Friends of Kate Middleton have hit back at claims that she is work-shy and revealed that she has been secretly grafting full-time for her parents. Sources close to Prince William’s long-term girlfriend have rubbished reports that the Queen has expressed concern about her lack of a career.
The Queen is also said to have urged her to work for charity to counter the public perception that she is a lady of leisure.
A very well-placed source said: “It is a load of nonsense. Kate has got a job, she is working for her parents full-time.”
Last month the Sunday Express revealed how Kate, 26, had been working for her parents’ mail order company Party Pieces after she was photographed heaving cardboard boxes at the headquarters of the Middletons’ multi-million-pound empire in Reading.
A source close to Kate and William said: “Working for the family business gives Kate the flexibility she needs and keeps her out of the limelight while William continues with his military commitments.
It has never been a case of her being work-shy, it’s just that she is in an awkward position because she knows that if she one day marries William, she will have to give up her career anyway.” (via Sunday Express)
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Even the Daily Mail now admits that Kateworks for her parents:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1051669/Revealed-Kate-Middleton-works-parents-mundane-office-job.html
“Kate Middleton is not workshy but busy nine to five working for her parents in a mundane office job, it was revealed today.
Critics dubbed Prince William’s probable future wife ‘Waity Katy’, and claimed she spent her time shopping and socialising while she waited for William, 26, to propose.
But Ms Middleton, also 26, has been ‘compiling and editing catalogues’ for her parents’ mail order party accessory company five days a week from the family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.”
But I guess this is just PR whereas all the other bad crap the DM writes about Kate and her family of course has to be taken as gospel truth. :rolleyes:
All rather convenient since Prince William is now off the scene on Military-duties. Perhaps it was Miss Middleton’s twin-sister out and about in the gym, on holiday and out shopping? If the Queen and Prince William believe this ‘news bite’ then they will believe anything? Why wait until now to suddenly announce that she does have a ‘job’ after all? This is a PR exercise in ensuring that the ‘Middleton heir to the throne’ executes her duty by making sure that her big day arrives and it won’t have all been a waste of time and effort by one and all!!! The British Public aren’t so stupid………..
Because all the people at British think she’s a lazy girl, make her try to working at her business family and make Queen like her and quick to married with Wills, thanks God Catherine Family have a business family, if doesn’t have at all, what can she’s doing it????
There is also an article in Hello that talks about Kate’s work. Hopefully these stories willl stop all the rubbish talk about Kate being lazy etc. I really feel for the gal and her family.
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2008/09/02/kate-middleton-hello/
I am happy too see something being done to counter the recent smear campaign against Kate. Of course the naysayers will cry PR but only time will tell. I only wish we would hear directly from Kate not just from “friends”. Would it be so bad for her to actually speak on her own behalf?
Good point, Lisa. I’m not sure what the proper protocol would be for Kate to speak up on her own behalf. Should she have a press conference, an interview with a reputable journalist? I’m not sure what would be best. My concern is, at what point will she say… enough is enough and walk away from the love of her life. How tragic that would be for both her and William.
You know the DM recently updated their piece to add negative comments from “royal sources” about how Kate’s lack of job could hurt the monarchy. What a load of rubbish. I wish someone from CH or BP would grow a set and respond to this crap once and for all. And the DM only prints the comments that support the story they are peddleing because I am someone else I know responded and our comments were never posted. I suppose they were not negative enough for the DM. I am afraid the only think that will counteract this bad “press” is a rock on Kate’s finger.
Clarence House is trying to get out there that she does work and the public needs to know that. Actually the media and the public knows that she works but they are so against her, they decided to ignore that and continue to call her “waity Katey” and they didn’t care if that hurt her and William. I’m very glad that the record is straight so people can shut up about it.
As long as Kate is earning money for clothes – who care what she does?
Lisa,
Kate will have the last laugh the day she walks up the aisle in Westminster Abbey, we must all be patient.:)
Given that she seems content to continue working for her parents (poor thing, I don’t think I could stand it as mine were impossible) I do think she is in bit of a holding pattern for another year or so. That’s fine, as what’s important is that the arrangement works for Kate and William, and Mr. and Mrs. Middleton.
This information proves what many of Kate’s devorted, and yes, sometimes beleagured supporters have been saying all along, that Kate IS busy at work, which is why we haven’t seen much of her lately. Yes, she did go on a vacation with William, but working girls are known to go on vacation for a few weeks here and there.
Also, I wonder if that “close friend” who spoke to Hello might not be Pippa? Remember when veteran journalist James Whitaker revealed that his “source close to Diana” was actually Diana’s sister, Lady Sarah, who Diana authorised to speak on her behalf? How wonderful that Pippa would do this for Kate, that she has “got her back” so to speak.
Given the recent smear camapign, I feel so strongly that Kate has done a good thing by clearing the record. I only wish it had been someone at CH or BP, as it would seem less that Kate is essentially being left to fend for herself, until the time she is officially taken into the Royal fold. Let us all hope that time will be soon.
HI, ALL.
TRIXIE, WHAY “has to be taken as gospel truth. :rolleyes:” (GOSPEL TRUTH) I WANT COMPREHEND.
SPEAK MORE….(WHAY MUNDANE ?)
THAT WORK IS THIS?
KISS FOR YOU AND ALL.
SOPHIA THANK YOU BY ANSWER. YOU IS A LOVE ALSO. KISSSS.
TRIXIE I BELIEV IN YOU WHAN SAY:” “Kate Middleton is not workshy but busy nine to five working for her parents in a mundane office job, it was revealed today.”
DID AND YOU LISA , MARISKAAUGUSTA AND ALL YOU THAT THINK ON THIS?
Patricia,
I will chime in and say — and I’m saying this as one of Kate’s biggest supporters — that if Belle Robinson of Jigsaw was quoted for the record as saying Kate was working 3 or 4 days a week for Jigsaw in order to leave the weekends free to accomodate William’s schedule, then I am thinking that must still be the case now.
Why? Because nothing has really changed between William and Kate since was working at Jigsaw — they are still dating, he is still high profile, she still has to accomodate his schedule, and so on.
Kate may very well be putting in 10-12 hour days during those four day weeks though, or maybe even longer as I’m sure Kate’s Unnamed Spokesperson (howdy, Pippa
) was only being modest by calling it a mundane office job. Sopmehow, I think we all know that Kate is much too talented to be doing anything mundane. I am sure she is helping to run far more then they are saying, as the Middleton clan seem rather modest and self-effacing IMO.
Diana was lucky that when she and Charles started dating it was the press hounding her, but I don’t recall that she received the attack articles until they were married. Correct me if I am wrong. Plus there was no internet! So I go back to my original thought which is no woman would endure all this crap, for lack of better word, unless she truly loved the man. It just would not be worth it just for a title. I agree with Rman, Alsgal and wish that she had more support/help from CH/BP/RF in dealing with this. If I was Kate family I would hire my own PR team if they can not get help from palace PR people. But then I suppose Kate would have to get permission from CH to do that. Kate must be a strong woman, cause I think I’d have a break down. Where’s Ked?
When I say Diana was lucky, press wise, before they married in comparison to Kate situation now. I don’ t feel though that Diana was lucky in life because of her tragic death.
Sorry to triple post, I am very surprised that DM published positive feedback on the reader’s comments. Usually all is negative. Maybe DM has gotten a warning.
Gracie, no need to explain as I understand what you meant.
You are right to say when Diana was dating Charles that it was such a different world, media wise.
Also, it’s important to note for those too young to remember (can’t you all hear my creaking bones, dears) that Diana was first revealed in the press (the famous Balmoral shot) as PC’s gf in September, 1980. In February, 1981, the enagement was announced, so that while Diana also had to endure the paps it was only for five months, before it was official and she was taken under the wing of CH/BP.
Compare and contrast that to Kate’s five years, and one must sand in awe of Kate’s composure and discretion. Once again, I must say kudos to Kate, well done!
That’s right, alsgal! Diana was hounded by the press as a girlfriend, but only did so for months. I remember she said the paps rented the flat opposite hers and videotaped her all day, and then she cried a lot. It’s not easy… and Kate & her family needs to be given a lot more credit.
Anyway, I’m glad this “job” story from Hello came up. Of course people may cry foul and call it a PR cover up, but it only strengthens what we’ve seen in the past months — moving back to Berkshire, getting snapped in Party Pieces, carrying boxes, etc.
i am disgusted with the smear campaign on this site towards anyone with an opposing point of view.
Steven you should watch out because you are driving away people that have something to say and should be allowed to say it here
Kate working – I doubt it is very hard work.
** BRW – Hi fjae, Unfortunately some people just want to focus on the negative and post comments clearly intended to inflame things. There are plenty of other forums that happily participate in that kind of ‘discussion’. I say make your home there. It seems to me like some people just come here looking for an argument. I’m taking steps to prevent arguments breaking out. Steven**
There are many sites where you can write your disgusted feelings towards KM. Any ways, I haven’t seen BRW – Steve take out any opinions, only “editing” of foul mouth.
So, if the new news has you heatedly disgusted, go ahead and say whatever you need to say, which I think you already did !
Have a nice day.
Just a point I would like to make regarding CH and their position on Kate. As we all know, CH is very quick to issue their usual response “Kate Middleton is a private citizen….” whenever they are asked for comment,yet I am quite sure they dictate alot of what she can or cannot do behind the scenes placing her in a tough position. It seems like a double standard to me basically putting her between a rock and a hard place complicated by the length of her relationship with William. Had they met last year and dated two years before marrying,things would not have gotten this far out of hand. Because they met at a very young age and given all the things William had to complete before marrying,I believe it complicated the whole process. Hopefully this will be a learning process for the FR and help them to handle such matters better in the future.
There is no way she will be marrying William.
Kate and the Middleton’s appear desperate, to give an Exclusive to Hello!
There is no way the Palace would have wanted her talking to the press.
She has been damaged, from all the lazy, not working and waity-katey stories.
The Palace is watching carefully and has read those papers all summer, for Kate to release these working stories, it is a desperate move. It is too little, too late.
Kate did this to herself, she has no one to blame but herself for her negative image.
Five years on and she is still not engaged, still is waiting for a proposal. She still has no clear work-ethic and now it is affecting her image.
I said years ago that Kate not-working would come back t
We respect everyones views on this site but there are sites like The Royal Truth that publicly bash her and she hasn’t done anything wrong. She is in love with William and he is in love with her, she is loving, supportive and loyal to him and she is doing what she is adviced to do by CH. There is a great deal of Jealousy out there. Yes I said Jealousy, and they are not caring about her feelings nor William’s feelings. She is away working and the subject should be dropped.
But Roman it is today’s headline here, so do you mean drop it after today? I will follow your lead concerning what I am allowed to comment on and even what to say, if you clearly tell me.
merrick she has NO right to tell you what to say
Well Merrick that’s your opinion. I think people are forgetting that she did work at Jigsaw and the paps treated her like a dog. It truly became dangerous and now that it’s safe for her to work for her family, the public has a problem with that? She and William did what was best and the public just don’t get it but they will have to deal with it and get over it. You treat people the way you want to be treated. I read what the comments say on TRT and I know that non of those girl would want to be bashed like that. Why? because you wouldn’t deserve it. This all make William upset but it will all end once the engagement is announced. She always win in the end and that gets under a lot of peoples skin.
Merrick,I don’t see how you can think Kate or her family appear desperate. If anything they have maintained a dignified silence that is amazing considering the beating they take on a weekly basis by the tabloids. Even a saint would break after awhile. You can bet that whatever story appears in Hello had full approval from CH. You can take that to the bank. I have a feeling we will be seeing more of an effort to shine Kate’s public image in the weeks/months to come as an engagement announcement is likely not far off.
It’s always the same when something positive is reported about Kate it can mpossibly be true and is just a “desperate” PR move on her part. If it’ ssomething negative it’s of course 100% true and probably has been leaked by the Queen herself to make sure that her grandson never ever marries evil Kate Middleton. Ridiculous!
You just showed your true colours, merrick. If you truely were only “worried” because Kate didn’t work, you would now have to admit that maybe she isn’t all that bad andwould at least give her the benefit of the doubt. But no you resort to conspiracy theories about her.
How come she can manipulate the same media that just yesterday were trashing her to write a lie in her favour now? That doesn’t make any sense at all.
I do not believe that Hello has any insiders. They were just writing what many online have been saying for ages namely that it’s very likely that Kate works for her parents. She obviously doesn’t stay in London anymore and moved back to Berkshire, she hasn’t been out and about much, there were reports about her working for her parents before and there was that one set of pics of her at Party Pieces. It’s not a big step from that to conclude that she has a job at her parents.
I’m not telling Merrick what to say. And I’m a he not a she. I’m just saying that you don’t bash a person who hasn’t done anything wrong. She doesn’t have to explain to the public that it was in best interest for her to work privately. Boy, I know The Queen & Prince Philip is glad the press wasn’t like this when they was courting. The whole thing is maddening. It’s total abuse and when she is seen in public holding her head held high and being strong and accepted by the royal family, it tells you what kind of a person she is. The royal family needs strong people like that because that is hard job and it’s no fairytale. If she was busy giving interviews, taking money for a story, and acting just totally wild it would be a different story but she has done non of that and is following the royal rule book. So there for she shouldn’t be treated like a dog by the public. We should be encouraging her and applauding her for how far she has gotten.
Hi Rman…
Unfortunately I don’t think that it will all stop if/when there is an engagement….the only time that the paparazzi stop hounding people in the spotlight is when they are no longer relevant and/or the public are no longer interested in that person…the RF will always be relevant (for the foreseen future, at least)….so, I think that these younger royals and their partners are going to have to consider this their new reality unless something drastic changes with the media.
Kate is always going to be a target because she sells papers…so, when they’re engaged, they’ll just find something new to complain about…she’ll be the “golden” girl for a while, but then they’ll start in again with the negative stories…it will just be a case of different story, same old situation….
I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be to be in that position…regardless of all the perks that come with monetary security and privilege, it certainly would make it difficult to look forward to living your life…all of the material things mean nothing if you can’t truly enjoy your life because of all the people that are constantly trying to throw obstacles in your way…
You are right, L. That’s why I don’t think too much should be made of the current media. They can change their tune in a heart beat.
A year ago Kate was the next best thing since sliced bread (which was of course exaggerated) now she’s the devil incarnate and a lazy, golddigging, social climbing w*** (which is of course an exaggeration as well).
Only last year Harry was a drunken playboy party prince and now his reputation has almost taken a u-turn. In 1997 HM was known as one of the most evil women on earth who was cold and unfeeling towards her darling daughter in law now she’s (again) seen as the amazing representative of her country that she is. These things will come and go. There will be times in both William’s and Kate’s life when they’ll be admired and greately loved and there’ll be other when they’ll be ridiculed and mocked. Both of them show great level-headedness and have so far ignored the press to large partb which is exactly what they hsould do.
Well, personally I am happy that William found a girl with the grit to make it through all this press turmoil. Many would not. If William and Kate were to end, you can bet she would have her choice of wealthy men wanting to date her and she would marry one of them and be able to live a life where she did not have to work and could sit home raise kids, shop and no one with give her a second thought. Obviously Kate loves William and is willing to accept him and all the baggage he comes with. That is one thing that makes this relationship so intriqueing and makes so many people want to root for them.
Merrick will probably tell you that Kate only goes with it because she wants a tiara, I couldn’t still find out which tiara would be so appealing that one would take all that just to get it though. Apparently it must be one a rich millionaire husband couldn’t buy her though.
I understand L. Yes there is always somebody there to throw a curve ball at you. I have to tell you William is a good guy and I understand that he can’t come out and attack these people because he has to be careful what he say but I’m not in his position so if this was happening to my girlfriend, I would totally filp and wouldn’t care if no one ever liked me again. I am mature to know that you don’t talk bad about people like that. Becoming a member of the royal family in this day and age is a very difficult process and the internet bashing makes it no better. I just hope all will go well at the charity event soon and this will fade away.
I can see the hate mongers are still here so I’ll get this off my chest and then check in again in a few more days. Not to be harsh but William has really dropped the ball when it comes to dealing with Kate. I like William and think he’ll make a fine King but there was a better way to handle his situation with Ms Middleton. For starters this responsibility shouldn’t be on Carole & Michael Middleton. Kate should not, at 26 yrs old, have to live and also work for her parents because she’s with PW. Assuming that William genuinely loves her & intends to marry her there are a few steps that he should have already taken IMO:
1.Have Kate move in with him at Clarence House. This way you get rid of the insane speculation of Will they/Won’t they & she doesn’t have to hide out in Berkshire. They don’t even have to share the same bedroom if they are worried about how it would look. I’m sure there are other rooms/apts there available for her to use. And I can’t see Charles and Camilla or HM objecting to an arrangement like that (both Charles and Edward have done it before). Just make it clear that the taxpayers aren’t funding any part of her staying there.
2.Hire security guards. Not royal protection officers paid for by the state but private security men. This way if the paps attempt to harass her she’ll have protection.
3. Decide if Kate should be doing charity work or the full time job thing. Personally I’d choose the former because I think having a job is overrated. She can’t be a patron but have her sit on several fundraising committees & go to charity benefits.
In other words I think he should follow his father’s and uncle’s example with Camilla and Sophie in how he deals with Kate. Unfortunately I think William has allowed his dislike of the media, however well justified, as well as his desire for privacy to get in the way of properly looking after his girlfriend of 5 years.
That’s wonderful to hear Kate is working in a mundane office for her Parents she is a great help there. It’s nice the Queen agrees of her choice of work.
I’m thinking the same thing nikki. Things are going to have to get better and I truly think that they are planning this all out so she can do these things. I also have a very strong feeling that she will accompnay him to more events now. We do need to see her attending charity events and she cam become a patron of some organizations. The Prince’s Trust is a good way to start. To see her helping her future father- in-law would be beautiful.
nikki, I don’t disagree with the spirit of your thoughts. I do think this could have been handled better but I am not sure William, right out of colleg would have had the power or the foresight to make those decisions. I do think in oct when his PR guy starts,there will be changes for the positive but up until now,I get the impression that others like Mr Pinkerton and Mrs Asprey, his assisitants, pretty much run his life.
William’s dislike of the press is quite founded,IMO. Thee tabloid media made his mother’s life hell and contributed to her death(IMO) and they have been harrassing his girlfriend from day one. I can’t say I blame him one bit for how he feels.A Lot of those photographers are parasites who hunt people like they are prey. Quite a disgusting way to make a living.
I would not be surprised if she did not have protection already, but RF/CH will not man up to it because they have not announced engagement, yet. William probably pays for it like I Charles did for Camilla before they married. Her security might not be visible like William, but undercover. Like a friend or women we don’t recognize or someone who waits in a car you just never know. They the security people would shake it up a bit too, so as not to be so predictable. I noticed in the photos where she is riding her bike to work in one frame there is a Range Rover parked in the trees facing the road, much like cop cars do. It was parked in the same direction as Kate was riding. The photos of her are from the front, not the back. Because of how Diana died and her lack of proper security to protect her, I am sure William is haunted by this and has something in place for Kate.
Gracie, I hadn’t thought of undercover protection but that makes sense that William would proivde something like this for Kate.
I do wish the PR machine would be more proactive in helping and adising Kate. From the Belle Roinson/Jigsaw interview in the Evening Standard it sounded like she could really only go to them for support in case of an emergency. That doesn’t sound like what she needs in the way of day to day advice I’d think.
Lisa, I do agree it seems they (CH PR team) are putting Kate between a rock and a hard place — it sounds like they tell her what she can’t do (take jobs in fields that interest her) but don’t really seem to be hands on in helping her. They need to do more — no offense to Mr. Pinkerton but I do think this new Dream Team are going to be just what is needed and not a minute too late.
I totally agree with Nikki.
I think one reason these things have not taken place is because Pr.William is still not sure of the outcome of this relationship ( as Pr. Edward was with Sophie) The Palace would probably have taken the steps to allow her to have use of an apartment at CH if Pr. William told them he was definately going to marry her.
( Sophie also kept her Apartment at Coleherne Court even a bit after the engagement.)
People assume that William and Kate getting married is already a done deal, but I don’t think it is at all.I think that she is trying to stop the negative press oozing, because it’s affecting her image with the powers that be inside the Palace, who worry about William’s pr also. I’m not sure the Palace would ever want her talking to the press.
Merrick, I disagree. I don’t think she would have been invited to the Garter if an engagement was not happening nor do I think William would go on vacations with her family if it was not serious. When Kate went to the Garter and was standing in with the royals Camilla, Sophie, etc. in view of the public that sealed the engagement IMO. Why they have not announced it is another thing. Perhaps as someone mentioned its just down to paper work as to why they have not. The RF have guidelines for every part of their lives and I am sure an engagement announcement is no different. I do agree that Kate needs some PR help at the moment, but the Queen rules by protocol and perhaps because it has not been announced she feels nothing extra should be granted to Kate that no other royal fiance has had. RF is a stubborn lot. But really we are all guessing here because we don’t know what CH/RF are giving Kate behind the scenes! I was surprised at all that was given to Camilla from Charles before they married and before Diana and he offically separated. She was put through the ringer, not that she didn’t deserve some of it, but I don’t recall any statements from CH on her press until they became engaged.
Merrick, to add if they were not engaged I think Kate would be more visable and not in hiding working for parents.
I don’t think that’s what it is Merrick but it seems like they are just going about this in a different way. But the plan is not satisfying to the public’s eye. William is very sure of her and the royal family clearly approves but I think like the new team will smooth this all over because it’s a bit bumpy. Like I said before, now that her status has risen we need to see her doing some charity work and some mention of her being envolved in some causes. She is a very bright young woman and I know she has great things to say but first they have to let her do it. The Countess of Wessex had her own company and there wasn’t much attention on The Queen’s youngest son’s girlfriend but William is in a high position so all the attention is on them and it would be great now for her to show the world what she’s made of. Like Hello! said that Kate hates the crazy name “waity katey” so it would be great fo her to make them eat those words.
Merrick, it is hard to believe that William would still be in this relationship after what, six years, if he did not know he would be marrying Kate. Furthermore, I doubt the Queen or Prince Philip would allow him to invest so much time in a woman he was not going to marry. Unless an arranged marriage is on the books, William would have to start from scratch to find a new woman, develop a relationship and finally marry.
As for Kate’s living arrangements..I doubt the public knows where Kate puts her head down at night. Like most other 26 year olds in a longterm relationship,I would imagine she stays with her partner when he is in town and at her parents when he is not. With William staying local for the foreseeable future,I think we will see kate pretty much only when they go out together or at a public event, at least until the announcement is made.
Also William finishing up his naval training this year will make things better because it really did put things on a hold. I just like rooting for this couple because I know it will be worth it. And the wait for the announcement will be worth it too. You can just tell that they will make a great team.
Rman, they will make a FANTASTIC team and sorry to shout but that’s how I see it.:) One of the things I like is that he’s a blonde and she’s a brunette — they look good together and that matters when someone is in the public eye.
I know that some in the past have proposed Holly Branson or Isabella Calthorp but both are blondes and would not look as good with William IMO.
And this is just me, but I’d kind of like to see Harry with a fellow redhead if things don’t work out with his current chick.
alsgal, I agree that they will make a fantastic team and a physically statuesque one. I just wish these folks would get on with this announcement so instead of talking about the press and all this other rubbish, we could be talking about the theme of this website, a BRITISH ROYAL WEDDING!!!!
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what are the sources supporting these articles, I mean other than KM’s friends?
Some people say she doesnt work and some other say she does, who should we trust? I guess no one. We dont know and I dont buy these reports.
We know Kate has continuously strived to work, whether it was looking for a job at a gallery just out of Uni, or trying to get financing for the Babykins clothing line, and we know for a fact that she sought out Belle Robinson of Jigsaw and asked for a job. That’s proof of her initiative right there.
Frankly, I don’t buy these reports of Kate not working, as I’ve seen nothing to indicate she’s lazy or unproductive. Everything thus far indicates she has a disciplined nature — discipline keeping her chin up despite the press hounding her, discipline keeping her mouth shut even when her feelings are hurt, even the discipline she obviously shows in maintaining her figure.
Lisa, I agree they are very tall couple, and I can only imagine how big those babies are going to be — perhaps future members of the British 2036 Olympic volleyball team?
Kate’s image appears to be in freefall. She is not uping William’s game, in my opinion she an her family are bringing it down with her image at this point. The Palace does not want all this negative press brought to William. If they don’t get engaged by Christmas, I don’t think she ever will. It is looking worse with each week for her. Something should have been done long ago to bring her into CH, if William has decided to marry her.
alsgal,I am so glad I am not the one to deliver those babies,lol. I can imagine how long they will be! Seriously I am going to try not to get caught up in tabloid blabber. I highly doubt it bathers William and Kate as much as it does us.
OT: did you see the Kate thimbles?
Merrick,
My guess would be is that Kate was probably bugging William to begin with, and he didn’t know what to do about her or all the other girls that were after him rofl. Being the good guy, he probably didn’t want to get her in trouble or whatever, and decided to give it a try. He seems bored with her now, though.
I’m kind of ashamed of Kate’s parents, it seems like they’re exploiting Willia-and the other family members-in order to get more publicity for themselves. I mean, seriously, if you wanna be famous, get an agent. It’s not that hard.
If he were truly bored with her, he would not be with her. No one is forcing William to be with Kate. How do you figure about the Middletons wanting fame. It is not like they are in the news every day. They have remained quiet and given their daughter support. Any parent would do for their caughter. Why can’t you see that William is with her because he loves her. If the RF did not approve Kate would not be with him. I wish for the both happiness and a long life filled with love and the joy of being together.
I’m just making a point-a picture and printed words prove nothing, really, and people are always with other people they don’t like, it’s nothing new.
They see it Kat but don’t accept it but that’s fine. Love don’t mean that much to people these days. To see two people who are really in love with each other and stick together no matter what the press may say seem too good to be true. There is something in this woman that William loves and he has invested his time and effort in her. He could have treated her like the other girls that he was rumored to have dated but this is something special and the royal family is happy to see that he has found that special one. His grandmother found it, his father found it twice and he has a uncle that truly found he’s in Sophie. It’s just great to see love like that in that family. That’s why I get so upset to read such harsh comments on something that is soo good. Although we all know that many of the British public love seeing those two and is dying for a announcement, the internet bloggers can get to you but they don’t present the nation. The paps can over do it and no one should should be hounded by them so members of the press and bloggers have to understand Kate did what she had to do and If we learned anything from what happened to William’s mother, this conversation would never continue.
‘She is actually working full-time, is on the payroll and plans to continue doing the job’ (Yesterdays Daily Mail)
1. The last 6 words speak volumes about KM’s future with PW. I repeat my words again KM has lots of un-answered questions in this relationship. I see PW and KM very good friends in the near future.
Unfortunately Im not the right person to post on BRW site otherwise I’d love to say a lot .
CharlENE Wartlett, if pictures and words mean nothing, then either you’re basing your assessment (a) on your personal acquaintance with Kate, William, and her family, (b) you’re on the RF payroll, or (c) on what you SO DEARLY HOPE to be true about this couple. Either of the three notwithstanding, you sound as if you’re grasping at straws. They’ve been together for 6 years or now and it’s obvious to me that they’re already unofficially engaged.
Thanks Patricia for ask me what my opinion about your opinion for this news, I just know from patricia Barros that Catherine when still work at Jingsaw just for 3 or 4 days a week and for the other day just for Wills! it’s not professionalism at all, maybe in this new job at her business family like that too, Catherine if you have a commitmen for your work now, you must professionalism of your work, my Lady
Clarence House doesn’t talk to the media on behalf of a girlfriend, and neither will Buckingham Palace. All of these articles are rubbish. Both the positive ones and the negative ones. “Royal sources” are the writers making stuff up. Notice how they don’t give names? And the “Queen says” or “the Queen is concerned”… yeah right. She is a busy woman and has no time for Kate until William wants to propose to her.
Guest,
Much of what is written about William and Harry is gossip….how do you know he’s not playing a trick on us and is dating someone else now? How do you know most of those pictures aren’t old ones?
How do you know William didn’t hire a double because Kate was bothering him at school, or because he wanted to keep his private life private and Kate does not? Do you know for SURE? He has enough money to do anything he wants-he’s a prince, after all.
The point is, it’s best not to assume anything at this point.
First time I hear such theory, wow madness
Charlie Wartlett,
It sounds like you are trying to play devils advocate. If your premise is true, how do you account for Kate being at the Garter Ceremony standing with the royal family? She was included because she is an important person in William’s life. The BBC and other news outlets must be paid off according to you by William. In reporting about the theft of the pictures of the recent vacation they have become complicit in the plot. Surely, William paid someone to cuddle with Kate at the pool. Don’t forget all of the people who were at the island’s 40th celebration? They too did not see them together? Who was it that sang to them-I think that it was Mick Jagger. The plot thickens. Is he being paid off too? If you have something other than speculation you need to give proof of what you are implying. In fact you need to spell out just what you are implying.
If not, then I think that you are trying to get everyone riled up. I am not taking the bait.
wow, and to think I thought I’d heard it all. That is almost as good as the poster on the IF a while ago who suggested Kate Middleton was a Scotland Yard bodyguard,lol…Was that you,Charlie?
wow guess you don’t know the definition of gossip.
go read a book.
Hey, no need to be disrespectful, people. The point was that there is so much gossip and none of us knows what’s really going on. That’s it. No need to get angry or make snide remarks toward other posters.
Kat, Rman, I actually agree with Charlie Warlett statement:
“a picture and printed words prove nothing, and people are always with other people they don’t like, it’s nothing new”
We should not make any assumptions about KM and PW. It could be that they are truly in love or it could be that PW is with a person he doesnt like any longer. We are only basing our points of views on words and pictures but none of us has been close to the couple like to make assumptions about them (whether they are positive or negative).
It could be really hard for PW to break up with KM because KM is already assumed to be his future wife, and companies are even making thimbles featureing her face, he must be thinking that it is too late to back up. The same happened to Diana, one day before the wedding she was thinking about backing up and not getting married to PC but her sister told her that it was too late, her face was already on the tea towels. PW must be thinking the same thing. But my thoughts are probably not true, probably, PW truly loves KM, I dont know, you dont know, and no one knows.
Leogirl, that’s not what you say at other places. You are one of the people at that internet site who have repeatedly made some of the WORST, most venomous, NASTY, BELOW THE BELT remarks about Kate Middleton, her parents, her siblings, anything associated with her.
Now all of a sudden you don’t see a need for angry or snide remarks? You and others at that infamous board have made a career out of angry and snide remarks. In fact, you’re now famous for them.
Who are you kidding? LOL
Hey leogirl,
Thanks!
Also I am sure William would not want all the pressure on him anyways, we don’t have to make it any worse by telling him when, who, where, how, and why.
Sonia, we all know that there is a lot of love between these two and it’s so evident. So you can’t say it may not be true. It becomes very upsetting when you read very harsh comments on William & Kate’s love for each other and people calling her names and just trashing her for nothing. I have read some comments on TRT and they always agree with the nasty tab stories about Kate but all Chelsy stories is very sweet and she is the angel from heaven. The big question is what is wrong with Kate? Why is she is hated by these girls? She has done nothing wrong and yet now that everybody knows that she works, it still fail to satisfy internet bloggers. What do they want from this woman? I just want to know.
William’s family seem to adore her and have welcomed her with open arms. We cleary see that she has a great relationship with Harry, Charles & Camilla likes her and have invited her to parties and private family events, The Queen gave her a invitation to The Garter Ceremony and they really seem to like her. She don’t speak to the press and she has not sold her story to the media. The same thing can be said about Chelsy. So there is nothing bad about Kate.
I don’t attack members of the board. Sorry, I can discuss news articles and people in the news without resorting to lashing out at people who disagree with me and my opinions.
Everyone’s a bit on edge here so please let’s not start throwing stones (from either side).
Thanks, Steven
I an effort to promote peace here,folks..I am going to make a suggestion. Since we seem to have some new posters from others sites who appear to have a different opinion on the subject of kate and William then alot of us do, maybe a simple statement of “agree to disagree” should be in order at this point. No need for anyone to “sell” their side or nasty remarks etc…since it is highly unlikely that anyone one of us is going to change the opinion of any other poster, maybe we should take a lead from the Middleton and try to maintain a dignified silence.
Lisa, they’re called a “Trolltrain.” Kate Middleton is not the only one they have disparaged: they also have BRW in their crosshairs. They have trashed this site for a while now as well, which is curiously why all of a sudden there are so many “new” posters here with “different” opinions about Kate. Isn’t it at all curious that these new posters dislike Miss Middleton?
And Leogirl, nobody attacked you. I merely stated the Royal Truth. Anyone is free to go to the website made famous by those TABLOID articles and read the comments about Kate Middleton that YOU have posted at that site.
If you feel like someone is “attacking” you for your opinion, I guess you can imagine how Kate Middleton or anyone who personally knows her feels “attacked” when they read YOUR remarks at that site.
The truth doesn’t lie or attack.
BRW, they are flocking here because there is another site where they attempt to register to stir up trouble but the owner of the site BANS them every time. It would be hilarious if it weren’t so PATHETIC.
I for one will not “agree to disagree” when someone posts illogical, unfactual and simply inacurrate alegations against someone else. Those aren’t “opinions” those are lies and libel. If you can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen, leogirl.
It’s time those self made conspiracy theories some of these posters have created themselves are exposed for what they are!
I rail against this kind of COWARDLY behavior exactly because of what happened: LAZY tabloid writers sift through GARBAGE on the internet and repeat it. This stuff is real. What people say from the privacy of their homes and behind the cloak of anonymous screenames on the internet can does have consequences in this age of blogging, etc.
Kate Middleton and her family have been severely damaged by this kind of COWARDLY, IGNORANT, BULLst and if I can slow it down at least in my small way, I will.
Guest,the ‘trolltrain” will roll on and I doubt your efforts will stop it. It is internet garbage and I highly doubt Kate Middleton or her family feel the effects the way one might imagine so maybe a step back is on order. At the end of the day, the odds are great that Kate will walk the aisle of St Pauls and meet her prince at the alter in front of the world and the members of the so called troll train can choose to tune in or not but their opinions , nasty remarks and childish behavior will not change the outcome.
Lisa, their constant harping on this girl has in fact had a very negative effect. They have castigated this girl for her lack of career and the papers have picked up on it and are now on this like a dog on a bone. It’s herd mentality. It’s not right and I can’t be quiet about it. However, I will try my best to be better…here…
Guest, you statements indicate to them that their smear campaign is working and will only serve in the continuation of it. Take their power away. Expose the few by isolating them. I don’t think the RF or the Middletons are as affected by the tabloid and internet dribble as you might think. When the BBC starts calling her “waity Katey” then I will start to worry.
Lisa, do you think they’ll go with St. Paul’s? I have always wondered about that given the very sad outcome of Charles and Diana’s marriage. Yet, Diana was buried at Westminster Abbey, so I’m sure that’s also filled with sad memories for William.
Which brings us to St. George’s, Windsor. A fabulous location, yet a bit small for a State Wedding I would think? (My thinking is, even if PW is still “merely” the heir to the heir, protocol will demand that he have a large wedding whther he likes it or not.)
Any thoughts on the subject?
I think St. Goerge’s would be great and I can actually see William prefering a smaller more low key private wedding (well as private as his wedding could be – being televised and all
). but I agree it might be a bit too small though I am not sure whether an heir to an heir would get a state’s wedding. What’s the protocol in that respect? Will the heads of states of befriended nations and other royals be all invited? How was that handled with Queen Victoria’s heir-grandchild (I assume she must have had one about marriage age before she died).
Trixie, I agree with your post related to the agree to disagree.
I think St. George’s is too small for the future PoW/King. The entire VIP world will be invited.
Rman
The reason why girls hate KM is because of jealousy. People cant stand the idea that a regular, common person just like them was able to catch the eye of an aristocrat. Just because she is middle class they accuse her of being social climber, which is kind of bad because just for the reason that we are middle class people, that doesnt mean that we have no morals or values. People are making comments just on what appears to be, KM does seem to be lazy because we dont know what she does, but we dont know anything about her life. That’s the reason why I have decided to better not judge her. Plus judging other people doesnt bring anything to good to yourself and these who make harsh comments on her are people who have a miserable life and they look to put down other people who are doing better than them.
YOu should just feel sorry for this people.
I thank you for answering my questions Sonia. Have you guys read John’s new artical on Royal Anecdotes, he make total sense and the comments bring things to a light. It reminds us that things are going great for William & Kate and the little nasty comments don’t effect anything which we must remember.
Pleople that write nasty comments, lies, half-truths about anyone else only reflect on themselves. Those comments give a window into their soul. Judge not lest you be judged.
Rman, I read John’s article. I think it shows Williams determination, yet it also adds the struggle that Kate has had and still has to win over those close to the Queen. Kate and William might ignore the stories but their PR don’t and so do the Queen’s and Charles. I think they want William to be happy, but I think the Queen and the Firm would prefer he marry an aristo. IMO. I don’t like how the Middleton’s are being torn apart in the press and nothing is done about it. I think the longer this engagement is prolonged the more stuff will be printed and it could effect Kate and William plans. I was hoping a proposal would have happened after Mustique, but know it appears their relationship will continue to stay in limbo. Kate will be the one who suffers from this.
I was actually talking about the comment that said we don’t know what’s going on, and the people who attacked that opinion. I agree. We don’t know what’s going on.
About St. George’s chapel, I heard that is what William wants, but it is definitely too small for a wedding of a future King. Imagine the guest list! So many royals, etc. from all over the world will be expecting to be invited, and will be offended if they’re not. Maybe Harry could get married there, but definitely not William. Even if he wanted a smaller wedding, it’s just not possible for someone in his position. Sorry.
I just clicked on the name Party Pieces and up popped their website.
Cute website. I think I will order a few things.
Alix, my Al is just mad about pirates so for his last birthday bash (for all six of us!) we did a Pirate Pete theme, all of which was ordered from Party Pieces.
I can’t speak highly enough about the level of service we received, it was well worth the extra shipping. Plus, I now have the PP receipt for my scrapbook that I will treasure when Kate becomes an HRH in the BRF. I’d like to think it’s possible one of the Middleton clan perhaps packed my package themselves.
Gracie, I agree but they are very tough and seem to face everything with confidence and determination. I don’t think we have to wait too long but again they are doing this their way. I just know that he has full support from his family including The Queen and Charles. He’s in love and he’s taking careful steps towards this and I think they really admire that. That family has a history of marrying too fast and not for love so William is taking the Monarchy in the right direction and we have to admit that he picked the right one to help him do that. The media will lighten up once they really get a chance to know her. Although we know some facts about her she still remains a mystery and it can confuse the public. It was good that her friends straighten out things about her working and any job she gets will be short lived because once that engagement is announced her job will be far more important that a regular job. She will be a royal for life and she knows that.
Party Pieces has a really nice website.
My 4-year-old cousin just loves princess stuff.
Alsgal, yes I am thinking St Pauls and I am thinking spring as in April/May. I don’t think this will go into summer.
BTW…I read John’s article at RA and thought it was brilliant. He really has a clear view of things,IMO.
I just can’t wait til this party gets going!
John? Are you kidding me? He has no idea what he’s talking about and yet pretends to have “inside connections” for years.
I take Royal Anecdotes for what it is: an entertaining blog to read.
Thanks for the info about Party Pieces.
Is that Kate’s mother in the photo? If so, she is very pretty.
Yes, that’s Carole Middleton in the photo.
Mrs. Middleton is a very attractive woman and keeps herself quite trim for a woman in her 50s. I hope William has taken note of that, as he knows Kate will most likely also keep herself trim, something that is very important for those in the public eye.
Mr. Middleton is also a very handsome man and I notice on the Peerage that his birthdate is listed as June 23rd. When Kate and William get married, it’s fun to think they might throw at joint birthday party in Bucklebury for William (a June 21st celebrant) and her father on the 22nd, right between their special days. At least I think it’s a fun thing to speculate about. Goodness knows they’ll have some neat cakes to choose from!
Did who agree with me in this post? Can comments i need know.
Mariskaaugusta thank you i like you.
Asgal- i know that kate merit all of good and we also because are personas of well .
Kate is fighting by cause that believe that will go win .
To the my eyes she is beautful of face, courageous and daring also. But not she is the girl that will marry william.
Believe you or not but the holy spirit speak for me that kate and william live in contends. Have times that he follow (embrace) she and have times that he despise (flee of she ).
I not despise your posts also i read all the posts because are importants.
And speaking on my dear quee dear that i love and admirat very, believe that not she invict kate and chelsy in charles 60 birthday but harry and william add this names the list of invict.By this agree with all that believe that william add
Kate in garter so how in royal nave.
And speaking of jigsaw she ask holliday for she and neither always in this 22 hollidays she was with william . Sometimes
She asked jigsaw hollidays william was distant of ch and of kate also.
And speaking of katework i not kate. Like attack and neither kate because the news sometimes lie when defend and lie when attack kate .
In the true i’m not against kate but i’m ion favor of god determination for william. Who had of be to wife william will be.
But have certainty you not is kate .
Who ever the poster that added her grandmothers passing away a “holiday” and other off time that should not be considered “holiday” :roll eyes:
Like Rman says, I wish the press may just leave these two alone and back off.
Me, I’m with you there. I’ve been to a few Irish wakes in my time, some even out of town, but I’d hardly call that going on vacation.
Has Kate’s mom had plastic surgery, afterall isn’t this the same place who accused Chelsy’s mom of the same because she looked young and slim. She has always looked the same to me.
Kate’s mom looks nice like Chelsy’s mom, so it must be surgery, right!!!!
I said Chelsy’s mom looks like she had plastic surgery (of course I do not know) because her face looked very “tight” in some pics.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2674325426_d9bf091102_o.jpg
Her forehead is unnaturally even, IMO. Not the tiniest wrinkle. That’s impossible for a woman her age. Her body shape may very well be natural. All that takes is sports but wrinkles don’t just spare you completely when you’re over 40. I guess botox may be a safer choice than plastic surgery though. Carole Middelton looks very good for her age but her forhead isn’t all even and stretched out.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41327000/jpg/_41327936_midlleton_mother2005_rex.jpg
Mrs. Middleton looks very trim and slim and she is a very handsome woman but I do believe she rather looks her age skinwise and I would say her winkles are in keeping with those of a long-term smoker, which I believe she is/was.
Chelsey’s mother IMO is a very attractive woman as well but her face does not seem to be as wrinkled, so that might be due to a combination of genetics, healthy lifestyle and perhaps a little bit of “help” thrown in.
However, I think both mothers are lovely.
Btw. I didn’t want to imply that there would be anything wrong if Beverly Davy had botox or a facelift. She still looks great so the work was well done – but it’s just not 100% natural, IMO.
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It’s reported by the Daily Mail’s diarist Richard Kay that below-stairs gossip at Balmoral Castle suggests the young couple may join this weekend’s house party at which Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, will be guests of honour.
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Hmmm
Which young couple? Harry and Chelsy? I doubt it.
W&K
OK that makes slightly more sense because W&K at least seem to spend time in Balmoral regularly. I have never heard of Harry and Chelsy going there. Whether they will really attend the dinner I do not know.William has his own cottage there. So they could be in Balmoral without being “in Balmoral” and without meeting the PM if you know what I mean.
Yes Me, I just saw that and he is talking about William & Kate. I thought that they would go to Balmoral. The Queen & Prince Philip will be there until Oct.
I wonder at Balmoral if they will be using that romantic bathtub for two? It would certainly help with not wasting water. (wink, wink)
And by “they” I do not mean Gordon and Sarah!
So now you admit the Chelsy’s mother stories was all something made up in your mind and ran with here. Was it simply pure jealousy to deflect from the fact that she was being invited into the Palace, I wonder.
Perhaps it’s best not to spread vicious gossip on someone’s mother.
Both mother’s are attractive people and seem sporty and youthful.
The jealousy directed at Chelsy here, when her mother appeared with her and was attractive and slim was unbelievable.
People here who bash Chelsy at every turn need to practice what you preach to other’s about Kate.
No, I don’t think anyone here bashed Chelsy’s mother. I don’t know about you guys but where I come from if you talked badly about someone’s mother, you would get your head knocked off. LOL so no, no one here has bashed Chelsy’s mom. She looks like a nice person and Harry seem to really like Chelsy’s family.
I do not consider saying someone looks like they had plastic surgery bashing. And I will not apologize for saying that either because that’s what I think when I see those pics of Beverly. I did not claim that it was the truth (how would I possibly know) and neither did anyone else here. Maybe you should read the posts more carefully so that you don’t misunderstand them!
It’s not my fault you take everything written on a gossip blog for gospel and then feel all upset when it’s not “true”.
And I do not recall anyone here saying one bad word about Chelsy unless it was meant in a sarcastic/ironic way to expose some of the b/s the press writes.
t pedra, I second that Trixie, you should read all the back, no one here bashes Chelsy. Just the usual “she smokes” but to there saying from “smoking” terrible stuff nope.
And if someone or anyone decided to enhance their looks with plastic surgery, saying so, whats the big deal ? I don’t see any bashing there. Never read after the theory of plastic surgery, that it meant to Trixie or mentioned any horrendous wording, nope again.
Maybe the other 2 blogs have your nerves very sensible today, anyway nice weekend yeah.
And, t pedra you are insisting (2nd time), I think and have a feeling your trying to start something here ?!
A fun discussion is it not.
You guys are confused by the list on the other site. Even though it’s not posted here (and probably shouldn’t be discussed her… go there to ask questions about it), I will explain:
The timeline is a list of holidays.
A few things on there are events (definitely NOT holidays) to put things into context.
Like: maybe Kate went on so many holidays because she was grieving or needed to get away from things. To lose both grandmothers in one year would be hard on anyone.
A miracle pill
I will stand up for Trixie as well. Making a comment about someone having plastic surgery is an opinion. I have made the assertion about Kate before. I don’t know for certain if they have and no doctor would admit to it unless they want to be sued. We don’t bash Kate or Chelsy on this site. We are pretty level headed and can manage to disagree with each other w/o taking it personal.
Is it a big deal that Kate and William will meet with the PM? I don’t think that means their closer to an engagement, correct me if I am wrong.
gracie,from what I understand from a friend who is up on these things, it could be very signifigant as the PM must approve of the marriage of the future king. I cannot even find this article anywhere,though so I am not sure what to make of the mention of it. I will tell you one thing..if the press gets wind of William and Kate at Balmoral with the queen and the PM, all you know what will break loose…
its good to know that kate has a work now.
Lisa, if that it is true that William and Kate will be meeting, even socially as I’m sure it would be at Balmoral, it is quite significant in my opinion. They are all but announcing to the world their intentions.
About this INFAMOUS vacation list at that site, yes, I’ve seen it, and it is as RIDICULOUS and ERRONEOUS as the poster who created it — who by the way is no longer posting at that infamous site because she created another even more HATEFUL royalty site of her own, where Leogirl among others also posts VICIOUS remarks about Kate Middleton, by the way.
And don’t go to the INFAMOUS site looking for this vacation list or anything else about William and Kate because that is like going to a trash can to look for a gourmet meal.
Guys, please don’t be suckered by the Kate hater trolls who are flocking here, pretending to be ambivalent about Kate Middleton. It’s a ruse. And for the poster who believes another poster here is trying to start something …. DUH!!! That’s why they are here. This site has been discussed and they are on the attack here.
Lisa, I meant to say if W&K are meeting at the Prime Minister even socially at Balmoral it is significant. I’m sure Kate has been invited to Balmoral often.
Well ,maybe then the rags will actually have something factual to write about this weekend instead of making up junk. I guess we will find out later tonight.
Lisa, I have not been able to find this article either. I looked through Richard Kay’s columns and found nothing about “the couple.” I read somewhere that the RF marries in order, so PH could not marry until PW marries first. Does anyone know if that rings true. Why does Kay just say K&W will be attending if it is indeed them? Maybe its C&H? I was not aware that K&W would need the permission of PM to get married. I believe it was Me who posted it was in DM.
gracie, the article is in the print version only at this point. The Royalist site has it posted if you wish to read it firsthand. I am not sure about the order in which the princes can marry but the PM must be informed and give his approval prior to an announcement.
Lisa, thanks. Today is the Braemar Highland games and usually the RF comes, but on Rex the Royal Box is empty, and they made a point by taking a picture of it. Why did no one from the RF go, I though it was a 200yr tradition?
Interesting…maybe everyone just has other plans? I wonder if they have missed it before?
The Press Association is reporting that the Queen and Prince Philip are attending and Sky news has reported the the Browns have arrived at Balmoral. No word on William and Kate yet.
Well The Queen, The Prince of Wales and Prince Philip attended the Braemar Highland Games. But The Browns and William & Kate did not attend. Nor Camilla so they all probably stayed at Balmoral. It’s good to see The Queen though.
You can see their arrival on Skynews.
Sorry guys, takes a while for photos to hit. I was hoping maybe Kate and William might attend, but that might be assumptive. I hope something positive comes from this Balmoral visit, atleast if an engagement was announced the job issue should end, but then I suppose something else will fill its space.
Well, we know that if William and Kate are at Balmoral they are there with Charles,Camilla the Queen and Prince Philip as well as the PM and his wife.I am not surprised that they did not attend the event today. Although it would have been great to see them there in the presence of the queen, it would have caused people to go crazy speculating about an engagement. I am sure they have a timeline they are sticking to.
Rman, Lisa, and Gracie thank you for the info on the Braemar Games. Although I wouldn’t expect PW to attend the Games with Kate (can’t you just imagine the level of excitement that would cause?
) it shocks me a bit that Camilla was not there, as I really thought that was one of those “must attend” events for the BRF.
Is she ill I wonder, or do any of you think there might be some trouble between Camilla and Charles, as has been rumoured? It’s a bit odd, although I may simply be reading to much into things.
Kate and William might very well be over in their cottage, so I must say I’m not worried about them at the moment — something tells me they are having a grand old time chasing the haggis!
Alsgal,I would guess that Camilla,possibly along with William and Kate, is keeping Mr and Mrs Brown company while the rest attended the event.
Charles looks bored in some of the pictures, not as amused as the Queen who seems to be very jovial. I would imagine it gets cold sitting outside watching the games. I wonder what the temp is in Scotland this time of year? Maybe Camilla was asked to stay with the Browns so it would not appear the Queen was being rude.
Gracie, I don’t mean to sound snarky here but I wonder why the Browns didn’t simply attend the Games along with the Queen? I’ve been to a Scottish festival or two in my life, and fun does not begin to describe it!
Lisa, that makes sense that William and Kate might be back at the Castle keeping the Browns entertained.
Am still a bit curious about Camilla not appearing, and that Charles looked bored, because sometimes he looked that way when he attended events and we later learned that he and Diana had been arguing over something prior to the event.
Just my two cents worth, but I think the C&C marriage has got to work out or there will be even more pressure on W&K (as if there wasn’t enough pressure already for the poor kids.)
I think C&C are fine.Maybe,like skiing,the games are not Camilla’s cup of tea or maybe they just needed someone to stay behind with the Browns.
Camilla and Charles were at one event where his kilt was blowing up and they were cracking up, red in the face. I don’t get why Gordon would not go considering he and his wife are both Scots. Maybe the Queen is not as fond of him as she was with Blair, not Cherie though. Did you see Zara took a bad fall off her horse today, but is okay. Did not see Mike in any of the pics but I guess that does mean anything though.
I have always heard this theory, “that once you marry the mistress, than who do you turn too?”
Gracie, let’s hope Lisa is right (as she usually is on such matters
) and there is nothing to it — maybe Camilla has just a simple head cold or something?
Reading back to last year I see that the Prime Minister did not attend then as well — as Gracie pointed out, he is Scottish so I’d think this would have been a grand old time for him. But who knows?
Wow, that is a interesting question and theory gracie.
I am not suggesting that Charles has replaced his dear Camilla, but he still looks good for his age and I am sure women fall at his feet still. We know how much pride they take in their mistresses. I do hope William and Harry will not follow this tradition. I wonder if the DM has any more bombshells planned for Sunday papers?
I know what you mean gracie. I don’t know DM have really shocked me this year. You know to be honest with you, I don’t think William & Harry have the heart to do something like that. Not just because they saw first hand of what their mother went through. And they have two tough women on their hands.
Here is a link to an article about Prince William and Kate attending a wedding in Austria.
http://tinyurl.com/65nysv
Both William and Kate make a handsome couple!!!
Kate and William look very happy in the photo’s at the wedding in Austria.
Like her jacket.
So that’s why we didn’t see them at Braemar today, they are in lovely Salzburg! Kate looks yummier then a schnitzel and ever so BEAUTIFUL in these pictures. I do believe that’s the first time we’ve seen her in yellow? A fantastic colour on her, a fantastic looking couple, and that picure of PW gently touching Kate — awwwwwww!!!!!!
Rman, Lisa — St.Paul’s in May it is then!
Yes alsgal, I think so. They look great. No skip that they look beautiful together.
This makes my day! (well getting Tropical storm Hana outa town helped too!) Great pictures. I don’t really put too much into the text portion but the pictures are wonderful!
I agree, they do make a beautiful couple. I love KM’s clothes, I am a big fan of fashion clothes and love the way she dresses. They do look like they are happy together. By looking at these pictures, I get the impression that their relationship is more serious and stable than before. But I am just concerned that their engagement is taking too long, and their love could probably fade out with the time because KM may get tired of just waiting.
by the way I forgot, how come this time KM didnt dress a hat? british girls usually dress a hat for formal events.
Sonia, I was thinking the same thing. Why no hat? LOL.
Perhaps in Austria it is not as customary for women to wear hats than in Great Britain maybe? I’m not sure, but I agree, Kiate did look lovely.
Who knows, maybe they are already back at Balmoral to meet PM. I don’t expect CH would announce a meeting anyway. I think a wedding is being planned but they don’t want the hounds to catch on. Kate and William looked happy, I wish he would put some weight on though. I never noticed William has such a prominent “Adam’s Apple.” I wish we had a full shot of Kate’s dress. I like to see the whole thing!
Some sources will down play the announcement but they know it’s coming and it’s being planned. William is a tall, skinny guy so yes that Adams Apple sticks out. They took some very elegant pictures and they looked very happy. I do believe that William & Kate was at Balmoral or will be going to Balmoral. I was very glad to see them.