Meghan Markle made 'the right choice' not to attend the coronation |

“I married into the aristocracy, and I didn’t know what I was getting into.”
Julie Montagu defends Meghan Markle for ‘not knowing what she got herself into’ when she entered the British Monarchy.
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[@StayWokeandbeReady]

I truly do not understand why people can not accept that Harry made and can make decisions for himself.

[@elizabethpengson8244]

the Queen granted his exit.. but it was the manner he behaved since.. that's been the bone of contention

[@aliceskinner6175]

I don't understand that people don't see Harry would be to scared of loosing Meg, therefor what meg's want meg's get, his words remember

[@Oughut88]

Because he has anxious attachment and is not very bright.

[@delisbijou1201]

Because jealously comes in all shapes and sizes.

[@HR-vh1rh]

Yes, but then he should live his life independently of the monarchy. But why does he still want to be part of it and makes a living from selling companies and family internals to netflix.

[@nisigate]

FYI hello! Charles wrote a book and said worst things about his parents Stop your hypocrisy

[@catherinereeves5707]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

This!!💯💯💯

[@beedee4427]

a) love love love this interviewer and b) Julie Montague is a breath of fresh air. Her KZbin channel is fun and informative .

[@katiearkie]

I stopped listening when Julie said she hadn't read Harry's book. His main point for the book was his own family's employees feeding negative stories of him and Megan to the press, apparently with full knowledge of said family members. Harry actually portrayed his family in positive light, it was the only time I felt positively towards Charles because of how Harry described him as a father. Harry's main beef is with the press.

[@Mayah135]

We're living in strange times

[@juditemarchany-decastro9596]

Celebrating two people who cheated on their spouses while married

[@shinankoku2]

This!

[@Winterg-sd1rt]

Camila is dangerous adultress Jezebel

[@myrahouse2368]

Judge when your perfect.

[@Winterg-sd1rt]

@@myrahouse2368 Stay away from social climber Catherine who makes people cry, William the Aggressor and cheater...definitely stay away from King Charles the Adulterer head of state and Camila the dangerous adultress Jezebel

[@selkoa8384]

who are you talking about? cheating

[@JohnFree007]

Absolutely, Meghan made the right decision not to attend the Coronation.

[@selfasentinixx4904]

The MM would never surpass King Carlos III, it doesn't have the light that the FR has! MM is not going to the coronation, because she would be hated by everyone, she would be booed, she would get eggs in her face, etc! MM's audience would drop even more than it already is🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

She’s tired of the bullies in the monarchy. She and Harry knowing he would never be king made his choice to put his family first. Bravo Harry and Meghan

[@tanyatonner5158]

She wasn't missed we had a great day due to the fact she wasn't there!!!

[@edda682]

@@ellenfaulkner7616 Lol, hahaha.

[@kimclarke5018]

@@ellenfaulkner7616 hon try and figure out that Megan is a malignant narcissist. Harry is on the devaluation stage. When she ditches him then we’ll chat.

[@tamikapattersonphduk6210]

So meghan should be abused and not correct the record? Meghan is done with them and im happy- you won't do the same as was done to diana

[@susansmith9263]

Sarah Ferguson wasn't invited because of her split from Andrew, even though they live together, 26 years after their divorce. She says she understands she "can't have it both ways". 🤔

[@carrietaylor6658]

Yes, but she's divorced, different situation

[@susansmith9263]

@@carrietaylor6658 true...I'm not comparing the two. Meghan is too divisive a topic to comment on, online.

[@Jay-iu5bi]

It was Charles’ idea to invite the gospel choir and the American preacher to the wedding, not Meghan’s.

[@patking8012]

So what .

[@karlenebrown636]

How do you know You was there Shut your mouth

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@patking8012 and you thought they couldn't adjust to having a Canadian marry into the family. Sorry, but Toronto is NOT in the US

[@duchessofmeraniamerania4744]

This Viscontess needs to read statements from MM old friends who literally saying she had a billboard about the RF when she planed to go after Harry and she was still in the previous marriage!!!

[@bonnieali5325]

Delusional...

[@vietumy7024]

The American/ aristocratic lady is so likeable and down to earth, she surely benefits from her American upbringing.

[@gloglo121]

Whoever pushed him it was a wrong move

[@iamthatiam1950]

So a 38 yrs old former solider does not have a mind of his own. The older, biracial, more experienced divorcee must have made him do it. The woman is jezebel and the man was manipulated by her, he is therefore not responsible for his decisions or actions.

[@laurel7570]

Julie is great. A wonderful representative from America. Graceful, humble, well mannered and self deprecating with lots of laughs. I hope future interviews do not pose so many questions on the two who left royalty. Julie has too much to offer all of us and her close community. She handled it well, of course.

[@joanyow7952]

MM blamed her treatment on race, while this woman says it is a class

[@sarahrichardson1618]

No matter how you slice it, Camilla and Charle are not worthy of the throne nor the head of the church. She lowered herself to get to the top. Friend, girlfriend, mistress, wife, princess, queen consort and now queen. She and her ex husband used Charles. I believe he allowed her to sleep with Charles so that once she became queen. He would be a part of that family. Not worthy of the titles

[@mrsdashwood9700]

Wow! So rude of the interviewer to cut Julie off mid sentence and say, “Okay, we get the picture.” And the Brits are supposed to have such superior manners to the Americans?! Not in this womans case. Also, what’s up with Julie REPEATEDLY praising Harry’s book, saying it was the best selling non fiction book of all time. That was just weird. Maybe she should have said, best FICTION book of all time. Julie can make excuses for Meghan all day long, but completely minimizes the fact Meghan is a narcissistic, manipulative, brat. When Harry returned to London recently for his court case, he apparently, told a friend Meghan can communicate with Princess Diana. If that doesn’t tell you something about Meghan’s true self and agenda, nothing will.

[@lisaharris2518]

Julie, I think you handled those difficult questions superbly!! Kudos to you!! ❤

[@LondonLabs]

She made the right choice

[@anjiedavie6792]

I thought the idea of the Gospel choir came from Charles?

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

It did

[@anne-marie2972]

Yes it did.

[@lov3zone32]

Someone with a heart who is not racist. I love this woman.

[@vaneskak1579]

Where do you live?

[@ulliburwood4706]

Snobbery exists in the US

[@33479Leigh]

It sure does, I live there

[@carrietaylor6658]

Oh yes, this womanbis a snob

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Of course she made the right decision. NOBODY wanted her to attend, she was only invited for the sake of good form. Everything worked perfectly, I don't know why people are complaining.

[@angeld3500]

I agree with Julie… the pomp & pageantry of the monarchy is amazing & spectacular…I liked Julie a did and level headed aristocratic opinions

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

Delightful guest. Julie is a very down-to-earth person and has a lovely family. It's a pity that the interview had poor sound quality due to the microphones cutting in and out and the guest camera not being centered.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

Perhaps the issue was with what you were viewing the interview ON. I have a desktop and had ZERO issues hearing BOTH sides

[@user-ke3wj7kq6b]

No thanks to Meghan. Please stop

[@susanfanning9480]

Megan went to a planet she knew nothing about. Sad.

[@bethh1448]

Megain came in with agenda, and it was not for the good of RF. The sooner shes totally out , the better. She trashed a lot of people in her 72 days as a royal. Big mistake to let her in at all

[@yorewhyworry7217]

Not my queen. Never.

[@kjrussell8831]

God’s Word says to reconcile and forgive. There have been so many lies perpetrated about the Sussexes so I understand why they chose to be interviewed. The hate campaign has been heartbreaking.

[@TheSaaci]

Extremely heartbreaking and so sad it’s still going on, not sure how anyone can dispute what someone else has claimed to experience.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

On both sides. Don't think it's all one sided.

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

So proud of Julie speaking with her American accent, and her American hearts- connection and well honestly, I am reminded after listening to Julie, just how proud and thankful I am to be an American. 🇺🇲 Long may she wave. God bless you Julie.

[@clincpb8903]

So proud ? but what about ????

[@clincpb8903]

@@hightide4782 She represents herself, nothing else.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@clincpb8903 what were you expecting? She is NOT a member of the royal family, she is a Viscountess!

[@validenough]

The harkles put out their truth but not the actual truth. Those Entitled and professional victims 🙄🙄

[@bonnieali5325]

Your name says it all😂😂😂

[@joesoy9185]

Snobbism is still very much alive and well among the British aristocracy, but also among those striving to be part of it (as portrayed in the book "The Sloane Ranger). Julie comes across as a very down-to-earth person, with a very good sense of humour, who doesn´t take this aristocracy thing too seriously. I live in Sandwich and I would love to show her around the town one day. 🙂

[@idgriffin56]

Snobbism is not exclusive to Britain. It’s universal.

[@anjiedavie6792]

@@idgriffin56 I was just about to say that. The only difference is I was going to use the word global 😅

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@idgriffin56 it is not exclusive to ANY country or ANY portion thereof. Get off YOUR high horse and figure THAT out, yes??

[@catherinereeves5707]

@@idgriffin56 , the brits are the most snobbish, because of the cast system, that is still alive and well. The Brits are a colder people, overall!

[@Hava744]

@@catherinereeves5707the Americans are very snooty as well , if they think someone is not suitable or beneath their son or daughter,they can be snobbish. Sometimes it seems money talks more than breeding in the States. It happens everywhere in the world . Funnily enough , the aristocratic folks are not snooty , not like celebrities that think they are special.

[@ennelle2024]

She made a smart choice based on how the public now feels about her. It was not about HER and she knew it.

[@susannatyler2656]

She is beautiful and I just love her as a blonde !! Julie, you are the best representative of Americans !

[@rosemariebaber3360]

CANADA!

[@vaneskak1579]

Wow I had no idea that Julie was a fan of Meghan…and a lot of people don’t like Meghan, and it has nothing to do with her beautiful appearance.

[@alexwyler4570]

i stopped listening when the American said that meghan was not to blame for her broken families. meghan's dad had heart attacks and she never checked on him in years. meghan does not let the grandparents see the kids. now meghan tried to replicate Diana's car chase the night she died.

[@dhyanidsouza2430]

You talk absolute nonsense! Stop spreading lies and a situation you really know nothing about!

[@bonnieali5325]

😂😂😂

[@elizabethmadron1336]

I am an America, and Anglophile. My boyfriend lived in Britian for 12yrs. I happen to be the only one in my family that has not been to Britian.Julie, I was a fan of you when you were on Real house wives of London, but I strongly disagree with you about Harry and Meghan.I also admire you for your hands on grit and hard work ethic. I have since learned that King Charles made a lot of the musical choices for the wedding. He actually picked the African American minister and the Gospel choir. MEGHAN IS NO FEMINIST.She USED 3 MEN FOR STATUS AND MONEY. I say this as someone who was a card carrying member of The National Organization for Women at age 24. I am 55 now. She actually took credit on her blog for several of Chef Corey's creations. She actually used a country as well. Meghan and Harry have no hard work ethic. It has since come out that they only work 1 hour for one day a week. I am disabled due to a home accident and I hobble around my home for one hour a week. These two griters are a disgrace. Titles should be removed along removing him from the line of sucession.

[@anne-marie2972]

I agree.

[@delanob2258]

VERY GOOD CONVERSATION.

[@iheomanwakpadolu2576]

How british press are hoping in vain that that Harry and Meghn will fail... But God is on the Throne and is always on the side of David not goliath 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@noraoconnor1895]

Of course she was'nt going to attend, it would'nt do her brand any good if she was booed so she knew it would be a disaster for her.!!

[@olindaguevara2369]

No they couldn't! The firm did not want her to outshine Kate. Simple

[@rebeccabrawn1592]

@olindaguevara Spot on!👍👍👍

[@user-mq3cj2fu1h]

But she turned down any offered assistance….not knowing is not an excuse to being in a hurry,

[@patassion]

His book seemed pretty tame to me. Nothing really startling.

[@ninahartley1983]

I really love Julie. I have to respectfully disagree with her on Meghan though. She knew more than she let on about what she was getting into. Without a doubt. Suits was not a huge tv show. I didn’t know her at all before Harry. I vaguely heard of Suits and I live in the us.

[@suthrnangel218]

"Meghan Markle was invited to King Charles' coronation. A representative of Harry and Meghan confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are invited to King Charles' coronation."

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

And she stayed in California. Really 'big' of her

[@thomasucc]

Excellent

[@jjboyd01]

Makes 0 sense to fly 12,000 mile to be hated when 2 years earlier you BELIEVE you suffered a miscarriage from the abuse you received. And add to it you also beleve your father helped contribute to your miscarriage because HE WANTED TO TESTIFY AGAINST YOU IN THE DAILY MAIL LAWSUIT. WHILE SAYING "oh I loved my daughter"

[@shinankoku2]

Yep

[@maxinefreeman8858]

I don't think that causes a miscarriage. Some doctors think that something mightve went wrong with the development so it's nature's way of stopping a pregnancy. Sometimes accidents can cause one. Please don't rain fire down on my head because I'm not getting into an argument on line.

[@patriciaburell3538]

This guest must be on the Sussex payroll.

[@janetrogers5429]

And why did they ghost all the families? They could have left and kept a good relationship.

[@carefreedelight2355]

We ALL think it was right for Meghan to stay away!

[@knittybitty3174]

yes because you would instant unalive her in my opinion . this hatebubble is insane pwew never saw something like this to one woman before .

[@cynthiasteer1199]

Meghan worked hard to get where she was before Harry. Harry is a prince and lived like a pauper. Why should Meghan aspire to live below what she was accustomed to.

[@rosemariebaber3360]

I wonder, after Harry’s book came out, did the Elizabeth Arden anti freeze, made a comeback?

[@ingenuity168]

The only right thing m has done so far is not attending the coronation because UK doesn't like her. She sensed that correctly.

[@hugholiveiro2081]

An honest, and intelligent interview. thank you Julie Montagu.

[@davidcook7887]

This woman always makes me hungry. Nothing to do with sandwiches.

[@NightMystique13]

Perhaps there were other reasons as well-we have no idea until history reveals all. I support their decisions.

[@kimberlyanne434]

Hi Julie have a fun time celebrating the Cora nation.🎉🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸Cheers from Scottsdale.

[@h.r7050]

Did it make him less or more attractive when you knew he was a viscount? Yeah, right. No, it did not make him more attractive. I did not know about aristocracy.... Yeah, right, but you went hunting for one and trapped a drug addicted aristo, congratulations! Who does she think she is kidding?

[@rosemariebaber3360]

Doesn’t that sound like markle, she claimed too, she didn’t know who Harry was! Birds of a feather, stick together!

[@h.r7050]

@@rosemariebaber3360 exactly! This is such good bait - to pretend you don't understand, you have no idea, oh, how charming... A very old trick. But it works!

[@Ste2023]

Snobbery is in ALL humans.

[@janetrogers5429]

If they had been honest. Meghan acted like she had no family before his.

[@longwaytotipperary]

Always love to watch Julie Montagu!!!

[@antioxidantsforyou3500]

Julie, this is an excellent interview and your thoughts so good and eloquently put. Best wishes, Christina and Nick, Devon, UK

[@heleneaubry8462]

There is no William in her inlaws😊

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

MM didn't have a "huge" role on Suits. She was 6th on the call sheet. Suits was not "wildly popular." It was on cable. Let's remove the misinformation.

[@joannhorton4813]

The truth hurts

[@nydiacoleman9188]

She just had to get in that dig about how she pronounced tomato 🍅 her British snobbery just slips time after time. She had the audacity to ask, when she found out that her then boyfriend was an aristocrat if it made him more appealing.

[@evangelistdeniseriscen8009]

I can't stand Camella.

[@Rob-sjdp4]

British snobbery and the British press are as much to blame for the royal debacle as Harry and Meghan

[@anjiedavie6792]

I enjoyed this interview, thank you.

[@janetrogers5429]

It isnt who he married or that he left but the lies that were told. Inconsistencies

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

No, Harry forgets that he 'left the Royal Family' so taxpayers DO NOT want to pay ANYTHING for him!! That INCLUDES security!!

[@s6352]

What lies? And only provide proof, not tabloid gossip, please 😮

[@gold9ja]

@@s6352 👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@skreety0455]

Is she in her Prime yet!?😮

[@dolphmanity]

I LIKE HER

[@vaneskak1579]

Julie is reaching sooo far to defend Meghan.

[@jessicaponticello8937]

It’s their story to tell. Of course it was right, it was thier right to tell thier story how they saw it! Everyone else was telling thier “story0 or a version of it for years. Wasn’t it about time the people who lived it told it? I commend Meg and H for doing what they are doing it takes a lot to be vulnerable and put yourself and your truth out in the public domain! I’m proud of them!

[@veranaranjo8419]

I commend them too 🤢🤢

[@neelamacwan7670]

Your reply is hilarious

[@dhyanidsouza2430]

Absolutely and I am 100% with you!

[@validenough]

Yes exactly... A STORY which they made up to be victims 😂😂

[@roselinepierre727]

Charles slept with Camela. That's not the worst thing?

[@sleepysatellite1326]

Julie is so lovely!

[@MsJoybird1]

This woman was never close to a Meghan!

[@suzyukla]

this woman was in Housewives a American tv reality show lol I dont believe anything she says lol

[@evangelistdeniseriscen8009]

If your family is supportive of you.

[@Oughut88]

Love Julie Montagu. She’s a wonderful, dynamic, caring, hardworking, sensitive person.

[@debrahinz]

Meagan should have followed in Julie's footsteps. She could have done so much good but went totally in the wrong direction.

[@bonnieali5325]

Well racist abuse and media intimidation will do that to you..

[@iluvlola6439]

“6” paps 😂😂😂😂😂 “6” paps 😂😂😂😂😂 “6” paps 😂😂😂😂😂

[@margaritaperez8321]

Harry’s book is a historical book, it was needed to be written. Otherwise is only the tabloid side

[@anne-marie2972]

About his todger 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@margaritaperez8321]

@@anne-marie2972 well the one you can’t have.

[@anne-marie2972]

@@margaritaperez8321 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@margaritaperez8321]

@@anne-marie2972be better and your health will improve

[@delisbijou1201]

Thank you for not jumping on the "Bully" bandwagon.

[@neelamacwan7670]

Absolutely she made the dreams of British people come true. Can't stand the yatch girl

[@dhyanidsouza2430]

That’s sad!

[@dhyanidsouza2430]

The yacht girl, her name is Catherine!

[@user-ew2od8tj2d]

Julie you need to acknowledge that MM is horrible person...that is why she needs to never set foot on British soil again...

[@adelaosterloh3458]

I feel that the whole book was therapy for Harry. They say also that Diana knew what she was getting into as well. I don't think it will end well for Charles and Camilla sorry.

[@Anne-ku3lj]

It has ended very well for Camilla.

[@patriot1952-os6mh]

❤ Enormously popular? I'm from America, and never even heard of Megnut until she got engaged to Harry! That T.V. program was not that popular to the majority of American's! Deal or No Deal was more popular, but never knew anything but their first names. And thought she was "pushy" on that show also. And she claimed she didn't know anything about Prince Harry? Tell that to most woman in America, and they would laugh in their faces! Before they married everyone of eligible woman around the whole World were wondering who they would choose for a wife! For Megnut claiming that was ludicrous! ❤

[@cpr2450]

There was no choice to be made. She was never invited.

[@penelope7552]

Thank you for your honest thoughts. Love will conquer all. No matter how people will do everything in their power to destroy them, if there’s love, they’ll overcome these constant negative buzz. Here’s wishing Harry, Meghan, Archie & Lilly a safe, healthy, and strong family.

[@auroraaquino9734]

I belie and feel that Harry Megan Archie and Lilli will have a safe and strong family bond coz they are being abused by people whose been throwing unhealthy words as if Harry is a real bad man. No one can destroy them. God is always w/ them. For not long the world will turn around and they will reign . They are also human jzt like everybody. Harry is a fine man unlike other man around who are so hypo rite. What goez around comes around. They will have their good time given by God. Imagine a 13 yr old boy who cannot even cry in public during the funeral of their beloved and also abused mother. Now that he is not a young boy anymore he can decide for himself and family. I feel him esp the way his mother got into that car accident. ChRles and Camilla deserve each other. Both Cheaters. He is not fit to be King. Camilla looks like a Witch. In less than 20 yrs. Something will happen and everybody will be surprised. Something great will happen to Harry and family. The Lord God is w/ you at all times. Your mother is also watching ang guiding you. To the tv reporters, pls stop your harsh words that you say about Harry. Jzt throw it to Csmilla and your King Charles whom you think are clean.

[@gold9ja]

Amen I agree

[@anne-marie2972]

​@@auroraaquino9734 You are talking about God and same time you are very mean. American ?

[@spirit5228]

Why place burden of reconciliation on harry? I wanted to hear what you had to say until i heard that. 😮

[@spacecoastaesthetics6990]

Psychology teaches Accountability breeds Growth. Harry made The Royals accountable. Growth is uncomfortable. Americans came to see Queen Elizabeth not Charles.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

The queen is dead - LONG LIVE THE KING!! Most patriotic I will get. And NOBOYD cares about America's opinion. It MEANS NOTHING!!!

[@alisonhaughton987]

Julie is such a wonderful authentic lady, always love watching her youtube programs

[@Lynne_bravo]

I love julie she knows what meghan went through she knew the press and the royal family treated meghan badly.

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

This is about Meghan not complementary about the host

[@tanyatonner5158]

​@@ellenfaulkner7616 Megan who?

[@anne-marie2972]

​@@Lynne_bravo She doesn't said so 🙄🙄

[@personalcheeses8073]

No way was she right to deny her children being part of history. That’s pure selfishness

[@laurenespaulding08]

Love you Julie!! I love watching mapperton live and AV. It’s great to hear your point of view on this. ❤️

[@lilyann168]

Versailles gets plenty of tourism

[@janetrogers5429]

And honestly the proof was in the pudding. The times she has pushed passed harry. I think she just didnt want to listen to anyone. She wanted things her way.

[@saxum2171]

Yeah because she is to decent to go to such sorcery & pomp

[@rebeccagrieger429]

Best selling fiction book of all time? Lolol

[@suemount6042]

Didn’t exactly help she was vilified by a certain journalist who accused her of ghosting him and he hasn’t let up constantly attacking her in the media whilst she was pregnant classy not. I was a huge fan of this person but not anymore