Anti-monarchist community that supports Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's humanitarian efforts. We also discuss media literacy and manipulation, colonialism, sexism/misogyny, racism, mental health, and activism.
I mean, I knew who the major players were, watched all the weddings and read articles occasionally. I actually thought the monarchy did a lot for tourism in England and thought it should be preserved for that reason, if not for just the tradition.
I was even proud of them, especially the queen, for accepting Meghan. I thought, "Wow, they are really taking the monarchy into the 21st century. Good for them!" Due to colonialism, England had become a multi-cultural country, and an injection of a little bit of color could have been the best thing to happen to them.
I also understood that Meghan came from a complicated family situation and really hoped that her step-family did not ruin things for her. (I come from a similar family situation and am quite certain my steps would have first thought they discovered a gold mine, then done everything they could to ruin it when the expected pay day didn't materialize.)
When the complaints started coming out about Meghan being a bully to staff, being a bridzilla and "making Kate cry," I began to question the narrative. The stories seemed to be missing a lot of detail and just weren't making sense. I mean, who cries because the bride didn't want to do things your way at her wedding?
Over the years, watching the drama unfold, I began to see the foolishness that really seemed to escalate after the queen died. She may not have been perfect, but she obviously understood public opinion and how their very existence relied on it. It seems her son and grandson failed to learn that lesson from her. Once the queen was no longer holding the reins, it seemed to fall apart quickly. I have no admiration for the BRF now, and am joining the anti-monarchists in feeling like there is no reason for them to exist on the public dole anymore.
Sadly, for their children, I doubt that the monarchy will survive under Charles and William. And, they are doing it to themselves (although, they will likely blame H&M when it happens.)