Kate Middleton Show on UK ITV
Anyone with access to Britain’s ITV network can watch a TV show called, Kate Middleton V Paparazzi scheduled for 10pm GMT this coming Thursday.
The programme covers familiar ground for readers of this site in speculating whether Kate is the “new Diana”, and asks if the paparazzi and the authorities have learned anything at all since Diana’s tragic death.
It will be interesting to see if the programme makers have anything new to say on the topic, or if it’s just a rehash of what’s being said in the press and online.
It’s not clear right now if ITV will broadcast it over the net on itv.com, but we’ll keep you informed should they decide to do it.
I too would be interested in any new suggestions on this topic. It seems that nothing regarding the paparazzi in particular have learned from Diana’s death. All these people want is money and they don’t particuliarly care who gets hurt as long as their pictures get sold.
By Trudie on January 21st, 2007 at 1:46 am
I agree with you, Trudie. The arrogant behavior of the media in the last thirty years has become a scandal that has totally discredited the entire industry, as far as I am concerned. “The people’s right to know” is the mantra they glibly proclaim, but what they really mean is “my right to make as much money as possible in whatever way I choose.”
By Gigi on January 21st, 2007 at 4:05 am
since i do not have access to ITV, i would greatly appreciate it if they put it on their website. hopefully, it will be a new perspective on this old topic… and hopefully one that is neither demeaning or shallow. i really am sick of all that propaganda!
By s.s. on January 22nd, 2007 at 6:11 am
she looks very nice and sweet up here. But you didn’t answer, whether you will stop liking Prince William if he does act in the way in which you want. Will you resign and sit back and watch or give your stamp of approval to another royal like Peter. (it won’t be Harry as your comments show)
John, if its any consolation, i think the two PW and KM will always be close and mean a lot to another, but marriage, that’s another thing all together. I know how it looks, like its only a matter of time, but the more time passes, it will not be in their favour for forever after. PW seems to be waiting, looking for something
By mary on January 22nd, 2007 at 10:07 am
It’s not a question of liking Princes or their girlfriends, Mary, but whether they will be good for the country. William is regarded as an excellent Army officer. Given his upbringing and his blood, that translates into a good King.
Kate is poised and natural and clearly intelligent. I believe they will make a very good team as King and Queen, a combination we haven’t had since 1952, so beyond the memories of most people.
By John on January 22nd, 2007 at 11:03 am
The year 1952 is not beyond my memory, John, and you are absolutely correct. While the Queen is marvelous and a blessing to the country, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is neither. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother disliked Philip and their disapproval of the match was thoroughly warranted and validated by Philip’s behavior and his manifold faults. They relented and gave their consent for the marriage because Princess Elizabeth (as she then was) made it clear that she would marry no other. I agree with you that Kate and Prince William will be a splendid match, for each other and for the country.
By Gigi on January 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
John and Gigi I may tend to disagree regarding HM and PP. In the beginning PP may have chafed at the bit but through the years he has stood by his wife and carved out a niche for himself. With all his faults he has stood loyally behind the Queen for almost 60 years of marriage and they seem to have a good relationship.
By Trudie on January 22nd, 2007 at 9:29 pm
Trudie, the standard I was using was that of an excellent, supportive Consort who never put a foot wrong, i.e. the Queen Mother. Prince Philip has been guilty of many racist remarks, committed many gaffs in public while representing Corwn and Country that have embarrassed the Royal Family and several which very nearly caused international incidents. You are speaking of the private man, the husband. All well and good, but he is also the Consort of the Queen Regnant and is expected to behave as such.
By Gigi on January 22nd, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Trudie, I’ve always been a supporter of Prince Philip. As an active man he’s held down what (to him) must be a boring job with no hope of being number one. His blunt approach may have caused problems over the years, but the people always like someone who speaks his mind.
By John on January 23rd, 2007 at 10:52 am
Princess Diana was excellent for the kingdom, John, and she was clearly well liked, but she divorced prince Charles rather than stay in a farce of marriage where he did not treat her well. She is to be respected for standing by principals of a respectable, livable marriage rather than staying with a reknowned philanderer which i have heard Prince Charles to be. SHe gave up her HRH status and that’s what made her strong and integral.
Miss Middleton has proven that what’s important to her is the name, popularity and being married rather than her dignity or hard work or independence.
She went about getting what she wants in the wrong way, shoping and socialising and only recently got a job where she receives special treatment. She wants the glamour of being a princess but is she prepared to do the work?
Diana laid the foundations, did the work and received the merits that comes with it and all this fame is rested on the shoulders of a royal girlfriend who has yet to be unique? She has a degree u say? People her age have masters, and Chelsy is getting one. How is it that you can say that she is the best for the kingdom? Do you have low expectations or something? Let her pull her sleeves up and begin to be herself, live her own life, be passionate about something other than her boyfriend.
By mary on January 23rd, 2007 at 12:42 pm
i agree with you there John.
By mary on January 23rd, 2007 at 12:48 pm
to amend, i agree with your opinion about Prince Phillip, John.
By mary on January 23rd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Mary: Kate is the only one on offer because she’s William’s choice. It’s not my decision.
By John on January 23rd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
The standard of excellence for the role Prince Philip has is the Prince Consort, husband of Queen Victoria. Read any biography on the Prince Consort and you will see how far Prince Philip misses the mark. I will also offer the fact that that Prince Philip’s uncle, Lord Mountbatten, who vigorously promoted the marriage between Prince Philip and the then Princess Elizaebth, was greatly disappointed by Prince Philip’s inappropriate behavior in the years that followed. Apparently we shall have to agree to disagree about the Duke of Edinburgh.
By Gigi on January 23rd, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Never mind. We agree on most things.
By John on January 23rd, 2007 at 3:51 pm
By Gigi on January 23rd, 2007 at 7:16 pm
John, Kate is special, as any woman a future king with so many talents, opportunities and things going for him would expect even to date. I am so jealous of her stately height, 5 ‘10 whilst i’m only 5′6. I keep praying for God to make me at least 5′7 or 5′8. She is becoming and she has certainly transformed her image into perfection in terms of what a princess should look like. It’s her character i find a little questionable, but i have to hand it to her, my low opinion is getting eaten away the more i see pictures of how she is developing. It’s becoming harder for anyone to point any finger of disapproval at her.
By mary on January 24th, 2007 at 7:24 am
My 1st comment got lost so i’ll type it again. John, u said she is PW choice, not urs.True. Of girlfriend. What i’ve observed in of mankind, articles penned by male authors and bks, like ‘He’s just not that into you’ which sold millions in the states is that when men find that 1 woman that makes them go crazy(not just physically, but emotionally-they connect) and they find they would do anything to have her, these are the women they propose to and secure as wives and with a RELATIVELY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. Evidence, the press, u included would love a wedding as soon as possible, ur all in love with her.
By mary on January 24th, 2007 at 8:10 am
to continue my point, Prince Frederick secured Mary 2yrs into dating. She moved to Denmark & began working & learning the language. They married after 3yrs. Less time than that was Prince Felipe who was 38, had dated a stunning model for 5yrs, broke up after he said relationship failed to ‘thrive’, met Princess Letizia and after courting 4 less than a yrs, engaged her. She was the 1.These marriages are flourishing.
By mary on January 24th, 2007 at 8:40 am
the problem may not be with Kate, she seems peachy, but with William who you hope will do the right thing. However, 5-8yr relationships have low success rates research wise. Altough it’s not what we expect, e.g. couples who’ve cohabited have a higher divorce rate than those who didn’t and long lasting relationships 6yrs or more research has shown get divorced within the 1st 2yrs of marriage if the couple stop shuffling their feet. Really strong marriages have passion and determination, enough to commit early and stick with it.Like Felipe and Frederick. Long relationships, 6yrs or more show 1of the partners is living in mediocrity but too lazy or uninspired to break it off and keep searching. (sometimes its the woman who is too scared, thinking she won’t find another person after investing 5 or more yrs of her life-is not bold enough to say, ‘it’s now or never).unless they are secretly engaged, its natural to call 4 a marriage. She’s right 4 him but he still wants to wait 2 more yrs, that is not a good sign
By mary on January 24th, 2007 at 9:27 am
someone is dithering, the same someone who you have such faith in. You should be really careful what you perceive, and personally, after seeing how lovely Chelsy looked in that blackwhite dress, i think she will be the next princess. Hey, u do think she looked lovely, don’t you, John? I saw the picture in Hello Magazine.com/royalty&statesmen in case u don’t know which i’m referring to.
PS, i hope Will doesn’t let u down.
By mary on January 24th, 2007 at 9:33 am
I’m just an observer, Mary. no-one can let me down except myself.
BUT, how do you know William wants to wait for two years? All the signs are that her position has been made official pending an announcement.
By John on January 24th, 2007 at 9:57 am
I understand all you say, Mary, but I think that if Prince William is hesitating or even cooling in his relationship with Kate, she would be the first to know it and we would see some signs of a reaction. Those signs would include but not be limited to cold looks exchanged between them, arguments, fewer appearances together in public. It is hard to imagine that this is happening and that no one has seen or heard any of it. Prince William and Kate appear to me to be in love and very happy together. My guess is they have a time table and both are in agreement about the when, where and how of their engagement/marriage. Since I am an incurable romantic, I am still hoping for a February engagement announcement. With Chelsy traveling the world for four months and Prince Harry possibly deploying, I would guess any formalization of their relationship should not be expected until the summer.
By Gigi on January 24th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
I wonder if Harry would object to the spectacle of his brother’s royal wedding if his own unit was deployed abroad. If they do send Harry to Afghanistan, would he feel right about taking an extended leave? Given that he’d most likely be involved in the wedding celebration….
By Evelyn on January 24th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
He’d be given a week’s compassionate leave, I would think, Evelyn.
By John on January 24th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
I agree with much of what Mary has said. I don’t think Kate is the one who will walk down the aisle to marry William. The relationship seems to drag on her sometimes, in photos she appears so unhappy, maybe it’s the lurking Papparazzi, making her look so unhappy or hard sometimes. Still it must have been hard for her to reach her 25th birthday and NOT get a Official Proposal from William. I think William pretty much already knows if he wants to marry Kate or NOT. When he said I want to wait until about 28-30 to marry, it may have been indication that he hasn’t met the ONE yet. We’ll see how this relationship plays out.
By mandy on February 1st, 2007 at 3:01 am