This post is told in the first person.
I will tell you what it’s like to report on the royal family. I started writing about Harry and Meghan’s lies to expose them. Having studied journalism, I understand that to write the truth, you must understand the difference between what is accurate and what is not. Anyone who has followed this blog for a while will know that I cannot stand the gossip rags. They do not learn. That is why I started Project Fangirl.
If I feel something isn’t true, I say it and openly admit it when I don’t know. It shouldn’t matter what side you’re on, but apparently, it does, and quite frankly, it sucks most of the time. Journalism isn’t for everyone, as there is a chance you’ll get hounded by people who either don’t like what you write or don’t share your opinion.
Long before I decided journalism was the career I wanted to venture down, I knew what it meant to be trolled. I’ve had people say they hate my work and that I don’t know what I’m talking about and all this other shit. Honestly? I don’t care what people think of me. If I see something I don’t like, I block the person and mute them. Essentially, I do what I can to protect myself and my audience. It’s not just about me out there. Reporting on the royals is often tricky when people don’t follow you or consider you and your readership not to be genuine human beings.
When I jump on Twitter, I often try not to get involved in the crying of the Sussex Squad. However, the thing that irks me is how the Sugars go after royal correspondents who only do their jobs.
Going After People Is Not Cool!
I’ve seen the Sussex Squad threaten journalists like Camilla Tominey and Angela Levin. One person even sent Ms Tominey death threats via her website. It’s disgusting behaviour from a bunch of people who worship a couple who preach compassion and kindness. Although, the Sussexes aren’t much better than their fanbase. They talk a big game to be kind to people and fight misinformation, but they’re doing the opposite. Look at the probe being done into Meghan’s behaviour, for example. It is even alleged that she bullied her then-three-year-old niece, Princess Charlotte.
The fightback against the Sussex Squad was NEVER intended to be about race. But unfortunately, the Sussex Squad do not understand that. As far as they and their idols are concerned, the world is racist if people disagree with the same ideologies they do.
While the trolling and bullying I have experienced while reporting on the royals haven’t been too bad, it is not a pleasant experience. I cannot tell you how many people I have blocked on Twitter because of their toxicity. Being around that type of energy is just exhausting. I’ve even gotten comments on this blog telling me how to do my job. It’s people like this that make my blood boil. They spend their time bashing something they don’t even know to make themselves proud.
I was bullied as a child, and I can tell you now that it is satisfying when your bully gets their comeuppance. Back when I was young, social media wasn’t a thing and started to come into play in my teenage years. Cyberbullying still exists in chatrooms and via texting. Now, it can be done via any app with messaging capabilities.
Building A Relationship With Like-Minded People Works Wonders In Journalism
In the short time I’ve been writing about the royals; I’ve built a strong network of like-minded people. One of these people is the lovely Sue Smith (@longsally). Of course, we don’t always agree, but we’ve always got each other’s backs. We reference each other all the time, which is nice as we’re helping each other gain followings on our respective platforms. I also follow the awesome Kinsey Schofield, an American Entertainment reporter and royal expert. I follow her on both Instagram and Twitter, as well as her blog, To Di For Daily.
Many notable people are worth the follow. I would be unable to name all of them because there are so many. For anyone who I follow who might be reading this, you all know who you are. You’re all incredible people. It should never be lonely when you’re a royal journalist, but be sure not to jeopardise your stance on journalism because it’s hard to come back if you’re torn down by cancel culture.
