Would you want to be in the shoes of Kate Middleton?
By sweet_pea
@sweet_pea (3322)
Philippines
April 27, 2011 11:16pm CST
So tomorrow the world will watch the British royal wedding and a lot of people specially the media are just so frenzy about it. Like most weddings, everyone’s eyes will surely be on the bride.
I just want to know if given the chance, would you want to be in Kate’s shoes?
Marrying to the most famous monarchy and one of the richest in the world.
Marrying the love of your life and a handsome prince and becoming a princess yourself.
I bump into this article about what she gets when she marries the prince.
Aside from an enormous wardrobe and jewelry, she also gets her own stationary.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b238369_11_awesome_things_kate_middleton_gets.html
…BUT
There are certain things she can’t do when she become a princess like eating shellfish or not finishing her meal when the Queen is done eating (she should practice becoming a fast-eater). She can’t play monopoly too.
http://socyberty.com/people/10-things-kate-middleton-cant-do-ones-she-get-married-to-prince-william/
Aside from the fact that you would be followed by paparazzis and forever will be scrutinized about how you look and what you wear in public.
Do you still want to be in her shoes?
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13 responses
@autumndreamer (3185)
• Philippines
29 Apr 11
I wouldn't want to be in her shoes. Of course, many people will criticize everything she'll do. That must be really hard. I won't be able to handle that if I were in her shoes. Besides, I want to live freely. I also want to marry a prince but not in this way, not in the way that the whole world will be watching your wedding.
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@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
Oh I found my prince! Although he is not with a royal blood.
He is treating me like a princess. He cooks for me and sometimes gives me a massage.
I hope you'll find your prince too someday.
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
29 Apr 11
Well it all seems very appealing from the outside looking in, but it might not be as wonderful as it seems unless your fully prepared to deal with all the things and stress that comes with it
People see the story of a prince and princes and all they see is the romantic side but it seems more like living life in a fish bowl with people constantly looking at the couple and taking there pictures and judging them, people forget that for them its beautiful and romantic but its also a job, and not as simple and romantic as it seems
With that said, as tempting is it is to be a princess I think I'd pass on it for myself, but I hope that princess Kate and prince william have a happy life together I'll probably be watching there wedding ceremony on TV.
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@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
I wasn't able to watch the ceremony live but I saw it all over the news.
It was a splendid wedding. They seem to really love each other so much.
I hope theirs would end happily.
It really is quite appealing with all the perks involve but I don't think everyone wants to be in that situation specially if they value their freedom and privacy.
@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
29 Apr 11
I am a simple person and I cannot imagine being in the spotlight all the time. I would not want to be any kind of a celebrity, whether in entertainment or government. It just would seem that my life was no longer my own.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
You become a public figure that would be scrutinized 24/7.
It doesn't feel great when you see yourself in the newspaper everyday and all they talk about is your dress.
@starsailover (7829)
• Mexico
28 Apr 11
Hi sweet pea: I am a boy so I can't imagine myself being Kate but I wouldn't like to be a prince because they are followed by thge press and they have to deal with the papparazzies. Sometimes I think they are not seeing as humans and that's silly. I'd prefer to work to the royal crown and become millionaire. So I could enjoy the same things a royal member have and be myself at the same time .
ALVARO
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@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
When paparazzis are after celebrities all they are seeing are the money that comes with every great shot they could get. I think it is a lucrative business because publishers give quite a sum for such and there is just a great demand for scoops and pictures over the royal's lives. They are being seen as a commodity.
The millionaire thing you have there is better. In fact some "commoners" already own castles that previous royalty owns. I think that is a better option than being a royalty and always in the public eye.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
It's so romantic to imagine yourself being or becoming a princess. What girl wouldn't want to be one? And marrying a prince, what a catch!
But, no, I wouldn't want to be in Kate's shoes. I have discovered that I am a person who does like a structured life. I want to wake up when I want to, finish my meals, or not finish my meals, when I want to, go anywhere, do anything. I like to work, sometimes even menial tasks. I am not prim and proper. And, I wouldn't like to be hounded by paparazzis! I'd like to live a peaceful life. So, no...I can't imagine my self being royal!
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
Oh I am contented being a Queen in my own home.
I may not have the riches in the world but I have what it takes to be happy.
It is great to live freely without the lens of cameras following your every move.
I hope you meet your prince soon Glorya. Did he not find you yet?
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
He's late! But I don't mind. Having too much fun to settle down. But, yes, I am my own queen.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
I don't think you would last that long too Glorya in such strict protocol. The article said everyone finishes their meal when the Queen is done, even if you are not. I bet they have some food stashed in their rooms when they are still hungry. And you only get to see your grand mother by appointment.
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
hello sweetpea,
Well Kate is a modern princess who would not but honestly i don't want to be on her shoes for the reasons:
I cannot eat the way i want need posture
I will be a public figure i hate paparazzi
I need to think others criticism against me (avoid disgrace to royal family)
Prim and proper that's not me
In short my life will be just like a famous artist life
I can be a princess on my own and maybe i can find my own prince charming too
Not all the people who has money, fame and luxurious life is happy one
have a nice day!
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
29 Apr 11
I'm starting to imagine things Bhabycatch!
What kind of dessert are you referring to?
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
Does that mean your prince haven't found you yet bhaby?
Maybe they got lost. Glorya's prince haven't found her too.
I really thought it was really funny when I read the article about you couldn't finish your food because the Queen is done. I bet they have a second serving on their rooms and finish off their meal.
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
@ sweetpea,
Really?So we are both princess on the search
Well i don't think they can do that after meal the prince wants a dessert that only the princess can serve
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Apr 11
hi sweet pea not me I wou d not want all that paparazzi following us and the royals all telling me what I can and cannot do. not me. I am pld and set in my ways and cannot imagine being in Kate's shoes. I do pray
they will have a really happy marriage.she looks great with William and they do look like they are truly in love. I want to watch the wedding Friday which here in the USA is the day after tomorrow. My best
friend is taking of Friday to watch th edding and also put it on a dvd. I do hope that their wedding and marriage does not end up like Princess Diana's did . Hope he is as faithful to her as she is to him. I know theres a lot of good things going for her but that kind of life would not really appeal to me at all.But I will enjoy watchiong all the pomp and
ceremony of the royal wedding. It should be quite something to see.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
I've got work on Friday, so I wouldn't be able to see it live.
But there is always the internet and I can get a glimpse of their wedding too.
I wish they can live up to a happy ending fairy tale.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
28 Apr 11
It might be an exciting fiary tale to live in, but i am not so sure i qould want to shoulder her respomsibility in the royal family to the world. With someone watching everything that you say and do, it can make life seem like it is being lived in a goldfish bowl.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
29 Apr 11
That is exactly what I feel too! You have all the perks that go with becoming a princess but it can also be limiting. Just thinking about the stress that I had to deal with specially with the paparazzis, I'd really rather pass on this one just to have a normal life.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
9 May 11
If I am a kind of woman who doesn't have any career goal at all and feel that I will just be a housewife someday if I would get married. Then I would really prefer on Kate Middleton's shoes. As part of my love and acceptance to the Prince, I am willing to follow the rules and obligations of the Palace and do the practices. I know there are things that I have to take risk but I believe I could be used to it because of my willingness. I am also willing to sacrifice for the 24/7 public spotlight if that could be another risk of marrying the Prince which I fell in love. I know in a way that in practical sense I am not a Princess that is not working on my job but working in other important things to do. If I am decided to be part of the Royal family then I know there will be a lot of activities in outside world like meeting strangers almost everyday.
In reality of course my answer there is NO! because I am still hoping to accomplish my career goal in life. Aside from that seafoods are my favorite so I really want to enjoy eating that. I am not also patient with media spotlight of 24/7 the fact that I am so conscious of myself. I still want an independent life like watching movies on Cinema that most likely I really want 3d films. One thing for sure I am obliged to shut down my facebook account and other social networking sites if I would be on Kate's shoes.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
10 May 11
You got a lot to sacrifice if you had wed Prince William!
There was an issue with Kate before that she is not getting a job because she is kind of just expecting to be a princess. She was even called Waiting Katie. I think she is a bright girl with such a great education to back her up. She could have done better to build up her CV but she did not. I guess she really like to be just a plain house wife to the Prince.
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
Yeah, I still do. It's a modern day fairy-tale that is very rare in today's world. There are still sacrifices when you marry an ordinary guy so it doesn't matter to me.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
I wish them a happy ever after ending.
It is easier said than done, with all the public frenzy over the relationship.
But I think with love you can do anything.
You can surpass the challenges that comes when you marry into royalty.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
28 Apr 11
Wow sweet_pea I read your comments above and this I find very true and powerful:
"I am contented being a Queen in my own home".
So true my dear friend that I am content being the Queen and Princess in my home. I don't need all the glitz and glam to know that I am treated like royalty at home. My king does a great job at making sure the public does not over-expose me. lol
It has to be wonderful to be a princess in Whales with all the money and all that comes with it. However, the being part of the public eye is surely frustrating and am not completely convinced that would be for me.
I like that my King in the privacy at home can give me a simple kiss and treat me like the Queen that I am, without having to display it to the world. hehehe!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
15 May 11
hi,
if i will marry to famous and respected person especially when its a son or daughter of king and queen,of course i will embrace everything,i think when Kate been married to the prince she knows what will happen to her life.for me,i will choose to live with normal life without any controversy.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
23 May 11
I think love will find a way to hurdle the complications that go with it.
If I have a choice I don't want myself to be caught in a very publicized love affair. You are not only dealing with your partner but also to a third party - the media.
@whengcat (1457)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
I don't want to be in her shoes inspite of all the royal treatment and luxury. I will still choose to have a private life because being a royalty doesn't give you much freedom at all. Imagine, all eyes are into you, following you everywhere! and should you do something that's not impressive, next thing you'll know its on the headline by tomorrow. I don't want complicated life, I just want to have a low profile one.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
6 May 11
I believe each of us are prince or princesses in our own simple ways.
The price of marrying into royalty comes with a price. You become a public figure that is scrutinized 24/7. Like you, I am pretty happy with my not so complicated life. It isn't my cup of tea to see my face on every newspaper and magazine everyday.