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And that is my view as well. I too would like to see any videos of Prince Harry in 2023, talking and laughing about Pat and repeating that he did not find her hot.

Harry in Spare was thinking back to his nine year old self, reflecting his thoughts and actions as a schoolboy at Ludgrove, and what is more, a schoolboy who was among many others doing the same thing. He talks too about Pat?s reputation for probing cuts with her fingers, for giving medication that made the patient feel worse, for roughly grabbing hold of those schoolboys she managed to catch. Those actions are unpleasant as well.

Invictus won?t be getting rid of their Founder and Patron. He brings too much publicity to them. And during the run up to the Games Harry will be there as usual, encouraging, exhorting, cheering contestants to do their best.

Harold's assignment hitting 40 is to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection, which he didn't. He just detailed his sadistic story. Then he should say what he thinks about that; a measure of empathy and other issues related to sex viewing people, would he reach out to apologize, the full essay if he was reflecting or just being a sadist, hurting people.

Anyway the spring paperback allegedly will delete the hard parts, incorporate softer versions and most likely a new ghostwriter.

Quote from: Curryong on January 23, 2023, 02:37:21 AM
And that is my view as well. I too would like to see any videos of Prince Harry in 2023, talking and laughing about Pat and repeating that he did not find her hot.

Harry in Spare was thinking back to his nine year old self, reflecting his thoughts and actions as a schoolboy at Ludgrove, and what is more, a schoolboy who was among many others doing the same thing. He talks too about Pat?s reputation for probing cuts with her fingers, for giving medication that made the patient feel worse, for roughly grabbing hold of those schoolboys she managed to catch. Those actions are unpleasant as well.

Invictus won?t be getting rid of their Founder and Patron. He brings too much publicity to them. And during the run up to the Games Harry will be there as usual, encouraging, exhorting, cheering contestants to do their best.

Perhaps Pat was not a very cuddly matron, but who remembers things from that far back to make a fuss about them?  This is like H's complaint that William got another sausage and he didnt, as a child.
Perhaps Pat was cranky because she was in constant pain, and knew that the nasty little so and so's she had to work with were laughing at her and mocking her and that Diana's little angel was one of the worst of them.   Surely any child with any sort of upbringing is told that you  make allowances for someone who is not in good health, and you DO NOT mock people who are disabled?
the very fact that he brought the whole thing up, repeating that she was not hot and that she was unable to walk easily, using her name etc shows that he has not at all repented for his bratty behaviour as a child and he still thiks that his mocking of her was funny.
If he were sorry about it, why not leave the whole thing out of hte book, and if he could, apologise to her privately for his behavour?

 ^   :yesss: :yesss:

Even if there was just one empathetic word after that story, because the ink is dry, I'd think he did a reflection, but not.

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Surely any child with any sort of upbringing is told that you  make allowances for someone who is not in good health, and you DO NOT mock people who are disabled?

Even if the parents did not, early years, teachers are trained to start forming the child with i.e. first day of school 'draw something you liked very much during your summer vacation' alarm bells would ring if a child draws something weird. It is then progressed to words through primary and secondary via English language (compulsory in the education curriculum/GCSE UK). In primary the teacher asks one to write a 'composition'...to the later stage 3 and 4 English language and literature is 'core in the ed curriculum of the UK, during this last phase one should know how to make an essay, it doesn't matter if one isn't a good writer, but minimum have an 'idea' of what it is about. Reflection IS used during this stage, some teachers are detached (nothing wrong) and will ask students to get a piece of news and reflect on it (Opinion and Thought is the reflection).

Enough on this subject for me in reference to disabled people tied to both Invictus and WellChild.  As I have said a couple of days ago, for what it's worth, Harry will be retained because of his own mental troubles, IF not, the organization is doing 'wrong' with a 'generalization' of the organization (s) purpose and about. If a Disabled specialized organization can't have empathy with a MH cocktail troubled person it's in the wrong business. If a Terminally ill specialized organization can't have empathy with a MH cocktail troubled person it's in the wrong business.

Quote from: Curryong on January 23, 2023, 02:37:21 AM
And that is my view as well. I too would like to see any videos of Prince Harry in 2023, talking and laughing about Pat and repeating that he did not find her hot.

Harry in Spare was thinking back to his nine year old self, reflecting his thoughts and actions as a schoolboy at Ludgrove, and what is more, a schoolboy who was among many others doing the same thing. He talks too about Pat?s reputation for probing cuts with her fingers, for giving medication that made the patient feel worse, for roughly grabbing hold of those schoolboys she managed to catch. Those actions are unpleasant as well.

Invictus won?t be getting rid of their Founder and Patron. He brings too much publicity to them. And during the run up to the Games Harry will be there as usual, encouraging, exhorting, cheering contestants to do their best.

While Invictus  may or  may not choose to retain its association with Prince Harry,  I do expect that many on the board, the various athletes and volunteers were unhappy to read that portion of Spare. While they likely can understand the behavior of preteen, it's the lack of an apology of his behavior to  a disabled person that  many appear to find unsettling and disappointing.  Offering one in the book would have been a wise decision IMO.

Its not out of character for him.  He said similar stuff when he claimed that he did not like doing the royal duties and was resentful of being sent out to work with people, even on that GHurka tour.  He makes it so clear that he isn't the friendly warm hearted Harry that he was taken for, and that he really could not give  a damn about ordinary people or their woes.
If Invictus keep him it will be because they dont want to lose thier patron who is still famous. but Im sure that many of them will view him with distaste after this bit of his book.  Never mind that he wasnt seen on video laughing...

As I said, it's an all in all shrug for me.

I doubt, the people on the board are as aghast as some might envision and by putting it the book and letting us know his thoughts, he's owned up too it. As well as giving grace and nuance to a woman who sounded was intentionally rough with children and felt like rubbing her fingers in their cuts and making them sicker was okay.

He also makes it very clear he's still a warm-hearted person, if we're going to deal in absolutes. Just because he's not acting or speaking how some would like, in what they believe would be the perfect ideal view, it doesn't change the fact that he very much cares about the woes of ordinary people.

In other news, this one is a bit old but good for anyone who understands German.

"In this podcast episode of the ARD series "The Question", soldier Jens talks about his experiences in Afghanistan and his PTSD.

If we listen to sick people, we can help them better 🖤💛"

Above is the tweet translation, so I'm not sure how good it is.

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1616370783760142338

It's a link to the podcast episode for a wounded solider and was linked by the Germany games twitter account.

I think what Harry has shown is that he is NOT the warm hearted person that his public image showed for a time.  He came out and said he didn't enjoy his job at all.. he didnt like having to meet people and smile and try to help them.. he was angry because he felt trapped in his royal role and he could not muster up any sincere sympathy for people who were much much worse off than himself.  He said that quite shamelessly a year or 2 ago. He felt that he was over worked at his job as a royal.  He seems to have liked the army but only when he was in combat, and he mentioned his kills as something like a chess game, which is hardly a sign of warmth or kindliness or sympathy.
Perhaps Pat wasn't the kind of nurse or matron who is overly sympathetic with kids, but again, perhaps she was in pain, was fed up with the brats she had to deal with, and just fixed them up and sent them on their way, and knew that the Prince of Wales' son, was the one who mocked her the most.  Harry knew she was in pain but he did not express any sympathy for her, he could have said, I was an awful brat then, and  because she was plain and not cuddly, i made fun of her to her face. Im a bit ashamed of that now.
But he didnt.  She was just a plain middle aged disabled woman and she was nothing to him.

If that's how you feel, you feel that way.

I disagree. It's that simple. I take a different view of his words but alas, that's life.

For those who are interested, this dropbox link includes how the bidding process goes for the Invictus Games and this focuses on the games in 2027. I did a quick scroll and I didn't see anything about Winter Sports, so I guess that's something that won't be happening at every-game going forward. It also has little tid-bits about viewing figures and etc for the games.

https://www.dropbox.com/transfer/AAAAAPoOjSK-uEcpsT5MX1VRgb2d3FUv8epGvBw82TI2uLMhO-dyXyM

well perhaps since I have many health issues and also find it hard to walk at present due to pain, Im not likely to feel much sympathy for a kid who might well mock me.

And it's completely your right to feel that way given your background.

I myself, twisted my ankle it swells, causing my to have to buy one of shoes a size up and walking around can be painful. That being said, when I had to watch little kids, I didn't treat them roughly due to my own pain, nor did I rub their cuts and cause them more harm/hurt due to my own pain.

And I still respectfully, disagree with your overall view. I'm not in to change your mind, that's time and effort I don't have for something that won't.

You feel the way you feel, I disagree with that and as long as we're both respectful about then there is no issue.

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Quote from: changemhysoul on January 23, 2023, 02:56:07 PM
If that's how you feel, you feel that way.

I disagree. It's that simple. I take a different view of his words but alas, that's life.

For those who are interested, this dropbox link includes how the bidding process goes for the Invictus Games and this focuses on the games in 2027. I did a quick scroll and I didn't see anything about Winter Sports, so I guess that's something that won't be happening at every-game going forward. It also has little tid-bits about viewing figures and etc for the games.

https://www.dropbox.com/transfer/AAAAAPoOjSK-uEcpsT5MX1VRgb2d3FUv8epGvBw82TI2uLMhO-dyXyM

I really don't care about the IG or how many books are sold as it is all about money for Harry and how much he makes off people willing to buy his lies.  It is about the character of the person and how they treat other people in life, this.........*Just because a person has money, position, power or title does not mean *respect* is a given in life, it is earned by how a person treats other people with compassion, dignity, graciousness and kindness in life*......Harry has NO respect even for his own grandparents by how he treated them mostly while Philip lying dying in a hospital or the frail grandmother who has given him so much in life.  Harry is one very despicable, cruel and hateful person who is emotionally and mentally disturbed and a danger to those that don't agree with him.  Whatever happens to him in life I know I will never shed a tear for him like I did his grandfather and HM whom I really really admired.   

Quote from: Nightowl on January 24, 2023, 06:11:07 AM

I really don't care about the IG or how many books are sold as it is all about money for Harry and how much he makes off people willing to buy his lies.  It is about the character of the person and how they treat other people in life, this.........*Just because a person has money, position, power or title does not mean *respect* is a given in life, it is earned by how a person treats other people with compassion, dignity, graciousness and kindness in life*......Harry has NO respect even for his own grandparents by how he treated them mostly while Philip lying dying in a hospital or the frail grandmother who has given him so much in life.  Harry is one very despicable, cruel and hateful person who is emotionally and mentally disturbed and a danger to those that don't agree with him.  Whatever happens to him in life I know I will never shed a tear for him like I did his grandfather and HM whom I really really admired.   

Harry hasnt made a cent out of the IG in all the years it?s been going, so I don?t know how that?s linked to his money-making. And how is Harry ?a danger to those that don?t agree with him??

I really do think that people on SM and that includes those who make money out of it online, Youtube etc should desist from calling others that they do not know, mentally ill, troubled, narcassistic, paranoid or any other term like it. Please, please!! Please!

Maybe it?s my background and years trying to assist others (some of them with very serious mental illnesses indeed) as a social worker, but I really do feel that these sort of terms to categorise others need to be used by trained psychologists and psychiatrists only about patients they are treating face to face, not non medically trained persons attempting from afar to abuse and denigrate those they do not know and who they dislike. And that includes those on YouTube who profess to be psychiatrists.

I happen to know several psychiatrists and therapists socially through my work, and NONE  of them would dream of diagnosing someone they don?t know.

Funny then that most of the people mentioning mental illness or narcissim are attacking Charles.

Harry has spoken about his mental state.

By attaching Better Up, free publicity for this shady company.

Quote from: Nightowl on January 24, 2023, 06:11:07 AM

I really don't care about the IG or how many books are sold as it is all about money for Harry and how much he makes off people willing to buy his lies.  It is about the character of the person and how they treat other people in life, this.........*Just because a person has money, position, power or title does not mean *respect* is a given in life, it is earned by how a person treats other people with compassion, dignity, graciousness and kindness in life*......Harry has NO respect even for his own grandparents by how he treated them mostly while Philip lying dying in a hospital or the frail grandmother who has given him so much in life.  Harry is one very despicable, cruel and hateful person who is emotionally and mentally disturbed and a danger to those that don't agree with him.  Whatever happens to him in life I know I will never shed a tear for him like I did his grandfather and HM whom I really really admired.   

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As far as him being a danger to people who don't agree with him, that's categorically untrue as there are tons of people who don't agree with him and are living not only full lives but are making money off of him.

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Frankly I dont know how anyone coudl say that Harry is in a good mental state, when you think of many of the things he has said, such as thinking of his mother when he's putting cream on his penis, or beleiving for 10 years that she faked her own death?  Or beleiving that he was born to provide spare parts for his brother?  DId his mother agree to this bizarre reason to get pregnant.  Not to mention hitting his bodyguard. Anyone behaving like this either has mental issues or is a very very unpleasant individual or both.

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According to Invictus, countries have until Feb. 20th, to put in their bid for hosting the next games.

https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1617529183038496769

"#EnEsteMomento The 20 active athletes and veterans of the Public Force with disabilities, shortlisted to participate in the Games
@WeAreInvictus, began their concentration in the
@divriveteranos, where they will have various evaluations."

Team Colombia is preparing their teams for the Germany games!

https://twitter.com/divriveteranos/status/1617539263721242624

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1617824858263654400

posts containing personal comments towards other posts, dismissive towards other posters and/or antagonistic towards other posters have been edited to remove those comments.   This is the third warning.  After this posts will be fully removed, warnings will be given and may escalate to posts being premoderated.

Quote from: changemhysoul on January 24, 2023, 02:58:14 PM
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According to Invictus, countries have until Feb. 20th, to put in their bid for hosting the next games.

https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1617529183038496769

"#EnEsteMomento The 20 active athletes and veterans of the Public Force with disabilities, shortlisted to participate in the Games
@WeAreInvictus, began their concentration in the
@divriveteranos, where they will have various evaluations."

Team Colombia is preparing their teams for the Germany games!

https://twitter.com/divriveteranos/status/1617539263721242624

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1617824858263654400

Not very long now then, before you will know whether you can travel to Canada or may have to stretch the travel budget further, Changhmysoul!

Quote from: Curryong on January 24, 2023, 07:59:49 PM


Not very long now then, before you will know whether you can travel to Canada or may have to stretch the travel budget further, Changhmysoul!

Hopefully! Canada is 2025 so I know I'm good (unless I'm unable to stop spending money on food, my major weakness) but I can say, I selfishly hope the 2027 games are in the USA because of easier travel.

I don't think it would be but.......it'd be so much easier.

This is a bit of an older article (in 2021) but it's about a Birmingham wanting to try putting in a bid to host the games before the decade is out. Birmingham WILL launch bid to host Invictus Games, council leader confirms - Birmingham Live (https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-launch-bid-host-invictus-21799892)

I know, last year, the places who put in bids, posted on social media about the visits and etcs for the bids.

So I'm wondering if we'll get the 2027 location in Germany or if we'll have to wait until the 2025 games (Canada)

Perhaps Birmingham will be successful in the future but I?ve just got a feeling that North America may get the next bid. We shall see!

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Prince Harry to participate in the two day Better Up Summit in San Francisco over March 7 & 8, 2023.

https://twitter.com/BetterUp/status/1618625719495688192?cxt=HHwWgIDQrYPhwfYsAAAA

I'm glad they have an online version of the summit, I got watch last year so I have to check the time and etc but I'm excited.

@changemhysoul -Please give us a review if you'd like. It's not often that a member has an opportunity to see a member of a royal family either in person or virtually.

Quote from: changemhysoul on January 26, 2023, 11:54:08 PM
I'm glad they have an online version of the summit, I got watch last year so I have to check the time and etc but I'm excited.

I would be too! And I?m thrilled for you. What a fantastic experience to be able to attend!

Quote from: Curryong on January 27, 2023, 01:03:00 AM
I would be too! And I?m thrilled for you. What a fantastic experience to be able to attend!

Quote from: TLLK on January 27, 2023, 12:52:24 AM
@changemhysoul -Please give us a review if you'd like. It's not often that a member has an opportunity to see a member of a royal family either in person or virtually.

I should say! Last year wasn't in-person but online! I'll be attending online for this one as well (not enough money for the ticket + traveling and my passover is in April so I wouldn't be able to take time off)  and I don't mind giving a review but I wanted to let you know that if you'd like and your time is free, anyone can sign up for the free, virtual part of the event!

Also, should the information for this go under general family news I realize? Betterup is a charity thing but Harry's job.

@changemysoul-Yes Better Up is his job, but  it's just easier to keep Better Up,  Archewell (also their job) in with organizations/activities like Invictus. So discussion about Better Up can take place here.

Meghan and Harry Bolster Archewell With New Hires, Promotions - Variety (https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-hires-promotions-1235505004/)

An update about Archewell

Key points:

Archetypes season 2 hasn't been announced but it is expected.

?Ben and Fara have been integral to the creation and execution of many critically and commercially acclaimed projects during their tenure. They have expertly delivered content and campaigns that have exceeded expectations and made their mark within the cultural zeitgeist,? said Archewell head of communications and global press secretary to Harry and Meghan, Ashley Hansen.

?They played a critical role in helping to tell the stories of the Duke and Duchess thus far and the couple remain hugely grateful for their support on those vital ?look back? projects, as they now look forward,? she added.

- To this point above, Ben & Fara were in charge of the roll out of Harry & Meghan and Spare & Archtypes.

- The article mentions Heart of Invictus which is set to come out this summer

- Spare moved 3.2 million copies in it's first week

- The Archewell Foundation impact report should be released in the up-coming days.

From the article above. So I am guessing that "head of podcasts" might be a new role? Does Shauna Nep replace one of the Archewell employees that departed at the end of 2022?

QuoteEntering its third year, the audio, philanthropic and content production operation continues to grow. In audio, Serena Regan has been named head of podcasts. Hired at the end of 2022, Regan will now lead all development in that portfolio. ?Archetypes,? the vertical?s debut project, was released last year and marked Archewell?s first hit. An interview series about harmful labels that hold women back, the Meghan-hosted series topped Spotify charts in 47 countries. A second season has not formally been announced but is well expected.

Joining The Archewell Foundation, the couple?s philanthropic arm, is Shauna Nep. Having served as vice president of philanthropy at SB Projects since 2018, she joins as co-executive director and will work alongside executive director James Holt. Nep has also held positions at The Goldhirsh Foundation and Fundamental Inc. 

Quote from: TLLK on January 28, 2023, 02:50:17 PM
From the article above. So I am guessing that "head of podcasts" might be a new role? Does Shauna Nep replace one of the Archewell employees that departed at the end of 2022?

Possibly, Shauna Nep will be replacing Rebecca Sanan?s, but it doesn't seem like "head of podcasts is a new role." It was the role Rebecca had before she stepped down, it seems she was contracted to help launch Archetypes. Now that season one is down and Archewell is going more internal, it seems that Shauna will have a more permenant role.

The other employee was Mandana Dayani who stepped in to run Archewell while the H&M were on parental leave. Now that they're back, she's stepping down to focus on her main work. So I don't think Shauna is a replacement for her.

@changemhysoul -Thank you for the information.

The Archewell Foundation Impact report has been released: https://twitter.com/ledbettercarly/status/1619824348768112641

Highlights:

Highlights include:

? 12.66 million COVID-19 vaccines in partnership w/ Global Citizen
? 174,497 Afghans & Ukrainians welcomed to the U.S. through partnerships w/
@AlliesWelcome
& Uniting for Ukraine with http://Welcome.US.
? 50,000 served meals w/
@WCKitchen

The Archewell Foundation played an enormous role?in fact, the most
critical one?in helping Human First to grow in 2021 - 2022. We are a
young organization, formed in the midst of a crisis and dealing with many
ongoing crises this year. After the initial media blitz on the Taliban
takeover of Afghanistan and most especially with the invasion of Ukraine,
donors quickly lost interest in Afghanistan ? but Archewell has been there
for us. We were able to provide humanitarian aid in various forms to
upwards of 10,000 individuals in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most
especially, in the 4 months after receiving the grant, we supported all
living expenses for approximately 1,000 at-risk Afghans living in safe
houses that we operated in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

- Safi Rauf, Co-Founder of Human First Coalition

There are more things in the report, it's 24 pages

Interesting data about Archewell outreach over the last twelve months.

And a very heartwarming and lovely letter from Safi Rauf the co-founder of Human First Coalition. The organisation is obviously grateful to Archewell in its efforts to give humanitarian aid to people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Being able to directly help thousands of individuals in those countries through an Archewell grant is outstanding.

And the WCKitchen giving meals to 50,000 people is also truly remarkable. Onwards and upwards for next year for Archewell and its partners!

Interesting that Archewell on its current list of partners doesn't have Prince Harry's seven UK based patronages where he is still acknowledged as the patron ie Well Child as a partner, so I guess that is kept separate. However Meghan's two remaining UK patronages Smart Works and The Mayhew are included as partners.

https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1619835044608245760?cxt=HHwWgIDUyYHZ5_osAAAA  (Partners list in the tweet.)

QuoteThe List of Partners is intresting. It lists Meghan's current patronage @Smartworks
& Her former Patronage  @themayhew
. But does not list any of Prince Harry's 7 current patronages.

Archewell has raised $13 million dollars since its inception in 2020 after the Sussexes moved to the United States and has donated $3 million dollars since then.

Harry and Meghan Archewell Foundation raised $13m and donated $3m helped buy 12.6m COVID vaccines (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/harry-and-meghan-archewell-foundation-raised-13m-and-donated-3m-helped-buy-12-6m-covid-vaccines/ar-AA16SA9Q?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=2804f30ec23040b68fad375c962a320a)

QuotePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation has raised $13million since its formation after Megxit in 2020 - with $3million given away to their chosen causes including cash towards 12million Covid-19 vaccinations, it was revealed today.

The money raised by the Sussexes' charitable organization was also also handed to charities supporting refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Archewell's first 'impact report', says its money helped pay for 12.66 million Covid-19 jabs around the world while working with anti-poverty charity Global Citizen.

Their report, published Sunday, does not contain accounts. But Yahoo News columnist Omid Scobie, one of the Sussexes' favoured reporters, said that Archewell had donated 23 per cent of its income.

He tweeted: 'In their first year of operation they raised $13million and distributed $3million in grants'.

Assuming Smart Works was mentioned because they were one of the orgs that received a grant during International Woman's Day. I don't remember much happening with the Mayhew.

I also assume it's because money going to WellChild and Sentebale are getting their funds donated through profits from Harry's personal work and not Archewell related work.

Someone has been doing a break-down of the report (I'm to lazy to copy it all now but maybe later)

$13Mil in incoming resources
$3Mil given in Grants

Any resources not expended are carried over in reserve.

So pretty good money-wise, I saw. I never been a numbers person but I'm glad the report details the impact on a personal level and a few of the companies have been talking about their partnerships/report on social media.

Gert's Royals has more information -

https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1619865255643058176?s=20&t=XtB5E3Ki5DoH1zRzfKfWPQ

^ Thank you,

here are two others

https://twitter.com/royal_suitor/status/1619831688980484097

https://twitter.com/ledbettercarly/status/1619824348768112641

The second link is Carly Ledbetter, she doesn't go as deep but I'm pretty sure she was the first to break the news of the report.

Quote from: changemhysoul on January 30, 2023, 04:25:46 PM
Assuming Smart Works was mentioned because they were one of the orgs that received a grant during International Woman's Day. I don't remember much happening with the Mayhew.

I also assume it's because money going to WellChild and Sentebale are getting their funds donated through profits from Harry's personal work and not Archewell related work.

Someone has been doing a break-down of the report (I'm to lazy to copy it all now but maybe later)

$13Mil in incoming resources
$3Mil given in Grants

Any resources not expended are carried over in reserve.

So pretty good money-wise, I saw. I never been a numbers person but I'm glad the report details the impact on a personal level and a few of the companies have been talking about their partnerships/report on social media.
I believe that Mayhew was going through a reorganization or was merging with another organization.

An impact report is meant to communicate activities with no numbers nor details of quantification of an organization.

An annual report is a detailed financial report with revenue and expenses, signed by Archewell CPA (required)/co-sgined by external auditor CPA reviewing Archewell if any (not required), to be delivered to the IRS, whom publish it/yearly review for the tax exempt status, if any finding the organization is contacted by letter with corrections or visits.

Mayhew update-Meghan is no longer their patron.

Meghan Markle No Longer Patron of Animal Charity Mayhew (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-shares-heartbreak-over-death-friend-mayhew-patronage-ended/)

QuoteAlthough she continued to support Mayhew after she and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as working royals and moved to California in 2020, Meghan and Mayhew announced Wednesday that she is no longer a patron of the organization.

"Our Royal Patronage with The Duchess of Sussex came to an end at the beginning of the year. It's been an incredible privilege for Mayhew to have worked closely with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, since 2019 when she became our Patron," Mayhew said in a statement.

Quote from: TLLK on January 30, 2023, 10:55:45 PM
Mayhew update-Meghan is no longer their patron.

Meghan Markle No Longer Patron of Animal Charity Mayhew (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-shares-heartbreak-over-death-friend-mayhew-patronage-ended/)

Yes, I meant to post here about Mayhew as I remembered she wasn?t their patron any more earlier this morning.
Meghan wrote at the time?

Though my time as patron of Mayhew has come to a close, my unwavering support has not. I encourage each of you to support in whatever way you are able," Meghan wrote in her message. "The emotional support of a rescue animal is unparalleled ? as you'll soon realize: it is not you who saves them, it is they who save you."

Meghan visited the organization in 2019 while pregnant with son Archie and was memorably very taken with one of the dogs: a Jack Russell named Minnie.

"We can't take another dog before the baby as our hands are too full!" Meghan said.

The Duchess of Sussex secretly visited Mayhew during a Jan. 2020 visit to London and also wrote the forward for the organization's annual review that year.

She concluded her forward by revealing that she has sponsored a dog kennel in her son Archie's name.

And I do believe that Mayhew was definitely going through some reorganization apparently there was some bickering over funding and staff treatment at the organization.

Quote from: TLLK on January 30, 2023, 11:11:10 PM
And I do believe that Mayhew was definitely going through some reorganization apparently there was some bickering over funding and staff treatment at the organization.

That also stirred the memory a bit, but the only thing I can find online referring to that is this article in a local newspaper.

'It's heartbreaking': Volunteer slams Mayhew Animal Charity plans | Brent & Kilburn Times (https://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/21926364.its-heartbreaking-volunteer-slams-mayhew-animal-charity-plans/)

I knew Meghan was no longer at Meyhew. Maybe I wasn't on this forum/active at the time but I thought everyone knew.

I meant, I couldn't remember any Archewell and Meyhew related happenings like a grant that Smart Works got. Meghan joined Meyhew as a Patron due to the connection of her friend Oli who helped Guy recover after an accident. When he passed, it seemed that she also stepped down as Patron.

My guess would be, since this report is from 2020-2022 that covers three years, they listed anyone that they've partnered with. Meyhew in the past were one of the charities that had received a Sussex's x-mas card and posted it. And when Oli passed away, Meghan made a donation to help create the Oli Juste wing at Mayhew. That would be the idea for the partnership.

Also, I made a mistake, the Smart Works grant was for Women's History month and not International Women's Day

@changemhysoul - I somehow over time forgot this news.  Though if you scroll back through the second or third Archewell threads I might have even posted the news.  :hehe:

Sometimes patronages come with a "lifetime" role. Others are for a limited time with an agreed upon start and end date. Still others like BAFTA have seen multiple patrons over a few decades. Of course when a royal passes away, there is likely to be reshuffling of patronages. The late Queen and DoE did start to hand off some of their patronages, presidencies and honorary military appointments over the last decade, but others they held on to right up until the end. There still has not been an official announcement of who will inherit those positions.

^ related to the above, true true!

And then related today, news, Archewell made a post about Smart Works.

QuoteToday, Smart Works released their inaugural Smart Works Female Unemployment Index ? a report that examines the challenges women face when looking for work, from the moment they begin the search to the life changing impact of having a job. Since 2019, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex has been Patron and last year, The Archewell Foundation announced it would provide the financial support to conduct this robust study.

?Anyone who has received a wage packet in their lifetime understands the power of employment, the freedom it provides, the opportunities it opens and above all, the person it enables you to become. Too often our clients come to us after months or years of trying and failing to secure employment, lacking confidence. We know the impact that unemployment is having on women?s lives and we know how critical they can be to our national economic success. We need to find a way forward, listening to what women need to thrive when in an interview situation and be happy and successful in their careers.? ? Kate Stephens, Smart Works CEO

Here is the link to the full report - https://smartworks.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Smart-Works-Female-Unemployment-Index-2022.pdf

If your not big on numbers and data (I am not) there are also personal stories about a few select women who Smart Works has helped and their stories and etc, which I find more interesting. But if you are a fan of data and numbers, there is a lot of that info their as well. It also seems like the Smart Works Female Unemployment Index was launched in the house of lords today and they were able to complete the index with financial backing from Archewell.

Thanks for posting this.

I see that SmartWorks has helped among others disabled women, those from a minority background and sole parents struggling to get by. Also that women from some of the most disadvantaged areas of Britain were assisted into a hopeful new life as an employed female. I think that dressing for succcess at job interviews and that first couple of days at work can make all the difference, and I?m proud that Meghan tried to help make a difference in these women?s lives.

Quote from: TLLK on January 31, 2023, 01:57:07 AM
@changemhysoul - I somehow over time forgot this news.  Though if you scroll back through the second or third Archewell threads I might have even posted the news.  :hehe:

Sometimes patronages come with a "lifetime" role. Others are for a limited time with an agreed upon start and end date. Still others like BAFTA have seen multiple patrons over a few decades. Of course when a royal passes away, there is likely to be reshuffling of patronages. The late Queen and DoE did start to hand off some of their patronages, presidencies and honorary military appointments over the last decade, but others they held on to right up until the end. There still has not been an official announcement of who will inherit those positions.

probably noone in the RF wil take them up.  Charles is not going to have the same big team of helpers that his mother had, and so a lot of charities will have to go, or just be patronages where the Royal's name is on the  website, rather than an active patron

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If your not big on numbers and data (I am not) there are also personal stories about a few select women who Smart Works has helped and their stories and etc, which I find more interesting. But if you are a fan of data and numbers, there is a lot of that info their as well. It also seems like the Smart Works Female Unemployment Index was launched in the house of lords today and they were able to complete the index with financial backing from Archewell.

With SmartWorks the accounting is a bit more complicated.  Big brands in the UK have charity giving tax deduction. So the surplus of clothes that do not sell, even with sale slashes are given away if the brand doesn't have a scheme to sell it let's say for GBP 1 pound and then themselves donate to the charity of their preference. By the brands used by SmartWorks, I'd say small and medium size brands are their forte, donators.

What will happen to the garment (Fashion, Clothing) industry? It is hard to say, after the pandemic, this industry is the most affected so far.

Quote from: Amabel2 on February 01, 2023, 09:49:25 AM
probably noone in the RF wil take them up.  Charles is not going to have the same big team of helpers that his mother had, and so a lot of charities will have to go, or just be patronages where the Royal's name is on the  website, rather than an active patron

I believe that not all of their late QEII and DoE's patronages will be wanting a new royal patron so those will just go. Others may be merging with another organization to remain financially stable. However I do believe that those that are specifically aligned with the monarch/Duke of Lancaster will go to Charles. William will inherit from Charles those specifically aligned with the Prince of Wales/Cornwall . The remaining ones that a certain family member has a specific interest in or attachment will likely go to another family member including those who are not part of the senior working group.  This is not a quick process and I recall it took a long time for the BRF to redistribute the patronages of the late QEQM and Princess Margaret.

Yesterday, WellChild released their 2021-2022 Impact report, it included a message from Harry.

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He did receive some criticism for referring to himself as the Royal Patron, but IMO that is unfair. He was their royal patron from the moment that he agreed to take on the role.

Prince Harry criticised for 'incorrectly' calling himself 'Royal Patron' of UK charity (https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1037012-prince-harry-criticised-for-incorrectly-calling-himself-royal-patron-of-uk-charity)

63,072,000 Seconds
1,051,200 Minutes
17,531.64 Hours
730 Days
104 Weeks
or 2⃣ Years To Go until we get to return to Canada for the #InvictusGames Vancouver 🍁 Whistler 2025!

But who's counting!?

--- > https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1622659725916610561

Also, tickets for the Germany games can be purchased here -> Tickets / Invictus Games (https://invictusgames23.de/en/tickets)

Did someone serously count how long it would be to the next Invictus games

Yes, the organization themselves in a fun tweet to promote the Winter Games

Quote from: Amabel2 on February 07, 2023, 09:16:45 AM
Did someone serously count how long it would be to the next Invictus games

It's not that uncommon for organizations ie IOC to do a countdown to their next big event.

https://twitter.com/WellChild/status/1622990164665548801

A video message posted by WellChild of Prince Harry, calling for nominations for the 2023 WellChild Awards

Our Patron Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, joins the call for nominations for the 2023 #WellChildAwards, in association with
@GSK
Each year, we celebrate the UK?s inspirational seriously ill children, young people & those who care for them. Nominate at http://wellchild.org.uk/awards

Glad that he recorded the video for Well Child and look forward to seeing the winners.

WellChild has been a firmly established part of Harry?s year for quite some time now. Last year was of course an exception. It?s always a sad as well as a joyous occasion. As a mother and grandmother I always thank God that I was never faced with the ill health that these children and their parents and extended family are faced with every day of their existence. WellChild does a fabulous job in supporting these families and I?m sure many parents will be nominating again as usual.

I've changed my mind about Harry being 'patron' of anything from my initial comment that charity organization should keep their patron if not the 'vision, mission' of a charity is defeated by letting go of complicated famous unwell patron.

My change of heart is, he should be removed and seek (more) help rather than burden a charity.  Making fun in ink forever of a disabled person, and being patron of a disabled to inevitable death charity isn't compatible.

It's very compatible. As long as the charity itself is fine.

WellChild, and more importantly, the parents, family members and children, value having Harry as patron. They're not going to drop him because of unkind thoughts he has a 13 year old boy (and this ignoring the damage said matron's at the school did to little kids, such as giving them medicine that makes them sicker and not caring or pushing fingers into their wounds which serves no purpose other than being cruel) Or using drugs to cope with the trauma in his life.

Now, if Harry was saying all of this and thinking this at the age of 40, 32 or even 24, it'd be different but that's not the case.

WellChild isn't damaged by him and from his book, they received 300,000, that only serves to help. As well as other donations as he's put money into both them and Sentebale whenever there is a chance. I think they care more about that, than what young Harry did to cope but Harry now and since they've been supporting him since stepping back, it looks like they value him more than the hate or anything else.


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An update from African Parks, which Prince Harry is Patron / on the board of

https://twitter.com/AfricanParks/status/1623217053334224897

A team from Majete Nationa Park in Malawi recently helped locals plant trees to protect their land against flooding in the future. It's one of many ways in which African Parks partners with local communities to protect natural spaces.

I wouldn't know about the parents. But the fact that the BOD (Board of Directors) of the charity is still using him, whilst being criticized i.e. 95 unfavorable vs 5 favorable wherever they published the video is not a great sign.

Quote from: changemhysoul on February 08, 2023, 02:23:42 PM
It's very compatible. As long as the charity itself is fine.

WellChild, and more importantly, the parents, family members and children, value having Harry as patron. They're not going to drop him because of unkind thoughts he has a 13 year old boy (and this ignoring the damage said matron's at the school did to little kids, such as giving them medicine that makes them sicker and not caring or pushing fingers into their wounds which serves no purpose other than being cruel) Or using drugs to cope with the trauma in his life.

Now, if Harry was saying all of this and thinking this at the age of 40, 32 or even 24, it'd be different but that's not the case.

WellChild isn't damaged by him and from his book, they received 300,000, that only serves to help. As well as other donations as he's put money into both them and Sentebale whenever there is a chance. I think they care more about that, than what young Harry did to cope but Harry now and since they've been supporting him since stepping back, it looks like they value him more than the hate or anything else.


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An update from African Parks, which Prince Harry is Patron / on the board of

https://twitter.com/AfricanParks/status/1623217053334224897

A team from Majete Nationa Park in Malawi recently helped locals plant trees to protect their land against flooding in the future. It's one of many ways in which African Parks partners with local communities to protect natural spaces.

If the families are content with Prince Harry as their patron and the organization doesn't have an issue with him then I believe that they'd rather retain him. IMO his role as a royal patron is to raise the profile of the charity in a positive manner which he's done now for several years. That can bring the attention of future donors.  He will make the occasional in person event when it's possible to further advance the Well Child's cause.  :thumbsup:

^ Agree

https://twitter.com/SoldierOnCAN/status/1623065312592793602

Let the countdown begin! Less than 8 months until #IG23💪🇨🇦 The 1st
@InvictusGamesDE
Training Camp is officially underway in British Columbia at
@CFBBFCEsquimalt
#SoldierOn #IG23 #aHomeforRespect #TeamCanada #CAF

Looks like, official prep is getting started for Invictus, 8 months to go

The competitors for Invictus are very excited about getting ready for the Games I?m sure. They?ll be raring to go in almost eight months time. Everybody always gets stuck into being completely fit for the competition quite early on.

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It's been officially confirmed, Invictus Nigeria will be the 22nd Nation at the Invictus Games in Germany this year.

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1623662102895333376

Follow this link to see a video 

https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1623659934175965187

But for those that don't want to click, when setting up Invictus Nigeria, they were using the Endeavor Program to simply help fund sport recovery opportunities in Nigeria and help build a sport recovery program for the country. The response had been so great and it helped the vets so much and support from senior military in Nigeria had been so strong that the Invictus Games Foundation could invite them to the games this year.

Nigeria confirmed as the 22nd nation attending the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 ? Invictus Games Foundation (https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/nigeria-confirmed-as-the-22nd-nation-attending-the-invictus-games-dusseldorf-2023/)


Dominic Reid OBE, CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation, said, ?Such was the impact of the opportunities we provide, including within Nigeria, and the support of senior military stakeholders, that we felt the team there were ready and well-prepared for joining an Invictus Games. I am delighted that an invitation has now been issued for a team of 10 wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans to attend the Games as the first African nation to do so?.

General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff Nigeria, said, ?Since joining the Invictus Community of Nations, we have seen the impact that sports for recovery has already begun to have on those who have been injured or fallen ill whilst serving, and on those around them. We thank the team at the Invictus Games Foundation for their support and guidance and we are excited for the Games this September!?

Bobby Ojeh, Team Manager of the Invictus Games Team Nigeria, will now begin the selection process for 10 members of the team, due to be announced later this year, along with their friends and family members. Members of Team Nigeria are hoping to be competing in Athletics, Indoor Rowing, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball. The Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 are due to take place between the 9th ? 16th of September, 2023.


Invictus Games: Nigeria gets Africa's first entry at Prince Harry's games for wounded veterans | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/09/africa/nigeria-invictus-games-intl/index.html)

The above article has more from the vets and coaches. Nigera will be the first African (West African) Nation to join Invictus and in total, 3 new nations will be at the Germany Games in Sept.


Also


SmarkWorks will be opening a new location in Corydon

What terrific news for Nigeria and the Invictus Games, which goes from strength to strength. Absolutely great for those maimed and wounded competitors competing in a truly international arena.

And it?s marvellous news too for SmartWorks which is quietly doing an excellent job in playing a part in getting women back in the workforce.

Good news for Invictus to have a team from Nigeria competing as the continent's first entry.

Congrats to Smart Works for opening a new location.

Archewell received a single but very generous ten million dollar tax deductible donation from an anonymous donor through the Silicon Valley Community Foundation  to provide general  non-profit support for the charity (salaries, office supplies, etc..) rather than a focus upon a specific project ie: one of their charities -Smart Works/Well Child. Now IMO IF Prince Harry is the "anonymous donor" and IF he did choose to donate the  money from his advance for Spare to put it back into the day to day operations for Archewell, I don't have an issue with his decision. The lights have to be kept on after all and the employees for Archewell do need to be paid.  :shrug: This foundation began in 2021 during the COVID pandemic and understandably will take time to grow.

Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation got $10m from mystery donor | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11727351/Harry-Meghans-Archewell-Foundation-got-10m-mystery-donor.html)

Quote* An unidentified donor gave $10M - 77% of the charity's total 2021 income
   * The wealthy benefactor set up a fund with Silicon Valley Community Foundation
   * It has been speculated that part of donation came from Harry himself, through the $20m advance for his autobiography Spare

I saw this floating around on twitter.

I'm of the mind that I don't care either way. Be it money to to support Archewell staff or be it money for them to give out in grants, as long as people are being helped by Archewell then it's fine.

So I don't mind who the money (as in I don't really care and it never crossed my mind but the DM are constantly trying to dig and nose around in the Sussex's finances) is coming from as long as there is nothing illegal going on and the government says it's okay. And the US government doesn't play about money.

It's Delaware registered, so it will be easy for Archewell to give 5% = USD 500,000.  The other 95% = USD 9,500,000 according to Delaware law can be spent by billing 'expenses'.  The legal itemized expense list that is allowed is very vast. The above 9.5Million is quite easy to make real expense reports, i.e. payment employees, travel, hotel, food and beverage whilst travelling, etc. There's a myriad of ways to get around it.  I highly doubt H&M are worried about the DM article. For what it's worth, they got it from twitter, which was reported since October 2022, someone had access to the Silicone Valley Community accounts.

The only problem I see is if donors will be willing to give with this type of structure in the now present and future. It's a 50/50 chance from ''the same'' people who put moneys in the Silicone Valley Community account=Billionaires and Multimillionaires that move money between themselves and it shuffles into their own charities that are registered in Delaware, the only State that has this scheme.  My educated guess of 50/50 chance is because most of these billionaires and multimillionaires wouldn't want to be scrutinized. Harry and Megs are too public with all the moaning and trashing since Megxit via all types of possible media.

^My opinion is based on 'that' twitter user who made a huge thread with receipts.  That user had screenshots of the Silicone Valley Community account! Inside job? A whistleblower, not exactly for the Sussexes but to all those who use this methodology?!

Just wanted to add that I also don't care if Archewell give 5% to charity.

In the USA there are 620 billionaires, 5 Million Multimillionaires that one way or the other shuffle their millions into this type of scheme to give as little as possible (5%) and they use the other 95% to fund their employees that work in their foundation (Note: Foundation, not their ''Company or Companies i.e. Bill Gates Microsoft is a no, Melinda Gates Foundation would be a Yes), including the owner/employees travel, food expenses and whatever other item they can bill it as long as the expenses are detailed to be for and from a foundation.

Example: Trump and Clinton share Delaware tax 'loophole' address with 285,000 firms.   

^ The 285,000 firms registered in Delaware are all between themselves and other 'friends' that are in the same scheme.

^ At the same time these people don't care if the mid or little people and just a few Billionaires and Multimillionaires actually give away a gazillion of moneys to charity, as long as these people don't make a hazzle with the ones who are doing the 5% thing.

To date, charities that go under are not exactly because they swindled, they got broke because of no money help.  So basically, whichever scheme in my view is good. Giving is Giving.

Prince Harry wrote back to Harry (harrysadventures8 on instagram), he's apart of the WellChild family, I think this is the second letter Harry has received from Prince Harry.

Prince Harry thanked him for a "thoughtful birthday card and painted rock" Harry sent following their virtual meeting.

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Harry is a previous WellChild Award Winner, he was caring and raising money for his little brother Reuben who sadly passed away last year a few days before Christmas. He has continued his fund raising for kids in need in honor of his little brother and even completed the Three Peaks Challenge.

Mod note- just made the photos smaller to fit better on page - MB67

That is a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. It?s terrific that Harry has continued in his endeavours for WellChild on behalf of his brother Reuben and that Prince Harry wrote a thoughtful letter of thanks to him. I?m sure young Harry appreciates it!

Quote from: changemhysoul on February 12, 2023, 01:37:08 AM
Prince Harry wrote back to Harry (harrysadventures8 on instagram), he's apart of the WellChild family, I think this is the second letter Harry has received from Prince Harry.

Prince Harry thanked him for a "thoughtful birthday card and painted rock" Harry sent following their virtual meeting.

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Harry is a previous WellChild Award Winner, he was caring and raising money for his little brother Reuben who sadly passed away last year a few days before Christmas. He has continued his fund raising for kids in need in honor of his little brother and even completed the Three Peaks Challenge.

Thank you for sharing this story @changemhysoul and it's very heartwarming. Although   I'm sorry for the reason  that young Harry and his family had to be acquainted with Well Child, but I'm very glad that organizations like Well Child, Helen and Douglas House, East Anglia Children's Hospice etc..are there for their clients/patients and their families while providing care and even after their loved one has passed away.

Other moneys given to Invictus Games through The Royal Foundation throughout the years, some combined PWPH, some Harry's.  The undisputed and 'audited' financial accounts speaks above and beyond whatever Harold's 'my memory is my memory, it does what it does, gathers and curates what it sees fit'.

Taken from The Royal Foundation as an example. In the UK Charities Commission, anyone from the public can download ALL the annual reports

Help for Heroes, in relation to Invictus Games GBP 50,000

Rent and associated charges relate to amounts charged to the Invictus Games Foundation from letting part of the first-floor office space to the Invictus
Games Foundation, which was surplus to the charity?s operational requirements.

Other income for the charity alone derives from income received from PWPH Trading Limited GBP 77,166

Sir Keith Mills, GBE, DL and Guy Monson, are Trustees of The Royal Foundation, and also Directors of the Invictus Games Foundation. The Royal
Foundation received GBP12,060 during the year (2016: ?18,532) from the Invictus Games Foundation in relation to rent and associated charges

The Royal Foundation leased an office under an operating lease in 2014. The lease runs for 10 years, with a break at 5 years, at which time the lease
payments are renegotiated to reflect market rentals. Part of the first floor of the office was sublet by The Royal Foundation to the Invictus Games
Foundation from January 2015 until July 2017.

In July 2017, The Royal Foundation leased an office in the Phoenix Brewery for 7 months to provide a hub for a number of charities supporting the
community affected by the Grenfell fire. A peppercorn rent is payable.

Harold knows anyone can fact check, so his recollections are distorted.

Basically Harold's quote from the Spare Book is indirectly accusing the Royal Foundation as thieves. That W didn't want to give moneys to Invictus, when the accounting books prove that Invictus DID have the seeded moneys through Harry's ''charities'.  The PIE's in every accounting shows by color scheme the separate charities of each of them and the moneys that each one had by receiving funds. 

Now, that Harold wanted W to approve moneys received by fund raising that is intended by the donor to go to a 'specific' charity is legally a no go. I am not stating he said this BUT by Harold's quote, he is directly stating that W was unwilling to give moneys.  What moneys? 

Official UK Gov website

LIBOR funds to support first Invictus Games in London
?1 million from the LIBOR fund will be used to support a major new international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced today.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/libor-funds-to-support-first-invictus-games-in-london

The official UK Charity Commission of the Royal Foundation yearly accounts have all been delivered before deadline, never received a RED flag.  Each of these financial statements have done the extra mile of showing pies of moneys delivered to each of the charities by William, Kate and Harry individually and the exact amounts MOVED from Harry's charities to Invictus.  This has nothing to do with William, it is a Harry obsession he has with his brother to mud him with lies and more lies.

I repeat my other statement, The funds transferred when Harry and Meghan left wasn't money gifted, it was money owed to them, already set aside for Endeavor/Invictus. The Cambridge's did not 'save' Invictus with the money that already belonged to Invictus and even then, Invictus was not such dire needs that it needed 'saving' from The Royal Foundation that had just recently lost one of the main people helping raising funds/apart of the the foundation.

Also, in other Invictus news, a message from Bobby Ojeh - Team Lead - InvictusNG

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1625078638696701952

Exactly, hence it is baffling Harold had to (keep) on playing the victim that William did not want to give him moneys, when the moneys of H charities under the F umbrella was always there and reported to have been moved i.e. Endeavour to Invictus by the Royal Foundation. Everything that was Harold's was given to Harold. The Foundation never has and still hasn't a Red Flag.  Hence I said Harold is a liar.

IF The Royal Foundation to this date and yearly pull out a Impact Review, I would be suspicious like any and all financial people.  BUT, the Foundation has yearly pulled out their Financial Review before deadline with extra mileage information that makes it even more (super) transparent. Other than itemized numbers, they use color coded pies, Each charity in the F umbrella has an essay of introduction, it also has external auditor fact checking of the essays and the numbers. That means bank deposits, bank withdrawals with the description of date/time/who/what is written down to a T, both deposits and withdrawals HAS to come with a letterhead invoice from the donors (depositing) and W and K Foundation letterhead withdrawing invoicing for 0 tax purpose with a receipt letter from the charity recipient.  The description of money entering/outing is the essay per se.  So, you have both financial and impact in one = transparency = trust.

Harold going willy nilly playing the victim whilst the proof of transparency of the foundation is in the pudding = he is obsessed and envious of Willy.

RE: IG2025, It seems like they're starting to prep early. Congratz to IG for this!

We are thrilled to announce today our first premier tier commercial sponsor.
@TeckResources is committing $1.5M to help ensure these games have a lasting impact on the lives of active service members, Veterans and their families globally and in our local communities.

https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1625961827996762116

One and a half million is an extremely generous donation towards the cost of staging the Invictus Games. Terrific step forward!

Just a little mini update for those who are interested in following,

The Polish Invictus twitter posted a picture of what looks to be their proposal to host IG27.

I wonder which cities will get the final viewing bids but I also wonder which countries put in a proposal.

It would be good for Poland to host the Games but of course it?s yet another European country. One would have hoped that an Asian country would have (figuratively speaking) put up its hand, but of course it all comes down to economics and the length of time it takes to travel to and from a place. Australia is a very sport-oriented place, and competitors in all kinds of sports love it when they actually get here. It?s the ?other side of the world? thing with the 24 hours of travel needed to get here that makes some of them moan.

^ Maybe some have, hopefully. Japan and South Korea would be the best bet.

I only found about about Poland because the Polish IG replied to the main Invictus account in a reply and someone retweeted. I'm not following all of the countries accounts so I could be missing things.

Case In Point: It took a lot of digging to find out stuff about the South Korea team during The Hauge. It was only because the team took a picture with H&M and someone posted so I was able to keep updates on the teams. A lot of the news about them is in Korean also that took a bit of work. Fun note: In The Hauge the SK team brought gifts and donations for the Ukrainian Team.

Since it is a global event, perhaps Japan, S. Korea or Australia would be appropriate.

^It is not a global event, only 21 nations participate out of the 195 nations (193, 2 are what is called observer nations Holly See and the State of Palestine) in planet earth.  So the choice is very limited.

Remember the IG is basically an arm to ''war'' veterans/military, hence it is limited.  It's the paralympics exclusively for military disabled soldiers who are still benefiting from their countries Ministry of Defense who have signed up for the program. 

Having said that, Japan is not in the IG, it would be contrary to their official philosophy and statement after surrendering to the USA 2nd September 1945.  The war museums at Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a constant reminder. Basically they turned into a Hello Kitty nation.

^ETA: The 2 atomic bombs ''disabled' (and killed) 2 entire population cities, the radiation effect affected 3 generational babies of parents and grandparent survivors from those two cities and beyond the radiation wind. That is a PTSD reminder of what is war for the Japanese, that is their true philosophy, hence the workaholic to rebuild their nation and Hello Kitty reference of peace and love.  As a note: I practice Japanese martial arts, which includes the study of Japanese budo philosophy. My grad year, the valedictorian is a generational deformed/physical disabled woman from a Hiroshima survival parents.

Out and over.

IG23 Merch has dropped

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1628049780206186501

All products - Invictus Games 2023 Shop (https://invictusgames23shop.com/en-us/collections/all-products)

Harry along with the President Johnson virtually awarded the second recipient of the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award to The Markup CEO Nabiha Syed. Winners of the award get $100,000 towards their causes.

A bit about Nabiha per wiki "Nabiha Syed is an American technology lawyer and media executive. Syed is currently the chief executive officer of The Markup, a data-driven journalism outlet. She has been described as "one of the best emerging free speech lawyers" by Forbes magazine."

Meghan wasn't featured in the zoom call.

Quote from: changemhysoul on February 25, 2023, 07:08:11 PM
Harry along with the President Johnson virtually awarded the second recipient of the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award to The Markup CEO Nabiha Syed. Winners of the award get $100,000 towards their causes.

A bit about Nabiha per wiki "Nabiha Syed is an American technology lawyer and media executive. Syed is currently the chief executive officer of The Markup, a data-driven journalism outlet. She has been described as "one of the best emerging free speech lawyers" by Forbes magazine."

Meghan wasn't featured in the zoom call.

Official Announcement for the winner of the award.

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An excellent and very distinguished winner of the award. Free speech is a much under-valued commodity in the modern world, and I?m glad to see Nabiya Syed regards it as an indispensable part of a truly democratic society. I?m sure she will use the money well. 

Travalyst - Travellers Update

Travellers - Travalyst (https://travalyst.org/travellers/)

Hope that Harry will do some more with Travalyst this year, now that the world is coming back to travelling around again.

Though more than 100 passengers on one of our airlines was stuck in the interior at Alice Springs airport for six hours inside the plane!! Due to technical difficulties. Not a very enjoyable experience.

Quote from: Curryong on March 03, 2023, 02:37:52 PM
Hope that Harry will do some more with Travalyst this year, now that the world is coming back to travelling around again.

Though more than 100 passengers on one of our airlines was stuck in the interior at Alice Springs airport for six hours inside the plane!! Due to technical difficulties. Not a very enjoyable experience.

Same, I hope that Travalyst can bloom.

And I didn't hear about that incident but that sounds horrible.

---

Today, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex has released a message in honour of 40 years of Terrence Higgins Trust.

The message appears in the catalogue for our flagship fundraising event, The Auction at Christie's, which takes place this evening.

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Also some small update info on IG2023,

They had 2,723 volunteers to help for the IG2023 from all over the world.

1,100 confirmations were sent out in January, along with the wait-list!

Quote from: Curryong on March 03, 2023, 02:37:52 PM
Hope that Harry will do some more with Travalyst this year, now that the world is coming back to travelling around again.

Though more than 100 passengers on one of our airlines was stuck in the interior at Alice Springs airport for six hours inside the plane!! Due to technical difficulties. Not a very enjoyable experience.

That's an awful experience! I hope that it wasn't during the summer season when it could be extremely hot.

@changemhysoul - :thanks: for keeping us updated on the Archewell work and the IG information.

As practically everyone knows Diana was very much identified with the fight against AIDS in the days when confirmation was practically a death sentence, and a great supporter too for The Terence Higgins Trust. Her son Harry has also been a supporter for several years and it?s great that he is keeping up that connection. Hope they get a real boost to their funds with the auction.

Marvellous too to read of the preparations going ahead so well for IG 2023.

Quote from: TLLK on March 06, 2023, 01:34:14 PM
That's an awful experience! I hope that it wasn't during the summer season when it could be extremely hot.

@changemhysoul - :thanks: for keeping us updated on the Archewell work and the IG information.

Np!

That being said, here is a video about the lead up to the IG2025, it's on a BC channel. News Vancouver

Countdown to the Invictus Games in BC | CTV News (https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2641283&binId=1.1184756&playlistPageNum=1)

In the training, they said there was one competeior from Colombia who had never seen snow before.

Hi @changemhysoul -The latest news about The Bench was moved to the Sussex book thread.

Books written about and by the Sussexes Part 4. (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95393.0)

Archewell update about International Woman's Day

International Women's Day | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/international-womens-day/)

"Today, The Archewell Foundation celebrated International Women?s Day with a visit to Harvest Home.

This valuable organization helps provide housing, mental well-being support, and classes to expectant mothers who have faced tremendous challenges including domestic violence, substance use and homelessness. Since being founded in 1985, Harvest Home has supported over 600 pregnant women and their children.

As an advocate for women?s rights and supporter of mothers and families in need, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and the Archewell team celebrated the women of Harvest Home by creating a pop up baby boutique, hosting lunch from a female owned restaurant, and making a donation to the organization.

Happy International Women?s day to all of you! Whether donating your time, funds, or helping a woman in your community, let?s all celebrate the women in our lives today and every day"

That?s a great way to celebrate International Women?s Day and support a valuable organisation at the same time. Meghan chooses her time and projects well.

The BetterUp conference was great! They had a lot of interesting things going on, Prince Harry and Alexi started a bit after 8 and after a performance. I also got to catch a bit of the chat with Issa Rae!

Harry looked good and glowing, him and Alexi have great chemistry. I envy those who got to see it live.

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People had their phones out like it was a concert, I think popularity wise, Harry and Meghan are doing just fine in the US. People looked forward to hearing from them and the entire event was sold out.

I won't post it because I assume the video from IG has already been seen but they've been busy too. I saw a tweets from some of the different nations and they'll be announcing the teams soon as well!

It?s great hearing about this conference and luminaries like Issa Rae and Robin Arzon. And even better to hear how interesting it was and how people had their phones up for Harry and the others. Harry is looking cheerful.

A little bit about BetterUp for those that don?t know much about this organisation.

Founded in 2013, BetterUp? is a human transformation company that drives peak performance in individuals and organizations, through unparalleled access to coaching, content, community, and cutting-edge AI technology. BetterUp is the inventor of virtual coaching and the largest mental health and coaching startup in the world, with the world?s largest network of over 3,000 Coaches offering support in 64 languages across over 70 countries. Trusted by more than 600 organizations including NASA, Google, Snap Inc., Chipotle, Salesforce, Hilton, Warner Media and other leading Fortune 1,000 companies, BetterUp delivers on three key impact areas ? Mental Fitness, career & leadership development, and social connection ? inspiring people everywhere to live with greater clarity, purpose, and passion. Investors include Wellington Management, ICONIQ Growth, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Threshold Ventures, PLUS Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Mubadala Investment Company, Morningside Group, SV Angel, Freestyle Capital, Crosslink Capital, and Tenaya Capital. BetterUp?s Science Board is composed of leading researchers in the fields of positive psychology and human performance including Martin Seligman, Adam Grant, Shawn Achor, and Quinetta Roberson. BetterUp has been recognized in the Inc. 5000, Fortune?s Great Places to Work, and People Magazine?s Companies that Care. To learn more, visit The Most Comprehensive Coaching Platform | BetterUp (http://www.betterup.com).

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 09, 2023, 02:51:18 AM
Archewell update about International Woman's Day

International Women's Day | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/international-womens-day/)

"Today, The Archewell Foundation celebrated International Women?s Day with a visit to Harvest Home.

This valuable organization helps provide housing, mental well-being support, and classes to expectant mothers who have faced tremendous challenges including domestic violence, substance use and homelessness. Since being founded in 1985, Harvest Home has supported over 600 pregnant women and their children.

As an advocate for women?s rights and supporter of mothers and families in need, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and the Archewell team celebrated the women of Harvest Home by creating a pop up baby boutique, hosting lunch from a female owned restaurant, and making a donation to the organization.

Happy International Women?s day to all of you! Whether donating your time, funds, or helping a woman in your community, let?s all celebrate the women in our lives today and every day"

Delighted  to see that this event occurred yesterday and that Harvest Home residents were the recipients. 

Actually not surprised to see that Backgrid Photo Agency was present to photograph the Duchess as she left the restaurant. The video shows the Duchess smiling and appearing pleased to see the photographer(s). (Photo credits are in the article linked below.)

Smiling Meghan Markle enjoys brunch with friends in Hollywood | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11840277/Smiling-Meghan-Markle-enjoys-brunch-friends-Hollywood.html)

She just seemed pleased, Meghan was a smiley instagram girl before getting married.

If she had frowned or used a stony face, that would become a thing. And she had just let an event with lovely ladies, along with someone wishing her a happy international woman's day, why not smile and say thank you.

In fact, I'm sad that she's only seen every 3 months at most. I didn't think we'd get photos...I wish some had been released for the event but I get it.

International Women's Day | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/international-womens-day/) 

Archewell also updated the photo for International Woman's Day on their website.

Also more photos from Harry at the BetterUp event

https://twitter.com/DrJosh/status/1633671527232339969?s=20

IMHO there are likely no photos from Harvest Home for security and privacy concerns for staff and residents. I wouldn't be surprised if there are some domestic violence victims who are there.

However here's some background information on Harvest Home which serves women at two locations: Venice and Pico District. Looks like there are excellent services for physical, emotional and mental well being for pre and ante natal clients and their children.

Harvest Home (https://www.harvesthomela.org/)

Fair Point,

More details, Meghan took the Archewell ladies out for lunch as well and Prince Harry sent cupcakes for desert

Meghan Markle Has LA Lunch with Archewell, Prince Harry Sends Cupcakes (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-los-angeles-lunch-archewell-team-prince-harry-sends-cupcakes/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=640a1f94e84f3b0001d99129)

So, Archewell did update with some photos

International Women's Day | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/international-womens-day/)

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 09, 2023, 07:17:21 PM
Fair Point,

More details, Meghan took the Archewell ladies out for lunch as well and Prince Harry sent cupcakes for desert

Meghan Markle Has LA Lunch with Archewell, Prince Harry Sends Cupcakes (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-los-angeles-lunch-archewell-team-prince-harry-sends-cupcakes/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=640a1f94e84f3b0001d99129)

A nice update on "Ladies who lunch" as this one would have been a wonderful treat for the ladies of Harvest Home. Smart move on Harry's part to send cupcakes!

Yeah, it was lovely of Harry to send the cupcakes.

Another update, this time an instagram one from Harvest Home

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Quote from: changemhysoul on March 10, 2023, 12:12:59 AM
Yeah, it was lovely of Harry to send the cupcakes.

Another update, this time an instagram one from Harvest Home

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These are expectant mothers who definitely deserve the cupcakes.  :happy:

A look-back from an IG23 event last weekend,

Invictus On Ice

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1634449076640174082?cxt=HHwWhMDSidGx3a4tAAAA

Archewell post about WCK cook book

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex Contributes Recipe to ?The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope? | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/meghan-the-duchess-of-sussex-contributes-recipe-to-the-world-central-kitchen-cookbook-feeding-humanity-feeding-hope/)

Harvest Home posted pictures of the new baby boutique along with a message ( via instagram Harvest Home on Instagram: "Thanks to Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and the team at Archewell, we?re thrilled to unveil our brand new baby boutique! (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp29Dw-K3cK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D) )

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"Thanks to Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and the team at Archewell, we?re thrilled to unveil our brand new baby boutique! Last week, they so generously shared their time and resources to transform our empty storage room into a charming space filled with donated clothes, baby accessories, and essential items.

Our residents have already used points earned in classes on their first round of baby gear. As women continue to work towards their educational goals, the baby boutique will ensure that they graduate from Harvest Home with everything they need!"

Harvest Home has been terrific in creating this baby boutique, in conjunction with Archewell. And of course mothers and their small children will benefit from the donations and the classes. So it?s all good news!

Good to see that the clients will have plenty of clothing options for their babies and children.

Update for Team UK:

JJ Charmers (2014 Invictus Competitor was also a host for the The Hauge games) was the host of a brunch put on for the competitors!

https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion/status/1636762443757109254?cxt=HHwWjIC-namx-bYtAAAA

Also: 56 members of Team UK will be going to rep the UK in the IG23 Germany games

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I chose this one because the little girl was a cute supporter! they were happy to have family and friends support them. The entire thread is linked, including some videos with those selected, some small interviews and etc. the minister of defense also put out a supporting tweet.

https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion/status/1636654001780301824

The photo of the little girl and IG Brit competitors is cute! Good luck to them all, so long as it?s not against Aus! And excellent that the Ministry of Defence is supportive.

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 17, 2023, 11:18:30 PM
Update for Team UK:

JJ Charmers (2014 Invictus Competitor was also a host for the The Hauge games) was the host of a brunch put on for the competitors!

https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion/status/1636762443757109254?cxt=HHwWjIC-namx-bYtAAAA

Also: 56 members of Team UK will be going to rep the UK in the IG23 Germany games

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrasQZrXsAA4Kne?format=jpg&name=small)

I chose this one because the little girl was a cute supporter! they were happy to have family and friends support them. The entire thread is linked, including some videos with those selected, some small interviews and etc. the minister of defense also put out a supporting tweet.

https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion/status/1636654001780301824

Great to see a former competitor like JJ there to host the team brunch and promote the Invictus Games.

Oh she's adorable! I wonder if she has a family member who is part of the IG team this year?

I believe she is! They said she was their youngest supporter there at the time and that they loved having family and friends there to support them. So I'm guessing she's someone's little girl...maybe younger sister? But family.

And this is the photo I wanted to post, I couldn't find it before but it was on the IG Foundation Twitter.

It was just cute to me. If she is a family member, I hope she has a chance to enjoy the games at IG23

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Support video from the ministry of defense

https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1636794532841783304

Also,

Revealed: Team UK taking on this year's Invictus Games (https://www.forces.net/sport/invictus-games/team-uk-taking-years-invictus-games-has-been-revealed)

This is a whole list of Team UK competitors, which sports they'll be as well as the reserves. I'll try to track for all teams but Team UK are the most active on their social media so they're easier finds! I'll be keeping an eye out for all though!

https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1637596072536166404

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Today, Team Romania have finished selecting their competitors for Invictus.

https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1637873990877192206

Less than 6 months to go.

Excellent news! Good to see the teams are being formed in the participating nations.

Invictus Roundup

Some fun 'trash' talk between IG23 & IG25

https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1638192067150053376

Invictus Volunteering Team Updates:

Introducing the volunteering team / Invictus Games (https://invictusgames23.de/en/blog/introducing-team-volunteering-20/)

A post from the royal airforce about team uk

https://twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/status/1637076389202649088

IG23 twitter, quote tweeted fan, they have the trains decked out in invictus promo in germany #Aomeforrespect

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1638912046904344580


An interview with a veteran: it's in german

https://twitter.com/bundeswehrInfo/status/1638877001510518787

Invictus Nigeria: Two team members were headed to the Colorado for the first time to get a taste of winter sports, skiing and snowboarding for the first time

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1638840968689643521

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1638848687194423296

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1638850872686915586

Thank you for the update @changemhysoul. I'd forgotten that this IG would have winter sports too, so I'm glad that the Nigerian team is getting some experience on the slopes.

Quote from: TLLK on March 23, 2023, 06:54:23 PM
Thank you for the update @changemhysoul. I'd forgotten that this IG would have winter sports too, so I'm glad that the Nigerian team is getting some experience on the slopes.

No problem but the winter sports IG will be IG25, I don't think IG23 (Germany) will have any winter sports officially.

Tbh, I don't know what the snow looks like in Germany, if they get a lot or not or how much in Sept. but I could see some events and etc being set up if they get a fair bit of snow.

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 23, 2023, 07:17:01 PM
No problem but the winter sports IG will be IG25, I don't think IG23 (Germany) will have any winter sports officially.

Tbh, I don't know what the snow looks like in Germany, if they get a lot or not or how much in Sept. but I could see some events and etc being set up if they get a fair bit of snow.

Good because while I'm glad that Nigerian IG athletes are receiving some training in the snow, no way would they have been ready to compete in September for these games!

Prince Harry makes surprise a appearance on Car SOS | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11897847/Harry-makes-surprise-appearance-Car-S-O-S-send-message-disabled-veteran.html)

QuoteThe Duke of Sussex last night congratulated a disabled veteran saying he is 'the definition of inspiration' during a surprise appearance on a car renovation show.

Former Lance Corporal Stephan van Niekerk, 36, had his Jeep Grand Cherokee taken in for persistent mechanical problems on the National Geographic's Car SOS.

The former serviceman, from Taunton in Devon, joined 3rd Battalion, the Rifles, at the age of 21 before he was hit seven years later by an improvised explosive device.

After the vehicle restoration was shown to Mr Van Niekerk, Harry said in a video message: 'Stephan, congratulations. I hope at this point you're sitting in your brand new, or certainly what looks like a brand new Jeep.

'Good on you mate, well done, fully, fully, fully deserved. I can't think of anyone that deserves this more than you.'

Reduced to a small video message for a car show.

I suppose the good thing is the real Harry is this rather than the smoke and mirrors senior working royal he was in the past.

Ah yes, sending a message of support to someone means you're being reduced.

That is very, wishful thinking.

A message of support to someone struggling, is a message of support someone struggling, try as you might to put it down.

The entire royal family is reduced to because they've also made support video messages. Unless you're implying that because the man is receiving his video support on a car show, he's also of low value. It's rather better that he isn't putting on airs and is showing that all people are valid and can use an up-lifting message, no matter in what form it came in.

He's a man who still program for vets -as the man he was speaking into the video- was that has grown, added at least three to four new nations, is expanding to his organization to include winter sports and said place is already looking for the next games host....planned past IG25.

Him being reduced is wishful thinking.

Also, please don't reduce Car S.O.S and the people who appear on it as 'just some show', as when taking a look at it and how they help people, they make a impact they make for people.

Good on Harry for touching Lance with his message and being willing to send a message of support, even if it's just a 'car show'

Also:

Invictus Colombia has finally selected the team that will be traveling to IG23 in Germany

https://twitter.com/mindefensa/status/1639085874469019648

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1639304246053986305

More of Dean (IG Nigeria) learning the slopes

https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1639304246053986305

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 24, 2023, 03:15:41 PM
Ah yes, sending a message of support to someone means you're being reduced.

That is very, wishful thinking.

A message of support to someone struggling, is a message of support someone struggling, try as you might to put it down.

The entire royal family is reduced to because they've also made support video messages. Unless you're implying that because the man is receiving his video support on a car show, he's also of low value. It's rather better that he isn't putting on airs and is showing that all people are valid and can use an up-lifting message, no matter in what form it came in.

He's a man who still program for vets -as the man he was speaking into the video- was that has grown, added at least three to four new nations, is expanding to his organization to include winter sports and said place is already looking for the next games host....planned past IG25.

Him being reduced is wishful thinking.

Also, please don't reduce Car S.O.S and the people who appear on it as 'just some show', as when taking a look at it and how they help people, they make a impact they make for people.

Good on Harry for touching Lance with his message and being willing to send a message of support, even if it's just a 'car show'

Maybe, something tells me he misses his old life, let's see if his mixed messages of hating to work (his words about working for the BRF which included charity visits, foreign travel with the FO which included visiting the poor and the liked) holds in the next few years.

Quote from: wannable on March 24, 2023, 02:44:29 PM
Reduced to a small video message for a car show.

I suppose the good thing is the real Harry is this rather than the smoke and mirrors senior working royal he was in the past.

I don't see this as a reduction in his role. Even when he was a working royal, Harry participated in these types of video messages.

This is probably the most famous one.

Invictus Games 2016 fighting talk - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuNcSp2T4Lw)

It's a TV Car show....

IF I were a member of Harry's team, I'd be doing the rounds with the best of the best 9 veteran charities in the USA to get Harry on board with at least 2 of them as a patron or ambassador. When one reads the ambassador  work of each of these charities, it keeps the person humble and 1 week trips up and down the country every 3 months to encourage, inaugurate, listen to vet stories, it's very similar to the BRF work he used to do.

Government recommendation, Independent recommendation, IRS recommendation, it's perfect for a public person like him.

Disabled American Veterans
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Homes For Our Troops
Operation First Response
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Soldier's Angels
Military Warriors Support Foundation
Gary Sinise Foundation
Puppies Behind Bars

Quote from: wannable on March 24, 2023, 05:07:19 PM
It's a TV Car show....

100% of the benefactors receive their FIXED used car. 100% analysis is the FIXED car will last from 1-2 years, the benefactors didn't have the money then nor now. 100% of the viewers are mechanics college, mechanical engineers university, car lovers, 95% men.

At least the benefactor can drive it for the life expectancy of the fixed car (with old parts) so that is good. IF one can't maintain a car, it breaks down, get's fixed by a TV Car Show with old part donations, gives it to the benefactor, same situation....

IMO the OLD Harry had the charisma for i.e. when he visited the USA warrior games, he actually received a lot of knowledge and used it for the IG. The warrior games is associated with Miiltary Warriors Support Org in the list.

Quote from: TLLK on March 24, 2023, 04:54:45 PM
I don't see this as a reduction in his role. Even when he was a working royal, Harry participated in these types of video messages.

This is probably the most famous one.

Invictus Games 2016 fighting talk - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuNcSp2T4Lw)

well at least its not a hollywood wedding

Allegedly their Montecito and ''what has come with it'' is what they wanted.

A BLM leader tweeted yesterday a 3 part tweet stating He and his BLM chapter community do not believe the couple traded this actual swear word life for the 'life of luxury' with the BRF in the UK with a bunch of servants dressing them, feeding them, preparing their schedules of zoom calls, domestic and international travel, a press pen, etc.  He ranted on swearing words, hence unpostable here using the words reduced to: purchased or fake awards, tv crew visiting killed children, tv crew Harry helping veterans for 10 minutes 2020 without realizing he was also being cellphone filmed by a random, hence the 10 minutes, the Netflix was swearing words enough to realize that the couple film every instance of their lives making it lool unatural.  Reduced to using Omid, People and Hello Magazine.

Losing the BLM other than Gen Z is not good, this BLM leader last night in less than 12 hours had more than 1Million likes.

He basically ranted about the couple tied to their new life tied to their BRAND, Archewell.  He then blames the BRF forcing the couple to Megxit and ruin their brand with the reduced rather than top notch 'activities'.  To get 1M likes in twitter is ''a thing''. Not everybody, you'd have to be a super super duper star with a gazillion followers, which that BLM leader does not have not even 10K.

ETA: He later wrote a thank you to the thousands of comment/replies noting that a huge majority was not in agreement with the part of blaming the BRF. The BLM man then said he disagreed only because Meghan is mixed race and will give her the benefit of the doubt of running away from the white family that 'publicly' accepted her, gave her prestige, a worldwide arena, etc basically a Chris Rock  monologue in a lighter way hoping their activities, especially her is prestigious rather than reduced. 

I thought this to be interesting to share, I read his original tweet, the thousands of replies, the quotes too, his secondary replies to interesting comments made to him, especially under receipts. 

I take his rant more of a worried person that the couple used to do more charity stuff under the BRF umbrella and their Sussex Royal brand was 5stars compared to their now Archewell brand.

Too late to modify, He says that Archewell is proud to do a Spotify/Netflix trashing Harry's family, subsequently her family too, then gets swearing words angry that they want to go to a Coronation after using the Archewell Brand (all the branches; archewell production, archewell whatever, etc) more famous for trashing than doing good prestigious activities.

There, my previous comment has a ''reason''. A BLM leader who tweeted yesterday, intended only to his chapter/community followers and ended up in my timeline, like to a million other people.

Quote from: wannable on March 24, 2023, 05:07:19 PM
It's a TV Car show....

Yes it is and the team was able to modify a vehicle for a disabled veteran. Win Win for all involved IMHO.   :high5:

I see the tweet from this BLM person, so whatever he said didn't make much of an impact in my sphere, which means people didn't care.

If he wanted to look into it, he could, they've done plenty of work since leaving, all detailed on Archewell or in if he cared to view the impact report.

He's free to feel how he feels, it's whatever but they're doing work. People choosing not to pay attention to that is up to them but the people they've impacted - such as the man in the video from today- care about that.

Harvest Home, responded to email and said that since Meghan has appeared / promoted their charity, said they have a store-room filled of extra items, it's overflowing, in response, fans on twitter have brought even more and are posting their order receipts / confirmations.

So, even it's something like a simple car tv show that fixed a car for a disabled vet, who was moved to tears from the message and couldn't believe the inspirational words were said for him.

And they haven't lost Gen Z, I promise.

I wouldn't note Chris Rock either as in his joke, he said the RF were racist.

So, Harry and Meghan are for some people, not all people. As long as the people working with them, are happy with them that's what matters.

There are 7.888 billion in the world and 331.9 million as of 2021, in the USA.

They could have less than half of the support and still be fine. It just seems like some people are unhappy, that H&M aren't sinking as they want them to and companies / charities are still happy work with them, much to peoples ire who want to see them destitute and begging for money.

They'll be fine,
That BLM person will be fine.

And men like Stephan Van Niekerk will be continued to be touched, just as he was in the video, when it seemed that himself, couldn't believe the positive praise he was getting and I'm sure that short message impacted him.

At the speed of rate the couple are losing supporters, lovely to see such optimism.

The ''gist'' of Chris Rock monologue actually has to do with white families accepting black people to marry within vs black families usually don't. He clarified that in his Tik Tok, as some got the gist, but not everyone.  Usually when a black person speaks out about racism, race, people 'to date' pay more attention rather than coming from a white person.  His point via his tik tok was proven to be right, his majority of black followers not only agreed with him but commented the same, easier to see white families accepting a mixed race or black bride or groom in the family, and very very rare to see a black family accepting it.  It would be interesting to see a study in family relations from a black family perspective receving the white person in their ''family community''.  This comment has to do with what I've read in Chris Rock official.

If I had to take a guess, I?d say the majority of the American public don?t care either way. I think the reaction is toward the overexposure, if anything. A prince whining about his lot during a recession is likely to rankle.

I think if they were just doing charity work quietly, things would turn around for them.

I believe we're looking at different things and places.

Like Re: Chris Rock, I can say that there are a lot of people who agreed with him as you pointed out. But, are you going to also point out the people that don't agree with him? Or his take on them? Are you going to bring up that people have long, pointed out the fact that Chris Rock has a thing for going after black-woman, making fun of them pointing the finger at them to mock them? There are a slew of black people who side-eye him for letting white people use the end-word, that there are black people that dislike him.

No, because, if you need, you can use him (and those that agree with him) as the authority on how black people feel about Harry and Meghan. But you in your post using him, don't point out that there plenty of black people who disagree with him and it's a more nuanced issue. He's been called a coon.

So as you're seeing them quickly loose support....I'm seeing quickly gain support. You mentioned tiktok, there are a many accounts of black people defending them on tiktok, young people who related to Meghan's poem about being a divorced child, it's currently going viral as people relate to it. So many positive things being said about his book. So many videos of people dragging the royal family or calling out the media. People who are saying that Meghan has now become a litmus test for them when interacting with other people. I can also say, on tiktok there is the opposite, people who don't like them and etc. Same on any social media platform.

So, it's more likely that neither one of us will be able to show the true measure of it leaning in either direction.

I agree, most people are indifferent, but as I said....they're doing fine and they're certainly not failing as much as people want to say they fail. Over exposer is a thing but when people realize they here more ABOUT Harry and Meghan than they actually hear FROM Harry and Meghan, that also gives them support.

It also helps them when people like Robert Jobson, a man close to King Charles and Clarence House say things like Archie should be dangled over a balcony like Michael Jackson did his kids, it turns more and more people into H&M supports, or at the very least anti-Monarchy (because they've kept quiets on the actual violence that's wished on H&M and their kids, in their name) or anti, British Media, which makes people trust what's being said less.

And then when people realize that information put out by America outlets that lean more right-wing or Murdoch owned, it causes people to support them more, just as things cause people to stop supporting them.

So, all in all, they're doing fine, they'll always do fine and they're not where close to the drop that a lot of monarchist/royalist, right-wing peeps want them to be. It's not gonna happen. It's wishful thinking, it's a narrative that keeps being pushed in hopes that it'll catch on and people will believe it.

But most of all, people are largely indifferent.

Also,

People Magazine got in touch with Van Niekerk, the vet in the Car S.O.S video and he gave his reaction to the message from Harry.

""I'm one of those people that don't like to make a big deal about what's happened to me and what I do. I don't see myself as a hero but as just another person who's had a tough journey and now continuing to help others through my experience as part of my duty," he says. "But when I received that message from Prince Harry, it was so unexpected. I had no idea that was coming. He has such huge pressure on his shoulders and he has done so much in service of the veteran community and the country."

"For him to take the time to get to know my story and send that message saying all of those kind words and wishing me well for my future challenge was a huge honor," Van Niekerk added. "To hear appreciation from those around me is humbling but to hear it from a royal, who is also a fellow veteran, was very special. Also as this is all coming from someone who's also been through a lot and it wasn't just some generic message. It felt very personal and shows the mark of the man he really is. It made my sacrifice and effort feel appreciated."

Prince Harry Surprises Military Veteran on Car SOS: Exclusive (https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-surprises-military-veteran-car-sos-video-message/)

I agree that they?re doing just fine?privileged people of their ilk will always be fine.

^^Maybe, Chris is basing his fact finding through history white family wedding with a black groom or bride, whilst black family being the principal accepting a white and having a white mingle with the black family is rare to none. Maybe one day we will witness Malia Obama marrying  British aristocrat Rory Farquharson.  I think family unity is key. The Obamas are a very united family.  :flower3:

Archewell has released its tax information for 2021.

https://archewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FINAL_ARCHEWELL-FOUNDATION-2021-FORM-990-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURE.pdf

An In-Depth Look at The Fight to Save the Okavango Delta | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/an-in-depth-look-at-the-fight-to-save-the-okavango-delta/)

Oil Drilling in Africa: Will One Company Destroy Wild Land for Profit? ? Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oil-drilling-africa-destroy-wild-land-namibia-recon-investors-1234697088/)

https://twitter.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1640778843295297536


BBC The One Show has aired (or will be airing, I think by now i's out) will be airing a show/moments of Endeavour missions. Invictus has them all over the but this one is following a group of British, American, Nigerian, Romanian and German vets as they complete a new endeavor.

It's being hosted by JJ Chalmers and he'll follow them on the first leg of their journey as along the Highland way, it'll be an 8-day hike.

The twitter link is a clip of the show.

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 28, 2023, 11:59:50 PM
https://twitter.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1640778843295297536


BBC The One Show has aired (or will be airing, I think by now i's out) will be airing a show/moments of Endeavour missions. Invictus has them all over the but this one is following a group of British, American, Nigerian, Romanian and German vets as they complete a new endeavor.

It's being hosted by JJ Chalmers and he'll follow them on the first leg of their journey as along the Highland way, it'll be an 8-day hike.

The twitter link is a clip of the show.

What grit and determinations these vets show on the Endeavour missions! Truly inspiring, (as is Invictus itself.)

Official Launch: Prince Harry and Meghan meet competitors, family & friends and volunteers of IG23

Official Launch: Prince Harry and Meghan meet competitors, family & friends and volunteers of IG23 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rey_BBYFJE)

Video uploaded to the IG23 Youtube channel

Both Harry and Meghan seem to be healthy, happy and having a ball meeting the competitors, volunteers etc. Great to see them!

Quote from: Curryong on March 29, 2023, 01:53:35 PM
Both Harry and Meghan seem to be healthy, happy and having a ball meeting the competitors, volunteers etc. Great to see them!

Yes! Though, this video is from when they were in Germany, shortly before the queen passed.

Someone slowed down on the video and made clips and I saw that there were two little Archie and Lilibet jersey's made! Archie's said 19 and Lili said 21! So cute

?The Gracie Awards announced that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was named top Entertainment Podcast Host for her groundbreaking podcast series Archetypes.The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment?

STATEMENT FROM MEG: ?Thank you to the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for this prestigious honor. This is a shared success for me and the team behind Archetypes ? most of whom are women ? and the inspiring guests who joined me each week.?

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is Named Top Entertainment Podcast Host By The Gracie Awards | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/meghan-the-duchess-of-sussex-is-named-top-entertainment-podcast-host-by-the-gracie-awards/)

Excellent news! Good on Meghan! She and Harry keep getting slaughtered in the media but just keep on keeping on.

Quote from: Curryong on March 30, 2023, 07:12:34 PM
Excellent news! Good on Meghan! She and Harry keep getting slaughtered in the media but just keep on keeping on.

Yes, it'll cause a few upsets but oh well. There is a Gala happening for this on May 23rd and I'm begging the universe to tell Meghan to go. We're almost in April and we've (those who are fans) have only seen her twice (and as always, we hear more about her than we hear from her)

Also speaking off, congratz to Harvest Home, Sussex Squad (and others who donated but they started piling in after Meghan's visit) and Meghan for inspiring those who follow her.

Harvest Home posted a update on their instagram

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsgJITpXgAEntOT?format=jpg&name=large)

?We are abundantly grateful for the overwhelming response to the request for donations from our Amazon wishlist. What was once a conference room in our Pico House is now overflowing with hundreds of donations of essentials from our wishlist. We are especially grateful to the #SussexSquad for giving in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex!?

Roundup:

Twenty members of the #WeAreInvictus community have just completed a 154km hike along the West Highland Way in Scotland.

WIS from the UK, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands formed a great team that hiked nearly 20km a day to pay their respects at the Commando memorial.

Invictus: Endeavour I Can Hike ? Invictus Games Foundation (https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/i-can-hike/)

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https://twitter.com/HumanityCrew/status/1641772331617095682

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsi7CyVWIAAgfK9?format=jpg&name=small)

Grateful for The Archewell Foundation?s support in providing emergency mental health support to 4K+ affected by recent earthquake in Turkey & Syria. Together we're making a difference through deploying mentalhealth first aid to crisis zones #mentalhealthfirstaid #disasterrelief

Wow that's really an accomplishment to complete that hike!

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 31, 2023, 12:41:04 PM
Roundup:

Twenty members of the #WeAreInvictus community have just completed a 154km hike along the West Highland Way in Scotland.

WIS from the UK, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands formed a great team that hiked nearly 20km a day to pay their respects at the Commando memorial.

Invictus: Endeavour I Can Hike ? Invictus Games Foundation (https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/i-can-hike/)

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https://twitter.com/HumanityCrew/status/1641772331617095682

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsi7CyVWIAAgfK9?format=jpg&name=small)

Grateful for The Archewell Foundation?s support in providing emergency mental health support to 4K+ affected by recent earthquake in Turkey & Syria. Together we're making a difference through deploying mentalhealth first aid to crisis zones #mentalhealthfirstaid #disasterrelief

More of an update from Humanity Crew via their instagram, I didn't see this at first

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsjIcXXWAAAatXR?format=jpg&name=large)

AWF joins two beloved organizations to aid healing in Turkey & Syria | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/awf-joins-two-beloved-organizations-to-aid-healing-in-turkey-syria/)

Quote from: TLLK on March 31, 2023, 12:44:05 PM
Wow that's really an accomplishment to complete that hike!

It certainly is. Hiking nearly 20k a day is no joke (and sometimes Scottish weather is not either.) And to do it when somewhat physically maimed makes it twice as hard. Well done to everyone who participated.

Similarly it?s great that Archewell is helping people in Turkey and Syria, now all the headlines about the disaster there has ceased.

https://apnews.com/article/meghan-duchess-sussex-ms-foundation-award-abd9d8e7c6607c45acf56ac4c05f2358

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown will receive the Ms. Foundation?s Women of Vision Award in May, the nation?s oldest women?s foundation announced Monday.

The awards will be handed out at the Ms. Foundation?s annual gala on May 16 at New York City?s Ziegfeld Ballroom, part of its 50th anniversary celebration where funds raised will go toward the organization?s equity-centered initiatives.

The foundation will also honor Wanda Irving, co-founder of Dr. Shalon?s Maternal Action Project, and Kimberly Inez McGuire, executive director of URGE, as well as emerging leaders abortion rights activist Olivia Julianna and LGBTQ+ advocate Rebekah Bruesehoff.

?Meghan, LaTosha, Wanda, Kimberly, Olivia, and Rebekah are incredible leaders,? Teresa C. Younger, Ms. Foundation president and CEO, said in a statement. ?We are grateful to be able to shine a light on their many accomplishments and tireless work on behalf of gender and racial equity across the country and the world.?

Quote from: Curryong on April 03, 2023, 02:18:55 PM
https://apnews.com/article/meghan-duchess-sussex-ms-foundation-award-abd9d8e7c6607c45acf56ac4c05f2358

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown will receive the Ms. Foundation?s Women of Vision Award in May, the nation?s oldest women?s foundation announced Monday.

The awards will be handed out at the Ms. Foundation?s annual gala on May 16 at New York City?s Ziegfeld Ballroom, part of its 50th anniversary celebration where funds raised will go toward the organization?s equity-centered initiatives.

The foundation will also honor Wanda Irving, co-founder of Dr. Shalon?s Maternal Action Project, and Kimberly Inez McGuire, executive director of URGE, as well as emerging leaders abortion rights activist Olivia Julianna and LGBTQ+ advocate Rebekah Bruesehoff.

?Meghan, LaTosha, Wanda, Kimberly, Olivia, and Rebekah are incredible leaders,? Teresa C. Younger, Ms. Foundation president and CEO, said in a statement. ?We are grateful to be able to shine a light on their many accomplishments and tireless work on behalf of gender and racial equity across the country and the world.?

Yes! I was just coming to post this.

Congratz Meg, I'm sure it's going to upset a few people but I love this for her. I hope she shows up.

The first award was fine as ex senior royals (post megxit), then the following awards became a joke affecting PR wise the giver and receiver because of their actions.  Don't they notice the mocking rather than the upset?! IOW, the most prestigious awards avoid touching the duo with a ten foot pole.

What do they want awards for?

Quote from: Amabel2 on April 04, 2023, 09:48:16 AM
What do they want awards for?

Who are ?they?? If you mean the Sussexes, they haven?t asked for any awards, nor have they been asked if they ?want them?. Meghan has been awarded this last award for the reasons stated in the article, which I have linked previously.

From that article

?Meghan will receive the award for ?her global advocacy to empower and advocate on behalf of women and girls? from Gloria Steinem, Ms. Foundation co-founder. With her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan directs their philanthropy through their Archewell Foundation?.

Both the Gracies and the Ms Foundation Awards are prestigious. Even those reporters who dislike Meghan have said so in their reports about them.

so they dont want awards, but they recently accepted an award from some Kennedy organsation for anti racisms and then said that they had never accused the RF of racism.  I hope they gave the award back

Some awards purchased, some awards need a PR boost to survive so seek who's in, too many awards with bad reputation done by themselves rather than 3rd parties sour the awarder and awardee.

What Paperboy shows is from the duo individual or together to 'to date' they lost big time front page news, when I say big time, from all over the front page news to 0.

Just because some might be upset that they're getting another award, doesn't mean it's paid for it as much as some might wish it to be so.

Also, Meghan and Harry will always be front page when the media wants to tear them down. And it's fine because there were many orgs posting about Meghan's awards, just not from the usual suspects who often throw hate her way. So, I'm confused on what big front page news they lost when the media outlets have been talking about Meghan's awards back to back and left to right. Unless you mean the the tabloid media and then....they don't put Harry and Meghan on the front page or talk about any wins because it doesn't fit the narrative. Just as they ran scared and didn't put Harry on the cover when he flew in for her court case because it wasn't against them.

And if we're going to talk about awards being bought, then we'd look at the bafta award being given to an award ceremony that the bafta president is head of but I won't dig to deep in there.

It'd would just be easier if people admitted to themselves and others that it truly upsets them that Harry and Meghan were receiving awards and people like them and instead of accepting that H&M are still liked and loved by orgs that have serious backing, they'd instead now try to make these long-standing orgs, somehow lesser than because they're doing something that someone's personal feelings have an issue with.

The prestige of the award hasn't been brought down, no matter how much someone wills it to be so.

It's more sad to see people try and tear their achievement's down because they don't like them, than anything else.

Quote from: Amabel2 on April 04, 2023, 11:15:15 AM
so they dont want awards, but they recently accepted an award from some Kennedy organsation for anti racisms and then said that they had never accused the RF of racism.  I hope they gave the award back

No, they don't want awards in the sense that they just asking for them but if they receive one, they won't regret it. They don't give out the awards, they receive them. There isn't anything wrong with that.

Two, if you're going to speak on something, please stop repeating lies or have least have the correct information, even if you disagree. They received the award for the following: "The couple received the Ripple of Hope Award, an honor given by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization to leaders who have "demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights."

This is included things like nominating Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D. for the NAACP away in her work in In Algorithms of Oppression as well as the Color Of Change project and other things.

What the British media did was take Kerry comments from another interview, apply it to the Duke and Duchess and ran with it. As they always do and now you're parroting the lie that the media put out and something Kerry never said.

If you don't think they deserve it either way, that's fine, but don't lie or push lies about the reason why please. 

They also don't need to give anything back, based on what you said, it wouldn't even make sense because being anti-racist WASN'T the reason they won the award.

Paperboy says otherwise, as I said, their first award post megxit front page news, too many awards (purchased, bogus or whatever) these 2 new plus the the other previous award no more front page news. Don't have subscription to paperboy, go to social media, it is matter of fact being discussed including publicity experts that are saying her light isn't shinning, if it were, it would be front page news. 

Journalists have the right to analyze what/who of the awards. She is none of the 'title' of each award is the basic theme being said.  What is the methodology, what I've read mostly and used by these journalists is ''comparison to other nominees, 10 to 20 years dedication, 8 hours daily/business week/accomplishments in name and number vs Meghan.  Free speech.

Quote from: wannable on April 04, 2023, 05:23:35 PM
Paperboy says otherwise, as I said, their first award post megxit front page news, too many awards (purchased, bogus or whatever) these 2 new plus the the other previous award no more front page news. Don't have subscription to paperboy, go to social media, it is matter of fact being discussed including publicity experts that are saying her light isn't shinning, if it were, it would be front page news. 

You?re contradicting yourself there. On the one hand you?re saying that the awards given to the Sussexes aren?t front page news any more, on the other, that the awards are being discussed all over social media,  ringing in PR experts. One wouldn?t have thought that PR experts would have thought it worth their while to comment on a couple that aren?t ?front page? fodder any more, lol.

Quote from: Curryong on April 04, 2023, 11:36:06 AM
NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been named this year's Ripple of Hope Award laureates in recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation.

That?s what the Sussexes were given their award for. Nothing whatsoever in the statement above to do with what they said or didn?t say about the Royal Family.

And if we ARE talking racist language perhaps a scroll through what Prince Philip said throughout the years, and what Charles said to a black author in Manchester, might be instructive.

Prince Philip Had a Long History of Racist and Problematic Language (https://www.insider.com/prince-philip-long-history-racist-problematic-language-2021-4)

Prince Charles Told A British Journalist She Didn?t Look Like She Was From Manchester | Grazia (https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/anita-sethi-prince-charles-racism-manchester-liverpool/)

Not to mention the late Queen?s Lady in Waiting a few months back!

I am almost speechless. I don't believe that the Queen's former lady in waiting thought or meant any sort of racism (or anything negative), and for so many to believe that she did shows the pendulum has swung far too wide in the opposite direction. If you are in a public situation, best not to say a thing as you never know how it will be interpreted.

Quote from: wannable on April 04, 2023, 02:02:14 PM
Some awards purchased, some awards need a PR boost to survive so seek who's in, too many awards with bad reputation done by themselves rather than 3rd parties sour the awarder and awardee.

What Paperboy shows is from the duo individual or together to 'to date' they lost big time front page news, when I say big time, from all over the front page news to 0.

Again, contradicting yourself! You say some awards need a PR boost to survive and to seek who?s in and say the Sussexes have gotten awards because of that, on the other you state that the Sussexes are barely mentioned any more ?big time?.

Well, the Gracies are a prestigious award and have only recently been given to Meghan. Are you suggesting that they need a PR boost, lol?

And as for ? never being mentioned any more? ?Oh if that were only true! ? They are mentioned in new negative pieces on GB News, royal podcasts, news articles, in the online editions of tabloids like the Sun and the Express, by YouTube, by Lady C and other so-called Royal experts several times a week. That DM royal Confidential on YouTube run by tabloid journalists, mention them in every edition. That might not be front page but then few things Kate or Will do  dominates front pages of British newspapers either? And certainly not US ones!

Quote from: Princess Cassandra on April 04, 2023, 08:08:02 PM
I am almost speechless. I don't believe that the Queen's former lady in waiting thought or meant any sort of racism (or anything negative), and for so many to believe that she did shows the pendulum has swung far too wide in the opposite direction. If you are in a public situation, best not to say a thing as you never know how it will be interpreted.

Well, her godson Prince William believed it!

?A spokesperson for Prince William said "racism has no place in our society".
"The comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect," they said.
Lady Hussey, 83, was a close confidante of the late Queen and accompanied her at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh last year.?

And after she resigned Lady Hussey met the woman concerned and apologised to her personally, which was accepted. Sorry, but Lady H?s actions and comments were deemed unacceptable by pretty well everyone, though she has been seen with the royals just recently so she?s been forgiven.

Quote from: Curryong on April 04, 2023, 08:17:54 PM
Again, contradicting yourself! You say some awards need a PR boost to survive and to seek who?s in and say the Sussexes have gotten awards because of that, on the other you state that the Sussexes are barely mentioned any more ?big time?.

Well, the Gracies are a prestigious award and have only recently been given to Meghan. Are you suggesting that they need a PR boost, lol?

And as for ? never being mentioned any more? ?Oh if that were only true! ? They are mentioned in new negative pieces on GB News, royal podcasts, news articles, in the online editions of tabloids like the Sun and the Express, by YouTube, by Lady C and other so-called Royal experts several times a week. That DM royal Confidential on YouTube run by tabloid journalists, mention them in every edition. That might not be front page but then few things Kate or Will do  dominates front pages of British newspapers either? And certainly not US ones!

This is true, will and Kate don't dominate the papers and when they do, it's often related to the Sussex's. How much better they are and etc, the British Media has yet to find a way to talk about them without name-dropping Harry or Meghan, so front-page coverage. It's not something to be worried about.

That being said, to bring back the point of the thread. There is an update from IG25 (Canada) on their twitter.

https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1643336158917824512

Delighted to announce the 4 host First Nations artists that have been chosen to work together to create & design the visual identity for the #IG25. Levi Nelson ?Lil?wat Nation; Olivia George ?Tsleil-Waututh Nation; Mack Paul ?Musqueam Nation; & Ray Natraoro ?Squamish Nation

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As always, it's nice to see the focus on the First Nations People that IG25 is promising, it should be the focus as IG25 will be using their land for the sports!

What an excellent and heartwarming Tweet with reference to IG25, and the photo of the First Nation artists all together as well. I?m sure their work will be well-showcased at the coverage of the Games, which as usual will be an inspirational event.

Quote from: Curryong on April 04, 2023, 08:17:54 PM
Again, contradicting yourself! You say some awards need a PR boost to survive and to seek who?s in and say the Sussexes have gotten awards because of that, on the other you state that the Sussexes are barely mentioned any more ?big time?.

Well, the Gracies are a prestigious award and have only recently been given to Meghan. Are you suggesting that they need a PR boost, lol?

And as for ? never being mentioned any more? ?Oh if that were only true! ? They are mentioned in new negative pieces on GB News, royal podcasts, news articles, in the online editions of tabloids like the Sun and the Express, by YouTube, by Lady C and other so-called Royal experts several times a week. That DM royal Confidential on YouTube run by tabloid journalists, mention them in every edition. That might not be front page but then few things Kate or Will do  dominates front pages of British newspapers either? And certainly not US ones!

No contradictions the mainstream media do not have the news as front page.
The social media discuss the above sentence of not being front page news, including publicity experts.

Quote from: changemhysoul on April 04, 2023, 02:29:02 PM
Just because some might be upset that they're getting another award, doesn't mean it's paid for it as much as some might wish it to be so.

Also, Meghan and Harry will always be front page when the media wants to tear them down. And it's fine because there were many orgs posting about Meghan's awards, just not from the usual suspects who often throw hate her way. So, I'm confused on what big front page news they lost when the media outlets have been talking about Meghan's awards back to back and left to right. Unless you mean the the tabloid media and then....they don't put Harry and Meghan on the front page or talk about any wins because it doesn't fit the narrative. Just as they ran scared and didn't put Harry on the cover when he flew in for her court case because it wasn't against them.

And if we're going to talk about awards being bought, then we'd look at the bafta award being given to an award ceremony that the bafta president is head of but I won't dig to deep in there.

It'd would just be easier if people admitted to themselves and others that it truly upsets them that Harry and Meghan were receiving awards and people like them and instead of accepting that H&M are still liked and loved by orgs that have serious backing, they'd instead now try to make these long-standing orgs, somehow lesser than because they're doing something that someone's personal feelings have an issue with.

The prestige of the award hasn't been brought down, no matter how much someone wills it to be so.

It's more sad to see people try and tear their achievement's down because they don't like them, than anything else.


No, they don't want awards in the sense that they just asking for them but if they receive one, they won't regret it. They don't give out the awards, they receive them. There isn't anything wrong with that.

Two, if you're going to speak on something, please stop repeating lies or have least have the correct information, even if you disagree. They received the award for the following: "The couple received the Ripple of Hope Award, an honor given by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization to leaders who have "demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights."

This is included things like nominating Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D. for the NAACP away in her work in In Algorithms of Oppression as well as the Color Of Change project and other things.

What the British media did was take Kerry comments from another interview, apply it to the Duke and Duchess and ran with it. As they always do and now you're parroting the lie that the media put out and something Kerry never said.

If you don't think they deserve it either way, that's fine, but don't lie or push lies about the reason why please. 

They also don't need to give anything back, based on what you said, it wouldn't even make sense because being anti-racist WASN'T the reason they won the award.

Everyone and their mother knows that you get these kind of awards to get you ATTEND their show so they could use their fame to get money from donors.  No one could say Harry or Meghan did any substantial work regarding racism. They even walked back on their claims againist royal family didn?t they? :laugh10: :laugh10: I wonder who?s laughing now?

And yes Kerry Kennedy said they recieved the award for challengengin ?structural racism within the institution?. Here?s Kennedy?s actual quote.

? They went to the oldest institution in U.K. history and told them what they were doing wrong, that they couldn't have structural racism within the institution; that they could not maintain a misunderstanding about mental health," she continued, referring to the British monarchy. "They knew that if they did this there would be consequences, that they would be ostracized, they would lose their family, their position within this structure, and that people would blame them for it. They have done it anyway because they believed they couldn't live with themselves if they didn't question this authority. I think they have been heroic in taking this.?

If they didn?t think that was true they could come out and defend the truth couldn?t they? Since they?re big on clean media and truthful news. They could never allow their family being called racist for three years. They?re not like their mean, evil family  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:

^My etc. had to do with those awards, some are PR, some are purchased, some are bogus, etc. etc. etc. IF a prestigious award giving were serious, they'd really check on the methodology of the ''other nominees''. Really 10-20 years of service, working for real 8 hours day/week....just there it's really embarassing.

Quote from: Princess Cassandra on April 04, 2023, 08:08:02 PM
I am almost speechless. I don't believe that the Queen's former lady in waiting thought or meant any sort of racism (or anything negative), and for so many to believe that she did shows the pendulum has swung far too wide in the opposite direction. If you are in a public situation, best not to say a thing as you never know how it will be interpreted.

The charity woman in question fell on her own sword, she stepped down, her charity is in red, the financial situation is being checked, the charity is closed. William had to make a statement because the charity woman is a muppet, did it a bit more than 12 hours before William and Kate US trip.  There is more to it, but I prefer to wait until after the coronation. It's going to be very muddy.

Thread closed for moderator review.

Quote from: changemhysoul on March 30, 2023, 11:22:40 PM
Yes, it'll cause a few upsets but oh well. There is a Gala happening for this on May 23rd and I'm begging the universe to tell Meghan to go. We're almost in April and we've (those who are fans) have only seen her twice (and as always, we hear more about her than we hear from her)

Also speaking off, congratz to Harvest Home, Sussex Squad (and others who donated but they started piling in after Meghan's visit) and Meghan for inspiring those who follow her.

Harvest Home posted a update on their instagram

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsgJITpXgAEntOT?format=jpg&name=large)

?We are abundantly grateful for the overwhelming response to the request for donations from our Amazon wishlist. What was once a conference room in our Pico House is now overflowing with hundreds of donations of essentials from our wishlist. We are especially grateful to the #SussexSquad for giving in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex!?

Good to see that Harvest Home is still receiving donations.

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Neil Sean, Fox News said last night that the NYC Woman of Vision award took Meghan Markle in last week because they need a 'big public person' to sell tickets to the award show - Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC.  Apparently 1.5 months to the award day, they hadn't been able to sell tickets. 

As I said some awards are purchased, others are bogus, some are paid participation, some need a PR boost to get attention because the award is in decline. In this case, according to Neil Sean, they need a PR boost to sell tickets, the ballroom so far is empty. I would wait and see, 1 month and a half is enough time to have employees run all over the city and sell it - not sure about their finances though if they can go half price, if they are in dire situation.

IMO the prostitution of awards in this economical times, only big award names that can show actual loads of money giving will survive.  IMO the small and medium award organizations should merge as long as they have the same mission and idealism.

I gather if this article had been a UK media, sued.  :hehe:

The New York Post

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Lying Meghan Markle shouldn't be celebrated sorry, Gloria Steinem


Meghan Markle's participation trophy case is starting to fill up.

It was announced Monday that she'll receive the 2023 Women of Vision award from famed feminist Gloria Steinem next month.

Perhaps the committee behind the Women of Vision could benefit from a trip to the optometrist.

According to a new tax filing made public last week, Markle and her trauma-loving husband each put in only one documented hour of work a week for their Archewell Foundation in 2021.

That's 52 hours a year on the books, the equivalent of one episode of 'General Hospital' per week.

No, She Works Hard for the Money will not be the duchess's walk-up anthem.

And for her all grit and toil, she's getting a gala full of self-important, self-congratulatory virtue signalers to throw roses at her feet.

Markle  who never misses an opportunity to share her victimhood bona fides is living the dream in Montecito, Calif. But the only work the privacy-obsessed Sussexes are doing is peddling family secrets to streaming services.

Great country, this America.

''Perhaps the committee behind the Women of Vision could benefit from a trip to the optometrist.'' 🤓

:happy15:

Quote from: wannable on April 06, 2023, 02:32:45 PM
IMO the prostitution of awards in this economical times, only big award names that can show actual loads of money giving will survive.  IMO the small and medium award organizations should merge as long as they have the same mission and idealism.

I don?t disagree with you, but this pretty much describes every major award. And after all, it?s just an award. The only reason it should matter is so that your non-profit or charity organization can receive more attention so that people will donate more money and raise more awareness.

It?s kind of like the tax documents that state they only work one hour a week for the foundation and that they only have two huge benefactors. Not that I?m against the criticism, but it?s not as if the Sussexes are the only ones who do it. Rarely do these large foundations in the US give the majority of the money donated to actual charitable causes. It?s a much bigger issue than the Sussexes.

The ''charity award organizations'' are in trouble like the ''non charity award organizations'', the latter being basically the entertainment industry with the OSCARS, the People Choice, etc. The big difference is the charity awards organizations are according to what I've read in financial trouble - all the small and medium.  There is a dozen of charity awards that are not in trouble because they are solid money givers (Prince William earthshot) that have money in coffer to financially prove for the next 10 years and earning interests.

The Entertainment Industry awards is suffering huge not watch ratings, reduced to 1Million people tuning in rather than the golden years of 5 to 10 million watching, different era, different society, Gen Z are not interested.

The charity awards, as I said, needs to be money givers because of the financial situation worldwide, if no money givers but just glorifying themselves, doomed.  The fact that Neil Sean said last night that award organization hasn't been able to sell tickets to random crowds is very telling, BUT as I said, exercise precaution and ''WAIT AND SEE'', 1.5 months I'd put skates on the employees and run all over NYC selling ballroom tickets.

^I can imagine. To be fair, it?s tough times right about now, so I can see how it would be difficult financially for them. 

Each to it's own, meaning I have many ''entertainment options'' in any given city.  One decides to spend the extra money for entertainment apart from ones household expenses, factual studies: the middleclass will go to a cinema, the poor will tune in a tv movie, the rich will decide to go to the weekend cabin at the forest or beach or go to a i.e. Taylor Swift concert wherever she's playing, taking a commercial flight - first class, the millionaires are the target, employees IF they have from their boss the IT LIST will beg them to pay a ticket, the millionaire will show up IF it's a PR convenience, IF not a convenience they will send a representation.  The Middle Easterns are the most harsh, they send literally the Help rather than a 'senior representative in their behalf', a maid, male or female, I've seen it with my own two eyes.

AFRICAN PARKS RANGERS RUN THE LONDON MARATHON

On April 23, ?Team African Parks? ? comprised of a team of park rangers from across the continent  will run the London Marathon to raise awareness and support for the conservation NGO.

Prince Harry has served as President of African Parks since 2017, and most recently visited several parks in August 2022. During those visits, he met with rangers in Mozambique, Rwanda and Zambia, and they welcomed U.S. public officials, conservationists, and philanthropists to learn best practices in protected area management.

Park rangers are the heartbeat of every park, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people and wildlife in and around the area. Each day, they deliver on African Parks? mission to ?take on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities.? The team of rangers selected to run the marathon have recently undergone training in Akagera National Park in Rwanda.

To learn more about each ranger and to support:

CLICK HERE

African Parks Rangers Run The London Marathon | Archewell % (https://archewell.com/news/african-parks-rangers-run-the-london-marathon/)

Woo Hoo!!!   :high5: Good luck Rangers as they train for the upcoming London Marathon! :yesss:

From the Defense account from Colombia. I used twitters translation and it said,

Thanks to the Fundaci?n
@WeAreInvictus
, veterans of the Public Force explored the coral reefs in Islas del Rosario, demonstrating that limits only exist in the mind.

'A world without limits, a world without gravity'.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtIJ-XTWABEtXFx?format=jpg&name=medium)
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https://twitter.com/mindefensa/status/1644387790648377373

How wonderful! It?s fantastic of the Invictus organisation to do this. Swimming and snorkelling in the open sea always gives a marvellous sense of freedom and I?ll bet those vets really appreciated their chance to experience such things.

That's a great underwater photo!

Invictus Games: Event is a fantastic experience, veteran says


https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-65225636

Invictus Aus. posted this tweet https://twitter.com/InvictusAus/status/1645679328166854657

@WeAreInvictus are pleased to offer all wounded, injured, ill veterans including friends and family, free access to coaching services from BetterUp for the next 6 months. To register your interest in this exciting offer click the link: Microsoft Forms (http://bit.ly/3bnHkZN)

A lot of people laughed and looked down on Harry when he got his job and started making real money but I'm glad he was able to bring the services of BetterUp to the Invictus Foundation.

Great offer and I hope some of the Invictus Games competitors and loved ones do take up this very generous offer by BetterUp. We know from pervious letters written in support of the Games that vets have had bad depression at times and even suicidal thoughts. If any feel the need for counselling and coaching now is the ideal time to access it.

Wheelchair Player Steve Sampher Heading To Invictus Games!


Wheelchair Player Steve Sampher Heading To Invictus Games! - Hull FC News (https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2023/04/12/wheelchair-player-steve-sampher-heading-to-invictus-games/)

Good luck to Steve!!

QuoteThe former army veteran with over 26 years of service under his belt, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant, will compete in a range of sports at the games later this year, including Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball, Archery, Table Tennis and Wheelchair Rugby.

First founded in 2014 by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, using the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women, the games will return for their sixth edition September, hosted in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Having left the service in April 2022, Steve is now working with the club to support other veterans on their recovery pathway, as well as developing and maintaining partnerships with traditional armed forces and veterans? agencies, representing the Foundation within the Hull Military Covenant Forum, and exploring communication strategies to reach new armed forces and veterans who are facing challenges with loneliness and isolation.

Steve is also a key part of both the Hull FC and Army Wheelchair Rugby League teams, and even led the latter on an overseas tour of Australia.

He will be involved in this weekend?s fixture against Warrington Wolves as part of the Betfred Wheelchair Super League?s ?Inclusion Round?!

Meghan's spiritual guru who appeared in DDOS first podcast Spotify spoke with Richard Eden, Daily Mail

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Meghan's spiritual 'guru' has given a fascinating insight into the couple's state of mind as the Duke of Sussex prepares to leave his wife and their two children behind to attend King Charles's Coronation. 

Deepak Chopra, 76, an Indian-American alternative medicine practitioner with 2.8million devoted followers on Instagram, told Richard Eden the California-based pair are 'struggling' amid their rift with the Royal Family.

At a red-carpet event in Central London, he said: 'I enjoyed the podcast and interacted with them. 'It [our work together] has been periodic - they're struggling right now.'

He added: 'I hope they get through it light-hearted. I think there's too much drama around them.

So he is one of the couples therapist. He meets with them periodically.

Quote
he has told them to stay silent about the fall-out 'because reacting will just aggravate the situation'"

:unsure:

Too late, after all the trashing!

^Isn't that for darn sure and all the spinning and trying to make it look like something else will not work as everything is out there in the internet since they first opened their mouths to trash the royal family.  No spinning, no back talking or trying to escape it will ever work, everything anyone puts on the internet is forever.

I can only really lol at that.

As long as he could paid a good amount, good for him!

Quote from: Nightowl on April 13, 2023, 03:13:02 AM
^Isn't that for darn sure and all the spinning and trying to make it look like something else will not work as everything is out there in the internet since they first opened their mouths to trash the royal family.  No spinning, no back talking or trying to escape it will ever work, everything anyone puts on the internet is forever.

IMO, Deepak is quitting on the couple, which would be the more interesting gossip.

He officially broke the ethical obligation to preserve the confidentiality of information gathered in association with the care of the patient (s).

ONLY IF the couple agreed with him to make the very public statement of their 'trouble in paradise' because of the enormous worldwide backlash, a typicall start to a drawback from disgrace. The whisper and rumors, especially in California is they are persona non grata, the only interested party is their Netflix Boss, do as I say or no moneys. Trapped.  Basically, no one wants the couple to have any information, conversation recorded or in a diary from the couple to be later sold to the best offer.

Isn't that they way to lose friends and win enemies, record their conversations, keep a dairy of all interactions with anyone, go on national TV and do interview and talk  about their families, friends, associates and whomever they associated with.  Yet they  want their privacy and the hell with anyone to talks about them.  Meghan has been reported as keeping a diary, aren't diaries very personal info about yourself and life that is about you, yet that diary if there is one, bet she keeps loads of info on everyone whom she comes in contact with and the conversations, no wonder they would be what, outcasts anywhere...who needs friends that do that.  Even companies who would consider doing business with them should be extremely careful of talking to them.  I don't see Meghan ever having a very close friend even if it reported that she does have friends by her fans, she does not strike me as a warm, kind friendly person, her smile does not reach her eyes. Oh well their life is on them and their consequences. She got that gold Welsh ring and a royal title with a 14 bathroom home in the middle of what...her dreams came true yet keeping them will be the problem here for the bank of dad is closed.  One trap as they think was the work and doing the job for the royal family into another trap of a company what tells them to jump and they have to...they lost so much and could of done so much to help those in need..yet MONEY is their GOD now, Thank you Netflix and whomever else.

Quote from: Nightowl on April 13, 2023, 04:47:03 PM
Isn't that they way to lose friends and win enemies, record their conversations, keep a dairy of all interactions with anyone, go on national TV and do interview and talk  about their families, friends, associates and whomever they associated with.  Yet they  want their privacy and the hell with anyone to talks about them.  Meghan has been reported as keeping a diary, aren't diaries very personal info about yourself and life that is about you, yet that diary if there is one, bet she keeps loads of info on everyone whom she comes in contact with and the conversations, no wonder they would be what, outcasts anywhere...who needs friends that do that.  Even companies who would consider doing business with them should be extremely careful of talking to them.  I don't see Meghan ever having a very close friend even if it reported that she does have friends by her fans, she does not strike me as a warm, kind friendly person, her smile does not reach her eyes. Oh well their life is on them and their consequences. She got that gold Welsh ring and a royal title with a 14 bathroom home in the middle of what...her dreams came true yet keeping them will be the problem here for the bank of dad is closed.  One trap as they think was the work and doing the job for the royal family into another trap of a company what tells them to jump and they have to...they lost so much and could of done so much to help those in need..yet MONEY is their GOD now, Thank you Netflix and whomever else.

Just a few quick asides about this post as I?m going out into the autumn sunshine for the afternoon.

1 Meghan?s diary hasn?t been seen or heard of since she herself mentioned it briefly in the Netflix doco. There?s no evidence at all that she?s used it for anything untoward.

2 Meghan has plenty of friends. Two of them at least have lasted since her college days at NW. That?s over twenty years. She has been seen with friends lots of times, in the US and UK, at Wimbledon, on holidays, they turned up at her wedding etc. I haven?t got time to make a list of them now, but if you have evidence that Meghan has never had any close friends I?d like to see it, then it can be discussed.

3. The bank of Dad may be closed and Charles?s spokesman emphasised that the Sussexes are completely independent, financially. That does not mean however that the Queen?s grandchildren did not receive an inheritance from her private fortune, which is believed to have consisted of several hundreds of millions of pounds. In fact I?m almost certain that her children and grandchildren will receive a large sum each, though we will never know how much. Prince Philip left several millions and may also have left money to his eight grandchildren. So I don?t think Harry will be carrying the begging bowl around any time soon.

4 Whatever the Sussexes could or couldn?t have done as royals they have helped many charitable causes since leaving, many of them have been noted on this thread. In the last financial year Archewell distributed over 3 million to organisations like World Central Kitchens and others that assisted families, women and children. They asked the BBC to give a generous cheque on their behalf to British families suffering from Covid restrictions after their wedding broadcasts.
Harry has consistently given millions to Sentebale. He plays polo each year and a cheque goes to the charity. A couple of years ago the profits of one Californian polo match delivered 3 million to Sentebale and he has pledged one and a half million dollars from the profits of Spare to them as well.

The last polo match.
Prince Harry's Team Sentebale Wins Charity Polo Match in Aspen (https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-team-sentebale-charity-polo-match-aspen/)

So it?s pretty obvious that your assertions that the Sussexes do no good for others is incorrect.

Envoye special
@EnvoyeSpecial
Translated from French by
💸 90% of the money never helped anyone!
We dove into the official accounts of Harry and Meghan's foundations. Hang in there, it's worth it.
📺 Harry & Meghan: royal business?, the investigation into their hidden face is here ➡ Envoy? sp?cial - Harry et Meghan, royal business | France tv (https://bit.ly/Harry-Meghan-ES)
https://twitter.com/i/status/1646883511381676032

There is yet no subtitle translation into English, basically this French Special Envoy, Channel France 2, went to California to investigate Archewell and the 11 Delaware H&M companies.  It's legal but unethical according to their findings. Archewell offices were empty the several days they went. The moneys given to charity is 5%. And 5% in fees and expenses. Equal 10% between charity/expenses and fees, whilst  the 90% is for the couple. So far they are doing a Clington and Obama foundations.

IMO no one should give to any of these type of foundations/charities where only 5 % goes to help people in need.

^I can?t vouch for the veracity of these claims, but if it?s true, in keeping with most ?non-profit? organizations. It?s part of a larger trend. Sad to see, but exactly why I never personally donate money to anything unless I know for a fact the majority of the proceeds are actually going to people in need.

Zehr gut!! (Very good)  Prince Harry gives a greeting in German in his message ahead of the Invictus Games.  :thumbsup:

Prince Harry appears via videolink at Invictus Games event in Germany | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11989089/Prince-Harry-appears-videolink-Invictus-Games-event-Germany.html)

QuotePrince Harry showed off his impressive language skills as he spoke in German at an Invictus Games event in Berlin.

The Duke of Sussex, who recently confirmed he will attend King Charles's coronation in London without Meghan or their children Archie and Lilibet, opened a speech in Berlin by saying 'guten abend meine damen und herren' - which translates as 'good evening ladies and gentlemen'.

The royal then thanked Hendrik W?st, prime minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, along with members of parliament and Team Germany for their support in a video message shown at the event marking 150 days until the Invictus Games begins in D?sseldorf in September.

He said: 'Guten abend meine damen und herren. First and foremost I would like to thank Prime Minister W?st, members of parliament, Team Germany and all those gathered here tonight for your continued support. We are just 150 days away.'

Sentebale has released its annual report.

https://sentebale.org/2022-annual-report-and-accounts/

I want to do a mega post (and I will when I get home or later tonight. The new laptop came in but the WiFi at the hotel sucks and my 5G is better)

But a lot of stuff is happening and I?m exited for it! Also only 153 days or so into Invictus 2023!

In my opinion the basketball outing was a goodbye party to their employees. The herein enclosed Variety article claims WME will take the overall business for Meghan and Harry.

Variety, USA

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Her team at WME will include power agent turned Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Brad Slater, the rep and brand architect within the agency for Dwayne Johnson, and longtime Serena Williams agent Jill Smoller. Additionally, WME will assume representation of Archewell, her and Prince Harry?s content creation label. Film and television production, brand partnerships, and overall business-building will be explored.

Meghan Markle Signs With WME to Build Business Enterprise - Variety (https://variety.com/2023/film/news/meghan-markle-wme-hollywood-agent-1235597210/)

William Morris is a prime established agency. It?s a feather in their cap they?ve been able to sign Meghan.

Quote from: changemhysoul on April 19, 2023, 11:32:01 PM
I want to do a mega post (and I will when I get home or later tonight. The new laptop came in but the WiFi at the hotel sucks and my 5G is better)

But a lot of stuff is happening and I?m exited for it! Also only 153 days or so into Invictus 2023!

Looking forward very much to hearing from you again when everything?s fixed up. These tech difficulties are the worst, lol!

When a business fails hiring an agency to manage ones business is the best step to take (statistics). All the best, I hope this is the beginning of positive things on a different direction rather than profiting on trashing Harry's family.

A title makes all the difference. They're not signing Rachel from 'Suits' (No one cares) but Prince Harry's wife.

^Well, yes, but that was always going to be the case. Like @wannable, I hope this is a rebranding that is sorely needed after the disaster that?s been wreaked on their popularity. Hopefully they can focus on charitable works instead of the RF.

^^..
Yes as that is the only thing in today's day and age that Meghan as going for her, all she did was marry a British Prince who many think is filthy rich as that is his family, not him.  Meghan I think from her actions and behavior will fight to keep that title as that is how she now identities herself even though she can't stand the royal family.  And nobody can say she loves the royal family either as she has proven otherwise. I think for her not going to the Coronation regardless of how the royal family feels will in the end hurt her brand for how can she promote Duchess of Sussex's when she openly can't stand them or work for them or be around them.....a bit of a hypocrite for you can't have it both ways as she has found out with not getting the HI/HO deal she and Harry wanted. 

I also think Charles is a bit of a pushover for his son and maybe feeling somewhat guilty because of the way his marriage to Diana went, so he might be trying to make up for those mistakes yet William is no damn pushover and he I bet has a very hard feelings for the Sussex's with all the hell they have created and are still doing the same all over again.  I think William is done with Harry and Meghan for good now after this last so called secret deal which is just a court settlement done every day of the week in courts around the world..........This was Harry backstabbing his brother all over again....not spinning that to something else for it is what it is.....Lies and more Lies by the Sussex's....so Harry how can you go to the Coronation now with this hanging over your head just what a week and half away from the big day?     

''Harry and Meghan 'in talks with Netflix to film a documentary in South Africa where they'll help to build houses''
The Mirror on Sunday

I fail to see how their popularity has ranked?they?ve been growing in supporters from what I can see or are at least steady.

People thinks she?s needs a re-brand but when if she?s signing with an agency like that, after being courted by many. Two awards to collect before the news and outfit from a basketball game that sold out right away?then good. I?d also like to point out aside from Netflix, Meghan hasn?t talked about Harry?s family in a while and the most damning thing she said was, they?re cold and I tried to hard to be liked. And according to the letter that she didn?t leak but somehow her response to the King made it to Victoria Ward of all people, shows that she was gently trying to raise concern about the families racism and how it could be seen. Nicer than me because I wouldn?t give people a chance to walk it back.

And maybe if they had listened to Meghan, what happened with Lady Hussey could?ve been prevented.

Anyway, great deal signing for Meghan. The profile the Henry Walker Agency did for her was wonderful. I?m glad they summed up the UK time as getting married to her husband and no one can whine about her talking about them.

But, more is going to come from Harry, even just with discovery with his lawsuits. I still don?t agree that they trashed the family, they?ve said uncomfortable truths (if you chose not to believe, fair) about the family (whom didn?t seem to care when things were being addressed in private) but they?ve actually trashed the tabloid media. It?s just that those two institutions are too closely intertwined.

I?m more excited to see how this agency protects Meghan when it comes to the the British Media. The his is a big signing and it?d be best for them to forget Meghans name, before they mess up other deals.

@changemhysoul -Have your technology issues been resolved finally?

Quote from: TLLK on May 02, 2023, 12:36:45 PM
@changemhysoul -Have your technology issues been resolved finally?

Yeah, I got a new laptop and all of that fun stuff. This morning was on my phone because I was traveling but I have a bunch of links saved so the big post will be in-coming.

Quote from: changemhysoul on May 02, 2023, 01:25:48 PM
Yeah, I got a new laptop and all of that fun stuff. This morning was on my phone because I was traveling but I have a bunch of links saved so the big post will be in-coming.

:yesss: Good news!

I'm so upset, I guess, I timed out...as I was typing up all of the stuff missed.

I'm not going to do it again and I lost a lot of information. I went to hit post and it said I didn't have permission and I had to sign in again.

So to sum up,

Archewell did an Earth-Day clean up, BOEING is a Partner for the Germany games, the Germany team for Invictus has come out and will include police and fight-fighters. 2025 Invictus, is also underway and has received partnerships.

Prince Harry's donation after Spare to Sentebale has increased funding for the charity by 50%

Archewell Staff was taken out to the Lakers game by Harry and Meghan.

A lot of Invictus updates with profiles on the competitors.

Now that I have a laptop, I can be more on top of things!

Also, Sussex Community Events have started another fundraiser from May 4th to June 4th for Archie and Lili's bdays! This time the donations are going to KABOOM (who has partnered with Archewell) and the goal is $20,000. Since it's kicked off this morning, $13,878 has been raised.

Updates:

The goal of $20,000 has been met, I can't wait to see what the total at the end will be.

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After Meghan's visit to Harvest Home and Archewell's donation, Harvest Home LA received an out-pouring of support, I believe I've already posted about that. I finally found the photos but they had an update,

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuFHde9WIAEfwsd?format=jpg&name=900x900)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuFHeE8XoAARC-U?format=jpg&name=900x900)


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Happy to welcome the U.S. team in #d?sseldorf this week preparing for the Invictus Games 2023
@WeAreInvictus
in
@Duesseldorf
and look forward to welcome the athletes and their friends and families to compete in September.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvSYV0NWAAExKMs?format=jpg&name=large)

https://twitter.com/USConGenNRW/status/1654114493872455680

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+++ PRESS +++

We are happy to announce, that
@FisherHouseFdtn
will support the Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023 as Premier Partner. Fisher House Foundation will continue to sponsor the Family & Friends Programme, which it helped create.

Find out more 📲

Düsseldorf, 04.05.2023, Fisher House Foundation has been announced as Premier Partner of the INVICTUS GAMES D?SSELDORF 2023. As a long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation, the charity that oversees the Invictus Games, Fisher House Foundation has been the only Premier Partner present for every event since the inaugural Invictus Games London 2014.

?We have been honored to partner with the Invictus Games for the past ten years and are excited for the Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023,? said Fisher House Foundation Chairman and CEO Ken Fisher. ?Germany is an important location for our military community which is why we have two Fisher Houses at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Many of our Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and allies received critical treatment before they were stable enough to return to the United States, and many more service members and their families have called Germany home while being stationed there, making this location very special?, Fisher continued.

Fisher House Foundation is an international non-profit organisation established to improve the quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families. For more than 30 years, the Fisher House programme has provided comfortable housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. In these accommodations, families of active and former military personnel can stay free of charge to be near their loved ones during medical treatment. To date, there are 94 Fisher Houses located in the USA, Germany and the UK.

Source: Fisher House FoundationFamily enjoys hospitality center at Invictus Games The Hague 2022. Source: Fisher House Foundation
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION ENABLES FAMILY & FRIENDS PROGRAMME
Fisher House Foundation will continue to sponsor the Invictus Games Family & Friends Programme in 2023, which it helped create in 2014. The programme enables competitors from all participating nations to bring two family members or friends to the Games, accompanying them during this important step on the road to rehabilitation. Family & Friends are an integral part of recovery journey supported by the Invictus Games. In return for having walked the path back to a self-determined life together with the competitors, they are to experience respect and recognition at the Games, enjoy a carefree time and take away positive memories. Thanks to the programme, Family & Friends are not only able to experience the sporting events with the competitors, they can also explore the city of D?sseldorf with them as part of a cultural and excursion programme. Further benefits will include free travel and accommodation on site, free use of public transport and meals during the Games.

?Family & Friends are an integral and indispensable part of every Invictus Games. They are the very foundation on which the rehabilitation of the competitors rests. We are very pleased that, thanks to the commitment of the Fisher House Foundation, we will be able to welcome Family & Friends from all over the world to the Games in 2023 as well, showing them the respect and recognition they deserve?, says Brigadier General Alfred Marstaller, CEO of the INVICTUS GAMES D?SSELDORF 2023.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENT UNDER THE BANNER OF RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
This year, thesixth Invictus Games will take place from 9 to 16 September in D?sseldorf, Germany for the first time. More than 500 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from 22 nations will take part in ten sports. What counts is not elite performance, but competition, people, team spirit and the will to live. Through sport, the competitors draw strength for their recovery and rehabilitation. Their sporting achievements show their progress in theirrecovery and their will to find their way back into life after serious injuries or illnesses.

ABOUT FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION
Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of nearly 100 comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical facilities nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical facility they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $575 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

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https://twitter.com/FisherHouseFdtn/status/1654166740027179019

We have been honored to partner with the Invictus Games for the past ten years and are excited for the
@InvictusGamesDE
!!

#FisherHouse #aHomeForRespect

A hashtag (to Meghan or Archewell and Invictus Harry) in their official twitter handles would have been an acknowledgement. It's a constructive criticism of whoever is in charge in both parties for PR and media.

Quote from: wannable on May 04, 2023, 06:35:56 PM
A hashtag (to Meghan or Archewell and Invictus Harry) in their official twitter handles would have been an acknowledgement. It's a constructive criticism of whoever is in charge in both parties for PR and media.

Who do you mean? The organizations? Meghan and Harry aren't the ones who are posting about it?

So I guess overall, the criticism is that they should have social media so people can post about them and find them? Invictus has their own social media and will always use the hashtags. Archewell doesn't have social media and Harry and Meghan don't have individual social media accounts.

What I mean is HarvestHomeLA twitter handler did not include a hashtag of Meghan, Harry or Archewell. The hashtag in social media is used to ''acknowledge''. Look at their hashtags in the first picture posted, in the bottom there's a bunch of hashtags #.  Hashtags work also because when users i.e. in twitter click the hashtag it will take the user to a conversation about the person that was hashtag #. Same goes for Instagram and Tik Tok. 

Same with the two twitter handlers that wrote something about Invictus, their hashtags don't mention Harry anywhere.

It's like the twitter handle for baby basics UK 2 weeks ago, tweeted they cannot accept for the next two weeks anymore items because there is no space to keep it, organize it, etc. to please send the items in the next fortnight, they hashtag #PrincessofWales because this happened 1 day after her baby basic visit at Windsor. The tweet had pictures of Kate's visit the previous day, their warehouse the next day with the place fully packed. 

Hashtags are acknowledging a volunteer, a person involved, a patron and the sort.

Basically, IMO these organizations SHOULD include the Sussex brand Archewell at least in their hashtag.  Merit where it is due! I completely understand @changemhysoul  these people are/were  ''recently'' visited by, geared up let's say because of the publicity generously given by the Meghan visit.  Hence the Baby Basic reference of the Baby Basic twitter handler including the POW hashtag.  Did Kate retweet it no, but the mention is low key nice.

Quote from: wannable on May 04, 2023, 07:10:11 PM
What I mean is HarvestHomeLA twitter handler did not include a hashtag of Meghan, Harry or Archewell. The hashtag in social media is used to ''acknowledge''. Look at their hashtags in the first picture posted, in the bottom there's a bunch of hashtags #.  Hashtags work also because when users i.e. in twitter click the hashtag it will take the user to a conversation about the person that was hashtag #.

Same with the two twitter handlers that wrote something about Invictus, their hashtags don't mention Harry anywhere.

It's like the twitter handle for baby basics UK 2 weeks ago, tweeted they cannot accept for the next two weeks anymore items because there is no space to keep it, organize it, etc. to please send the items in the next fortnight, they hashtag #PrincessofWales because this happened 1 day after her baby basic visit at Windsor. The tweet had pictures of Kate's visit the previous day, their warehouse the next day with the place fully packed. 

Hashtags are acknowledging a volunteer, a person involved, a patron and the sort.

I see what you mean now.

The Harvest Home one was from Instagram. They didn't mention Harry and Meghan on that post because it wasn't so much about Meghan. It was about the kids that came and helped out, so that's who they mentioned.

A few weeks back, I posted on here, after they had the new baby nook area put in + the donations from Meghan visit, they did hashtag the duke and duchess of Sussex and etc. This was just a nice community update about the kids helping out and I posted it just to give an update on the charity and how they were faring after the visit and donations. But for Harvest Home, all of that was on instagram and not twitter.


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And for Invictus, I think it's a bit different than Kate visiting Baby Basics UK? Like, it was a nice royal visit and she has visited before but she's not a patron I believe? And she doesn't have any long-term projects or connections with it or anything really, on the scale of what Harry has with Invictus. Like...Invictus games doesn't need to hashtag about Harry, if you feel me. The two are so heavily linked, they always include an article or something of the sort linking to the website and that mentions Harry.

Even in the post they made about Prince Harry, speaking German and giving his talk to the Germany conference, they didn't hashtag him. Invictus + Harry is a brand...that doesn't really need to be stated because the two are SO linked.

I do see your point though and they could. I think if Harry or even Archewell had social media or something like SussexRoyal, they would link or @ that.

Overall I do have my criticisms of the Sussex's and they're approach to social media (or lack there of) but it's more with them, not the places they visit or organizations.

That being said, I remembered another thing to post, it's from Sentebale's instagram.

"As we reflect on the progress made in our 2022 Annual Report, see how our work has evolved over the years by watching our newly released Sentebale ? The Next Chapter film, narrated by our Co-Founding Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.

?It?s been over 16 years since we founded Sentebale, but our mission remains the same and our resolve as strong as ever.

We created Sentebale to give children and young people in Southern Africa access to vital health services, alongside the care and support needed to build skills and thrive. Sentebale symbolises our core pledge, in memory of our mothers, to never forget and always advocate for the most vulnerable among us.
In the years since our founding, we have scaled up, expanded and evolved our operations, delivered our holistic package of support to children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana. We focus on the social and emotional wellbeing for those coming got terms with living with HIV, providing access to health services, youth advocacy, and building individual skills and livelihoods.?

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso,
Co-Founding Patrons? Foreword, Annual Report & Accounts 2022"


Sentebale on Instagram: "As we reflect on the progress made in our 2022 Annual Report, see how our work has evolved over the years by watching our (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrNu-XeI309/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=07ab46f8-1ea8-425f-9db2-70ea6ee256bc)

(click link for the video)

EDIT: Based on your edit. I get what you mean, I guess they could do that but I guess it's based on what the Org thinks is needed based on what I've said about. Harvest Home, that post wasn't really about the visit but the kids so thats who they mentioned and for Invictus, Prince Harry is such a given that they might not think about needing to add him.

It's a constructive criticism, I mean every word in reference to PR and media. The attention to detail of baby basics with the POW hashtag went liked by thousands, retweeted by hundreds, quoted by hundreds, and placed them and K trending. So for example when I clicked the hashtag it took me to the baby basics UK tweet with the story of their warehouse, Kate's visit, etc.

Maybe Meghan will come back to social media, they are missing out of billions of people who get ''instant'' news vs the old wait until the journalist writes an article, pastes the picture, then give it to the digital expert to include in a media website, there's a 12 to 24 hour difference from instant SM reporting.

Anyway, good for both charities, Harvest and Invictus.

Quote from: changemhysoul on May 04, 2023, 06:26:47 PM
Updates:

The goal of $20,000 has been met, I can't wait to see what the total at the end will be.

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After Meghan's visit to Harvest Home and Archewell's donation, Harvest Home LA received an out-pouring of support, I believe I've already posted about that. I finally found the photos but they had an update,

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuFHde9WIAEfwsd?format=jpg&name=900x900)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuFHeE8XoAARC-U?format=jpg&name=900x900)


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Happy to welcome the U.S. team in #d?sseldorf this week preparing for the Invictus Games 2023
@WeAreInvictus
in
@Duesseldorf
and look forward to welcome the athletes and their friends and families to compete in September.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvSYV0NWAAExKMs?format=jpg&name=large)

https://twitter.com/USConGenNRW/status/1654114493872455680

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+++ PRESS +++

We are happy to announce, that
@FisherHouseFdtn
will support the Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023 as Premier Partner. Fisher House Foundation will continue to sponsor the Family & Friends Programme, which it helped create.

Find out more 📲

Düsseldorf, 04.05.2023, Fisher House Foundation has been announced as Premier Partner of the INVICTUS GAMES D?SSELDORF 2023. As a long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation, the charity that oversees the Invictus Games, Fisher House Foundation has been the only Premier Partner present for every event since the inaugural Invictus Games London 2014.

?We have been honored to partner with the Invictus Games for the past ten years and are excited for the Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023,? said Fisher House Foundation Chairman and CEO Ken Fisher. ?Germany is an important location for our military community which is why we have two Fisher Houses at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Many of our Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and allies received critical treatment before they were stable enough to return to the United States, and many more service members and their families have called Germany home while being stationed there, making this location very special?, Fisher continued.

Fisher House Foundation is an international non-profit organisation established to improve the quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families. For more than 30 years, the Fisher House programme has provided comfortable housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. In these accommodations, families of active and former military personnel can stay free of charge to be near their loved ones during medical treatment. To date, there are 94 Fisher Houses located in the USA, Germany and the UK.

Source: Fisher House FoundationFamily enjoys hospitality center at Invictus Games The Hague 2022. Source: Fisher House Foundation
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION ENABLES FAMILY & FRIENDS PROGRAMME
Fisher House Foundation will continue to sponsor the Invictus Games Family & Friends Programme in 2023, which it helped create in 2014. The programme enables competitors from all participating nations to bring two family members or friends to the Games, accompanying them during this important step on the road to rehabilitation. Family & Friends are an integral part of recovery journey supported by the Invictus Games. In return for having walked the path back to a self-determined life together with the competitors, they are to experience respect and recognition at the Games, enjoy a carefree time and take away positive memories. Thanks to the programme, Family & Friends are not only able to experience the sporting events with the competitors, they can also explore the city of D?sseldorf with them as part of a cultural and excursion programme. Further benefits will include free travel and accommodation on site, free use of public transport and meals during the Games.

?Family & Friends are an integral and indispensable part of every Invictus Games. They are the very foundation on which the rehabilitation of the competitors rests. We are very pleased that, thanks to the commitment of the Fisher House Foundation, we will be able to welcome Family & Friends from all over the world to the Games in 2023 as well, showing them the respect and recognition they deserve?, says Brigadier General Alfred Marstaller, CEO of the INVICTUS GAMES D?SSELDORF 2023.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENT UNDER THE BANNER OF RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
This year, thesixth Invictus Games will take place from 9 to 16 September in D?sseldorf, Germany for the first time. More than 500 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from 22 nations will take part in ten sports. What counts is not elite performance, but competition, people, team spirit and the will to live. Through sport, the competitors draw strength for their recovery and rehabilitation. Their sporting achievements show their progress in theirrecovery and their will to find their way back into life after serious injuries or illnesses.

ABOUT FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION
Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of nearly 100 comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical facilities nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical facility they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $575 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

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https://twitter.com/FisherHouseFdtn/status/1654166740027179019

We have been honored to partner with the Invictus Games for the past ten years and are excited for the
@InvictusGamesDE
!!

#FisherHouse #aHomeForRespect

Great news!   :yesss:

Quote from: wannable on May 04, 2023, 07:32:38 PM
It's a constructive criticism, I mean every word in reference to PR and media. The attention to detail of baby basics with the POW hashtag went liked by thousands, retweeted by hundreds, quoted by hundreds, and placed them and K trending. So for example when I clicked the hashtag it took me to the baby basics UK tweet with the story of their warehouse, Kate's visit, etc.

Maybe Meghan will come back to social media, they are missing out of billions of people who get ''instant'' news vs the old wait until the journalist writes an article, pastes the picture, then give it to the digital expert to include in a media website, there's a 12 to 24 hour difference from instant SM reporting.

Anyway, good for both charities, Harvest and Invictus.

I see what you mean, the thing about thousands of tweets and etc being seen can be applied to the Sussex's as well, it's even more amazing that they manage to pull those numbers with little to no social media presence. I get your point and I do think the orgs would benefit from doing that but I guess, really, idk. The charities and how they do the social media, don't bother me nearly as much, not more than the Sussex's.

And to that point, I agree with your second paragraph. I don't need Meghan or Harry (because they BOTH had SussexRoyal so it'd would be a return to social media for the BOTH of them, not just Meghan. Harry had his own accounts, which was how he found Meghan's photo) to come back to social media but I do think that Archewell needs social media. I guess that it might be toxic for the two them especially after things like this ( TW: very upsetting for poc/black people but it shows what Meghan is facing even in 2023 https://twitter.com/ellievhall/status/1648356273887256577 ) but they don't need to be in charge of their social media, comments can be turned off and etc.

Archewell is great but not instant and not as many people check it. They should have some social media that is instant, like instagram, not even twitter but sharing photos in-real time from events and etc. Like the Archewell, Earth Day Clean Up. That would've been perfect for social media and not just on their website. They are missing out on reach and etc. Archewell, should have social media and they're doing a disservice to their company by not having it.

I understand why they don't want to use it but the time has come for them too.

KABOOM!

Shout out to the #SussexSquad for a great first day of your KABOOM! fundraiser! With over 500 supporters, you've already reached 125% of your goal! Keep crushing those numbers!
@SussexEvent

https://twitter.com/kaboom/status/1654206812587974656


- Note, while Archewell as worked with KABOOM and that's what inspired this event, the current fundraising event has been created by supports of The Sussex's for Archie and Lili's bday, the goal of $20,000 has been completed and is now at $26,138 raised. Can't wait to see what happens in a month!

This is marvellous about Fisher House. Terrific news. They are really supporting and partnering a wonderful cause. It?s also wonderful that the Sussex Squad has reached and surpassed their total. A big Pat on the shoulders to them  all.  With Archie?s and then Lili?s birthdays coming up this money will be going to great causes.I applaud them all.

Quote from: changemhysoul on May 04, 2023, 07:59:11 PM
KABOOM!

Shout out to the #SussexSquad for a great first day of your KABOOM! fundraiser! With over 500 supporters, you've already reached 125% of your goal! Keep crushing those numbers!
@SussexEvent

https://twitter.com/kaboom/status/1654206812587974656


- Note, while Archewell as worked with KABOOM and that's what inspired this event, the current fundraising event has been created by supports of The Sussex's for Archie and Lili's bday, the goal of $20,000 has been completed and is now at $26,138 raised. Can't wait to see what happens in a month!

KABOOM is dedicated to building playgrounds in areas that don't have safe play spaces for children.

KABOOM! Works Nationally to Achieve Playspace Equity (https://kaboom.org/)

I'm going off topic to share a piece of family history that is relevant to this topic of playspace equity. 

In the post WWII years around 1946-47 my maternal grandparents and their two children (my uncle and mother) had were traveling by train across the U.S. from New Jersey to California. They'd stopped in my grandfather's hometown of Pratt, Kansas. One day during their visit, my grandmother took my mother and uncle to a local playground. There they saw a  number of African American children playing on the park equipment.  Excited to have some new kids to play with, my mom and uncle ran off to join them. My grandmother settled in on a park bench and began reading. After about ten minutes, a group of the other children's mothers came up to my grandmother. One of them awkwardly and nervously shared with her that it would be best for all if my grandmother and her children left the park quickly. Sensing that the women seemed very concerned, grandmother asked why they would need to leave.  After realizing that my grandmother and her children were first time visitors to the park, the mothers explained that it was the day out of the week for the "Negro" children to play at the park and that "mixed" groups of children were not permitted there. My grandmother then realized that the mothers were trying to let her know that if anyone spotted the group playing together, that there was the potential for real trouble for both parties. My grandmother then called for my uncle and mother and they hastily left the park. A sad story that impacted two groups of children that simply wanted to play.

In the late 1980's too many children don't have access to safe play areas in their communities often because of the criminal activity that took place there. Over the years,  Los Angeles Co. has had to fence in and lock up some of the playgrounds due to this issue.  Its' better today, but the drug dealing still takes place sometimes. Syringes Found In Los Angeles Playground Sandbox | Los Angeles, CA Patch (https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/syringes-found-los-angeles-playground-sand-box) :( Children need access to play areas to get much needed exercise,  help develop coordination and  build body strength. KABOOM is a great organization.

Quote from: TLLK on May 05, 2023, 12:16:19 PM
KABOOM is dedicated to building playgrounds in areas that don't have safe play spaces for children.

KABOOM! Works Nationally to Achieve Playspace Equity (https://kaboom.org/)

I'm going off topic to share a piece of family history that is relevant to this topic of playspace equity. 

In the post WWII years around 1946-47 my maternal grandparents and their two children (my uncle and mother) had were traveling by train across the U.S. from New Jersey to California. They'd stopped in my grandfather's hometown of Pratt, Kansas. One day during their visit, my grandmother took my mother and uncle to a local playground. There they saw a  number of African American children playing on the park equipment.  Excited to have some new kids to play with, my mom and uncle ran off to join them. My grandmother settled in on a park bench and began reading. After about ten minutes, a group of the other children's mothers came up to my grandmother. One of them awkwardly and nervously shared with her that it would be best for all if my grandmother and her children left the park quickly. Sensing that the women seemed very concerned, grandmother asked why they would need to leave.  After realizing that my grandmother and her children were first time visitors to the park, the mothers explained that it was the day out of the week for the "Negro" children to play at the park and that "mixed" groups of children were not permitted there. My grandmother then realized that the mothers were trying to let her know that if anyone spotted the group playing together, that there was the potential for real trouble for both parties. My grandmother then called for my uncle and mother and they hastily left the park. A sad story that impacted two groups of children that simply wanted to play.

In the late 1980's too many children don't have access to safe play areas in their communities often because of the criminal activity that took place there. Over the years,  Los Angeles Co. has had to fence in and lock up some of the playgrounds due to this issue.  Its' better today, but the drug dealing still takes place sometimes. Syringes Found In Los Angeles Playground Sandbox | Los Angeles, CA Patch (https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/syringes-found-los-angeles-playground-sand-box) :( Children need access to play areas to get much needed exercise,  help develop coordination and  build body strength. KABOOM is a great organization.

Thank you for sharing that with us.

I'm glad that KABOOM is helping to improve things.

Thinking back, I don't remember there being many playgrounds around me. None that were close at least, plus, I was inside with a book or something so I wasn't very outdoor-isy.

https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1655422522337181697

Not all injuries are visible. Our will to conquer them is.

INVISIBLE INJURIES | The Series

Starting Tomorrow, 9 May 2023

#aHomeForRespect

I believe that this will be for the Germany team only? Once I can get more info, I'll be back with it.

So The Invictus Games Germany, series on the injured soldiers is being posted on youtube. The vets are speaking in German but from what I see, they at least have english subs.

Here is the first story:

UNSICHTBARE VERWUNDUNG | EPISODE #1 | Dennis Geschichte - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw2WDg3YxRY)

The next ones will air on the youtube channel on the 10th, 11th, and 12th.


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And this is re: Invictus because I've seen this going around on twitter. If William got money from a settlement and donated it to charity, it wasn't donated to Invictus.

He never donated money to Invictus has the media claimed.

The money was transferred from the Endeavor Fund, which was under the Royal Foundation when Harry was a member, the funds were raised by him and were always for Invictus. When the Endeavor Fund was absorbed by The Invictus Games foundation, the money raised was transferred over as it should have been.

Yes exactly! That money was always raised for Invictus and wasn?t William?s to give.

Quote from: changemhysoul on May 08, 2023, 06:33:36 PM
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1655422522337181697

Not all injuries are visible. Our will to conquer them is.

INVISIBLE INJURIES | The Series

Starting Tomorrow, 9 May 2023

#aHomeForRespect

I believe that this will be for the Germany team only? Once I can get more info, I'll be back with it.

No they are not and it's often difficult for people to understand that a person with mental/emotional injuries ie PTSD suffers just like those with physical ones.

Quote from: changemhysoul on May 06, 2023, 01:16:58 PM
Thank you for sharing that with us.

I'm glad that KABOOM is helping to improve things.

Thinking back, I don't remember there being many playgrounds around me. None that were close at least, plus, I was inside with a book or something so I wasn't very outdoor-isy.

You're welcome.  Due to their age and the realities of life in the past ie: child labor over the centuries have changed, so this idea that children required a place to play is still fairly new in human history.How We Came to Play: The History of Playgrounds | National Trust for Historic Preservation (https://savingplaces.org/stories/how-we-came-to-play-the-history-of-playgrounds/)  PBS had  a program about the nation's great public parks that addresses the beginnings of playgrounds. 10 That Changed America | 10 Parks that Changed America | Preview | Season 1 | Episode 3 | PBS (https://www.pbs.org/video/10-changed-america-10-parks-changed-america-preview/)

Congratulations to KABOOM on the recent fundraiser.

Meghan x Alliance of Moms

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Please keep the discussion regarding The Bench in the appropriate thread. Thank you. Further off topic posts will be removed.

Books written about and by the Sussexes Part 4. (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95393.0)

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
NEWS
MAY. 15, 2023
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently visited with a local youth group, AHA! Santa Barbara, to learn firsthand about this generation?s experiences with social media and societal pressures, and how it affects their mental well-being. The couple engaged with these amazing youth in candid conversation, working to find solutions together.

During this hour-long session, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with teens ages 14-18 about the opportunities social media can provide for connection and community, as well as the ways in which it also raises issues of insecurity, peer-pressure, and potential for self-harm, among other risks. These important perspectives and experiences help us understand how mental wellness intersects with the online world, and what it means to promote digital wellness in a digital age. The Archewell Foundation (AWF) has a history of engaging on these critical issues and working in partnership with youth groups, experts, and families, to develop programs that support and inspire change.

AWF holds a core belief that mental health is of the utmost importance, and underpins all of our work. We are regularly meeting with young people, parents, and professionals to understand the challenges they may be facing while working together to drive towards long-term solutions on- and offline.


Mental Health Awareness Month | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/mental-health-awareness-month/)

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I?m so glad that Harry and Meghan took this opportunity in Mental Health Month to talk to teens about social media, online bullying and peer pressure etc. I?m sure both the Sussexes and the teens involved with AHA! came away with a lot to think about.

This is a great charity, very well organized too.

Home - AHA! Santa Barbara (https://ahasb.org/)

I am thrilled that they chose a local organization to highlight and support.

NEWS: Amazon sponsort freien Eintritt zu allen Sportveranstaltungen / Invictus Games (https://invictusgames23.de/de/amazon)

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We are the proud official ticket partner of the Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023! Created by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, the
@InvictusGamesDE
is an adaptive sports competition for wounded or traumatized service members.

https://twitter.com/AmazonNewsDE/status/1658472380048769028

I am Sooo pleased that Amazon has stepped forward to sponsor free entry to the IG for everyone who wants to participate at D?sseldorf. That is a real bonus for this year?s Games.

^ It is great news! I'm thinking 2023 Invictus will be huge and I can't wait to see how 2025 tops it.

Training camp #2 is in full swing for our
@SoldierOnCAN
team, prepping for the
@invictusgamesde
2023! 🏋️‍♀️ From Sept 9-16, our athletes will display strength, determination, and resilience on the global stage. 🇨🇦 #InvictusGames #TeamCanada #IG23

https://twitter.com/CanadianForces/status/1658584428384333824

Here is the official list of names for team Canada

Meet the Team - Invictus Games (https://www.soldieron.ca/team-canada/invictus/meet-team)

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The national winners of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards will be celebrated on May 23, 2023.
The Gracies Gala will be held at the Beverly Wilshire (A Four Seasons Hotel) in Beverly Hills, CA.
Red carpet: 4:30p.m.to 5:30p.m.
Show Begins: 6:00p.m.

This is more of a A+B listers.

Gracies Gala ? (https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/gracies-gala/#:~:text=Honorees%20in%20the%20National%20TV),women%20at%20the%20national%20level.

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MAR. 30, 2023
Today, The Gracie Awards announced that Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex was named top Entertainment Podcast Host for her groundbreaking podcast series Archetypes. The Gracies ?recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment.? This award honors outstanding original content that both entertains and informs in a highly engaging and authentic manner.

Archetypes revealed a discerning narrative that endures, as Meghan and her guests engaged in candid conversations about the labels and tropes that try to hold women back. Archetypes debuted at Number 1 in The US, UK, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, and topped the charts as the Number 1 podcast in 47 countries.

Congratulations to Meghan and the Archetypes team on this incredible achievement!

Meghan Wins Top Entertainment Podcast Host From The Gracie Awards | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/meghan-the-duchess-of-sussex-is-named-top-entertainment-podcast-host-by-the-gracie-awards/#:~:text=Meghan%20Wins%20Top%20Entertainment%20Podcast%20Host%20From%20The%20Gracie%20Awards),-News%20Mar.&text=Today%2C%20The%20Gracie%20Awards%20announced,her%20groundbreaking%20podcast%20series%20Archetypes.

In the All Women in Media

Click this square, pdf file with all the winners
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