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21-07-2017, 08:44 AM
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There is a bigger picture with the royals, their main job abroad is in PR which they do very well, and I don't doubt for a minute that they see it as less of a jolly, but rather as quite a tedious duty that they have to perform to earn their keep.

Don't get me wrong, I too don't agree with everything that they say or do or receive, but every country has an heirarchy and they all cost money to maintain whether it be a monarchy, or presidency or whatever. But I would argue that our monarchy, which generates billions in tourism and is quite the envy of the world, is possibly one of the best value for money heirarchies anywhere.
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21-07-2017, 09:06 AM
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I am saying nothing.
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21-07-2017, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by APRICOT ->
I am saying nothing.
Even your little Smiley is waving more vigorously than our figurehead at the moment, Apricot
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21-07-2017, 09:15 AM
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Re: What's going on with the Royals?

Originally Posted by Barry ->
There is a bigger picture with the royals, their main job abroad is in PR which they do very well, and I don't doubt for a minute that they see it as less of a jolly, but rather as quite a tedious duty that they have to perform to earn their keep.

Don't get me wrong, I too don't agree with everything that they say or do or receive, but every country has an heirarchy and they all cost money to maintain whether it be a monarchy, or presidency or whatever. But I would argue that our monarchy, which generates billions in tourism and is quite the envy of the world, is possibly one of the best value for money heirarchies anywhere.
Barry The RF itself doesn't generate millions in tourism .The palaces and castles and old buildings of England are what generates the tourism not the RF .
France has far more tourism than the uk and doesn't have a rf at all.
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21-07-2017, 09:19 AM
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And as quickly as that income is generated, Andy's off again in his chopper blowing it again.
Money, that is. Not his......
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21-07-2017, 09:45 AM
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Not a day goes past now without a news item about the Royal family. Today, it was Charles and Camilla grabbing free pies in Devon.

So what's going on? Why all the sudden publicity? They are obviously preparing us for something big.

Any suggestions?

Yes a PR exercise to 'soften us' up to accept Camilla as Queen. FAT CHANCE!!!
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21-07-2017, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Floydy ->
Even your little Smiley is waving more vigorously than our figurehead at the moment, Apricot
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21-07-2017, 09:51 AM
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OGF:
Where's Uncle Joe when you need him?.......

Hi

Outside the pie shop waiting for it to open.
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21-07-2017, 10:01 AM
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The way I look at it ..... they didn't ask to be born Royal, but yes, some of the hangers-on leave a lot to be desired
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21-07-2017, 10:30 AM
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As far as I am concerned most of them are a great asset to the country but I do agree not all. Then again Members of Parliament also cost us billions and most of them are a waste of space. Given the choice I'd abolish politicians....
 
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