To think it's unfair on HRH Catherine

[InLoveWithLizML]

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.

[NataliaOsipova]

what is all this crap about bank holidays? there wasn't one for Andrew/Edward etc.

There was for Princess Anne.... (hopeful)
And Harry is v popular (hopeful)

[53rdWay]

True, it’s going to be a pain in the arse for her keeping an eye on the other two while she’s eight months pregnant. Let’s have a whip round and get her a babysitter.

[Ansumpasty]

Pretty sure Meghan and Harry won't have chosen the date. It will be all thought out and planned methodically. It really isn't 'poor' Catherine

[PumpkinSquash]

She was never going to get to let her hair down and do the Conga with Prince Charles

I've got a brilliant mental image now of Prince Charles leading the Conga line, with the rest of the Royals "do, doo, dooing" behind him lol

[Humpsfor20yards]

No one should marry when anyone else in the family is pregnant. It should be a rule, right op?

[Increasinglymiddleaged]

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)

Well maybe just maybe William and Catherine think it's about Harry and Meghan not them? Y'know as normal people would if their brother was getting married. And at least if Kate has to attend a wedding heavily pregnant she will have a designer to perfect the ideal outfit for her. Unlike the rest of us who would be desperately trudging round H&M ...

[coffeclub]

'It's been on my mind that a spring wedding is one way to make sure all eyes are on you and not Catherine.'

Come off it. We've had all eyes on her wedding, her sister's wedding and her brother's marshmallows.

[coffeclub]

George and Charlotte will probably be super cute as pageboy and bridesmaid anyway.

[Oliversmumsarmy]

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

You seem quite worried about their alcohol intake.

Maybe you should consider your own.

[MargaretCavendish]

My personal working theory (based also on my Facebook newsfeed): people who call her Catherine are both technically correct and universally bonkers

[Cocolepew]

This has cheered me up no end

[MrsG841]

I cannot believe what i am reading! Is this a genuine post?

[ColonelJackONeil]

I'm sort of on the none of our business side but I think people who like the Royals are interested in Kate as a person and will be thrilled to see her, probably looking lovely and glowing in a maternity dress that will become all the rage with mums-to-be who have a posh do to go to.
To be fair to Kate she doesn't strike me as someone who would try to upstage the Bride. Even at her own wedding people were all looking at her sister.

[Willow2017]

The wedding will be before Catherine is due. It will be all worked out to accommodate the senior royals first.
I dont think Catherine is petty enough to think anyone is stealing her thunder i think she will be happy for Harry and Megan even though we dont know them its nice to see some happy news.
(Like most of us apart from op obviously.)
Harry will only be 5th in line to throne so there will probably not be a bank holiday.

[Rachie1973]

InLoveWithLizML

Lol as if they 'set the date' themselves.

[WitchesHatRim]

George and Charlotte will probably be super cute as pageboy and bridesmaid anyway.

As will Peter Phillips and Autumns DC and Zara and Mike Tindalls DD who will most probably be included.

Harry is very close to Peter and Zara.

Let's not also forget Edwards and Sophies DC who are relatively young and may also be in the bridal party.

[BarbaraofSevillle]

It will be all worked out to accommodate the senior royals first

Indeed. Maybe they want to get on with things ASAP because they don't want something like Prince Philip popping his clogs putting a spanner in the works. He's not getting any younger.

[NellGin]

For goodness sake! I’m sure Harry will have consulted with everyone in the family as to whether the date of his marriage would be ok. I doubt Kate cares, even when she’s 9 months gone she’s still very slim with a tiny bump so doubt she’ll be hobbling around with puffy ankles.

[Lozmatoz]

You're right! Quick, go and speak to them and sort it out. Thank god you know them all so well to be so concerned.

[glitterlips1]

I have my own problems to worry about, I'm certainly not adding to that by worrying about a Royal wedding or baby clash!

[WooWooSister]

Come off it. We've had all eyes on her wedding, her sister's wedding and her brother's marshmallows
^^ This made me laugh so much

Actually OP I think the timing is odd in light of Catherine's pregnancy. I just assumed Meghan must be pregnant too. It was my automatic thought when they announced a spring wedding.

[2boyz1girl]

I think Kate would prefer to attend the wedding still pregnant, much easier to have George & Charlotte to attend to as opposed to 3.
However if it is a big wedding I doubt Harry & Megan can just choose a random date, security, venue, church etc all needs to organised (if it's not already in place) & protocol, Queens, Charles etc schedule needs to also be taken into account.
Wonder if they'll get Kates parents buisness party pieces to do the venue decor?!!

[LivLemler]

Loving this thread

I have some sympathy for Kate, my sister's wedding is 3 months after my due date and I'm worried enough about how it'll go for all the reasons you state. And I won't have the entire world watching.

But Kate will be fine, she'll have every possible assistance. And agree she's not one to steal thunder if she can help it, she was as low key as possible at her sister's wedding.

[Sheitgeist]

How ridiculous. Even the title of the OP, calling her HRH Catherine. Who cares?

[flumpybear]

Seriously! People manage perfectly well in pregnancy to attend events - if she’s not up to it perhaps she can watch it on the telly! I wouldn’t be revolving my wedding day in my future SIL pregnancy! How rude to suggest it should be a factor