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To: Maximus of Texas

The Royal family are net earners for the UK economy. The figures clearly show that they generate 9 times in tourism what they cost to run. A very good deal for all involved whilst providing the UK with the ability to separate our titular head of state from the messy business of politics.


144 posted on 11/02/2005 7:40:07 AM PST by britemp
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To: britemp

Yeah, what you said, plus Lady Di was hot!


149 posted on 11/02/2005 7:42:57 AM PST by Maximus of Texas (On my signal, pull my finger)
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To: britemp

"The figures clearly show that they generate 9 times in tourism what they cost to run."

Where did you get those figures?


150 posted on 11/02/2005 7:43:39 AM PST by tuffydoodle (Shut up voices, or I'll poke you with a Q-Tip again.)
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