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Daughter's friends at Charles' Garden Party comments

dulwich — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:28:51 GMT

I am visiting with my daughter and listened in on a Skype chat she had with 8 of her friends in U.K. today - 4 of them together with their husbands were attendees at the Garden Party - they were all very excited and enthusiastic. Age group mid 30's professional people all working. All living in London.

Main remarks were how in love Harry & Meghan were, lovely looking, etc but all thought Harry has married a 'mother' figure as she was definitely in charge and 'he seems to need that as since he lost his mother he has been lost - going 'wild' at times unlike William who is tougher she seemed to guide him not the other way around'. Their remarks not mine.

I was not part of the discussion but it did make me think another viewpoint as Harry, I think, is very sensitive and probably listening to these young people made some sense to me. I think Meghan has her hands full but also she will cope as she looks determined.

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cherry — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:36:52 GMT

I think he might have fallen in love with her , because she is different, She didn't grow up among the Brits ,,and perhaps, him being royal ,didn't phase her at all. He might have liked that

She is a strong lady, and I think respects their traditions, enough to make them hers. She is wearing tights, and looks like she was born to wear a hat...I think she will be the making of him, in much the way the Queen Mother was with her husband

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Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:50:54 GMT

No disrespect intended at all @dulwich☺ but did they make those comments based upon personal contact with Harry and Meghan?I read that there were over 6,000 people there from various charities. So I don't see how anyone could see them or observe them that closely.

Also-that must be one big garden😆

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dulwich — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:51:04 GMT

@cherry It was nice listening to these young people so happy and rooting for Harry & Meghan. She looked so 'royal' in her garden party outfit which, to me, says I am doing my duty. Bet they will be glad now to get away, put on their denims and relax - kudos to Meghan.

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dulwich — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:54:39 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 Yes two of the couples shook hands and were spoken to were close enough to see some interaction - the other two were in the Charles' section.

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stevieb — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:56:15 GMT

Harry seems like a sweet boy-man, but the assessment of who seems to be in charge doesn't surprise me nor does the theory that he was smitten by her differences compared to what he is used to. Whether she'll be the making of the man or whether it'll all unravel remains to be seen.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:58:46 GMT

I get the same vibe from Dale Earnheart Jr and his wife Amy. I think she is the adult in the relationship. She basically took over where his sister left off as his gatekeeper.

Some men need a stronger woman to push them along and keep them on the right path.

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bathina — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:17:52 GMT

I have read this also- Meghan is the confident one, self-assured and essentially the brains behind the operation. She complements his personality. He mentioned during his speech that he was so proud of how gracefully she handled everything and that together they make a great team.

If you have a chance to read excerpts from Andrew Morton's Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, it's quite eye opening, especially the juicy tidbits about her first marriage to Trevor Engelson and why it went bust.

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dulwich — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:29:53 GMT

@bathina I have never read any of the books on the Royals but the one you mention sounds interesting. Thanks.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:35:36 GMT

I think she will take over and boss him about. Now he's going alone wanting to please her but, just like in the interview where she took over answering until he finally said that the question was for him, in time he will have had enough. I also think there will arise tension between her and Kate and that will cause discord between Harry and William.

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SANNA — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:38:29 GMT

I think things are much simpler here. I have read that Harry fell for her while watching “Suits” show. I watched this show for years and liked Maghan there, she is very very se.y charachter there with a lot of love making scenes. It is a good show with a lot of good looking people and likable personalities. No wonder that Harry fell for her. I also have read that it was an arranged date. He was ready for romance and she was probably too especially his candidacy was desired especially.

As long as they love each other..... i wish them all the best.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:39:53 GMT

Harry and Meghan both love each other very much. When you are a couple that would encounter discrimination, you tend to be stronger and closer to each other. Harry finally met the perfect woman for him and he is extremely happy. I think he is a lot stronger than that conversation gave him credit for. Meghan is a strong woman but she is not going to boss hiim around. They are a team and I hope they are strong for each other. I sincerely wish them a lifetime of love and happiness. There is enough negativity in this world, we need stories about happiness.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:41:05 GMT

Harry and Meghan both love each other very much. When you are a couple that would encounter discrimination, you tend to be stronger and closer to each other. Harry finally met the perfect woman for him and he is extremely happy. I think he is a lot stronger than that Garden Party conversation gave him credit for. Meghan is a strong woman but she is not going to boss hiim around. They are a team and I hope they are strong for each other. I sincerely wish them a lifetime of love and happiness. There is enough negativity in this world, we need stories about happiness.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 23 May 2018 00:44:59 GMT

Meghan comes across as being very self-confident and aggressive. You need those traits to succeed as an actress. That may not wear well with Harry and the Royals over the long haul, especially if she tries to wear the pants in the family. This will be interesting.

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Big Joanie — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:14:49 GMT

You know what ... these two just might make it .....

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jeanlake — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:46:50 GMT

Woah - glad my relationship isn't put under a microscope. Fifty different people would have fifty different opinions. And 48 people would be wrong -

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OKPrincess — Wed, 23 May 2018 02:13:29 GMT

@dulwich How exciting for your daughter’s friends. This has been a wonderful week. I’m sure the royals are tired but work must go on. I wish them well.

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pitdakota — Wed, 23 May 2018 02:38:01 GMT

@dulwich, how exciting for everyone involved! I bet it was really interesting to hear their perspectives after attending the garden party. Those are memories they will think about for some time to come. I have a very good friend that is in England and she has been really excited about the wedding.

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pitdakota — Wed, 23 May 2018 02:41:32 GMT

@SANNA wrote:
I think things are much simpler here. I have read that Harry fell for her while watching “Suits” show. I watched this show for years and liked Maghan there, she is very very se.y charachter there with a lot of love making scenes. It is a good show with a lot of good looking people and likable personalities. No wonder that Harry fell for her. I also have read that it was an arranged date. He was ready for romance and she was probably too especially his candidacy was desired especially.
As long as they love each other..... i wish them all the best.
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@SANNA, as many things that appear in the tabloids about the royals, that report turned out not to be true. Harry debunked that himself in the interview he gave with Meghan where he talks about meeting her. They were set up on a blind date by a mutual acquaintance and he had not heard of her.

Here is a link to the interview he and Meghan did. He talks about not knowing anything about her around about the 3 minute mark:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=interview+with+prince+harry+and+meghan+markle&view=detail&mid=1913D2B9EB723D544F701913D2B9EB723D544F70&FORM=VIRE

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beach-mom — Wed, 23 May 2018 03:03:07 GMT

@SANNA wrote:
I think things are much simpler here. I have read that Harry fell for her while watching “Suits” show. I watched this show for years and liked Maghan there, she is very very se.y charachter there with a lot of love making scenes. It is a good show with a lot of good looking people and likable personalities. No wonder that Harry fell for her. I also have read that it was an arranged date. He was ready for romance and she was probably too especially his candidacy was desired especially.
As long as they love each other..... i wish them all the best.

@SANNA - Like @pitdakota said, I also read an interview where he said he did not know who she was when they met and he had never seen Suits. He also has said he fell for her right away. That was probably true because he asked her to go to Botswana with him about 4 weeks later.They were set up by a mutual friend.

Harry had been in love with his longtime girlfriend Chelsy Davy, but she did not want the royal life. Some say he was also in love with Cressida Bonas, who also did not want to be a royal. Here's a picture of Chelsy at the wedding. No matter what, and I'm sure she's happy he found someone, but it had to be a little hard for her to be there.