The British Monarchy

[Mr Kobayashi]

It's times like this that make the whole concept of monarchy seems immensely cruel on the inhabitants of the gilded cage.

 

[One Fan Clapping]

This is a disappointing merge. Surely this sad news warrants a thread of its own? And why in the political sub-forum when the royal family are apolitical?

 

[BlueHammer85]

It's times like this that make the whole concept of monarchy seems immensely cruel on the inhabitants of the gilded cage.

Can not blame anyone wanting out of the royal family especially in today’s social media age.

 

[M18CTID]

Ridiculous that they have pushed her out to make a statement to shut the media up, send a fucking press release and leave the woman alone .

This is a good point, although Kate herself might’ve wanted to do it? I have to add that contrary to tonight’s statement, it felt odd that she put that apology out the other week over the photo. I’m not convinced on that occasion that it was her decision to issue the apology. I’m not convinced it was Kate who had photoshopped it either. It came across as her apologising for something that someone else had done.

 

[Lowtower]

Some fella on Sky News now, who knows Wills and Kate
Talking about how they deserve privacy, all whilst telling us about their inner dealings, how they think and who they confide in.

 

[Ric]

This is a disappointing merge. Surely this sad news warrants a thread of its own? And why in the political sub-forum when the royal family are apolitical?

The news was already being discussed in this thread well before the other one, so it made more sense to merge rather than have two simultaneous threads discussing the same thing.

 

[Lowtower]

It's times like this that make the whole concept of monarchy seems immensely cruel on the inhabitants of the gilded cage.

This.
All this prince/princess dream stuff is a load of bollocks, human zoo parading round.

Be a nightmare, same as being a billionaire, nice in theory, yet reality would be awful.

I’d reckon that having a few million in the bank and just fading into the back ground is the best standard of life, nowt too fancy, or in the public eye.

 

[bluethrunthru]

a really nice, understanding and respectful opening of The Last Leg tonight. Top work boys.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I wish her well and hope that she takes the time to care about herself as well as others.

Having been told this week that my youngest brother, 20 yrs younger than me, has been diagnosed with Cancer I can understand them wanting to keep it private. Listening to my siblings and the different way each of them is coping and coming to terms with it you really can understand what Catherine and her family are going through.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

I bet the twats hounding her are feeling stupid now

I very much doubt that.
It'll only inspire them to greater depths.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I’m glad that the speculation will stop for her now and that she can convalesce in peace.

Hopefully the procedure has been successful and that she makes a full recovery.

Really tough time for William too, with both his wife and father fighting such a horrible disease concurrently.

 

[Eccles Blue]

a really nice, understanding and respectful opening of The Last Leg tonight. Top work boys.

It was and reminded me of their respect and empathy with us here in Manchester after the bombing.

 

[jimharri]

I wish her well and hope that she takes the time to care about herself as well as others.

Having been told this week that my youngest brother, 20 yrs younger than me, has been diagnosed with Cancer I can understand them wanting to keep it private. Listening to my siblings and the different way each of them is coping and coming to terms with it you really can understand what Catherine and her family are going through.

I'm sorry hear that EB. My thoughts go out to you and your brother's family.

 

[BlueHammer85]

I’m glad that the speculation will stop for her now and that she can convalesce in peace.

Hopefully the procedure has been successful and that she makes a full recovery.

Really tough time for William too, with both his wife and father fighting such a horrible disease concurrently.

And a brother he doesn’t speak too.

That’s a lot to take.

 

[Jamshopbridge]

I wish her well and hope that she takes the time to care about herself as well as others.

Having been told this week that my youngest brother, 20 yrs younger than me, has been diagnosed with Cancer I can understand them wanting to keep it private. Listening to my siblings and the different way each of them is coping and coming to terms with it you really can understand what Catherine and her family are going through.

Sending you and your brother positive vibes fellow blue. My wife was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer 2 and a half years ago. She's doing great, she's remained positive throughout which goes a long way to your health and wellbeing. Stay strong, stay positive and remember you're not alone and there's always someone looking out for you.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I'm sorry hear that EB. My thoughts go out to you and your brother's family.

Thank you @jimharri and @Jamshopbridge. My sister died of Cancer, it was a long time ago but it still lingers. Strangely enough it is the youngest sister and the youngest brother.
There are (were) 10 of us ranging from 82 to 62 yrs of age and we are aware how lucky we are as a family not to have lost more of us if that makes sense.
:-) :-)

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

And a brother he doesn’t speak too.

That’s a lot to take.

How do you know this ?
I'm pretty sure, as a family, they'll be there for eachother.
We really shouldn't underestimate their bond, behind the facade.

 

[jimharri]

Thank you @jimharri and @Jamshopbridge. My sister died of Cancer, it was a long time ago but it still lingers. Strangely enough it is the youngest sister and the youngest brother.
There are (were) 10 of us ranging from 82 to 62 yrs of age and we are aware his lucky we are as a family not to have lost more of us if that makes sense.
:-) :-)

Cancer is no respecter of age, unfortunately. Or, as today's development has shown, of "status".

 

[Coatigan]

On a basic human level it isn’t too much to ask. In reality, it was never going to work in a world of 24/7 media. An earlier announcement may have stifled a lot of spurious and at times bizarre speculation. It may have meant she didn’t have to release a video which is probably the last thing you need when battling serious illness.

In any event, what’s done is done. It’s a private family issue now and that is where it should remain.

I'm sorry, can't agree. There is no right way to tell people you have cancer. Or right time to do it. It is highly individual and should be supported whatever the choice of that individual/family.

I've said all along, whatever it was, they owed nothing to anyone and certainly not to social media mobs. 'Could have all been settled sooner' a, could it fuck, it just would have led to more, b, for whose fucking benefit, they don't need to dance to anyone's tune, particularly when dealing with something like that.

 

[Ric]

I'm sorry, can't agree. There is no right way to tell people you have cancer. Or right time to do it. It is highly individual and should be supported whatever the choice of that individual/family.

I've said all along, whatever it was, they owed nothing to anyone and certainly not to social media mobs. 'Could have all been settled sooner' a, could it fuck, it just would have led to more, b, for whose fucking benefit, they don't need to dance to anyone's tune, particularly when dealing with something like that.

I agree completely that the timescale for when this was announced should have been theirs alone, particularly given the age of their children. Equally, I think putting out that Photoshopped picture, and then getting her to justify it, was clearly a mistake from whoever made that call. It only fuelled this maelstrom that has angered so many. The two things are not mutually exclusive.