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Madeleine McCann Anniversary: Kate McCann Says 'Twins Want To Search For Missing Daughter'

Posted: 02/05/2012 16:10 Updated: 02/05/2012 16:10

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Kate McCann has revealed how her twins want to help in the search for missing daughter Madeleine.

Speaking on Wednesday morning she told ITV's Lorraine: "Sean said to me, and this is going back about 18 months now, he said, 'Shall I come and work for you and find Madeleine when we get older?'."

In a series of media interviews on Wednesday, the McCanns told how they believe their daughter, who has been missing for five years, is still alive.

Kate and Gerry McCann both spoke of their renewed hope that their daughter Madeleine will be found.

Kate McCann said an ongoing review of the case by Scotland Yard and the release of a new age-progression picture of Madeleine had left them feeling "probably as positive" as they had been for a long time.

"We are realistic. We don't know what has happened but we know there is a very good chance that she could be alive - there is no evidence to the contrary," she said.

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Kate McCann has revealed how her twins want to help in the search for missing daughter Madeleine. Speaking on Wednesday morning she told ITV's Lorraine: "Sean said to me, and this is going back abo...
Kate McCann has revealed how her twins want to help in the search for missing daughter Madeleine. Speaking on Wednesday morning she told ITV's Lorraine: "Sean said to me, and this is going back abo...
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annadinahthomas
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08:44 PM on 05/03/2012
I left my son in his pushchair outside the Post Office/Shop as it was extremely narrow to take a pushchair, not expecting he could climb out - he'd never tried it before! When I came out he was missing - luckily he had just followed me into the shop and not wandered off. I was very lucky and used a harness after that or carried him in. We all make mistakes and learn from them. Unfortunately for some people, the timing of the mistake had disasterous consequences, which were never meant to happen and weren't anticipated. This is what I believe happened to the McCanns as there just happened to be an opportunist hanging around.
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acrylic99
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08:54 PM on 05/03/2012
Yes, his name was Clarence Mitchell.
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contraryricky
35 Fans
10:36 AM on 05/04/2012
Well said, sister,very good comment. At least you had the courage to admit that, not like a few on here, who think themselves so perfect, like they have never made a mistake in their lives.
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reynoldssam928
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03:34 PM on 05/03/2012
lets hope maddie is safe and warm and being cared for as she deserves. I dont agree what these parents did but lets not forget there may be a scared little girl out there somewhere hoping to be reunited with her family one day.
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contraryricky
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04:19 PM on 05/03/2012
Well said.
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acrylic99
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03:02 PM on 05/03/2012
"Sean said 'Shall I come and work for you...'"? Really? Is this just a way for them to bring the twins into their publicity machine? Will they be rolled out for their next set of interviews?
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contraryricky
35 Fans
04:20 PM on 05/03/2012
acrylic99,!!! more like acidic99.
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acrylic99
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04:28 PM on 05/03/2012
No, I'm just trying to be realistic99. I think you are just being contrary, ricky.
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NettyBetty
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12:39 PM on 05/03/2012
Two people to blame for the disapearance of Maddy, need I say any more?
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contraryricky
35 Fans
01:44 PM on 05/03/2012
Yes, can you elaborate on your comment. Or are you saying its Maddies mum and dad, I'm sure we would all like the answer.
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steamboats999
42 Fans
02:17 PM on 05/03/2012
Yes I am sure she is, and I quite agree with her
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NettyBetty
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04:57 PM on 05/03/2012
Yes I'm blaming the parents, I always have,When our daughter was little when we went on holiday abroad where we went she went, you simply don't leave a child alone at that age anywhere, and especially in a different country!!
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Quickdrawshooter
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02:57 PM on 05/03/2012
No you need not you are spot on have always thought this
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rabidrightwatch
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2975 Fans
11:38 AM on 05/03/2012
For how much longer are contributors on this subject going to condemn out of hand the McCanns for their honest mistake and error of judgement?

It's quite apparent that they are suffering every day with the terrible consequences of their actions, and regret it deeply.

How many parents can honestly say they have never made a mistake or an honest error of judgement? none, I suspect, and to condemn these people with comments full of righteous indignation doesn't help them or the authorities one little bit.

I would have thought that every parent would have had sympathy with them, but it appears not.
Could it be that the required level of public remorse, hand-wringing and endless apologising for their actions doesn't match everyone's expectations?
Could it be that the McCanns prefer to grieve in private?

The savage lack of compassion in some comments on this subject simply astounds me...

These are people, with all the frailties we all have - they deserve support, not your condemnation..
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kerryw029
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12:37 PM on 05/03/2012
I am absolutely behind you 100%. I wish people would leave them alone.All their wasted energy could be used to do something/anything possitive to help find any missing child
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rabidrightwatch
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02:08 PM on 05/03/2012
..thank you - glad to be one of your first 'fans'..
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steamboats999
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11:06 AM on 05/03/2012
why are the media in general so protective of this couple. HP is just as bad. I posted a comment that the twins would at some time in the future pose the question to their parents, "What were you thinking of leaving three young kids on their own in an unlocked apartment", but it was removed. Why? It's a valid question.
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rabidrightwatch
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11:49 AM on 05/03/2012
...and once you've got the answer to your interminably asked question - what then??

Your question isn't valid; it happened and they acknowledged responsibility for their error of judgement;
Could it be that, in your opinion, they don't somehow deserve to receive justice because they made a mistake??

That doesn't sound very civilised to me..!!

Show me a parent who hasn't made an honest mistake - you'd be extremely hard-pressed to find one..
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rwchk
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10:04 AM on 05/03/2012
why are there so many hateful people around with no compasion. how many of you out there can with hand on heart say you have never taken your eye off your children, with the age old adage that it would never happen to you. How many of you have left them with people you think you know and would never harm them . it happens thats these pe;ple are not always who you think they are. stop throwing stones and think yourselves lucky that you and yours have made it throught the vulnerable years . i class myself as a good mother but still think how lucky that i was blessed with good fortune to bring mine up without any mishap. give them a break and stop jumping on this holy than i attitude
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Makalha
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10:51 AM on 05/03/2012
There is a huge difference between taking your eye off a child and going out and leaving three young children alone in an unlocked apartment in a strange country ! Even if the thought of them being abducted didn't cross your mind surely the thought that one might have woken up and been terrified to be calling out and no-one answering ?
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steamboats999
42 Fans
10:55 AM on 05/03/2012
makalha is totally correct in which she says. There is a world of difference between taking your eye of your child for a moment and to leaving three children alone in an unlocked holiday apartment.
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rabidrightwatch
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2975 Fans
11:26 AM on 05/03/2012
well said - there are altogether too many people leaving distasteful comments concerning this couple and their tragic loss... no compassion for people who made a simple mistake.

We all make mistakes and errors of judgement, and this couple is being vilified - again and again - for making a mistake... too many perfect people around judging them, presumably..??

Glad to be your first 'fan' for your insightful and pertinent comments.
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Hugh Albert
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08:56 AM on 05/03/2012
The Portugese police force has a lot to answer for; they put very little initial effort into this case, and that was the crucial period for investigations of this kind.
After this amount of time there surely can be little hope that Maddie will return home?
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BMC1955
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08:06 AM on 05/03/2012
Where are the 10 posts. I do hope Kate keeps her twins out of the spotlight as they could so easily become the next missing... Of course they would want to find their sister as they have lived with the knowledge of how she went missing. Kate remember you have other children beside Maddie I wish you well in your search and hope you are one of the lucky ones.
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turkishdelight
34 Fans
03:40 PM on 05/03/2012
Where do you get the idea the twins would go missing? That makes no sense.
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contraryricky
35 Fans
04:14 PM on 05/03/2012
Just what I said. Do you know something, some people on here tend to presume a lot of things, without any thought or humanity. God help these people if they had to go through a week of this, never mind the five years, the poor family have had to endure.
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wixies
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06:19 PM on 05/02/2012
Poor brainwashed mites.
The idea would certainly put them in the media spotlight and danger.
Let them have a normal life.
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contraryricky
35 Fans
01:50 PM on 05/03/2012
Somehow I don't think they would be in any danger. As for leading a normal life, that may only be possible when and if maddie returns home. We all get brainwashed in life, one way or another, like these people that are posting bad comments on here, some can't see the upset it causes the family and every decent minded person.
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turkishdelight
34 Fans
03:42 PM on 05/03/2012
I am sure that the family have better things to do than read these comments. They are busy trying to get their daughter back or find out what happened and dealing with an unhappy life. And they have heard it all before anyway. Why do you assume they care what you think?
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