Idriel
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I don't quite understand what was the point of snipping out the whole exchange about Chelsy if that thread existed all along, but there we are.
I have argued that Chelsy's stint at the Law firm had shown that it is possible to combine a high profile Royal relationship, media attention and a career (something some here think is not possible, particularly for Kate). In response to that, there has been some suggestion that Chelsy gets hardly attention from either the press nor the paparazzi, which is the reason why she is able to go on with her life in a productive way. I think this is a misconception and here is why:
While there is less interest in Chelsy than there is in Kate, that doesn't mean there is no interest.
A quick 'Chelsy' search on the Mail gives 379 results (I would not call this 'hardly any articles') and they are all accompanied by pictures of her in various situations, from the mundane (shopping in London, going to work) to the glamorous (partying, attending social events). Again, I would not call this 'hardly any pictures'. So, obviously, Chelsy has a market value for Paps, as her pictures get regularly picked by publications such as the Mail, Hello and News of the World.
You also have to remember that British paparazzi are London-centric, and Chelsy is hardly ever in London, hence the relative lack of pictures (compared to Kate).
Would you say the lack of recent Kate pictures reflect a disinterest in her? Of course not, it just reflects that she isn't around London anymore.
When they are in London both Chelsy and Kate are followed around and when they are away, they are left alone (you get the odd picture of Kate in Berkshire or Chelsy in S.A., but that's hardly harassment).
For those who didn't believe my claim that Chelsy was pictured everyday during her internship, here are some evidences: 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th.
None of these pictures made it to the press (or that forum for that matter), but then there was a time when we also got daily pictures of Kate, and they didn't all get printed.
All that isn't surprising. Around 60% (conservative number) of all the paps pictures aren't picked by the press. Just do a random celebrity search at any photo agency. It doesn't matter to the paps because it cost them nothing to take a picture and they don't wanna miss a potential money shot.
The important point is that from Kate's or from Chelsy's point of view, the intrusion is real, whether the pictures makes it to the papers or not. That also would not make any difference to an employer whether the pictures were published or not.
Despite that baggage, Chelsy is considered employable by a London based law firm, which is proof that a royal relationship isn't a good excuse enough for holding up a career.
Merry Christmas to all.
I have argued that Chelsy's stint at the Law firm had shown that it is possible to combine a high profile Royal relationship, media attention and a career (something some here think is not possible, particularly for Kate). In response to that, there has been some suggestion that Chelsy gets hardly attention from either the press nor the paparazzi, which is the reason why she is able to go on with her life in a productive way. I think this is a misconception and here is why:
While there is less interest in Chelsy than there is in Kate, that doesn't mean there is no interest.
A quick 'Chelsy' search on the Mail gives 379 results (I would not call this 'hardly any articles') and they are all accompanied by pictures of her in various situations, from the mundane (shopping in London, going to work) to the glamorous (partying, attending social events). Again, I would not call this 'hardly any pictures'. So, obviously, Chelsy has a market value for Paps, as her pictures get regularly picked by publications such as the Mail, Hello and News of the World.
You also have to remember that British paparazzi are London-centric, and Chelsy is hardly ever in London, hence the relative lack of pictures (compared to Kate).
Would you say the lack of recent Kate pictures reflect a disinterest in her? Of course not, it just reflects that she isn't around London anymore.
When they are in London both Chelsy and Kate are followed around and when they are away, they are left alone (you get the odd picture of Kate in Berkshire or Chelsy in S.A., but that's hardly harassment).
For those who didn't believe my claim that Chelsy was pictured everyday during her internship, here are some evidences: 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th.
None of these pictures made it to the press (or that forum for that matter), but then there was a time when we also got daily pictures of Kate, and they didn't all get printed.
All that isn't surprising. Around 60% (conservative number) of all the paps pictures aren't picked by the press. Just do a random celebrity search at any photo agency. It doesn't matter to the paps because it cost them nothing to take a picture and they don't wanna miss a potential money shot.
The important point is that from Kate's or from Chelsy's point of view, the intrusion is real, whether the pictures makes it to the papers or not. That also would not make any difference to an employer whether the pictures were published or not.
Despite that baggage, Chelsy is considered employable by a London based law firm, which is proof that a royal relationship isn't a good excuse enough for holding up a career.
Merry Christmas to all.
