Poor Prince George

Just because they are rules doesn’t mean they can’t be changed or challenged. No doubt it was also a rule that no women could buy drinks at the bar or some such nonsense.

True. Challenging and suggesting improvements is a different approach though.

You know, grown up and civilised.

It’s one way of drawing attention to one’s self

If the rule is that men must wear jacket and tie in the royal box that is no problem - he is not a man; he is a child.

Anniebach

Would you Miss Adventure ? You would break all rules at all
events ?

No, I'd break unnecessary ones in the interest of having a comfortable child, and also to update the stuffy image the royals have.

I've yet to see males on a beach wearing suits and ties because it's so comfortable.

What is going to happen if a child doesnt wear a suit to watch tennis?

It isn't a health and safety issue; quite the opposite, I'd say.

Anniebach

If the child had worn shorts and tee shirt we would have a thread ‘ the royal’s ignore rules’

Oh yes!

All this isn’t about rules at Wimbledon, it’s another republican
bash.

If it was bash of any kind, it would have been about Meghan and Harry.

I think the boy looked very smart but am thinking he was also too hot. Jackets off for the men/ boys in the royal box would have been a sensible idea.

Jackets off seems reasonable, if the rules are so important.
I doubt the monarchy would crumble because a child was given some leeway.

Anniebach

All this isn’t about rules at Wimbledon, it’s another republican
bash.

Agreed Annie the faux concern for the young Prince who they couldn’t give tuppence for normally, makes me ?

Where is there a republican bash? Can’t monarchists object to the stuffy rules of Wimbledon?

I thought the discussion was more about the excessive heat and suitable attire for a young child having to sit for 3+ hours in it. I see no point looking for bashing either way.

It is for me.
It's correct to say I couldn't ordinarily give a stuff one way or the other, be they royal children or not.

It's about a child being uncomfortable in this heat, and the reasons behind it.

Joseanne

I thought the discussion was more about the excessive heat and suitable attire for a young child having to sit for 3+ hours in it. I see no point looking for bashing either way.

I think I should have said unsuitable attire!

Joseanne

Joseanne

I thought the discussion was more about the excessive heat and suitable attire for a young child having to sit for 3+ hours in it. I see no point looking for bashing either way.

I think I should have said unsuitable attire!

Jose Anne, you’re spot on. Suggesting a boy still at primary school could have worn less formal, hot, sticky clothes at Wimbledon is not in any way a Republican assault on the monarchy

I think the Cambridge family would have been damned if they did and damned if they didn't obey the rules anyway.

I suppose all countries have their cultures and societal rules and we have ours. I understand dress codes and agree with them - but there are circumstances - like this oppressive heat wave - when common sense should dictate that they are relaxed. Everyone knows that anyone can still look smart but casual. A short sleeved, open neck shirt - without a jacket would have been more comfortable for the boy (and his father).

In Norway, no-one dresses up to go to work - unless they are going to a Meeting - but they dress up to the nines if they go out to eat in the evening, even if it's only for a pizza! I had occasion to go to the local police station office - those not in uniform were all wearing jeans and t-shirts (no collars and ties), but not 'ripped' jeans and not crumpled, scruffy-looking t shirts.

Each country to their own.

I am not a Monarchist at all, but I feel a certain sympathy for Catherine and to a lesser extent, William. Her hair, her make-up, her dress sense, her weight, every move, every gesture... all under the speculative glare of the obsessive media photographers and journalists. But, I guess, that's part of her role and she has to live with it, however it must be oppressive at times.

She would have been criticised by some if she hadn't dressed her eldest son in the traditional dress code style, and condemned by others for doing so. Basically, she's never going to 'win' and, as a female, she's going to go on being scrutinised, and the speculation over her appearance and how she's raising her family will be endless. Another reason why, ultimately, the whole idea of Monarchy is up for discussion. I'm not vehemently opposed to it and hope it will gradually diminish in an 'organic' and natural way, and I wish no harm on the RF, but I believe their end is, ultimately, on the cards.

I can't think who on earth would condemn them for choosing suitable clothes for 29 degree heat.
Certainly not me, and I'm sure fans of the royals wouldn't.

He is a child ... his mom had a short sleeved dress ... so why should Prince George wear a shirt tie & jacket !!! Bless him

MissAdventure

I can't think who on earth would condemn them for choosing suitable clothes for 29 degree heat.
Certainly not me, and I'm sure fans of the royals wouldn't.

Well, as one person on another social media site where this was being discussed said, "rules is rules, and implied that if they didn't like the rules, they should stay away! And quite a few agreed with him / her (can't remember which it was now).

People (some) are just very critical of others - or maybe they just didn't approve of royalty - or Catherine... who knows!

Not everyone is eminently sensible and some are only too ready to criticise, given the chance.

Well rules is rules, as they say. My grandchildren have to wear blazers to and from school- even in 40C. heat. They are allowed to wear sports uniform if they have a sporting fixture last period. You pays yer money, yer takes the choice. He is not an ‘ordinary’ boy is he ?

25Avalon

If he’s good at it and mean why shouldn’t Prince George have tennis coaching from Roger Federer? Lots of kids have sports coaching at an early age, some as young as 4.

Yes he could have been out playing or wearing casual clothes but he is a future king and as such has to be groomed from an early age. If not we become a Republic with no monarch. Food for thought indeed.

We become a republic if a 10 year old (?) doesn’t wear a shirt and tie ?

Anniebach

If the child had worn shorts and tee shirt we would have a thread ‘ the royal’s ignore rules’

Not from me.
Also he was in a shirt and tie due the jubilee pop concert ….
No republican bash from (hilarious leap). I’m not one.
I just understood duke and duchess of perfect were trying to modernise things….

Lucca
Not from me.
Not from me either, but certainly in the media, including GN where the DITD/DITD applies.