Why Hello... What a Royal Mess!
Suzanne’s daughter, Katy, returns to the podcast today to join her mom and Michelle in their passionate discussion about Harry and Meghan’s recent interview with Oprah. Armed with a history of interest in all things regarding the Royal Family, our three hosts have a lot to say about this explosive media event, and they are definitely not shy about offering their varied opinions here today. They begin by sharing their own individual histories with Royal Family interest, their thoughts on Meghan, and their first impressions as the interview started. In attempting to determine the intention behind the interview, they cover such topics as Meghan’s expectations of life as a Royal, the Queen’s response to the interview, the fact that no questions were off limits, and precisely where their empathy lies in the aftermath. They also delve into the way Harry and Meghan chose to respond to questions, the potential impact of the interview, and how Meghan will be perceived throughout history. As you will hear, this is a conversation that easily could have lasted many hours given the extensive knowledge our hosts have about the Royal Family and their strongly held opinions on this momentous interview.
Episode Highlights: · Suzanne, Michelle and Katy’s history of interest in the Royal Family · Their thoughts on Meghan · Their first impressions as the interview started · The purpose of the interview · Meghan’s expectations regarding joining the Royal Family · The Queen’s response · Opening themselves up to ‘no questions off limits’ · Where our hosts’ empathy lies · The way they chose to answer Oprah’s questions · The potential impact of the interview · How Meghan will be perceived years from now
Quotes: “I felt like my jaw was on the floor the entire time.” “Things just kept falling.” “It was one of those worldwide scandalous photos that was plastered all over magazines and newspapers.” “I’m a little bit obsessed, too.” “I actually like her more now than I did before the interview.” “When I listen to her in an interview, I see an actress.” “She puts on that exterior protection.” “It was jarring.” “Why are they doing this interview to begin with?” “She was defending her name.” “To bash the Royal Family…I think is a little over the top.” “It’s not the Hallmark version of life.” “You’re so full of it!” “These are private family issues.” “This interview is so polarizing…there’s so much that we don’t know.” “We’re living in a time of reckoning for so many people.” “I don’t think they called people out like you feel like they did.” “I think they’re going to get a lot more attention instead of a lot less attention, at least in the short term.” “You’ve just drawn the rest of the world into it.”
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