[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Problem for me is that the article is pretty much arguing that these should be considered inherently undesirable traits for a woman. Hardly Kate's fault that she's pretty, if she's thin well then good for her, childbearing is generally pretty commendable, and so what if she isn't controversial? It shouldn't be assumed that her true personality and character is being suppressed just because she doesn't 'rock the boat'

Sure it's great if a woman wants to be outspoken, ambitious and a bit radical, but not all women are going to have the same aspirations or the same views on life, as this article seems to think they should. The writer mocks how easy and privileged a life it is being a royal but also concedes that creating a good public image can be very difficult, a lot of people wouldn't have the energy or the ability to do a lot of the tasks and fulfil a lot of the obligations that Kate does as a royal

Well said....