Princess Eugenie

[Trigger]

We are a warped country. The NHS is underfunded. Hundreds of thousands relying on food banks. Yet we can pay millions towards the policing of this non event for the richest family in the world.

Despite the costs, per year the family create a positive net contribution to the economy.

[the other bob wilson]

Despite the costs, per year the family create a positive net contribution to the economy.

And who's to say that the profit wouldn't occur if there were no Royal Family now? Seems to me that people visit this country, and generate tourism revenue, to view historic sites and buildings more than to stalk the current members of that unelected elite.

[Baloo]

And who's to say that the profit wouldn't occur if there were no Royal Family now? Seems to me that people visit this country, and generate tourism revenue, to view historic sites and buildings more than to stalk the current members of that unelected elite.

Indeed. The Republic of France I believe is the most visited country in Europe.

[lardy]

Indeed. The Republic of France I believe is the most visited country in Europe.

I think France is the most visited country in the world. Dunno how much of that is booze cruise mind.

[bobh]

Indeed. The Republic of France I believe is the most visited country in Europe.

I think France is the most visited country in the world. Dunno how much of that is booze cruise mind.

Yeah, it's amazing how much ancient architecture you can keep when you surrender.

[NYCBlue]

And who's to say that the profit wouldn't occur if there were no Royal Family now? Seems to me that people visit this country, and generate tourism revenue, to view historic sites and buildings more than to stalk the current members of that unelected elite.

Exactly. Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and Windsor Castle will still be there. It's not like you get invited in for a cup of tean and a chat.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Despite the costs, per year the family create a positive net contribution to the economy.

Even if that were true (and I have reservations that it is) the role of Head of State is not about generating revenue. If it were, perhaps Mickey Mouse might be a better option.

[Eric Cartman]

Despite the costs, per year the family create a positive net contribution to the economy.

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