Aliensurfer Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 The Royal family are nothing more than tourist attractions for the Americans. Tourist attraction... Yes. They bring in millions of pounds of tourism helping keep the UK afloat. But more importantly, they're a major part of English/British history. The official reported annual cost to the British public of keeping the Royal Family was £41.5 million for the 2008-09 financial year. However, this figure is disputed since it does not include the cost of security provided by the police and the Army, the lost revenues of the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster and other expenses. Total waste of money and a completely outdated tradition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I don't buy into the 'they bring in loads of tourists' idea. The French did the decent thing years ago, people still go and visit France and see the old buildings. Aside from seeing if the flag is flying you don't even know if anyone is in, except the army of servants obviously. The argument makes it sound like when an American tourist comes over to visit they all actually get to meet them, then have tea of an evening at BP or WC. Of all of them though, these two seem about the best of the bunch, so good luck to them and the nipper. With the Royals being so in touch with the people these days, do you think they'll go with a normal person style name? Dave, Ben, Kevin, Levi, Jenny, Lindsay, Joan, Mohammed, SuperDry. Maybe simply JR, like the TV show! Perhaps not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 The Royal family are nothing more than tourist attractions for the Americans. Tourist attraction... Yes. They bring in millions of pounds of tourism helping keep the UK afloat. But more importantly, they're a major part of English/British history. The official reported annual cost to the British public of keeping the Royal Family was £41.5 million for the 2008-09 financial year.However, this figure is disputed since it does not include the cost of security provided by the police and the Army, the lost revenues of the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster and other expenses. Total waste of money and a completely outdated tradition Moan moan moan moan... What about the money they bring in? The Royal family generate close to £500 million every year for British tourism with The Tower of London, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace the most popular Royal destinations. But that just takes into account what people can track. Like visiting these places. Tourists still visit the UK but don't necessarily visit the palaces. in 2009 Uk tourism was worth £115bn per year. 9billion was just from London. Anyways this thread wasn't about the royal family and their worth to society but the about the birth of a baby. A joyeous occasion, and a child who will have a huge impact on this country whether you like it or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Something for fans to do whilst awaiting the next news shot. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk-news/quiz/2013/jul/22/royal-baby-quiz I was disappointed with a score of only 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 This sums up how I feel... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place Oh whatever! You still love me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place Oh whatever! You still love me! I have more mature Jag friends now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place Oh whatever! You still love me! I have more mature Jag friends now But can they do that special thing I do for you, as good as I do? You know you love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 oh btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 oh btw Not really as Kate might have done the same for Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 oh btw Not really as Kate might have done the same for Will Not valid as you can't make babies that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth29 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 And they're German - someone on here will know their original name they had to drop in favour of Windsor when war broke out. Convert the palaces to luxury hotels, then her madge and all the hangers on can charge wealthy US visitors for personal audiences over breakfast/dinner etc and make them pay their way (pay their taxes). They are? Duke of Edinburgh is Greek. When he came to the UK he changed his name to Mountbattern. He started chatting up (these days i guess its called grooming) the Queen when she was 13, then got her Dads permission to marry her. When they got married, he got upset when the Queen wouldnt change her name from Windsor to Mountbattern when they married. Just had a quick peruse of your pie reviews - made me smile, esp the calorie count (who's counting?). Will have to try a pukka - just thought they were rubbish that fish shops sold. If you're ever in skipton, drake and macefield do award winning meat and potatoe pies and pork pies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 wtf is this thread!? Dip, you're a nob! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 wizard, stop wasting your time here, check the For Sale thread again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 wtf is this thread!? Dip, you're a nob! lol Shut it u tart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place Oh whatever! You still love me! I have more boring Jag friends now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 wtf is this thread!? Dip, you're a nob! lol + too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I got 8 You get 10/10 from me for being a sad barsteward for doing it in the first place Oh whatever! You still love me! I have more boring Jag friends now I have mature Zed friends too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sorry, but we cannot have a thread involving a Middleton (or ex one, anyway) without some Pippa: Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sorry, but we cannot have a thread involving a Middleton (or ex one, anyway) without some Pippa: Tidy Bang tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I would genuinely ruin that, I really would. I would smash her until it fell off, then pick it up and gaffer tape it back on and carry on with the smashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Please, what is the fuss about this hag? And please can someone tell me, where is her bum exactly? What's the fuss? Sorry, but we cannot have a thread involving a Middleton (or ex one, anyway) without some Pippa: Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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