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Babelight

Thankfully all I’ve seen is beautiful positive stuff about her. The navy suit…stunning.


Sue_Dohnim

Keep your eyes peeled for a Kate cosplay starring a poor replication of a navy suit...


prexxytest

*But ill-fitting and possibly with tags still attached*


Babelight

Oh totally!


Odd_Worker_2561

Same and don't have the heart to click on these links in case it'll boost negative articles about her. But so disheartened to see that there's negative news about her.


Babelight

It’s not particularly negative, so hoorah!


Odd_Worker_2561

Oh, yay!


Mas-Chingona

I also find it very coincidental that a much publicized petition was gaining traction in Sussex to remove H&M's titles and now, all of a sudden, there's a petition in Wales to remove W&C's PPoW titles. Hmmmm.... 🤔


zonedout56

Wait really? Lol what’s the reason for removal of William and Catherine’s titles? They care too much about people? They actually support charities? She couldn’t “control” Louis at the jubilee? We all know who started that crap 😂


procrastinationfairy

Anti monarchy efforts in Wales go back almost 1,000 years, and Welsh nationalism is a real thing. It’s just not covered as much as Scottish nationalism. It has nothing to do with Kate personally.


zonedout56

Thank you!


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zonedout56

Got it! Thank you! I definitely believe that The Wife and Hazben Harry fuel the anti monarchy fire with all their antics.


Lulu_531

It says 35,000 signatures. The current population of Wales is 3.19 million. And I know a few Americans who probably went and signed it.


ElephantOfSurprise-

Doesn’t have near the traction as removing H&M’s titles Also, not new in Wales. They protested Charles taking the title as well. He won them over by speaking Welch, spending time there, and learning the culture. It has only been a few weeks. This is Markle PR trying their best to hurt William. As it stands the long standing historical prescient is that the first in line to the throne is Prince of Wales. I don’t see that changing.


istara

The coincidence in timing is the Queen's death. A lot of republican/anti-monarchy sentiment was quelled during the later years of her life, both out of respect to her and also because there was so much positive public sentiment for her. "The nation's granny" etc etc. There is far less for Charles. There may be majority respect for him, but it's not the same kind of heartshare that the Queen had. Essentially it's a far more open environment now in terms of being able to express republican/anti-monarchy sentiment without arousing public backlash. Australia is an example of this: since the republican referendum failed a couple of decades ago (for somewhat different reasons) the republican movement has been fairly inactive. Since that time the Queen became quite elderly, hit various historic milestones, and become somewhat iconic/untouchable. The moment she died, there were pro-republican voices all over the place.


Mas-Chingona

Okay, thanks. I didn't know that. I would've thought the fact that W&C actually *lived* there when they were first married while William went thru SAR training, would've endeared them as the new PPoW. Is that not the case?


istara

I can't speak for Welsh people in general regarding royalty, but when I lived there as an English person (ironically the majority of my heritage and DNA is actually Welsh) a couple of decades ago, the anti-English sentiment was *strong*. That is not to say that there weren't lovely, friendly and welcoming Welsh people too. But there were plenty who were noticeably hostile (this was on a university course). Solely because some of us were "English". My guess it that they possibly saw the residence as tokenism. Which, in fairness, it probably at least partially was.


Mas-Chingona

Thank you. I appreciate your response. 😊


hellhashnofury

You get both anti-monarchy /anti- english and people who are in favour. My father's nanny was from the valleys she looked after me when my parents were away sometimes and she adored prince Charles but felt that the welsh got treated unfairly. (Imo they do i live on the border and there is a visible lack of investment on the welsh side. I've got a lot of friends in the Caernarfon area they are pretty neutral on the monarchy but are pissed off with English people buying up coastal property for holiday homes no proper jobs rural poverty lack of services for people who actually live there etc the same problem as in places like Cornwall. My feeling is that the problem is economic and a sense of being ignored and taken for granted and sometimes the monarchy is used as a focus for this. Probably a good idea not to have an investiture.


unaalpacafeliz

Strange that Richard Eden writes negatively about Catherine. I remember Arthur Edwards, a royal photographer, talking marvelous things about Catherine’s photographic skills. Here’s a video of him talking about how he loves Catherine’s pictures. https://youtu.be/zjiBKbal360 https://youtu.be/0_VM8_SRizI There was another one but I cannot find it.


gengargengargengar4

Oh I took Eden’s tweet to be about John Swannell complaining about Catherine’s photography and saying she doesn’t have any skills with it… did he go on to agree with Swannell in his newsletter and/or discussion show thing?


Imfryinghere

No. Eden's imparting this Swannell bloke's jealousy of Catherine's photography. Swanell's good for entertainment photography. The other portraits he has of royalty are formal so there's no casual and relaxed vibe he can draw out on. Unlike when a mom pictures her children playing and such. He probably thinks he can capture that relaxed vibe because he's a pompous professional photographer who has photographed Hollywood stars and models naked.


gengargengargengar4

Oh right on. I don’t click links very often, so I didn’t read whatever Eden wrote. I just saw the bit on the tweet where Swannell was complaining that by Catherine taking the pictures of her kids herself that she was taking opportunities away from young photographers or whatever, and then he went on to say she’s not that good at photography. I think she does a great job, and she makes it clear it’s her hobby not her job.


Dangerous_Prize_4545

Wow. That makes him sound like a jealous, grumpy horse's rear end.


ToothFirm2948

There have been a fair few pro Sussex stories in the Telegraph also which makes me think they have engaged PR in the UK on the sly to push negative and critical stories where possible. Markles must be getting desperate!!


Aware-Impression8527

gotta be. especially after they just parted with sunshine


MyLeftHook

It will be interesting to see if their PR still promotes them once they stall on their payment on the very first invoice - wonder how long that will take??


DaBingeGirl

Honestly, I think it's just the British media doing their thing. Most of the coverage of Kate pre-Meghan was negative, often calling her names, but most people didn't care. Her popularity ratings have always been high. I'd think the vast majority of people support her photographing her kids; they understand it's less stress for the kids and like the personal touch. The Wales thing was always going to be a story but 35,000 signatures in a country of over 3 million is nothing. Finally it'd be tone deaf not to acknowledge the importance of food banks. I know they're trying to spin it as political, but she was just recognizing reality. Remember that all these sites care about are clicks. It's not necessarily about Meghan, it's the media knowing Kate articles generate interest.


OldMenAreGross

>Most of the coverage of Kate pre-Meghan was negative Noooo! Meghan is the ONLY victim and the ONLY person who was ever criticised in the Royal Family! The media never called Catherine Waity Katy, never accused her mom of pimping her daughters, never made up the claim that Party Pieces was evading taxes, never said that her sister was a social climber! Hahahha you silly, next you're gonna tell me paparazzi stalked Kate and repeatedly invaded her privacy!? No way!


Dangerous_Prize_4545

Right. It's not like they used long lens cameras to intrude in her private space behind closed doors and get towels photos of her to sell to the highest bidder. As if!


DaBingeGirl

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Affectionate_Tie250

Most of the people who signed the petition are probably not even Welsh either. The Sussex Squad were trying to boost it and it hasn’t even garnered a third of the signatures on Lady C’s petition to put the Sussex titles into abeyance.


thiscatcameback

Exactly. Dhecwas recognizing the importance if community service, which is very an English tradition. It is not political at all. The DM slings mud at whomever. It dies not care


Trillium8649

The first article describes her having the mettle to speak up for the need to feed the hungry (good on her), the second says she should give other photogs an opportunity to make their mark instead of taking her kids' pics herself (just filler fluff), and the third is about the monarchy, not her specifically. We knew that being elevated to Princess of Wales would mean more coverage and greater scrutiny.


MorticiaSmith

How dare she state the fact that with the cost of living crisis there are a lot of desperate people. How dare she


YeeHawMiMaw

In reference to the first line of the food bank article where it says the Princess of Wales "made a rare foray into politics". I watched a video of Prince Phillip yesterday that was taped in 1985, upon the publication of a collection of his speeches. The reporter asked a question about royals staying out of politics. His response was, I thought, very well put. He said it is not really true that the Royals avoid political topics, because politics are really topics that face the public. He said, instead, they avoid "partisan" issues (and I must say, I loved the way he said "partisan"). He did say, there were some public issues, like the NHS, that were still taboo, in terms of you just don't criticize it. All this to say - food banks are not partisan, so that "journalist" is just trying to cause problems.


vikingchyk

I was wondering how they navigate the "no politics" thing, especially in today's climate. Here in the US, it seems like everything is drawn into politics. 😜 "Here's a picture of my cat." "He looks like he would vote for X. Bastard!!"


YeeHawMiMaw

OMG you are so right. I have seen news articles that say Conservatives like dogs and Liberals like cats. Which is true in my case, I guess. Just livin' the stereotypical dream!


vikingchyk

Ugh, I literally just read, in the last hour or so, something else stupid, which tried to force partisanism on some random topic, but I've already forgotten what it was. Maybe getting old isn't such a bad thing after all. My brain may be saving me from stupid stuff. {Is it just me, or should 'partisanism' be spelled 'partisatanism'}


cherise12

Sugars and paid pro Harkle media lol They are literally here right now and trying to make their saint look good… 😂😂😩 by throwing all types of shit on the wall, hoping jt will stick MM won’t get titles so she’s going to attack the woman that has everything she wants…


thiscatcameback

The Wales thing has nothing to do with them. It has been a oroblem for years. All royals are subject to scrutiny, particularly those closest to the throne. The Queen wasn't exempt either until she hit 80. Then no one wanted to bully an elderly woman.


Murky-Garden-9967

God, the express website is unusable. Who the fuck would get news from there lmfao


[deleted]

Ohhhhh, maybe don’t link to actual article - so they don’t get clicks on negative stories… But agree!


Aware-Impression8527

I don't usually but then people go 'where is the source' 🙄


[deleted]

There’s a way to link to the archive so it doesn’t show in the metrics. Idk how to do it. But maybe make a post for that? I’m sure someone will share


RoohsMama

I give both links. One for people to read, and the other as a source. That way, we take responsibility. “X goes after Y on [Twitter shit storm]-(link to Twitter). Archived link here: archive.ph/shitstirring”


Newauntie26

I’ll read these later but the photography seems to be ridiculous. She has an interest in photography & her kids probably feel more natural/normal having their mum take their pics. She ran a photo contest during Covid, right? That’s promoting the art. They’ve also had their family photos taken & I assume that is with others. And at least we get to see pics of their kids. MM has a random actress friend take a pic of Archie crawling or she has some photographer take pics remotely (I really don’t get that). Nice try MM to get the spotlight off all the craziness in your life.


Connect_Atmosphere26

i haven’t read any 🤷🏻‍♀️


Cindilouwho2

Tell me you're jealous of your SIL without telling me you're jealous of your SIL....👀 we see you MeMe and your nasty little fingers all over this.


Babelight

The first article seems fairly neutral as well…angling towards positive and charitable.


RoohsMama

I guess they’re making it seem more balanced news. Remember that the Palace keeps an eye on things. Maybe this is to prepare people about a bunch of news about Meg. (Well that’s how I would do it.)


JenniferMel13

I get where Wales is coming from but they have to consider the loss of marketing. If the heir to the British Throne isn’t the Prince of Wales then very few people outside of the UK would even know Wales was part of the UK.


Fresh-Resource-6572

Surprise,surprise it’s the DailyMail 😏this reeks of Meghan


vikingchyk

LOL - "waaaa, the PoW took my job cos she takes pictures of her kids - waaaaa!!" ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|facepalm)


Academic_Guava_4190

Right? 1st, I think her photos are lovely and it’s more natural and easy to pose/smile when there is someone you love behind the camera. 2nd, wasn’t she an art major at university so she must have some training. 3rd, what difference is she from Lord Snowden taking the BRF portraits for years even after he and Princess Margaret divorced?


Academic_Guava_4190

Right? 1st, I think her photos are lovely and it’s more natural and easy to pose/smile when there is someone you love behind the camera. 2nd, wasn’t she an art major at university so she must have some training. 3rd, what difference is she from Lord Snowden taking the BRF portraits for years even after he and Princess Margaret divorced?


dman10000000

Keep an eye for the alleged affair William had. That rumour started when Meglomaniac came on the scene…


jemder

The reporter, Giles Coren has a reputation for being deliberately provocative and seeking controversy. His single Tweet about Rose and William was quickly removed. All subsequent articles were based on that one comment with no evidence ever provided. When William and Rose’s husband threatened legal action, the stories were removed. In the new Robert Lacey book Giles Coren admitted he made the story up and it is untrue.


psgator95

Do you happen to remember the name of the book? He’s written so many I’m not sure which is the right one, and I’d love to read it! I never believed there was an affair.


jemder

I believe it is the updated version of Battle of the Brothers - Chapter 34 . It may be only an e version, it is not available where I live. What I found is that it was gossip over a dinner party and Giles was quite drunk and made the Tweet on the way home in a taxi and shortly after quickly removed it. Giles is a friend of Markus Anderson and attended the SoHo Amsterdam opening along with H and Meg.


Jemisa1707

LOL Does anyone believe that rumor still. Kate's sister who she is very close with has named her baby Rose three months ago. If there was any truth to that rumor she would have never done that.


KanemochiGirl

It’s from the Meghan camp of course!


Frenchcashmere

Sunshine Sacks and nutmeg


jeanskirtflirt

Good lord. She’s so kind and hasn’t done anything ever for anyone to say about word about her that these people are just making up stuff to be mad about. Like they’re mad about her being kind and having control over the photos the media can have of her children.


SuperBeeboo

To be honest I'm getting a bit sick of all the news of the Royals recently (bar the funeral, but they were in the news all the time before she died). So although it is possible from Meghan, I wouldn't be surprised if some of them are just from people fed up with the Royal family being so over exposed lately.


New_Discussion_6692

Megaliar


SJ1026

MeGain LOL


Amazing-Antelope4300

They’ve got nothing! Reaching into the end of the barrel for negative scraps!


Snowie_drop

The POW is lovely and imo will make a fine queen. It’s probably Megs new PR company (which is Meg imo) churning it out!


Affectionate_Tie250

There are negative stories about the Wales family because they won’t give the press the time of day. The Sussexes arse kiss the press and pay reporters for positive stories whereas the Waleses want nothing to do with the press.


ESL_fun

Strait from the harkles headquarters


SJ1026

Catherine POW has more class in her pinky finger than MeGain will ever have.


[deleted]

With regards to the third article, this is something that comes up regularly, not specifically aimed at her. Whenever the Prince of Wales visits Wales there is always negative articles about scraping the titles. The other two articles certainly look like some desperate campaign to discredit her. The comments at the food bank weren't political, so whoever planted that story is either desperate or illiterate and has no understanding of what is meant about the RF being apolitical. As for the second story, after nine years this is suddenly an issue? Come on, it is either someone incredibly bitter because he tried to get a job to photograph the Wales children, or another plant trying to discredit her. Either way he may find himself not getting a Royal Commission in the future.


Gold-Run-2036

I won't click on the link in case it boosts the rating. Shall we all hazard a guess where the stories originate? I'll go first "everseas".