I don't know, but I live in England and the only people here who care about the royals are tourists and American expats.

Anonymous wrote:There's many debates on this forum about the BRF's "work ethic" ranging from complaints about Kate being lazy to to Meghan and Queen Elizabeth II being hard working. Considering the immense and unrivaled privilege and comforts of the BRF the fact that anything they do to engage with their subjects and the world as "work" is possibly debatable.

They don't have bosses, or work 9-5. None of them have to deal with end of the year evaluations or have any of the stresses normal, even UMC working professionals face.





Personally I think their public appearances and royal tours do constitute hard work. Diplomacy at its highest levels is very high stakes and very stressful. Not to mention the stamina required to have appearances day after day, rain or shine in sickness or health. THAT part of their life is definitely hard work.

So what do you think?

Royal life, hard work or hardly working?

OMG, this entertainment forum is so boring, as exemplified by this thread.

Sorry, but I don’t see Kate doing any of that. She’s just sitting at home shopping online.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I come from a diplomatic family and my father was a high level diplomat and ambassador for many years. As such I grew up in similar circles and know about diplomatic protocol and etiquette.

It is a very cushy, glamorous world but it is very very stressful. You have to be at your best all the time. When working, and even in many of your private moments, your time isn't really your own. You are a figurehead, a representative of a country and a culture. It is a huge responsibility and it is very humbling. You have to be at your best behavior all the while ensuring that your actions represent the best of your country.

The hours are insane. Party or function every evening. Most of these engagements are obligatory and your non-attendance is a matter of global affairs so you can't opt out or have an off-day. Events last from 3-5 hours and there are mandatory photo ops with members of the public and the press. You can't roll out of bed, you need to have the best outfits, hair and makeup. Surprisingly it is exhausting.

I have also lived in official residences with my family with staff. Our bedrooms are private but even out in the dining room or living room you are expected to be on your best behavior as you're never really alone with staff around at your beck and call.

Its a very lonely, very sheltered life.

I am happy to be a "normal" person.

My family could never handle it. We like to lounge around in our sweats, eating on the coffee table, being silly and crazy.

You should do an AMA, that sounds fascinating.

+1 to the AMA.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WHO CARES?!!!

Why are you so obsessed with Britain’s Royal Family?!

+1 Some of these posters are referring to them as "our royals". Crazy!

Have you looked at a magazine rack lately? Every single one has Meghan front-and-center. Even the digital ones. I was just trying to find out about Taylor and this popped up on Vanity Fair -

Meh. Tabloids are notorious for putting the Royals on their covers bc it sells. Always. Especially if it is a slow news week.

Vanity Fair and tabloids are so far apart its laughable.

And magazines, elite or trashy - whatever the case, have never had a weekly newsletter for a single celebrity, let alone a 'foreign' one.

Stay mad.

Meghan is on the covers because she is American, was on a tv show, is brand new to the family and married one of Diana's sons.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WHO CARES?!!!

Why are you so obsessed with Britain’s Royal Family?!

Why do people like you feel the need to post in threads you don’t care about? Just scroll on and ignore.

If other people want to discuss a topic you find boring, there is no need to butt in to inform the room that you think the subject is dull or irrelevant.

+1000 I’ve never felt the need to post in the soccer forum because I don’t care. What drives you people to post?

Anyway, yes, I think it’s work. And, at times hard work. BUT they have support that others don’t have that make life a heck of a lot easier. All in, I wouldn’t trade my privacy for their lifestyle.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WHO CARES?!!!

Why are you so obsessed with Britain’s Royal Family?!

+1 Some of these posters are referring to them as "our royals". Crazy!

Have you looked at a magazine rack lately? Every single one has Meghan front-and-center. Even the digital ones. I was just trying to find out about Taylor and this popped up on Vanity Fair -

Meh. Tabloids are notorious for putting the Royals on their covers bc it sells. Always. Especially if it is a slow news week.

Anonymous wrote:I come from a diplomatic family and my father was a high level diplomat and ambassador for many years. As such I grew up in similar circles and know about diplomatic protocol and etiquette.

It is a very cushy, glamorous world but it is very very stressful. You have to be at your best all the time. When working, and even in many of your private moments, your time isn't really your own. You are a figurehead, a representative of a country and a culture. It is a huge responsibility and it is very humbling. You have to be at your best behavior all the while ensuring that your actions represent the best of your country.

The hours are insane. Party or function every evening. Most of these engagements are obligatory and your non-attendance is a matter of global affairs so you can't opt out or have an off-day. Events last from 3-5 hours and there are mandatory photo ops with members of the public and the press. You can't roll out of bed, you need to have the best outfits, hair and makeup. Surprisingly it is exhausting.

I have also lived in official residences with my family with staff. Our bedrooms are private but even out in the dining room or living room you are expected to be on your best behavior as you're never really alone with staff around at your beck and call.

Its a very lonely, very sheltered life.

I am happy to be a "normal" person.

My family could never handle it. We like to lounge around in our sweats, eating on the coffee table, being silly and crazy.

You should do an AMA, that sounds fascinating.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WHO CARES?!!!

Why are you so obsessed with Britain’s Royal Family?!

+1 Some of these posters are referring to them as "our royals". Crazy!

Have you looked at a magazine rack lately? Every single one has Meghan front-and-center. Even the digital ones. I was just trying to find out about Taylor and this popped up on Vanity Fair -

For the love of all elected/selected officials, just move to England already!!

Screw that. The whole institution of "Royalty" is ridiculous in this day and age. The government should tax the shit out of them.