[Hank Rearden]

"The best value you're gonna get in a monarchy!"

What a funny, bizarre, certainly anti-American concept.

[MediaMole]

Just think of the damage to the British economy if Prince Charles tried to something that mattered. 450,000 euros is cheap compared to the damage twits like the royal family could do if they had any real power.

[sharktrager]

I would have to say that it seems the palaces generate more than that in tourism dollars.

Damned If I Know

[Barney59]

91 cents per subject seems, historically, a pittance... Better a few faces on the stamps and tabloid fodder than a monarchy riding the backs of the people!

[snarks_when_bored]

"We're not looking to provide the cheapest monarchy. We're looking at one of good value and good quality." The cost to the British people for the last financial year was 55.1 million euros.

Basil Fawlty...paging Basil Fawlty...

[derllak]

Give them all a job on Saturday night live as.....themselves!
Make them earn their keep, for cryin' out loud!
Livin' large on welfare is all they're really doing!

[rogue yam]

I just don't get this. Why should the royal family answer to anyone about their expenses? If you can't blow whatever amount of money you want, then you're not royal. It's that simple. Just hang in the castle, party down, and if some bean-counter comes by whining, then release the hounds on 'em.

[Oztrich Boy]

The cost to the British people for the last financial year was 55.1 million euros.

Ans yet, France spends more than that maintaining it's royal palaces.

[QueenBee3]

I'm sorry but I love the British royal family. I just went to London and the first place we went was Buckingham Palace. They are a huge tourist magnet. Tradition is important for societies and this monarchy has a thousand years of history behind it. Yes, they're a lttle odd and strange looking, but that's the appeal and the Queen has always presented herself with dignity and honor despite what the rest of her family does.
okay, i will step off soap box.....