Award Winning Author Slams Kate Middleton: Does She Have a Point?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2013/02/19 19:27:54

Related Topics: Kate Middleton, Hilary Mantel, Prince William

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An award-winning author has taken aim at Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, referring to her as "basically breeding stock."

In an article for the London Review of Books entitled "Royal Bodies," Hilary Mantel - whose historical novels "Wolf Hall" and "Bring Up the Bodies" both won the esteemed Man Booker Prize - the pregnant princess is called "a jointed doll on which certain rags are hung" with "plastic smile and the spindles of her limbs hand-turned and gloss-varnished."

The article has caused a lot of negative reactions, with British Prime Minister David Cameron calling it "completely misguided" and The Telegraph saying it is in "poor taste."

However, others say that the comments have been taken out of context, as Mantel is actually making a point about female royalty and the way that they are seen by the media and the public.

Do you think that Hilary Mantel has a point?

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katywon 2013/02/20 03:21:58

Yes

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Since Queen Victoria the English Royals have been trying to stop the inbreeding of the Royals in Europe who were carrying the worst traits of looks and health for hundreds of years. Thank goodness they are finally picking good looking women and good looking men instead of their cousins. If you question this look back at the thirties when so many young men of European royalty were dying of a terrible blood disease. The Now QueenE was better looking because King George 6 married a non related woman. It continues to improve.
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sglmom 2013/04/15 02:33:21

No

Who?
(sheesh .. a FICTION Author .. writing more fiction .. )

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E3 2013/03/20 19:05:27

No

+1
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bt sedlock 2013/02/26 20:03:12

No

I think this woman wants to make money off her book.

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nicesteve 2013/02/24 01:10:47

No

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Where in the hell did that author get her award? Out of a box of fruit loops?

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Dave 007 2013/02/23 15:30:50

Yes

The ugly broad is right.

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Lena Helena 2013/02/22 17:37:49

Yes

Yes like Diana - both royal breeding stock. Once "duty" done she will be a bit of flotsam.

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zbacku 2013/02/22 05:35:33

No

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She must be Jealous for some reason.

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Lena He... to zbacku 2013/02/22 17:39:39

Zmacku - what a half witted reply. Why should the extremely gifted and intelligent Hilary M be jealous of hereditary undemocratic privilege?

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zbacku to Lena He... 2013/02/22 19:15:22

+2
Could it be that Kate Middelton is gorgeous and maybe she isn't?

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Sam to zbacku 2013/02/23 17:46:45

+2
oooo...this would definately explain her critisim.

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Just Ca... to zbacku 2013/02/25 22:58:45

+1
What in the hell happened to her teeth? Doesn't look like she brushes her teeth or smokes like a freight train!

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bt sedlock to zbacku 2013/02/26 20:02:32

Yeah.

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bt sedlock to zbacku 2013/02/26 20:05:07

Yeah.

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Just Ca... to Lena He... 2013/02/24 06:21:12

I didn't realize that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge had inheirited this life into royalty! Hmmm...very interesting, so I'm think incest is going on here?

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Just Ca... to Just Ca... 2013/02/24 06:21:44

*Thinking...oops my bad!

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Lena to Just Ca... 2013/02/24 10:34:42

Since you have brought up. Could be. Whatever is going on just do not praise these appalling profligate arrogant royals. They are scum.Inherited -? well allegedly she is related to the family she has married in to.

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Just Ca... to Lena 2013/02/24 21:43:18

Ugh..

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Lena to Just Ca... 2013/02/25 22:51:33

Ms Pin Triple ugh!

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Just Ca... to Lena 2013/02/25 22:57:42

I say ugh, meaning...that I'm tired of this issue! I stated my opinion and it turned into a debate! It's all petty bull$hit nonsense! I was just simply trying to say that people just need to stop nit picking on everyone else and get a frikken life!

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Sam 2013/02/22 03:17:56

No

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I think that you need a live a mile in someone else's shoes before making a judgement call. People are people .... This Hilary Mantel have never been around people. People chose to do what they want with their own lives. I have nothing against Kate Middleton. We all make our own choices.

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Lena He... to Sam 2013/02/22 17:40:34

How can an author write such superb prose if she has not been "around" people as you say.

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Sam to Lena He... 2013/02/22 19:44:59

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I don't approve of Mrs. Mantel's prose as it was referred to. The fact of the matter is this i live in a apartment no bigger then the smallest garage my parents once used. I don't live Kate's life. There is a right way and a wrong way to say things. I unlike Lena or Mrs. Mantel was taught to treat people you never met nicely. You will be held accountable one day for the way you react to people. Mrs. Mantel is not a court reporter or a reporter of any sort. I treat her with the same indifference i would treat Kate since i never met her either. But running at the mouth won't do any good either. However after reading what i read...i will say this i agree with the Prime Minister ...it was done in poor taste.

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Lena to Sam 2013/02/23 12:40:41

Sam - the problem with your impertinent comment about me and the rest of your text is that Mantel's justified comments have brought the "downside" of the royals in to the public domain in Britain. At the present time there is too much pro royal propaganda, deliberately withholding the truth. In another royal example, the Queen's Mother was idolized by the British media, and there was NEVER any mention of her state funded gambling and imbibing of vast quantities of Gin. Why should informed people not reveal the truth and darker side of these scroungers? She was after all a lush!

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Sam to Lena 2013/02/23 17:22:24

I see your point. But the point i was trying to make...was this Kate Middleton wasn't apart of that...until she married the Prince. You do have the option of disagreeing with me. However, i have never met Kate or any of the royals...so as i have stated before i won't say anything harsh about the royals.My stepmother was scottish.
You maybe right in your assumations about the royals...however until i meet them myself i won't judge them. Heavy is the head that sits the crown. Mrs. Mantel maybe right to...but until i have experienced their rule...i won't say anything bad about the role they place in the Brits. lives. I have no quarrel with the royals.

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Lena to Sam 2013/02/24 10:44:28

Thanks Sam - The point for Republicans, who are pushing for an alternative to the monarchy is that the royals are basically self aggrandize rs who are not elected to their enormous positions of influence and power. Unlike our politicians who can be removed after a set time, these royal profligates are there in perpetuity. The argument that the people could remove them is nonsense. You may or may not know that the monarchy cannot be discussed openly in parliament. Many MP's would like to question the role of the royals and the institution - but cannot do so. Hypocritically, the Jubilee WAS discussed, and an excellent article by a Mr.W Gladys in The Independent Australia, highlighted this. In fact we would not object to a people elected royal as our HOS, BUT only for a set term. There is also a move to replace the absurd national anthem with a people friendly one. Ironically, the German one is a good example. Comparisons between the two can be seen on: www.fuggingmonarchy.co.uk

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Sam to Lena 2013/02/24 22:17:17

Your quite informed for a person to think she knows everything...my be wise to use this knowledge in everyday life if its usuable. Ever thought of running for office yourself. "Those who think they know everything...run for a place in politics...those who know they know everything..don't worry about such and let everything else past by them. " By: Samuel Noble
I got to admit...i have been silenced by you for now...i will be back though.

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Lena to Sam 2013/02/25 23:01:02

Sam - I do not know everything! that is an impossibility that exists in fiction or dreams, however I am well informed on the royals and the monarchy. On the other hand, I do have a great deal of 'inside' information with regard to London dinner parties in which royals attended. It relates to charities, but that is as far as I am prepared to go at the present time. As for your tongue in cheek comment re holding 'political' office, no thanks! I prefer the educational field which is much safer. All the best - Lena.

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Sam to Lena 2013/02/26 01:06:30

Then don't act like you know everything.

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bt sedlock to Lena 2013/02/26 20:16:36

The way politicians lie and cheat in this country, royalty is welcomed pleasure from the harsh realities of this cruel and insane world.

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bt sedlock to Sam 2013/02/26 20:11:47

Is Hillary British?

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Sam to bt sedlock 2013/02/27 17:09:52

I have no idea and i'd rather not care.

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bt sedlock to Sam 2013/03/05 20:26:29

okay

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Not Cra... to Sam 2013/02/23 17:46:26 (edited)

+1
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Sam to Not Cra... 2013/02/23 17:50:10

It sounds as if you know your talking about. Here in America its quite different. I see your point. You have a good point. I will take it into account. But my focus was more on Kate Middleton herself. Monoarchy usually is in place their own benefits instead of for others. Its to bad to.

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Not Cra... to Sam 2013/02/23 17:38:25 (edited)

+3
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Not Cra... to Not Cra... 2013/02/23 17:39:44 (edited)

+2
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Sam to Not Cra... 2013/02/23 17:45:11

My point exactly.

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Sam to Not Cra... 2013/02/23 17:44:37

We all do it..look around you. Its not just me. Its called the freedom of the Press and freedom of speech. Its in the Bill of Rights.

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bt sedlock to Sam 2013/02/26 20:08:18

I have never even heard of this Hillary Mantel until now.

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Steamtrain 2013/02/22 02:22:23

No

To hell with her!

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