The Duchess of Sussex has released a promotional video for her new Spotify podcast, Archetypes. Serena Williams was the first guest on the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast. The first episode of her podcast was named "The Misconception of Ambition with Serena Williams" and launched on Tuesday. The podcast is a co-production between Archewell Audio, Gimlet and Spotify.
The Duchess of Sussex has released a promotional video
What is the point, really?
ReplyDeleteDP
Self promotion. I think it was sad that she had Serena Williams, world-class female athlete, on her podcast, but spent most of the time talking about herself. What a missed opportunity!
DeleteFashionwise she looks amazing. I wish she would bring on her father and siblings then we would see ‘the real me’ not celebrities
DeleteWhat has this destructive woman got to do with fashion ?
ReplyDeleteWhat did she destruct?
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Her top, pants and shoes are matching well.
DeleteBut 'the real me" is exactly what we saw these past 3 years. The uncaring, manipulating daughter/in-law, sister and controlling wife
W.
I'd like to ask the same question.
Deletenasty comment
DeleteFor me, the Duchess of Sussex always looks her best with monochrome and pale colours;
ReplyDeleteAnd that combination comes out spelling ‘chic’.
She appears to be a person who doesn’t go for busy prints and flowers.
Hope her podcast (had to look up the word) is a great success.
The Duchess’s tenue fits in well with the decor in the room.
Well thought out comment, deadeggs. Thank you. Agree.
DeleteAccording to everything I have read in the British press, even in publications broadly sympathetic to Meghan, the podcast was grim. Described in the Times as ‘a parade of banalities and Californian platitudes’. Just sad really.
DeleteAgree with you , deadeggs. I like her style , very chic whatever she wears.
DeleteAva
She looks good - I like the top especially.
ReplyDeleteWhatever.
ReplyDeleteI am irritated by her obvious ambition to establish her son´s name as a brand.
Wasn't it like the couple wanted away from publicity or have I understood it wrongly?
DeleteYes, you have understood wrongly. They wanted more control over their working lives, what issues to be involved in and how to promote them. They still need publicity for that but want to be able to have a private life on their terms.
DeleteIrony; She discusses in the podcast how the word "ambition" is not a dirty word but is often connotated as such when in reference to women. Guess she's right.
DeleteLook, they are still members of the BRF whether active duty or not (and I'm basing that on the fact the Queen said they would always be welcome members of the family and she's the "OG"). They are doing good works - amongst other things, private and public - in and out of their roles/positions/status (however you want to phrase it) as members of the BRF. *AND* (this is the main point here) this forum/blog is about the fashions members of royal/imperial families wear. You don't like her? Fine. There are many who don't like the Grand Duchess of L. There are those who don't like CP Mary of Denmark, and on and on but, we still come here to look at and comment on their clothes, shoes, hats, hairstyles and other sartorial aspects. THAT'S IT!!! So get over it! Get over her! And move on!
My apologies to the moderator but every time there's a post about Megan there is all this other BS that has NOTHING to do with her clothes! Take that @#$%$ somewhere else - or start your own blog.
(You guys caught me in mood today! LOL)
Europa
Irony; She discusses in the podcast how the word "ambition" is not a dirty word but is often connotated as such when in reference to women. Guess she's right.
DeleteLook, they are still members of the BRF whether active duty or not (and I'm basing that on the fact the Queen said they would always be welcome members of the family and she's the "OG"). They are doing good works - amongst other things, private and public - in and out of their roles/positions/status (however you want to phrase it) as members of the BRF. *AND* (this is the main point here) this forum/blog is about the fashions members of royal/imperial families wear. You don't like her? Fine. There are many who don't like the Grand Duchess of L. There are those who don't like CP Mary of Denmark, and on and on but, we still come here to look at and comment on their clothes, shoes, hats, hairstyles and other sartorial aspects. THAT'S IT!!! So get over it! Get over her! And move on!
My apologies to the moderator but every time there's a post about Megan there is all this other BS that has NOTHING to do with her clothes! Take that @#$%$ somewhere else – or start your own blog.
(You guys caught me in mood today! LOL)
Europa
Well said, Europa! I completely agree. You summed it up well.
DeleteDear Europa. Don't worry - hang in there.
DeleteA bad day can happen to all of us.
I find that a good strong cup of tea does wonders (3 or 4 teabags in the pot).
And remember the hope and faith that Scarlett O'Hara gave us when she said "tomorrow is another day".
Why put Crown Princess Mary in the same category as Meghan Markle. Mary is highly respected and loved and is one of the most gracious royals. If you did not know better you would think Mary was born a royal and not marry one. She is so dignified and carries herself with ease and grace. She is also one of the hardest working royals I know. One day she will be one of the most beloved Queens!
Delete@Fitzhugh. Be careful you are twisting the words of Europa you did it with my comments earlier and now you do it again. When I read Europa's message I understand what she is trying to explain. She is not putting CP Mary in the same category as Meghan. But there are indeed people who don't like CP Mary and who have always criticism on her person, face, etc.. just like there are others who can't say a good word of G.D. Maria Teresa of Luxemburg etc... It is a pity that a lot of people use this blog of talking about royals they don't like and forget constantly this blog is about fashion. But automatically when they don't like a queen, a princess or whatever they don't like their clothes either. Some people cannot make a difference. It is perfectly possible to dislike somebody but to admit that the clothes she is wearing are beautiful or suits her very well. So let just talk about clothes, hairstyles, shoes,etc...
Delete@ 26/8/22 Sounds like you have to much time on your hands. Maybe you need to start crocheting or get a puzzle. I totally agree with Fitzhugh.....Mary is fabulous!
DeleteShe has good taste in clothes, whatever she wears it suits her.
ReplyDeleteAva
Agree.
DeleteCan´t agree more. She is looking efforlessly beautiful, though we all know .. Love this outfit and style.
DeletePal
Love this woman and her sense of fashion and how she honours her husband and children. Wishing her much success.❤🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteCette combinaison de couleurs se prêtent à merveille avec l'intérieur de la pièce ; j'adore les fines rayures de son chemisier !
ReplyDeleteSo, I realize this couple is still related to the British Royal Family, but since their endeavors are private, money-making ventures, why are we focusing on them here?
ReplyDeleteI agree - not to mention she's just about the most annoying person on the planet.
Delete...marie
She's a private person now. So what?
ReplyDeleteJkr
Best to just ignore her.
ReplyDelete@ Kteach, follow your advice, if you aren’t interested, just move on, no need to comment.
DeleteI am not loving this outfit, it’s appropriate and well coordinated, but the colors aren’t flattering and she looks washed up. The hair is also neat, but quite severe, a messy bun would’ve given her a better look. I suppose that it probably looks better on camera than in pictures.
Cherry
Agree !!
DeleteWhat a pleasure to listen to her lovely speaking voice and intelligent delivery on topics. The Duchess of Sussex has such good taste in her clothing choices—mostly neutrals that enhance but do not compete with her face and message.
ReplyDeleteI do like the colour palette here. However, I wish she would have tied the bow of the blouse somehow. On all else I shall not comment.
ReplyDeleteIt´s sad to see the many negative comments to whatever Meghan or Prince Harry do.
ReplyDeleteTo the critics: When will you be happy?
Do you understand that they need to make a living, carve out a suitable way, that they need to work, since they are of course no longer paid for. How shall they make a living in your view?
Would you (critics) be happy if they work at the supermarket counter or what do you find suitable? Would you be happy if Meghan does work as an actress again or would that be tacky in your eyes? What should Prince Harry do as job, to support his family?
The fact is, that they are not able to just do any ordinary job, given the background they just have. Think also of all the security they need to ensure their and their children´s safety. Harry simply because he was born a Prince. Meghan (or any other woman he would have married), just because of her falling in love with Harry.
That needs to be earned and paid for. Amongst others, they need protection because of the many haters out there...
Voicing opinions is perfectly fine but please be fair. Neither I nor I guess most of you critics know them in person, so please have a bit respect and try to think before being mean.
Be sure that every single person you meet in your life - including the ones you don´t meet in person but you comment on in social media - have a package to bear. Every single person. You cannot know how big and how difficult their packages are. Just be kind, be respectful, uplift instead of put down others. Be decent.
I would be delighted if they worked in a supermarket or a food bank or a garden centre ( like the delightful unassuming Lady Louise) or anywhere at all really if they would just do it without either dragging cameras along sharing their thoughts on what they think the world needs!
DeleteIf anyone doubts their need for security, consider this blog a sampling of what they have to face in their daily lives. That money has to come from somewhere. You make some excellent points.
DeleteAnon 4:21 Do you imagine that the security is there to protect them from criticism?
DeleteAnonymus 18;12: donot you think that giving an interview to Oprah Winfrey give people ( us) the idea of knowing a bit of the personalities of M. and H.., and that that is the reason for all the comments and judgements you read here?
DeleteMabel
These so called critics are cynical in a hounting to death way. There is a huge need of an internet police.
DeleteI do like her style of clothes, she looks good. I do agree with some of the critics about the podcast. As for working to make money, they both had funds available to them that if invested properly they should have provided a good lifestyle but they are living above there funds they need a reality check. When Meghan said she wanted to be with her child but was made to continue the tour,! at the end of the day sometimes you must do what is best for you and stand your ground! Jj
DeleteNice pant and blouse
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I find it difficult to understand the antipathy to any coverage of Harry and Megan in this blog. The arguments are typically that: 1) they are no longer royal (or shouldn’t be considered royal), 2) they wanted privacy yet here they are seeking publicity, or 3) they are out for money. Yet those arguments are not raised in regard to any number of other individuals routinely covered in this blog. The York princesses have never been working royals yet they are routinely covered without complaint. The same for a many other non-working royals from a variety of countries (the entire Greek royal family). Then there are all of the people covered in this blog who may be related to royalty by birth or marriage but have never been royal themselves - Zara Tindall is a good example. The extended royal family of Monaco is routinely covered yet many of them have never had a royal title, have never been working royals, and are paid directly or indirectly for their appearances (it isn’t by chance that Beatrice Borromeo always wears Dior). As for the desire for privacy, maybe it is that Harry and Megan want to be in control of their lives and decide what aspects are private and what aspects are public. Is that unreasonable? So, what gives?
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I totally agree with your line: "Be kind, respectful, uplifting instead of putting others down." So why aren't the Sussexes kind, respectful to the British royal family? Why do they constantly talk about themselves, only about how they "suffered"? Each of us has our own set of troubles and difficulties. In light of how many other underprivileged people are suffering, it is this constant complaining distasteful. I come into daily contact with refugees from the war-torn regions of Ukraine. I talk to mothers whose children have seen bomb explosions next to them.
DeletePrince Philip once said: when you want to be kind, don't talk about yourself. As the coordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in my country, I have already met members of the royal family - and I am glad that it was Prince Edward. The meeting at the British Embassy was really about the students, really about the project. I can imagine if it was Meghan the students would be on the sidelines. As was the case with the Sussexes' visit to South Africa. As a result, the victims of violence in Africa have been completely forgotten. After the visit was mentioned not about the suffering of disabled people and orphans, but about the "suffering" of Meghan.
Stephanie
Question for the author of the blog: Will you also write about other members of the royal families (not only the British one) who have their own private commercial business? Why are you making an exception for the Sussexes?
ReplyDeleteWhy do they even use their titles for commercial activity? Basically, I don't care, in my country, titles of nobility were abolished a hundred years ago, but I assumed that members of royal families used their titles of nobility if they were representing their country and dynasty in favor of some public service (charity, state events etc.) I would be quite interested in the opinion of the British on this matter.
Stephanie
Love her outfit and hairstyle.
ReplyDeleteSorry but she is a liar,
ReplyDelete1. Says they were taken to stay in a housing unit, where in fact it was at the British High Commission house in Constantia Cape Town
And apparently it wasn't a fire but a smoking heater which was then switched off. And Archie wasn't in the room.
Delete@13:36 but for the grace of God the child was not in the room. How easy to minimize another person's panic when it is in fact the smoke that kills well ahead of fire, If the nanny had made a different decision the long term effects on a helpless infant could have been disastrous.
DeleteAna 1
Oh please. Plenty of people have near misses every day and carry on. I'm not saying it wasn't scary for her but NOTHING happened to the child. Just another chance to take a swipe at the men in grey whilst misleading people by talking about a "housing unit".
DeleteWhere was the actual conversation with an impressive woman with some serious sporting achievements to her name?
So sorry people are so mean and hateful to Duchess Meghan. She seems like a lovely person.
ReplyDeleteI lovely person would make amends with her ageing father. Jj
DeleteAnon 01:41 , we do not know the real story, the truth why she is not talking with her father.
DeleteAva
Lovely people tell massive whoppers all the time, do they? I have no doubt she and Harry have had a tough time but when you pepper your narrative with anecdotes that can be proven to be false you don't further your cause much.
DeleteNichts ist königlich, nur der Titel erheiratet. Um auf Mutter Natur zu spielen, passen die Farben aber mehr gibt es nicht. Doch, etwas weniger Schmuck, alles so künstlich dargestellt. Ich freue mich über wahre königliche Damen, die fast ausnahmslos gut gekleidet sind, auf Diademe und Abendkleider und Couture. Das hier ist nichts, sie tut sich meistens schwer etwas geschmackvolles zu tragen, und wenn es so ist, dann sitzt es nie richtig - mehr Verrutschi als Fiorucci ; ) Dorothe
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by what she said. Meghan is a beautiful woman. Articulate in her delivery. Yet it seems she just cannot miss an opportunity to have a swipe at the BRF ! On and on it goes! People who have willed her peace and happiness are tiring of the nasty jibes ! Time for her to put closure to her old life and start enjoying the life she has now !
ReplyDeleteFashion wise as always she is well put together. She knows what looks good on her, and that shows ! Bel
Agree, she sure has a chip on her shoulder
DeleteAnd most of her podcast was about her and "her truth", I am so tired of this pair of grifting liars. The "fire" has already been proven to be a fabrication.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I clicked on this article was to see how well received it was by all of you. Just curious. My own opinion is that comments should be kept to fashion. I also feel the administrator of this page should respect the cry for privacy that the Sussexes have asked for, and not give them a platform here. Ah, well, now I'm sure someone will say I, too, should stick to commenting on fashion. This is the first time I've ever commented here, btw, which speaks to how fervently I wish to see the Sussexes relegated to the unseen corner of the room. That said, I wish them - and all of you - well.
ReplyDelete@Cindy, you dislike them, and yet comment about them, you want to see them disappear, and yet you write about them, this must be such torture for you….
DeleteYou have a negative narrative, and then you have your “ best” wishes for them and all of us.. sugarcoating judgment and condescension doesn’t make sound like a decent human being, just saying……
CB
She, as another poster mentioned is a 'private' person, so being on this blog, and with all her nonsensical thoughts are of no concern to the public, as are her choices in clothing. Her negative comments about the royal family are truly a look at her inner being. trudy
ReplyDeletelooks great; sounds same old same old (Tabby)
ReplyDeleteShe is a divisible figure. For the sake of keeping the harmony of this blog, kindly suggest the blog owner not to post her pictures anymore. If her fan wants to see her pictures and sugar coating her, they can go elsewhere to "worship" her. She is a hollywood star and a celebrity by her own choice, not a royal anymore. We gonna respect her decision to leave her out from any "royal" related discussion.
ReplyDeleteSo the runner of the blog should limit pictures according to your preferences?? We all have our favourite royals, thats not a good reason to ask for just their pics.
DeleteWhen you dont like what you see you can always switch to something else.
To poster 20:01 re: the negative reactions of the British press were pathetically predictable and merely prove that the entire British establishment and press is against anything, and I mean anything, Meghan says or does. This implacable scorn and criticism is rooted in hatred—it’s a wall of words behind which they think they can hide their racism. The reactions online, individuals able to escape the official line, were quite positive.
ReplyDeleteAnd you did miss a lone British writer who thinks for herself: “Courtney Pochin, the lifestyle editor for U.K. tabloid The Daily Mirror, wrote on Twitter: "I'm sorry but Meghan Markle is a genius for this. A podcast about the words used against women, after she's been called everything under the sun. A big FU to her haters, but in a very classy and clever way. 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻#Archetypes."
And the British press needs victims and made up scandals to sell their papers. The Sussexes remain big money earners for the international press/media. Plus the spotlight on the Sussexes keeps the spotlight off Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew should invite them over for tea to say thank you when they are in England.
DeleteSubtle, simple basic outfit, neat and elegant.
ReplyDeleteI suppose we are here to comment on her outfit not what a person she is . And I like her style.
ReplyDeleteAva
Yes, people preach kindness on this site and then they are ready to attack according their prejudices...
DeleteIgnore her. Ignore her. Ignore her.
ReplyDeleteNothing else. Ignore.
Lilibeth
Why don't you?
DeleteYet you dont ignore
DeleteI love the monochromatic look that has been adopted by queens, princesses, duchesses, etc... since the last 2 or 3 years. A fashion style that won't go over quickly, I think.
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess of Neflix, or in this case Spotyfix, behaves like her late mother in law. Using the press when it suits her and pretending being insulted, when she is not d'accord with the things they are writing. Siv
ReplyDeletePlease don't compare her to Princess Diana, that's just not fair when she isn't here to defend herself. Meghan is on a complete different agenda. Dodle
DeleteAt deadeggs 10:02, thank you for insightful and quite amusing comment re: British press and Prince Andrew dodging. I do enjoy this blog for comments like that! And, by the way, I really like the Duchess of Sussex’s shoes—modern classics that coordinate beautifully with her outfit.
ReplyDelete@Lilibeth… you say IGNORE HER!! and yet here you are talking about her… ridiculous much?
ReplyDeleteAmbition is commendable. Mistreating and using others in the name of ambition is not. Neither is discarding people who no longer serve your ambition.
ReplyDeleteDecent, truly well bred people understand this instinctively.
Hear, hear!
DeleteAmbition ( never heard it called ugly for women) is always connected to what you want to achieve and the ways you use to achieve your goal,
Mabel
Agreed.
DeleteCamilla
Beautiful colors on her, but I do not understand the thing of natural beauty since Mme Markle put in contact Color Lenses and Fake Eyelashes
ReplyDeleteI this topic I discovered a lot of blogger names we don't read often or that are on this blog for the first time. Unfortunately they have not any good word for Harry and (especially) Meghan. It looks like they were awaiting their moment to speak badly about the Sussex. I am not British. In fact I do not understand why there are still so many people who hate this young working couple. They are living far away from Britain so let them live their life. And if you hate them that much well think about their kids, it is not their fault. They have the right to live their life too.
ReplyDeleteHere’s how out of touch the hate-filled British tabloids are. The Duchess of Sussex’s podcast has shot to number 1 globally, beating out Seth Rohan, the former #1. The haters here need to stop assuming the rest of the world is fooled by the press of a little area like the UK. Millions outside that vicious bubble do not ascribe to their unkind narrow-mindedness. Meghan is a successful, highly intelligent and much admired and voice in this world. https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-archetypes-podcast-tops-spotify-world-charts/
ReplyDeleteThe tabloids are not out of touch: the tabloids saw the Oprah Winfrey
Deleteinterview in which M. discredited the Royal family in awfull way ( I think you do remember and I do not have to repeat the three most obvious “ not- truths).
I donot think the British press will ever forget nor forgive, nor most of the British people, and yess, this is of influence in how they look at every thing she does.
Mabel
Well, just because people have listened to the podcast doesn't mean they are admirers.
DeleteThe monochrome setting and outfit seem to be a deliberate choice promote of the message of the podcast. Nothing really stands out as a focal point. 'Ambition' has long been used as club to beat women with if they aspire to things that others feel they are not deserving of for whatever reason. In the case of married-in royal ladies, one only has to google the name of the lady, and the word ambition and the result is rarely flattering.
ReplyDeleteIf the Windsors are feuding, why are people who are not, and never will be Windsors, offended. This feud will only be settled amongst the family members regardless of what the public thinks. To be blunt, this is not your problem.
Lastly, with all due respect to Ms. Electra. The regular fashion commenters have long gone. It is disappointing that so many commenters with poor critical thinking are allowed to post comments that explore the personal sphere of the lives of the Sussexes. Things happen for a reason, and if they felt life in the RF was untenable, they had every right to leave and call out their abusers too. They are not teenagers who ran away from home to live life in love and should be brought back home and punished.
July
Regarding the heater/fire incidient, did she not read the tea towels found in every souvenir shop in London, it's the British mantra, Have a Cup of Tea and Carry On. I really thought, considering how intelligent she seems, that she would have done her homework on the family and institution she was marrying in to. I think her outfit is lovely, as is the couch she's sitting on.
ReplyDelete~ Peonies
@1:11 Oh! the things she would have found out with a truly deep dive. Enough to make an honest person shudder.
DeleteShe married the man, not his family. Their job is to be supportive of him instead of demanding meek compliance with whatever he is told.
Anon 112
She married into the British Royal Family, something she was fully aware of and yes it does demand a degree of compliance.
ReplyDelete~ Peonies
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