The sudden unusual turn on Princess Kate

[Whatt]

Today, I wanted to share something thought-provoking that has caught my attention recently - a noticeable change in the way the media portrays Kate Middleton.

Some publications that previously showed favor towards Kate (DM cough, cough) have started publishing stories that present her in a more critical light. It's an interesting shift.

Firstly, there's a story circulating about an encounter between Kate and a convicted murderer at a charity event. Additionally, there's talk of the taxpayer potentially providing support for her family's struggling business. This raises questions about the circumstances surrounding their business venture and the implications it may have for public funds.

What's intriguing is the parallel being drawn between Kate's current media treatment and the scrutiny faced by Meghan Markle in the past. It's worth discussing whether there's a connection or simply a coincidence.

Furthermore, there's some buzz on Twitter suggesting that Kate may have unintentionally upstaged the King during the Chelsea Flower Show. While it may seem like harmless gossip, it's interesting to consider the impact of such events on the monarchy's reputation. Some even speculate that Camilla might have been involved in the leak of these stories, adding an extra layer to the intrigue.

Taking a step back, it's worth pondering whether the monarchy should be concerned about being upstaged in this day and age. Are we witnessing a shift in priorities and expectations?

I do not believe that all comments made on this thread are "....a hatchet job on them ( the Middletons ) in an attempt to throw shade on her (Kate).

I think we are allowed to comment.
The Middletons have gained considerably by their Royal association. They have to accept that there will be a downside to this - people will have an opinion.
I believe anybody who owes money to suppliers should pay it if they have the means to do so - if they can sell assets, downsize etc.

There was (economic) carnage here in Ireland post the 2008 economic crash.
The government changed the bankruptcy laws.
Many suffered.
There were suicides and marriage breakdowns.
People lost their homes and a homeless crisis continues yet our government supported unsecured bond holders.
Many of those who left others in the lurch have now emerged phoenix like and are back in the game.
It might be legal but it's not morally right and it sickens me.

Everyone has their own biases and motives for posting that become clear over time. Of course criticisms of extended family members will be seen in that light.

Unfortunately this isn't a discussion about Kates family, it's a hatchet job on them in an attempt to throw shade on her

The discussion is around people with close ties to two future heads of state and their actions and ethics.

There's nothing hatchety about discussing material that's long been in the public domain.

https://twitter.com/HelsBells63/status/1679155633680007168?t=qZPHvBiqzE-xz3Sdj5hc1w&s=19

Interesting tweet I found about the media's bullying (let's call it what this is) of Kate and William, basically throwing them under the bus for not playing the media game. They probably expected Kate to brief to journalists like Diana used to back in the day. When that didn't happen, they were in their feelings and decided to "fight back".

This is why the Sussexes drama is a little funny too me.
For years during the early to mid 2010s, we heard stories directly from royal reporters that KP kept the media at arm's length while constantly propping Harry up, to the point where he became the 2nd most popular royal after the Queen.
It was Workshy Wills and Duchess Doolittle vs Good Prince Harry for years. You can even go back and find articles, royals watchers on most blogs and social media saying that William should step aside and take his family out if the LoS because Harry would make a better King.

Now, the Prince that they propped so much is the one going after them.

Hi,
Another Royals thread descends into personal backbiting. We will speak to the posters concerned and take action.
In addition, we need to point out that if MNHQ has not responded to a query it is not reasonable to assume that we are okay with what is going on. Please do wait for our response.

Tina Brown an arch monarchist says exactly that if Kate turned rogue then it would probably be the end of the House of Windsors. She also opined there were secrets that if revealed would also be the end. Tik tok ....

For the gawpers amongst us...

https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/inside-bucklebury-manor-middletons-47m-25956721

The 18 acres around the property also include stunning gardens, a tennis court and a swimming pool

Gosh we live in an unfair and immoral society that thinks people with all of this should be able to close a business, leave people with far less out of pocket to the tune of thousands, and maintain their own luxury lifestyle. It's obscene.

And in this day and age bow or curtsey to another person based on their birth /marriage and call them your Highness and pretend they are moral betters when they are nothing of the sort. Positively mediaeval.

I agree with you 💯

I also agree with @vera99 "And in this day and age bow or curtsy to another person based on their birth/marriage and call them your Highness and pretend they are moral betters when they are nothing of the sort."
👏🏻

Mind you I do like looking at the pomp, pageantry, ceremonies and fashion.

Why is any money spent by the Royals immediately presumed to be "tax payers money"? They do have rather a lot of their own.

Is every thing the P.M spends "tax-payers money" too? Come to that every civil servant, NHS medic, state school teacher etc etc are paid with tax payers money.

Because their wealth comes from us. They take publicly owned goods like horses and stamps and steal them so they become their property. The guardian wrote about it.

Horses are publicly owned?

They stole all the stamps?

Yes, every single horse in the country is personally owned by the Monarch. He rents them out. Although interestingly, donkeys are all owned by the Duke of Gloucester.
Post Offices have to go to Buckingham Palace at 5:00am to get the day's quota of stamps.
Don't get me started on ballpoint pens.

Well, Richard 111 did say " a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse" ( if Shakespeare is to be believed!) so perhaps it's an extension of that!

Is that why our postmistress flies along Station Road every morning at 2?😑

Did Queen Victoria steal the stamps?

You are so right 👍. Evidence.

Good question, @upinaballoon . As you well know, the first stamps were Penny Blacks. Now this is because they were made by a woman called Penny Black. Victoria had her abducted and locked in a cellar in Balmoral. Very sad.

And this is what happens. Someone points out their documented theft and some of you just ridicule in response. You obviously don't care that they steal from the taxpayers.

Ok, @everetting . Can you explain them stealing all the horses and stamps?

I did not say all.
The guardian outlined how valuable stamps belonging to the nation have been moved by the royals into their private collection. They stole them. The Queen sold various valuable horses given as state gifts.

Ok. Thank you for clarifying. You'll understand that your post needed some further explanation.

Are you talking about The Guardian newspaper, which just might have a bias, the same as The Sun might have?

Which royals moved how many stamps into their private collections, when? I believe King George V had a stamp collection. Did Queen Mary pick them up here and there? Does King Charles steal stamps?

Does anyone know what happened if HMQ went on a visit to a middle eastern country and was given a horse as a present? Would all have been flown over here? Did she breed from any?

This is the series everetting is referring to:

Cost of the crown | The Guardian

It outlines various official gifts to the royals which have been absorbed into their private collections of jewellery, stamps, art and property.

And let's not forget Fawcett the Fence.