A look at why monarchies still exist around world l GMA

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli goes to Berg Palace in Luxembourg and shows what it’s like to be royalty in the 21st century.
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[@BobSmith-mz1uo]

The main point is that when you marry into royalty you marry into a life of service, not just Glitz and glamour.

[@BD-rv6rm]

Nonsense. The glitz and glamour is included x

[@idkwhy_0779]

@zameisie It sounds like she's complaining about having a heavy tiara or something on her head for 5 hours.

[@silkeotd7194]

@@BD-rv6rm He didn't say there was no glitz and glamour, he said it's a life of service, not just glitz and glamour. And he's completely right.

[@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu]

@zameisie you seem to be missing the point..the point is that yes she is super privalged but its not free like a fairy tale

[@Vendrix86]

oh noooooo it's so horrible having instant access, privilege, wealth, fame for a few photo ops....oh noooo.

[@flamenkito247]

The Grand Duchess is one impressive lady! She was born in Cuba and left with her parents and siblings when Castro came to power. She lived in NYC for a few years, where she attended school in French. Then, her family went to Santander, Spain for a few months before relocating permanently to Geneva, Switzerland, which is where she met her future husband, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, at the university. She speaks English, Spanish, French, and Luxembourgish fluently! And those are just the languages which I have seen/heard her speak in interviews. She probably speaks, or is at the very least conversant in German, Italian, perhaps Portuguese. She has my utmost respect!

[@MiZzBreakingDawn]

As a Luxembourger I can tell you that we are proud to have our Monarchy. We love our Grand Duc and Grand Duchesse. By the way we have a parliament too. And our Grand Duchesse does so much for the people. We are a small country but an open one ( over 50% of non-luxembourhish people living here), every one speaks at least 4 languages.

[@swollfirehouse]

@zameisie What's special is your level of hate and vitriol for someone expressing an opinion that differs from your own. She has every right to be proud of the Monarchy that represents her country, just as the people of African monarchies are proud of theirs. Stop hating....it's exhausting...

[@idkwhy_0779]

@zameisie She might not be well known because of media?

[@idkwhy_0779]

@zameisie Well that happens when the British Monarchy outshines the other 50+ monarchies in the world. Most people don't know Japan has an emperor.

[@idkwhy_0779]

@zameisie Just because they arent known much they don't do charity work or server their country, and it doesn't mean they just sit there and do nothing.

[@rayarena879]

Maria Teresa's grandson, the future heir of the throne of Luxembourg, is adorable! Best looking royal baby in all of Europe!

[@briza2022]

She expresses herself so well, cheers from latinoamerica.

[@jaydr6988]

Too bad it didn't do anything for Cuba

[@briza2022]

@@jaydr6988 you are not her boss, you should ask that to your president

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Ummmm I’m still waiting for the answer about “why monarchies still exist.” 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mixmasala218]

Why do they exist though?

[@elizabethstanford6826]

Well that is very easy because these people seem like they take pleasure looking down on the poor that surround them when they are going down the street in their horse and carriage and are showing off their wealth and I have no problem doing so because one of the worst places around the world is Africa & Ethiopia and watching the volunteers from other countries that are going into the country and are volunteering on building wells so those people don't have to walk miles everyday just to get clean water.

[@janedoe41276]

Same here.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

@@Mixmasala218 they were supposed to tell us. Other than snobbery, I don’t understand their relevance. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@joannebaker4925]

Agreed, why do a class system still exist. It's archaic. This Duchess seems full of herself advocating for what she believes in.

[@amccookwarewithneisha734]

I appreciate you showing Royals around the world. I look forward to seeing the African continents ROYALTY. maybe it wil educate some of the people in the comments section

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

I absolutely second that, and completely agree with you, @Neisha very well said...💯

[@LuzdoSol00]

The hate against Africa its horrible and its translate into ignorance.

[@humblebee7954]

Wakanda?? BLACK PANTHER 😂 and Zamunda COMING 2 AMERICA you’re clearly ignorant

[@humblebee7954]

Those are fictitious countries! Bruhhhh 😂

[@Ayshat]

I laughed after I read your comment!!!

[@anarojas844]

I guess megan never got the memo

[@creature57]

I've never heard the Grand Duchess speak before and I'm quite impressed. I was a fan of her mother-in-law and know more about her. Thanks for this series.

[@heathermetz6576]

“1:10 “You are there for the service of all and you are open to all!” Maria Theresa Grand Duchess of Luxembourg!

[@ahmednur9245]

Getting married to royalty doesn't guarantee the long life and prosperity we deserve. God got the best plan for our financial growth

[@birgitkelle7201]

It will take time for things to come back to normalcy, people's job were really lost

[@birgitkelle7201]

Despite the rate of unemployment, some people still Counts their millions of dollars weekly.

[@robertemily1645]

@@birgitkelle7201 That's true, the pandemic didn't temper with their source of income. I know of a friend that was still making $5100. Even in the mist of lockdown his income was coming consistently.

[@kelvinliu8941]

@@robertemily1645 God is really intervening on thus present issue of unemployment and various jobs lost. I make cool money from bitcoin trades

[@lisasweeney8827]

@@kelvinliu8941 I've heard different news about bitcoin and how tricky it is but people still say it's safe

[@vulcan2882]

She sounds like she's still very down to Earth but at the same time is no longer like anybody else.

[@Theendofeverything7036]

I’m sure she doesn’t have the media making racist headlines about her and saying she from the ghetto. I’ve never heard of her or her husband.

[@Bentleygirl7]

💯❤👏

[@shanec9840]

Exactly. The story emphasize that she's from Cuba as if she still isn't white. Where is her Black mother with dreadlocks and a nose ring? Why protect a crown when the crown isn't protecting you? This woman's first example of challenges is about a tiara being too heavy! I'm done.🙈

[@stavrosdom92]

Well her mother in law was terrible to her. She used to call her “the little cuban” and she never really accepted the fact that she was neither royalty nor white (like belgian or danish white). Her mother in law even circulated rumors to the press that her husband is cheating and that she was ready to leave the country because of that. The difference between her and someone like Meghan is that she has class and she won’t give details of her personal life like that on tv.

[@rayarena879]

Sandra, she was born in a very wealthy family in Cuba that dates back to the 17th century. She was raised with maids and nannies and when castro took over, the family moved to New York where she lived in the wealthy Upper East Side then they moved to Santander in Spain and finally to Geneva, Switzerland. The is no way anyone could say that she was from the ghetto. Her family is about as different from Meghan's as the East is from the West.

[@Christynmaine]

Every castle I've ever visited has been unbearably cold, drafty, and uncomfortable. I'm sure tiara headaches aren't her only complaint. I don't envy her.

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

Plus I want a homey-home. I don’t want a house so big it feels empty, ya know?

[@mariamatus8818]

My dear, All the castles/palaces where royalty live are adapted to very comfortable living. They are NOT cold and drafty, but to the contrary.

[@Christynmaine]

@@mariamatus8818 My dear, have you seen the photos of HRH greeting guests with a space heater in the background?

[@melaninqueen2413]

Last time I checked, Cubans have Spanish and Portuguese ancestry. If that's not European background, then I don't know what is!

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

She knows that, but I'm pretty sure the reporter was referring to the place of her birth.

[@brobinson2150]

My thoughts exactly. She's obviously white latina.

[@b.a.2406]

@@brobinson2150 So? Mexicans and Colombians have Spanish Ancestry, too. Are they not Latinos?

[@b.a.2406]

Almost all Latinos have Spanish/Portuguese descent anyways. It’s called “Latin America” for a reason.

[@melaninqueen2413]

@@b.a.2406 ...because of colonization, duh! But people tend to forget about the Indigenous population and how many, many Latinos are of African ancestry. A lot of Latino culture has African influences, including Cuban.

[@cynthiaseacrist3802]

She was definitely eluding to Meghan,but one big difference,I don’t see other outside members of Royal families enduring the kind of hate media that Meghan has suffered.Yes it is a life of service, but you cannot expect anybody to be treated in an way that tries to strip you if your dignity.

[@jaydr6988]

She's white Cuba that's all I have to say and if I didn't see this on KZbin I would have never known I don't think she has championed Cuba at all

[@palamoi]

Absolutely. By calling out the racist media, Harry and Meghan stood up to racism on behalf of every single person of color who endures racist behaviors every day. Racism hurts more because its not about manners. Racism stems from hate and the judgement of who is fit, or not fit, to be a human being. It cuts to the core of a persons existence in the world.

[@gdaudencia8926]

And most of them are protected by the institutions but Meghan was not protected. I understand fair criticism like the private jets but most of the other things the palace usually calls the papers as they are part of the papers not to run the stories because they are informed of some of the stories before hand for a comment and the palace can say no comment or it's fallacy or false don't run. I know fir sure a lot of stories of stories about the Cambridges particularly Kate were shut down or if they were already put out there they threat to sue or publicly say they are not true. Meghan only asked for one story to be shutdown which was she made her sister in law cry. Imagine no one calling (except your husband when he could which sometimes he could not as he is not the head of any household, the queen did however try and give them some sort of freedom by giving them frogmore and having their own team but that has to do things through Buckingham palace) out the articles on you that have racial undertones but they call out articles on the duchess of Cambridge getting botox which was false. Then tgere are leaks coming out about you and your husband some of them true and others made up, then you ask how is it that only our team, Kensington and Buckingham palace knew about abc but now it's out there. Or the indirect briefing to the press that they didn't want Little Archie to get a picture whrn she left the hospital which they got criticised for or that it was the Sussexes who chose not to give him a title. If they were trying to trim down the monarchy then tell the press the truth you did not want to give him a title. I understand where Prince Harry and Meghan are coming from because you follow the decisions they give you and then you get backlash for it because you get taxpayer money but they don't correct the stories. Then there is the alleged racist comment and then well why do you want to change the convention for him when charles becomes King, when the rules were bent for Charlotte and Louis and they are not direct heir ywt they claim they want to focus on direct heirs. When you ask why the convention would be changed for your son when their grandfather becomes King and they don't give you a reason yet they chose to have the conversation whilst you are pregnant with your emotions high and all plus you just had a racist comment made about yoir child and suffered racial undertones in the tabloids and racism on social media and no one stood up for you but your husband even I would think the title snub is racially motivated if you don't give me a reason. You are a new mother in a new country, still a newly wed, you are trying to please a nation, be there for your spouse, whilst not losing yourself and supporting your causes, and your spouse family because that is your duty as a person who marries into the royal family. There is snobbery, misogyny and rejection from some palace employees from all angles which all royal brides endure. You have a dysfunctional family and to add on to that the specific people who are suppose to protecting and supporting are not doing much or some are contributing to lies about you, which puts you continuously back at square one because you are doing your best to do your job and the people but then thise stories assassinate your character and then people feel some type of way about you and it's not even true. During the tours the royals usually have a drinknor party with the royal rota or media to thank them for covering their work but your husband is not a fan of the press because he wants to protect you because they wrote crap about you because as much as Meghan does not read the papers, Prince Harry does and made that very clear when he was deployed and he does not want what happened to his mother to happen to you, so the press don't get to know your true personality to actually question the leaks (which i don't they would anyways because thwy like drama and the men in grey suits through the lwaks are giving them permission, almost like you and your young family are the scapegoats). Yet with all the lies coming out about you, you being used as a clickbait object and the death threats against you, you are told your children will not have security. When you start having suicidal thoughts they don't support or help you and then you tell your husband even after being skeptical about it as you are scared if you don't you might actually do it and you are pregnant with all these dark thoughts because your husband feels like he is the protector of his family he tries to help but it's with not much avail and all he can do is craddle you, that will take a toll on him too and his mental health and mood will be low, this is a train that does not stop but just gets worse. After what Prince Harry went through he would not want to walk behind another coffin early again these time 2 plus his foetal child and these team he knew has a choice but it is the hardest one because he is not gettimg the help plus it feels like the people in the palace are against them too and perpetuating against them. You call your family grandmother and father to tell them about a decision you want to take (these was before the African tour because there was even a documentary to show his family's struggles). BTW all of things leaked even the one of the mental health they just did not publish it for legal reasons. Yet for some reason why your problems are not treated with urgency could be because you are not going to be King yet you do so much to serve and you family hit a very liw point they snub you and don't look at your case with urgency. After things get extremely bad and out of control your grandmother because she is your Nan and boss wants to sort things out calls you and tells you to come over to talk things over dinner with her when you get there she tells you she had something planned in her diary that she did not know about. I understand someone saying something came up but the queen's things are thoroughly planned there is no way she did not know and Harry knows that. She must have called him from Canada knowing she always has schedule she must have checked before she told him to see her but her advisors make her stall on the conversation and then you realise the statement whilst at an event at the Canadian Embassy and people go ballastic like it's a shock and there are leaks saying you blindsided the queen as in she did not know the queen, the only way you blindsided your grandmother which in way was wrong was not telling her you were releasing it and you release it on instagram but you feel you were left with no choice as your decision was being leaked in a attempt to stop you that is why they were stalling but you release the full details before they (the men in grey suits) do and twist the story. After you leave they tell some story about your father funding you and your security (even if you would have wanted that) when you are financially cut off and people are giving you slack about being on your dad's payroll when you are infact not yet your father is doing abc and all the other false leaks such as the bullying that was being published even after they left, those are all damaging stories even after you left and they don't stop. At that point you honestly have nothing to lose as your characters are constantly taking a jab for no good reason you decide that people can think whatever they want but for peace of mind and sanity we shall tell our truth, you also makesure not to bash the family but the business side or institution (men in grey suits who run and offer advise on the firm) but we will do it ourselves not colluding indirectly with the press through leaks or biographies (because they made it clear they didn't contibute to finding freedom as any thing that comes from them will come from them directly and their press team not sources, if there are close sources claiming things it's either they are false or unauthorised because even their Meghans who defended her do it with they names known but don't speak for her family except the 5 friends who spoke anonymously to people magazine in her defense when she was a working royal but they did it without her permission according to the court case vs the daily mail. That is my take on it and I honestly think things could have been handled better when they were small and the Sussexes voiced their distress, even the queen former head advisor said he would have handled things differently because the current advisor let it spiral out of control. It is what it is now hopefully this family can finally heal no more press games hopefully from all of them especially the palace who are the McCoys of leaks.

[@Bentleygirl7]

💯❤👏

[@masquarra]

Bullies made phone calls for help because their UK smear campaign was becoming too obnoxious. And they’re fearing the wrath of the public who want their greedy lumps out

[@edithugorji6398]

Why on earth are you people still using Harry and meghan to promote others, live them alone. You people should stop this mess.

[@leah6015]

Lol I feel this was shade against Meghan Markel....

[@justcallmeebonee]

One sentence was

[@nubiandoll7]

😂🤣

[@jorgeburke3465]

Yeah that’s was real shade. I must say that the difference between both is their race. Although, she is an outsider, she is Cuban and many Cubansare of European descent. Meghan is biracial and was vocal about the injustices she suffered with racism.

[@jorgeburke3465]

@recursive transfigured human pupa I understand your point of view. I think that you shouldn’t be silent if the things that happen around you affect your personal life. Some may choose to be silent others choose to speak up. I respect whatever they chose to do. It’s the nature of humans.

[@jorgeburke3465]

@recursive transfigured human pupa true but racism is still an issue and should not be ignored.

[@ladylewis2u]

I still wasn't convinced 🤷🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️😂

[@Shamuto7]

If you're Lucky enough in your next life maybe you'll draw the chance to live a luxe life as royal. However, you must be aware that you'll live for the people and not for your own sake.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Yes....💯

[@nahomelion]

Meh I’ll live for God in a beautiful castle in heaven

[@elizabethstanford6826]

But that is the problem it doesn't take them long to change their tune and start living just for themselves and doesn't care about the little people under them. They should have no problem with making sure the poor people in their countries can eat at least two meals a day but they don't know what it feels like to be hungry and I know I'm going to get a lot of slack for mentioning Harry and Meghan's name but the one thing that disturbed me the most is Meghan started living in England when all of those apartments were burning up and Meghan made a cookbook to sell and all of the proceeds went to each and every one of those family to get back up on their feet and we didn't hear anything about any of the other Royals doing something to help those people but the paparazzi were still willing to trash Meghan. That shows how sick and jealous they are of her. I can't blame them for not wanting to leave but it is good to know that they are still part of different foundations over there but it's just not under royalty it's just under Harry and Meghan and look what they are doing now here in America and around the world and they are getting respect for the charities they support and the people they help. Some people may not like it but they will always be called Prince Harry and Princess Meghan whether their enemies like it or not. They just don't talk about what they want to do they take action and do the things that needs to be done.

[@notnek202]

To bad that bimbo from aka LaLa land didn’t get the message that it’s about duty & service not living like the Jet Set.

[@notnek202]

@@elizabethstanford6826 Nutmeg a total fraud looking for what she can GET not about GIVING. ROYALS DON’T FLY ON PRIVATE JETS THEN TELL US ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE.

[@georgiahughes6404]

Actually, there is no good reason for monarchies to still exist. Archaic and antiquated. Only pagentry and excess.

[@richardmartinez4950]

Amazing words from the Duchess, bless from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@din6675]

To answer the question, pretty much all EU monarchies are completely neutered. In the Netherlands for example they even had to give up their royal artifacts like scepters if they wanted to be allowed to hold their titles. It's all purely ceremonial, and in times of need they boost their countries' morale. There are some taxes that go towards maintaining them, but even that is always under scrutiny and most royal families are wealthy in their own right with investments and straight up businesses.

[@rachelanderson6826]

This is why I love the Luxembourg royal family.

[@leeschannel3384]

She is apparently and queenly eloquent 👸👑

[@scottymitchell6708]

I'm sorry but marrying into the Luxembourg is WAY different from marring into the British's royal family, so this Grand Duchess really has no clue and shouldn't be giving ANY advice on this subject to Meghan!!!

[@Fer-jh2tz]

She is the grand duchess, the wife of the head of state, mother and grandmother of the future grand duke. Meghan is a junior member of a royal house. Do you hear about the cousins of the queen elisabeth like the duke of kent? Meghan will be like them

[@j.reneethompson8967]

If her comment was a dig at Meghan Markle she can take that to Kate Middleton. Meghan Markle gave up everything but she shouldn't have to give up her dignity and respect for herself. For the monarchy to take even Harry's security, that could have caused him his life means it's time to go and live your own life. 🤷‍♀️

[@marino27m]

Meghan would never know what being a Royal means. Her behaviour over the time explains it all. She can go back to her z list series now.

[@davidgravell3132]

I hope meghan has seen this or will see this. Teach her some lessons.

[@alicegauteng2358]

Why do monarchies still exist? I didn't get an answer

[@unfgirl333]

It’s about the service they do. Highlighting and championing causes and efforts that may often get overlooked by the media or people.

[@alicegauteng2358]

@@unfgirl333 That's nice, but that to me still doesn't justify one family living and owning 26 palaces and castles with hundreds of servants

[@unfgirl333]

@@alicegauteng2358 they’re not servants. Servants implies they are not paid or treated with respect. The staff of the royal family are paid and are often the most trusted confidants of members. In many countries around the world the royal family isn’t just a figure, like in Great Britain, but actually have a role in governance of the country. Monarchies still exist for a variety of reasons. Heck, the British royal family is one of the biggest drivers of tourism into the country. Britain saw a huge spike in revenue following William and Kate’s wedding. I’d recommend reading up on modern royalty before completely dismissing them as useless.

[@bibit3856]

This people often talk about a life of service. But what service? Just get all dressed up and show their face. Them go collect the tax payers money! ..and buy expensive clothes, jewelry, cars etc.

[@kanamenoname210]

They actually do a lot of work and promote international NGOs and are often a lot better at the charities than internationally recognized NGOs like red cross or UNICEF, and even then they often need their help in promoting such events. I am honestly so anti-charles but his prince's trust and Diana's charities actually created a lot of revenue for small charities in places like India and africa that were struggling.

[@kanamenoname210]

@Anne Day Hey I am not a royalist at all, but I cam image their pain too. Imagine having to get up everyday, and someone forcing you to go out and talk to people you barely know and pretend to care/smile. I work in Customer service and I can tell you how exhausting that is. Princess diana actually said it felt like you were at a wedding every single day of your life. Then also imagine that everywhere you go you are being picked on for doing something wrong, having the pressure of pissing off world leaders and hurting your people who can always take away everything you own in a minute, then barely being able to have a private evening with family and friends without a pap in some bushes trying to get some dirty details on you or leaking your nudes. It's a mental struggle, but I can still say it's nothing like our struggles (every day people and I would take my struggle, with some money, over a tiara any day).

[@kanamenoname210]

@zameisie Because American Media barely focuses on royalties outside of Europe, especially the UK; and princess Diana was honestly great with her PR and did extremely revolutionary things so comparing her to princess Diana is sort of an unfair comparison. Also, there are currently 60+ royal families in the world, so the real question is why aren't they as famous as Uk one? Maybe the media?

[@luxaholicanonymous2577]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!! All they have to do is wake up and shower. They all have hair, makeup and wardrobe people to assist them on getting ready. Then their drivers take them to the charity event/location for photos and that’s it!

[@akari6068]

Monarchs exist to provide a system of checks & balances between the government and the monarch (specifically in the UK), they've existed there for thousands of years and the country is still striving. Don't really see a problem with their existence if things are going good.. but yet again, who am I or you to question the existence of a 1200 year old formidable establishment, way above my pay grade

[@joysimpson7503]

Oh well that’s what Meghan thought - life of red carpets , flying the world and being served and having her way ...Instead of serving others ..

[@sunflowerbeauty2]

She is still flying the world and being served, lots of red carpets. You can hate all you want, she is still blessed.

[@stephtyee3484]

Wait! So she's Julia Stiles in The Prince and Me?

[@raynemichelle2996]

Kate is still a princess, even though we call her the Duchess of Cambridge. She actually assumed all of her husband's titles when she married him. Her Royal Highness Princess William, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus

[@aliciabergman1252]

I live in Sweden and I think we should get rid of our monarcy

[@vapalaca]

Be careful before Sweden gets rid of you

[@aliciabergman1252]

@@vapalaca haha wtf

[@thefilipinokid3575]

Monarchies provide Stability. 7 out of the top 10 most democratic countries are Monarchies. Why would you want another Corrupt Pig in your government?

[@nela277]

You hear MM? Is a life of commitment and renonce to liberty, not to do whatever you want. Listen to Maria Teresa, an intelligent lady.

[@mariaulloa6122]

Toda un dama, súper elegante y muy humilde, y lo bueno que nunca se olvidan de sus raices Cubanas.

[@Familylawgroup]

Imagine merging the American phenomenon as "Escape Room" competition in various public portions of a castle. It could even be turned into a Royal Trek across the UK competition to see how many Esca[e Rooms could be solved using tools of the trade during the times represented in that room. Allow players to start at any site of her choosing, but requiring the FINAL challenge to be solved at Windsor on Buckingham Palace I recently saw a video of Windsor and Buckingham Palace's LIBRARY. I would LOVE to really see the books and records and items of profound historical significance kept in that library. The whole thing could help raise funds for NHS.

[@markalusss]

This whole invterview was shade towards Meghan. Cute for them.

[@benaffleckisanokayactor]

Bugger off

[@MamaCountry]

She deserves shade from ones who can and do Royal life and do it well…. The first American to marry in the Royal family and she ran after a couple years! SMH

[@sarahluper7881]

@@MamaCountry Why is the outrage and the blaming is only towards Meghan? She is married into one of the member of the RF; and she absolutely has no say! Harry wanted out, she has to follow him. Let say, Meghan wanted to stay as a working royal and wanted to enjoy the perks paid for by the taxpayers; but Harry wanted out, there's nothing Meghan can do.

[@gg_kinz]

@@sarahluper7881 what interview did you watch? He said He never would have left if meghan didnt push him too. She didn't even try! PAHLEEZ

[@sarahluper7881]

@@gg_kinz Your statement doesn't matter! They wanted to live their life the way they wanted regardless; so let them and it's none of anybody's business!

[@FacheChanteDeux]

They all justify themselves by saying they give up so much. They have everything, and I guarantee that they laugh at people behind closed doors.

[@blesseddaughter7622]

Sometimes you cant appreciate what you have until you lost them. Happiness is not in material things. But to be of service is a great privilege as well as an obligation. And it takes alot of mental strength and courage to belong to the people.

[@giftyagyekum1242]

Well, in Meghan case she is a biracial married into all white royal family though and sorry but the treatment she will receive will be different actually.

[@Fer-jh2tz]

In the princely family of Liechtenstein they have a princess, Angela, who is black. And she was married in the 90s

[@elizabethstanford6826]

Are some of the things that she is saying here she's just trying to make it look glamorous and so easy to do but I would like for them to start telling the truth about what really goes on inside of those castles but that is something we will never hear.

[@Pipiglande]

She forgot to say it’s a life of appearances. The world doesn’t need royals.

[@dianabrown1444]

A life of service in a palace with servants

[@luxaholicanonymous2577]

LOL their life of service is using their name for people to donate money to specific charities. Most of what they do is being photographed attempting to do charity work.......

[@marinamarina6687]

Her blazer is everything! What a gorgeous fabric! ❤️

[@markclinton8681]

Hi beautiful

[@cgawi]

Megan should take advice from the HRH Grand Duchess of Luxemburg who like her was a commoner and outsider.

[@marcosjuarez7809]

What people do not understand is that those countries that still have monarchies are constitutional monarchies where constitutional monarchs embraces democratic ideas. Luxembourg is one of these constitutional monarchies. Even Japan still has a constitutional monarch, the Emperor of Japan. They are not like the absolute monarchies before the Age of Enlightenment in the late 1700s

[@olidojosephd.9054]

England has been a constitutional monarchy since 1688, so maybe change the "late 1700s" in your comment? But yes, I agree to your point.

[@charmainelamont2020]

@@olidojosephd.9054 England ceased to be an independent country in 1707 so is not a constitutional monarchy.

[@keshermartinez194]

Megan didn’t understand that’s point blank

[@efraimalexander5378]

Hide and seek, in that castle? It will take years to find them!

[@mariamatus8818]

The video DOESN'T explain "why monarchies still exist around the world", as the title says. It ONLY briefly interviews one monarchs consort.

[@jeffsmith3392]

It's a terrible system of Government till all others are considered.

[@jeffsmith3392]

Better to have a none political, neutral head of state who's learn't every aspect of the country they will serve. Than another politician.

[@jeffsmith3392]

Olivia, we are talking about constitutional Monarchy as in the UK not from centuries ago or absolute monarchies. Constitutional is where power resides with an elected Parliament and the Queen is a ribbon cutter.

[@kanamenoname210]

@@jeffsmith3392 I mean compared to some of our own politicians at home the queen in the Uk seems to be doing great as a "neutral" head of state.

[@Nano19916337262]

La duquesa! Nunca la había escuchado hablar inglés! So habla perfecto

[@JJ-fx2ck]

I'm not sure if this was to paint a parallel to H&M story. But, as an outsider, she was clearly accepted by her husband family, unlike Diana and Meghan. She was able to live long enough to see her kids grown (×5 btw) and to see her grandchildren. We nerver heard anything negative from them, the media does not trash them like they did for Diana, H&M, as if they were perfect. So she can say whatever she wants about life of service, duty etc. DIGNITY, RESPECT AND ACCEPTANCE MATTERS.

[@marino27m]

You're obviously not from the UK. Everybody was so excited for Harry and Meghan until she ruined it all. As the Grand Duchess said, when you marry a Royal, you marry a country. Meghan obviously hated the country she married. Im not that suprised as she hates her own dad and family. The writing was on the wall and clearly Harry was too dim to see anything coming.

[@visenyatargaryen9130]

You never heard anything about them because they are not famous like British royal family. Every royal families has their own dramas. Maria Teresa is no saint. See "Waringo Report"

[@hotsauce1646]

It's a good thing monargies are still a thing it helps with pr for your country . And just ask ,most people in the UK and the Netherlands love it that we have a monargy it suits our culture and pride . Sometimes i get it about that it's time to stop it . But then again it would kill a big part of our soul and pride in ourselfs . All the nonsens with harry and his wife is just a family thing ( as if we all have perfect families with a great relationship with our brothers and sisters). So i myself won't go with this new trend of anti this and anti that . I had my teen years i refuse to go trough that again.

[@TheSunnyD01]

The thing with Harry and his wife wasn’t a family thing, it was a race thing

[@hotsauce1646]

@@TheSunnyD01 exactly this family talks like this so harry and his wife got rightly pissed but is dat not typical a family fight? I can't speak for this royal family and how they think but the sad thing is race is a family problem you will see this in 90% of any family you will come in contact with. Black family's who don't want there son with a white girl or chinese don't want there daughter to marry a japanese guy. Hindy can't mix with muslim. So it's a family thing . You are right about the race thing to but it's so sad most family's are like this. I am in a interracial relationship too but thank god my family is ok with it.

[@purplelove3666]

@@hotsauce1646 Hindu can't mix with Muslims because Hindus don't worship God ,Muslims do, so do not use that as an example.

[@Danadane314]

Did she just complain about the weight of a tiara and then whine about Meghan’s real life mistreatment? Meghan has long been an advocate for women’s rights globally and raised awareness. That’s why her nephew fell madly in love with Meghan. I’m glad she’s home and that her beautiful family is here too. Racism should always be exposed! Don’t blame the messenger! So happy to be AMERICAN!

[@Bentleygirl7]

❤💯👏

[@jojoabushkr3343]

i'm happy someone else caught it , i paused at that part and was like wtf? is she fr ,she was like it wasn't easy and a it's life of service and all and i'm like yeah, tell us everything i mean she's from cuban she might have been treated like meghan and then SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT HOW HEAVY A TIARA IS like whaaaaaaat ? she's sooo disconnected from ppl that she complained about a TIARA lol girl GTFO and how dare she shade meghan after everything she went through i mean they bullied her so bad and the royal family didn't do anything to protect her and don't tell me they tried because that prince androw was with jeffrey epstein and yet nothing is being written about him but to meghan it's so bad that i'm in israel and heard about it

[@TheSunnyD01]

‘MURICA!

[@mahtabsamimi4916]

As a women i hate to see a drama queen to speak for me ..she's a disgrace to women's community😕👎

[@MrDXRamirez]

44 countries around the world have a monarchies, or King or Queen as Head of State. That leaves 151 nations around the world governing themselves in a different form than monarchies. We are still in the age of monarchies and parliaments governing societies.

[@channelabdullaev]

Are you listening Meghan? This Grand Duchess is the voice of wisdom. Very well said!

[@Cay30]

Not of a European background? She's Cuban of Spanish descent

[@liliyafaskhutdinova6532]

Ridiculous argument in favor, like "you are not going to denounce all that needs to be changed because you are lucky to have married into that". Whaaaat? What kind of arguments is this??? Lucky why? She just said it was apparently soooo hard for her? Full of contradictions and still no answer to the topic question. If I was answering like that during the grad school exams, I doubt I would pass....

[@c-light7624]

🎯

[@th2030]

Thank her for being so open!!

[@sanjanaparthasarathy7807]

All this video does is solidify that Royalty don't do shit. She didn't give a single straight answer. What do you DO, ma'am?

[@luxaholicanonymous2577]

@Anne Day - 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@themermaidtravels]

something that Markle should learn from

[@danidejaneiro8378]

I would put up with a few headaches for an all-expenses-paid queening job.

[@tommyjack4840]

I am from Luxembourg 😊

[@4jesuschrist782]

Her biggest problem in life is her head hurts from her crown . The people pay taxes so she can live in that big castle. Wow she is really helping her people.

[@marino27m]

My head hurts from your stupidity. She meant it in a double entendre but I doubt you'll understand that either. You can crawl back under your rock now.

[@isry1390]

Spanish Royal Family 🇪🇸 ❤️

[@NviGWarren]

Hide a seek in a castle is TERRIBLE!

[@irawilliams343]

This woman is so strong and dignified

[@alicegauteng2358]

Ask her subjects what they think about her

[@ccroberts2640]

Meghan would have been such a asset to the British monarch...but they let racism get in the way. Such a shame. But yes I'm glad that she and hubby will come up strong and be become influencers and an inspiration to many and their kids.👌🙏

[@LuzdoSol00]

Sadly !!

[@user-yw4fz6xk2j]

The USA thinking they have a democracy...😂

[@predatorking9021]

It's embarrassing 🤦.

[@dianabrown1444]

Did she get racial mistreatment? Was she publicly mistreated was the color of her child an issue

[@charmainelamont2020]

What has the fact that Meghan's child is white got to do with anything?

[@abdulrazakabdulmajid3418]

The Grand Duke looks like Nigel Farage. Maybe they are twin brothers. 😂

[@katharinesantana7147]

The Markle should have taken note from this classy Lady.

[@sarahwhite8698]

Wow, this was really very interesting. What a wonderful lady.

[@tiediehud]

Aww no her tiara gave her a headache?

[@justingoodman7536]

😂😂😂

[@riverafranzjethrod.5272]

Go and troll all you can i can see through your soul as an insecure person, i can also tell that you don't have any comprehension.

[@tiediehud]

@JethroDacanay What is there to grasp mentally exactly? Have you ever worn a Tiara on your head for 5hours? I do it on the regular, especially when I troll through the KZbin comments 🤣 I can see in your soul judgement and arrogance so I’m happy with insecure. It’s all apart of my aesthetic and goes with my tiara.

[@riverafranzjethrod.5272]

@@tiediehud Nice try, but have you seen some of the tiaras on the Luxembourg collection (idk you ever seen the Luxembourg empire tiara, the biggest tiara on their collection). I think you don't know how heavy tiaras can be (i can tell you're wearing those cheap ones in rhinestone and set on cheap metal) especially if they are made in REAL DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONES and set on GOLD OR PLATINUM. They are also depending on size not all tiaras in their collection are small (especially on their case, where some tiaras have big gemstone on them and can be quite heavy which you didn't know, because DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONE have the same weight as REGULAR ROCKS and PEBBLES. Which is you're not aware because of your ignorance). So if you are going to wear a tiara everyday (if in your case your tiara are made with real diamonds, gemstone, and real metals depending of the size and design. It really is going to give you a bad headache) that's only for the tiara and not including other pieces of jewelry. Anyways bless your soul!

[@tiediehud]

@@riverafranzjethrod.5272 It’s really not that deep. There are people in the world who carry heavier burdens. Seeing as you see people’s souls you should already know that. Thanks for the reference I will check it out. Glad she is representing the minorities. My comment is a light hearted one, but I guess you can’t comprehend a joke.

[@2TMarie]

Yeah! Why do monarchies still exist? The "royal" bloodline, is thinning, and as the decades move along, the younger royal's don't seem interested in becoming a king or queen! I am sure they love the "perks" of being royal, though!

[@lucasl..]

I would love to have problems such as a headache after using a tiara at a state banquet......

[@phoenixrising8231]

Disney/ABC shading Meghan. Because they didn’t pick their streaming service. 😂🙄

[@phoenixrising8231]

@recursive transfigured human pupa Archewell audio is on Spotify. Not Disney. Meghan’s elephant documentary voice ever launched Disney with 30 mil subscribers. Since it had a flat opening with no new content shows until this year. The Elephant documentary & Hamilton saved Disney in 2020.

[@phoenixrising8231]

@recursive transfigured human pupa Mandalorian came out in December 2019. Only had 8 episodes. Was a great start for Disney. But Netflix’s The Witcher beat its numbers by a wide margin. Disney didn’t have anything new till the following summer with Hamilton & the Elephant documentary. They released Wandavision & The Falcon and the Winter soldier this year. Disney gained 30 million new subscribers with Meghan’s voice over work.

[@lisamcandrews8594]

We don’t have a monarchy here in America can you start publicizing this

[@raspberryspice2063]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that it was shaded towards Megan. Megan gave up everything to join her husband and the firm. What she did not get was tabloid fairness, all because of her race and popularity over her dowdy sister in law

[@black-db2my]

I don't think so it was race issue cz Princess Diana suffered more ad she never had her husband support + she was really young when she got married...in the other hand Megan knows what she's getting This is the monarchy/ cultures it's a package u hv to put up with.....media never fair to anyone!

[@helietmahosi2949]

Maghan play with media herself one of the paparazzi guy who take foto of her say she call her and manipulate everything when he was dating Harry if you listen to Hollywood raw on KZbin

[@raspberryspice2063]

@@helietmahosi2949 not interested

[@susana01992]

Oh if only I wished to live in a palace

[@markclinton8681]

Hello beautiful how are you doing

[@imscanon]

She is lucky that monarchy cares about its citizens and she can support the charities no one else wants to. Meghan tried to and they told her no at every turn. She wasn't as lucky as the Luxembourg Duchess. She spoke out because it needed to be said. They chewed her up then told her to stay out of sight and quiet. I bet that never happened to Luxembourg's Duchess. Every single day lies were told about Meghan, orchestrated by the palace. I bet that never happened to Luxembourg's Duchess. And I bet nobody ever wondered what would happen if her child's skin turned out darker than a pasty British Royal. I bet nobody ever told her to dim herself because she was inadvertently outshining another royal who was timid and barely coherent and only showed her face when told to. I bet that never happened to the Luxembourg's Duchess. Not the same.

[@crispychaos6768]

She's talking about royal duty to country but there should also be an option to leave when they feel the environment is just to toxic to bare. When GMA brought up Harry and Meghan, they chose to leave, they aren't getting any money from the royals. He just has the inheritance from his mother Diana not the royal family. They aren't using their titles themselves even though the media still likes to call them Duchess and Prince. They have a choice to live a life free from royal duties and obligations at their own discretion. Besides the British Royal family has plenty of people to pick up the slack and plenty of scandal to, *cough* *cough* Prince Andrew.

[@mlove845]

lol.... what are we to learn from all of this.

[@Marie0575]

We learned that she gets headaches from wearing jewelry. Lol.

[@mroosie7488]

What an astute, warm lady.

[@vapalaca]

I wanna rule! Where’s my throne?

[@lct8954]

I wonder in the UK institution commissioned this...b/c this aint it

[@tiediehud]

All these years watching Cinderella and I shouldn’t marry a prince?

[@deolihp]

. She is living a very luxurious life

[@elizabethwilk9615]

The ditches of Luxembourg might be Cuban but her parents were from Europe and she had an European education - that’s how she met him

[@abellacasabypatricia9185]

All that is what Megan was not about to give up on... freedom, service and the list goes on...

[@philippabohl7265]

Why does she have two different earrings on?

[@masquarra]

Trying to look modern 😂

[@thesimpdaughter9948]

When her husband (prince at that time) marries her, the King of Luxembourg that time was against them and eventually they are accepted, by the prince rules for them to become the King and Queen... (Based on what i can remember 🙂)

[@charmainelamont2020]

Luxembourg doesn't have Kings and Queens.

[@va_lee_ree]

She put MM and Harry on her place " you not going to denounce the institution" They never understood that monarchy is about service and giving

[@felixnuwahid9879]

American need a monarch

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

I can see it being normal to them if they were born & raised cause it’s then normal to them. I think the Grand Dutches has fair points. But still could use or make sure improvement at met so tax payers money doesn’t get misused.

[@mariachmielewski5492]

Although she looks white Maria Teresa is a Latina and an outsider in a foreign county. Unlike Harry's wife who speaks English, she had to learn a different language/culture. I am sure in the beginning she experienced problems, as she expresses the challenges she went through, but did not go on a national TV show to gripe about it. Such a classy lady who is grateful to live the life she is living.

[@Marie0575]

She didnt deal with the same scrutiny that the British media/tabloids put their royals through. Do you have to take abuse and mental anguish knowing you'll never be Queen? Her husband is the Monarch the Grand Duke and she the Grand Duchess, which is equivalent to a King and Queen. So being in that position she has to suck it up, and I doubt if press on their Duchy would be that much critical. Chances are the media are controlled by her husband's family or even owned.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Guess you forgot that Diana and Fergie both fled from the oppression that they suffered under...and they were white and British. STOP trying to throw shade at MM for “griping.” She didn’t surrender her autonomy when she got married. For starters, I bet not many people knew that Luxembourg had a Monarch or who this woman is. I’ve already forgotten her after 2 minutes 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sarahluper7881]

@@stefanossmitty3318 Indeed!

[@rayarena879]

Maria Chmeilewski @ Just a minor clarification, she doesn't just look white, she is white. "Latina" and "white" is not mutually exclusive. Her last name is "Mestre" which is a Catalan name [her dad's ancestors come from Stiges, Spain] and on her mother's side her ancestors come from Santander, also, in Spain. You are right, she is a very classy lady as she comes from a wealthy Cuban family that dates back to the 17th century. Her family has a family coat-of-arms from Spain and some of her ancestors were counts and marquises and at least one of her relatives had "Una Grandeza de España" which is an honorary title given to a select few. People with Grandezas did not have to remove their caps in the presence of the Spanish king! Although, a commoner in the strictest sense of the word, she has lineage. What we would in the US call " very old money."

[@mariachmielewski5492]

@@rayarena879 I have to smile when people think I shaded Harry's wife and stated Maria Teresa is a Latina. If an incognito Maria Teresa decided to hang out with other Latinos in Miami she would just be another Latina in eyes of white Americans. If you go back and see pics of her wedding she is similar in looks to MM, as MM does not look African-American. Secondly, she has a lot in commen with MM it's just that she handled the situation in a different manner, getting respect from the people of Luxembourg. Did you know that Maria Teresa's mother-in-law did not approve of her? True, she came from a rich Cuban family, but considered an exiled commoner without a drop of blue blood. In fact she would refer to her as "that little Cuban" or "that Creole". And per palace staff she was considered an authoritarian and a spender. Similarities indeed, but one rose above it and the other dropped to a bottom heap. MM should consider reaching out to her.

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

That's really very cute

[@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023]

She is so cute and pretty. What a beautiful face.

[@keelyguillot4184]

Why do people tolerate their taxpayer dollars to go to these people who have the luck of birth? What is wrong with them?

[@ronikatjones]

Interesting conversation

[@kanamenoname210]

It depends on the country tbh, for some these families are like diplomats who work for the nation and do extensive charities and help locally, for others they bring in good amount of revenue from tourism and for some there is actually a better trade off between the government and the RF in terms of money. For example, while we think the RF leeches off of the UK, they actually provide a lot of revenue to the government through their private royal properties than the amount of Tax Payer money that goes in to them.

[@keelyguillot4184]

@@kanamenoname210 the Royal properties will still be there without the RF. You would still have massive tourism without the RF. People are coming to see the RF. They are coming to see your historical monuments. Real diplomats that are educated cost less than the RF.

[@kanamenoname210]

@@keelyguillot4184 Actually the royal properties would be considered private, not national properties unless the RF gave the national government some of it's ownership. This is strictly speaking for countries where the royal families have not been eradicated by authoritative governments or where the claim to these properties are so far down the line that it's irrelevant like France's aristocracy or Russia. The UK's royal family properties are open to the public because of an act made by king George the III, in which he gave up some rights to the government for royal heredity properties. Meaning these properties, although still owned by the RF will be looked after by the government/state, but can be used for anything that the state likes. The historical monuments you go see in london like some parts of certain castles and towers are because of that. While UK pay millions to support the royal estate but the government gets billions in return from the RF which pays back the government for these properties through tours, events and other usages. And diplomates can be both, someone's royal heritage does not make them any less educated, especially if they grew up reading and learning about world events. And actually you add more money when you have people who do only 1 type of specified job versus someone who does 3 types of jobs for you with the same income.

[@keelyguillot4184]

@@kanamenoname210 really??? You missed the whole point!

[@yamyam2987]

It is part of a country's culture and different and a specific kind of govt suits a specific country. A republic is most effective in some countries. Monarchy in some, etc etc