Do you think Kate Middleton is genuine

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Anonymous wrote:I think she loves her country and she loves her children and she loves to be admired/powerful. And I think that is exactly what her role requires her to be. A genuine person would really struggle in that role, see Diana. You need someone comfortable with putting on a radiant smile and enjoying dressing up and smiling for the cameras.

I don't think we get to see the 'real' her and that is intentional and smart.

I can't decide if she really loves William. I think probably clearly at some points she did. But I really do think he cheated and I think they have been a lot more strained these last few years. But a testament to her commitment to the role that that is mostly conjecture and not blindingly obvious from her behavior in public.

Catherine's family has a history of service to the country. In addition to most of her male ancestors serving in the military, two of her aunts were at Blechley Circle during World War II. The women at Blechley were from at least middle class families and educated enough to decipher German military codes. She goes through a lot of pain if she doesn't like her country, husband, and family. I think she has a good deal of fortitude from her involvement in sports. She learned how to play on a team and the discipline that is needed to be effective in any sport. She also plays the piano reasonably well and that also requires dedication.

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She is much more similar to the last Queen than anyone else. Never explain. Never complain. And she is doing a phenomenal job at it, successfully balancing her role and public duties, her family's private life with the limelight. I really can't fault her.

Everything on here is just gossip.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Knew her at Uni, she’s one of the most performative people I’ve ever known.

Maybe, but that's what makes her good at her job. Who knows or cares if any of it is genuine, she entered into the role voluntarily and seems to be handling it as well as possible. As long as she's good to her children (who don't have a choice in their life yet), I couldn't care less what her personal relationship is with the rest of the royal family. They're all adults and she chose this life knowing full well what it would take.

Not to get into a MM vs. Kate debate, but I think other royal figures like Diana and MM just didn't full comprehend what the lifestyle would entail until it was too late. Maybe they should have known better, but I can sympathize with someone in an unsustainable situation that can't get themselves out without millions of watching eyes. I think Kate was either forethinking enough to really get it, or has the mental fortitude to deal with it, even if it's harder than she expected. The British royal family seems like an absolute nightmare, and I don't think many of us could handle the pressure any better.

I think Kate benefits from a healthy childhood and family of origin which neither Diana nor Meghan had. When time comes to tell, the Middletons will be responsible for saving the British monarchy. I do think William is wise enough to understand this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

These two, William and Kate, will not divorce. She will be queen of England.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

Could not disagree with you more. Her speeches are quiet and relatable. She’s obviously shy. They seem to have a really strong, loving bond and from where I sit there is literally no evidence of William treating her poorly. you can tell she is stable and really benefited from a strong family of origin.

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Anonymous wrote:Knew her at Uni, she’s one of the most performative people I’ve ever known.

What does that even mean? GMAFB.

NP, but it's pretty well accepted that she decided to go after him.

To the contrary. She was dating someone else and was in William's friend circle. She was in a charity fashion show wearing a bikini was a see through cover up when William saw her famously said "she's hot." He had to go after her. It's interesting that in Harry's book, "Spare," he said he told his friends that Meghan was "hot." The two sound at least lusty.

LOL, no way. Kate put down her deposit at a different school and just happened to decide to take a gap year after it was announced where William would attend university, then appear at the very same school? She was 100% shooting her shot. There’s nothing wrong with what she did, but don’t make it a fairy tale.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

These two, William and Kate, will not divorce. She will be queen of England.

I agree. Nothing could happen to cause them to divorce. Their marriage is just as much about their personal and professional relationships and they appear to be good coworkers. Behind the scenes, the job they have allows them complete flexibility in how much time they actually spend together personally.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

Could not disagree with you more. Her speeches are quiet and relatable. She’s obviously shy. They seem to have a really strong, loving bond and from where I sit there is literally no evidence of William treating her poorly. you can tell she is stable and really benefited from a strong family of origin.

She is a strong woman and protective of her family.

[Anonymous]

She was a teenager who had a crush on a prince, its not like she was a older, divorced,media savvy, professional with Hollywood connections who wanted to marry a rich brit.

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No, I do not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She clearly loves William and her children, and is outstanding in her role. She will make an amazing queen (consort). Thank God William was born first!

Different strokes. I like the other couple so much better. I think Harry has spunk, like his late mother, and William is stubborn and spineless, like his dad, living a farce of a life. And Kate? Well, she is waity Katie who has never really worked a day in her life. Not much to admire there.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She understands the assignment.

Agreed. She accepts that her job is to put with anything William does.

It looks increasingly exploitative and just sad as time passes. She seems to dislike William but clings to the title OR she knows that she would get nothing in a divorce and would face a fate worse than Diana. She’s been a prominent Royal for a decade and still can’t give a speech. Whether that’s due to incompetence or stupidity, it adds a depressing quality to her appearances.

Could not disagree with you more. Her speeches are quiet and relatable. She’s obviously shy. They seem to have a really strong, loving bond and from where I sit there is literally no evidence of William treating her poorly. you can tell she is stable and really benefited from a strong family of origin.

She is a strong woman and protective of her family.

+1. A lot to admire there.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She clearly loves William and her children, and is outstanding in her role. She will make an amazing queen (consort). Thank God William was born first!

Different strokes. I like the other couple so much better. I think Harry has spunk, like his late mother, and William is stubborn and spineless, like his dad, living a farce of a life. And Kate? Well, she is waity Katie who has never really worked a day in her life. Not much to admire there.

Meh the other couple are basic influencers doing nothing special. They have boring interests and even more boring events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to feel more positively towards KM but as time went on my opinion has fallen.

She works very hard at projecting decorum which is a strength. However her story of dating and falling in love with William feels very fake. When they were in their 20’s he basically disrespected her and treated her like shit. She stayed and married him anyways. There was a brief lag where he seemed to improve then he was back to cheating and treating her like shit. She stays because she cares about her social standing above all else. That’s not aspirational.

She’s also been in this public persona role for over a decade and still can’t figure out how to give a speech. That’s incompetent.

She makes public missteps all the time. I can’t get the image of her laughing at the gospel choir at Meghan and Harry’s wedding out of my head. She’s too old to be so stupid. Did she really think she wouldn’t be photographed at a royal wedding?

It’s also sad that one of the most positive things that can be said about her is that she’ll put up with anything William does to cling to her title. In that sense she adds stability to the monarchy but is otherwise a terrible role model. She’s ineffective at her job and can’t promote her chosen patronage.

I guess the only fully positive thing that can be said about her is that she loves her children.

+1. A very good analysis. We teach our daughters that they should leave toxic relationships and not put up with sh&t. In that regard, Kate is the opposite of a role model. I am guessing she is not very happy in private.