Thoughts please on The Princess of Wales’ latest video and voice over about summer and actions

PS That’s not the summer video. It’s the spring one.

I didn’t know of two videos. Why because some here dislike these videos is Catherine “not reading the room” , I find that irritating sorry. She shared what it means to her and gets criticised/mocked for doing so

Annie, Perhaps if you read my posts in the spirit with which they are intended you would understand that I am not mocking anyone or criticising the Princess of Wales personally.
I respect the RF but I don’t idolise them and sometimes I think they miss the mark.

If there was a newly established state today would you recommend it becomes a monarchy?

Have Russia and America improved since discarding their monarchs? 🤔

They aren't the only countries without a monarchy though are they.
And actually there are many things about America which I like.

Galaxy

They aren't the only countries without a monarchy though are they.
And actually there are many things about America which I like.

I can't judge, I suppose, having only been once (never again!) but an all-powerful unstable President or a Constitutional Monarchy? No contest as far as I'm concerned.

Not, of course, an Absolute Monarchy.

Voted for by the population.

Putin?

No in America.

In a Constitutional Monarchy the public vote for the Government of their choice and the Monarch has very limited powers. There are checks and balances in every area, so no-one holds absolute power.

Too many despots ruling countries now.
Our system isn't perfect but I know which I prefer.

despots - good choice of word!

To answer the OP - her video seems innocuous enough, I don't really see the point of ‘what if Meghan…’ she hasn’t.

True but Gransnet would be very boring if we stuck rigidly to the OPs and didn’t allow threads to wander.

Parsley3

I don't know who the message in this video is meant to be for earthmother but I can understand why you may find it offensive. I am just bemused as to why it has been made at all. There is no need for Catherine to take on the role of social media personality in addition to her royal duties.

She hasn't been able to do many royal duties due to her health so maybe she feels this fills that gap.

Magenta8

If Meghan Markle had released a similar video I think she would have been at the centre of it in front of the camera.

There would been cries of "wokery" from GNs and others.

If Meghan Markle made a similar video , it would be to sell it for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ of personal profit.

Oh, wait...

Anniebach

vegansrock Sat 16-Aug-25 17:08:09
“Nature is healing” - who knew? Monty Don tells us this every week on his gardening programme. People who are genuinely on struggle street aren't the ones who will be watching this twaddle. Its on a par with the Sussexes and their soft focus gushes

But they will watch Monty Don !

I've never watched Monty Don, don't know anyone who does. The keenest gardener I've ever known hated that sort of programme. Some people watch him but not sure you can confidently state who will watch him.

Gingster

I admire the RF and think Katherine is perfect for the role but I dislike her speaking voice. It seems forced and the elecution is overly precise. I would like it if she were a little more relaxed.

Her name is Catherine.

theworriedwell

Anniebach

vegansrock Sat 16-Aug-25 17:08:09
“Nature is healing” - who knew? Monty Don tells us this every week on his gardening programme. People who are genuinely on struggle street aren't the ones who will be watching this twaddle. Its on a par with the Sussexes and their soft focus gushes

But they will watch Monty Don !

I've never watched Monty Don, don't know anyone who does. The keenest gardener I've ever known hated that sort of programme. Some people watch him but not sure you can confidently state who will watch him.

Oh, I do.

I like to watch and see what I should be doing 😁

Well, my father was a very keen gardener, my grandfather was a Head Gardener on a big estate. My Dad always watched Percy Thrower.

Allira

theworriedwell

Anniebach

vegansrock Sat 16-Aug-25 17:08:09
“Nature is healing” - who knew? Monty Don tells us this every week on his gardening programme. People who are genuinely on struggle street aren't the ones who will be watching this twaddle. Its on a par with the Sussexes and their soft focus gushes

But they will watch Monty Don !

I've never watched Monty Don, don't know anyone who does. The keenest gardener I've ever known hated that sort of programme. Some people watch him but not sure you can confidently state who will watch him.

Oh, I do.

I like to watch and see what I should be doing 😁

Well as I said some people must watch him, I just tjoml the statement that people would watch him and not Catherine is unbalanced, some will watch her and not him, some (like me) won't watch either of them and some might watch both.

I just hope the PoW's newly discovered love of nature extends to her not taking her young children to watch a hunt.

I find hunting a cruel and unnecessary activity and have not had any time for Catherine since I read that.

Apparently Meghan strongly disapproves of hunting (and discourages Harry from doing so) and so on this subject at least I much prefer Meghan.

Why is it newly discovered?
And enjoying the natural world does not mean hunting.

There is cruelty in nature , fact .

As not Catherine always enjoyed the outdoors

I believe William and Catherine both enjoy shooting birds so I think it is likely that the children will be encouraged to do so too.

There is a long tradition of the British royals killing animals for sport. Until fox hunting with dogs was banned, the then Prince Charles was a keen huntsman. Prince Phillip shot a tiger in India.