topic Re: KATE MIDDLETON in Community Chat

KATE MIDDLETON

Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:29:53 GMT

Kate Middleton certainly is an asset to the monarchy. She has become more and more self assured over the years and can pretty much stand on her own. I am sure it gives the queen peace of mind in that she can count on Kate if and when she needs her. It's just a shame that in the last few years as the ruler, Queen Elizabeth has to deal with the adversity surrounding her own family members Sixty eight years is a long time to rule a country, she is a remarkable woman.

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dulwich — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:45:41 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma I think we will now see a lot more of both William and Kate going ‘solo’ undertaking more duties.

The Queen stepping back a bit before retiring is, in my opinion, a good thing as it will now enable Charles and William to take more roles but she is still there guiding and advising hopefully for a long time. This transition will give the Queen, I think, some peace of mind as she prepares to ‘retire’.

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Sooner — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:46:07 GMT

Surely she is used to it with that lot! She will go down in history perhaps as one of, if not THE, greatest monarch of Great Britain. She is remarkable.

She has put duty first, and she has stayed the course with humor, courage and dignity.

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LoveMyBaby — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:42:50 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma

I agree, she is one class act.

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jonbon — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:52:16 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
@Lindsays Grandma I think we will now see a lot more of both William and Kate going ‘solo’ undertaking more duties.

The Queen stepping back a bit before retiring is, in my opinion, a good thing as it will now enable Charles and William to take more roles but she is still there guiding and advising hopefully for a long time. This transition will give the Queen, I think, some peace of mind as she prepares to ‘retire’.

Interesting article last weekend in The NYTimes about this. "After a public-relations debacle stirred questions about the role of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales is asserting a newfound authority in British royal affairs."

Prince Charles has long pushed for a more streamlined royal family, with fewer members carrying out official duties, drawing from the public purse, or generating damaging publicity. But the Prince Andrew debacle is the most visible sign yet that the shift has begun to happen. Some British papers all but implored the heir to take de facto control.

Entire article here: In Prince Andrew Scandal, Prince Charles Emerges as Monarch-in-Waiting

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Carmie — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:13:01 GMT

The Queen does not rule the UK, She reigns only. She is politically neutral and does not vote or get involved in ruling, though she does sign changes made by parliament for ceremony.

Her main job is presiding over engagements. Engagements include hosting parties and heads of states, taking diplomatic trips, presenting citizens with awards, and opening new sessions of Parliament and charity work.

The Royals bring a lot of tourist money into the UK too.

Basically, the country doesn't need them to run the government. They get paid to dress up and look pretty and raise money for charities.

The Queen has been trying to keep her family looking good and proper, but lately, they are running wild and breaking with tradition.

I wonder how much longer the people of the UK will continue to want support them.

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Brisky — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:13:29 GMT

My personal opinion. She will not stand down. I think she will go to her death as Queen.

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Carmie — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:22:29 GMT

@Brisky I agree. She will probably just cut back on her duties and retain her position until she passes.

By the time Charles gets to be King, he will be at least 80 years old. The Queen Mother lived to be 101 and Prince Philip is already 98. They all seem to live a long time.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:39:24 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
The Queen does not rule the UK, She reigns only. She is politically neutral and does not vote or get involved in ruling, though she does sign changes made by parliament for ceremony.

Her main job is presiding over engagements. Engagements include hosting parties and heads of states, taking diplomatic trips, presenting citizens with awards, and opening new sessions of Parliament and charity work.

The Royals bring a lot of tourist money into the UK too.

Basically, the country doesn't need them to run the government. They get paid to dress up and look pretty and raise money for charities.

The Queen has been trying to keep her family looking good and proper, but lately, they are running wild and breaking with tradition.

I wonder how much longer the people of the UK will continue to want support them.

@Carmie

I was going to say the same thing. None of the royals are necessary to run the country; the government does that. As for the family "looking good and proper", that's a bit of a joke. These people are all human and not mannequins that just wave and look proper. The British people could really do very nicely without them, but i doubt that will happen any time soon.

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SydneyH — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:53:48 GMT

She may be considered an 'asset' due to the fact that she's reproduced, other than that, I don't find her that compelling.

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:19:50 GMT

I much prefer Meghan to Katie. Kate reeks of arrogance and entitlement.

But Katie has done her royal duty and now it's time to close up shop.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:33:51 GMT

I think kate is just lovely.

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Pearlee — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:16:47 GMT

My how perceptions differ (and, since we don't know these people they are only perceptions of course). I don't perceive Kate reeking of arrogance or entitlement at all.

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cherry — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:18:00 GMT

I have always thought Kate was gracious and kind...

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stevieb — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:47:33 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
I much prefer Meghan to Katie. Kate reeks of arrogance and entitlement.

But Katie has done her royal duty and now it's time to close up shop.

At the risk of starting a war... I think maybe you got the two mixed up...

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:13:01 GMT

I think that scorn can be distributed to the royals in an egalitarian manner. I mean, Katie gets off so lightly on these boards, doesn't she?

This is, after all, the United States and I'm not one of her subjects.

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Pearlee — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:22:52 GMT

@Johnnyeager. There was no need to mention MM on a thread about Kate, and your second post leads me to think you are trying to take this thread in a direction that will get it closed.

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:11:11 GMT

But I disagree! The thread postings have encompassed "the royal family" and the Queen was also mentioned. So anyone in that family is fair game for mention.

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JJsMom — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:11:11 GMT

The royals are fine I guess and fun to watch, but the fascination with their daily moves (especially how Kate and Meghan look and what they are wearing) are kind of weird IMO. I think they are nice people, but I feel they are being put on a pedestal that they don't really deserve and mostly because they are privileged, rich, and pretty, and their personal lives are full of scandal. It's like reality TV I suppose.

I guess I admire people who take a little more risk and speak out more about important issues. People who are contributing more to society than eye candy and tourism dollars.

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JJsMom — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:16:34 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
I think that scorn can be distributed to the royals in an egalitarian manner. I mean, Katie gets off so lightly on these boards, doesn't she?

This is, after all, the United States and I'm not one of her subjects.

I think it does have a lot to do with looks including race. Yeah, I said it. Kate is worshipped on this board (it's weird), and Meghan is treated as if she doesn't deserve to be a part of the royal family. Anyone who thinks the world is colorblind and that having a POC as a royal in the British monarchy doesn't factor into a lot of people's prejudices, is in denial. The whole idea behind "royal" bloodlines is racist at its root.