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William & Kate 10 year wedding anniversary video

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Crimsonripple · 29/04/2021 19:34

Has anyone else seen this on Instagram? It's so lovely and natural. Their PR camp are hitting the right buttons! The Oprah interview now just seems so trashy in comparison!

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Frownette · 30/04/2021 06:27

@picturesandpickles yes I guess so? But they're fulfilling a duty in a sense so you're never going to have an unfiltered lens.

picturesandpickles · 30/04/2021 06:35

[quote Frownette]@picturesandpickles yes I guess so? But they're fulfilling a duty in a sense so you're never going to have an unfiltered lens.[/quote]
If it is a duty, then it isn't natural.

I am fine with it being filtered/PR - my issue is people who want to pretend it is natural.

Brown76 · 30/04/2021 06:39

“Okay all eyes back on us now please...” I like the royals for the role they serve as heads of state, but I feel sorry for them that they have to portray this perfect image and do promo videos.

Toilenstripes · 30/04/2021 06:39

I think this has the stamp of Carole Middleton. It’s too middle class to be the idea of a courtier.

didofido · 30/04/2021 06:54

There's a lot of "think they're better than us", "got a lot of money" "expect forelock pulling", "he might be an adulterer", spite on this thread.

Don't most people celebrate significant wedding anniversaries, even if the PR is homemade and just for family?

SaturdayRocks · 30/04/2021 06:57

It’s a nice family video. But it doesn’t feel genuine.

Kate’s beautiful smile is in overdrive. It has the feel of people fully knowing they’re being filmed. But we’re supposed to think they’re oblivious to the camera - clearly we’re supposed to think that, since they’re not engaging with the camera or audience.

It’s beautifully shot, lovely family, gorgeous kids. And as much as this probably is what life is like for them, it doesn’t feel genuine.

And I say that as someone who likes them, and likes the Royal Family.

I’m also dubious about the cheating allegations - although perfectly ready to be convinced, if the evidence is actually there.

I remember when the Beckham / Loos scandal broke, and the next evening Posh and Becks appeared at a premier or some such, and she was suctioned into him, mooning up at him and putting on such an obvious facade. It was quite clear what was going on. These two don’t ‘read’ even in the same ballpark as that cringe-worthy performance.

Again - happy to be presented with the evidence.

picturesandpickles · 30/04/2021 06:57

@didofido

There's a lot of "think they're better than us", "got a lot of money" "expect forelock pulling", "he might be an adulterer", spite on this thread.

Don't most people celebrate significant wedding anniversaries, even if the PR is homemade and just for family?

If it is just for family, by definition it isn't PR!

PR means Public Relations.

This video is not about celebrating their anniversary, it is about approval ratings. There is no crime in that but let's not pretend it was just a cutesy idea they had.

lollipoprainbow · 30/04/2021 07:25

If Meghan and Harry had made a video like this they would have been slaughtered in the press. The media couldn't stand Kate years ago she was slated a lot, such hypocrites.

lollipoprainbow · 30/04/2021 07:27

The Cambridge children seem lovely, polite and really well brought up. They’re always perfectly turned out as well!

What do you expect from royals ?! The children are hardly likely to be dressed in primark, swearing and being little shits are they !!

PinkTonic · 30/04/2021 07:31

@Ariannah

Kate really doesn't look like she likes him at all nowadays She won’t divorce him though. She wants to be Queen. And she wants their family to look happy and respectable in order to secure the future of the monarchy for her kids. Which is what I’d do too in her shoes. Lots of women put up with men to ensure a better life for their kids.
She always looks like she likes him very much to me, and she looks completely happy.

What a load of snipe.

AbsolutelyPatsy · 30/04/2021 07:31

cringey

AbsolutelyPatsy · 30/04/2021 07:33

kids are sweet though

sashagabadon · 30/04/2021 07:33

It’s a lovely video. William and the rest of his family must thank their lucky stars daily that he married her. She seems like an all round great person. The kids are cute too

mermaidsariel · 30/04/2021 07:35

@lollipoprainbow

If Meghan and Harry had made a video like this they would have been slaughtered in the press. The media couldn't stand Kate years ago she was slated a lot, such hypocrites.
M and H aren’t working members of the RF and they don’t live here anymore. Therefore it would be inappropriate and strange, especially as they left specifically to get away from the Press. That’s why people get irritated with their publicity seeking. There were two photos of them on the beach at different times released separately recently. Why, I don’t know. They aren’t relevant in the UK now.
doomonic · 30/04/2021 07:36

I remember when the Beckham / Loos scandal broke, and the next evening Posh and Becks appeared at a premier or some such, and she was suctioned into him, mooning up at him and putting on such an obvious facade. It was quite clear what was going on. These two don’t ‘read’ even in the same ballpark as that cringe-worthy performance.

God I remember that live footage, I felt sorry for her she was so nervous/anxious. That was full on cringe, it was clear the story was true then imo.

AbsolutelyPatsy · 30/04/2021 07:36

George looks a sensitive lad

doomonic · 30/04/2021 07:38

They aren’t relevant in the UK now.

They are to those who bitch about them! The UK press wouldn't print their stories otherwise.

SaturdayRocks · 30/04/2021 07:42

@doomonic

I remember when the Beckham / Loos scandal broke, and the next evening Posh and Becks appeared at a premier or some such, and she was suctioned into him, mooning up at him and putting on such an obvious facade. It was quite clear what was going on. These two don’t ‘read’ even in the same ballpark as that cringe-worthy performance.

God I remember that live footage, I felt sorry for her she was so nervous/anxious. That was full on cringe, it was clear the story was true then imo.

I know @doomonic - it was so awful to watch, because it was so obviously true. Poor Posh.
AbsolutelyPatsy · 30/04/2021 07:43

Kate keeps looking at William like he needs to be told ah well.

SaturdayRocks · 30/04/2021 07:44

@AbsolutelyPatsy

George looks a sensitive lad
Come out and say it!
doomonic · 30/04/2021 07:49

I am fine with it being filtered/PR - my issue is people who want to pretend it is natural.

Why is it offensive & miserable to recognise it for what it is? I'm just surprised so many people buy into it.

doomonic · 30/04/2021 07:50

Yes poor posh

AbsolutelyPatsy · 30/04/2021 07:54

no there is nothing else to say He always looks sensitive, he is the oldest with a lot of pressure as the oldest always does. charlotte is ballsy and Louie is the youngest and can feel free to be cute.

LunaNorth · 30/04/2021 08:00

I wish Catherine would stop staring up into his eyes with that rictus grin.

She looks genuinely happy and full of love when she’s interacting with her children. With her husband, the smile looks performative.

Who looks up adoringly like that at their husband? Especially after ten years of marriage and three kids...

lollipoprainbow · 30/04/2021 08:01

@mermaidsariel I meant if they had done it while they were still part of the royal family.