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Meghan Markle Baby Shower In NYC

Pearlee — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:13:41 GMT

From Page Six of the NY Post today:

"Page Six has learned that Markle is in New York City for her baby shower, which will take place on Tuesday. Markle’s best friend and stylist, Jessica Mulroney, is also in town to shower the mom-to-be. The exclusive party, we’re told, will take place at a hotel on the Upper East Side ... It’s unclear if Markle will also have a baby shower back in the U.K."

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vacationday — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:44:15 GMT

I guess all of the gifts will have to be repackaged for transport back to her new home in the UK. Wonder whose task that will fall on. I'm sure she'll get a ton of stuff, all nice and all very expensive.

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grandma r — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:06:06 GMT

Very nice that friends and family can celebrate the upcoming birth with the Duchess. I, for one, am very happy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:11:09 GMT

I hope she has a wonderful time with friends and her security detail keeps Samantha away from Meghan if she shows up.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:13:01 GMT

It's great that she can spend this time with her friends in the US. Meghan and Harry are visiting Morocco this weekend.

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this is my nic — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:18:04 GMT

Anyone here get an invitation? I didn't. I wonder why these people need a baby shower. The main reason for showers is to get gifts. I hope they give any gifts to charities that support needy families.

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vacationday — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:24:33 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
Anyone here get an invitation? I didn't. I wonder why these people need a baby shower. The main reason for showers is to get gifts. I hope they give any gifts to charities that support needy families.

@this is my nic very good point !!

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BirkiLady — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:27:54 GMT

Showers are to spend time with family and friends. They are not a gift grab . . . at least not in my circle of friends. We are happy for those celebrating special events in life and are pleased to be invited to share in the joy.

Many gifts are given to last a life time. I usually give children's books which are passed down for generations within the family! Or a sterling cup or teething ring with the child's name engraved on it.

Sounds like some posters are jealous. Why be jealous of someone you read about? Give Harry and Meaghan a break. They deserve as much happiness as every other couple . . . including showers for their baby with friends from the US.

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QueenDanceALot — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:30:57 GMT

So, should no one of means have a baby shower?

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Ifeelwicked — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:34:27 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
Showers are to spend time with family and friends. They are not a gift grab . . . at least not in my circle of friends. We are happy for those celebrating special events in life and are pleased to be invited to share in the joy.

Many gifts are given to last a life time. I usually give children's books which are passed down for generations within the family! Or a sterling cup or teething ring with the child's name engraved on it.

Sounds like some posters are jealous. Why be jealous of someone you read about? Give Harry and Meaghan a break. They deserve as much happiness as every other couple . . . including showers for their baby with friends from the US.

Very well said. Thank you🌷

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Ifeelwicked — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:39:55 GMT

@vacationday wrote:
@this is my nic wrote:
Anyone here get an invitation? I didn't. I wonder why these people need a baby shower. The main reason for showers is to get gifts. I hope they give any gifts to charities that support needy families.
@this is my nic very good point !!

I’m thinking she’s beyond thrilled to get to visit with her friends in person, not over a text or FaceTime, whether she opens a receiving blanket or not. 😉

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stevieb — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:45:12 GMT

That old 'jealousy' card, rearing it's head again...

People can have differing opinions without jealousy being a factor...

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willomenia — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:53:56 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
From Page Six of the NY Post today:

"Page Six has learned that Markle is in New York City for her baby shower, which will take place on Tuesday. Markle’s best friend and stylist, Jessica Mulroney, is also in town to shower the mom-to-be. The exclusive party, we’re told, will take place at a hotel on the Upper East Side ... It’s unclear if Markle will also have a baby shower back in the U.K."

There was a artical written about royal families not allowed to have baby showers . The royal family has no need for any presents because they want for nothing, and it looks bad for struggling British people. I'm assuming she'll give away her presents to charity

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:12:50 GMT

They also have a private plane, so they can easily load up any "gifts" onto the plane.

I assume her friends will be giving her things that have special meaning and not necessarily off the Babies R Us registry.

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vacationday — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:32:54 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
They also have a private plane, so they can easily load up any "gifts" onto the plane.

I assume her friends will be giving her things that have special meaning and not necessarily off the Babies R Us registry.

The gifts will go into the hold of the plane and will need to be boxed up to prevent breaking. @VaBelle35

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willomenia — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:33:28 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
So, should no one of means have a baby shower?

Correct! They have no need to

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vacationday — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:36:14 GMT

@Ifeelwicked wrote:
@vacationday wrote:
@this is my nic wrote:
Anyone here get an invitation? I didn't. I wonder why these people need a baby shower. The main reason for showers is to get gifts. I hope they give any gifts to charities that support needy families.
@this is my nic very good point !!
I’m thinking she’s beyond thrilled to get to visit with her friends in person, not over a text or FaceTime, whether she opens a receiving blanket or not. 😉

Guests do not come empty handed to a baby shower. That is just ridiculous.

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this is my nic — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:57:26 GMT

@Ifeelwicked

If the idea is to get together with friends then have a party, not a shower. Showers have one major purpose, to get gifts. Again, I hope any gifts that aren't monogrammed will be sent to a charitable organization that assisrs families in need.

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this is my nic — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:03:40 GMT

@BirkiLady,

I've never been to a shower that wasn't about giving and receiving gifts. If she wants to spend time with family and friends, throw a party and specify "no gifts please" or "instead of gifts" please make a donation to a charity that supports families in need. The royals do not need baby items!

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Cakers3 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:10:23 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
So, should no one of means have a baby shower?

@QueenDanceALot Only if the gifts can be taxed at 70%.