Royal style and gossip: new year, new thread

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And let's stick to critiquing the outfits rather than the wearer!

Sophie really has been through it. An ectopic & then abruption. Must change your outlook.

When are H&M moving to Frogmore? If it's before the birth then I guess Frimley would make sense, but if they're still in London then it'll probably be the Lindo Wing. I know there are rumours of a home birth but I think that's pure speculation.

Poor Sophie, that sounds horrendous.

My DD is at uni in Egham and every time we go to see her I see road signs for Bagshot. I’m always tempted to drive on to see if I can find Bagshot Park

Also, Egham, Windsor and Bagshot are very close to Virginia Water which is where all the very rich celebs live AKA George Clooney. I’m sure Meghan will be nipping in to get some Nanny tips from Amal and then do yoga together.

It makes sense, really - more privacy, closer to Heathrow so that Meghan can hop onto a BA flight at whim, closer to HM, closer to friends. Or a goldfish bowl full of sneery minor royals and the general public. No brainer.

Are those Sophie's parents? How cute! None of them get half the attention the Middletons / Markles get.

I thought Frogmore needed a shedload of work done? I know they can throw money at it but there could still be a problem with woodworm or something that would slow it all down.

I love the way those christening photos are more relaxed than recent. No hats. Less arty composition. And Prince Edward turning towards S and L.

Also there are so many clear, good quality pap shots of the Matthews/Middletons in St Barths, I can't help but think that someone is calling them to come over and take them.

Wipsglitter
Sophie's Mum died. RIP
I often wonder how the Rhys Jones, Phillips, Laurence and Tindall family get on with their Royal in laws. Do they get to meet them only at weddings, christenings and funerals.

Those St Bart's photos do not look like pap shots at all.
Mike Middleton doesn't seem to be participating.

Since Mr Rhys Jones was widowed, he has often been the guest of HM to tea. He is very private, though.

I had a traumatic near death for me/baby experience and remember sobbing when those Sophie photos were released. Poor woman, I bet she thought she would be fine with it but it shows that it doesn’t matter who you are for the things that really matter in life.

There's an article about how much royal women in Europe spend on clothing and I wondered, are any of these clothes actually gifted rather than bought? Do they need to declare this or something so we, their subjects, know?

No I don't think so paradyning it's ST Bart's at New Year. Winter playground for the wealthy, it's like St Tropez 55 beach in the summer, Paps are stationed there till all the mega yachts leave.
They should have gone to Mustique for more privacy.

As far as I understand it royals are prohibited from accepting gifted clothing.

What about browing clothes? Are they prohibited too?
I dont think they pay retail prices for the clothes, If MM still works with her Stylist friend then I'm sure there is some sort of special arrangements with designers.

borrowing obviously Not browing!

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