Queen Elizabeth II

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

[Anonymous]

^^
Middleton

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

I thought Camilla was an aristocrat

She was. To the point that her family advised her not get involved with he crown prince because they knew what that would involve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

I thought Camilla was an aristocrat

She was. To the point that her family advised her not get involved with he crown prince because they knew what that would involve.

I thought I heard that Camilla’s grandma was the other woman to Phillip for awhile and that’s how/why Camilla got with Charles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

Carol’s having quite the last laugh, I’d say. One of her daughters is now royalty and the other one snagged an extremely wealthy man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

Carol’s having quite the last laugh, I’d say. One of her daughters is now royalty and the other one snagged an extremely wealthy man.

Ahhhh, the air of DCUM self-satisfaction (plumped pillows, fragrant candles ....)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

Carol’s having quite the last laugh, I’d say. One of her daughters is now royalty and the other one snagged an extremely wealthy man.

Ahhhh, the air of DCUM self-satisfaction (plumped pillows, fragrant candles ....)

There has to one DCUMer who is plotting to hook up her Beauvoir/ NCS educated daughter with George.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

Some people just like that stuff and are a touch OCD. 😉

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People didn't like Kate and although she was just a young girl , she was brutally criticized because she was a commoner and not good enough for future king. However, she won everyone, including family and media. It must be tough for her but she handles it like a pro. She's been with him since their teen years, their connection is strong. She is a real asset for him.

She didn’t do anything to win anyone over. She just got relentlessly sugary press coverage. Not sure why that’s the case (other than the whole bot gate thing covered in The NY Times).

Have you forgotten the Wisteria sisters and Waity Katie years? Ot wasn’t always positive but she put in her time to get where she is now,

They tore her to shreds in Tattler just two years ago. That article was as below the belt as it gets. Someone should have told Meghan it’s not personal, they are power games, they were testing for weak spots and found plenty with Meghan and Harry.

And the topless sunbathing pics. Quite the invasion of privacy. But I think calling Fergie the "Duchess of Pork" was one of the meanest headlines. Her weight has been an issue for her so I can't imagine what she would have thought of that.

But the family responded to the topless pics and, IIRC, sued the tabloid that published them. They also responded when there were recent articles claiming Kate was anorexic. So it seems that they are willing to speak out against the media to protect their own. If the articles about Kate being anorexic warranted a response, one would think that racist articles would likewise warrant a response, especially for a family who is "very much not racist."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People didn't like Kate and although she was just a young girl , she was brutally criticized because she was a commoner and not good enough for future king. However, she won everyone, including family and media. It must be tough for her but she handles it like a pro. She's been with him since their teen years, their connection is strong. She is a real asset for him.

She didn’t do anything to win anyone over. She just got relentlessly sugary press coverage. Not sure why that’s the case (other than the whole bot gate thing covered in The NY Times).

Have you forgotten the Wisteria sisters and Waity Katie years? Ot wasn’t always positive but she put in her time to get where she is now,

They tore her to shreds in Tattler just two years ago. That article was as below the belt as it gets. Someone should have told Meghan it’s not personal, they are power games, they were testing for weak spots and found plenty with Meghan and Harry.

And the topless sunbathing pics. Quite the invasion of privacy. But I think calling Fergie the "Duchess of Pork" was one of the meanest headlines. Her weight has been an issue for her so I can't imagine what she would have thought of that.

But the family responded to the topless pics and, IIRC, sued the tabloid that published them. They also responded when there were recent articles claiming Kate was anorexic. So it seems that they are willing to speak out against the media to protect their own. If the articles about Kate being anorexic warranted a response, one would think that racist articles would likewise warrant a response, especially for a family who is "very much not racist."

Now let's add up all the number of times they didn't respond to tabloid claims.

[Anonymous]

Is anyone else watching any of the events? I was getting a kick out of the horses during today’s procession.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else watching any of the events? I was getting a kick out of the horses during today’s procession.

is it still going on?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else watching any of the events? I was getting a kick out of the horses during today’s procession.

is it still going on?

Pp here. I watched the BBC daily highlight reel. Britbox has it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

I thought Camilla was an aristocrat

She was. To the point that her family advised her not get involved with he crown prince because they knew what that would involve.

I thought I heard that Camilla’s grandma was the other woman to Phillip for awhile and that’s how/why Camilla got with Charles?

It was their respective Great Great Grandparents.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a34659540/alice-keppel-camilla-ancestor-mistress/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Kate, Camilla and Meghan had wealthy aristocratic background, they would've been treated differently by the firm and the media.

Camilla had a wealthy aristocratic background. Kate’s family was solidly middle class on her father’s side and two of her aunts worked at Bletchley, a bastion of educated women. Kate’s mother is a self made millionaire who guided Kate’s relationship with William. Kate has a desirable blend of her father’s solid Englishness and her mother’s scrappy financial nous. She is well educated and does her job well.

Yea but that’s the American view (and a little bit rosier than reality). British aristos are not impressed by someone being self-made.

As Tina Brown pointed out in her recent book, Carol Middletown was called a “try hard” because the pillows were perfectly plumped at her house and fragrant candkes burning as in a posh hotel. Carol reminds me of DCUM posters.

British snobbery is so loathsome. .