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

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Okay, fine. Maybe it is all coming from her and this image brings her confidence and happiness.

But why was it necessary to put on such psychological armour in the first place? This goes beyond her to the bullshit we all have to do as women to feel confident and 'seen'.

Maybe she just wanted to look nice at a family event?

How do you think she should have looked? A hospital gown and attached to a drip?

I don’t think that wanting to look your best is peculiar to women. I think generally people of any sex or gender want to look their best. It’s human nature

So after it had all taken place then and people were leaving.

Immediatley after the flypast and balcony its quite clear in that video.

I have not had time to watch the news but seen many pics - looks good!!

Wishing HRH Kate and family best wishes!!!

But why was it necessary to put on such psychological armour in the first place? This goes beyond her to the bullshit we all have to do as women to feel confident and 'seen'.

Is 'psychological armour' the right term? @GelatoPistacchio

Do you mean 'war paint' - ie make up?

I don't think you've used the right words.

If you mean making an effort with her appearance, what's wrong with that? I wear full make up every day even in the house . I do it for ME not for anyone else.

If you feel you have to do 'bullshit' and not be your own person, that's your choice, surely.

Plus she said at a visit in Germany in 2023 that she had given up riding as she felt she was too old. Hardly unusual at 76 !
https://people.com/royals/queen-camilla-no-longer-horseback-riding/

So when people were leaving then 🤣🤣

And there's a difference between going for a hack around the country when no-one's watching, and you can go home when you've had enough, and taking part in a parade in front of crowds and tv cameras, when you can't mess it up and you have to stay to the end, even when it's pissing down with rain, as it was today.

Anne did it, but it was her choice - no-one would think any worse of her if she decided not to.

The late Queen was a lot younger when she stopped riding in the Birthday Parade, even though she reportedly continued to ride at home until near the end of her life.

2019
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48565660

It's a sure sign that today's events were a success when there are numerous threads started denigrating the rf and supporting the not rf.

You're feeling uncomfortable are you because a woman in the public eye looks well groomed and glamorous? She wasn't in Tesco. You must feel uncomfortable many times in your regular life then because there are loads of gorgeous ladies going about their daily business.

2024

She can’t go out on the palace balcony in her trackies. Honestly what are you on about?
I bet you’d get glammed up if they asked you to appear up there with them.

I'm glad to see the PoW looking so beautiful, relaxed and happy today. I hope her appearance will put some of the more ridiculous rumours to bed but I'm sure someone will be alone soon to claim it was a clone/lookalike/hologram we saw today. I admire her ability to be calm under pressure , its hard enough having cancer without having strangers speculate about every aspect of your life. I wish her and everyone else with a serious illness well and hope they find the strength and serenity to deal with all it entails

There’s been a thread about William’s baldness which was quite mean but this is seriously overly personal and critical of a young boy.
I think he looks quite a sweet young chap.
Edited to add I often see his photos like Prince Andrew who, although not currently popular, was easily the best looking of the late Queen’s children .

I think Prince George looks great. I’ve told you all, it’s Resting Windsor Face. He has a great smile!

What constitutes a “genuine republican”? I’m a Republican, what test do I have to pass to be considered genuine?

What makes you think it’s rent a mob? They’re a legitimate organisation 🙄

What countries do they “support”?

Wow. What an incredibly ignorant idea of legitimate protest 😳

Dr Tessa Dunlop’s quick roundup off the Trooping of the colour.

warning: Tessa is being a bit cheeky

Kate’s dress was a Jenny Packham design. Quick round up of TOTC

'Hollywood Royalty' Gwyneth Paltrow sending her best wishes to Catherine on Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account. That is the 2nd time she has publicly come out to support Catherine. Unusual for her to make comments on non-friend insta accounts.