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Rrrrrainbow Cake
Rainbows all around! This is what you need…
For the cake:
120 g butter
1 and a half cups sugar
3 eggs
7/8 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 and a half cups cake flour
pinch of salt
food colourants: red, yellow, blue and green
For the icing:
200 g butter
1 and a half cups icing sugar
vanilla extract/ essence or caramel essence
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
(Mix the butter or margarine with a hand mixer. Sift the icing sugar into the mixture, add the essence and cocoa or a colourant. Mix well).
Let's bake a rainbow cake – these are the steps…
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a big cake pan – I used a round one. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar. Add the essence. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well each time. Sift the dry ingredients, bit by bit, into the mixture in turn with the milk while mixing with an electric hand mixer.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts in 4 bowls. Add a teaspoon of each colour to each of the bowls. Thoroughly mix the colour into the mixture.
Now, take your greased pan and fill the pan, layer by layer, with the 4 colours. Try to thoroughly cover each colour mixture with the next one. (Depending on the result you want).
Bake for about 30 minutes. When the cake has come loose from the pan it should be ready. Remember to use a sharp knife or cake tester to test if the dough is ready by sticking it into the center of the cake. When it comes out clean – with no dough, it is ready and can be taken out of the oven.
Take the cake out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then take it out of the pan and cool further before covering it with your icing and for further decorating.
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Awesome rainbow cake! And tasty too;) x
Was delicious and pretty! Thank you!
Marianka Sieberhagen
What a great idea! Keen to try it.


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Stacey Crew and Danielle Wecksler started Eat Healthy Charleston after Stacey's love for healthier food collided with Danielle's amazing food photography. Read more. The two were meeting regularly and decided that they could keep it interesting by trying new restaurants around town that touted delicious food that contained healthy ingredients. They also thought it would be fun to invite a guest along who would add an interesting twist to the conversation.
For the maiden voyage, Eat Healthy Charleston started with The Gathering Cafe, a hidden gem in West Ashley. And March is National Nutrition Month, so it was only fitting that we invited Registered Dietitian, Kathleen Oswalt to join us. Kathleen (a.k.a. @yourfoodsensitivitydetective on social media) started her business in 2017 after ten years at the VA Hospital in Charleston. She specializes in guiding and coaching her clients through food sensitivity testing along with a nutrition protocol. She creates a roadmap to help them make small shifts, always with the goal of asking oneself, "how can I feel better by shifting my nutrition?"
Kathleen's personal philosophy is that she's all about balance, which she says differs from person to person.
"It's important to eat foods that work for your body so you can enjoy an occasional splurge."
Her biggest splurge is cheese with a glass of red wine. When it comes to her clients, she meets people where they are and works to help them shift to healthier options.
At one point, our discussion extended beyond food, but quickly circled back to the importance of nutrition. But doesn't it always come back to food?! We discussed our busy schedules and the importance of maintaining a balance, including a solid sleep schedule and keeping splurges to a minimum. But, of course, we returned to food!
Here's what we enjoyed for lunch…
We started with what's on the Be an Artist section of the menu. You can order one, two or three options for various prices. We chose two: the oven-roasted sweet potatoes and the Brussel Sprouts. The Brussel Sprouts with the roasted grapes and fig jam was particularly good. It was an unusual combination of flavors, but it worked really well. But both dishes were tasty and delicious, making vegetables truly desirable!
Stacey had the Goddess Bowl that included tomato, red pepper, kale, cannellini beans, Israeli couscous, kalamata olives topped with a delicious lemon sauce. In her words…
"The Goddess Bowl was comfort food on steroids! Packed full of protein and nutrients, it impressed was tasty and filling. Perfect for an overcast sort of day."
Danielle tried the Beluga Lentil & Quinoa salad, which is topped with avocado, onion, mint greens, sunflower seeds, tomatoes and a lemon vinaigrette. Danielle was impressed because it was so hearty for a salad, yet the combination of flavors were refreshingly light and balanced. The final word was…well, there weren't any words because she was too busy with her head down eating every last bite off the plate!
Finally, Kathleen had the Roasted Beet salad with red and yellow beets, mesclun greens, goat cheese and a mustard vinaigrette. Kathleen had this to say about her salad…
"It was a nice light lunch with pleasing flavors from the beets and goat cheese and a pungent finishing from the mustard vinaigrette. A great combination, I mean who doesn't love beets and goat cheese together?"
The Gathering Cafe is a cozy spot located in the Orange Grove Shopping Plaza on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. It offers a variety of options, including Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free in the form of bowls, salads and even pizza! The "Be the Artist" option allows for you to choose between one and three sides of vegetables & grains that include oven roasted sweet potatoes, organic gluten-free mac-n-cheese, and more.
They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They do close at 8pm, however, so keep that in mind when planning a visit. The staff is friendly and our server, Gabe, was super attentive and had a great personality. Highly recommend!
Join us next month after we've visited the Gnome Cafe in downtown Charleston.

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It's been a tournament of upsets, with players who impressed the most on Day 1 coming up short in the knockout rounds with two of the major organizations represented in the game having a poor showing. The action from the FUT Champions Cup Bucharest Day 2 was a showcase of all that is great with competitive FIFA with upsets, top performances and nailbiting games.
First up was Mohammed "MoAuba" Harkouz who was going into today after a perfect Day 1. He faced Andoni "AndoniiPM" Payo Martin in the last 16 and frankly looked lost against the Spaniard, the Werder Bremen player was dismantled across two legs. His colleague Michael "Megabit" Bittner also had a hard time against Daniel "Ajax Dani" Hagebeuk – The Dutchmen never really looked like losing that game. The team at Werder Bremen will wonder what went wrong, what is clear is that these two players sometimes struggle with the mental side of the game, sailing through qualification before their performances drop off as the pressure ramps up.
A similar story played out for the men from FC Basel, Nicolas "Nicolas99FC" Villalba and Tim "TheStrxnger" Katnawatos are widely regarded as players at the very top of the game, but both found themselves out in the first knockout round. The Argentinian Nicolas99FC looked extra distraught to lose to Tore from Brazil, while TheStrxnger was utterly dismantled 8-2 by Phillip "PhilB" Balke.
There are shocks and then there is the unexplainable and these results fell into the latter.
GoalMachine Lives Up To His Name
Where some players struggled with the pressure one in particular thrived.
The only other player heading into Day 2 with a perfect record, Nawid "GoalMachine" Noorzai looked the man to beat. He sailed into the semi-finals beating Resende and Kevin Assia. He will play Ajax Dani in the semi-final. The decision by Team Bundle to release GoalMachine increasingly looks like a mistake and one that Rogue will have been all too happy to capitalise on.
Playing with an unorthodox 4-3-2-1 which allowed him to flood the box, noone seems to have found a way to stop the goal machine.
Rounding out the Xbox bracket, wonderkid Donovan "F2Tekkz" Hunt took his place in the semi-final, he'll play Marcus Gomes whose semi-final game vs proownez was an instant classic.
The game was back and forth and was taken to ET after Marcus Gomes scored with the last kick of the ball. Proownez took the lead in ET before Marcus Gomes levelled the score again taking the game to penalties. Marcus Gomes would eventually win the tie after 15 penalties when Proownez hit the post.
On the PlayStation side, Joksan "Joksan" Redonda defeated RastaArtur and AndoniiPM on the way to the semi's. Tore looks a star in the making, defeating Nicolas99FC and PhilB earlier in the day – he'll face Maestro on Day 3.
FUT Champions Cup Bucharest Day 2 – Player of the Day
For a player that has been in the game as long as Agge has, it would be easy to dismiss his ability and experience as a benefit in a game that no longer exists. What with the changes in the game – in both the meta and the competitive environment it wouldn't have surprised anyone to see Agge unable to cut it at this level anymore. However, this fact seems to inspire Agge rather than act as the ready-made excuse it would be for a less professional player.
He played Day 2 with a determination and never looked like losing on his way to the semi-final. Defeating Ajax Lev 5-4 and Gilles_1996 5-3. He'll have to beat Joksan to go the Playstation final, and if he does that he might just go all the way.
Looking Towards the Finals – Predictions
Prediction time… which has been a dangerous game this weekend but here we go.
With Goalmachine's form you would have to pick him vs Ajax Dani. On the other side, Marcus Gomes looks lucky to be here after that semi-final. F2Tekkz has been playing with confidence so I can see him making the final.
GoalMachine to make it the cross-platform final.
Not an easy one to call, but Joksan's win in the Continental Cup last month gives him the edge in his tie vs Agge. SPQR Tore vs Maestro. I like Maestro as a player but I have been very impressed with Torre, he's defeated good players on the way to the final including Nicolas99FC so that gives him the edge in that tie.
Joksan to reach the cross-platform final.
So what did you think of Day 2? Did Megabit and MoAuba performances surprise you? Who will win the tournament? Let us know yuur thoughts in the comments below.


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Low Passing By
High pressure will move off the coast today as low pressure sets in off of the coast. As this low pressure passes to our east, it will bring cloudy skies with a chance for some showers. High pressure will return for a beautiful Saturday, with clear skies and highs in the mid 40s.
Tonight- Overcast skies, with calm northeasterly winds shifting to the north. Temperatures falling into the lower 30s, with a low of 32. 65% chance of precipitation, with rain likely, although there is a chance of snow and sleet between 1-4 a.m. Snow accumulations will be minimal or none.
Tomorrow- Cloudy skies gradually becoming clear, with light northerly winds shifting the northwest at 5-11 mph. Temperatures rising to the lower 50s, with a high of 51. 50% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Night- Clear skies, with northwesterly winds picking up around 11-17 mph. Temperatures dropping into the upper 20s, with a low of 29.
Saturday- Sunny skies, with northwesterly winds becoming northerly at 9-15 mph. Temperatures increasing to the mid 40s, with a high of 45.
Saturday night- Clear skies, with temperatures sinking into the mid 20s. Low of 24.
Sunday- Mostly sunny skies, with temperatures warming to the lower 50s. High of 51.
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Desert Ridge August 2015 real estate stats
August 2015 saw a total of 42 home sales in the Desert Ridge area. As of this writing there are 122 active listings, This brings the inventory level to 2.9 months worth of supply based on the August sales. There are currently 47 properties under contract. Desert Ridge is a wonderful master planned community in Northeast Phoenix. Desert Ridge is ideally situated close to the junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 for easy access to all parts of the valley. Desert Ridge boasts award winning schools, fabulous shopping and dining and wonderful neighborhoods. For more info on Desert Ridge Homes, check out Desert Ridge or call me at 480-236-7374. Find out about the Desert Ridge Lifestyle now!
Total August sales:42
Average Price Per foot: $187.46
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $418,626
Median sale price: $390,000
Average Days on market: 62
This breaks down by type as follows:
Single Family Detached Homes
Sale: 29
Average Price Per foot: $185.99
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $477,510
Median sale price: $470,000
Average Days on market: 47
Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales : 13
Average Price Per foot: $190.74
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $287,269
Median sale price: $267,000
Average Days on market:95
Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
Phoenix AZ


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Thoughts on shame and failure—A mental strategy to stop dwelling on the down
I read a New York Times article about failure. The author asked the readers to do a quick experiment. He said think back on a time when you remember someone failing. It may take a few minutes, he said. Now write down adjectives you would use to think of that person or that failure. Now, he said, think of a time you failed. Write down adjectives you would use to describe yourself and that failure.
Try the exercise yourself. The gist of the results are that people have a hard time remembering other's failures but when they do, they describe those people as courageous or having grit or plowing through. When they think of their own failures (which easily come to mind) they describe themselves as stupid or unworthy. These results did not surprise me. I couldn't even remember another person's failure—not one ridiculous example. But for myself, many memories of failure came to mind.
I tend to think back on negative experiences with extreme negative emotion. Looking back I feel intense shame and embarrassment, often disproportionate amounts of embarrassment or shame, for what were negative but seemingly minor bad memories. To give you an example, I found my mind wandering as I was drifting off to sleep a few weeks ago. I remembered this moment in high school, junior year, where I felt so stupid thanks to a failure.
In my high school everyone interviewed to be part of a prestigious government class called We the People. Everyone who got in was part of We the People senior year and went on to compete in a national high school competition. Everyone who did not get in took a remedial government class. In case it's not obvious, everyone wanted to be part of We the People. We the People kids were the cool kids.
In my interview for We the People, the teacher asked me detailed questions about my political views. Despite being a bright teenager, I did not have developed, nuanced political views at 16. My views were basically the views of my parents. The We the People teacher asked if I supported abortion. I said no. He asked if I would protest outside an abortion clinic. I said, no, I didn't think so. When he pressed the issue, I said I might hand out literature or something, I didn't know. I remember feeling very flustered. Long story short, the teacher was not impressed with me. On the day they handed out acceptances and rejections the last open slot came down to me and one other girl. I did not think this other girl was very bright. But on that day, she got in. I did not.
More than 15 years later as I'm lying in bed remembering this moment, I am feeling intense shame – the shame of failure, the shame of naiveté, maybe the simple, overwhelming shame of adolescence. And while my particular circumstances of shame are unique to me, I know many, many people experience similar shame, embarrassment, and crushing negative feelings when bad thoughts circle back in their minds. And I have recently encountered a strategy that is really, truly helping.
What I learned recently, through a meditation app called Headspace, is an acknowledgement technique called "noting." Thoughts or feelings tend to come to the surface of our minds, but by noting them for what they are – noting them simply as "thought" or "feeling,"—our minds consider the matter resolved and quickly move on. No dwelling needed. The matter has literally been sorted. Our minds have labeled the unwanted thought or feeling and put it away in its place. This sounds simple, but I have found it to be astonishing. I have always wanted to strong arm my mind into doing what I wanted it to do. It never works. But this simple act of noting is working. My brain is handling unwanted negative thoughts and feelings without me having to dwell in them, feeling crappy about myself and/or reliving any unwanted experiences.
I have found my life (and my head) running a lot more smoothly because I'm noting my thoughts and feelings without judgment—without dwelling.
I wanted to pass this along in case it makes a difference. We all have shame. We all experience failures. But it doesn't do us any good to sit in that place. We can't change the past, but we can live in the present. We can work toward who we want to be in the future. Let's clear that negative mental space so we're free to fill it with bigger thoughts and better pursuits.
Wishing you all well as we ramp up into fall.


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Varadero Airport
General information
Varadero is a peninsula in the province of Matanzas, it is the most famous beach destination in Cuba. Many of the tourists come from Canada and Europe, and the popularity among Americans is growing. For the average Cuban, all-inclusive resorts are prohibitively expensive.
When you fly out, it is wise to arrive at the airport well in advance, at least 2.5 hours before departure of your flight. Varadero Airport (Juan Gualberto Gómez) does not have an official website.
Where is Varadero Airport situated?
The airport of Varadero is located southwest of Varadero.
How many terminals has Varadero Airport?
The airport has one terminal that looks very similar to Terminal 2 of Havana Airport.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Varadero Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Cuba.
|Havana Airport
The distance from Varadero Airport to the centre of Varadero is 30 kilometres. By car, it takes 35 minutes to get to the centre of Varadero.
From VRA Airport to Varadero City centre by Car
Public transport
Unfortunately, there are no public transport possibilities at this airport. Check out our transportation page for other ways to travel from the airport to the city.
Bus services
You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Varadero Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Varadero Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Varadero is about CUC 35.-. Book your taxi at Varadero Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From VRA Airport to Varadero City centre by Taxi
Airport parking
Varadero Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Varadero Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Varadero Airport.
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Varadero Airport.
Flight tickets
Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.
Which airlines fly from and to Varadero Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Varadero Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Air Transat
- Sunwing Airlines
- Cubana
- Eurowings
- American Airlines
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Varadero Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotels in Varadero
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Varadero Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Catamaran Cruise Tour to Cayo Blanco with Dolphins
Cruise to the island of Cayo Blanco on a catamaran tour from Varadero. Discover spectacular reef formations after lunch and some time on the beach. Swim and snorkel with dolphins, and look for extraordinary coral gardens in the Caribbean Sea.
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Looking for a strong closing routine that will leave people talking about you long after you have leave the building! Perfect for magicians who work private parties and corporate functions who want to leave a lasting impression with the spectators! Also a souvenir that your clients will keep forever!
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DCCC Chair: Not All Repubs. Are Racist
"Not all of them, no, of course not. But to a significant extent, the Republican base does have elements that are animated by racism, and that's unfortunate."
U of SC Textbook's Disgusting Attack of Reagan, Conservatives
A textbook by Cengage used by the Univ. of SC is disparaging Reagan by portraying him as a racist, a sexist, as well as stating that conservatives view people as 'lazy and non-charitable'.
Fast Food Strikes & The Wage Hike Debate
Fast food prices will rise 20-50% if the minimum wage is raised to the $15 per hour level the Democrats want...and jobs will disappear.
SKing: Most Effective Rep?
Steve King shot back at claims by estab. GOP strategist Ana Navarro that he's an "ineffective" rep, saying he's had the highest number of amendments passed in Congress.
Will Liberals Thank the Tea Party for Saving Their Privacy… and Liberty?
We wonder if liberals will join in the fight to rein-in the Obama surveillance state, or if they will even acknowledge that limited government constitutional conservatives have it right on at least one thing – the Constitution was written to limit government and protect the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of Americans from government intrusion, no matter who is President.


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Having awarded a $1.26 million contract to a Kelowna company for sewer works, Sicamous council hopes future contracts will be more friendly for local bidders.
Just days before the June 23 flooding/debris flow at Two Mile Creek, the district was preparing to move ahead with the extension of the sanitary sewer to Two Mile. Kelowna's Matcon Construction, which is doing other projects in the community, was the lowest bidder at $1.34 million. With the flooding, however, the project was put on hold.
As a result of the debris flow and the shifting of Two Mile Cree, the district was able amend parts of the project, resulting in a cost reduction.
"Since then, we had this devastation out at Two Mile and, as a result of that, we have been able to put a casing underneath the creek bed… that will result in a savings of probably $50,000. So the tender award would be revised to $1.262 (million)," district works services manager Grady MacDonald explained to council.
Coun. Greg Kyllo commended Matcom for the work they've done, adding it was "a lot better job than the previous contractor." And while he supported awarding the Two Mile contract to Matcom, Kyllo said he was concerned the municipality isn't doing enough to make tenders accessible to local contractors and businesses.
"I know there's a lot of smaller contractors that are looking for work within our community who reside here. They're paying taxes, buying groceries, they're supporting small business," said Kyllo. "We're putting a tender out in such a fashion that it's too large for them to actually respond to… I really believe we as a council need to do more to have a look at how we can put these large tender packages into smaller packages, which gives some more local business an opportunity to quote on them."
Part of the funding for the Two Mile sewer project comes from the federal government's Building Canada Grant. Mayor Darrell Trouton noted how this grant money was made available to communities with the downturn of the economy.
"I think somewhere in the picture, we lose the mandate of what's happening, and a lot of these jobs go out to big contractors, who just go from community to community, and they take all the work," said Trouton. "The whole idea of the concept, I believe, was that it was to stimulate the economy and help create jobs in the community. So I find it very frustrating that we're putting out tenders at such large amounts."
Couns. Don Richardson and Terry Rysz understood where Kyllo and the mayor were coming from, and were supportive, but not with the Two Mile contract.
"I understand what Coun. Kyllo is saying; however, you start piecing out a big project… It doesn't expedite anything. If you get an inconsistency in different works, then a project could last longer…," Richardson commented. "Maybe there's another way to restructure that, which is a good idea, but at this time here, I think we're dealing with a player who knows what they're doing. Let's get it done."
MacDonald noted the whole issue with the contractors is bonding, the cost of which is prohibitive on such large contracts.
District staff did not support breaking up such a large contract, warning the district would take on a management role and the liability that comes with it. However, it was suggested local independent businesses and contractors could form a consortium for bidding on future works.


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Intrusion Prevention
This indicates an attack attempt against an information disclosure vulnerability in the advanced management module of the IBM Bladecenter.
The vulnerability is a result of the application's failure to properly sanitize user input. As a result, a remote attacker can send a crafted query to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Products
IBM Bladecenter advanced management module firmware versions prior to 1.42u
Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor.


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VW is stockpiling new models it cannot sell because of delays in getting their emissions approval under the new WLTP tests.
The tougher tests are taking VW longer to comply with and it has throttled back on production lines to stem the backlog so its rented car parks and open spaces to store the tens of thousands of cars involved.
The MiVue 7 series premium dash cam is now available from manufacturer, Mio.
The Mio MiVue 766 has excellent night-vision after dark, full 1080p HD at 30 frames per second through a high-quality Sony IMX323 sensor with 140° viewing angle and built-in WIFI connectivity, it can be linked up directly to a smartphone and is on offer at Amazon for just £109.99 – a £30 saving.


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- Miss Independent - It Starts With Me - Rich In Spirit - The Next CEO -
Hey Everyone! Here I have another NOTD post with one of the gorgeous Liquid Metals from Nicole By OPI. I used the shade Rich In Spirit. .
Rich in Spirit
"This metallic silvery blue-green is all you really need."
"This metallic silvery blue-green is all you really need."
It is a beautiful metallic silver/blue, that chances colour depending on the light you are in. It's a lovely colour and it took three coats to get the bottle colour, only thin coats though, and this polish dries so quickly that it's not even a problem, and for a eye catching finish like this .. It's fine!
If you want to see my other NOTD with 'It Starts With Me' - Click Here.
These polishes are available from this month from Boots Online, or Instore. Priced £7.95.
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A few fine saves by French keeper Hugo Lloris along with a double from Antoine Griezmann propelled France past Germany and into Sunday's Euro 2016 final against Portugal.
The French have won the last two major touraments they hosted. This time, they'll be going for a third.
Goals scored at the Euros:— bet365 (@bet365) July 7, 2016
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The French fans clapped, cheered and - for some reason unknown to those outside the stadium - performed the Icelandic Thunderclap, more than a few times. They went from the national anthem to the chorus of the White Stipres' song, Seven Nation Army. The French fans did not want to be left out. They made an impact.
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In a moment of controversy (well, according to some at least), Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger was adjuged by the referee to have handled the ball while trying to defend the corner. Penalty was given and Griezmann kicked it in the back of the net. The second goal, that came with 72 minutes gone, should have been kept out by Neuer but Griezmann pounced and sealed the victory.
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Now all we have to do is wait for the jacket and rucksack to sell out. :)
Prince George's First Day at Westacre Nursery School
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Now all we have to do is wait for the jacket and rucksack to sell out. :)
110 comments:
- Jane in CanadaJanuary 6, 2016 at 11:30 AM
What an absolutely adorable child. Thank you William and Kate for allowing us to share in your son's first day of school. It looks like he's very comfortable about the whole thing. I love it!ReplyDelete
- PaulineJanuary 6, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Jane. Thank you for the quick post. Again it was the best. George has sure gotten big and is just so cute.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, what perfect pictures! George is the cutest little boy ever born. The school is beautiful, I LOVE that it's a Montessori school, and Will and Kate's low-key approach to everything just speaks volumes about their character. So excited to see George and Charlotte grow, they are truly beautiful children. (I wonder if Kate will have a third....) xoxoReplyDeleteReplies
I really hope she has a third. I would actually love a fourth. :)Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Hey..just stumbled upon your blog?I like your style of writing.Is this a fan blog for the Duchess of Cambridge?Also,why would you like her to have more children?Delete
Candice, Jane is a superb blogger, and we all enjoy her blog so much!It is a blog which follows the DoC along with her children, and every appearance is documented with a fashion verdict! It's a wonderful place!!Delete
If they have more children, then the taxpayers will have even more bills to foot in the future for security, etc. Two is a perfect number and in accord with ZPG.Delete
He is the most darling little guy. I love his hair! I'm so glad these photos were released and that the Cambridge's get to be normal parents, dropping their son off at preschool. So sweet.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:23 PM
George is such a confident little boy! I love that they released these.ReplyDelete
I also think that while they appear to be releasing more pictures than we expected, almost all of them are taken by the Duchess. That way it feels more like a normal little boy and his parents, even if the pictures are released to the entire world instead of just her Facebook friends. Such a lovely Wednesday surprise!
Love these! When are we likely to see Charlotte again! We've missed out seeing her as much as we saw George with the Australian Tour!ReplyDelete
I love that they want to appear "normal". Really? As if a 10 bedroom house, servants, nannys, world travel is normal for most 30 somethings with two children.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hmm, I think you are confused about the definition of "normal." No one, least of all the Cambrisges, are trying to suggest they are pretending they don't have money, or help, or royal duties. They are trying to be normal, which means keeping their little boy away from too many snapping cameras so he can feel as much like other little boys as possible. It means dropping him off themselves like everyone else, sans a bank of photogs and fans. It is down to earth and lovely.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:28 PM
In the video, it seemed to me that William kept trying to hide from the photographers,while Charles kept checking to see if he was on camera. Obviously a PR moment thatDelete
centered on adult needs, not a child's sensitivity. William doesn't have to use his mother's untimely (for William) death as a reason to filter the press from his
children. His own childhood provides ample motivation.
I can't understand the rationale behind the remarks that the younger the better for
media exposure-"Gets them used to it." I think it either makes show-stealing imps of them or instills deep fear and/or resentment.Only time will tell how the sort of media spotlight
focused on some children of European royals will affect their characters.
Thank-you, Jane, for including that clip. And for making the time for this post.
I so agree about the old way being all about adult needs, not a child's sensitivity, well put. It's wonderful that William and Kate so gracefully avoid that trap, part of it is that it is just a new age in the world, even in the royal world, with new freedoms from protocol, and part of it is their own wonderful characters. So glad to see this change, for the children's sake.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Thank-you, Diane. Charles and Diana represented two different generations. It seemedDelete
Charles was looking back, while Diana was looking ahead. She knew first hand what
harm the old ways could inflict, but so did Charles. She chose to embrace change.
Charles chose to resist it until he was forced by public opinion to change his
actions, if not his thinking.
By the way, it just struck me about the interesting timing of the Charles interview
airing so close to George's event. I doubt it was coincidence.
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:18 PM
I think what LiLi meant and is honestly something I struggle with when watching William and Kate. I think this is a feeling many have, W & K tend to play the "let us be normal" card when it suits them and "we are royal" when they please. They want all the perks and not too many of the responsibilities.Delete
Like those on here "thanking" W & K for sharing this picture of George. He is the future king of GB. As such, people have a right to see him grow up. That's the truth. I am not saying hunt him down in the park, but get updates with pictures as he grows? Yes.
And quite frankly, 4-5 pictures of him a year will not be enough. The public will barely feel they know him. They are keeping him too cloistered from public view.
I can't say it better than Jane's response above, but "normal" is a relative term, and it also happens to be a term the media tosses around. I think W&K are well aware that their lives are not the Average Joe's version of normal. But they are trying to live their lives as normally as *possible* given their very unique circumstances.Delete
- Jean from LancsJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Lovely photographs and so much better than the little one being faced with a barrage of photographers.ReplyDelete
Just want to give him a cuddle---such a gorgeous little boy.
Thanks for such a speedy report, Jane
- Sonja from BavariaJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Awwww that is so cute!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Jane, for brimging this post to us do quickly despite your busy schedule, you are truly great!
I love that they released photos, the public wants to see milestones in George's life. Some leople will always find a reason to complain, whether it is that there were no royal photographers and paps or that we didn't get a photo of him with his parents, but these people just need to stop being so picky. It would have been too much stress for George if there had been tons od photogs, cameras and stuff - the 1st day of nursery school is already exciting enough, he's only 2.5 yrs old!
Georgie looks so cute, I love his curly blonde hair! I never saw the big resemblemce when people kept pointing out he was the spitting image of his father, I always thought he took after Kate's side. However, in the photo of him lookimg directly into the camera, I see a lot of William in his face.
It is great how William and Kate manage to balance royal and private life. I think releasing that 'many' photos of the kids over the last weeks/months is phantastic. I can't get enough of those cuties ;)
- charlotte t.January 6, 2016 at 1:02 PM
Jane - love the blog! A fun story - my old boss (an ex-paparazzo... ah well) told me about how he covered william's first day at school. apparently before the end of the day, he moved all the traffic cones around so his security pickup car couldn't get in! (nor the paps) what a scamp :)ReplyDelete
This child is so cute. He's going to love nursery school. I'm thrilled they released these pictures. If they do this often, for expected milestones, I will be very happy and won't have any desire to look at paparazzi photos again.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:16 PM
I really appreciate that they marked the occasion; it is historically significant particularly given how the public has such a crystal clear memory of William's first day of school. I think they struck the perfect balance of letting the public participate and appreciate George, while maintaining privacy. Well done William and Kate.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Yes, Jane! I agree with your comment hoping that William and Kate have a third, and a fourth. That's real normalcy -- living within your family circle, playing and sharing with your brothers and sisters. So bring on the sisters. Kate has to have girls.ReplyDelete
(She suffers but appears to recover well from her difficult pregnancies! ). --MTJ
This post says so much! The Cambridges have really got this right. I love that they released the photos and, at the same time, kept it low key and have their own photos of George's first day of school. How lucky we are that Kate loves photography. Oh my goodness little George just gets more adorable by the day! I agree that the jacket and rucksack will sell out as soon as the makers recognize their product and make it public!ReplyDelete
There are three things this post really shows as we watch the video of Williams first day at school.
First is how incredibly huge the pack of photographers was that followed every move made by Diana and William. (Charles on his own didn't garner that amount of photographers.)
Second - It shows how, from such an early age, William was aware of the intrusiveness of the press and why he is still a little gun shy. (BTW, that little swagger as he walked was too cute!)
Third - It really shows the contrast in parenting styles between Diana and Charles. Charles walks ahead of William instead of taking his hand as Diana did. Charles didn't shake the hand of the owner of the school and Diana did. Charles had his hands behind his back at all times as Diana interacted with William and was always reassuring him. Charles looked as if he would rather be anywhere else. Thankfully, William and Kate are a team and equally involved in their children's lives. Charles didn't become a more warm father until after Diana's death.
Again, the Cambridges have really got this balance right. As much as some people are never satisfied with what or how much is released, this really seems to be what is best for George and for the public. Well done!! And thanks, Jane, for getting this up so soon! Good luck with your new semester!Replies
I agree with your observations, Robin. Very much so.Delete
This video of William's first day may be shocking for some people to see given the number of photographers, but it *was* a step forward back then. An heir to the throne was going to a nursery school, and one chosen by his mother who had worked in one prior to her marriage. The press portion of the day was a matter of conforming to Firm's way of doing things. Baby steps... :)
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 10:23 PM
Really good insight from both of you!Delete
Absolutely, royalfan! It was a milestone that a member of the royal family, an heir at that, was going to a school and not being educated privately within palace walls. The Firm knew how to exploit that - even if they didn't always agree with Diana's choices.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:57 PM
Charles went to school, though. So did his siblings.....Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:44 PM
I begin to appreciate W&Ks decision to live in the boondocks, far away from the London press and most paparazzi. Seems to me that George is reaping the benefits already; he actually got to begin nursery school without running the press gauntlet; instead, Mummy took a couple of quick pics--just as I and countless others did on same occasion--without the obnoxious snappers, and without the disruption Williams heralded appearance must have caused the school he attended.ReplyDelete
George really is a cutie; his looks enhanced by his adorable personality. Bet he will love the Montessori experience!
JC, I do agree and I will just add that by keeping it sane for George, W&K did the very same for the other children and parents arriving on the first day of school.Delete
How nice if the public would give them a bit of credit.
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Call me crazy, royalfan, but aren't we part of the public? More seriously, we aren't part of the public which, for instance, posts on the Daily Mail--yes, I read their articles, yes I like the fact that the paper is quick to publish, and yes I generally--but not always--enjoy the proliferation of photos, but the thought of posting there personally just turns my stomach.Delete
I find it passing strange that the BRF seems to find it necessary to announce, in advance, just what their youngest and most important members are getting up to. So much easier on everyone not to. There was even an announcement, before the fact, regarding Georges attendance at nursery school, altho the announcement clearly stated the he would begin toward the end of January, not the beginning, which makes the announcers look like manipulative liars. Better to simply shut up and announce something immediately AFTER it has occurred, IMO. This bad habit the royals have of announcing in advance--when dealing with minors--will impact badly on the kids; we don't have to know which boarding school a minor will attend until its a fait accompli, what they plan to do on their gap year, or which university they will be attending. William must have felt like a damned fool, not to mention conspicuous, upon his arrival at St. Andrews, when he was forced, by circumstance, to do a walkabout. (I can imagine the negative fallout--not all students were royalists, after all.) But, and I really think this was the point, this, and the other examples I have mentioned, created great photo ops for Charles, the *caring father*, at a time when his popularity was at an all-time low.
I reiterate: why make any advance announcement regarding minors?
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:52 AM
To be fair, it said "before the end of january" as in BEFORE january ends, not at the end of januaryDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 4:48 AM
JC good point about the advanced announcements of young royals. Maybe that is pressure W&K have from other offices and/or the Queen. Perhaps we'll see this evolve over time?Delete
While I give kudos to them from how they handled today, I did notice the timing didn't line up, which I agree seems manipulative and lying. They could have said "January" or "early in the new year". The only devil's advocate position I can think of here was a necessity to throw off others from their true plans, but not the public. Perhaps it was more directed at the press and paparazzi that may have started camping out mid-Jan? And maybe the negative to this strategy was creating mistrust with the general well-wishing public?
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 9:11 AM
I see nothing manipulative in it. It is like saying "the baby will be born in April". It is not a lie, it is not misleading, it is just purposely imprecise.It doesn't create undo expectations around a date that may change for a number of reasons (sickness...)Delete
- HoosierLoriJanuary 7, 2016 at 9:11 AM
Regarding advance notice of what the young royals are doing and press releases alerting the public- they probably do this before it leaks! If my child were attending the same nursery school, the staff would probably alert parents that a VIP child was enrolled and to expect some distractions at the school (and maybe extra security personnel or police). Then I as a parent, can make sure my child is ok with the situation. Knowing me, I would probably blab to my best friend about this state of affairs and then wham- it's out there in the public domain via social media. THen a couple of paparazzi would start to hide out starting out in mid-January. Then it gets out of control from there..... I think Kate and William did an outstanding job handling this milestone with out creating undo problems for the rest of the kiddos at the school.Delete
- Jean from LancsJanuary 7, 2016 at 1:20 PM
A bit harsh to accuse them of lying. 2.5 is the usual age to take children in nursery schools and George will not reach that until later in the month. Maybe it was decided he was ready to start---seems such a confident little boy.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Jean, I did qualify my statement; I didn't say anyone was a liar, I said it makes them look like liars--and like most people in the public eye, perception is everything. I recognize that misleading the press may have been in Georges best interests and if that was W&Ks intent, kudos for putting the best interests of their child ahead of their own. However, I would caution them to find a way which protects Mum and Dad, too, altho that may have to wait until William becomes the Duke of Cornwall.Delete
I am intrigued by the British school system, and am wondering if you could help me out--or if anyone else could. For example, I have read that kids receive something called a *school leaving certificate* once they finish school, but before they go on to university, etc. Where I come from, we would call this a High School Graduation Certificate, which means that everyone who receives it has graduated. Is this the case with a *leaving certificate*? I mean, sooner or later, everyone leaves school; some graduate and some don't.
I am also curious about university admission standards in the UK. I realize that this varies amongst universities, but what is the minimum standard a student must have? How many A-levels are required?
I sure hope someone can fill me in; I have waded thru countless articles re UK education, but have yet to find the answer to these two questions.
JC as someone else has already said, the statement said "BEFORE the end of January" not "AT the end of January". Therefore they do not look like liars at all, and did not mislead anyone!Delete
School leaving certificates are not common in the UK, we do not " graduate" but leave either once finishing GCSEs or A levels no matter how well we do.
Generally 3 A-levels with at least 1 A grade are required for Uni, but all depends on course and uni itself (popularity, location etc). Some will accept B,B,C or maybe even B,C,C but generally at least 1 A is required. Hope this helps!
JC, I never considered that, to be honest, but the best answer I have at this time is a question...... how would the public feel if they did NOT know ahead of time? What if these photos of George were released without the subject ever being mentioned?Delete
While the public may not NEED to know if/when/where a royal child will attend school, it could be interpreted as being disrespectful if they did not share the news. Does this make sense? :)
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 4:44 PM
KP statement said that he would be starting school BY the end of January meaning that he would start at any given time in January and be attending by the end of January. Not sure how this is misleading if the time is taken to read the statement properly.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 10:57 PM
Well, royalfan, as a member of the public I believe I could live without advance notice. I don't follow--never have--Peter, Zara, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise or her little brother, but I wonder if advance notice was given for their educational milestones, and if so, how many photographers showed up to record the events. And if not, maybe this has contributed--leaving aside the two Yorks--to their seemingly more down-to-earth attitudes.Delete
My main objection to advance announcements re minors is that it seems to violate the best interests of the child, and doubly so for a child as popular as George. William would know all about this, of course, and would also have been aware of the charade of unity that his parents made on his first day at Eton. God alone knows how he managed to cope with that AND the overwhelming media presence in front of his fellow students. Many people think that Williams aversion to the media was caused by the way his mother died, but I would bet it goes much further back, and with his mothers death, simmering resentment at being paraded around like a prize pony came to a rolling boil.
I would hope that if my conjecture is correct,he is ready to take on any negative short-term consequences which may come from the media, various courtiers, even his father and grandmother. If he can somehow manage, with a lot of help from Kate, to raise a sane, level-headed, confident future king, devoid of arrogance or an overweening sense of entitlement, then any members of the public who resent being made to wait just a bit for private information of a minor child, or until said child finishes his education, would no doubt forgive him, and recognize his wisdom.
I have never bought into the theory that it is better for royal children to be introduced to press or photo scrums or royal duties, in general. Plenty of time for that nonsense once they are fully grown. Of course, the danger of this approach is that a sane, level-headed, confident individual might decide to opt out, which is why, I suspect, this approach has never been allowed within the BRF.
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Hannah, thank you for replying to my questions, re education. I would be interested in hearing how UK citizens feel about what appears to be an entrenched two-tiered educational system, that is, the divide created by having both a private and state-run system. ( Not that I think all private schools excel or that all comprehensives are second-rate.)Delete
JC, I'm not too sure what the feeling is to be honest. Not too many private schools in my part of the UK! Generally it's the very rich who attend private schools and there isn't a problem about that, it's more when Education Ministers and those in the government send their children to private schools that their is some feeling. As in "state school obviously isn't good enough for them,even though they continually promote it". The public see it as Sort of hypocritical.Delete
There is the private sector where there are students of all abilities, but then the state sector is split up into comprehensive/secondary schools and Grammar schools. Grammar schools are for the more academically minded students, although are beginning to be phased out in quite a few areas, and it is grammar schools who have a 6th form (for A levels). Secondary and Comprehensives generally stop at GCSE level and if students wish to complete A-levels they musf attend a separate Sixth form college!
Hope this helps!
JC, I think you answered your own question. The other royal children and their parents are not future monarchs so their milestones are not of as much public interest. Those in the UK and the commonwealth who are royalists feel that the family belongs to them and is there to serve them. To a great extent that is true. Otherwise, what would be the point?Delete
Those of us who watched William grow up around the incredibly insane amount of photographers who followed his mother know his dislike of the press was not caused by the way she died. He saw how, during her life, the media scrutinized the way she dressed, sat, talked, and acted. They stuck their noses into a family that was crumbling at its core and splashed it on headlines throughout the world. The way she died just cemented the whole thing for he and Harry. I think he has done a marvelous job of coming out of that time with himself in tact. I think Kate is a HUGE reason he is able to cope with it. I think, together, they have come up with a good balance for pleasing the public (those who want to be pleased), and pleasing the Queen, which is actually something they must do. I will never fault William for the occasional scowl toward a camera because he has put on a smile for thousands of them - including when, as a young boy, he and Harry had to use the "stiff upper lip" to visit the memorial outside KP for their mother. Cameras in their faces while acknowledging the tributes paid to their beloved mother less than a week after her tragic death. On the other hand, he & Harry, and George & Charlotte need some early exposure so that, when called upon to represent the family, they are not so completely overwhelmed they cannot cope. Bravo to William and Kate for finding a balance. May they ever be able to keep it!
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:23 PM
"Those who want to be pleased..." I think you said a mouthful with that, Robin.Delete
There are people unable or unwilling to understand or show empathy and there are
those whose agenda includes finding fault, no matter how deep they have to dig
or how skewed their presentation of the facts.
JC, I too do not follow the other royals and I did not intend to imply that the public "needs" to know. But, as Robin stated, George is a future monarch; it's a very different scenario. If they did not announce milestone moments and release photos, it COULD be interpreted as a "the pheasants don't need to know" attitude.Delete
And, Robin, I do agree about finding a balance. Very much so. For certain personality types, it could be traumatizing to NOT be exposed to it from an early age and, thereby, make it the norm.
Okaaaay. Now you know what happens when my brain is fried on a Friday night. Peasants...NOT pheasants.Delete
And on that note, I will zip it. Well, maybe! :)
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:25 PM
I like the fried Friday night royalfan. I hope you have a very pheasant weekend.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Well, no: students can study 'A' Levels at many Comprehensive schools in the UK. Grammar schools are not being phased out in all areas. Regarding undergraduate studies: the ' conditional offer' a university makes to a potential student is sometimes dependent on their interview. Some years ago, students could enrol for a degree course with just 2 'A' Levels at low grades, e.g. 2 'A' Levels at grade 'D'. I am unsure if that is still the case, it might well be.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:11 PM
Some children from state schools receive 'scholarships' to attend private schools. (or their fees might be partly funded). It's not only the 'very rich' who send their children to private schools, some parents make a financial sacrifice and manage the fees, the amount of which varies from school to school. Middle-class parents also send their children to private schools.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:16 PM
There are a number of UK universities with a high-proportion of students who have been privately educated, e.g. Oxford and Cambridge Universities. (It's more difficult for students who have been state educated to gain a place at these universities) Many students studying medicine have also been privately-educated.Delete
Anon 1007 Times have changed. Now very few unis will interview apart from Oxbridge as it is too time consuming and costly with most just taking people with Good grades.Delete
Anon 1011Delete
Only 7% children in UK are privately educated
Anon 1016
39% students at Cambridge are privately educated while 43% at Oxford, so most still coming from state schools.
28% studying medicine came from private education but studies hace shown this is because of the financial situation and not due to better education in the private sector
Love it! Thanks for the laugh, Anon 9.25. :)Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:59 AM
I couldn't resist, royalfan.Delete
Are you enjoying hearing from the UK readers as much as I am?
We Americans enjoy
exercising freedom of speech almost to a fault.We ARE talking about a family that
is British, although we Yanks on this blog have made them sort of honorary US citizens. Or maybe we just enjoy occasional day dreams of tiaras, golden coaches,
and princesses.I imagine it is all a little more real to FBTB readers in the UK (and others who have QEII on their postage stamps)
What I'm trying to say (rather badly) is: thank you for sharing your princess.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:35 PM
In the UK, 18% of children over the age of 16 receive a private education.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:39 PM
'Students from private schools retain a significant edge in gaining admissions to Oxford University over state school pupils even when they go on to achieve the same A-level results, new figures reveal on Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of pupils receive their A-level results.Delete
The figures, supplied to the Guardian from the university under a freedom of information request, show that between 2010 and 2012 applicants from private schools who gained the very highest possible grades – three A* grades or more at A-levels – were 9% more likely to have been offered a place at Oxford than state-educated pupils with the same grades.
The gap increased to 14% for independent school applicants gaining three A* grades when compared with applicants from non-selective or comprehensive state schools achieving the same grades'.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:43 PM
'Public schoolboys are up to 10 per cent more likely to land top jobs than those who have the same grades from the same university but went to state school, research shows.Delete
Around 20,000 graduates who left university in 2006/7 were tracked by academics for the government's Social Mobility Commission.
It found that class had become a bigger predictor of success in the workplace than gender. The private school advantage was even more pronounced for males who had at least one parent in a 'management' role at work – who were 10 per cent more likely to get a top job than state school pupils with the same level of university education'.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:46 PM
'More than a quarter of medical and dentistry students (28%) come from private schools'.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:50 PM
There are a range of reasons why a high number of privately educated students enter medicine/dentistry (or become military officers). It is not necessarily due to the 'financial situation'. It's not possible to surmise the reasons/conduct proper research to ascertain the reasons why.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:52 PM
About a third of all 'A' Levels are sat by private school pupils.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:54 PM
Various universities/subjects require admission interviews.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:24 AM
Robin, sorry to reply so late in the game, and if you never read my response....However, I am both a member of the public and a citizen of a commonwealth realm, and I still feel no need to know, in advance, what minor royals are getting up to, altho I would like to know soon thereafter, and candid photos, such as those Kate took on Georges first day at nursery school are most welcome, no doubt a personal character flaw. Nor do I think a distinction should be made between royal children who are minors. They should all be protected, equally, from prying eyes/the press.Delete
I fully recognize that there are dangers to such an approach. I have, for instance, read--don't know how true it is--that Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was very sheltered as a child and, as a consequence, when the enormity of her fate hit her, she couldn't cope, and promptly developed an eating disorder., altho just how she managed to block out her future until she was in her late teens escapes me. Perhaps there was much more to it; for example, she apparently suffers from two minor? neurological disorders: dyslexia, and another one whose label I have forgotten but which boils down to an inability to remember and recognize faces. The latter could be quite an impediment as a Queen, if true.
There is also, as I mentioned earlier, the possibility that a royal child who has been raised to think independently, and hence, in the knowledge that he has a choice, could choose to opt out of the royal way of life.
There is a third possibility too. Said child might choose to remain in the royal system, in order to clean it up and thereby shore it up.
But to remove choice, to steamroller over a child's personality before it has had an opportunity to properly develop, is bad parenting and, in my view, is a form of cruelty.
George and Charlotte are NOT commodities, they are children. Nor do I feel I own them; nor would any reasonable person. They have rights, IMO, at least, and one of those rights is the freedom to choose their future life. (Okay, not everyone can choose to be a research scientist,etc., but, since they are lucky enuf to live in a relatively wealthy Western country, surely they should have the right to choose between remaining in the royal system and deciding to make their own way outside that system, without losing contact with their family.)
Its a big ask of the BRF, mired as they are in the muck of tradition and protocol, but the revolution will come, either from within or without, if they fail to make some radical changes. They are at least a generation behind most Western monarchies, and two generations behind middle class North Americans, by my reckoning. Incremental changes will not suffice.
Well, this is of course just my POV--but I just detest the way they raise future heirs, teaching them to believe that they are devoid of choice.
But to remove choice
JC, regarding your discussion of having choices... I believe the royals look at is as having privilege that comes with certain responsibilities. It's a trade off, IMO.Delete
And here is food for thought, how is raising a child from day one to live a certain life different from raising them in a certain religion, whatever that may be? I don't mean to add a hot potato here, but if the discussion includes choices, this is one most people do not make on their own.
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:33 PM
I don't think that the British royals are raised to believe that they are 'devoid of choice'. I remain unconvinced that William will take the throne. We don't yet know.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Royalfan, what privilege, other than getting themselves into the history books? I don't view it as a privilege to spend Xmas celebrating in the Germanic tradition--opening gifts on Xmas eve, unlike the majority of their countrymen--, I don't view it as a privilege that on Xmas Day, young children and their parents are separated at Xmas dinner/lunch, I don't view it as a privilege the George, still a one-year-old, was expected to trot off to see his newborn sister in hospital in front of the world press--particularly as William and Kate were taking their newborn home later that very day. I don't view it as a privilege that, still a one-year-old, George had to walk the gauntlet of fans and photographers at his sisters christening. (Nor did George enjoy either experience, given the photos I have seen.Delete
Further, there are several aristocratic British families, not mention many more talented Brits who have more wealth than the BRF who don't parade their children in such a way.
In the modern world, royalfan, George and Charlotte are set to inherit a wealth which has been squandered by their foolish ancestors and their equally foolish financial advisors.They are set to inherit pomp and circumstance, with little, or no, substance.
This won't wash in the 21st century--I am surprised that it managed to survive the 20th! Apparently, not even Diana was a wake-uo call for the Edwardian Queen--look no further than Downtown Abbey, but add in the need to be SEEN doing *good works* whilst parading their youngest in public, unlike Downtown Abbey, and whilst forbidding female spouses from taking up meaningful careers. (Personally, I think that Kate would've been able to carve out a career as a photographer.)
There is nothing privileged about William, Kate, George and Charlotte. Nothing. Beginning with their wardrobes, which gives the game away.
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM
Anon, Jan 10, at 4:33 PM I used to harbour this hope too. I used to wish that both Will and Harry would walk out, in tandem, the minute they inherited control of their monies from Diana. But they didn't.Delete
Clearly, neither will, unless forced, by the British public.
The problem was that Charles, etc., waded into Diana's will, shifting the age of inheritance (from 25 to 30). That is my understanding--Charles or the Queen prevented both of Diana's sons from inheriting; the judge, however, inserted a proviso, insisting that both William and Harry were entitled to spend/have access to the monies earned on investments (the income, but not the assets), at age 25.
Neither sons had the guts to wait until they inherited the entirety of Diana's estate. William locked himself in, psychologically speaking, the moment his first child was born--pretty sure that he knew that George could be taken away from him and his wife if he abdicated. As for Harry--well, I am of the opinion that he loves the spotlight. He could still make a clean break, unencumbered by a wife and children, but he won't, IMO.
Would be very interested in your reply.
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:31 PM
I want to thank everyone who chipped in re the British educational system, and particularly Hannah, who seems to have a grip on statistics.Delete
On the face of it, your system seems to be a mishmash--something to confuse the great unwashed?
If Hannah is correct, if not all comprehensives offer A-levels, why the heck aren't Brits marching to Parliament to protest this inequity?
JC, I would not want to stand in Kate's pumps, nor do I believe their lives are perfect, but they do enjoy status and a comfortable lifestyle. In no way do I wish to sound like some folks who keep pointing out the perks of the job. Absolutely not; I do recognize that they pay a price for it (some of which you described). But to suggest that they do not have privilege, well, I cannot agree with you on that issue.Delete
JC, regarding the idea of William or Harry walking out... I do not believe it is/was an option they would entertain. Diana's experience in the RF was not a good one, to say the least, and her sons are well aware of it. But I believe she did respect the Queen and the institution, and it was her wish that they would take her lead and improve it. And, IMO, they are honoring her wishes.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:49 PM
Darling photos of a beautiful little boy. William and Kate's determination to give him as grounded and normal of a childhood is a wise decision. love his riot of windswept curls and flushed chubby cheeks.ReplyDelete
- HoosierLoriJanuary 6, 2016 at 3:20 PM
At 2.5 years old, it would be quite daunting to see a full blown press pack yelling your name and flash bulbs going off. The Cambridges did a nice job and we are still lucky to be allowed to share in George's first day as a big boy! He's around a lot more adults than most (relatives, servants, office people, protection officers,etc) so to spend a few hours among his peers must've seemed like a party! I bet he came home tired and took a big nap! He is so stinkin cute! Hope his first week is so much fun!ReplyDelete
On a different note, let's cut Charles a little bit of slack. He's been a loving and available father to his sons and after watching the Prince's Trust documentary this week, it is evident that he is very close to them. Charles and Diana are a generation apart, and Charles did his best to be a more modern father than he was raised to be.Replies
It's so true, Charles was not raised to embrace emotions or be a demonstrative parent. We know now that he is a sensitive soul who loves art and nature, and only in this stage of his life is able to express himself more fully. I think he recovered from the disaster of his first marriage and early fatherhood quite well. It is touching to see him so close to his sons and so happy in his current life.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:21 PM
'Charles was not raised to embrace emotions or be a demonstrative parent': We don't actually know that for sure. He probably received a great deal of affection from adults when he was young, including from his grandmother, his nannies, his parents (behind closed doors).Delete
Anon 10:21, if you have observed his body language over the years, particularly with his children, it is difficult to believe that he is comfortable with being demonstrative or emotional. How much affection he received from his mother and father is something that has been documented rather consistently over the years. The Queen took her obligations quite seriously and wasn't there for her children as much as she would have liked to have been. Philip comes across as the military, get on with it type and his lasting affect on Charles, who was more sensitive as a child, is also well documented. How much affection he may have received from his nannies, I do not know. I know he was quite fond of her, but I don't know how affectionate (physically) a nanny would have been when he was growing up. And regarding his grandmother, the QM, she was very close to him and tried to make up for what was lacking where his father was concerned (I think she shielded him from PP's rigid approach as much as possible), but her input was so over the top that it did not do him any favors in the end. He was her favorite grandchild and she doted on him to the point of making him self absorbed and self pitying. And I strongly believe that her place in his life is what attracted him to Camilla. IMO of course, but trust me, I have done a lot of reading over the years and the picture painted is consistent.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:13 PM
In any case, it isn't about affection, but about showing emotion, about being demonstrative. He may have received a lot of affection , we don't know, but it is clear he was educated in very English "stiff upper lip" style: Showing one's feelings is simply not done! That doesn't mean he hasn't feelings, just that his education doesn't allow him to bring them out. Actually quite a good thing in many cases, helpful not to show surprise or worse when confronted to other cultures...he has had to taste a lot of strange looking food, to stroke a lot of strange animals, to listen to a lot of strange stories... And has done it without turning a hair. Still, he will never give the impression of being a demonstrative, sensitive, emotional person...Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Sort of like Johnny Carson. I don't believe he hugged either.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:03 AM
'Still, he will never give the impression of being a demonstrative, sensitive, emotional person...'I don't think that is true at all! He seems to me to be an extremely sensitive, emotional person. He has been shown on camera to weep when classical music is played. Reading books about the character is not the same as actually knowing the person, or being that person. Only Charles knows his own heart. Charles blamed much on his parents in Dimbleby's book, but it was very subjective. I think people are believing 'fairy stories' as Princess Anne once said. And why would Charles necessarily be demonstrative in front of cameras? As he has said, he is not a 'performing monkey'.Delete
Anon 12:03, being sensitive and emotional is one thing, but it does not necessarily mean the person is equipped to be demonstrative, emotional or sensitive in a GIVING manner.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:25 PM
But we don't REALLY know if he is 'demonstrative, emotional or sensitive' or not! We are not his family or friends! It is all hearsay, rumour/speculation.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:18 AM
Of course, we don't know!!(a good thing in my opinion)Delete
We have an image derived from public behaviour. But take another kind of personality/education/culture: Maxima. The image she gives is of a demonstrative, highly emotional person. In public, she gives easily way to her emotions. We still don't know her real feelings, just that she doesn't mind showing them. Two different ways, each with advantages and drawbacks.
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 4:09 PM
I agree - very well handled. George's parents stuck just the right note, honoring his private childhood and also satisfying the fact that he is famous and we his fans want to see!! Montessori is a great choice!!ReplyDelete
Charles did what all new parents do, ultimately. He made a lot of mistakes. He also seems to have learned from them, worked to become better as a parent, and in my opinion succeeded as a father. As a mother of grown children and soon to be grandmother I find myself increasingly understanding of how hard it must be to be learning the ropes of parenthood with the entire world watching. Doing it with no one watching is hard enough!
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Well played, Cambridges!ReplyDelete
George! Adorable! I wonder how Kate felt, sending him off? The pics are precious:)
As for comments on another sibling... I wouldn't want to go through that awful hypervarium/uber-morning sickness again if I were Kate. Heir & spare, done?
I might point out that this is nursery school, not primary school.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 8:38 PM
Hello Michael Middleton Jr. lol. I think he's adorable and looks a lot like his maternal grandpa.ReplyDelete
I am personally shocked that some press wasn't there, but I really have to hand it to W&K that today they struck great balance. They got the private normal family experience of seeing George off on his first day, and they knew to give the public what they want. Hopefully it's a balance they continue to pursue and get comfortable with.
hmm prince George is growing as cute little boy I think he prepared to start nursery im sure mom also know as duchess shed tears as she let her first born in nursery I think George will do great in his nursery meeting new friends plus playingReplyDelete
- Carmen, The NetherlandsJanuary 7, 2016 at 12:52 AM
He's such a darling little boy! The jacket is just too cute :DReplyDelete
It makes me kind of emotional that he is going to primary school already. Children grow up so fast and seem to have obligations and pressure at such an early age. Especially George is going to realise one day that he has responsabilities and isn't "normal" like the rest of the children. I hope he will enjoy a carefree life for many more years to come!
Lovely job on the blog, Jane. Love the photos of George and your commentary. Well done you.ReplyDelete
Hi Jane, just a head's up that the title of this post is wrong - it's nursery school, not primary school, which George will not be starting until he is 4 or 5.ReplyDelete
He's such a cutie!!Replies
- Sonja from BavariaJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Isn't primary school a synonym for elementary school? (I'm German, maybe I didn't translate it properly?) Does 1st grade in the UK really start when the kids are only 4 years old? At that age I had my first day of kindergarten :DDelete
Sorry! That is your single, American blogger being a little ignorant.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:24 PM
In the UK, most children start school at the age of 4, and this is called 'Reception'. Schooling is not compulsory till children are 5, however. My niece is 4 and she attends her Reception class 5 days a week, 9am till 3pm. A long day for a little one!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:35 PM
Don't know if people saw these comments about William & Kate: a bit of a re-hash of Moir's criticism of them earlier this yearDelete
- Sonja from BavariaJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Anon10:24, thanks for clarification! Do they already learn to write and calculate in reception? Or is this one year rather like a cross between kindergarten and elementary school where they don't learn to write and stuff yet but do more advanced things than in kindergarten? (In Germany, we call it 'Vorschule')Delete
Yes, by the end of their first year children will know the entire alphabet, and be able to spell and read short words, along with simple addition, although generally not subtraction. They also have quite a lot of play time, so while breaking them in gently, they are definitely beginning to learn.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:11 AM
'Reception' learning is generally quite structured, my niece is learning cursive writing, taking books home to practice with parents, then reading them to the teacher at school. No play equipment in the playground. There's too much emphasis on 'formal learning', in my opinion. It's not 'free play'.Delete
a lot people are complaining about prince George posting the photo prince George in KP twitter or instagram can help it but wonder modern ages people are exposed to aocial medisReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 11:33 PM
Love it! Since it is almost Kate's birthday and their anniversary is coming up and the Queen etc... You can send them a card or letter! Just Google which person's address and mail it! You will get a response! If you had sent a Christmas card (which you still can) or Congrats on Charlotte's birth you'd get the picture with the response.. So neat!! Although you'll wait a month or 2 it's so worth it! Happy writing!ReplyDelete
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- Jean from LancsJanuary 8, 2016 at 7:09 AM
Off subject, but William and Catherine have added a visit to Bhutan with their Spring visit to India.ReplyDelete
That should be really interesting.
I think George looks a lot like his grandfather Michael.He looks like a darling wee man, full of life and character.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:09 AM
William and Catherine are just a Duke and Duchess raising their children at their country home. They are not the Prince and Princess of Wales, as William's parents were, so I think a lower profile should be accepted by all. George a normal first day of nursery school with daddy and mommy taking pictures, not 1000 paparazzi yelling and clicking at him.ReplyDelete
I think The Duchess is onto something, releasing her own pictures of the children. We're all waiting with baited breath for her next quality shots. She is a talented photographer.
Little George appears to be very advanced for two and a half, I'm sure Nanny Borallo has been tutoring him well already. He looks excited and ready to start this next step in his little life.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Happy birthday dear Duchess, happy birthday to you. And many more...ReplyDelete


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