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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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TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:48

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 11:46

That's @OneLilacHedgehogand @diggrrtwho have decided to use manipulated or unflattering images of vulnerable elderly people...in order to make William and Kate look bad.
That's not only cruel, it's a bit desperate.

It’s pathetic and childish.

Catherine looks great though and William
quite fun.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 11:50

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:48

It’s pathetic and childish.

Catherine looks great though and William
quite fun.

Yes, I think the nastiness has backfired! W&K look great and it shows them engaging with the most vulnerable in such a pleasant and positive way.
You'd have to go pretty low to pick on this stuff.

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:53

I think desperate. Grasping for ways to attack William and Catherine in order to combat criticism of HAM won’t show them in a better light.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 11:54

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:53

I think desperate. Grasping for ways to attack William and Catherine in order to combat criticism of HAM won’t show them in a better light.

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It's tragic really 😭

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:55

Sorry for typos. Being attacked by my dog!

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 11:57

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 11:55

Sorry for typos. Being attacked by my dog!

🤣🤣

damnatiomemoriae · 02/10/2026 12:01

Like a pack of wolves berating OP.

Rightly so. Because through all the gasping, it is evident what the purpose of the OP was and they have been unable to justify it or explain it when asked.

It may not break talk guidelines but it was still a shitty thing to say.

If that can’t be called out without protestations from the cheap seats then we may all as well be mute.

You are berating people sticking up for elderly women (being used to make a point) for (robustly) questioning the OP as to why they did that.

And calling us a pack of wolves for doing so.

Double standards? I think not on this occasion.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 12:03

damnatiomemoriae · 02/10/2026 12:01

Like a pack of wolves berating OP.

Rightly so. Because through all the gasping, it is evident what the purpose of the OP was and they have been unable to justify it or explain it when asked.

It may not break talk guidelines but it was still a shitty thing to say.

If that can’t be called out without protestations from the cheap seats then we may all as well be mute.

You are berating people sticking up for elderly women (being used to make a point) for (robustly) questioning the OP as to why they did that.

And calling us a pack of wolves for doing so.

Double standards? I think not on this occasion.

Imagine calling posters "wolves" who question integrity and honesty.
Double standards. Off the scale.

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:06

I was just attacked by a wolf.

I can tell you, it wasn’t really that bad.

But really, it’s a forum. We are going to participate. Why post if you don’t want others to reply?

damnatiomemoriae · 02/10/2026 12:07

C’mon the wolves. (From the football stuff earlier).

Loving the bump and pointing at the moon. 🐺

Premier League Football GIF by Wolves
Passementerie · 02/10/2026 12:09

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 02/10/2026 09:38

I think that poster is just jealous 😉

Grin
TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:19

damnatiomemoriae · 02/10/2026 12:01

Like a pack of wolves berating OP.

Rightly so. Because through all the gasping, it is evident what the purpose of the OP was and they have been unable to justify it or explain it when asked.

It may not break talk guidelines but it was still a shitty thing to say.

If that can’t be called out without protestations from the cheap seats then we may all as well be mute.

You are berating people sticking up for elderly women (being used to make a point) for (robustly) questioning the OP as to why they did that.

And calling us a pack of wolves for doing so.

Double standards? I think not on this occasion.

Is wolves just an adorable nickname for HAM skeptics?

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 12:41

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:06

I was just attacked by a wolf.

I can tell you, it wasn’t really that bad.

But really, it’s a forum. We are going to participate. Why post if you don’t want others to reply?

Fair point!

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:47

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 12:41

Fair point!

Stop berating me, you wolf.

Oh, you’re just responding to my post. Carry on.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 12:48

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:47

Stop berating me, you wolf.

Oh, you’re just responding to my post. Carry on.

What! Stop it, you mad wolf..oh, sorry, you were doing the same....

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:49

This is me

teen wolf 80s GIF
TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:50

This is a private post. Please don’t read it or respond.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 12:51

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 12:49

This is me

😂😂😂

jeffgoldblum · 02/10/2026 13:21

I fail to understand the whole well so and so does it defence! , if you have an issue with something challenge the posters on the thread ! , don’t think it excuses you being hateful about another person in revenge ( because that is what it is!) .
my objections to this thread actually have less to do with the wales and more to do with the exploitation of vulnerable elderly women! , why are they being used against their will to further a narrative?
what happened to consent?
would you be happy if your own mother or grandmother was used in this way?
these women are not celebrities but ordinary people, I have a good mind to contact their relatives and inform them of exactly how their images are being used here.

JuniperJumper · 02/10/2026 13:26

jeffgoldblum · 02/10/2026 13:21

I fail to understand the whole well so and so does it defence! , if you have an issue with something challenge the posters on the thread ! , don’t think it excuses you being hateful about another person in revenge ( because that is what it is!) .
my objections to this thread actually have less to do with the wales and more to do with the exploitation of vulnerable elderly women! , why are they being used against their will to further a narrative?
what happened to consent?
would you be happy if your own mother or grandmother was used in this way?
these women are not celebrities but ordinary people, I have a good mind to contact their relatives and inform them of exactly how their images are being used here.

Absolutely agree with this ~ the first lady has even been named. It's totally unacceptable and I can't begin to imagine how these two ladies and their families would feel if they knew about the images being used in this way

TheOvertGardener · 02/10/2026 13:54

That and painting everyone here with the same brush. I don’t post doctored image of anyone.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 15:14

jeffgoldblum · 02/10/2026 13:21

I fail to understand the whole well so and so does it defence! , if you have an issue with something challenge the posters on the thread ! , don’t think it excuses you being hateful about another person in revenge ( because that is what it is!) .
my objections to this thread actually have less to do with the wales and more to do with the exploitation of vulnerable elderly women! , why are they being used against their will to further a narrative?
what happened to consent?
would you be happy if your own mother or grandmother was used in this way?
these women are not celebrities but ordinary people, I have a good mind to contact their relatives and inform them of exactly how their images are being used here.

Yes, that's how I feel. W&K are public figures, and are open to criticism. Elderly women they come across as part of their work? Not fair game for ridicule to jab at others.
To exploit them in this way is shabby, @OneLilacHedgehogand @diggrrt.
Have the decency to ask for deletions.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 15:15

JuniperJumper · 02/10/2026 13:26

Absolutely agree with this ~ the first lady has even been named. It's totally unacceptable and I can't begin to imagine how these two ladies and their families would feel if they knew about the images being used in this way

It's awful, isn't it? Used to have a go at W&K because they can't think of any other way.
Barrel scraping.

fuschiaproudparrot · 02/10/2026 15:20

This thread should stand as an excellent example of how things and certain posters operate on here. It shows them in their true light and how they operate. They will use ANYONE to back up their point. It is quite simply a dig at the Princess of Wales going about her everyday activities and interacting with ordinary members of the public. What are they actually suggesting here ? That Catherine goes out to specifically find old people to be photographed with to make her appearance look good? That she uses them as a " prop"? The older the better, the more unfortunate looking the better ? I mean - that is insane. What kind of mind thought do you have to possess to think like that ? The thing is - they know it doesn't happen! They know it's an unfortunate click of a shutter BUT they post with faux surprise posing as a more moral person. 🤷‍♀️. We see you and despite all the excuses we still see you for what you are.

OlympicWomen · 02/10/2026 15:23

fuschiaproudparrot · 02/10/2026 15:20

This thread should stand as an excellent example of how things and certain posters operate on here. It shows them in their true light and how they operate. They will use ANYONE to back up their point. It is quite simply a dig at the Princess of Wales going about her everyday activities and interacting with ordinary members of the public. What are they actually suggesting here ? That Catherine goes out to specifically find old people to be photographed with to make her appearance look good? That she uses them as a " prop"? The older the better, the more unfortunate looking the better ? I mean - that is insane. What kind of mind thought do you have to possess to think like that ? The thing is - they know it doesn't happen! They know it's an unfortunate click of a shutter BUT they post with faux surprise posing as a more moral person. 🤷‍♀️. We see you and despite all the excuses we still see you for what you are.

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