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I think this is a smart and sensible move. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2020 #1
They don't have enough wealth and rich lifestyle yet? braddy Jan 2020 #2
I don't understand your question? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #3
Read their statement, they are going to devote themselves to making more money. braddy Jan 2020 #11
That's not what they said StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #13
Meghan was already a multimillionaire and Harry is worth many 10s of millions and more always coming braddy Jan 2020 #17
Oh, Good Lord StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #19
Yes it is, when the super rich say we are taking a break to devote ourselves to making us braddy Jan 2020 #24
Yes. Working to be financially independent usually means making enough money to live on StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #25
When is enough, enough, they already have up to 50 million dollars, that isn't financially secure? braddy Jan 2020 #28
So you think they should just live off of the tax money and not bother to try to earn a living? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #30
I'll repeat it, they already have 10s of millions of their own money, Meghan alone was a braddy Jan 2020 #31
Perhaps they like working. Skidmore Jan 2020 #87
They didn't say they were going to start, stop, or change "working", they said they were going to braddy Jan 2020 #88
Folks at this level don't ever have to do a lick of actual work Nature Man Jan 2020 #90
The envy and hate is pretty interesting StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #94
It is interesting. Skidmore Jan 2020 #95
Or. Blue_true Jan 2020 #77
they cant even earn their own money as royals..it was an allowance... samnsara Jan 2020 #101
Read the thread, they are worth about 45 million dollars she alone brought about 5 million into the braddy Jan 2020 #105
+1 happybird Jan 2020 #27
+1 bronxiteforever Jan 2020 #34
Why wouldn't one hate royalty? Codeine Jan 2020 #57
What did Harry do to earn your contempt, other than be born? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #58
Honestly, that's enough when you're dealing with Codeine Jan 2020 #59
So can black people just hate random white people because they were born white? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #62
I frankly wouldn't blame them a bit. Codeine Jan 2020 #64
This is the sort of thing that turns off independents to Socialists Zolorp Jan 2020 #103
Meghan didn't inherit treestar Jan 2020 #69
never mind that she married into the BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY Nature Man Jan 2020 #91
What has that have to do Skidmore Jan 2020 #96
They don't confer the prestige that is the hallmark Nature Man Jan 2020 #98
are you sure on that? NJCher Jan 2020 #33
Yes, their current and ever growing personal wealth is estimated at 45 million dollars. Meghan's braddy Jan 2020 #37
you are correct NJCher Jan 2020 #50
I don't own a TV and barely know anything about these celebrities. braddy Jan 2020 #52
-- NJCher Jan 2020 #65
Post removed Post removed Jan 2020 #78
it surprised me Skittles Jan 2020 #86
I didn't know they were house-hunting in California! Probably not my neighborhood, but still-- Hekate Jan 2020 #48
Meghan acted on several Skidmore Jan 2020 #97
Markle was absolutely not a "multimillionaire" -- lol obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #70
Yes she was a multi millionaire. braddy Jan 2020 #75
She was worth about $5 million before she married csziggy Jan 2020 #82
Maybe they'll just cut back on crowns, ermine capes, and royal processions. tinrobot Jan 2020 #38
But they already have 45 million and more guaranteed through celebrity, do they really need to braddy Jan 2020 #41
Why do you CARE? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #43
It was you who posted to me. braddy Jan 2020 #49
It's a discussion board. cwydro Jan 2020 #83
Obviously, they have enough to be "independent", then. tinrobot Jan 2020 #46
I see no reason to avoid mentioning that this couple is destroying the planet. braddy Jan 2020 #51
Except they aren't -- your anger at them is strange and misplaced obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #71
Lol, no anger here, but the jet setting gazillionaires are indeed conspicuous consumers braddy Jan 2020 #76
They took 4 private jets in 11 days, all the while preaching about saving the planet. cwydro Jan 2020 #80
I interpreted it to mean they want to slowly transition into a private life. Doremus Jan 2020 #55
Could be. braddy Jan 2020 #56
I hear you. Both are millionaires. Tipperary Jan 2020 #68
A "commoner" he'd be if that happened CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #102
No kidding, the time for monarchs janterry Jan 2020 #6
I judge people by the content of their character, not by title or wealth Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #12
I'm merely commenting on their declaration to devote themselves to making more money, they are braddy Jan 2020 #14
You seem to want them to just live off of the royal coffers and not try to support themselves StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #15
He is worth 10s of millions and she brought her millions into the marriage, they don't need to braddy Jan 2020 #18
Every dime that he's "worth" comes straight from the British taxpayers StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #21
"Earn"? Codeine Jan 2020 #61
What makes you think that someone in his social class Nature Man Jan 2020 #92
My daughter went to high school with Meghan. tinrobot Jan 2020 #40
That is so nice to hear!! renate Jan 2020 #42
Now see? I would've guessed that about her. Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #45
"Hey, people, leave those kids alone." 🎶 LakeArenal Jan 2020 #4
The London tabloids are so brutal on them kimbutgar Jan 2020 #5
K & R! Iliyah Jan 2020 #7
K&R, wishing them all the best. nt PunkinPi Jan 2020 #8
Distancing themselves from the Pedo supporting Royal Family HipChick Jan 2020 #9
That might've been the final straw Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #10
funny, but I don't think so NJCher Jan 2020 #36
Exactly. ZZenith Jan 2020 #26
who also kiss trump's ass at every opportunity EveHammond13 Jan 2020 #35
They loathe TRump, and literally have never kissed his ass obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #72
Good move on their part. llmart Jan 2020 #16
Megan misses the states and wants to live a more normal life TeamPooka Jan 2020 #20
Harry has reportedly long been uncomfortable with his royal role DavidDvorkin Jan 2020 #22
Harry is never going to be king. leftyladyfrommo Jan 2020 #23
I think it might have to do with love for their son womanofthehills Jan 2020 #29
So they come to the USA for a LESS RACIST environment? BamaRefugee Jan 2020 #32
More private life in US HipChick Jan 2020 #39
Dingdingding!! Codeine Jan 2020 #63
More like Canada. tinrobot Jan 2020 #67
More "normal" life, yes. Duppers Jan 2020 #47
They really aren't "Senior" members of the Royal Family Collimator Jan 2020 #44
Great post StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #54
Yes, he is obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #73
Actually, they are considered to be "senior" members of the royal BuddhaGirl Jan 2020 #89
I am a bit confused... Thomas Hurt Jan 2020 #53
No, it means they're a couple Codeine Jan 2020 #60
Truth Nature Man Jan 2020 #99
I don't mind this but I hate that he is no longer close to William helpisontheway Jan 2020 #66
The problem is that they came out with this statement and that's how the family found out. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #74
William and his son George are the more important members of the family Kaleva Jan 2020 #79
That's cool bdamomma Jan 2020 #81
translation: Meghan cannot handle it Skittles Jan 2020 #84
long time ago i thought they would move to LA and Harry get duel citizenship.. samnsara Jan 2020 #85
Good for them. Fuck the tabloids. MicaelS Jan 2020 #93
Guest commentator on Hannity calls Duchess of Sussex "Uppity". Collimator Jan 2020 #100
precisely. stopdiggin Jan 2020 #104
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