Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Strange choice go words, OP. She is a complete stranger and her actions or inactions have no bearing whatsoever on my life (or yours, I presume), so it is not for me (or you) to be "disappointed" in her life choices. As a casual observer, I would say that I thought it was pretty lame that she put her life on hold for the better part of a decade waiting for a proposal. Apparently she was "working" for the family business. Now, I did not have a prince for a college boyfriend (LOL -- he was far from that) but my parents would not have supported me financially for several years while waiting for a ring because they would not think this was a healthy choice for a young woman with a university degree. I can't imagine that DH and I would do that for our daughter, either. I would hope that she would be working or going to graduate school, not putting her life on hold for a man. But hey, it all worked out quite well for Kate. They seem like a happy little family and I certainly do not have any problem with any mom scaling back or even stopping work to be home with young children.
I agree with this. I remember reading as well that the Queen was also worried about Kate just hanging around without a purpose and started to nudge her toward finding a charity with which to develop a long-term relationship and become a sponsor. I do think it is inexplicable that Will and Kate are basically half-time while their nonagenarian grandparents lap them nearly 3 to 1 on official engagements. They could pick up the pace for sure with all the kiddie help they have including Kate's mom as full-time grandma.
I just can't believe you spend this much time worked up over this? Don't you have some Charmin to squeeze?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Strange choice go words, OP. She is a complete stranger and her actions or inactions have no bearing whatsoever on my life (or yours, I presume), so it is not for me (or you) to be "disappointed" in her life choices. As a casual observer, I would say that I thought it was pretty lame that she put her life on hold for the better part of a decade waiting for a proposal. Apparently she was "working" for the family business. Now, I did not have a prince for a college boyfriend (LOL -- he was far from that) but my parents would not have supported me financially for several years while waiting for a ring because they would not think this was a healthy choice for a young woman with a university degree. I can't imagine that DH and I would do that for our daughter, either. I would hope that she would be working or going to graduate school, not putting her life on hold for a man. But hey, it all worked out quite well for Kate. They seem like a happy little family and I certainly do not have any problem with any mom scaling back or even stopping work to be home with young children.
I agree with this. I remember reading as well that the Queen was also worried about Kate just hanging around without a purpose and started to nudge her toward finding a charity with which to develop a long-term relationship and become a sponsor. I do think it is inexplicable that Will and Kate are basically half-time while their nonagenarian grandparents lap them nearly 3 to 1 on official engagements. They could pick up the pace for sure with all the kiddie help they have including Kate's mom as full-time grandma.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I understand it is no crime to fall in love and want to have your man's babies. Especially if the man in question happens to be the future King of England. Kate Middleton, however, is a sore disappointment as far as public figures go. First, she graduates from a great university and an excellent secondary education and spends her time....partying with the princes and hopping in and out of cards drunk and giggly. Her "job" is like, participating in charity rowing competitions sometimes. I'm not even expecting her to DO much work, especially since she was wealthy and did not need a source of income. I just wish she used her status and privileged and royal connections to stand up for something and contribute in a real way.
People made excuses for her saying she was in a difficult place dating William and needing to be low key until her marriage. Well, she got married and has done nothing of significance so far with her new found power and status. She makes a few appearances and spends the rest of the time doing nothing. SO LAZY.
She's a spoiled rich kid. She has never worked a day in her life. Her sole contribution to the world is sleeping with some guy and pumping out a few kids.
Anonymous wrote:Strange choice go words, OP. She is a complete stranger and her actions or inactions have no bearing whatsoever on my life (or yours, I presume), so it is not for me (or you) to be "disappointed" in her life choices. As a casual observer, I would say that I thought it was pretty lame that she put her life on hold for the better part of a decade waiting for a proposal. Apparently she was "working" for the family business. Now, I did not have a prince for a college boyfriend (LOL -- he was far from that) but my parents would not have supported me financially for several years while waiting for a ring because they would not think this was a healthy choice for a young woman with a university degree. I can't imagine that DH and I would do that for our daughter, either. I would hope that she would be working or going to graduate school, not putting her life on hold for a man. But hey, it all worked out quite well for Kate. They seem like a happy little family and I certainly do not have any problem with any mom scaling back or even stopping work to be home with young children.
Anonymous wrote:I'm still trying to figure out why this is a thread. Oh, yes, it's DCUM!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Kate Middleton AND prince William are both enormously boring. A perfect match.
The only thing that makes him remotely interesting is his long, devoted relationship to Kate and wanting to have a "normal" family-centered life. This is a huge departure for the British royals.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I understand it is no crime to fall in love and want to have your man's babies. Especially if the man in question happens to be the future King of England. Kate Middleton, however, is a sore disappointment as far as public figures go. First, she graduates from a great university and an excellent secondary education and spends her time....partying with the princes and hopping in and out of cards drunk and giggly. Her "job" is like, participating in charity rowing competitions sometimes. I'm not even expecting her to DO much work, especially since she was wealthy and did not need a source of income. I just wish she used her status and privileged and royal connections to stand up for something and contribute in a real way.
People made excuses for her saying she was in a difficult place dating William and needing to be low key until her marriage. Well, she got married and has done nothing of significance so far with her new found power and status. She makes a few appearances and spends the rest of the time doing nothing. SO LAZY.
She's a spoiled rich kid. She has never worked a day in her life. Her sole contribution to the world is sleeping with some guy and pumping out a few kids.
Anonymous wrote:I understand it is no crime to fall in love and want to have your man's babies. Especially if the man in question happens to be the future King of England. Kate Middleton, however, is a sore disappointment as far as public figures go. First, she graduates from a great university and an excellent secondary education and spends her time....partying with the princes and hopping in and out of cards drunk and giggly. Her "job" is like, participating in charity rowing competitions sometimes. I'm not even expecting her to DO much work, especially since she was wealthy and did not need a source of income. I just wish she used her status and privileged and royal connections to stand up for something and contribute in a real way.
People made excuses for her saying she was in a difficult place dating William and needing to be low key until her marriage. Well, she got married and has done nothing of significance so far with her new found power and status. She makes a few appearances and spends the rest of the time doing nothing. SO LAZY.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You guys she HAS a nanny!
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She doesn't have to cook, clean, but like PP, I would never in a million years want to be royalty.
Of course she has a nanny. At least they could dress the nanny better. That uniform looks horrible and makes no sense.
That uniform wasn't picked by Kate or the royal family. It's the Norland nanny uniform: http://www.norland.co.uk/college/about/norland_college_history