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Woaw! Brilliant post!!BeatrixFan said:I've started this due to a question from another board member and comments from others. It's all my opinion and you don't have to agree with it.
I realise that I am going to become as hated as Stalin in certain camps for saying this but I know there are those who agree with the sentiment. Prince William. What a dull, boring, limp character. One is almost screaming at the screen when he flashes up, "Do something spontaneous!" - he is a 23 Year Old man behaving like a 65 year old statesman. He only needs the Pipe and slippers and he could be a Grandfather. I just see absolutely no promise in him at all. He's hailed in some camps as being the 'saviour of the Monarchy' - I do hope Kate Middleton has an ounce of personality and sparkle, because she will have to compensate for the lack of it in his camp. I've entitled this topic, 'My Pot-au-Feu with Prince William' because he has about as much character as the French stew which composes of boiled beef, vegetables and marrow bones. He lacks charm completely. I don't expect somersaults of firework displays but I do expect something that shows who he is. As young as he is, he has shown no reason as to why he'd make a good King in my opinion.
I don't see him as being good King material, indeed, I'd prefer Queen Beatrice to King William any day. William seems to be a walking clone - he needs to be programmed daily to ensure that he'll get through the long hours. Maybe I'm being far too critical, but unlike his brother, he doesn't seem to have formed a backbone or anything that shows he's an individual at all.
Just replace William by Charles and Kate by Camilla and you have my exact, perfectly expressed view on The Prince of Wales...
Now, I have to say I'm really impress by you stamina BeatrixFan. Making such a bold statement in the prince William tread... Respect.
However I have to disagree with you. I do think William has a personality, but he goes to incredible extend to show nothing of it. I see it as a defence mechanism. I agree with you that everything he does is quite boring (even his choice of companion does nothing to excite a hint of excitement, at least IMO); but I can't blame him for that. He plays it safe, and considering how the British Press treats Royals, he better do. Look at how Harry (who is also my favourite) has been trashed. Look at how his girlfriend is treated and defamed.
I also disagree with you 65 years old statement. Unlike his father, William has a natural charisma, which is what keeps me interested in him (plus his good looks, I won't deny).
Here are two pics to prove that William can let his hair down sometimes...
William wild 1
William wild 2
PS: Pôt-au-feu is very good!!! (an outraged Gallic poster)