Prince Philip has urged grandson Wills to “stop dithering” about whether to wed Kate Middleton.
Philip, 86, told William in a heart-to-heart that it is time to propose or end the relationship for good.
A highly-placed Palace source told The People that Philip and the Queen are increasingly worried that the Prince, 25, has yet to make up his mind.
The young couple, who met at St Andrews university, broke up last year as Kate became exasperated at Wills’s refusal to commit. But the romance seems to be flourishing again. The source said: “Philip is determined that William must not make the same mistakes as his father.
“Charles waited until he was 32 to wed and ended up in a disastrous marriage before returning to his first love Camilla. His popularity never recovered. Philip fears that if William keeps Kate hanging on, his popularity could ebb away. He told him all this in a friendly chat.”
The Queen is also concerned that Kate, 26, cannot settle into a career while William dithers.
Kate quit as a fashion buyer last October and plans to be taught photography by Princess Diana’s favourite snapper Mario Testino.
Kate is the famous woman that Brits would most like to see propose to her man this leap year, says a pensions firm’s survey. (via The People)
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can’t believe I’m actually agreeing with prince phillip time to move on
Me either. But I disagree in that I don’t think his popularity will ween because people can see that she just automatically expects he’ll marry her and that’s all she wants so I think there’s a lot of people who can see through her.
I have this same article from last year but with Prince Charles name writen all over it. The press are so lazy, they can’t even change the wording.
I thought I recognised the article. It was Charles who said this last year. I think the press are bored because nothing it happening. Though I agree that it’s time Wills made up his mind it’s gone on too long.
so true if you don’t know by now she’s not the one,every couple with long lasting marriages I know say they knew the first moment they saw them they were the one, no dilly dalling they just knew
Prince Philip is very respected by William but his grandmother & grandfather knows that William will do things his way. The media don’t know what to do right now, William & Kate haven’t been seen together in awhile and they are trying set themseleves up for some kind of bad news. There’s really no need panic. William will put a ring on this girl’s finger but he got his duties to perform right now. People just want to see a wedding and I think it will be worth the wait. Royal marriages is not a fairytale but it’s the real thing like all marriages. William as seen his parents marriage ruled by the media and there was a lot of peoples hands in that marriage. William is a leader not a follower and he and Kate know what they are doing. Claudius said something that really made sense, “Kate is not dating the boy next door but a future King and she knows that.”
Rman must want kate for himself vibrator talk mooning in public and all what happened to god save the queen not stop close your eyes the queens about to flash us
I doubt that Prince Philip would have said anything about William’s relationship with kate. I think HM and Prince Philip have been given assurances by William that he will not be marrying anytime soon or even marry Kate at least. I just hope when they announce something that Prince Philip wouldnot get the blame this time.
Jenny, those rumor talks were never confirmed. The press always uses “sources”, but you never know, specially when its nasty news if its true or not.
Anyway that was very rude…your sentence structure to another commentator here. I think we all should respectfully disagree.
trying not to be rude ,just can’t see the kate fairytale goodgirls are sapose to get the prince not a girl who has such little class she moons people
Jenny, I do not want Kate for myself. I’m just saying that the press is just coming up with things and it’s getting everybody upset, that’s all. This happens to a lot of celebrities and the a lot of celebs pay no attention to it. I meant what I said that people think royal marriages is a fairytale and it’s not. When William & Kate walk down that isle, it will be the real thing. Kate will be a working royal next to her husband and she won’t have much time to do all the things that she would want to do nor would William. They are doing what’s best for them. It may take them awhile to make things official and if that is what it takes, then so be it.
if its not a fairy tale story, press are making it up. If its good story like an article abut going to Bluebird restaurant eating burgers and chips considering the restaurant only serves seafood menu,no pics at all then it must be true. Will did say something the last time before he went to the hospital that Kate and William hasnt seen each other since Christmas and maybe its not only him but the press are starting to notice it as well.
Why on earth would some of you be so sure they will marry? I don’t get it. You aren’t there, so how can you be so positive? You speak as if it is fact. I personally don’t believe he will ever marry her, but I say that with a definite caviat…I don’t know anyone associated with The Royal Family…It’s just a serious gut hunch I have. But then, I could be wrong…Please, let’s not speak as if we know when we really don’t.
good one marie. when is william going to make a statement and put us all out of our misery.?didn’t Jecca craig cover for william and kate after he broke up with her so noone would know he was dating kate maybe kates doing the same for william’s new princess
Being positive is somethng that this world needs. One of the major reasons why our world is soo messed up is because the lack of people being positive. Ever since I came to know this site, I have heard alot of negitive comments about William & Kate. There are some positive people on here but there is alot of negitive comments. Even though William & Kate don’t pay much attention to what we say or the press, they need us to understand and support them. It’s a great feeling to know that there are people out there who are behind you all the way. William & Kate are doing their own thing and it may seem weird and confusing to others because they are not hold hands and skipping to their favorite clubs like little children but again they are doing their thing. All I can say is, William & Kate I’m behind you.
Stating opinions as what they are…opinions…is definitely not negative. Some of us choose not to live life with rose colored glasses. And, everyone is entitled to their OPINION.
How do you know “William and Kate don’t pay much attention to what we say or the press..they need us to understand and support them”…Says Who???? Do you know them personally? I didn’t think so.
Jenny,
Interesting theory…Kate covering for a new girl. But I can’t see her doing that. I don’t think she could handle it…and actually, I don’t think I could do it myself. Just my OPINION
I like your opinions marie, just wish they would make a statement already. the bike ride across africa sounds tight
kate would never let him do it if they were still together
Lord, you will never get it. Diana once said that the public support gave her the strength that she needed in order for her to continue on with her work and duties. I’m just saying, the public support is a good thing for them and they admire it and respect it. That’s all. It’s not easy for them to just to get married like other people. You can tell William is not trying to mess things up and the future of the Monarchy is on his sholders. He just doing things carefully and if that means for him to focus on his training for the time being and then marry his longtime mate then so be it. That’s all.
I think this is just the people magazine pushing william as they have been doing forever.< they are the ones who actually published that there would be a wedding in 2008 to protect kate, because of security reasons.
also, before that, they said kate had been a saint to wait for william that long, early 2007 i think.
i don’t think any of pushy kate press have anymore credibility. the mail, hello magazine, the people…they actually make things up. i didn’t think it was possible, but its a fact now.
i think they did that last year, or late 2006, where they said aides told william to propose of end it, and still nothing.
it seems their careers are the ones on the line, and their very careers revolve around what happens in this relationship.
How sad.
I hope they get what they deserve, these overzealous, pushy liars who have stopped telling the truth. they have ruined what journalism is about.
Hi, all,
I hope Will is doing okay. Has anyone heard anthing? Was today the day he was to have an MRI? Very best wishes for his speedy recovery!
Anastasia
mri man I hope it’s not serious. speedy recovery from me as well I’ll be praying for u will
i partially agree with Prince Philip. I think William should move on or move towards making a commitment (not necessarily marriage).Meaning he should do less partying with his mates, and put more effort into convincing the rest of the world their relationship isn’t down the toilet.
Maybe he already sent the message looky here and kiss the girl with dead birds and all
He time, she time, is important in healthy relationships, just my way of thinking though. But since I’m an ordinary citizen, don’t think my friends seem to think if I go out with my she friends, they will think somethings wrong with my hubbie.
true but it seems Wills enjoys the time with his mates more than the time with his girl. I haven’t seen a story about Wills and Kate hitting a club in well over 3 months. And the pictures of him and odd girls that keep surfacing aren’t helping the longevity of their relationship.
I’m so glad they haven’t hit a club in 3 months. He did enjoy a weekend with his mates, and 1 weekday dinner with his RAF pals, but we don’t know what he’s been upto for about 8 weekends, which BTW are free according to the RAF – hard work monday to friday, saturday and sunday free. So in my stance, I won’t do any guessing, but for sure don’t think Wills would stay in the RAF installations alone, while he may go out. No pics of any of the both, make it sound irresistible, tempting, curious hey.
agreed. it does make it sound irresistable.