The Duchess of Cambridge has always been shy. He never shared his mother’s work ethic, although it is largely clear that Carol trained and prepared Kate for social ascent and created “land” as a prince, leaving everything else out. Kate, like Prince William, graduated from St. Andrews in 2005. In the years between her university graduation and her engagement to William in the fall of 2010, Kate had only two jobs. There was an original job with a jigsaw, which he was basically part-time for a few months. His second job was as a “photographer” with the Middleton family company Party Pieces. No one believes for a second that Kate has done much with PP, but sure.
It is noteworthy that from the very beginning, Kate was always aware of laziness and lack of work ethic. Even the queen saw it. From the palace papers:
Even the Queen, who saw that Kate was more than likely to be here, reportedly thought she was attached to a “real job” or high-profile charity work. William was devoted to a tough training schedule, but Kate just felt like jumping into her parents’ company so she could be available when William came home to the party. The Queen’s discomfort increased after the 2008 economic downturn when Her Majesty was not at all fascinated by the pictures of her grandson and his girlfriend leaving Buzzis.
Palace sources said the queen “was acutely aware that Prince William’s public image could be damaged if his girlfriend was not recognized as a working professional in her own right.” Sources say there were conversations with “some loyal friends” about how to deal with what is being called the “Kate problem.” Having met Queen Kate on several occasions, Her Majesty clearly thought she was a pretty enough girl but had no idea what she actually did.
Concerned neo-hippies and their global warming, i’ll tell ya.
[From The Palace Papers by Tina Brown]
It was reported at the time – around 2006-07 – that the Queen thought Kate should get a job and stop waiting indefinitely. What I didn’t know was that it had gone so far that the palace’s associates were briefing the press about the Queen’s concerns about Kate’s lack of employment. Perhaps the Queen asked Prince William to order his girlfriend to get the job and William got the message. I didn’t even know that the nickname for the inter-palace for Kate’s laziness was known as The Kate Problem. Bonkers.
In this section Palace papersThere’s also a story I didn’t know that invited William Kate to Sandringham for the Royal Christmas “House Party” in 2006, but she didn’t say it because they weren’t involved (I knew that part). So after rejecting Kate William’s invitation, she invited William to Scotland where her family rented a house for the holidays, and she was supposed to come on New Year’s Eve… and she didn’t show up. Just call him ghost, cold, without any warning. William apparently had a heart-to-heart talk with his father over Christmas, and Charles told him to wait until he was ready to make the offer. Meanwhile, Kate still hoped he would propose to her on or around her birthday in January 2007. William would drop him off on the phone in April of that year, but not before cheating with him.
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Kate Middleton (M) shakes hands with the crowd outside the Goring Hotel in London, Germany, April 28, 2011. He is survived by his sister Pippa (L) and his mother Carol (2nd to L) London is preparing for the royal wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 at Westminster Abbey. Image: Frank May, Image: 506265729, License: Operated by: Restrictions: No Germany, Austria, Switzerland – No. Three-Party Payable After Breeding – Call London + 44 (0) 20 7421 6000, New York + 1 for questions 646-329-6242 or Hamburg + 49 (0) 40 530 240 5959, Model Release: No, Credit Line: Frank May / DPA Photo Alliance / Avalon
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Kate Middleton, Prince William’s girlfriend, attends the second day of the Gatcomb Park Festival, a British event held at Gatcomb Park near Tetbury, England. August 6, 2005. Image: /, Image: 542495898, License: Managed, Restricted: World Rights – Fees Payable After Breeding – Photoshoot For Questions – Contact [email protected] [email protected] London: +44 (0) 02020 Florida +1 239 689 1883 Berlin: +49 (0) 30 76 212 251, Model Release: No, Credit Line: Anwar Hossain / Avalon
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HRH Prince William Today attended the wedding of his friend Hugh Van Katsem in St. John the Baptist Church, Barford, Oxfordshire, England. Also present were his ex-nanny Tiggy Leg-Burke, his current ‘girlfriend’ Kate Middleton and Jessica ‘Zika’ Craig, who had a long-term relationship with the Prince. Image: 4 June 2005, Image: 544720109, License: Managed by Rights, Restrictions: World Rights – Fees Payable After Reproduction – Photoshoot for questions – Contact [email protected] London: +44 (0) 20 06012 Florida 239 689 1883 Berlin: +49 (0) 30 76 212 251, Model Release: No, Credit Line: Geoff Swain / Avalon
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– HRH Prince William & Kate Middleton – The Cheltenham Gold Cup Festival 2007 First Day – 13th March 2007 20036 – Non-Exclusive World Rights Only, Image: 554083961, License: Rights-Managed, Restrictions: Restrictions Contact Photoshot.com London: +44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Florida: +1 239 689 1883 Berlin: +49 (0) 30 76 212 251, Model Release: No, Credit Line: Jules Annan / A
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Prince William and Kate Middleton split British heir Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton have ended their high profile relationship, according to reports. The pair met while studying together at the university in St. Andrews, Scotland in 2001 and are expected to announce their engagement this year (07). But in recent months, Middleton, 25, has become increasingly the subject of media penetration – and the 24-year-old prince appears to have been photographed spending the night with Army friends. A close friend of the couple told The Sun: “As far as Kate is concerned, William just doesn’t pay enough attention to her. She’s stuck in London while she’s messed with an officer in Dorset. “They’ve been together at university. Now, they’re lucky if they see each other once a week.” When he gets a night off, Kate thinks William will be drinking with his newly found Army friends. ” The friend added that Kate had suddenly found herself at the center of intense speculation. And, for the first time in their long relationship, she has really become a story. Kate was seen as a fair game for photographers, and William could rarely do anything to protect her. “The breakup seems to be friendly. Leaving Home to Go: Where Prince William and Kate Middleton Split: London, United Kingdom When: 13 December 2006 Credit: WENN
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Kate Middleton walks in London London, England – 19.12.06 Featuring: Where is Kate Middleton: London, United Kingdom When: 19 December 2006 Credit: Ross Robinson / WENN
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Kate Middleton Kate left for work on her birthday. With some justification for the call for control of photographers, some photographers have clearly ‘invaded his place’. London, England – 09.01.07 Featured: Kate Middleton Where: London, UK When: 09 January 2007 Credit: WENN
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Kate Middleton leaves home on her way to work London, England – 28.03.07 Featuring: Where is Kate Middleton: London, UK When: 28 March 2007 Credit: Wayne Benny / WENN
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Kate Middleton leaves her home this morning, buys a coffee and returns home. She looked gorgeous in her summer outfit and had a smile on her face. It has been reported that her romance with Prince William is back. London, England – 10.08.07 Featured: Kate Middleton Where: London, United Kingdom When: 10 August 2007 Credit: WENN
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Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for a photograph at the State Apartment at St. James’s Palace in London, England on November 16, 2010. After much speculation, Clarence House today announced Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton. The couple will marry in the spring or summer of next year and continue to live in North Wales while Prince William works as an aircraft rescue pilot for the RAF. The couple got engaged during a recent holiday in Kenya during their eight-year stay together. London, England – 16.11.10 Where: London, United Kingdom When: 16 November 2010 Credit: WENN ** Not available for publication in France **
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Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for a photograph at the State Apartment at St. James’s Palace in London, England on November 16, 2010. After much speculation, Clarence House today announced Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton. The couple will get married in the spring or summer of next year and will continue to live in North Wales while Prince William works as an Air Rescue Pilot for the RAF. The couple got engaged during a recent holiday in Kenya during their eight-year stay together. London, England – 16.11.10 Where: London, UK When: 16 November 2010 Credit: Zac Hussein / WENN.com
