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Hmmm maybe grandpa as well. If that's what Charles likes to be called...so it seems anyway.
LaRae
LaRae
Amaryllus...I found an old article!
While at the Sandringham Flower Show, Prince Charles reportedly revealed that he wants his new grandson—or "Prince Georgie," as he'll call him—to call him "grandpa" (not "granddad," because he doesn't like that),....
I believe 'Granddad' is what the grandkids call Philip - so that may be the men's way of differentiating.
IIRC, in The Diamond Queen, Harry referred to Philip as "grandpa".
Very nicely summarized!!Kate does seem to have a wonderfully calm, steady personality. I always thought she seemed to be that way, but the more we see of her in different situations, the more I realize how true it is and how significant it is. For some people, I think it's part of what makes people think Kate's boring, but I think it's part of what makes her a perfect partner for William, both on a personal level and on a public level. She never loses her cool and, particularly when the children are involved, she seems to be so calmly in control of things (and when you've got a toddler as rambunctious as George, that can't be easy!)
And, credit to William too (lest it sound too much like he needs babysitting himself ), he's always been very protective of Kate, and I think he's really helped to ease her into the royal family and the spotlight, particularly during their engagement and early in their marriage, when she did seem a bit nervous and shy at times. The two of them make a very good pair, and it's so lovely to see them out as a family. They all looked so picture-perfect as a family, which can't be easy with so much going on (babies, crowds, etc.)!
Too true.
It might be very different in the UK, but here in Sweden eveyone is their first name. Old people, teachers etc. So I don't see anything disrespectful.I think the bottom line is a child shoukd not be calling an older woman by her name, that just seems very disrespectful. I know in some cases children use the title aunt or uncle for a close non related friend of their parents.
Respectful children call adults what the adult wishes to be called. I always had a houseful of other people's kids when our son was small (oh, what happy days!). It was always my preference to be called by my first name. I would have thought them disrespectful to go against my wishes and call me Mrs. 'ladongas'.
We had a very close relationship, I fed them, drove them around, and occasionally (ugh!) had to change their diapers. I was not an employee of their parents, I was their much older friend. In turn, my son called their parents whatever the parents wished. Very few insisted on Mrs. or Mr. Whomever.
And all these years later, whether my son is at home or far away, they still come to visit and chat (and sometimes eat grilled cheese sandwiches or mac and cheese) and catch up. They called me Meg then and they call me Meg now. And if I ever have grandchildren, they can call me what they please unless it's offensive to me.
Being (originally) from the south and being a military family our kids were raised to say yes ma'am and yes sir. I'm almost 50 and still do it. My grandkids are being raised in a similar way.
Nothing wrong with manners.
LaRae
Of course there's nothing wrong with it - unless it makes someone feel uncomfortable. For some people, being called "ma'am" or "sir" makes them feel old. I still use it generally, but if someone asks me to stop, I stop.
I think that's general point some are trying to make: children are usually taught certain manners with regard to what to call adults, but if a specific adult expresses a different preference, it's best to go with that. Based on what Camilla said, it sounds like she'd like to be called "Gaga" by William's children (which seems like a logical choice). However, as things can sometimes be a bit complex with stepparents, I'm sure it's something she would probably leave up to William. I doubt it will matter much to George and Charlotte, though, as I'm sure they'll just regard Camilla as a normal part of their lives, no matter what they call her.
Being (originally) from the south and being a military family our kids were raised to say yes ma'am and yes sir. I'm almost 50 and still do it. My grandkids are being raised in a similar way.
Nothing wrong with manners.
LaRae
That's how I was brought up too, and it was a huge culture shock when I was informed that my preschoolers were to call me by my first name, without a Miss' attached to it. I think there always needs to be a distinction between children and adults, and just calling an adult by first name only implies a familiarity that may not be there.
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How weird. Here in my part of the midwest (and in the south where most of my grandkids are) teachers are not called by a given name, not even in high school....even college (here) you call instructors Mr/Mrs or Professor/Dr unless invited to use their given name.
I have a BIL who is a professor at a large university (another state in the midwest) I'll have to ask him how it is there. I do have a niece by marriage in that same state who teaches in elementary school...they call her Mrs. surname.
LaRae
From all of the photos that we've seen of Maria this is the first time I've seen one where she is in her Norland uniform. Typically she wears comfortable slacks/skirts and blouses. She earned the privilege to wear that uniform and if that is what she wants to wear for "formal occasions" then IMO it is her right.
I'm positive that royal nannies have been present at BRF royal christenings at BP just that they're out of sight, this is just one of the few times we've seen one.
The Kate is just a another mom on maternity leave having the same struggles as mom of every mom of a toddler and new born is more than a bit ridiculous. You know what, Kate may be hands on and do much of the work and end up exhausted at the end of the day we don't know she does not and kudos' to her if she does but the difference is she makes a choice and can stop Anytime she wants.
I guess Camilla will be granny also, what else can he call her? Step granny ? Cam?
Queen Camilla;1799695 Camilla's grandchildren probably call Charles 'sir'.[/QUOTE said:Why would they call a grandfather figure Sir? That makes little sense.
I can't for the life of me remember where I saw it, thinking Pinterest, but there is a lovely portrait picture out there of Sister Helen Rowe, who was one of the then Princess Elizabeth's Midwives and I also think Nursery Nurse, but not so certain on that one, holding Prince Charles at his Christening. I was so shocked seeing it because AFAIK, it's the only time before George's that a Nanny or Nurse was actually seen as a part of a Royal Christening. It really is a lovely picture if you can find it out there online.
My nephews and niece call my Dad by his given name, but he obviously means more than a Step to my niece as ever since Parker was born, all Presents & Cards are to Great Grandpa. . I'm sure they've figured out what Camilla will be called by George and as long as they're okay w/it...
They may be a Royal Family, but they're a Blended Royal Family and like all Blended Families, they'll figure it out.
I was very impressed by how Kate has already developed that special skill of keeping an eye on her Family and what they're up to at all times. There were a couple of moments when it appeared her attention was solely on Charlotte in her pram, yet at the same time she was also keeping an open ear out for what George was up to and when needed, helped out William w/him.
That seeming to have eyes in the back of her head, that was one thing about Mom during my Childhood I hated. Wonder if George is at that point yet?
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You must watch this video clip of Prince George from the christening
Prinz George: Fang mich, Papa! | Video auf BUNTE.de