Will Kate Middleton propose to William?
It’s a leap year so, in England anyway, girls are allowed to reverse the normal convention and propose to their swains.
Will Kate Middleton take the plunge?
Kate may be keeping her powder dry until February 29 — a mere four days away — when she might make her intentions plain and fall on one knee to plight her troth to a startled Prince.
It’s not the stuff of fairy tales, I grant you, but Kate is no shrinking violet, and sometimes taking your chances in both hands is the only way to carry the day — especially if your beloved is prone to … ahem! … dithering — just a little.
Now, let me make clear, this is not Royal Anecdotes’ advice to Kate Middleton. She is quite able to make up her own mind and assess the situation for herself. We merely point out that an opportunity is there, if she wants to take it.
Of course, William may know this and is being a true gentleman in leaving the space open for her. It’s make your mind up time, Kate.
For both their sakes, let’s hope they’ve already made the decision and no bended knee is necessary on the 29th.
Hi there fellow R A addicts. Things on the Kate front have been rather quiet as of late, some might say non exsistant.
I don’t know why I think this but I don’t think things are going to well. Maybe P W is a commitment phobe, as are many children of a broken home.
But I just don’t see this happening.
I keep telling myself that, “they” would just not allow this to keep dragging along until there comes a point in time were William decides one way or the other. I just wish that they would do themselves a favour and get on with things one way or the other.
Sorry if its at all negative I so don’t want it to be that way.
By james on February 25th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Good point about children of a broken home, James. I’m sure that’s left William and Harry rather cautious about commitment.
Lots of people are predicting a breakup, but it doesn’t seem that way to me. I may be wrong, of course.
By John on February 25th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I hope you’re right John.
Iactually never answered the question, will she propose?…. I’m sure she has thought about, and I’m sure that she would like to. But no I don’t think that she will.
By james on February 25th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I cannot imagine that she would propose, because I personally believe that her and William have already come to a conlusion for an appropriate wedding date (i.e. summer 2009) hence there would be no point for her to propose unless it was some sort of an inside joke.
I don’t understand why some assume that “no-news” automatically equals “bad news”. Mostly I think William and Kate are only pictured when they are out and about in London or occasionally on holidays. The fact that Kate has not been seen for a while, to me means that she’s not in London but that doesn’t mean that she cannot have met William. And it’s not like her to hide and put her head in the sand if things were rough. IMO, it would be much more likely that her and William were on the rocks if she was seen out and about in London almost every day like she was last year during the break-up.
By Isana on February 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Isana, I have to agree, she is too proud to allow people to think that she is devastated, if it was off she would certainly be seen walking with her head held high. She probably wouldnt be seen hitting all the nightspots like last summer – that was merely to prove a point and show what he was missing, but she would definitely be seen going about her daily life.
I’m glad to say that I think she does have that kind of steel – a necessary requirement in the life she has and may have in the future.
So all in all I think that the less we see of her the more likely that all is fine and dandy between herself and Wills!
By Eliza on February 25th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Absolutely, Eliza.
By John on February 25th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Leap Year aside, I do not think Kate can propose marriage to Prince William because of the difference in their rank. There is a protocol to be followed, especially with those who are in line to inherit the throne. When Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg Gotha was courting his cousin, Queen Victoria, she had to propose to him because of the difference in rank. She was a reigning monarch and he was a prince of a minor principality. I imagine the same is true with Prince William and Kate Middleton. He is a prince of the Blood Royal who will be King and she is a commoner. That said, I still believe that all is well with the golden couple, that Prince William and Kate have an understanding, and that the engagment will be announced at a time agreeable to the parties concerned. Until then, we shall all have to survive somehow, even if it requires gnashing of teeth!
March is nearly here and we shall have the Anniversary Gala of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to sustain us and then two months later, the Royal Wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly! I have no idea what we shall do to persevere through the rest of the year, but perhaps John will come up with something, as he often does.
Arthur, I am very interesting in your critique of the DVD. Please do let us know what you think of it, as I may order it myself.
By Gigi on February 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Something is up why would William after all this time have her take a backseat to his military career? Sorry but he is as dithering an idiot as his father. And why should she propose to him? That would make her seem sooooooooooo desperate. Kate is a smart cookie she knows just how to handle him. In the mean time I hope her photography career is developing no pun intended nicely.
By Trudie on February 25th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Trudie, William has to learn how to fly fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in four months with the RAF, then go into the Navy and learn seamanship plus serve overseas for a spell, all in another four months. He knows he’ll need his wits about him.
But, as I keep saying, we don’t know that haven’t got a little bolt hole somewhere in Lincolnshire or Norfolk where they can be together.
My guess is that all the press stories are wide of the mark and they have already decided on thier fate. Why else get the police protection squad ready and teach Kate the skills needed to take part in Balmoral life?
By John on February 25th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Maybe he is letting her down easy, trying to let her leave the relationship gracefully. The press should just accept it if he wants to end it with Kate, she’s not the end all for the Monarchy and the relationship has had a major breakup before. Maybe he tried to make it work and has seen that it won’t go to marriage, nothing wrong with that, either. William should not have to marry Kate just because he has dated her for years, relationships fizzle out, so what. He should not be pushed or rushed up the alter, he is 25, he can make the decison for himself and so can she, He can choose her or not choose her, it doesn’t make him less of a Prince. The press needs to get off his case, if he dumps her or marries her, it has no indication of what his character is as a man. She is his longtime girlfriend, it is the press who has tried to put a ring on her finger. He gave her earrings for Christmas, he could have easily given her a ring, if he wanted her to wait for a year. The press needs to stop trying to shove William up the aisle.
By US on February 25th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
While I acknowledge that everything written about their relationship could be completely false, after reading the latest news about them one phrase comes to mind, “He’s just not that into you.” I know this may sound a bit harsh, but given the amount of time they’ve been together and their age, it seems as if a concrete decision should have been made by this point. I am roughly the same age as both William and Kate and know other couples where one or both parties have extremely demanding jobs, sometimes working 16 to 18 hours a day. Whatever demands they have from their jobs, they still make the relationship work. There is no talk of taking huge amounts of time off, or having to focus on one’s job for a year and thinking the relationship will just carry on. It strikes me as odd for their age to have been together as long as they have, not to have a firm commitment. Either she’s “the one” or she’s not, and given the amount of time, and the recent claims that William wants to sort of put the relationship on hold for a year, it seems William maybe unsure it Kate is “the one”. Shouldn’t you know after 5 years, or however long it’s been, if someone is “the one”? I realize there are special circumstances involved for William and Kate, but given everything that’s been reported, it seems a bit odd. Sorry for the long post, just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. : )
By Fiona on February 25th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
How is the press trying to shove Prince william up the aisle? Rather, I believe that some are trying to cause trouble by insisting that the lack of news and photos means that Prince William and Kate are apart. It means merely that no one has taken their photograph and that they are busy doing other things in other places. My husband was doing military training and service during our courtship and we seldom saw each other for more than a year, but we married and are still married, nearly 40 years on. I do not see the need to leap off the cliff over a lack of news. Let them have their privacy. It will be the last they ever enjoy because the dam will break the minute the engagment is announced!
By Gigi on February 26th, 2008 at 12:28 am
I don’t think anyone is trying to shove William up the aisle.
He is the one who pursued Kate and talked her into going back with him. No one forced him to take Kate to Balmoral in the fall and ice skating in December, etc.. I agree that he is a man who needs to make up his own mind. However, he is a human being capable of making decisions that have real consequences. In this case, I don’t think that he would play with Kate’s emotions . If he didn’t really love her and miss her, why would he go back with her after the April break? Why would it be reported that Kate was an overnight visitor to CH? I truly think that if it were over between them, Kate would be out and about showing William that she could live without him. This is all the while that her heart would be breaking. I truly think that the RF has asked her to maintain a low profile. In this way, she can support William while ensuring her own safety. IMHO, I think that they will announce their engagement within the next year. It is being reported also that William is ready to commit to Kate after he gets his wings. I am keeping my fingers crossed for them.
By kat on February 26th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Personally I think Kate is the best he is ever going to get!!! Time and again she has shown nothing but loyalty and discretion. To the snobs who deride her as a commoner well she shows more class than all those jerks who made hurtful comments when they broke up last year.
By Trudie on February 26th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Well said, Kat and Trudie! My dear Trudie, I did not mean the term “commoner” as a term of derision when I posted a bit ago. My point was that I believe that protocol requires a person of Royal Blood to initiate an engagement when the other party is of lesser rank. I think Kate Middleton is a superb young lady who is excellent partis for Prince William and I look forward to her being a wonderful Queen Consort!
By Gigi on February 26th, 2008 at 4:18 am
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By Kate Middleton’s Proposal to Prince William on February 26th, 2008 at 5:09 am
This is so confusing! John – you mentioned personal protection for Kate. Do you possibly know if she is still scheduled to start receiving police protection and/or the estimated start date?
Having experienced my parents divorce while growing up, I can certainly understand if Prince William is a commitment-phobe. My concern is that he is trying to either test Kate and/or push her away so that she will want to leave on her own. The press is likely to crucify William if he splits with her again, so if he is feeling overwhelmed, he might believe that Kate leaving him is his only option to avoid being universally viewed as either a dithering idiot or a cad. Just a hunch…and I hope that I am entirely wrong!
By Lisa on February 26th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Lisa, there were very authentic-sounding reports a month or so ago that a special protection squad was being set up to protect Kate. It even mentioned the senior police officer who would lead it and had some quotes from insiders.
The reports came just after it was quietly announced that Kate had been given a security pass for Clarence House and sometimes overnighted there. Also, Charles and Camilla invited Kate and William to Balmoral where the ghillies showed her how to shoot and track stags across the hills.
How much more do we need to convince us that Kate has been accepted into Royal life and is a fixture in William’s?
If there had been a major bust-up, we would have heard that the squad was being stood down and friends would rush out in support of their favourite.
Complete radio silence suggests a major operation is in progress, not another split. The truth lies in all the peripheral activity and there’s been a lot of that.
Royal courtships are traditionally carried out in secret bolt holes. Charles was driven into Camilla’s house in the boot of a car. Harry was reported to have rented a cottage for Chelsy in Dorset. There are many such examples. Kate was said to be looking for “a marital home” near Lincolnshire.
As you Americans say, go figure!
By John on February 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
If the media were not so intrusive, the Royals wouldn’t have to be so clandestine in their courtships, I suppose. This is an enigma of our own making, privacy sacrificed on the altar of the ‘public’s right to know.’ I must say I do not blame Prince William and Kate for finding a quiet hideaway where the cameras and reporters cannot find them. I hope it is a lovely cottage with purple and white ilac and Old English roses around the door, mullioned windows with cushioned window seats and lovely fireplaces with carved mantles.
By Gigi on February 26th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I really love the fact that they have not given in to the urge to “proove” their love by publicly showing up as a couple amid all this specualtion but that they keep private. I hope they can both have a good laugh about this, though I fear the effect stories like these have in the long run. Judging by the reader comments in the papers a lot of people are already very cynical when it comes to William and Kate. And the more stories they read about William “dithering” and Kate “hanging on”, the more this picture of him as a cad who drags her along and her as a doormat who allows herself to be disrespected, will stick. It’s the papers that claim for three years now that an engagement is coming, but it’s William who gets blamed for being uncertain when it does not, though neither him nor Kate ever indicated that they indeed planned to marry. It’s really sad that the press would joepardise their reputation like that just to have something to print. While I understand the good old motto “Don’t comment, don’t complain”, I sometimes wish the Royals would be more up front with the papers when it comes to obviously ill-founded reports like these. Someone has to put them in their place.
By Isana on February 26th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Well said, Isana. I fear the only person with the authority to put the press in their place is the Queen, and I doubt she will do that. She met with the publishers of the top media outlets during the courtship of Princess Diana and Charles and asked the press to allow Diana some privacy while she adapted to the media perils of Royal life and she was astounded at their arrogant attitudes and lack of consideration. The media are a law unto themselves, evidently, even in Britain. Here in America it is far worse, and we have no Queen Elizabeth II to bring them to heel with a regal reproach.
By Gigi on February 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Forget about William and Kate, I want to live in the lovely cottage you describe, Gigi.
By Arthur on February 26th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Gigi I did not take your comment on her being of lesser rank i.e. a commoner as a slight on Kate. The fact is in Britain anyone not of Royal Rank is a Commoner but in their class conciousness She is just commonas below aristocratic background.
By Trudie on February 27th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Have the major newspapers in the UK carried anything about the
status of William and Kate? I do go to the CH blog and they still have the articles about Kate living at CH. The RA story about this being once in a while has been pushed down to where it is on the second page of my computer. There has been nothing about if they are together or not. John, it is like you said a total news blackout. I do think that it is significant that nothing has been printed about her whereabouts. I do hope they are at that cottage with the gorgeous flowers. They will both need to have their last bit of privacy. I can’t imagine life where your every move is documented. I can’t imagine the stress and strain to know that the world is watching you. No wonder William is trying to spare Kate any needless intrusion. I have a feeling that they already know what is going to happen and all of these stories are just speculation. I hope for both of their sakes that they their love will show them all of the good that life has to offer them. I wish for them every happiness.
By kat on February 27th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Why are the press and people pushing this rocky romance with it’s Big breakups just a few months ago and no clarity.
Maybe he’s 25 and still discovering himself and has no desire to marry yet. The press needs to get off of his back. He has shared a lot of years and experiences with Kate, but it does not guarantee marriage. People grow from 19 to 25 greatly,William may be entering a whole new area of growth from 25 to 29 and it does not necessarily mean that he will marry yet, not even to Kate. Sorry but I don’t think Kate and William are going to ever marry. William has to be sure, the press needs to leave him alone, if he wants Kate he’ll marry her, if he doesn’t he won’t.
By US on February 27th, 2008 at 7:04 am
John, thank you very much for the analysis. You present a very strong argument – one that goes quite far in easing my doubts or concerns. William and Kate seem to be a very good match. I really hope that things are unfolding as you’ve theorized.
By Lisa on February 27th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Another point, Lisa, is that if an engagement is coming up, they will have been advised to break away from the public impression that all they do in life is exit nightclubs at 3am with bleary eyes, supported by a minder.
This period of radio silence — with occasional pictures of William doing disciplined, manly things in the RAF — and Kate completely out of the limelight, is perhaps drawing a line under their previous lifestyle. Half a year away from Mahiki and Boujis will help their image no end.
By John on February 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Expanding on Kate a little I should note that Kate has a lot in common with Sophie Wessex who also came from a working middle class background. Although Sophie married the third son and therefore was under less scrutiny than Kate who is dating an heir. Sophie is a firm favorite with the Queen and an asset to the family with a happy marriage. I think both being products of the real world jobs not trust funds or the old money mindset keeps them grounded. Though Kate dating the heir cannot hold a job without press intrusion.
By Trudie on February 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Excellent points, John, and you make perfect sense. Meanwhile, I read about the earthquake in Lincolnshire that rocked most of the UK last night. I hope you and all of our merry group who reside in the UK are safe and well. Mother Nature is being quite capricious once again!
By Gigi on February 27th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
That’s certainly true, Trudie, although in general the products of a Royal upbringing have coped better with the pressures of Royal life in the past.
I do think Kate has the character to do well though. She’s a sturdy, solid type who clearly appeals to the Queen.
By John on February 27th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Gigi, we didn’t feel a thing down here in Devon. No-one was hurt apparently, although there was much structural damage right up the East coast.
William would certainly have felt it at Cranwell. Being fairly close to the epicentre, they probably though WW3 was breaking out.
By John on February 27th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I am very relieved to hear that all is well, John. These sudden earthquakes are evidence of Mother Nature’s most annoying faults, no pun intended.
As to the structural damage, I do hope that no wonderful ancient and historic buildings were ravaged beyond repair.
By Gigi on February 27th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Yes John but we are now past the times when royal only married other royals. But with Kate I see a steely determination to do well whatever whatever circumstances come her way. She survived being bullied in school and did well with her grades and went to St Andrews a difficult school to get into. If she does marry William I can see her becoming an asset and compliment to him I just don’t want to see her qualities diminished like Diana by the Courtiers and a husband who couldn’t apprieciate what good could be done.
By Trudie on February 27th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Maybe Kate is a longtime girlfriend who he has no intention of marrying at all. Dating for years does not mean marriage, he is younger than Edward was and Sophie was brought into the family fold already at this point, spending weekends with the family. Kate is still on her own. Why are the press and people pushing this rocky romance with it’s Big breakups just a few months ago and no clarity.
Maybe he’s 25 and still discovering himself and has no desire to marry yet.
By US on February 27th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Well said, Trudie. Regarding Prince William, I am very hopeful that he will remember the pain the cruel and calculating courtiers and mercenary media caused his Mother, remember too the fact that heartless Charles did not protect Princess Diana as he should have done. If Prince William has a clear memory of those things, which I feel sure he has, I am also hopeful that he will make sure that such things to not recurr to harm the his future marriage to Kate, as is supposed. My own view of Britain’s two golden princes is that they are true sons of their Mother, Princess Diana, with so many of her finest qualities, among which are compassion, courage and the common touch. I am absolutely counting on Prince William and Prince Harry to be a blessing to their own families and to the Kingdom.
By Gigi on February 27th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
That is actually one point, Gigi, why I think he might postpone a wedding until after his military service. If he married Kate now (or had done so last year) she would have been left alone at the Place without him for a great deal of time. Possibly without the chance to see her family and friends, too. She would have been left on her own to figure out how to be a Royal and given her family background would probably have been subject to a great deal of spite and ridicule by the coutiers for every mistake she made. If they marry next summer, he’ll at least be free to be at her side when she takes on her new role (if that is what they are planning) and they could find their place in the RF together.
By Isana on February 27th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
As far as I’m concerned Kate is a human and humans do make mistakes. The courtiers are far from perfect look how badly advised HM was when Diana died. Kate doesn’t need to figure out how to be royal she already has the poise and commonsense that would serve her well IF she marries William. IF she doesn’t she still will do well not matter what.
By Trudie on February 27th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Trudie, Why kate was bullied in school?
And also, Sophie was working and Kate doesn’t work. That’s a difference between these two women. One is a hard worker, although obviously Sophie doesn’t work now; while Kate still has to prove to many her desire to be a hard worker, and if she marries William, she will be expected to work very hard. I don’t agree with many here that just because her father has $$$$$, she should just sit back and relax.
At this time and age when many question the monarchy, she should start proving many wrong.
By Marilyn on February 28th, 2008 at 1:20 am
As a retired corporate manager, I believe it would be very difficult for Kate to find a really good job. No corporation would hire someone and spend the necessary money and training when they knew it will possibly be only for a short time. It would not make financial sense.
By Grandma828 on February 28th, 2008 at 2:15 am
My question is how do we know that Kate isn’t working. She could be looking to perfect her photography skills. She could be learning to be a princess with all that goes with protocol.
That is what is driving everyone crazy. For a long time, Kate’s every movement was shown by the press. She walked down the street and her picture was taken. Now that she is out of the public’s view, everyone (and I confess me) would like to know what she is doing. With her out of the spotlight, we want to know what is going on with her. IMO, many people wish her well. However, I think that people want to be reassured that everything is alright between her and prince William. Everyone wants the best for both of them and their happiness. With John and Claudius, they give the world a reality check and are supporting them as they go. However, I think that they understand their need for privacy.(sorry if I am not understanding the situation as you see it) All I am saying is that we shouldn’t jump to comclusions about what Kate is or is not doing. That goes to for the state of their relationship. We all need to wait patiently which is easier said then done.
By kat on February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 am
Marilyn the difference between Sophie and Kate working is Sophie had her job before she met Edward and in that capacity is how she met him. Kate met William as a student at St Andrews and how many students work full time jobs at 18-21. For all anyone knows Kate could be working from home in the art world or for her parents company. No one really knows.
By Trudie on February 28th, 2008 at 5:45 am
I believe that it is because of Sophie’s experience working that has persuaded Kate that it is not a good idea to work. Sophie was slated in the press – accused of using her royal connections & then being the subject of a hoax client who got her to say things about the royal family that she probably shouldn’t.
Kate can’t win, if she works the press will go after her trying to get her to slip up and if she doesn’t they accuse her of being lazy.
I for one don’t think her actions post college show her to be work shy at all; she worked as a waitress/ bar tender when she was in St Andrews so she is not a wastrel, its just circumstances prevent her from doing a regular job.
The fact is her life is not regular at the moment.
By Eliza on February 28th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I wasn’t expecting her to be working while in college, but the reality is that she graduated a couple of years ago and is still in limbo. I have talked about this before. She doesn’t need to earn a salary, but she can even work for charity. Behind the desks, from home. No one needs to see her and have the paparazzi after her. but people need to know that she will work hard for England. I am American. She is not Royal yet, and she could be Waity Kate for a while. We all need to work on plan B in case plan A doesn’t work. You know what I mean. Any way, this is my opinion, and most of you will disagree, but I still like to share my views. it is a cold morning in Miami.
By Marilyn on February 28th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I agree with Eliza and disagree with Marilyn. I am also an American and I have no problem whatsoever with Kate’s life as it is. She does not have to prove anything at all to anyone. The only person whose opinion matters in this issue is Prince William’s and perhaps the Queen, and it is evident that they are pleased with Kate. Kate is a lovely, well-bred, well-educated, intelligent young lady who has won the heart of the man who will be King. Happily, she is also emotionally stable and secure and doesn’t feel the need to perform for Women’s Lib. That makes her all the more admirable, in my view. Clearly Kate has an income sufficient to support her without being gainfully employed. Part of what is wrong with the world today is that far too many people who do not need to work to support themselves sufficiently go into the workplace and take jobs from people who do, indeed, need to work to live. These are frequently the same people who don’t want to help their children pay for college but for whom life does not begin without designer clothes, vacation homes, exotic vacation trips and luxury cars, boats and cruises. I see this insecurity and greed far too often today and it is a real flashpoint with me.
By Gigi on February 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
There is no virtue in working at a meaningless job as a wage slave. If the Protestant work ethic forces anyone down that road, I’m agin it.
Kate clearly doesn’t have to work, so, as Gigi says, why take jobs that other more needy people can do? Kate is probably looking for her metier, and charitable involvement with the art world, plus her photography, are quite enough to keep her mind occupied until she works fulltime for the Monarchy, which is a hard, wearing job by any standards. I think she’s playing it quite right at this stage of her life.
By John on February 28th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
No need to worry. No one will starve if Kate gets a paying job. I’m sorry but I have never heard such a ridiculous thing as not working if you have enough money. This is more about showing values, ethics, etc. Gigi, so do you mean that Trump, Gates, Bloomberg, Kennedys, Bush, Oprah, etc, none of them should work because they have enough money. They earned it through hard work. And yes, she needs to prove to the English people since if she marries William, they will be supporting in a way her lifestyle.
Let her do charity work for free. ANy way, her new photography career is actually a hobby.
I’m not rich by any standards, but not poor either, but I do my expect my children to work in the future
By Marilyn on February 28th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Change of topic, I just read Prince Harry is in Afghanistan.
By Marilyn on February 28th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Photography is a career for thousands of people, whether they take local wedding snaps and child shots, or are press photographers, or arty types, it’s a genuine career for many.
I agree that the rich shouldn’t have a career is a thin argument, but the obsessive demand that Kate Middleton should work is equally thin, because it’s nobody’s business but hers.
By John on February 28th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
That’s not yet confirmed as I understand it. But, if so, they are engangering his life, and we won’t report on it until he comes home, or it’s all over every other news source.
By John on February 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Hi John it is all over People magazine about Prince Harry. Pretty frightening stuff. Although I know he desperately wanted to go I did question whether he should go due to the risk of not only his life but his fellow officers.
By jackie mccoy on February 28th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I didn’t mean that being a photographer is not a real job, because it is a respectable and honorable job. Many will be needed for William’s wedding!!! I meant that Kate is not going to make a full time job out of it, I sense it will be more of a hobby for her.
By Marilyn on February 28th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Apparently immediately he broke upwith Kate, he ran then prospect of marriage by five other women. Strange.
By kit on February 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Prince Charles does watercolors as a hobby and sell them or donates them to raise money for charity. How do we know Kate is not building a portfolio. As an aside now that news of Harry being in Afghanistan is out I’m sure an engagement announcement will not be far off William can’t have little brother the hero overshadowing him.
By Trudie on February 28th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Just bide time, News will come of a breakup, this relationship has been off for awhile. The press will be eating crow again, they never learn. William showed all the signs last time of a breakup coming(he was out with friends,clutching girls,not seen with Kate and when he was at Cheltenham with her, he looked so uncomfortable) but the press was too busy selling the Fairy Tale. The press never learns and sees what fits into their image of this fake fairy tale. The news is coming with more detail on these two.
By U.S. on February 28th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
We have to see U.S. The problem is people don’t know how to act because they haven’t seen them together in a long time. I do have a feeling that they speak to each other and see each other when they can. All I see is William getting his training out of the way, getting his wings and making room for an engagement. He need to do what he have to do at this time. I just know that William & Kate is doing fine. William don’t seem like the type of guy that would play around with this girl’s emotions. He know what he’s doing. He has responsibilities and he is doing just that.
There’s no rush for them to get married.
By Claudius on February 28th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
PWis taking the cleaniest steps to lose Kate w/out losing his popularity ( a Royal strategy i guess), he will rule England in the future and he wanted his people to love him by all means.Dumping Kate was a mistake instead it poured sympathy on Kate than him so he will be gentle now to keep her away w/out losing his popularity,it’s just up to her if she will hang around maybe it takes mommy carol ‘s advise to keep her awake & leave her prince.It’s mother’s instinct for Carol, it’s woman’s instinct for Kate both feminine powers are doomed .Kate seemed so skinny & out of the picture since December ,her sister Pippa as well lose from sight, her pushy mother said Kate will be vindicated if they will marry(K & PW).How sad carol did it for her child w/out thinking of the consequence–of losing Kate’s DIGNITY!!!
By amy on February 28th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Amy, what on earth are you talking about?
By Claudius on February 28th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Just as we did not know the wherabouts of Prince Harry as he was bravely fighting in Afghanistan, we do not know the whereabouts of Kate. I believe the Queen has strongly advised her grandchildren how they are expected to behave to the T, and has told them, “enough is enough, it is time to act like this – Harry, you go here, William you go there, and your girlfriends, if they are to stay in your future, are expected to act like this……”. Just my opinion.
By Madelaine on February 29th, 2008 at 2:33 am
US, you keep on saying that Kate and William are broken up. More news is coming. Where is your proof? The more that I think about it, the more that I believe just the contrary. I think that they are still together and very much so. Things are too
quiet. I agree with Madeline that the Queen stepped in and told Prince William and Kate “to cool it” with the publicity. (negative)
It comes off in the press that Prince William and Kate are “cooling off”. I know that time will tell. I do think that they are in love and will manage to come through this time with” flying colors.”
By kat on February 29th, 2008 at 3:54 am
I concur with your idea Kat. I believe that John and Claudius have the right of it also. I think the only “cooling off” Prince William and Kate are doing is related to their cooling off public appearances at clubs and pubs. Kate’s silence and invisibility speak volumes.
I also believe that William and Kate and Chelsy were all politely advised to present a more discreet and low key public image during Harry’s time serving on the front lines in Afghanistan, and that Harry and Chelsy had already made up their differences and reconciled prior to his deployment in December.
Of course only time will tell if I’m correct, but I think that both princes are in steady, committed relationships.
By mapleleaf on February 29th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Hmm. I think the old wishful thinking, Kate-hating message is coming across from some. My instinct tells me we would have known if there had been an agreed break-up. Just as a lot of us interpreted Harry’s absence as a secret deployment somewhere dangerous. I had heard whispers of a press blackout and that only Afghanistan would have caused that.
By John on February 29th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Pr. William serving in the RAF and Pr. Harry serving in Afghanistan. Chelsy going for her(second University degree) upper level degree in Law at Leeds, it seems Kate is just waiting…..
(I don’t like that this young woman seems to have no goals past waiting for William.) Sorry.
By U.S. on February 29th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
US, Are you privy to specific information about Kate? How do you know that she is “just waiting”?
Just Curious
By Madelaine on February 29th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’m curious about that also, US. Without photos of Kate showing us her movements, or articles telling us about her activities, those of us in the general public have no way of knowing what Kate does every day, or where she does it. So we have no way of knowing that she’s “just waiting”.
A person would definitely have to be privy to inside information to know precisely how Kate fills her days.
By mapleleaf on February 29th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
In Kate’s case, the only persons who really know how Kate spends her days would be her parents, sister and perhaps one or two extremely close friends. It is not as if she lives at the Palace, where there are hundreds of servants and courtiers who gossip among themselves. I say again, those who know do not speak and those who speak do not know.
By Gigi on March 1st, 2008 at 4:26 am
Most royal engagements are announced ‘made public’ only a few months before the wedding date. It takes months and months to have a custom made wedding gown designed and made. I personally believe that William and Kate are already secretly engaged, but nothing will be announced until 2009.
By Grandma828 on March 5th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I certainly think they have a strong understanding. All this stuff about “when will he pop the question?” is a bit silly, if you think about it.
By John on March 6th, 2008 at 9:52 am