Iluvbertie
Imperial Majesty
- Joined
- Jun 29, 2004
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- Bathurst
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- Australia
Sorry, there is nothing this family does that has any great value to life itself. The Queen does what she was taught to do, which is basically, nothing, but smile, be polite and cut ribbons. She has lived her life in an exemplary fashion and is very astute to politics.She appears interested, but is she, and, if she is not who needs her.
The Queen does more than that - she signs all the legislation and is consulted about all matters relevant to the government of the day. Her official role could be done without her ever appearing in public but it is the essential part of the role of the monarchy.
Prince Charles and Camilla do whatever it is they do. Camilla very little and Charles fashions himself as an critic of architecture. Many architectshave little respect for him. Yes, he was proponent for organic farming, but, then again, he can afford, the hand service.
Charles supports a number of different charities but especially The Princes Trust which has helped 1000s of people over the last 30+ years. He assists his mother in her role and he attends well over 500 engagements a year - more than any other member of the family. His wife does what the consort is supposed to do - support her husband but she also has a number of charities in her own right.
The Cambridges seem far more real. Kate is not full of herself and has a good sense of balance. She is not waited on hand and foot.
The Cambridges so far have done nothing much at all - they lack substance. Kate looks good in clothes but that is all she has achieved so far in her life - look good, a degree and a husband (most 29 year old women I know would be ashamed to have done so little with their life). William has a degree and a commission but so do many more men of his age. He does some charity work but hardly very much.
Not being waited on is not an indication of worth but more just getting used to things.
Kate loves the limelight but she also has the brains to know that she is the supporting cast and not the main focus of attention at this point in time.