Royal Family

The Queen has been a fantastic head of state. She is hard working and a wonderful representative for the country. However, it's the extras that are ridiculous. Prince Andrew has been paid a "salary" of over £250K for being a member of the royal family and that comes out of the taxpayers pockets. What a complete waste of money and it's obscene when he's already fabulously rich from inherited lands and wealth. I don't necessarily think get rid of the monarchy but no more spending tax payers money on anyone but the actual reigning monarch. If one of Andrew's daughters gets married for example, make him stump up for it. And if they complain that it isn't grand enough, remind them that they'll never actually be Queen and nobody actually gives a shite about them getting married.

Quoted from mariner91

The Queen has been a fantastic head of state. She is hard working and a wonderful representative for the country. However, it's the extras that are ridiculous. Prince Andrew has been paid a "salary" of over £250K for being a member of the royal family and that comes out of the taxpayers pockets. What a complete waste of money and it's obscene when he's already fabulously rich from inherited lands and wealth. I don't necessarily think get rid of the monarchy but no more spending tax payers money on anyone but the actual reigning monarch. If one of Andrew's daughters gets married for example, make him stump up for it. And if they complain that it isn't grand enough, remind them that they'll never actually be Queen and nobody actually gives a shite about them getting married.

Which is why privatising them is the way forward. Companies like McDonalds would pay big money to sponsor any Royal(minor or majors) wedding and take the spending away from the tax payer. Sell some advertising space on the queens coast etc, they'll soon be paying for themselves. It'll be like local companies sponsoring Town players.

Don't think even Nestle or Sports Direct would want to sponsor Prince Andrew mind.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

How do you think countries like Germany manage? Even France.

Wow, Germany -  Hitler

France - 1986: Chernobyl disaster, Jacques Chirac's government wrongly alleged that the "radioactive cloud" had stopped at the French borders.

I would take the queen as head of state over any German Chancellor and any French Prime Minister, thank you for proving my point.

Quoted from Manchester Mariner

Which is why privatising them is the way forward. Companies like McDonalds would pay big money to sponsor any Royal(minor or majors) wedding and take the spending away from the tax payer. Sell some advertising space on the queens coast etc, they'll soon be paying for themselves. It'll be like local companies sponsoring Town players.

Don't think even Nestle or Sports Direct would want to sponsor Prince Andrew mind.

I don't care about minor Royals, however heads of state, if they are sponsored by a company that is exposed as violating human rights or something that is criminal or one of their executives is prosecuted for a heinous crime that can tarnish the image of the head of state so it's a no no.

If those Frogs had the Queen then her Majesty would have got that Chernobyl radioactive cloud reported accurately.

Honestly how do you even argue with this level of loopiness?

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

If those Frogs had the Queen then her Majesty would have got that Chernobyl radioactive cloud reported accurately.

Honestly how do you even argue with this level of loopiness?

I'll explain the difference as it seems you lack the comprehension to understand, when was the last time the Queen who is head of state make a comment that made her look like a complete and utter moron. If there is no King or Queen the Prime Minister is head of state and the country is viewed on their conduct, are you another one saying you would rather have the likes of Hitler, Hollande, Macron, Merkel (come on in everyone), Corbyn or Johnson as head of state,

A country is viewed on how the head of state conducts themselves not only whilst not on public duty but more importantly when visiting other countries and hosting on public duty. Who can do this to the level the Queen does this, no one comes close,  you republicans need to stop frothing at the mouth and turn down that jealousy, it's eating you all up too much.    

Quoted from Marinerz93

I'll explain the difference as it seems you lack the comprehension to understand, when was the last time the Queen who is head of state make a comment that made her look like a complete and utter moron. If there is no King or Queen the Prime Minister is head of state and the country is viewed on their conduct, are you another one saying you would rather have the likes of Hitler, Hollande, Macron, Merkel (come on in everyone), Corbyn or Johnson as head of state,

A country is viewed on how the head of state conducts themselves not only whilst not on public duty but more importantly when visiting other countries and hosting on public duty. Who can do this to the level the Queen does this, no one comes close,  you republicans need to stop frothing at the mouth and turn down that jealousy, it's eating you all up too much.    

Maybe when she rewarded the Duke of Pork with a medal for his services carried out with his friend Epstein ( or was he just a friend of a friend.... "I don't recollect"   ) she would have had a few choice words of praise for mummy's little soldier

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/31/prince-andrew-honoured-by-queen

He must have been "kicking himself every day" even back then ( coming up for almost a decade ago ) so why on earth she would think he deserved a medal for his "alleged" exploits I can't begin to imagine.....but knowing how the monarchy seems to work, I guess it can easily be figured out

As for jealousy of them..... that made me laugh  

Quoted from Marinerz93

Wow, Germany -  Hitler

France - 1986: Chernobyl disaster, Jacques Chirac's government wrongly alleged that the "radioactive cloud" had stopped at the French borders.

I would take the queen as head of state over any German Chancellor and any French Prime Minister, thank you for proving my point.

Oh FFS man! Look at the last 75 years you pillock. And educate yourself. The German Chancellor is the PM. They have a president. Same with France (though their presence is more involved in government).

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Oh FFS man! Look at the last 75 years you pillock. And educate yourself. The German Chancellor is the PM. They have a president. Same with France (though their presence is more involved in government).

I did mention Merkel but you were probably to busy wetting your knickers and frothing at the mouth to actually take in that I highlighted she said all can come in.

As a self proclaimed educated man, how long did it take for Germany to get rid of the Nazi image Hitler forced on the country as head of state.

I see none of you republicans have fought for Corbyn or Johnson to be head of state, so point proved, thank you for participating in this debate.

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

Maybe when she rewarded the Duke of Pork with a medal for his services carried out with his friend Epstein ( or was he just a friend of a friend.... "I don't recollect"   ) she would have had a few choice words of praise for mummy's little soldier

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/31/prince-andrew-honoured-by-queen

He must have been "kicking himself every day" even back then ( coming up for almost a decade ago ) so why on earth she would think he deserved a medal for his "alleged" exploits I can't begin to imagine.....but knowing how the monarchy seems to work, I guess it can easily be figured out

As for jealousy of them..... that made me laugh  

The Royals have always been handing out medals to themselves for one thing or another since the day of medals.

The faux shock is laughable, I'm not an out and out Royalist because I believe Andrew should be questioned by the Police under caution, no one should be above the law.