@beatieswanepoel3004 I didn't read this. Has she really pretended to know Farsi? The Persian language has absolutely nothing g to do with Megain🫣She doesn't even know where Iran/Persian is🤪
BTW, she was not Catholic. She only attended a Catholic school. She converted to Judaism when she married Trevor and changed again to the Church of England before marrying Harry. Does she even know who she is anymore??
American here, although I married a Brit and live in the UK. Many well off families put daughters in Catholic school. It serves a few purposes. Catholic schools, after the early years, divide boys from girls, often into separate schools. With the American fear of teenagers discovering and experimenting with their own sexual selves, they like to imagine this kind of religious school will enforce celibacy. But as I said, it's for the wealthy. You have to have dosh to go there, and that means those kids make connections with other wealthy families. "It's not what you know, it's who." Have a great weekend!
@@nancyjay790 Same here in Australia. A lot of the single-gender private schools are affiliated with the church, whether it's Catholic or Protestant. It certainly didn't require a conversion to another religion, at least not for me back in the 70s.
A rumour is they are having coaching from Brene Brown. who is a social worker, book writer and recovered addict. She's been successful turning her life around so , in that sense, she might be the right life skills coach to chat with.
I will never believe anything about the proven liars. The way they treated the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip while on their death bed was horrible.
On their wedding day, no tabloid printed anything negative about the couple. We were all so happy that Harry had found a bride who, if she consented to marriage, must be good and would iron him out. How wrong we were. However, the fact the Catherine goes from (free of cancer) strength to strength is a wonderful consolation.
@@irismarshall6881 Prior to engagement interview I was so happy for the Sussex. But I smelled a Rat 🐀 in that interview and that’s when I started paying attention to the freakish behaviors later exhibited by them both 🇺🇸
An independent researcher found that when they left the UK 95% of her press coverage in the UK was positive. Two articles and one cartoon were deemed to be racist.
I always thought people went over the top with their enthusiasm for the marriage, I couldn't see what all the fuss was about just because Harry "was in love" with an unknown actress, she wasn't exactly the Queen of Sheba.
MM was jealous because she wasn't followed by the press like Catherine, Camilla, and Diana. 😂😂😂 No matter how Harry questioned her, she was not going to give up the golden goose. She was determined to marry him regardless.
@@MelodyeSartori Must have come as a bit of shock when she did eventally learn that the wardrobe budget was not bottomless. She thought she was going to be another Kardashian, only with real castles and better bling.
My opinion is that Meghan's emotional development stopped at age 11 with her dishwashing liquid story & Harry's with the death of his mom, so yes. They both have the maturity of pre-teens.
Shauna, I think your audience can cope with opposing/differing points of views. I, for one don't mind, in fact I appreciate a balanced review. I frequently swing with my opinions about the Royal Family. IMO it shows that like all of us, they are not without fault.
@franziskamathys4283 A mostly-black suburb of LA where several famous rappers and actors and athletes are from which is hailed by many as the birthplace of rap and is unfortunately plagued by gang violence.
i had only ever heard of hamptons comptons went right over my head. very curious the pictures of magazine publications shown on oprah i heard were not uk magazines would love to know what thrywere and where from.
The press called out her bad behaviour, something she was not expecting. She probably thought she would only ever get good press regardless of how she behaved.
Couldn't agree more 🎯 As one of a public from one of The Commentwealth Countries 🙋, her BAD BAD BEHAVIORS to everyone involved especially to both The Late Queen and PP are forever unforgivable ... She definitely forgets that WHAT GOES AROUND WILL ALWAYS COME AROUND ... 🌏🌍🌎
Actually, the press didn't create any dislike of Meghan in me. I went on rooting for her for a long time - until she showed her true colours. The actual press did a lot to cover up for the unpleasant couple. Like the Palace did.
@@maureenball6733I agree her absolutely appalling behaviour on the Australian tour only got reported to people in the UK who knew someone in Oz. Then we got the gushing interview from Hasnobrains saying what a star she was and how the rest of the RF was jealous and we all went NOPE 👎🏻 load of BS 💩
The tabloids said FAR worse things about Catherine and her family. And they STILL go on about her family! Markle WANTED the attention that Catherine got and was upset she didn't command it 🤷♀️
Shauna, don't be too hard on yourself. No one expects your review to replace actually reading the book. You've always suggested that one reads the book to get the full experience. I love your perspective, and your reviews have actually made me read books I never would have picked up. So thank you!
Yes, many thanks Shauna for informing me about books and authors I’d never heard of. My e-book store is full of tbr’s . I just hope I live long enough to get through them all! At least it means my bedside table isn’t overcrowded.🩷💋👋
@bridgetmclaughlin6198. Yes, it was a US tabloid/newspaper that had written that article. They TW and TO of course refused to acknowledge that. Remember ; "we don't have tabloids in America !"😉🤭🤫
Canadian here. That Compton remark only holds power if you give it. (It meant nothing to me even after looking it up) Nutmeg admitted herself that she never experienced racism growing up, so I don't see how she could be sensitive to it.
Of course the media and people on social media treat the royal family badly, at times. Meghan was not singled out, had no right to special treatment, had overwhelming good press coverage, and refused any advice from seasoned courtiers and members of the royal family. The problem was always Meghan ... she was out of her depth, refused any assistance, is a controlling and dominant narcissist ... and so on. Unfortunately for her, in my opinion her personality disorder prevents her from being honest, humble grateful, respectful and caring to others ... and completely unable to be honest with herself about herself. I find it strange that a happy newly wed and mother would not be secure in that happiness. Overall, she sabotaged the best opportunity that a third-rate, divorced actress could get.
I am British and I very much resented her racism accusations because it was all about making trouble in our country, for money, while she was in the USA (somewhere I’m certain she always wanted to return to)
You are not only entertaining and at times hilarious but you are a brilliant lady. Thank you for always being honest and even holding yourself to account. Sip!
Interesting revelation about Gordonstoun. I wonder if Andrew had a better experience because he’s the type of kid that would have been part of the bully crowd rather than the victim?
How come H&M aren't giving interviews about the way some American publications and executives have treated them, calling her a bully and both of them lazy?
Yes MM was god's gift to the Royal Family, she was going to modernizer it. Considering the fact the late Queen Elizabeth had been doing a pretty amazing job up to then without her.
From what I’ve heard Doria was incarcerated for much of the wife’s formative years. It was a shock to everyone when she turned up to the wife’s graduation as the wife had passed herself off as Caucasian eg Italian.
Shauna - history I know - but I remember their wedding day - Windsor was packed full of people cheering and genuinely wishing them well. I was (hard to believe now) delighted Harry had (I thought) found love. I, and many others, didnt care a jot that she was a actress, divorced and a woman of colour. Great, I thought, this is a step forward for the Monarchy. How wrong I was. Im still stunned how it all turned out. She, and Harry, have behaved - and continue to behave - disgracefully. An apology to their families, to all the people they've bullied, and the people of the UK would be something but that's never going to happen. On a separate note, your honesty is welcome but not surprising. You are genuinely a lovely lady. 🧡🙏🇬🇧
I remember that. She was remarking that every organization has leaks with the exception of the Royal Family. She claimed that the Palace did not leak....until, Meghan Markle joined the family.
You have my support, Shauna. It’s best to know all the truth and not just the good parts. Life is not always black and white and I’m ready to hear the truth.
Well done Shauna! We do need to allow people and situations to be multifaceted- this world is never monochrome! I hope many follow your read- as fellow people pleaser I am full of admiration for you
A very honest self reflection Shauna ❤ it’s our self awareness of the truth that allows us to grow x Your audience is grown up enough to accept diversity that comes their way :)
@@thevintageread Actually Shauna you are the guiding light here. We are here because of what we are attracted to - honest, down to earth, a bit of fun yes, but integrity and honesty above all. Most people can smell out insincerity - and this channel is far from that - as from what I see are most of the commentators. There are some others on YT that I also follow for the same reason, but not many.
You are absolutely correct Katie Nichols is very pro Harry and she talks about his happy side, even suggesting maybe he could help out with everyone sick. Whenever I see her on a show or Tessa Dunlap I always just change shows. I always enjoy your show. In fact, you are my favorite as I'm also interested in BRF and you always have a nice balance❤
Hi Shauna , I have to say your comments are very honest and very true about people choosing their camps or bubbles and not be open to other opinions .xx
Hello Shauna, as an early subscriber to The Vintage Read channel, I loved your in-depth, insightful, and thoughtful reviews. It benefits everyone to view/listen to thoughts and stories that challenge us and make us think critically; your followers and fans are all here for it. Bravo!
What sucks about her saying “Kate” made me cry is she knows full well Catherine will not refute it because she doesn’t need to explain something so personal
Her father was worried sick about what his daughter was doing because she would always creep out at night to run with the crowd the boys and go home early hours.but she it seems did what ever she wanted with out a care of the consequence she hasn't changed at all
MM is a thin skinned, humorless opportunist. Did anyone ever hear Sophie or Catherine speaking the victim card when they were criticized for years? No, because they both have their feet in the ground and are balanced women.
Thank you, Shauna, for this open honest conversation about the blind allegiance to one camp or another. Maybe I’m in the minority (or maybe not) but I gravitate toward objective-minded people. While you might have your opinions and make them known and we don’t always align, I always come back because I know you’re going to give thoughtful commentary that tries to to give a full 360 view and attempt to be fair to all sides of a serious issue. Frankly, I’ve mostly stopped consuming content that feels like it’s geared toward the lowest denominator to appeal to the mass purely for numbers. I want to be part of a community that has both a heart and a brain, as well as a conscience . I think you’re doing pretty damn good! 😊
Really good to take a step back and evaluate yourself. Well done Shauna….it’s a healthy position to take. Fear not the wrath of previously pleased folk if feathers are ruffled. X
The truth of a book must be said, no matter if some of us might not like what we hear. It serves no one to just tell about the nice part of someone's personality, nobody is perfect anyway. And those who believe that some of the members of the RF are perfect, they might want to think twice. EVERYBODY makes mistakes, has a negative aspect of their character, etc., so why not to talk about that too? I don't say that we should focus only on that side, of course not.... but sometimes it's worth mentioning. In my humble opinion.
I think your comment which I agree with also shows that a lot of followers of this channel are very much aligned. We are intelligent enough to make our own minds up from what we see and hear in the world.
It’s interesting that you say you’re a people pleaser. I consider you brave, open minded & thought provoking, and I find you often challenge my thoughts. What an interesting book & answered a few questions!
I'm all for you being true to yourself Shauna. I find you to be a bastion of integrity and I respect your opinion even when I don't agree with you. I'm not afraid of hearing your honest opinion!
Great final thought there, Shauna, and I hate hate hate how the media/content creators have made H&M a left vs. right thing. I'm like you, and I have no political affiliations whatsoever, but I partly blame the left-leaning media for never (or lack thereof) calling out H&M for their BS. Alright, I'm off... enough politics for one night! Lol
That was fascinating. Plenty of new " reveals" from a different perspective. I don't know how you manage to read so many books, do uploads on TH-cam AND live a full life. Well done
Good call Shauna, i agree with you totally. We are slipping into echo chambers. We will stand 🎉with you. I think you are discerning and fair, and I think you will give the books chosen a fair and unbiased review. I'm in girl, thank you. ❤ from the Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺🦘👋🏻🙂👍
Boarding school sounds like an absolute nightmare. It is so unnatural - children and young people need parents not peers. The less peers the better, IMO!
What makes it even worse is that the adults in charge in those boarding schools either condoned, encouraged, or looked the other way when boys were hazed, bullied, or tortured. Allegedly, perhaps, but in some cases, likely true.
Boarding school are used for children whos parents want children but do not want to raise them . Even after all the talk and story’s about abuse that sometimes goes on , parents ignore it and send their children there , knowing the risks , that children can be treated badly .
Quite right it’s your opinion to which you are entitled to. We the public are adults and we can makeup our own minds . Keep going girl you are doing a great job.
Shauna, you're quite correct - the fun and humour are great, but life is a bit murkier than that! Apart from anything else, we can all agree to disagree - but still appreciate each other. Keep on doing what you do! Cheers from Wales x
You know what I find puzzling? Meghan has had so much criticism about her behaviour and her looks and fashion choice and she just ignores it and tells everyone about her strength and resilience and when someone apparently said boo to her in Buckingham Palace she was so fragile that she collapsed and wanted to do the unspeakable ending. What a contrast!
What a wonderful treasure to wake up on a Friday morning in the US have my breakfast and listen to this amazing video. I really respect and appreciate your honesty. That is why you have so many loyal subscribers no matter what you are talking about or sharing. After your last book review, I went out and bought that book on the War of the Windsors. I have to say that it is a very interesting read, and I am enjoying it very much, more than I expected to. Thank you so much for your continued literary support of my brain. You share books I may not read, but I am very interested to learn more about. Have a blessed day.
Oh gosh Shauna, you are saying more than you know, thank you for your acceptance of what you didn’t know or were aware of, thank you for bringing this to everyone xx
Awesome video Shauna I'm with you on being honest and reviewing honestly too. Well done to you. I love the fact that the only headline that Meghan and Harry complained about comes from an American journalist living in LA..But its the British media that has problems.
Yes but they haven't addressed that ,Harry could have put the rumours to rest only a couple of days ago but no he mention the moving homes,divorce rumours but not the fact that it's all over social media about the kids being surrogate 😊
@@isabelwright8910 Those rumors will never be addressed. Any response would lead to more questions. I don't believe the surrogacy rumors, but I do think their behavior surrounding Archie's birth was odd. I suspect Meghan used a fake moonbump to garner more attention and Harry's description of the birth in Spare has led to more speculation.
Lovely festive blouse !!!!!! Wishing you and your family a calm and peaceful Christmas and a healthy 2025🎄🎀🎁🌟🎉🎊✨. I do so enjoy your "reading" the books you have chosen to share. It is very interesting and relaxing to listen to your posts. Thank you. 👍👏👍🤗 Brava. Well Done. 👍
Enormous respect to you for admitting past mistakes and correcting them. It's brave in the online world of click bait and polarising opinions. This is the reason I still listen to your channel even though I've dropped a lot of the Royal commentators because I already know what they're going to say. I'll definitely look out for this weekly book chat.
Your revalations about the inquiry into Gordounston go a long way to explaining the problems we are all having with the Church of England ( church of Australia??) and an Archbishop with a “tin ear”. Thank you for telling us. Please be brave. Your opinion is very much valued. ❤
I like that you are well balance in your research, and not afraid to look both side. Always enjoy you videos Shauna thanks ❤❤ we are living in a time when every body get offended for nothing.
(Disclaimer: I haven't seen the material with my own eyes but...) I believe the reason the Sun knew it would get away with its references to adult material and the reason it's never been challenged legally by the litigious PR-spin-a-minute ones is because, based on what I've read, there does appear to be adult material out there featuring Harry's wife. They can't refer to it because it would make their position on online safety for kids seem all the more hypocritical.
I love it when you are brave! 😊 Great review. I feel like we're on the cusp of some major truths being exposed on these two and I know you'll have the scoop 😉 💕☕
Interesting how Bogart didn't like Harry. If meghan had been single the whole time she had Bogart i could possibly see a bit of protective behaviour, but she had a man around the whole time she had him. Dogs dont distrust a person for no reason. An abused dog can distrust everyone and needs coaxing and care, but a dog just not liking one person is very strange unless that person has given the dog good cause.
Interesting, I'm not a particular dog lover, but they seem to like me, wanting to sit on me, lick me etc. which if I'm honest I've found uncomfortable to say the least. And I was the one who cared for my ex's dog (mostly because I had more time than him) so took her for walks, to the vet, cleaned up after her when she was old and incontinent. I'm not a dog lover as such BUT I absolutely abhor cruelty to animals and most living creatures. Maybe that is what dogs and some say cats can sense - empathy among other things.
I’ve known of many dogs who dislike men, probably after being abused by them. If Bogart went to Marcus this may not be the situation. Funnily enough when I first heard that Markle got rid of Bogart because he didn’t like Harry, I wondered if she was lying, and she got rid of Bogart because he liked Harry more than he liked her. As a narcissist, she wouldn’t be happy about that.
Excellent and measured review. I read this book on a long flight in late 2021. It cemented my feeling established in the engagement interview that MM stood his Miss Manipulator
Oh my, Meghan could learn Farsi for a boy but could not learn God Save the Queen for Harry.
Whilst living in Canada for 7 years
@@beatieswanepoel3004 I highly doubt that Megain knows 1 word of Farsi!!!
@@franziskamathys4283It’s a bit like her ‘Argentinian’🤣😂👍👏🇦🇺👋
@beatieswanepoel3004 I didn't read this. Has she really pretended to know Farsi? The Persian language has absolutely nothing g to do with Megain🫣She doesn't even know where Iran/Persian is🤪
@@beatieswanepoel3004 And it’s the same tune as God bless America, we just changed the words 🇺🇸
BTW, she was not Catholic. She only attended a Catholic school. She converted to Judaism when she married Trevor and changed again to the Church of England before marrying Harry. Does she even know who she is anymore??
Apparently she still doesn’t know who she is. She continues to lie and make-up stories, so she confuses herself.
American here, although I married a Brit and live in the UK.
Many well off families put daughters in Catholic school. It serves a few purposes. Catholic schools, after the early years, divide boys from girls, often into separate schools. With the American fear of teenagers discovering and experimenting with their own sexual selves, they like to imagine this kind of religious school will enforce celibacy. But as I said, it's for the wealthy. You have to have dosh to go there, and that means those kids make connections with other wealthy families. "It's not what you know, it's who."
Have a great weekend!
An opportunist? ?
I don't think she can know who she is......a human chameleon
@@nancyjay790 Same here in Australia. A lot of the single-gender private schools are affiliated with the church, whether it's Catholic or Protestant. It certainly didn't require a conversion to another religion, at least not for me back in the 70s.
How can a compulsive liar be misunderstood.
If you don't wholeheartedly buy whatever the lie is today
The one doesn't preclude the other...
Make it make sense.
😅😅😅
'Harassed' by the press, but still ringing the paparazzi up, telling them where she's going, where she is, what she's doing.....😂😂😂
Shades of her late mother in law!😂
I think Megan doesn't correct anything because while we are all discussing and moaning about her, it keeps her in the news
@@LindaBell-c4oshe doesn't care about ANYTHING so long as it gives her publicity. Bad publicity is better than no publicity or so they say
Well, who’d harass her without prior notification, Lynette. She’d have nothing to scream ‘victim’ about 🤨🫤😖😢🇦🇺
Strange there are no people around when she's in the car parks.
The 'thrive' and 'survive' scenario was lifted from Maya Angelou, . Markle doesn't have an original thought in her head.
A rumour is they are having coaching from Brene Brown. who is a social worker, book writer and recovered addict. She's been successful turning her life around so , in that sense, she might be the right life skills coach to chat with.
I think Meghan has a book of quotes. Which she trots out when she thinks it is appropriate. Unfortunately for her she seems to be very bad at it.
I will never believe anything about the proven liars. The way they treated the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip while on their death bed was horrible.
On their wedding day, no tabloid printed anything negative about the couple. We were all so happy that Harry had found a bride who, if she consented to marriage, must be good and would iron him out. How wrong we were. However, the fact the Catherine goes from (free of cancer) strength to strength is a wonderful consolation.
@@irismarshall6881 Prior to engagement interview I was so happy for the Sussex. But I smelled a Rat 🐀 in that interview and that’s when I started paying attention to the freakish behaviors later exhibited by them both 🇺🇸
An independent researcher found that when they left the UK 95% of her press coverage in the UK was positive. Two articles and one cartoon were deemed to be racist.
I always thought people went over the top with their enthusiasm for the marriage, I couldn't see what all the fuss was about just because Harry "was in love" with an unknown actress, she wasn't exactly the Queen of Sheba.
So true
MM was jealous because she wasn't followed by the press like Catherine, Camilla, and Diana. 😂😂😂 No matter how Harry questioned her, she was not going to give up the golden goose. She was determined to marry him regardless.
Maybe the Royal tax consultants should have given her a ‘heads-up’ about Horrible Henry’s financial status! Problem (possibly)solved!!!👏👍😃👋🇦🇺
@@MelodyeSartori Must have come as a bit of shock when she did eventally learn that the wardrobe budget was not bottomless. She thought she was going to be another Kardashian, only with real castles and better bling.
The internet has been scrubbed.
I think MeAgain is stuck as a teenager, and Hazbeen is stuck at a very immature 13, they both have arrested development!
They both live in La La Land both figuratively and literally
My opinion is that Meghan's emotional development stopped at age 11 with her dishwashing liquid story & Harry's with the death of his mom, so yes. They both have the maturity of pre-teens.
@@flyonthewall8122Diana was also stuck in being a 16 year old right up to the age of 36 . Genetics are strong .
I'd say we understand her perfectly. And that's the problem for her.
Shauna your opinions and staight talk is why i come here. You are doing a great job. Have a great day. ❤
I agree!!!
@@lindasmith2345
Same here
Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊
Your deep diving sets you apart from others, which is why I am here, greatly enjoyed.
Shauna, I think your audience can cope with opposing/differing points of views. I, for one don't mind, in fact I appreciate a balanced review. I frequently swing with my opinions about the Royal Family. IMO it shows that like all of us, they are not without fault.
😂😂 she learns some words to woo a new man, but couldn't learn God Save The Queen, for her husbands granny, leader of the country she moved to.....
Lived in Canada 🙈
She said she thought Her Majesty was "just another celebrity"
Good point!
I’m absolutely sure that hardly anyone in the UK had heard of Compton (or Suits) before they married
@sheilathompson1026 what is Compton?
I live in the US and never heard of Suits before MM started seeing H. Still have never watched it and don't plan on it.
Exactly. It was only after the kerfuffle that I learnt it was a suburb in LA. Still doesn't mean anything to me.
@franziskamathys4283 A mostly-black suburb of LA where several famous rappers and actors and athletes are from which is hailed by many as the birthplace of rap and is unfortunately plagued by gang violence.
i had only ever heard of hamptons comptons went right over my head. very curious the pictures of magazine publications shown on oprah i heard were not uk magazines would love to know what thrywere and where from.
The press called out her bad behaviour, something she was not expecting. She probably thought she would only ever get good press regardless of how she behaved.
Couldn't agree more 🎯
As one of a public from one of The Commentwealth Countries 🙋, her BAD BAD BEHAVIORS to everyone involved especially to both The Late Queen and PP are forever unforgivable ... She definitely forgets that WHAT GOES AROUND WILL ALWAYS COME AROUND ... 🌏🌍🌎
Apparently she STILL believes that 😂
Actually, the press didn't create any dislike of Meghan in me. I went on rooting for her for a long time - until she showed her true colours. The actual press did a lot to cover up for the unpleasant couple. Like the Palace did.
@@maureenball6733I agree her absolutely appalling behaviour on the Australian tour only got reported to people in the UK who knew someone in Oz. Then we got the gushing interview from Hasnobrains saying what a star she was and how the rest of the RF was jealous and we all went NOPE 👎🏻 load of BS 💩
I agree except that I'm not sure she realizes her behaviour is bad.
Dear lord....will she ever give it a rest and just go away!!!🙄🥱
My thoughts too
The short answer: no, she won't.
The tabloids said FAR worse things about Catherine and her family. And they STILL go on about her family! Markle WANTED the attention that Catherine got and was upset she didn't command it 🤷♀️
Harry's wife was only ever going to be a member of staff. Catherine is an up and coming already boss. That must have really stuck in her craw.
Shauna, don't be too hard on yourself. No one expects your review to replace actually reading the book. You've always suggested that one reads the book to get the full experience. I love your perspective, and your reviews have actually made me read books I never would have picked up. So thank you!
Yes, many thanks Shauna for informing me about books and authors I’d never heard of. My e-book store is full of tbr’s . I just hope I live long enough to get through them all! At least it means my bedside table isn’t overcrowded.🩷💋👋
Thanks Shauna . There was never a "british press" issue. That purported drama was H & M continued victim drama.
That out of Compton remark had to have been written by an American. Most UK people wouldn’t have known it was considered an insult.
Agreed, I had never heard it before and did not know what it meant.
@bridgetmclaughlin6198. Yes, it was a US tabloid/newspaper that had written that article. They TW and TO of course refused to acknowledge that. Remember ; "we don't have tabloids in America !"😉🤭🤫
Canadian here. That Compton remark only holds power if you give it. (It meant nothing to me even after looking it up) Nutmeg admitted herself that she never experienced racism growing up, so I don't see how she could be sensitive to it.
@@stephenluke2347 what does Compton mean?🤔
Compton is a place in America and the AMERICAN journalist used the reference to a film 'straight outta Compton'.
Of course the media and people on social media treat the royal family badly, at times. Meghan was not singled out, had no right to special treatment, had overwhelming good press coverage, and refused any advice from seasoned courtiers and members of the royal family. The problem was always Meghan ... she was out of her depth, refused any assistance, is a controlling and dominant narcissist ... and so on.
Unfortunately for her, in my opinion her personality disorder prevents her from being honest, humble grateful, respectful and caring to others ... and completely unable to be honest with herself about herself.
I find it strange that a happy newly wed and mother would not be secure in that happiness.
Overall, she sabotaged the best opportunity that a third-rate, divorced actress could get.
So very well put👏
Sdvanon
Bravo❤😊
I rather resented the inferences and accusations of racism. I am British, can trace my line back to William the Conqueror. My family are mixed race.
Most of us are mixed race to be fair
I am British and I very much resented her racism accusations because it was all about making trouble in our country, for money, while she was in the USA (somewhere I’m certain she always wanted to return to)
You are not only entertaining and at times hilarious but you are a brilliant lady. Thank you for always being honest and even holding yourself to account. Sip!
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100% Agreed! 🙏
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Interesting revelation about Gordonstoun. I wonder if Andrew had a better experience because he’s the type of kid that would have been part of the bully crowd rather than the victim?
Great! I thought exactly the Same🤔🤔
It's rumored that Catherine didn't want George attending Gordonstoun, but William won out on that.
That’s what I suspected.
@@flyonthewall8122, is George enrolled there? I figured he would go to a more academically rigorous school closer to home
I don’t get bully vibes from Andrew - other vibes, perhaps but not bullying.
How come H&M aren't giving interviews about the way some American publications and executives have treated them, calling her a bully and both of them lazy?
Because they are perfect! 😂😂😂
It’s everyone else’s fault!
Yes MM was god's gift to the Royal Family, she was going to modernizer it.
Considering the fact the late Queen Elizabeth had been doing a pretty amazing job up to then without her.
Yeah seems its only uk press they dont like. ss keep bringing up how bad uk tabloids are as if no other country has press
Fingers are in ears!!!
Because they are afraid of getting into a lawsuit in America. They know they would lose.
I agree. I have wondered if Meghan was ashamed of her mother….
Lots of teenagers go through that phase don’t they!
M indicated on paperwork that she was caucasian having a black mother pick her up from school would have caused questions she didn't want to answer.
From what I’ve heard Doria was incarcerated for much of the wife’s formative years. It was a shock to everyone when she turned up to the wife’s graduation as the wife had passed herself off as Caucasian eg Italian.
Shauna - history I know - but I remember their wedding day - Windsor was packed full of people cheering and genuinely wishing them well. I was (hard to believe now) delighted Harry had (I thought) found love. I, and many others, didnt care a jot that she was a actress, divorced and a woman of colour. Great, I thought, this is a step forward for the Monarchy. How wrong I was. Im still stunned how it all turned out. She, and Harry, have behaved - and continue to behave - disgracefully. An apology to their families, to all the people they've bullied, and the people of the UK would be something but that's never going to happen.
On a separate note, your honesty is welcome but not surprising. You are genuinely a lovely lady. 🧡🙏🇬🇧
i totally agree, they received lots of good press and wishes. They were the ones who threw everything away.
@ruthie7 Yes Ruthie. They, and only they, are responsible for their vile behaviour. But, of course, they blame everyone else.
AND A £40 MILLION EUROS WEDDING
GOD BLESS THE UK TAX PAYERS
MEGHAN WEDDING DRESS ALONE WAS €40 MILLION !!!!!!!!!!!EUROS ( YES ITS A DISGRACE)
AND A £40 MILLION EUROS WEDDING
GOD BLESS THE UK TAX PAYERS
MEGHAN WEDDING DRESS WAS €40 MILLION EUROS ( YES ITS A DISGRACE)
Shallon Lester former Star mag editor has stated on the record until TOW showed, there were no palace leaks - once she did it was like a sieve.
I remember that. She was remarking that every organization has leaks with the exception of the Royal Family. She claimed that the Palace did not leak....until, Meghan Markle joined the family.
No sympathy for the Sussexes after this book. We all kmow the real truth.
I appreciate your reevaluating of the book reviews. Thanks for being brave and embracing integrity. Rare, indeed.
You have my support, Shauna. It’s best to know all the truth and not just the good parts. Life is not always black and white and I’m ready to hear the truth.
Yes!
Well done Shauna! We do need to allow people and situations to be multifaceted- this world is never monochrome! I hope many follow your read- as fellow people pleaser I am full of admiration for you
A very honest self reflection Shauna ❤ it’s our self awareness of the truth that allows us to grow x Your audience is grown up enough to accept diversity that comes their way :)
I’m very lucky. We have built something really worthwhile I think.
I agree, nobody learns anything from sitting in an echo chamber 😊
@@thevintageread Actually Shauna you are the guiding light here. We are here because of what we are attracted to - honest, down to earth, a bit of fun yes, but integrity and honesty above all. Most people can smell out insincerity - and this channel is far from that - as from what I see are most of the commentators. There are some others on YT that I also follow for the same reason, but not many.
@@thevintageread, yes, indeed
You are absolutely correct Katie Nichols is very pro Harry and she talks about his happy side, even suggesting maybe he could help out with everyone sick.
Whenever I see her on a show or Tessa Dunlap I always just change shows.
I always enjoy your show. In fact, you are my favorite as I'm also interested in BRF and you always have a nice balance❤
Can’t stand Catty Nicols or that Tessa.switch off to them.😝
I agree on all counts❤
Same here. Just can't stand either 'lady'.
I do not like Katie Nichols. I don't even like hearing her voice
💯 Agree
Hi Shauna , I have to say your comments are very honest and very true about people choosing their camps or bubbles and not be open to other opinions .xx
She wasnt badly treated by the press. All in their mindsxx
It was as if she wanted to be offended, and so she was.
Setting the scene for mexit?
Hello Shauna, as an early subscriber to The Vintage Read channel, I loved your in-depth, insightful, and thoughtful reviews. It benefits everyone to view/listen to thoughts and stories that challenge us and make us think critically; your followers and fans are all here for it. Bravo!
Thanks so much!
Agree Cheryl - yes that is why we are here.
What sucks about her saying “Kate” made me cry is she knows full well Catherine will not refute it because she doesn’t need to explain something so personal
I liked the people pleasing Shauna but I like the brave uncensored one even more. I feel sure most of your audience will agree. Onya!
Her father was worried sick about what his daughter was doing because she would always creep out at night to run with the crowd the boys and go home early hours.but she it seems did what ever she wanted with out a care of the consequence she hasn't changed at all
MM is a thin skinned, humorless opportunist. Did anyone ever hear Sophie or Catherine speaking the victim card when they were criticized for years? No, because they both have their feet in the ground and are balanced women.
The only Misunderstanding here is Meghan’s perception of herself. She doesn’t see herself clearly at all.
Thank you Shauna for being honest, I don't need to listen to someone trying to please me I prefer the truth.🙏❤
Thank you, Shauna, for this open honest conversation about the blind allegiance to one camp or another. Maybe I’m in the minority (or maybe not) but I gravitate toward objective-minded people. While you might have your opinions and make them known and we don’t always align, I always come back because I know you’re going to give thoughtful commentary that tries to to give a full 360 view and attempt to be fair to all sides of a serious issue.
Frankly, I’ve mostly stopped consuming content that feels like it’s geared toward the lowest denominator to appeal to the mass purely for numbers. I want to be part of a community that has both a heart and a brain, as well as a conscience . I think you’re doing pretty damn good! 😊
I agree, well said.
Absolutely!
Really good to take a step back and evaluate yourself. Well done Shauna….it’s a healthy position to take. Fear not the wrath of previously pleased folk if feathers are ruffled. X
The truth of a book must be said, no matter if some of us might not like what we hear. It serves no one to just tell about the nice part of someone's personality, nobody is perfect anyway. And those who believe that some of the members of the RF are perfect, they might want to think twice.
EVERYBODY makes mistakes, has a negative aspect of their character, etc., so why not to talk about that too? I don't say that we should focus only on that side, of course not.... but sometimes it's worth mentioning. In my humble opinion.
I think your comment which I agree with also shows that a lot of followers of this channel are very much aligned. We are intelligent enough to make our own minds up from what we see and hear in the world.
If Charles has long said Gordonstoun was a nasty dump, then it really was a nasty dump.
'Colditz in kilts' waa KCIII take on the school 🤔
It’s interesting that you say you’re a people pleaser. I consider you brave, open minded & thought provoking, and I find you often challenge my thoughts. What an interesting book & answered a few questions!
Meghan wanted Thomas around for the school's plays . He donated his equipment & time & skills to make the plays more professional looking
I can see that, because she wanted to look good for the pictures.
I wouldn’t say she’s “outlived her usefulness” so much as she’s “proven her absolute lack of talent or ability.”
Shauna I love your book reviews and your interpretations. Whatever you do, dont people please!
Thank you Shauna, a book review should be exactly that, a complete book review! Good work! I’ve always trusted you. 😊
I totally support the honest, uncensored you!! Your views are insightful and need to be heard. You go girl!❤️😊
Much respect for the braver Shauna. Long may she reign 👏👏👏
Shauna thank you for your integrity 😊❤!!!
You can't please all the people all the time and u shouldn't try. That way lies madness. Good talk and interesting review ❤
I really appreciate your feedback and possible mistakes. Say it as it is. I love your take on it. As a fellow Australian, keep it up lovely 👍
Thanks! It’s great to have a fellow Aussie join the chat!
@thevintageread thanks Shauna. We are lucky to live in this country.
She is not misunderstood. We see her clearly for who she is.
The internet has been scrubbed so you probably will never find her a lot of her past.
Their bullying will overshadow their “good” deeds.
What good deeds?
I'm all for you being true to yourself Shauna. I find you to be a bastion of integrity and I respect your opinion even when I don't agree with you. I'm not afraid of hearing your honest opinion!
Great final thought there, Shauna, and I hate hate hate how the media/content creators have made H&M a left vs. right thing. I'm like you, and I have no political affiliations whatsoever, but I partly blame the left-leaning media for never (or lack thereof) calling out H&M for their BS. Alright, I'm off... enough politics for one night! Lol
Shauna, don't skip to keep us happy - say what is needed and truthful and we'll deal with it! xo
Your integrity shines bright Shauna xx
You are bloody awesome
You are! 😘💕
That was fascinating. Plenty of new " reveals" from a different perspective.
I don't know how you manage to read so many books, do uploads on TH-cam AND live a full life. Well done
Shauna is rather amazing! SIP
Good call Shauna, i agree with you totally. We are slipping into echo chambers. We will stand 🎉with you. I think you are discerning and fair, and I think you will give the books chosen a fair and unbiased review. I'm in girl, thank you. ❤ from the Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺🦘👋🏻🙂👍
I agree. From Melbourne.
Count me in. Cheers and sip from Canada 🇨🇦
Boarding school sounds like an absolute nightmare. It is so unnatural - children and young people need parents not peers. The less peers the better, IMO!
What makes it even worse is that the adults in charge in those boarding schools either condoned, encouraged, or looked the other way when boys were hazed, bullied, or tortured. Allegedly, perhaps, but in some cases, likely true.
Boarding school are used for children whos parents want children but do not want to raise them . Even after all the talk and story’s about abuse that sometimes goes on , parents ignore it and send their children there , knowing the risks , that children can be treated badly .
I highly doubt a narcissist cares about clearing up what people say or write about their character.
Quite right it’s your opinion to which you are entitled to. We the public are adults and we can makeup our own minds . Keep going girl you are doing a great job.
They always planned to go to the States. I like you saying what you really think...why not indeed. ❤. Interesting book Shauna thanks❤😘
Shauna, you're quite correct - the fun and humour are great, but life is a bit murkier than that! Apart from anything else, we can all agree to disagree - but still appreciate each other. Keep on doing what you do! Cheers from Wales x
Darling Shauna, don't go woke for heav3ns sake. Say it as it is ❤❤❤
Woke? 🙄you need to give that a rest.
Good decision about book reviews. We all need to know the good and the bad. We all need to be brave.
You know what I find puzzling? Meghan has had so much criticism about her behaviour and her looks and fashion choice and she just ignores it and tells everyone about her strength and resilience and when someone apparently said boo to her in Buckingham Palace she was so fragile that she collapsed and wanted to do the unspeakable ending. What a contrast!
MM has been trying to convince us for 8 long years that the public's "criticism" of her is the same thing as "bullying" her.
But it's not.
Thank you Shauna…..for being so brave…..and more honest….💕
You're very welcome, and thank you! 💕
Love Jo Elvin!👍👌👋🇦🇺
Misunderstood ?! The woman is becoming extremely well understood by more and more people.
Your self awareness is stellar. In this environment it's brave to speak the nuances.
What a wonderful treasure to wake up on a Friday morning in the US have my breakfast and listen to this amazing video. I really respect and appreciate your honesty. That is why you have so many loyal subscribers no matter what you are talking about or sharing. After your last book review, I went out and bought that book on the War of the Windsors. I have to say that it is a very interesting read, and I am enjoying it very much, more than I expected to. Thank you so much for your continued literary support of my brain. You share books I may not read, but I am very interested to learn more about. Have a blessed day.
They put Kate on the side of a bus with the words Waitie Katie. How insulting.
Thats why l love your interviews Shauna because you are are not afraid to ask a DIRECT question.❓
Oh gosh Shauna, you are saying more than you know, thank you for your acceptance of what you didn’t know or were aware of, thank you for bringing this to everyone xx
Awesome video Shauna I'm with you on being honest and reviewing honestly too. Well done to you. I love the fact that the only headline that Meghan and Harry complained about comes from an American journalist living in LA..But its the British media that has problems.
The questionable Baby problem drove the final nail into Megxit
Yes but they haven't addressed that ,Harry could have put the rumours to rest only a couple of days ago but no he mention the moving homes,divorce rumours but not the fact that it's all over social media about the kids being surrogate 😊
@@isabelwright8910 Those rumors will never be addressed. Any response would lead to more questions. I don't believe the surrogacy rumors, but I do think their behavior surrounding Archie's birth was odd. I suspect Meghan used a fake moonbump to garner more attention and Harry's description of the birth in Spare has led to more speculation.
After the Birkenhead debacle of course Old MEg was holding that bump from unsnapping again
BRAVO! Great decision! I fully agree!
Thank you Shawna. Ppl are human good and bad make up the whole human. So yes please to the full whole story. Thank you!
Lovely festive blouse !!!!!! Wishing you and your family a calm and peaceful Christmas and a healthy 2025🎄🎀🎁🌟🎉🎊✨.
I do so enjoy your "reading" the books you have chosen to share. It is very interesting and relaxing to listen to your posts. Thank you. 👍👏👍🤗
Brava. Well Done. 👍
Thank you so much! ❤️
Enormous respect to you for admitting past mistakes and correcting them. It's brave in the online world of click bait and polarising opinions. This is the reason I still listen to your channel even though I've dropped a lot of the Royal commentators because I already know what they're going to say.
I'll definitely look out for this weekly book chat.
Wonderful Shauna, totally agree. We can't criticize the Sussex Squad for blind loyalty if we are similarly unwilling to consider anything unflattering
Stay true Shauna. Without integrity - who are we? Love the new approach.
Your revalations about the inquiry into Gordounston go a long way to explaining the problems we are all having with the Church of England ( church of Australia??) and an Archbishop with a “tin ear”. Thank you for telling us.
Please be brave. Your opinion is very much valued. ❤
😘
We call it Anglican church or church of England.
I like that you are well balance in your research, and not afraid to look both side. Always enjoy you videos Shauna thanks ❤❤ we are living in a time when every body get offended for nothing.
There are a good many people in this world who are more than happy to have survived. Any thriving is a bonus.
Loved the new outspoken Shauna. Tell it as you see it ❤
Love it, thank you. Please remember you are not responsible for the authors words.
Compare the insults, if any, to MM vs those towards Sarah Ferguson - both married second sons so I believe a better comparison.
And Sarah didn’t have the support of her husband who was away on naval duties most of the time. What a miserable start to a marriage. 😢
Have always loved your book chats, but the new, braver you is just so eloquently saying what I’m thinking. Looooooove your channel ❤
(Disclaimer: I haven't seen the material with my own eyes but...) I believe the reason the Sun knew it would get away with its references to adult material and the reason it's never been challenged legally by the litigious PR-spin-a-minute ones is because, based on what I've read, there does appear to be adult material out there featuring Harry's wife. They can't refer to it because it would make their position on online safety for kids seem all the more hypocritical.
The media has brought up many times Princess Catherine's ancestors on her mother's side, were miners.
I love it when you are brave! 😊 Great review. I feel like we're on the cusp of some major truths being exposed on these two and I know you'll have the scoop 😉 💕☕
Interesting how Bogart didn't like Harry. If meghan had been single the whole time she had Bogart i could possibly see a bit of protective behaviour, but she had a man around the whole time she had him.
Dogs dont distrust a person for no reason.
An abused dog can distrust everyone and needs coaxing and care, but a dog just not liking one person is very strange unless that person has given the dog good cause.
Interesting, I'm not a particular dog lover, but they seem to like me, wanting to sit on me, lick me etc. which if I'm honest I've found uncomfortable to say the least. And I was the one who cared for my ex's dog (mostly because I had more time than him) so took her for walks, to the vet, cleaned up after her when she was old and incontinent. I'm not a dog lover as such BUT I absolutely abhor cruelty to animals and most living creatures. Maybe that is what dogs and some say cats can sense - empathy among other things.
I’ve known of many dogs who dislike men, probably after being abused by them. If Bogart went to Marcus this may not be the situation.
Funnily enough when I first heard that Markle got rid of Bogart because he didn’t like Harry, I wondered if she was lying, and she got rid of Bogart because he liked Harry more than he liked her. As a narcissist, she wouldn’t be happy about that.
Excellent and measured review. I read this book on a long flight in late 2021. It cemented my feeling established in the engagement interview that MM stood his Miss Manipulator