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Post by werrington on Nov 18, 2016 13:02:35 GMT
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Post by felonious on Nov 18, 2016 13:06:23 GMT
Yes, it's in London.
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Post by eddyclamp on Nov 18, 2016 13:08:20 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas.
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Post by werrington on Nov 18, 2016 13:13:57 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Aah this old chestnut and it's just the party line that's forever trotted out to justify it Paris has no royal family but is the most visited tourist city in the world |
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Post by felonious on Nov 18, 2016 13:16:19 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Aah this old chestnut and it's just the party line that's forever trotted out to justify it Paris has no royal family but is the most visited tourist city in the world Begs the question do they spend any money tarting their old buildings up? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 13:16:32 GMT
Do they make the country more than they take away? I like to think it is good to preserve a unique part of british history which helps make our country great, and for me the royal family are an important part of our country and i don't see a problem with spending money on repairing their palaces.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Nov 18, 2016 13:16:54 GMT
A complete scandal. If it has to be done, perhaps Charles could make a contribution from his vast income from the Duchy of Cornwall? An estate that still doesn't pay corporation tax.
In a few hundred years kids will look back and laugh at us that we used to pay for these outdated accidents of birth to sit in a better standard of Gold.
Unbelievable.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 13:21:49 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Aah this old chestnut and it's just the party line that's forever trotted out to justify it Paris has no royal family but is the most visited tourist city in the world I found Bangkok the most visited and london 2nd and paris 3rd. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 13:23:28 GMT
This is exactly the kind of thing that I work hard to pay my taxes for.
Bravo.
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Post by eddyclamp on Nov 18, 2016 13:24:25 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Aah this old chestnut and it's just the party line that's forever trotted out to justify it Paris has no royal family but is the most visited tourist city in the world I get down to London on a regular basis , and even in the winter there are loads of tourists . Didn`t realise Paris had more tourists . I suppose we could not give them the money and turn the place into flats. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 13:35:40 GMT
That wunner go far.
It's fuck all really where old buildings a concerned
It's British heritage so, I'm all for it.
Now, if it was hundreds of millions of British pounds spent on foreign aid.....ie Indian space agency etc then that's where I have a problem.
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Nov 18, 2016 13:37:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 13:54:13 GMT
Maybe if the Olympic Stadium closes down, West Ham could move there, plenty of room in the garden for a game of Nogga...
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Post by Northy on Nov 18, 2016 14:01:55 GMT
Not for me, more pressing needs for that sort of money, especially when you see how rich they are.
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Post by bringmesunshine on Nov 18, 2016 14:32:33 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Aah this old chestnut and it's just the party line that's forever trotted out to justify it Paris has no royal family but is the most visited tourist city in the world Tourists go to Paris to see the tourist attractions, tourists go to London to see tourist attractions and like it or not the Royal Palaces are tourist attractions so they do contribute to the economy, now whether or not they are a net contributor to the economy is debateable. Knowing and meeting many different people from around the world through work, I can tell you from my experience that the Royal Family are a huge part of this countries attraction and they are held in high esteem however it's definitely more so abroad than at home. |
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Post by blurtonboy on Nov 18, 2016 14:38:33 GMT
Founded in 1996, Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy. So you believe everything that a company 20 years old, tells you about the ins & outs of our Monarchy? |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Nov 18, 2016 14:48:04 GMT
Founded in 1996, Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy. So you believe everything that a company 20 years old, tells you about the ins & outs of our Monarchy? what difference does the year it was founded have to do with anything????? those financial "ins and outs" have to be published by the monarchy so it's not as if people can't prove them to be wrong if someone just makes figures up |
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Post by blurtonboy on Nov 18, 2016 14:55:08 GMT
Founded in 1996, Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy. So you believe everything that a company 20 years old, tells you about the ins & outs of our Monarchy? what difference does the year it was founded have to do with anything????? those financial "ins and outs" have to be published by the monarchy so it's not as if people can't prove them to be wrong if someone just makes figures up Calm down dear, I was just asking. Why that website? Any other websites that back that up? Or any websites that dispute it?. You know, just for clarity for both sides of the argument. |
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 18, 2016 14:55:32 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Im sure they say the same about the sex tourists to Thailand & Amsterdam |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Nov 18, 2016 14:59:32 GMT
what difference does the year it was founded have to do with anything????? those financial "ins and outs" have to be published by the monarchy so it's not as if people can't prove them to be wrong if someone just makes figures up Calm down dear, I was just asking. Why that website? Any other websites that back that up? Or any websites that dispute it?. You know, just for clarity for both sides of the argument. |
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Post by blurtonboy on Nov 18, 2016 15:28:00 GMT
Calm down dear, I was just asking. Why that website? Any other websites that back that up? Or any websites that dispute it?. You know, just for clarity for both sides of the argument. Well reading that, it seems to me, that they spend what they earn, basically living on the poverty line. Whilst all the visitors who come to our country, just to visit the places of our Monarchy, swell the coffers of the government, so win win. |
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Post by salopstick on Nov 18, 2016 15:31:57 GMT
If we were a republic we would still be spending the money to preserve it
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Post by woodstein on Nov 18, 2016 15:34:52 GMT
Its a tradition of ours so ok to do the outside up for the tourists to see but they should just have to slum it a bit inside. They can start making savings by getting shut of Sky tv!
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Nov 18, 2016 15:42:25 GMT
If we were a republic we would still be spending the money to preserve it yes because it would be historical and there wouldn't be anyone else to fund it. as they're not historical and still exist and they ARE still around and worth billions, don't you think they should fund it rather than expecting us to, particularly during times of austerity and "We're all in it together" etc? |
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Post by crapslinger on Nov 18, 2016 15:50:08 GMT
it`s a lot of money , but the money that is brought in through tourism makes it look like a drop in the Ocean not to mention business etc from overseas. Im sure they say the same about the sex tourists to Thailand & Amsterdam I wonder if that is why ************** pops over to Thailand every other week  , the thought had never crossed my mind. |
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Post by RipRoaringPotter on Nov 18, 2016 16:07:41 GMT
I'm fine with spending money on preserving the building. It's a piece of history that should be kept in top nick.
And once the family have left to allow the works to be done, change the locks and keep them out.
If you think the places makes the country money now, imagine how much we could make if the people were actually allowed in the building.
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Post by harryburrows on Nov 18, 2016 16:20:21 GMT
Not for me, more pressing needs for that sort of money, especially when you see how rich they are. It's a council house they are eligible |
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Post by Mendicant on Nov 18, 2016 16:28:15 GMT
Can't we get the Mexicans to pay for it?
Build one's wall!
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Post by Northy on Nov 18, 2016 16:40:26 GMT
Not for me, more pressing needs for that sort of money, especially when you see how rich they are. It's a council house they are eligible they wouldnt pass the eligibly test and if they did, what about the extra bedroom tax |
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Post by harryburrows on Nov 18, 2016 16:52:48 GMT
It's a council house they are eligible they wouldnt pass the eligibly test and if they did, what about the extra bedroom tax They would get allowances for their idiot children |
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, the thought had never crossed my mind.
