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SMT Live Replay: Netflix's Harry & Meghan, Volume 1
SMT Live Replay: Netflix's Harry & Meghan, Volume 1

A Q&A with Lindsey White of @TheFormerMsTig about the first three episodes of the docu-series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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British Royal Family, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesDecember 13, 2022Tuesdays
So (Very) Many Thoughts on Harry & Meghan, Volume 1
So (Very) Many Thoughts on Harry & Meghan, Volume 1

Takeaways from the first three episodes of the Netflix series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesDecember 10, 2022Tuesdays
Let's Discuss: Harry & Meghan, Volume 1 Open Thread
Let's Discuss: Harry & Meghan, Volume 1 Open Thread

Netflix released the first three episodes of Harry & Meghan, the six-part docu-series on the couple.

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British Royal Family, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesDecember 8, 2022Tuesdays
Five Takeaways from the Royal Visit to Boston
Five Takeaways from the Royal Visit to Boston

So many thoughts from following Will and Kate’s busy trip.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesDecember 5, 2022Tuesdays
What to Expect from Will and Kate's Royal Visit to Boston
What to Expect from Will and Kate's Royal Visit to Boston

And why the stakes are high for the prince and princess’s first trip to the US in nearly eight years.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesNovember 30, 2022Tuesdays
Behind the Vintage Jewelry Seen in the Crown
Behind the Vintage Jewelry Seen in the Crown

Susan Caplan on sourcing pieces for the television series and how she recreated Princess Diana’s iconic pearl choker.

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British Royal Family, FashionElizabeth HolmesNovember 28, 2022Tuesdays
The 2022 SMT Royal Gift Guide is here!
The 2022 SMT Royal Gift Guide is here!

So many fun, fashionable ideas for you or the royal watchers on your list.

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Fashion, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesNovember 23, 2022Tuesdays
Andrew Morton on the Crown, the Queen, and Harry’s memoir
Andrew Morton on the Crown, the Queen, and Harry’s memoir

A wide-ranging conversation with the well-known royal author.

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Book Recommendations, British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesNovember 20, 2022Fridays
Welcome to So Many Thoughts on Substack!
Welcome to So Many Thoughts on Substack!

Hello! And welcome to So Many Thoughts (or SMT as we like to call it) on Substack. Think of this as a fun little refresh — a mini makeover, if you will — as I set up shop on a new platform. I am so excited about all of the new features on this newsletter-centric platform and can’t wait to grow our community here.

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Book Recommendations, British Royal Family, Fashion, Motherhood, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesNovember 18, 2022Fridays
Shop the Most Stylish Looks from The Crown
Shop the Most Stylish Looks from The Crown

Seven standout fashion moments from the fifth season, reimagined with pieces today.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesNovember 16, 2022Fridays
Five Things to Think About as You Watch The Crown
Five Things to Think About as You Watch The Crown

My take on the fifth season — no spoilers!

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesNovember 14, 2022Fridays
Here’s Why You Should Vote in the Midterms
Here’s Why You Should Vote in the Midterms

‘Voting is actually a really important, joyous thing’ says the CEO of the League of Women Voters.

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Elizabeth HolmesNovember 7, 2022Tuesdays
The Two Words I’m Counting On to Get Me Through the Holidays
The Two Words I’m Counting On to Get Me Through the Holidays

Thoughts on being ‘good enough.’

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesNovember 3, 2022Fridays
Gentle Suggestion: Put Down Your Phone and Make Something with Your Kids
Gentle Suggestion: Put Down Your Phone and Make Something with Your Kids

Erica Domesek’s new book, ‘P.S. - We Made This,’ lowers the bar — and ups the fun! — on arts and crafts.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesNovember 1, 2022Fridays
The Important Role of Fashion in ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’
The Important Role of Fashion in ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’

An interview with the writer of the hit Netflix film, and best-selling book of the same name, on her eye for style: ‘It was almost obsessive.’

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Book Recommendations, FashionElizabeth HolmesOctober 23, 2022Fridays
Five Must-Read New Books for Fall
Five Must-Read New Books for Fall

My to-be-read pile has such a range right now, I love it.

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Book RecommendationsElizabeth HolmesOctober 20, 2022Fridays
A Travel Guide to Santa Barbara
A Travel Guide to Santa Barbara

Where to stay, dine, play, and shop in the Southern California enclave the Sussexes call home.

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Motherhood, TravelElizabeth HolmesOctober 17, 2022Fridays
The Shoes I am Obsessed With for Fall
The Shoes I am Obsessed With for Fall

A chic and versatile flat to up your style game before boot weather takes hold.

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Fashion, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesOctober 17, 2022Tuesdays
My Kindergartener Understood the Assignment
My Kindergartener Understood the Assignment

And did his own thing! Thoughts on creative license, plus five links for you.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesOctober 13, 2022Fridays
The Danish Royal Title Drama, Explained
The Danish Royal Title Drama, Explained

Why Queen Margrethe II said half her grandchildren will no longer be called prince or princess — and what it could mean for the Windsors.

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Royals Around the WorldElizabeth HolmesOctober 3, 2022Fridays
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SMT Coronation Podcast 🎙️👑🎧 I want to give this little passion project a spot on the feed! I loved experimenting with each episode, using a combination of archival audio, interviews with royal watchers and writers, and recordings from my trip to t
THIS MUST STOP. ✋❌

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” last night after the Ms. Foundation Awards, according to a statement released by the couple&rsqu
Would you look who it is! ✨ Meghan stepped out Tuesday evening to attend the @msfoundation gala along with Prince Harry and Meghan’s mother, Doria.

The Duchess of Sussex is receiving the Women of Vision Award for “her global advocacy to
Squeezed in one very touristy thing during my time in London 🇬🇧👁️ and loved every minute! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my trip in my DMs — pop them below and I’ll do my best to answer them. ⬇️
 

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