Poor Prince George

Annodomini. Hey! That’s who I like this ap. I learn such interesting facts!!!

Perhaps Prince George loves tennis and his parents give him lessons! My Grandson age 7 adores football and had coaching so why not. Old parents??? My daughter is age 49 with 2 children age 9 and 7 and she’s mega trendy!!

Does it matter what George wears his personality shines through. I bet he loved the fact he was wearing the Wimbledon tie and he is getting used to having a public role something that he will have more of as he gets older. as for tennis coaching loads of kids play tennis, sport, fresh air, good for them rather than sitting on devices all day.

Actually children tend to deal with heat better than adults. No, my comment is "poor males" who are so often expected to wear jackets and ties while females choose airy summer dresses. I don't see why there can't be an alternative summer outfit for formal occasions that males can wear. Like those posh safari suits for example. Matching cream linen trousers/shorts and short sleeve linen jacket without a tie or anything underneath.

FannyCornforth

Molly what’s DITD?

Just what Nadateturbe said.
I can already hear the cries of “The RF think they can ignore the rules when it suits them.”
That said, I have no idea whether he wanted to look like Daddy, didn’t want to be there, or complained about his clothing as I don’t know them personally and I don’t qualify for the royal box.?

nanna8

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 ?

... and rules were made to be broken - as they say.

And wearing a blazer in 40C is definitely (IMO) a rule that should be.

George may not be an "ordinary" boy, but like any other child, he can suffer from heat-stroke.

Some people can suffer enormously during intense heat due to their constitutional make-up, and no-one should be made to compromise their health because 'rules is rules' however much money they do or don't pay.

He could of had an nice open necked shirt and shorts on and still would of looked smart. They have him dressed like an old man.

Ah! Of course - thank you!

FannyCornforth

Molly what’s DITD?

I imagine it's "damned if they do etc...."

Molly what’s DITD?

I too think George should have been in more comfortable clothing. I'm a republican but it's genuine (not faux) concern for a young child.

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

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….

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 ?

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 ?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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 ?