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Are Harry and Meghan desperate?

Asked by Maya_01 (489points) July 31st, 2023

With the Queen no longer alive, estranged relationships, lack of security, lower financial help, loss of friends, and lack of significance are Harry and Meghan desperate to make news.

I believe this because there have been numerous news reports on the couple from relationship issues, to security issues and declining careers all of which suggest that the couple is going through a tough time. There was a part of me that thought that these reports are PR stunts but what do you think?

The couple is attempting to remain active in the media through social and other forms such as documentaries and books, to charitable organisations, but is this a means of getting attention or a possible source of financial assistance?

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janbb's avatar

I think their 15 minutes of fame is certainly waning. Other than that, I don’t really care.

elbanditoroso's avatar

They made certain life choices, and those choices had economic consequences.

I think that Meghan was horribly mistreated, but that’s water under the bridge at this point.

Harry ought to look for a real job. And the two of them should reduce their outflow to match their income.

After that, their fate is immaterial to me.

canidmajor's avatar

I hardly hear anything about them these days, what I do see/hear doesn’t smack of any desperation to me.

JLeslie's avatar

I haven’t heard they are financially desperate? I’m not really tuned into them though, because I rarely pay much attention to celebrity news, and I think H&M never should have estranged themselves from the family in the way that they did, seemingly profiting on it, and needing attention and approval from the public while speaking out about the family. It seemed a little desperate in terms of the needing attention part.

I also don’t know exactly what happened, none of us do, so I am not very opinionated or judgmental about it, it’s just my casual opinion with what I do know. I think there might have been a lot of misunderstandings and miscommunication.

Last I saw they were in an expensive home in the US, and they were saying they were happy with their choices.

I think Harry will deeply regret separating so much from his family. Hopefully, his father and brother will happily welcome him back if he ever wants to regain a closer relationship again or spend more time in the UK. I feel sure his dad would. I don’t know if the brothers are competitive? I would assume not with a mom like Diana, but I would guess Harry has younger sibling attributes that are even more exaggerated being a royal.

elbanditoroso's avatar

@JLeslie at one point Harry was 3rd (or maybe 4th) in line to be King, and now he has dropped to something like 7th or 8th. That would affect his ego, I imagine. Think of all the beheadings he would have to accomplish to become king!

I doubt that his brother and he will reconcile. I see Kate as the real power in her marriage to William – Prince William seems like a wimp to me. And she seems like a bitch, so i don’t see her allowing William to be friends and family again.

jca2's avatar

I don’t know if they’re desperate for money but they do seem like they are into trying to stay relevant. I think it’s hypocritical for Harry to say they want to be left alone but then he’s always putting himself out there (via book, documentary, etc.).

I don’t dislike them but I feel Meghan was not being honest when she said she had no idea who he was when she dated him and that she had no idea what would have been expected of young royals.

I can’t see him being reconciled with his brother. Sometimes things are said between family members that just brings too much hurt, and I think there’s more there than we will ever know. It’s the royals’ fashion not to air their dirty laundry and Harry and Meghan have aired it, which is their right of course but their family may not be quick to forgive.

JLeslie's avatar

@elbanditoroso Why do you think Kate is a bitch? I don’t know anything about her, my only impressions would be superficial and guessing. She seems to be well suited for the Princess and Queen role. She maintains her well put together facade and doesn’t air dirty laundry. I feel like her children give a clue to her as a mother, I don’t get the feeling she is overly strict.

At the same time, I don’t doubt she has a lot of power in her relationship with William.

I remember a moment on her face when the Black choir began to sing or it night have been during the sermon Meghan’s minister gave at H&M wedding. I don’t remember the exact moment, but I too was like—wow. Lol. I love a good chorus, but it seemed over the top and not royal-upper-upper class to me.

Meghan has said the Queen was very nice to her and then at the wedding the royal family could not have done more to include Meghan’s side in my opinion.

Forever_Free's avatar

They made their bed, now they can sleep in it.

chyna's avatar

Whether you are a celebrity, rich or an everyday person, I think most of what happens in families should be kept between family members. If they are desperate for money or attention, I can’t say. But I wish they would fade off into the sunset.

janbb's avatar

@chyna I feel like they are (fading off into the sunset.)

smudges's avatar

I don’t think they’re desperate for attention. I think the press loves to give them attention for any little thing, just like they do any other famous people..

KNOWITALL's avatar

Not that I’ve heard of. Perhaps they are finding their way and just living as a normal family. I’ve watched both boys grow up and thats all Harry ever wanted. More power to them!

LifeQuestioner's avatar

I couldn’t say. Honestly, I have no interest in what is going on with them. I only have a mild interest in what King Charles does. I really miss Queen Elizabeth!

tinyfaery's avatar

Those 2 could disappear for 10 years and their names would still be in the news all the time. The UK papers make so much off of H&M they will never stop talking about them. Plus, I haven’t seen or heard anything about them in awhile, and I am probably more plugged in then most of you. I know their podcast was cancelled, but that’s it.

If you go looking for it, you will find it.

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