LONDON, June 2, 2008
Report: Queen Balking Over William's Kate
Said To Be Voicing Concern That Middleton Doesn't Have Career Yet; "The Kate Problem"
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Play CBS Video Video Queen To Kate: Get A Job Julie Chen speaks with royal reporter Katie Nicholl about why the Queen told Prince William that before he can propose to girlfriend Kate Middleton, she must choose a reputable career.
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Prince William walks with girlfriend Kate Middleton after his graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell, in Cranwell, England on April 11 (AP Photo/Paul Ellis)
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She's having in-law problems already, taking some heat, and she's not even engaged to Britain's Prince William -- let alone married.
According to a published report, the prince's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, is telling confidantes she's upset that, four years after graduating, Middleton doesn't have a career yet. Lacking a full-time job, Middleton's been working part-time for her family's company.
The story was broken by Daily Mail reporter Katie Nicholl, who says the situation has come to be known as "the Katie problem" in royal circles.Photos: Kate Middleton
Nicholl told Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen Monday Middleton has had a job offer that might satisfy the Queen, but has been hesitant about taking it -- though that may be changing.
All this as long-running speculation continues over when -- and whether -- Kate and William will get engaged.
To see Chen's interview of Nicholl, click on the video below:
To read Nicholl's story, click here.
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- The queen and everyone else needs to keep their nose in their own business.The world would be so much better.Stop attacking people for how they live their lives.If it''s not hurting you,butt-out.
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- From the few comments I''ve read here,I can see your a bunch of morons.I dearly love William,I think he is a kind,fun-loving young man who has his beautiful mothers caring heart.I would guess that Kate is the same way.And all these dirty remarks about her is proof of how stupid you all are.I am an American but more and more everyday I''m ashamed at what this country has become,not the country,but the people who just take up space.The hatred,the racist and the sexist.
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- "Flat chest, thin lips, and unemployed... Wow... you would think Prince William could pick someone better than that!"
Posted by GuyW9
sorry, that''''s all he has to work with over there.
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Posted by cpaide at 10:20 PM : Jun 03, 2008
SORRY CPAIDE. Lots of women over here are very well endowed. For Example, Princess Diana was a very beautiful woman and well endowed. Kate Middleton is pathetic in comparison -- the Great Plains! - Reply to this comment
- p.s. That must be Kate Middleton''s job!!! (see below!)
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- Something tells me that Kate Middleton gives Prince William plenty of bl0w j0b$... What on earth do you think they are doing on all their vacations together???
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The Queen has certainly come into the 21st Century, as I would think the Monarch would prefer the little woman to be at her Prince''s beckon call.- Reply to this comment
- June 2nd 1953 - I watched the Queen''s Coronation on a 9-inch black and white TV - rows of chairs with neighbours packed into our front room - went to a fancy-dress street party reminiscent of VE Day - got wet because, as usual, it was raining.
June 2nd 2008 - read comments about the Queen on this CBS website - "what did the old broad do before she got her crown?" (liberalme)- "the queen just needs to get laid" (trenticus) - "the queen of england is a poopy head" (cantshutup).
How times have changed - or is it just that America and Britain are completely different places and always will be? - Reply to this comment
- I have not the words to explain how much I do not care. Why does Briton have a royal family??? They have no power anyway? How could you look in the mirror everyday and say "I''m the Queen" but then realize that I have NO influence in the direction my country takes? Because I''m only a glorified Mascot?
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- She would be better off marrying the RavenMaster.
What a story... Do Americans really care about the personal lives of the lavish British toads?
CBS needs more stories about Princes, Pirates, Witches, and Sorcerers, oh wait, Katie Couric did do a story recently on the Republicans and John McSmurf. - Reply to this comment
- Re: Kaffirboetie
Did I strike one of your ''ugly, inbred'' nerves? - Reply to this comment
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