Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her second child

[Beeyotch]

Yeah that 1) We don't really follow British royals much and 2) you get famous with one name and it sticks. Nicole Kidman ain't gonna change to Nicole Urban. I think only Grace Kelly got away with being recognized as Princess Grace. But she was motherfucking Princess Grace.

[BITTER]

Sucks to your assmar at British Royal protocols!

Kate Middleton is her most recognizeable name, you say Duchess of Cambridge here and most people are like whaa? Who?

They call her the DoC all the time - they did on E! and TMZ.

Yeah that 1) We don't really follow British royals much

If anything, the US media OVERcovers the British royals, to the point of overexposure. Shit, Di's been dead 17 years, and some magazines are STILL doing cover stories of her. Someone is always putting out an "untold" Diana story. And the entertainment and fashion shows are always doing a "what Kate is wearing" segment. Not to mention Prince Harry and his latest gf/booze binge or whathaveyou.

[snoopqueen]

Middleton or DoC, she will always be Kate to me.

I am thrilled for them!

It's so common to have kids close together but I think I'm partial to seeing friends space them out just because of focusing on one at a time. They are so needy and little and need so much before the age of 3. What do I know. It's all mother nature anyway.

My sister is 15 months younger than I and I loved being an Irish Twin, as they say.


My mother said, in her opinion, it was actually easier. But who knows.

[BITTER]

My older brother and I are 19 months apart. My mom was in labor for almost an entire day with him. With me, she claims it was less than four hours. Go figure.

[snoopqueen]

^ Lol, another advantage, the muscles are still loose ;-)

[JadeStar70]

I thought Irish Twins were babies born 12 months or less apart.



I think of her as Kate Middleton. It was her name when I first started hearing about her dating William, and that is how I think of her still.

[sluce]

I thought that about Irish Twins too. I was born 9 days before my sister's 1st bday. In all my Mom had 4 kids in 4 years and 4 months.

[BoogsBun]

Thanks to A*O (at least I think it is A*O), I think of her as Layabout Kate now. I also occasionally imagine what her reaction would be, if William abdicated.

[snoopqueen]

You two are shattering my world...seriously



re: Kate It's a tough one. She was in the press for YEARS as Kate Middleton. I think when she is referred to by her maiden name in the press no slight is intended. Many famous people continue to be referred to by whatever last name they had when they got famous. Even though Beyonce took Jay-Z's last name and had that "Mrs Carter" tour she will forever be Beyonce Knowles. Had Catherine, little DoC, not been dating William so long I think there would be more consistency.

Thanks to A*O (at least I think it is A*O), I think of her as Layabout Kate now. I also occasionally imagine what her reaction would be, if William abdicated.

I do think "Duchess Dolittle" is pretty funny & I like her. I do think she is being a little coddled and over protected though. Since William is 3rd in line and she's abusy babymaking, I'll give them another two years. Heck she might pop out a gaggle if the plan keeps working ;-)

[BITTER]

Heck she might pop out a gaggle if the plan keeps working ;-)

Hey, if it's working for Crown Princess Mary of Denmark....she's had four kids for Frederik. She ain't goin' NOWHERE...

[JadeStar70]

I would call you an Irish Twin, Sluce. Two babies in less than 12 months is quite a feat! Let alone having 4 in a tad over 4 years......Wow!!

[snoopqueen]

Hey, if it's working for Crown Princess Mary of Denmark....she's had four kids for Frederik. She ain't goin' NOWHERE...

CP Mary wins hands down in that department, she's what we call "determined."
I am convinced a turkey baster or two were employed for that last set ;-)

[BITTER]

CP Mary wins hands down in that department, she's what we call "determined."
I am convinced a turkey baster or two were employed for that last set ;-)

Lots of rumors about IVF for CP Mary...I think, at least in Europe and Australia, she gets slagged on more than Kate...

[snoopqueen]

Well, based on extensive research I have done (reading RD), I'd agree with you!
Honestly, ever since you told me it was sarted by a few GR alum, I read it more often.
Lolz, I too am now convinced she's a money hungry, Prada grasping, Jimmy Choo grasping
climber. Ooooh and that she was after Felipe of spain that infamous night at the bar but he turned her down.
you read things a jillion times and you start to believe them, it's like being at a nuremberg rally.
Hard to know the truth though. IMO she has her PR people paying the DM for puff pieces though,
nary a negative word from them.

As for Starmakers... where can I sign up.

[levitt]

Irish twins are born within a year of each other. My womb, vagina, breasts and pretty much everywhere hurts just thinking about it.