[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Z

I'm not telling anybody to do anything - my issue isn't even with Kate Middleton's life choice, it's the media portrayal of this as being something to aspire to and the consequential admiration of Kate as a person and by proxy of her lifestyle. That, I find damaging. They've elevated an unlikely romance into a real life fairytale and she's more than willing to play along with that which I think is dangerous when it's then plastered all over the papers in favour of more pressing issues in the world. To reiterate, I don't think she's in any way a bad person, just that what her marriage represents is unrealistic and potentially damaging to young girls and young women. It's not that she's pretty, it's that she's dolled up to unrealistic standards, dressed in the nicest clothes and always looks immaculate to a point that no other woman could do on a day to day basis. There is a team of people dedicated to making her out to be a Stepford Wife, essentially, and I find it a bit troubling.

I can't agree with Greg. As a country with a monarchy Kate and William are perfect. Yes, she has an army of personal assistants etched but she is approachable and finally giving people something to talk about the monarchy positively. She is down to earth too and approachable. You are kind if condemning ther relationship in my opinion. She is no more really going to influence kids than a Disney fairy tale.