Prince George is 9

It’s funny how the likes of the Beckhams are criticised for showing photos of their children - Children are entitled to privacy etc but the same doesn’t apply here. It’s a nice photo which the child has had no say in its publication. This is all part of the system which gaslights people into thinking this family are beyond criticism and are not held to the same rules as others. That is sad in my book.

veganstock how can you compare the Beckhams with the royals f g s

Of course you can compare the Beckhams with the royals - in the public eye, pose for photos, get nitpicked over for their relationships, what they are wearing, gossiped about etc etc. Children are children whether they are royalty or not and as such maybe should have some privacy.

Because for some of us it's the same. I see no difference. To me the royal family are celebrities that serve that function in society.

I don’t know who thinks the royals are beyond criticism. It seems to me they are criticised all the time, often for just being royal, which they can’t help.

The Beckhams got their fame and money by showing a modicum of talent in their chosen fields. The royals…..

Who are the Beckhams?

Bijou

Maybe in fifty years time there will not be a monarchy.

Well, the vast majority of us on GN won’t be around then to discuss it!

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Ladyleftfieldlover

Just think, in around 55 years time he might be King! Do you think they’ve told him yet? I hope he has a nice day today. Does anyone else think he looks like his Grandad Middleton?

ABSOLUTELY!!! Why is everyone saying he's the image of his dad??? He isn't! He's a Middleton as is Louis, I think Charlotte has grandma carol's eyes and a look of Her Maj?

I remember when William and Harry were teenagers the press were asked to leave them alone after the harassment their mother suffered. And they did. I wonder if they will be equally respectful to these children as they go through the transition from child to adult.

Is there not an agreement, the Cambridge’s release photographs and the press don’t harass.

I don’t think that the press do bother them, do they?
I think that they are probably very cautious.
I think that the only photos that you see of them are taken at public occasions, or the ones taken by their mother.

Cross posted with Annie.

Calendargirl

Bijou

Maybe in fifty years time there will not be a monarchy.

Well, the vast majority of us on GN won’t be around then to discuss it!

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If I am, then I'll be the main news!
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I like that Mum is taking the photos rather than handing it over to outsiders.

FannyCornforth

I don’t think that the press do bother them, do they?
I think that they are probably very cautious.
I think that the only photos that you see of them are taken at public occasions, or the ones taken by their mother.

Yes, Fanny, it's a case of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours, and so far with the Cambridges it seems to be working.

FannyCornforth

I don’t think that the press do bother them, do they?
I think that they are probably very cautious.
I think that the only photos that you see of them are taken at public occasions, or the ones taken by their mother.

I'm talking in a few years time when they start going out and about by themselves, University etc. William and Harry were left alone during those years by agreement.