#2019fails

Yesterday (I think) I answered an anon and posted my favorite 2019 Cambridge moments. Unfortunately, I was a complete idiot and I made an absolutely unforgivable mistake. I mistook India for Pakistan which is horrible and offensive. I offer no excuses because that was 100% inexcusable. I was a dumbass, I should have been more careful, and I am deeply mortified by this mistake. People do this to my heritage country all the time and I know exactly how hurtful and offensive it is. I offer my heartfelt apologies to the Paskitani, Indian and South Asian readers I offended and to the reader who sent in the anon and I thank all the anons who (very gently and politely) called me out on it. I am deeply and truly sorry.

Here’s the post with the correct country. Again, I apologize.

“LOL, I’m super conservative so I HATED that look [this was referring to Kate’s pink christening outfit as the skirt was too short for my taste], but I agree with you. I bet Will loved it.

My favorite 2019 moment was the Christmas Tree Stand visit with the green sweater and red jacket. It was soooo Christmassy.

The Opera House visit was another 2019 highlight for me. Other event highlights would include the Chelsea Flower Show visit (and the garden!), particularly the wrecking ball pic (which I hated at first, but then it grew on me). The loser spoon at the regatta was another highlight. The impromptu stop during the Pakistan trip where they hung out with locals was another (including the pics and the goat!). The dog shelter [another mistake as it was a military dog center] visit during the same tour was great.

Other dress highlights would include the white and green and white outfits she wore during the Pakistan tour, the black McQueen she wore during the diplomatic dinner, the regatta shorts, and the blue outfit at Wimbledon.

KP had some real hits in 2019. The Wimbledon visits where Kate first sat in the stands with friends and then arrived with Pippa were brilliant. The arrival pic in Pakistan was crazy good. The first day of school photo op was lovely. Their photographs are a lot better and they are using more video, which is great. They ‘re also a little cheeky in their pics now, which I love. They not only put up the “wrecking ball” pic, they also put up the George “pudding stabbing” video, and Kate’s “Elf Workshop” pic.

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As you guys know, I really hated the wrecking ball when it came out, but I’ve come around and now I appreciate this humorous undertone they’ve adopted. I feel like we are seeing more of their personality coming through.

There have been some fails, though. I hated the Ascot outfit. The Early Years “rollout” floundered and I feel they never properly explained what it was. I’m still not sure if it’s going to be an umbrella charity like Heads Together, a big crossover project like their mental health stigma campaign, or just an overarching theme for Kate’s ongoing work. Mind you, any of these would be great and I think the individual initiatives she has done (midwives, the forum, the gardens, the television specials, the new patronage) have been wonderful. I just felt they never properly explained what the heck Early Years was supposed to be and that has undermined the overall impact of the work. Also, the Christmas card was kind of meh and I’m on the fence about the Mary Berry special.

The biggest fail, however, was dealing with the Rose rumors. They overreacted and ended up adding fuel to the fire. It’s weird because they handled the ski trip drama perfectly, but completely dropped the ball on this one. 2019 was the year that proved that “never complain, never explain” is a wonderful motto.

Overall, however, it was a fantastic year for the Cambridges. I think they have become more confident and self-assured and they seem more willing to experiment. I’m very much looking forward to what they do next year.”