Duchess Kate visits a working farm, wears jeggings & her sapphire

The Duchess of Cambridge visits Farms for City Children

I totally forgot that one of the Duchess of Cambridge’s big dreams was to be a farmer. That’s what she said last year – she said that as a child, she always dreamt of becoming a farmer. And now she’s living the dream! Duchess Kate got to visit a working farm today in Gloucester. She visited the Farms for City Children, which is basically a program/camp situation where city kids live on a working farm for a week and get to see what it’s like. Kate met with some kids in the program and she also met with children’s author Michael Morpurgo, who started the program with his wife Clare in 1976. It sounds like a great program! I’m glad Kate got to visit.

Kate wore jeggings, a sweater I’m sure we’ve seen before and her favorite pair of 12-year-old boots. She looks pretty appropriate, even if I think her jeggings are way too tight. The one criticism I have is that… I think it’s a little bit ridiculous that Kate feels like she has to wear the sapphire ring everywhere, no matter the occasion. It’s a huge, expensive ring! She wears it camping, she wears it sailing, she wears it while doing sporty things and she wears it while mucking around on a farm. Her wedding band? Sure. Wear that every day. But the giant sapphire? Hm.

Also: I find it slightly strange that Kate didn’t seem to be exposed to farming life that much as a kid, and that she seems to romanticize it so much. She lived in Bucklebury throughout her childhood, and while I don’t know this for sure, I would assume that Bucklebury contains many working farms, even if they were just horse-and-cattle farms. Is that not a thing? Like, I live a pretty suburban existence but there are literally farms just a few miles away from me. I grew up with the children of farmers and the kids of people who owned horses and cattle and more. I knew from a young age that farm life is a really tough life, even if you have money and just a stable full of horses. Was Kate not exposed to that?

The Duchess of Cambridge visits Farms for City Children

The Duchess of Cambridge visits Farms for City Children

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  1. Digital Unicorn (aKa Betti) says:

    The French pap trial started yesterday so there will be lots of visits/photo ops to distract from the narrative their French lawyer told in court – that they want 1.3 million in damages because it made Big Willy baby boy cry about his mums death. Not really over the fact that she embarrassed the family and institution she desperately wanted to be a part off by flashing her t*ts during a secret vacation that they blew off disabled olympians for. What are they scared about? But I guess it’s another opportunity to use his mothers memory for sympathy and to gloss over their bad attitude.

    The tight jeggings r inappropriate and I wonder if she kept picking them outta her ass like the last time she wore them.

    • TheOtherOne says:

      Agreed. I was waiting for Kaiser to post about the Doolittles wanting damages and Will invoking the memory of his mother’s death b/c his wife went topless on a private vacation and got caught.

    • Guest says:

      I read the comments on the Internet, they’re not really on her side. Said that no one talked about it anymore and forgot it. They should have just let it go.

    • Nic919 says:

      The British papers are downplaying some of what happened. It was more than just flashing boobs. She changed her bikini in public and the defence lawyer made reference to “intimate marital acts” occurring.
      There was also reference in a 2012 Le Monde article that they would not be seeking damages. I guess they changed their mind.

      At the end of the day they lied about why they couldn’t show up to the Paralympic Games and should be exposed for that lie. This trial is going to bring it all out. The French defence lawyers are not going to show deference to these wannabe celebs.

      • Digital Unicorn (aka Betti) says:

        Oh I know that there is more to this. I wonder if the mag will publish the shots of them shagging in full view of the paps who say that they could have been seen from the balcony. This has potential to blow up in their faces and cause more embarrassment to them and the RF.

      • jeanne says:

        is there really proof they were fooling around on the balcony? was there a rumor before the trial started?

      • Digital Unicorn (aka Betti) says:

        @jeanne – the editor of the mag has said that they are other shots of them engaging in an ‘act of marriage’. Take what you will from that comment.

      • nic919 says:

        The problem with this trial for W and K is that all the photos taken will be submitted as evidence to the court and even if those photos never get published, they will be described for the court record and some of the non UK media will report on that. The defence lawyer already put it out there as to what some of the photographs contain. The lawyer is not going to lie about the photographs because that won’t help his client’s case.
        And you can bet that the defence lawyers will be arguing that Kate has already exposed herself during official state visits, so the alleged damage of these photographs is far less than it would normally be. Trials are not pretty and the defence lawyers will do whatever they can to keep their clients out of jail. This is a horrible decision on W and K’s part because the French defence lawyers do not care about British royalty and do not have to play by the same preferential rules that the UK media and law enforcement do when it comes to the BRF. Will has been in his privileged bubble way too long if he thinks that invoking his mother’s memory and paparazzi chase is in anyway comparable to the two of them getting caught frolicking in the outdoors.

      • Merritt says:

        They weren’t in public, they were on private property. And apparently without a high powered lens would not have been seen.

      • Megan says:

        They were at a relative’s chateau that sits on 650 acres and abuts a forest. They had a reasonable expectation of privacy and France has very strict laws governing paparazzi. I don’t think they would have brought the case if they did not think they would win.

      • sparrow says:

        So even if they were on public property sitting on a large estate, it’s not as if they were home alone in this chateau, right? I find it odd that one would decide change their bikini, sunbathe topless/nude, or engage in an “act of marriage” knowing you were in full view of staff or other visitors.

      • India Andrews says:

        Grab the popcorn.

      • notasugarhere says:

        The chateau is a business property – hotel and lavender farm. Serena Stanhope (Linley’s-now-Snowden’s wife) had a shop in London where she sold items made from the lavender, which has since closed. The chateau is not a full-time private residence, which could make a difference in court.

    • eXo says:

      Some people are really annoyed that he uses his late mother in this case.

    • Bitsy says:

      Flashing her tits on private property? Seems unfair to say she shouldn’t h be able to go topless in private,and a little mean at that. Skipping the Paralympics is wrong of them but I’ll never understand why she got flak about the nude tanning.

      • LAK says:

        It would have blown over very quickly and with little comment if THEY hadn’t decided to sue and shutdown news organisations. The paper that ran the pictures in Ireland was shut down for doing so.

        It was an extraordinary lapse in judgement considering Harry’s naked vegas pictures had just been splashed across the world a couple of weeks earlier, and HE was inside a hotel room nevermind prancing around naked outside.

      • Megan says:

        Since it is perfectly legal and acceptable to sunbathe topless in France, especially when you are on a huge private estate, why should she have given it a second thought?

      • LAK says:

        Your point covers Harry’s Vegas pictures too. He was in his hotel room. Peffect expectation of privacy and yet his pictures were splashed across the world.

        Famous people have to understand that their fame gives them lots of advantages, but it also gives them lots of disadvantages and one of those disadvantages is privacy ie higher chance of that being invaded than a regular joe.

      • I have not viewed all of the comments on this story so perhaps somebody has said this downthread,but I agree that although going topless is completely acceptable she IS a public figure and a huge pap target,and they totally know this. The other strange thing to me is that as many others state she has had many wardrobe mishaps exposing herself during work obligations for the BRF.And for William to always feel anger at the way his mother was followed and stalked by paps and ultimately died while being persued,I understand that won’t completely heal,so yes he wants his wife and children protected.But nobody can have it both ways all of the time.And for all that Diana did and the millions of photos taken of her I don’t believe I ever have seen her topless,flashing,or wearing skin tight jeans-just saying

      • LNG says:

        The Harry situation is completely different. He was in a private hotel room, yes, but with strangers who had cell phones. Kate was alone with her husband on private property and the photos were taken with a long range lense. Had the photos of harry been taken though a window from a neighbouring hotel room then maybe you could argue it’s the same situation. The expectation of privacy is completely different in these two situations.

        Also, I don’t understand the constant comment that “how could she sunbathe topless they have staff around all the time”. They are constantly surrounded by staff. I am positive that they have some way to communicate to their staff that they want to be alone. It’s not like she is lounging naked and the housekeeper is bringing her cocktails.

        Skipping out on the paraolympics is a completely different issue. It doesn’t justify having nude photos published.

    • Maria says:

      Agree. If she has to wear pants that are that tight she should wear a sweater that covers her ass. Not really attractive. The rings looks a bit too dressy for the occasion but it’s her choice.

  2. zan says:

    I like her style here, I think she can wear her sapphire wherever she wants…

    • JLB says:

      I agree; it’s her engagement ring, there’s no reason to not wear it all the time. So what if she’s on a farm? Or sailing? They’re MEANT to be worn daily; for many women, it feels weird not wearing it.
      I have a large diamond engagement ring, and I never take mine off except to shower or swim.

      • Molly says:

        I agree too. To many people, they want to see The Ring almost as much as they want to see her. It’s all part of it.

      • Megan says:

        I agree that it is her engagement ring, but I do not find it attractive. It’s a shame William was too cheap to splash out for something more her style.

    • minx says:

      Yeah, I don’t see why that is a problem.

    • lobbit says:

      I almost never take my engagement ring off. Most married women I know wear their rings everyday.

    • Lucy says:

      Yeah I don’t see the problem wither. I have a 2.5 carat engagement ring and 1.5 carat eternity band and I never take them off. I wear them on holidays, camping, cleaning whatever, after a while they are just part of you.

      • CatherinetheGoodEnough says:

        Agreed. The only time I take my engagement ring off is when I’m plunging my hand into something sticky or greasy. Otherwise it’s on all the time, because if I took it on and off whimsically, I’d definitely lose it! I’m sure Kate’s is a replica anyway, don’t you think? That the real one’s in a safe somewhere and she wears the fake one out in public?

    • Pandy says:

      Me too. Why wouldn’t she? I think
      She looks great.

    • Sarah says:

      I like her clothes, but those pants are skin tight. Way too tight for a member of the BRF. Way too tight, cameltoe tight, for any working engagement.

  3. Bettyrose says:

    I love love love that outfit. Pretty sure I used to own that coat when I lived in a colder climate. Personally, I like jeggings but I’m short and big-hipped, so regular jeans don’t always respect my curves.

    • mellie says:

      I’ve said it before on here, I covet those boots!

    • manda says:

      I love these jeggings, but those boots are hideous. I love that she loves them and has worn the hell out of them, but they aren’t very cute

  4. spugzbunny says:

    I live near Bucklebury and although the whole area is very English countryside it isn’t what we would call Rural. There are farms but Bucklebury is a posh village (hamlet maybe). Farms around here are mainly crop and livestock and not somewhere someone would visit. The farmers probably wouldn’t mix in the same circles as the Middletons

    EDT – I had a quick look on google maps and there’s a lovely lane with a pig farm and some horses but its more ‘walk in the country’ than muck in with the lambs

    • Nic919 says:

      Pig farms are lovely until you notice the smell of pig manure. That stuff smells worse than regular cow manure. No way the uppity Middletons would be ok with living near that smell.

      • Shirleygail says:

        cleaning out the chicken coop is pretty bad, also. Along with the smell of pig manure. I don’t think so…..

    • LAK says:

      I continue to find it odd that she lives on a working farm, with a FIL who owns a working farm, yet apparently prefers to take her kids to petting zoo style farm attractions whilst her family brag about the freedom her kids have in being able to pet chickens and tadpoles in the grounds of a mansion that is definitely NOT a farm of any sort.

      Ditto this wanting to be a farmer malarkey when she grows up.

      • Sharon Lea says:

        I read she loved “Anne of Green Gables” growing up, somehow it tied into their first visit of Canada. So maybe the ‘love of a farm’ and older times sprang from the book?

    • Zardi123 says:

      We definitely wouldnt mix with them ..ugh… social climbers in enth degree they think they are above everyone … in our group farmers certainly cant stand that they think they are so above everyone and are not farmers… The trouble is she is a fairy headed girl child who has a great imagination and had been brought up in an imaginery world… and she is just hopeless in the position she holds we have no respect for them … Our Queen is wonderful however …..

  5. Tiffany says:

    Considering the time and energy she had to put into getting The Big Blue, you will have to pry it from her cold, dead, hand…and even then it will be difficult. #BigBlue4Life

  6. Badoosh2678 says:

    She looks great – I think it’s cute that she always wears that ring

    • Aurelia says:

      Yuck chutney is giving Willie vibes here with her bland dark blue jumper.

  7. NOLA says:

    I feel like she’s really been out and about lately. Lots of engagements (for her).

    For the most part, I really like her outfit. She definitely seems more at ease here. My only quibble is the weird zipper pocket on her pants.

    Her hair looks great like that. I wish she’d do it more often. I don’t think I see a wiglet. It makes me wonder why she uses the wiglets because her hair is beautiful as is. She doesn’t need all that extra hair.

    And I don’t care if she’s wearing her sapphire. It’s her engagement ring. If she wants to wear it, I say go for it.

    • Sansa says:

      Nola , agree with you, and want to add that, she looks happy too.

    • Hazel says:

      What I noticed on her more-recent engagements was that she was walking like a normal person with her hands at her sides. Today she reverted to holding her hands st waist level. At least there was no clutch to clutch.
      And I agree, why not just take her kids out to Charles’ farm? Or TQ’s?
      Plus, I think this would have been a good event to bring her own kids to.

  8. BearcatLawyer says:

    I hate painted on jeggings.

    • nic919 says:

      Ditto. She has other pairs which are less egregious. This is in no way appropriate attire for real farm work. If you notice the other women on the farm are not wearing skin tight jeggings but regular jeans.

  9. Brittney B. says:

    When she’s getting physical (hiking, sailing, even a day on a farm), I hiiiighly doubt she’s wearing the original ring. It’s not just valuable, it’s a national treasure. No ones going to let it slip into the ocean.

    • Deedee says:

      I’ve theorized all along that she wears a copy. That one time she visited the scouts and stuck her hands into the dough with the ring on, I thought about it. Since then she’s ziplined, sailed and hiked with it on. I can imagine she has more than one, while the real ring is in a vault somewhere.

    • Felicia says:

      I doubt it’s a copy. Sapphires, rubies and diamonds are stones that stand up easily to everyday wear, which is why they are good choices for an engagement ring. And Charles bought that ring for Diana, it’s not part of the Crown Jewels, it’s a personal possession.

      I never take my engagement ring off, unless I’m travelling to somewhere very poor, in which case it goes in the safe before leaving home. And then my hand feels naked.

      • LAK says:

        Diana had a copy made made which she wore more often than the real ring.

        The copy had more prongs all around the sapphire whilst the real ring had prongs only on the corners. Later she added 4 more prongs to the real ring.

        Every time i see Kate’s ring, with lots of prongs, i often wonder about the copy as Kate’s ring seems to have the many prongs of the copy.

      • CatherinetheGoodEnough says:

        LAK, are you theorizing that not only was William too cheap/lazy/whatever to get her a new ring, he didn’t even give her the original, but a copy? I assumed that Kate wears a copy when she’s out and about, but if she was never even ceremonially offered the original to keep in a safe, or wear at state occasions … a whole new level of WTF-ery I hadn’t even considered.

      • Felicia says:

        @LAK: There were actually 8 prongs originally (2 on each corner) and she added 6 with the 14 prongs being spaced evenly. Apparently she was concerned about the stone falling out originally. Adding and redistributing the prongs eliminated that worry.
        And we’re talking about Kate here…does anyone think she’d wear a fake unless she absolutely had no choice?

      • LAK says:

        Felicia: You can/could see the uneven spacing of the real ring and the prongs are subtly done.

        The copy’s prongs are very visible without a closeup, and there are more of them. Look at the top picture of this post. You don’t need to zoom the ring at all. Prongs very visible.

        Catherinethegoodenough: wouldn’t that be funny? I must say that when she was showing off the ring at the engagement conference, i thought it looked like the copy, but dismissed the thought because William wouldn’t be that cheap, right?

        ….but as the years go by, and i see the very visible prongs on her ring, i wonder about it.

      • Llamas says:

        I saw a picture of her on the DM article yesterday where she wasn’t clapping and she had her ring turned sideways so that all could see it. She also had her ring finger sticking put more to put big blue on more of a display than it already was. I suggest looking at it bc it’s so freaking OTT.

    • KiddVicious says:

      How funny would that be if Will proposed with the fake. From what I’ve read, he carried the ring around in his pocket, then on safari where he proposed. For security purposes it makes sense to use the fake.

    • Aurelia says:

      Lolz. The original ring is prolly at ma Carole’s. She dresses up in her Amanda wakeky pale blue mother of the bride suit and pops on the ring and poses in the mirror like Di. Livin the dream.

  10. Nic919 says:

    My grandparents were farmers and her outfit is ridiculous because if she was doing real farm work those skin tight jeggings would be causing lots of issues after a few hours of actual work. And wearing a ring like that would actually be dangerous when dealing with machinery. You risk losing a finger. But she is playing fake farmer games.

    Also, if the farm has animals, then poo gets on things, including rings and her tasseled boots. Real farmers wear coveralls to get work done. Working a farm is hard work, something this one has not done ever.

    • Jessica says:

      I don’t think she’s trying to give the allusion she’s a real farmer; just that she’s visiting a farm. Her outfit (including ring) is fine but the pants are in general a little too tight. I feel like I can see the outline of her underwear in the 2nd picture.

    • Lilly says:

      “But she is playing fake farmer games.”

      Or she’s visiting a working farm that supports an initiative for kids? Because these appearances are her job, not actual farming?

      And no-one is expecting her to operate machinery or muck about with pigs- they wouldn’t expect it of any royal visiting a a farm- so her jeans not being suitable for a hard days graft or her ring being a hazard is really irrelevant.

      • nic919 says:

        Except that she is the one that keeps pretending that she just a regular country girl, an image she made sure to emphasize in the Vogue spread, among other things. The Queen doesn’t pretend she wants to be a farmer, Kate does, and yet can’t dress appropriately for it.

        Also, manipulating animals with a ring like isn’t really sanitary. Hopefully she wore gloves because otherwise that ring is going to need a good cleaning.

      • Flufff says:

        How on earth is she pretending to be a farm girl? “Country woman” (the image presented in Vogue) has zero to do with farming. And she’s visiting this particular farm because it’s literally her job to do so. Nothing to do with being a farmer and it’s incredibly unlikely she touched any animals or did anything beyond take a tour and speak to the kids, same as any other engagement.

    • India Andrews says:

      The fake farmer shade is justified because Kate has had this whole Marie Antoinette/Petit Trianon motif for the past year with homemade chutney, the Vogue shoot and so forth.

    • Zardi123 says:

      Hear hear … she wouldnt know work if it hit her in the face she lives in an imaginery world dolly airheaded girl child…

  11. Wellsie says:

    Quite a nice tush! But chaffing in the front with such tight pants, right!? Yikes! lol

    • Penelope says:

      I thought the same thing about her tush–it’s looking great here!

    • India Andrews says:

      Matter of opinion. I thought her backside looked anemic. Girl diets way too much to have a nice one.

  12. littlemissnaughty says:

    It’s not like she’s working 5 days a week, I’m sure she doesn’t wear the ring around the house. We don’t see her all that much so it only appears as if she’s wearing it all the time. All the time being her engagements.

  13. HK9 says:

    Can we talk about the boots? I love a nice pair of leather boots, and because of the monetary investment, I wear mine until they die, but since she’s a duchess so I think she needs a pair of ‘public’ boots. There’s a fine line between, well worn and worn out.

  14. MellyMel says:

    I like her hair like this. And regarding the ring, like someone mentioned above, I think she wears a copy. And even if she doesn’t, I don’t think it’s weird that she always wears it. If that was my ring I would never take it off…it’s gorgeous!

  15. Chinoiserie says:

    How she was romantizicing farming beyond saying she wanted to be one as a child? Kids don’t really have realistic view of jobs and I did not have any kids from farms in my class and I don’t think that is unsual if she did not.

  16. homeslice says:

    Those pants are just so not appropriate for her station in life, sorry. Plus they are ugly. Plus that hair, my god, Kate let it go and get a style for fecks sake.

  17. jmho says:

    Some people just wear their engagement rings all the time and I don’t have a problem with that. I have a decent sized ring and I wear it all the time. At home by myself, running to take the little one to daycare, when I was packing for a recent move, etc. I’m one of those people that put jewelry on and then don’t take it off for months. It gets lost, stolen, damaged — well, that’s what insurance is for. Though I do agree that she probably doesn’t wear the original – that one is probably locked in a vault.

    • Llamas says:

      My mom wears her ring almost all the time. Unless she’s showering or swimming or working out or gardening or doing housework. I’d probably be the same. If I had an engagement ring I’d be so nervous about it getting ruined. My boyfriend bought me a pretty anchor ring after I got into a sorority and I take it off even to wash my hands because it was expensive and a really thoughtful gift. If i had Kate’s ring I would probably ONLY wear copy.

  18. Joannie says:

    She looks very natural and pretty.

  19. spidey says:

    Regarding the court case – and I understand that Kate is not popular on here – I have a very strong objection to the paperazzi using VERY strong zoom lenses to photograph people who are in their own homes, or not “on duty”.. Just because “they should have known better” doesn’t make it right.

    But he shouldn’t have brought his mother into it -again.

    • seesittellsit says:

      I feel ambivalent about this one. The paps are disgusting – but it is also true that by this time, Kate and William should have known better than to do the topless bit anywhere out of doors. I understand that they thought they were out of sight, but still. I also get the freedom to do so for Kate – but the fact is, those kinds of limitations are a rather small price to pay for the life of immense privilege she has gotten in exchange. So I sort of come down on both sides here.

    • Digital Unicorn (aka Betti) says:

      I think there is some debate about the whole zooming lens issue as the paps say that they could be seen from the road. I guess it will all come out during the trial.

      • imqrious2 says:

        I don’t know how good your eyesight is, but even with my perfect vision, I couldn’t make out a topless woman on a balcony 1 mile away without using high powered binoculars/lenses. That “they could be seen from the road” where the pics were said to be taken is a load of crap (IMO, of course).

        ETA: Sorry Digital Unicorn, I didn’t mean for this to come under your comment in particular 😊

  20. Starlight says:

    well maybe the next vogue photo shoot will be mucking out the pigs and Of course she wants to be all country girl It gives her ten brownie points with the country set. Another inferiority complex possibly. I think if she really had any idea about farms she would leave the sapphire in the jewellery box, it might get mucky or god forbid lost. As for the topless photographs I am surprised Wills has not gone further and slammed all the media photographs of Kates Maralyn Monroe, moments too many to recall. Lets face it she didn’t mind the Incy wincy yellow bikini photograph which was so teeny weeny it left nothing to the imagination It’s one rule for one and be rule for another.

    • Joannie says:

      You’re comparing apples and oranges. One was an accident the other was an invasion of privacy. I’ve had it happen to me. I’m not a well known person like Kate but it was still very intrusive and left me feeling incredibly angry, disrespected and vulnerable. Like her or not it was wrong and done simply for money.

      • nic919 says:

        Her previous exposures will go to the question of damages though. Kate has already been exposed in the public through her own actions and so it will be a harder argument to make that topless photos affect her personal reputation when there are photos that were published of her skirts flying up prior and following this incident. The French defence lawyers are not going to hold back on this because their job is to defend their clients. Originally in 2012, they stated that they were not going to seek damages and they should have stuck with that position. It is one thing to take issue with the invasion of privacy, but to claim damages, you have to demonstrate that this affects Kate’s reputation and she has a checkered history on being publicly exposed. Kate’s character will be put on trial for the issues of damages and it is a stupid decision on their part to expose her to this.

  21. seesittellsit says:

    In this case, I do not agree re the ring. It IS her engagement ring, and Diana also wore it often with casual clothes. If it had been a three-carat diamond, it would have been just as expensive, just looked smaller (that has to be at least a six-carat sapphire). Had Diana been older and more sophisticated, she might not have chosen what is really a cocktail ring as an engagement ring. But having done so, its symbolism is just as important to the wearer. Does it look a bit off with jeggings? A bit. But she seems never NOT to wear it, so I assume that like most women, leaving off the engagement ring is hard to do . . .

  22. HoustonGrl says:

    She doesn’t wear it in pap photos where she’s out with the kids

  23. KatM says:

    I had no idea that there were more photos out there. Can you imagine if those were to come out? They would be mortified. Don’t they have bodyguards/security everywhere they go? Apparently they felt comfortable doing this outside is why I am asking. I am not victim blaming before someone jumps all over me, I just would think that they would know better. I understand they have a reasonable expectation of privacy and taking photos of them in that manner is completely disgusting and inappropriate. However that being said, I think I would have avoided going topless or engaging in any kind of “marital act” outdoors if I were the future king and queen of England.

    • LAK says:

      They were at a fully staffed chateau, including their bodyguards and entourage when they stepped out on the most exposed terrace on the property, one that has a road directly under it as well as the public road from which the paps took the pictures.

      When the media first showed the public road from which the pictures were taken, the security, or lack of,was the first thing that struck me.

      There were/are no screening trees to block anyone driving along the public road. The chateau is situated in a position to receive maximum sun exposure and the raised terrace facing the same direction. They were sitting ducks for paps or snipers.

      I once knew someone who worked security for VIPs who would often point out the holes in people’s security as a party trick, and when i saw that chateau, and especially the exposed terrace, i could hear them in my head tsk tsk -ing.

      If WK had placed a screen on the rail of the terrace, they would still enjoy the sun and no one would have seen them from the road.

      • Lady D says:

        I had the same thought. All they had to do was put up a screen.

      • notasugarhere says:

        A fully staffed chateau that was used as a business by Linley – hotel and working lavender farm. Laws governing photographs at a working hotel may be different from laws about a private house. We’ll see if the magazine’s lawyers investigate that.

        Everyone will also be reminded, as said upthread, that the Palace lied about their whereabouts and them skipping out on duties. Not a great idea to remind the public about that after their multiple recent holidays.

      • Llamas says:

        If someone could help me out here that would be great!!

        How did the paparazzi know WK would be there? They lied about their whereabouts. There were no reports about them being in France, no rumors about them being there, nobody spotted them and reported it so how did these paps figure out where they were and how did the paps happen to be in the right spot at exactly the right time? It just doesn’t add up.

      • LAK says:

        Llamas: we’ll never know, but it wouldn’t surprise to find out that paps were tipped off by the Palace itself.

        The royals are no strangers to setting each other up eg those infamous pictures of Fergie having her toes kissed by her financial advisor were taken by paps tipped off by Diana.

        And Charles once arranged to be papped at Bamoral whilst grieving for Diana. The picture was added to a sympathetic story about how he was grieving for her.

        I speculate that any tip off was meant to catch them out in the lie they told, but the paps got alot more and the original intention was lost in the nudity and that also became the case for the prosecution.

  24. Hazel says:

    Here’s my question: why is William making the statement to the court? Why not Kate? Has she no agency?

    • msthang says:

      Me thinks if the paparazzi loose all the gloves are off !!!

    • corporate stepsister says:

      She’s hiding behind William; if she stands up for herself, she’ll end up getting blasted.

    • LAK says:

      She’s a surrendered wife who needs her Prince to look after her.

      • Digital Unicorn (aka Betti) says:

        Yes – didn’t she say at one of her engagements that she is lucky to have a husband who ‘takes care of her’.

  25. Bitsy says:

    I can see her panty line in those jeans! Not appropriate. No no no. And I really like her too but her style is so juvenile. If she were my daughter I would scold her on the likelihood of a yeast infection in those pants.

  26. Ann says:

    I noticed she wears another wedding band on top of the sapphire. Do you think that’s to be extra sure the sapphire won’t slip off?

    • Jessica says:

      I think most women do that; engagement ring and then wedding band. William doesn’t wear a wedding band though.

      • LAK says:

        William doesn’t have a wedding ring. Meaning he never had one made. In the exchange of vows, only Kate received a ring.

    • LAK says:

      She bought herself the 2nd ring after she had the boy. The Jewellers were quite chatty about that.

  27. seesittellsit says:

    Slightly OT, but as long as we’re on the BRF: things have gotten quite quiet on the Markle/Harry front, haven’t they? Have I missed something, or is this the quiet before the announcement?

    • KatM says:

      Yes, good point. I think she did some kind of Good Housekeeping article/interview which I was a little surprised at. I guess it was fairly harmless. I will be interested to see all the Pippa wedding photos, especially if Markle is attending. There will be photographers there in droves. I will be curious to see if anyone plants themselves in a tree somewhere on someone’s property (regarding the actual wedding party afterward). I would think it might be more difficult this time around. It is interesting that no photos were ever leaked from William and Kate’s reception.

  28. Jessica says:

    I think that she and her husband are generally pretty worthless and generally dislike her style choices. I actually liked this outfit, perhaps because it looks like my everyday wear. I also can’t hate on her over wearing her engagement ring. I wear mine and my wedding band all of the time, except when swimming. Is that an American thing?

  29. Anitas says:

    Well her hair certainly looks like she just pinned it hastily to go milk the cows. Except a farm worker would probably be more practical and tie it all the way. Otherwise, I can totally believe she romanticizes the farm life, she’s outdoorsy after all.

    I only wear my engagement ring for date nights or special occasions, but that’s because it’s an emerald which is too fragile for everyday wear. I think her ring sticks out so much because of that huge blue sapphire, it’s instantly noticeable. If it was a diamond for example, I think it would be a bit more subtle.

  30. Starlight says:

    On the farm visit she said she had cleaned out a few Chicken sheds in her time, that maybe the case as she admitted they had chickens. Cleaning out chicken sheds is the worst job, chicken poo in quantity, sticks and piles up to a dusty mess and smells. Well done Kate for cleaning out chicken poo

  31. Does anyone question her thoughts when she chose to wear those painted on pants when she’s exposing underwear seams, camel toe and every curve to young children? I really question her morals & judgement. If a child’s teacher wore pants like that to school, I wonder what reaction the parents & administration would have & if any action would be taken.

    • Starlight says:

      Yes but it’s the sexy Sloane ranger shooting/hunting/ field style, it’s sort of jodhpurs boots style you see in the country magazines. Although I don’t think Sophie would wear anything so country babe although she is older.