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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #250 on: February 03, 2012, 12:05:04 AM »
They are public servants now, aren't they?  They can expect to be photographed in public places, then.  As far as I am aware, the beaches on Mustique are not privately owned and neither are airports, either.   Media interest in this couple is sky high at present and that's not likely to change anytime soon.  Yes, I'm sure it gets tedious from their point of view but, as has been said so often, it goes with the territory.   :shrug:

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #252 on: February 03, 2012, 02:44:50 AM »
^^ I disagree, cinrit.

The point that I'm, at least, trying to make has nothing to do with whom made the complaint or not. (I don't see most people questioning that either.)

I guess some of us are not agreeing with their (or anyone's of their group) claims of being harassed during their 10-day vacation in an exotic place. That's the main point being discussed, I'd say. 

I understand what the point is, lil157.  I still don't see how any of the Middleton party gets blamed.  By your definition, they're not allowed to even discuss it within their own family, which is totally foreign to me.  I don't know anyone who thinks it's wrong to complain about valid or non-valid issues with their loved ones (not that I don't think the Middletons have a valid complaint).  Let's suppose someone gets caught in traffic on the way home from work.  Maybe they're not allowed to complain to their spouse, their parents, their significant other, or whoever, about the traffic, because after all, the world doesn't revolve around them and traffic isn't going to clear a path just because they're tired after working eight hours.  It's the same thing.  I suppose the best thing would be for people to stop confiding in parents, in-laws, and even hairdressers. :D  Your family is supposed to be the very people you can confide in about anything.

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I never said that they couldn't discuss (or complain about the situation) with their family and close ones.  :no:


However, in this, and several other instances, they are not really complaining and keeping the complaints to themselves. They're clearly trying to send a message outside.

Even if there's no formal complaints in this case, we all know of other ones, before.


But then again, they live a rather privileged life that these perks comes with the territory. :king:

In my opinion, they should look over past these perks and get on with their lives -- which I believe they do, but I still think they (William only, perhaps) have that tough thinking in his head "to not let this go easily. To always keep the press on their toes", perhaps.


They have each other (William and Kate). They are married now. They're starting a family. One day, they will have little ones.  They have their duty with the nation and their countrymen. I mean, focus on "important/relevant" things, instead. Just let the "annoying" press things go (but listen to what your people are saying - that would be learned through the media, but you get my point).

In the end, that's what matters. Not if you were caught on a beach while on a private vacation. :hug:


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*I still don't think this trip was a good idea (concerning the economy and all), but that's not what I was discussing at this post. Just in case.

 



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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #253 on: February 03, 2012, 02:52:17 PM »
^ Good point Lil157. My sentiments exactly.

Like  I said in a previous post, PW and his advisers should let all these unimportant issues in the media slide. They should concentrate on the important ones. There are still many battles ahead  to fight. It will be unwise of him to get himself and his wife labelled as a whiner/ complainer at this stage. 

His obsession with and constant request for privacy (given who he is) and wanting to correct every wrong impression in the media no matter how trivial  (e.g official statement from them saying that the white mark in Kate's hair is as a result of childhood accident and not hair extension who cares for God's sake!!. ) is starting to EDIT people off (myself included). If you read the comments about them in the DM article about keeping their puppy's name secret, 90% of the comments show this. 

He MUST learn to let some things slide. Let your action speak, let things be 'wrong' for a while. People are not stupid, they will make up their own minds about both of them with time. If he keeps crying wolf at this stage, when there are genuine reasons to complain / moan/ whine, most people will say not to listen to him because he complains about EVERYTHING and if he does not like it, he can abdicate the throne.

I understand that the death of his mother has a lot to do with him being like this, but he should really try and pick his battles.  A great deal of wisdom and tact is required. I pray that he finds the right balance because I must admit it is not easy being them. I do not envy them the position they are in at all. 

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #254 on: February 03, 2012, 03:18:02 PM »
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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #255 on: February 03, 2012, 04:20:59 PM »
They are public servants now, aren't they?  They can expect to be photographed in public places, then.  As far as I am aware, the beaches on Mustique are not privately owned and neither are airports, either.   Media interest in this couple is sky high at present and that's not likely to change anytime soon.  Yes, I'm sure it gets tedious from their point of view but, as has been said so often, it goes with the territory.   :shrug:
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The media has always been banned from Mustique. That is nothing new. That's exactly why people go there , because it is private and press intrusion is not legal. That is why the Middletons selected it over other venues.
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« Reply #256 on: February 03, 2012, 07:41:14 PM »
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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #257 on: February 03, 2012, 11:32:59 PM »
It's better to take the complaints that tabloids claim that Will made with a grain of salt because they are just silly articles with no basis in fact. Just as they didn't try to hide the name of their dog. Most people don't know the names of the royal dogs. Why should they? It just fills column inches but is meaningless. William is very open. We saw that in his engagement interview and other interviews he has given. He welcomes the crowds and interacts with them almost 100 % of the time. You can't blame him for wanting a few hours peace in his time off. The Island of Mustique is private property and is off limits all the time. It was like that before Will was born. :clap:
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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #258 on: February 04, 2012, 01:25:05 PM »
Like  I said in a previous post, PW and his advisers should let all these unimportant issues in the media slide. They should concentrate on the important ones. There are still many battles ahead  to fight. It will be unwise of him to get himself and his wife labelled as a whiner/ complainer at this stage. 

His obsession with and constant request for privacy (given who he is) and wanting to correct every wrong impression in the media no matter how trivial  (e.g official statement from them saying that the white mark in Kate's hair is as a result of childhood accident and not hair extension who cares for God's sake!!. ) is starting to EDIT people off (myself included). If you read the comments about them in the DM article about keeping their puppy's name secret, 90% of the comments show this. 

He MUST learn to let some things slide. Let your action speak, let things be 'wrong' for a while. People are not stupid, they will make up their own minds about both of them with time. If he keeps crying wolf at this stage, when there are genuine reasons to complain / moan/ whine, most people will say not to listen to him because he complains about EVERYTHING and if he does not like it, he can abdicate the throne.

I understand that the death of his mother has a lot to do with him being like this, but he should really try and pick his battles.  A great deal of wisdom and tact is required. I pray that he finds the right balance because I must admit it is not easy being them. I do not envy them the position they are in at all. 

Decent points, Wireless!!

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #259 on: February 04, 2012, 04:28:32 PM »
@ Wireless Great post  :blowkiss:.

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #260 on: February 04, 2012, 10:43:28 PM »
^ Good point Lil157. My sentiments exactly.

Like  I said in a previous post, PW and his advisers should let all these unimportant issues in the media slide. They should concentrate on the important ones. There are still many battles ahead  to fight. It will be unwise of him to get himself and his wife labelled as a whiner/ complainer at this stage. 

His obsession with and constant request for privacy (given who he is) and wanting to correct every wrong impression in the media no matter how trivial  (e.g official statement from them saying that the white mark in Kate's hair is as a result of childhood accident and not hair extension who cares for God's sake!!. ) is starting to EDIT people off (myself included). If you read the comments about them in the DM article about keeping their puppy's name secret, 90% of the comments show this. 

He MUST learn to let some things slide. Let your action speak, let things be 'wrong' for a while. People are not stupid, they will make up their own minds about both of them with time. If he keeps crying wolf at this stage, when there are genuine reasons to complain / moan/ whine, most people will say not to listen to him because he complains about EVERYTHING and if he does not like it, he can abdicate the throne.

I understand that the death of his mother has a lot to do with him being like this, but he should really try and pick his battles.  A great deal of wisdom and tact is required. I pray that he finds the right balance because I must admit it is not easy being them. I do not envy them the position they are in at all. 

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #261 on: February 05, 2012, 01:03:18 AM »
You bring up some good points Wilite There are always going to be those who feel that any complaint from the BRF is unjustified because the fact that they are royalty gives the public the right to hound them to death for every detail of their life. IMO being a public servant doesn't mean having your picture taken while on vacation on a private beach. Remember those violating pictures of Charles and Diana on the beach when she was pregnant?
Yet also there is no proof that William personally made a complaint. He could have just said in passing to somebody "gosh the photographers are annoying" and someone took the story and ran with it.

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #262 on: February 05, 2012, 02:01:36 AM »
Far as I can tell, there was one tweet.  And, as you said, it could have been completely the interpretation of the tweeter and not actually what happened.
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« Reply #263 on: February 26, 2012, 03:52:07 PM »
http://www.popsugar.com/Kate-Middleton-Pictures-Mustique-Vacation-William-21592121
Nice photographs but to say they are all off to a destination which is paradise the group all look so sad!!!

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« Reply #264 on: February 26, 2012, 04:03:58 PM »
I thought William was supposed to finish up his work for the SAR and then follow them to Mustique. If what was reported is true then these pictures show William shirked his SAR duties to fly out with Kate and Pippa. That would be called Special Treatment and destroy the Myth that he is just one of the guys.
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« Reply #265 on: February 26, 2012, 04:05:16 PM »
Those pictures were published at the beginning of Feburary, before William went to the Falklands.  I'll be merging these posts with the appropriate thread


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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #266 on: February 26, 2012, 04:09:49 PM »
He spent a weekend in Spain with Harry, went back to his base in Anglesey and later joined the Middleton family in their holiday. 

Prince William has fulfilled the required hours in his SAR duties, if not it would have been leaked, reported.  Yes, both him and Harry have 'special' treatment because of royal duties, but those days and hours have been doubled -- at least in William's case, because he is a fully operational pilot.  All military personnel are entitled to holidays.

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #267 on: February 26, 2012, 04:18:39 PM »
 :no: http://www.popsugar.com/Kate-Middleton-Pictures-Mustique-Vacation-William-21592121
No offence to Carole but I think at 57 years old don't you think it's about she dressed more appropriately in front of our future King and got herself a nice bathing suite

http://www.popsugar.com/Kate-Middleton-Pictures-Mustique-Vacation-William-21592121
Oops and I will add to that Wills looks like he has a lot on his mind would have been nice to actually see him holding Kate's hand as they walked across, obviously just arrived off the plane and are in Mustiqque


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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #268 on: February 26, 2012, 04:25:05 PM »
^^ I think that's Kate and Pippa (the two women with their backs to us).  In any case, 57 isn't "dead", and Carole Middleton has kept herself in good shape. :thumbsup:

Also, that's Pippa who is walking next to William.  Kate is behind them in the white blouse and black pants.  I don't think William and Pippa are holding hands ... Pippa is holding her purse in her hand that is next to William.

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #269 on: February 26, 2012, 04:41:51 PM »
People in the military are allowed vacation but if they go on vacation when they are supposed to be on duty it is called A.W.O.L for everyone else. If my memory is correct it was reported that Kate was going ahead of William so he could finish up his duties with the SAR. The pictures show that not to be the case.
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« Reply #270 on: February 26, 2012, 04:47:55 PM »
That is why I indicated that if any of the Princes William and/or Harry were to take/assume more than their colleagues it would have been leaked to the press by now.  I think their choice of 'destination' and since both are public figures blurs the idea that they are entitled to have vacations like any other person.

The only reports are special leave due to royal duties, which are before or after covered by more military hours doing what they are suppose to do. You can read this time and time again in the press. 
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« Reply #271 on: February 26, 2012, 05:12:32 PM »
I think you may be misreading my post. Let me see if I can phrase it better. If Kate went to Mustique ahead of William so he could finish his duties for the SAR then they could not possibly have arrived on the same plane at the same time. However if the report that William was finishing his duties for the SAR is incorrect then the report was nothing but  :PR: because they obviously arrived together.  :flower:
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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #272 on: February 26, 2012, 05:41:22 PM »
The flight would have gone to St Lucia first the Midds may have waited there for Wills and that back view looks like Mrs Party Pieces and Mrs Jigsaw

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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #273 on: February 26, 2012, 05:52:22 PM »
These photos are of them leaving the islands to go home after their vacation.
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Re: Duchess of Cambridge Family Holiday in Mustique
« Reply #274 on: February 26, 2012, 06:04:43 PM »
Thanks for the clarification, Macrobug. :hug:  Will was off duty when he went to Mustique of course. There is no way Kate and family were going to wait in Mustique for the completion of his six week Falkland tour of duty. :shrug: Princess Pea, that isn't Mrs. Middleton, it is Pippa Middleton who has longer hair than her mom. :wink:
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