Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

[Vanya Ivanova]

I was living in London when Diana died and remember been genuinely shocked at the mass hysteria it unleashed, people were sobbing in the streets for someone they had never met! it was utterly bizarre. I didn't have anything against Diana, nor was I a fan. I felt sorry for her children though. I personally also feel sorry for Kate, I think she has potentially walked into a gilded cage. The one thing the British monarchy does not want to see is 'another' Diana. Therefore I'm quite sure Kate's every move is being monitored by hawkish courtiers.

The reaction after Diana died proved how much power she had. I well remember the angry mob that gathered outside Buckingham Palace demanding the Queen etc show themselves and the anger at the Palace flag not being flown half mast (traditionally only ever done when a reigning monarch dies). The Royal Family's popularity had never been so low. Kate will now always be under the most intense scrutiny not just for her position but because of her predecessor. If anything goes wrong with her marriage I am certain the 'palace' will have made quite sure she is never in a position to challenge them as Diana did.

But they are young and in love and Kate's situation is very different to Diana's. The main difference being its a love match not an arranged marriage. The wedding was lovely and even some of my anti royal colleagues gush over Kate.

[Lucien]

Well,there's a bit of a mix up here....

http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=26-03-2012%20Guandong

COURTESY PPE....

[Jen_94]

Ooops...a big mix up there indeed! 

[Suzanne]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming 1st anniversary and the history of royal baby speculation

http://www.royalhistorian.com/looking-back-at-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridges-first-year-of-marriage/

[Lucien]

TRH The Duke and Duchess yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqE-JBG_YhE

[Suzanne]

Happy 1st Anniversary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

http://www.royalhistorian.com/happy-1st-anniversary-to-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/

[Lucien]

Happy 1st Anniversary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

http://www.royalhistorian.com/happy-1st-anniversary-to-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/

I 2nd that emotion!!

[Suzanne]

Pippa Middleton was listed one of TIME magazine's most influential people of the year last month! That shows the continuing fascination with royal relatives, regardless of their actual activities.

http://www.royalhistorian.com/pippa-middleton-and-the-enduring-fascination-with-relatives-of-royalty/

[Grace]

Who or what has Pippa Middleton "influenced", either positively or negatively?  This is absolutely absurd!

I think I've mentioned this before, but I believe there is little if any genuine public "fascination" with Pippa Middleton.  I think it's entirely media-generated by the press which hasn't really got what it hoped for from her sister, the Duchess of Cambridge.  I've never heard of anyone who actually follows what Pippa Middleton is doing or takes a real interest in her, have you?

[Vecchiolarry]

Hi,

I agree Grace;  who really gives a hoot about Pippa Middleton - only the mindless, who follow every media celebrity, most of whom are vacuous non-entities!!!

Certainly, I can see "People Magazine" going for this tripe, but "Time" is supposedly a solid news and information and educational publication....

Larry

[Lucien]

Pippa Middleton was listed one of TIME magazine's most influential people of the year last month! That shows the continuing fascination with royal relatives, regardless of their actual activities.

NO!!It only shows the continuing ignorance and plastic bull enforced by rags like TIME and the no-use blittering idiots that run it and take themselves so seriously!!Mental cases!!..It used to be a quality mag...a 100 years ago..But now people are seen,and probably are to some extent,as superficial dumbasses and are kept as dumb by useless pointless rags like the TIME's of this world.Ok,she has a nice butt to be straighforward,but so have I and I'm not even near being influential on a global scale....heck...

[Suzanne]

While I certainly disagree with TIME Magazine declaring her one of the most signficant people of the year, there does seem to be some degree of public interest in her. There are twitter feeds devoted to her doings and google searches of her name. A couple of the media interviews I did about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's 1st anniversary included questions about Pippa. As I mention in my blog post, I think there is always a public fascination with families who intermarry with the royal family.

[Emperor of the Dominions]

BBC report on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's attendance at the Olympic Gala:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18043130

R.I.

[OctoberLily]

My goodness!  She looks more beautiful each time I see her!  Love, love love that dress!

[Jen_94]

Thought she looked beautiful last night. The colour really suited her, and she looks great with her hair up!