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Here are some more photos of yesterday's dinner and concert:
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Kate doesn't answer questions at her events. In fact, her events appear to be very choreographed.
My fear is that if a Danish reporter asks a question, the British media will retaliate using Mary. And if people don't think they will, well....this trip is very much PR first and foremost imo.
And how can the British Embassy basically threaten the Danish media?
There was a rumour about how William and Victoria had different approaches to the press during the Cambridge visit to Stockholm a few years ago and how those differences caused some friction between their people.
If Mary does not answer a question or give a quick statement like usual it will stand out like a sore thumb imo. Especially since she's always prepared to answer at least one question that will get her message out.
This is already Cabot oh the photos, what will they wear, statements about how they look like sisters...a few even about how it is obvious Mary copies Kate....ugh.
It would make sense for Kate to at least be prepared to answer a question about what this trip is stated to be about. I mean in Denmark the press is now used to being able to ask the kids at least one question. And those kids have been well prepared to give a articulate reply.
What do you mean walk out in sympathy? Like the other Danish reporters would walk out in solidarity with their fellow press member? If that happens that the British embassy expels a member of the press how will that be looked upon in Denmark?
This visit could be interesting even awkward!
https://www.bt.dk/royale/bts-royale...iske-kongehus-frygter-prins-andrew-sagen-naar
As you know Kate will be visiting DK tomorrow and spend time with in particular Mary in relation with various projects.
The British embassy has requested (apparently almost ordering) the press not to ask Kate questions about Prince Andrew. The embassy warns that Journalists attempting to ask questions will be turned away. - But can they do that in Denmark? It is very rare that a journalist is asked to leave here.
The problem is that there are different traditions regarding the press and the royal in DK. In DK is more than common that the royals answer a few questions and perhaps even give a short interview in connection with whatever event they are attending. Mary in particular does that all the time. The purpose of course being to bring forward a message.
The opinion from BT in article hints that the Danish press see the request from the embassy as a provocation and now very much intend to ask Kate questions about Andrew.
The poll in the article show that 70 % find it acceptable that the BRF don't answer questions about Andrew.
- I tend to agree actually. This is something you ask Charles or William - expecting a comment from them. But Kate (at least officially) is outside the process of how the Andrew-issue has been handled within the BRF.
- Having said that it will be interesting to compare the two approaches. As said before it's more than common that Mary gives a little factual interview.
I don't follow Kate that much, so I don't really know whether she does something similar.
There was a rumour about how William and Victoria had different approaches to the press during the Cambridge visit to Stockholm a few years ago and how those differences caused some friction between their people.
I mean walk out en mass. If a Danish journalist is turned away - in Denmark, which will be seen as a big provocation, an insult in fact - they are likely to walk out all of them. They have done that before. Not in a DRF context though.
The Danish press corps is of course much smaller than the British and everybody know everybody else and some will have worked for the media that a potential journalist who is turned away works for. The Danish journalists are also very unionized and certainly act like a guild. So they may disagree violently but when it matters, that is in regards to the freedom of covering events, they stick together.
I don't know how they will react if a British journalist is turned away. They would certainly make a point of it in their coverage! That's for sure.
It's basically a question of when in Rome...
If a DRF member go to Britain, it is accepted that the BRF rules apply.
But when a foreign royal visit DK, it is expected that the DRF approach is used. And that means answering questions and giving statements.
I mean the DK press is not going to roast Kate. But asking for a comment about Andrew would be seen as a very natural thing, even if she dodges the question or says no comments.
To sum it up: It's the right to ask such a question that matters, not so much if the question is answered.
So yes, I'm willing to bet a months salary that a DK journalist will ask Kate for a comment about Andrew.
Interesting indeed. Regardless of whether it would be appropriate or inappropriate to ask the Duchess of Cambridge about the Duke of York, it sounds as if the British monarchy and government (via the embassy) may be overstepping their authority by endeavoring to restrict press reporting in a manner foreign to Danish tradition. I wonder if the Danish monarchy and government were consulted and approved the British embassy's actions?
Then that is something she should be prepared for, even anticipate being asked about it.
I see now. It is a thing of when you attack one of us, you attack all of us type of situation.
From what I understand there will be media when she's recieved by QMII and Mary. Then also on the walk to Frederik 8 as well. I have seen nothing about any press access at the visit to the crisis center however. Not to say there won't be media outside.
If a Danish reporter asks about it I will almost guarantee the british royal reporters will have a field day and drag all of Denmark for daring to attack the poor Duchess. I am almost certain of that. Not all, but at least some will.
From what I read and heard William didn't really agree with the extent of Victoria's willingness to accommodate journalists and photographers on their outings during the visit. The Swedes are often happy to pose for photographs and to offer spontaneous comments when they find it suitable. The Cambridges also pose for pictures and offer comments, but it seems much less spontaneous.
William would have been a guest there so he needed to take several seats. Like I have said before, the engagements of the BRF are very managed, controlled, produced and packaged for maximum PR because that is really all they are...PR photo ops for maximum optics.