Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Current Events 4: September 2012-February 2013

[MichelleQ2]

So in the spirit of this thread....
Do we know what is officially on their calendar next? When is that visit to Cambridge? Was that supposed to be late September/early October?

[Dman]

Originally Posted by MichelleQ2

So in the spirit of this thread....
Do we know what is officially on their calendar next? When is that visit to Cambridge? Was that supposed to be late September/early October?

I don't know. I guess we have to just wait and see of what they will be doing next.

[HRHHermione]

Forgive me if this has been posted already- I wasn't around much today. Richard Palmer did such a nice article about Kate today. It was so nice to hear opinions from the press corps on Kate. She seems to be very well liked by them.

Blogs | Richard Palmer | Royal blog: Duchess Kate is a tough cookie | Exclusive opinion, news and views from Daily and Sunday Express's top writersExpress.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express

[Daria_S]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm always glad to see positive pieces about this couple, especially Catherine. She's doing a great job, and she hasn't been a royal for two years. Good for her!

[Catherine J]

(the article above references the Queen Mother)

I was just thinking today how Catherine reminded me of the Queen Mother, rest her soul.

There's that bit about (when told she and the children should go to Canada during the war) saying (I paraphrase from memory) "The children cannot go without me, I cannot go without the King and the King shall never leave." I always loved her for that. A strong statement from a strong woman without taking any strength from the man. I always thought it said a lot about them as a couple.

It seems to me that William is a lot like King George VI and Catherine a lot like Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. I think William would rather be a helicopter pilot, but this will not in any way detract from his willingness to do his duty and the quality of his effort. And I think Catherine would rather be married to a helicopter pilot, but this will not detract in any way from her willingness to help him do his duty and the quality of her effort.

YMMV

[Lumutqueen]

It was written that they were keen to visit and it would be in the not to distant future. That was from an article I found written in July.

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by Catherine J

...It seems to me that William is a lot like King George VI and Catherine a lot like Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon...

Interesting comparison! However, I do see the connection. The two couples are very similar, and strong, not just as units, but as individuals.

[princess gertrude]

Originally Posted by Catherine J

(the article above references the Queen Mother)

I was just thinking today how Catherine reminded me of the Queen Mother, rest her soul.

There's that bit about (when told she and the children should go to Canada during the war) saying (I paraphrase from memory) "The children cannot go without me, I cannot go without the King and the King shall never leave." I always loved her for that. A strong statement from a strong woman without taking any strength from the man. I always thought it said a lot about them as a couple.

It seems to me that William is a lot like King George VI and Catherine a lot like Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. I think William would rather be a helicopter pilot, but this will not in any way detract from his willingness to do his duty and the quality of his effort. And I think Catherine would rather be married to a helicopter pilot, but this will not detract in any way from her willingness to help him do his duty and the quality of her effort.

YMMV

Love the comparison! Thank you. And I quite agree with the points that you made.

[hkittybaby]

Rebecca English‏@RE_DailyMail
New engagement for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: the couple are visiting Tyne and Wear and Stockton-on-Tees next Wednesday
Rebecca English‏@RE_DailyMail
William & Kate will visit Newcastle Civic Centre to meet reps from local projects involved with the Olympics,elderly,business & education
Rebecca English‏@RE_DailyMail
William and Kate will then go to Elswick Park to meet groups involved with The Queen Elizabeth 11 Fields Challenge.....
Richard Palmer‏@RoyalReporter
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Newcastle, Gateshead, and Stockton Oct 10 and the Duke will host a charity gala dinner Oct 11.

[Dman]

I'm really looking forward to the Duke & Duchesses engagements.

[Duchess of Durham]

Yay!! More engagements.

I admit that I am selfishly hoping the DoC decides not to reup with the S&R so he and the duchess can do more engagements.

[Dman]

Originally Posted by Duchess of Durham

Yay!! More engagements.

I admit that I am selfishly hoping the DoC decides not to reup with the S&R so he and the duchess can do more engagements.

Duchess of Durham, I'm also hoping they will become full-time royals within the new year. I think they will do just fine.

[Catherine J]

Originally Posted by Dman

Duchess of Durham, I'm also hoping they will become full-time royals within the new year. I think they will do just fine.

Yes, me too.


:)

[Duke-of-Earl]

Originally Posted by Dman

Duchess of Durham, I'm also hoping they will become full-time royals within the new year. I think they will do just fine.

All indications point to the fact that in the spring of 2013 , TRH will become full-time royals. The Royal couple will be moving into KP. Many changes have been made to their staff

The Prince of Wales - Changes to the Household Office of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Duke-of-Earl

All indications point to the fact that in the spring of 2013 , TRH will become full-time royals. The Royal couple will be moving into KP. Many changes have been made to their staff

The Prince of Wales - Changes to the Household Office of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry

I don't think those changes indicate to any time frame or any indication that they'll become full time working royals next year. I doubt Henry will.

We know William has to choose the SAR or Royal life next year, if he's got the opportunity to work for another 2 years and nothing has happened family wise, I think he'll take it with the approval of his father and grandmother.

[Duke-of-Earl]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I don't think those changes indicate to any time frame or any indication that they'll become full time working royals next year. I doubt Henry will.

We know William has to choose the SAR or Royal life next year, if he's got the opportunity to work for another 2 years and nothing has happened family wise, I think he'll take it with the approval of his father and grandmother.

Thank you for correcting me
For me , all the changes to the Cambridges's household point to the fact that they are going to become full-time royals starting in 2013

[Dman]

Well, we just have to wait and see what will happen.

[EIIR]

As Duke-of-Earl pointed out, the fact that William and Kate now have their own private secretaries suggests to me that they will become more active royals in the short term. If things were going to stay as they are for a few more years, I think their household would have remained as it was before this restructure of staff.

[Daria_S]

Add another person to the list of those excited to see more engagements for Their Highnesses. They're pros at working the crowds and bring those that get to meet them a great deal of joy.

[Catherine J]

Originally Posted by EIIR

As Duke-of-Earl pointed out, the fact that William and Kate now have their own private secretaries suggests to me that they will become more active royals in the short term. If things were going to stay as they are for a few more years, I think their household would have remained as it was before this restructure of staff.

Yes, I agree. Indications are that they will have a more active role in the upcoming year.

I'm looking forward to that, if it is the case. It will be interesting to watch Catherine grow in her role, independently.