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I agree - and it is going to be very, very interesting to see who offered that financial incentive if indeed there was one.
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It is indeed!
Interesting and, I think, very insightful long read by Jenny McCartney on Catherine and the reactions her person generates.
unherd.com
Some extracts:
Grace under consistent pressure is an admirable quality. Were a ballet dancer to execute a string of flawless performances, or a pilot to conduct numerous flights without incident, it would not be deemed evidence of an absence of character: quite the opposite. Yet in Kate — especially for those who increasingly conduct their lives online — serene self-possession seems to drive a proportion of onlookers insane: what lurks behind it, what dark secret is waiting to destroy it, how best might it be disrupted? The uncomfortable truth is that what many people deeply crave in a young and beautiful royal wife and mother is not competence, but crack-up....
The increasingly bizarre treatment of Kate, or the idea of Kate, is connected to the most dominant phenomenon of our age: a cultural prioritising of drama over duty. The supply of drama has spilled beyond the confines of the novel, theatre, cinema or television to become a commodity on which our public figures are judged. When Mantel spoke of Kate’s apparent absence of emerging “character” she was assessing her primarily through the hungry eyes of a novelist. In books, central female characters often generate dramatic tension by chafing against their circumstances, by the intensifying dazzle of their discontents, something that Kate refused to transmit. In contrast, Mantel described Diana as a “carrier of myth”: Diana, publicly trapped in the disappointments of her marriage, certainly carried more plot twists than any author had a right to expect. Unfortunately for her, the final one was her shockingly premature death.
...the Princess of Wales exists at the opposite end of the feminine spectrum from Jean Rhys. Pinned firmly in place by her royal obligations, her wealth, her marriage and three children, she belongs to the realm of the respectable and dutiful rather than the erratic and dramatic. She is not a “character” in the artistic sense, nor does she desire to be, but both a survivor and upholder of an institution: hers is the territory of the prompt thank-you note, the kept promise, the commitment to public service, the uncomplicated pleasure in children, the stoic endurance of difficult times in the hope that better ones will come along soon. The public senses an emotional solidity in her, and it is partly why she is held in broad esteem. In this age of insistent self-definition, duty to others might be an unfashionable concept, but it is nonetheless one that keeps families and institutions from chaos and collapse.
Kate is not your drama queen
unherd.com
Some extracts:
Grace under consistent pressure is an admirable quality. Were a ballet dancer to execute a string of flawless performances, or a pilot to conduct numerous flights without incident, it would not be deemed evidence of an absence of character: quite the opposite. Yet in Kate — especially for those who increasingly conduct their lives online — serene self-possession seems to drive a proportion of onlookers insane: what lurks behind it, what dark secret is waiting to destroy it, how best might it be disrupted? The uncomfortable truth is that what many people deeply crave in a young and beautiful royal wife and mother is not competence, but crack-up....
The increasingly bizarre treatment of Kate, or the idea of Kate, is connected to the most dominant phenomenon of our age: a cultural prioritising of drama over duty. The supply of drama has spilled beyond the confines of the novel, theatre, cinema or television to become a commodity on which our public figures are judged. When Mantel spoke of Kate’s apparent absence of emerging “character” she was assessing her primarily through the hungry eyes of a novelist. In books, central female characters often generate dramatic tension by chafing against their circumstances, by the intensifying dazzle of their discontents, something that Kate refused to transmit. In contrast, Mantel described Diana as a “carrier of myth”: Diana, publicly trapped in the disappointments of her marriage, certainly carried more plot twists than any author had a right to expect. Unfortunately for her, the final one was her shockingly premature death.
...the Princess of Wales exists at the opposite end of the feminine spectrum from Jean Rhys. Pinned firmly in place by her royal obligations, her wealth, her marriage and three children, she belongs to the realm of the respectable and dutiful rather than the erratic and dramatic. She is not a “character” in the artistic sense, nor does she desire to be, but both a survivor and upholder of an institution: hers is the territory of the prompt thank-you note, the kept promise, the commitment to public service, the uncomplicated pleasure in children, the stoic endurance of difficult times in the hope that better ones will come along soon. The public senses an emotional solidity in her, and it is partly why she is held in broad esteem. In this age of insistent self-definition, duty to others might be an unfashionable concept, but it is nonetheless one that keeps families and institutions from chaos and collapse.
Interesting and, I think, very insightful long read by Jenny McCartney on Catherine and the reactions her person generates.
Kate is not your drama queen
Some extracts:
Grace under consistent pressure is an admirable quality. Were a ballet dancer to execute a string of flawless performances, or a pilot to conduct numerous flights without incident, it would not be deemed evidence of an absence of character: quite the opposite. Yet in Kate — especially for those who increasingly conduct their lives online — serene self-possession seems to drive a proportion of onlookers insane: what lurks behind it, what dark secret is waiting to destroy it, how best might it be disrupted? The uncomfortable truth is that what many people deeply crave in a young and beautiful royal wife and mother is not competence, but crack-up....
The increasingly bizarre treatment of Kate, or the idea of Kate, is connected to the most dominant phenomenon of our age: a cultural prioritising of drama over duty. The supply of drama has spilled beyond the confines of the novel, theatre, cinema or television to become a commodity on which our public figures are judged. When Mantel spoke of Kate’s apparent absence of emerging “character” she was assessing her primarily through the hungry eyes of a novelist. In books, central female characters often generate dramatic tension by chafing against their circumstances, by the intensifying dazzle of their discontents, something that Kate refused to transmit. In contrast, Mantel described Diana as a “carrier of myth”: Diana, publicly trapped in the disappointments of her marriage, certainly carried more plot twists than any author had a right to expect. Unfortunately for her, the final one was her shockingly premature death.
...the Princess of Wales exists at the opposite end of the feminine spectrum from Jean Rhys. Pinned firmly in place by her royal obligations, her wealth, her marriage and three children, she belongs to the realm of the respectable and dutiful rather than the erratic and dramatic. She is not a “character” in the artistic sense, nor does she desire to be, but both a survivor and upholder of an institution: hers is the territory of the prompt thank-you note, the kept promise, the commitment to public service, the uncomplicated pleasure in children, the stoic endurance of difficult times in the hope that better ones will come along soon. The public senses an emotional solidity in her, and it is partly why she is held in broad esteem. In this age of insistent self-definition, duty to others might be an unfashionable concept, but it is nonetheless one that keeps families and institutions from chaos and collapse.
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I will only say that there is something bizarrely fascinating and painful in that since Catherine has not been a source of any drama, the world decided orders of magnitude were available to be made up around her, instead. Like Diana through the looking glass.
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The Prince of Wales and Prince George watched the match Aston Villa vs. Lille this evening, April 11:
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Glad that father and son had this special time together.
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Yes it was wonderful to see them at the Aston Villa match!
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Prince and Princess of Wales has sent a message following the stabbing incident in Bondi, Australia:
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A beautiful, yet unseen wedding photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released today, April 29, to mark their 13th wedding anniversary:
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What a lovely photo to mark the 13th wedding anniversary!
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Lovely picture. My very best to the couple!
Yes he is wearing a different uniform in this photo. He was married wearing the Irish Guards red tunic, but he changed later.
Here's video of William and Catherine driving Charles' Aston Martin from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House. He's wearing his Blues and Royals black frock coat.
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The Prince of Wales watched the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final first leg between Aston Villa and Olympiacos in Birmingham today, May 2:
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Kate Middleton has been 'driving force' behind new early years project as she continues cancer treatment: Kensington Palace shares update on 'excited' Princess's work as she remains out of the public eye until she has 'green light from doctors'
Palace shares update on Princess's work
The Princess of Wales is 'always on' but Kensington Palace sources said this should not be seen as a return to work following her treatment for cancer.
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I'm never sure where to put articles about the Waleses, so apologies to the mods if I've selected the wrong thread; my wrist is available for a gentle tap 
This is an interesting "in depth" article that looks at Prince William's changing and future roles.
I think he is a good man and his heart is definitely in the right place. The pressure he must be under, as the article says, is tremendous. My continued prayers and wishes for Catherine to get well soon.
I also think that due to the election it is a shame that he has had to curtail certain projects. We should be doing all we can to help the homeless, not putting it on hold just because of an election IMO.
On a lighter note, if he and his dad wanted to support a rollercoaster-ride claret and blue team, they should have chosen the Hammers!
This is an interesting "in depth" article that looks at Prince William's changing and future roles.
Prince William's role is changing. What does he really want to do with it?
The Prince of Wales is sharing the burden with his father more than ever. What does he want to achieve?
www.bbc.co.uk
I think he is a good man and his heart is definitely in the right place. The pressure he must be under, as the article says, is tremendous. My continued prayers and wishes for Catherine to get well soon.
I also think that due to the election it is a shame that he has had to curtail certain projects. We should be doing all we can to help the homeless, not putting it on hold just because of an election IMO.
On a lighter note, if he and his dad wanted to support a rollercoaster-ride claret and blue team, they should have chosen the Hammers!
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