totally agree. going to university doesn`t make you smarter. not even with an iq point. I think you should obtain a degree only if you want to pursue a career in that field. A degree means a specialization. It`s funny how people get degrees only for the sake of having them. I mean is it very usefull for Caroline to have a degree in philosophy? And many careers you see in royals are only for people`s eyes. Charlene will be soon a person who speaks two langages, has seen the world, went to operas, galas, theatre, developed a sense in fashion and refined her behaviour. I would like to think that someday all of this will become as degree in princesshood.
And then we have other examples of consorts without degrees: Diana dropped out of school at 16 and was the darling of the social set and the media, if not necessarily of her husband ; Mette Marit has no university degrees but since her marriage has taken courses at LSE and Oslo, seems to be doing an admirable job as consort. Not having a degree does not make one stupid,ignorant or unclutured. Traveling the world is a great teacher and some of the most interesting people I have ever met have not walked inside a university, while some people with several academic initials behind their names can be incredibly limited in their outlook and experience of the world. FYI universities do not offer degrees in princesshood. Unless you are born to it you pretty much learn on the job.
Their relationship is what it is until one or both of them decide otherwise, and for some time now they seem to be enjoying it that way. Why not just let them live their life in peace.
They might be just good buddies having fun together.
You could be right but I hope it all falls into place nicely. I was looking at recent photos and can see that Charlene's not as rusty as she used to be and she is dressing much better (well she did originally dress well but didn't choose dresses that flattered her and now she does). Perhaps as she gets used to the Monaco scene she'll end up every bit as cultured as Princess Grace. I'm sure that if she is serious about her boyfriend then she would be eagerly learning every day. Also, Charlene may add to the sporting culture as she is/was an olympic swimmer .The church for one. Rainier specifically stated so in the way he structured the constitution. Other than that, it's Albert who has said he has no plans to marry. Caroline and Stephanie can not stop Albert from anything so if you want to place blame, then it's rests on Albert's shoulders. You are entitled to your opinion of Charlene, but she is uneducated and brings nothing to the table. She is also uncultured and Grace spent a lifetime bringing the arts to Monaco. Caroline has furthered her Mother's dream. If Charlene marries Albert, it will fall to Charlene to continue it. With no background at all, all that Grace wanted for Monaco will be lost. If what you ment by modern is just prancing in front of cameras and the photo op, then I guess you are right Charlene is very modern. JMO
You could be right but I hope it all falls into place nicely. I was looking at recent photos and can see that Charlene's not as rusty as she used to be and she is dressing much better (well she did originally dress well but didn't choose dresses that flattered her and now she does). Perhaps as she gets used to the Monaco scene she'll end up every bit as cultured as Princess Grace. I'm sure that if she is serious about her boyfriend then she would be eagerly learning every day. Also, Charlene may add to the sporting culture as she is/was an olympic swimmer .
Love is blind but the possibility of position and status clear sighted. Many have loathed money but few have loathed glory. The relationship confounds in some aspects ; but it thrives with Cw in Monaco and at Pa's side and we are really unaware of the inner functionings of it.I wonder why Charlene is still with prince Albert? What is interesting in him? Character? For me he's "immature bald big boy" but as a Prince of Monaco I think he's not so bad. Love is blind.
Honestly, I've always wonder what women sees in prince Albert becouse when I compare him with Grand Duke Henri or Prince of Lichtenstein who are in their 50' he doesn't seem to be atractive. Grand Duke Henri is 54, has 5 children, sweet lovely wife and he's so sexy and interesting man!
But maybe prince Albert is just good person and only press shows him in bad colours. We'll never know.
Please offer your opinion. I do think Prince Albert and Charlene's relationship is a bit "for show". I believe it could be in part a response to the public announcement that the Prince had fathered Alexandre Coste.
Evita started like that with Ladies Lunch etc.I suppose you're right - Charlene recently became Honorary President of "Ladies Lunch", a charitable fundraising group, and it seemed a bit strange......
I wonder what Caroline would feel if she were no longer First Lady? But then, she has a string of other roles to fulfill, in Austria, Britain etc.
No way . Alex has nothing to do with CW appearing on the scene.Please offer your opinion. I do think Prince Albert and Charlene's relationship is a bit "for show". I believe it could be in part a response to the public announcement that the Prince had fathered Alexandre Coste.
I think they will marry and that they have gone as far as they are able as a couple without the paper. As for the religious aspects and political ones I would not be surprised if Pa does not have a civil ceremony and revise the rest.It would have been nicer if Cw spoke French but she may well yet do it as Grace did by 'osmosis" to quote her. I just cannot see them breaking up.If anybody thinks that after four years they would break well.. I would be shocked