Your Thoughts On Prince Harry & Meghan Upcoming Interview

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Official,

Princess Michael of Kent Wore a Racist Brooch to Lunch with Meghan Markle A royal family member appeared to wear offensive jewelry to the Queen's Christmas luncheon.​

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a14481097/princess-michael-of-kent-racist-brooch/
 

This was another story that was absolutely wrong too...in fact it was the British media who got this wrong, and called Princess Michael racist for wearing it...(again sticking up for Meghan ( wrongly against Princess Michael ) but still shows they were on her side...


The Blackamoor Brooch...


Seeing the brooch called racist was especially upsetting for Alberto Nardi, owner of the jewelry store that bears his name in Veniceā€™s Piazza San Marco. Nearly every goldsmith in the city creates and sells pieces depicting the torso of an African man in elaborate Oriental garb, but Nardiā€™s pieces are the most famous.

ā€œWe made the brooch,ā€ he told Italian media ā€œA whole lot of nonsense has been written, and I wish to defend an object that is rich in history and unique to Venice. Regardless of the princessā€™s conduct, this is an object that is the total antithesis of racism, the charge made by the Anglo-Saxon media that have tarnished our name. The brooch depicts a Moorish Venetian prince.ā€

Think of Othello in Shakespeare

ā€œI think what happened here was a cultural misunderstanding,ā€ says jewelry historian Anastazja Buttitta. ā€œPeople from Britain and America are entitled to feel offended, but this came from a different cultural context and these objects need to be placed in the appropriate context. In the English-speaking world there is trauma associated with slavery, colonialism and the treatment of blacks. Italy is certainly no paradise and it, too, has to contend with racism, but the trauma is not as strong there in the same way.
 

When I first saw the brooch in question, I thought it was Queen Nefertiti, "The Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten" which would have been a compliment to Meghan (the Pharaoh was a poor leader. Men. *shaking head* lol).
Just goes to show how we all see things differently.
 
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They apparently didnā€™t receive any pay from Oprah. This is advertising for them. They maintain their value by being in the limelight.

The British tabloids are notorious for skewering any and everybody if it will sell papers. (Brits, please correct me if Iā€™m wrong). Meghan wasnā€™t the first and wonā€™t be the last.
 
Jules said:
They apparently didnā€™t receive any pay from Oprah. This is advertising for them. They maintain their value by being in the limelight.

The British tabloids are notorious for skewering any and everybody if it will sell papers. (Brits, please correct me if Iā€™m wrong). Meghan wasnā€™t the first and wonā€™t be the last.
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yep they signed a deal with netflix which will guarantee them a minimum of $100 million...and potentially $250 million...
 
hollydolly said:
yep they signed a deal with netflix which will guarantee them a minimum of $100 million...and potentially $250 million...
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...and Oprah is alleged to be fuming because she thought she was getting a world exclusive, but Prince Harry opened up to someone he obviously felt more comfortable with....even though they conversed on the top deck of a bus (probably the first time Harry has been on a bus!)
 
From an American's perspective, I'd have wanted out, too. Far too many rules for someone unlikely to ever ascend to the throne. He's 6th in line or something, right?

Harry & Meghan are treated like royalty in the US, but with nobody dictating their clothing, shoes (including heel height), nail polish color (good grief), behavior, etiquette, and schedule.

As for Oprah and Michelle Obama becoming new friends to Meghan, kudos to them. Neither O nor M needs friends, wealth or influence, by the way. It's probably more a case of reaching out to someone who they know is trying to navigate a life that others are judging very harshly. They've had their turn in the barrel, as the old joke goes. (Former child star Elizabeth Taylor very famously befriended Michael Jackson during his early years.)

p.s. Not sure how it's done elsewhere, but the legitimate American press almost never offers payment to the subjects of interviews. They may pay for flights, hotels and a few meals if they're bringing interviewees in from out of town, but that's about it.
 
Rosemarie said:
...and Oprah is alleged to be fuming because she thought she was getting a world exclusive, but Prince Harry opened up to someone he obviously felt more comfortable with....even though they conversed on the top deck of a bus (probably the first time Harry has been on a bus!)
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"Alleged to be fuming," and Prince Harry "obviously felt more comfortable with." Wow, the press speculation is crazy, isn't it?

If Oprah wanted an exclusive she would have had them sign a document agreeing to that.

With Oprah's net worth of $3.5 billion and a dedicated following in the US, Harry's interview with James Cordon isn't going to matter a whit to O.
 
Kathleenā€™s Place said:
I have no feelings one way or the other. I have all I can do to keep up with my own life, family, and friends. I do, however, wish them both well. Living in the limelight all of time must be just horrible.
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If it's so horrible, why do an interview with Oprah Winfrey? Why not just keep quiet?

I had a friend who helped run a Montessori school in Manhattan. When she was First Lady, Laura Bush would show up with no press. She would help in the library and have lunch with staffers. Good works don't require an entourage.

I don't have any animus towards Harry and Meghan, but as a former PR guy I don't think they are getting good advice on career and image management.
 
One other thought: Oprah Winfrey came from humble beginnings, suffered mightily, built a mighty media empire from scratch, and is, as far as I can tell, universally beloved. Maybe they could turn the interview around - they could talk to her and find out how things are supposed to be done in this world.
 
StarSong said:
From an American's perspective, I'd have wanted out, too. Far too many rules for someone unlikely to ever ascend to the throne. He's 6th in line or something, right?

Harry & Meghan are treated like royalty in the US, but with nobody dictating their clothing, shoes (including heel height), nail polish color (good grief), behavior, etiquette, and schedule.
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Almost everyone has a work code whatever role you're in, ... MM didn't want to do the job she just wanted the rewards ...

As for James Cordon's interview with Harry.. this was absolute PR for CBS , get Harry playing the jack the lad, jokey fella, ensure everyone is aware he's a Royal, by fitting in comments in the skit with the bus.. he informs James after being asked for the fare .. ( you know royals don't carry money)... and ensure everyone (those outside of the UK) know he was a marine by arranging yet another skit with the Assault course, ..everyone will then tune into the Oprah interview thinking their going to meet a ''Hail fellow well met'' ... type of guy... ..and feel sorry for his black rimmed made up doe eyed bride as she tells her story

CBS are raking it in....
 
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hollydolly said:
I think that they will play heavily on the princess Diana hounded by the paparazzi story, ...which is far removed from how MM was treated.... in fact the British people on the whole including the media went out to welcome her more than any other ''commoner'' to marry into the royal family

We'll just have to see what's said.. whatever it is, I believe that they've burned their boats completely with the royal family.. such a pity they've done this when prince Philip is having heart surgery...but isn't this a repeat of what she did to her own father ?
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Yes, I agree she has alienated practically everyone in her family, and now she's attempting to do the same w/Harry's. imo

What I also see happening, is that this woman, MM, does in no way take an accountability for her actions. Apparently she has done no wrong, and it's seems to be everyone else's fault.
 
Why CBS has decided to air this 'over hyped' 90 min special Sun night is beyond me,its all about ratings.Oprah has so much time on her hands,she thought this would be a great idea,roped Harry&Meghan to do the interview for 'big bucks'
For a couple who have said in the past they want to stay 'out of the spotlight' they sure have a funny way of showing it,enough already!
 
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