[granted08]

Originally Posted by Leicester_Hunk

In the Mail today they said that Kate and Pippa were making catty comments about Roger Federer's wife being fat at Wimbledon yesterday.

No-one knows if that's really true it could be the press making it up to make Kate and Pippa look horrid.

[Vault]

Daily Mail spawns the most bizzare reader comments EVER!!

[MadMoo40]

Originally Posted by Vault

Daily Mail spawns the most bizzare reader comments EVER!!

They are the only reason I read the Mail Online

[guffybear]

Originally Posted by C14E

She'd not have got into the Royal Box if she showed up in a t shirt and shorts!

So there a jobsworth employed to check outfits meet some pre requisite standard ? And how does this check go ? Although I would think she would pass as she looks like a granny pants type of girl

[NotaTypo]

Originally Posted by granted08

No-one knows if that's really true it could be the press making it up to make Kate and Pippa look horrid.

The Press...? Making things up...? Surely not!!

[granted08]

Originally Posted by NotaTypo

The Press...? Making things up...? Surely not!!

The press would never lie to sell more papers everything's usual gospel, especially from Samantha Brick.

[C14E]

Originally Posted by guffybear

So there a jobsworth employed to check outfits meet some pre requisite standard ? And how does this check go ? Although I would think she would pass as she looks like a granny pants type of girl

I doubt anyone has the specific job. But there will be stewards who will decide whether someone should be admitted. Much the same as for the "plebs" - if a guy were to show up topless, wearing Adidas popper trackies and a pair of trainers then he might find it difficult to get in!

For the first time this year there was actually an official guide for members of the All England Club on how they should dress.

[LemonPledge]

Originally Posted by MadMoo40

They are the only reason I read the Mail Online

Same

I look at the pictures then read the 'best rated'/worst rated' comment. The comments are awesome!

[Retrospective]

Originally Posted by ds_mummy

Princess Diana experienced all the hatred too, I don't think she (imo) really became the people's princess until her death....and as someone else has mentioned, the British mentality is build them up to knock them down (pop stars, sports stars etc), why can't we just be happy for someone and live and let live....

Couldn't agree more with you.

[skp20040]

Originally Posted by HenryBane

Kate Mountbatten-Windsor or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

I dont get all this media stuff thes days of calling them Kate Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Countess of Wessex etc . They are officially HRH the Duchess of Cambridge and HRH the Countess of Wessex.

Their first names are only used in that fashion after divorce when they keep their former title as a Surname as did Diana, Diana Princess of Wales, she was no longer The Princess of Wales.

[Gloria Fandango]

Interesting stuff:
http://www.enclave24.com/#axzz20IWJh25i

[Dancing Girl]

I think Kate is very beautiful but typical rich spoilt girl who has never worked for anything in her life. I think the PR Dept of the Palace are working over-time trying to present Wills and Kate as "just one of us" going on about their cottage in Wales when in actual fact it is a huge farm house! The fact is Harry and William circulate with a group of people who are all fabulously rich, into Fox Hunting (sadly, ghastly "sport") and I doubt if they have ever had any kind of meaningful friendship with anyone who didn't come from a similar background as themselves, super rich! I wish the Palace would stop giving us constant reports about Kate and Camilla. It is getting rather sickening to read some of these articles, I just do not bother any more. If I hear any more about their marvelous wonderful friendship I puke!!

[Dancing Girl]

Originally Posted by skp20040

I dont get all this media stuff thes days of calling them Kate Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Countess of Wessex etc . They are officially HRH the Duchess of Cambridge and HRH the Countess of Wessex.

Their first names are only used in that fashion after divorce when they keep their former title as a Surname as did Diana, Diana Princess of Wales, she was no longer The Princess of Wales.

Oh FOR GOD SAKE!!! It is 2012, who cares??? Really I just do not understand people who tie themselves up in knots about titles, names, Kate will always be Kate, just as Diana was always Lady Di!!!!!!!!!

[Hound of Love]

Originally Posted by Dancing Girl

I think Kate is very beautiful but typical rich spoilt girl who has never worked for anything in her life. I think the PR Dept of the Palace are working over-time trying to present Wills and Kate as "just one of us" going on about their cottage in Wales when in actual fact it is a huge farm house! The fact is Harry and William circulate with a group of people who are all fabulously rich, into Fox Hunting (sadly, ghastly "sport") and I doubt if they have ever had any kind of meaningful friendship with anyone who didn't come from a similar background as themselves, super rich! I wish the Palace would stop giving us constant reports about Kate and Camilla. It is getting rather sickening to read some of these articles, I just do not bother any more. If I hear any more about their marvelous wonderful friendship I puke!!

Agreed...but it'll get even more irritating when Kate gets pregnant...

[Anightlikethis]

Originally Posted by Leicester_Hunk

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar....html#comments

Been reading this - some harsh comments about Kate being lazy and a scrounger and never worked in her life etc.

The cheek!

[skp20040]

Originally Posted by Dancing Girl

Oh FOR GOD SAKE!!! It is 2012, who cares??? Really I just do not understand people who tie themselves up in knots about titles, names, Kate will always be Kate, just as Diana was always Lady Di!!!!!!!!!

My point being , if the media is going to use their titles then use them correctly or just use their first names , but as journalists it would be nice if for once they got it right, I am fed up with shoddy journalism. What people call them themselves is up to them.

[skp20040]

Originally Posted by Gloria Fandango

Interesting stuff:
http://www.enclave24.com/#axzz20IWJh25i

Far more likely to be Princesses Anne and Alexandra and the Duke of York re his daughters having a moan about having to curstey to a "commoner" when they are bloodline, instaed of the Queen being displeased and she has just reset the list as she did when Camilla joined the ranks and neither Anne nor Alexnadra have to curtsey to Camilla.

[Dancing Girl]

Originally Posted by skp20040

My point being , if the media is going to use their titles then use them correctly or just use their first names , but as journalists it would be nice if for once they got it right, I am fed up with shoddy journalism. What people call them themselves is up to them.

I agree journalism today is horrendous. BUT I think it is more important to confirm their facts before publication than what title they give someone. I find it just downright disgusting how often comments from "friends" are printed worldwide only to be denied in a matter of days. It seems if you use the term "from friends" you can print anything you like about anyone!! Sometimes in the same article comments contradict each other. Look at the Kate/Tom divorce. Friends say it is due to religion and Kate's own lawyer tells the media, the divorce has nothing to do with Scientology!!!!!! Just one example. Anything and everything is printed to sell newspapers and truth got lost along the way.

[katkim]

Originally Posted by skp20040

Far more likely to be Princesses Anne and Alexandra and the Duke of York re his daughters having a moan about having to curstey to a "commoner" when they are bloodline, instaed of the Queen being displeased and she has just reset the list as she did when Camilla joined the ranks and neither Anne nor Alexnadra have to curtsey to Camilla.

I don't really get the impression that Beatrice or Eugenie would be so snobby, to be honest. They come across as the more down to earth of the family. More likely to be the Queen to uphold tradition than then the younger generation, imo.

[NotaTypo]

Originally Posted by Gloria Fandango

Interesting stuff:
http://www.enclave24.com/#axzz20IWJh25i

Oh god that website is laughably awful! Imagine a Blood Princess having to curtesy to a commoner? A not even sufficiently inbred, title free, serf! Dear God what is the monarchy coming to!?!?!

There's ample proof here that I have no time for Kate Middleton, but that website takes royal arselicking and snobbery against her to new heights! Rich freeloader marries into the ultimate family of rich freeloaders who, in the 21st century, still expect to have people bow and scrape to them. And worse again... there's people who do!

[skp20040]

Originally Posted by katkim

I don't really get the impression that Beatrice or Eugenie would be so snobby, to be honest. They come across as the more down to earth of the family. More likely to be the Queen to uphold tradition than then the younger generation, imo.

I am sure you are right but what about their Father the DoY ? I can see him butting in and saying that if she has to curtsey to Anne and Alexandra then she should to his daughters

[barrowgirl]

I haven't read any of the vile stuff about Kate M and I don't have an opinion of her yet .I was a bit shocked to read that her pal runs orgies and a swingers club though .Yes, it's in the Daily Mail LOL.

[DavetheScot]

Originally Posted by katkim

I don't really get the impression that Beatrice or Eugenie would be so snobby, to be honest. They come across as the more down to earth of the family. More likely to be the Queen to uphold tradition than then the younger generation, imo.

I agree. Beatrice and Eugenie get a lot of flack, but I've never seen anything to suggest they're anything other than pleasant girls.

[neo_wales]

Originally Posted by woot_whoo

Perhaps you should learn to refute content rather than sources. If you can.

No need in this case, get credible sources and some people may believe some of the drivel you post.

[neo_wales]

Originally Posted by woot_whoo

Yes, the American HoS is expensive. The Irish and German Heads of State are, however, significantly cheaper than our royal family. Not many republicans would want an all-powerful executive President, but rather one with reserve power. The fact is that people come to Britain (not just London) because of our history, culture, architecture and arts; not because we have a 'live' royal family. In fact, Buckingham Palace doesn't even make the grade as a top 20 London venue at the moment - that might change if it was fully opened up to the public. Similarly, the 'royal collection' which is currently 'held in trust' for the nation ought to be distributed to museums throughout the country.

And the Royal family are intrinsically interwoven with our culture and history etc