Duchess of C

I agree Jane 10. What an asset to our country. She is truly lovely. She is beautiful, dutiful and an English rose.

What would we do without her ?

She really looks lovely and she has dignity , as expected on a state visit.

Yes I agree the Duchess looked lovely, appropriate for the occasion and quite relaxed.

I don’t follow the D of C - why is she in that state funded breeding ground of terrorists?

I wondered too SirChengin. I was just watching news and saw her walking down the plane steps and thought 'wow'.
I suppose their visit is for diplomatic reasons or something.

Get quite cross at the way some newspapers will still insist on referring to her as "Kate Middleton"

They never referred to Diana Spencer!

(Actually, also got/get cross with the "Princess Diana" thing, she was never that, she was Diana, Princess of Wales)

Pendants corner for me..........

I agree with the Kate Middleton thing. It's dreadful.

And of course Pakistan’s record on women’s rights ..........

www.hrw.org/world-report/2019/country-chapters/pakistan#3775af

You never hear William call her Kate. He always refers to her as Catherine.
Queen Catherine has a regal ring to it.

I am irritated with the media comparing this visit with Diana’s visit.

This is a State Visit they are representing the Queen as head of
The Commonwealth.

Diana visited twice , both private visits after the divorce and she went there to meet Khan’s family.

And yes, Diana was never a princess

Exactly suzie - but let’s forget about that and focus on the positives because Kate/Catherine looks lovely in her frocks

Imran Khan in his cricketing days...…

Sigh.....

It’s an official visit not a state visit if we want to be particular about giving things their proper titles

He's alright now merlot.

I don't follow the royals but have just come back from visiting the Christchurch Islamic community, many of whom are from Pakistan and Saudi.

Their attitude (some at least), is if "importnt and successful" western women visit, it actually encourages the women in that country to aspire to, or even agitate for better conditions and rights, as they can see that this can be achieved by western women without loss of dignity.

In strict Islamic states there certainly are women risking all to change things, so support (even from non-Muslims) can be effective.

I’m glad you said ‘some’ - because for many others, agitating for or aspiring to ‘better’ Western lifestyles will see them facing terrible punishments and death.

Is it possible for you to contribute to a thread re the monarchy without having a go at Diana anniebach?

MOST women keep their maiden name nowadays dont they ?Stupid made up title anyway ,means begger all

Oh come on Bradford . Their visit is about legitimising and upholding the Pakistani status quo. There’s no challenge and there will be no change for the abused and exploited women and children of Pakistan. Did you read my link?

What is a “true English rose”?

Imran Khan in his cricketing days...…

Sigh.....

Oh yes, merlotgran.

Elothan I criticised the media.