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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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VanillaSugar · 28/11/2017 20:06

What did kay burley do?

PigletWasPoohsFriend · 28/11/2017 20:06

@Ledkr I like it.

Lweji · 28/11/2017 20:10

I just hope Meghan and Harry are reading this thread for the very useful advice.

The part about HRH Catherine not being able to drink at their wedding is priceless.

YoloSwaggins · 28/11/2017 20:12

I know how often Prince Philip has his roots touched up.

Hahahahaha.....

octonaught · 28/11/2017 20:14

is this thread going to be saved as a MN classic?

Anyway, about Kate looking good a minimum month after giving birthday, she always seems to ping back into size 8 skinny jeans within a month of giving birth.

She will be a 2 minute drive from Windsor Castle where the latest baby Cambridge will be looked after by one of the 2 Nannies. Carole Middleton will probably be drafted in too.

The reception will be in the palace, so Kate can nip upstairs to bf anytime she wants.

The show stealers will be the little pages & flower girls. Probably this lot

Just another point, Pippa Middleton appears to have disappeared off the face of the earth. She does look incredibly like Meg(h)an (I actually can't remember how to spell it now.)

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 28/11/2017 20:15

Why should she just be able to become a British citizen when others who marry British citizens are denied that?

How come, when she is a divorcee they can marry in a Church of England church? Charles and Camilla were not allowed to marry at St George’s Chapel - they were in exactly the same circumstances : he was not married, she was a divorcee who had been married to a Catholic.

I want to give you a hug to help you get over all this injustice, you poor lamb.

BlondeB83 · 28/11/2017 20:17

No one gives a toss!

VanillaSugar · 28/11/2017 20:19

Thank you battleax although I did read that as Kay Butley's moist cringeworthy moments.

Battleax · 28/11/2017 20:27

ShockEnvyGrin

Sara107 · 28/11/2017 20:29

Catherine is the Duchess of Cambridge, not a hrh surely? Anyway, I'm sure she'll cope with her brother in law's wedding in much the same way other pregnant women cope with family events, either go or not go depending on what she can manage.

Basseting · 28/11/2017 20:32

I am finding it hard to care very much tbh.

octonaught · 28/11/2017 20:33

Kate (Catherine) is an HRH, because William is

BishBoshBashBop · 28/11/2017 20:35

@Sara107 she will have had the baby.

Littlehenrylee · 28/11/2017 20:39

Didn't the Palace advise her due date is in April and the wedding is in May presumably so KM can attend as long as giving MM time to get baptised, become a citizen and whatever else she needs to do along with planning the wedding of the year.

If anything I imagine KM will be delighted to have some attention taken away from her.

ColonelJackONeil · 28/11/2017 20:40

She's not HRH Catherine officially. She is HRH the Duchess of Cambridge.

Bowerbird5 · 28/11/2017 20:41

Thanks witcheshat I was going by other posters saying heavily pregnant😳 so not too big a problem as nannies or mum can mind baby and if be Kate can nip out and feed.tiring but not impossible. I don't suppose they were planning their day around the birth.

GreatWesternValkyrie · 28/11/2017 20:43

Catherine is the Duchess of Cambridge, not a hrh surely?

I’m fairly sure she is HRH, Sara - but I know that’s no compensation when all eyes are on the selfish and impatient bride at her own wedding Shock

Mayhemmumma · 28/11/2017 20:44

I'm off to Google meghans age....now or never? For kids? She ain't 45 is she?!?

WitchesHatRim · 28/11/2017 20:45

@Mayhemmumma she's 36

SymphonyofShadows · 28/11/2017 20:49

Having heirs is what Kate is for, that and cutting ribbons. I don't suppose her views are even considered.

I know someone who was a royal bridesmaid. It's been a bit of a poison chalice.

grannytomine · 28/11/2017 20:49

granny you tell that selfish cow that nothing less than a repeat wedding - you could be gracious and settle for a wedding vow renewal - during which you are the specially invited guest of honour, during which your self-sacrificing act of generosity is acknowledged via loud speaker with speeches given by all in attendence giving testimony to your frankly amazing sacrifice, will do. Your house should also be festooned in balloons with a 'Thank you' banner across it. If she doesn't agree to this then I'd seriously consider taking a civil claim. Remember your worth! HadronCollider I like the way you think. I can picture it now, I need a new outfit, I think I should get a hat don't you?

Mayhemmumma · 28/11/2017 20:49

Ahhh I see..ancient. perhaps a Christmas wedding would be sensible.

oldmums · 28/11/2017 20:50

its only day 2 and i have had enough already. they prob had it all planned months ago, just to take the heat of Kate!

RosemaryHoight · 28/11/2017 20:53

I love this thread.

i think the living in a goldfish bowl has been completely debunked, these people control how and when they appear in the media.

If Kate has a Conga with Charles none of us will know.

I hope Pippa Middleton barges into the church at 'does anybody know of any lawful reason...'

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