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Carole Middleton the ultimate mum raising a future queen?

222 replies

Brightonbabe5 · 02/01/2021 01:11

I'm currently reading Harry & Meghan's book Finding Freedom... Meghan's parents particularly Doria have been applauded for putting such an emphasis on Meghan's education, ensuring she got into an expensive Catholic school & ensuring she worked very hard at school...
Surely the Middleton's should get the same praise but they were ridiculed & accused of being upwardly mobile... Kate & Pippa both attended excellent universities so they obviously worked very hard also..
The other parents in the girkd private school weren't too complimentary about Carole either with snipes about the girls uniforms, sports equipment etc too perfect. I reckon the other parents were jealous.
In my opinion Carole has done an amazing job raising out future queen & should be given more credit...

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eaglejulesk · 02/01/2021 01:48

Looking at the end product, I think Carole did the better job.

I agree.

bringle · 02/01/2021 01:49

Looking at the end product, I think Carole did the better job

I don't think it's a competition but why?

Ostryga · 02/01/2021 01:53

@bringle

Looking at the end product, I think Carole did the better job

I don't think it's a competition but why?

Because she made white babies of course!
NuniaBeeswax · 02/01/2021 01:53

It must be at least 5 minutes since the last Megan bashing thread...

DumplingsAndStew · 02/01/2021 01:54

Pipe down Carole, time for Horlicks and bed.

bringle · 02/01/2021 01:56

that's it!

BilboBercow · 02/01/2021 01:57

"Bagged a prince" yuck. Who gives a fuck? No one excellent you is putting these two women against each other but you op. The ultimate mum? Gies peace.

Brightonbabe5 · 02/01/2021 01:58

I think that Carole did an amazing job as she started as an air stewertess, married Michael, set up a hugely successful business & completely changed her own fortunes. I think it's amazing & she must be an incredible force to be reckoned with. Also to have raised her two daughter's & son to mingle with the royals & the upper echelons of society in such a confident manner is admirable. She has never been given a break or a bit of praise from the press... Michael has escaped unscathed, Pippa has had a torrid time & poor James tried his best with his marshmallows

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Monty27 · 02/01/2021 01:59

The battle of the grandmas for best parenting skills

mathanxiety · 02/01/2021 02:00

The difference in the reception each woman gets is a reflection of different attitudes about upward mobility in the US and the UK. The toxic effects of the British class system are something Britain should be more ashamed of.

LagunaBubbles · 02/01/2021 02:01

Oh god another thread designed to bring out the racists.

LagunaBubbles · 02/01/2021 02:03

Also to have raised her two daughter's & son to mingle with the royals & the upper echelons of society in such a confident manner is admirable

Is it? What a load of nonsense.

AccidentallyOnPurpose · 02/01/2021 02:06

This is hilarious.Grin

PyongyangKipperbang · 02/01/2021 02:08

You clearly have no idea how hard it is for a black american single mother to create and support opportunities for her children.

It aint exactly a fucking picnic over here but in the US it is so much harder. I would say that Meghan owes everything to her mother. YEs she has determination and a work ethic but without the start her mother gave her, she wouldnt be where she is now.

finkking · 02/01/2021 02:08

Pippa has had a torrid time & poor James tried his best with his marshmallows

🤣 This is a wind up.

OP (when covid is sorted) you need to get out more.

Nikhedonia · 02/01/2021 02:10

@Brightonbabe5

I think that Carole did an amazing job as she started as an air stewertess, married Michael, set up a hugely successful business & completely changed her own fortunes. I think it's amazing & she must be an incredible force to be reckoned with. Also to have raised her two daughter's & son to mingle with the royals & the upper echelons of society in such a confident manner is admirable. She has never been given a break or a bit of praise from the press... Michael has escaped unscathed, Pippa has had a torrid time & poor James tried his best with his marshmallows
GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

WTAF am I reading?!

Brightonbabe5 · 02/01/2021 02:12

Is it so awful to feel sorry for the Middletons? They have been treated terribly over the years, have risen above it & not put a foot wrong.

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JammyGem · 02/01/2021 02:16

DH used to know the Middletons (before Kate actually met William) and had always said that the mother was vile. Her whole life centered around marrying off her children, like a modern Mrs Bennett. Although apparently her husband wasn't much nicer!

BorisStopOffendingYourBarber · 02/01/2021 02:19

Pippa has had a torrid time & poor James tried his best with his marshmallows 🤣

Are you finishing up the last of the Christmas Baileys OP or is it some ropey eggnog?

trixiebelden77 · 02/01/2021 02:21

You won’t read much about either family, good or bad, if you stick to reputable news sources instead of tabloid trash.

We also have a very different view of what is admirable. ‘Mingling with the royals’ isn’t an achievement to anyone I know.

HeelsHandbagPerfumeCoffee · 02/01/2021 02:26

For the fucking love of Christ stop brown nosing Carole Middleton and her rich entitled children
The slurrrrpy praise is really gag worthy

Catsup · 02/01/2021 02:47

Whoopie fucking do?... Kate knew fine well what she was signing up for. She was hardly a run of the mill 'commoner' whose mum just happened to work for BA. Meghan is also not to believed as apparently an 'ambassador' of whatever weekly floats her boat, whilst trying to declare she totally just though PH was some 'random ginger bloke'... Because we all so much belive that 🙄

GlummyMcGlummerson · 02/01/2021 02:54

Have the royals sent their minions onto MN or something to garner support? This is about the sixth or so gushing post in the last week

GlummyMcGlummerson · 02/01/2021 02:55

I'm in stitches at "James tried his best with his marshmallows". That would be a great username

Nikhedonia · 02/01/2021 02:57

@GlummyMcGlummerson

I'm in stitches at "James tried his best with his marshmallows". That would be a great username
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