Man of Honour
that's touted a lot, but that money could be spent on infrastructure, renewable energy, and reforming rail etc... oh and perhaps even helping the NHS from disappearing.
plans to boost public funding of the monarchy by 45% from 2025.
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that's touted a lot, but that money could be spent on infrastructure, renewable energy, and reforming rail etc... oh and perhaps even helping the NHS from disappearing.
Soldato
Do they? It's not exactly like Paris is struggling for tourism and I'm fairly sure they're not there to see Macron.
the money they cost would have little to no impact in those areas plus the loss of tourism revenue - sounds like politics of envy but then you are a leftie lol..
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There's quite a lot of areas they bring money in. Even indirect things like TV shows like The Crown.
How much money does the monarchy bring to the UK? Some £1.7bn a year...
The death of Queen Elizabeth II led to questions about the future of the monarchy, but the institution makes a lot of money for the UK.
www.investmentmonitor.ai
Soldato
There's quite a lot of areas they bring money in. Even indirect things like TV shows like The Crown.
How much money does the monarchy bring to the UK? Some £1.7bn a year...
The death of Queen Elizabeth II led to questions about the future of the monarchy, but the institution makes a lot of money for the UK.
I don't know, The Crown's ratings might benefit from a big finale.
Man of Honour
I'm not envious. I just don't believe in anyone being born into privilege or being the subject of someone that I didn't choose or elect.
I think the money could be used elsewhere. Unlike the current system that just promotes wealth for the wealthy
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But without them you would be down money, not have it spare. The fact they bring in more than they cost, means there is additional money for the treasury, not less.
The assets and revenue they generate would not cease to exist if we didnt have a royal family, plenty of examples around the world and many with higher tourist numbers. The argument doesnt hold.
Don
I for one look forward to the day we can elect god emperor Farage.
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I can't stand Charlie, a wet liberal, who I am not entirely sure is a full shilling, but the Royal Family as an institution gets my full support, it's the envy of millions across the world.
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The assets generate revenue because of the royal family.
Sure, but many other cities have additional qualities, like better weather, romanticism (paris, milan).
Soldato
Never quite understand the fascination with how much the Royal family "cost"
Even if we ignore how much money they generate through tourism they cost roughly £4 per tax payer per year...
Even if we ignore how much money they generate through tourism they cost roughly £4 per tax payer per year...
Man of Honour
It's not the envy. It's the "ain't it quaint" for millions across the world.
The UK wouldn't cease to have good tourism. And if it did it says more about what the UK has to offer the world if that's the only reason people come to visit....
Soldato
Yeah but how many celebrate their independence from it? Think it's safely in the billion+ range by this point.
That £4 a year would get me a flat white and a croissant.
I value that much more than any of the royals.
You mean people massively underestimate how good the monarchy is for London. Therefore all the profits are kept in London, while the rest of the cities suffer.
Tourists don't know there is more to England outside the M25.
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No, the assets don't generate money because some dude has a crown on his head. You only need to look at France to see how wrong you are.
My issue with the monarchy is that it is an unelected family receiving money from the public, I have no choice but to pay for them. I wouldn't pay for Mr.Smith down the road, why should I pay for them? If you like the monarchy then good for you, fund it out of your own pocket, but it should be a choice. I think similar of the BBC and the tv license, it should be optional depending on if you watch the BBC.
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Soldato
Sir Ice Tea the Second?