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... To be reminded of Anne Boleyn by duchess of C's pic today?

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Sittinonthefloor · 09/07/2018 19:05

And to wonder if that is not a look best avoided?

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PinguDance · 09/07/2018 19:35

I had an actual guffaw at what Pippa was wearing - I try not to be uncharitable about what royal women (and Pippa) wear but I mean come on. It's not like she had to sew something herself Cinderella style!

HyacinthsBucket70 · 09/07/2018 19:35

Neither Middleton sister seems to be ageing terribly well, and their matronly outfits really don't help. Pippa looked awful today........ in comparison, Ali Astall looked lovely at Wimbledon. There is nice maternity wear out there, it's 2018!!!

... To be reminded of Anne Boleyn by duchess of C's pic today?
... To be reminded of Anne Boleyn by duchess of C's pic today?
halfwitpicker · 09/07/2018 19:36

The dude next to her is only 42?? And her husband? I thought that was the dad?

brizzledrizzle · 09/07/2018 19:37

Carol Middleton's dress wasn't the most flattering in the chest area - either that or her bra wasn't fitted properly. Pippa's dress reminded me a blue version of the Norland Nanny uniform from the past.
Meghan should have worn blue or Harry should have worn a sludge green tie.

halfwitpicker · 09/07/2018 19:37

I didn't want to be the first to mention the 'C' word, Pingu, but I'm so glad that you did!!

TammyWincyette · 09/07/2018 19:38

What a peculiar thread.

Anne Boleyn was an extraordinary historical figure. Minutes before her death, on the scaffold, probably to save her daughter from her father's wrath, she is reported to have said by Edward Hall:

"Good Christian people, I am come hither to die, according to law, for by the law I am judged to die, and therefore I will speak nothing against it. I come here only to die, and thus to yield myself humbly to the will of the King, my lord. And if in my life, I did ever offend the King’s Grace, surely with my death I do now atone. I come hither to accuse no man, nor to speak anything of what whereof I am accused, as I know full well that aught I say in my defense doth not appertain to you. I pray and beseech you all, good friends, to pray for the life of the King, my sovereign lord and yours, who is one of the best princes on the face of the earth, who has always treated me so well that better could not be, wherefore I submit to death with good will, humbly asking pardon of all the world. If any person will meddle with my cause, I require them to judge the best. Thus I take leave of the world, and of you, and I heartily desire you all to pray for me. Oh Lord, have mercy on me! To God I commend my soul!"

I have always found that incredibly moving, and think she was quite an awesome woman.

CoolCarrie · 09/07/2018 19:39

Pippa’s outfit is awful, very ageing, and not flattering at all.

InfiniteVariety · 09/07/2018 19:44

Anne Boleyn? Did she have her head under her arm or something?

EdWinchester · 09/07/2018 19:45

Pippa's husband looks just like several of our friends.

Public schoolboys with weak chins, look 50 by the time they're 25.

Confusssed · 09/07/2018 19:46

"Please explain the Anne Boleyn reference."

Bean Anne Boleyn made the French Hood, very fashionable at the Tudor Court. It was a dainty, crescent shaped headress that exposed much more of the face and the neck than the previously fashionable Gable Hood much favoured by Catherine of Aragon.

ProperLavs · 09/07/2018 19:47

Bloody hell that Middleton cousin looks like a contestant on Ru Paul's drag race. Who dresses these people?
Pippa looks shocking, the dress doesn't fit and is a sludge colour.

Floradoranora · 09/07/2018 19:49

She looked lovely as well as very happy.

LittlePaintBox · 09/07/2018 19:50

I think Kate looks lovely in that hat! And I guess even Pippa is allowed to look 'matronly' when she's preggers!

Tatapie · 09/07/2018 19:50

Pippa needs a decent bra, thought so at Harry's wedding too. Love Catherine's headdress, bizarre tho it is! I think khaki suits Meghan.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/07/2018 19:52

This thread is awful.
The ones being critical. Are you all perfect flawless stunning modelles..Hmm.Didn't think so

Confusssed · 09/07/2018 19:52

Pippa and Catherine veer toward the very safe and very mumsy mode of dressing because they are desperate to fit in, and not stand out, probably because of their lower MC background. They are victims of what I call the John Lewis Matchy Matchy School of Dressing.

Those born into the aristocracy don't tend to give a monkey's about dressing appropriately, because their sense of belonging and fitting in is simply hardwired into them.

TheFoodtheFadandtheFugly · 09/07/2018 19:52

I think Pippa can where what she likes in this weather, whilst pregnant!

TSSDNCOP · 09/07/2018 19:55

I liked it. I loved Meghan’s outfit and Lizzy Pelly’s.

Catherine’s face is a picture of happiness looking at her dear little boy.

Floradoranora · 09/07/2018 19:55

Pippa and Catherine veer toward the very safe and very mumsy mode of dressing because they are desperate to fit in, and not stand out, probably because of their lower MC background. They are victims of what I call the John Lewis Matchy Matchy School of Dressing

Those born into the aristocracy don't tend to give a monkey's about dressing appropriately, because their sense of belonging and fitting in is simply hardwired into them

You must be the most magical of creatures.

ProperLavs · 09/07/2018 19:55

rubbish, she is hardly huge. With her money she can afford something decent that actually looks nice and that fits.

EdWinchester · 09/07/2018 19:56

Are you all perfect flawless stunning modelles

YAWN

Yes, let's doff our caps and only say pleasantries.

Lots of people on MN are interested in the fashion choices of those in the public eye.

Floradoranora · 09/07/2018 19:56

Catherine’s face is a picture of happiness looking at her dear little boy

She certainly did and it was beautiful to see.

ProperLavs · 09/07/2018 19:57

I am a modelle

AuntieStella · 09/07/2018 19:58

If I occupied a role where one of the main functions was decorative, I think I'd expect the comments whether good or bad.

How they dress when 'off duty' may well be totally different.

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