Duchess of Cambridge: What Now for Catherine? Future Duties, Roles, Responsib...
Yes exactly Daria...we are going to be subjected to the stories about how the DoC is trying to undermine and/or upstage Camilla (whatever her title will be at the time) in all manner of ways....and that William is trying to overstep his bounds with Charles ..blah blah blah.
LaRae
Indeed. It's all sad but true. Kinda like a soap opera if you think about it. I'm surprised no soap writer/director thought of going to the DM to get plot lines, but I may be wrong, because I don't watch that stuff...
Catherine won't be accused of stealing the spotlight from anyone. She's the most senior member of the royal family, after to Her Majesty The Queen and Duchess of Cornwall. It's her place to play important roles within the "Firm."
I would bet that she would be accused of being upstaged, if only by the scum at DM, but since good deal of the public reads that drivel, it'll sell, and be regarded as something credible.
There's some talk up thread about 'upstaging'. It's obvious that the Cambridges attract more attention that the PoW and the DoC. Does anyone really believe that Charles doesn't mind this, particularly on behalf of his wife ? (I doubt Camilla really cares.) I'm sure that HM consults with him about assignments for 'the kids'- and probably honors his wishes. He has only a few years to raise Camilla's popularity and status in the eyes of his future subjects.
I have no issues with Charles, but old insecurities take a long time to disappear, not to mention that he does appear to enjoy the attention. After watching 'The Royal Paintbox', I realized just how much he likes to be center-stage. He may not (and more than likely isn't) be jealous of his son, and daughter-in-law, but he may very well be concerned with the kind of popularity and attention they receive. Yes, he doesn't have a lot of time to schmooze the masses, and age is certainly not in his favor (majority wants to see the young, and glamorous Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, or as press loves to call them 'Prince William, and Kate Middleton), so the only thing he can control is the amount of exposure. Yes, I'm sure he discusses these concerns with his mother, and since he is financing his sons' and daughter-in-law's appearances, it's not too far-fetched to believe that he has a say in how much Catherine does. So, maybe all those who want more Catherine should take up writing to Her Majesty, and the Prince of Wales with their concerns. I'm sure both parties would be just tickled pink.
Charles isn't worried about the Cambridge's upstaging him and Camilla. Obviously, he's the Prince of Wales and principle player in the "Firm," but he knows his son and wife also have a role to play as senior royals and he respects that.
I'm just saying that it's time for Catherine to take her place on the stage as the Third lady in the Land. With The Queen giving Catherine the responsible role of representing her on a tour of Malta (a tour she couldn't make due to illness with carrying Charlotte), I think even The Queen knows it's time for Catherine to step up her game.
I can see what you're saying, but it is worth remembering that until William increases the public the duties he carries out, I don't think we will see much more of Catherine than we currently do.
It is not a question of the Queen knowing it is time for Catherine to "step up her game" it is a question of the Queen deciding if and when. This is not a decision for Catherine to make for herself. If anything, it is for William to "step up" his public duties (assuming the Queen will ever insist he does), which will automatically increase Catherine's public visibility.
I didn't think of that, but it makes sense. Catherine will follow William's lead in this, as she has been doing.
Yeah, I understand where you coming from. Hopefully her senior role is on it's way to increasing. I've noticed that Catherine has gained a great of confidence on the royal stage. She needs to work on her speeches a bit more and inject some of her personality into it. It only comes with practice, but she can't get much practice if she's not giving any speeches about the causes she's passionate about. Her video messages are good though.
Her speeches are fine, and how much more personality should she inject into them? Perhaps you would be happy if she did them as musical numbers, with a little dance routine? And she shows her passion by visiting her charities, whether privately, or publicly, and that is more valuable, and from the heart than some pretty words.
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