I don't know much about her. What was tough about her life ?That is very true. I know she’s not been a working royal for awhile and she’s had a tough life, some terrible things to live through. I have a soft spot for her as she has (or had, not sure on her current condition) M.E which is what I have too.
in the space of 2 years she lost 2 babies … one after a termination due to contracting rubella(/German measles) and one a stillbirth. She went on the have mental health issues, somewhat unsurprisingly (and was supposedly within the family given the sobriquet ’Mad Kate‘. True or not, who knows. Believable? sadly).I don't know much about her. What was tough about her life ?
Her mother in law wasn’t happy about the marriage and they had a strained relationship, she contracted German measles (allegedly whilst performing Royal duties) whilst pregnant and had to have an abortion which she didn’t get a lot of support from within the Royal family, later she gave birth to a stillborn son at 9 months, she had depression, she has suffered from M.E. The Duke (her husband) wanted to get a divorce as he thought it would be better for both of them but the Queen was against it. She later converted to the Catholic faith and became a music teacher in Hull - she went by Mrs Kent or Katherine Kent. Her abortion happened in 1975, she lost her son, Patrick, in 1977 and her parents died in 1973 and 1979. A lot to happen in such a short space of time.I don't know much about her. What was tough about her life ?
Are Beatice & Eugenie still ‘half in half out’? Can they be called on to do more as the rest get older? Esp now that Harry definitely won’t be returning to the fold.It just highlights how right Anne was to say there is no more fat to trim from the working royals list. Princess Alexandra obviously not up to doing much/anything, Prince Edward is 87 and has had a couple of strokes, Prince Richard is 78 and his wife is 76. Take them out of the equation and you are left with Charles, Camilla, Anne (Timothy only really supports Anne, doesn’t work in his own right I don’t think), Edward, Sophie, William and Kate. There is no one under 40 among them. There are only 4 under 60 and for 2 of them it’s barely. Anne is obviously a powerhouse, but she’s only one person and 72 at that.
For all Charles wanted to slim down the monarchy they haven't actually done anything proactive to do that … all the changes have been thrust on them rather than considered decisions they’ve made so they are really going to have to now work out how they work with such reduced numbers.
They stepped in for the Queen sometimes but I doubt they will for Charles. If we see them, then probably in a private capacity and not on behalf of the crown.Are Beatice & Eugenie still ‘half in half out’? Can they be called on to do more as the rest get older? Esp now that Harry definitely won’t be returning to the fold.
I’d assume it’s a given that the 3 children will go to University, which takes them up to 21, followed by a stint in one of the armed forces - certainly for George - it’s going to be something like at least 12-15 years before they get in the royal hamster wheel.I personally think there is merit to Beatrice, Eugenie and Louise taking on part time duties alongside a “job” (basically like William was doing when he was doing the air ambulance and not a full time working royal)
The fact is the monarchy has an age problem that’s only going to get worse and as it stands it heaps a load of pressure on the Wales kids to start being full time royals far earlier than William had to, which I think is detrimental in the long run.
Bringing in the three girls adds a bit of new pizazz and some fresh air to the existing rota of royals, they can help to bulk out the larger events and receptions
A good idea would be for the three of them to take on a handful of the queen and Philips old patronages, as their grandchildren it’s a nice sense of continuity etc
Or it's the good old "we ain't gettin' any younger" quip about waiting.A lip reader said Charles was irritated waiting in the coach and mentioned getting older. Maybe he has a hang up about his age and thought he'd appear young next to his much older relatives?
Not sure. Possibly.Or it's the good old "we ain't gettin' any younger" quip about waiting.
I read that she had a cape on it for under the special robes to stop the dresses embroidery being damagedThey said Charlotte’s was a replica and that had a cape so I guess Kate had one too under her robes. No idea why she wasn’t wearing it in the official photo unless she had got particularly hot with layers on
There may be. It just hasn't been released.I’m surprised there’s no photo of the King, William and George
Years ago there were rumours that the Duke used to beat her quite a lot I have no idea if its true but they seemed to be living separately for awhile. I think his Mother who was rather snooty wanted him to marry an European Princess, an English Aristocrat's girl wasn't good enough.in the space of 2 years she lost 2 babies … one after a termination due to contracting rubella(/German measles) and one a stillbirth. She went on the have mental health issues, somewhat unsurprisingly (and was supposedly within the family given the sobriquet ’Mad Kate‘. True or not, who knows. Believable? sadly).
The Duke of Kent?! Well that’s me well & truly disillusioned! I always thought he was a total Saffy, which would have been understandable. I’ve always admired him actually, esp having to live in the shadow of his parents’ bad reputation, whilst being of a completely different temperement himself. But not such a ‘good boy’ after all! Who’d have thought?!Years ago there were rumours that the Duke used to beat her quite a lot I have no idea if its true but they seemed to be living separately for awhile. I think his Mother who was rather snooty wanted him to marry an European Princess, an English Aristocrat's girl wasn't good enough.
Like I say I don't know if the rumours were true but they were certainly circulating a lot in the late 1970's early 80's.The Duke of Kent?! Well that’s me well & truly disillusioned! I always thought he was a total Saffy, which would have been understandable. I’ve always admired him actually, esp having to live in the shadow of his parents’ bad reputation, whilst being of a completely different temperement himself. But not such a ‘good boy’ after all! Who’d have thought?!
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