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In reply to the discussion: I don't know about the rest of y'all, but every black person I know is thrilled about Meghan & Harry [View all]BannonsLiver
(16,369 posts)9. This is interesting to hear.
It never would have occurred to me that it would be a big deal, but when you look at how princesses are portrayed (always white) in everything from movies to toys I could see where it would mean something on some level. Thanks for the perspective.
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I don't know about the rest of y'all, but every black person I know is thrilled about Meghan & Harry [View all]
EffieBlack
Nov 2017
OP
And her joining them shows that they think a person of African descent is the equal to whites.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#17
Actually, I dont care about them at all...I am really surprised to see Americans
adigal
Nov 2017
#42
Diana did more good than mother theresa. Diana was popular because she was so Unroyal like
JI7
Nov 2017
#47
Still waiting on your proof that William and Harry barely work and refuse to perform royal duties
EffieBlack
Nov 2017
#61
Who gives a shit. Those are formalities that most don't take seriously. Diana preferred to be among
JI7
Nov 2017
#28
The fact Harry is friends with Michelle and it's right wing bigots in the US who spew the most
JI7
Nov 2017
#34
The great-great-great granddaughter of an American slave will be a Duchess
obamanut2012
Nov 2017
#68