£590 Royal Swans: William & Catherine
One company is so sure of Wills and Kate’s future together that they have commissioned a set of ceramic swans as a celebration of the couple’s enduring love.
Named William and Catherine the swans, made for china retailers Goviers by Royal Crown Derby, are intended to be used as paperweights.
And while we’re sure the couple couldn’t fail to be delighted with this romantic tribute even they might raise an eyebrow at Goviers’ planning. “Not only have we already developed a full Royal Wedding Collection but a series of cygnets to accompany the Royal Swans is proposed to mark the arrival of any little princes or princesses”… (via Daily Express)
July 11th, 2009 08:47
Urgh!!!!! Tacky.
July 11th, 2009 09:16
They don’t even look like them
I personally cannot wait to see all the royal wedding merchandise. How fun!
July 11th, 2009 09:43
Lisa lol. I think the company did a excellent job on the swans, I think is a great tribute to a couple that are pros at beating the odds. I often think it would be great if someone presented the couple with a painting or something in tribute to them.
July 11th, 2009 10:05
Better than some blurry picture of Ms. Middleton stuck on a tea towel. The merchandise is going to happen, let it be tasteful at least.
July 11th, 2009 11:22
The swan merchandise is very premature. I wish that the companies would wait until any announcement is made before they start churning out stuff like this.
July 11th, 2009 12:11
The swans do seem lovely… So, when six months go by, and no wedding is announced yet again, I will be able to pick them up as a Xmas present for Great-Aunt Hilda at fire sale prices. Since the ol’ dear doesn’t get out much, she will be none the wiser, but certainly impressed with my taste
& extravagance!
July 11th, 2009 12:26
I think those look great!
July 11th, 2009 12:26
oh, just noticed price.. *glub*
July 11th, 2009 13:10
I think the swans is more of a tribute to an inspirational couple so it may not just be for an announcement but just a tribute to them. This couple deserve all the tributes they can get. The may present the swans to the couple.
July 11th, 2009 19:06
Very unfortunate.
As I said some weeks ago, it’s unlikely that an engagement announcement will occur before next February, at the earliest. If various companies are anticipating such an announcement, well and good; but their executives and marketing staffers should keep it to themselves. Otherwise, they risk looking like the tackiest of opportunists.
July 11th, 2009 19:30
Well I agree withn that Fiametta but I’m gald they made the swans.
July 11th, 2009 23:22
hmmmm
Not sure if this has been posted else where but I don’t like what the author is hinting about.. If he is indeed hinting that a split is coming and she is going her own way..
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/113435/Party-s-over-for-ambitious-Kate
July 11th, 2009 23:27
the swans are nice and i can see that they are really inspiration to the couple
July 11th, 2009 23:29
jj,I just read that article and it is stupid to put it mildly. I don’t think it hints at a split but maybe kate looking for another career option. Anyway, her friend do not speak to the press and they surely don’t speak to a tabloid like the DE, so I would not worry about it. That vogue story has been going around for years. Kate is not leaving the UK.
July 12th, 2009 00:17
I hope not Lisa. I think the wait is kicking in to stupid over drive mode. Ugh lets hope it is 2010 because I’m tired of all of this..
July 12th, 2009 00:58
It really is a very silly artical and I wouldn’t pay any attention to it.
JJ I pray that 2010 will be the year that we have been waiting for.
July 12th, 2009 05:28
Here is more on the rumored auguest trip to Balmoral.
http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=one-wishes-to-have-a-one-to-one-with-kate&method=full&objectid=21513348&siteid=93463-name_page.html
July 12th, 2009 06:27
Thanks for the links JJ & Lisa.
jj, it was Adam Helliker who revealed that whilst at PP, Kate had did a photographic course at a local college.
July 12th, 2009 09:31
Well, we all know a similar story appeared around this time last year and nothing came of it. This one will be easy to prove. If they attend those games,as HM and PP did last year,they will be photographed. It is possible that the palace could be planning to allow William and Kate to be photographed with the Queen and prince Philip ahead of an announcement and this is a logical and natural setting. Or it could be that this paper simply chose to elaborate on the original story.
Ever wonder why papers write things they know are not true? I don’t get it.
July 12th, 2009 09:57
Why are the “News of the World” and the American “Enquirer” still in business? Because they sell. Sadly.
July 12th, 2009 10:45
Guys it may be true that William & Kate will go to Balmoral and stay with the Queen but I really don’t think anyone really knows the true plans of the trip. Now it is possible that the royal couple could go to the Braemar Gathering but who knows. This is a wait and see thing for me.
July 12th, 2009 11:03
More on William’s possible trip to Australia.
http://tinyurl.com/nx8oce
July 12th, 2009 11:42
I wonder, if it’s true.I doubt it. But who knows:
“The Royal Insider can reveal through sources that a royal engagement is set to be announced on August 31st, 2009.”
http://katemiddletonblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/william-and-kate-engagement-announcement-set-for-august-31st-2009/
July 12th, 2009 12:00
Balloons for the reception? A significant discount in return for the publicity? KM wants to take the pics because it would look good on her resume? Hoo boy!
July 12th, 2009 12:01
There is one date you can guarantee that no engagement will be announced on. What a stupid article.
People just need to stop making stuff up. They will announce when they are ready.
July 12th, 2009 12:31
If the papers are going to make up a date, at least make it a plausible date. There is NO WAY that Prince William will allow his engagement to be announced on the anniversary of his mother’s death. Geez, do they have no one at that paper with an ounce of a historical sense?
Plus, balloons? Oh really??? At the announcement of a royal engagment? This is not a children’s birthday party.
As for the need for Ms. Middleton to improve her resume, not if the engagement is announced.
Like I said, at least make it a plausible lie.
July 12th, 2009 12:37
I’m not really paying any attention to that crap.
I think the press should let the couple have some peace this year. I know the wait is driving us all crazy but we just have to wait until next year.
July 12th, 2009 12:46
Hmmm… a coworker did the revealing? We will find out soon enough when they get their _____ fired on Monday!
Too bad for the Kate Middleton Blog. I kind of liked the site. Maybe their just having their own fun?
July 12th, 2009 13:02
That blog story was pure mockery.
William and Harry should go to Australia tour together, that would be success !
July 12th, 2009 13:30
Marilyn’s blog is a very good blog but everynow and then she likes to have fun with the site since the news is very slow. I don’t think the artical was meant to be serious. But I really don’t like articals like that to be written because it gives some of the royal forums some pleasure to dance on Kate’s tonsils. But make no mistake Marilyn’s Royal Blog is a good site.
July 12th, 2009 13:36
It would be nice to have the brothers tour the Commonwealth but I would like to see a royal couple do the tour. It’s been so long since we’ve seen that, I think it’s time to bring that magic back into the royal family. A future king & queen could help restore some faith in the Monarchy’s future.
July 12th, 2009 14:04
When I read the following I knew that this so called engagement “announcement” was pure fiction!
“Carole has a tremendous expertise with party planning and is combing through her warehouse for supplies such as card-stock for the invitations and balloons for the reception. She’s offered the palace a significant discount in return for the publicity.”
Royal weddings are just not done this way. LOL! Balloons! Please!
Everyone is pretending to be an insider but I doubt Prince William would a share his private thoughts and plans this way.
July 12th, 2009 14:47
Clover, we just can’t pay attention to these articals. The couple will let us know the plans when they are ready.
July 12th, 2009 15:45
Hey thanks Mathilde, what a great link.
Carole combing through her warehouse for invitations and balloons. BALLOONS! But they missed out the best bit. The Queen is icing the wedding cake, Camilla, PA & Sophie are all doing the flower arranging.
Well…..you know it makes sense…there is a recession on, and the Queen has always prided herself on her frugality. Besides, BP’s roof needs mending and she’s not been given a rise in over 10 years.
So com’on everybody, be nice.
July 12th, 2009 16:44
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/88686/You-re-an-Ed-case-Wills/
Story from the Daily Star about William’s disappearing locks.
July 12th, 2009 18:37
The telegraph’s turn to make news out of nothing.
http://tinyurl.com/nxdg9k
Another bike ride for the princes, based on the comments of a “chum.”
July 12th, 2009 18:52
Maybe this new bike ride will be in Australia?
July 12th, 2009 18:52
Isn’t this how rumors get started?
July 12th, 2009 18:56
Yes, but Mandrake (Richard Eden) is a fairly good source.
July 12th, 2009 20:08
I don’t know if this has been possted- It mirrors another site’s article.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/113552/Kate-s-date-of-destiny-with-Queen
July 12th, 2009 21:32
Thanks,kat. I just read that article. Who knows how valid it is but I did like the response from CH. It seems to confirm that the invite does exist.
July 12th, 2009 22:07
thanks, kat!
Lisa, I read
“A spokesman for Clarence House said: ‘We don’t comment on private matters. Who the Queen invites to Balmoral is her business alone.’”
I heard in my head
“Are you daft? Clear off! We’ve nothing to say!”
July 12th, 2009 22:44
After reading that quote again, a few things did not ring true. First,I don’t think CH has the ability to comment on behalf of the Queen. Secondly,I believe the spokesperson would refer to her as Her Majesty” not “The Queen”.
Anyway,I will be out of touch for a few days to embark on a scheduled medical procedure so hopefully nothing big happens while I am away from my computer!
July 12th, 2009 23:30
Well if it’s true, I hope Kate have a good time at Balmoral. She may be alittle nervous but she has William by her side so she will be fine. I think she knows by now that the Queen don’t bite.
July 12th, 2009 23:34
let see in august if they have to go to Balmoral and let wait for announcement of their engagement guys all we do is wait
July 13th, 2009 06:09
If you guys’ click on the link that Kat posted, you will find that the article has been deleted.
Why????????
July 13th, 2009 07:38
Why would anyone think that KM will be nervous at Balmoral. This is not her first visit there. If you recall KM was pictured shooting with PC last year. KM will be quite at home during her stay at Balmoral in August.
July 13th, 2009 07:54
Well, Hale, maybe it got deleted because, as Lisa suspected, this might be a made up Clarence House quote (HM vs. The Queen) and not a good attempt at that.
Or because maybe they have more important things to fill up space with.
Nah… What am I thinking!
July 13th, 2009 08:32
Here’s the link to the Balmoral story from Hello Magazine.
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/200907131626/kate-middleton/queen-lunch/prince-william/1/
July 13th, 2009 19:08
This is a test. I found this link to the Daily Express article about Kate’s invitation to lunch If it doesn’t work please delete the post.
Thanks
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/113619/Kate-s-date-of-destiny-with-Queen
July 13th, 2009 19:09
Sorry for the double post-it did work at least for now.
** BRW – Hi Kat, the link works fine – thanks for posting! **
July 14th, 2009 05:23
As Steve said, its slow newsweek. This is the link to the blog from Republic, and their reaction to Williams slip about going to visit NZ & Aus.
http://www.republic.org.uk/blog/?p=232
I’d be curious to hear what those members from NZ & Aust think.
July 14th, 2009 05:27
http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/05/11/prince-william-tells-art-lovers-at-london-gallery-he-is-graffiti-artist-banksy-3810/
William jokes that he is Banksy.
July 14th, 2009 09:16
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?
Kinga77 from RIF found this video of Kate at the marketing seminar. Kate is interviewed and you here her speak.
http://www.onlinemarketingshow.co.uk/en/default.aspx
July 14th, 2009 09:36
Morning,
Hale that was one interesting artical. I wonder did the past King’s & Queen’s knew that the Monarchy would be questioned this way in the future?
Things are so different now, back in the day if you mentioned that one of the members of the royal family was coming to your country, people would go nuts by getting the place ready for a visit. Now it seems like that magic is gone. This is why I hope William & Harry can at least help to restore some of that magic back into the Monarchy. I know as the years roll on, people will not see the point in the Monarchy anymore and changes may happen but if a little of magic could be restored, then I think things will be okay for awhile. It really is up to the young royals to make this happen. The Queen & Prince Philip did a excellent job for so many years and they was really trying to pass the torch to Charles & Diana but we all know that didn’t work out. The other senior royals are currently doing a good job in their roles but it don’t seem to be enough. This is why I believe William, Catherine and Harry could take the Commonwealth by storm and at least try to bridge some gaps and try to reassure the Commonwealth that things will be okay after the Queen reign ends. Now I know that it may seem strange for an American to be this concerned but I really do think all of this is down to the young royals. What you guys think?
July 14th, 2009 09:40
OMG!!!
July 14th, 2009 09:41
I have wanted to hear her voice for such a longtime and I know I have.
July 14th, 2009 09:48
Running back and forth, running back and forth.
Bet her ditractors will accuse her of doing a PR job on her working image. Blah
July 14th, 2009 10:05
WOWOWOWWOWOWOW I can’t believe it. It’s not what I pictured in my head that her voice would sound like at all, but it is nice to finally hear her voice. Yes the detractors will complain but they complain whatever she does.
July 14th, 2009 10:17
Lovely photos about Victori’s birthday today with her prince. They look very happy and in love. I really respect and admire crown princess Victoria.
http://www.expressen.se/1.1639753?articlePopup=true
July 14th, 2009 10:48
I really like her voice.
July 14th, 2009 11:28
http://www.google.com/translate?u=svenskdam.se/2009/07/grattis-victoria-en-fodelsedag-att-minnas/&sl=sv&tl=en
July 14th, 2009 12:04
Here RK’s little artical on the announcement.
The news that Kate Middleton will have a date with the Queen during a stay at Balmoral with Prince William has inevitably renewed speculation that their long-awaited engagement is imminent.
According to gossips, an announcement could be made as soon as next month – on August 31, the 12th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. William dreads the date, which he is said to have dubbed ‘doom and gloom day’.
Says a courtier: ‘If they do choose August 31, it would mean the date could be remembered for something positive and not just for something sad. Of course, he hasn’t told us yet.’
I don’t know why they think William would make the announcement on that day. If it does come in August, it would be on a different day but not the 31st.
July 14th, 2009 12:14
Wow – I am surprised that KM spoke to them.
As for the announcement date – why would anyone thing that PW would announce it on such a sad day???? Don’t you think they would announce it when they get back to London – doing the press interview at BP?
July 14th, 2009 12:21
OMG! I’m speechless..
July 14th, 2009 12:29
Yeah I think they are trying to get Kate out there and I think the lady who was next to her was there to make sure everything runs smoothly.
I think it’s safe to say that it won’t be announced on that day but on another day. I think they will give a press interview at Clarence House or St. James’s Palace.
July 14th, 2009 12:33
I don’t expect anything to come until early next year.
July 14th, 2009 12:46
I really could not see the August 31st date ever happening. William would never agree to that considering it is the day his mother passed away. That would be very tacky..
July 14th, 2009 12:47
Yep, the detractors are complaining. They are saying that Kate doesn’t sound articulate. I think she sounds fine, and I’m really glad we got the chance to hear her speak.
Rman, I think you might be right about them trying to get Kate out there.
July 14th, 2009 13:05
Yes they are soapstar. It is sad. They are also saying she looks worse(old) on video than in the tabloids.You are dealing with diehard anti Kate fanatics. Did we really expect anything less? :blah:
July 14th, 2009 13:07
Well soapstar it’s time for her voice to be heard, I have been saying that for awhile now. Yeah I knew they would complain but deep down inside they are glad to hear her voice too.
What in the world happened to Alsgal? We haven’t heard from her in awhile.
July 14th, 2009 13:09
Wow! Thank you for the link Hale. Kate sounds pretty much upper class.I like her voice. It’s clear and nice.Kate looks like a very sweet girl.
July 14th, 2009 13:15
I liked KM voice too. Remember Diana was horrible at speeches and had coaches but no one really seemed to mind.
Once KM is in the family – you know she will have a make-up person for public outings – I believe Diana did also. A little botox and she will be fine- not that I think she looks bad. The lighting in that place, I am sure, was not good.
July 14th, 2009 13:17
I know she sounds like a very sweet person. She must be an amazing person, I can’t wait to get to know her much more better.
July 14th, 2009 13:26
Rman – do you think Alsgal is a reporter? She sure had the writing skills and she disapears a lot.
July 14th, 2009 13:37
Well I don’t think she’s a reporter but I do miss her posts.
July 14th, 2009 13:52
I know – Alsgal is a hoot.
July 14th, 2009 13:59
Well to those who complain about Kate Middleton’s looks I suggest they take a good look at them selves in the mirror before saying a word i bet they hate Kate cuz she is beautiful and i really like the way she sound very posh
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Rman i also cant wait to get to know her more she seems like a nice person .
July 14th, 2009 14:10
I really, really miss alsgal also. Personally, I think Steve should have approached for a weekly column. Alsgal could make the telephone directory sound fascinating.
July 14th, 2009 14:42
Charlotte, I SO agree with you. Some post their own photo in sonic, myspace, facebook, enought said.
Hale I hope Al and Alsgal are doing well, she wrote very little since after the gas explosion. I hope they where and are able to fix the property and replace material belongings.
July 14th, 2009 14:46
So after this fantastic morning I got to thinking. What does everyone actually make of the fact that she did speak on camera? Was it a carefully orchestrated plan with an “aide” by her side as she spoke, or was she simply caught off guard with a friend or work colleague and responded?
July 14th, 2009 14:49
Kate looks like a nice person. How can someone say that Kate sounds inarticulate from a 7 sec video? She was just caught unawares and had no prepared answer/comment.
July 14th, 2009 14:59
I think people (some) tend to judge on ‘first’ impression, in this case, she was interviewed and spoke for a few seconds. I think those people should hear more of her before judging.
Anyway, no surprise there, its the same people.
July 14th, 2009 15:02
I was happy to hear Kate’s voice. She sounds just fine. I think her looks have changed. I think Kate is okay, but I still don’t think she is the best person in the whole wide world like many of you. LOL! Don’t shoot me!
July 14th, 2009 15:07
Maddie, it’s sad that people are attacking her looks. IMO, she doesn’t look old (or worse on video). No matter what she does, some of the hardcore anti-Kate people will find something to criticize her about.
Rman, I agree. They are probably secretly glad they got the chance to hear her speak.
Who is the woman standing next to Kate during the interview?
July 14th, 2009 15:20
She looks fine, she speaks fine (better than her BF and his brother). You know that the people who criticize her would be falling all over themselves praising her if she were the daughter of some duke or earl.
July 14th, 2009 15:32
Oh my goodness! I’ve been squealing in delight for the past 5 minutes!
Kate has a nice voice. It’s your stereotype public school voice – posh, clipped and well pronounced.
I’m so happy to hear her speak! Feels like we’ve been waiting for years! I think Kate speaking to them is brilliant of her – it shows she isn’t stuck-up and arrogant.
Go Kate!
July 14th, 2009 15:34
I think I have always liked Kate because she seems like the girl next door. She is very natural looking and her fashion style is very classy and preppy. i don’t like the flashy fake looking celebs or wags.
July 14th, 2009 15:40
Soapstar and Phoebe,
Have you ever considered the fact that Kate just doesn’t resonate with some people?
I really don’t think it is a big deal that everyone is not as crazy about Kate as you guys are. Not everyone loved Diana as much as I did and that didn’t bother me one bit.
I really dislike the whole pre-Kate/anti-Kate thing. Who really cares who likes Kate.
Apparently, Prince William likes Kate and that is really all that matters.
July 14th, 2009 15:41
Oops! I meant to say pro-Kate/anti-Kate warfare. I just don’t get it.
July 14th, 2009 15:42
Clover,it’s okay that you are not a fan of Kate. Not everyone will like her. I only have a problem with the people who criticize every single thing about her. People that can never say anything positive, and feel the need to call her derogatory names.
Kate does seem like the girl next door. Just very natural and normal.
Her fashion can be hit or miss though. I usually don’t like her dressy style, but I love her casual style. While it’s the opposite for Chelsy-dislike her casual/love her dressy.
July 14th, 2009 15:49
Soapstar,
I did not say I was a fan or not a fan. To be honest, I really don’t know that much about Kate Middleton. I heard her voice for the very first time today. So the point is maybe we are not over the top in love with Kate for good reasons like we do not know much about her.
I really don’t know what you are talking about when you say “the people who criticize her” it really sounds extreme to care so much about these nameless faceless people who do not like the people you like.
That was my point.
July 14th, 2009 16:06
But isn’t that what you’re doing? Caring how (me) some nameless faceless person feels? Why do you care so much?
As far as being in love with Kate, I’m not, nor do I expect anyone else to be. Like you said we don’t really know any of these people.
I don’t care if someone doesn’t like Kate. You can like who you like. But, I do have a problem with someone calling her (or anyone else) a w****. I’m on a message board, so if someone make a post I disagree with, I’m going to respond. Simple as that.
July 14th, 2009 16:07
Clover, I respect your opinions. The problem I have with some posters is their use of language. C***** shots, for example. The ones who call Kate a matress, the ones who claim W is using Kate for…. The endless job debate. Kate works for her parents. End of.
That sort of thing.
July 14th, 2009 16:11
Well it’s very true that not everyone is going to like Kate Clover. She is not a perfect human being but the hate remarks very often get out of hand. They really try to reach down her throat, rip out her pancreas and slap her in the face with it. But you are right, the only thing that matters is that William likes her and loves her. The proof is in the pudding when it comes down to that.
JJ I do believe that was an aide that was by her side to make sure the whole thing went smoothly and no personal questions was asked. The more her voice is heard the better. If she speak out on a particular charity that she want to help, then it will prove that she is just not the pretty girlfriend of a future king but she has a voice of her own and a mind of her own. Of course she don’t have to prove anything to us at this time but it would do her a world of good if she was heard in a positive way. I hope they will let her do this now. She was very natural infront of the camera.
July 14th, 2009 16:16
She was mostly seen in the e-mailing: twitter is one of the tools for online chat for internet commercial sites, this reminds me of the Queen and Buckingham Palace latest.
July 14th, 2009 16:20
Soapstar,
I feel that a lot of space is taken talking about these anti-Kate people so that is what I am doing responding to all the posts about it.
Hale and Rman,
What you two do not realize is that I really am not familiar with the posts about matresses and such you all are talking about. I think that is the problem.
I am out of the loop about these things. So I think if you are reading things that are that sexually explicit about Kate, then yes I do understand why you guys are so angry. But please realize that I do not have access to anything like that. I am reacting to what I read at BRW.
Soapstar,
This is directed at you too. I don’t know where that stuff is written nor am I that familiar with anything that hateful being written about Kate. So directing anger at me is really not productive.
July 14th, 2009 16:30
I don’t believe the person with Kate was any PR person or anything like that. She could have been a friend, she could be someone Kate works along side with.
I get the impression that Kate was taken of guard, and that she wanted to get away. Which is fair enough.
July 14th, 2009 16:34
Like Hale and Rman said, some of the Kate hatred goes beyond dislike, or indifference. Those are the type of posters that I reference when I talk about anti-Kate people.
Clover, I understand where you are coming from. I didn’t know you were not familiar with the venom directed at Kate on some of the message boards. I’m very sorry if it seems that I was taking my anger out at you. That was really not my intention.
July 14th, 2009 16:40
Clover don’t worry, I understand what you are saying. Not everyone is going to like you and I think Kate knows that. It’s good to have some enemies because they are the ones that keep you on your toes and just keep you going. But we have to face that not everyone will like you, that’s life. Believe me I know personally.
Hale I think Kate just went with the flow and wasn’t really prepared to be asked a question but was natural and gave a straight to the point answer.
July 14th, 2009 16:42
Soapstar,
No problem. I am glad I cleared some of this up and that we can all agree that I am out of the loop when it comes to what is being said on those other message boards.
Now I understand where some of these comments are coming from.
I think I will avoid the message boards you mention, they don’t sound like very nice places.
July 14th, 2009 16:44
Rman,
Thanks! I do understand from personal experience what it feels like to be both liked and disliked.
I guess you can’t have it all!
Again, the most important thing for Kate is that Prince William likes her and having that I think she can live with those who do not like her. Right?
July 14th, 2009 16:47
She did look surprised (ambushed almost), but she handled herself very well. All of the other people interviewed had booths set up(working) for the convention unlike kate.
July 14th, 2009 16:56
Right. The funny thing is several years ago I watched a documentary on Prince Philip and I was kind of shocked to hear that PM Churchill didn’t like Philip much and the late King wasn’t too crazy about him either. The Queen Mother use to give him hell over the years but no matter what, the Queen stuck by her husband. Of course William is not dumb nor blind, he knows that some people on these royal sites is not all that crazy about his girlfriend. It’s all due to different reasons but he knows her better than any of us and stick by her no matter what. So yeah that’s all that matters, is love for her.
I tried my best to imagine what her voice sound like but know that I know, I can finally match up her voice to the photos.
July 14th, 2009 17:05
I did not know that Philip was up against to much opposition within the royal family. Interesting. The Queen will have the final word, as Philip will be by her side until death do they part.
Prince William only has to look to his father and his grandmother, the current Queen and the future King of England to see how being in love with someone who may not be propular with the public does not rule out marriage and or spending one’s life with the one your heart desires.
I am almost certain that for Prince William it is a non-issue what people think about Kate on those other royal message boards.
July 14th, 2009 17:11
Wow! Great to finally hear her speak. I’m surprised at how unexciting it was though. I always imagined I’d first hear her speak while being interviewed with William at their engagement announcement..
I’m curious why she chose to speak ‘on the record’ now after avoiding it for so long?? Is it because she is more secure in her ‘royal’ status or is she using her ‘celebrity’ to go down other avenues?Hmm, more questions than answers as usual!
She certainly didn’t look as polished as usual so it must have been unplanned…She certainly was not prepared.( I’m a few months older than KM myself and have recently invested in rejuvenation treatments and glycolic peels, I think your skin can change in your late 20’s, not as youthful!) She still is gorgeous and has a lovely gentle voice seems very bright and intelligent.
Basically I think William is lucky to have somebody so seemingly down to earth! I’d love to hear what alsgal or ked have to say about the interview!!
July 14th, 2009 17:29
Shivs
It is odd that she chose to speak at the conference. I do wonder what Ked would have to say…. Probably nothing positive. I wonder whether she has to call CH or SJP to let them know what she had done once she had left. I’m very surprised that none of the tabloids have picked up on the video and also wonder what the spin would be…
July 14th, 2009 17:30
Well she has been very silent all these years so I think she was given an okay before she went on camera. The lady next to her seem to be watching every word she was saying so that might have been an aide to make sure everything was short and sweet. I think it’s been very hard for her over the years to not have a voice when you are talked about so much. Even Sophie said something to the press when she was at work one time. Being not able to speak would probably make you feel like you are in a closed bottle with no air holes. So when Sophie gave her engagement interview, she had plenty to say and said it very well. I have long ago expressed that after all this time, Kate needs her voice to be heard.
Yeah Clover Philip had to deal with alot especially when he first married the then Princess Elizabeth. This is one of the reasons why he knew first hand of what Diana went threw and sympathized with her. Although we get very upset about what people say about Kate, her situtation is nothing compared to what he had to go through.
July 14th, 2009 17:31
Yes, that’s a point. We haven’t heard from Ked in a while either. I recall him saying he wouldn’t be posting as much due to his coming marriage.
July 14th, 2009 17:33
JJ, the press seem to be leaving her alone except for the odd articals. Someone may pick it up but I guess William is proud of her few second interview. Now if only we can get that engagement interview, that would really make my day.
July 14th, 2009 17:38
Thanks Clover. I definitely understand where you were coming from.
You are wise to stay away from some of the not so nice forums. If only I could do the same. : )
I didn’t know Prince Philip was not very well liked. Did the Queen Mother eventually warm up to him?
July 14th, 2009 17:48
soapstar
From the documentary which I saw the Queen mother never warmed up to him. She did not like him at all but the Queen wasn’t having any of it. She stuck by his side regardless of the feelings of her mother. They seem to have made it work so…..
July 14th, 2009 17:55
Thanks for the information jj. That documentary sounds really fascinating.
Did they explain why the Queen Mother didn’t like him?
Rman, I noticed the women hanging on Kate’s every word too. I wonder who she was?
July 14th, 2009 18:08
Hello! Soapstar, why do you think that people who are indifferent to Kate Middleton or a part of this crowd can be anti-Kate, haters, or whatever like that types of person? Well, perhaps, I’m an optimist but I am convinced that most of people close to the royal families or those who just enjoy watching those families are quite normal and adequate. As for calling Miss Middleton inappropriate names and making nasty comments about herself, her family, or the social circle she chooses, may I say that I find it wrong and childish actually. I myself think (I don’t know Kate Middleton personally though) that she is a nice young lady. But I am still quite indifferent towards her – she is a private citizen. Until any announcement is made I will stay for watching this couple, and sorry but I won’t say «Oh, her voice is so beautiful, and she is a perfection». And believe me I’m not a hater, simply because it’s just a destructive emotion that shouldn’t take place in our world. Clover, agree with you. Rman, I admire your loyalty and always optimistic view. Maddie, girl next door thing depends on point of view, but I respect your opinion.
July 14th, 2009 18:18
I have no idea who that lady was but she looked like an aide or someone who was watching out for Kate.
First time thanks. I really don’t think anyone think of Kate as being totally perfect because no human is perfect.
July 14th, 2009 18:20
I originally thought that this was the woman who was with Kate at the online marketing seminar but..probably not?
http://www.popsugar.co.uk/2965427?page=0,0,1
July 14th, 2009 19:23
I took some screen captures of the video with Kate:
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image2.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image4.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image6.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image8.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image10.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image14.jpg
July 14th, 2009 19:34
Hi First time,
I wasn’t saying that you have to like Kate or else you’re anti-Kate. I think people can be indifferent or even dislike Kate without being anti-Kate. In my posts I was only referring to those that call her w****, the mattress, and claim William is using her. Not everyone will like Kate, and I think one can dislike Kate without going to the extreme. Thankfully I haven’t seen any of the extreme posts on this site. I hope that makes sense.
jj, that women in the photo does kind of resemble the lady in the video. I don’t think it’s her though. I think the women in the video is a little older.
July 14th, 2009 19:41
I took some screen captures of the video with Kate.I don’t think it’s the same woman:
/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image10.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image14.jpg
July 14th, 2009 19:42
exactly, some of the other sites are breeding grounds for people who despise Kateand have nothing better to do but make up names like soapstar just mentioned. Thank goodness you won’t find that here.
July 14th, 2009 19:47
some more:
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image8.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/Curtseys/Kate%20video/Image10.jpg
July 14th, 2009 20:06
I think the woman is just a friend or co-worker. KM doesn’t need a minder, and I don’t think she would put up with one.
July 14th, 2009 20:18
She looks like a co-worker to me. Nothing more than that.
July 14th, 2009 20:24
Thanks for the photos Mathilde. Yep, it’s definitely not the same woman.
July 14th, 2009 20:53
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199706/Kate-Middleton-flies-Mustique-Wills-posted-Anglesey.html
update
July 14th, 2009 21:48
You know what?
I expected Kate’s voice would be nicely mellifluous); it was. Given the context, I assumed Kate’s words would be reasonably bland yet complimentary; they were. I even thought the venue a good move; patronizing a cutting edge event, related to her interests is quite royal of her.
Finally, about KM’s looks: she looks like a lot of other 20 somethings. All of you over thirties — while still in your twenties, did you not make that hideous makeup mistake of following that hideous make up trend?
Too much/ too dark eyeliner
Too much/ too light foundation
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What are you trying to hide, eg. older woman trying to look young or what I call “The Horrible Opposite Effect Illusion!”
I fell for it. And people who see pictures from that time tell me I look younger (without peels, collagen, etc etc ) now that I did then when I was 26 and all painted up.
July 14th, 2009 22:11
I can’t hear kate’s voice!!! do u have to register????
July 14th, 2009 22:15
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199478/Middle-class-orgy-manor-house.html
view this Kate Middleton bellow
July 14th, 2009 22:16
I figured it out. Her voice is niceee… she always says intresting for some reason…
July 15th, 2009 01:18
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/07/15/buckingham-palace-guards-play-michael-jackson-hits-115875-21520329/
July 15th, 2009 08:35
I’m glad Buckingham Palace did that. I’m still shocked that we lost Michael but I’m sure his family and fans is glad that Buckingham Palace paid tribute to him.
July 15th, 2009 09:22
My guess is that Ms. Middleton spoke at the event because it was a way to demonstrate that she is actually working — or, at least, acquiring knowledge relevant to her work for her family’s company. She surely would not have chosen to speak while out shopping or engaging in something purely recreational. I therefore imagine that Clarence House had no problem with her saying a few words. Given the circumstances and the nature of the video, she was not being interviewed by a tabloid reporter but rather by someone charged with promoting this professional seminar.
July 15th, 2009 09:39
I agree Fiametta.