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Inappropriate photo op for William and catherine

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OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 16:28

This was at an event this week. But the photo just made me gasp. It looks like the elderly woman is being used as a prop, rather than being treated in a dignified way.

Inappropriate photo op for William and catherine
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TheBossOfMe · 18/09/2026 22:30

CoffeeCantata · 18/09/2026 22:05

I agree. It’s shameful of OP and shows them in a bad light.

OP hasn’t acknowledged this yet.

Exactly. Gasp indeed. I really dislike it when people start threads like this that are founded in disingenuous nonsense.

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 22:31

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 21:56

You are being disingenuous. I was replying to a comment stating it didn't matter what the public thought of Catherine as she will be queen anyway.

It does matter what the public think of William and Catherine. They need public approval to maintain their position.

Which they have.

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 22:33

smilesy · 18/09/2026 21:41

Hedgehog with the skin of a rhino 🤪

😂

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 22:34

AlexandraCarrington · 18/09/2026 21:37

Prince William has refused to go on tours the government wanted him to go on.

Reportedly refused.

An awful lot of 'seemingly' and 'suggested' in that article.

Yes, hardly quality journalism.

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 22:34

AlexandraCarrington · 18/09/2026 21:37

Prince William has refused to go on tours the government wanted him to go on.

Reportedly refused.

An awful lot of 'seemingly' and 'suggested' in that article.

Yes, hardly quality journalism.

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 22:34

Sorry that posted twice for some reason!

noonames · 18/09/2026 22:45

MeghanAndTheSeals · 18/09/2026 22:28

Ha, I’d strongly suspect that the OP (or AI) got themselves muddled up with Harry’s “truth” from his literary masterpiece - that he was alone, at school, when he received the news that the Queen Mother had died. Except the rest of the world saw that he was on a ski slope at the time.

A lie about a lie, mind boggling really 😵‍💫

MrsFinkelstein · 18/09/2026 22:55

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 21:32

Prince William has refused to go on tours the government wanted him to go on.
www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/prince-william-dodges-another-foreign-37095324

Can you provide a link to a verified source that a planned Royal tour to Jamaica was cancelled? Because that link isn't one.

The King is visiting the Caribbean, so why would William visit Jamaica?

You're really clutching at straws now.

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:00

@MrsFinkelstein I have provided a source.

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MrsFinkelstein · 18/09/2026 23:02

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 21:45

No there really isn't this great interest in Catherine. Nearly every article about her also mentions harry and Meghan to attract some interest.
Start a thread on here about Catherine and you will get a few comments on her and then people will start talking about Meghan. Every single time.

No, no interest at all...

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DGDEtumSA/

wordler · 18/09/2026 23:04

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:00

@MrsFinkelstein I have provided a source.

That’s not a source. It’s a speculation with no traceable link to how the article writer could verify any of those claims.

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:09

Okay so you won't accept any media articles?
Would you only accept a statement from William then or is anything else acceptable?

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wordler · 18/09/2026 23:11

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:09

Okay so you won't accept any media articles?
Would you only accept a statement from William then or is anything else acceptable?

I would be more willing to consider an article with a known and named reporter with a history of actual contacts and a history of researched reporting.

That article was unreliable gossip.

And yes, before you ask, I would also require similar standards for articles about Harry and Meghan.

Banoffeepie29 · 18/09/2026 23:11

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 16:39

Honestly the other photos look like a different woman. Is it really the same woman?

Honestly, you need your eyes testing then if you can't see it! She is obviously the same woman, the coat is exactly the same as well! I'm not a royalist either but you're just trying to stir up trouble and it's childish.

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:11

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AlexandraCarrington · 18/09/2026 23:12

The King is visiting the Caribbean, so why would William visit Jamaica?

A very good reason why he wouldn't, since they aim not to duplicate visits.

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:13

Banoffeepie29 · 18/09/2026 23:11

Honestly, you need your eyes testing then if you can't see it! She is obviously the same woman, the coat is exactly the same as well! I'm not a royalist either but you're just trying to stir up trouble and it's childish.

No need for insults. I can see it is the same kind of coat but the woman looks very different to me which is why I asked if the poster was sure. I did not say it wasn't her, I was asking a question.
Calling me names is more a reflection in you.

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JamesKirkupReviewWritersFund · 18/09/2026 23:14

Could you point out the ways the woman looks different to you - please be as specific as you can

IAmATorturedPoet · 18/09/2026 23:14

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:13

No need for insults. I can see it is the same kind of coat but the woman looks very different to me which is why I asked if the poster was sure. I did not say it wasn't her, I was asking a question.
Calling me names is more a reflection in you.

I can’t believe I’m asking this, but in what way does she look different?

PrettyLittleRose · 18/09/2026 23:16

TallulahBetty · 18/09/2026 16:35

I came here to post this. She was just caught at a weird angle.

Anything to fan the flames, eh, OP?

This! ^

As has been said, there are lots of photos of William and Catherine with this lady, and she is quite clearly enjoying herself.

YABVU.

JamesKirkupReviewWritersFund · 18/09/2026 23:17

For example @OneLilacHedgehog

is her hair a different colour
is her hair a different length
is her hair styled differently

is her nose a different shape

are her eyes a different colour

PrettyLittleRose · 18/09/2026 23:17

OneLilacHedgehog · 18/09/2026 23:13

No need for insults. I can see it is the same kind of coat but the woman looks very different to me which is why I asked if the poster was sure. I did not say it wasn't her, I was asking a question.
Calling me names is more a reflection in you.

Of course it's the same woman. Everyone can see that! Except you it seems...🙄

Maisymouse2 · 18/09/2026 23:19

More like opportunity to criticise.
The English and the royal bashings unreal.

NewNameW · 18/09/2026 23:21

Dear lord, seek help. Imagine having this level of hate for no reason, I hope you find peace in other places.

I would suggest if you do not like the royal family then probably best to avoid clicking links with their names in.. Have a hot shower and don't worry about the things you can't control.

You'll be alright in the morning ✌

Maisymouse2 · 18/09/2026 23:24

OlympicWomen · 18/09/2026 17:11

To protect innocent nonagerians from the evil clutches of William and Kate!

🤡