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George's exams

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everetting · 02/10/2023 14:52

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.

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EdithWeston · 02/10/2023 21:06

ladeluge · 02/10/2023 20:59

Why are Private schools known as "Public" schools? They are not an option for most of the public. But maybe there is an historical reason.

Because historically they educated the public (the rich had tutors and governesses)

Often the local poor, supported by benefactors

VivaLaVolvo · 02/10/2023 21:07

ladeluge · 02/10/2023 20:59

Why are Private schools known as "Public" schools? They are not an option for most of the public. But maybe there is an historical reason.

not all private schools are public schools
just a small group
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_school_(United_Kingdom)

Public school (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_school_(United_Kingdom)

CousinGreg55 · 02/10/2023 21:07

Cozzadelsol · 02/10/2023 19:56

Catherine has a job as a royal. If she didn't want that role, she should have followed her sisters lead and married a billionaire.

Funnily, It seems she picks and chooses what she constitutes as work.

What she would like to attend versus what she'd rather try and use as a flimsy excuse to get out of attending.

Prince George will get into any school his parents want for him, and she damn well knows this. As PP has said, all the rather thick royals have always got a place in elite schools, despite them being as thick as pigs shit.

I have absolutely nothing against the girl. She's playing the game to perfection, but all this fawning over her makes me sick.

She doesn't want to fucking go....simples

Pretty sure Pippa would not have ended up marrying a billionaire if Kate hadn't married William.

ladeluge · 02/10/2023 21:11

Interesting about the origin of the term "public" schools. 😉

Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar · 02/10/2023 21:14

I'm glad she's not going. Her presence would overshadow the good work of the winners. All the press coverage would be about is what frock she's wearing, much like the Invictus coverage was all about Meghan's wardrobe choices and what level of canoodling she and Harry were displaying. Next to fuck all coverage about the competitors. The Mirror article that "broke" the story of Catherine staying at home mostly bangs on about what she wore on the previous 2 prize giving ceremonies, and what other famous people were present. Pathetic.

Cozzadelsol · 02/10/2023 21:21

CousinGreg55 · 02/10/2023 21:07

Pretty sure Pippa would not have ended up marrying a billionaire if Kate hadn't married William.

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Why not? She's a perfectly lovely girl, any billionaire would be lucky to have her, lol

LIZS · 02/10/2023 21:23

And she had attended Marlborough which is hardly an inner city comp. Her parents had ambitions for their dc.

Cozzadelsol · 02/10/2023 21:41

CathyorClaire · 02/10/2023 20:34

Prince George will get into any school his parents want for him, and she damn well knows this. As PP has said, all the rather thick royals have always got a place in elite schools, despite them being as thick as pigs shit.

Quite agree and it goes for Grandpa and Uncle Ed's rather indifferent A-levels magically by-passing usual Cambridge requirements too. Philip is alleged to have said 'What a friend we have in Jesus' when Eddie got the nod which made very much ex-Baptist moi guffaw rather uncharacteristically where the royals are concerned.

If the Duchess of Dolittle isn't going to support Willy's best effort at being down with the zeitgeist and achingly relevant it's not because she's worried about George failing an assessment aimed at privately educated 10/11 year olds.

It's not like he's sitting the very much stiffer competition for a place at a state grammar.

I don't blame her for not wanting to go but, I don't want to pick up my cats shit, take out the bins, cook endless dinners, go to boring pointless meetings, stand watching my kid lose at football every damn weekend, but....its what she signed up to, by marrying into that family, go and shake a few hands while looking flawless, smile and wave.

Maybe Markle has awakened something in her, put some fire in her belly, to say fuck that I'll do me

ManuelBensonsLeftBoot · 02/10/2023 21:54

Kate has a 200 sticks a day chewing gum habit and can't bear the thought of having to go cold turkey so Singapore is a no go for her. The 'sources' have fabricated a story so no-one discovers her juicy fruit addiction.

AuroraCake · 02/10/2023 22:09

So did I. As a kid…10 plus, constantly chewing gum. And as a teen. Accident t in early twenties, not gum related, somewhat dislocated my jaw so repetitive chewing not a good idea or it locks. Good on her for living it up for gum chewers everywhere. Don’t really see people chewing gum anymore. Quite rare now. Smokers maybe to get rid of evidence.

EnoughIsay · 03/10/2023 03:57

Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar · 02/10/2023 21:14

I'm glad she's not going. Her presence would overshadow the good work of the winners. All the press coverage would be about is what frock she's wearing, much like the Invictus coverage was all about Meghan's wardrobe choices and what level of canoodling she and Harry were displaying. Next to fuck all coverage about the competitors. The Mirror article that "broke" the story of Catherine staying at home mostly bangs on about what she wore on the previous 2 prize giving ceremonies, and what other famous people were present. Pathetic.

I seems clear (to me!) that Prince William does not want her to go.

She did not go to New York either.

I think he gets jelous - she gets more coverage as you say.

He seems to be rebranding himself.

Angrycat2768 · 03/10/2023 07:41

EnoughIsay · 03/10/2023 03:57

I seems clear (to me!) that Prince William does not want her to go.

She did not go to New York either.

I think he gets jelous - she gets more coverage as you say.

He seems to be rebranding himself.

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It will be interesting to see what coverage the winners get, or even the event gets without her there. The newspapers are a money making business, and most of them are losing money. I watched Earthshot prize last year. The nominees were all brilliant. They got hardly any coverage in the papers. All the papers fawning over Kates dresses are Tory supporting climate change sceptics. They are not going to talk about environmental innovations, particularly when many are in developing countries, when they have spent years denying climate change even exists, and even if it does, banging on about Chinese coal fired power stations meaning we dont have to do anything. The papers couldn't care less about the Royals over and above how much money they can get for having a story about them. If they don't get interest in William, they aren't going to bother doing a story, or they will do one story (probably shoehorn in some snide comment about Meghan Markle to try and drum up some comments) and then forget about it if people don't bite.

Iwantcakeeveryday · 03/10/2023 09:18

I find it really distasteful to discuss a young boys exams and academic ability. I don't think its something we should do on a parenting forum. I also find the whole conversation around being 'too thick' to go to certain schools, uni etc to be equally awful and elitist. Lots of extremely intelligent people don't do well in exams or in educational institutions generally, it doesn't make anyone thick. It's one measure of ability.

royalwatchewr · 03/10/2023 09:38

Wow, there are some really unpleasant posts on this thread.

My dc did the same exams at that age. George is likely a conscientious little boy and wants to do his very best. The fact that he is in line to the throne doesn't preclude intellectual or academic ambition.

It's entirely understandable that Kate, as a very hands-on mother, will want to support him.

LIZS · 03/10/2023 09:43

And presumably the majority of his classmates will be taking this test, so part of normal school routine and benchmarking.

Samcro · 03/10/2023 11:43

Iwantcakeeveryday · 03/10/2023 09:18

I find it really distasteful to discuss a young boys exams and academic ability. I don't think its something we should do on a parenting forum. I also find the whole conversation around being 'too thick' to go to certain schools, uni etc to be equally awful and elitist. Lots of extremely intelligent people don't do well in exams or in educational institutions generally, it doesn't make anyone thick. It's one measure of ability.

so true.no one knows. but to be fair no one would know about it if Kate hadn't used it as her reason not to go.

there has been awful stuff posted about Harry and his lack of academic ability. awful and some of the post (not just on this thread) have been ableist. (I know he is not known to have sen, but the comments have been almost mocking people with sen.)

Angrycat2768 · 03/10/2023 12:17

so true.noone knows. but to be fair no one would know about it if Kate hadn't used it as her reason not to go.
Yes. As with most things they complain about, they bring it on themselves. To be fair, it may not have been her, but the Wales' PR are going with the 'perfect mother' narrative that they know appeals to their fans. People who go on about her nannies or point out that she shouldn't have 20 office staff if she wants to be a stay at home mum aren't the target demographic for their PR.

colourwheelofortune · 03/10/2023 12:51

Regarding the comments from the H&M camp that 'Harry bashing' was rampant on this thread, I would like to point out that if the sussex supporters would not post comments such as
As if Eton are going to turn him down 😂 (regarding George)
then it would not provoke the not so supportive to reply
If they let Harry in I'm sure George will make the grade!
Both posted very early on in this thread before any nasty comments had occurred.

Personally I don't like Harry much because of his behaviour as an adult who should know better, but to make fun of his intellectual ability is simply not on. Had his mother not died or he had not been sent to a school that didn't suit his personality, he may have knuckled down and achieved more, but the affect of his mother's death cannot be underestimated.

MissElinorDashwood · 03/10/2023 12:55

Had his mother not died or he had not been sent to a school that didn't suit his personality, he may have knuckled down and achieved more, but the affect of his mother's death cannot be underestimated.

Agree.

colourwheelofortune · 03/10/2023 13:00

Iwantcakeeveryday · 03/10/2023 09:18

I find it really distasteful to discuss a young boys exams and academic ability. I don't think its something we should do on a parenting forum. I also find the whole conversation around being 'too thick' to go to certain schools, uni etc to be equally awful and elitist. Lots of extremely intelligent people don't do well in exams or in educational institutions generally, it doesn't make anyone thick. It's one measure of ability.

Completely agree. It's disgusting on a parenting website to comment on either George's or Harry's ability.

Eton I think is a nearby school, so it makes sense for him to be local, but I hope he actually attends a mixed school as it is a far better option in today's world. If its local maybe he could just be a day boy and not a boarder?

Exams for any child are very stressful, and I think as a mother Kate would want to support him. William doesn't need Kate to attend Earthshot with him, although I would have loved another pretty dress (shallow, I know...). Both parents would put their child first and have done so in this instance.

LadyMuckingabout · 03/10/2023 13:09

Harry would probably have enjoyed Gordonstoun. I seem to remember Charles put the kybosh on that as it used to be all cold showers and 50-mile runs before breakfast. But it would seem a good fit for a sporty, sociable child.

But what do I know? My dcs had the choice between the local comp… and the local comp. No harm done, though!

MissElinorDashwood · 03/10/2023 14:24

Harry would probably have enjoyed Gordonstoun….But it would seem a good fit for a sporty, sociable child.

⚠️ This is the second time this school has been suggested as a good fit for a young Harry!
I’ve already alluded to it, but if anyone wants to mention this school again, then please take the time to research it first.
You’ll soon change your mind.

Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar · 03/10/2023 14:40

I suggest people listen to "Dark Corners" on BBC Sounds, if you want to know what has happened in these schools in the past, but it is a harrowing listen. Also, "Different", Nicky Campbell's podcast, where he talks about the abuse he suffered, and talks to the daughter of his abuser who also suffered. It's awful.

MissElinorDashwood · 03/10/2023 15:01

⚠️ Trigger warning for the above article

I didn’t post details here because it’s a public forum.

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