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I’m not a royalist but I love Kate for this..

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kateward11 · 05/06/2022 19:12

I’d love to know what she threatened him with under her breath 😂

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 05/06/2022 21:21

User48751490 · 05/06/2022 21:02

I was wondering why there wasn't a nanny on standby for any tricky moments.

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They didn't need a nanny today. The youngest of their three children got fidgety at the length of having to sit still. He was parented and able to make it through the thing without having to bring anyone else in to "manage the situation"

ThankYouVeryMuchGerry · 05/06/2022 21:22

The comments on twit are really awful. A lot coming from across the pond and talking about bringing down the monarchy at last - I assume they haven't seen any footage of this weekend if they think the monarchy is shaky!

He's just a little kid who is bored and tired and overstimulated. He's playing up and Kate is dealing with it appropriately.

I think the three Cambridge kids are going to be a bit tired and cranky over the next few days as they have had a very long weekend. I remember my mum telling me I was a nightmare for at least a week if my routine was upset. I don't envy W&C this week!

ancientgran · 05/06/2022 21:22

Kendodd · 05/06/2022 19:37

I bet if that was Megan and Archie it wouldn't be seen as charming.

Can anything ever be posted about the royal family without someone having to bring the Sussexes into it? You can bet what you like, he wasn't there, she wasn't there who knows what anyone would say.

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LondonWolf · 05/06/2022 21:23

I think it's far more toxic and negative to spoil and ruin a child. You're ruining an entire human life. And that's psychological abuse. The only people who find it amusing and cute when children behave badly in the most inappropriate of moments, are badly behaved parents...

I don't believe that you think that's happening here, I think you just want to put the boot in on Kate, and if you do think it then I would suggest that your authoritarian approach and ridiculously high expectations of small, tired children are extremely toxic in themselves. Kate wasn't finding it "amusing and cute", she was stressed, you could see that by how she nervously pushed her hair behind her ears.

Menstrualcycledisplayteam · 05/06/2022 21:26

ancientgran · 05/06/2022 21:22

Can anything ever be posted about the royal family without someone having to bring the Sussexes into it? You can bet what you like, he wasn't there, she wasn't there who knows what anyone would say.

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Except we do know. We know exactly what would be said. And yes, it's normal age-appropriate behaviour from the child, but had that been one of the Sussexes' children it would have been used as (more) "evidence" of their (her) unsuitability.

ancientgran · 05/06/2022 21:29

Menstrualcycledisplayteam · 05/06/2022 21:26

Except we do know. We know exactly what would be said. And yes, it's normal age-appropriate behaviour from the child, but had that been one of the Sussexes' children it would have been used as (more) "evidence" of their (her) unsuitability.

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No we don't know and we'll never know because it didn't happen.

It is so boring and so predictable but if you are that clever can you give us the numbers for next weeks lottery because you must know.

confusedlots · 05/06/2022 21:30

Oh that is hilarious, makes me feel better that even the Royals have the same parenting woes that we do! Think kate will be pouring herself a large glass of wine tonight and will be glad the festivities are over.

BlueKaftan · 05/06/2022 21:31

Menstrualcycledisplayteam · 05/06/2022 21:26

Except we do know. We know exactly what would be said. And yes, it's normal age-appropriate behaviour from the child, but had that been one of the Sussexes' children it would have been used as (more) "evidence" of their (her) unsuitability.

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Exactly this. But Khate can do no wrong.

GrouchyKiwi · 05/06/2022 21:31

It must be so stressful having your parenting on show like that, knowing that all the perfect parents are going to stick in the boot whatever you do.

Small child acted up at long event, mother dealt with it appropriately and defused the situation. That's what we saw.

Abraxan · 05/06/2022 21:34

itsgettingweird · 05/06/2022 21:11

Omg who is that sticking their fingers up!

It was at a royal wedding, but I suspect they were probably trying to do the V sign, rather than swearing, as it's really popular with children this age and teens alike. And often done the wrong way round quite innocently in my experience of working with the younger age group.

toomuchlaundry · 05/06/2022 21:35

Meghan is probably grateful her parenting didn’t have to be on public show

Abraxan · 05/06/2022 21:37

I think the comment meant entitled, arrogant and above the rest, not sex offender....

Doesn't really matter. I'm quite sure the poster also knows what Andrew has been accused of so any comparison is totally inappropriate with that very well known alleged sex offender. Even more so of a young barely 4 year old little boy being a bit cheeky on a long day out.

Mumsnet clearly think that too as the post has now been removed.

PaddingtonBearStareAgain · 05/06/2022 21:39

Abraxan · 05/06/2022 21:34

It was at a royal wedding, but I suspect they were probably trying to do the V sign, rather than swearing, as it's really popular with children this age and teens alike. And often done the wrong way round quite innocently in my experience of working with the younger age group.

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It wasn't a royal wedding. It was Pippa Middletons wedding.

Abraxan · 05/06/2022 21:42

It wasn't a royal wedding. It was Pippa Middletons wedding.

Ah I remember now. Mixing up the various weddings that have happened over recent times.

12weekstoloseweight · 05/06/2022 21:43

Even watching that clip I can feel that feeling of panic I used to get when my kids were playing up in the supermarket or even in front of certain relatives and you’re trying to calm them down while remaining smiley, happy mummy.

To be doing that with the 5th in line to the throne or whatever he is and whilst being broadcast to over 1 billion people as well as all those there … go Kate I say!!! They Royal kids did fabulously this weekend and it was delightful to see them.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 05/06/2022 21:44

I know first world stuff but I can't imagine the composure required to parent an understandably tired and fractious 4 year old in front of the world's press.
I think Kate has done brilliantly and am glad to see real family interactions and imperfect children being children.
Back in the day they would have either not been there or been whisked away by a nanny. Think this is better.

Thesearmsofmine · 05/06/2022 21:44

Woukd you believe it, a four year old acting like a four year old! I always feel bad for people when their little ones are acting up in public and try to give them a smile of solidarity.
I’m not surprised he was bored and fidgety, it was very very long and boring at times and four year olds aren’t made to sit still for hours.

JudgeJ · 05/06/2022 21:46

ThreeonaHill · 05/06/2022 20:44

Isn't that fingers on your nose thing adorably posh, like something from Just William 😆 I can't imagine the children at my school doing that!

It was one of the first skills my late OH taught to our grandchildren along with twisting your ears to make your tongue stick out!

Sparklingbrook · 05/06/2022 21:49

ancientgran · 05/06/2022 21:22

Can anything ever be posted about the royal family without someone having to bring the Sussexes into it? You can bet what you like, he wasn't there, she wasn't there who knows what anyone would say.

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You can't have a thread about anything regarding the RF without Harry and Meghan getting a mention for no reason, and then Prince Andrew usually gets shoehorned in too.

Maltester71 · 05/06/2022 21:51

Kate rocks

MrsFinkelstein · 05/06/2022 21:58

I follow that account on Twitter too, and it was really depressing reading it.
Pretty much all of the comments were horrible.
Good to know American children are all so perfect.

AngelinaFibres · 05/06/2022 21:59

I have brought up 2 sons and I taught children from nursery to year 6 for 20 years. I have watched the clip several times and I am a bit surprised at the gestures he uses. Covering his mother's mouth twice and then waving dismissively at her whilst looking away is very rude. I would expect a child to use the thumb on the nose gesture to another child , but not to a parent ,and never ever in the company of both parents and grandparents. Maybe times have changed but I wouldn't have done that to my parents and my children wouldn't have done it to me. Physical punishment was never used to me or by me to my children. His situation is unusual and the children have probably done too much this weekend but I am surprised by his behaviour. Maybe I am out of date with how things are.

Viviennemary · 05/06/2022 21:59

I thought Louis did really well considering he is only four years old.

CarburyChocolateRules · 05/06/2022 22:01

Give the boy an ipad and get on with the evening 😂😂

quietnightmare · 05/06/2022 22:08

They both handled the situation well. If I was late I'd be in a panic and if I was as bored as him I wouldn't of been defused that easily