Have you ever experienced those moments at work when you've been asked to do something inexplicably, unimaginably boring and you have to use every fibre of your being to suppress an eye roll? Or a scowl? Perhaps your feelings are there – evident in your facial expressions – for everyone to see. Consider, then, studying the work of one Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, who has quietly been achieving the impossible without anyone even noticing.
That's right, world: Kate Middleton is the undisputed (as far as we know, anyway) Queen of Making Boring Stuff Look Like Real, Pure Fun. It is not, in fact, an official title. But it is one worth the appreciation of us all.
Regardless of your opinion of the monarchy, it is undoubtedly a challenge to live your life in the judgemental glare of the public eye. This is particularly true of those times when you experience your equivalent of the aforementioned work situation. For Kate, this could involve all manner of activities. Somehow, she manages to make even the most mundane tasks look like the most fun thing anyone has ever done.
If you're thinking this is a trivial approach to the Duchess' official work, then you would be right. But in this current world of political uncertainty, Brexit boredom and general melancholia, who doesn't want to see photographs of a grinning Kate Middleton as she's doing what are literally some of the most boring things imaginable? If your answer to that question is 'not me', then perhaps you should look elsewhere for your entertainment. For everyone else, you're welcome.
Kate Middleton Looking Ecstatic Doing Boring Things - Grazia (slider)
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August, 2019
Holding a giant wooden spoon after coming in last at the King's Cup Regatta? Judging by her expression, we would say this was the highlight of K-mid's year
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May, 2019
For most people, gardening is a chore. For K-Mid? It's an absolute riot.
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February, 2019
For most of us, getting out of a car is a mundane experience. As she arrived at a conference, however, Kate proved just how fun it could be.
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December, 2018
Could anybody else make the simple process of cutting a ribbon look this much fun?
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February, 2019
Every landlord in the country wondered why Kate found the process of pulling a pint this enjoyable.
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February, 2019
During an official visit to Northern Ireland, Kate closed a car door. And look how happy she was about doing it!
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February, 2019
Why does Kate look so over the moon? Because she's taking off her helmet, obviously.
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November, 2018
If she has to walk down the stairs while on a trip to UCL, then she'll have a really, really great time doing it.
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August, 2017
Here she is, just holding an umbrella.
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February, 2019
Doesn't constant waving look quite boring? Not when Kate's doing it, that's for sure.
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December, 2018
Sometimes, she's even ecstatic just while walking.
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February, 2019
Kicking a ball and absolutely loving life.
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April, 2014
Opening a curtain? Ecstatic.
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September, 2016
What, you might ask, is so utterly joy-inducing? Watching Prince William drink a pint, that's what.
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August, 2005
Can you honestly imagine looking that happy when you're surrounded by that many gilets?