Tag Archives: Kate Middleton

Millennials and Marriage Advice

by phyllis, May 20, 2015

Millennials have been keeping their distance from one of the core institutions in our society. Only 26% of this cohort, that numbers over 80 million, is married. Compare that to other generations: 36% of Gen X, 48% of Baby Boomers and 65% of the Silent Generation  were married at the same age. According to a Pew Research Center survey, one of the main qualities most women want in a husband is a secure job. Yet the report points out that young men are increasingly less likely to be employed. And those … Continue reading →

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Kate and William: Role Models for New Parents

by phyllis, August 1, 2013

Lots of girls grow up reading fairy tales and hoping to find a prince of their own. Kate Middleton married hers.  Although not necessarily of the royal variety, what young people today need are more positive role models. And it looks like Kate and Will stepped up to the plate when they welcomed their son, His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. Their intention to be hands-on parents was obvious. Emerging from St. Mary’s hospital only 24 hours after his birth, William strapped the newborn prince into his … Continue reading →

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Kate and William: Making Marriage Work

by phyllis, April 13, 2011

There’s so much media buzz about the upcoming wedding of William and Kate. One focus seems to be on whether Kate can handle the job – hers is sort of a rags to riches story. The question is, will she just try to please or come into her own and be a role model for young women everywhere? Scroll back to our Monday blog for ideas about how the young royals can make marriage work – and then here are some more practical tips for them and you: Keep the … Continue reading →

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Happily Ever After: Tips for William and Kate

by phyllis, April 11, 2011

The 19th century English poet, Lord Alfred Tennyson, put this universal truth in writing: “In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” And we all know there’s no better time for a royal wedding. Apparently the April 29 marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton, at Westminster Abbey with 1900 guests, will be watched by almost 2 billion people worldwide. Their long walk to the altar will be one of the most viewed TV events of the century. Lots of girls grow up … Continue reading →

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