Royals: Part 6

Chapter 9

'Jackie Baker Gets in Screaming Match With Photog Outside of Kensington Palace!'

'It was a royal freakout- Jackie, Duchess of Windsor, was fed up with the paparazzi following her every move.'

'The tension came to a head yesterday morning when Jackie, sister-in-law Kate Middleton, and the women's children, Prince George and Princess Mary Kate, were leaving Kensington Palace. Jackie was driving the car, which was surrounded by paparazzi as she tried to maneuver out of the palace gates.'

'Jackie is known for being an outgoing Duchess- after all, she married Prince Harry, the wild spare. However, the interaction yesterday was totally against royal protocol.'

'When paparazzo Donald Jacobs attempted to photograph the Duchesses, he says he was viciously attacked by the 30 year old mum.'

'Mr. Jacobs claims, "Jackie rolled down her window and screamed at me, she told me to get out of her way or she would run me over. She honked the horn at me and threatened me- it was very scary."'

'Other witnesses say Mr. Jacobs' claims are false. One American tourist, Jennifer McCance, says, "Jackie didn't yell. The photographers were all over her car, so she rolled down her window and said, 'Don't do this when we're with our children,' and told him to move. She honked the horn but never threatened to run over anyone."'

'Kensington Palace released a statement on behalf of the Duchess, saying:'

'"The Duchess of Windsor was unable to pass through the paparazzi, who grew increasingly aggressive. Fearing for the safety of the Prince and Princess, the Duchess firmly asked one especially violent photographer to move. She did not threaten him in any way."'

'British law prohibits paparazzi from taking pictures of public figures while they are on private property which forbids photography. Unfortunately for Mr. Jacobs, the car that Jackie Baker was driving was still technically on the grounds of Kensington Palace, so he could face legal action.'

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"He's lucky I didn't run him over," Jackie said with a laugh.

Elizabeth held back a smile. "You're quite lucky the Queen hasn't laid you out to dry for this one."

Jackie grinned. "She sent me a hand-written note this morning saying I acted admirably, though she asked that I don't seek out any other confrontations."

"You're quite lucky," Elizabeth repeated. Jackie's lady in waiting stood from her desk in her office in York Cottage, neatly arranging a stack of papers. "Well, I'm off for the day, is there anything else I can do?"

Jackie shook her head. "We're all set."

"Please call me if you need anything," Elizabeth said, her voice sincere, before striding out.

Jackie sighed, rubbing her ever-growing baby bump. She could feel the first movements of her little twins, like the fluttering of butterfly wings against her skin. They were quite active, more so than Mary Kate was- maybe because they had each other.

"Jackie?" a voice called from the hall.

Jackie got up from her chair, peeking out of the office door to see Kate and Will standing in the foyer.

Jackie smiled. "What are you two doing here?"

"Just stopping over to visit, make sure you and Mary are doing okay," Kate said cheerily. "Elizabeth let us in." 

Jackie had a feeling there was a deeper meaning to their visit, but didn't pry. She glanced at the clock, it was 7:30. "Nanny Sophia is here for the night, Mary Kate's asleep."

"Nanny Maria's at Anmer Hall with George," Kate said. "We should go out."

"To where?" Jackie asked with a laugh.

"How about the Kings Head?" William suggested. The Kings Head Hotel was just a few minutes away from Anmer Hall and York Cottage, and had a wonderfully quiet restaurant that the young royals loved to visit.

Jackie shrugged. "Okay, I'll get my coat."

After telling Nanny Sophia she'd be back before 10, Jackie followed Will and Kate out to their Range Rover parked in the circle drive in front of York Cottage. 

The drive was quick, and William parked amongst the other cars in the lot. The mid-October wind reddened Jackie's cheeks in the time it took them to walk from the car into the restaurant. 

"Welcome to the Kings-" the hostess looked up from her desk, noticing that she was speaking to Jackie, Kate, and Will. She kept calm, but a smile formed on her lips. "-Head, how many this evening?" 

"Just three," Will answered. The friends were seated at a table near the back of the restaurant in a quiet corner, away from the other diners. 

They ordered before settling back into their chairs. "How've you been?" Kate asked for the second time that night. 

Jackie could see where the conversation was leading. Kate had told Will about her and Harry's troubles, and they felt the need to get involved. "Why don't we just cut to the chase?" 

"We're just worried about you," William said. "Kate told me that you've been feeling alone." 

Jackie didn't exactly want to throw Harry under the bus to his brother. "We've both been busy-"

"Have you talked to him about it?" Will interrupted. 

"Not seriously, I suppose. We just bicker about it," Jackie admitted. 

"I think if you sit down together and talk it out, you'll get it solved," Will said. "Harry cares so much about the two of you, he would never intentionally hurt you." 

"I know that, we're just very out of sync right now." Jackie sighed, resting her hands on her baby bump. If she got too stressed, her muscles would tense up- just like they were at that moment. "It'll pass." 

Jackie wasn't sure if she believed her own words. Would she and Harry ever get back to where they used to be? The closeness they shared just after their wedding seemed lifetimes away. 

 Kate was watching Jackie closely. "If it doesn't get better just tell us, Will could talk to him-" 

"Thank you, but I think it's something we're going to have to fix ourselves," Jackie said. She really did appreciate Kate and Will's concern, but she wasn't sure getting someone else involved in her marital problems would fix anything. 

Jackie, Kate, and Will ate and talked, and after a while, all her problems were out of her mind. She enjoyed the company of other adults who understood her. 

When the royals were walking back to the car, laughing and talking, a group of locals shouted from their car. 

"Hello, Your Highnesses!" 

Jackie smiled and waved, feeling especially friendly after a lovely night with friends. 

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Please keep up the great suggestions! I know this one was short, but I think the next chapter will be good. 

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