Prince William's Absence (Part Two)

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Following on from this glorious thread

William just pulled out of event due to personal reasons http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/theroyall_family/5017144-william-just-pulled-out-of-event-due-to-personal-reasons

I think you are right on the button there and agree with your prediction.

This bit though I slightly disagree with - And in a further couple of months, we'll look back and wonder why so many people got sucked in to a collective folly of needing updates, wanting pix of the DC doing normal things like going to school (which would have to be pap shots, so not a good idea), wanting them to act on the tabloid demands for information.

I think they play with fire - it is not good for them when people focus too much on them, question why they are there and give air to dissent!

Like Anne she's been working bloody hard all over the globe. As has Edward. They just don't get the publicity

There are lots of things to make up for that is all I'm saying

William himself has added fuel to the fire with his erratic and strange behaviour.
Did someone say the Windsor’s spokesperson said all is fine re Catherine ? Well what the hell is wrong with William then ?

Yes those are my thoughts too. I think the operation was an opportunity to have a winter break Maybe they were tired and needed a break and in preparation to cover for Charles Kate is well liked by the press and they won't give her a hard time. I think she will return looking fit and radiant - probably on Easter Sunday.

Tired and needed a break? Good grief!

They have 16-20 weeks off every year as it is! And barely work a day a week

He said nothing of any significance at all.

And before the usual defence is mentioned, many millions of us have ill parents , ill spouses , ill children
We continue to work and run homes without billions in the bank and without 90 staff to help

Yes indeed.

I think such a long break needs more explanation when you're in their position, especially if it goes beyond Easter.

@yesmen " go down the mines" 🤣🤣

Reading these posts I feel sorry for working colleagues that go off sick for extended periods imagining the stories you invent to explain their absence 🙄

Really, they do nit make up for it.

I think all that's happened is that William was required to respond to a direct question about Kate on his visit this morning, and said something bland. He also referenced her when he said anti-semitism is not good. The strong implication is that she is still alive.

No statement by KP as far as I can see.

@Roussette I always thinks balls are too fragile. He needs ovaries! 😀

Your work colleague isn't really comparable to the RF though are they?

It's one possibility mooted on the internet.

Terrace probably rather than patio.

The thing is...and I'm not sure the Royals get this, if they can disappear for weeks and months, one wonders if they're needed at all. Public perception is very important
I want to add that if Kate is ill, she should be having all the time needed to get well again.

I had a look at the court circular and was astonished at how much they do. S and E also have their son at home. Unless he’s at boarding school.

I think he got in BIG trouble with the Israelis.

Hence this visit today - they brought him to heal.

Are there any weapons deals between the UK and Israel? Does anyone know?

Does one think the RF has been watching Brookie again?

They just aren't hands on clearly.

Matter of opinion.

I find there are a lot more people to feel sorry for than these

I read somewhere about several engagements he has coming up .

Today's visit to a synagogue was announced at the same time as the previous visit to the Red Cross re. the Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

They announced that there would be two engagements related to the war.

There was confirmation later that the second visit would be to a synagogue in the UK.