt descriptions! 😊 My brother used to crack me up with remarks in German that he had to explain...my mental picture of his explanation was what set me off. Such as a person with questionable mental stability he would say they had "bats in their belfry" or were "driftier than a snowflake in a blizzard." Can you imagine such a person? 😂
@@thordisfynehair9442 you're welcome ;)
I must admit I follow Lady C on her channel, she is a fascinating woman, love her witty, well-worded remarks, she is a pleasure to listen to!
Speaking of something being fascinating, I just wanted to tell you, if that's your real first name, we share it, Solveig being my second first name. Because I grew up and live in Germany, it is extremely rare to see another person having that name and now you're mentioning your brother knows German?
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And so we meet in a comments' section :)
By the way, love the metaphors :'-D
Just love your channel!
You are a delight to listen to! As you pointed out, her not wanting to be part of the ensemble and her political soapbox and aspirations were the opposite of the duties of the royal family. Her profound ignorance of the ancient institution of the British monarchy and her complete lack of gentility made her think she could manipulate the royal family for her abysmal personal ambitions. Too bad, Harry's character was so weak that he should be deceived by such a destructive woman --- a great tragedy!
Indeed!
Well said, I agree with you, on all counts.
I think Harry was already a traitor. He deliberately chose Meghan to try to “change the Monarchy” with her manipulative woke worldview, allowing him to usurp his Brother and impose his fascist values as King
The royal family didn’t realize how deep Harry’s bitterness went. He’s a bundle of bad character they didn’t want to see
I’m very liberal left wing and progressive . Even socialist. I don’t see how Megan is left wing. She is very selfish and elitist. She cares much more about herself and her clothes than about helping people or working for social issues
Correct I should have said tries to give the impression of… I am an old lefty too! 😂
Sounds left wing to me
Same here @jamesl9371 Meghan is just pretending to pander to the left, just as Trump is pandering to the super right wing. Trump and Meghan are so alike, they are really two sides of the same coin, two peas in a pod. Non of them care about politics or values, they only care about fooling people, manipulate, power, influence and ego.
@@lianecook9437Then you don't know that left is. Being selfish, not caring about others, and not having empathy are right wing traits. Being caring, wanting equality, caring about society, human, nature, the future are left wing traits.
@@EEmB I think you have it backwards. The right believes people are already equal and don't go around telling anyone they're less than or a victim to make themselves feel better. They believe anyone can get ahead. Liberals like everyone to stay in their lane because if people realized they could do better without government help there would be no purpose for Democrat politicians.
No way would Meghan listen to Lady C, she had people to guide her through protocols and clothes etc, but wouldn't tale any advice or instruction. I really enjoy your videos on Meghan, you have such a nice manner and good humour. Good qualities when dealing with this couple .
Both definitions are accurate because MM’s authentic self is ghosting people when they are no longer useful
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Piers Morgan found that out, hence I think it was him who from then on referred to her as ‘Pinocchio”, one of many which we all know now she is INFAMOUS🤣
SHauna, if you haven't read Lady C's book "The Queen Mother", you should definitely read that one too. If you want to understand the dynamics of the royal family of the last 100 years, you have to know who Elizabeth Bowes Lyon was and how her 102-year life affected everyone. Queen Elizabeth II certainly had her hands full with some of the personalities around her. Phillip and her mother were both narcissists. She adored Phillip, despite his multiple and continual affairs. It had to be very difficult, but she really leaned on him. The Queen Mother could not stand not being in control of everything after her husband died, and she was in the Queen's ear every day, telling her how she should run everything. HMTQ did not have an easy time, from when she was a girl all the way through her life. She conducted herself with incredible grace under extremely difficult circumstances.
I do have it and read the first few mind blowing chapters!!! I will get back to it eventually. It did shock me!
Thankyou for this
It’s a brilliant book
Lady C is brilliant! Such an intelligent woman! I am currently reading the Royal marriages book that you recommended and I am loving it! She is an outstanding writer!
Yes she is a very good writer!
Yes! Read her auto.
Also in the Urban Dictionary!
--->Getting MARKLED: "To get publicly maligned under false pretenses." 😆
I wonder how much Rachel paid to have that new definition added to the Urban dictionary 🤷♀️
@@mezzamuddle My thoughts exactly. She's had her wiki page changed so often, it would make your head spin.
All the clothes she wore was done on purpose, so that the public could criticize her in the press so they’d have more leverage for their victim narrative, when you understand narcissism, you see things for the way they are
I thought she was just arrogant by constantly breaking royal protocol. What you said makes more sense now because she never wanted to stay in Britain.
She chose her clothes and still does.
Soooo, Meghan’s fashion choices aren’t about bad taste, they’re about attention? 🤨
Prince Philip was not referring to Meghan when he said about stepping out with actresses. It was said at the time Prince Andrew was dating Coo Stark long before Sarah Ferguson came on the scene.
Yes he was, and it was soon over when details of her past were revealed! I wonder if that is why they were trying to keep MeMe's past hidden?
I remember that!
@Seonad Macleod I was a teenager and remember the fuss and the headlines at the time because Coo Stark was an American actress. It was the newspapers who rehashed those words for this occasion!
There wasn't anything on the horizon for her? What a huge reversal of fortunes! I knew she wasn't that big a star, but I didn't know she was that close to fading away. Now look at her.
And then she had to mess up her own party
Harry gets so little sympathy from me...
She had been written out of Suits because her love interest in the show was leaving and there was nothing on the horizon her, nobody was interested in her despite her being Saint Meghan Markle supreme being of the world. I wonder why? 🤔
Philips remark about actresses was made decades before Harry and Meghan even met. It was never aimed specifically at her.
Yes but like most Grandpas he may have repeated his favourite bits of advice?
You're right PP said it to Andrew when he was in love with Koo Stark.
I think there is another interpretation of the Queen saying she supposed she HAD to say yes. I think it was a mild correction that she had hoped he would WANT to ask her permission because he loved and respected her, not that he HAD to just because he was supposed to.
Yes, that sounds just like the petulant prince, let's put a bitter spin on everything.
Yes that was my thoughts, a mild light rebuke presented as a gentle funny quip.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both asked the Queens permission, yet neither were required to ask permission. They did it out of love and respect for the Queen
This is one hell of a channel I like the way you dissect these books and conversations between the royal family.
Thankyou
I prefer to hear what Lady Campbel has written and see her in interviews. She can be difficult to watch on her videos, as she 'meanders' But she is definitely astute and wise and i love that "Pretentious piffler with the depth of a spoon". She is so right, as with the comments that MM should have stepped into the family as opposed to 'playing a role".
Yes! I love that line!
I DO love her dramatic take offs of Meghan tho ... especially when she stuffs a cushion up her jumper 😂😂
Put the speed on 1.25, it’s more manageable then.
@Nancy Fox I came here to say that 😂
I also used to tune into Lady C. She has a tendency to veer off track which is annoying. I was able to deal with that, but when she started with the theatrics, I was done. I have heard good and not so good about her books. I think it's time to order a couple of them and make up my own mind.
Megain can not take advice from anyone! She knows everything
She thinks that she is soooo smart! Who does she compare herself to? H?
Ooh I'm so excited you're planning on reviewing Diana in Private by Lady C! What struck me about her Meghan & Harry The Real Story is just how much of this outcome she predicted but in mostly subtle inuendo. She's so good at weaving intrique in her writing. She knows how to reveal a lot if you 'read between the lines', but not enough to get herself into trouble! Sadly I think Meghan will be flattered to have anything in common with Diana, regardless if it's bad LOL!
Love it. Lady C nailed it of course. When you refuse to take advice or listen, because you think you know best, all is lost!!!
So true!
Mm is not a team player
😢She didn't realise that there is no ' i ' in the word 'team', where the RF was concerned.
I too, thought of the engagement video where Meghan made a winced-hardened look about being an addition to Harry’s “team” statement. That scene was the total giveaway about her intentions towards the Royal Family. She never planned on staying long. I think Meghan’s only consideration was whether she would still need Harry for the ride.
Yes. They certainly pulled a magnificent Heist on the RF.
Narkled, the ghosting and discard.
Love Lady C's books. Meghan and Harry was very insightful. Her book on Diana explained many things I couldn't figure out prior to learning more of the back story. I now believe Meghan and Diana share a number of problematic traits.
Definitely want to read Lady C's books now!
I read Penny Junor's biography of Prince William. She spends enough time on William's childhood that we do get a decent picture of how difficult Diana could be. She treated William like a confidant, and that's just wrong. No parent should tell their child as much about their marriage as Diana apparently did to William. Diana courted the press because she knew how important they were to her. All we ever got was her side of stories. As someone who works in family law, I can tell you without hesitation that there are 3 sides to every marriage/divorce - his, hers & the truth.
@@kellynch Diana has done more long lasting harm to the monarchy than Meghan. There are still many people who believes Diana's les about Charles and Camilla. Because of the Royal Family's "never explain, never complain" stance, Charles was never able to tell his side or defend himself against her PR machine.
@@abbatrouble A difference though is that Diana actually respected the Queen and the monarchy itself. She let her dislike for Charles and Camilla to get the better of her. And that’s part of her own emotional issues. Meghan, OTOH, has no respect for anyone or anything except money and fame.
You make it sound so interesting I want to read it now. Lady C cuts it to the bone, no kid gloves for her. ❤️🌹🐝
It's so good!
Youve got to love Lady C.
Shauna, youve convinced me to put this book on my "to buy" list. Thanks lovely xx
Prince Philip was well aware that through history many Kings and Princes have had actresses as a mistress but not a wife... Hence the "stepping out" 😂
Being🇬🇧 British and old I have lived through most of the Royal Events and we have drew our own conclusions about the Harkles etc.
Loved that little 'jolly romp' through Lady C's book, definitely need to read it now!
Meghan was offered advice by the Queen and Camilla, and the Queen suggested she speak to Sophie for advice, plus they were given a number of members of staff in an advisory capacity as well. Meghan turned it all down and said she had Harry. She tries to act like no one told her how things were done, but they did. She didn't want to know. And even if she had Harry, I don't know why she would think Harry was some kind of expert on the protocols for womens dress/clothing. Harry's not going to know about things like sewing small weights into the hems of certain dresses/skirts to prevent them flapping in the wind. No, I agree with Tom Bower - she wanted to fail, so she could play the victim.
Lady C also has the right contacts behind the scenes.
😂😂 being Markled is definitely being iced and not the other definition.
'Pretentious piffler with the depth of a teaspoon' sums Meghan up pretty well. Very interesting insights.
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Love Lady Cs books ... THE REAL DIANA is also brilliant
If only The Queen had just said NO!!!!
Love your channel..best wishes from TEXAS🇺🇸
😊 thank you
“Pretentious piffler” - so accurate!
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The depth of a teaspoon.
Did Meghan ever talk about mental health before being with Harry?
I look forward to reading Lady C's books soon. Thanks for the review!
You're so welcome!
I've read two. Her writing is terriific! So interesting!
Great review and agree with your perspective. Lady C knows the ropes but M seems to rebel against tradition. There's no helping her!
I think MM would have disregarded Lady C's advice the same way she disregarded Sophie's advice, and the Queens Equery. Literally, this woman had so many resources at her disposal, and she threw them all away
Wow! You make me want to rush out and read more of these Royal books. I believe Robert Jobson has a new book out on Prince Charles. Can't wait for you to review that one ☺
Yes I have it on pre-order and should have it in a few days
I so love your reviews of books ! So interesting and brillant !
Do please keep them coming.
Thank you! Will do!
Migrane mimicks Diana's characteristics. She has read up & studied everything about Diana. So much that has come out from her had happened to Diana.
And the gas lighting meaning is Migrane to a T.
Thanks for your cheery insights and inclusion of Lady C. ❤
You are so welcome
Love your humour and cheeky smile! I think Meghan thought she was superior, and she would not accept any advice - when offered she said "I have Harry" think that was in answer to Sophie being offered to give her tips. Her problem was she was an actress, but no where near up to the role of being a Royal family member, a total misfit. It is not snobbery, look at Mike Tindal, he fits in well, as do many other spouses - they learn and go with the flow. But Meghan, I think instead of stepping back and learning she said " She would hit the ground running after the wedding" That was about the most truthful thing she said as no one knew she meant running back to USA. Both H&M have played the racism card, honestly the looks more white than I do who have British and Scandinavian ancestors! It is her loss, she had a huge chance and blew it. I don't see it ending well!!
Was it she said, “ I didn’t look up the Royal Family, Harry has told me all I need to know”. Words to that effect. If she got things wrong, it is Harry’s fault.
I have a long theatre history, mostly in acting and directing. There are some pretty decent actors who are not good at taking directions, of both genders. I would bet my last dollar that even someone like Meryl Streep looks forward to the observations of a good director. It's all collaborative!
As far as I'm aware, 'to be markled' is 'to be ghosted'. If valuing your mental health whilst not giving a toss about anyone else's, then that would also apply!
I REALLY liked this book.
Actually, she was reported for being vile on the team of suits. To the crew, wardrobe and make up artists.
Oh interesting! I heard that was post engagement and it took most by surprise!
People should watch her interviews whilst she was on the show Suits. She acts very strangely on all of them and pulls very weird faces.
Yes Book Tom Bower shows all the DIVA details.
Lady C's book was a delightful and informative read!
I think the ghosting people when they're no longer any use to her is the most relevant definition. I love your channel. I'm an avid reader and your channel is so great to me.
Let me know a book you would like me to review…it doesn’t have to be Royal!
I love Lady C, she’s very clever.
A little chuckle on the side.
I think she had loads of support and advice for the role available to her before the wedding but she was determined not to take it, after all why would she if they both had an escape plan devised to scuttle back to the USA!xx love your reviews!!xx
Your commentary was so funny tonight thank you! 🤣When I imagine Harry carrying a dead bird in each hand and choosing THAT moment to ask HMTQ one of the most important questions in his life!😂
😂 I think you are the only one that picked that up! So glad it made you giggle.
She never had any intention of being a team member. She quickly found out the Cinderella story wasn’t true and the castle wasn’t where she wanted to be and exited as soon as possible.
MM wanted to live in Windsor Castle.. and the Queen said NOOOO.
Samantha Cohen was assigned by QE2 to assist/teach MM for 6 months. Samantha the Panther is known to take no prisoners. MM wasn't willing. cgzone8
Duty BEFORE Feelings..............
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There is a third meaning for being Markled when it comes to business and that is when the sales plummet when she becomes involved with the company whether through a business relationship or her purchasing something from that company
I absolutely love your channel!
Thank you so much!
I think it pretty obvious she got her sugars to write the 2nd definition of her 😂😂😂
I’m sure the humility, grace and diligence required to do the job of the Royals WAS a terrific strain on her “authentic self”: selfish, greedy and arrogant.
and NOT necessarily so INTELLIGENT as she believes herself to be. She comes up with ideas but NEVER follows through and never considers the consequences of being wrong. If it fails or is "found out" it's someone else's fault. Hmmm, narcissist???
Love Lady C and her books. Thanks
I love looking at all the books behind you 😊
MM = 🇺🇸 trickster
Fell for one of those in me youth. Easy to spot now though. Watch out for “charm”.🤡🕯
Another really interesting video. Love how you’ve got a Joyce Grenfell book on your shelf behind you. That lady was a hoot!
I wish there was more footage of her monologues!
I could listen to you for hours! And very much look forward to it! Thank you! ❤
You are so welcome!
Last week I was watching a Lady C episode, and she said "go suck salt", I laughed so hard, because it just came out of no where and she didn't bat an eyelid, really funny😅😅
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Once again, enjoying snippets from Lady C
Love lady C, and that was a really enjoyable commentry. You have a great sense of humour
Thank you kindly!
When I think of "getting markled" I think of getting lied to.
Thank you so much for this and All of your reviews! Yes, Meghan's body language in the engagement interview is quite telling that All was not going to go along as smoothly as Harry was talking about! Look who won that tug-of-war!!
I totally agree!
The correct one is “ghosting” definitely 💯
Thanks Shauna. A propos on the Diana freeze out, Dickie Arbiter spoke recently about enduring this behaviour when he gave advice that she didn't like. So it wasn't just Wendy Berry's experience. So sad.
Being “Markled” = GHOSTED!!!
Loved this review. Thanks. Not a fan of H &M. They have been so disrespectful of the queen and her legacy.
I came to rewatch an oldie but a goofy.
Prince Phillip said 'Showgirl' not actress. It doesn't matter who may have been available to help M, she wouldn't have listened anyway.
M is only a team player when she is getting her own way.
Now I have more books to add to my TBR list! I am enjoying your analysis of the quasi royals. You have such a pleasant voice. I look forward to your next video.
Oh thank you!
Highly recommend this book
Thank you for insight.
That’s a juicy book for sure.
She does have the shadow that she’s not aware of and Harry’s too weak, vulnerable, and struggled to feel good enough being a Spare all his life.
They both attracted each other due to their common bond of feeling not good enough since their childhood. Both had dysfunctional, unhealthy attachments which we are now seeing.
They seem to be unaware that they’re the answer to their own problems.
Harry isn’t the sharpest tool in the toolbox. We all know now that he’s not confident of himself after all. If he would have worked on becoming healthy himself he wouldn’t attract his wife who is dragging him down to the ground.
Fascinating!
May Harry wake up to remembering who he is so he can be better and truly happy.
Oh we love healthily relationships that teaches us to become better humans. ❤
Yes I can see his confidence and sense of proportion have been severely undermined.
No contest, Ghosting People hands down...
This is a great channel! Thank you!
Glad you enjoy it!
Wow, your insight and thoughts are such a breath of fresh air.
Oh, and another point about her having a good work ethic - that’s only if she’s getting paid I’m guessing. Remember her comment : “I can’t believe I’m not getting paid for this!” 🇦🇺
MEghan and Harry bought into the hype, that the Palace started btw, that they're the current stars of the Monarchy. In her twisted head, she thought they could be King and Queen if they were the most popular.
I’ve wondered for some time about that, what I don’t understand is how anyone could actually hold onto that in their own mind when reality shows them otherwise.
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Sidebar...is that the "Daktari" annual on your book shelf? It is partially obscured by the table lamp. I like the interesting things you display in the background.
Yes it is! The Daktari Annual from the 1960s 😊
I have read they were actually righting her out of suits because she was unbearable to work with