Interesting observation by #meghan that their engagement interview was “orchestrated reality show”. I remember KP saying M had specifically picked BBC’s @MishalHusain & was very specific on what she would and wouldn’t say. As Mishal says “recollections may vary!”
I also remember Jason saying that Meghan only does what she wants to do & would never do something just because she felt she ought (this was in reply to me asking if it was Harry who had stopped her from engaging with the royal rota). She was never forced to do anything….
(Side note James Holt & @DavidOlusoga are brilliant and very perspective. Very interesting quotes from latter about slavery, British colonialism and our imperial history. But can I repeat until I’m hoarse, the Commonwealth (choice to join or leave) is not the British Empire!)
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BREAKING statement from the Queen & the Sussexes. Harry & Meghan are no longer working royals, they will keep HRH but won’t use it,they’ll repay the £2.4million used to renovate Frogmore & pay rent to keep it as family home, Harry to give up all military appnts but keep charities
BP can’t say whether the Sussexes can still use their “SussexRoyal” brand. They are still members of the family, the Queen makes that v clear and pays warm praise to Meghan, but if they aren’t working royals then are they royal??
This new arrangement for the Sussexes will start in the spring when they launch their new foundation. Until then they WILL do more royal engagements and Meghan will return to 🇬🇧...BUT in a year’s time the whole thing will be reviewed by Queen, Charles and William
Harry & Meghan released a statement that they were quitting as senior royals without telling the Queen, Charles or William. The Royal family’s response was the second statement, issued two hours later. It makes it VERY clear nothing has been decided, regardless of what H&M want.
How can they “fully support HMQ” & “honour our duty to the Queen” when they didn’t even deign to tell her they were doing this...? How can they be “financially independent” whilst still accepting huge 💰from the Duchy of Cornwall, set up to support heirs to the British throne?
They want to keep Frogmore Cottage, keep their titles, keep their security, keep their taxpayer-funded travel for tours & perks yet not keep the other side of the bargain-the “traditional” royal duties. They may want a “progressive new role”. But it’s HMQ who decides, not them.
Day 2 #RoyalVisitPakistan in Islamabad
Wills & Kate will:
- Visit local school to h/light girls education🏫
- Kids’ nature visit in Margalla Hills⛰
- Meet President 🇵🇰
- Lunch with Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI 🏏
- Meet BHC staff (private)
- Reception at #PakistanMonument🥂
William and Kate, in another lovely shalwar kameez, arrive at Islamabad Model College for Girls where they’ll highlight girls’ education & see the effects of the ‘Teach for Pakistan’ scheme which helps disadvantaged kids.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Islamabad Model College for Girls, Kate in royal blue classic kurta with trousers and a scarf by loca designer Maheen Khan
Day 5 of #RoyalVisitAfrica sees Harry in Angola where he’ll:
- Visit @TheHALOTrust de-mining site outside Dirico⛑
- Unveil @QueensCanopy Forest at Luengue-Luiana National Park🌳
- Travel to Huambo, where he will receive a cultural welcome🇦🇴
- In Huambo Harry will retrace his mother’s steps on Huambo’s “Princess Diana Street” to see the impact of her work 💣
- Tour the newly-renovated Princess Diana Orthopaedic Centre🏥
- Attend a reception at British Ambassador @JessicaHandFCO’s residence in Luanda🍷
Prince Harry retraces his mother, Princess Diana’s, footsteps walking through a minefield in Dirico, Angola. He joined the @TheHALOTrust to see the excellent work they continue to do as they clear landmines 💣to make the community safe. 📷@domlipinski & @royalfocus1
Day 3 of #RoyalVisitAfrica in Cape Town
- Meghan & Harry will visit Archbishop & Mrs Tutu at their foundation ⛪️
- Harry then departs for Botswana🐘
- Meghan visits @WIP_CT to meet female entrepreneurs 👩🏻🏫
- Meghan visits @m2mtweets to meet HIV ‘mentor mothers’. With Archie??👶🏼
Meghan & Harry take baby 👶🏼 Archie to meet Archbishop Tutu!
Archie looking very smart in blue dungarees & white romper with cute white socks. You can even him chat to his mummy as she tickles his hand on the SussexRoyal instagram feed.