Catherine to attend event tomorrow

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And new photos released. She’s not out of the woods yet

https://news.sky.com/story/kate-princess-of-wales-says-shes-not-out-of-the-woods-in-health-update-as-royal-releases-new-picture-13153098

I don’t really care about the soldiers. I only half watch it to see the RF members.

Exactly, I hate this labelling of him. I imagine he grew up in a much more stressful environment thanks to the behaviour of Harry and paedo uncle, at the time Kate was pregnant and he was little.

I really feel for Kate and William as having barking mad relatives when you have a tiny baby can be very tough indeed.

Bit of booing

It’s the only reason I switched on the tv!

The republicans and sugars want it to be forlorn, because they know the crowd will go mad when they see Catherine. As usual, they don't care about the people involved, the soldiers and all the work that has been put into the event.

Well I bet they are glad they put in all that effort and also serve as regular soldiers for you not to be bothered about them 🙄

It's fantastic! Huge crowds on the Mall as ever. So hope the weather clears for the fly past. Imagine the cheer when Kate comes out onto the balcony

Camilla (until it was outlawed) was a keen rider to hounds, and that's not the sign of an uncertain rider.

Perhaps she hasn't ridden for a while, perhaps she didn't feel up to it, perhaps she looked at the weather forecast and preferred to be in a nice cosy coach.

Username1010 · Today 12:12

I don’t agree with the RF or parading the kids out and don’t believe for a minute the kids enjoy these things and wouldn’t prefer to be playing sports with their friends

It's part of what they do. I bet the kids look forward to it, and I don't think you need to feel sorry for them. What an experience! All those amazing horses, the music, the choreographed marching, the riding in a coach. Wow! Are you really suggesting they'd swap that for one day, just to kick a ball around with their friends?

And not all children are automatically sporty anyway. Plus, I'm old-fashioned but I believe that having to sit and behave through something which might be a bit over your head is actually good for you when you're young. It's a life-skill that has gone out of fashion, but it doesn't do any any harm even if they're bored for an hour. Joan Bakewell wrote something about this - remembering how, in school assemblies, her mind would go 'off piste' and her imagination and creative ideas could flow. I really believe that a bit of peaceful boredom where we have to sit quietly sometimes is therapeutic in our crazily frenetic age.

Love this photo, she’s just lovely!

There are protesters there, the BBC showed them earlier.

I am surprised at the size of that crowd in this weather. Says something I think.

How much do these soldiers earn per month? I suppose that will show how valued they are.

Do they learn music as part of the job or is it a requirement of the interview?

Blue sky!!

God I hate Giles B

Thinking of joining up? here you go.

https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/infantry/guardsman/

Chinooks

Now the tv crew are saying the balcony is the big part. Maybe they are bored with the shuffling soldiers too.

Typhoons

I don't think Clare Balding is too keen on him either. He isn't half waffling.

@Username1010
Depends on their ranks. Last year we got a 5% pay rise (lowest of the public services), we’ll find out how much this year’s is in September.

Military musicians must play at least one instrument before they join up, but often learn at least one more after they’re in, as they’ll play in various different ensemble formats.

Those 'shuffling soldiers' are highly trained professionals. If it's boring you try CBeebies, bound to be something on there that'll grip you.

Sophie looking chic.

Yes you can hear a bit of protesters shouting. But the size of the crowds on such a dreary day to me indicates that they aren't going to get anywhere soon.

In a democracy is important that protest is front and centre but I do think it's a bit cowardly that they only started such high profile protests after the Queen died.

What is the income of a regular soldier there with approx ten years exp?

Shame about the rain. I'm expecting my son to be soaked when I pick him up!

Wish they would show a full shot of who’s on the balcony.