muriel
Imperial Majesty
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- Jun 26, 2007
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- United Kingdom
It has always been a "given" that William would take over the land holdings of his father one day. My question is...why did he not study for this while at Uni? He would, IMO, be better off taking a course in how to manage people. He's not going to do any of the work himself, he'll just be managing. When one is in charge of large landholdings, one does not chuck hay. Charles has always "guided" things re: farming and I don't expect William to do any different.
Also, I think it sends a bad message that Kate and George are not going with him. What's with that??? Are there no short-term rentals in Cambridge? Fishy to me.
Perhaps he wanted to study Geography / History of Art when at University. I agree he will always have a professional team managing the Duchy's agricultural holdings, but what is wrong if William spent a few months getting a better understanding of managing farms? IMO, it will give him a better insight on how rural life is, and perhaps lend a perspective that politicians typically miss.