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Kate Middleton is a role model for me?

519 replies

BlueBookBag · 03/10/2021 20:21

I like the way she looks, so pretty and stylish but classic and simple at the same time.

Slim but toned and athletic figure, meanwhile I could lose a few kg.

Her personality seems refined and elegant, you will never catch her sharing controversial opinions or offending views.

She seems to be a supportive wife and mother

Seems overall to live such an elegant life.

AIBU? To want to be more like Kate and see her as a role model?

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chocolateorangeinhaler · 07/10/2021 06:53

A role model because of her looks???

Seriously, have you seen the state of her. She doesn't look well to me. Far too thin.

Nobody should be held up as a role model because of looks. It implies that being a role model is unachievable if you haven't got what society has decided is 'good looks'.

DrSbaitso · 07/10/2021 06:54

I think you seem to wish to be goading me. I fear the absolute loss of face and complete disappointment I would feel if they turned out like Kate. Made her choices.
Were her parents not dreadful social climbers they would have wanted more for her.
The idea that one of my absolutely brilliant and worthwhile daughters would have to grin like a loon no matter how they feel and be utterly, always, beside the point for the rest of their days - is chilling.
Literally like a walking magnolia wall, painted to show off a fucking boring and no longer useful or interesting painting. Being a rich man’s plus one. How sad.

You seem to imagine that marrying into an almost defunct royal family is the greatest wish a woman or indeed mother can have.
I am highly educated, wealthy and respected in my field. My girls are tiny activists, brilliant, motivated and will live extraordinary lives - of their own making.
They will never have to cut a ribbon or pretend to superficially be involved. It is tragic that you believe this is to be aspired to.

This is so funny. Thread was worth it for this alone. Tiny activists. Chilling. Confident prediction of "extraordinary" lives, as if marrying the heir apparent is bog standard. Boastfulness. It's got it all.

Tiny activists is my favourite.

DrSbaitso · 07/10/2021 06:55

@Morgan12

His affair has been reported on plenty btw. Just not in the UK. He had an affair. Probably more than one.

But if one wants to be Queen consort one must simply look the other way.

If it's true, she's hardly the only woman in Britain to do it to keep stability and position.
Undertheoldlindentree · 07/10/2021 06:56

Are you a journalist on a deadline?

Morgan12 · 07/10/2021 06:59

@Blossomtoes

Edward is kept away from the public as much as possible

Quite obviously he’s not or he wouldn’t carry out 300 engagements in a normal year. We all know how anti royalist you and Roussette are @StoneofDestiny, you don’t have to make stuff up to prove it.

His public engagements are very carefully picked considering nobody really wants to be around the Paedo Prince.
SickAndTiredAgain · 07/10/2021 07:11

@Morgan12

His affair has been reported on plenty btw. Just not in the UK. He had an affair. Probably more than one.

But if one wants to be Queen consort one must simply look the other way.

I have no idea whether he had an affair or not, but the idea that it was reported on so it must be true is absurd.
OverByYer · 07/10/2021 07:13

Tiny Activists!

Where is Citizen Smith when you need him?

Hilarious

derxa · 07/10/2021 07:21

@Morgan12

His affair has been reported on plenty btw. Just not in the UK. He had an affair. Probably more than one.

But if one wants to be Queen consort one must simply look the other way.

I doubt he has had an affair but I'm wondering why it's any of your business.
Iamthewombat · 07/10/2021 07:59

Do you think that their lives and activities should be shrouded in even more secrecy?

Would you advocate forcibly closing down Heat, Closer and other celebrity gossip mags because the doings of the people featured in them are “none of our business”?

How about Hello! ? Or does that get an exemption because it only does puff pieces?

Would you stop newspapers reporting on things that are “none of our business”? Like Prince Andrew’s friendship with a convicted sex trafficker, for example, or his failure to pay the final instalment on his ski chalet, or his association with rich oligarchs?

sangak · 07/10/2021 08:09

Next time I see kids having a meltdown in the supermarket aisles over the Shreddies or something. I’ll be telling other shoppers - “Behold and stand aside! Witness this brilliant display of “tiny activism” and marvel at those who are predicted to live extraordinary lives!”

mustlovegin · 07/10/2021 08:10

worthwhile daughters

Also, what kind of assessment does one make to come to the conclusion that one's DD is 'worthwhile'?

derxa · 07/10/2021 08:18

@Iamthewombat

Do you think that their lives and activities should be shrouded in even more secrecy?

Would you advocate forcibly closing down Heat, Closer and other celebrity gossip mags because the doings of the people featured in them are “none of our business”?

How about Hello! ? Or does that get an exemption because it only does puff pieces?

Would you stop newspapers reporting on things that are “none of our business”? Like Prince Andrew’s friendship with a convicted sex trafficker, for example, or his failure to pay the final instalment on his ski chalet, or his association with rich oligarchs?

I don't think Prince Andrew's dodgy behaviour equates to a unsubstantiated rumour started by an attention seeking twat. (Giles Coren)
sangak · 07/10/2021 08:18

‘I am highly educated, wealthy and respected in my field. My girls are tiny activists, brilliant, motivated and will live extraordinary lives - of their own making.‘

This is my absolute favourite MN post ever!

This thread needs to be renamed - “the worthwhile daughters thread.”

Lampzade · 07/10/2021 08:22

@RonaldMcDonald-
Totally agree with your post at 23:10.

Iamthewombat · 07/10/2021 08:25

I don't think Prince Andrew's dodgy behaviour equates to a unsubstantiated rumour started by an attention seeking twat. (Giles Coren)

(Re Prince William’s alleged affair)

Personally acquainted with the circumstances under which the rumour started, are you?

Maybe he did have a carry on with Rose whatsherface, maybe he didn’t, but irrespective of your opinion of Giles Coren you can’t argue that we shouldn’t discuss the behaviour of the royal family on privacy/none of our business grounds, but only apply it to the family members you like.

derxa · 07/10/2021 08:33

@Iamthewombat

I don't think Prince Andrew's dodgy behaviour equates to a unsubstantiated rumour started by an attention seeking twat. (Giles Coren)

(Re Prince William’s alleged affair)

Personally acquainted with the circumstances under which the rumour started, are you?

Maybe he did have a carry on with Rose whatsherface, maybe he didn’t, but irrespective of your opinion of Giles Coren you can’t argue that we shouldn’t discuss the behaviour of the royal family on privacy/none of our business grounds, but only apply it to the family members you like.

People are free to discuss William's alleged affair as much as they like and they will. It doesn't seem very edifying though.
Iamthewombat · 07/10/2021 08:39

Is it just discussion of royal affairs that ‘isn’t very edifying’?

Or do you think that discussing anybody’s behaviour is unedifying?

I’m trying to work out whether you think that the royals should have an extra layer of privacy compared to, say, an MP or Tulsa or Simon Cowell or somebody.

TheKeatingFive · 07/10/2021 08:43

Indications about the alleged affair encompass far more than that one tweet and started long before it.

derxa · 07/10/2021 08:47

I’m trying to work out whether you think that the royals should have an extra layer of privacy compared to, say, an MP or Tulsa or Simon Cowell or somebody. Where did you get that idea?

derxa · 07/10/2021 08:48

@TheKeatingFive

Indications about the alleged affair encompass far more than that one tweet and started long before it.
Do tell
TheKeatingFive · 07/10/2021 08:53

www.thelist.com/156868/the-truth-about-prince-william-and-rose-hanburys-relationship/

There's a lot in here. Admittedly much of it tittle tattle, but in particular the odd article in The Sun about Rose being 'phased out' and the action taken by Wills after that.

Member869894 · 07/10/2021 08:55

I think you should aim much higher

julieca · 07/10/2021 09:09

It is not edifying to discuss Willam's affairs, but fine to take the piss of posters children then?

mustlovegin · 07/10/2021 09:10

There's a lot in here

What's your take on the article?

My takeaway is this primarily

For starters, there was a distinct lack of evidence about the affair

he odd article in The Sun about Rose being 'phased out'

I would also 'phase out' a woman who is rumoured to have had an affair with my DH. Wouldn't you do the same?

DrSbaitso · 07/10/2021 09:19

@julieca

It is not edifying to discuss Willam's affairs, but fine to take the piss of posters children then?
Nobody took the piss out of her children, we took the piss out of the ridiculous post she wrote about them and herself. Come on, read it again. It's just one massive, neon, blinking bullseye. I wish the royals could be half as entertaining.