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StarfishSaver

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54. Great post

Wed Jan 8, 2020, 06:07 PM

Jan 2020

Harry is senior in the fact that he's the Queen's grandson, son and brother of the future monarchs, and a royal prince born to the title. But now that William, the direct heir to the throne, has children, Harry becomes less and less senior as he gets bumped further down the line of succession.

I don't get the hate, either. Wanting to be financially independent is an admirable thing and in no way is equivalent to trying to make a boatload of money (although that's fine, too, if they want to and do it honestly and without exploiting anyone).

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Harry & Meghan are going to chill with the royalty thing [View all] Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 OP

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