Happy Birthday: Prince Harry turns 25
Harry celebrating birthday in sky – PA
The third in line to the throne, who is rumoured to have rekindled his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, will spend the day flying Squirrel helicopters as part of his routine pilot training at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire…
Photos: Prince Harry turns 25 – Getty Images
September 15th, 2009 10:18
Forget Harry today is also my 19th birtday!
September 15th, 2009 10:20
Ha ha Happy Birthday Sheena and Harry !
September 15th, 2009 13:51
Joyeux Anniversaire Harry !!!
September 15th, 2009 15:02
September 15th, 2009 16:20
Happy Birthday Harry and may God bless you with many, many more.
September 15th, 2009 16:31
Happy happy happy birthday Henry!
September 15th, 2009 20:59
Hello Folks,
I found some early footage of Diana on YouTube. I really like the scenes of her being introduced to the public.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC5uapHC65E&feature=related
Can’t wait for Kate to be introduced to the public and for people to finally get a chance to know her and speak to her.
September 16th, 2009 11:10
Thanks for the video link, Rman. I really enjoyed watching that. Who could have guessed at the reality of the life she had taken on, eh? I sincerely hope Kate’s path will be very different.
September 16th, 2009 22:22
Did this crazy article ever get posted??
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/08/is-kate-middleton-coming-to-new-york-city.html
You know I really wonder why these persistent rumors keep popping up about Kate moving to the states. It’s so strange and makes me wonder what is going on behind the scenes….
September 17th, 2009 09:58
Another pointless article but posting still the same
http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/17/ski-in-royal-style-in-courchevel/
September 17th, 2009 16:00
The endless repetition of the same articles are driving me NUTS!
Engagement followed by Kate going to NY. Who are these editors trying to fool?
September 17th, 2009 21:13
I just don’t see Kate being as a big a name as Diana, she would really really have to be special to be as welcomed as Diana. Diana’s personality was the driving factor behind her being so well liked…
Kate just doesn’t seem to have the same drive or devotion as Diana did, nor Diana’s vunerability which made her so well liked.
If Kate is introduced there may be intial exctiment but after that she wll have to be something special to be loved by the public…
on kate’s side is the fact that Diana’s family was messy to some extent and the men behaved badly so maybe kate won’t b affected by her mother or her uncle ….
mind you Diana was away from them at 19 and kate is living with her mother…. the father seems a good influence
September 17th, 2009 22:07
this has nothing to do with anything, i was just researching for a project and i found this picture.
its little harry
.
i think its adorable♥.
http://i.ivillage.com/E/325/PrinceHarry/E_PrinceHarryKidOutro_325.jpg
September 17th, 2009 22:12
and this one too
http://shop.rexfeatures.com/image/prince-harry-at-a-school-nativity-play-as-a-shepherd-1988_494857.jpg
September 18th, 2009 08:23
Really? -” Kate dosen’t have the same drive as Diana”- Kate is not a princess yet. Diana worked in a daycare for kids before she married PC, had no education and no plans for her own future until she met PC. Dont’ get me wrong – I am a HUGE Diana fan. But everyone needs to get off the subject of KM not being driven etc. She is not a Princess YET!!!
September 18th, 2009 08:52
kd and Really?,
You can not take Diana out of her social context or family background. All the things you mentioned like – “worked in a daycare for kids before she married PC, had no education and no plans for her own future” – mean very different things change and have a variation of meaning depending on social position, social background, class status etc, as each social and cultural group defines each thing in differnt terms and measures them by different dimensions,cultural norms, values and expectations varied widely from one social group to the next for a million different reasons.
I really don’t think you can compare Kate and Diana. They are two very different women, with very different influcences in their lives.
I do not see common ground from which you can make the type of comparisons you are tyring to make. From my point of view, it is like comparing apples to salmon. There are far too many cultural and social differences to make such a comparison IMO.
September 18th, 2009 09:16
Diana and Kate have two things in common..their love for William and the fascination the media has/had with them. Other then that,I don’t see how these two women can be compared.
September 18th, 2009 09:44
Clover – basically that is what I was trying to say, you cannot compare Diana & Kate. They are such different people. I just get tired of everyone trying to compare them and say how much better Diana is than Kate when Kate hasnt’ even started her job as a princess.
September 18th, 2009 10:00
Morning,
Lisa I do agree, that is something they have in common.
I have said long ago that some royal watchers expect Kate to do the samethings Diana did but they don’t realize that Kate is not a Princess yet and do not have that same opportunities that Diana had. Once Kate is firmly a member of the royal family, she will have the opportunity to do beautiful things.
September 18th, 2009 10:04
Lisa and Kd,
Let us hope that IF Kate becomes a Princess that people will refrain from comparing her to Princess Diana.
I am glad we agree.
Again I believe this is not the right thing to do, for the same reasons I mentioned above.
Each will be a Princess in her own unique way due to a million different influences in her personal life and background.
September 18th, 2009 10:12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ms6hoJz0Rk&feature=channel
September 18th, 2009 10:26
Thanks for the video. I continue to be impressed by the growth William has shown this year. I think as time goes by he will grow into a very well respected beloved public figure. I think that they are getting him out there and getting him involved with the right causes at the right pace and things are shaping up nicely for him. Throwing him into fulltime royal duties all at once would have been the wrong decision. I am not sure how the SAR thing fits into all of this but that will come to light in time,I suppose. I have to admit that it won’t surprise me to hear that William will exit the program within the next year for some reason or another. JMO.
September 18th, 2009 21:59
they com pared sophie to diana
it is inevitable that she will be compared to Diana
Kate is no Diana, she never will be, there is just no other Diana out there
Having said that Kate maybe a quiet fergie
OR a more salacious Sophie (bar the topless photos)
remains to be seen
there isn’t media facination with kate like there was with diana …absolutely no comparison
yes kate isn’t a princess yet
but she has had way more time to prove herself in the public realm and one thing is for sure she is a losing bet at media ….
September 18th, 2009 22:03
video of pw is interesting
ican’t put my finger on it
but he seems…
unhappy
he is focused and nice with the kids
but there is something sad in his eyes and in his speech
which is much better in this case
not as agressive
September 18th, 2009 23:12
Dear Really
you are so … previsible (I hope it’s an english word as well a french ) I can nearly write the end of your post for you : he is so sad because he shares a life with a girlfriend he’s not in love with, she makes him unhappy and he doesnt know how to dump her but she is awfull and so manipulative and he just – after nearly 8 years – see it now (yes we know william is a very slow thinker but we are not, so we all know things about kate he doesnt). So really, do you want to write a letter to william to explain how is kate for him?
September 18th, 2009 23:41
I don’t think that William looks sad.I think that he concentrated on what he was supposed to read. As the confetti began falling he actually seemed to smile. I was thinking that I hope that the RF doesn’t push Kate too far to the background. She could be a vauable asset to the RF.
September 19th, 2009 02:07
Hi All,
I think we all know that there will never be another Diana. Diana brung her own special qualities to the Monarchy and public. Kate will bring her own special qualities to the Monarchy and public. I think Kate will be herself and show us all that she’s not the person the tabloids say she is, but show us the woman William fell in love with and why he has stuck with her all these years.
For Diana things were different. In 1980, the media and public wanted to know who Diana Spencer was? and if Charles was going to marry her?. In Feburary 1981, the media and public got their answer. An engagement was announced, interviews was given by the couple and Britain was finally getting a new Princess.
In Kate’s case, for 7 years the media and public has been trying to figure out who Kate Middleton? and will Prince William marry her? Due to no comments from the couple, tons of speculations and rumors has been birthed out of this relationship and many questions go unanswered.
I have no doubt that they will marry and I hope they will bring her out of the background. I think it’s time for her to be seen with William at charity events and a couple of formal occasions. Although they are sweet pictures, I think many people are growing tired of just seeing Kate at polo games and society weddings. I’m with Kat, bring Kate out from the background a bit and let some of her qualities shine. I think this way the media and members of the public can get a taste of the real deal from Kate.
September 19th, 2009 07:10
NYme….
Good post.
Kat…I agree about Kate…and no, William is NOT sad. Lol. IF the RF has learned anything from recent history, I hope it’s that they should embrace Kate and be grateful for the popularity she and William will generate. I realize I’m being extreme here, but whether they give William 6 months or 6 years to establish his own identity, it won’t make a difference once an engagement is announced.
And while I agree that there will never be another Diana…..LIKE DIANA, Kate is a beautiful young lady, she always looks happy/pleasant/photogenic, and she looks great whether she’s dressed for a wedding OR a day of polo. AND, clearly William loves her and wants to be with her. I’d say that’s a mighty promising start for the future of the RF. I only hope they realize it…
September 19th, 2009 08:33
NYMe, HILARIOUS post. And very true. The trolls keep coming here trying to plant lies. Another one last week saying she is close to someone who knows William’s family. That poster is supposed to be British, but used the word “brat” instead of “prat.”
PLEASE EVERYONE, IGNORE THE TROLLS.
September 19th, 2009 08:33
sadness is not CAUSED by another person
if that were so i would say Camilla is more of a problem from the past then anyone in his life now
NYme I think a little less of the attack mode on posters is in order
I think there is a sadness with Willaim
He turned a corner when he was in university….
I think he struggles with life
Harry struggles in his own way but deep down Harry is most likely happy.
William bears the weight of the world on his shoulders, you can tell he is unhappy
Kate deals with her own issues but i don’t think it is easy dealing with a personality like Williams
September 19th, 2009 08:54
I agree with Really?. I think PW quite often has an air of sadness, or preoccupation, about him. He lost his mother when he was in his early teens, in an awful and tragic way. Who would blame him if he was still sad about it?
September 19th, 2009 09:53
I would guess that all the things that have happened to William have added to his plight…
And I get an air of moodiness to him
thank you Phoebe..
i enjoy your posts
i detect a sense of williingness to see all sides from you
i think that is a nice poster quality..
September 19th, 2009 10:00
Ye, we all have our opinions.
September 19th, 2009 10:13
Guest,
I thought we were NOT going to call people “trolls” and such because we decided it was an ambiguous category and many people felt insulted when you called them that?
Can we just bury the whole “troll” issuse for good?
September 19th, 2009 10:41
Phoebe, I think Wills is world-weary just like many people are, particularly if they had to deal with the irritations and pressures he has to deal with on a daily basis. In terms of whether he is still sad, I’m sure he will be all of his life, but I actually have the opposite opinion as you. I think he has lived his life to the fullest the way his mother would have wanted, and that he is actually an incredibly well-balanced and happy person in life. He said in an interview that there are people in much worse situations than he and his brother. I think he has a very positive outlook, all things considered.
September 19th, 2009 11:46
Let’s make a deal, Clover. When they stop coming here, I’ll stop calling them trolls.
September 19th, 2009 12:13
Why not let Steve /BRW administrator handle it?
Steve can use HIS judgment and determine when it is necessary to address problematic behavior. This way anyone who has an opposing viewpoint isn’t called a name just for being different.
I say let’s reserve the really strong names for those who are actually harmful to all of us here at BRW?
September 19th, 2009 12:25
Wow! Got to love those overly defensive people who can’t support an argument so they have to resort to “playground tactics” like name-calling. I’m with you Clover, there are plenty of other people making this site unpleasant. I’m pretty sure Really? just said he thought PW looked sad, right? No need to jump his case.
Happy belated birthday to PH!
September 19th, 2009 13:10
In all of this back and forth, there are only a handful of people who truly know what is going on between Prince William and Kate. At this point, I would say even close friends and confidants don’t know. It could be a few days, weeks, or months before something is announced. atx, nobody ofjects to the viewing of opinions. However, if people are not called names-neither should William or Kate. I happen to think that they are going to get married. The Scotland pics, the news of the movie siting, and the Mustique holiday prove that they are still very much together. I believe that they did go to Balmoral and have talked to the Queen. With them being in such close proximity to Balmoral at the North Umberland estate, it would be easy to slip away and go to visit.
If nothing else, it is the polite thing to do while so close to family. I don’t believe that William would stay this close to Kate unless there is a future for them together.
September 19th, 2009 14:36
dear GUEST- we use the term “BRAT” here in the UK as much as you do in the states. and the derogatory term “PRAT” would just sound awkward when you are describing a beastly little boy so i believe the “troll” used it in the right context. so before calling people trolls and frauds you should do your research. and KAT- we all know that william and kate will end up together idk why people keep denying it. i think its clear that they are jealous IMO.
September 19th, 2009 15:57
In some cases, as in this one, no research is necessary.
September 19th, 2009 16:41
PHOEBE- research is indeed necessary when one does not know the meaning of a word.
September 19th, 2009 16:41
and when it is used.
September 19th, 2009 16:47
Frank,
I understand what you mean. Just let it go!
September 19th, 2009 23:13
I wonder if my former post had any bearing? LOL. I’m not a troll – that’s why I don’t use another username. If you accord all dissenting views to trolls, your real life must be very tough indeed. Anyway, it’s nice to see that dissenting views are receiving some kind of tolerance. Clover, you can be reasonable when you stick to your own views.
Just because someone views Kate as “workshy” and not suitable for the BRF, it doesn’t mean they hate the woman, or are spiteful. Good grief! … I’ve never called Kate names, or attacked her family, or her looks, or anything else of such spite. I think she is fine as an ordinary person, is pretty – and I couldn’t care less if her family want to coddle her, and if she doesn’t care to ever work a day in her life. In accordance, that doesn’t mean I support her being in the BRF.
I watched that movie “The Queen” last night, and HM said, ‘Duty first, self second’. I just don’t see that Kate can ever uphold that vow. She is too coddled and hasn’t faced anything harsh in her life. When the paps hang around, she runs and hides to Mum and Dad. And, this is a woman nearing 30. I think HM sees it too, based on the little snippets available.
It’s the little things that go unnoticed, that are usually the most accurate …
September 19th, 2009 23:17
And, Frank – sorry, your logic in that last sentence really escapes me. Some may well be jealous, but those ones are usually very obvious. Just remember: not everyone covets marrying into the BRF – or any royal family. And from the recent movies I’ve watched, it’s a big NO WAY!
And, to turn YOUR argument on its head: one could say that everyone who supports Kate to almost worship status, really covets her life to the point where it’s unhealthy. I’m NOT saying that, but that’s about where your logic leads. Sorry …and whilst you are accusing someone else of “name calling”, you are according an unpleasant emotion in others you don’t know.
September 19th, 2009 23:25
Ah trolls. We’re on to you.
September 19th, 2009 23:27
And Dear Frank — I don’t really care what term you use in the UK, I call em like I see em.
September 20th, 2009 00:40
Guest,
Be nice! : )
Objective,
If you payed me a compliment, then thanks!
September 20th, 2009 01:00
All I can say is that I support Kate because William clearly loves her, and I believe this girl deserve a chance to prove she’s got what it takes to be his consort. We still have so much to learn about William’s longtime girlfriend.
I personally think there’s a great deal of unfair judgement made about Kate. I don’t think anyone “worships” her in any way but just feel like she don’t deserve the harsh treatment she receives on the internet.
People can say what they want about her, but William is clearly happy to have her in his life and I think that’s all that matters. When the time comes for her to take up her official role as his wife and future Queen, I think she will rise to the occasion and serve the country with the best of her ability. The Queen Mother had a chance to do it, the current Queen is doing it, Diana did it and now I hope Kate will get a chance to do the same.
September 20th, 2009 01:02
Previous comments have gone WAY off-topic so I am now closing this post. Please don’t let this spill over into other posts…