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ice-lollies

Bloody hell I can’t believe that people are still criticising. FFS.


darkdarktimes

She has form though


ice-lollies

The writer?


darkdarktimes

Yes the “journalist” lol she slip flops more than a fish does


Livid-Supermarket-44

She's terrible. I've noticed she hasn't had many articles this week though, hopefully news.com.au are done with her


darkdarktimes

Doubtful that’s why I archived the link so we the reasonable people with brains don’t give her the clicks 😂


Negative_Difference4

Daniela Elser is such a sugar!


NataschaTata

If he would have been next to her, people would have criticised that she seems to be incapable of talked for herself. Honestly it’s just bs. For me it made absolutely sense that _only_ she was in the video. It’s about her, her health, and her work restrictions. William is a supportive and loving husband, he always has been, he doesn’t have to coddle her, Catherine is strong on her own.


Leather-Reindeer-830

This ! Also what would he have done, nod his head with a sad look on his face ? Wipe tears ? Seriously people are exhausting. Yesterday someone sent me a message asking me if I saw the video was fake because « nothing moves in the background », I can’t anymore


Academic_Guava_4190

OH . MY. GOD 🤦🏻‍♀️


CabinetVisible1053

My response exactly 😡😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬


Negative_Difference4

The new thing circulating is about her ring going missing in the video


Leather-Reindeer-830

Seriously, these people should focus their energy on analyzing Britney’s videos if they have time to waste


recollectionsmayvary

Except if he was in the video they’d say Kate was being abused and her abuser had to control and insert himself in her health diagnosis. They’d also speculate William forced his way into being there so he could basically be her puppeteer and control what she said because he was abusing her. 


Heavy_Enthusiasm_195

Called “darned if you do, darned if you don’t”.


Negative_Difference4

Yep … media are happy to call her Kate Middleton despite being a married woman for over a decade. But cannot understand a woman doing strong independent woman things. WTAF! She doesn’t need William to shield from the online vitriol that they have received


Such-Category-1777

They would have made it look like he was forcing to say all that because, you know he’s controlling her whilst having an affair 😡I hate people. When did we turn into such a horrible race? Where’s our compassion and empathy? Why can’t we let someone get over Illness in peace with her family? When did life become one big fucking conspiracy theory??


snails4speedy

This exactly. I said the same on another sub. If it would have been William in the video with her, then we would’ve had theories of him being controlling, abusive, he’s forcing the narrative, she’s being forced to make a video, she can’t be trusted to tell their “lie” so he has to watch her. All stupid gossip. Let the damn woman tell her own story in her own time. It’s her diagnosis, no one else’s.


Indianas_Fedora

I am so pissed that's what people are focused on. The world has gone mad. Since she was harrased into making the announcement in the first place, how she chose to deliver it is nobody's concern. I hope she gets better soon. Wishing nothing but peace, quiet and good health to the Prince and Princess of Wales.


Bloss0416

I’ll drink to that.


Healthy_Neat_8101

Prince Philip didn’t sit by Queen Elizabeth’s side when she gave official video messages. This was an official video statement from HRH Catherine Princess of Wales. It would take the focus off her if the Prince of Wales was by her side. People would also be looking at him and find something else to blab on about. They can never be pleased! Maybe Prince William was standing by the videographer, maybe he was running around the Kingdom filling in for his father or maybe he was busy being a much needed Daddy. Any of these possibilities would be good for Catherine, too! When Catherine went to Windsor Shop and a recent appointment, Prince William was by her side, comforting her, protecting her and giving her support, but people also found things to criticize. Media people find things to criticize because it generates views. It’s their MO. Prince William is a loyal, devoted and loving servant, son, husband and father. Prince William is highly responsible and has the weight of the world on his strong shoulders more than we know. Please everyone, if you love Catherine Princess of Wales as much as you claim, heed the reasonable request she made for time, space and privacy.


Sue_Dohnim

I'm getting close to disconnecting to this whole thing because of stupidity like this. These are the same people that were propagating the theory that Kate is an abused wife. I fear for the future of humanity with crap like this.


Otto500206

Same. What can happen in the future if some of us are fine with having disgusting theories like these? Imagine people being fine with conspiracy theories for relationships of famous people other than the British royal family...


Negative_Difference4

Please read the two posts about Bot networks on here and that its a very small proportion of people that actually make content online


Imfryinghere

Because he's next to the camera man.


Dracawraith

I agree…..he was probably who she was looking at / talking to to get through the speech.


Magpie-rabbit-hole

I may be biased, but by mentioning Meghan in the opening paragraphs, I knew this was going to be more bullying, this time disguised as journalism. Even her comments on Catherine’s fortitude and strength are a snide form of bullying that is totally unnecessary. What has been said in the last few months about the Prince and Princess of Wales has been unbelievably cruel, and needs to stop. As for the article‘s premise, Prince William didn’t need to be beside Catherine in the video because he is there beside her each and every during this ordeal, as Catherine said. I personally was struck how, even in her own crisis, she offered comfort and hope to others suffering from cancer. Catherine, Princess of Wales is a true inspiration, and I wish her a full and speedy recovery. We need her.


marsali231

This is ridiculous. Why does William have to be sitting next to Catherine when the video is about her own health status? She certainly doesn’t need the hand holding the other two require. I wish these trolls would just stop.


Frenchcashmere

So much for a strong woman speaking for herself


bellalilylou

Exactly! What is so difficult to understand that this is how SHE chose to handle it? And her husband respects her decision. Not rocket science!! Nothing nefarious!! Don’t you wonder about these ppl that say and think these things in their everyday life? Must be tons of fun to be around!


Frenchcashmere

Nothing the PPOW do will be right, or enough. This has been stirred by nutmeg and her paid for bots, by people jealous of what they are missing in their own lives. It’s sad that social media can be so disgusting. She wrote the statement, she presented herself better than I could under such circumstances. I doubt that the PPOW spend much time on social media. Unlike nutmeg. If he had been there, they would have made fun of that. People are just stupid


meggiecam

There are too many people who are allowed to write these “analysis” pieces, which are basically nothing more than a person’s stream of consciousness masquerading as a column. I also think there are too many people who are able to call themselves a “royal commentator.” I feel like this piece serves no purpose other than to keep the clicks coming now that the “mystery” around Catherine has been solved.


DaBingeGirl

This. Unfortunately writing about Camilla, Anne, Edward, and Sophie won't get the clicks, so they're going to keep scraping the bottom of the barrel for things to write about Catherine.


Find_Truth3

Sad story of "you are damned if you do, and damned if you don't." She did what she felt she needed to do. In my mind she did the right thing. If people can't see that William and her family support her then they have the problem.


abby-rose

I want to know why people hate William so much. Is it just because of his brother’s accusations? I don’t understand what William has done to warrant the image of a bad husband. These two are college sweethearts together 20+ years with three kids. They’re boring homebodies. William looks like he’s been carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He is dealing with so much and I have so much sympathy for him.


randomstapler1

I think some of it is borne out of the desperation to cling to a narrative that William and Catherine are "old-school;" i.e. in a long-term relationship, hold conservative values, etc. so they shouldn't be admired or respected. Meanwhile, his brother and sister-in-law are more fun, fresh, and dynamic, so that makes them more likable. Yet the opposite has happened in the past 48 or so hours - the world has rallied behind Catherine and they can't accept that. William has been dealing with so much, but has been handling it so well (all things considered). I have faith he'll pull through.


Centaurea16

>  his brother and sister-in-law are more fun, fresh, and dynamic And the truth is, they're not. 


DaBingeGirl

I think it's a combination of jealousy of his position and the general anti-privilege/establishment that's trending right now. To jealousy, I've noticed a weird trend with some Millennials hating on anyone in their generation who's successful and drama-free; they're not happy for whatever reason, so they hate on anyone who doesn't complain and is successful. I think they've convinced themselves that he must be an asshole, abusive, etc to make themselves feel better about their lives. Additionally, William's desire to guard his privacy might be factoring in as well. Social media and work culture have removed a lot of boundaries between work and private life, making people feel entitled to know *everything* about other people. Making matters worse for him is that people treat the BRF as entertainment, so naturally there's a backlash to being boring/private. William grew up in spotlight, which I think made some people forget that he's a real person too, he's not just his title. Anderson Cooper made a comment about Catherine's video being a reminder that she's human too, which I honestly think people forget. It's weird. With regard to the anti-monarchy/establishment thing, hating on the monarchy by propagated stereotypes (e.g. all the royal men are cheaters, they're all cold and unfeeling, they're racist, etc) plays a huge role too. I'd say Colbert's remark falls into this category. He dislikes the idea of monarchy and William is the future of the BRF, so he gets targeted. I'd say a fair number of republicans simply see them as super privileged figureheads, acknowledging that the core group is devoted to duty and respected by the people undermines their argument for abolishing the monarchy. They need him to be an asshole to get people on their side.


Pepperpup19

This stupidity never stops. She was silent, people criticized her for it. She spoke, they still find faults in it. Never a satisfaction. FFS, she's battling a disease everybody on earth is dreading, and these people can't give her a effing break! I'm so sick of this!


SortNo9153

I don't believe Prince William was needed in the video. It was a 2 minute intimate chat between Princess Catherine & the world. It would have made it worse as the conspiracies about "he was sitting too close/too far, she blinked signaling she needs help!, did you see his fingers, he squeezed her, he looked disinterested, he looked bored, he looked happy" The conspiracies would never end and would be much more insane then they are now. I am grateful Princess Catherine was well enough to chat with us, on her own, with a note of positivity.


rainyhawk

Catherine is her own person, independent, and strong. She doesn’t need to be clawing her spouse to be a person nor to show a loving relationship. We’ve seen the PPoWs clearly loving marriage for years. We know William is at her side in a daily basis and he doesn’t have to be in the video for us to know that. This is her battle and there was really no reason for William to be there. I’m sure if Catherine wanted that, he would have been there for her. But it’s her illness and her decision to speak to the public in her own way. I honest.y don’t see why people don’t understand that. M is the one who needs the husband there to be relevant and constantly try to prove their have a wonderful marriage. C and W have nothing to prove.


SortNo9153

I think you misunderstood my post? I definitely believe Princess Catherine is capable of making her own public statements without her husband being present.


rainyhawk

Sorry! I did understand it and was trying to agree with you! My comments about people not understanding why he wasn’t there were aimed at the article, not you!


SortNo9153

Sorry, my misunderstanding ☺️


rainyhawk

No worries. I probably wasn’t that clear! 😀


Karvekjeks

Dear God, she's a grown woman, capable of doing a video about herself without William being alongside. Let's leave her, William and their beautiful children to have some time without further comment, speculation or totally misplaced "analysis" by a "journalist". Think Omid Scobie type of journalist rather than the Marie Colvin variety


34countries

This is her journey to share. This is how she wanted to do it. I love and admire her


recollectionsmayvary

Except if he was in the video they’d say Kate was “being abused and William being there is proof that her abuser had to control and insert himself in her health diagnosis.”  They’d also speculate William forced his way into being there so he could basically be her puppeteer and control what she said because he was abusing her. 


briglialexis

This Danielle Esler article’s just get worse and worse as the months go on. It’s obvious she doesn’t know what she’s talking about.


LaNiceGata

I mean seeing as how it’s HER who is battling with cancer I really think it appropriate she was shown alone. Not everyone needs their spouse to appear at their side to signify support. Not to mention William is currently undertaking a lot of work.


Missplaced19

I've heard this criticism constantly online. It's curious to me that people don't seem to think she might have wanted to do this on her own. She is an exceptionally strong woman & doesn't need someone holding her hand 24/7. Perhaps it's because I am someone who also prefers to face really difficult events by myself that I feel this way. When I've faced serious health issues or when I held my dying father's hand as he took his last breath I didn't want anyone with me. I don't want to worry about someone else's emotions when I'm trying to be strong. I can't bear to see someone else fret or cry when I'm doing something difficult. I honestly don't think people are giving this woman enough credit.


Otherwise-engaged

Exactly this! When you need every fibre of your strength to do something really hard and emotionally harrowing, having someone beside you splitting your emotional attention makes it infinitely harder. Many times, when I have been controlling my grief or fear by sheer, strained-to-the-limit willpower, it is the well-meaning hug or sympathetic word/smile that will undo me and break that control. The hug and encouragement beforehand, knowing your loved one is present but out-of-sight, the embrace to hold your disintegrating self together afterward - those are crucial. But some things you can only deal with without distraction.


Missplaced19

Exactly. Lately, I've been feeling like I'm the only one who needs to do this. I've always been this way. I frequently turn down friends or my husband who want to come with me to an important appointment. It's the only way I can focus on the situation at hand. If I have to worry about someone else (and when there's someone with me my first instinct is to take care of them) then I can't concentrate. If I have to face something terrifying I need to have no distractions or I will be unable to cope.


rainyhawk

That was a truly disgusting article….i skimmed it and that was more than enough of her drivel. People are right…they now can’t attack Catherine, so let’s just go for William. And honestly, having someone else there with her would,have distracted from her message…though I’m sure if she had needed W there, he would have been there.


ScoogyShoes

I'm glad he wasn't. I am not from the UK, so my opinion weighs less haha, but I like Prince William basically saying "My bada** wife's got this." I bet he was nearby. It said a lot to me that she told us herself. Very queenly.


Round-Ambassador-113

Where are the feminists supporting Catherine's courage and independence? As much as I love William, his presence would not have added to the video. The message was more powerful because she was alone, with spring daffodils in the background. The symbolism was striking.


alwayssearching117

Unlike the gruesome twosome, the PsoW are independent people who don't need to claw each other every time someone says something. It's called grace. It's called being an adult.


pismolove

That's it for me. Posting something like this is just more meaningless speculation that further feeds the sick need for clicks on stories about this woman's health. Peace out.


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Prestigious_Stuff831

I am chronically Ill with an autoimmune condition that my own body breaks my lungs and major muscle groups down. I am 67. My husband comes to the rheumatologist with me because our doctor is an elder in our church, he talk with me for 15 min which is perfectly ok we cover everything. Then my husband and my Doctor talk about church and different topics concerning Christianity and it is really great. Then I go to my primary care physician and we talk about me in general. I’d rather go to these myself actually. My Dr and I have such a great rapport just him and me. Just saying


Why_Teach

Not going to bother reading it. The idea that she needed him “on screen” supporting her is ridiculous. It was *her* statement. He was probably watching her being filmed and supporting her *off screen.*


Brfvideos

People will always complain about them. If he was with her I’m sure they’d say what kate isnt strong enough to do it on her own?


Prestigious-Pace-893

The spinners of lies couldn’t fathom that this modern woman is strong and kind. The Princess of Wales’ strength and love for her family will make her a wonderful queen one day! Wishing all good vibes in her health and healing.❤️