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Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3150 on:** February 28, 2023, 08:03:56 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on February 28, 2023, 07:53:01 pm

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JUST IN - King Charles is "evicting Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage, leaving them without a UK home - and offering the property to Prince Andrew" — Daily Mail

I wonder if Harry's still waiting for that apology

Gefn · « **Reply #3151 on:** February 28, 2023, 09:33:52 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 28, 2023, 08:03:56 pm

I wonder if Harry's still waiting for that apology

mountaineer · « **Reply #3152 on:** February 28, 2023, 09:39:19 pm »

Harry and Megan will have to find London accommodation via hotels.com, like the rest of us mere mortals.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3153 on:** March 01, 2023, 11:16:49 am »

March 1, 2023 2:00am EST
Prince Harry apology 'demands' from King Charles, Prince William before coronation are 'delusional': experts
King Charles III and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort, will be crowned on May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey
By Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa | Fox News

Prince Harry is said to be hoping for a sit-down with his family before King Charles’ coronation in May, but some royal experts believe the Duke of Sussex will have to keep waiting.

Sources claimed to the U.K.’s Daily Mail that Charles and his heir Prince William "have no intention" of giving Harry "the apology he is demanding from them" before he makes any plans to travel to the U.K. An insider described the situation as a "toxic stalemate."

"I don’t think Prince William or King Charles will make any special arrangements to have a private discussion with Prince Harry prior to the coronation because the word ‘private’ has become increasingly debatable in the Sussex space," Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital.

"Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Harry intends to add a new chapter to [his memoir] ‘Spare’ for the paperback print edition," Schofield shared. "What would that content consist of? Perhaps a controversial closed-door conversation with his brother and father prior to one of the most historic events this generation has seen? I think the royal family is smarter than that and focused on the future of the monarchy."

"Harry is under the delusion that he is the only one owed an apology," Schofield continued. "[Prince] William and [his wife] Kate Middleton are owed an apology. Meghan [Markle] and Harry have gone out of their way to tarnish the images of William and Catherine... The Sussexes were free. They found their freedom. Instead of using their freedom to dedicate their lives to service as they promised... they have dedicated their lives to settling old scores."

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-apology-demands-king-charles-prince-william-before-coronation-delusional

catfish1957 · « **Reply #3154 on:** March 01, 2023, 11:27:37 am »

I still am still perplexed of why Chucky used Charles III as his monarchal name, considering his 2 predecessors sandwich the only era in 1200 years of English history (11 years - 1649-1660) that did not have Monarch.

I guess he thinks karma is a flawed concept.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3155 on:** March 01, 2023, 11:55:20 am »

Charles, William and their advisors are setting this up perfectly.

They will make no special accommodations or arrangements to sit down with Harry prior to the coronation. No kissing of his butt, no apologies to either he or Meghan. So either Harry (with or without Meghan) comes to the coronation and does the required kneeling to the new King, with no special treatment, or he refuses.

And if he doesn't come, my guess is that he'll get stripped of his dukedom. Not for all the other stuff, but for his refusal to kneel to the King. He'll keep the Earldom and Barony, but lose the big title. As will she.

GtHawk · « **Reply #3156 on:** March 01, 2023, 12:21:27 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 01, 2023, 11:55:20 am

Charles, William and their advisors are setting this up perfectly.

They will make no special accommodations or arrangements to sit down with Harry prior to the coronation. No kissing of his butt, no apologies to either he or Meghan. So either Harry (with or without Meghan) comes to the coronation and does the required kneeling with no special treatment, or he doesn't.

And if he doesn't come, my guess is that he'll get stripped of his dukedom. He'll keep the Earldom and Barony, but lose the big title. As will she.

He can be known as The Dumbass Formerly Known As Prince or He Whose Balls Are Kept In A Jar.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3157 on:** March 01, 2023, 12:28:19 pm »

Quote from: GtHawk on March 01, 2023, 12:21:27 pm

He can be known as The Dumbass Formerly Known As Prince or He Whose Balls Are Kept In A Jar.

Kamaji · « **Reply #3158 on:** March 01, 2023, 01:22:45 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 01, 2023, 11:55:20 am

Charles, William and their advisors are setting this up perfectly.

They will make no special accommodations or arrangements to sit down with Harry prior to the coronation. No kissing of his butt, no apologies to either he or Meghan. So either Harry (with or without Meghan) comes to the coronation and does the required kneeling to the new King, with no special treatment, or he refuses.

And if he doesn't come, my guess is that he'll get stripped of his dukedom. Not for all the other stuff, but for his refusal to kneel to the King. He'll keep the Earldom and Barony, but lose the big title. As will she.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3159 on:** March 03, 2023, 06:52:53 pm »

March 3, 2023 5:01pm EST
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘out of touch’ if they expect refund for Frogmore Cottage renovations: expert
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Frogmore Cottage eviction comes after the royal couple were mocked on 'South Park'
By Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa | Fox News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may demand that millions spent on renovations be returned to them now that they've been evicted from Frogmore Cottage, according to a new report.

The royal couple is being evicted from the royal residence as King Charles III is reportedly moving his brother, the disgraced royal Prince Andrew, into the home.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to Fox News Digital that the couple has been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage, suggesting a further fraying of ties with the British royal family amid preparations for King Charles III’s coronation.

One royal expert slammed Harry and Markle as being "out of touch with reality" if they decide to ask for a reimbursement.

"Even Aesop knew back in 260 BC ‘Be careful what you wish for.' H&M [Harry and Meghan] declared wanting to live a more ‘normal’ life, well there are consequences," royal commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "The speculation that they expect to be reimbursed for either renovations or their ‘rent’ is the sentiment of someone who has no clue what the consequences of their actions are, because they are so incredibly out of touch with reality."

"Where in life aren’t there consequences for actions? Perhaps Harry can deduct what he’s ‘expecting back’ from what he was ‘given’ by his mother and his grandmother as well as his father and return all that?" she added.

Frogmore Cottage, on the grounds of Windsor Castle west of London, was meant to be the couple’s main residence before they gave up their royal duties and moved to Southern California. According to the Mirror, The Sunday Times royal editor, Roya Nikkhah, has said Harry and Markle may be expecting some of the money they put toward renovations back, now that they've been evicted. The newspaper also reported that Harry's father, the king, started the eviction process on Jan. 11, the day after the publication of Harry’s explosive memoir.

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-out-of-touch-expect-refund-frogmore-cottage-renovations-expert

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3160 on:** March 03, 2023, 07:34:43 pm »

For being considered the Lifetime Champion of the Upperclassmen Twit of the Year contest, Charles is acting with some decisiveness. Wouldn't have thunk it, but he's actually doing a creditable job of protecting the monarchy.

Texas Yellow Rose · « **Reply #3161 on:** March 03, 2023, 09:18:02 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 03, 2023, 07:34:43 pm

Wouldn't have thunk it, but he's actually doing a creditable job of protecting the monarchy.

And I'll bet his mom always knew it would! This is good training for William.

Hoodat · « **Reply #3162 on:** March 04, 2023, 04:56:51 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 03, 2023, 07:34:43 pm

For being considered the Lifetime Champion of the Upperclassmen Twit of the Year contest, Charles is acting with some decisiveness. Wouldn't have thunk it, but he's actually doing a creditable job of protecting the monarchy.

sneakypete · « **Reply #3163 on:** March 04, 2023, 05:24:08 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 01, 2023, 11:55:20 am

Charles, William and their advisors are setting this up perfectly.

They will make no special accommodations or arrangements to sit down with Harry prior to the coronation. No kissing of his butt, no apologies to either he or Meghan. So either Harry (with or without Meghan) comes to the coronation and does the required kneeling to the new King, with no special treatment, or he refuses.

And if he doesn't come, my guess is that he'll get stripped of his dukedom. Not for all the other stuff, but for his refusal to kneel to the King. He'll keep the Earldom and Barony, but lose the big title. As will she.

@Maj. Bill Martin

OUCH!

THAT will leave a mark!

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3164 on:** March 04, 2023, 06:29:07 pm »

Quote from: Hoodat on March 04, 2023, 04:56:51 pm

One of my all-time favorites!

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3165 on:** March 04, 2023, 07:30:33 pm »

EXCLUSIVE: King Charles will offer Prince Harry and Meghan a Buckingham Palace apartment when they visit UK in olive branch after kicking them out of Frogmore Cottage

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Read the story on MailPlus by clicking here
The Sussexes could be given access to Prince Andrew's old suite of rooms
It comes as Andrew is due to move out of the Royal Lodge for Prince William

By Kate Mansey and Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 13:43 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 16:08 EST, 4 March 2023

King Charles is set to offer Harry and Meghan an olive branch by allowing them to stay at Buckingham Palace when they visit Britain in the future, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to give up the keys to their previous British home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, later this year. But they may be offered Prince Andrew's old suite in the Palace – where he once entertained the model Caprice and disgraced socialite Ghisaline Maxwell – whenever they need it.

It is the latest move in the complex merry-go-round of royal properties set in motion by the King's plans to streamline the monarchy and remove perks from non-working Royals.

It is understood Charles has offered Frogmore to Prince Andrew, who is reluctantly set to leave the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor where he has lived for more than 20 years.

Discussions are under way as to whether Prince William and his family might move into Royal Lodge – which is understood to require extensive renovations – once Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York leave.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11820687/King-Charles-offer-Prince-Harry-Meghan-Buckingham-Palace-apartment-visit-UK.html

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3166 on:** March 04, 2023, 07:32:03 pm »

'I felt different to the rest of my family - and my mum felt the same': Prince Harry opens up on his 'broken home' upbringing saying parents rowing in front of children 'is not a good idea' - but FAILS to mention William once in 90min toxic trauma chat

Follow MailOnline's live blog to view the full discussion and all the latest reaction
READ MORE: Who is Gabor Maté? Controversial expert sitting down with Harry

By Rory Tingle and Alastair Lockhart

Published: 12:00 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 15:12 EST, 4 March 2023

Prince Harry tonight said he always felt different from the rest of his family and that Diana felt the same, as he opened up about his upbringing in a 'broken home' and how he had been 'saved' by Meghan.

The Duke of Sussex sat down with controversial 'toxic trauma' expert Dr Gabor Maté for a 90-minute conversation that saw him paint a raw and vivid picture of the pain he continues to suffer as a result of losing his mother aged 12.

In the £17-per-ticket livestream event that included a free copy of his memoir, Spare, Harry discussed his drug use, his views on the war on Afghanistan, and how he doesn't see himself as a 'victim'. Yet he failed to mention his brother William once.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11820279/Prince-Harry-talks-toxic-trauma-expert-Gabor-Mate.html

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3167 on:** March 04, 2023, 07:44:39 pm »

Quote from: sneakypete on March 04, 2023, 05:24:08 pm

@Maj. Bill Martin

OUCH!

THAT will leave a mark!

I just don't think Charles can or will tolerate a Duke openly defying the one requirement of holding that dukedom. If Harry doesn't show, and the rest do and kneel, I think that seals it.

I think Harry knows this, and is probably trying to get assurances he can keep that title even if he doesn't show. And I'd guess he isn't getting them. Even if it is a family business and your dad is the CEO, you can't openly defy him in front of employees and the public. Not really even a father/son thing at that point. It's the job.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3168 on:** March 04, 2023, 08:00:49 pm »

From Prince Harry 'peeing his pants' the day he met Meghan to what the Queen REALLY thought of Archie and Lili – 9 intimate revelations you might have missed from Spare

Harry wrote that he smoked weed with a friend after his date with Meghan
Other revelations include William planning to shave off his beard on his stag do
READ MORE: Palace braces for more truth bombs in Harry's public Spare Q&A

By Gina Kalsi

Published: 08:33 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 10:33 EST, 4 March 2023

After being evicted from Frogmore Cottage Prince Harry is expected to fire 'plenty of ammunition' at his family in a Q&A promoting his memoir today, but it's just the latest in a long line of disclosures.

Gabor Maté, 79, will join the Duke of Sussex on Saturday for an 'intimate' £17-a-head virtual conference to discuss 'living with loss and the importance of personal healing', followed by a live Q&A.

The two will discuss 'living with loss and the importance of personal healing', after Harry's memoir was dominated by his account of struggling to come to terms with the loss of his mother Princess Diana.

However, the book also raised eyebrows with intimate revelations about his frost-nipped penis, and alluding to having sex with Meghan at Soho House.

While Harry's comments about his 'todger' grabbed headlines around the world, there was no shortage of highly personal titbits shared in the book.

Here, Femail reveals the 9 most intriguing revelations you might have missed, from Harry's claim that the Queen's spirit visited him as a hummingbird, to how he 'peed his pants' right before his first date with Meghan.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11817003/9-intimate-relationships-missed-Spare.html

Gefn · « **Reply #3169 on:** March 04, 2023, 08:39:56 pm »

Pubs allowed to stay open until 1am on King Charles's coronation weekend

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Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am on King Charles's coronation weekend.

People will be able to enjoy an "extra pint or two" between Friday 5 May and Sunday 7 May, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said.

Extending closing time for two hours beyond the normal 11pm was backed by 77% of the public who took part in a month-long consultation.

https://news.sky.com/story/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-until-1am-on-king-charless-coronation-weekend-12826047

Texas Yellow Rose · « **Reply #3170 on:** March 04, 2023, 09:13:27 pm »

"11 pm" .....

"1 am"

that's better!!

Kamaji · « **Reply #3171 on:** March 05, 2023, 10:34:23 am »

Prince Harry says psychedelics are ‘fundamental’ part of his life

By Tamantha Ryan and Nicki Gostin
March 4, 2023

Prince Harry recently spoke openly about his recreational use of psychedelics.

The Duke of Sussex, 38, revealed during an online chat with trauma expert Gabor Maté Saturday that drugs have helped him deal with his past traumas.

“It was the cleaning of the windscreen, the removal of life’s filters — these layers of filters — it removed it all for me and brought me a sense of relaxation, relief, comfort, a lightness that I managed to hold back for a period of time,” he shared.

“I started doing it recreationally and then started to realize how good it was for me,” Harry added.

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Source: https://pagesix.com/2023/03/04/prince-harry-psychedelics-are-fundamental-part-of-life/

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3172 on:** March 05, 2023, 10:58:27 am »

Quote from: mystery-ak on March 04, 2023, 07:30:33 pm

EXCLUSIVE: King Charles will offer Prince Harry and Meghan a Buckingham Palace apartment when they visit UK in olive branch after kicking them out of Frogmore Cottage

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Read the story on MailPlus by clicking here
The Sussexes could be given access to Prince Andrew's old suite of rooms
It comes as Andrew is due to move out of the Royal Lodge for Prince William

By Kate Mansey and Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 13:43 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 16:08 EST, 4 March 2023

King Charles is set to offer Harry and Meghan an olive branch by allowing them to stay at Buckingham Palace when they visit Britain in the future, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to give up the keys to their previous British home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, later this year. But they may be offered Prince Andrew's old suite in the Palace – where he once entertained the model Caprice and disgraced socialite Ghisaline Maxwell – whenever they need it.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11820687/King-Charles-offer-Prince-Harry-Meghan-Buckingham-Palace-apartment-visit-UK.html

This eliminates the excuse that he and Meghan wouldn't have enough security whenever they travel to England in the future. Perfect move.

Maybe I'm reading too much strategery into all of this, but it sure seems like they are boxing Harry into making a decision without giving him any easy way out.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3173 on:** March 05, 2023, 11:01:54 am »

Quote from: Kamaji on March 05, 2023, 10:34:23 am

Prince Harry says psychedelics are ‘fundamental’ part of his life

By Tamantha Ryan and Nicki Gostin
March 4, 2023

Prince Harry recently spoke openly about his recreational use of psychedelics.

The Duke of Sussex, 38, revealed during an online chat with trauma expert Gabor Maté Saturday that drugs have helped him deal with his past traumas.

“It was the cleaning of the windscreen, the removal of life’s filters — these layers of filters — it removed it all for me and brought me a sense of relaxation, relief, comfort, a lightness that I managed to hold back for a period of time,” he shared.

“I started doing it recreationally and then started to realize how good it was for me,” Harry added.

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Source: https://pagesix.com/2023/03/04/prince-harry-psychedelics-are-fundamental-part-of-life/

No argument there. He pretty clearly has no filter remaining at all.

You know, all this crap about this "therapy" and all that b.s.... There's nothing wrong with getting therapy if you need it, but it is his apparent need to make public everything most people would say privately in therapy that is so off-putting.

Kamaji · « **Reply #3174 on:** March 05, 2023, 11:17:58 am »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 05, 2023, 11:01:54 am

No argument there. He pretty clearly has no filter remaining at all.

You know, all this crap about this "therapy" and all that b.s.... There's nothing wrong with getting therapy if you need it, but it is his apparent need to make public everything most people would say privately in therapy that is so off-putting.

GtHawk · « **Reply #3175 on:** March 05, 2023, 11:28:35 am »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 05, 2023, 11:01:54 am

No argument there. He pretty clearly has no filter remaining at all.

You know, all this crap about this "therapy" and all that b.s.... There's nothing wrong with getting therapy if you need it, but it is his apparent need to make public everything most people would say privately in therapy that is so off-putting.

Looks like it took no time at all to teach Harry to play the victim card, she just left out the part of being a POC...unless he thinks being a Ginger counts.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #3176 on:** March 05, 2023, 11:46:00 am »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 05, 2023, 11:01:54 am

No argument there. He pretty clearly has no filter remaining at all.

You know, all this crap about this "therapy" and all that b.s.... There's nothing wrong with getting therapy if you need it, but it is his apparent need to make public everything most people would say privately in therapy that is so off-putting.

Aren't there provisions within the royal charters about ongoing admitted lawbreaking? I am guessing using haullocengnic mushrooms recreationally is not legal in the UK. To me, use of these things are a personal choice, but when you are given such standing, and such government subsidized living stipend, I would think there would be adjusted standards of conduct that he would have to adhere to.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3177 on:** March 05, 2023, 11:55:19 am »

Does Charles really want this drug addled idiot to appear at his coronation..I wonder if this is news to the royal family..

I seems the news will all be about H&M then King Charles..I am sure they have considered that.

Kamaji · « **Reply #3178 on:** March 05, 2023, 12:06:56 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on March 05, 2023, 11:55:19 am

Does Charles really want this drug addled idiot to appear at his coronation..I wonder if this is news to the royal family..

I seems the news will all be about H&M then King Charles..I am sure they have considered that.

I have a feeling that getting the louse to do his duty and bend the knee as a duke of the realm is worth far more than any public giggling over his admission of using psychedelic drugs. Furthermore, while it might be a little embarrassing, it's no longer that embarrassing in the general culture, and probably doesn't really change many opinions about the royal family.

sneakypete · « **Reply #3179 on:** March 05, 2023, 05:24:49 pm »

Quote from: Kamaji on March 05, 2023, 10:34:23 am

Prince Harry says psychedelics are ‘fundamental’ part of his life

By Tamantha Ryan and Nicki Gostin
March 4, 2023

Prince Harry recently spoke openly about his recreational use of psychedelics.

The Duke of Sussex, 38, revealed during an online chat with trauma expert Gabor Maté Saturday that drugs have helped him deal with his past traumas.

“It was the cleaning of the windscreen, the removal of life’s filters — these layers of filters — it removed it all for me and brought me a sense of relaxation, relief, comfort, a lightness that I managed to hold back for a period of time,” he shared.

“I started doing it recreationally and then started to realize how good it was for me,” Harry added.

* * *

Source: https://pagesix.com/2023/03/04/prince-harry-psychedelics-are-fundamental-part-of-life/

Quote from: Kamaji on March 05, 2023, 12:06:56 pm

I have a feeling that getting the louse to do his duty and bend the knee as a duke of the realm is worth far more than any public giggling over his admission of using psychedelic drugs. Furthermore, while it might be a little embarrassing, it's no longer that embarrassing in the general culture, and probably doesn't really change many opinions about the royal family.

@Kamaji

Ok,I am going to post a few things here that may be unpopular for many posters on TBR.

Drugs,even psychodelic drugs are NOT generally bad or even dangerous. The only dangerous drugs I am aware of are the ones like Heroin.

I took every drug known to mankind from the late late 60's to the mid-70's,and did it often. Looking back on it now,I SUSPECT the reason I started to take them was because one day I was humping the bush in Laos and Cambodia loaded down with some form of automatic rifle,grenades,mines,etc,etc,etc,and a week later I am getting off an airliner in Ca,looking around and wondering "WTF is going on here?""

To give you some idea of how out of touch with the typical American and American society at that time,I had a layover in DC before I could catch a plane close to home,so I caught a cab to downtown DC,just to kill time looking around. So there I was,in downtown DC during rush hour,standing on a corner in my dress greens,and carrying a Russian sniper rifle in one hand,and a fifth of whisky in the other. And taking ocassional drinks from the bottle.

I had not the slightest clue I was doing anything wrong,and just thinking the people walking by were staring at me because I was wearing a Green Beret. Then I had a DC cop come up and politely ask me if he could look at the rifle. I said "Sure!",and handed it to him. He pulled back the bolt to make sure it wasn't loaded,smiled at me,and welcomed me "home" before walking away.

I did this for a while,and then caught a taxi back to the airport in time to catch my flight home. All the while thinking nothing of it. It took a couple of years for it to occur to me why people were staring at me,and to realize I was damn lucky to not have been arrested. For drinking whisky on the street,if nothing else.

SF were the "high speed boys of VN". At times those of us in SOG had a casuality rate of over 50 percent and had to temporarily halt missions until we could get some more volunteers in and train them up. You would see recon teams with a SGT E-5 team leader,and a Captain carrying the radio and taking orders from the E-5.

I eventually "evened out" and sobered up. Don't even drink beer anymore,and haven't for decades.

Don't blame Harry's brain farts and marriage on drugs. Blame them on Harry. It's people like him that give drugs such a bad name.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3180 on:** March 05, 2023, 06:41:20 pm »

March 5, 2023 5:29pm EST
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle receive coronation invitation from King Charles III
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped away from royal duties in January 2020 and moved to California
By Tracy Wright | Fox News

King Charles III is attempting to bring his family together once again despite ongoing tension in the monarchy.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were extended an invitation to His Majesty's coronation in May, according to the Sunday Times.

It's unclear if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the ceremony.

Charles will be formally crowned on May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey, nearly nine months after he ascended the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace and Archewell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

May 6 is a particularly important date for Prince Harry and Meghan as the day coincides with their son Archie's fourth birthday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex removed themselves from royal responsibilities in January 2020 and moved to Canada before settling in Southern California.

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-receive-coronation-invitation-king-charles-iii

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3181 on:** March 05, 2023, 09:29:30 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on March 04, 2023, 07:32:03 pm

By Rory Tingle and Alastair Lockhart

Published: 12:00 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 15:12 EST, 4 March 2023

The Duke of Sussex sat down with controversial 'toxic trauma' expert Dr Gabor Maté for a 90-minute conversation that saw him paint a raw and vivid picture of the pain he continues to suffer as a result of losing his mother aged 12.

more https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11820279/Prince-Harry-talks-toxic-trauma-expert-Gabor-Mate.html

The world seems to remember this photo and has decided to think of Harry always às the young child who lost his mother. I can't help but wonder how Harry would be today if instead he had been seen and treated as who was --- a 13 year old (in two weeks) who hadn't yet started his growth spurt. Maybe he could have received appropriate help instead of being cuddled and excused for the rest of his life.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3182 on:** March 05, 2023, 09:37:23 pm »

I sure remember reading that Harry and William had grief counseling at the time.

Gefn · « **Reply #3183 on:** March 08, 2023, 07:49:46 am »

Harry and Meghan’s daughter was christened in LA.

Photos here

https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-and-meghans-daughter-princess-lilibet-diana-christened-in-la-12828728

She’s a very cute baby

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3184 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:48:12 am »

The latest *olive branch*

March 8, 2023 2:00am EST

King Charles offers Meghan Markle, Prince Harry ‘lifeline' following eviction 'blowback': expert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were evicted from Frogmore Cottage shortly after Harry's tell-all 'Spare' was published

By Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa | Fox News

King Charles III may have given Prince Harry and Meghan Markle the boot from Frogmore Cottage, but he could have an offer the couple won't refuse.

The monarch could give the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the keys to an apartment in Buckingham Palace as their U.K. residence when they visit, the Independent reported. According to the outlet, the suite of rooms that the king may offer to the couple previously belonged to Prince Andrew.

Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," told Fox News Digital that it is likely Charles, 74, would offer an olive branch to his son leading up to the coronation. The king will be crowned on May 6 at London’s Westminster Abbey.

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/king-charles-offers-meghan-markle-prince-harry-lifeline-following-eviction-blowback

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3185 on:** March 08, 2023, 11:00:54 am »

Quote from: mystery-ak on March 08, 2023, 10:48:12 am

The latest *olive branch*

March 8, 2023 2:00am EST

King Charles offers Meghan Markle, Prince Harry ‘lifeline' following eviction 'blowback': expert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were evicted from Frogmore Cottage shortly after Harry's tell-all 'Spare' was published

By Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa | Fox News

King Charles III may have given Prince Harry and Meghan Markle the boot from Frogmore Cottage, but he could have an offer the couple won't refuse.

The monarch could give the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the keys to an apartment in Buckingham Palace as their U.K. residence when they visit, the Independent reported. According to the outlet, the suite of rooms that the king may offer to the couple previously belonged to Prince Andrew.

Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," told Fox News Digital that it is likely Charles, 74, would offer an olive branch to his son leading up to the coronation. The king will be crowned on May 6 at London’s Westminster Abbey.

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/king-charles-offers-meghan-markle-prince-harry-lifeline-following-eviction-blowback

It eliminates the "we are concerned about our security" excuse they might otherwise have used if they were forced to find their own lodging.

I think this is all about boxing them into attending the coronation without having the apology or any of their other demands met. Declining the invitatiin at this point may have repercussions they simply don't want.

Kamaji · « **Reply #3186 on:** March 08, 2023, 12:10:13 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on March 08, 2023, 11:00:54 am

It eliminates the "we are concerned about our security" excuse they might otherwise have used if they were forced to find their own lodging.

I think this is all about boxing them into attending the coronation without having the apology or any of their other demands met. Declining the invitatiin at this point may have repercussions they simply don't want.

I have a feeling you're correct.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #3187 on:** March 08, 2023, 02:42:03 pm »

Quote from: sneakypete on March 05, 2023, 05:24:49 pm

@Kamaji

Ok,I am going to post a few things here that may be unpopular for many posters on TBR.

Drugs,even psychodelic drugs are NOT generally bad or even dangerous. The only dangerous drugs I am aware of are the ones like Heroin.

I took every drug known to mankind from the late late 60's to the mid-70's,and did it often. Looking back on it now,I SUSPECT the reason I started to take them was because one day I was humping the bush in Laos and Cambodia loaded down with some form of automatic rifle,grenades,mines,etc,etc,etc,and a week later I am getting off an airliner in Ca,looking around and wondering "WTF is going on here?""

To give you some idea of how out of touch with the typical American and American society at that time,I had a layover in DC before I could catch a plane close to home,so I caught a cab to downtown DC,just to kill time looking around. So there I was,in downtown DC during rush hour,standing on a corner in my dress greens,and carrying a Russian sniper rifle in one hand,and a fifth of whisky in the other. And taking ocassional drinks from the bottle.

I had not the slightest clue I was doing anything wrong,and just thinking the people walking by were staring at me because I was wearing a Green Beret. Then I had a DC cop come up and politely ask me if he could look at the rifle. I said "Sure!",and handed it to him. He pulled back the bolt to make sure it wasn't loaded,smiled at me,and welcomed me "home" before walking away.

I did this for a while,and then caught a taxi back to the airport in time to catch my flight home. All the while thinking nothing of it. It took a couple of years for it to occur to me why people were staring at me,and to realize I was damn lucky to not have been arrested. For drinking whisky on the street,if nothing else.

SF were the "high speed boys of VN". At times those of us in SOG had a casuality rate of over 50 percent and had to temporarily halt missions until we could get some more volunteers in and train them up. You would see recon teams with a SGT E-5 team leader,and a Captain carrying the radio and taking orders from the E-5.

I eventually "evened out" and sobered up. Don't even drink beer anymore,and haven't for decades.

Don't blame Harry's brain farts and marriage on drugs. Blame them on Harry. It's people like him that give drugs such a bad name.

Totally agree that Harry's problems are his, and shouldn't be blamed on drugs.

With respect to the other stuff, I'll just say that drugs, and therefore drug use, is much worse now. The drugs, even if unadulterated, are stronger/more potent. More importantly, you can buy one drug, not know it has been cut with something else, and end up dead.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3188 on:** March 09, 2023, 07:49:57 pm »

March 9, 2023 7:15pm EST
Harry, Meghan Markle surprised palace aides with ‘highly ironic’ decision to give kids royal titles: expert
Archie and Lilibet's titles were changed to prince and princess on the royal family's website

By Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco | Fox News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprised palace aides with their "highly ironic" decision to give their two children royal titles this week, an expert told Fox News Digital.

"It appears that with one decisive stroke, she and Harry declared that their children would be prince and princess, basically making the king's decision for him," Christopher Andersen, author of the "The King: The Life of Charles III," said a day after the couple first referred to their daughter as Princess Lilibet in her christening announcement.

The celebration for the 21-month-old was confirmed Wednesday. She turns 2 in June.

"I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3, by the bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor," a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told Fox News Digital in a statement at the time.

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/harry-meghan-markle-surprised-palace-aides-highly-ironic-decision-kids-royal-titles-expert

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3189 on:** March 09, 2023, 07:56:27 pm »

Interesting..

Harry´s Wife : She Has Completely Changed Him (Meghan Markle)

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3190 on:** March 10, 2023, 07:07:51 pm »

March 10, 2023 2:00am EST
Meghan Markle 'hated being a second-rate princess' before making her royal exit, palace staffer claims
Tom Quinn, author of 'Gilded Youth,' described how the Duchess of Sussex viewed Princess Diana as a 'kindred spirit'
By Stephanie Nolasco | Fox News

Meghan Markle 'hated being a second-rate princess' before making her royal exit, palace staffer claims
Stephanie Nolasco
9–11 minutes

Meghan Markle allegedly "hated being a second-rate princess" before she made her royal exit with Prince Harry.

The claim was made by a Kensington Palace staffer "who remembered Meghan well" in a new book written by Tom Quinn titled "Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family." It features exclusive testimony from palace staff with historical sources, as well as royal insiders. It aims to examine the traditional upbringing of the British royal family and how it has impacted them over the years.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment concerning Quinn’s book. However, a spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital that the palace does not generally comment "on such books."

Quinn told Fox News Digital that the former American actress identified with Princess Diana, a member of the royal family who was treated unfairly by the press and then hounded by paparazzi until her tragic death in 1997 at age 36.

"It’s very easy to see why Meghan would identify with Diana because, in a sense, Diana was also a rebel within the royal family," Quinn explained. "Their views of the royal family coincide. They’re very similar. Diana hated all that stuffiness. She didn’t like the pheasant shooting that she was dragged along to. And it’s interesting because Diana grew up in that world. She grew up on an enormous estate. The Spencers are one of the most aristocratic families in the U.K. They’ve married into the royal family for over 500-600 years. But I think when Meghan thinks of Diana, she sees a kindred spirit."

According to Quinn’s book, the palace staffer described the 41-year-old as "a very nice, smiley, super-positive person." However, as someone who "always felt in control of her own destiny" she found herself in an institution "she couldn’t influence."

"She was dazzled by the worldwide fame that being a princess would bring, but she was shocked by the palace protocol and by the fact that she was not and never could be first in the pecking order," the staffer alleged, as quoted in Quinn's book. "She hated the constraints and the rules; she hated being a second-rate princess – second to Catherine Middleton, I mean. She thought she would be living in Windsor Castle, for example, and just couldn’t believe it when she and Harry were given Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace."

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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-hated-being-second-rate-princess-before-royal-exit-palace-staffer-claims

mountaineer · « **Reply #3191 on:** March 10, 2023, 07:22:19 pm »

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprised palace aides with their "highly ironic" decision to give their two children royal titles this week

They don't have that authority. I may as well dub myself Queen of the Universe.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3192 on:** March 11, 2023, 07:19:05 pm »

Royals 'plan to give Harry and Meghan the cold shoulder' at the Coronation and 'hope they are seated in Iceland': Duke and Duchess will have no place on balcony and family members 'don't want to socialise with them' say friends

Harry and Meghan have been invited and are expected to be at event on May 6
Family members are privately telling friends that they'll give the ‘cold shoulder’
Read: In line to the throne: Graphic shows royal family's order of succession

By Kate Mansey

Published: 17:09 EST, 11 March 2023 | Updated: 17:41 EST, 11 March 2023

Members of the Royal Family are hoping that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be ‘seated in Iceland’ if they attend the Coronation service as expected.

Harry and Meghan have been invited and are expected to be at the event on May 6, but many family members are privately telling friends that they will give them the ‘cold shoulder’.

The Sussexes’ children are considered by palace officials to be too young to attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, but the couple are likely to spend part of the day with Archie, who turns four on May 6, and Lilibet, now styled Prince and Princess, as they celebrate their son’s birthday.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11848809/Royals-hope-Harry-Meghan-seated-Iceland-Kings-Coronation.html

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3193 on:** March 11, 2023, 07:20:27 pm »

Sophie Wessex is 'relieved' her move up the royal ranks means she no longer has to curtsey to Meghan, friends say

The former Countess of Wessex has now moved up to the Duchess of Edinburgh
Friend said Meghan 'has spent three years criticising institution Sophie supports'
Read: In line to the throne: Graphic shows royal family's order of succession

By Kate Mansey

Published: 17:23 EST, 11 March 2023 | Updated: 17:23 EST, 11 March 2023

Relations between them were said to have become strained when the Duchess of Sussex reportedly turned down the chance to have Sophie Wessex mentor her on life as a Royal.

Now friends of Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh, claim she is ‘relieved’ that her move up the Royal ranks means she no longer needs to curtsey to Meghan.

The former Countess of Wessex had previously been duty-bound to defer to Prince Harry’s wife who, as a Duchess, was of a higher rank.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11848813/Sophie-Wessex-relieved-royal-ranks-means-no-longer-curtsey-Meghan.html

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3194 on:** March 14, 2023, 08:16:52 pm »

'This is what a Queen looks like': LIZ JONES says Kate's Commonwealth Day outfit shows she 'means business' - after ditching 'dowdy and safe' outfits
Daily Mail/UK, Mar 14, 2023

Please, Kate, I was pleading as she arrived on a blustery, dull afternoon for the Commonwealth Day service.

Please, no nipped-in-at-the-waist coat dress with no room for your kidneys. No coat dress. No polka dots. No exposed knees. Nothing recycled. No head-to-toe gold.

Nothing French, as the British fashion industry needs your gold dust to survive. And please God, no high street.

In the six months since becoming the Princess of Wales, it is certainly true that Catherine has upped the ante.

There is a new gravitas to the way she dresses. It is nothing to do with a rivalry with Meghan; dear God, all you must do to win that battle is to own an iron and a mirror.

No. Kate knows she is one step closer to being Queen Consort, is now so much more high profile, that she is all about diplomatic dressing.

The symbolism in her choice of jewellery speaks volumes about heritage, power, and recompense.

Her fashion is these days about vintage (her 1995 Chanel boucle jacket was a stroke of genius), sustainability, and impeccable tailoring.

She can still be edgy – viz, her love of chunky Laura Lombardi jewellery. She can still be fun – viz, the opera gloves worn for the BAFTAs. But everything is getting serious now. [...]

And Kate? Hooray! No dreaded coat dress, but instead? A peplum. A pattern. Inky, sexy, classy navy. A saucer hat that threatened to take off in the wind.

No reed-thin silhouette, but a kick like one of the Queen’s beloved ponies. No blasted coat dress but a jaunty two piece with flare and flounce. And a contrast cream lining, people.

Much more:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11854671/Kate-Middletons-new-look-shows-means-business-says-LIZ-JONES.html

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3195 on:** March 14, 2023, 08:25:32 pm »

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Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3196 on:** March 14, 2023, 08:28:43 pm »

FTA:

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There is a new gravitas to the way she dresses. It is nothing to do with a rivalry with Meghan; dear God, all you must do to win that battle is to own an iron and a mirror.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3197 on:** March 14, 2023, 08:33:59 pm »

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There is a new gravitas to the way she dresses. It is nothing to do with a rivalry with Meghan; dear God, all you must do to win that battle is to own an iron and a mirror.

I saw that....

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #3198 on:** March 18, 2023, 04:30:46 pm »

Princess Iman of Jordan's Wedding (Video)

https://youtu.be/a1AwA90NCdM

mystery-ak · « **Reply #3199 on:** March 18, 2023, 04:37:27 pm »

Beautiful bride and a very beautiful gown....