Every person has personal attitudes in life – and monarchs are no exception. Only they, in addition to everything else, must bring their principles into line with royal protocol.
Happiness loves silence, or private – non-public
The Duchess of Cambridge rarely gives interviews, and when she does speak to the press, she keeps a low profile, opening the door to her life and the royal family’s life only slightly. She prefers to share her thoughts on videos she made herself for the family YouTube channel or personal photos on her Instagram account with William (the social network is recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation). This makes it easier to control the information that enters the company and to build communication with people. In the first video on YouTube, the heir to the British throne even made fun of his wife: “Be careful, be careful what you say. They’re filming everything.” Kate laughed and replied, “I know!”
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To see a man and a friend in a husband and not his social status
Despite the fact that many years ago, Middleton wanted to attract the attention of William, she tried not to take the initiative and pretended that she was not interested in the prince. At first they were just friends, but Will later realized that he had more than just friendly feelings for Katherine. He started chasing the girl. William once tried to kiss her, but Kate refused. It was one of the few cases (perhaps even the first) when Elizabeth II’s grandson was rejected. But he is a prince! But for Middleton, his position never meant much.
This is Katherine’s attitude towards her husband even now. He is often made fun of in public or in interviews. For example, in 2014 the couple was at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney. As they watched the shearing of the alpaca, the couple received a piece of shorn wool as a souvenir. Kate laughed and pointed to Will’s bald spot, suggesting he try a piece of wool instead of a wig.
Relatives do not define you as a person
Scandals broke out more than once around the royal family. Among them were those who were connected to Kate Middleton’s relatives. It turns out her cousin Catherine Darling was a stripper. Darling used to dance in London but later moved to New York, probably at the urging of the royal reputation authorities. Another dysfunctional relative of the British prince’s wife is Uncle Gary Goldsmith. Due to his addiction to illegal substances, he has been the center of scandals several times.
However, the presence of such relatives did not prevent Catherine from becoming the Duchess of Cambridge and gaining authority in society. He does not communicate with his cousin or uncle and does not comment on their behavior. But what is important: he does not identify with them, he does not feel guilt or shame for his relatives. And maybe that’s right: each of us is the master of our own destiny.
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Bullying needs to be addressed, not taken personally
Kate Middleton’s school years can hardly be called happy. The girl came to school at the age of 13, while the other girls studied together for two years. Moreover, Katherine did not live in the boarding school, but went home. She was often harassed by her classmates for this. “Everyone wanted to be the best, fittest and most beautiful. Kate was unhappy there from the start,” said Emma Sale, a school friend of the Duchess of Cambridge.
The schoolgirls laughed at Katherine and said she was too tall. The girl had a hard time coping with the conflict herself and told her parents about it. Michael and Carol immediately took the documents and transferred their daughter to another educational institution. And for Middleton, the situation was a lesson: you shouldn’t let anyone define who you are.
Gossip is not worth your attention
Perhaps each of us has encountered gossip at least once in our lives. Imagine what it’s like for the public! And with the royals themselves being reluctant to share personal information with the media and the public, people are speculating. For example, in 2015, rumors spread that Prince William’s ex-girlfriend Jessica Craig was pregnant with him. It turns out that while the prince was at a press conference in Madrid, he was spotted with Jessica. It is not known whether it was just a friendly meeting or something more, but after the girl appeared at her wedding a few months later, the media began to talk about the imminent appearance of the illegitimate child of the heir to the British throne. Later, novels on the part of William were attributed many more times, but Kate did not believe in any betrayals of her husband, because they were just unconfirmed gossip.
The most important thing in life is family
In her first post-marriage interview, Katherine stated: “I attach great importance to this aspect of life. I hope that William and I will be able to build a really happy family.” Spouses try to raise children alone, in exceptional cases they use the services of a nanny. Their relationship is an example of harmony, trust and mutual understanding. Kate and Will simply love each other, and in that love they raise their heirs.
Don’t be afraid to look funny
Royal protocol ensures restraint in behavior and expression of emotion. However, Katherine often deviates from this rule. He allows himself to play baseball in his coat or laugh with his mouth wide open. Most often it looks funny, even somewhat attractive, but not ridiculous. The Duchess of Cambridge naturally expresses her feelings. Perhaps this quality helped her win the love of people all over the world.
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Mental health – yours and your children’s – above all
Kate pays close attention to mental health issues. The Duchess actively supports the charity Place2Be, participating in its events, visiting schools and hospitals for programs and playing a leading role in public announcements. She encourages people not to keep silent about psychological problems, but to actively discuss them and try to solve them. Katherine also often talks about the struggles mothers face. Speaking at the launch of The Global Academy in 2017 on mental health, Kate said: “Like many mothers, I have difficulties that many women don’t talk about – it’s loneliness and feeling isolated, but when When you realize you’re not alone, it will be easier.”
Eating healthy is important, but sometimes you need to indulge
Kate Middleton has an ideal figure mainly thanks to a well-organized nutritional system. She gave up fast food and other junk food and eats mostly white meat, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits. But don’t think: Katherine is not a robot. Prince William’s wife sometimes indulges in treats. He loves Indian cuisine with lots of spices and seasonings, he loves pizza and pasta. For sweets, Kate prefers thick caramel pudding and popcorn. The Duchess believes that you must enjoy what you eat, so if you are drawn to something harmful, allow it.
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Nice doesn’t mean expensive
For Catherine, the title of one of the most economical members of the royal family in Britain has long been firmly established. They try to spend as little money as possible on clothes, wearing the same clothes for years. But most importantly, the Duchess chooses not only luxury brands, but also mass market clothes. Quite often, Catherine prefers things from Zara, Asos, Massimo Dutti, Gap, Topshop. By the way, once fans notice things like that on her, their sales skyrocket. No wonder: many people want to look like a prince’s wife.
Arina Fedošová worked on the text
Source: The Voice Mag
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