William and Catherine Royal Duties (2011- August 2019)

[Curryong]

Archie is about ten weeks old now. Since his birth Meghan has been to his christening,Trooping, one polo event (with baby,) and one film premiere, so I hardly think she, or Harry, is painting the town red and leaving their baby at home. Here in Australia our Kaolas have their babies clinging to their backs 24/7 but it's a bit different for humans! The Sussexes have probably spent hours and hours each day bonding with Archie since he's been born. Surely they're allowed some time as a young married couple?

[amabel]

Archie is about ten weeks old now. Since his birth Meghan has been to his christening,Trooping, one polo event (with baby,) and one film premiere, so I hardly think she, or Harry, is painting the town red and leaving their baby at home. Here in Australia our Kaolas have their babies clinging to their backs 24/7 but it's a bit different for humans! The Sussexes have probably spent hours and hours each day bonding with Archie since he's been born. Surely they're allowed some time as a young married couple?

But there is no need for her to do any work.

[sandy]

CHarles says there is. He made it clear that his two sons and their wives are expected to work. He does not want the York girls to work. He wants his sons and daughters in law. Why would she be barred from working when she is part of Charles' vision of a scaled down royal family?

[Princess Cassandra]

But there is no need for her to do any work.

No, but with the royal tradition and capacity for having nannies  I'm sure it would be expected that she take part in the activities she has.  Having a break from taking care of a young baby is a healthy thing, anyway.

[amabel]

CHarles says there is. He made it clear that his two sons and their wives are expected to work. He does not want the York girls to work. He wants his sons and daughters in law. Why would she be barred from working when she is part of Charles' vision of a scaled down royal family?

She is not expected to work on maternity leave. Where has Charles said that he expects his sons' wives to work when they have just had babies
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No, but with the royal tradition and capacity for having nannies  I'm sure it would be expected that she take part in the activities she has.  Having a break from taking care of a young baby is a healthy thing, anyway.

There's n o need for her to do engagemetns until Archie is a bit older.  Women are entitled to maternity  leave..

[sandy]

I thought your post was talking in general about her working.

She is going to be on a tour in the Fall an back working.

[amabel]

I thought your post was talking in general about her working.

She is going to be on a tour in the Fall an back working.

but shes out and about now.. when there is no need....

[sandy]

If it OK with HM then it would be fine if she did some appearances if she is so inclined. She won't be doing a 40 hour work week.

[Curryong]

Louis was born in late April last year and Kate was on maternity leave until nearly October. However she broke into her maternity leave on occasion. She attended Harry's wedding in May, Trooping, and also the service for the RAF 100th anniversary in July. Kate didn't need to come out of seclusion with her baby but did. So what's wrong with Meghan coming out occasionally? Her leave is nearly over anyway.

Kate Middleton Wears McQueen Coat at RAF 100th Anniversary Celebrations - McQueen Dress

Kate Middleton's Dress at Trooping the Colour 2018 - Duchess of Cambridge Outfit Trooping the Colour

[TLLK]

I never expected Meghan to be present at anything associated with the State Visit but  was not surprised to see her at Trooping the Color as Archie could be safely ensconced at BP with a nanny or staff member.
Like Catherine did with her maternity leaves, Meghan is occasionally appearing in public but as expected it's a surprise like the baseball game or on short notice like the movie premiere.

The Windsors like many of their European counterparts are either on vacation or will be starting their holidays in the coming weeks like the rest of their respective countries. I wouldn't expect to see many engagements until the end of August in any European royal family so for Meghan to delay her return until October makes sense IMHO.  :Jen: :windsor1: The Belgians just held their National Day celebrations today, but there isn't as many dates penciled in on anyone's calendar now. Unless there is political business that requires the reigning HoS's attention, things will be quiet. Obviously QEII is delaying her Balmoral visit until the new PM is announced.   :Jen:

[amabel]

It IS a surprise.
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If it OK with HM then it would be fine if she did some appearances if she is so inclined. She won't be doing a 40 hour work week.

No I should not think so....

[LouisFerdinand]

Did Prince Charles have William and Harry both learn to play polo at the same time? Or did Prince William only learn by himself?

[Curryong]

Depends what you mean by 'learn'. Both brothers were taught the fundamentals on bikes when they were quite young, learning to hit the ball while cycling and how to manoeuvre swiftly. That was how Charles himself had been instructed by Prince Philip in his boyhood and how his sons were taught when they were still quite young.

However William is a little over two years older than Harry and so he naturally went for professional lessons first at the local Polo Club and began playing first. Harry was familiar with local Polo Clubs from his mid-teens though. I've seen photos years ago of him socialising with friends there from his late teens.
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'Prince William a remarkable polo player given he is left-handed'

[LouisFerdinand]

@Curryong, Thank you for explaining about Prince William taking polo lessons at the Polo Club.

[Macrobug67]

Merged thread of all the miscellaneous Royal duties etc.

[TLLK]

At 15 pages so it's time to close and start a new thread.