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Kate Middleton is being slammed for her ‘abhorant behaviour’ at Balmoral

Princess Diana would never! - by Chadielle Fayad
  • 13 Aug 2019

Kate Middleton has been criticised by PETA for her "abhorrent" behaviour while hunting in Balmoral.

"It is shocking and abhorrent that she is engaging in blood sports," said a representative for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

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In October 2007, Kate was pictured learning how to hunt with Prince Charles on the Queen's royal estate in Balmoral.

"Kate is obviously trying to endear herself to the Royal Family and her decision will do her no favours whatsoever," PETA rep said at the time.

William and Kate's Balmoral trip in 2007 was the first public sign that their break-up had ended.

Unbeknownst to the public, Prince William had already taken his future wife on a secret romantic trip to Seychelles to resolve their relationship.

According to the Daily Mail, the Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed her first royal hunting experience.

"Eyewitnesses said Miss Middleton showed a remarkable level of confidence as she chatted enthusiastically with Prince Charles while he showed her the ropes."

While Kate was taught by Prince Charles, the pastime is important to Prince William, who learnt from his grandfather Prince Philip.

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Kate Middleton was accused of endearing to Prince Charles and the British Royal family while dating Prince William.

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Stalking deer is a historic practice in the Scottish Highlands and designed to control the population of deer (which have no natural predators in the UK).

According to Express, a spokesman for the League Against Cruel Sports said, "Killing deer for a sport is a horrible pastime. It's very sad that she has chosen to participate in this cruel sport.

"It's hardly setting a good role model for young women, killing animals and I can't see that this will do her reputation any good whatsoever.”

PETA's Yvvone Taylor also compared the Duchess to Princess Diana, pointing out that the late-Princess of Wales took a stance against hunting.

"Some have compared Kate to Diana, but Diana never wore fur and she also turned against blood sports."

In the weeks leading up to their royal wedding, Diana was criticised for injuring a stag while hunting with the Prince of Wales.

Although Diana was "blooded" by ghillies – a ceremony which involves a hunter's forehead being smeared with the blood of their first kill – she vowed never to take part again.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting the Queen's estate in Balmoral with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis over Britain's summer.

However, royal expert Robert Jobson told the Daily Mail that William and Kate are waiting until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to Windsor before heading up to Balmoral, due to reports of tension between the Cambridge and Sussex royals.

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