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I hope the Monarchy is aware that they are hurting themselves by targeting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and duchess of Sussex.

Nyakio

By; https://twitter.com/TudorChick1501?s=09

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”

Surely, one would think they would stop digging their own graves.

Happy Petty Friday!

In a mere 7 days, we’ve seen the birth of a new Sussex, racist digs by a now-fired Telegraph columnist, and the reemergence of “palace sources”, which we all know is code for “courtier.”

So, let’s dive in!

The birth of Baby-Girl Sussex was going to make news, and even Meghan and Harry must have known that naming their daughter “Lilibet Diana” was going to set off the press and trolls who look for any excuse to skewer them. It’s the “palace source” story that really needs examining….

Now, any experienced Sussexsquad knows that “palace source” is code for courtier. Meghan & Harry have had their fair share of courtier drama in the past, but this new dustup appears to have caught them off guard. They have a good relationship with the Queen.

So what is going on?

After positing this question to a couple of fellow Sussexsquads over a nice bottle of California red (my personal favorite, no disrespect to Italy or France) a friend took a deep sigh & said “Girl, this is Edward Young. It’s got his name written all over it.”

We all agreed….

Now, in case you don’t know, Edward Young is the Queen’s private secretary. In 2017 he replaced the brilliant & well-respected Christopher Geidt at the insistence of Prince Charles & Prince Andrew.

Here’s where things get particularly interesting…..

Apparently both Princes Charles & Andrew had been gunning for Christopher Geidt for quite awhile. Charles, eager to take on more power & more of a leadership role, felt that Geidt was not giving his office the respect & control that it properly deserved.

And Andrew, well….

Andrew wasn’t a fan of Geidt’s tight control of his personal spending. Additionally, Geidt was determined to protect the Queen from any scandal regarding Jeffrey Epstein, whose case in the US was getting a lot of press coverage. Quietly, Geidt lessened Andrew’s public presence.

So, it was determined by Charles & Andrew that Geidt had to go. Despite Geidt’s excellent track record as press secretary, The Queen, around 91 at this time, voiced her displeasure but didn’t put up much of a fight. I mean who wants to spend their last years fighting over staff?

So, Edward Young was installed. As Private Secretary, he’s aware that his rise to such position was facilitated by Charles & Andrew. He’s aware that Her Majesty, the Queen, will not live forever, & he is also aware that, when unhappy, Charles & Andrew can get people sacked.

What has resulted at Buckingham Palace, I am told, is a revolving door of courtiers whispering, plotting, & leaking on behalf of independent royal household interests, & not at the behest or in interest of the Queen herself.

Very sad, indeed.

It is also worth mentioning that Edward Young is not personally a fan of Meghan Markle. This may explain why the leaks against Harry & Meghan go particularly unchecked, & why Harry & Meghan are demonized in the press without a Palace word, whilst stories of Andrew are buried….

Over our bottle of wine, my friends & I agreed that Edward Young has helped to make a fine mess of the Monarchy, the Queen’s legacy, & Britain’s international reputation in just a few short year’s time, as we wondered how different things would be, had Geidt not been disposed of.

I guess we’ll never know.

What we do know, is that it appears that Harry & Meg really do have a good relationship with the Queen, that most of what the Harry & Meg have said has turned out to be 💯% true, & that really, REALLY angers some powerful people back at home….

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The past is in your head the future is in your hands.”Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” ~ Albert Einstein

Nyakio

Use your past

‘Movement is life;’ and it is well to be able to forget the past, and kill the present by continual change.

Use your past as an asset. Use your past as a motivator. Use your past as a super power. Learn from it. Draw strength from it .But ultimately, move on from it. Your past is there to guide you. Your past is there to teach you. Your past is there to shape you. Keep moving forward.

Be like Oprah, whose motivation was understanding she could accomplish big things in her life by owning her outcomes. Instead of using her horrible past as a crutch, Winfrey took responsibility for her life.

The reason you will find it so hard to be happy is that you always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be and that the mindset that you should change,see the past as a lesson,the present as a process and the future as success.

No problem is big

Don’t go through life looking down, thinking, “This problem is too big; it’s never going to work out.” Get a new perspective. The forces that are for you are greater than the forces that are against you.

You Have the Cure, _God

When you know who you are, when you know you’ve been equipped and empowered, when you know God being for you is more than the world being against you, you won’t run from your hurdles. You’ll run toward your success.

God doesn’t make any mistakes. When He created you, He wasn’t having a bad day. He didn’t accidentally leave something out, and now you’re at a disadvantage. God calls you a masterpiece. He’s crowned you with His favor. You have everything you need to fulfill your destiny.

Make a vow.

A vow is a seed for meeting needs. It works in bringing the glorification of your dream into manifestation. There is no way you can exchange your needs for the glory of your goals, without a seed in your hand.

Don’t waste time

Your time is too valuable to worry about what people think about you. Your goals are too important to try to convince everyone to like you. Don’t waste your energy trying to make someone be for you that’s never going to be for you. You don’t need everyone to celebrate you.

Where might this go? PR possibilities and outcomes for the Royal Family and how I think they should handle after Meghan markle and prince Harry revelations

Nyakio

Scenario 1: Ignore.

This would probably the safest immediate reaction, however, it would be horrifically damaging over time. Whilst older people despise Meghan and Harry, young people overwhelmingly support them. In fifty years, Elizabeth II’s legacy could be of the interview.

Scenario 2: Weak show of concern.

This probably is what courtiers want. Say just enough to appear concerned, but do nothing. Again, good immediately but bad historically. Demographics in Britain are changing. I don’t see anyone thinking this was good leadership in 20 years.

Scenario 3: Deny Everything

While this would definitely appeal to Meghan haters, it leaves the Firm open to litigation. Believe me, Harry and Meghan have receipts. I’m guessing call logs with HR and emails and texts to concerned friends. They were specific. Lie and you’re toast.

Scenario 4: Give strong support verbally, make modest efforts.

Whilst Meghan haters would push back, a skilled PR team could spin this to quell most. (Definitely not all.) Sack a couple of advisors, strongly denounce racism, hope for Christmas pics with the Sussex clan.

Scenario 5: Admit it, strong show of support.

This would be bold, and honestly given how they’ve taken to bad PR, I doubt they’re brave enough to try. In this scenario they’d admit messing up badly, and strive to mend things sincerely with Harry and Meghan. Best solution, but hardest.

If it were me, I’d advise to at least show some form of support. (Even if everyone hated each other at this point.) This PR war could be long, costly, and ruin everyone’s legacy and plans. However, being blackmailed by a tabloid press who needs conflict to get paid is complicated..

I don’t see Meghan and Harry easily agreeing to line up and smile for the tabloids who’ve tried so hard to destroy them. I also don’t see royals with a lot of skeletons willing to risk their secrets being exposed to mend things with Meghan and Harry.

It’s definitely tricky…

Still, if Charles or William were brave enough to give an impassioned plea for real healing….it might make a good enough of a story to overcome the skeletons. I’d like to see that, but I’m guessing Scenario 2 is what we’ll ultimately get.

Thoughts?

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