My lad has just asked why I hate the Royals and I explained I don't hate them personally, I don't know them, but I hate what they stand for and they way everyone is expected to bow and fawn. Then the solemn sickly sweet voice comes on the radio news "His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queens consort, has died", like we are all expected to draw the curtains, dress in black and weep.