Lady C plungng right in
PC's nickname for Smeg? Comes from a feeling that Smeg was brutal and harsh beneath the charm. Smile of a barracuda and toughness of tungsten and able to keep Haz in line.
PC wants to build bridges - would Haz reciprocate sincerely? Re. the 6 month UK/US split, Lady C doesn't think it will happen unless a divorce is in the works. İn reality a split in home wouldn't work or give a chance for PC and Haz to rebuild.
Background checks on Smeg? Yes, a wealth of information was discovered that only a divorce might uncover. This is why so many tried to advise Haz against marrying the ho. Smeg had a worrying lack of boundaries that prompted Haz to say she was capable of anything.
Harkles guilty of elder abuse? Using the World Health Organisation definition a definite yes towards TQ, PP, Thomas Markle, PC and Camilla. TQ and PP trusted Haz but tried to deflect Haz from involvement with Smeg with PW's encouragement.
Did Smeg reason with herself that even if marriage broke down she would always have royal connection through the flatpacks, status, and securiddy? A popular opinion. A strategic marriage as in days of old.
Moving to Washington for political career? Maybe. Smeg proactively creates opportunities and grifts. NY was hoped for. Very contradictory in actions. Micromanages feeding of stories to press. Anything could happen but she probably won't stay in Cali.
Haz seemed to enjoy his royal role pre-Smeg - was Smeg a catalyst for betrayal towards TRF? Haz inherited all Diana's manipulative behaviour and failed to see her flaws. He was starting to spurn and reject Diana the last year of her life and in reality he spent more time with PC. Haz was always troublesome and grew into a troubled man. Smeg poured water and fertiliser on his troubles to gain an ascendency she would not otherwise have had. Smeg is dominating and strong in a destructive manner, a dominatrix no less. İn a toxic relationship we have a responsibility to protect our spiritual self and not enable the other party.
