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December 2nd, 2009 07:48
http://www.rexfeatures.com/search/?kw=van+straubenzee+concert&search_newest.x=30&search_newest.y=18&search_newest=search_newest&iso=GBR&viah=Y&lkw=st+luke%27s&stk=N&sft=&search_oldest.x=-1
Kate attending Henry Van Straubenzee charity carol concert.
December 2nd, 2009 07:51
Thomas Van Straubenzee receiving the guests
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24620647.jpg
Katherine Elizabeth sharing a cab with two other guests
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24620641.jpg
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24620635.jpg
Sir David Frost!!!
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24620631.jpg
She looks pretty, like her classy outfit.
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24619865.jpg
December 2nd, 2009 07:53
More pics from the charity event:
http://isifa.com/result_ed.php?search_id=1513047
December 2nd, 2009 08:22
I like to see Kate supporting the cause, her friend Thomas and her boyfriend William whom is the patron together with Harry.
Did Chelsy go?
December 2nd, 2009 09:33
Thanks Me and Mathilde!! Great pictures. Did William attend? I can’t see any pictures of him?
December 2nd, 2009 10:26
Thanks for the pics. I want that grey bag.
Playing with the ring ??
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/24621113.jpg
December 2nd, 2009 10:48
I really like that white coat of hers.
December 2nd, 2009 10:51
Thanks for the pictures,guys! Great to see Kate out and supporting this cause.
Does anyone know who the girl in the car with Kate is?
December 2nd, 2009 11:04
Yeah!!! New photos of Kate!!! I am glad too that she is getting out and about.
December 2nd, 2009 11:07
I think both patrons, William and Harry are in their respective military bases in training. I think William will be undergoing an exam very soon.
Lisa, that blond seems to be one of the HVS workers.
December 2nd, 2009 11:17
Sophie Carter? Lisa?
December 2nd, 2009 11:19
jj, It well might be the case and would make sense.
December 2nd, 2009 11:29
Was she the same girl at the cinema?
December 2nd, 2009 12:47
They look different, I don’t think so.
Can’t wait for the articles of Kate working at the concert
She did according to…wait and see.
December 2nd, 2009 13:23
The blonde was at the cinema with Kate. I am busy with work right now or I would post the link. She is with her alot. Must be a close friend or something.
December 2nd, 2009 13:34
Good Evening My Royal Peeps,
I just moved into my apartment so I didn’t have internet connection for a couple of days.
I’m just seeing the new pics of Kate at the charity event and she looked great.
December 2nd, 2009 13:37
Her name is really sophie carter (or garter) she was with kate at wimbledon too. Remember
December 2nd, 2009 13:40
Congrats to the new move Rman.
She does, like her shoes.
December 2nd, 2009 13:51
Thanks Me, I was quick to get back to this site so I can see what’s going on.
It was also nice to hear about Kate’s involvement on helping out with the event.
December 2nd, 2009 14:04
Rman,
Welcome back! Happy to hear the move went well.
December 2nd, 2009 15:26
Thanks Clover, the unpacking is still a nightmare but I’m getting there.
December 2nd, 2009 15:28
Rman,
You are welcome! I hate unpacking. I still have a few unpacked boxes from my summer 2009 move. Good luck with that!
December 2nd, 2009 15:32
she wasn’t on the orginal list of people helping -
those that actually organized the event
she was parachuted and taken the glory like she did for the hello spread
also the clothes looked bad on her once!!!!!!!!!!
she shouldn’t wear them twice
hate the cheap coat so uuuuuuuggggly!
December 2nd, 2009 15:34
Ah the green eyed monster
December 2nd, 2009 16:04
So high school. What a shame.
December 2nd, 2009 16:09
Im really sorry (or not) , but I don’t believe that you saw “the original list of people helping”. She didnt “take the glory”. Tom and his mother also got attention. That the photographers take lots more pix of her than any other guest, isn’t anybody’s fault . It’s how it has to be really.
From what I have seen, even those who really hate/dislike Kate, approve of this coat. Even on the “we hate Kate and make up totally silly stories about her” -forum, they like her coat.
December 2nd, 2009 16:40
So far I haven’t seen any tabloids report this story so there truely isn’t any glory to be had. Just blogger websites & picture agencies…. Kate looks nice & I’m glad she helped out. There was much a do about nothing made from a picture is Kate supposedly sneaking into the church with booze on the we hate Kate website. The picture was edited as there is another persons hands with a glass which Kate is probably helping pour alcohol into….
December 2nd, 2009 16:43
This is waaay off the topic, but I stumbled on it and thought it was funny. Thought everyone else might, too. I hadn’t heard this rumor before.
They should post this video on the sites that don’t think Kate is good enough for William. Think of who else poor England could get stuck with as their queen. Kate starts looking pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRabqDM29sw&feature=related
December 2nd, 2009 17:07
Rex Features has this legend under KM photo when kneeling lighting candles for the HVS event.
Quote
Kate Middleton. Charity Carol Concert in Aid of the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund Held at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea, London, Britain – 01 Dec 2009. Prince William’s Girlfriend Kate Middleton attended a Charity Event a Carol Concert in Aid of the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund Held at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea. Kate was Seen Helping at the Venue Before the event, Lighting Candles and Preparing Drinks for the Guests. She was Also Seen Cleaning Up by Picking Up Empty Bottles and Glasses.”
Unquote
December 2nd, 2009 19:03
Actually any ideas on what she was doing kneeling on the floor?
December 2nd, 2009 19:05
^ Thank you for that. Nice to know!
And for the record, I love the coat too. Black and white is a classic combination and Kate looks great in it.
December 2nd, 2009 19:06
To clarify…I was thanking ME for the above entry. LOL.
December 2nd, 2009 20:10
Good Night All,
I don’t know if this was posted already but I thought it was interesting to read about The Queen’s thoughts on the Charles & Camilla marriage situation:
http://tinyurl.com/ycwvyjs
I knew there had to be some tention involved.
December 2nd, 2009 21:03
Well Rman
Unfortunately I have no sympathy for Charles. I adore (from the internet) William and Harry but Charles made a decision which caused all of this strife so he has to deal with the fall out. I’m not surprised the Queen wanted no part of it. It was a mess and had the potential to bring down the monarchy..
December 2nd, 2009 22:41
Amen, JJ.
December 3rd, 2009 00:26
Well, as interesting as those comments are, trusted employees who talk are a no no in my book. The Monarchy seems to have a pattern of this too…
December 3rd, 2009 02:14
from the prince of wales website (secton diary)
Tuesday 15th December 2009: The Prince of Wales will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen where he will deliver an opening address at the start of the High Level segment of the Conference.
Prince William and Prince Harry will attend ‘A Night of Heroes’: The Sun Military Awards at the Imperial War Museum, London. (Prince William’s attendance is dependant upon his availability during his Royal Air Force flying exams, which take place during the month of December.)
So the sun is the ONE with the right information and news always. I supposed the Daily Mail is black outed (remember they wanted to buy the diary of the prince of wales and the supreme court has put a no on their request).
December 3rd, 2009 07:08
Agreed Lisa. Again it was the retired private secretary who said she had the “impression”… feeling, belief, notion, opinion, a vague idea. And the Queen hardly spoke about it.
Everyone has personal faults. And everyone moves on.
December 3rd, 2009 09:19
Does anyone wonder why none of the papers reported on Kate’s chairity outing? I would love to see larger photos of that. Also, did anyone determine if KM is living in London now? It seems she is out and about a lot more now.
December 3rd, 2009 09:25
KD,
Not the DM or the Sun? What is up?
December 3rd, 2009 09:30
kd I’m guessing that there is some sort of restriction on stories which can be printed about kate. The movie outing was a public event so the press were able to report on that. I’m not sure if the Carol Service concert was the same thing???
I don’t know what is going on with the newspapers and Kate at the moment. There have been rumors that she does indeed live in London
December 3rd, 2009 09:37
Kd, no, but perhaps they will leave it to their Editor in Chief – Royal Correspondents; DM Katie Nicholl writes Sundays and The Sun Duncan Larcombe (IMO) has the ace card, waiting for authorization to publish, he hasn’t written any W&K story since beginning of September 2009, recall the last one was “Jibes won’t faze W&K they already set their date” article, if that sends a message…
I think KM lives at Berks. And once in a while drops in at Chelsea. That event was a week day from 7 pm to 10 pm – I don’t see a problem of working and then participating in some evening function. Berks to London is about 1 ½ hour drive.
December 3rd, 2009 09:41
The press restrictions are getting weirder and weirder. If I was not so utterly confused about where this thing is going,I would be inclined to think all this is a way of manipulating her press ahead of an announcement. I guess we will find out after the holidays. I doubt any announcement before that. I also cannot imagine they can keep this press “ban” or whatever it is going on forever.
December 3rd, 2009 09:46
jj, yes that might be the case.
During a Carol Service we do not allow photographs to be taken and it is inappropriate for applause.
Refreshments are welcome and should be set up and served under the portico – not inside the church – to minimize congestion and keep exits clear.
December 3rd, 2009 09:49
During a carol service no photos. Before and after at the portico, yes, there we have the photos and rex features description of KM working.
The article would be IMO a tidbit – perhaps Richard Kay will write about it next Wednesday.
December 3rd, 2009 10:03
And the premier was only covered by the Daily Mail, but that was more than enough…10 million readers.
If she marries William, I think she will be the center of attention of all the media.
December 3rd, 2009 10:16
I read somewhere – Kate is out and about as ever, she apparently never went into ‘hiding’. However, for a time, the press were not allowed to report about it.
As for the book of the secretary – I cannot help but think that she is now trying to make money and increase her retirement budget. I doubt that Charles would have married without his beloved mothers consent. So, the book is a no no.
December 3rd, 2009 11:36
“I doubt that Charles would have married without his beloved mothers consent.”
I believe that he can’t marry without it. Regardless of her personal feelings (he is her son, after all), she probably bowed to the inevitable, and felt that it looked better to have them married rather than just living together.
December 3rd, 2009 12:55
Good Evening,
Yes many of the royals have to get The Queen’s consent to marry but I think the whole Charles & Camilla situation was a big headache for The Queen and decided like you said Phoebe, it’s better to have them married.
I have no idea where Kate is living but it’s always nice to see her out and about.
December 3rd, 2009 13:01
Well here’s a little article on Kate’s charity outing:
http://www.osoblog.tv/2009/12/kate_middleton_does_her_bit_fo.html
December 3rd, 2009 13:13
See, what else can they write, its a short tidbit following Rex Features legend under the pics.
Or perhaps some magazine has the exclusive?
December 3rd, 2009 15:33
in French News:
Kate Middleton : La chérie du Prince William… a aussi un grand coeur !
http://celebrites.sfr.aol.fr/article/Kate-Middleton-La-ch%C3%A9rie-du-Prince/182360
Translation:
http://tinyurl.com/yjgdoyo
December 3rd, 2009 15:58
What does “supporting a charity” mean? Making an appearance at an event, posing for pictures, chatting with people, and drinking? Is this what Kate and her supporters call “work” or “charity”?
Give me a break. But then again, this is what William and Harry do as well…not much.
December 3rd, 2009 18:57
im on the hospital today im helping my mom in the hospital great to see kate Middleton new pics
December 4th, 2009 04:42
^ I hope your mom is okay.
December 4th, 2009 04:48
^I hope your mother is okay.
December 4th, 2009 04:50
Sorry for the duplicate post.
From my end it appeared as if the comment didn’t post.
December 4th, 2009 12:45
for a time, the press were not allowed to report about it.
absolutely not true
there was never a press deal
never
kate is now out and about to get attention on her
she wants it so she can show william what a super girl she is at cleaning up!
i am surprised she lifted a finger
certainly not like her
December 4th, 2009 13:03
Bushwah.
December 4th, 2009 13:10
Good Evening Folks,
yup, it’s always been known that Kate is a hands on kind of girl but people ignored that in their efforts to bash her. Even at William’s birthday picnic last year she helped unpack the car, help set up the tent and even help packup the picnic items. We have seen that she is not lazy like people like to claim. This is why I think people got this girl all wrong in my opinion. She just seem to be a down to earth young lady that captured the heart of a prince.
December 4th, 2009 13:46
Kate and William have lived tohether/shared a house for a long period so I don’t think she has to do anything at this point to ” show William what a super girl she is at cleaning up!”
She doesn’t ahve to do any cleaning up to get attention from the press either.
December 4th, 2009 14:19
I totally agree, Rman.
December 4th, 2009 16:20
@yup post #56:
Of course I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m not buying into what you’re trying to sell and I think a lot of the regulars who post here on BRW feel the same as I do.
Rman made a valid point: Kate Middleton has been photographed helping to unpack a car, taking out boxes at PP, and unpacking picnic items, and doing other things. It’s very easy to check Getty Images or Isifa to see pics of Kate engaged in various activities.
And it’s stated on the Starlight Foundation website as well that Kate helped with a children’s party early on the same day of the Starlight auction party.
What all that boils down to is: none of us has any idea what is or is not “certainly not like her”. We don’t know what Kate likes or doesn’t like to do, and we literally don’t have a single clue what her daily activities consist of.
December 4th, 2009 17:02
The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson arrives with her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie for the US premiere of ‘The Young Victoria premiere’ in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&assetType=image&p=The%20Duchess%20of%20York%20Sarah%20Ferguson
December 4th, 2009 17:03
Illegal parker Bowles: When Camilla goes shopping, yellow line rules are forgotten
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1233040/Camilla-Parker-Bowles-goes-shopping-yellow-line-rules-forgotten.html
December 4th, 2009 20:58
thanks for the concern Katherine i really agree on you rman mapleaf and Katherine i think kate is doing normal things like us but the paps follow him everywhere she goes
December 4th, 2009 22:41
I am with you too Mapleleaf. After this length of time, William knows Kate. She does not have anything to prove to him. In fact, she has nothing to prove because he know who she is. From where I stand, she is a genuine person who cares about others. It was not until recently that her envolvement in the Starlight foundation was revealed. Since then, she has been shown to work on other charity events. By now, I think that they both know in what direction the relationship is headed. In their own time, they will inform the worls.
December 4th, 2009 23:55
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/12/81634/
December 5th, 2009 00:14
So glad you posted that link,jj. People are getting their panties all in a bunch over Sarah’s response to the question. What exactly did they think she would say? “Oh yes,William and Kate are getting married in (pick a month)”. I don’t think so,LOL. Even IF Sarah knew, no way would she confirm anything. People are so gullable sometimes…
December 5th, 2009 00:24
Good Night All,
I think everyone on the royal forums should know that the royals will not leak that kind of information to the media before anything is announced.
December 5th, 2009 04:22
Everybody does know, but some people write what they would want to be the reality, not what they know is.
December 5th, 2009 11:59
Exactly Lisa
Fergie was just getting back into the royal families good graces even if she did know something it would be very very stupid of her to leak it. The royal do not like people who talk about their private lives so silence is golden…
December 7th, 2009 17:14
I don’t know if this has been posted. Its from the Telegraph.
http://tinyurl.com/yhxq3or
December 7th, 2009 17:41
This article says not engagement and that the ban is to address longstanding issues.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6946657.ece
December 7th, 2009 18:40
Good Night All,
Like I said before this is not just about the royal couple but the royal family too. They want their privacy respected and I don’t blame them. This is good for William & Kate though because after they make their announcement, things will get a bit crazy so this is a good thing for them.