The Monarchy

[Bunkermagnet]

If we didnt have a Monarch, it would be President Boris.....
As much as I don’t like the hangers on and expense of them, I would rather that than President Boris, or Blair, Major, Thatcher etc etc.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Well 48% of the country think we shouldn't have our own Parliament, so I guess they feel the same goes for the Monarchy too!

Lighten up!

Says who?

 

[ger147]

Maybe we should have a referendum to decide...

 

[robinthehood]

Millions each year visit the Uk not just to see the buildings and art etc but also just on the off chance they may see the queen or any royal , the Queen is universally loved apart from in her own country , they earn the country millions both in revenue and tax

I for one am proud of our monarchy- far more respected than any self serving politician

You're kidding right? You honestly think people visit in hope of seeing the queen?
Oof

 

[Deleted member 15344]

You're kidding right? You honestly think people visit in hope of seeing the queen?
Oof

I think that because it’s true - go to Buckingham Palace one day and see the queue of people waiting around on the odd chance they see her , have you seen the crowds when she visits abroad, and then just look at the amount of people that came to visit for the weddings - 60% increase in visitors into London for 3 days around both weddings.

I don’t think people will fully understand their impact to tourism

How does it go - Oof🙄

 

[Deleted member 16999]

You're kidding right? You honestly think people visit in hope of seeing the queen?
Oof

Yes some do, have spoken to literally hundreds of tourists over the last 10 years and you’d amazed how many think they might see her looking out of a window or walking in the grounds.
I’ve seen some start crying, hugging each other, jumping up and down, etc when she’s been driven past them in a motorcade.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

It says a lot to me when the biggest reason being put forward for maintaining an anachronistic form of Head of State is that it is good for tourism.

Some of those making this claim are also ones who are critical of the privilege etc; that attaches to members of the aristocracy who, like the Royal Family, are dependent upon accidents of birth for their position.

At least a President would have to stand for re-election.

 

[robinthehood]

I think that because it’s true - go to Buckingham Palace one day and see the queue of people waiting around on the odd chance they see her , have you seen the crowds when she visits abroad, and then just look at the amount of people that came to visit for the weddings - 60% increase in visitors into London for 3 days around both weddings.

I don’t think people will fully understand their impact to tourism

How does it go - Oof🙄

sorry I'll rephrase.
People won't stop coming because we don't have a royal family.
Oof.
Palace of the versailles has over 6 million visitors a year compared to less than 2 to BP.
I'm pretty sure one of those doesn't have any royals in it.
The tourism thing is a tired argument.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

sorry I'll rephrase.
People won't stop coming because we don't have a royal family.
Oof.
Palace of the versailles has over 6 million visitors a year compared to less than 2 to BP.
I'm pretty sure one of those doesn't have any royals in it.
The tourism thing is a tired argument.

If you want to see a fantastic Palace and crawl all over it, go to Versailles, if you want to see a working Palace were royalty live and stand a hundred yards from it (except for a few rooms a few months of the year) come to London.
The 2 Palaces are not comparable, with or without a Royal family London would still attract tourists, what can’t be denied is the fact our Royal Family adds to the number coming here.
The Monarchy also plays a massive part in helping towards trade and relationships with Countries all over the world.

 

[IanM]

At least a President would have to stand for re-election.

We already have several, and I've never seen a single one on a ballot paper!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

sorry I'll rephrase.
People won't stop coming because we don't have a royal family.
Oof.
Palace of the versailles has over 6 million visitors a year compared to less than 2 to BP.
I'm pretty sure one of those doesn't have any royals in it.
The tourism thing is a tired argument.

2 mil ? Is that paying to enter ? What about the people that just turn up to see it ?

http://www.uncsbrp.org/tourism.htm



Buckingham Palace is by far the most popular tourist attraction in London, as it attracts around 15 million tourists each year. Many people travel to Buckingham Palace to watch the world famous event known as the 'changing of the guard', and this event is so famous that it even inspired a song by Bob Dylan.

You can deny it all you want but people visit the country because of our royal family and not just because of their buildings

 

[pendodave]

If we didn't have one already, imagine suggesting that we have a family of hoorays having a permanently inherited role at the head of our country with a load of taxpayers cash and tax breaks thrown in for good measure.
Madness

 

[Kellfire]

Millions each year visit the Uk not just to see the buildings and art etc but also just on the off chance they may see the queen or any royal , the Queen is universally loved apart from in her own country , they earn the country millions both in revenue and tax

I for one am proud of our monarchy- far more respected than any self serving politician

You're proud of an unelected, money leeching antique of German origin, the product of years of inbreeding and nepotism? Proud?

Have a word with yourself.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I'm ambivalent towards the Royals - if they disappeared I wouldn't mind, as I have no interest in them, their activities, the news about their comings and goings etc.

But out of interest, you keep mentioning France, Paris, Versailles etc. Are you thinking of getting rid of our lot in the same way as the French ended their monarchy's reign?

 

[robinthehood]

I'm ambivalent towards the Royals - if they disappeared I wouldn't mind, as I have no interest in them, their activities, the news about their comings and goings etc.

But out of interest, you keep mentioning France, Paris, Versailles etc. Are you thinking of getting rid of our lot in the same way as the French ended their monarchy's reign?

Oof that would be extreme 😂😂
I'm not sure how we'd go about it? Remove the hereditary entitlement and let them die off and slowly fade into history?

 

[IanM]

Just to be clear, references to origin is ok in some cases but not in others.... please forward the memo in case I transgress!

Hilarious thread. Whatever anyone posts won't change anyones' view a jot... or inform as we can pretty much guess who is where

 

[Deleted member 16999]

You're proud of an unelected, money leeching antique of German origin, the product of years of inbreeding and nepotism? Proud?

Have a word with yourself.

You slag off virtually every part of this Country! Have you thought of living somewhere else that meets your needs.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

You slag off virtually every part of this Country! Have you thought of living somewhere else that meets your needs.

Surely moaning about everything is one of the most important characteristics/benefits of being British?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Surely moaning about everything is one of the most important characteristics/benefits of being British?

Won’t be long until people start wearing poppies in public again and he go in to full on moaning mode.

 

[SocketRocket]

You're proud of an unelected, money leeching antique of German origin, the product of years of inbreeding and nepotism? Proud?

Have a word with yourself.

Enough about Junker. What do you think about the royal family.