Harry and Meghan to resign

Nasher · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:16

She probably makes the mistake of giving a **** about what is posted on "social media". Which is OFC trolling central.

VincentHanna · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:17

dowie said:
Are they? Granted the weddings etc.. do seem to be a draw but France is a Republic and still has plenty of tourists visiting their palaces etc... in fact they do better from tourism than us.

One report (and you will never have an exact figure) estimated that the Royal Family contributed £1.8 billion (gross) to the UK economy, £550 million of that was direct tourism.

One estimate came from consultancy Brand Finance who said that in 2017 the monarchy contributed £1.8 billion to the UK economy, of which around £550 million came from tourism.

This is a gross figure (so before the estimated costs have been subtracted). The net contribution estimate is £1.5 billion a year.

This estimate is largely subjective depending on what factors you think should or shouldn’t be included.

randomshenans · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:20

Is this the DM? Reads like it

200sols · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:21

ElliorR said:
If she was white would there be so much hate for her?

Yes.

NVP · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:27

ElliorR said:
If she was white would there be so much hate for her?

Isn't she both? Certainly looks white to me.

vanpeebles · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:28

I've always wondered if Harry and William were half brothers. Anyone else thought that?

Dave M · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:41

NVP said:
What do you think?

Google earl spencer

NVP · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:46

Dave M said:
Google earl spencer

Why, that's him right there :confused:

chroniclard · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:55

Hate fueled ***** out in force.

Dave M · 9 Jan 2020 at 08:59

NVP said:
Why, that's him right there

So it is

Should have quoted the other pic really.

My point is he takes after his mothers side not some random ginger, genetic traits commonly skip a generation. Take a look at the 8th earl, Diana's father - almost the same hair colour at the same age:

vanpeebles · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:10

I didn't doubt his mothers side, I always thought he looked like that army bloke too

Schlong&Stable · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:10

Mcnumpty2323 said:
They going to refund the millions they already had out the tax payers?

Comments like these are so tedious. The monarchy is a net contributor to the state.

NVP · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:12

Dave M said:
So it is

koolpc · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:16

Who gives a monkies what they decide to do with their lives?

adolf hamster · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:16

Psycho Sonny said:
Who comes here for the Royal family?

Not even our own citizens like them.

Knew an american fella who's parents were obsessed with the royals, they'd tape every major event.

Kinda weird really when y'know they had their chance to keep the monarchy

rare · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:17

Thinking about it, I think this will have the complete opposite effect they were hoping for. Their lives will be plagued by the media way more than if they had stayed with the firm but tried to keep it low key.

Psycho Sonny · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:22

VincentHanna said:
You must be joking? They are one of the biggest tourist attractions we have.

People come here to what look at Buckingham palace from 600 yards away?

I don't believe that for one second.

Maybe a few nutters do. But I don't know a single person who has come here from abroad to visit the royals specifically. Its been an add on as something to do since it was local. Rather than the main reason for coming.

It's purely made up based on the number of people who happen to walk past Buckingham Palace as part of a much bigger trip.

How many people turn up to a football stadium when a new signing or manager is announced, etc?

So people turning up to royal weddings or when a baby is born is nothing special either.

Look at Iran apparently millions turned up for that generals funeral.

Do you think anybody visited Iran specifically to go see him other than business or family?

It's a joke how much faith is put into the fact people come specifically because we have a royal family.

So does Spain. I've never visited Spain to see them. As does many other countries too.

The royals have quite frankly outlived their use to the country. We have a parliament now.

Psycho Sonny · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:25

adolf hamster said:
Knew an american fella who's parents were obsessed with the royals, they'd tape every major event.

Kinda weird really when y'know they had their chance to keep the monarchy

The same America which has people who changed their name to Adolf Hitler and named all their kids after the reich?

Plenty of nutters out there. I'm talking about normal people nobody comes here for them.

They come for other things and just happen to add Buckingham Palace on their list of things to do.

When I went to Los Angeles I went specifically for universal studios, rodeo drive, Beverly Hills, etc. I just happened to do Hollywood along the way, santa Monica pier, muscle Beach etc.

They were add ons rather than a main reason for going.

rare · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:26

We’ve had a Parliament for hundreds of years.

The institution of the monarchy is integral to British history. I don’t want a republic.

Eurofighter · 9 Jan 2020 at 09:28

Harry only gets 5% of his money from the Government, it just said on the news that 95% comes from his dad.

I don't mind the Royal family that much but I think they should get less money from us and also be taxed more like most billionaires.