Topic: Should the UK keep the Royal Family?

[killer-heels]

Nope. Its should be abolished.

If not then ban them from breeding. We dont want more parasites.

[thejbs]

This is a curious one.

The sea beds being part of crown estates is surely just an anachronism. Probably decided about 150 years ago as a legal issue.

I suspect common sense will pertain and all revenues will go to the tax payer.

Per the article, this is just the latest round of bids. Previous wind farms have been paying the crown.

[TepidT2O]

Per the article, this is just the latest round of bids. Previous wind farms have been paying the crown.

Interesting..  seems odd doesn’t it.

[Jiminy Cricket]

What's CT territory?

'Conspiracy theory' , I believe.

[So… Howard Philips]

'Conspiracy theory' , I believe.

Thanks for that.

Was the reference in relation to Epstein's Jewish name?

[Jiminy Cricket]

Thanks for that.

Was the reference in relation to Epstein's Jewish name?

I would guess it is relation to Price Andrew having a past close friendship with Epstein, supposedly (speculatively?) attending some of those notorious parties at Epstein's private island. The kind of friendship which tends to leave a stain on anyone and everyone associated with such an odious individual.

[So… Howard Philips]

I would guess it is relation to Price Andrew having a past close friendship with Epstein, supposedly (speculatively?) attending some of those notorious parties at Epstein's private island. The kind of friendship which tends to leave a stain on anyone and everyone associated with such an odious individual.

Or more likely the 20 something cricketers gravitated to the younger generation princes and didn't recognise the old twat, irrespective of his dubious associates.

[Jiminy Cricket]

Or more likely the 20 something cricketers gravitated to the younger generation princes and didn't recognise the old twat, irrespective of his dubious associates.

I was referring to the use of 'CT' and your question about if it could relate to Epstein (as a Jewish name). Though, I should state, I am not sure of the intent of the original poster. I am guessing.

[stewil007]

I was referring to the use of 'CT' and your question about if it could relate to Epstein (as a Jewish name). Though, I should state, I am not sure of the intent of the original poster. I am guessing.

I brought it up and thought it was noticeable that each the cricketers walked by him and gave him a cursory handshake before walking off the stage, personally i think it was more to do with the fact they didn't really know who he was more than any conspiracy theory. 

As i said if it was Charles, Wills or Harry my guess is they would have stopped and said a few words because they are the recognisable royals, the others are just there feeding off the royal teet

[rob1966]

I brought it up and thought it was noticeable that each the cricketers walked by him and gave him a cursory handshake before walking off the stage, personally i think it was more to do with the fact they didn't really know who he was more than any conspiracy theory. 

As i said if it was Charles, Wills or Harry my guess is they would have stopped and said a few words because they are the recognisable royals, the others are just there feeding off the royal teet

Andrew was on the telly the other week and I didn't recognise him and being 52, I'm very familiar with him. As for Edward, I forgot he even existed until he got a mention. Harry is probably the most recognised Royal outside the queen and the dangerous driver these days.

[Broad Spectrum]

I do love the title of this thread, as if there were an option to whisk them down to a basement and execute them like the Romanov family 

[redmark]

I'm not really bothered whether we keep the royal family or not. After we implement a 100% inheritance tax over a modest threshold, they'll not be so priveleged any more anyway.

[TepidT2O]

I'm not really bothered whether we keep the royal family or not. After we implement a 100% inheritance tax over a modest threshold, they'll not be so priveleged any more anyway.

I disagree (not with the tax mind you)...

Much of what the royals ‘own’ is in effect some sort of quasi state ownership.  There is the appearance of private ownership without them actually being able to dispose of the assets.

It’s an odd and almost unique thing works wise.

Personally, the curse of being born ‘royal’ wouldn’t be compensated for by the luxurious life style.

[bigbonedrawky]

Thanks for that.

Was the reference in relation to Epstein's Jewish name?

No

[thejbs]

I disagree (not with the tax mind you)...

Much of what the royals ‘own’ is in effect some sort of quasi state ownership.  There is the appearance of private ownership without them actually being able to dispose of the assets.

It’s an odd and almost unique thing works wise.

Personally, the curse of being born ‘royal’ wouldn’t be compensated for by the luxurious life style.

It's the 25% cut of the rents on the lands and (ffs) seabeds that bothers me.

[No666]

I'm not really bothered whether we keep the royal family or not. After we implement a 100% inheritance tax over a modest threshold, they'll not be so priveleged any more anyway.

They'd be exempted from the tax. Just as HM does not pay income tax.

[TepidT2O]

It's the 25% cut of the rents on the lands and (ffs) seabeds that bothers me.

Agreed

[ShakaHislop]

An major statement from Prince Harry, who has filed aclaim against Associated Newspapers (publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday) over the misuse of private information, infringement of copyright and breach of the Data Protection Act 2018: http://sussexofficial.uk

“The positive coverage of the past week from these same publications exposes the double standards of this specific press pack that has vilified [Meghan] almost daily for the past nine months; they have been able to create lie after lie at her expense.”

https://twitter.com/scobie/status/1179099365534814208

[Fortneef]

We should keep the royals but promote Meghan to Queen. Or Empress. 

All royal costs would be instantly recouped as gammony heads across the land exploded saving the NHS billions.

[Mutton Geoff]

simple answer is Yes far better than a president like the tango kid

[gjr1]

The first question is, if yes then do you replace them with an elected head of state? How that would work? I’d bet some real twats would get the job just to milk the cash for as long as they could. Not that the Royals don’t make a stack as it stands now.

I don’t mind the main line of the Royals personally.

The queen in my opinion has served the country well in her 70 odd years on the throne.

Charles seems a bit odd but blimey he’s waited for the main gig long enough

William seems a nice guy but you never can tell really.

As for the the rest then yes you can bin all of them.

[thejbs]

Personally, the curse of being born ‘royal’ wouldn’t be compensated for by the luxurious life style.

There are people who literally cannot afford to feed their children. Ask them what they would prefer.

 If the royal wealth and lifestyle is such a curse, let them renounce their claims and money.

[thejbs]

The first question is, if yes then do you replace them with an elected head of state? How that would work? I’d bet some real twats would get the job just to milk the cash for as long as they could. Not that the Royals don’t make a stack as it stands now.

I don’t mind the main line of the Royals personally.

The queen in my opinion has served the country well in her 70 odd years on the throne.

Charles seems a bit odd but blimey he’s waited for the main gig long enough

William seems a nice guy but you never can tell really.

As for the the rest then yes you can bin all of them.

It’s a shame no other republics with an elected ceremonial head of state exist which we could base this on *cough* Ireland *cough*

[thejbs]

Interesting that royals accused of sexual assault don’t get trials, just softball interviews with the BBC at Buckingham palace.

[Spezialo]

Interesting that royals accused of sexual assault don’t get trials, just softball interviews with the BBC at Buckingham palace.

Obviously scripted as well

[[new username under construction]]

Why didn't anyone tell me if you commit crimes you just say you let the side down and you are sorted?

[thejbs]

His ‘do not remember’ defence should be ripped to shreds. If you don’t remember having sex with a minor 3 times, you’re either lying or it’s such a banal and commonplace occurrence that you don’t remember that specific minor.

I imagine, if he were alive, Mountbatten’s (Alleged) paedophilia and friendship with Jimmy Savile would be similarly swept under the carpet.

[Only Me]

Wouldn’t say anything too specific on here, but a friend of mine held a very senior position in the overseas office of a British Company.

Prince Andrew visited as part of some trade mission or other a few years back.

He was, apparently, arrogant, nasty, completely disinterested in what he was there for, and an all round insufferable prick.

His list of ‘interesting’ demands for his leisure time were the only thing he cared about. Such demands were placed through his office. This leads me to believe that at some point in the future, the truth about this fella will come out. Too many people involved, too many people know.

[stjohns]

The insufferable prick has made one massive mistake here-this will not now go away.

If the BBC can manage to cobble together footage of him denying ever meeting someone

immediately followed by a photo of him with his arm around her in party mode, god help him when the trash start digging,

if they haven't already.

[AndyInVA]

Wouldn’t say anything too specific on here, but a friend of mine held a very senior position in the overseas office of a British Company.

Prince Andrew visited as part of some trade mission or other a few years back.

He was, apparently, arrogant, nasty, completely disinterested in what he was there for, and an all round insufferable prick.

His list of ‘interesting’ demands for his leisure time were the only thing he cared about. Such demands were placed through his office. This leads me to believe that at some point in the future, the truth about this fella will come out. Too many people involved, too many people know.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk/2010/nov/29/wikileaks-cables-rude-prince-andrew

I thought that was fairly common knowledge after (I think) Cameron’s government fired him from the roving title of ‘special representative’. Insufferable arrogance seems appropriate. Will and harry seem like a decent people with their heart in the right place. I think Andrew would just be an embarrassment to any family.

[shook]

The insufferable prick has made one massive mistake here-this will not now go away.

If the BBC can manage to cobble together footage of him denying ever meeting someone

The BBC is the last place that will be done. The corporation that housed Sir Jimmy Savile is unlikely to look to interrogate the rulers of Britain. At best, individual presenters, knowing how the game works, can let the PR exercise backfire.
If you want footage of people meeting other people, just look at who Sir Jimmy Savile kept company with

[Mutton Geoff]

nothing wrong with the top group the rest of them not so much and would you rather have a corrupt president Johnson instead?

Also there is a reason why Americans admire our royal family, even moreso since they got the tango kid as president.

[thejbs]

nothing wrong with the top group the rest of them not so much and would you rather have a corrupt president Johnson instead?

Also there is a reason why Americans admire our royal family, even moreso since they got the tango kid as president.

An elected president will not hold position for life by virtue of birth. I’ve said it before, the same line of thinking that gives us royalty also gives us racism.

[lobsterboy]

Get rid.
They serve no purpose other than as a figurehead for the current class system and social inequality.
As for Andrew, a grade A creep and scumbag.

[gamble]

Randy Andy's performance hasn't changed my mind one bit. No chance ever getting any dirt to stick on his lot though - biggest mafia family in the world.

[Father Ted]

If the purpose of that interview was to come across as a slimy, devious, untrustworthy creep then mission accomplished.

[Jon2lfc]

We should get rid of the royal family to improve mental health in this country

have you seen how those spectators act who line the streets to watch the royal weddings and suchlike?

they all seem to be suffering from some form of mental issue

fawning over a fellow human is not healthy

[TepidT2O]

We should get rid of the royal family to improve mental health in this country

have you seen how those spectators act who line the streets to watch the royal weddings and suchlike?

they all seem to be suffering from some form of mental issue

fawning over a fellow human is not healthy

I’m sure you didn’t intend too, but I think this demeans people with mental health issues ..

Perhaps you could delete/rephrase?

[Lush is the best medicine...]

If the purpose of that interview was to come across as a slimy, devious, untrustworthy creep then mission accomplished.

hes also fucked over the staff at the Woking pizza express

[TepidT2O]

This is so bad he should be sent out for a walk with a revolver..


I’ve not really read much about the Epstein allegations, but even without doing so this is......well, appalling..