The Saga of Kate, The Police & Media: Please post all stories here....

Lola · January 04, 2007, 08:42:25 PM

she seems to be quite "clever" in getting her way.....and playing the victim to the paps "bully"....... :thumbsdown:

annette · January 04, 2007, 08:45:19 PM

I think she wanted the officer so that she doesn't get another ticket. To me this keeps in line with the "dont you know who I am thinking". This way she doesn't have to say it, she can let the officer speak for her.

Jenee · January 04, 2007, 08:45:26 PM

Quote from: Lola on January 04, 2007, 08:38:12 PM
who is calling plp names? i thought we were all getting along...... ???

Many members are calling Kate nasty names

To add to what Brokenhearts wrote above...

Quote from: Margherita on January 04, 2007, 08:32:31 PM
3. For the second time she is photographed waiting to get on a bus (I suspect she complained about this)
Result she is offered formal diplomatic protection

What's this? Formal diplomatic protection? I definetly have no recollection of that ever happening! Do you mean the husband and wife security team?

Margherita · January 04, 2007, 08:50:48 PM

Quote from: brokenxhearts. on January 04, 2007, 08:38:43 PM
I don't think Kate was the reason for that. One of the reporters said something rude. Like "are you happy this time or something." Or maybe wtf i don't even know. But i don't think that was Kate's doing.

At the time it was reported in several newspapers that it was the pictures of Wee Willy and Midds that had put him in a bad mood before he'd even got to the press call

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Kate whined to a friend of PW's that was already there, he invited her up, Charles said "i was surprised to see her there."

Ah, ok got me there. But she still complained about being hounded by the press, when she clearly wasn't, and that's what got her in there.

The pattern still stands!!

But it doesn't alter the fact that Midds has been using the paparazzi interest to further along her relationship with Wee Willy- she clearly knows how he feels about them and so plays it to her advantage.

Quote from: Jenee on January 04, 2007, 08:45:26 PM
What's this? Formal diplomatic protection? I definetly have no recollection of that ever happening! Do you mean the husband and wife security team?

The first time round she was offered the husband and wife team, the second time more formal security- sorry did I phrase it wrong? I'll find the article

Please do not double post

brokenxhearts. · January 04, 2007, 08:55:24 PM

Those are hyped up rumors though, i doubt she was even offered. :shrug:

Nighthawk · January 04, 2007, 08:55:58 PM

QuoteAccording to former royal bodyguard Dai Davies: "Camilla got a husband and wife team of ex-royal protection officers before she married Prince Charles which was a clever move by Clarence House because it was a halfway house. But if Kate doesn't want it, you can't force her."

Is this what your talking about margherita????

Margherita · January 04, 2007, 08:56:53 PM

^Yep

Pri · January 04, 2007, 09:27:55 PM

Well, if she was offered the husband-wife security team-- she didn't take it.
Kate has never been offerred diplomatic protection--which would be more invasive than a small husband-wife team?
The Prince Charles thing with The Sun had absolutely nothing to do with Kate.

I'm lost as to how this highlights her using the media to make herself look like a victim.
Truth?? I think the press wants a freaking royal wedding, knows it sells newspapers, nearly the whole world's interest is peaked--leading to more sales and profit. People have been wondering who William is going to marry since he hot puberty. Naturally, Kate is gonna be a target for paparazzi and the media. She really doesn't need anyone to generate interest in her. The interest is already there. As a result, I think people are trying or could be trying to protect her from being swallowed whole in this circumstance. She is common, ordinary in an extraordinary situation--what the hell is she supposed to do? She is a odd dichotomy of being a private person and public person because she is dating an insanely public figure. Ideally, I think they want her to maintain this balance of being a private citizen (because she is) while knowing people are interested in her and as a result she is becoming a public person--I'm not sure how you deal with a situation like that. I'm not sure the suits do either.
Anyway, this whole machine is far bigger than Kate or her mother could never control. As has been suggested in the past. Kate, her mother and their family doesn't have this Stalin-esque control over every publication and every media outlet in the UK or elsewhere.

Miryoku · January 04, 2007, 09:32:20 PM

I agree with you, Pri.

I think Kate is trying to deal with a very difficult situation - although the way she handles it and lead her life may not always be to our liking. The media are just dying to have a Royal wedding - the ultimate cash cow. But for now, it seems that articles and pictures about Kate and endless speculation about a future engagement are selling big so that's what is being printed.

MapleLeaf · January 04, 2007, 09:35:25 PM

Pri, thank you for making sense and being grounded in reality. The Middletons do not have the power or the connections it would take to control the press. The media is a beast that feeds on whatever it thinks will sell. If good Kate stories won't sell, then bad Kate stories will. It doesn't matter as long as the beast gets fed and it gets what it wants. :shrug:

sandy · January 04, 2007, 10:15:58 PM

Mama Meds is very aware of publicity. And having a PR person does help in dealings with the press and I think the Meds hired one. Maybe they don't "control" the press but I think they have an influence over daughter dearest's media coverage via some PR spin. The baby clothes line was pure spin for instance neither confirmed or denied by the Meddletons. I think they do have someone working for Katies' PR.

karla64 · January 04, 2007, 10:19:14 PM

more photos..

http://colourpress.com

you can find photos of her.. but requested register.....

Nighthawk · January 04, 2007, 10:20:09 PM

But we don't know that for sure and this is all speculation on everyones part. I'm tired of some people here trying to point out what others are saying as incorrect but with that kind of money the middletons could very well have PR helping the dearest out.

Wombat · January 04, 2007, 10:20:53 PM

You want logic? here's logic.....

A) I doubt that her being pictured with a police officer adds up to her having police protection.
B) Other residents (and/or Kate) may have complained regarding the paps being/hanging out in the street.
C) If it were official police protection, then it would be plain clothes and the royals would be paying for it.
D) You cannot pay police to protect you. You can hire an off duty police officer or alert the police that you fear for your safety, then they'd investigate/issue protection.
E) I doubt she's gotten death threats. I doubt her safety is compromised. This is not an area where crazies live. This is an upper class suburb. People may have complained, but it's highly unlikely that someone has threatened Kate.

I'm thinking Kate herself complained, and the police came to investigate. This will no doubt have the tabs jumping onto that "imminent engagement" bandwagoin....yet more stories..more speculation... :brainwashed:

Jayne · January 04, 2007, 11:13:47 PM

Quote from: Nighthawk on January 04, 2007, 06:03:36 PM
I would just like to know what she needs to be protected from????

When you find out, can you let me know too???? :thumbsup: :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:

Countessa · January 04, 2007, 11:37:58 PM

DUMP HER WILLS!! NOW!!

Wombat · January 04, 2007, 11:39:42 PM

Not going to happen :laugh:

hippie_cyndi · January 04, 2007, 11:43:16 PM

yeah....then again willites might get their new yr wish...afterall i hear major longterm celeb relationships have ended in the past 3 wks.

Wombat · January 04, 2007, 11:45:51 PM

Wills isn't a celeb..even though Kate is a demi one :windsor1:

hippie_cyndi · January 04, 2007, 11:49:14 PM

true...he's in a more high stake position as a royal & future king....& she's a 'b' lister @ best....unless he marries her.....anyway...2 be on topic....I think the police officer was dispatched 2 her cus her mom or herself called up complaining about the press.

Wombat · January 04, 2007, 11:50:57 PM

Or someone who was parked illegally :teehee:

serene grace · January 04, 2007, 11:53:59 PM

I really doubt the Palace is paying for Miss Kate, I think Mother Midds made a phone call and had protection put in for her haggard,tired looking baggy faced little darling. The Midds probably made the call and the payment if necessary.

Jayne · January 04, 2007, 11:56:23 PM

I don't know if this already has bee posted or not :shrug:
Six police see Kate gets to work on time
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=426538&in_page_id=1770&ct=5

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Wombat · January 04, 2007, 11:57:20 PM

Over kill IMO..and a total waste of police time and tax payers money :thumbsdown:

serene grace · January 04, 2007, 11:58:46 PM

Well she has to get William's attention some way, he's somewhere doing his own thing and she can't use the lost keys excuse, so she gets police escort to make it look she really needs Big William protecting her or she needs to let the Palace know she needs protection. Mom midds could be at work behind this one.