There is an opinion that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, quarreled with a relative of her own husband William, Queen Elizabeth II.
As many people know, it is not accepted family problems put on display, because of this you should not count on any statements from the British Crown. Journalists will have to get down to business.
Middleton wears wedges
This is exactly what Elizabeth II does not welcome. Surely she had already definitely thought that representatives of the famous family had never worn such shoes. Nevertheless, I would like to note that Kate is holding up well because she knows about the Queen’s contempt. She constantly appears at public events in such fashionable shoes.
Almost naked duchess on the cover of a magazine
Just five years ago, photographs appeared in a French publication showing the Duchess naked with her husband. The photos were taken during a joint vacation in a neighboring country. Of course, it is reasonable that the heirs to the throne went to court with the photographer’s statement. As it became known, Elizabeth II is outraged by Kate's nudity while on vacation.
In the fall of 2017, the court made a decision according to which the French publishing house was obliged to pay the Royal Family 100,000 euros. Agree, the amount is quite substantial.
Middleton's hairstyle
It is believed that the queen turned to her grandson with a request to cut his wife’s hair. Why did it happen? It turned out that Elizabeth II was against the fact that the girl’s hair looked disheveled and not neat. Because of this, gusts of wind can scatter the styling in all directions. Most recently, Kate, who is conservative in this matter, appeared with a long bob hairstyle. IN this moment It is worn by many Hollywood superstars.
Kate doesn't work
According to available information, the queen is indignant because of the unsuccessful career of her grandson’s chosen one. The most interesting thing is that not a single duchess could boast of this.
Elizabeth II does not approve of the Duchess's wardrobe
Some fashion lovers may claim that this skirt length is quite acceptable. And you must admit that Kate’s clothing style suits her very well, at least she looks feminine. But this could not have happened without the participation of the Queen of Great Britain, who persuaded Middleton to wear more modest outfits. Today, she does not appear in dresses that leave her knees exposed.
The Duchess is a real spender
Many people in the UK don't like Kate's big spending habits, not to mention Elizabeth II. Most recently, Middleton ordered a helicopter for herself, with a pilot costing about $4,000. Elizabeth travels constantly using trains, which cost her no more than $100. As soon as the media found out about the helicopter, the inhabitants of the kingdom were outraged. Kate’s press service immediately issued a clarification: “Representative royal family can use VIP transport, but only when he has a serious event planned, which obliges the person to quickly appear at a certain place.”
Kate abuses her position for profit
Elizabeth II suggests that Pippa Middleton began working at the British Publishing House exactly four years ago thanks to her my own sister. It is believed that Kate helped her find a job.
She does not fulfill her royal obligations
Elizabeth II does not like the fact that her grandson’s wife spends her personal time on her own family. According to the Queen, it is not working properly. Kate should be at all social events, exhibitions, and charity evenings.
Children are not Kate's element
Most likely, some grandmothers believe that young people are not capable of anything. So, Elizabeth II did not like the fact that Middleton ignored family principles. Recently, she sent George's child to regular school. According to royal tradition, all heirs were trained individually in their own home.
She was on the set of her favorite TV series
As it became known, Kate is simply crazy about Downton Abbey. As soon as the creators of the series received several prestigious awards in the field of cinema, the Duchess decided to personally congratulate them on this event. She came to the shooting of the series and expressed her opinion. The Queen did not like this incident.
Grandson spends more time with Kate
It is unlikely that the grandmother will like the fact that her own beloved grandson began to pay less attention to her. Prince William is constantly with his significant other.
She was with her husband at the final of the world tennis tournament
Also present at the tournament: model Irina Shayk, actor Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife, actor Jude Law, Middleton's relatives and many others. The Queen is outraged that Kate went to a not very serious event.
Children were involved in her sister's wedding
Many people know that William's son and daughter were considered the nicest guests at the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews. Elizabeth II wanted her relatives not to attend this wedding. As it turns out, there were two reasons for this. The Queen did not want the public to see her great-grandchildren at the ceremony. She was also afraid that photographs of little George would remain with Matthews, whom Elizabeth II greatly despises.
Middleton's mother drank alcohol in public
Well, like, what's the big deal? But Elizabeth II doesn't think so. Once there was a rugby match in Great Britain, where the Middleton family and Prince William gathered. Kate's mom decided to pour some wine and drink it. The country has a law that prohibits drinking strong alcoholic beverages on the mast. As soon as the security service noticed this, she was asked to leave the stadium.
Elizabeth II thinks Kate has bad taste
It became known that the Duchess used to seriously study Pole Dance. Ten years ago she had to leave her favorite hobby. When Kate married William, she decided to resume her career as a dancer. She was going to create a special hall for classes in her residence. The queen was so outraged by this that they quarreled and did not communicate for several days.
There are rumors that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, had a falling out with her husband William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
As you know, quarrels cannot be tolerated in public, and therefore it is foolish to expect any explanations on this matter from members of the royal family. Well, then a journalistic investigation will be used that will shed light on what happened.
1. Kate wears wedges.
What doesn't the queen like? That's right, wedge shoes. “When did members of the royal family wear sandals with such disgusting soles?” Elizabeth II probably thought when she first saw the duchess in such a modern outfit. You have to give Kate credit. She definitely knows that Her Majesty doesn’t like this, but she still repeatedly appears in public wearing such shoes.
2. Nude photos of the Duchess published in the French magazine Closer.
It is no secret that in 2012, photos of Her Highness, who was vacationing topless in the south of France, appeared in a popular French glossy magazine. Undoubtedly, it is right that the royal couple filed a lawsuit against the unfortunate paparazzi, who like to stick their nose into places they don’t get into. But the Queen is clearly not happy that Kate even dared to undress while on vacation.
By the way, it is worth noting that this fall a French court ordered Closer magazine to pay the royal family 100,000 euros as compensation for moral damage.
3. Kate doesn't take care of her hair.
Rumor has it that one day the queen asked her grandson's wife to cut her hair. Why? It turns out that she was not happy with the fact that Kate rarely collects them in neat buns and, as a result, long hair The duchess is often played by the wind. Although now Kate Middleton, who does not like to experiment with her appearance (or is forbidden to do so), has come out with a long bob haircut. By the way, this is one of the top hairstyles among Hollywood beauties.
4. She doesn't have a job.
Insiders claim that the queen often showed her dissatisfaction with the fact that Kate never bothered to build a career before her marriage. Hmmm.. I wonder which duchess managed to do this?
5. The Queen is furious at the length of the Duchess's skirts and dresses.
Although any modern fashionista will say that this is not a mini length, and in such looks Kate looks even more stylish and feminine, but no, after all, Elizabeth II has a huge influence on royal family. Now all Kate's dresses and skirts are only of medium length, which either touches her knees or completely covers them.
6. Kate spends a lot of money.
Here, of course, not only Elizabeth II is indignant, but also conservative Britons. For example, not long ago Kate called herself a helicopter, in which the flight alone cost her $4,100. And the Queen always travels in second class carriages, where tickets cost no more than $74. When information about the duchess's prank was leaked to the press, taxpayers' indignation knew no bounds. The press service of the royal house immediately provided an explanation: “According to the protocol, member ruling family has the opportunity to use such VIP transport, but only if he has an important protocol event planned, which requires the royal person to arrive at the place in a matter of minutes.”
7. The Duchess got her sister a job.
The royal family suspects that Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa, was hired to work as a correspondent for a local newspaper in 2013 thanks to the duchess's recommendations.
8. Kate Middleton is shirking her royal duties.
Elizabeth II believes that the girl devotes a lot of time to her family, but not to work. Even if she is not feeling well, in Her Majesty's opinion, the Duchess is mandatory must attend all social receptions, charity events, and at the same time do not forget to smile.
9. She doesn't know how to raise children.
Probably all grandmothers think that these young people don’t know how to do anything. So, the queen really didn’t like the fact that Kate neglected many of the rules. For example, the Duchess of Cambridge sent her son, Prince George, to a regular school rather than choosing traditional home schooling for him.
10. She visited the Downton Abbey set!
It turns out that this is one of Kate's favorite series. In addition, the girl decided not only to look at the filming process of the cult British series from the inside, but also to congratulate the actors on receiving prestigious awards: Emmy and Golden Globe. True, the queen did not approve of the duchess's action.
11. And in general, she took her grandson from her!
Well, what grandmother wouldn’t be angry with her grandson’s wife, realizing that he has grown up a long time ago and spends most of his time with his family.
12. Kate and her husband attended the final of the Wimbledon match.
In addition, the game was attended by such celebrities as: Irina Shayk, Bradley Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife Sophie Hunter, Pippa and James Middleton, Jude Law, Heidi Klum with her fiance Vito Schnabel. And the queen did not like that the duchess decided to go to such a not entirely noble event.
13. She took the children to Pippa's sister's wedding.
As you know, George and Charlotte were the most charming guests at the wedding ceremony of Pippa Middleton and businessman James Matthews. However, the Queen insisted that her great-grandchildren should not attend the event. Firstly, Her Majesty did not like the fact that her heirs would be “shown” at such a bright event, and, secondly, she did not want the future king (baby George) to be captured in the same frame with Pippa’s fiancé, whose family is Elizabeth II I can't stand it.
14. Her mother drank in public.
Well, who doesn’t it happen to? True, this infuriated the queen. So, at one rugby match, which was attended not only by William and his wife, Harry, but also by Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, the duchess’s mother decided to drink wine during the game. In England there is a strict ban on drinking alcohol in in public places. In the middle of the game, when security guards caught Kate's mother drinking alcohol, Carol was forced to leave the stadium.
15. The Queen doesn't like Kate's interests.
More than 10 years ago, the future duchess was fond of pole dancing, continuing her studies until 2007. After some time, the girl announced that she wanted to resume her training again, having specially arranged a room in the palace for this. The duchess's desire again angered the queen and once again spoiled relations between the royals.
The Dukes of Cambridge at the Wimbledon final, July 15, 2018While the British monarchy sacredly respects the rule that a king or queen cannot abdicate during their lifetime (the memory of the story of Edward and Wallis is still too strong), Prince William will have to wait a long time for his turn to the throne. And yet, no one doubts that one day the crown will fall on his head. He was prepared for the role of king from childhood. As historian Robert Lacey writes in People, “There has always been a special bond between William and the Queen. She paid him a lot of attention. When Will was a teenager, she took him to Windsor Castle and introduced him to government affairs."
In short, William’s coronation is only a matter of time, and when that day comes, his life will change dramatically. But how will all these changes affect the status of his wife, Duchess Catherine?
In any case, most likely, Catherine will not have any problems with naming, and after the coronation of her father-in-law, her husband will still be awarded the title of Prince of Wales, and she will take its female equivalent. But what happens when Charles, to put it mildly, vacates the throne for her husband?
Of course, in this case, William will become the King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and he will have to be addressed as “His Majesty.” Catherine, as the wife of the Sovereign, will become the so-called consort - this prefix to the title means that the King's wife has no right to power. The Queen's husband, Prince Philip, is currently consort. However, unlike the Duke of Edinburgh, Kate will most likely become a Queen Consort rather than a Princess Consort. And they will address her as “Her Majesty.” Moreover, most often no one will pronounce “consort”. Thus, after William's coronation, Kate Middleton will become Her Majesty Queen Catherine.
A triumph of feminism? As it turned out, exactly the opposite. According to the logic of royal tradition, the title of Queen can be purely symbolic, while the title of King can never be (after all, kings always rule). Thus, if the Duke of Edinburgh were crowned with his wife and he received the title of King Consort, this would raise unnecessary questions and confusion as to whether Her Majesty’s husband could rule with her. Probably by the same logic, Prince Henrik, the late husband of the Danish Queen Margrethe, never became King Consrot.
As for Catherine, strictly speaking, she will remain a queen for the rest of her life. Even if for some reason she outlives her husband, and her eldest son George ascends the throne, she will still be considered the queen and will even retain the title “Her Majesty.” In this sense, her status would be reminiscent of that of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon or Mary of Teck when their children ascended the throne.
It is possible that, following Elizabeth’s example, William’s widow will be called “Her Majesty Queen Catherine, the Queen Mother.” Elizabeth II's mother was called this way to avoid confusion with her ruling daughter. However, most often, whether to call the dowager queen “queen mother” or not is, as history shows, only a matter of tradition, public sentiment and the individual preferences of the woman.
The Queen disliked Diana immediately after her engagement to Charles, considering her a commoner and a cunning hypocrite. Queen Elizabeth could not come to terms with Diana even when she became a princess. The Queen did not like Di for her spontaneity and her unwillingness to come to terms with her position in the palace when Diana filed for divorce due to Charles's infidelity and indifference.
Refused to declare mourning for Diana
The Queen remained cold even to the fact of Diana's death in a car accident. Elizabeth was against declaring national mourning, insisting that Lady Diana no longer belonged to the royal family at the time of her death. Ignoring Diana's death caused popular anger. A crowd of people wishing to say goodbye to their favorite held the line near Buckingham Palace for several days, and the refusal to lower the flags at Buckingham Palace (as is done in mourning for royalty) temporarily undermined the Queen’s authority among her subjects.
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Refuses to return the title to the deceased
Princes Harry and William insist that Elizabeth restore royal title their mother, because before the divorce from Charles, it was customary to call a woman Her Highness. But Elizabeth’s hostility towards her deceased daughter-in-law is still so strong that she refuses her grandchildren.
Scolded Harry for his beard
Parties, dubious connections, alcoholic sprees - the bully Harry often drew fire from the royal house. But even having corrected himself, the red-haired prince continues to incur the wrath of his prim relatives. Strip billiards and rivers of champagne are a thing of the past for Harry, but the strict queen still found something to complain about. Two years ago she scolded her grandson... for his beard! Elizabeth II believes that facial hair on a man is only appropriate when traveling around the world or during military service. While in the palace, all men of the royal family must be clean-shaven.
She reprimanded William for singing
Prince William, unlike his younger brother, was not involved in any scandals, so it is difficult to imagine what claims the Queen might have against the heir to the throne, the father of two children. Nevertheless, a reason was found: three years ago, Elizabeth II summoned William to her place and expressed dissatisfaction with his behavior.
The fact is that during a charity evening at Kensington Palace, which William hosted, he, along with musicians Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift, performed the song “Livin" on a Prayer in front of the guests. This is what the Queen did not like, who said that it was inappropriate behavior for the future king, and expressed the hope that he would no longer stage such “performances.” In response to this, the prince objected to Elizabeth II and said that he wanted in the eyes of people to be not only a member of the royal family, but also a real person.
Was against Prince William's marriage to commoner Kate Middleton
Kate cannot be called a girl of the people: after all, her parents are wealthy entrepreneurs, and she studied at the private Marlborough College and at the prestigious University of St. Andrews, where she met William, the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales. However, Katherine's family tree only includes people from the working class.
Despite the protests of Queen Elizabeth II, William's grandmother, who did not want to put up with Middleton's origins, the prince married his beloved after 9 years of romance.
Kate Middleton makes comments about inexpensive clothes and jewelry
The relationship between the queen and the duchess is many times warmer than between Elizabeth and Diana, however, Kat is regularly called “on the carpet” to her mother-in-law. Kate has admitted more than once that she saves on shopping and allows herself to repeat outfits or buy a dress for little money. According to the reigning queen, this is unacceptable for the wife of the future king. Elizabeth is unhappy that Kate neglects jewelry and often looks too simple. The Queen is especially irritated by the Duchess's skirts, which are too short and... wedge shoes! Elizabeth considers this model ridiculous and urgently asks (and in the case of the queen, this wording does not imply objections) to refuse such shoes.
Forbade the Duchess to pole dance
Prince William's wife began taking pole dancing lessons 10 years ago and continued training until 2007. The future duchess even involved her friends in the classes. When Kate Middleton began to be recognized on the street, she came to class wearing a headscarf for secrecy purposes.
Prince William was not against pole dancing, but Elizabeth, having heard about her daughter-in-law’s hobby, immediately forbade Kate from approaching the dance studio!
