The Family and Background of the Duchess of Cambridge, the Middletons 1, Until 2022

[Lenora]

It sounds like a good idea, I think
Middletons' Party Pieces to give your spare change to charity - Telegraph

 

[Lenora]

James Middleton attributes success to his own hard work - Telegraph

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton's brother James says success is down to his hard graft | Mail Online

 

[Artemisia]

With respect, I cannot agree with James Middleton, if he ever really said such a thing, and it's not Daily Mail's fanciful imagination.
He might not have craved attention, but to say that the £30,000-a-year education and a flat in one of London's most sought-after addresses (all courtesy of his parents) is not a good head-start, is just ridiculous. Of course, he used connections and his success is as much down to his surname than anything else; if he were a penniless broke, would he be allowed loans or mortgages (assuming he ever took either, and didn't just ask parents for help).

I'm not saying it's wrong, mind you - everyone does that. If you have connections and means, you use them.
My parents have paid for my education as well; when I decided to study in Moscow (because there are no available courses of my chosen profession here), they bought me a flat and supported me financially. That helped me no end; I will forever be grateful for that. Whatever I achieve in my life, it will be down to their help and support as much as my own efforts. I am sure James Middleton (as well as Kate and Pippa) understand that as well.

 

[Kataryn]

Whatever I achieve in my life, it will be down to their help and support as much as my own efforts. I am sure James Middleton (as well as Kate and Pippa) understand that as well.

As I understood it, James Middleton does accept that he is in a privileged position and is thankful for it. I guess that the supporters were not only his parents but Uncle Gary as well. But even if you get the basics and a good financing, it still takes hard work to be successful. Okay, there are sons and daughters who become Crown Prince/Princess in Daddy's company, but even they have to work hard and show positive prospects or it's better for their inheritance to appoint a professional as head of the company.

And I believe what James did is creating a company who thrives on creative ideas. Okay, being the B-i-law of William helps but if the cakes do not taste good, then that PR is for naught.

So IMHO he does a good job (I haven't yet tasted his cakes) and time will tell just how much quality he offers...

 

[Artemisia]

As I understood it, James Middleton does accept that he is in a privileged position and is thankful for it. I guess that the supporters were not only his parents but Uncle Gary as well. But even if you get the basics and a good financing, it still takes hard work to be successful. Okay, there are sons and daughters who become Crown Prince/Princess in Daddy's company, but even they have to work hard and show positive prospects or it's better for their inheritance to appoint a professional as head of the company.

And I believe what James did is creating a company who thrives on creative ideas. Okay, being the B-i-law of William helps but if the cakes do not taste good, then that PR is for naught.

So IMHO he does a good job (I haven't yet tasted his cakes) and time will tell just how much quality he offers...

I am not denying his hard work or dedication; you don't get to create four companies without either. What I meant is that it would be naive to assume he achieved everything he has now without heavy support from his family, network of useful contacts, and friends. We all use connections, and James happens to be better connected than most of us.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

A fab education and having wealthy parents is no guarantee of success. Being a self-made woman (with no familial backing), contacts and start-up monies are nice, but it is up to the individual to make or break the endeavor.

James will probably take the businesses to the point where he can sell them, retire at 40 and live happily ever after. Selling a business is where the money is.

 

[Lenora]

I agree that James could have worked rather hard in order to achieve some goals, but I don't like his self-proud expression, that seems to me exagerated.

 

[Kataryn]

I am not denying his hard work or dedication; you don't get to create four companies without either. What I meant is that it would be naive to assume he achieved everything he has now without heavy support from his family, network of useful contacts, and friends. We all use connections, and James happens to be better connected than most of us.

Oh, but think of all those well-connected kiddies who fail in their business endeavours... But you're right, of course. He has to thank his connection for part of his success - and I have no doubt that he does. Creating modern cakes and that at a price that people can afford but gives enough revenue to the company means to invest heavily into modern machinery and you can't do that without money. But producing cakes that people want to eat still is a creative endeavour.

 

[Artemisia]

God save us all? Burlesque-dancing cousin of Kate Middleton is selling U.S. reality show - featuring clips of her royal relative

Katrina Darling, who includes a 'God Save the Queen' routine in her risqué burlesque act, is hoping to land a TV series about her life. But to make sure potential buyers know all about her royal connection she includes photos of Kate and Prince William in her presentation.

 

[Baroness of Books]

Oh....my. Think someone's capitalizing a bit for her 15 minutes of fame?

 

[EIIR]

Who was it who originally said you can choose your friends but not your family? I'm sure Kate thinks of it every time the Daily Mail gives this woman press.

 

[Daria_S]

God save us all? Burlesque-dancing cousin of Kate Middleton is selling U.S. reality show - featuring clips of her royal relative

Ummm...wow . No words. Just...

Oh....my. Think someone's capitalizing a bit for her 15 minutes of fame?

I'm with you here. Some will do anything to make money and become famous, even if it's disgraceful.

Who was it who originally said you can choose your friends but not your family? I'm sure Kate thinks of it every time the Daily Mail gives this woman press.

I won't doubt it. Let's hope she'll never have to publicly acknowledge this individual.

 

[NGalitzine]

Since they have never met, and this woman didnt even know of the connection until contacted by the press, I doubt Catherine will ever have to acknowledge her existence let alone ever meet her.

 

[sheikah deena]

Middilton Family Sharing Clothe

Sharing Hat
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Sharing Dress
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[Artemisia]

Kate's parents get permission to expand £1.5million 'Middleton Manor' with annex

The parents of the future Queen have been given the go-ahead for controversial plans to extend their £1.5million country home. Carole and Michael Middleton have been granted planning permission to build a new annexe in the grounds of their five bedroomed home in the picturesque Berkshire village of Bucklebury. But the application for Oak Acre – dubbed Middleton Manor – has caused uproar since it was submitted, with neighbours claiming that the Middleton’s had received special treatment by hiding the plans from public view.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

OK, we now have the Middleton's first bona fide use of their royal connections. If the plans had been submitted and displayed, as is per usual, and they were just ordinary people, the permission would never have been granted.

 

[HRHHermione]

There's absolutely no way to tell if that's the case and it's quite an ugly insinuation.

Actually, now that I think about it- that's probably because of legitimate security concerns.

 

[cepe]

OK, we now have the Middleton's first bona fide use of their royal connections. If the plans had been submitted and displayed, as is per usual, and they were just ordinary people, the permission would never have been granted.

This comment is insinuating that the Middleton's have breached planning law, with the connivence of planning elected members and officers. That is a very serious accusation.

about 10 days ago the DM published the plans so I knew exactly what they were intending to do so not much secrecy there. My assumption was that this coincided with the publication of the planning committee papers. What was interesting at the time was the DM readers complaining that councils were stopping individuals building on their own land/property

The decision would have been made by the planning committee which is a public meeting. That's how we know its happened.

 

[NGalitzine]

Not exactly the first people to request some privacy in planning applications on their own property. It tends to weed out curiosity seekers/busy bodies/reporters and anyone else who is unwilling to pay the fee to see the plans.

 

[Lumutqueen]

OK, we now have the Middleton's first bona fide use of their royal connections. If the plans had been submitted and displayed, as is per usual, and they were just ordinary people, the permission would never have been granted.

And you can prove your serious accusation how exactly?

 

[Artemisia]

'Jiggly jugs and yummy bums': What do Kate and the Royals think of brother James Middleton's saucy cakes?

Little brothers have always been a source of juvenile humour - but this one really takes the cake. James Middleton, whose older sister is the Duchess of Cambridge, has launched a business specialising in cakes iced with smutty slogans. The 24-year-old's edible designs cut a stark contrast with the Royal Family's famous sense of decorum, offering jokes about 'jiggly jugs', 'yummy bums' and 'wriggly willies'.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

Is this really news? Not directed to you, but the paper that wrote the article. Must be a slow news day, from what I know James has behaved very well since the dress incident; and his business I hear is a great success.

 

[Artemisia]

Kate's folks call time on local

Carole and Michael Middleton’s days of heading down to their local watering hole are sadly over. Kate’s parents, who used to enjoy a quiet gin and tonic at the Queen’s Head in Chapel Row, Berkshire, have been put off visiting their local after a map was posted on the internet highlighting their favourite haunts. Tourists have been flocking to the area hoping to share a pint with them,’ says a local.
‘A lot of American tourists, particularly, are desperate to catch a glimpse of one of the Middletons and they stake out the local pubs.’
The Duchess of Cambridge’s parents have already been besieged by fans turning up at the door of their home bearing gifts and fan mail for the Duchess and her sister Pippa.

I agree, but these days anything with the name "Middleton" in it is bound to sell papers - and that's what matters for DM, doesn't it?

 

[Baroness of Books]

I suppose the idyllic days of living anonymously in quiet rural Bucklebury are now over for the Middletons.

 

[Daria_S]

Kate's folks call time on local

I agree, but these days anything with the name "Middleton" in it is bound to sell papers - and that's what matters for DM, doesn't it?

Wow . Some really have no concept of 'privacy'. Why would anyone in his/her right mind turn up at a home of a public figure without being invited. That's not being a fan or supporter. The correct name for these nuts is 'stalkers'. Seriously, Catherine and her family are human beings, and not exhibits to be stared at in a museum or zoo.

 

[Grandduchess24]

Wow they just don't have any sort of privacy anymore now that they are in-laws of the royal family.

 

[Royal Newbie]

Wow . Some really have no concept of 'privacy'. Why would anyone in his/her right mind turn up at a home of a public figure without being invited. That's not being a fan or supporter. The correct name for these nuts is 'stalkers'. Seriously, Catherine and her family are human beings, and not exhibits to be stared at in a museum or zoo.

There are two girls on tumblr/twitter who went to visit the Middletons to drop off a fan book for Pippa and posted about their visit with pictures and everything. The posts have since been taken down, but they thought nothing of going right up to the front door, knocking and trying to give Carole the book. Of course she couldn't actually take the thing. How is she supposed to know what it really was?

The girls still insist they did nothing wrong because "lots of people" visit them. They weren't the only ones was their justification. Personally I can't figure out how they ever thought it was a good idea.

PIPPA AND KATE'S FANS ARE ALL OF A TWITTER AS THEY DROP IN ON THE MIDDLETONS

 

[Daria_S]

There are two girls on tumblr/twitter who went to visit the Middletons to drop off a fan book for Pippa and posted about their visit with pictures and everything. The posts have since been taken down, but they thought nothing of going right up to the front door, knocking and trying to give Carole the book. Of course she couldn't actually take the thing. How is she supposed to know what it really was?

The girls still insist they did nothing wrong because "lots of people" visit them. They weren't the only ones was their justification. Personally I can't figure out how they ever thought it was a good idea.

PIPPA AND KATE'S FANS ARE ALL OF A TWITTER AS THEY DROP IN ON THE MIDDLETONS

Perhaps those 'lots of people' that visit the Middletons are close friends/business associates/relatives of the family. These girls are lucky they didn't get caught by authorities and put on a 'stalker' list. If my child ever did anything like this. I won't allow him/her to do anything without adult supervision for a very long time. Talk about poor judgement.

 

[carlota]

Wow . Some really have no concept of 'privacy'. Why would anyone in his/her right mind turn up at a home of a public figure without being invited. That's not being a fan or supporter. The correct name for these nuts is 'stalkers'. Seriously, Catherine and her family are human beings, and not exhibits to be stared at in a museum or zoo.

the people who showed up were just two little girls who wanted to give some gifts to pippa. nothing harmful and i can't understand why someone would be upset by it.
unfortunately, all this comes with fame, as do other many positive things. i guess both kate and her family evaluated the positives and negatives before the engagement and they were all happy with what it would involve before they took the next step.