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To think it's unfair on HRH Catherine

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InLoveWithLizML · 28/11/2017 08:24

It's been on my mind that a spring wedding is one way to make sure all eyes are on you and not Catherine. As depending on the date chosen she'll either be extremely heavily pregnant or possibly postpartum, she's never really rushed to the celeb demands of having your pre-pregnancy body in 4 weeks. If she has HG that lasts till term she really won't enjoy the day, I remember one heavily pregnant Mum when I got married going home in the end to rest she was struggling that much.

It'll be a dilemma for William as he'll want to celebrate the day, as will Catherine. If she's heavily pregnant or post partum he got really overly drink, I think I'm right in thinking Catherine BF so she can't drink and needs somewhere private to feed. (Plus possibly an outfit that allows for ease of feeding)

I'm wondering if there's already an announcement due for once their married, that Harry & Meghan are expecting, thus the 4/5 month turn around if not quicker, going by my interpretations of Spring. It seems rather rushed.

I understand given Meghan's age it's now or never, I just feel it's a bit harsh on Catherine, as in any scenario she'll not overly get to celebrate the day. She's always been close to Harry, so I assume she'd want to take part and have a time similar to her wedding, partying till the small hours.

A summer wedding would give Catherine & William the luxury of not worrying if baby will arrive imminently, or that Catherine will be postpartum, knackered and really not feel like a part of the day.

I know it's Harry & Meghan's big day, but as I've said he's always been close to his brother and SIL. I honestly thought any announcement would be with the third pregnancy in mind.

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RoseAndRose · 28/11/2017 08:25

I can't believe that he hasn't talked to them about it, and that they will work out a way to manage just fine.

SuburbanRhonda · 28/11/2017 08:26

I understand given Meghan's age it's now or never

Can I interest you in a saucer of milk, OP?

RoseAndRose · 28/11/2017 08:26

(Especially if it all happens inside Windsor Castle)

NewtsSuitcase · 28/11/2017 08:26

I think you're over thinking and over invested!

QueenOfAllISurvey · 28/11/2017 08:26

Who gives a shit?!

ChessieFL · 28/11/2017 08:27

Maybe she is glad that there will be something else to take the media’s attention away from how she looks straight after giving birth!

wowfudge · 28/11/2017 08:28

Bloody hell. You are way too invested in other people's lives.

Taffeta · 28/11/2017 08:28

It’s Catherine. She’s not going to get trashed, is she? Grin

She’ll have nannies looking after the kids, it’s not a normal life.

sooperdooper · 28/11/2017 08:28

Wow I think you're way overthinking this, and suggest you get a hobby of read a book! I gave up even reading all that, do you really care that much?? Confused

NataliaOsipova · 28/11/2017 08:28

I think you're thinking of this like it's a normal family wedding! I should imagine that "getting to celebrate" when the world's press is focused on you and your every word and movement is really rather difficult. She was never going to get to let her hair down and do the Conga with Prince Charles. I suspect the actual "celebrations" will be a private affair, held another time.....

reallybadidea · 28/11/2017 08:29

I can't believe I'm commenting on a royal thread but...

  1. The date is allegedly a month before her due date
  2. I understand she's already resumed some her public appearances so presumably the HG is being reasonably well-connected.
  3. She doesn't appear to have suffered to term in previous pregnancies.
  4. I expect that the palace considered all these things.
  5. She doesn't come across as the sort of woman who just sucks things up. I expect she and William would have been involved in discussions and said if she was unhappy about it.
ShatnersWig · 28/11/2017 08:29

Fuck's sake

pollythedolly · 28/11/2017 08:29

I don’t think Kate gives a shit. Her and William have had their day, the media circus with that and the births of their first two. Probably be glad to have the heat off them for once and probably very happy for Harry.

HuskyMcClusky · 28/11/2017 08:30

Good grief.

I’m sure they’ll work it out. Grin

ZoeWashburne · 28/11/2017 08:30

I think there are many things in this world that are unfair.

The fact that a woman with a fleet of nannies, personal chefs, trainers, and unlimited resources is attending a family wedding two months after giving birth, is not one of them.

PigletWasPoohsFriend · 28/11/2017 08:30

Well tbf all eyes should be in them.

I'm sure they talked to them about it.

With the numerous amounts of designers at their beck and call I'm sure she will manage just fine to get an outfit. Hmm

You seem waaayyyyyy overly invested.

TathitiPete · 28/11/2017 08:30

Yeah, poor Catherine Sad Isn't it terrible how many strangers are overly invested in all the goings on in her life.

Costacoffeeplease · 28/11/2017 08:31

You've actually spent time thinking about this? Are you Kate? Or maybe her mum? If not, what the hell does it matter to you?

ghostyslovesheets · 28/11/2017 08:32

seriously Grin omg !

pastabest · 28/11/2017 08:32

Bahaha as if you are that invested in someone's life and feelings you don't even know.

They have staff, it's not like a normal woman struggling at an event with a baby and two children. Or pregnant and two children. Her every need and whim will be met.

And you can drink when you are breastfeeding. Whatever makes you think you can't?

ilovesooty · 28/11/2017 08:32

Oh for fuck sake. Seen it all now.

EdithWeston · 28/11/2017 08:33

"It seems rather rushed."

About 6 months is absolutely spot on typical for length of a royal engagement.

The Duchess's HG seems to be controlled by mid-pregnancy, and she does some public engagements from about that time onwards.

Wedding details to be announced today, it seems. Quite likely that it'll be in St George's Chapel, Windsor (as Archbishop has said they can have religious ceremony) so admin for Cambridgeshire would be pretty straightforward.

Sarahh2014 · 28/11/2017 08:33

They will have planned it so every scenario is covered.unless you're going don't worry about it

StealthPolarBear · 28/11/2017 08:34

I'd love to see her conga with her father in law :o

FlouncyDoves · 28/11/2017 08:34

Who cares? In these straightened times it better be paid for from Charles’ own funds, or those of Liz in the Caymans.

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