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We can't have the Queen living in a run down council house. The refurb is worth every penny. Maybe we should be trying for an EU grant, don't they farm something in the grounds...
We can't have the Queen living in a run down council house. The refurb is worth every penny. Maybe we should be trying for an EU grant, don't they farm something in the grounds...
I would.
No problems here. We can't have old Lizzy living in sub-standard accommodation!
60+ years since last refurbishment, and related toruism/trade revenue from the Monarchy will more than pay for it!
Wouldn't this just come from the revenues of the Crown Estate? They made a few hundred million profit last year, IIRC.
When King William moves in he might want to change the decoration yet again
It helps in certain areas of the country, yes, but there are others who don't benefit one jot.
There are parts of the Houses of Parliament where the stone will crumble in your hand...
Wouldn't this just come from the revenues of the Crown Estate? They made a few hundred million profit last year, IIRC.
I try and look beyond The Royal Family. Buckingham Palace is a national landmark really, and pulls in thousands upon thousands of tourists and domestic visitors over any given year - even more so when parades like Trooping the Colour are on.
I don't really see it as the Queen getting a refurbished house. I see it more like maintaining a national icon, and allowing it to continue bringing in tourists and visitors long after HRH is dead and buried.
It's not even owned by the royal family anyway. It's essentially the official residence of the head of state... Much like the White House (for example).
First it was the houses of parliament now the palace wants a £150 million refurb. How many people here would actually willingly donate money to this if you had a choice (which you don't)?
http://news.sky.com/story/1507347/palace-refurb-may-force-queen-to-move-out