Prince William current events 16: 17 March - 10 May 2007

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by kjrn

This isn't on the taxpayer topic I know. I wondered why (no names because I don't have any and am not suggesting anyone) it is so important for people to compare William and Harry and to make one of them seem better than the other. Why does there always have to be a good prince, bad prince theme? And why does there seem to be people who would seem to put down William because the papers seem to put down Harry (kind of a balancing thing in their mind)?

Because Royal personages are not interesting as persons but as archetypical personages who have a function within the common subconcious due to their position. There's the good and the bad sister/brother archetype and there's Prince Charming and the Evil Lord. The media as well as authors are always trying to connect their stories to archetypical scenarios because that's what resound with the readers.

[bbb]

i believe the prince is behaving in moderation. i'm afraid the culture i live in is seeped in alcohol tradition. in texas it's not a barbq without the beer. in my experience in college it was the teetottlers from familiys it was forbidden to drink that turned out to be the drunks. the rest of us learned how to take responsibility for ourselves.( nothing like a tequila hangover to teach that one ) i have some cousins who are alcohlics, both came from strict religious homes where no drinking was allowed EVER. so i know total abstinence isn't the key.
i don't know any young people in their 20's who don't push the limits a little bit, feel their boundaries, basically do stupid stuff. it's what your 20's are for, do all the dumb stuff that will get you fired or divorced in your 30's
my best friends cried to me the other day "i hate my kids" i told her to wait she'll like them again in their 30's. it's a right of passage, in my bachelorette days -to work by 8 party til 2 work by 8, 4-6 nights a week! i don't just mean bars (altho....) i mean museums, concerts, friends for dinner, films, road trips,if there was a hour there was something to do and we did it. biggest fun i've ever had in my life because i didn't have to answer to anyone. it is an impossible pace to keep up long, it'd certainly kill me now, but i was young and enjoying my life, learning, exploring becoming "me" (at least i'm not sitting here wondering what i missed, that would be a real bummer)
if the prince was drunk all the times we saw him, the FIRST time he shows up at an official function then i'll be worried because he will be silently asking for help. as a young man in his 20s, going off to war, in the pressure cooker, fish bowl life he has- this seems very minor and intrusive for the fuss. yes i know he has a big responsibility in the future but he's a young man, let him enjoy himself (as long as he isn't driving) he's the one that must learn the lesson that the "LENS" is always watching and behave in a manner you want on the front page of the papers. i love this young man, maybe i'm just being too lenient -but he is over 21 it's seems none of my business.

[Luv2Cruise]

Good points bbb. I think we'll see less of the princes for a while because of the blowback from their latest antics. They're blowing off steam now, while their bodies can handle it, rather than in their mid-40s looking like idiots in the clubs. Harry is going to war where anything can happen God forbid. Let him have his fun before things get serious. Iraq is no day at the beach.

As for William, he has handled himself so well for so long, I'm not bothered by some these rather innocuous photos. For their own twisted reasons, some corners are blowing way out of proportion the pictures of him in the nightclub with those girls. It's obvious to me he was feeling good, the girls asked for pictures and he obliged them. End of story. The one girl later denied going back to barracks with him. Even if she did go, obviously nothing happened and she left. Kate got it right. She said women will always throw themselves at him and it is something that she handles brilliantly.

As for celebrating William and Kate's breakup, some people would be advised not to do the happy dance too soon. I suspect they will go undercover with their relationship to throw everyone off. I know I would lay low if I were Kate. We haven't seen pictures of her in days. Her lawyers are doing their jobs well. Good for her. I hope she enjoys the break/embargo. It won't last if she attends the Diana celebration in a few months.

[kjrn]

Sorry, I still don't understand the posting of links here but thisisdorset.com has story about William "charming" a great-grandmother. Here's the address Prince Charms A Greatgrandmother (from Thisisdorset)

[Empress]

Have I missed something? There seems to be specualation as to problems between the couple in this thread. Can someone fill me in?

Hmm, just found the article myself, and it appears that the only thing that Wills had to do with this girl was take a photo, likely at her request. According to this young woman, he did not do anything untoward.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Empress

Have I missed something? There seems to be specualation as to problems between the couple in this thread.

Sadly, hope springs eternal, in some minds!

[kpusa1981]

When will William startthe driving part of the Troop Leaders Course?

[Luv2Cruise]

Skydragon, absolutely.

Originally Posted by Empress

Have I missed something? There seems to be specualation as to problems between the couple in this thread. Can someone fill me in?

The only thing you've missed Empress is jealousy inspired hate towards Kate Middleton, thankfully not here though. This is a lovely place, very nice posters and very good moderators. There is sometimes an attempted invasion, but it's snuffed out by sound reasoning and reality.

[Izzysamos]

Luv2Cruise, I think you and I were separated at birth. You always say the things I want to say!

[Skydragon]

These articles refer to the same event!

William hailed as 'perfect gentleman' after pub gig

Prince William was a "perfect gentleman" when he took time out from his military training to visit a bar in a seaside town, it has been revealed.

William hailed as 'perfect gentleman' after pub gig | the Daily Mail

PRINCE ACCUSED OF GIG DISRUPTION

British royal PRINCE WILLIAM and his army friends have been accused of ruining an amateur musician's big break by disrupting his first gig.

PRINCE WILLIAM - PRINCE ACCUSED OF GIG DISRUPTION

[ysbel]

Why do I think the papers are taking revenge on William for not getting publically engaged to Kate and giving them a decent uplifting story about the royals to write about.

[karla64]

Prince William pays Tribute to Woman Officer who killed in Iraq..



Prince William pays tribute to woman officer | International News | News | Telegraph

[Skydragon]

Young Wills' hands-on photo reveals the death of privacy

LAST week London's Sun newspaper printed a front-page picture of Prince William, heir to the throne,

Young Wills' hands-on photo reveals the death of privacy - World - theage.com.au

The last few paragraphs about the play should make people think, is this the society we really want?

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by karla64

Prince William pays Tribute to Woman Officer who killed in Iraq..
Prince William pays tribute to woman officer | International News | News | Telegraph

Tragic for all the families. I think men get more upset about a female colleague being killed than a male because of the 'protect the weaker sex' attitude, that is taught from an early age in most families.

[Royal Fan]

My Heart goes out to the Families Especially during this Holiday May God Be with them and this Is where Prince Henry is going no matter what we think of him Let us keep him in our prayers , He will be gone for 6 months hopefully thatll scare him straight

[HRH Kimetha]

Originally Posted by karla64

Prince William pays Tribute to Woman Officer who killed in Iraq..

It was interesting to read that she came from a long line of relatives who served/serves in the military and a sister who is stationed there now (although was on leave when Jo was killed). Sorry to hear this.

[HRH Kimetha]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Young Wills' hands-on photo reveals the death of privacy
The last few paragraphs about the play should make people think, is this the society we really want?

Absolutely not IMO. I have been rather saddened by all that has changed in the world, but that topic is not for this forum.

I don't think William deliberately with intention of feeling up this young lady. I think he just put his arm around her and his hand landed where it did and it was just a passing thing with only his best intention.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by HRH Kimetha

It was interesting to read that she came from a long line of relatives who served/serves in the military and a sister who is stationed there now (although was on leave when Jo was killed). Sorry to hear this.

It is reasonably normal for the military tradition to be passed down through the generations. Whether you have one child or more in a war zone, it is always harder for those at home and the dread that follows a 'shut down' cannot be described or IMO, imagined.

My heart goes out to all who knew these young people, especially their parents, relatives and friends. I am saddened that the biggest headlines about their deaths, seems to be that Jo was a friend of Williams at RMAS, while this is news, surely it should be more about the loss suffered by their families!