tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post2164182170092896432..comments2024-03-29T08:18:26.704+00:00Comments on Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion: Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the AG Society AwardsHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953814876408226509noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-50875133595308688722018-10-28T11:30:08.962+00:002018-10-28T11:30:08.962+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-16821114506646204612018-10-28T06:48:57.943+00:002018-10-28T06:48:57.943+00:00@Franny, fair enough that you don't mind the e...@Franny, fair enough that you don't mind the expenses of the royals, but many British people do, and they certainly do have the moral right to object... particularly given that, as I said above, the Crown exists solely at the pleasure of the public. This should not be a contentious argument, especially given that the Monarch is the unelected head of state of a democracy, and therefore there must be some method of accountability of the Crown to the public. Hence, the Queen's subjects have the moral right to object to perceived opulence. This type of public check on a monarch is particularly found in Spain, where there are pronounced economic problems and hence the King has responded to his subject's concerns by practicing austerity. His wife, Queen Letizia, is known for dressing well but keep her budget relatively low. <br /><br />To answer your other point, there has been at least one official memorandum from Clarence House specifying that Charles meets all the official expenses of his sons and their wives. This includes clothing for official functions. Now you know who pays for Meghan's outfits. Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421225030952948003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-69119859003771422552018-10-28T02:10:55.627+00:002018-10-28T02:10:55.627+00:00Agree with you. Agree with you. Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-60082835993544536472018-10-27T21:43:30.335+01:002018-10-27T21:43:30.335+01:00Au moins elle est habillée et fait honneur aux gag... Au moins elle est habillée et fait honneur aux gagnants. Je trouve que vous manquez d'indulgence. Cette femme cela fait 5 mois quelle fait partie de cette famille. Elle doit se constituer un vestiaire. Que les vêtements soient chers ou pas cela ne vous regarde pas. Pour le moment elle est encore américaine elle n'a pas la nationalité britannique donc nul ne sait qui pait ses robes et a quel.prix. les tabloids britannique ont une attitude partiale vis à vis d'elle. Lors du diner de gala a Buckingham,la duchesse de Cambridge portait une création d'Alexandre mac Queen aucun prix na été donné . Donc il y a 2 poids 2 mesures. En ce qui concerne la robe elle est habillée correctement. Dans l'assemblée il y avait des gens en tenue de soirée. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524605346453233776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-53134247546252752872018-10-27T19:07:57.895+01:002018-10-27T19:07:57.895+01:00Well, the supposed comment from the Queen wasn'...Well, the supposed comment from the Queen wasn't from a tabloid - as I don't read them - but from a reputable newspaper. Clearly I can't say whether it's true or not but neither can you. It was published around the time the Duchess started spending more on her wardrobe. <br /><br />People can complain about what they like - and when it comes to royalty they inevitably do, justified or not. I don't agree it's a moral right to complain in this case - her clothing does not cost the taxpayer. <br /><br />Actually, we don't know who has paid for Meghan's wardrobe - we can probably assume she has the same arrangement as Catherine. And in my personal case, as a British taxpayer, my sensibilities are not offended by the spending of money which I have only contributed to when I bought a packet of Duchy of Cornwall biscuits. She is representing this country abroad and I think she needs a wardrobe for that. As I said, she's still building her wardrobe so would hope to see some/all of these outfits in the future so I really think it's a bit early to be criticising her spending. <br />Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-76223556469253370012018-10-27T16:13:55.596+01:002018-10-27T16:13:55.596+01:00@Franny, regardless of her wealth, Meghan is still...@Franny, regardless of her wealth, Meghan is still not spending it on her official wardrobe.<br /><br />Your second comment sounds like one of the lies published by the tabloids. The Queen would likely never say such a thing and if so a reporter would never be in the room.<br /><br />The British public have a strong moral right to complain if something if something upsets their sensibilities. Ultimately, the royal family exists only at the public's pleasure, and the royal family knows this (Prince Philip has even been interviewed stating this fact).Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421225030952948003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-79876466623089033122018-10-27T13:48:38.159+01:002018-10-27T13:48:38.159+01:00Do not care for this dress at any occasion.Do not care for this dress at any occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-7095317589428761372018-10-27T13:34:54.683+01:002018-10-27T13:34:54.683+01:00All of California does not = Hollywood. Actors all...All of California does not = Hollywood. Actors all depend on stylists to create that once a year red carpet look. Away from that the photos are usually casual. Generalizing much? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-17862690939654197882018-10-27T13:16:28.342+01:002018-10-27T13:16:28.342+01:00This is a beautiful piece creatively speaking. Let...This is a beautiful piece creatively speaking. Let's be honest, the purpose of this tour is to introduce Meghan to the people and to add enough of a 'wow' factor to make it memorable. She also spoke at this event, another reason to have a memorable dress. I agree with chardonn8r. This is not a formal gown. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-24573897547978841972018-10-27T11:57:33.781+01:002018-10-27T11:57:33.781+01:00She may well have her clothes paid for by the Duch...She may well have her clothes paid for by the Duchy of Cornwall but she is a wealthy woman in her own right and is entitled to spend what she likes on her clothing. She is also at the beginning of her "royal career" and so is still in the stage of building a wardrobe - we may well see these items repeated in the future. <br /><br />Actually, Catherine spends a fair amount on her clothing - and was asked by the Queen to stop being quite so "high street". <br /><br />The Duchy of Cornwall may well belong to the Crown but it makes its own money and it is not the taxpayers paying so the British public really have no reason to beef at all. Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-6150412419494776442018-10-27T09:09:16.630+01:002018-10-27T09:09:16.630+01:00Her legs are thin, yes, but she actually wears sho...Her legs are thin, yes, but she actually wears shoes that are a size too big on purpose. Folks have speculated that larger heels reduce pain on the feet, but it just looks awkward to others. Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421225030952948003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-4352880485969902462018-10-27T09:02:40.816+01:002018-10-27T09:02:40.816+01:00A couple of things you should know. 1. The British...A couple of things you should know. 1. The British royal family do not accept free clothes or discounts on clothes, and 2. The BRF and most other royal families obtain clothing as part of their official budgets and hence generally do not pay for them out of their own pockets. Charles pays for these expenses for his daughters-in-law though his income from the Duchy of Cornwall. The British public has an interest in this type of expense because while the Duchy affords Charles an income, he does not own the Duchy outright, it is part of the Crown (i.e. belongs to the public). I think we focus on the clothing budgets of the BRF more often in part because the tabloids tend to point out the costs of their wardrobes, while other royal families do not get this media scrutiny. That being said, two royal women in particular - Letizia of Spain and Victoria of Sweden - tend to keep their clothing budgets relatively low due to budget constraints and public sensitivity in their respective countries. Those two women prove that it is not necessary to spend extremely high amounts to look beautiful and appropriate. Meghan is outdoing the amount spent by Kate by a mile, and I think it is fair for the British public to give her flack for this.Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421225030952948003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-11754513333673605462018-10-27T06:48:33.150+01:002018-10-27T06:48:33.150+01:00Meghan has never been to a state dinner.Meghan has never been to a state dinner.Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421225030952948003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-57808304306905969102018-10-27T06:42:15.077+01:002018-10-27T06:42:15.077+01:00She is beautiful …… I love her style, also this &#...She is beautiful …… I love her style, also this 'ball dress'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-45918304184110992522018-10-27T06:30:00.681+01:002018-10-27T06:30:00.681+01:00Since Harrys blue tie and suede shoes have written...Since Harrys blue tie and suede shoes have written "casual" all over them he too is more on the underdressed side. Maybe the dress wouldn't have been so over the top if the two had coordinated their outfits better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-90188203721379935182018-10-27T04:39:18.284+01:002018-10-27T04:39:18.284+01:00Have we run out of topics to criticise her on? No...Have we run out of topics to criticise her on? Now it is "royal" body language? Golightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993523266222868410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-39485604617206527152018-10-27T04:29:35.229+01:002018-10-27T04:29:35.229+01:00This is not a formal gown.This is not a formal gown.Golightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993523266222868410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-30204693793805479912018-10-27T04:17:03.376+01:002018-10-27T04:17:03.376+01:00This dress is amazing. It reminds me of Greace of...This dress is amazing. It reminds me of Greace of Monaco and Audrey Hepburns legendary dresses. Oscar de la Renta really knows how to make spectcular dresses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-44431312058782713782018-10-27T02:16:44.675+01:002018-10-27T02:16:44.675+01:00Your comment is so spot on. I find it also unfair ...Your comment is so spot on. I find it also unfair and biased how some scrutinize how she spends on her wardrobe. I mean royals are given allowance for their wardrobe. It is up to them how they want to spend it. And as if she can't rewear them, well of course after her pregnancy. She is not the only royal who spends that much. I wonder, if Kate perhaps have worn this dress, will the price be a big deal? I've seen some posts tagging Meghan's wardrobe more than what it is worth. Some posts even make it appear that her bags, shoes & some jewelries (she have worn before she became a duchess) are newly purchased. Why so biased? If this will go on, maybe Meghan should go for more bespoke dresses in the future so that the prices are not available online and people will not make a big deal out of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-40091449475766267112018-10-27T02:04:44.681+01:002018-10-27T02:04:44.681+01:00No reason at all, she looks picture-perfect!No reason at all, she looks picture-perfect!rainha leonorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867154019136980906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-30495574328119544212018-10-27T00:34:32.154+01:002018-10-27T00:34:32.154+01:00Wow. A real princess dress. Meghan looks wonderful...Wow. A real princess dress. Meghan looks wonderful here, although the dress certainly bulks her up more than a straighter style. Totally agree with all those who defend her right to dress up for a formal awards and far better to see her overdressed than too informal as she has been at a number of events. Some of the women at the event are clearly in cocktail dresses/evening dresses. The fact that Harry is not in evening dress would tend to suggest it is not as formal an event as the dress warrants but she still looks fabulous. While the Sussexes are keen to minimise their entourage, I think a proper stylist rather than her pal Jessica, is definitely required before the next tour.AnnieMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-56445381084906407652018-10-27T00:34:31.157+01:002018-10-27T00:34:31.157+01:00For someone that comes from Hollywood you would th...For someone that comes from Hollywood you would think she would know how to dress for any occasion, but most of the time her clothes are a miss for me. I like this dress, but she is overdressed for this event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-47136269404282408082018-10-27T00:11:10.254+01:002018-10-27T00:11:10.254+01:00 My favourite dress of this tour! She looks so bea... My favourite dress of this tour! She looks so beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-27488126108024639692018-10-26T23:56:10.370+01:002018-10-26T23:56:10.370+01:00Me neither, I don’t get the wow- effect either. Me neither, I don’t get the wow- effect either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-20173454722871228122018-10-26T23:08:42.895+01:002018-10-26T23:08:42.895+01:00Some think it too formal, others just right. Each ...Some think it too formal, others just right. Each to their own opinion. The fact is the price of the dress is L10,000, whether she paid, Harry paid, or Charles paid, who knows and the price they paid we do not know. It is also a fact that other people have often voiced their opinion as to Maxima (and others) being overdressed too for certain occasion. Again, they have the right to do so. <br />In my opinion, top of dress is gorgeous, do not care for the tulle and ballerina like look on the bottom. Like the shoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com