I just read about Harry and Meghan's new baby. It's a girl named "Lilibet" Lilly Diana

[CTyankee]

https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/meghan-harry-welcome-second-child-160219906-161728522.html

While I am not a fan of the royal family, I am glad for Harry and Meghan, especially since they lost a baby last year.

I also like the fact that they are honoring the Queen by using her childhood name of "Lilibet." That's nice.

It was crappy that so many people were talking about the kids' skin color. The hell with them.

[Siwsan]

1. I believe half or less of what's come out of either side of that family feud

Gawd knows I've had some relatives say some pretty horrific things. Fortunately our whole family wasn't painted with the same brush.

And, frankly, I think there have been enough self serving (and sometimes just flat out untrue) proclamations to fuel a back channel soap opera.

That being said, I love that they used Queen Elizabeth's childhood nick name for their daughter. It was also the name Prince Phillip called her. Hopefully it was a sincere homage and not a calculated flattery.

Hopefully Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will life a safe, peaceful and productive life.

[mopinko]

2. i doubt it was the queen. probably philip.

i'm sure his dementia was active by the time he met megan.
i wondered when those comments were made. obviously, to them, the babies are important. it would have come up.

[Siwsan]

3. I'm sure it was Princess Michael of Kent, married to Queen Elizabeth's cousin Michael of Kent

Her father was a Nazi.

She's been know to spew some pretty racist stuff. I also remember her wearing an offensive Blackamoor broach at a get together attended by Harry and Meghan.

Yea, my money is on Princess Michael of Kent.

[mopinko]

5. ah. i remember that one.

i dont watch that closely.

[elleng]

17. THAT's more like it, imo.

[ripcord]

7. Oprah said after their interview that is wasn't the Queen or Phillip

[soldierant]

21. I admit to having suspected Philip

but I can see it having been Charles. Especially if egged on by Camilla.

And I can certainly see the media beingabusive.

[Duppers]

6. Given the way his mum, Diana, was treated,

I find it easy to take a side.

And I don't doubt that racism exists in that family.

[Siwsan]

10. Well, I was never a fan of Diana's

She was a good woman who wasn't able to handle the situation she could easily have avoided. It's just a pity that Charles didn't 'man up' when he was younger, and marry Camilla when he first had the chance. I somehow doubt Diana would have ever really found true happiness. I could be wrong - I often am - but that's just my gut feeling.

Oh well, none of us really knows the nitty gritty of these family situations. And I'm sure lots of racist stuff has been said, over the years, in many families. They are not the exception or epitome of vileness. That titles goes to another family I think we've all been reading alot about, lately.

[dmr]

4. Best of wishes for them. I loved the baby's name.

They seem to be a very nice couple who are in love. Congrats to them!

[Deuxcents]

8. Congrats to the new addition

To their family. Now.. can we let these people enjoy their life in peace? I’m pretty sure that’s why they settled down here.

[brooklynite]

9. Approximately 385,000 babies will be born today in the US...

I'm guessing that 384,999 won't be getting a call out.

[BeyondGeography]

16. That's how many are born in the world each day

The US number is around 11k.

[arlyellowdog]

11. Can I give a shout out to another one????

My grandson, Grayson, (named after my late husband). He’s on his way. Daughter-in-law’s water broke at noon. Asked my daughter what date it was and she said D Day (she’s a history teacher). Sorry, I’m nervous.

[Raine]

13. Happy BIRTHday to Grayson!!! 🎉 nt

[Deuxcents]

15. Shout out all you want!

How wonderful. A healthy baby boy who has a limitless choice of opportunities some day. Congrats!

[TNNurse]

12. Hope they call her Lilibet.

It is special and I know way too many little girls named some version of Lily.... Lillian, Lillith and others but all called Lili.

[bdamomma]

14. Great name.

Archie has a baby sister!!!!

[UTUSN]

18. "royals" know how to stick it to one another - it's a dig, using the names.

They all have no power over their "subjects" so have to bow and snub one another.

[elleng]

19. Here:

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/06/europe/meghan-harry-baby-girl-news-intl-scli/index.html?

[Hekate]

20. How nice for them. All the best to this young family...

My kids can attest that Santa Barbara is a nice place to grow up. Sunshine, beaches, and all that.

As for Montecito, where people like us could never afford to live, over the years I’ve been to a number of meetings there held by liberals/Democrats/supporters of Planned Parenthood/ members of my graduate school classes… You get the picture. Rolling in dough doesn’t mean you automatically lose your soul.

What it does mean is that you can afford a great deal of privacy, security, and the ability to stroll thru the local stores without people’s heads turning.

All the best to Archie, Lilibet, and their Mama and Dad.