Let's Talk.

[@mareemartin9116]

I’ve always thought that Charles was a sensitive soul. Harry is nothing but a snotty little bullshit artist. 🙄

[@christinac3929]

My thoughts as well.

[@MoniqueRohan-n5x]

Agreed

[@Pleaseleave-b1j]

@@mareemartin9116 So sad a damaged soul fell for a shit kettle boiling him up It's sad to see someone so brainwashed by a fed agent working for the woke It's very sad He's drugged up And it's not him He was weak And he hates it

[@Pleaseleave-b1j]

It's very sad

[@mattier.9095]

Yes 👍🏽

[@fidelogos7098]

I doubt Harry's account of his father's coldness telling him about his mother's death. Harry, in the shock of the moment, probably doesn't remember everything that happened. Harry also said his father never rode bikes with them, yet there are numerous photos of Charles, William and Harry riding bikes. In one, Harry is on the back of Charles' bike. I think Harry has a lot of anger toward his father because Diana didn't do anything to shield the children from her unhappiness and now Harry has selective memory of his childhood interactions with his father.

[@mareemartin9116]

Oh Diana most certainly set out to use the children against Charles and set their minds against him. She was very immature in many ways.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

​@@mareemartin9116Yes, she wasn't the 'saint' that some people try to make her!

[@AJA-ie5uu]

I think H, like his wife, is quite capable of reinventing “his truth” and believing it, along with his other “curated memories” which become “facts” in his mind. Whatever sells the narrative of the moment

[@kerinsian8844]

​@mareemartin9116 Very true. She never held back from badmouthing him to her own children, having crying fits and hysteria, sometimes over nothing, then literally saying that it was daddies fault that she was so so upset.

[@mareemartin9116]

@@MsDana-mo9fp She was a much better actress than Markle ever could be 😉

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

I absolutely love to hear King Charles laugh his whole face radiates happiness

[@emmar3035]

It was wonderful…I also love to hear hm speak 💕🩷

[@dianadostall8250]

Agreed 💯!!

[@gabbyb4493]

I do not believe Charles did not hug Harry when he told him about his mother’s death. Charles would have also been in shock, everyone was. Everything in his book was to portray victimhood and vilify his family. Recollections may vary.

[@ErinAbou]

@olympic-gradelurkerthat’s very possible! And I do believe that Charles was in shock, even though they had divorced and couldn’t continue in an unhappy marriage, it doesn’t mean he didn’t still have love for Diana in his own way and because she was the mother of those boys whom he obviously adored and wanted!

[@malaika2940]

@olympic-gradelurker Very good point! Although I personally don’t believe a word Henry says. His father is a very warm, affectionate and empathetic man.

[@em6577]

I don't believe it either... the same as his father never rode bikes with him as a child? Same as never being able to discuss his mental health? He talks shite

[@maggielarson5472]

I was working nights came home turn on the T.V. they were talking about Diana and I thought oh please she didn't go and marry Dodi and then they showed the car and what happened , I couldn't talk it was like I was some place else so can you imagine have King Charles must have felt , the guilt, the sorrow. Horrible time for the whole world.

[@originaljamaican2365]

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[@christinascallion6557]

Recollections may vary in almost everything Harry says. I'm in my sixties and remember when William and Harry were young. King Charles always showed great affection and tenderness towards his children. I remember thinking how different he was with his children compared to his own upbringing.

[@geraldinemccormick8635]

Exactly 💯

[@Whippy99]

That’s such a good point. I think The King made extra effort to show affection to his boys, also.

[@marionthompson3365]

Yes I remember that too.

[@roselee4445]

Diana did help teach him to show love

[@hollyg3372]

Yeah when he wasn't running off to engage with his mistress. Living as a professional mother or father is a bit of a juggle enough but adding a regular love interest to the mix is a lot.

[@Lilliana-iu6ej]

I don’t believe Harry he told so many lies. King Charles is very loving.

[@vickihandel3620]

@@Lilliana-iu6ej many people confuse reserved with lack of enjoyment and appreciation of others caring about him

[@rileyperkins2724]

@@SoundsBogus Nor what the King experienced with her.

[@cynthiagrindlay]

Prince Charles wasn't very loving to Princess Diana, was he?

[@rileyperkins2724]

@@cynthiagrindlay With nine proven affairs, apparently she did plenty of her own loving, just not to Prince Charles.

[@lorenacollins]

I love the hug they gave King Charles, the smile on his face was wonderful! ❤

[@dutchgram3799]

His face showed surprise for a second than instantly He got a kick out of it. I think He really is a loving man that enjoys people.

[@StinkoGingko]

I’m glad to seem Charles embracing his role as the nation’s grandpa.,it does give an opportunity to,showcase his,warmth

[@gmh56]

I LOVE that the Royals are now being much more warm, friendly, and hugging. Queen Elizabeth was from a much different era of Royals but I wish we had videos of her being embraced by others, and of her reaching out to hug. There is only benefit for the Royals to do so as it helps to humanize them.

[@gibbersking6575]

A BEATIFIC smile, beamed around the world!!

[@lornarettig3215]

Wasn’t it a tonic! ‘Why not?!‘ says the king cheerfully ❤

[@Muddipaws1308]

I think KC is loving his life, Camilla has been there for him when he really needed her. Good to see.

[@calamityjane4331]

I actually got a bit teary seeing the team hug our King. His smile was huge, warm, and sincere.

[@fruitbasket851]

You know I have to say I’m a little embarrassed but I got a little tear in my eye lol I wish I had a group of people hugging me with such enthusiasm 🥰

[@mbd6054]

Those girls were so lovely, and the King's reaction to them was equally charming. It was a touching little interlude of sincere kindness and warmth.

[@debbiekerekes4209]

The King’s response to the girls was so responsive and childlike. I loved seeing his happiness!

[@TheIddieMorris]

🥺🥺🥺

[@Anne1926-di9gp]

Henry likes to be a victim, I do not believe anything he says.

[@lucitaros8141]

He is like his wife, always the victims. 🙄nobody asked if I was okay, sniff, sniff, your are all racist..one tear left eye, go.🙄

[@daphnebarfield1527]

The look of pure joy on His Majesty's face when the New Zealand team hugged him was a delight to see. I hope all the love that he receives from the public is a tonic to him and helps speed his healing and recovery - I am so glad he is able to see how much he is loved. ❤

[@jackiestoff5896]

And they also sang a beautiful waiata ( song ) to the King which was beautifully presented with dignity and respect.

[@TheIddieMorris]

My eyes🥺🥺🥺

[@comet1227]

Harry stuck his foot in his mouth when he called his father cold and uncaring. All you have to do is look at Louis sitting on his lap and that's all you need to know. Children just like animals know kind people.

[@cynthiamickle1521]

Absolutely true! That's why children stay away from Rachel Ragland.

[@KajariShankar]

Harry's has arrested development. Stopped at 12. His memory also stopped at 12. His wife the international hugger, is hopefully compensating for the alleged lack of hugs from his father.

[@comet1227]

@@KajariShankar Excellent diagnosis.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

even the way he interacted with Queen Camila's granddaughter on the balcony on the day of Wills and Catherine's wedding, the king likes kids also River, that you for showing the must less well know picture of Charles hugging the boys on Britania, Diana hogged the media that day, Charles was busy greeting dignitaries -doing his actual job, but he greeted the boys as soon as he could River sending you a big kiwi hug, im sad you had trouble at school, kids can be mean, its not fare and its not right

[@balconiesandbellinistravel4034]

As opposed to Harry’s wife who can’t keep her damn hands to herself.

[@beverlywilkerson8756]

The hug was wonderful. I’ve always thought the King was a kind and loving man. He always seems real and genuine.

[@auntyjo1792]

And they seemed a really lovely bunch of women.

[@NikkiWright-r8e]

I agree. I have always liked Charles. He is a very nice man.

[@bonniedelozier1255]

The Kings face when they all hugged him was pure joy. After the anguish his son and his illness have put him through, he deserves genuine joy as we all do. Genuine is a word that can never be used when discussing the Hazbeens.

[@mbd6054]

Hear. Hear.

[@joycemiller3471]

A rugby team would NEVER have group hugged Queen Elizabeth! NEVER! But, for some reason, I accept it for King Charles. I would never have imagined it for Queen Elizabeth. But both of them, Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, handled it perfectly and befitting to their roles. I think they both had/have loving hearts.

[@sylviekins]

I love the way the King said he felt he had been flattened by a scrum! It was a lovely warm moment❤

[@marionthompson3365]

Agree, and William is the same.

[@MoniqueRohan-n5x]

That was a beautiful site, so lovely. ❤

[@aletmartins6940]

QEII was so tiny I assume the rugby team would’ve felt she needed protection! KCIII is more robust so maybe the female rugby players are ok, but the male rugby players wouldn’t do it - poor king would disappear in the “scrum”!

[@vickihandel3620]

Truth ! I believe KC enjoys attention a great deal. I feelings were he was jealous of how popular PD was with the world ! She over shadowed him and it always seemed like he resented her for it! Whereas Camilla was unpopular and allowed him to shine .

[@davenporton1174]

I loved the "tackle" hug from the New Zealand team! I especially loved to see the happiness on his face during and after.

[@GordyDeedee]

‘Flattened by a scrum’ he said That was funny ❤

[@fattoria_di_bastoni]

I think the King enjoyed it as well 😁

[@marilena7848]

I loved the way they spontaneously, yet politely, ASKED to hug him. I think the warmth KC3 exuded made them feel that a "tackle hug" might be welcomed, as it indeed it was. New Zealand can be proud of those girls for showing genuine affection without being pushy or tacky. I found the whole scene charming.

[@junesimon170]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Tacklehug lovely word!❤️

[@allydalessi3371]

Absolutely loved that when they just jumped at KC - he was genuinely touched by their love ❤️

[@GoldieGold356]

I absolutely do think Harry could lie about Charles lack of hug. He's told so many other whoopers.

[@GrandmaMouse1960]

He might be lying but he also might have issues that have blocked true memories and he is remembering his past in error. Hard to say. He is extremely spoiled and quite manipulated by his mentally unbalanced wife. He has messed up his life in the most grandiose of ways. He has lost it all. When his marriage is finished he will have lots of solitary time to think of how far astray he has wandered and how many gross errors in judgement he has made.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

its such a cruel lie

[@TheIddieMorris]

He’s insufferable.

[@annnicole6241]

I've never seen a photó of Harry taking his children for bikes. I've seen a lot of snaps or reports of Harry biking alone, leaving his children at home. Sick!

[@murielbuxton6993]

There are indeed photos of the three of them laughing whilst riding their bikes 😊

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

No you are very mistaken. I have seen those pictures as well. Try googling it. They are out there for all to see.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

​@murielbuxton6993 Yes, I've seen them. I dont think annnicole has looked hard enough for them..

[@elizabethdunbar7160]

​@@murielbuxton6993😅😅 whatever you are having, bring me one too! Harry and The Wife have no clear, sharp images of them with their offspring. Hard to get concise when photoshopping.

[@auntyjo1792]

@@murielbuxton6993 really? They are releasing very, very few photos of their children, and fair enough that's their call.

[@valerielynnecardin849]

Oh my gosh, that group hug was such a surprise ...beyond lovely. Brought a tear❤

[@cleanslate9620]

That quite took me by surprise as well as tearing up over it 😅

[@gmh56]

Yes! The look of happiness and joy on the faces of all was so touching.

[@TheIddieMorris]

I did have a couple of tears myself.

[@shannonm.4087]

the hug they gave KC was so sweet!! especially with his health issues!

[@caseyhill636]

His Majesty has such impeccable manners - making the players feel comfortable and welcome and important. He is a kind and warm man who exhibits true nobility. And humanity. The hug wasn’t exactly protocol, BUT it was genuine and authentic and conveyed the love and support that we all wish him.

[@RoxieEE]

We are in agreement, as usual, River. Our king has always radiated warmth and compassion - to all others: his family, his subjects, his horses, everyone.

[@janicekelley4020]

On the subject of those who leave a “hi” or listening from wherever. I think perhaps along with them that comments help your account with KZbin, and we thought we were helping you. That it helped with pushing out your channel. Sorry we were incorrect.

[@maryjohnson1498]

When King Charles says " my darling boy" when talking to the young Harry...oh, it feels like a verbal hug ! Harry always got love and support .

[@eshiestrik2756]

​@@janicekelley4020 That's what I thought. Just a hi or a smiley face 😁 helps the algorithm or something and helps to get the channel more coverage. ❤

[@vickihandel3620]

That is my understanding from other KZbin channels! All comments are helpful for the algorithm???

[@ErinAbou]

@@maryjohnson1498I believe that King Charles deeply loves both his sons, and I am sure it’s broken his heart 💔 that Harry has acted so disparagingly towards him and the entire family, especially his late mother the Queen. Harry has been incredibly dismissive and angry the past several years. I wonder how much more nonsense he and his wife will spew.

[@helenjackson1788]

In “Spare” Harry accuses Charles of not showing him much affection, yet in another part of the book also recounts how Charles would sit on the bed beside Harry every night and stroke Harry’s cheek until Harry fell asleep (Harry was apparently afraid of the dark). This sounds like a very loving father. Harry has shown a highly selective memory in his tome. Yet another instance of “recollections may vary”.

[@raindancer6111]

Henry's account of Charles' lack of hugging when breaking the news of Diana's death should also take into account that Charles, himself, may have been in shock to some degree. Just because his marriage had failed doesn't mean that he didn't still care for her in some way. We all react to such shocking news in our own way.

[@carolinemcnulty6169]

I often notice that people outside Britain seem to have missed her post-divorce comments about how she and Charles made their peace. Harry's 'memories' seems to have hardened only after his marriage. The book needs to be taken with a pinch of salt because he openly admits he can't remember most of his youth and needs to be reminded of things by others. Drug use will do that to you.

[@colleenosullivan857]

Just because he wasn’t allowed to marry who he wanted, I think he realized he hurt Diana and regretted it. He and Diana loved the boys and put them first. If they hadn’t made peace with each other, they would not have been able to do that peacefully. Harry was always wild, but his marriage to Meghan turned him into someone that I don’t think even he recognizes. Her influence has turned him into a bitter middle aged man

[@lillyroth61]

This week I watched an interview of a Royal biographer that reminded us all two very important things about the relationship between the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana: 1) That Diana said that they both loved each other and the letters the send each other in the initial years of their marriage is a testament to how much he loved and cared for her; 2) that they were both in very good terms in her last years. He has shared, in his own very private way, how shocked he was when Diana died. The princes did lose a mother, but he too lost someone he had cared a lot for. People now forget it was his decision not to present Camila as a formal girlfriend in his younger years. And that she was in love with and pursued Parker Bowles. Maybe later they got together and rekindled their relationship, but Diana was not his second best option. Even if later on their relationship dd not work out.

[@yesterdayitrained]

Two people can love each other very deeply, try their best to make their relationship work, become sad, angry and frustrated that it doesn’t. But that love often remains. PC lost his wife of many years, and the mother of his children. I believe they never stopped loving each other. I am certain her death broke PC’s heart- for the loss he keenly felt, and for the grief and pain he knew it would cause his children. I am glad to see the world finally recognize KC3 for the good, loving, empathetic man he has always been.

[@delwynjenkins3581]

Diana's close friend & butler for many years said it was difficult to hear King Charles crying when he was in Paris at the morg, picking up Diana Princess of Wales. The Mother of his children

[@bcarnivore]

My father did also not hug me I was 12 when my mother died, but for me no problem, my father was in shock. He did it on the next day ❤

[@Ann12681]

I‘m 81 and still are taken aback when people become so familiar with the King. I will confess that I am also taken aback when people don’t curtsy to the King and Queen. I’m not saying it’s wrong, it just makes me uncomfortable. I’m afraid I’m rather old fashioned.

[@denisemeredith2436]

I am 62 and feel the same way, I guess I like tradition.

[@cyflym11]

@@denisemeredith2436 Same here, but I must admit the delight on his face in this particular video was lovely.

[@karigirl3569]

I can’t help but agree. I’d be afraid to be thought disrespectful by not curtsying to the King and/or Queen if I were in that position.

[@deborahbutcher3933]

Luckily, I have bad knees, so no curtsy for me. Might bow to King & Queen, Japanese-style.

[@rachmunshine9474]

@@denisemeredith2436 I’m 52 and I definitely agree although I love the Royals now too. But different eras. There was a lot of love in the family, even if some of the older members of the family didn’t grow up as physically demonstrative doesn’t mean the kids didn’t know that they cared very much about them. The queen and Prince Philip’s children. Each successive generation has become a little bit more modern but I do hope they don’t get too superstar celebrity -ish and leave some mystery.

[@deborahjacobs3735]

Coming from the States, I have always admired your late Queen since childhood in the late 50s and 60s. I respected her composure and gentle kindness, her sweet smile. Now that we are in a new era, I find your King's ability to loosen up by being joyful and welcoming in the world we are living in now, heart warming for certain. Regards to our UK friends...

[@architechofreality]

I am an American who has always had the greatest affection for the British Royal Family. Though I so miss Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, I am so pleased to see King Charles III and Queen Camilla doing so well. I particularly love The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Princess Royal. Thank you for bringing us fruity royalists all the news we need to know with such style and jocularity. I live in Los Angeles and feel compelled to tell you that many of us are NOT impressed with The Duke and Duchess of Lower Slanderville. Much love to you River.

[@reggaespiritdance]

Always a pleasure to listen.

[@rosieposie6521]

But too many of you ARE. Aren't you.

[@LaPinturaBella]

​@@rosieposie6521NOT really. Our media is not very honest these days.

[@LaPinturaBella]

This So Cal Gal (lived in LA for 40+ years, now in the CA desert) seconds every word of your post.

[@user-mk4xd6nt6f]

I'm glad you mentioned that people over there are not impressed with them. Because their supporters are saying the opposite and their very popular with Americans.

[@MarianneOz]

Looking stunning as ever, River. As to Charles breaking the news of Diana’s death to the boys - sometimes in the shock of the moment, denial, frozen reaction or anger might be the emotions so a hug is not welcomed. That comes later. I do know Charles was absolutely shattered when she died and his grief was painted on his face as those alive saw in those awful days. He knew he now shouldered the parenting and he knew the loss of their mother would haunt their days . Now Harry has made a business of his mothers death and William has found the warmth of love within his own little family. I know which son Diana would be proud of.

[@laineymcd4074]

I think he also realised that he still felt some love for her, that she would be taking a piece of him with her. It was not just for the future and the boys, he felt devastated by but from his own loss as well.

[@PollyAmorous]

Selfies are so annoying. I remember when William wouldn’t do them and used to say something like put your phones away and live in the moment. Couldn’t agree more.

[@laineymcd4074]

Not only must it be horrific to face a wall of news cameras on one side, they now have to face a wall of cell phones on the other. Now they also have to decide who gets the selfie and who is disappointed because they missed out. Then there's the ones like the woman who grabbed Catherine by the neck to force a selfie. Too dangerous.

[@laineymcd4074]

@@daylehudson6810 but she did enjoy photobombing a couple.

[@hazelmccloy1136]

I met Prince Charles, a charming man.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

my dad was neither a royalist nor was he not a royalist, but before Charles and Diana got married Charles toured NZ on his own, my parents were invited to the civic reception in our city, my Dad was very impressed on meeting Charles, how he made one feel you were the only one in the room for the brief moment that you are talking together

[@Claireanlite]

I've always kinda felt alone in my opinion that Charles is a kind man. So, thank you for pointing that out.❤

[@mareemartin9116]

Totally agree.. he’s sensitive and a deep thinker in my opinion.

[@irmawranna]

Yes! I'm not British but am a fan of King Charles and always felt he was judged harshly and unfairly. How many times he had to read horrible lies about himself and keep schtum...

[@Claireanlite]

@@irmawranna I am not British either and I admire that he did not retaliate when lied about. I read a book and in it William told the press he wished they would recognize the good things his Father did. I think he was on his gap year ❤️

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@ClaireanliteWhat a loving son- so beautiful and sad at the same time. It seems PW has always been perceptive, insightful, and wise.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

King Charles the kind

[@nancymunro3668]

How lovely the King's reaction was towards the team! Very human and nice all around! Thanks for featuring that right off!

[@emstirling-is4nu]

It was nice of KC to greet them and get a hug...he is a people person. I am sure he will make a separate visit to ew Zealand when he is fit to do so.

[@sylviekins]

I am so excited that the King and Queen will be here in Sydney next month!

[@marionthompson3365]

Seeing King Charles's eyes twinkle with joy actually brought tears to my eyes. Reminds me of my father. So very sweet, endearing and charming. Always liked him and remember well how popular he was in Australia, pre Diana. Quite the happy bachelor. Long may he reign.

[@LouLouMeyer]

A hug is so much more than it seems, I think. I recently hugged my dear neighbor, an elderly gentleman not known to do that. His wife of many decades had passed away the previous evening, and we met on our street. I hugged this sweet soul and I hope so very much it brought him a little comfort. God Bless the King, I hope he enjoyed that hug and I hope my dear neighbor did as well.

[@deborahcadabra-w5z]

That gentleman grieving the loss of his dear wife would have been very touched by your gesture. Life is all about the little moments of kindness for others. ‘A smile or a hug costs nothing but gives much, it enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give, the memory of it can sometimes last forever or even change a life.’ My grandma told me that when I was little and I’ve always smiled at strangers and hugged those I thought could use a bit of human love. Like you did yesterday. It’s a circle of life.

[@LouLouMeyer]

@@deborahcadabra-w5z Thanks very much. That’s a lovely quote.

[@alysongimello2944]

That put a huge smile on my face. The king needed that hug and was man enough to say so.

[@katrinag-8989]

The King looked really happy getting a group hug from the Black Ferns. Looking forward to the King and Queen visiting Australia 🦘

[@gabriellecunningham7196]

We're very disappointed Melbourne is missing out! 👑🇦🇺

[@alexandrenawordie3565]

@@gabriellecunningham7196 YOU NEVER KNOW HE MIGHT VISIT YOU AT ANOTHER TIME ❤️❤️❤️

[@eshiestrik2756]

​@@gabriellecunningham7196And Adelaide, but I know he's under doctor's orders to not overdo things. I'm just happy they can actually make the trip at all ❤🎉

[@sandraobrien8705]

@@katrinag-8989 I would love to have seen him in New Zealand but we all understand his health issues and wish him well here too.

[@Tilly-fe3bv]

​@@gabriellecunningham7196and Perth😊

[@libbyfisher9817]

As a citizen from New Zealand I loved what the girls did they are great representatives of our country. KC looked like he had a great time

[@fredadunne5382]

Your comment about Harry’s memory of how his father told him his mother had died had me remembering the day my father died when I was 12. My mother was in shock, so a neighbor told me very quickly and then told me to go across the street to another neighbor. I walked over there alone and knocked on the door. I was let in by the oldest daughter who despised me, so I walked into their den as the 6 pm news was coming on, leading with my father’s death. I just stood there listening, totally confused. A few minutes later their father came running in screaming at me about my brother he had gone to New Orleans to pick up. But, my brother didn’t get that message and found a ride home. The family pretty much forgot I was there, so I left the house and went back home alone. When I walked back in, one of Mom’s work friends saw me and grabbed me in a hug. She was also the mother of one of my classmates so she passed the word to the other women there (odd that there were only women there) that she was taking me to her house. The whole funeral process was traumatizing, but for whatever reason, the process made me stronger. My father’s death was local news, but not a permanent presence. I still miss him, but I moved forward. Years later mom asked what happened to me that day but I only told her another teacher took care of me. She had no memory of anything. Everyone loses someone. I wish Harry would stand up straight and live HIS life. I’ll just stop there. You’re awesome, River!

[@Lazydaisy646]

How sad

[@mll44]

Harry would’ve been much better off counseled by you instead of Gabor Mate and those of his ilk.

[@maureen6669]

What a very tragic story - I’m so sorry you went through this 😘

[@CoolCucumber710]

Please accept a warm motherly hug from me❤ And keep living your life successfully my friend

[@pamelamorrow56]

I am thrilled for the King for the hug the experience for the Kiwi rugby players

[@suzettelombard]

Oooooh River, I love this look!! Very 60-ish, Twiggy springs to mind. Absolutely gorgeous. And I relish your tantrums and tongue-lashings. Love from 🇿🇦

[@MamaKitty-rs7kp]

Thought the very same thing!

[@laurabailey1054]

I’m Canadian and feel the same way and agree completely

[@Nanno00]

Ohhh! Good call out. Very Twiggy-esque! I am sorry. I don’t recognize your country flag. May I ask which country you are from? I’m terrible with flags but I appreciate learning! Edit because my w was missing from Twiggy!

[@Dollydream14]

I thought he looked like Ming the Merciless from Flash Gordon... in a fabulous way, obviously

[@suzettelombard]

@@Nanno00 I am from South Africa 🤗

[@dmc4426]

If King Charles didn't hug Harry when he told Harry about his mum's death, perhaps the King was in shock himself? Love the way you did your eye makeup today!

[@Jaymi-b3t]

H has lied so much about so much. How exactly do we know when we can believe him? And, that goes double and triple for his erstwhile wife.

[@dutchgram3799]

OR, maybe Harrys body language made it perfectly clear he didn't want his Fathers hug or attention right then!

[@ameliaclark5792]

Yes that’s exactly what I was thinking that Charles would have been in shock himself, and dealing with all the arrangements that had to be made… What a terrible thing to have to tell your children😢

[@Brightangel55]

The King is such a kind, affectionate man that Harry's recollection is just not believable.

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@ameliaclark5792 I cannot imagine how difficult that must be for a parent- to have to tell your children such devastating news, and knowing that moment will be a demarcation throughout the rest of their lives. And you, the remaining parent, having to be the harbinger. PH clearly has no empathy, sympathy, or insight. After all these years, even if what he wrote is true (doubtful), as an adult, he still holds this against a father- a man likely equally broken by the death of Princess Diana, divorced or not.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I will never turn my nose up at the genuine affection being displayed by the King and his guests. This is a free and easy gathering (for Bucks Palace) and more formal gathering don't swap hugs. I think the King's open-ness is marvelous.

[@TheOriginalMegera]

Awh, that hug was very sweet, brought happy tears. I'm glad the King is out and about meeting and greeting the people. Long live the King 🤴

[@francescarose1453]

Well said.

[@FrannieThorburn]

I really appreciate Timothy's comment about taking responsibility and to stop blaming colonists for all Africa's problems. I'm sure there was extortion and wrongs done, but I also know that most expats I knew loved their African country and never abused it. I grew up in East Africa in the 1950's - 1978. My mum was from England, and my dad was from Europe, but he spent all his life in East Africa. It was our home, which we deeply loved and where my soul still roams. We never abused anything. We cherished and greatly appreciated our life out there, and I am a very proud African even if I am white. I married a Canadian in Africa and moved to Canada with him. Otherwise, I would still be in Africa. Thank you, Timothy, for your wise words. ❤

[@supertuscans9512]

Most of Africa has had its independence for around 60 -70 years now. If one looks at the the US, from when it won its independence in 1776 and what it achieved between then and say 1840 it was well on its way to becoming the most industrialised nation on earth and was totally self sufficient. I f one looks at what most of Africa has achieved in the same time frame, it’s simply been a disastrous debacle of starvation, decline and starvation.

[@laineymcd4074]

@@supertuscans9512 I do feel the need to point out that some, not all, of that starvation is because of climate change. Map from the 60s show the Sahara as a small oval at the top of the continent. Now maps show that desert well into Kenya and similarly down across the continent. I find it hard to imagine the green places I grew up in now laid waste. Perhaps if the countries could stop infighting long enough, they could regain some of that back and sent the desert on its way.

[@fruitbasket851]

@@laineymcd4074 well I’m actually super interested in that, people are trying to re-populate Africa with trees but from what I understand the locals there won’t stop chopping down the trees because they like it for the charcoal to cook with. They’re given alternative means of cooking, but they just PREFER the charcoal so there’s no way to stop them from cutting all the trees down? The population explosion there is quite a situation, how to mediate that the land can’t support the humans they have now yet the population doubling in 20 years. Wow.

[@gabriellakadar]

@@laineymcd4074 The Sahara Desert has expanded by about 10 percent since 1920, according to a new study by National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded scientists at the University of Maryland (UMD). The research is the first to assess century-scale changes to the boundaries of the world's largest desert.Mar 29, 2018

[@TheIddieMorris]

I really appreciated his comments as well. We black Americans need to get it together also. People don’t want to hear that.

[@marisawoods]

I think those hugs helped King Charles in so many ways. Bless his heart, prayers for him and Princess Catherine.

[@Whippy99]

HM King Charles has always been open to physical contact. I’ve always admired that about him.

[@jml2683]

I was trying to explain to my spouse why I love your videos so much and why I greatly admire who you are. What is it? It’s your honesty. Your clarity. There’s a purity to your character. And a steadfastness. I appreciate you very much.

[@florence2095]

My hubby loves Rivers laugh 🤣 😂

[@yesterdayitrained]

I couldn’t agree more- clarity, purity, and steadfastness. Very few possess all those qualities, and none better than River. Lovely, insightful comment.

[@teresalitherland3122]

@@florence2095nigh on a cackle - love it!

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

In 1986, Charles visited Texas. My sister & I decided on a whim to go see him at the San Jacinto Monument. I wouldn’t have dreamed of touching him, but gave him a small Texas flag. Later on, on the news, he still had my flag. It was a bit of a thrill. Of course, everyone was disappointed not to see Diana, & Charles was aware of that, but he was terribly charming. The hug and the king’s reaction was so warm & spontaneous, it brought a tear.

[@MarieEllis7]

My husband attended an event today in Oxfordshire, who should also be in attendance in a private capacity? The bearded Prince of Wales!

[@maryipock5315]

Oh River you look fabulous!!!! I love when you “clean house”, you can do it so effortlessly. Thank you so much Dear.

[@jenniferbate9682]

I too love IT when you “clean your house”….

[@HJohn-xn9ub]

No one hugged me when my grandparents, parents, and others died. It was no failure by anyone against me.

[@Richard_642]

Wonderful to see Lady Sarah McCorquodale supporting her nephew, Prince William. I hope the Prince will always remain close with his Spencer family.

[@penneyburgess5431]

What a lovely bunch of young ladies to cheer His Majesty up so sweetly. It obviously made him so happy. Thank you for sharing that.❤

[@deidreskelton9900]

Harry as a somewhat man doesn't take into account how shocked and grieved he himself was.( Charles ) Later you see pictures of Charles hugging Harry during the time of Diana's death

[@mareemartin9116]

Oh darling… it’s all about Harry and his poor little feelings. Nobody but nobody has experienced grief like poor old hurt Harry 🙄

[@sandraboyle5722]

Also maybe in anger Harry rejected His father’s efforts to comfort him at the time, as some children do.. And maybe let him have time to accept that comfort later… But like everything in Harry’s mind he is the victim and suffers more than anyone else… It’s quite sad that a man of 40yrs hasn’t learnt to move on and leave the bitterness of the past in the past and try and remember the happier moments and let them shape the future.

[@kwesley73]

@@sandraboyle5722so true!

[@honeym210]

Did Harry, as an adult ever stop to think that telling your child his mother is dead would be one of the most difficult things to do? Did he stop and think that perhaps Charles was also in shock? I doubt it, because it's always about Harry's feelings, no one else is to be considered!

[@time4tea595]

River... gosh your eyeshadow looks INCREDIBLE Today....

[@enkisdaughter4795]

Very Mary Quant!

[@Kj-sf8cj]

I find it very very hard to believe that Charles didn’t hug and comfort both of his sons when he told them about the passing of their mother. We don’t know how the Royal act behind closed doors, we don’t know if in private they are a family that hug each other. Just because they are Royal, let’s not forget they are also normal people with normal emotions. Victimhood is Harry’s idea of the truth. This 40 year old man child needs to put on his big boy pants and grow up, it’s embarrassing to watch and hear the victimhood tripe that comes out of his mouth. Getting people to feel sorry for you doesn’t earn you respect.

[@cynthiamickle1521]

I find it hard to believe, also. Remember H said his father never hugged him or took him on a bike ride and we have photo evidence that this is not true.

[@alexandrenawordie3565]

AND KING CHARLES USED TO BATH BOTH BOYS AND LOOKED AFTER THEM BOTH VERY WELL TOOK THEM TO BALMORAL AND WENT OUT FISHING CHARLES IS A WONDERFUL MAN I HAVE MET HIM A FEW TIMES HE IS A TRUE GENTLEMAN JUST LOVE HIM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

im in no way defending H in any way shape or form but its possible the shock of her death ment he cant remember a lot of things from the days right after his mum died

[@elizabethlee6049]

That’s a therapeutic hug. We all need that once in a while…. A virtual hug to King Charles III!!

[@msigg2656]

I found the spontaneity of the group hug a joy filled happenstance and think it wonderful that these young ladies were allowed to experience him in such a unique way. I would most likely melt in such a moment.

[@JessicaGoodman-oo4ej]

Dear River. I couldnt' agree more with the letter from Timmy. As a South African, I can tell you that 30 years after apartheid has ended our country should have been far ahead in terms of our economy, but because of corruption within our government the people of our beautiful country are suffering.

[@geraldinekearney542]

I’m an Australian and I’m very much looking forward to the Royal visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla next month ❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@BarbB56]

I thought it was Diana who taught the royals it was ok to hug. How wrong was I . Thank you for the pics. X

[@darcie5742]

The hug was delightful and so was king Charles response

[@rachelmarvellous-marmoset706]

Good evening delicious River ❤ Loved to see King Charles so broadly smiling.

[@elizabethramsey9216]

Great to see the lovely Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and I greatly admire their commitment to service to the UK. Always enjoy your coverage of the royals that we in the US do not often see. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 ❤

[@lillyroth61]

The Duchess of Edinburgh seems to have blossomed in these last few years.

[@desPrez188]

I’m glad that the auto bots have been blocked.

[@CR-cd3bx]

Hugs 🤗 are so healing ❤️‍🩹!

[@violetgc6049]

I have always adored Prince and now King Charles and I am always grateful for you River for reminding us of his warmth and empathy. He was out of his depth with Diana and I believe we are all understanding more than ever before the pickle he'd been placed into with all that -- the pressure to wed her, and her woundedness, cruelty and mind games. I have to assume that Charles was both in complete shock and also feeling some sort of free-floating guilt/shame when Diana died. He probably didn't know what the actual fucking fuck to do in that moment of breaking the hideous awful news of her death to the boys. I wish Harry would have a bit more empathy for his dad. It's not like Charles didn't try to show love and care. Some of us have parents who never tried at all. I'd have killed for a love note under my pillow or a hand on the knee. Adults are human too and who was there to hug and hold Charles all the times that Diana screamed at him and told him he was ugly in his cute little suits? That man has been through it, and all he's ever done is good works. He never received a fucking hug from his dad as a child! All we can do is try to do better with our kids, and unless your parent is a literal Nazi we must find a way to understand their limitations and their own unmet needs even as we judge them.

[@marionthompson3365]

Well said.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

yes well said, Charles did grew up in a vertly different time but there are lovey photos out there of Prince Philip with baby and toddler Prince Charles having quality time together, you can tell Philip loved being a father

[@Carolina-ux1sz]

Thank you so much for the story with our Kiwi Girls rugby team - they do us proud 😊. I have heard the story regarding the night Diana passed and I have often wondered if KC was in his own shock. There were stories at the time that they were getting on quite well so it would have hit him very hard. Grief takes different forms for different people. ( And given that H said he never went bike riding with his parents, then pics turned up to disprove this - hmmm, not sure....)

[@mezzamuddle]

I don't believe Harry's version of events. He lied about being told of The Queen mother's death too.

[@auntyjo1792]

Yes, having read Spare he's not what I judge a reliable narrator.

[@justmealone4751]

Ohhh your make up today is incredible!! You look sharp and so glam and elegant!!! Ohh I ❤ Charles, he is such a misunderstooded man because of the mess with his first matrimony, but i feel and think he is such a good person with a big heart and a good father indeed.

[@justsher123]

Yes. Back then I think I hated him and blamed him for all of his wife’s unhappiness. But with the passing of time. I have learned that the press showed things very onesided. I have learned that she was not the saint I thought she was. She was a good person who had flaws and was not perfect or bad. Now I love the king and his wife both. I wish them nothing but happiness. There was a lot that we did not know that we know now. I believe that Harry lies to hurt his family and can not believe anything he says .

[@moreadsAlot]

I was able to read “the Diary of a Housekeeper “ which was not sold in Britain. The author was the housekeeper at Highgrove during then Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s early marriage. Diane would purposely keep the boys from Charles when she was angry with him. IMO, Harry’s memory is colored by his mother’s actions. The Vintage Read reviewed the book awhile back- well worth checking it out.

[@libertyblake873]

You look lovely today.

[@stefaniekuzminski9575]

The emerald green headpiece is magnificent!!

[@eileenbytheway3684]

You look absolutely gorgeous as usual i love when you stand with King Charles and camilla i absolutely adore the two of them ❤💐❤️

[@lauramason5667]

I’ve seen people who were treated badly in school who have risen above all of those who tormented them. Shine on Beautiful River. ❤

[@missanne2908]

Not being a hugger doesn't make one a cold fish, any more than Meghan's being a hugger makes her a warm human being. In particular, many on the autism spectrum don't like to be hugged, and they shouldn't be disparaged. A friend once told me that I was the only one of her friends who was not a hugger, but the only one who actually was a true friend.

[@sylviekins]

Yes, and there are genuine situations as here and those for show as demonstrated by Mrs Harkle. I am older and do not feel comfortable hugging people outside the family. People should not be forced.

[@maskedrabbittarot]

I adored the hug. It shows how sweet of a soul the king really is. Too many people judge him for the past and refuse to know him for the man that he truly is.

[@pwookie]

It is lovely to see the King having a momemt of joy and healing, not formal but the occaision wasn't

[@KV42953]

I so appreciate your attitude, humor and take on life. I was a battered wife. It shaped quite a few feelings I had/have but it has NOT defined my life. I escaped, divorced and raised our two children by myself. My son was killed by a drunk driver after the divorce and dealing with my ex over the funeral was a life altering experience. The hard things in life teach you how to deal with the hard things in life...and even though I would never want to go through them again, they have shaped me. Thank you River!

[@Market-Garden]

I love your headpiece!❤

[@pixibelle3282]

A lot of teenagers go through a stage of not wanting to hug or show affection. Maybe Harry was giving off those vibes even if he forgets.

[@enkisdaughter4795]

He forgets what his narcissistic missus tells him to forget.

[@creeper8647]

Charles' reaction to the hug request was brilliant. We all needed to see that.

[@dondavis5633]

This American would love to give HM King Charles III a big hug. I've always felt that his feelings run deeply within, seldom to be seen except in privacy. BTW, you looked quite the hottie today, dearest River!

[@glendatucker4200]

During the time of Charles’ & Anne’s up bringing, most of that generation did not show affection in public. I think both of them knew their mother & father loved them. ❤ The post of the King hugging all of those girls made me happy. I also believe that Charles and the Queen with Prince Phillip hugged and showed great affection toward the boys when Diana died. The Queen & Prince Philip insisted on staying extra time at home with the boys before going to London and facing those crowds. If Charles did not hug Harry when telling him of his mother’s death it may have been that Harry threw himself face down on his bed or did something else to avoid the hug. However, I think Harry is lying again.

[@CherishEachDay2023]

Thank you for pointing out the copy and paste comments. I’ve noticed it too and it’s silly.

[@katemyer1955]

I’m so glad not to have to see the same asinine copy pasta from Derek & Dimwit on every single dadgum video on this platform. 😂😂

[@elizabliss6528]

It's been going on for years. I just scroll on by. Same old same old.

[@wildrose912]

@@katemyer1955Derek dimwit Rosana Missy dawn …and more…🤮

[@michellen1125]

Your makeup is perfection today. The eyes are really beautiful and I love the eyeliner.

[@TARAOGorman-w2k]

My Dad died in a car crash when I was 10 and my mother told us. There was very little comfort in the moment but I now believe she was doing her best to be strong and not fall to pieces. She knew the devastation but she too had lost. So in a moment we do not know what our behaviour will be. My brother was only 6 months and she had to focus on that. King Charles knew the enormity of what had happened and was only doing his best at a moment in time. Harry needs to let it go.

[@raewyncole8509]

Us kiwis are so down to earth we would be ones to invite him home for a good lamb roast

[@wlfrdr]

I love your outfit today. I had a school victimhood as well. But, out of that i built my life. As a Marine and a constant support for my own kids in school. The in crowd helped make me what i became. I used my pain to inspire me to grow.

[@mangopilar]

Love the black/white top, very James Bond sixties vibe.

[@AdmiralTMoya]

Beautiful moment for the King. Great ensemble today, River haute couture.. Have a great weekend.

[@FlumpyPootle]

I am loving the look tonight. Mary Quant vibes.

[@wildrose912]

Thank you for housekeeping and blocking the annoying bots splashing repetitive “cleaver” quips on every single channel. I appreciate your lovely informative channel, your fun broadcasts, your gorgeous outfits and of course your tip jar corner delights. 💋🇨🇦

[@thekelleejean]

Bravo for noting the same accounts leaving the same comments on EVERY post the the Megxit commentators put up. They present 'Markle' levels of desperation to be noticed.

[@myinnermagpie]

Thank you for not subjecting us to those repetitive comments and also for blocking them.

[@Jaymi-b3t]

Love so much your phraseology. The ticking, the tocking, etc., etc.

[@rosepetals3752]

River, I love the photos of King Charles he is wonderful, embracing everyone thru the years. You can see the love on his face to know the love is in his heart. ❤ it is heartwarming 💕 💖 and loved. He is beautiful 😍.

[@dawnnadal6512]

Your headpiece today is fabulous! ❤ So unique.

[@papergirl50]

River that hug from the ladies in New Zealand was just amazing, every time I watch it brings a huge smile to my face. I've always felt King Charles is genuine and a good father.