Hey Chuck, how about give all the money to charities and announce the isles no longer need a monarchy?
Some Freeper awhile ago said that the monarchy brings in more money due to tourism than it spends. I have no idea if that is true, but it could be.
The monarchy reminds me of a music critic’s statement about the music of Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
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“More pomp than circumstance”.
Why are so many Americans passionately against the Brits having a monarch?
I'm glad we don't, but the Brits want one. The majority think it's money well invested.
The monarchy functions as a British tourist attraction, a PR firm, an extension of the Foreign Office, and an unifying touchstone of tradition and patriotism.
What do you care if Brits want a monarch?