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Royally Teed Off

golding76 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:13:57 GMT

First photos of Queen Elizabeth following the bombshell news show a scowling Liz. She is so sensible that I know she will more than muddle through this mess.

1/11/20: After today's news of her having her aides hammer out a plan not only for the Sussexes but also future Royals who might desire a lesser role, she might simply be thinking very hard about options and possibilities in the photos taken of her driving.

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Still Raining — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:36:38 GMT

Oh come on, she is driving into the sun. There are more complete photos.

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Sooner — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:37:28 GMT

Looks like me first thing in the morning. . . I would be very afraid if I were on the receiving end of that look!

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Tinkerbell3 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:43:26 GMT

Why are you speculating on how the Queen feels?

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ValuSkr — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:43:33 GMT

If looks could kill ...

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mom2four0418 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:47:17 GMT

It is amazing how complete strangers know exactly what she is thinking based on days on end of gossip and speculation. And yet, not a peep from Kensington Palace..

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golding76 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:11:00 GMT

For what it's worth, I am not "speculating," merely repeating the reporter's words. Some of you submit such petty comments.

Queen Elizabeth Looks Furious In First Photos After Meghan Markle Leaves England

Monarch called emergency meeting to discuss the Sussexes’ shocking exit.

JANUARY 10, 2020 @ 10:45AM

Photo Credit: MEGA; James Whatling/MEGA

Queen Elizabeth IIOpens in New Window was spotted looking angry in the first set of photos since Meghan MarkleOpens in New Window fled England to join her son in CanadaOpens in New Window.

On Friday, January 10, the monarch, 93, was pictured driving through Sandringham solo, frowning while looking out the window.

Shots of her furious expression came two days after Meghan, 38, and Prince HarryOpens in New Window announced they would be stepping back as “senior royals”Opens in New Window and moving to North America to raise baby ArchieOpens in New Window, 8 months. In their Instagram statement, the Sussexes added that they are working on establishing their “charitable entity” and hope to become “financially independent” while still supporting the crown.

Following the news of the Duke and Duchess’ exit from the royal family, the Queen called an emergency meetingOpens in New Window to discuss the issue. In a statement from the palace, she pointed out: “Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through.”

Royal insiders said the Queen and the entire royal family were blindsided by Meghan and Harry’s news. Prince CharlesOpens in New Window and Prince WilliamOpens in New Window were especially shocked, and a source told Us Weekly they “are incandescent with rage.”

While it’s been said that Harry, 35, attended the emergency family meeting held by the Queen, Meghan flew off to Canada (where Archie was reportedly staying with her good friend Jessica MulroneyOpens in New Window) hours after the bombshell announcement. It’s unclear when she will return to England.

In their statement, the Sussexes said they will be splitting their time between Canada and England and will happily attend royal events when instructed by the Queen. Still, they hope to raise their son both in and out of the royal spotlight.

Meghan and Harry have not made any other statements since their big announcement, but royal insiders have made it clear that tensions are high in the palace.

Charles, 71, and William, 37, “have directed their teams to work at pace with governments and the Sussexes’ office to find workable solutions, and this is expected to take days, not weeks,” a palace source told Us Weekly.

Photo Credit: James Whatling/MEGA

MAKING MOVES

The outlet also reported that while Meghan and Harry’s statement came as a shock to the family and to fans, the pair decided to release itOpens in New Window after U.K. paper The Sun published the news on their front page.

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PamfromCT — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:12:02 GMT

She’s entitled to her feelings. I wish the press would leave her alone.

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SydneyH — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:17:00 GMT

For the Queen to hear of their plans in the press must have been infuriating.

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blackhole99 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:45:30 GMT

Who cares, most people are not doing as well as she is at her advanced age, she will get over it! I was at the pharmacy the other day and there were people who had to walk away because they could not afford their medication and people in the US are worried about this nonsense.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:47:37 GMT

From what I read in a couple of places, Harry and Meghan came out with the story because of one of London "rags" was going to print it before they had a chance to discuss it with the queen.

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MyShadowLove — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:49:48 GMT

My feelings about this whole mess is that it is sad to see how his marriage has, apparently, caused such tension and separation between him and William, as they have always shared such a close relationship.

Now to see him being separated from the rest of his family also in such a way is definitely very troubling and cause for concern as to why he is allowing this to happen.

I've always felt that he is very vulnerable and sensitive as we all are aware of his depression and anxiety issues related to his long repressed grief and emotional feelings over the death of his mother and this raw vulnerability may be taken advantage of by the very person whom he put his trust in and fell in love with.

Meghan's actions and behavior appear to be indicative of a disrespectful, controlling and manipulative personality.

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Leggett28 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:52:19 GMT

This is just me but I couldn’t care less about these people.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:58:39 GMT

@Leggett28 wrote:
This is just me but I couldn’t care less about these people.

@Leggett28 Everyone has people in the news they don’t care about. I can name plenty but it wouldn’t be appropriate here.

I am interested in English aristocracy. Also found it fascinating.

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January121 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:06:29 GMT

I always felt from the beginning of their relationship that MM had a plan & was up to no good .... IMO what she has done here proves she is nothing but trouble ..... hopefully Harry will come to his senses & divorce her & go back to his family ... so sad 😞

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:20:21 GMT

@MyShadowLove You know nothing about her personality, nor do I.

Very easy to believe the bad press, isn't it? Sheesh.

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RoughDraft — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:23:04 GMT

Show me a family that hasn't gone through similar strife over differing personalities and desires to live their lives the way they want to. The only difference is most of us don't have tiaras and crown jewels in a vault.

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sissel — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:45:22 GMT

My question is why is this 93yr old lady driving? She is Queen can she get a driver or uber? Hope England has DVM & make sure she is still able to drive. My 90yrs FIL just stopped driving and we wanted this for a long time but he is stubborn, he had many fender benders and we tried so hard to stop him. Megan & Harry can live wherever they want as long as they are happy, Harry will never be King so let him live his life.

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shoekitty — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:48:22 GMT

@Tinkerbell3 wrote:
Why are you speculating on how the Queen feels?

Why not.? Most of us admire and care for her. We can imagine how she feels.

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TY — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:53:27 GMT

Ugh, the tabloid press are the worst. Meghan and Harry having to deal with their intrusions, lies, and not so veiled racism all the time.

Meghan and Harry are grown adults in their 30s and don't owe the media, the public, or their family members explanations of what they want to do with their lives moving forward.

Prince Harry is now 6th in line to the throne, William has 3 children who precede Harry in the line of succession and Prince William won't likely also become king for a very long time. Prince Harry can basically do what he wants to.

Meghan's father and half siblings are just gross -- constantly selling their stories to the tabloid media. She's right to cut them off.

I think it would be fine if Harry and Meghan decide to move to Canada.