Page 2 | To think the public don't need to see photos of the royal children

mrsgreggspastry · 2023-05-02T10:34:05+00:00

AIBU to feel uncomfortable seeing them since hearing Prince Harry's experience from the child's point of view? It seems too intrusive and not fair on the children.

DrMarciaFieldstone · 02/05/2023 14:38

The official photos are provided as a bargaining deal with the press that they will leave them alone the rest of the time.

IsGoodIsDon · 02/05/2023 14:41

I totally agree. We should not see any photos of Charlotte and Louis. Maybe a pic of George once a year. They also shouldn’t be involved in any events. Why include them as children when they are all cute and lovely but then when they are adults think of them as hangers on and that they shouldn’t receive public money etc etc.

I also believe they shouldn’t have any royal titles and this extends to Kate and camilla it’s ridiculous to call them your highness and Princess queen etc etc. no more duchess and dukes or earls. Remove all non earned titles. If we have to have a monarchy then the only one with a title should be the king/queen. They are not better than us because of who they are married to or were born too.

Samcro · 02/05/2023 14:44

I suppose its the price they have to pay for living such a life. at least its seems controlled now.

Lcb123 · 02/05/2023 14:48

I think they have the balance with releasing official photos every now and then. It's better than those mummy bloggers on social media posting endless videos and photos of their kids, especially the ones where the kids are having tantrums or potty training! So exploitative.

MayDayMay · 02/05/2023 14:49

I’d like to see more photos of them.

Qilin · 02/05/2023 14:53

Lots of mistakes were learnt and I believe that is why we get the 'official;' photographs on birthdays and special events. It then gets much of the media off their backs trying to get unsolicited snapshots. Guess its a trade off.

Unfortunately photographs/videos are always going to be part and parcel of being in the public eye. At least by offering official shots they can keep some control over it.

minipie · 02/05/2023 14:53

It’s quite simple, they can stop being royalty and live off their personal wealth or get a job instead. Then there won’t be photos of them.

Photos and public interest are the quid pro quo for enormous publicly funded privilege and status.

Cooknook · 02/05/2023 15:00

minipie · 02/05/2023 14:53

It’s quite simple, they can stop being royalty and live off their personal wealth or get a job instead. Then there won’t be photos of them.

Photos and public interest are the quid pro quo for enormous publicly funded privilege and status.

The children don't have that choice to be fair, that's what OP is getting at- they aren't afforded privacy until they're old enough to decide for themselves and make an informed decision.

Qilin · 02/05/2023 15:01

It’s quite simple, they can stop being royalty and live off their personal wealth or get a job instead. Then there won’t be photos of them.

Do you honestly believe that?
If William and Catherine decide now to leave the RF 'organisation' that the press would miraculously leave them and their children alone? That William could go and get a normal Air Ambulance job and he wouldn't be photographed or followed? That their children could head to the local state school and not be snapped by some media photographer? I really doubt it.

DietCokeUser · 02/05/2023 15:03

get a job

They're 9, 8 and 5 😂

minipie · 02/05/2023 15:15

Qilin Yes I do. I imagine there might be a year or so of press interest “look, here’s Catherine going to the supermarket”! And then it would become boring and they’d be left alone. You don’t see many photos of other members of the royal family who have chosen to live relatively normal lives.

Yes, DietCoke fair point that the kids don’t have the choice. However they do enjoy the benefits, so I don’t exactly feel too sorry for them.

jazzybelle · 02/05/2023 15:28

What's wrong with a birthday photo and what's meant to happen when they attend Royal events?

Snowtrails · 02/05/2023 16:47

I don't think one photo a year is particularly intrusive. How do you feel about child models and actors?

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mrsgreggspastry · 02/05/2023 17:02

I don't think one photo a year is particularly intrusive. How do you feel about child models and actors?

Actors, I think they 'consent' in the sense that they are acting, you can't force them to. Child models, well I'm not sure- I mean at least they're getting paid. Look at what happened to Harry - he has to pay for his own security now.

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RB68 · 02/05/2023 17:06

I think official photos only myself, bit torn on the events thing, i think if they held photo ops then were allowed to get on with the event fine - they don't really attend that much really. I dont think articles in the news should be allowed other than Happy Birthday or whatever and neutral reporting.

BellatrixLestrangesHeatedCurlers · 02/05/2023 17:22

Bread and circuses etc

KingSpaniel · 02/05/2023 17:22

Remove all non earned titles? Suits me. None of them have “earned” their titles so that’ll just be get shot of the lot of them. Hooray!

AdaColeman · 02/05/2023 17:29

The royal family maintain their position by public acclaim, as events at the death of the late Queen showed, and the coronation will show.
So they need to remain in the public eye, in a positive way, to reinforce their right to rule.

They release carefully chosen family photographs, of pretty children or smiling family groups as a way of controlling an emotional response from the British public, to help safeguard and secure their future role.

Mrsjayy · 02/05/2023 18:07

mrsgreggspastry · 02/05/2023 17:02

I don't think one photo a year is particularly intrusive. How do you feel about child models and actors?

Actors, I think they 'consent' in the sense that they are acting, you can't force them to. Child models, well I'm not sure- I mean at least they're getting paid. Look at what happened to Harry - he has to pay for his own security now.

He has to pay for his own security because he isn't a working Royal his half in half out idea was rejected.

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mrsgreggspastry · 02/05/2023 18:33

He has to pay for his own security because he isn't a working Royal his half in half out idea was rejected.

So that means William's children either can't escape the RF if that's not what they want to 'be' when they're older, or pay for their own security.

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Mrsjayy · 02/05/2023 18:51

mrsgreggspastry · 02/05/2023 18:33

He has to pay for his own security because he isn't a working Royal his half in half out idea was rejected.

So that means William's children either can't escape the RF if that's not what they want to 'be' when they're older, or pay for their own security.

Oh I've no idea what would happen when the kids are older I don't think what has happened with Harry will be relevant.

WheelsUp · 02/05/2023 18:56

I think that primary school children are often happy to be photographed by mum but as the children become teens, they are more likely to feel awkward about posing for birthday and Christmas pics. (Not all teens are selfie mad)

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mrsgreggspastry · 02/05/2023 19:46

I think that primary school children are often happy to be photographed by mum but as the children become teens, they are more likely to feel awkward about posing for birthday and Christmas pics. (Not all teens are selfie mad)

Yes. Perhaps stopping this between 13 and 18 would be a compromise, to give them a chance to do the teenage years out of the spotlight a bit.

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Luredbyapomegranate · 03/05/2023 00:39

SoupDragon · 02/05/2023 11:46

The official photos are "payment" for being left mostly alone when in private.

This. And they are relatively few.

It may not be ideal but an interest in the kids is natural, and they are going to lead public lives.

You see far less of them than a lot of celeb kids.

HeddaGarbled · 03/05/2023 00:54

I thought William and Harry as children were very much protected from harassment by press photographers in exchange for official photo shoots.

The only difference is Catherine does some of the photography herself.