Warning, if you are already Windsor’d out you may want to turn the page now.
I recently claimed to be not too fussed about this Royal marriage. But that was before it turned into a soap opera, and now I am completely hooked!
Angeleno in Britain doesn’t have quite the same ring as Brit in LA does it? But that is what Meghan Markle is, and from where I’m standing it doesn’t seem half as appealing. I can only think that those of you who came here to seek fame and fortune are now a little hesitant after seeing MM’s catapult in to the spotlight ? It’s been more Trials and Tribulations than Glitz and Glamour. I always thought she didn’t know exactly what she was letting herself in for, but now, after the past week’s shenanigans I don’t think any of us really had a clue either.
Ok the plus side it is more apparent what H&M have in common, (I wonder if Hennes & Mauritz have approached them yet..? ).
They both have parents who claimed to detest the press attention, but were actually in cahoots with journalists purely to ‘improve their image’. They both have had very checkered love lives. Meghan was previously married with one resulting in divorce. Harry’s romantic endeavors are very well documented…. And last but not least, they have equally inappropriate, outspoken, embarrassing relatives.
I hope Ms. Markles knows that even the most recent dramas don’t trump the Camillagate Tape.
I do feel for her, as we all have skeletons in our closet. Fortunately most of us get to keep them behind closed doors. No doubt ‘Keeping up with the Markles’ or ‘The Only Way is Windsor’ will make its debut on a TV channel soon. If betting was legal in California (which it might be very soon), I would put money on the phrase ‘ If anyone here present objects/speak now or forever hold your peace’ is omitted from the ceremony. We all know the old adage about not being able to choose your relatives, but it might have been a bit easier for all parties if Meghan had kept her enemies closer!
If you have made it this far I will assume you are not quite sick of hearing about the Royal family. So I have a little competition for you! We have some Brits in LA Royal Wedding commemorative mugs to give away – all you need to do is email us at BritsinLA@gmail.com to enter. The only requirement is that you live in the USA, as we have to pay for the shipping!
Winners will be chosen at random next Wednesday at noon and will be notified via email.
Don’t forget that our Craig is in a play next month, at the Hollywood Fringe. There are only eight performances so don’t delay and get your tickets today by visiting hollywoodfringe.org and search for Old Frenemies. Use the discount code BRITSLA. There are other Brits in LA members in the cast too, including Richard Rennie, Nick Hardcastle, Lisa Gorgin and Wendy M. Bain.
Lastly, congratulations to this weeks Brits in LA Pub Quiz winners ‘the Doctors Companions’. If you think you can knock them off their pedestal come along to the Cat & Fiddle Pub next Tuesday at 8pm. Get there a few minutes early if you need to join a team. Introduce yourself to our quizmaster Sandro Monetti and he will take care of you.
If you have any questions or comments you can drop us a line at info@britsin.la
Happy Nuptials!
Eileen
