Kate's New Picture

[Anonymous]

SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

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Anonymous wrote:Easiest explanation is that William wants out of the marriage and Catherine is not cooperating with his plans. The related stress of the marital strife induced a medical incident for Catherine.

I think this is the core of what's happening right now. It would perfectly explain the communications meltdown happening in KP over the past few weeks + the changing tone toward Catherine in the UK media.

Everything else - Rose Hanbury/cheating, DV, pregnancy/abortion, school choice for George, comas - are unverifiable rumors or silly conspiracy theories. I wish this thread would stay away from this crap, it's dumb noise.

The core issue is that the marriage is on the verge of complete breakdown and Catherine is on the outs. And this is absolutely within the realm of possibility in the highly dysfunctional Windsor family. The Palace was similarly dysfunctional when Diana and Charles were breaking down.

If William does divorce Catherine, I will feel bad for little George - no one will want to marry him. What woman would possibly sign up to be the 3rd generation jilted wife of the future monarch?

-DCUM Nostradamus

With the caveat that I’m an anti-monarchist (as much as a non-Brit can be)…

This theory is one of the two that make sense to me. She’s deliberately not cooperating with whatever messaging KP is trying to make, as it’s her only leverage. And she knows she needs leverage or she’ll get screwed on accessing and influencing her kids - the only reason Diana is seen with sympathy is because she died dramatically and tragically.


I also understand why William would want a divorce, but I also don’t understand how he could be stupid enough to think it would be at all good for his image and popularity. But I might be underestimating his stupidity and ego…


The other theory that makes the most sense to me is that there isn’t anything more nefarious than usual (he’s a jerk, she’s a vain PITA), but they are so clueless, self-centered, and egotistical that they actually believe the whole “anointed by god” thing and can’t fathom how this looks bad for them.

I think Kate is the only royal who isn't clueless about image. She's the only one who really had to work to be in the position she's in. I also think she, like many Brits, is a genuine believer in the importance of the royal family (have you ever spoken with an English royalist? As an American I truly cannot understand the off-the-charts patriotism of everyday commoners). I don't think she would intentionally screw up their image. She is choosing to not go out of her way to make it better because she's screwed no matter what she does. William is one minor medical issue away from being King, he can get what he wants, and might not be totally unreasonable in thinking that royalists are going to remain loyal to him no matter what he does to Kate.

The only other theory I'd buy is that whatever health issue she experienced left her severely disfigured *and* the PR Kensington Palace team is way, way more incompetent than we thought (and I didn't think they were competent to begin with).

New PP. I have a unicorn to sell you. The game is not to marry for love, the game is to marry for power and money. She does not feel any allegiance to the RF. She’s in it for the money. This is not a fairytale, this is real life checkers - play or be played. Position yourself well or you lose and that can cost you your life.

I think she had a cosmetic procedure to shrink her stomach to ensure she’s fit and never overweight. I believe they are also divorcing but the two are not in any way connected (surgery and divorce) . I believe the surgery was planned but the divorce was not. They just fell into the same timing.

What do you mean the divorce wasn’t planned? Do you think W just woke up one day and decided to divorce K?

She thinks they decided to divorce two days ago.
Because that's how that works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

Absolutely. I think she is both an alkie and a barfy-skinny. Thank god this has been confirmed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

That tracks. But what about the ambulance? And the “surgery” is all fake?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

What do you at a rehab for eating disorders? Can’t you just eat at home?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Easiest explanation is that William wants out of the marriage and Catherine is not cooperating with his plans. The related stress of the marital strife induced a medical incident for Catherine.

I think this is the core of what's happening right now. It would perfectly explain the communications meltdown happening in KP over the past few weeks + the changing tone toward Catherine in the UK media.

Everything else - Rose Hanbury/cheating, DV, pregnancy/abortion, school choice for George, comas - are unverifiable rumors or silly conspiracy theories. I wish this thread would stay away from this crap, it's dumb noise.

The core issue is that the marriage is on the verge of complete breakdown and Catherine is on the outs. And this is absolutely within the realm of possibility in the highly dysfunctional Windsor family. The Palace was similarly dysfunctional when Diana and Charles were breaking down.

If William does divorce Catherine, I will feel bad for little George - no one will want to marry him. What woman would possibly sign up to be the 3rd generation jilted wife of the future monarch?

-DCUM Nostradamus

With the caveat that I’m an anti-monarchist (as much as a non-Brit can be)…

This theory is one of the two that make sense to me. She’s deliberately not cooperating with whatever messaging KP is trying to make, as it’s her only leverage. And she knows she needs leverage or she’ll get screwed on accessing and influencing her kids - the only reason Diana is seen with sympathy is because she died dramatically and tragically.


I also understand why William would want a divorce, but I also don’t understand how he could be stupid enough to think it would be at all good for his image and popularity. But I might be underestimating his stupidity and ego…


The other theory that makes the most sense to me is that there isn’t anything more nefarious than usual (he’s a jerk, she’s a vain PITA), but they are so clueless, self-centered, and egotistical that they actually believe the whole “anointed by god” thing and can’t fathom how this looks bad for them.

I think Kate is the only royal who isn't clueless about image. She's the only one who really had to work to be in the position she's in. I also think she, like many Brits, is a genuine believer in the importance of the royal family (have you ever spoken with an English royalist? As an American I truly cannot understand the off-the-charts patriotism of everyday commoners). I don't think she would intentionally screw up their image. She is choosing to not go out of her way to make it better because she's screwed no matter what she does. William is one minor medical issue away from being King, he can get what he wants, and might not be totally unreasonable in thinking that royalists are going to remain loyal to him no matter what he does to Kate.

The only other theory I'd buy is that whatever health issue she experienced left her severely disfigured *and* the PR Kensington Palace team is way, way more incompetent than we thought (and I didn't think they were competent to begin with).

New PP. I have a unicorn to sell you. The game is not to marry for love, the game is to marry for power and money. She does not feel any allegiance to the RF. She’s in it for the money. This is not a fairytale, this is real life checkers - play or be played. Position yourself well or you lose and that can cost you your life.

I think she had a cosmetic procedure to shrink her stomach to ensure she’s fit and never overweight. I believe they are also divorcing but the two are not in any way connected (surgery and divorce) . I believe the surgery was planned but the divorce was not. They just fell into the same timing.

Seriously, have you ever met a hardcore British royalist? To me with my American background, I think they're nuts. I don't for a second think she married for love, I think she married for power and money (although she probably loved William too, who knows) but that doesn't mean she isn't a believer in the RF.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

So maybe Stephen Colbert's joke about Rose Hanbury was extra tasteless? Oops.

[Anonymous]

and get therapy at home?

All this scuttlebutt over rehab seems unlikely to me. The royals don’t believe in rehabbing among commoners first of all.

So fearful they are of media leaks and being among the riff raff

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Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

What do you at a rehab for eating disorders? Can’t you just eat at home?

No, hospitalization is/can be a part of recovery.

Surgery could be all sorts of things.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SHE IS IN REHAB

I'm from the UK. It's an open secret there.
Either for alcoholism (most popular) or eating disorders.
Either way, that's what has been going on and that is what has been covered up.

That tracks. But what about the ambulance? And the “surgery” is all fake?

I always thought she was too controlled to be a drinker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This seems in poor taste

https://variety.com/2024/politics/news/john-oliver-kate-middleton-died-18-months-ago-1235940556/

Please. He’s a comedian. And sitting around DCUM hashing over rumor about the women is in good taste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A while back a poster mentioned something about “Russell’s Sign” (scars and callouses on the back of the fingers due to self inducing vomiting), which is in line with the Kate had surgery due to damage from a long standing eating disorder.

So I googled and found several articles over the years about Kate with bandages on her hands:

Article from 2018: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a24876357/kate-middleton-plasters-hands/

Here’s another: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-fans-ask-kate-middleton-8745973

And another from last fall:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1822890/princess-kate-injured-finger-bandage/amp

An ED may have been an unhealthy coping mechanism. May or may not be linked to surgery.

They are already said to live apart.

What changed?

Why did they let the doting, protective husband facade drop and why don't they seem to care that this looks negative for him and for the stability of the monarchy at a time when Charles has cancer?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm confused. Kate had surgery, is recovering, and William took a photo of her with their kids. She edited it, probably because she didn't like the way she looked.

Why are there conspiracy theories about this?

People have medical issues. They get surgery. They probably don't look their best for awhile afterwards.

What am I missing?

This has already been buried!

Can someone explain to me what people are speculating about? I really don't get it.

Can you take a sick day? Please read this thread from page 1.

lol I get the gist. I just don't see the big deal about a bit of photo editing.

You are being purposefully obtuse

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Anonymous wrote:This is not dying down.

The White House press secretary discussed it at a White House press briefing.

To my surprise, This is being talked about at length on the black blogs like lipstick alley and urban and country radio stations as well . 200+ page thread .

Everyone’s consumed.

For a reason. Meghan and her plastic puppet mouthpiece making claims of racism has a bunch of, how does one spell it? Delulu? Women taking WME’s most expensive lost cause as a serious victimy victim. You know, since Kate and Charles were so extremely racist to a certain gorgeous star of the greatest legal drama ever filmed in Canada for cost-saving.

It doesn’t help the credibility of Kate’s self-appointed defenders that at least one of them seems to be motivated by bizarrely intense Meghan hatred and keeps bringing up HM who have absolutely zero connection to KP or the doctored photos.

I’m no HM fan, but it’s just bizarre that the princess fantasist keeps trying to put them into this thread.

It’s indeed weird and bizarre. What was the thing about Kate and her sheets a page back?

Somebody posted something this morning about “I hope Kate is tucked into her bed with the most expensive sheets you can buy and is recovering beautifully.”

Gag

Well wishes are something to attack now? Since when?

The Golden Girl poster needs a nap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Easiest explanation is that William wants out of the marriage and Catherine is not cooperating with his plans. The related stress of the marital strife induced a medical incident for Catherine.

I think this is the core of what's happening right now. It would perfectly explain the communications meltdown happening in KP over the past few weeks + the changing tone toward Catherine in the UK media.

Everything else - Rose Hanbury/cheating, DV, pregnancy/abortion, school choice for George, comas - are unverifiable rumors or silly conspiracy theories. I wish this thread would stay away from this crap, it's dumb noise.

The core issue is that the marriage is on the verge of complete breakdown and Catherine is on the outs. And this is absolutely within the realm of possibility in the highly dysfunctional Windsor family. The Palace was similarly dysfunctional when Diana and Charles were breaking down.

If William does divorce Catherine, I will feel bad for little George - no one will want to marry him. What woman would possibly sign up to be the 3rd generation jilted wife of the future monarch?

-DCUM Nostradamus

With the caveat that I’m an anti-monarchist (as much as a non-Brit can be)…

This theory is one of the two that make sense to me. She’s deliberately not cooperating with whatever messaging KP is trying to make, as it’s her only leverage. And she knows she needs leverage or she’ll get screwed on accessing and influencing her kids - the only reason Diana is seen with sympathy is because she died dramatically and tragically.


I also understand why William would want a divorce, but I also don’t understand how he could be stupid enough to think it would be at all good for his image and popularity. But I might be underestimating his stupidity and ego…


The other theory that makes the most sense to me is that there isn’t anything more nefarious than usual (he’s a jerk, she’s a vain PITA), but they are so clueless, self-centered, and egotistical that they actually believe the whole “anointed by god” thing and can’t fathom how this looks bad for them.

I think Kate is the only royal who isn't clueless about image. She's the only one who really had to work to be in the position she's in. I also think she, like many Brits, is a genuine believer in the importance of the royal family (have you ever spoken with an English royalist? As an American I truly cannot understand the off-the-charts patriotism of everyday commoners). I don't think she would intentionally screw up their image. She is choosing to not go out of her way to make it better because she's screwed no matter what she does. William is one minor medical issue away from being King, he can get what he wants, and might not be totally unreasonable in thinking that royalists are going to remain loyal to him no matter what he does to Kate.

The only other theory I'd buy is that whatever health issue she experienced left her severely disfigured *and* the PR Kensington Palace team is way, way more incompetent than we thought (and I didn't think they were competent to begin with).

New PP. I have a unicorn to sell you. The game is not to marry for love, the game is to marry for power and money. She does not feel any allegiance to the RF. She’s in it for the money. This is not a fairytale, this is real life checkers - play or be played. Position yourself well or you lose and that can cost you your life.

I think she had a cosmetic procedure to shrink her stomach to ensure she’s fit and never overweight. I believe they are also divorcing but the two are not in any way connected (surgery and divorce) . I believe the surgery was planned but the divorce was not. They just fell into the same timing.

Seriously, have you ever met a hardcore British royalist? To me with my American background, I think they're nuts. I don't for a second think she married for love, I think she married for power and money (although she probably loved William too, who knows) but that doesn't mean she isn't a believer in the RF.

It’s really hard to believe, fellow believer in representative democracy. And yet you persist, and explain Kate’s motives with greater clarity than I think even she has ever had. 👩‍🍳 💋

Pretty disappointed that you just let “I think she had a cosmetic procedure to shrink her stomach” pass without comment. I was rooting for you!