Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Protection built in.

Meet the Other Phone.
Protection built in.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

To have Kate Middleton as my new role model

222 replies

SooChef · 29/04/2018 09:33

Or the Duchess of Cambridge for those who get uptight about her name.

She is so poised. Takes everything in her stride (even giving birth). She looks genuinely happy and in love and in control.

Operation Kate starts May 1st so I've got two more days to slob around on Mumsnet

OP posts:
Thread gallery
5
chaosisaladder · 29/04/2018 11:51

What REALLY bothered me about their mental health involvement is when they released that video that everyone loved last year. It was her, Harry and William having a discussion about mental health for their Heads Together campaign. Go and find it, and watch it, and see that whilst the other two are somewhat open about their experiences, she goes out of her way at one point to say she had never suffered with PND or such. And, obviously, that's wonderful but it irked me because it was almost as if she was like "oh, mental health affects everyone, and shouldn't be a taboo, BUT IT DEFINITELY HAS NEVER AFFECTED ME" - it was subtle, but it was all I heard

SerenDippitty · 29/04/2018 11:51

I actuallly though that was better than walking out in skinny jeans, which I am sure she could have done, but it would have been very Kardashianish look at me I’ve got my figure back already.

lizzie1970a · 29/04/2018 11:51

Kate went from financially depending on her mum and dad to financially depending on her husband/FIL. Not a role model and nothing to do with feminism.

Original poster
SooChef · 29/04/2018 11:53

One thing I really admire - and wish I could emulate - is her discipline with regards healthy eating and fitness.

If there's one thing I want to educate DD (14) about it's eating and exercising for lifelong health (touch wood) and staying slim.

OP posts:
lalalaloopy · 29/04/2018 11:54

Surely after the Range goes out of sight she pulls on the joggers & puffs on a fag!

wizzywig · 29/04/2018 11:54

Just compare her in her early days looking normal, ie, self styled hair, rosy cheeks, greasy skin to how she is now. She has a lot of help and doesn't need to multitask, she has people to help her

RoseWhiteTips · 29/04/2018 11:55

The garment known by some as “joggers” is so unstylish. Have never owned anything like that.

SerenDippitty · 29/04/2018 11:56

One thing I really admire - and wish I could emulate - is her discipline with regards healthy eating and fitness

GrinGrinGrin

All she has to do is instruct her cook to prepare low calorie meals, while she is in her gym.

willynillypie · 29/04/2018 11:59

lizzie1970a

You sound so aggressive. Fine, maybe it's more neo-marxist than fascist but they aren't wildly dissimilar in fundamental principles of state control (thanks for the attempt at patronising me though). My fascism comment was in direct response to the idea of women not being allowed to do what they want because you don't think it's fine.

I just don't understand what you mean - surely in most relationships one person will always be more dependant on the other, in a myriad of ways. Not everyone earns the same amount of money, or has the same emotional or mental strength etc, or time. Relationships are a complete give and take. I don't see how a woman can't be equal to her husband if her husband financially supports her - equality is not about money in my opinion, it's about rights and treatment. And if the man and woman agree mutually it's not the "say-so" of the man, it's just a division of labour. Equality (or lack thereof) and dependance are not the same thing.

And it's harsh to suggest that a 1950's style housewife can't be looked up to because she is supported by her husband. There are lots of things that can be respected in her for different reasons, and those aren't negated because she chose to stay at home.

The80sweregreat · 29/04/2018 11:59

She has iron disapline as well as decent food and a gym at home. It must make a difference!

merrymouse · 29/04/2018 12:00

One thing I really admire - and wish I could emulate - is her discipline with regards healthy eating and fitness.

You have no idea whether she eats healthily or not. The public didn’t know Diana had an eating disorder before it was revealed by the media.

All we know is that her appearance is the subject of constant comment and criticism.

lalalaloopy · 29/04/2018 12:00

The garment known by some as “joggers” is so unstylish. Have never owned anything like that.

I used to work in fashion & love the stylish jogger look. I have not & will never own nude courts!

To have Kate Middleton as my new role model
To have Kate Middleton as my new role model
To have Kate Middleton as my new role model
ChardonnaysPrettySister · 29/04/2018 12:01

Don’t know about the healthy eating? How do you even know she is into healthy eating and discipline?

Wasn’t she pictured smoking?

Of course even if she had been smoking in the past it doesn’t mean she is now.

But the fact is we don’t know anything about her, except the way she appearance she presets to the public.

So what exactly do people wish to emulate? And when posters say they like her then now do they know her?

pigeondujour · 29/04/2018 12:01

If there's one thing I want to educate DD (14) about it's eating and exercising for lifelong health (touch wood) and staying slim.

If there's one thing you want to educate your teenage daughter about it's that? Christ.

chaosisaladder · 29/04/2018 12:01

Re: that video I spoke about, it's not in the one I thought it was in but it's out there somewhere.

I do feel sorry for her when she talks because she's so clearly nervous.

RoseWhiteTips · 29/04/2018 12:01

willynillypie

Good post. I concur.

The80sweregreat · 29/04/2018 12:02

She is doing all the things we are told to do every day - eat less move more don’t have any vices etc. Pretty boring life but it works for her clearly.

biscuitraider · 29/04/2018 12:02

What a bitchy thread. Jealous much!?
Isn't it odd than any criticism of royalty is seen as "bitchy" or "jealousy" by some people. The royal family are lavishly funded by the hard pressed taxpayer. They're living lives of extreme wealth and privilege, while the poor, vulnerable and disabled are being callously tossed on the scrap heap. Thousands sleeping rough, benefits cut off, food banks, austerity, zero hours contracts, bedroom tax, people begging on the streets.......

But a pair of extremely wealthy, over privileged, tax payer funded members of the "royal family" have a baby and we're all supposed to put up and shut up and gush about how wonderful they are, or else we're "bitchy and jealous"? more like fucking outraged at the huge injustice and obscenity of it all.

merrymouse · 29/04/2018 12:04

She is doing all the things we are told to do every day - eat less move more don’t have any vices etc.

Or she has an eating disorder and takes drugs. We have no idea.

RoseWhiteTips · 29/04/2018 12:04

Some people are now trying desperately to find ways to “feel sorry” for her. Listen to yourselves! There is nothing to be gleaned from that path. Lol

SerenDippitty · 29/04/2018 12:04

She is doing all the things we are told to do every day - eat less move more don’t have any vices etc

How do you know this?

The80sweregreat · 29/04/2018 12:05

Biscuit- well said. It is madness but if there was a referendum people would vote to save them I’m sure of it.

fcekinghell · 29/04/2018 12:06

I like Kate. I think she is stylish and she and William are genuinely in love. I also think she's smart - she kept her mouth shut whilst 'waiting' on William to propose and during their brief split which I think helped them get back together. They were also quite young when they met so why not wait and enjoy their time together and get to know each other?

Her parents successful business helped Kate and her siblings get a good education, mix with posh people etc so I don't think it's really Carole being pushy, merely the benefits of their business success.

Look at Meghan and Harry by comparison. I think Meghan is beautiful and she has had more of a career than Kate, however their relationship has only been about 2 years duration and I think Meghan looks terrified and very unsure at times.

I don't see the same love that I do between Kate and William. Not that Harry and Meg don't love each other but it doesn't seem 'fully developed' if that makes any sense? It just seems too rushed.

I think Meghan's body language is more fake than Kate's. I think Kate is more relaxed and genuinely happy. Meghan as I said above is clearly anxious and unsure but maybe in time she will relax more.

The80sweregreat · 29/04/2018 12:08

I don’t know anything about any of them but it’s obvious she must work out and eat healthily as she is so toned and slim! Fergie has a weight problem and used to admit this. I’m overweight myself so not ‘fat shaming’ but I would bet my megure savings she watches what she eats and uses the gym!

Anotherdayintheoffice · 29/04/2018 12:09

Who said Kate does not like joggers? I won’t be seen in joggers in Asda, but I have high standards :)

To have Kate Middleton as my new role model
Swipe left for the next trending thread