The Cambridges News and Updates ( Prince William, Kate Middleton, George, Charlotte and Louis)

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Anonymous wrote:My takeaway (as an American living in America):

Will and Kate are lovely, dignified people who performed well while some of their hosts acted rather rudely. The hosts look bad, not the guests.

The one woman seated next to Kate who famously snubbed her looked like a petulant child. She clearly has no grace. No class.

The reality is that the UK and their royals still matter, while these little Caribbean islands are largely still considered third world outposts that outsiders use for beach vacations (largely holed up at luxury resorts where it’s safe). Most locals live in poverty. No wonder they have a chip on their shoulder. But at some point, they need to realize they’ve had independence and can only blame themselves for their current standard of living.

As a fellow American, I am ashamed of you. You think enslaving and colonizing a people, and stripping them of their best resources, is not going to have a lingering effect? They’ll just bounce back as soon as they have independence?

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Holy toledo; I was unaware that people were that ignorant anymore.

Go find the follow up posts acknowledging the obvious fact that history informs the future while pointing out the reality of Jamaica’s complicated history with the UK.

The Brits ended slave trading in Jamaica long before others. They effectively abolished slavery before the US. England left Jamaica and was essentially drawn back to invest in nation building, effectively bringing the rule of law while building the necessary infrastructure for a diverse economy. This was post-slavery. Without that investment, …

And, let’s not forget where Marcus Garvey went. Hint: it wasn’t Africa. He happily relocated to the UK.

Nobody is defending slavery. Did you miss Will’s speech?

Rather, some of us feel the Jamaican woman who shunned Kate looked bad. You don’t do that. It makes you look bad. Plus, blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless.

DP: Ah, yet another apologist. If “blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless “ then what was your little history lesson about the Brits intended to suggest? You’re trying to have it both ways and, yes, some of us notice.

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The history lesson was meant to prompt reflection on the actual history as opposed to believing modern royals believe they are white overlords/white saviors holding court over black islanders…which is what some posters have indicated.

The reality is that the Brits were ahead of the curve in terms of ending slavery, and Jamaica benefitted from the UK’s investment in the island in post-slavery times. Jamaicans courted Britain to come back and invest in the island. They did. It helped. It was the right thing to do.

Ok! I’ll reflect on all of this — while I stare at the picture of William and Kate, in her pristine white lace dress, displaying themselves in the Rover.


And no, it’s not just me.

https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-tone-deaf-use-of-queens-land-rover-in-jamaica-parade-stirs-controversy/

I’m befuddled as to how anyone can ascribe racism to a vintage Land Rover that was clearly employed by the young royals and their Jamaican hosts to pay homage to the ailing Queen and her 1953 visit.

The ranting of the woman in the linked article is just beyond. No clue how or why she thinks the car equates to whites demonstrating superiority to blacks. I mean, what?

Even American Republicans aren't stupid enough to show up in rural white towns and pose grinning with dogs, white klan gowns, and firehoses. That is essentially what he did by recreating that moment down to the car. If he wanted to honor the Queen - copykating colonial history is not the way to go.

If there was a brain cell between him and his dim bulb wife, one of them would have seen that. Or kept someone on staff who could.

But then again this is the couple that welcomed the first black President and First Lady of the United States of America into their living room with a picture of a slave in the background.

I'm confused. Using the word black in English is okay, but using negro (the Spanish word for black) is offensive? How about noir? Aswad? Burakku??

So if I use my native tongue to describe other colors are people offended? Azul? Blanco? Amarillo? .... this is so dumb...

I get that the ugly slang derivation of the Spanish word is offensive, but negro?!?!.... come on!

“Confused”. Is that like being a useful idiot? Lol Reading this, I’m imagining Tucker Carlson’s voice with his characteristic look of constipated curiosity.

You're racist against hispanics then!

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Nope. I’m able to recognize when people who want to pass as being fluently bilingual are trolling. If I were truly racist, I’d be encouraging you to enjoy using your favorite word loudly and frequently, especially in diverse settings. The results might be instructive if not enlightening.
Have at it.

Wow! That's just about all I can say. Wow!

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Anonymous wrote:My takeaway (as an American living in America):

Will and Kate are lovely, dignified people who performed well while some of their hosts acted rather rudely. The hosts look bad, not the guests.

The one woman seated next to Kate who famously snubbed her looked like a petulant child. She clearly has no grace. No class.

The reality is that the UK and their royals still matter, while these little Caribbean islands are largely still considered third world outposts that outsiders use for beach vacations (largely holed up at luxury resorts where it’s safe). Most locals live in poverty. No wonder they have a chip on their shoulder. But at some point, they need to realize they’ve had independence and can only blame themselves for their current standard of living.

As a fellow American, I am ashamed of you. You think enslaving and colonizing a people, and stripping them of their best resources, is not going to have a lingering effect? They’ll just bounce back as soon as they have independence?

+1

Holy toledo; I was unaware that people were that ignorant anymore.

Go find the follow up posts acknowledging the obvious fact that history informs the future while pointing out the reality of Jamaica’s complicated history with the UK.

The Brits ended slave trading in Jamaica long before others. They effectively abolished slavery before the US. England left Jamaica and was essentially drawn back to invest in nation building, effectively bringing the rule of law while building the necessary infrastructure for a diverse economy. This was post-slavery. Without that investment, …

And, let’s not forget where Marcus Garvey went. Hint: it wasn’t Africa. He happily relocated to the UK.

Nobody is defending slavery. Did you miss Will’s speech?

Rather, some of us feel the Jamaican woman who shunned Kate looked bad. You don’t do that. It makes you look bad. Plus, blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless.

DP: Ah, yet another apologist. If “blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless “ then what was your little history lesson about the Brits intended to suggest? You’re trying to have it both ways and, yes, some of us notice.

?

The history lesson was meant to prompt reflection on the actual history as opposed to believing modern royals believe they are white overlords/white saviors holding court over black islanders…which is what some posters have indicated.

The reality is that the Brits were ahead of the curve in terms of ending slavery, and Jamaica benefitted from the UK’s investment in the island in post-slavery times. Jamaicans courted Britain to come back and invest in the island. They did. It helped. It was the right thing to do.

Ok! I’ll reflect on all of this — while I stare at the picture of William and Kate, in her pristine white lace dress, displaying themselves in the Rover.


And no, it’s not just me.

https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-tone-deaf-use-of-queens-land-rover-in-jamaica-parade-stirs-controversy/

I’m befuddled as to how anyone can ascribe racism to a vintage Land Rover that was clearly employed by the young royals and their Jamaican hosts to pay homage to the ailing Queen and her 1953 visit.

The ranting of the woman in the linked article is just beyond. No clue how or why she thinks the car equates to whites demonstrating superiority to blacks. I mean, what?

Even American Republicans aren't stupid enough to show up in rural white towns and pose grinning with dogs, white klan gowns, and firehoses. That is essentially what he did by recreating that moment down to the car. If he wanted to honor the Queen - copykating colonial history is not the way to go.

If there was a brain cell between him and his dim bulb wife, one of them would have seen that. Or kept someone on staff who could.

But then again this is the couple that welcomed the first black President and First Lady of the United States of America into their living room with a picture of a slave in the background.

The Jamaicans have stored that car for decades. The locals opted to trot it out.

The locals also trotted out the chair of slaves on another tour of the Cambridges. Charles...smartly enough - declined the false throne while visiting the same country.

If you can't see the pattern here IDK what to tell you.

Williams either an idiot. Or a racist. Or both. Either is not good for the future head of state for even a mildly diverse society like the U.K. let alone completely majority minority countries he's supposed to show leadership to.

He’s definitely an evil conniving racist, ready to deny all blacks schooling, jobs, housing and more. Get ‘em!

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Anonymous wrote:My takeaway (as an American living in America):

Will and Kate are lovely, dignified people who performed well while some of their hosts acted rather rudely. The hosts look bad, not the guests.

The one woman seated next to Kate who famously snubbed her looked like a petulant child. She clearly has no grace. No class.

The reality is that the UK and their royals still matter, while these little Caribbean islands are largely still considered third world outposts that outsiders use for beach vacations (largely holed up at luxury resorts where it’s safe). Most locals live in poverty. No wonder they have a chip on their shoulder. But at some point, they need to realize they’ve had independence and can only blame themselves for their current standard of living.

As a fellow American, I am ashamed of you. You think enslaving and colonizing a people, and stripping them of their best resources, is not going to have a lingering effect? They’ll just bounce back as soon as they have independence?

+1

Holy toledo; I was unaware that people were that ignorant anymore.

Go find the follow up posts acknowledging the obvious fact that history informs the future while pointing out the reality of Jamaica’s complicated history with the UK.

The Brits ended slave trading in Jamaica long before others. They effectively abolished slavery before the US. England left Jamaica and was essentially drawn back to invest in nation building, effectively bringing the rule of law while building the necessary infrastructure for a diverse economy. This was post-slavery. Without that investment, …

And, let’s not forget where Marcus Garvey went. Hint: it wasn’t Africa. He happily relocated to the UK.

Nobody is defending slavery. Did you miss Will’s speech?

Rather, some of us feel the Jamaican woman who shunned Kate looked bad. You don’t do that. It makes you look bad. Plus, blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless.

DP: Ah, yet another apologist. If “blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless “ then what was your little history lesson about the Brits intended to suggest? You’re trying to have it both ways and, yes, some of us notice.

?

The history lesson was meant to prompt reflection on the actual history as opposed to believing modern royals believe they are white overlords/white saviors holding court over black islanders…which is what some posters have indicated.

The reality is that the Brits were ahead of the curve in terms of ending slavery, and Jamaica benefitted from the UK’s investment in the island in post-slavery times. Jamaicans courted Britain to come back and invest in the island. They did. It helped. It was the right thing to do.

Ok! I’ll reflect on all of this — while I stare at the picture of William and Kate, in her pristine white lace dress, displaying themselves in the Rover.


And no, it’s not just me.

https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-tone-deaf-use-of-queens-land-rover-in-jamaica-parade-stirs-controversy/

I’m befuddled as to how anyone can ascribe racism to a vintage Land Rover that was clearly employed by the young royals and their Jamaican hosts to pay homage to the ailing Queen and her 1953 visit.

The ranting of the woman in the linked article is just beyond. No clue how or why she thinks the car equates to whites demonstrating superiority to blacks. I mean, what?

Even American Republicans aren't stupid enough to show up in rural white towns and pose grinning with dogs, white klan gowns, and firehoses. That is essentially what he did by recreating that moment down to the car. If he wanted to honor the Queen - copykating colonial history is not the way to go.

If there was a brain cell between him and his dim bulb wife, one of them would have seen that. Or kept someone on staff who could.

But then again this is the couple that welcomed the first black President and First Lady of the United States of America into their living room with a picture of a slave in the background.

I'm confused. Using the word black in English is okay, but using negro (the Spanish word for black) is offensive? How about noir? Aswad? Burakku??

So if I use my native tongue to describe other colors are people offended? Azul? Blanco? Amarillo? .... this is so dumb...

I get that the ugly slang derivation of the Spanish word is offensive, but negro?!?!.... come on!

William called someone a negro too?

Only when lip syncing USA hip hop and twerking at the same time.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My takeaway (as an American living in America):

Will and Kate are lovely, dignified people who performed well while some of their hosts acted rather rudely. The hosts look bad, not the guests.

The one woman seated next to Kate who famously snubbed her looked like a petulant child. She clearly has no grace. No class.

The reality is that the UK and their royals still matter, while these little Caribbean islands are largely still considered third world outposts that outsiders use for beach vacations (largely holed up at luxury resorts where it’s safe). Most locals live in poverty. No wonder they have a chip on their shoulder. But at some point, they need to realize they’ve had independence and can only blame themselves for their current standard of living.

As a fellow American, I am ashamed of you. You think enslaving and colonizing a people, and stripping them of their best resources, is not going to have a lingering effect? They’ll just bounce back as soon as they have independence?

+1

Holy toledo; I was unaware that people were that ignorant anymore.

Go find the follow up posts acknowledging the obvious fact that history informs the future while pointing out the reality of Jamaica’s complicated history with the UK.

The Brits ended slave trading in Jamaica long before others. They effectively abolished slavery before the US. England left Jamaica and was essentially drawn back to invest in nation building, effectively bringing the rule of law while building the necessary infrastructure for a diverse economy. This was post-slavery. Without that investment, …

And, let’s not forget where Marcus Garvey went. Hint: it wasn’t Africa. He happily relocated to the UK.

Nobody is defending slavery. Did you miss Will’s speech?

Rather, some of us feel the Jamaican woman who shunned Kate looked bad. You don’t do that. It makes you look bad. Plus, blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless.

DP: Ah, yet another apologist. If “blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless “ then what was your little history lesson about the Brits intended to suggest? You’re trying to have it both ways and, yes, some of us notice.

?

The history lesson was meant to prompt reflection on the actual history as opposed to believing modern royals believe they are white overlords/white saviors holding court over black islanders…which is what some posters have indicated.

The reality is that the Brits were ahead of the curve in terms of ending slavery, and Jamaica benefitted from the UK’s investment in the island in post-slavery times. Jamaicans courted Britain to come back and invest in the island. They did. It helped. It was the right thing to do.

Ok! I’ll reflect on all of this — while I stare at the picture of William and Kate, in her pristine white lace dress, displaying themselves in the Rover.


And no, it’s not just me.

https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-tone-deaf-use-of-queens-land-rover-in-jamaica-parade-stirs-controversy/

I’m befuddled as to how anyone can ascribe racism to a vintage Land Rover that was clearly employed by the young royals and their Jamaican hosts to pay homage to the ailing Queen and her 1953 visit.

The ranting of the woman in the linked article is just beyond. No clue how or why she thinks the car equates to whites demonstrating superiority to blacks. I mean, what?

Even American Republicans aren't stupid enough to show up in rural white towns and pose grinning with dogs, white klan gowns, and firehoses. That is essentially what he did by recreating that moment down to the car. If he wanted to honor the Queen - copykating colonial history is not the way to go.

If there was a brain cell between him and his dim bulb wife, one of them would have seen that. Or kept someone on staff who could.

But then again this is the couple that welcomed the first black President and First Lady of the United States of America into their living room with a picture of a slave in the background.

I'm confused. Using the word black in English is okay, but using negro (the Spanish word for black) is offensive? How about noir? Aswad? Burakku??

So if I use my native tongue to describe other colors are people offended? Azul? Blanco? Amarillo? .... this is so dumb...

I get that the ugly slang derivation of the Spanish word is offensive, but negro?!?!.... come on!

William called someone a negro too?

Only when lip syncing USA hip hop and twerking at the same time.

I have no idea what any of y'all are yammering on about...

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The absolute tone-deafness of this photo never fails to startle me.

God, William is such a buffoon.

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The absolute tone-deafness of this photo never fails to startle me.

God, William is such a buffoon.

And to are a moron for not understanding what this photo is actually showing. Stop imposing your own ignorant beliefs on other peoples cultures.

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Anonymous wrote:My takeaway (as an American living in America):

Will and Kate are lovely, dignified people who performed well while some of their hosts acted rather rudely. The hosts look bad, not the guests.

The one woman seated next to Kate who famously snubbed her looked like a petulant child. She clearly has no grace. No class.

The reality is that the UK and their royals still matter, while these little Caribbean islands are largely still considered third world outposts that outsiders use for beach vacations (largely holed up at luxury resorts where it’s safe). Most locals live in poverty. No wonder they have a chip on their shoulder. But at some point, they need to realize they’ve had independence and can only blame themselves for their current standard of living.

As a fellow American, I am ashamed of you. You think enslaving and colonizing a people, and stripping them of their best resources, is not going to have a lingering effect? They’ll just bounce back as soon as they have independence?

+1

Holy toledo; I was unaware that people were that ignorant anymore.

Go find the follow up posts acknowledging the obvious fact that history informs the future while pointing out the reality of Jamaica’s complicated history with the UK.

The Brits ended slave trading in Jamaica long before others. They effectively abolished slavery before the US. England left Jamaica and was essentially drawn back to invest in nation building, effectively bringing the rule of law while building the necessary infrastructure for a diverse economy. This was post-slavery. Without that investment, …

And, let’s not forget where Marcus Garvey went. Hint: it wasn’t Africa. He happily relocated to the UK.

Nobody is defending slavery. Did you miss Will’s speech?

Rather, some of us feel the Jamaican woman who shunned Kate looked bad. You don’t do that. It makes you look bad. Plus, blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless.

DP: Ah, yet another apologist. If “blaming anybody in 2022 for slavery is just pointless “ then what was your little history lesson about the Brits intended to suggest? You’re trying to have it both ways and, yes, some of us notice.

?

The history lesson was meant to prompt reflection on the actual history as opposed to believing modern royals believe they are white overlords/white saviors holding court over black islanders…which is what some posters have indicated.

The reality is that the Brits were ahead of the curve in terms of ending slavery, and Jamaica benefitted from the UK’s investment in the island in post-slavery times. Jamaicans courted Britain to come back and invest in the island. They did. It helped. It was the right thing to do.

Ok! I’ll reflect on all of this — while I stare at the picture of William and Kate, in her pristine white lace dress, displaying themselves in the Rover.


And no, it’s not just me.

https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-tone-deaf-use-of-queens-land-rover-in-jamaica-parade-stirs-controversy/

I’m befuddled as to how anyone can ascribe racism to a vintage Land Rover that was clearly employed by the young royals and their Jamaican hosts to pay homage to the ailing Queen and her 1953 visit.

The ranting of the woman in the linked article is just beyond. No clue how or why she thinks the car equates to whites demonstrating superiority to blacks. I mean, what?

Even American Republicans aren't stupid enough to show up in rural white towns and pose grinning with dogs, white klan gowns, and firehoses. That is essentially what he did by recreating that moment down to the car. If he wanted to honor the Queen - copykating colonial history is not the way to go.

If there was a brain cell between him and his dim bulb wife, one of them would have seen that. Or kept someone on staff who could.

But then again this is the couple that welcomed the first black President and First Lady of the United States of America into their living room with a picture of a slave in the background.

I'm confused. Using the word black in English is okay, but using negro (the Spanish word for black) is offensive? How about noir? Aswad? Burakku??

So if I use my native tongue to describe other colors are people offended? Azul? Blanco? Amarillo? .... this is so dumb...

I get that the ugly slang derivation of the Spanish word is offensive, but negro?!?!.... come on!

“Confused”. Is that like being a useful idiot? Lol Reading this, I’m imagining Tucker Carlson’s voice with his characteristic look of constipated curiosity.

You're racist against hispanics then!

DP. Most Hispanics do not describe black people as “negros” as it’s considered offensive. You can’t just Google translate something into another language and argue it’s not offensive. In mandarin the literal translation for Chinese person is “chinamen” and that’s clearly offensive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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The absolute tone-deafness of this photo never fails to startle me.

God, William is such a buffoon.

And to are a moron for not understanding what this photo is actually showing. Stop imposing your own ignorant beliefs on other peoples cultures.

He should’ve been aware of the terrible optics and the historical reference of that ride.

I mean, God…he’s an idiot!

[Anonymous]

Something I think the BRF might have forgotten from 2016 - 2021. How they are perceived worldwide is not how they are perceived (and lauded) on their closed-off island of yes men.

The world is watching and that has never been more apparent. The fact the BRF was completely silent as a member was smeared beyond the pale and now William wants to ditch 'Never Complain, Never Explain' after just 6 days of bad headlines? Just laughable.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

The absolute tone-deafness of this photo never fails to startle me.

God, William is such a buffoon.

+1. Every time I see it, I imagine the man in the foreground thinking to himself, "I can't f***ing believe I'm doing this."

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William and Kate are uniquely bad at this. The Queen and Charles are obviously out of touch, but William is out of touch in a ridiculous way. The optics of riding in the exact same car in the exact same way, the White people above and separate from their Black subjects… it’s not even subtle. Yes, that’s how the Queen and Prince Philip rode around in 1953 for their visit. In 1953. If you, as a prince, haven’t figured out that the world is slightly different in 2022 than it was 70 years ago, you aren’t bright enough to function.

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Anonymous wrote:William and Kate are uniquely bad at this. The Queen and Charles are obviously out of touch, but William is out of touch in a ridiculous way. The optics of riding in the exact same car in the exact same way, the White people above and separate from their Black subjects… it’s not even subtle. Yes, that’s how the Queen and Prince Philip rode around in 1953 for their visit. In 1953. If you, as a prince, haven’t figured out that the world is slightly different in 2022 than it was 70 years ago, you aren’t bright enough to function.

His grandma the queen is wheelchair bound.

She couldn’t make the trip.

They were paying homage to her.

Get a clue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

The absolute tone-deafness of this photo never fails to startle me.

God, William is such a buffoon.

+1. Every time I see it, I imagine the man in the foreground thinking to himself, "I can't f***ing believe I'm doing this."

All of those gorgeous men look like they want to drop his pasty ass.

[Anonymous]

For those who keep asking why Jamaicans like Marcus Garvey are on such good terms with Brits. It’s a bit like Stockholm Syndrome or an abusive relationship. It’s the same in South Asia too. The UK has influenced our culture for so long that, although they stripped us of so so much, it’s hard to know where else to turn to.

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Anonymous wrote:For those who keep asking why Jamaicans like Marcus Garvey are on such good terms with Brits. It’s a bit like Stockholm Syndrome or an abusive relationship. It’s the same in South Asia too. The UK has influenced our culture for so long that, although they stripped us of so so much, it’s hard to know where else to turn to.

Marcus Garvey is dead and Bob Marley's family refused to appear with the Cambridges - leaving them forced to pose with a statue. Usain Bolt was also supposed to appear with them and backed out at the last minute. Terms obviously aren't as good as they would appear. Can't imagine why.