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[@ahzokatano0611]

I'M AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AND WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT MEGHAN MARKLE, IS NOT ABOUT HER COLOR, "IT'S ABOUUUUT HER CHAAAAARACTER"!!!!

[@vparker3601]

100%

[@zed4225]

100.....nailed it, character is way more important than colour or creed.

[@makariojopekavoa1134]

100 Percent correct.

[@ptrpan61]

Hear! Hear!

[@patriciavines1526]

Absolutely spot on....from UK

[@aquarius5461]

Meghan is playing the martyr by not going to the coronation, for the sake of Archie’s birthday! What a load of BS.

[@No-One-Important-Here]

That’s after she and Harry went to England to celebrate the late Queen’s Jubilee with their children on Lilibet’s 1st Birthday. Inconsistent much? 😂😂😂

[@loriflori]

A one year old wouldn’t notice whereas a 4 year old might. Also, people acted like they expected the Markles to be there and acted insulted at the idea that they might skip it while now, NO one seems to want them there, so why bother!?

[@No-One-Important-Here]

@@loriflori If they are to go, they still can make the Coronation a special memory for Archie’s 4th Birthday. How cool is it to remember on your 4th birthday, your OWN grandfather was crowned King too? It is doubly special.

[@sitinowak]

We should all ignore Megain, not even mention her name.

[@wendi2819]

At that age, he has no real concept whatsoever what month and day his birthday is. She could tell him it's May 15,th and have his party that day. He's in line to the throne of the British Monarchy. That is an historical day and will never come again! She's ruined Harry's life even if he can't see that yet! Archie is being denied even having a.large extended family and many cousins! Very sad what she's done.

[@kristybear100]

As a woman of color, and as an American, anyone who really listens to you on a regular basis knows that you are absolutely NOT racist. You are incredibly fair minded, and think carefully about every issue of which you speak. River, you are truly one of my favorites!

[@Linda-dr7vp]

😂 oh my, What color are you? I'm partial to purple😅

[@kristybear100]

@@Linda-dr7vp LOL! Well, I love my brown but purple is pretty too! LOL!

[@sabinekoch3448]

Great comment.😊

[@elainebines6803]

His integrity has never been in question

[@kitsunelee007]

Anytime ppl resort to racism and other things like that are just showing how stunted their intelligence is and how their argument(s)have no merit.

[@jeanjennings5712]

I'm a 69 year old American white woman. I find your diction, your decorum, your positively delightful use of the Queen's english a pleasure. I find your manners and your open acceptance of all people welcome. Your criticisms are always reserved for people's uncaring actions, their choices of hurtfulness or neglect of others. But I feel they are spoken with class, and applicable to the subjects at hand. I also enjoy your ensembles.

[@cree878]

The coronation is not about the Sussex’s it’s about the British people who support the Royals and The king

[@zed4225]

Amen sister fruit

[@michellegillam6632]

As a British, English citizen, I totally agree with you xXx

[@cynthiamickle1521]

Amen, sister. We totally agree with you! 🇨🇦

[@caro-uk]

Yes, but also for other realms & territories which have KC as head of state🙂🇬🇧

[@belladolce998]

But the English people and media make it seem like it's all about Meghan 😂. They won't stop talking about her, they attack her even when she doesn't say anything. They said they didn't want her to be there, she said she's not attending but now they are saying she's disrespectful and ungrateful for not attending. My question is, what do you want really? Whatever she does is criticized, what kind of confused hatred is that

[@mylenaahumada6434]

I am latina, living in Canada, and I don’t think the dislike of Meghan is based on the colour of her skin. Funny story: after the release of the mockumentary, my in-laws (who are white, as white can be), came to visit and declared they were “team Meghan and Harry”. I think they assumed I was also, because I am dark… and they were eager to show that they are NOT racist, therefore supported her. So when I said I disliked H and M very much, they became a little confused and defensive. I asked them what made them be on their side, and one their arguments was that “they were humanitarians, and they did a lot of charity work”, they even said that Meghan was a humanitarian long before she met Harry. And so I said, that is not true, show me what they have done, and so he went on his phone looking (thinking he would prove me wrong right away), and after a few minutes he said “ oh, I can’t find anything” 😂😂😂. So after a few days of research, they declared that they no longer were team H &M.😂😂😂

[@kriss1750]

It's not.

[@vallee3140]

I do that to people too they get so defensive.

[@eshiestrik2756]

That made me chuckle when you said that, after a few days of research, they changed their allegiance ❤

[@Lizzy00088]

Good for you!

[@paulasage9080]

Nice job! You asked for proof and of course there is so little but in doing so you educated your in laws to the old saying, "never judge a book by it's cover." Respectful on your part. Again well done!

[@phillipbruno4443]

I'm a British black man who's discovered your videos a few months ago and find you very funny, fair , honest and truthful. Never after watching any of your videos have I picked up on any racist or bigoted views. Its clear to me you're not like that and I remember you talking about the diversity in your family and also your friends in previous videos. You're talking common sense. That's all.

[@shanny4306]

🤍🇨🇦👑🇬🇧🤍 River is a special soul,Eh !

[@Lisaann7]

Mexican here!! Mixed with native Americans and English!! There’s no racism in you! Love you River💗

[@jacquiw804]

I hate people who assume every white person is racist. We all know you are a very fair person. Whoever wrote to you saying otherwise hasn't watched your channel. Love you Fruity

[@pam751]

You are correct, Rachel, Oprah and Gayle King are racists, but makes everyone feel its the white people.

[@kakacoco5]

It’s just funny because a Black person from America, I would not consider Meghan to be Black. She was raised by the White side of her family. Her mom is also mixed race. Meghan herself has labeled herself Caucasian. I just think she uses racism as a way to make it difficult to criticize her. I don’t think every White person is racist. I think Meghan is just a difficult person to get along with.

[@goldenineke]

There is also reverse-racism and it’s real - people of colour being racism towards white people.

[@itsjustme7487]

@@kakacoco5 Well said, Kats.

[@OdeInWessex]

@@kakacoco5 Hear hear, very well said. Those people who are dense enough to call all white people racist seem to have no idea they are as bigoted as they are claiming white people to be. Like River I have three mixed race nephew and niece families and like River the love of my life was a black man that I lost decades ago in tragic circumstances and miss to this day. It's ludicrous, up close and personal I believe the tribalism dissipates fairly quickly sadly,, this cannot happen if we all stick to our own tribe and never mix.

[@balbinagamble8166]

Don’t worry River, I’m an American, feminist of color and agree with you when it comes to Meghan. She claims to be a feminist but needs a Prince to do her bidding. Many American women of color think she’s a liar and narcissist who wants nothing more than fame. You are more of a feminist than she is and I would prefer a sip of tea with you than her any day!

[@timetraveler5246]

May I join you? I would very much enjoy a sip of tea with both of you intelligent and dignified individuals. 🫖😊

[@teraconley7173]

I never even knew Megan was biracial til she "made" a point of telling people, seemed to be a weapon she "thought" she could use to clear a path for her.. but like many "narcissists", playing victim is their way. It seemed her race only came out when she could use it.

[@Aussie_Nonna]

4:42 my white daughter is married to an Islander man & yes we discussed what colour the kids would be before the children were born…. Because we were so excited about the children’s arrival! I just adore my cappuccino brown grand babies.

[@adriennebrown3778]

Wow! "Needs a prince to do her bidding" that's so true..

[@m5sunflower665]

💯 % correct

[@renekirebornrenekireborn4777]

I've been following you for a few years now River and as a 'person of colour', a South African with mixed heritage, I can safely say that you have never said anything to remotely offend me or other people of mixed heritage. In face, you've made all your deliciously different fruits feel very welcome and have instilled my faith in humanity. You are a light in what can often feel like a dark world. Thank you for being you River!

[@Arya-qc9zg]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marilynmccall2879]

Very well said and so true.

[@amyskull7543]

I work from home and hes just an absolute delight to listen to. The clever vocabulary is applause worthy.

[@laurensecino5792]

What a great comment you made...Its exacly how i would have like to say it..well said!

[@burleightunbridge7786]

👍🇿🇦

[@ld3418]

Thank you, River. I am bi-racial as Native American and Irish, married to a man of Chinese, Spanish and Filipino descent with a son of all of those. There is no "box" for us, but we never thought it a subject of discussion point or a problem. I love our channel and appreciate all of your honest and forthright posts.

[@CEP73]

You're so right River, racism is the laziest, easiest jibe to make from the most shallow of the masses 🙄😘

[@lyndaryan5673]

It wouldn’t be so irritating if she hadn’t only related to “white “ her whole life leading up to leaving the Royals, most of us thought she was white, she bleach her face, will never show her frizzle Afro hair, plastic surgery on the nose numerous times. It didn’t mater we were so happy to welcome her, and, what did she do call us racist, thrash our beautiful Royal family and hound our wonderful late Queen and Philip in their twilight years, disgusting, cruel behaviour, has made you hated in the UK, nothing to do with colour.

[@TimmsMJ]

I agree, quite frankly every time someone screams the 'R' word I yawn and switch off.

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[@rainstreet78]

I had an H&M supporter try to convince me that Meghan was "shunned" by the royal family from the very beginning because of her skin color. It's really baffling what they tell themselves despite all evidence to the contrary. When I asked why Charles would have walked Meghan down the aisle if he was truly racist, she just stammered and tried to change the subject.

[@AmberBocks3000]

How many racists would spend tens of millions of pounds on a wedding to someone they supposedly dislike/hate? It’s absurd.

[@margaretsmist7140]

It is because they have probably only gotten information from Harry’s book or the Oprah interview.

[@margashcroft549]

No one knew she was coloured until her mother turned up for the wedding. Plus she always passed herself off as white. So who is the racist here. Not us.

[@PolaPoplawska]

Susan - Meghan attacked Royal Family on her blog , long before she met Prince Merry. She should not have practiced the oldest profession in the world ! It is not about race it is about her dirty past !

[@cynthiatrombetta4655]

Your friend didn't say to you, "Obviously, Charles walked her down the aisle to hide his bigotry."😂😂😂 Some people are just lost.

[@margedeogee8525]

As a woman of mixed race, my 100% extremely handsome deep brown father raised my siblings and me to understand, "Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes all the way to the bone!" As a viewer who has watched River's channel from the start, I can attest to his fairness to Harry and Meghan, even to the point it pissed many of us, his viewers off. I know for a fact, many left and unsubscribed, and some came back (me included) but he stood on moral ground and refused to change his point of view, fair is fair and when I realized he was a person of his word, I resubscribed. So, whatever was said in the comments to get him as upset as he was at the beginning of this video, it had to be pretty low-down rude, and I will say WRONG!

[@nannyjay6193]

That's a great saying from your dad and so true .

[@daanota]

"am trying to think of some positive ones...nope, it eludes me!" precisely the point!

[@grannybebeblue]

Hi River. I am one of your fruits from America. I am not white . I am a Native American from Dakota Sioux Tribe. I would never watch someone that i even had a passing thought was racist. I think people these days just use that only to bring attention to them selves. Im so tired of the poor pitiful me. They dont know what real racism is if it slapped them in the face. I think their ancestors would be ashamed of what they went through being used for .

[@zed4225]

They continue the issue don't they, professional victims. Most with a brain know that colour or creed is irrelevant, whereas integrity and morals are vital.,

[@bjbrown]

You have said it best!

[@deborahosborne9426]

Good point

[@1970karenleah]

👍💯

[@Friendofstfrank]

Yep I love it. It seems there is black white and sometimes brown but they always Ignore the Indian nations.

[@mandywood3327]

As a South African fruit, I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment about racism accusations being a lazy argument, mostly intentionally set to divide. Sometimes obviously this is not the case. Those rotten apples can be tossed out the basket, fed to the birds and given the contempt they deserve.

[@marysmith8876]

Hi Mandy Wood from a fellow South 🇿🇦

[@jgfreer8322]

Well said!

[@jillfarley520]

@@marysmith8876 Hi to both of you also from South Africa

[@denisegarner2308]

Thank you River for sharing another wonderful video. You're the best!

[@jo-annoxenham7775]

❤ from 🇿🇦

[@fatimacortes-yz5ov]

I’m Mexican , and we all Latin Americans are a mix of everything and we don’t make a big deal out of it. Love you River!!

[@kash7585]

I keep seeing headlines here in the 🇺🇸 US, that Meghan wants her kids to have a “relationship with King Charles”….😂 why did she wait 4 years? That woman never ceases to make me roll my eyes.

[@sammyrichardson7305]

The problem now is she has created so much pain and caused so many problems that people will always have something to say. We don’t care what she does as the damage is done and we can not forget and many can not forgive.

[@christineduffy3113]

Well Harry seems to forgiven attending the Coronation to support his Father because he is such a kind caring son well when the new episodes appear on Netflix and more books appear trashing his family yet again blame Charles he invited him

[@jamiebourgault4481]

Imagine being a second rate actress and a blogger lol and then marrying into the BRF ....now back to being a blogger and out of the BRF for good.....my God how does one screw up their life to this magnitude!!!

[@tommie827]

​@@christineduffy3113 It seems KCIII was damned if he did or didn't invite H.

[@lindalyon5611]

I will never forgive her for the heartache and immense lack of respect she caused Queen Elizabeth in her last years.

[@marybalding1435]

@@christineduffy3113 so, even though they were both invited and she chose not to attend several of her followers have now said that she was banned because she’s biracial. They would spin it whatever but at least the King has taken the higher ground and not in the gossip gutter like those two

[@jsl1952]

colour, gender, does not matter, what matters is having a humane and kind attitude and behaviour.

[@hoolydooly5799]

Always has been. So many coloured luminaries in the Commonwealth. No one cares about colour AT ALL. Markle had it laid at her feet to soar, but she chose Petty. Harry and Markle encouraged each other to be petty and mean. We all knew Harry was as dumb as a bunch of rocks, but we learnt she was not as bright as we thought, either.

[@mariaharrison7228]

Thank you, kindness and heart is all we need ❤

[@alexandrenawordie3565]

It’s just a pity that Neither Harry or Megan Possess this 😳🤦‍♀️Instead They Seem to get a Fix out of it instead 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@catherineenglish9542]

Well said !!

[@siridanicak3997]

Thank you River for championing freedom of speech and opinion. It's unbelievably important in this time of Big Brother censorship in the "name of democracy". Also, the ferals will call you a racist even if you're 100% of colour. There is no method to the madness. Calling them out as lazy and destructive was spot on. Love your work. ❤

[@M0odyBlue]

River, many have made a career of criticizing MM and PH. What sets you apart are your fairness and intelligence. Your videos are so well researched and your sense of humor is divine. It’s like having a lovely cup of tea with a dear friend. You’re wonderful and classy. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge and wit with us.

[@bazinga9473]

River, you don't have to convince your genuine followers of your heart. Your channel has grown so much since I first subscribed because people see the same things I did... you have a beautiful, colorful, wise, intelligent, fair, funny personality. You are just such an endearing person. We adore you - never, ever stop being River.

[@hazelhatswell4268]

Absolutely right 👍

[@lisamcgovern2303]

Agree 💯

[@cherylmarshall6874]

Well said 👏

[@karthymcg2104]

I agree completely. I just love watching for what River is wearing as much as what he has to say. I especially love when River gets worked up and saucy ❤

[@jacw3197]

I second that!

[@MB-vw5pw]

I’m Persian and love you River, I don’t know why everything is about race and color these days !!! They have to take the fun out of everything nowadays !!!! 🤦‍♀️

[@Christine-ry1qq]

Soooo very true I’m sick to death of ignorant folk riding the racism river to appear relevant It detracts from tangible racism

[@janeemily2509]

River, I am totally with you on the smell of old books. As a child, my parents had an antique collection of the complete works of Shakespeare. I would use the lower shelves as my “stepladder” and hoping I wasn’t caught I'd pull one volume down from the top bookshelf and sink my nose into the yellowing pages, some of which were so delicate, the stitching that bound the book was coming undone. The leather cover was smooth and the embossed gold leaf title on the front cover and the spine of the book had partially worn away. I would sit on the floor and read vociferously, learning the famous soliloquies simply to show off to my parents and sister who always called me odd or strange. I have a spinal cord injury and recently I overheard my mother saying to my cleaning Angel Ruta that I’ve always been odd. Ruta said with her Latvian directness ‘No not odd, she is unique’ My mother is 91 and whenever she’s moved house since my father died 38 years ago, the books have always been delicately packed and are on her bookshelf to this day. One day they will be passed down to me and then to my grandson who is a bookworm. I love tip jar corner and I have to admit I have severe headband envy when I watch every broadcast.

[@joygonsalves8840]

I am white and have often been mistaken for someone of mixed “race”. I love it! At the end of the day there is only ONE race…the human race. The more people understand this the better the world will be.

[@denisemeredith2436]

I agree River, racism is a lazy argument from none critical thinkers. Sometime ago, I was taught by an indigenous Paiute friend Myron Dewey (RIP) that regardless of skintone we are all related because we are members of the human race. He was right.

[@marlenebuchhalter3891]

What happened to treating people as individuals? Judging groups is the laziest thing people can do. Politicians love to do this. I abhor it.

[@rachelmaddowswife8713]

We need to reserve the word racism for when it actually happens, if Meghan keeps acting like the boy who cried wolf, people are more likely to ignore someone who actually experienced discrimination. I hate how so many people just pull this out to try and force people to side with them. It doesn't just happen with race, people will say you have to agree with everything I say, no matter how illogical or incorrect, or I'll call you fatphobic, transphobic, etc.

[@Chahlie]

Anyone who has ever raised a toddler knows that when they are quiet they are up to no good!

[@janicegilman7672]

😂😂😂. Oh so true!

[@50hellkat2]

Toddlers are not malicious. Meghan is a gremlin. lol

[@Diamondmine212]

Or I,ll🙄

[@gailknight3128]

Oh yes, very true.

[@Tigra59]

Lol!

[@gracebono7680]

River, you are such an enlightened soul. It’s a pleasure watching your channel. And seriously, how can anyone call you racist. Term is used so ridiculously often it’s becoming meaningless.

[@queen_of_green420]

I was born in Scotland, and grew up in South Africa. As an adult, I have lived in Holland, England and now Spain. I wish people would just get over themselves. As a child in the Apartheid years, my mother sent me off to a dress up day as "Colour is Beautiful" - she just made it up - and even though I didn't win, I felt proud in my multi-coloured outfit. We are all shades of colour, and colour is beautiful. Who hates a rainbow world...... Love you River, you're hilarious and always elegant and beautiful. Your honesty is refreshing and your humour is lovely and free.

[@queen_of_green420]

They brought the drama, and we all love a bit of drama!! If they just faded into obscurity (like they wanted to), there would be no drama. No one would be crying..... there is enough drama in the world to keep people busy. I would love to hear more about the other members of the RF....

[@ChimingIn]

Don’t allow the trolls to get to you, they just want a reaction. ❤️

[@KellyBurnett304]

Hate to see River be upset tbh 😢

[@57danzer]

The French have done a documentary on the archwell charity. On the underhanded way it is being run. The Royal Grift has done a video on it.

[@louise7552]

Yes I saw the Royal Grift on this French Investigation. I think they are going to be the ones to take them down. The French are not afraid of back lash, they aren't beholden to anyone, they aren't making money off the Harkles. They have really gone deep into their business and charitable organisations and have exposed huge anomalies. Vive Le France 🇫🇷

[@chadfarber6147]

@@louise7552 …Don’t hold your breath that something will happen. That Cl*nton Foundation has been exposed for their ‘irregularities’ and NOTHING happened…absolutely NOTHING…books were even written exposing their fraud…all of this is a tightly woven web of deception…and WE, the people, ‘AIN’T IN IT’, as George Carlin stated!! WAKE UP!

[@becky6568]

Unfortunately I’m not even surprised anymore River . Race baiting is the go too shaming of ppl . Absolutely ridiculous. Thank you for all entertainment and information.

[@kyliedavies1695]

I heard in Australia she claimed credit for baking banana bread for a remote outback station family when in reality she demanded the staff at Admiralty House (where they stayed in Sydney) bake multiple cakes into the night until she was finally satisfied.

[@filomenadossantos8606]

River you need never explain yourself to persons who use racism as a crutch . I’m SA and wasn’t raised a racist , my white parents never tolerated this disgusting law and I’ve raised my children the same but because I’m white it’s automatic that I’m a racist. Racism is a crutch for in my opinion those that have little to offer society! You a wonderful lady , stay true to yourself!!!!

[@judywright4241]

I always think those who want to close down discussions/observations go to name calling since they have limited use of vocabulary to discuss much of anything. It’s a cheap easy way to disarm those with opposite viewpoints. They are so obvious in their tactics, it’s amazing that it ever works.

[@kpax2066]

I'm a 62 year old white American fruit ( I like to think of myself as a dragon fruit in your basket! ) I love the diversity of commenters in your comment section. It's what makes your channel not only fun, but interesting and informative. Keep being you River, because we adore you!

[@dianeaustin2414]

Same here...

[@gisele.1488]

Dragon Fruit are beautiful but 'prickly.' 😂😂💕💕

[@janetsides901]

I adore River ❤,I’m a 61 year old Granny😊

[@bunnymad5049]

WELL said, River! I look white, but I'm Irish Maori and look white. And the people here have been so lovely and never worry about race. Silly people who say otherwise. We're all human. The human race.

[@colleenbrown3366]

I will never understand how positioning yourself to marry well equates becoming a feminist icon. That maneuver seems to me to be the polar opposite of feminism. Loved the Tip Jar Corner, I love finding inscriptions and little notes in old books too. ❤

[@winterlight4521]

Those of us that's been in your fruit basket since the beginning know your far from being prejudice, racial, or hypocritical in any way! We've been here all this time because you're fair, funny, and speak the truth. Your channel has grown so much the haters are gonna notice and of course pop their mouths off. No worries about them. We love you!

[@BobbieD]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jayjay2129]

Well said River! Why won't people accept that Megaliar is not liked because of her behaviour and lies, NOT because of her colour!!

[@ems0967]

Her colour changes that much I can’t keep up 🙄😘

[@daintydinah7648]

Absolutely couldn't agree more Frankly if she were sky blue pink with purple dots on her behaviour and lies turn my stomach 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@Fassyish]

Deepak Chopra saying ‘so much drama’ around them reminds me of this quote from Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain “They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say 'Shit, it's raining!” 🤷‍♀️ oh the irony!

[@mangot589]

One thing I think is interesting is that MEghan says she wants her children “to have a relationship with their grandfather”. Of course she does. He’s a KING. Those horrible racist people🤔 Meanwhile, their other grandfather, who they COULD see, who raised her, and did the best he could🦗🦗🦗

[@JasmineNothanks]

It’s absurd that anyone call you racist. We love you River! No need to explain yourself.

[@mariaharrison7228]

How after 3 years and more lies than we can count are people still complaining we don't like her because of colour. River and lovers of this channel don't see colour, we are intelligent fruits. We judge people on the way they treat people, how truthful they are, that they don't use people or charities to make money not genuinely helping people. Sorry if this is a bit messy but I hate when people call us rasist as their way out of bad behaviour.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

Racist accusation is "deflecting" the truth, putting up a smoke screen.

[@zed4225]

Well said my fellow fruit 🇦🇺

[@mariaharrison7228]

Thank you Zed ❤

[@pam751]

Shows the intelligence of the sugars!! When they have nothing to defend her with, they use the race card.

[@zakhe3295]

It’s people who actually don’t even realise that her big issue is being associated with blackness because all her life she was never associated with blackness until she joined the British Royal Family

[@samanthastewart1860]

I also am a Magpie, I love all things that are sparkly, I also love lace too. Thank you River for being a lover of all things Royal, me as well. I am a Kiwi from New Zealand who really enjoys watching your videos, seeing your style and also the way you do your hair and makeup, you always look lovely. My TV will be on, I will be watching the coronation, it will be very interesting to see what Catherine Princess of Wales will be wearing on the day and which tiara she will choose. Very exciting, can't wait, from a Royal loving Kiwi ( fruit )

[@paulasage9080]

I love the smell of books, too. I know that bringing a tablet is easier on the shoulders while traveling, but there is something so special about opening a book, feeling the weight of it, and not having the computer glare back lighting. The other nice thing about a book is it never has to be recharged.

[@cynthiamickle1521]

Thank you, River for educating your listeners. I appreciate your podcasts. 🇨🇦 You are kind, logical and oh so reasonable. I would never label you as racist. ❤

[@annekrystowski]

Couldn’t agree more with everything you just said !!!! 🇨🇦❤️ As a proud Canadian fruit basketeer, you give all of us listeners something very unique in todays loopy society - BALANCE (as well as a host of other goodies😀) !!!! Your videos are a bright spot in my day, and might I suggest for all those willing to label, insult and criticize ~ look in the bloody mirror first 🔥🇨🇦❤️

[@wendybenton9762]

Well said ...cheers from Western Australia 🥰🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

[@patriciayoung569]

Granted there are whites who are racist BUT there are ALSO blacks who are racist. We NEVER hear about black racist.

[@audreyheart2180]

👉❤Good thoughts. Good words. Good deeds. 👉❤😎👏🔥👈

[@pennymalvern8689]

River I'm one of your more 'senior' followers, though my brain still thinks I'm 50-ish. Love your videos and we can all learn so much from them. I'm miffed that I shall never get to sit in a cosy cafe and have a super gossip across the table with you. You must be a wonderful best-friend to have. My own bestie died last year, she was the life and soul of the party type, but a truly good person. We'd known each other since our teens, and had so many fun times together, so I miss her, though we only met up a few times a year. River I love your beautifully-spoken English and your strength of character, you also make me laugh so much at times. The 'racist' word is sometimes bandied about so 'unfairly' nowadays and it's become like a weapon. We're all here on this planet and should be more respectful to each other - as long as a person is kind and does no harm to others. H&M brought all this bad publicity upon themselves, as you inferred. You know - I believe that many of the British people who feel angry, are HURT underneath. We welcomed her, and then we were all called racist. Unkind and Unfair. Thank you River, I wish you success and look forward to tuning in to you again. Enjoy the coronation everyone!

[@keithy1975]

Sorry for your loss. Michelle x

[@sabrinazalar8667]

Beautifully said Penny!

[@jackie12301]

I’m so excited about the coronation. Can’t wait to watch it all! I’ve admired King Charles for a very long time. When I was a young girl I saw either an article or a tv program about him but all I remember about it was learning he was such a nature lover. Now I admire Camilla as much as I do Charles. I just love them as a couple. So happy for both of them and so hope their big day is wonderful beyond all imagination. ❤

[@pamelajs2048]

As one of your English fruits, dear River you do not have to justify yourself to anyone. The true fruits in your basket know you are not racist and you are always fair. I do not always agree with what you say sometimes, but would never reply because you are entitled to your opinion, as I am to mine. Keep chatting to us, I watch all of your videos and am proud to be one of your basketeers. 😂❤

[@annemoefaauo7055]

Of course you are not racist River. Speaking as a polynesian Kiwi, I wd not be a committed follower of your channel if you were. I so enjoy your insights and thoughts. Gosh I think we are all so sick and tired of ignorant people (academic or not) who make these accusations of racism at any person they dont agree with. They lack the wit and intellect to defend their argument so they resort to name-calling. Ignore these trolls, they do not deserve your attention for one second.

[@LadyBugPicnic12]

Agree 💯

[@kelseyk530]

This!!! I often find that white liberals, the Alphabet Soup Community, and other small-minded minority groups who are way more racist and bigoted and unaccepting than the majority of white or any non-white...the entire racial makeup ethnicities spectrum who hold views and morals that are right leaning (Republican in the U.S.), moderate right, and/or central right or even central leftists (moderate Democrats...if that is such a thing anymore nowadays as it was in the past long before I was born and everything became so unbelievably polarizing, ironically by people of color/black or biracial like useless President Obama, Maxine Watters, Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris, London Breed, crazy eyes AOC, and so many others as well as the "powerful" uber far white leftists like the Clintons, Gore, John Kerry Soros, Gavin Newsome and his aunt Nancy Pelosi, the ENTIRE Biden "family", etc and so many more I'm leaving out...; I'd say Al Gore and John 'Lurch' Kerry but they aren't mainstream and have faded into obscurity decsdes ago with their "do as I say and not as I do" climate change bullshit like another Gruesome Twosome from Monteshito who are guilty of this the most out or anyone.

[@TaliaSC]

I, too, appear to be ‘white’ when you look at me as I have blue eyes and light hair, with fair skin. Funny, cuz I’m not ‘white’. So I’m with you 100%, people assume based on what they see and have no idea what our makeup is.

[@dyandeberg8105]

Interesting to see that the final Coronation rehearsal will be held on the 21st April - Queen Elizabeth II birthday.

[@DontCareBeare.5791]

As a Mexican American with many people of the Rainbow in my family and a fairly newer Fruit to River's channel, I have never heard or sensed a racist tone or comment from River. It's one of the reasons I like him. Plus, he gives us a VARIETY of topics. From History, Fashion, politics, and wait for it....... SASS. I LOVE 💙RIVER. River is FAIR. Whoever says anything different can Pound Sand. Get it? Got it? Good!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, RIVER. YOUR TRUE FRUITS ❤️ YOU.

[@marynorth7988]

Just love your comments about racism....spot on. Way back . 5 decades ago...dated a wonderful guy of colour ! My parents had never met a 'coloured' person in their life ...being stuck in the wilds of Yorkshire. They were proud to tell folk he was the nicest guy they had ever met ! He was posted abroad and decided a distant relationship was wrong for both of us ! Often wonder ..what if ?

[@barbaraangele8615]

Absolutely adore your love for the English language. I only had one living grandparent when I was born. My Grandmother was an English teacher in Portland, Oregon and I always remember the time I visited her and asked, What is all that stuff? She told me…..stuff…….is not a word. In the 1950s it was not in the Webster# dictionary. Of course it has made its way there now but for me to this day it repels me to use the word as I also value proper English and agree with you it is a dying art.

[@keepitclassy7895]

You dear River are not a racist. I love your commentary and look forward to your broadcasts. Proud to be a fruit in your diverse and wonderful basket ❤️

[@mindyw2411]

River, I don’t Tik or Tock, no Twitter, no podcasts. I hit KZbin occasionally, mostly to look for your latest broadcast. The Harkles won’t cut up my peace with their social media antics. You are lovely today, as always! Love your hair today. And don’t let the haters ruffle your feathers. They simply aren’t worthy! 🤗

[@LadyBugPicnic12]

Agree 🎉

[@mrsc120]

Well done you. I personally think the Harkles are on a slippery slope to nothingness. Post coronation their association with the RF will dwindle to only what they can fabricate, so they will be less relevant even then they are now.

[@juliehowman3912]

Not sure why you dropped into my feed, but I feel compelled to compliment you on your eccentricity and satirical commentary. You are a breath of fresh air. It refreshing to see someone bring forth a viewpoint that is not biased in any way.

[@FreddiesMum]

You are an amazing person, River and I love your broadcasts. I might not agree with everything you say, but you are always honest and a breath of fresh air.

[@KK-bx5zu]

Thank you, River! Your broadcasts are always wonderful! It is so great to hear that your are able to entertain people from all over the world and if you do have any North Korean viewers I hope they get as much of a kick out of it as I do. Also, MM will never have close to the taste of Martha Stewart, Carole Middleton or Anna Wintour, that part made me laugh out loud. Thank you for making a dreary day a little better!

[@MonaLisa-iq2mh]

Unfortunately the negative comments come thru the loudest. It hurts especially when it is the furthest from the truth. I can’t imagine anyone saying you are racist, dear River. It’s the last bastion for those in support of Nutmeg. Take no mind of those insignificant twats. 🥰

[@kpax2066]

Insignificant twats is the perfect description of them! Well said!

[@dorothyg3012]

You have been the most fair of podcasters, not just about race or color but also regarding behavior. You have always looked at several sides of things when others have jumped all over and judged the actions of the H & MM. You also don't hold back when they deserve it. Thank you!

[@katesleuth1156]

Not sure what channels you are watching. The ones I watch do time consuming research to call out the lies & manipulations of the Harkles. Try watching The Royal Grift & others.

[@Mustheartdogs]

Thank you for your point of view on heritage. I am biracial, but came out with white skin/ dark features. My non white parent is light skinned and a roommate said my parent wasn’t dark enough to be ethnic. How would they know?! My parent’s siblings are all beautiful shades of brown. One full blood sibling is a wonderful dark shade of beautiful brown. I’m proud of my background and ppl should ask me about it before making rude assumptions.

[@gloriasponner654]

I'm from a Commonwealth. Country who was married to a European aristocrat . I have a beautiful biracial daughter. Sadly I'm a widow Anyway I lived in so many different countries and was happy. I was well received in his family. My daughter was put on a pedestal. I'm black and was always happy I had success where there was no black people back in the day I'm tired of the racial nonsense

[@tinamaldonado4112]

Hey River, I love the way you tell it without reservation without timidity. We all need to rise up and say enough is enough, Black, White, gay, straight just live without getting so damn offended by one another...

[@paulasage9080]

If I could put a double thumbs up I would, well said!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

@@paulasage9080 Me 2👌

[@Diamondmine212]

If the full rehearsal is on April the 21st that was the dear Queen's BIRTHDAY, 97!. She,ll be keeping a close eye on things 🙏

[@nancylee1625]

I have watched your channel for quite a long time now and I find you to be honest, empathetic, and well educated on every subject you discuss. You are truly color blind and I commend you.

[@xyz-fw4dn]

Admittedly, it's been quite a while since I've visited, but it baffles me that folks still use racism to stir the pot. I have a mixed family and have also been accused of it when calling things out. It's hurtful and unnecessary, and the sooner people realize we all have a melting pot of colors, traditions, values, etc. the better off the world will be. I find you charming, humorous, and highly entertaining. Have a blessed day, and keep being you, River!

[@tlw842]

I think the downfall of the Harkles may come about as a result of their business partnerships, especially Archewell and Harry's affiliation with Better Up. A French TV station recently aired a documentary featuring a journalist visiting to California in search of someone who could discuss the business dealings of Archewell. In one segment, he spoke by phone with a former Better Up employee who explained that Harry's main purpose is to bring in investors and that the business is in trouble. Watch this space!

[@chadfarber6147]

Don’t hold your breath that something will happen. That Cl*nton Foundation has been exposed for their ‘irregularities’ and NOTHING happened…absolutely NOTHING…books were even written exposing their fraud…all of this is a tightly woven web of deception…and WE, the people, ‘AIN’T IN IT’, as George Carlin stated!! WAKE UP!!

[@sabinekoch3448]

Yes- I saw that video too. Very interesting 🤔

[@jkmnur2005]

River, sug, I'm a 56 yr old woman born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, US; and I think you're fabulous. Now Nashville TN is the buckle of the Bible belt, and I, along with most of my friends of all ages, can't stand this woke mess. I never found you to be hateful or racist in any of your KZbin episodes. I love it. Keep it up and like John Wayne told Barbara Walter's "Don't let the bastards get you down." The sugars can be considered the nay sayers. Which really pisses me off since saying "sug" or "sugar" as a term of affection is popular in the South.

[@amethystanne4586]

Good afternoon, neighbor, from Edmonton, KY.

[@bjbrown]

From Florida, north of Tampa, and I call everyone Sug, pronounced Shug for those unaware. In the south everyone and every little thing is called sug. Except for the amphibians and reptiles that I do not like and those I address with a garden shovel.

[@jkmnur2005]

@@amethystanne4586 I was just in Louisville Kentucky as a contract RN.

[@amethystanne4586]

@@jkmnur2005 it’s a small world! If you get a chance, take a ride on the “Belle of Louisville”, or see some horse racing at Churchill Downs. The Fort Knox Museum is interesting too. Before Covid, the students in my county would go on class trips to the Science Museum. My DH goes to the Louisville V.A. hospital for his appointments.

[@jkmnur2005]

@@amethystanne4586 I will. By the way, my birthday stone is amethyst.

[@teddyroon]

Dearest River, I'm one of your most dedicated basketeers. I love it when you occasionally get your bloomers in a twist 😅 Personally, I am delighted the mattress actress is staying away and I make no apologies for the term. She literally makes my skin crawl.

[@mik20241]

Thank you, River for having the courage to strike back when someone falsely calls you a racist. The use of that word has become so tiresome. I am biracial and find that this name calling is taking us backwards and doing so much damage to our living together as the HUMAN race.

[@maggiep4225]

It's amazing to me how her fans see her as black (not mixed race but black) & black princess Lil'bit + black prince Archie, 2 kids with skin whiter than snow & according to H, red hair & blue blue eyes. I mean, it's a magical world in which they exist, one where unicorns 🦄 prance & dance & fly in the sky.

[@paradisedreaming6363]

I agree…I find it somewhat hypocritical that the blackest of black rejoice over the whitest black woman and children I’ve ever seen…she isn’t even the same colour as them but she’s the greatest black woman who ever lived…weird!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

@@paradisedreaming6363 Why do a lot of black and biracial people straighten their hair to look Caucasian if they are black and proud?

[@susanharris8626]

“We” descendants of civil war heroes put up with this every day. Nobody in my family was ever in the same room as a slave and yet becazse Im the dreaded white woman the Ignorati think I have done something to oppress people. Just dont take the bait. Its not worth it. Love you! ❤❤❤

[@lornaackerman7022]

Loved today’s episode River!❤ somewhat off subject, but just to let know you’ve given me inspiration! I have a wonderful old chair that I had purchased through an auction. Well it’s in desperate need of reupholstering, and seeing those curtains you thrifted made me realize that what I’m looking for is probably hidden away in a thrift shop somewhere. So now I’m on the hunt for a set of curtains.❤

[@MrsK2021]

River I LOVE your broadcast and outlook on life! Even more as a woman of color I love how you always represent ✊🏽 keep it up ❤

[@jagilo9677]

I’m someone that loved loved Meghan’s wedding to Harry… I was very happy for her.. I believed that she was a “good girl”… that’s how she presented… then I felt really bad that the press was attacking her… I was even happy for her to having left the UK to have a private life.. all was well until the Oprah interview!! I was soooo taken aback! She talked and talked and I could spot the moments where she was lying… she has a strong tell! She touched her nose every time she would bend the truth… I noticed she just wasn’t an honest person and she looked to me very superficial and self centered… after that I watched programs that were critical of her behaviors and realized the press was not being racist at all, they were judging her on her character. Like River said: “it’s alright for them to reveal secrets of their family” but heaven’s forbid someone make a comment or sets the record straight about them.. that’s when you start noticing how fragile their egos are…

[@flojo7449]

Exactly

[@jillarmstrong1589]

I was gobsmacked after watching doprah's interview! My first statement was, "That girl just ruined her life"! I never gave her the respect to ever use her name again!

[@Karen-ru4tv]

How many hundreds of children celebrate birthdays every year with a parent on deployment overseas? How many birthdays are delayed or celebrated early to fit into a family schedule? What about families who celebrated all the missed birthdays at one go when we could finally get together? To even compare a once-in-a-lifetime event for your father with a 4-year-old's birthday is ridiculous.

[@kathleenem9207]

Of course- she’s afraid to go. She’s not fooling anyone. It’s probably not the last time she will use her children to cover herself.

[@user-zl6xh5vf2u]

Exactly.

[@Katrina-mi2gm]

You are perfectly correct about the birthdays. Also, for a 4yo birthday is when the party happens, the actual date is still irrelevant, so all of that bleating about Archie's birthday is totally transparent nonsense . However, I do have a devious mind and can see it used by Me-gain in a future as ammunition or emotional blackmail :" You see, you see, your Daddy doesn't love you like Mummy does. On one birthday he went to play with horses, on another he abandoned you because he loves his Daddy more than he loves you, but Mummy was always there, you are my little Prince and Mummy is kind and caring "

[@alicemorton9145]

YES I am a shift worker! I have to celebrate Christmas etc on different days! The children don’t mind and often don’t even notice!😀

[@MrsSeaHag]

We are a retired military family and hardly ever celebrated a holiday on the actual date but when hubby was actually home. Our daughter missed sharing many events in her life with her father. She lost her mother at the age of 5, I met her at the age of 6. She is a wonderful mother now and we are so proud of her. As far as MeMeMeghan having to be there for her son’s 4th birthday, wasn’t Harry out playing polo on his son’s 2nd or 3rd birthday? But that wasn’t an issue at all, apparently.

[@peggymahoney9484]

River, I admire you so much for standing up for what you believe and your courage for speaking out. You are using your voice to educate many people and allowing them to see that we can all live without hate. My mother always said, live and let live. This is a good way to approach life. Freedom of speech is a right we all should enjoy.

[@shanny4306]

🤍🇨🇦👑🇬🇧🤍 Perfectly said!

[@AJA-ie5uu]

She has a high level of sophistication in grifting. An absolute master of the craft

[@dtm6358]

Don't pay attention to negative people. You do great work. Thanks

[@nancyparker4038]

I am an American descending from English ancestors. I have always been drawn to English culture and history. I so enjoy your program including the treasures you purchase at thrift stores. I wish I would have moved back but I am now 74. Hugs and kisses to you!

[@w.dossett3332]

I like to think that you would be welcomed back to your ancestoral home Nancy. We unfortunately have a lot of problems within our country now, it is no longer the UK of old. Enjoy from afar, its less painful than seeing the truth.

[@steamdespair9189]

As a Hispanic immigrant in the US I'm so tired of people throwing out at the race card to win their arguments. It's even been used against me because I can speak the English language without a Spanish accent and everyone knows we Hispanics speak like Ricky Ricardo.

[@marisataylor1828]

Regarding your lovely books River, it doesn’t matter if you don’t get around to reading them all. Winston Churchill said that you don’t have to read books fully. He said to just pick one up and peruse through it pick up snippets from it or read just one paragraph now and then. Surround yourself with the wonder of books. They are old and reliable friends - comforting, absorbing and satisfying. ☺️

[@johnstauffer4362]

I am with you here River. I love Victorian novels. The English they used was rich and wonderful; Dickens could make a sentence last as long as a paragraph. I particularly loved Martin Chuzzlewit; his opening preface was describing Martin’s connection to aristocracy as one of his ancestors had been hung for sheep stealing. Such a wonderful acid sense of humour, I laughed out loud.

[@carolinenorman6141]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🌹🎨

[@jenniferblane7550]

Do try some PHILLIPA GREGORY books .....you will love them

[@adriennebrown3778]

Gosh yes, have just started reading Dickens' "Great Expectations" & it's both hilarious & masterful

[@Sarah-uu5eh]

I am sad you hear you have had some unkind comments. Yes, they clearly haven't seen your previous videos. I love your commentary as it is so balanced, informed and extremely fair. Never nasty and only funny. They don't get you. We appreciate all your hard work and efforts to inform us and makes us chuckle. You always make my day. Their loss.

[@baylorsailor]

Tip Jar Corner was a lot of fun today! I love all your newly found trinkets. I collect antiques; my favorites being old books and postcards. Especially if they've been written on. I love reading notes of the past. I always look up addresses in the books and on the cards too. It's nice that Google Maps shows an image of the house or building if they're still standing.

[@pamelaoliver8442]

Yes! Such fun to imagine who the writers were...and to whom they were writing ❤

[@annieheta2151]

What a spirited, witty, full of humour person you are, glad I’ve found your channel. Looking forward to your next broadcast, have a blessed day River

[@pamlp04]

Rachel's lovers can’t take the truth so their last resource is the race card. We love you River. I adore your channel, your sense of humor, your comments, your style. You have a fan here in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@jbwhitebirch6620]

You definitely have a Native Anerican fruit in the basket, River. I love you!!

[@velmamendoza1120]

Hello River! I enjoy watching your podcast because your share your wealth of knowledge, your sense of humor and your words of wisdom. The things that you showed us that you bought at thrift stores are so beautiful. I love your book collection. Your are such a kind person.

[@evelien2002]

You always brightening up my day River, providing much-needed realness, class and intelligence to this medium.. Thank you!

[@MonteenMcCord]

Given the Montecito Spin, I doubt she was ever invited

[@sherry9377]

River you are a wonderful human being. Thank you for you opinions and podcasts. People can be brave behind a computer. Don’t give them a second though

[@millietesch4706]

Love all of your podcasts. You are honest and to the point. You are just yourself an “ Only consent to be what you are” very happy that I get to know you in your postcard. As Puertorican, I personally admire you.❤

[@maryjacobs603]

Thankyou River. You bring our history to life in an entertaining way. You brighten my life especially with a twinkle in your eye at double entendre ❤

[@violetacalayan-yh8wq]

I hurt my throat when you said “fiction production”!!! Her kind of humour is saying “one plane crash away from the throne”. ❤ always such a treat to hear your broadcast. You work so hard even on weekends. Muchas gracias 😘💐

[@mariaharrison7228]

I still find it hard knowing she said that about such a beautiful family. 😢😢

[@RiverRoyal]

@@mariaharrison7228 She didn't say it. This was another instance of a lie that people regurgitated, with no sources whatsoever, and is why I sometimes have sympathy for the misinformation put out there about her. I urge you to check your sources and check their sources! 'A friend of a friend heard someone...' is only a whisper or a rumour, but not a fact! x

[@mariaharrison7228]

@@RiverRoyal Thank you River, I heard it on a podcast, then repeated on another couple of royal watchers videos, as much as i dislike megan I'm so glad this is not true, I'm so glad it was never said, thank you again.