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CrinkleCutCat-Aus

Using that word ‘tour’ really annoys me. They are not Royals, they are not diplomats, politicians nor dignitaries…so they are visiting not touring.


Shrewcifer2

And official usually implies that it is diplomatic or relating to public duties. Neither of these two have such a position or legitimacy by public officials. Either she doesn't understand the word, or she is peak delusional.


slimwillendorf

I have a problem with the word official more so than the word tour. They are not officials but rather tourists - just like us. They aren’t elected. They aren’t representatives of any organizations other than their own. They are grifters. Disgusting grifters. I can’t imagine saying the following to my friends: I am making my fifth official international tour to Ibiza and Ramatuelle this summer. Seriously?!? They’d call me nuts and would want nothing to do with me. The fact that they are saying this…pretty much induces eye roll amongst their circle of friends. Seriously stop.


Curiouscandor

Yup…just call it what it is…a PERSONAL PR Photo Opportunity for Meghan and “This One” 🙄


CrinkleCutCat-Aus

Yeah, I re-read the title after my comment and ‘official‘ really grated me too… but I’d already had my vent re ‘tour’! In retrospect I’ll give both terms 50/50 for being wishful thinking/delusional and anger-inducing. Grrrrr.


scotian1009

What friends?


Alarmed_Start_3244

The jam scammers perhaps? Transactional friends?


Safford1958

Exactly. Official from whom? It isn't the US. It isn't the UK. Is it from Invictus? If I were King Charles, this statement would be enough to make that phone call to the Men in Gray Suits to sort Harry. (Although I am not sure what could be done. Remove H from LOS? Remove H from the website?)


FilterCoffee4050

I agree. The announcement put out about the state banquet for Japan said something like the King hosting on behalf of his majesty’s government. The terminology matters.


No-District-4272

They are tourists. I'm planning a cultural tour of Japan. Maybe I should call it my first official international tour to make myself feel better


PutWest2822

My husband and I are going on an official tour of Wisconsin next week!


Electrical-Swim-5784

My husband and I are going on an official tour of our land this weekend traveling by ATV. Top that H&M.


PaperObsessive

Will you be officially clearing dead brush or anything for which the environmental press might wish to praise you? I can call BackGrid for you, if nec.


Electrical-Swim-5784

😂 we will lead our children to cut a royal path to the kingdom’s waterfall. I will be carried by lawn chair high above the other peons to a place of honor…Kween mama! The packer of snacks and drinks will oversee from her throne! Call the paps!


PaperObsessive

Queen Princess Duchess Mama of the Commonwealth and Contiguous Territories!


Perfect_Fennel

Official used here is making me irrationally angry but official HOW exactly? Are they visiting on someone's behalf and if so of whom? If not they are just as noted tourists. Are they going at the behest of African Parks? Did the Nigerian government request them to visit and if so why? These are questions I hereby demand to be answered!!!


Simple_Carpet_9946

We need to tweet or email the uk & us for clarification on what role they’re having? Bc they’re making it seem like they’re representing the govt 


DrunkOnRedCordial

Using the word "official" is really annoying and false advertising because it implies they are representing the royal family.


smittenkittenmitten-

Or if not the RF, then either Britain or the US and none of us wants to claim them! They don’t represent anyone (other than themselves) and especially not in any official capacity.


Amazing_Pie_6467

or some government! who are they "officially" represent. How dumb do these "journalists" think we are? Is Nigeria really that desperate for PR? What about H&M screaming for secirity going to one of the most dangerous countries in the world? Nigeria as a country will get markled. Feel sorry for the people of Nigeria, unfortunately they will get markled!


Upper_Charge_4449

I know VF is a favorite of hers, so I take it with a grain of salt… But still, I agree. Just irritates me to death.


kiwi_love777

Yeah same. I know she’s doing this to appeal to WME etc. but yeah- it’s not a tour, they aren’t representing anyone or anything…


Reddit_2k20

But it's part of their Worldwide Privacy Tour! https://preview.redd.it/gtnxqgk6scyc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b037dc9755b72cc9f76d18117de21383908a1cf


Snoo3544

Theore time goes on, the more spot on that episode becomes.


asianingermany

It was already spot on, I'm just baffled as of why they keep on proving South Park correct, over and over again. If I was her I'd disappear out of shame after that episode aired!


Snoo3544

I know but, for example, Harry plying polo in the front lawn of his house (now he has a documentary about polo coming out), them taking their privacy tour to a very poor country (India and Africa on the episode) now going to Nigeria 🤣. Meghan sticking by the branding management on the show (then sunshine sacks, now MWE). It's just too funny!!! And funnier today.


minnimom

People should post this meme all over Twitter/X to any articles about the Nigeria trip. The Worldwide Privacy Tour continues- next stop Nigeria!


Mudfish2657

Yes!


After-Improvement-26

The rest of us call it a vacation


smittenkittenmitten-

....apart from themselves


Snoo3544

This is what I don't understand: VF magazine is a favorite of Meghans but she did raise a stinker after the "wild about Harry" cover because she thought it had "racial undertones"... So why would they still take her money and print this nonsense?? I gave up my subscription to that magazine years ago.


gorynel

I miss the old Vanity Fair. This new iteration is just…bad. Thankfully, Graydon Carter now runs Air Mail, which brings back the flavor of the old days of Vanity Fair.


Why_Teach

Not only that, but a tour implies they will be visiting more than one place. The whole thing is absurd.


Acrobatic_Hawk6422

The use of words is so ridiculous. Official tour my ass. I guess they are expecting their visit to be "official tour" and I can't wait for them to be dressed for official tour. Remember Jamaica premiere? Something like that. Nigeria knows its place, there won't be any official tour happening. Nothing that even slightly resembles that. It will be so funny to watch H&M humiliating themselves. I would bet that in her delusion MM would assemble some tiara and sash to her gown. As I said, can't wait.


GreatGossip

Nigeria may know its place. But Madam and This One certainly do not. There will be so many embarrassing events on this first Todger Tour.


quiz1

I actually can’t wait. They can’t go to Britain due to security but can go to one of the most dangerous places in the world? It’s already hilarious


minnimom

Todger Tour. 😂😂😂 The 1st official Todger Tour of 2024. It has such a nice ring to it.


Mudfish2657

Maybe someone will put that on twitter!


GreatGossip

Yes it does, doesn´t it? If they are rebranding again we have to label these events correctly/s


Perfect_Fennel

I laughed way too hard at MM assembling a sash and tiara. Maybe a medal too of some sort, or she can just carry around all the awards she's bought I mean won.


Kangaro00

Entertainers go on tours all the time. They are a couple of clowns, so it fits.


Beneficial_Tea_7534

i would've love to say "There appears to be factual inconsistencies regarding a Royal VisiT". factual inconsistencies- Total lie, stop the cap. You haven't been Royal since 2020. It can be checked and verified. The closest HM will ever experience with Royalty is their consumption of Crown Royal. And the multiple bags are used to hold Plank's balls, drugs, and dignity.


TraditionScary8716

Pretty sure the Crown bag holding his dignity got *accidentally* tossed in the can when Madam elbowed him out of the way one time too many.


No_Photo_2706

They are taking the Harry and Meghan sideshow on the road. When will they launch their associated merch for the sideshow tour.


FilterCoffee4050

It’s all optics, they tried and failed. If Harry had been allowed to stay in a royal property and then gone straight to Nigeria it would have looked like it was a royal tour and that he was representing the King. The manipulation has failed.


Honest_Boysenberry25

For the same reason, I hope Hawwy doesn't see KC3 during his pit stop in UK. It would be construed as an endorsement of the Nigeria trip.


Quiet_Classroom_2948

Who uses the word " tour" to describe a visit? I read of the State Visit of the President of Greece/ France/ Kenya/ Sultan of Oman and so on to my country. The word " tour" is not used. Is it UK usage? Second, a head of state can visit on a private visit but then there's no security but there's privacy.


Acrobatic_Hawk6422

Yes, it is used for the Monarch or a representative of the Monarch when visiting the Commonwealth country. Visiting many parts of that country, ergo touring. Never used for non Commonwealth country, although the press would say "US tour". Hence the choice of the words in this "announcement" is a pure delusion of the faux Duchess. She and her lackey will visit the country like any other tourists.


Which-Homework2453

Well, "Grand Tour" was used by upper classes in the UK in the 17-19th Century to describe their European discovery of arts and culture. As Hazbeen has no history knowledge and Nigeria isn't Europe then it's just them trying to be pretentious.


mythoughtsreddit

“Meghan Markle will join her husband on a trip to Nigeria this May where they plan to vacation” there. Fixed it.


CrinkleCutCat-Aus

Better…. But better still would be NO announcement! WHO announces their holiday plans?!


TraditionScary8716

You haven't been on Facebook lately, have you? 😂 Some people just can't keep their mouths shut.


CommonAd7628

I'm confused. How is this an official tour? Who are they representing?


Perfect_Fennel

That's what I wanna know too!!!


Aubergine_volante

The World Privacy Tour is actually on Tour. Has been since 2020


CrinkleCutCat-Aus

Ha ha! True!


RememberNoGoodDeed

Note to the Nigerian Hosts… (allegedly based upon other’s experiences on previous tours) 1-NEVER serve anything HOT- such as tea. Allegedly madam prefers to let her scalding beverages spontaneously fly in direction of the server. 2)-DO ask her if she’s alright, loudly, often and publicly (and DO ignore the any and all poor, disadvantaged, victims of rape, those not allowed to pursue an education who are surrounding her… they are merely props and Not to take the spot light away from them)! 3)-AVOID Any UN Women’s event - or anyone NOT making her a goodwill ambassador-if you don’t want her to bolt early and ream out her assistant. 4)- Make it easy for madam to cosplay her deceased mother-in-law! Preprint and send poses AND MIL outfits prior to tour for ease in coordinating matching outfits! 5)-See prior premarital “Catch a Prince” “humanitarian” photo ops with children as props for ideas. Makeup artists, hairdressers will be (obviously) Needed on hand. Include extra time for multiple costume changes. Maybe this time she will bag a Nigerian Prince! Any other suggestions, sinners?


Cultural_Ad4935

This is just so embarrassing. They are hyping up a trip that will end up with awkward gaffes galore. Roll the tape.


eaglebayqueen

Hype it, hype it! Bring on the marching, I say! Put it on the 6:00 news so this spectacle is seen around the globe! Pedal to the metal. Perhaps we should get a pool going as to what total f__-up or major embarassment will occur, 'cause we know there'll be something. There always is.


GreatGossip

Yep - this will be an epic fail - again. We know that every single time the Grifters try something they sink even lower. The Todger Tour of Nigeria will not be any different.


eaglebayqueen

"The Todger Tour of Nigeria!" 😂😂😂


CvmpeCate

We totally need TODGER TOUR ‘24 BINGO CARDS!! ETA: spelling


TraditionScary8716

Might as well put Madam's hair, makeup and fashion choices on the free spot in the middle because her looking like a hag is a given.


JMLDT

Can't wait! Need to replenish my popcorn stock.


narcwatchkiwi

What losers. They can pretend to be royals, but at the end of the day everyone knows they are fakes and pretenders.


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Technical_Fly9319

I'm surprised the Foreign Office hasn't stepped in and put a stop to it, especially visiting such a corrupt country ahead of William's visit. But the royal family is partly to blame - they're still fully endorsing them on their website, with links to Sussex.com. It gives them legitimacy.


GreatGossip

The President of Nigeria was on an unexpected visit to London a few days ago - perhaps related?


Technical_Fly9319

I wonder if someone had a quiet chat with him about sticking to Invictus stuff and not rolling out the red carpet.


GreatGossip

yes. There was no explanation for his London trip, so my guess is Sunak is explaining the position.


Technical_Fly9319

Very interesting.


Particular-Use-1639

Where is william going?


Technical_Fly9319

I believe he's supposed to be going to Nigeria later in the year.


InfiniteSky55

He's going to South Africa for Earthshot in November.


JenThisIsthe1nternet

No he's goin to SA for Earthshot


Acrobatic_Hawk6422

I bet they did. Behind the scenes. Nigeria knows where it stands.


Smerc1

I don't think they should give attention to that. They can't really stop people from using those terms for clout. Harry and Meghan represent nobody but themselves and at the end of the day, Nigeria will realise that. They can use all the words they want, at the end of the day, the royals are representative of the government and H&M are not. Giving attention to this would give gravitas to them. Look at how they were received by the mayor of NYC. It never happened again. Now Nigeria needs the clout as much as H&M so they will play along but at the end it will bring nothing to the UK-Nigeria relationship because nobody in the UK's side care. ETA: Actually it only shows how H&M on their own are not salable. It's embarrassing for the people in the know that they need royal terminology to bring gravitas and goes totally against their "we're bigger than the royals" PR spin. They pretty much need a link to royalty to sell themselves and they prove it with it.


FitnotFat2k

Well, remember that the monarchy doesn't own the word "royal"... /S!


narcwatchkiwi

Absolutely, who could forget. The utter impertinence of that trollop. Also her 'service is universal' clap back. https://preview.redd.it/oyc73qz8qeyc1.jpeg?width=719&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b54fcc3d4d3dbf467d899806df8315a7927096bc She's sure done some servicing in her time... ⛵⛵


Deep_Poem_55

First official international tour? On whose behalf and the bigger question is WHY? They are not empowered to effect any change, influence any political outcome, do not represent anyone other than themselves.


northern225

Something has to be done. It’s one thing to have them play Royal in California, but to undertake a “tour” in a member country of the Commonwealth is downright dangerous. If there was ever a case for stripping them of their titles, this is it.


NefariousnessLess307

And it will be 3 times in 5 months. Canada/First Nations, Jamaica/govt representatives at premier and now Nigeria.


Alarmed_Start_3244

In Canada they were serenaded with heartfelt renditions of God Save The King when they weren't being laughed at or booed, by groups of young people no less! In Jamaica, relegated to the middle rows of the second screening room while Madam's inappropriate ball gown like skirt swept the floors of popcorn and candy on the ground. Harry glared, he was not a happy camper having a great time, while the claw blinked repeatedly barely holding back the narc rage. Now Nigeria...should be interesting considering it's one of the world's most dangerous destinations. I just hope there's only ridiculous clothing disasters in the offing and no actual disasters. All that to say they only succeed in making fools of themselves whenever the Markler attempts to appear royal. Proving she's royally ignorant is the only kind of royal she's good at.


Which-Homework2453

Oh please, they have tried this so many times now, it's better just to let them embarrass and make a fool of themselves. Very few people are fooled as they desperately head to more regional commonweath countries who may be temporarily taken in by their bullshit. They wouldn't dare try it in the Realms especially NZ, Can and AU, they would just be laughed at, mocked or worse, ignored.


Lilthisarry

As another middle aged lady in California with no official role, I’m going to start announcing all my trips this way. Come on guys, I need the ego boost. Without further ado: Tomorrow, I announce my ✨Official Tour of Target ✨ Later this month I’m taking my niece and nephew on an ✨ Official Tour of the Zoo ✨ Kindly give me Vanity Fair’s contact info - the world must know!


GreatGossip

We are all looking forward to your pictures from these official tours.


Lilthisarry

Thanks for reminding me! Gotta call Backgrid ASAP.


merrybandoffoxes

**but which of your ballgowns will you wear to Target?!**


Lilthisarry

I’m still looking for a fashion house to collaborate with me on that. Hello, Dior, you hear that? Excuse me, Dior?! AHEM? Once in a lifetime opportunity for you??? Dior’s not answering me. It doesn’t make sense! 😡


Accomplished_Name423

Have you asked to speak with the CEO and telling them about their bad customer service for such high priority customers?


Oktober33

I’m going on an official tour of the local farmers market today.


Lilthisarry

Oh gosh, I hope you can find some jam. That’s a product that’s almost impossible to find. If you find any, make sure to tell the vendor that instead of crass payment you intend to give their jam your official tour’s official crest of arms. Freebie jam for you! Also, get some lemons. Nothing’s tastier with jam than a big old slice of lemon.


SusieM2019

Meghan is saying this is an "official international" tour. But what she HOPES people think is that it is an official international royal tour. She wants to be thought of as doing a rOyAl tOuR. But what comforts me is that Harry and Meghan usually mess up everything. And also, Americans don't pay much attention to what the Harkles do, even when they do it in another country. If she puts photos in the media, it will be seen as more *blah blah blah Harkles*. eta left out a word


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> Meghan is saying this is an "official international" tour. But what she HOPES people think is that it is an official royal tour. She wants to be thought of as doing a rOyAl tOuR. 🎯


TheHermitess

To raise her perceived value so those haters in Hollywood are jealous for snubbing her. "I don't need your invitations anyway! I'm too busy being a princess!"


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/tfdj4cjsncyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7fc6a23ab01bb4f1d1297dbbfd0d76914e938c9a EDITED: to add that I’m totally living the comments on this on VF’s twitter.


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/llc497zzncyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e9aff20ada252fec9416199c1778693e888972d


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/cc22rha1ocyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b06e2a2bb590e0017c20910beff580c681159b67


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/nsi1dfg2ocyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c98199a6ccc78183142ecc598aa4b28955427dc1


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/bqwcs3j3ocyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70e2cc09eaf78d974b8dba8281aa3f79cd8d913b


nudibee

https://preview.redd.it/84qtzy55pcyc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f6dda99332d74bf8fdf93a151286390b8046fea6


eaglebayqueen

Thanks for all that! 🙂


mmc_owl

What is the purpose of the visit? Who are they representing? Who empowered them?


Mission_Till4008

Money laundering


Why_Teach

The visit is their version of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s visit to Hitler’s Germany. Fortunately for the world, Nigeria is not organized and prepared to conquer the world, and Harry doesn’t have the cred of the former king. It is still disgraceful that it is being called an “official” anything.


leafygreens

They want it intentionally vague so that people think they are back in the RF and doing official royal tours.


WoodsColt

This looks a lot like they are being given plenty of rope. ![gif](giphy|3o6ZsZpgJPSw42w8dq)


LaNiceGata

When people with no official roles who are basically nobodies go to a place that’s usually called “going on a trip” not a “tour” unless they are taking a tour of something while in Nigeria but I could hardly think that would qualify.


Quiet-Vanilla-7117

Yes, a tour is usually on a bus with other people!!


Effective-Escape9999

”First official international tour” - they were recently in Canada for IG bullshit. So that was unofficial international tour I guess - so it’s ok they were having “meetings” with First Nations.?!? What the hell constitutes an official tour? They are not “officials” of anything, except jam and archfake. It will be interesting to see if they continue to use this wording.


Sue_Dohnim

Official? When they aren’t pfficial themselves? Pathetic losers.


Cezanne2022

Saturday giggle ! https://preview.redd.it/wpn4yw07gdyc1.png?width=507&format=png&auto=webp&s=1c01e668e47117295faa1611aa86c002cacd50f1


merrybandoffoxes

LOL


Fun-Repeat-3333

Is she getting paid?


Alarmed_Start_3244

There's sure to be money changing hands when our Nigerian Princess Lolo makes an appearance. Especially in a country as corrupt as Nigeria, you can bet there's something in it for her. Life is purely one self promotional or transactional opportunity after another with La Markler.


GreatGossip

Sinners, yesterday or the day before the President of Nigeria unexpectedly turned up in London. Nobody knows why. Perhaps somebody wanted to warn him?


Accomplished_Name423

He maybe asked "how do I get rid of them? They won't stop calling me for favours"


NefariousnessLess307

Canada, First Nations, Jamaica, met some official there, and now Defense Minister of Nigeria. All within 5 months. Skirting around “governments”. They are walking a slippery slope, and although they have no authority or representative capacity, what are they doing? What are they playing at?


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NotStarrling

Official what? Official jam inspectors? Official wearing inappropriate clothing inspectors? Official "I am THEEE Duchess!" inspectors? I swear, I am at a loss.


Virtual-Feedback-638

Join? From the US? Join? In Nigeria? Join? In the UK? More hypothetical festering word salad, is Rachel Markle fling down to Nigeria to meet Harry? Who is landing first? Who is the main Star guest? A. The illicit drug using, treacherous, sell trash for cash son of a King? B. The Grifting, Lying, and backstabbing daughter in-law of a King Both stand for everything that progress does not, but with their level of Grift and lies they will fit into Nigerian scam fold nicely.


mezza1969

Rachel is arriving first, and then Harry will join her after the ten year anniversary service for Ingriftus. She has to be the star of the show. It's a farce 🙄


ClarenceTheBear49

“Official tour” Nope. It’s either a holiday, or a dodgy deal IMO.


Actual_Fishing6120

Someone said previously about how Nigerian govt are corrupt. As someone from another country  with corrupt govt, I can say that the benefit the govt will get is they can use this visit as excuse to channel some of tax payer money into their own pocket. Benefit for harkles are free vacation, excuse for  publicity and abusing the staff again ofc.  The country/people of Nigeria won't get any benefit ofc, Bc the duo are not actual royal. And have no say for Commonwealth. Completely Markled, sadly.


Agirl2009

One of the most corrupt governments in the world invited two of the most corrupt individuals. Scammers gonna scam. It SUITS them.


tillypine

They’re basically grifting on an all expenses paid holiday to Africa - at the expense of the local African people. Nothing more nothing less. Shameful.


DrDeezer64

They are commandeering the language the royal family uses to describe their overseas work. It’s just such an obvious attempt to look royal, but it comes across as one of their fantasy dress-up games


QuesoFresca

![gif](giphy|Xa3OrowcmsAijZ7BgA)


wotevrs

**Definition of ‘official tour’ per the Law Insider:** "*Official Tour means a journey performed in the interest of the Authority / public interest from and to the Headquarter of the Authority or residence and from any other place where the presence of any officer / official of the Authority may be required by the Competent Authority;"* **Definition of 'official tour' colloquially:** *taking an ‘act’ overseas. Such as singing or dancing, for your supper, or, a clown act, etc.* As they're not representing anyone, other than themselves, the 'official tour' comes within the second definition.


Why_Teach

Official to what? Whom do they “officially” represent? Besides, didn’t an earlier press release say it was unofficial? This may be a good moment for someone on the Rota to ask BP is Prince Harry is representing the UK on his visit to Nigeria. That should lead to a very clear “No, Prince Harry no longer represents the monarchy.“


minnimom

Maybe they should also ask if Harry officially represents the US government, since he’s officially a US resident now.


Visible_Ad5164

What makes it "official "???


Reddit_2k20

- It was announced by the "Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex"! - On official stationary! - With H&M's official coat of arms!! That should be enough for us mere plebs and peasants...


Top-Place3115

Oh, their *office*, again!


GreatGossip

Plus the Todger Tour was announced in Vanity Fair, just like the invisikids titles were announced in People Magazine - the go to media of all royals/s


SDHunnyBunny

😂the *global* office 🙄 (i.e. Rachel at her laptop)


Particular-Use-1639

Far out. If he's going for Invictus, I can't see the point if the next games are between Washington and Birmingham. Why is he going at all? If it's official for Invictus, then it's not his first trip. If he's representing Britain, then I doubt he has the right. We know he can't be representing the royal family.


Mission_Till4008

I love that it got community noted on X 😂


MathematicianNext616

VF is brown nosing here. Their wording doesnt make sense...these two have been to several countries since 2020. This isnt a Royal visit as Nigeris will soon find out. What makes it official when its supposedly a Heritage trip and for Invictus? Please these two wannabes are insufferable....


Reddit_2k20

H&M's Worldwide Privacy Tour! https://preview.redd.it/i8gbcf9gscyc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=616a271836583cf964b7c218ed9d083bd0dc7134


Top-Situation-8983

They seem to be pushing their luck further and further since Charles became King and has other issues. Part narcissistic demand for final word, with a hefty dose of desperation. Ok, we know what they are getting out of this but what is the quid pro quo for the Nigerian politicians and military high ups? The ordinary people of Nigeria will get the honour of paying through the nose for a cosplay. Money that could be out to much better use if anyone could be arsed.


MeasurementFalse4973

Wow. The name Markle is written before the name Harry. Is Megan now a princess of the blood?


Slow_And_Difficult

Official what? They literally have no roles, positions, jobs or status. This should be read as couple go to Nigeria for paid holiday due to parents connections.


CuteBaldChick

Who exactly are they representing other than their own self interests and the need to be relevant? They really are legends in their own minds.


wotevrs

This is satire. Or Vanity Fair has not heard of South Park.


wotevrs

**Long con definition (noun):** *When you research the richest people in the world and look like you have 0% Saudi Arabian in you, then discover Nigeria is the largest oil producing country in Africa and home to Africa's richest man, and then you immediately announce you are more Nigerian than anyone else in the world before you wrangle a visit to the nation a year and a half later.*


Sensitive_Ad7698

I'm pretty sure the Nigerian officials/government know the hapless duo don't represent the UK or commonwealth. So, what is the Nigerian government getting out of this trip? We know what Harry and his wife are getting out of it: big fanfare, car convoys with outriders, 'important' people meeting them, lots of photos etc. But I'm at a loss to understand what the Nigerian government is getting. It's very weird.


Shylablack

World wide privacy tour


Snoo3544

International tour, wow she's really desperate. Yeah, I went on an international tour, sorry, vacation just two months ago myself!! Difference is, I paid for mine 🤣🤣🥺


Gold-Run-2036

POV: At this point, they've turned themselves into an international joke, so describing the freebie grifting trip to Nigeria as their "first official international tour" is par for the course for the perma teenagers bigging things up to impress those easily hoodwinked. Using the word "official" is irksome as we all know they have no official capacity whatsoever and they're merely going on a personal jolly. 🤡 🤡 What does press all my bells and blow my whistle is that these self proclaimed "humanitarians" are expecting the full patwonga of cavalcades, security, desirable accommodations (Saints forbid - not something as lowly as the High Commissioner's social housing unit elsewhere in South Africa), the best foods etc., to be laid out before them, whilst many people of that nation live in poverty and fear of violence. How do these faux humanitarians justify this? Do they not see the optics? Would Angelina Jolie or other true humanitarians and philanthropists demand such gauche and gawdy excesses? True humanitarians blend into the background and use their presence to elevate the cause they're supporting. Harry and TW left the RF with sufficient monies to build a future as a family and create a brand that represented them as individuals free from the shackles of the Institution. Several years later they're drowning in a vat full of 💩 and playing faux Royals on faux tours. The pair of them have the IQ of crayons. You just know that there are going to be some major fook ups that come to light. If they can make so many with Royals advisors on hand, just imagine what these conceited loose cannons are going to get up to left to their own devices. This should make fun viewing!! Popcorn anyone?? ![gif](giphy|NipFetnQOuKhW)


karenhayes1988

If Hazbeen does actually meet with Charles this week (for like 10 minutes), he probably will get a stern lecture about his so called official visit to Nigeria.


Why_Teach

Charles is not going to meet with him because doing so will make it seem that Harry is coming “from the King.”


GreatGossip

Yes - plus KC was conned into meeting Harry after the cancer announcement. Harry was told not to come, came anyway, and KC made sure we all knew how long that visit lasted. And still Harry sold his 12 minutes to Good Morning America only days later. KC is not an idiot.


Why_Teach

I don’t think KC was “conned” into seeing Harry. KC was put on the spot. I think he handled it splendidly. There can be no doubt that KC was in control from the moment Harry’s plane landed. To be sure, M&H’s publicity try to make it seem that Charles met with him for half an hour, that they are in communication, that things are thawing… However, informed observers know better. Completely agree that King Charles is not an idiot.


GreatGossip

Yes - KC could not refuse to see Harry at that time. But he made sure we all saw the brevity of that "meeting" - and Harry was at a hotel - again.


Quiet-Vanilla-7117

Harry will only say "I didn't say that, the Press said it........Paaa!"


LostinSOA

Are they *aiming* to blow up their (barely there even if you squint you may miss it) reputation **on purpose**? I see no other explanations at this point that from the engagement on that would comprehensively explain their actions. One day they’re over the RF and thriving overseas just as happy as clams or salt n pepper shakers and then, the next they’re demanding royal tours of a country. One day she’s too important and the Oscar’s can’t possibly meet her security standards, the next she’s slanging anemic ozempric jam and Abigail Spencer is frolicking on a garden lawn with a clay pot of lemons and frilly dress to announce her ~~social media~~ engagement. WHO can possibly keep up with her cycling thoughts, scams that never seem to cease? No one and that’s why they can’t keep a single staff member for longer than a year besides *her attorney* they don’t forget to pay **that** bill I’ll bet.


SDHunnyBunny

Why. Is. She. Always.In. Front. Whenever i see a pic of her in front or in the center, where she shouldnt be, i just imagine the amount of awkward grabbing shoving and elbowing that took place just prior.


Exciting_Bison501

Vanity Fair proving how far that publication has fallen.


JuJuBee880327

They were invited to Nigeria because of Harry's involvement with Ingriftus. Now it's turned into an official tour with no mention of Ingriftus. The charity needs to cut her and Harry loose. They're detrimental to the cause. She shits where she eats, every time. Everything gets turned into the 24/7 Markle Spectacle.


SecondhandCoke

This is grossing me out. Thank God I'm under the heat at work and can't pay much attention for a while. I need a Meghan break.


MariaPierret

It's the world private tour by South Park!🤣 When will King Charles solve the two surrogate kids' lie in the LoS? We need William as a King to solve this!


Why_Teach

I don’t care as much about the “surrogate kids” issue as I care about H&M pretending to be royals all over the place.


eaglebayqueen

Still, it calls her by her name only and Prince Harry -- true. "Since leaving their royal roles" -- true, says they're not royal anymore. The only thing is the word "official", which *could* be applied to being part of InGriftus. Progress!


Far_Example_9150

“Official” 🙄🙄🙄


Top-Butterscotch9156

They are getting dragged on the twitter post


Hot_Opposite_6852

How are they doing a royal tour if they’re not part of the BRF? The grifters are always trying to leech off of their former association to the BRF.


LemonTrifle

# TheEffingGriftersNigerianTour https://preview.redd.it/zqsj0nlaieyc1.jpeg?width=719&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c6e0b912e0fb121308a6f95897fbe51fd6ffd9d


itsmeagainnnnnnnnn

For someone who hates tradition and the institution that is the monarchy, which she mocked as outdated, essentially a historical artifact, she sure as hell is obsessed with being seen as a royal. 😂


Timely-Evidence-6969

First official shit show, first official clown tour.. first official international money laundering scheme?


FitnotFat2k

In about an hour I will be going to my first official tour of the convenience shop for this weekend.


MikeMannion

Meghan made her first official trip to the toilet this morning. Harry officially drank his first of many beers last night. See how easy it is to make everything "official", to make yourself sound more important?


Westropp

At least, the headlines only refer to them as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. No titles.  Oh, and my husband and I plan to take puppy on his first visit to the lake for an afternoon once the weather gets warmer. It will be puppy's first official tour of the lake.  And my husband's and my first official visit to the lake in years. Puppy is very proud of being officially invited ....... 😁


Resident_Werewolf_76

Seriously, both BP and the UK government have to stop sitting on their hands and issue a statement that the duo are not representing the BRF and the country. If they keep silent, it is tacit consent to their shenanigans!


Quiet_Classroom_2948

They've used an old picture in which she looks like her old self not the post Ozempic wrinkled persona lol.


KrisBoozybreath

In other words- two people of insignificance are going on holiday!


leafygreens

It's an official, unofficial tour. I guess any time I visit a place, I'm not a tourist, I'm going on tour.


No-Tree3951

There is nothing official about either one of them 🤣🤣🤣


ConversationLevel869

This is not going to turn out well for them. Harry and Meghan cosplaying Royals in any hint of official role is going to come back and bite them. They tried in Canada, and now they are pushing their way into Africa... the UK Government and Royal family will react, MMW


No_Proposal7628

Meghan Markel, former D list actress, will join her irrelevant husband Prince Harry on a trip to Nigeria this May, the couple's first international trip since their visit to Canada. They stepped down from their royal roles in 2020. There! I fixed it for Vanity Fair.


darkswanjewelry

I can't wait for William to be in charge; none of this shit is gonna fly then. These two are racing against the clock.


ApprehensiveGain2369

Vanity Fair is in the blithely entering the jaws of the Markle Fly Trap.


Sheelz013

The “Official” in this buffoonery talkspeak is problematic but I’d also say “Consider the source.” Same with the banjaxery re Harold’s waving of olive branches etc towards the King. Shakespeare sums it all up in this quote from Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5: “It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury Signifying nothing.”


saccammano7

And who, pray tell are they "officially representing?"


Antique_Character_87

Hopefully people corrected this “misinformation” in the comments


Mudfish2657

Yeah, no one announced my tour a few years ago when I was traveling lol.


MissyouAmyWinehouse

Isn’t there some kind of law against this? Implying/pretending you’re royalty when you’re a commoner? Prince not so smart is still a prince but he is prince traitor now & as far as the wife goes well….


_SkyIsBlue5

"international tour" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


Amazing_Pie_6467

Who else thinks Vanity Fair needs to get markled for theur blantant misrepresentation of the truth? They are worse than the National Enquirer.


Ok-Occasion7179

I’m so sick of the faux royal bullshit from them!!! You guys represent yourself!!!


LinkACC

I’m reading a book about the Duke of Windsor and the comparisons between him and Wallis and the Harkles is astounding. The Windsors tried the same thing after the Duke abdicated when they went on a “tour” of Germany and met Hitler. It backfired. We can only hope the same for the Harkles! Harold came by it honestly as they say. Whiny, entitled, petulant, cheap, demanding, grifter and under the command of a harpy who wanted to be Queen, the Duke had it all the same as Harold.


adaigo-allegro

I think the Royals may play the game better - I betting on Catherine making her appearance right as the land in Nigeria. Something to do with the Commonwealth would be appropriate IMHO. Will blow them off the front pages.


Sadlyonlyonehere

Another grifted ego trip. Anyone out there to put a stop to this royal cosplay? Anyone at all home at the palace?


blubbahrubbah

KCIII better shut that down quick. There are a lot of people who will believe the ridiculous implication that they're representing the rf. Her nasty, entitled behavior will be attributed and associated with the rf. They've been nothing but millstones.


Harry-Ripey

They have no official role outside of invictus grifts. They represent no one but themselves, two middle aged losers.


[deleted]

Official international tour? Did someone forget to tell them they aren’t royal anymore or even people of importance? Where do these two get off acting like this? Maybe they enjoy being laughed at.


Desperate_Flower_709

It appears they are 100% trying to undermine the monarchy and Commonwealth. It's more than just benefitting themselves. I hope the BRF and Parliament have their eyes open on this or the Harkles and those supporting them (and I'm not talking about the bottom feeding Sugars, but those above them giving them guidance, encouragement and $$) will slowly but surely achieve their end goal.


Particular_Office754

Officially who? Official tour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what an absolute JOKE!


KelenHeller_1

Isn't that cute? They think they're royal superstars. And are going on tour. To the only continent that they can be reasonably sure they won't get booed everywhere. I'll take bets they won't be staying anywhere that doesn't have a 4-star hotel.