Royal Visit to Nottingham by The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

angieuk · May 31, 2012, 05:53:08 PM

Nottingham to give Jubilee welcome to Royal visitors : Nottingham City Council

RaspBerries · May 31, 2012, 06:08:49 PM

They will be able to watch each other. William and Kate on how the Queen and Prince Phillip handle official functions and the Queen can see how William and Kate handle this situation. They should bring out the crowds.

Orchid · May 31, 2012, 06:12:07 PM

The palace machine are certainly using Kate and William as a strong marketing tool for the image and popularity of monarchy during the Jubilee.

RaspBerries · May 31, 2012, 06:55:41 PM

Trouble is, William and Kate most likely will not be King/Queen consort for decades.

Eri · May 31, 2012, 07:42:02 PM

I don't think William and Kate are being used as anything or that her Majesty needs them to bring in the crowds (roll eyes) he is her heir 2cond in Line to be King of England not to mention her grandson ( she did the same thing with Bea in York) this is perfectly normal :shrug:.

snokitty · May 31, 2012, 09:23:13 PM

The Monarchy has been trying to showcase the next generation of royals. It is as if they are getting ready for some type of transition.

Charles is making a lot of decisions lately, it is obvious from the things that are being done. I think it is a mistake to side line the workers in the family. I think they need to bolster the continuation of the Monarchy and the Diamond Jubilee is the perfect time.

I don't think William will reenlist in the Military and we will start seeing a lot more of him and Kate. :wacko:

DayDream · June 01, 2012, 02:20:39 AM

Quote from: Orchid on May 31, 2012, 06:12:07 PM
The palace machine are certainly using Kate and William as a strong marketing tool for the image and popularity of monarchy during the Jubilee.

:goodpost: I feel that the Palace certainly is riding the William and Kate frenzy - and why not milk it while they can?
It'll be nice to see this quartet together. Sometimes William and Kate can seem too celebrity and not enough royal for me (if that makes any sense!). The Queen certainly has allowed the monarchy to grow and adapt to the times during her reign, I imagine she is hoping William will do the same.

robynrose · June 01, 2012, 02:38:25 AM

I think William is not happy about it but he must likely will not reenlist and be a full time royal . I wish Harry would do an engagement with the Queen . The Nottingham visit should be interesting

sandy · June 03, 2012, 01:35:50 AM

Quote from: RaspBerries on May 31, 2012, 06:55:41 PM
Trouble is, William and Kate most likely will not be King/Queen consort for decades.

Nobody knows when Will will become King.. Life is unpredictable . He needs to at least be prepared to take up more royal duties as his grandmother and father age. He is still relatively young and may need to be on call and take up some of the slack.If he has a serious aversion to being a future King he should think hard about his future (does he really want the top job)

FanDianaFancy · June 03, 2012, 03:28:49 AM

Quote from: Orchid on May 31, 2012, 06:12:07 PM
The palace machine are certainly using Kate and William as a strong marketing tool for the image and popularity of monarchy during the Jubilee.

Agreed.

FanDianaFancy · June 03, 2012, 07:40:47 PM

Prince William & Duchess Kate: Diamond Jubilee River Pageant! | Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Prince William, Queen
Diamond Jubliee River Pagent
Kate looks great here in a filler skirt, givesher weight, volume.

She does what does which is never put a foot wrong as ya'll saying goes. She palys it conservative. Safe .Safe in clothes. Safe in duties. Safe in words or lack of words, speeches.
She is on autopilot.
Boring.
Lazy royal in many ways. Careful is better word. Easy job for her for her life as in just be there, supprotive of PW and sometimes, jsut be. Just be and show up , wave. Smile. Accept flowers . Take a backseat.
Never upstage. Stay lowkey.
Take on and say, do, wear, everything safe. Don't use her power, voice, worldwide stage, life of riches to do or support anything unpretty or new.

snokitty · June 03, 2012, 09:19:49 PM

Every time I have seen Kate appear with the Queen she has tried to draw attention to herself. Today it was by wearing the red dress, everyone else was in pastels.

sandy · June 04, 2012, 01:23:57 AM

Also Camilla wore almost the same shade as the Queen which I think was a bit on the tacky side.

Jenee · June 04, 2012, 01:45:17 AM

Kate should have a professional to dress her for these occasions. She makes too many fashion faux pas (sp??)

Lothwen · June 04, 2012, 04:38:37 AM

Quote from: sandy on June 04, 2012, 01:23:57 AM
Also Camilla wore almost the same shade as the Queen which I think was a bit on the tacky side.

They were similar but I think that looked better

NotWaitieKatie · June 04, 2012, 05:06:04 AM

They were similar, but next to Camilla, the Queen stood out in white. Camila was subdued.

snokitty · June 04, 2012, 06:38:00 AM

I think all of their clothes were suitable for the occasion with the exception of the red dress. Kate was the one trying to take attention away from the Queen.

Windsor · June 04, 2012, 10:37:29 AM

Quote from: Orchid on May 31, 2012, 06:12:07 PM
The palace machine are certainly using Kate and William as a strong marketing tool for the image and popularity of monarchy during the Jubilee.

:laugh:

So, the Palace Machine also planned to use the popularity of the York Princesses, and Charles and Camilla too? They too have accompanied The Queen on Royal Visits. :shrug: :rolleyes:

Windsor · June 10, 2012, 12:56:22 PM

QuoteThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will attend a reception at the Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham.

Old Market Square, Nottingham : Nottingham City Council

QuoteThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will visit Vernon Park, Vernon Avenue, Basford, Nottingham.

Vernon Park : Nottingham City Council

QuoteThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a lunch at the 'Diamond Jubilee Picnic' to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Burghley House |

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QuoteThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool, Parkland Gateway, George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire.

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QuoteThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit the Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire.

Jenee · June 10, 2012, 07:42:11 PM

I'm glad to see Kate and William attending engagements with HM and PP. They are a great pair to learn from!

Mar · June 10, 2012, 08:47:38 PM

when will this be?

Windsor · June 10, 2012, 08:50:47 PM

June 13, 2012 :thumbsup:

angieuk · June 12, 2012, 06:37:57 PM

More rain tomorrow unfortunately. I am wondering if Philip will be able to go?

emyem · June 13, 2012, 10:31:49 AM

True blue: Kate looks every inch a royal in Missoni as she arrives at Nottingham train station for latest leg of Jubilee tour | Mail Online

Blue again...
I don't like her hat at all, looks like a pancake.
Love the coat, but is half June... is summer! Why is she's wearing a coat??

Actually looks like she gained some weight... slim legs, but her face is a bit chubby

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Lila the Flirt · June 13, 2012, 11:15:56 AM

Why is she wearing that thing again? :ugh: Too soon!