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Now wait just a cotton-pickin' minute. Charles is not that bad. The Royals aren't that bad. They are the most famous figurehead monarchs in the world and they earn their keep. The cost about 400 million pounds a year but they bring in BILLIONS in tourism. The recent 50th anniversary jubilee ought to clue people in that the Brits still love their Queen and who are wwe to say different?

I was told by someone in a position to know that Charles was awesome after the death of Diana in making the arrangements and tending to the details. That he displayed a great deal of integrity and care. Don't believe everything you read in the tabloids.

I agree he should stay away, unfortunately, given his position on the war but note that the article states that he is not publicly arguing against it. To me, that shows a lot more integrity than the liberal socialists here would show. Our little commies would say "to hell with the monarchy, to hell with the constitution, full steam ahead".

</rant) Just thought this thread needed a little balance.

The cost about 400 million pounds a year but they bring in BILLIONS in tourism.

LOL, you are killing me. BILLIONS of pounds?

Maybe if you say that every dollar spent by every tourist is spent only because of the existence of the royal family. Otherwise, there would be no reason to visit, I suppose.

Thanks, John.

Before anyone goes off and calls Charles or for that matter Andrew whimpy, useless whatevers I would remind them that any suggestion of such with the military units these gentlemen served with might meet with some serious disagreement from the other individuals involved.

The net benefit of the Royal Family is very hard to calculate, but it ultimately is a result in the black. It's a part of the identity not only of Great Britain but also The Commonwealth. When HRH QEII comes over, the most eager folks to meet her are often the newest Canadians.

No harm, no foul. And we always have (at least in theory) the ability to petition Her Majesty to throw our pathetic Prime Minister out on his ear. May someone she would listen to communicate such.

You are correct, this thread does need balance. Charles should stay home! However, some of the attackes here are about English Protestantism that rules "The Septured Isle" and is the basis for the American Religious Culture.