Have we learned anything new after almost 16 years?

[Brietta]

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks out for first time on tragic anniversary

Madeleine McCann's sister lit a candle in her memory tonight as she joined her parents and well wishers on the poignant 16th anniversary of her disappearance and later said: "It's nice that everyone is here together but it's a sad occasion." Amelie, now 18, and applying to go to university was pictured for the first time since she was a toddler and gives a glimpse of what her older sibling may now look like as an adult.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/madeleine-mccann-s-sister-speaks-out-for-first-time-on-tragic-anniversary/ar-AA1aHBUC?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=71834040b79e4cb6bfb847e538da4be2&ei=23

[Vertigo Swirl]

One thing we have learned is that the McCanns are a strong family and their tragedy has not destroyed them as it might have done others. 

[Wonderfulspam]

I've learned that Amelie looks like her dad.

[Eleanor]

And Spammy The Thread Stopper Strikes Again.

[Wonderfulspam]

And Spammy The Thread Stopper Strikes Again.

I wasn't wumming. Can see the family resemblance is all. She has her fathers nose & face shape imo. Am I alone in thinking this? I wonder if Sean is the same, or perhaps he has his mother's facial structure.
Where's Sadie? She's the expert on this sort of thing here.

[Eleanor]

I wasn't wumming. Can see the family resemblance is all. She has her fathers nose & face shape imo. Am I alone in thinking this? I wonder if Sean is the same, or perhaps he has his mother's facial structure.
Where's Sadie? She's the expert on this sort of thing here.

Does it matter?  She is a very brave girl.  About to go out into the real world unprotected.

[Wonderfulspam]

Does it matter?  She is a very brave girl.  About to go out into the real world unprotected.

No, it doesn't matter at all. Just my observation. She looks like a cross between her mother & father. Which is to be expected really I suppose.

[Brietta]

Does it matter?  She is a very brave girl.  About to go out into the real world unprotected.

Obviously there will have been a lot of thought and family dissuasion about this initiative.  Bravo!

[barrier]

4th May, 2023
I am writing this message to the media in general. I expect it may not appear in print or on-line but hope that it will spark a conscience in some.

As we do every year, we gathered in our village yesterday evening to mark the anniversary of our daughter Madeleine’s abduction. It was a special event and lovely to sense the hope and warmth of those who were there.

I was dismayed, however, that this sadly provided an opportunity for a local journalist to exploit the presence of our younger daughter who does not wish to be photographed or interviewed and was made to feel uncomfortable, especially at such a special moment of hope for Madeleine.

Our son and daughter turned eighteen this year - but I truly hope this will not make them targets for those journalists looking to make financial gain.

Please can I appeal to you that you respect our children’s privacy and let them live their lives.


Kate




http://www.findmadeleine.com/updates/index.html

[Wonderfulspam]

4th May, 2023
I am writing this message to the media in general. I expect it may not appear in print or on-line but hope that it will spark a conscience in some.

As we do every year, we gathered in our village yesterday evening to mark the anniversary of our daughter Madeleine’s abduction. It was a special event and lovely to sense the hope and warmth of those who were there.

I was dismayed, however, that this sadly provided an opportunity for a local journalist to exploit the presence of our younger daughter who does not wish to be photographed or interviewed and was made to feel uncomfortable, especially at such a special moment of hope for Madeleine.

Our son and daughter turned eighteen this year - but I truly hope this will not make them targets for those journalists looking to make financial gain.

Please can I appeal to you that you respect our children’s privacy and let them live their lives.


Kate




http://www.findmadeleine.com/updates/index.html

She was in a public place. Perhaps if she didn't wish to be photographed or interviewed she should refrain from attending public gatherings known to be frequented by the media every year. Just a thought.

[G-Unit]

She was in a public place. Perhaps if she didn't wish to be photographed or interviewed she should refrain from attending public gatherings known to be frequented by the media every year. Just a thought.

Kate McCann still hasn't learned how the media works, it seems, despite years of experiencing it.

[Brietta]

Kate McCann still hasn't learned how the media works, it seems, despite years of experiencing it.

What a pathetic post 😥 but no surprises there.

[Eleanor]

Kate McCann still hasn't learned how the media works, it seems, despite years of experiencing it.

And years of trying to protect her family.  So no peace for her remaining children.  They can never go anywhere without being hounded for something that is nothing to do with them.  Just stay indoors and don't ever do anything.  University?  Good heavens.  How dare they?

[jassi]

Unforeseen consequences of a bad decision.

Media outlets will pursue anything that promises to make them money.

[Eleanor]

Unforeseen consequences of a bad decision.

Media outlets will pursue anything that promises to make them money.

So are we now to see the hounding of The McCann Twins for ever more?