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People camping outside the Lindo wing

94 replies

CruCru · 15/04/2018 21:37

AIBU to find this quite a weird thing to do? As far as I know, the due date of the Cambridge’s third child hasn’t been released. So the people camping (in the rain) might be there for weeks, in the hope of getting a glimpse of the Duchess of Cambridge and her third child.

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Helmetbymidnight · 15/04/2018 22:01

I think it's worse than warhammer or train spotting.

It's intrusive, it's disruptive and it's proper mental.

viques · 15/04/2018 22:05

I suppose they are hoping they will choose one of them to be the lucky recipient of the first Royal Snuggle.

It's the same mentality as the idiots doing wheelies outside Alder Hey Hospital to "honour" a dying child.

Vexatious · 15/04/2018 22:05

Weird fucking hobby to have. Camping on a London street for days on end to wait for word from a hospital spokesperson that a baby with no connection to you, a baby you'l never meet, has been born.

Get a train set, losers.

Vexatious · 15/04/2018 22:06

And the question I always wonder is where do these people go to the toilet? Do they have catheters so as not to miss the big announcement?

Ellie56 · 15/04/2018 22:06

Hmm Weird.

ajandjjmum · 15/04/2018 22:07

To be fair, the police/council erected barriers last week, so they're almost encouraging viewers!

RaindropsAndSparkles · 15/04/2018 22:07

It will all be on tv anyway.

Helmetbymidnight · 15/04/2018 22:08

Do they have catheters so as not to miss the big announcement

Grin

I had never thought about this.

Sparklingbrook · 15/04/2018 22:11

And just when it couldn't get any more bizarre Kay Burley will arrive to interview them and make inane comments.

LisbethSalander08 · 15/04/2018 22:13

It's really odd behaviour...... I think she'll have a home birth this time to avoid the intrusion and the Lindo Wing is booked for back up. I've always felt a bit sorry for her having to be blow dried and glammed up for a public appearance when she's probably very sore and uncomfortable and wants to go home in her PJs and dressing gown like all the other mums. I appreciate they live a very privileged life and all that but standing on the steps hours after delivery for public scrutiny is a shit thing to have to do for anyone.

Ledkr · 15/04/2018 22:13

I was just coming on to ask the toilet question. As a seasoned camper and frequent wee er I need to know these things. A,so where to they eat, wash etc. Do they get their little camping stoves out and warm up some beans.
People are so weird. A note from dds, ballet school asked for our where abouts on "royal wedding day" as if we will all be at the reception 🙄

Ledkr · 15/04/2018 22:15

sparkling I forgot that you share my Kay Burley fetish.
I said to Dh the other day that was the only reason to look forward to the royal events.

Sparklingbrook · 15/04/2018 22:16

Grin You can always rely on her to add that extra, er, something to Royal occasions.

findingmyfeet12 · 15/04/2018 22:17

It's tragic, especially as the people who they're fawning over are probably sick of them and cursing them under their breath.

Ledkr · 15/04/2018 22:21

We could play Kay Burly bingo.

Racist remarks tick

Ageist comment tick

Unable to understand accents tick

Walking away mid convo tick

Ooo I'm so excited now

Sophisticatedsarcasm · 15/04/2018 22:21

I think it’s all a bit creepy. I love celebs to a point of obsession by watching all work they’ve done but not camping outside for such reasons. It’s not like she’s the first ever person to give birth and Istanbul her 3rd child for Christ sake. I know they are the royal family but I feel sorry for the poor people, a very special moment taken over by weirdos and press.

bonnyshide · 15/04/2018 22:21

My first thought is 'don't these people have jobs to go to'

My second thought is 'I fecken hate camping'

Sparklingbrook · 15/04/2018 22:26

How about a drinking game Ledkr? Every time she says something stupid, down your glass.
Make the whole thing way more watchable.

Vexatious · 15/04/2018 22:28

A,so where to they eat, wash etc.

I bet they don't wash, they just spritz their pits and bits with a bottle of Tweed from Xmas 1983 and then get on with their day's work of staring at the hospital. The more fetid their stink the more it proves their devotion.

CanIBuffalo · 15/04/2018 22:28

Bucket lined with bags and full of the woody absorbent cat litter in the tent for loo purposes.
Wet wipes and dry shampoo for washing with the occasional visit to the nearest leisure centre?
But seriously - could they find nothing more worthwhile to do with their time?

himalayansalt · 15/04/2018 22:29

Utterly weird.

I think they should be moved along.

GET A LIFE YOU TWITS.

I also think how can you do this and fit it around your job?

Sparklingbrook · 15/04/2018 22:32

Here's a picture of the Lindo Wing doors if you want to stare at them for hours and hours in the comfort of your own home and save yourself a trip.

Also that's much the same as what you get on the TV.

People camping outside the Lindo wing
FleurDelacoeur · 15/04/2018 22:32

Well when I had my third I went into hospital at midnight, he was born at 1.11 am and I was home just after breakfast. So they might miss the whole thing.

But it is more than a little odd. Unless you're a journalist / photographer and being paid for it.

Butteredparsn1ps · 15/04/2018 22:34

I've no idea, but I love Mumsnetters being so concerned about the toilet arrangements. Wink

fortheloveofsweat · 15/04/2018 22:34

Aren't they all retired? Agree it is bloody weird like the Alder Hey nutters, they clearly have no real lives of their own which is a bit sad really. Man I would so hate to be famous.