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sittingonabeach · 29/06/2026 09:42

@Housebashing so if someone else owned that land do you not think they would charge rent?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 29/06/2026 09:44

Actually I feel a bit mean spirited with my posts yesterday on this. Having slept on it, it’s great she’s done this and for a worthwhile cause and to showcase that cause. Her MIL would’ve been proud. It must’ve been very worrying for the whole family her cancer diagnosis too.

Housebashing · 29/06/2026 09:45

sittingonabeach · 29/06/2026 09:42

@Housebashing so if someone else owned that land do you not think they would charge rent?

So what used to happen in the olden days Is the government used to own all of the essential services and funnily enough Now they didn’t charge themselves rent for the land that they facility stood on. It was a brilliant business model.
That Thatcher fucked up, it’s not compulsory to screw every single Penny out of the general public via the NHS charitable service services top up the NHS due to it being screwed by everybody that could squeeze it.
There is the option to not do that.
I mean, effectively William could win a lot of hearts and minds by not doing that, but it is an active decision to do that.
it’s simply isn’t a case of if William wasn’t doing it, somebody else would

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 29/06/2026 09:46

noonames · 29/06/2026 09:41

She doesn’t look sweaty, Jesus 😂😂

She’s at the top of Ben Nevis wearing a cap and with her hood up, the weather isn’t hot and sunny, and you can only see her face and her hands.

It’s pretty desperate stuff to try and imply that she didn’t actually do the climb, how do you think she got there?

Also a bit sad that you can’t just be glad that this will raise money and awareness and help the RM provide much needed holistic care for many patients with cancer.

Catherine has been very sporty and active when younger, I’d be surprised if she doesn’t exercise as a royal so this climb should’ve been fine for her.

noonames · 29/06/2026 09:47

straighttola · 29/06/2026 09:29

I suppose I imagined the record breaking heat of the last week?

You know that temperatures at altitude are colder, yes? And that the heatwave ended on Friday? Just for you I looked it up - daytime summit temperatures in the summer are typically 5-10°C. So that’s why she’s not dripping with sweat 👍

jeffgoldblum · 29/06/2026 09:50

noonames · 29/06/2026 09:47

You know that temperatures at altitude are colder, yes? And that the heatwave ended on Friday? Just for you I looked it up - daytime summit temperatures in the summer are typically 5-10°C. So that’s why she’s not dripping with sweat 👍

It’s also an uncomfortable fact that being even slightly overweight can make people sweat more.

noonames · 29/06/2026 09:50

jeffgoldblum · 29/06/2026 09:50

It’s also an uncomfortable fact that being even slightly overweight can make people sweat more.

😬

Orangemintcream · 29/06/2026 09:52

I don’t know if this has been mentioned as it’s a long thread but I’m curious as to how/where she trained for this ?

Did she have to mountain climb in secret for that too ? Keeping her identity hidden ?

Orangemintcream · 29/06/2026 09:52

I don’t know if this has been mentioned as it’s a long thread but I’m curious as to how/where she trained for this ?

Did she have to mountain climb in secret for that too ? Keeping her identity hidden ?

hugasaurus · 29/06/2026 09:54

Breaking news as MN discovers that it’s easier for rich people to do certain things.

But to PP who posted something about ‘Where do I get X, Y,Z’ the answer is that you get off your arse and organise and train for it like most other people who do it. There are organised events, you can do it with friends, you take time off work. The same way the rest of us manage to balance our hobbies and work. Of course having lots of money makes life easier, that’s not exactly groundbreaking information.

Good for her, it’s a great physical challenge and she should be proud of herself,

hugasaurus · 29/06/2026 09:57

Also the pic of her is at the summit of Ben Nevis. That is in Scotland. Much of Scotland has not had anywhere near the heat of the rest of the UK. It’s 15 degrees here right now. It’s been under mid-20s for the last week. And it’s the top of a mountain. Use your brains.

IAmATorturedPoet · 29/06/2026 09:57

straighttola · 29/06/2026 09:16

We all know about it anyway ffs! If this is what counts as work, I’d love to see her do a 24 hour shift in a hospital.

Also funny that she didn’t look sweaty at all

Also funny that she didn’t look sweaty at all

🤣🤣 that can't be a serious comment.

dottiedodah · 29/06/2026 09:58

Why do people keep saying she doesnt work,Yes she had time off due to illness ,but works doing a solo tour of Italy,and at a Museum with PG.No not 30 or 40 hours in the office but still working as such.This is a great achievement for anyone .Its rather mean spirited to keep downplaying it!

Serenster · 29/06/2026 10:01

A lot of posters here with no idea about how the duchys work.

Firstly, they are not run by William and Charles, they have boards who make the decisions collectively and in accordance with the rules set down by parliament as to how they operate.

Under these rules, they are required to rent out their land at commercial rates. Parliament has passed laws requiring that, and Treasury policies it. From HMT’s Memorandum about them approving the Duchy’s transactions:
When assessing proposed large property transactions under s11 of the Act,
the Treasury seeks evidence that the terms are commercial. Helpful indicators include:
• for sales, competition among potential purchasers and at settlement prices in
line with estate agents’ guide prices;
• for investment and development projects, actual or expected returns at market
level

Also, it is not good governance for charities to operate on a non-commercial basis - that becomes a large financial stability risk for them (what if they need to move and cannot find a new property for free?). So if they enter into leases, the charity commission expects them to be at appropriate commercial rates.

As for theft - most of Charles’ assets come from Blanche of Lancaster marrying John of Gaunt in 1359. She was a considerable heiress as the sole surviving child of her father the Earl of Lancaster. Their son Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, inherited them in turn from his mother, and they had been part of the sovereign’s estate ever since. So no, not stolen.

sittingonabeach · 29/06/2026 10:07

Housebashing · 29/06/2026 09:37

As I said earlier they are literally renting the hospitals and the charities the land that it stands on for 30 million a year
So there’s 30 million that can go towards whatever else the charities and hospitals decide to spend their money on rather than lining Williams pockets.
Who needs 30 million? Really? Who?

You do realise that £30m doesn't go straight to William. Much of the income raised by the Duchy is used by the Duchy to pay costs like property maintenance, salaries etc. Any proceeds from capital asset sales need to be re-invested in capital projects.

palran · 29/06/2026 10:17

I would like interviews with ordinary folk who did this challenge for charity.

Good on her for sure, but she is just an ordinary mortal like the rest of us, albeit living in luxury most of the time.

Our job is to critique the RF. They have behaved abominally re AMW and various other things, and are now on the PR drive. I see the king's tax information didn't say how much he paid the tax ON! Typical.

Fawning and sycophancy and being the no.1 fan, and defending them at every turn is all very fine, but real people see beyond all the spin. I do anyway.

Recklessismymiddlename · 29/06/2026 10:18

Serenster · 29/06/2026 10:01

A lot of posters here with no idea about how the duchys work.

Firstly, they are not run by William and Charles, they have boards who make the decisions collectively and in accordance with the rules set down by parliament as to how they operate.

Under these rules, they are required to rent out their land at commercial rates. Parliament has passed laws requiring that, and Treasury policies it. From HMT’s Memorandum about them approving the Duchy’s transactions:
When assessing proposed large property transactions under s11 of the Act,
the Treasury seeks evidence that the terms are commercial. Helpful indicators include:
• for sales, competition among potential purchasers and at settlement prices in
line with estate agents’ guide prices;
• for investment and development projects, actual or expected returns at market
level

Also, it is not good governance for charities to operate on a non-commercial basis - that becomes a large financial stability risk for them (what if they need to move and cannot find a new property for free?). So if they enter into leases, the charity commission expects them to be at appropriate commercial rates.

As for theft - most of Charles’ assets come from Blanche of Lancaster marrying John of Gaunt in 1359. She was a considerable heiress as the sole surviving child of her father the Earl of Lancaster. Their son Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, inherited them in turn from his mother, and they had been part of the sovereign’s estate ever since. So no, not stolen.

Also I love that Katherine of Aragon was descended from John of gaunt’s second wife, and Henry VIII from his third.

noonames · 29/06/2026 10:20

palran · 29/06/2026 10:17

I would like interviews with ordinary folk who did this challenge for charity.

Good on her for sure, but she is just an ordinary mortal like the rest of us, albeit living in luxury most of the time.

Our job is to critique the RF. They have behaved abominally re AMW and various other things, and are now on the PR drive. I see the king's tax information didn't say how much he paid the tax ON! Typical.

Fawning and sycophancy and being the no.1 fan, and defending them at every turn is all very fine, but real people see beyond all the spin. I do anyway.

Unfortunately, interviews with ordinary folk would not get anything like the attention that this is getting. It simply would not work as a strategy to raise money and awareness.

palran · 29/06/2026 10:23

noonames · 29/06/2026 10:20

Unfortunately, interviews with ordinary folk would not get anything like the attention that this is getting. It simply would not work as a strategy to raise money and awareness.

Intervies in addition to Catherine, a little group together with her in the mix. That would be so uplifting. Make her equal with the little people, and vice versa.

Toblerowner · 29/06/2026 10:26

sittingonabeach · 29/06/2026 09:13

@Toblerowner but did you make the press, have people talking about it on social media? More people know about Royal Marsden trust because of her doing it than a group of work colleagues doing it.

Well that’s kind of my point re Sara Cox challenge etc. These celeb challenges seem to do very well

jeffgoldblum · 29/06/2026 10:27

Serenster · 29/06/2026 10:01

A lot of posters here with no idea about how the duchys work.

Firstly, they are not run by William and Charles, they have boards who make the decisions collectively and in accordance with the rules set down by parliament as to how they operate.

Under these rules, they are required to rent out their land at commercial rates. Parliament has passed laws requiring that, and Treasury policies it. From HMT’s Memorandum about them approving the Duchy’s transactions:
When assessing proposed large property transactions under s11 of the Act,
the Treasury seeks evidence that the terms are commercial. Helpful indicators include:
• for sales, competition among potential purchasers and at settlement prices in
line with estate agents’ guide prices;
• for investment and development projects, actual or expected returns at market
level

Also, it is not good governance for charities to operate on a non-commercial basis - that becomes a large financial stability risk for them (what if they need to move and cannot find a new property for free?). So if they enter into leases, the charity commission expects them to be at appropriate commercial rates.

As for theft - most of Charles’ assets come from Blanche of Lancaster marrying John of Gaunt in 1359. She was a considerable heiress as the sole surviving child of her father the Earl of Lancaster. Their son Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, inherited them in turn from his mother, and they had been part of the sovereign’s estate ever since. So no, not stolen.

Many thanks @Serenster! I did raise my eyebrows at the stolen land comment! But couldn’t be bothered fielding that on top of the nasty Catherine comments !

Toblerowner · 29/06/2026 10:28

Orangemintcream · 29/06/2026 09:52

I don’t know if this has been mentioned as it’s a long thread but I’m curious as to how/where she trained for this ?

Did she have to mountain climb in secret for that too ? Keeping her identity hidden ?

Her every move isn’t monitored and she would have lots of time to train

Mygardenshedisfallingdown · 29/06/2026 10:33

Windsandstars · 28/06/2026 20:14

Wow congrats Catherine! If you have energy for that, you have energy for working, right?

🙄

JustAnotherWhinger · 29/06/2026 10:35

straighttola · 29/06/2026 09:26

If you’re going to hike during a heatwave you’re going to look sweaty 😂

Fort William peaked at 21 last Saturday. And she started her walk in the evening, so likely cooler than that before she even got going into the higher, cooler temps.

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noonames · 29/06/2026 10:37

JustAnotherWhinger · 29/06/2026 10:35

Fort William peaked at 21 last Saturday. And she started her walk in the evening, so likely cooler than that before she even got going into the higher, cooler temps.

Yes, the summit is generally 10° cooler so would be pretty chilly by the time she got up there I think.