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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI just read about Harry and Meghan's new baby. It's a girl named "Lilibet" Lilly Diana
https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/meghan-harry-welcome-second-child-160219906-161728522.htmlWhile I am not a fan of the royal family, I am glad for Harry and Meghan, especially since they lost a baby last year.
I also like the fact that they are honoring the Queen by using her childhood name of "Lilibet." That's nice.
It was crappy that so many people were talking about the kids' skin color. The hell with them.
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)Gawd knows I've had some relatives say some pretty horrific things. Fortunately our whole family wasn't painted with the same brush.
And, frankly, I think there have been enough self serving (and sometimes just flat out untrue) proclamations to fuel a back channel soap opera.
That being said, I love that they used Queen Elizabeth's childhood nick name for their daughter. It was also the name Prince Phillip called her. Hopefully it was a sincere homage and not a calculated flattery.
Hopefully Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will life a safe, peaceful and productive life.
mopinko
(70,127 posts)i'm sure his dementia was active by the time he met megan.
i wondered when those comments were made. obviously, to them, the babies are important. it would have come up.
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)Her father was a Nazi.
She's been know to spew some pretty racist stuff. I also remember her wearing an offensive Blackamoor broach at a get together attended by Harry and Meghan.
Yea, my money is on Princess Michael of Kent.
mopinko
(70,127 posts)i dont watch that closely.
elleng
(130,974 posts)ripcord
(5,409 posts)soldierant
(6,890 posts)but I can see it having been Charles. Especially if egged on by Camilla.
And I can certainly see the media beingabusive.
Duppers
(28,125 posts)I find it easy to take a side.
And I don't doubt that racism exists in that family.
Siwsan
(26,268 posts)She was a good woman who wasn't able to handle the situation she could easily have avoided. It's just a pity that Charles didn't 'man up' when he was younger, and marry Camilla when he first had the chance. I somehow doubt Diana would have ever really found true happiness. I could be wrong - I often am - but that's just my gut feeling.
Oh well, none of us really knows the nitty gritty of these family situations. And I'm sure lots of racist stuff has been said, over the years, in many families. They are not the exception or epitome of vileness. That titles goes to another family I think we've all been reading alot about, lately.
dmr
(28,347 posts)They seem to be a very nice couple who are in love. Congrats to them!
Deuxcents
(16,248 posts)To their family. Now.. can we let these people enjoy their life in peace? Im pretty sure thats why they settled down here.
brooklynite
(94,598 posts)I'm guessing that 384,999 won't be getting a call out.
BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)The US number is around 11k.
arlyellowdog
(866 posts)My grandson, Grayson, (named after my late husband). Hes on his way. Daughter-in-laws water broke at noon. Asked my daughter what date it was and she said D Day (shes a history teacher). Sorry, Im nervous.
Raine
(30,540 posts)Deuxcents
(16,248 posts)How wonderful. A healthy baby boy who has a limitless choice of opportunities some day. Congrats!
TNNurse
(6,927 posts)It is special and I know way too many little girls named some version of Lily.... Lillian, Lillith and others but all called Lili.
bdamomma
(63,875 posts)Archie has a baby sister!!!!
UTUSN
(70,711 posts)They all have no power over their "subjects" so have to bow and snub one another.
elleng
(130,974 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)My kids can attest that Santa Barbara is a nice place to grow up. Sunshine, beaches, and all that.
As for Montecito, where people like us could never afford to live, over the years Ive been to a number of meetings there held by liberals/Democrats/supporters of Planned Parenthood/ members of my graduate school classes
You get the picture. Rolling in dough doesnt mean you automatically lose your soul.
What it does mean is that you can afford a great deal of privacy, security, and the ability to stroll thru the local stores without peoples heads turning.
All the best to Archie, Lilibet, and their Mama and Dad.