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Catherine and Princess Anne working together last year was a favorite royal moment of mine! I agree wholeheartedly ❤
Prefer to see Prince William and Princess Catherine appearing together. We seem to see less and less of Princess Catherine - and for me too much of Sophie (and I like her).
Nonsense comment from Mark about Catherine not being nice. The example used that even H was popular when ' the Palace' managed his PR. Well that's wrong, the press did publish drug stories, stories of violence from H, BUT, the public had a GREAT deal of sympathy to him in his youth, due to the loss of his mother and gave him benefit of the doubt and cut him some slack.
Where are the stories about Catherine that have been damage limited?
Mark, or MEG! You are dangerously close to the Overdose limit of Harkle Kool-aid!
Try a little water, you may just get some clarity!
😂 what a ridiculous statement he made.
@@PoetLoui I'm sure that the FORMER Kate Milleton is a nice person.But I wish to Ef she would stop fussing with her hair!
@@maryk3458 oh really 🤣🤣 there we are then.
I totally agree ❤😊
Catherine does not have cold eyes. She seems very warm and caring.
That person needs to go to SPECSAVERS 🤓🙄😱
@@rosieposie6521 I agree. The one that has the cold dark eyes like Charles Manson is the wicked witch who lives in Monteshitshow.
The pairing of Will and Soph shows a comfortable relationship, enough to actually attend an engagement together. Fabulous.
This was an event incorporating 2 of their charities - which is why they were together in this occasion. It certainly has happened in the past with other Royal Family members. It sometimes seems like the 'past is another country' where nothing ever happened when I read some of the comnents😏🏴
I've read that Sophie and Edward are close to William and Catherine.
Sophie's daughter was in W&C wedding. I think they have a good relationship
Reinforces that the RF is a loving Family serving on behalf of the UK.
Did you ever read "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis? Harry reminds me of Edward in that story, the younger Prince who was jealous of his brother and joined the enemy against the family. He befriended the Snow Queen because he could not resist her Turkish Taffy but once she got him in her clutches, her true nature showed.
good analogy
What a great analogy. Thanks!!!
Brilliant!
Harry is a worse father than Charles ever could have been or ever could be.
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Spot on! 🎯
Backhanded compliment! But I get your drift. GSTK
Totally agree. Those children are to be pitted with those two as parents. Dim-witted & narcissistic mother.
King Charles isn’t a bad father, he’s just a very busy one.
@@m.a.p.g. Charles has ALWAYS been the Prince of Wales, no?? That is how I have always taken him to be
Omg that silky, floaty gorgeous shade of purple dress on Sophie is just divine! She’s such an English rose 🌹 to be proud of. What a beautiful woman she is.
That dress was great on her - I'd hate to see it on me - :)
I’m sure you would look lovely!
So proud our dear River posted this!
The most steely-eyed person I ever saw was at the walk-about after the Queen passed. I loved how Catherine, Princess of Wales, gave the look of “don’t mess with me” at MeGain, as they all exited the car. It was a wonderful, fulfilling moment for me, although I know it was hard for Catherine. God bless and keep the Waleses!
I was going to say the only time I see Catherine with cold eyes and ice in her expressions is when that vile woman is in her vicinity and, like you, I love to see it. When Harry gets kicked to the curb and has to come home with tail between his legs, I feel that of the three closest to him (Charles, William and Catherine), Catherine will be the one who will never let him into her heart again and I wouldn't blame her one bit. He's gone after her with gusto and stood by while his wife did the same, when all Catherine ever did was love him and treat him like a second brother. I do see a new hardness to William and Catherine in recent years but that has only come as a direct result of Harkle attacks and antics. They've had to put up with and witness a lot of hateful destruction and attempted destruction of what they hold dear (family, legacy, Commonwealth, reputation) at the hands of those two and even the most light hearted of people would be altered by that.
@@heatherronan you are spot on!
I think William and Katharine are a very loving, sweet, caring couple.
There is absolutely no evidence that Catherine is anything but good, kind and decent person. That viewer was way, obviously a MM plant!
Sophie and William make such wonderful impressions in their outings. They are such great representatives for King Charles and the monarchy. I too have seen a maturity and increased kindness in William since the Meghan and Harry drama(s).
William has had to have a maturity more than his years for most of his life. When his mother and father divorced, he had to be a surrogate husband to her. When his mother died, he had to be a surrogate father/mother to Harry. When Harry was acting silly and acting out, William had to be even more circumspect in his behavior. He's sailed through most of it with flying colors. William is boring but I'd trust him 1000% more than the hapless, hopeless, pathetically childish Harry.
I so agree withy you...Lately Catherine is all the people pay attention to, for good reasons of course, she is awesome...but William is also great and he needs some good feedback; The association of him and Sophie is great, you can see Sophie has nothing but admiration for him...and that has to be good for his ego... Love Prince William...to think that Harry made fun of William's baldness ...Karma...is back to hunt you dear Harry... ;(
I think William has always been this kind, it s just that recently his brothers bad behaviour shines a light on Williams good nature. He s a genuinly good man.
Ultimately, this debacle with his brother and MM, will serve William very well. He is learning valuable lessons from each new phase of the disaster. His grandmother understood very well the wisdom of patience, subtlety, and discretion. So does the King. These are the necessary virtues of any Monarch, and the hardest to master. William can be seen growing in confidence. Each new assault from Montecito is toughening him, and firming his resolve, all to his benefit.
I admire the British peoples reserve!! The Prince and Princess Of Wales have a Dignity about them when it is called for and they can also show a sense of fun!! I think they are both Wonderful!!
I've got much empathy for Prince Edward looking alittle battered after the death of her majesty. Nice to see our royal family support eachother ❤🎉
I believe Catherine to be shy, much like HMTQ. She has been a late bloomer. As I believe the Queen was. When watching old reels of QEII, being empathic, I can almost feel the pain of her shyness and how hard it was for her to be in such huge crowds of admirers. There wasn’t a coldness I saw, I saw fear. But like Catherine, she grew into her role and they both are remarkably beautiful. If I can still say that about Her late Majesty. Part of what makes a woman beautiful is confidence. And I believe confidence is what we see In Catherine now, as we saw in the Queen after she matured. I don’t mind people who differ in opinions with me. Not at all. But when that differing of opinion is punctuated with disrespect, like referring to Catherine as “Kate”, I wonder if there is an agenda that goes along with that opinion. Just saying.
Catherine reminds me a lot of the Queen.. watching her come into own these past years has been a true pleasure..:
I call The Princess of Wales Catherine out of respect, but I do understand that some people call her Kate out of love.
Two of my children have been called a shortened name all their lives, as has my brother, but it isn't out of disrespect.
So, generally speaking, I don't think people call her Kate out of disrespect but because it's what she's been called for so long.
Having said that, you are correct, There are those in certain quarters who do call her Kate in a nasty & derogatory way. Those people need to be ignored as not worthy of our time.
I love our Monarchy and all the members of it, and they deserve to be respected ❤
@@eshiestrik2756 I agree as I don’t think calling her Kate is disrespectful as that was what she was known as same as her sister is known as Pippa but she is actually Philippa. My family call me Sandra but my friends,my ex and his family and even my Dr of 20 years all call me Sandy. My brother I call Alan but his friends and ex-Army mates call him Al. My eldest son I called Jack cos it couldn’t be shortened but when he started school his friends called him Jacky ,can’t win lol 😂
Couldn't have said it better myself
@@sandrasmith2465 I am Rebecca and have always been called Becca or Becki. The reason I brought up the commenter calling Catherine Kate is because it has long been known the preferred name for her is Catherine, made understood by William calling her Catherine and the Sussex camp calls her Kate out of disrespect. That is the only reason I called that out.
The press has not always been kind to Catherine. Kathy Waity? Duchess Dolittle? Both names I saw the press call her. Catherine handled it with dignity and grace and survived it.
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Not to mention the topless photos in France and shooting photos of her skirt blowing up in the air. Kate played the game, and she did it well. It infuriated me when Meghan only brought up the Waity Katy thing during the Oprah interview.
Not just the Princess of Wales but her family as well, especially her mother. And those people in the supposed posh circle were not kind to her either; they used some choice words to disparage her. And add to that the York sisters who didn’t think she was not good enough for Prince William/Royal Family.
I believe it was "weighty katie"
@@Fostermom4chis it was “Watie Katie.” Because she stuck around for ten years before Prince William finally asked her to marry him. Keri💜
I remember when Sophie was interviewed right after Prince George was born. She said she was "ridiculously happy" ! And in 2021 , Lady Lousie Windsor, 17, took care of the Cambriges' children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, during the summer holiday at Balmoral Castle. While spending time with her grandmother and other family members in Scotland, the young royal was reported to have taken on the helper role to support her cousin Prince William and Kate in entertaining their three kids.
did not know that about Lady Louise, thank you.
I remember hearing that she was teaching Princess Charlotte to draw during that time. 😊
I read somewhere Lady Louise might be called on again regarding the Wales’ children. It would be such a beautiful arrangement.
@@rebekah.2187 , I recall that, too.
Lady Louise is just lovely
Commenting on the Royal ladies ... I always admired the Duchess of Kent. I saw on the news that she just celebrated her 90th birthday. What a life! She did her bit, she did it all and when the time was right, she retired from public life. You never would have seen her sitting down with Oprah.
Aaah, yes. The breeding shows. One is royal the other is just a wannabee 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales so complement each other and demonstrate familial warmth and real royalty! Yes, more please! That is how it is done!
I'll bet Sophie was far happier sharing the car with William than when she had to watch over Meghan😂
I'm not royalist But seeing them on walkabout made me miss your late Queen. She was a beakon for good I felt when she was alive.
Saddened how her grandson and his artifical wife treated his grandparents in the end....unforgivable behaviour by them really.
Respect your elders.....they have been here longer then you!!
@@MariaOC1_ Well said
Part of the charisma of the RF is that they are able to treat well everyone they meet on royal duties regardless of the importance and money the people they meet portray. Humble folk who have been amazing are as valued as those whose wallets are well lined. This is the nub of the matter that the Supexts fail to understand. Definitely OUT.
Yes, yes, yes. I don't envy the real Royal family. They taken on a duty of constant service to be performed until you literally die such as Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Phillip "retired" at age 95, I felt like the end of days would be coming. It took a few years but his health did take a drastic turn. King Charles III could have a good 20-25 years as King considering both of his parent lived until their late 90s and his grandmothers lived into old age as well. He learned that he should fufill his duties as long as he has the ability.
I agree. With what River was saying, I see William and Catherine as appropriate and professional on outings. I am certain they are very 'nice' people in private, and that does shine through on Royal outings. They are not self-obsessed, they know they are a pert of this "band of brothers" that is the UK. OK, now I have to go watch Kenneth Branagh in Henry V. I love that St. Crispin's Day speech. I used to teach that play to students, and it is so wonderful to have a film where it it was so well done.
@@janejones7638 I don't envy the real royal family either - there must be times when they are not feeling 100% well, headache, cold coming on etc etc, but have to still perform at the top of their game. They have to be really ill and putting the public at risk of catching something to "call in sick". The Queen did teach them well because she knew that people had waited hours and often in inclement weather to see her and she was not going to let anyone down, the same with Prince Philip.. If only more people in society had her and her families values (I'm not including Harry in this).
The respect and true love, care & loyalty between William and Sophie can be “felt” through the photograph!
Thank goodness they have some good team work developing.❤
(“Nice” can be so contrived, fake & phony. I’d rather have “uncomfortably direct”. )
I wanted to respond to the comment that Princess Catherine does not seem like a nice person. My SIL was in her graduating class at St. Andrew's University, and he knew her for four years. He has adorable photos of her in small class skits he was also in. He said she always was a super nice, warm, and kind young lady, unassuming and a bit on the shy side. She was quite well thought of. FYI...I thought it would be nice to know what someone who actually knew her had to say.
Thank you, I always thought shyness was a problem for her, imagine having to do what she does in front of the worlds cameras! Her goodness and kindness has always been in her eyes, we are so lucky to have her in the royal family. ❤
I think William feels more comfortable with the British public now. He comes across as genuinely friendly and comfortable with them. Some of that has to be him realising that the public are on "his" side over all the recent events, and the polls showing him the most popular member of the royal family.
I have to disagree about Catherine. I’m an American and I see elegance and class but she seems so kind and I have never seen a photo of her, even when she has no idea she’s being photographed, where that inner radiance isn’t evident. Is it happiness, inner peace, some kind of basic inner goodness? It’s just so rare.
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She’s just kind, brought up in a loving family who taught her; Just love, and be loved in return. She comes from calm, knows who she is and has instilled it in her beautiful children.
This American agrees wholeheartedly!
Agreed. She's absolutely perfect 100%
There is nothing genuine about Meme, she pretends passion, kindness, and caring. Catherine is the real thing.
sophie is really working it and looks 15 years younger than her real age. and she is being nicely styled lately.
Harry was just reading "his" book to reminding himself of what he supossedly wrote!
It’s part of his learning to read curriculum…😂
LOL!
I heard he cannot quite read, but he can trace.
Harry is dyslexic, like most dyslexics it appears to run in the Family, hence the reason he was given tutorial help at School, not because he was' thick' which has been stated, most dyslexic people are intelligent but have to navigate the World in a different way. Kinda explains why he fails to mature and stuck in a petty past 🏴
@@msbella7864 I have never thought of Harry as having any major intelligence issues - as much as I dislike this couple I have always disliked the unkind negative comments about Harry's IQ - however I had no idea he is dyslexic. I'll have do some research about that. He just seems pissed about his Mom and his unbringing to me. And he is so unhappy. I just wish he would take a closer look at himself and stop some of the unnecessary public accusations, etc.
Sophie was a knockout in that outfit! Hair and makeup were perfection!
She's stunning
She looks so wondefully ypung, wish I knew her secret.
Sophie has gotten more attractive in the past ten years, in my opinion.
When she got married she looked a lot like Diana with a similar hairstyle and I agree that she has always looked beautiful and now she is my age,she still looks beautiful.
I think the only reason Harry took a picture with the air steward was to show that he flew commercial. There is always a reason behind everything that the Sussex’s do. Thanks for another great vlog River! Keri💜
I noticed a big difference in Prince William especially after the Queen’s death. He will be an inspiring, impeccable King and Princess Catherine will be an elegant, warm, engaging Queen. They have such natural grace and are perfect together.
I’m an American, but I’ve noticed a change in PW’s demeanor as well. He and PC will be wonderful as King and Queen.
I read somewhere that this flight attendant is also a TikTok influencer so you know the book was left for a reason as well as a photo
Well that explains the name “Holden Patton”
It's lovely to see that the affection Charles feels for his grandchildren, is truly recipricated. They have a wonderful affection for him.
People forget he also has FIVE STEP GRANDCHILDREN too.
@@Diamondmine212 No we don’t Forget the Children and Grandchildren from Queen Camilla they are as much Loved as the King Charles Children and Grandchildren ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@alexandrenawordie3565 oh PUHLEEEZ, is it necessary to remember EVERY SINGLE CHILD??
Its reassuring to see Aunt and Nephew enjoying time together and and gives us hope for the RF values. The cabin crew incident reminded me of MM being complimented on her flight by the crew member removing his cap and kneeling to say his piece. Oh please the Extascy and the Agony of it all.🙄
Learn to spell.
Irene Mulcahy that was either Air New Zealand 🇳🇿 or Air Canada 🇨🇦 and neither of them wear hats so again another bs lie by madam.
@@alidabotes6264 there is an 18 year age difference but they looked so good together. Catherine also did a Royal engagement last year with Princess Anne and Catherine curtsied to Princess Anne.
Boy, oh boy, River. Your last remarks about parental love brought tears. I am fortunate to live in such a family and you could not be more spot on about this.
I, wholeheartedly, agree with you. I still sob when I think of my grandfather who died in 1968. He was such a caring, loving man. Families are so important.
My grandparents were dead by the time I was born. I am so enjoying my grandchildren who are lucky enough to have all 4 grandparents. So true what you say. My grandaughters also show us so much love. They are a joy. Well said River.
Yes! I feel exactly the same.
Same 💝
Love to river
As a flight attendant, i never approached a celebrity. I did ask for Leslie Nielsons autograph for clear reasons. He was so gracious. Its a privacy thing....
River, We in AMERICA agree with you 1000% about PRINCE WILLIAM. The MAJORITY of us in AMERICA support him & PRINCESS CATHERINE along with the entire ROYAL FAMILY.
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An airline employee with the name that sounds like Holding Pattern? Hmmm. As real as the one who comforted Meghan all the way to Canada?
Can anyone tell me why Harry would be traveling with a copy of his book? How coincidental that he just happened to have a spare copy of “Whaaaa” on hand at that moment…..
@@kaddyd1815 dont leave home without it!!
I thought the same thing about the name!
I thought exactly the same thing!
Hahahaha... This reminded me of Meghan's imaginary appreciation from crew member... So tired...
Hi River. Since you mentioned flight attendants I thought you’d find it interesting that when my late mother flew for TWA back in 1940’s, she not only had to be unmarried but also a Registered Nurse. And you are correct about how elegant those days were. People actually got dressed up. Bless you for keeping us all smiling.
The commenter criticizing the Princess of Wales is most definitely entitled to his opinion, but he's barking mad nonetheless.
Right?! Catherine didn't have completely fawning press at the beginning and plenty were criticizing her. Two moments that stick out in my memory: when Catherine was wearing a yellow dress that blew up in the wind because it wasn't weighted down and when she was papped topless on the private balcony. In BOTH cases I remember the peanut gallery of the public calling Catherine all sorts of nasty names. If any personality trait that commenter was imagining about Catherine was actually present in her, it would have come out then. It didn't because it's not there.
I'm always amused by people who think we all only started paying attention to the royals when Meghan appeared on the scene. 🙄
@@AspasiaB Yes, what nonsense some of these people write🙄🏴🇬🇧
I completely agree with you, the person who made the comment is just plain wrong. The Princess is kind and caring, and it shows. If the commenter thinks Catherine has hard eyes, then I wonder what he thinks about Megan's dead-eyed gaze.
If Catherine was a bad person, there would be leaks about her to the press .. There isn’t, which to me speaks volumes.:
@@karenjones1 Catherine's eyes were certainly cold as she silently put MM in her place, during the walkabout after the late Queen's death. That was a good thing, and indicated a strong woman defending what was right and decent. To me, it was a positive sign to see Catherine seize her power, and tolerate no further impudence from MM.
I adore the Royal family. I always did even as a child. God bless them.
They make Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip proud.
Catherine and the Duke of Kent is a lovely idea.
The Duke of Kent has such a courtly way.
Whenever I see Catherine referred to as "Kate Middleton", I could just scream.
@@monaperdue5412 it is very disrespectful to address her as such.
Yes calling Catherine Kate Middleton is disrespectful and she should be given her correct title. She is Catherine, Princess of Wales. It's not hard to remember.
I do not care what the algorithms assess as most popular...Kate Middleton is incorrect. She deserves all the respect of her title .. especially from sugars who also refer to Megxit Meggsie as "The Duchess of Sussex'
I agree. After Diana married Charles, the press sure didn’t call her Diana Spencer. It’s disrespectful of Catherine, Princess of Wales.
@mona perdue I don't know if you're married or not, but if you are, do you still go by your maiden name after this long? It's disrespectful and ignorant.
Edward and Sophie renewed their lease for 150 years. In my pure speculation I think William encouraged giving Edward the dukedom because he knows the DDoE are W&C new partners. Hopefully we'll see Beatrice and Edo will take on more duties.
River you are so right about William seeming to grow in his work as a major royal; very true about his spirituality I seem to recall him talking about exactly this when he was interviewed about his work with the NHS and helicopter rescue, I think this is what has enabled him to cope with all that Harold is trying to bestow.
@catherinebranson3257 Me too!
Not only did this flight attendant break protocol by getting a photo with Harry, but he then proceeded to put the book for sale on the internet. What does that say about him and the airline?
Dear River, your comments about grandparents made me cry. My siblings and I were lucky to grow up in the same town as our paternal grandparents. They were wonderful people who provided many important life lessons and experiences. I am in my 60s and they have been dead for many years, but just the thought of them brings me such joyful sadness. Thank you.
@Chris Carson. I could not have said it better than both you and River
Me too. I’m 65. I miss all my grandparents so much.
@@Michelle-lf7eq Thank you.
@@karenrobertson2312 me too and I am 58. All my grandparents were born in the same year as the Queen but my gran(mums mum) died at my age when I was 16,my grandad died at 62 when I was 20,my pop(dads dad) died the following year and my nana died at 72. So it’s been many years since they have been gone but I still remember them all fondly.
Hi River! I love the idea of members of the RF doing things together, showing a strong family unit with a singular goal of working together to better their Country and Her people. Also, as a former flight attendant, I had many famous people on my flights over the years and would never think of bringing unwanted attention to their presence. Usually they were tired, or with family members and appreciated not being fussed over. BTW, I heard the copy of SPARE hadn’t even been signed!! How thoughtful of Harry to just throw that poor dog a bone!
My husband was a flight service director with Qantas and carried several royals during his 30 year career. He always kept his place and would never, absolutely never have asked for a selfie or any other memento.
I have noticed in the news clips that King Charles is looking extremely happy. So nice to see. As for the Queen, she reminds me of someone I'd love to have over for dinner.
I am with you River, with the slipping of the standards, and putting his arm around the prince! And the body language, cringy! And Mr Henry Moutbatten-Windsor,the sales rep looks worst for wear. Godness, the usual debacle! A Prince who doesn't know the difference from royalty to celebrity. How vulgar!
I think this was brilliant with Sophie and William. Very dignified prince.🎉hope we see more like this as you say river.
A flight attendant named Holden Pattern? Sure, Jan.🙄
I thought the same thing! What's next a plumber named Piper Wrench?
@@kpax2066 Or an author named Paige Turner. 😉
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Omg! 😂I just spat out my wine 🍷
Harry and Meghan will never regret anything they have done to their families. I agree with you River.
Dear River, I appreciate the working Royal Family members more and more, for their service, dedication AND appreciation of all things connected to the public, charities and raising awareness of important issues. I feel that we DO get value for money, and whilst I will never have the wealth and privilege they have, I do not envy them it.
Hello River! Always a delight to see your impeccable videos 😍👌🏼💕
That’s a great question. They have a great relationship. I’m glad the Duchess of Edinburgh was there for the Queen. I don’t get that respect from 1 of my nieces
I must comment on Mark's comment on Catherine. Everyone is allowed to see what they NEED to see in a person's eyes 😊 but seriously!! In those beautiful soft kind eye's of our beautiful Catherine I think not. Her and William seem to be a very caring couple. You especially see it in them around their children. Just saying. 😊
Deb Hannon, I certainly agree.
Agree. You also see it frequently in Katherine around younger children she encounters at appearances.
If the flight attendant was a fan, he would have already had the book (conveniently remarketed at 35,000 feet).
If a person thinks that The Princess of Wales and The Missile Wife are comparable something wrong has happened to the popcorn....
Dear River, you are wise and articulate beyond your years. Thank you.
An old soul in a young beautiful body
@@tuttifruity5622 totally agree
Well Said!!!
What a lovely and moving commentary on the love that grandparents have for grandchildren . Yes, I have that special look I give them❤
I don’t believe a flight attendant would be allowed to interrupt elite passengers, this could jeopardize his job. It’s possible commercial airlines don’t have as high standards, but most attendants know to not interfere with passengers privacy. I do believe it was an attempt to copycat Catherine, how she left her books around different areas of UK to surprise people. 🔔 🔔 🔔 . I do think it’s a pr posed picture, I can’t imagine Harry flying around on a commercial flight with a load of unboxed books.
Catherine is gracious, kind, genuine, compassionate, and classy. She does not need to be "nice" Nobody described QE as nice but she was wonderful!
As retired crew it was.part of.our training to NOT ask famous people to sign autographs or photos.
I imagine the 'mystery' photographer would be his PR staff member, he doesnt seem to travel anywhere without one.
Where was his 5 burly security men?
@@gailmaree7719 lol..😂
River/..... Don't forget Catherine always accommpanied The Duke of Kent to Wimbledon when he was able to attend x x
I was taught at school that ‘nice was not a nice word…that it implied insipidity and a nothingness that was unagreeable
You can definitely see the love,joy and pride, King Charles has with Prince William and Princess Catherine’s children. What is very heartwarming is to see the love the children have for King Charles. Just look how he let Prince Louis! sit on his knee at the Jubilee Parade, they were both happy and King Charles didn’t mind, who saw the tender moment! He was not King Charles in that moment, he was a loving Grandpa, with his youngest Grandson! It was a lovely image! Take Care Everyone! ✨🏴✨🇬🇧✨💫💫
Having been an American lucky enough to have met Princess Diana, I can say that, at least for me, what made meeting royalty so special was not that I was overtly made aware of how wonderful she was, but how she made us all feel how wonderful she thought we were. No doubt the current Wales' learned this same very special bit of social magic.
It wasn't only Diana who had that effect on people😏🏴
@@caro_Uk I don’t believe that is what she is saying by any means. She was referring to her own personal experience please don’t dismiss her like that, it’s unkind and totally unnecessary.
@@Rosepetalscreations I certainly was not belittling her personal experience; I was referencing her last sentence.
@@caro_Uk what do you mean?
@@caro_Uk I agree with you as my dad was in the Royal Navy and over the years we met lots of the Royals. When I lived in Scotland 🏴 Princess Anne came to open the ‘Drumfork club’ which was a community centre for the families of Naval personnel as well as a bar/restaurant/bingo hall etc and we all got a half day off school. We all lined up to meet her waving our flags and she was scheduled to spend 30 minutes meeting us Primary school kids waving our Union Jack 🇬🇧 flags but she shook hands with all of us and spoke to us all and it was extended to over an hour. Then she went in to officially open the place. I have also met Prince Philip personally and he was very nice and extremely down to earth.
100% fabulous rolemodelling of sharing interests /enjoying company or simply supporting different members of a family & friends. Healhy! Rounded social relationship. That is what makes them 'modern' ❤
I feel so bad for people from Sussex, what an unhappy connection
I liked your comments about the twinkley love of grandparents and parents and their special look. Sadly I only saw my grandparents for only a short period of my life, not due to estrangement but being in different countries and their age, before telecommunications were so good. I miss not accessing their wisdom or hearing about their lives. .
8:40 Once again Harry showing us the difference between vulgar celebrity and Royalty!
Suss-ex-royal is definitely his brand.
I think Harry is just lost without people telling him how to behave.
That was very touching about what you said about the relationship between a grandparent and their grandchild, River. It brought a gulp to my throat. I never before thought about the effect that the twinkle in my eye has on my grandchildren when I lovingly and excitingly look at them when they are in my presence. What you said really made me think and take notice. Thank you. I am very blessed to see my 11 year old and 1 year old grandboys nearly every day and now I can't wait to see them tomorrow and give them my special twinkle. (oh dear you got me crying now) ❤❤
Love our Royal Family
You're looking lovely as always.
Catherine is wiser now
She knows what she's doing. I wish her all the best I hope she has the strength she needs for the future. I believe she's gonna be great!!
Hearing you speak about twinkly eyes from grandparents and parents brought tears to my eyes. Your words were so eloquent. Thank you.
"Nice is not nice" was something told my primary class, a long, long time ago when I was 10. He explained that the English language is rich in adjectives amongst many other qualities. Nice was seen as banal and non-commital. Always have a Thesaurus to hand.😊
.. was something my primary school teacher told us!
Sorry, I'm old enough to remember papyrus😄 so my comments on the new-fangled internet are often inside out.
With the flight attendant, whatever does he mean by “look what I found slipped into my luggage “. Harry took it upon himself to OPEN and put something onto someone else’s luggage!?!?!?
Exactly. That’s got to be illegal.
Creepy. Could have started his drugs. I'd be livid. Stay away from him. Yes first class business isn't cheap
Like, eewwew
Yes, this! I love how they come up with these contrived occurrences but don't give one seconds thought to the practicality of the story.
George Michael dud amazing things for charities and sought zero publicity.
I totally agree with your thoughts in this episode River. You address royal topics so eloquently ❤️
I wonder what cabin crew would think if every customer asked for a selfie with them? Equality
My parents were refugees and separated from their very large families. My sister and I grew up in what was essentially a foreign environent without any relatives other than our parents. I most cetainly did miss growing up without my extended family, a regret I have felt all my life. In my first year at secondary school, I was asked to write an essay about a day spent with relatives. All my friends went to their grandparents or cousins, aunts and uncles at weekends and holidays. We were always different and we knew very well that we were missing out.
I have been waiting for your comments ALL DAY!!!! THIS is coming from a woman in northern Indiana!!!
You did NOT disappoint!!
Much love, our fruit leader 🤩
Cheers from a ripe ol' 🍑🍓 in Melbourne 🇦🇺!!!
❤and here in the Great State of Northern Maine 😊
@@Tichaba124 Goshen, here!! 🖐️🖐️
Also a British person 🇬🇧from Australia 🇦🇺👋👋👋
Hi from West Sussex England, Hail our Fruit Leader, love this as Rivers title. 😂👑🇬🇧👑🇬🇧
River, I was so moved by your comment about the loving gaze of those special people in your life. It really is a balm for the soul, and so precious
My view of the Queen changed once she was free of her mothers influence. Who I think was an out & out SNOB. The Queen smiled more and seemed 'happier' to be free
Unless we are Heir apparent or a consort to one, we do not know the weight of that role on the bearer. William has been raised to accept his destiny. Princess of Wales has IMO bloomed and literally become regal before our eyes. She is genuinely gracious and honourable. Many may perceive that as cold. I view it as dignified.
River you had me shed a tear from your kind words about grandparents I love my grandparents and couldn't imagine life without them
Enjoy them every single day - I miss mine all the time😢
You look like a flight attendant today! The scarf and your headband looks like a pillbox hat! Gorgeous
I was thinking that exact same thing!
Darlin’ River….I’ll start by saying I’ve never worked as a member of a flight crew. But, I would think asking famous people for selfies would be a no-no. We all are smart enough to know that all famous people are not nice and friendly, and do not like being approached for selfies and autographs. I’m sure someone who follows you has first hand knowledge and will enlighten us.
Especially someone like him who’s known to be prickly about photos
I agree it’s probably a no no to ask
I’d be surprised that it wasn’t in the work contract that familiar approaches to first class passengers is a no-no.
I think this is a Markle set-up and not initiated by a member of cabin crew
I used to work for British Airways at Gatwick not as cabin crew but as check-in and Yeh,I saw plenty of famous people including the last trip that Diana made with the boys and we most certainly did not approach anyone and ask for an autograph.Few people had mobile phones back then and it would have been totally frowned upon if a staff member had asked for a selfie or an autograph.
People in any walk of life may meet the famous, and the infamous, even. It is utterly unprofessional to do more than provide the service your are paid to provide, to them, to the best of your ability. Displays of over familiarity, or personal admiration, are inappropriate. There are jobs where such behaviour would lead to immediate dismissal, and rightly so.
River, you are such an elegant speaker. Your comments about grandparents’ twinkling eyes, brought tears to these Irish eyes. Sure do miss that. Now, I’m the grandma looking forward to those visits from grandchildren. Thank you for a lovely broadcast.
"Holding Pattern" is a term used by airlines. I think the Flight Attendant's name is a play on that.
River, you are SO right on. You are insight personified.
Hi gorgeous River - ❤ from Canada.
Aunty and Nephew Vibes. How lovely.
I don’t actually think Catherine is the most amazing natural beauty in the world, but I do think that she has really made the most of what she has, and her height and lithe build is one of her best assets I think. Just because she is Williams wife doesn’t mean Catherine has to be perfect, in fact I think it’s nice to see that he married someone who isn’t 100% ‘perfect’ in every way, because it shows that he married for love. AlthoughCatherine is pretty close to perfect these days! Lots of experience.
So the flight attendant goes by an alias as he puts out this info? Interesting and suspect.
When I was at Prep School "nice" was a proscribed word and we were encouraged to use other words in its stead
Mark's comment re Catherine isn't balanced, especially in comparison to Hazbeen (let alone mm). Even when he was a popular member of the BRF, pre-Mm years, we'd all known since H's teens his predilections to trouble, his addictions, multiple scandals. People (including his family) would give him so much leeway on account of his mother's death and unfortunately this has made him so entitled (coupled with his privileged background) that his family & the UK are now paying for all the excuses they'd given him. He's shown his "gratitude" to everyone who's ever had his back and stood by him by betraying them all: his family, his country and the people of that country.
We've never heard anything even approximating the trouble in regards to Catherine. On the contrary, in her teens she's been bullied, shy and probably never even dreamt of ever becoming a duchess, princess, let alone the future Queen. It doesn't mean she's perfect, no one is, but she's been consistent in her behaviour, and she's been in the spotlight for over 20 years now. If there had been some dark or troubling story about her, something would've definitely come to the service at this point. I appreciate her reserve, and in fact wish she'd been more reserved as opposed to the recent overly touchy-feely that she & W have become.
Regarding the comments about Catherine: Today's world values appearance more than substance - sadly. Sometimes we evaluate one's worth based on their wardrobe or physical attractiveness, or we think we can look at someone and determine if they are good or evil, nice or not. I prefer to go by their behaviour which, in the case of royalty (and often celebrity), is public facing. In truth, the rest is gossip. In general, we judge too much and extrapolate what isn't there. We have some insatiable need to paint everyone black or white.
I think it’s wonderful that the Royals mix it up a bit from time to time, changes the dynamic and makes for different photos, I just adore Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, she would be great fun on a night out, just a generally good egg, unless Meghan is about of course, then the steely glare comes into play 😂
I love Princess Catherine she is lovely inside and out. She is a decent kind human being.