Robert Jobson Speaks on CBS News
Following our book review of William’s Princess, which is now making waves round the world, author Robert Jobson has been interviewed on America’s The Early Show. A CBS transcript reports :
Jobson told co-anchor Hannah Storm, “It sounds pretty serious (between William and Kate Middleton).”I broke the last story, that Charles was to wed Camilla. So, I’m hoping I’ll break this one if it ever actually happens.
“They’ve been together four years now. They met first as friends. She was going out with another young man … and eventually, that friendship turned to love.
“And I think this is quite an interesting love story, because it’s pretty much a modern royal marriage. Years ago, they would have married Princesses from another country or an aristocrat, as was the case with Princess Diana. Now, this is an ordinary, middle-class girl who seems to match William intellectually as well as emotionally and physically, I presume!”
Jobson says Kate Middleton is being received by the British people and the Royal Family “very well indeed, actually. She’s met the Queen on a number of occasions privately. She introduced her own parents to the Queen and the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. … She has been to the nearest thing we’ve had to a Royal wedding in recent times, which is the wedding of Laura Parker Bowles, Camilla’s daughter, and she went with Prince William as his escort.
“Therefore, she’s obviously been seen and groomed by the Royal Family to take on a particular role, but (they’re) keeping it as low-key as possible. They’re protecting her with lawyers. There’s a lot of stories; every time it appears in the newspaper, they’re very keen to protect her privacy and to make sure people aren’t overstepping the mark, and they’re obviously paying (the tab) for that themselves.”
What about reports Middleton even has her own security force already?
Jobson replied, “They’re worried about security, given this current state of terrorism in the world. That’s quite understandable. But the truth is, her flat in London has had some security advancements. Whenever she’s with Prince William, she has Scotland Yard protection alongside him. There is talk of a private security firm paid for by Prince Charles looking after her, but that’s being kept low-key at the moment. We’re not 100 percent (sure) exactly what’s happening on that.”
So, the same story we’re hearing from a number of sources. He doesn’t confirm the “pencilled-in” date for May/June next year though. Once again, we’ll have to wait and see.
I have to agree that this would be a modern marriage. It is a shame that the Queens children were somewhat restricted Prince Charles especially from marriage to whom they truly loved with the exception of Andrew if these relationships were allowed to mature as William and Kate’s so much unhappiness could have been avoided. I can see William and Kate as two half of a whole who will be best when brought together. I just hope that Harry and Chelsy can enjoy the same courtship and that preconceptions about Chelsy by the family can be put to rest if they would just meet her and get to know her as they have done with Kate.
By Trudie on August 25th, 2006 at 10:47 am
Interesting Trudie. I doubt the royals have gotten to know Kate that well. From everything I have read about the Queen the thing that stands out the most about her in my mind is her reticence to allow outsiders into her family’s inner sanctum. I feel that with Kate, Chelsy and even Michael Tindall it is too soon for the Queen to ‘familiarise’ herself with them.
I do believe that the young Canadian girl currently with Peter Philips is now one of the family. She appeared beside the Queen on the “Hebredian Princess” and was photographed chatting with her. The Queen certainly looked very relaxed with her indeed. This may be the ‘pencilled in” wedding John has heard about. I hope so. Peter is such an appealing young man who is mature beyond his years.
I think that over the next year or so we might see the Queen invite Kate into the royal fold a little bit more. These things tend to happen gradually, as was the case with Sophie Rhys-Jones. Because of the resounding success of her intergration into the royal family I think it is fair to say that this will be the Queens approach with Kate. Softly-softly. Gradually over the next year or two we will see whether Kate has made it with the Queen or not. We all know that William ultimately guide her into the royal family.
By MC on August 25th, 2006 at 11:30 am
I just wanted to add - I’m not one to be mean but Chelsy Davy has a limited shelf life. She is a toy for the ever playful Prince Henry to discard after a while. He (as we all will - if we haven’t already) bore of her eventually. The Queen would never welcome her into her family. I would turn in my pro-monarchy membership if she did. There have been far too many ill-thought out relationships in that family. Why add to the problems by allowing this type into the mix? Kate I can see in a few years being a member of the royal family. Chelsy I most certainly cannot!
By MC on August 25th, 2006 at 11:35 am
I think you’re right, but Chelsy has a huge fan club.
By John on August 25th, 2006 at 11:48 am
The fans will also tire of her. Neither her nor Prince Henry have any business being in a relationship. Neither is ready for the level of commitment needed for the long haul.
By MC on August 25th, 2006 at 11:15 pm
I am a fan of Chelsy and i do not think that i will get “tired” of her anytime soon. What I like about her is that to me she seems genuine and not like a person trying to be something just so she can get the ring… unlike Kate (imo.). Now I personally think that this book is just rehashing what the tabloids have been speculating for more than a year now… it’s old. Whatever happens i think that it would be great if Harry could marry someone he truely loves with out all of this “oh she’s not right for the monarchy” bs. And Kate is??? So far she has not done ANYTHING to make her good queen material except wear pretty clothes… something anyone can do especially if they hire a stylist to pick the clothes for them!
What Kate lacks in my opinion, is a genuine caring attitude, work experience and charisma. To me she seems rather bland and so far lazy. Now that could change but I will base that on actual evidance, not just what a bunch of tabloid articles in the guise of a book tells me.
By Varya on August 25th, 2006 at 11:58 pm
The problem for Chelsy, Varya, is not who she is or how she behaves, but what her father did to make his (and her) fortune. It’s very murky politically, and now there are charges of fraud and not paying taxes to contend with. Charles Davy and his activities are going to be big news for years to come.
If the Queen ignored that, people would think she was condoning it. It simply won’t happen … in my opinion.
By John on August 26th, 2006 at 10:35 am
Although I am Chelsy fan, I hate to admnit that John is right.. unfotunately politics are what rule this world… and even though love is more important.. politics, in this world, is more powerful
By Ziny on August 26th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
You’re right, Ziny. Chelsy could be the Peter Townsend of her generation. Let’s hope Harry doesn’t become the Princess Margaret.
By John on August 27th, 2006 at 9:46 am
What about CrownPrincess Maxima??? Her father also was in murky waters politically and she was able to marry the crown prince! So really it is not just polotics that rule the world, usually people who use that as an excuse are just saying it because they themselves are not willing to look past it.
By Varya on August 27th, 2006 at 11:16 pm
Varya.. unfortunately here the culture thing is a big issue…Many see the English monarchy as very VERY cold people..that’s why Diana was so loved and admired by the world, but treated at a distance by the royals…
By Ziny on August 27th, 2006 at 11:26 pm
The problem for Kate might be that she comes across as a bit of a Social Climber and quite desperate to get “in” with anyone around William or the Royal Family. She is almost 25 and has not developed much of a life outside of William, she goes to his polo,his clubs, several vacations,but still no signs of work. There is no excuse for this lady who is almost 25 and still being supported by parents; she shows no signs of being a productive working citizen. The Queen may not take Kate serious as wife material, why would she meet her. I think one day we’ll pick up the news and it will say William has a new love, she has a wonderful career, but he has kept her out of the press, it’s NOT Kate! I think Kate’s days as royal girllfriend won’t end in an engagement for her NOT to William anyway. He’ll find a woman with a life of her own.
By mandy on August 28th, 2006 at 1:33 am
I just have to stand up for Kate here. She is not merely a lazy social climber, doing nothing, just waiting for a ring and crown. She graduated from St. Andrews, which really is a good university, and she got a 2:1, so she was not just sitting aroung writing love notes to William. She clearly shows signs of productive working citizen–unproductive citizens do not go to uni in the first place, much less a good uni, *much* less get good marks at one. And in terms of her age–yes she’s 24, but she is really only one year out of school. Many people take a year or so after they graduate to travel, etc. I am not saying that this means for sure William will marry her, but it just means we should not be as mean saying she sits around doing absolutely nothing…she just graduated last year, and did well. Quite productive. : )
By Lauren on August 28th, 2006 at 2:40 am
That’s no excuse.. a year off? I know many people who are children of embassadors and wealthy parents who have gone to really good universities, who have had the best grades… My best friend for example.. she’s 24, finished college in may… her parents have so much money, she wanted to go live in NYC, her parents told her if she found a job that could pay all her bills there she couldd go… she still searching for the job, but she is working and saving money right now… and she is not working with her parents either…. so that’s no excuse for doing nothing.. is as if she is pulling a Pariss Hilton, just with a University Degree…no?
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 3:16 am
Were all entitled to our opinions. I merely said she was perhaps unproductive, since she graduated from University. Maybe shopping, getting nails done,clubbing, standing on the sidelines at polo and being named Queen of the Clubs, by the press makes her look like a hard working lady, ready to be Queen of Great Britan, to some but not to me.
By mandy on August 28th, 2006 at 3:25 am
I have to definitely agree with Mandy….
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 3:27 am
I just don’t understand how her shopping, clubbing and watching polo make her “stunning” “regal” and “perfect-princess-in-waiting” material???
As i see it i would much rather her work part time than do (what I consider to be) nothing.
Hopefully she is just his first long term girlfriend and that he finds someone with more of a personality and at least some of a work ethic to be his wife.
By Varya on August 28th, 2006 at 3:54 am
May God listen to your words Varya!
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 3:59 am
Then let me explain it: he’s not interested in some shopworn timeclock puncher. She doesn’t work because she doesn’t have to. Her parents are wealthy and are perfectly happy to subsidize her. Not that how she spends her time or how her living is financed is anybody’s business or dependent on anyone’s approval. The press calls her “stunning” because she is just that… tall, slim, dark, attractive, and is much prettier in person. She’s called “regal” because she conducts herself with quiet dignity, doesn’t shoot her mouth off to the press, and doesn’t look like she’s some cheap tart singing hooks for Britney Spears.
I see the usual “why won’t Kate work” whiners are wringing their hands here at John’s site now. John, friends don’t let friends’ blogs become viper pits.
By Positive on August 28th, 2006 at 4:15 am
Dude, accept it…she is a well behaved/eduacted/brunette Paris Hilton..except Paris at least has done some “work”…
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 4:20 am
I don’t know if it because we’re from different continents or cultures… but.. you can have all the important last names and all the money in the world and all the beautyy in the world but you have to work either way…so you’re telling me that is good to teach young women to not work (at least before you get married) live off your parents (i don’t want to be hypocrite but I still live with my rents but I work, but not in my dad’s company)… so whatever Diana did ffor royalty was in vain? I don’t care f I see kate middlleton flippinf burgers for a day, but at least show that she is interested in that… so when she becomes a princess (if she does) we will only see her doing the same things we her doing… polo watching, shopping, clubbin (until she has the heir), an appearaance here and there for a foundation… ddoesn’t even sshow and interest in doing good things for foundation.. maybe she does but I haven’t seen anything… so yeah…
By the way… we are supposed to be ADULTS and BEHAVE like so… RESPECT what others think is part of MATURITY even though is kind of immature.. let us vent… that’s why blogs were created inthe first place..Keep believe in what you want, no one wants to change your mind… like no one is going to change mine..
Peace !!!
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 5:18 am
My, you all have such a work ethic. I can see you toiling in supermarket checkouts by day and scrubbing office floors by night. Very commendable. You can come and scrub our floors if you’ve got a window in your busy schedules.
Seriously, Kate spent a lot of time trying to set up a children’s clothing business. It didn’t work out. She’s now setting herself up as an interior designer (her degree is in History of Art) and her connections will get her lots of work. Now that’s shrewd.
That’s also quite a lot to have done in the year since she left university. Add on romancing a future King, and I call that great productivity.
By John on August 28th, 2006 at 9:52 am
“By the way… we are supposed to be ADULTS and BEHAVE like so… RESPECT what others think is part of MATURITY even though is kind of immature.. let us vent… that’s why blogs were created inthe first place..Keep believe in what you want, no one wants to change your mind… like no one is going to change mine.. ”
Here John won’t give you the boot for countering pap about Kate Middleont. A silent majority of royal website readers are sick of the same few kids going from place to place on the internet bleating about Kate Middleton’s work ethic. Let it go.
By Positive on August 28th, 2006 at 11:20 am
Thanks, Pos. I do take your point. What’s work ethic? It’s Zara winning the world championship.
By John on August 28th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
That’s different.. she was born a royal… LOL .. I have to admit.. my dream job has to be Kate’s…. LOL Positive : You’re positively hilarious!
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 11:49 pm
by the way.. I only write on this site because I think John is good reporter… I just look at this site… I only have time when I check my email to check here….
By Ziny on August 28th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
Thankyou Ziny, for not just jumping on what I see as the bandwagon-for-Kate campaign. I really do appreciate when others do not just jump down my throat for saying something different than what the “ever-posotive-kissass-unrealistic” media says about Miss Middleton.
By Varya on August 28th, 2006 at 11:52 pm
Just for thought, replace William (in Kate’s life) with a movie star or actor, let’s say Kate was dating a movie star and going to clubs and not working at all, walking out of clubs at 3am with her movie-star boyfriend, what would the press call her or refer to her as. Let’s say dated an actor and never William, what would Kate be today in the press, a girlfriend who travels with her movie-star boyfriend,a girlfriend who doesn’t work,a girl who clubs with her actor boyfriend…basically an unworking,partygirl who went to Univ, who still is living at home, in search of a career. The press might not be so glowing if it wasn’t William she was dating. Her adoring press is a bit overdone, so if a few people don’t give her glowing reviews, it’s okay, she’s got 99% of the press giving her unquestioning adoration and that’s fine, but 1% or half% may remain unconvinced of Kate’s perfection. I’ll stay in the single little percent and feel just fine about it.
By mandy on August 29th, 2006 at 2:36 am
touche!
By Ziny on August 29th, 2006 at 2:37 am
Poor girl. You really do give her a hard time.
By John on August 29th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
Thank you, Ziny. I hope our future Queen Catherine agrees.
By John on August 29th, 2006 at 1:45 pm
Ha ha now it’s my turn. I think what most people are complaining about here is that Kate doesn’t work. Seems like a lazy aspiring stepford wife to me. And for any other man who isn’t going to be King is okay. But to be fitted into the royal family, needs work, and so that means ‘work expierence’. What does she except to do when she becomes wife? Get her nails done? No, she is going to find it VERY hard getting back to work, especially one that requires alot of hours and travel and being away from your husband and children, and so on. This isn’t just normal work, this is very hard work!
By Lucy on August 29th, 2006 at 3:02 pm
Haha, I’m sure she will be fine. : )
By Lauren on August 29th, 2006 at 6:46 pm
If one person doesn’t see her as perfect,fantastic,or a wonderful choice, it’s okay, she’s got 99.9 of most people telling everyone how perfect she is, why does it matter if one or two people don’t see her as such. She’s got the adoring press behind her, so that’s what matters, to the public she’ll always be wonderful,perfect,Princess to be, I’m fine with the press and public perception, I just don’t see it.
By mandy on August 29th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
Bravo Mandy!!! I say let the people who dare to say their thoughts about Kate be. Like you said she has almost EVERY publication (mind you TABLOID… and we all know how reliable they are…) praising her to no end. Heck even putting her better than the ACTUAL ROYALS. So seriously for some posters to come on her and get upset over a minority of posters who do not just believe everything the tabloids spew out… oh well, tough!
I will praise her when and if I see something to be praising… as of now I do not see anything. So be it.
By Varya on August 30th, 2006 at 12:03 am
Oh and before someone says I only write negative stuff… Miss Middleton has good hair and nice cheekbones.
By Varya on August 30th, 2006 at 12:05 am
Nobody cares.
By Positive on August 30th, 2006 at 12:25 am
What about the rest of her, Varya?
By John on August 30th, 2006 at 8:53 am
do you mean physically or her in person?
Physically, she is tall, slim and I do think she is quite pretty a lot of the time.
As for persoally, I do not know her so therefore I really do not know. I just go off of the “reports” about her and how they seem to me. Other than that who knows.
Well Positive, not so positive are we???
By Varya on August 30th, 2006 at 7:53 pm
I’ve decided to ignore Pos comments today, because its my birthday.. LOL
By Ziny on August 31st, 2006 at 4:11 am
wow 40 comments, you must be so proud John….lol
By Lucy on September 11th, 2006 at 12:19 pm