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Where will this fan fiction be published, tumblr?
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It will be sold in same shops that sold Meghan’s book only in the adult section.
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Tom Bower has written warts-and-all biographies about three Prime Ministers, one Leader of the Opposition and Prince Charles, among others.
He says he asks himself: “Do I have proof and would it stand up in court if I was sued?, if it’s a yes I go ahead”.

He has never been successfully sued for anything he has written. His lawyers have gone over the book with a fine tooth comb. IF he has got something wrong, and Meghan can prove it, I’m sure we will find out in the fullness of time.

Silly denials from Sussex fans mean diddly squat at this stage.
As a fan, why not read the book and post any positives instead of burying your head in the sand?
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Tom Bowers book on Charles was similarly brutal by all accounts and reviews. He has never met Charles but managed to get 120 sources close to the monarchy to spill secrets about him, Camilla, his relationship with the family and between his team and Buckingham Palace. Its all pretty sensational and distasteful but sure those who don't like Charles lapped it up, as those who don't like Harry and Meghan will with this one.
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Tom Bowers book on Charles was similarly brutal by all accounts and reviews. He has never met Charles but managed to get 120 sources close to the monarchy to spill secrets about him, Camilla, his relationship with the family and between his team and Buckingham Palace. Its all pretty sensational and distasteful but sure those who don't like Charles lapped it up, as those who don't like Harry and Meghan will with this one.
I wouldn’t buy the book regardless of my opinion on Meghan and I think that’s true for all those who post on here

Jet’s maybe the only exception and that’s not him lapping it up it’s because he has a genuine interest in the royals.

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I wouldn’t buy the book regardless of my opinion on Meghan and I think that’s true for all those who post on here

Jet maybe the only exception and that’s not him lapping it up but he has a genuine interest in the royals.
I wasn't talking about people on here....more the actual book buying public.

Charles has his fair share of detractors and the only reason to buy a Tom Bower book really is to read into the sordid, nasty stuff he uncovers.

I doubt Jet would buy it (might be wrong) as its not a factual book, no matter how the author tries to spin it, its all based on hearsay
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I wasn't talking about people on here....more the actual book buying public.

Charles has his fair share of detractors and the only reason to buy a Tom Bower book really is to read into the sordid, nasty stuff he uncovers.

I doubt Jet would buy it (might be wrong) as its not a factual book, no matter how the author tries to spin it, its all based on hearsay
If the nasty stuff can be proven to be false he would get sued
We know for sure Meghan and harry will sue if they don’t agree with what’s been written about them so we will see.

The bullying allegations don’t paint Meghan as a nice person but has she sued?, no

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i shall have to rush out and buy it
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You must have a wonky table leg.
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She sounds delightful!!
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Tom Bowers book on Charles was similarly brutal by all accounts and reviews. He has never met Charles but managed to get 120 sources close to the monarchy to spill secrets about him, Camilla, his relationship with the family and between his team and Buckingham Palace. Its all pretty sensational and distasteful but sure those who don't like Charles lapped it up, as those who don't like Harry and Meghan will with this one.
I’ve read his book on Charles. It’s a fascinating and absorbing read. I’m an avid reader and have read dozens of acclaimed Royal bio’s, whether I like them or not. I like the person behind the facade to be revealed as much as possible, not the likes of honey coated, gushing tales like Omid Scobies ‘Finding Freedom’. If people regard the findings of an author ‘sensational and distasteful’, rather than ‘here they are, warts and all’ then when it comes to the Sussexes, Finding Freedom would be a better fit.
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Its all pretty sensational and distasteful but sure those who don't like Charles lapped it up, as those who don't like Harry and Meghan will with this one.

Should be a Best seller then
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Extract from Tom Bower book.
The Sunday Times

.....On March 13, 2016, Meghan flew into Montreal for her second Reitmans shoot. As she entered the location — an old restaurant — for the day’s filming, the tension was uncomfortable.
Jeannie Vondjidis-Miller described Meghan as the “National Spokesperson” for Reitmans. “We wanted someone with a point of view,” she said. Very soon, many of the creative team associated with the campaign were exhausted by Meghan’s point of view.

The 35-second commercial was called “The Label”. Meghan, the creative directors employed by the Tank agency and John Grammatico, the film director, disagreed about the “concept” that ended with Meghan delivering the tag-line “Reitmans... Really”.
“Seriously, this doesn’t make sense!” Meghan exclaimed about the storyboard. “I’m a brash American and if my name is going to be on something, I’m going to have my say.”
Tank’s account manager, Emmanuelle Thaon, and creative director Sophie Gaudet were reluctant to make changes. In their opinion, Meghan offered no worthwhile alternative ideas, other than suggesting that a Caribbean location with a Hollywood budget would be better.

On March 14 the arguments reached their climax. After ferocious exchanges a few script changes were made, only to be rejected by Meghan again. “She bulldozed her way through,” complained one of the team. No one stood up to her.
One year after the first campaign, Meghan was less enamoured that her “brand” was attached to Reitmans. Not only was she associated with a downmarket label, but their new clothes were decidedly unappealing.
In addition, her sense of entitlement had grown.

Unhappy that her executive suite for C$1,531 per night at the Place d’Armes hotel in Montreal was only a master bedroom, living-room and powder-room, Meghan demanded that the agency reserve a bigger suite at the more expensive Gault hotel. “She insists,” said her agent. The production team resisted. “She wants photographs of the hotel rooms and the rooms assigned to her on the set,” said her agent.

Next, Meghan demanded that she be registered in the hotel under an alias, Jane Smith. “Her identity must be kept secret,” said her agent, Lori Sale. “Meghan doesn’t want to be hassled by the hotel staff, other guests or photographers.” The production team were flummoxed. No one in French-speaking Montreal really knew Meghan. In the event, the hotel refused the request. No paparazzi gathered outside the hotel.
Inside the hotel room, ignoring the flower displays, bottles of her favourite wine and even a special calligraphy pen carefully laid out on the tables, she criticised the hotel’s Tempurpedic bathrobe and slippers. She wanted Dior. The tea was the wrong blend and the vegan green juice was warm.

“The Princess is coming,” sniggered one assistant as, hard-faced, Meghan arrived on set, avoiding eye contact with the crew. She disappeared upstairs to her dressing-room.
Throughout the day Meghan appeared for her shots escorted by her entourage — Felix the hairdresser and Marco the make-up artist — and then returned to her room. Both were ordered never to leave her side. “She was always fed up,” one crew member noted, “sighing, huffing and rolling her eyes at things. It was heavy-going working with her.” Another claimed that she would be “super sweet” with Felix and Marco and then within seconds turn to the crew and be “super-disagreeable”.

No one dared to contradict Meghan. Keeping their jobs depended on satisfying her demands. The only consolation was Meghan’s actual performance. In front of the lens she transformed herself into a warm, glamorous icon.

The following day, the mood deteriorated. To satisfy another of Meghan’s demands, the wardrobe staff had bought a pair of expensive Aquazzura beige suede shoes chosen by her. From her dressing-room, Meghan was heard complaining about the production, the clothes, the style and the script. In retaliation, members of the team began to speak in French.
During the filming, Meghan was asked: “What Canadian woman inspires you?” She laughed and asked for examples. “None of them inspires me,” she replied. “You can’t make me say something I don’t want to or don’t believe in.”

“It’s a wrap,” shouted the assistant at exactly 7pm. Meghan’s agent had already called to warn that her client would not film one extra minute. There was none of the customary “Thank you” or “See you again”. Meghan departed. To the surprise of the wardrobe staff she forgot to leave behind the Aquazzura shoes.

“She is definitely the meanest person I’ve ever met. Just saying,” Jean Malek, the third director, posted on Facebook.
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Tom Bower, 2022. Extracted from Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower, to be published by Blink Publishing, on July 21 at Ł22

...what Megan wants Meghan gets....poor Harry!!
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I actually don't expect an answer as I hope there really isn't a defense of offensive humour....
All humour -and all speech- is defendable, regardless of how "offensive" it is.
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I wonder if he fulfilled his pre nuptial agreement in having to mention how wonderfull meghan is in every ****ing speech he gives.
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Oh, I see he did. She must have wrote the little puppets speech for him.

I bet the low turnout was enthralled!!

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Oh, I see he did. She must have wrote the little puppets speech for him.

I bet the low turnout was enthralled!!

There was barely anyone there….
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I bet they expected a full house to see and hear them - the very important Duke and Duchess of Sussex. How embarrassing.
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A recap of a little of Meghan’s Vanity Fair Project from Tom Bower’s book:

Meghan was asked by Harry not to mention him at all in the Vanity Fair interview, but told the interviewer “We are a couple” “We are in love”.

She said she wanted to be portrayed as the serious actress, activist and philanthrophist that she was, but the researchers could find no proof of any activism or philantrophy.
One example - they said Meghan told them about a personal success she had achieved in writing a letter to Proctor and Gamble to persuade them to change one of their adverts - and she received a praising letter from Hilary Clinton about it. Turns out it was a school project and they had received thousands of similar requests over time which prompted the eventual change….and she was unable to produce any evidence of a letter from HC.

WTF is wrong with her? Does she make things up in her head and then believe them to be actually true? Does she expect people to automatically not question the wonderful persona and actions that she has invented for herself? Crazy stuff.
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Forever the opportunist..

Smile for the camera...


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I wouldn’t have wanted it back
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In the new book it will say quick thinking Meghan with no regards for her own safety saved a woman’s life.
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