George's exams

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Kate is not going with william to Singapore as George has important exams. What exams would a 10 year old be sitting in November?
I know nothing about private school systems so hoping someone here does.

Kate referred to George’s exams at an engagement this week, so I think it’s safe to assume that in this case, the original report did come from them. She pretty much confirmed it.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m going to speak for myself:

I’m not a stalwart fan of anyone. I will defend those who are mercilessly bullied on an industrial scale.

I’ve never said anything uncharitable about Kate. I don’t really care enough to even express an opinion.

I have very strong opinions about children being used by their parents whether it’s for PR purposes or monetary gain. I have the exact same views about children who are used by their parents on YouTube channels, vlogs, reality shows and Instagram etc. In my opinion, those children are being exploited by those they trust. They are far too young to understand the long term implications and to make an informed decision for themselves.

Royal children are no different. They should be protected from the institution, the press and the fawning public who inadvertently end up turning them into commodities. You only have to look at the untold damage it caused Diana, William and Harry. Professional child actors have better terms of employment than royal children!

I’m guessing these posters are in fact just petty enough to worry that Kate showing an active interest in her sons education may reflect well on her or even make her somehow relatable- heaven forbid!

This is an odd take. Are you saying she has to talk about her son’s exams to the public in order to gain favour and appear relatable?

Or perhaps they don’t want to see George mentioned because, as Harry predicted, the more people show an interest in George, the more irrelevant Harry becomes?

This one is a doozy. I’m just going to bite my tongue.

Either way, I see straight through them

Ok.

Oh, her post was deleted.
Ignore mine. It doesn’t make sense now.

@MissElinorDashwood really good post.
"I’m not a stalwart fan of anyone. I will defend those who are mercilessly bullied on an industrial scale." really sums up my feelings.

I loathe the way some famous people's children are exploited in the media, I hate it.
I could make a list here of those that have done it/do it and it makes me think why why.
Leave them out of it.
One celeb who kept her young daughter out of the limelight was Kate Moss. I admired her for that. She never subjected her to the media, if she was ever caught out with her, the child's face was pixellated. Don't know how, but good on her. She made a conscious decision to keep her out the limelight.
Her DD has gone on to be a model too, that's fine. Old enough to be her choice.

However, there are others who spend their lives pimping their kids out, won't put out names but the obvious ones are awful.

Even worse in my view are those who seek to latch on to any achievement or activity of their children for publicity for themselves . Again no names but not talking about RF here.

Yes, I agree, I think the way Meghan and Harry exploited their children in that Netflix doc was utterly shameless.

@Roussette

I’m on the MLM threads and they are always pimping out their kids and oversharing, kids talking, kids naked in the bath on public forums

But then what about photo shoots with other peoples children, is that as bad, as are the people exploiting other people’s kids for clicks - especially when they hide their own kids

it’s a very interesting area all right. I made the decision personally to lock down SM and only share kids on family what’s app, but I’m amazed what people share

I think a mother sharing that she is supporting her DS in taking some stressful exams is just an aside, and very uninteresting comment. Its to explain why she isn't going to Singapore with William. There was a lot of speculation. She cleared it up. No drama, no conspiracy, no real importance except to them as a family, and to George, who I've no doubt was happy mum will be there. As a family they have the right priorities.

The royal children are not exposed to the public excessively, and the family now have a deal with the press to show them on certain occasions in return for leaving them in peace most other times. The kids are not just any kids, they are members of the RF and their lives are different from normal kids. It is what it is. They have great parents and a privileged lifestyle so its a trade off. I'm sure K&W would step in if there were MH issues with the kids.

I don't think she has done anything wrong, the media could have found out about his exams anyway

Better to read your mum is staying home to support you rather than reading papers speculating that your mum’s not going because your parents marriage is on the rocks

The studying reason also counters other kids saying - ‘it’s not fair you get in just because you’re a prince’

I’m sure that W&K are getting advice too from various experts.

There is a move away from complete helicoptering shielding and stress to limited stress as kids need to gradually learn to manage it and take some risks rather than hitting 18 and having no idea how to manage life

Apropos of nothing preceding I wonder if eco-warrior Willy's changed his bankers yet?

Prince William charity uses bank that is one of world’s biggest fossil fuel backers | Prince William | The Guardian

I think the way Meghan and Harry exploited their children in that Netflix doc was utterly shameless.

With qualifiers that I saw it a while back and that I think the whole lot are venal and corrupt I still can't recall more than a few seconds of footage of the Sussex kids in the NF doc.

Can you expand on the exploitation?

George and Charlotte have appeared at a lot of events. They are very young and should be protected from this. Much too young.

Oh my gosh! They showed their happy little family in their special about their family.

Do they put them out for photos every Sunday? Or those “staged” family photos? Or on the balcony? Or the other 900 times the Wales children have been photographed?

It’s not the Sussexes who are being “utterly shameless” in your conversation.
Fair is fair and you, ma’am, are being unfair.

Here’s the latest rumour I heard:
That Catherine and the children are living at Adelaide in Windsor and William is living at KP. A person I know says she sees his helicopter come & go every day.
She’s convinced they’re separated and that their marriage is over - and that’s why Catherine hasn’t gone on any of William’s recent trips.
You can see from many of their recent photos together that they appear unhappy together, according to my associate, but I think you can show 50 awkward photos of someone and add a narrative and people will believe anything. Accordingly, you can find 50 very happy photos of William and Catherine that show them very much in love.
I have absolutely no idea about their living arrangements, nor is it any of my business.
I see this as a terrible rumour, started by someone who has an axe to grind.

It’s the same sort of ugly thing that’s aimed at Meghan and Harry, only aimed at Catherine and William. And the emphasis is on ugly.

It’s the same sort of ugly thing that’s aimed at Meghan and Harry, only aimed at Catherine and William. And the emphasis is on ugly.

Most of the 'ugly' stuff I've seen here is directed at Kate and William. Some people must be eaten up with jealousy because they are clearly very happy and living their best lives.

Totally agree with this. Archie and Lili were barely seen in the Netflix doc (cue posters going on about seeing him in the bath...less than you'd see of a child on the beach).
I have no idea what they really look like as all we've seen in total is the backs of heads, distance shots etc. And one Christmas card (again the back of Archie's head)
However I know exactly what W&Ks kids look like, the clothes they wear, their public face, I feel it's total overload and when there is some shoring up of some message, out come the children. Women's World Cup springs to mind, not an isolated incident

not an isolated incident Oh the drama...

🙄🥺
No drama. But you do you derxa.

Totally agree with this. Archie and Lili were barely seen in the Netflix doc (cue posters going on about seeing him in the bath...less than you'd see of a child on the beach).
I have no idea what they really look like as all we've seen in total is the backs of heads, distance shots etc. And one Christmas card (again the back of Archie's head)
However I know exactly what W&Ks kids look like, the clothes they wear, their public face, I feel it's total overload and when there is some shoring up of some message, out come the children. Women's World Cup springs to mind, not an isolated incident

Oh, wow you're right! George and Charlotte attend a small, carefully chosen number of pubic or state ocasions - to gradually introduce them to their inevitable future roles in the public eye. Whereas Harry and Meghan's children are locked away and... only unveiled in exchange for cold, hard cash!

SO much more sensible.

😂William was quite right not to go to Australia. You're seeing things from an English perspective. He's going to be king of all four nations. According to many on here he's going to be the King of England.

What an unpleasant thing to say.

No point in talking to you about it. Our views differ greatly.

Please stop this. I am NOT talking about him going to Australia or not. Stop trying to make this into an 'English' thing. It's really very tiresome and his decision not to go was done to death on here. And that's not what we're talking about. No need to preach to me about who William will be King of. I've had it drummed into me, whilst I knew anyway. Direct your comments to those that talk about 'King of England'. That is not me. And you know that.

I am pointing out that the children are seen when W&K need a popularity boost or a narrative over a difficult decision like the WWC.