Patrick Jephson, Princess Diana’s private secretary for eight years who helped her prepare for the role of queen, appeared on “The Early Show on Saturday Morning” and explained how Prince William’s fiancee Kate Middleton is preparing to be princess.
So what is Middleton going through right now?
Jephson:“Well, she’s told us that she’s keen to learn the ropes of her new job. And, of course, she has a lot to learn. She’s not just marrying a prince; she’s marrying into this ancient, historic, and sometimes rather daunting organization, the British monarchy.”
“I can tell you Kate’s been in (Buckingham Palace) this week, having a tour, getting a sense of the geography and meeting some of the key senior officials.”
But beyond those meetings, what does she have to train for and do?
Jephson: “Well, of course, what we expect of a modern princess, probably, who is someone who is going to be warm and spontaneous and friendly. But, of course, that depends on good organization backing it up. Kate will make her own choices about what sort of princess she wants to be. But, of course, it will help if she’s disciplined and organized, and she’ll have plenty of help to do the job properly.”
Article: CBS News
William & Kate – “I was there when they met!”
Former University of St. Andrews student who graduated the same year as the couple spills the beans on what William and Kate were really like… The highlights:
- Everyone in St. Andrews gets an adjective with their name. It was “P. Willy” and “Beautiful Kate”
- Kate Middleton is not only naturally stunning, but was genuinely a very nice, friendly and kind person. Out of all the prince-chasing biotches that showed up at that school, it’s easy to see why a graceful person like Kate would charm Will.
- Will and Kate were instant companions, but dated other people at first.
- Like everyone else in college, Will celebrated the end of his first year exams…and celebrated them hard.
- William was crowned “King of Sallies” after their freshman year
Article: Chicagonow
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#1 by Carly on December 4, 2010 - 11:39 pm
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“Beautiful Kate Middleton is not only naturally stunning, but was genuinely a very nice, friendly and kind person. Out of all the prince-chasing biotches that showed up at that school, it’s easy to see why a graceful person like Kate would charm Will.”
My god, she’s practically a saint! When she marries William, she shouldn’t be called Her Royal Highness, but rather Her Holiness! She truly is sent from heaven! We are blessed!
#2 by Sam on December 5, 2010 - 1:31 am
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Kate is a good looking girl but I don’t get this over exaggeration about her beauty. She looks exactly like Lauren Conrad from the Hills. I bet anyone can find ten girls that look exactly like her in any mall. Not to say that she’s not pretty but let’s not go crazy. Every person said she was the prettiest girl at St Andrews which makes me question the level of girls that went to that school!
#3 by putski on December 5, 2010 - 3:57 am
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Kate is no knockout, but i do think she’s quite pretty. what’s interesting is i’ve read many personal experiences that say she’s really more beautiful in the flesh. and sarcasm aside, so far everyone has said that she’s a very nice girl.
#4 by Carly on December 5, 2010 - 4:51 am
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Good to see not everyone is a sycophant.
#5 by Hmm... on December 8, 2010 - 4:35 am
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Yeah, if we think she’s pretty then we are sychophants or that we should be questioned? (For the record, many have never said that she looked like early Liz Taylor but don’t let that get in the way of your rants) Well, if I was to say that people who use cheap sarcasm at someone, only cuz they’re apparently “tired” of hearing about them is just plain sorry… Boy all of the feedback (that I’ve seen on the net period) that girl is getting is mighty “interesting”, even from her own neck of the woods.
#6 by Dharmi on December 9, 2010 - 6:04 am
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I happen to think Kate is very beautiful. And I’m certainly no sycophant. Just someone who can appreciate and think well of others. I wish her and William the very best for their future.
#7 by rizz on December 19, 2010 - 6:55 pm
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No matter kate beautiful or not, i just want kate be a kind woman, always active in charity like lady diana. i hope she has a kind heart, really kind heart, not just pretend.