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Congrats to Catherine!
The Duchess of Cambridge has accepted a lifetime honorary membership of the Royal Photographic Society.
Kate Middleton made honorary member of Royal Photographic Society after snapping iconic pictures of newborn Princess Charlotte - Mirror Online
While Catherine has taken some quite lovely photos of her children, however, overall she is no better than any other happy snappy amateur. Such an honour is a slap in the face to those whose body of work is formidable and deserving of recognition. In short, it smacks of shmoozing royalty rather than a genuine recognition of a photographer of note.
Absolutely agree. I have a PhD and when celebs and members of royalty receive honorary doctorates, should I get in a huff and a puff because they haven't earned it the "right way"? No. It doesn't take away my hard work and title. It's the same for Catherine.It's an honorary membership folks. Takes nothing away from other professional photographer. Catherine, The Queen and Prince Andrew are amateur photographers. The royal family have a long history as amateur photographers.
Do people not know what honorary mean?
Everywhere I've read, it has been stated that this is a honorary membership. I don't feel it detracts at all from those that are awarded membership as those are the ones that have earned it.
To me, it is no different than perhaps a highly respected university awarding the Queen a Masters in Diplomatic Relations or William if she should be awarded Commander in Chief of an armed service.
Kate has always been interested in photography and its use of light, color and and how the subject is framed in the photo. I think she's done wonderfully and this honor shows it. Andrew is another one that is a photography buff.
I actually met the Duchess of Cambridge during her visit to The Hague at October 10! (Apologies for the delay, I'm planning to visit this forum more often). It was a great experience. It was over in a blink of an eye (I said: 'Your Royal Highness, nice to meet you' and she said 'Nice to meet you too' - deep conversation!), but it was fantastic. Royal Musings: The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Netherlands
Where was she holding her clutch and did it convey deep meaning to you? Just kidding - what a thrill for you! I am deeply envious.
To be precise: she put her clutch in the car before she approached the public to meet them. I read a lot into that, for sure.
Thanks, it was a thrill indeed, an absolutely great experience I'll never forget.
Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
On 28 Feb The Duchess will visit @RMHCUK Evelina London to open their new house for the families of children being treated @EvelinaLondon
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/831538202037145600
Majesty/Joe Little @MajestyMagazine
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the new 59-bedroom Ronald McDonald House Evelina London @RMHCUK on 28 February:
Ronald McDonald House Evelina London
RMHC UK @RMHCUK
Today’s the day The Duchess of Cambridge opens our Evelina London House! HRH will have a tour of the House and meet families and supporters
https://twitter.com/RMHCUK/status/836499798970748928
RMHC UK @RMHCUK
Preparations are complete, the House is ready and families are waiting to greet HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at our Evelina London House!
https://twitter.com/RMHCUK/status/836508157312712704
Read more: Duchess of Cambridge meets Evelina London families at new Ronald McDonald HouseThe Duchess of Cambridge today officially opened the new 59-bedroom Ronald McDonald House Evelina London, providing a ‘home away from home’ for families of children at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Her Royal Highness toured the new House and met Ronald McDonald House staff and Evelina London doctors and nurses.
Joining in on a Pancake Day arts and crafts session with children, Her Royal Highness spoke to parents who have found that the new House eases the difficulties of having a child staying at Evelina London. She heard many moving stories from families and siblings who explained that staying at the House greatly eased the stress and strain of having a sick child, and gave them more time to concentrate on the condition of their child.