Things were a little different with the then, Princess Elizabeth. She had no other choice but to really step up when she became the first in-line to the throne. Then again, people at the time had a little more some respect for the royal family.
Not just that, but common sense was more in use and actually
being used too.
Just how much "work" is someone who is officially only a part time royal and primarily resident in Wales supposed to do? I suspect this is more about fullfilling a desire by some in the public/press to see more of her so comments can be made about fashion & jewels that it is about charity & public duties. So far I haven't heard any charities crying about lack of involvement or complaining about cancelled engagements.
I wonder if there were the same kind of complaints when Elizabeth, the heiress presumptive, went off to live in Malta with the Duke of Edinburgh or when Katherine went off to live in Hong Kong with the Duke of Kent.
We do not currently suffer from a shortage of fulltime working royals in the UK.
Exactly!! If there's a real problem and complaint, then the only people who have the right to say anything at all are the Charities and/or The Queen and trust me, we'd hear about it too.
Wouldn't it make more sense for a person who is responsible for operating some rather large machinery with very sensitive equipment to rescue individuals in danger (sometimes in inclement weather) to be well rested and have a positive attitude?
I'm of the opinion that more military people (in any country) should have more time off. Perhaps the rather frightening rise in suicides and post-traumatic stress disorders would be turned around if soldiers got more rest. Just saying.
Not to mention wasn't William a part of the search for that guy that got swept off the cliffs and into/out to sea, but wasn't found a few weeks ago? I can't imagine the feelings of the entire Base after they had to call off the Search w/out a happy ending. It all takes a toll beyond what any of us even know of and is a job I have nothing but respect for the people who do it.
My point is why should she be treated any differently than me just because she is watched by soooooooooooo many people.
You've never been stalked then. Or had your every move watched for the teeniest mistake to be used against you in the future by a large group of people. I have and let me tell you, the emotional, psychological and physical toll that can take on someone is massive and not only on you, but on your loved ones as well knowing there's nothing they can do to stop it.
Then again, I would think knowing someone is being stalked regardless of the reason would bring about some compassion for that person.
The problem is that there will always be complaints. When they were doing engagements last year, people complained that they weren't doing the right type of engagements. Then during the Jubilee tour, there were complaints that they were getting too much attention and stealing the limelight from the other members of the BRF. During the Olympics, people complained that they were tired of seeing them and didn't think their involvment should count as official engagements.
Realistically they're not going to be able to please everyone and their best bet is to follow the advice of the Queen. She's obviously fine with the way things are progressing, and I'm sure she'll make it known when she feels they need to start full-time duties.
Thank you, well said and perfectly said too. Also sadly too true.
As an individual with a chronic illness? If I had an end point of my torture (in Kate's case, HG) either achieved or in sight, I'd be thrilled for an end to the pain. But before stepping back into a very public job, yes, I'd want to recharge my batteries.
The timing sucks as far as public reception, but I have only sympathy. Kate NEEDS this. To have gone straight from sick to working would be so draining and demoralizing for her. It wouldn't be in anyone's best interests.
I also have serious and on going health issues and as you said all too truthfully, if there was an end point in sight, I'd be planning to do something special or go somewhere I'd always wanted to go to before getting on w/my life. Simply because there's nothing more tiring than being in constant pain or constantly sick and once you've finally gotten to the end of it all, you're so drained, you can't think straight.
I actually made the mistake of not taking the time needed to not only recharge my batteries, but also to come to grips w/all that had happened to me over the close to three year period of Kidney Failure, going on Dialysis and then two Kidney Transplants and coming thisclose to losing this second one as well. The smart thing to do would have been to take a year to recharge my own reserves and also do what was needed to come to terms w/a few things. Not jump right into doing College applications and in turn, College that Fall.
To say it was a disaster is an understatement and ending up discovering I had cataracts needing out, which in turn forced me to take a year off anyway, was a blessing in disguise as during that time I did come to terms w/all that had happened. I also pass along this very true advice whenever I'm asked to talk to a newly returned Transplant Recipient come home.
This is what seems to be an Annual Middleton Tradition, they all went there this time last year and it just happens this trip falls at the same time as just before Kate has the go ahead to get back to doing Engagements. Perfect timing for her to be able to recharge her Batteries before getting back into the swing of things.
Not only that, but this more than proves yet again that unlike other Windsor Royal Brides, Kate's Family will be an active part of William and Kate's lives. I'm delighted by this, as we've all heard the stories of how other Families were basically dropped to the side after the Wedding. Lovely to see all that was said about this wasn't just that. Talk.
I'll say again, if the Queen isn't saying anything or we're not hearing anything from the Palace or William's superiors in the RAF, then it's not a problem and nothing to worry about.
Not that, that'll stop the attacks and sniping from happening sadly.