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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is hard work. First, they have to look great all of the time...even when they're super preggy. Then, they have to fly to all sorts of places and be pleasant. And, regardless of the weather, they have to get out there and stay at events even when they're dreadfully boring. They are always being watched and judged. I wouldn't want most of that life...some of the perks are great...but they come at a high cost.[/quote]

This, in addition to the diplomatic child’s notes above.

Here’s one example. You know when you’re looking for the exact right outfit and it is WORK. It’s enjoyable I suppose but it turns into something not enjoyable. By the 100th thing you try on, you’re getting frustrated, you’re becoming a mess, you’re starting to question why you need this outfit.

I’m truly not trivializing. I mean it. Royal life is taking something pleasant: power (sort of), access, luxury, freedom and it is all *burdened* by the other aspect of it. Heavy responsibility, eyes on you always, critiscism, death threats, self-awareness of a really strange kind.

Many celebrities experience this at the top level. But for royalty it’s for life, and it’s hard to let loose on top of that. [/quote]

PP Diplobrat here.

This. I am thankful for my parents job and the exposure and access it gave me growing up. However, despite the glamour, the fancy official residences, the chauffeurs and the live-in staff, I was very depressed. I didn't have the freedom other children my age did. From a very young age I had to learn to be a "proper lady" so as to not embarrass my parents and my country at official events. I was decked out and dressed to the nines and had to attend many mandatory parties with my parents. They were boring. Lots of polite chatter which doesn't really have much substance. I also was volunteered to be the "flower girl" and greet foreign dignitaries when they stepped out of the airplane. Very stressful I tell you!

As I got older and entered my teens my parents wanted to introduce me to society so my role was higher but nevertheless boring.Standing in long lines for official meets and greets where you can't remove the smile from face and say the same polite "pleased to meet you over and over."

I had to be careful to not fall in with the "bad crowd" at school or do things normal teens do that in my case would humiliate my parents. Kids would treat me different. Either suck up to me or avoid me as they thought I was a snob.

My parents had a very busy and stressful life full of glitzy parties. They'd go to sleep around midnight and most of their weekends were eaten up by engagements. As a family we were always surrounded by people but we had very few real friends. It is lonely up there. Very isolating.

I can't even imagine how much more magnified all of these problems are for the BRF and their global celebrity status. But they do have above average resources and comforts to make up for all the rest. I think.
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