clairecloutier
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So I read a new article about Meghan & Harry in Vanity Fair. It's written by Katie Nicholl, who often writes about the royal family for VF and bases her stories on anonymous sources who are said to be closely placed to the royal family.
Anyhow, you can take it all with a grain of salt , but here are some interesting bits from the article:
-- Supposedly the breach between the Sussexes/Cambridges was originally caused by William questioning Harry's relationship with Meghan, and how fast it was progressing. Harry did not appreciate this. At one point the brothers were not on speaking terms, but relations have improved recently.
-- Meghan was interested in a home birth, but instead gave birth in Portland Hospital in London because she was a week overdue. The delivery was "uncomplicated" and Doria was present.
-- The queen was reportedly delighted with with her great-grandchild and, according to the article, is personally fond of Meghan.
-- There have been no serious discussions of Meghan/Harry moving abroad, but they are expected to take some longer trips abroad (possibly months-long trips).
-- "The Sussexes will have a suite of rooms at [Buckingham] Palace for when they need to stay in the capital, in keeping with other members of the royal family who have offices at Buckingham Palace."
-- For their official work office, they have hired a communications secretary and are recruiting for a private secretary, an assistant private secretary for Meghan, a digital editor, and at least 2 press officers. Meghan "is said to want a new approach when it comes to PR."
-- At home in Frogmore Cottage, they employ a nanny, a housekeeper, and two assistants. "The couple do not have a chef, and Meghan does the cooking," says the article (including blending green juices for Harry in the morning). Supposedly, Meghan also does all the grocery shopping online!
-- Meghan does not have a regular stylist. For their first photo shoot with Archie (a couple days after the birth), Meghan styled herself and did her own hair, nails, and makeup.
-- They want Archie to have "an ordinary life," as much as possible, and that's why they declined a royal title for him and picked names that they personally liked, instead of traditional family names. Archie will become HRH when Charles becomes king.
-- Harry has quit smoking and rarely drinks alcohol since meeting Meghan. He also practices meditation.
Anyhow, you can take it all with a grain of salt , but here are some interesting bits from the article:
-- Supposedly the breach between the Sussexes/Cambridges was originally caused by William questioning Harry's relationship with Meghan, and how fast it was progressing. Harry did not appreciate this. At one point the brothers were not on speaking terms, but relations have improved recently.
-- Meghan was interested in a home birth, but instead gave birth in Portland Hospital in London because she was a week overdue. The delivery was "uncomplicated" and Doria was present.
-- The queen was reportedly delighted with with her great-grandchild and, according to the article, is personally fond of Meghan.
-- There have been no serious discussions of Meghan/Harry moving abroad, but they are expected to take some longer trips abroad (possibly months-long trips).
-- "The Sussexes will have a suite of rooms at [Buckingham] Palace for when they need to stay in the capital, in keeping with other members of the royal family who have offices at Buckingham Palace."
-- For their official work office, they have hired a communications secretary and are recruiting for a private secretary, an assistant private secretary for Meghan, a digital editor, and at least 2 press officers. Meghan "is said to want a new approach when it comes to PR."
-- At home in Frogmore Cottage, they employ a nanny, a housekeeper, and two assistants. "The couple do not have a chef, and Meghan does the cooking," says the article (including blending green juices for Harry in the morning). Supposedly, Meghan also does all the grocery shopping online!
-- Meghan does not have a regular stylist. For their first photo shoot with Archie (a couple days after the birth), Meghan styled herself and did her own hair, nails, and makeup.
-- They want Archie to have "an ordinary life," as much as possible, and that's why they declined a royal title for him and picked names that they personally liked, instead of traditional family names. Archie will become HRH when Charles becomes king.
-- Harry has quit smoking and rarely drinks alcohol since meeting Meghan. He also practices meditation.