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So where is she?!

844 replies

Amillionmenwenttomowameadow · 29/02/2024 13:32

Princess Kate?

Internet is going nuts about it, the theories are insane.

Hope she’s ok

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Roussette · 03/03/2024 20:35

This is surely all a bit bonkers, I know how old she is ,(I'm old too!) but it's only been a few weeks that she's done lots of engagements, it's hardly been burn out for a year.
I could manage her schedule for longer, (I know we're all different but still...)
So William is going to up his work schedule, I hope he flippin' does FFS!

I think it's all going a bit tits up to be frank

Quizine · 03/03/2024 20:41

Anyone get the feeling that Camilla said - FK this, that lazy prick William is sitting on his arse while I have to go around shaking the hands of the Greeks who bear gifts. He can FK off now and do something. I'm going away for a break. FAAAAR away. Charles have you got your drip packed, we're off!

puzzledout · 03/03/2024 20:58

Iwantmyoldnameback · 03/03/2024 20:16

Just need Andrew front and centre again to see how much the forelock triggers really will accept.

Oh the prodigal son!

BillieMean · 03/03/2024 21:18

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/tension-between-kate-prince-william-30280330

Here's the "chop-chop" article.

It really doesn't have much essence if you see the video.

"Middle-aged man makes gesture

Wife ignores and chats to bride.

Bride dress game is strong."

But this ran in quite a lot of outlets, who took the opportunity to point out how it reflected tensions in the marriage.

Looks like there's been a "green light" to the media to go into attack mode on Kate and William over the last year or so especially.

There even was one popping up on Kate's ex-boyfriend, how she really wanted him but got rejected (!).

It's weird given William is the heir, so the usual media contract should be protecting his image and his consorts image.

Agree with pp there definitely is something weird going on behind the scenes.

  1. One photo of a zoom call Kate is having with a charity, released on the charities IG. "Congratulations on your work on good cause!"

Job done, can wear PJ bottoms, nice blouse.

Newspapers can write lots of clickbait stories on how the charity loves Kate and how this proves Meghan is a bitch (print photo of Meghan in bikini).

I'd try to buy Kate's nice blouse and Meghan's bikini then realise I have face and body like bus and should wear sack

  1. Camilla taking her break at home with family. Maybe a zoom call with a cancer charity (leak she's donated a sum or donated a posh object for sale or something).

That's literally all they need to do, and everyone would be happy and forelock tugging.

It looks like there's tension and we're seeing the fringes.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/tension-between-kate-prince-william-30280330

Quizine · 03/03/2024 21:33

William - I'm not going into that church with Cruella cock of the walk, and not MEEEEE.

Camilla - I'm getting fed up with William and his tantrums. Let's feck off to the Carribean. Charles can talk to the plants in between treatment. He'll be fine.

Dymaxion · 03/03/2024 21:50

Maybe she has done a runner ? gone to ground ? and the Palace are trying to locate her ? Which would explain the 'she will be better by Easter' comments which probably mean 'we will hopefully have found her by then' comments Grin

DontLeanOnTheKeyboard · 03/03/2024 22:14

Just trying to help: there’s a live thread currently, and it appears ‘Katy’s’ glasses have gone missing. Is this code? Is this why she can’t send messages or go out?

Thread: AIBU To say F** OFF!!

GreenClock · 03/03/2024 22:33

ToffeeTalk · 03/03/2024 20:28

Oh yes please.

Yes please indeed!

GreenClock · 03/03/2024 22:43

I’m anti-royal (obvs) but I’m not actually sure that “chop chop” is so bad. Who doesn’t get exasperated with a dawdler, especially when it’s OH of 20 years as is the case with these two?! It’s harmless and not indicative of wider aggressive behaviour on W’s part. Just a bit impertinent in public I guess.

I think that any republican movement would do well to focus on the important stuff. If they moan about chop chop it just looks peevish.

BillieMean · 03/03/2024 22:56

GreenClock · 03/03/2024 22:43

I’m anti-royal (obvs) but I’m not actually sure that “chop chop” is so bad. Who doesn’t get exasperated with a dawdler, especially when it’s OH of 20 years as is the case with these two?! It’s harmless and not indicative of wider aggressive behaviour on W’s part. Just a bit impertinent in public I guess.

I think that any republican movement would do well to focus on the important stuff. If they moan about chop chop it just looks peevish.

I agree, it was pretty much a non-event, even Kate clearly didn't notice.

It does look like the media has been primed to put out little stories about discord in the marriage.

They're choosing to pick lines from "royal books" about the marriage (most of which are bought by and read by nobody) and print them so the anecdotes are in circulation.

That's probably a bit more ominous than a man waggling his hand.

BillieMean · 03/03/2024 23:00

I actually don't think this is republicanism.

Of course the Press doesn't give a shit about republicanism, the RF is a total money-spinner.

It looks like infighting and internal conflict and people briefing against each other. It could be Camilla, it could be Charles, it could even be William or Kate themselves or someone in their office.

DontLeanOnTheKeyboard · 04/03/2024 00:21

@GreenClock ah but was he just saying chop chop hurry up, or did he side eye her and do a secret chop chop motion a la Henry VIII and some wives? Two VERY different things indeed. One being inconsiderate of his wife’s spindly high heels and the other….well…

OutwiththeOutCrowd · 04/03/2024 09:26

By this point I’m almost convinced that most of them are secret operatives for the Republican cause and they have but one mission - to bring the Monarchy down by behaving as badly and madly as possible.

They’ve probably got a secret HQ on a Caribbean island where they have regular clandestine meet-ups.

Picture the scene. Kate and Pippa are on a pristine beach sipping Margaritas.

‘Pipps, I’m feeling better now but I wish Comms would stop pestering me about sending a message personally to the little people.’

‘Yes, they’ve got a blimmin’ nerve!’

‘And why is Mummy pretending to be shocked that Uncle Gary is going into the Big Brother House? It’s sure to set the cat amongst the pigeons. Such fun!’

‘Hang on, Kate, I’ve just got to go and change into another bikini!’

Harry and Meghan will jet in shortly. The whole gang want to thank Harry for his recent contribution - an audacious double Atlantic hop with a quick police cavalcade dash to Papa’s house for an air kiss in the middle of it.

Of course Camilla has been huffing and puffing at the whole house of cards for decades. Inspired by Harry, she’s hoping to expand her carbon footprint by joining the others for further plotting.

Back in Blighty, Andrew is doing his bit too. He’s muscling his way to the front of the pack and proffering his bone dry palm to upstanding, establishment figures. Members of the clergy are a particular target.

Even William is managing to look a little shady.

Only Charles, Anne and the Edinburghs are clinging on to propriety.

Meanwhile the British public is proving very difficult to rouse.

‘We’ve always chosen our high-profile representatives on the world stage like this! Yes, it’s like sticking your hand in the Scrabble bag and hoping for the best - sometimes you get a good tile and sometimes not so much. But it’s tradition and what can you do?!’

captainsudoku · 04/03/2024 10:36

Best 'fly on the wall' scenario ever! Grin

Primrosecottagelover · 04/03/2024 11:26

@OutwiththeOutCrowd chuckled out loud at the satire, highly amusing, and points out just how ridiculous the whole thing js

DontLeanOnTheKeyboard · 04/03/2024 11:49

@OutwiththeOutCrowd oh please continue this, please. Perhaps Camilla is on a different island to the others? Why?…

My small and probably inappropriate contribution: Kate winces slightly as she turns over, admiring the flawless tummy tuck/diastasis recti repair…

ItsAllAboutTheDosh · 04/03/2024 14:57

I do think chop chop is disrespectful. But I know lots of people accept things in their marriage I would not. So I also expect to be a lone voice in this view.

puzzledout · 04/03/2024 18:05

ItsAllAboutTheDosh · 04/03/2024 14:57

I do think chop chop is disrespectful. But I know lots of people accept things in their marriage I would not. So I also expect to be a lone voice in this view.

I'm with you! Condescending and out of order!

Lunde · 04/03/2024 19:45

ItsAllAboutTheDosh · 04/03/2024 14:57

I do think chop chop is disrespectful. But I know lots of people accept things in their marriage I would not. So I also expect to be a lone voice in this view.

Could just be a family joke as well.

SwiftPeak · 04/03/2024 21:07

Where she is... is being driven around Windsor by Carole, as pictured by TMZ

SecondUsername4me · 04/03/2024 21:33

Well, she's been spotted.

It's a classic shot - whenever she needs to make a point, make an appearance, she's always papped driving a car.

puzzledout · 04/03/2024 21:37

SecondUsername4me · 04/03/2024 21:33

Well, she's been spotted.

It's a classic shot - whenever she needs to make a point, make an appearance, she's always papped driving a car.

Did she look like she was in a coma?

Stringagal · 04/03/2024 21:42

puzzledout · 04/03/2024 21:37

Did she look like she was in a coma?

Difficult to tell from a still shot 🤔

puzzledout · 04/03/2024 21:44

@Stringagal and with sunglasses 🕶️! I'm worried....

Stringagal · 04/03/2024 21:48

puzzledout · 04/03/2024 21:44

@Stringagal and with sunglasses 🕶️! I'm worried....

Yeah same. Bit gutted the rumours about her going into the Big Brother house might not be true after all. But am glad she’s not dead either. I’m betting on something in between.