Quote from: EliB on April 30, 2011, 19:23:28

Yesterday it was shown beyond doubt that we are the envy of the world with what we have! Look what the Monarchy brings and gives to Britain!?

Wow! did someone ask everybody in the world? That must have taken some time.
And what exactly does the Monarchy 'bring to Britain', imagine how many tourists an open Buckingham Palace, an open Sandringham, on open Balmoral and an open Windsor castle would bring to Britain.

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It frustrates me to hear folk saying the are against the Monarchy - that we should be a Republic! We're not - but there are plenty of places that are.....

Why should that frustrate you? Imagine how much more frustrating it is to see the crowds confirming their 'not for the likes of us' status.

Funnily enough - no they didn't ask "everyone in the world".....but then me thinks you knew that(!!!) But what the Monarchy bring is exactly what was shown yesterday....interest, tourism and most folk were delighted to have something happy going on rather than all the misery of late!! Tourism will increase more now to England (or INNgland according to Ecu) AND Scotland....solely as a result of yesterday's wedding!!

It just DOES frustrate me when folk slag off the Monarchy! As I said, there are many places that ARE a Republic, so nobody is forcing folk to stay here if they don't want to and if they feel THAT strongly about it (as some folk appear to).... but don't stay and moan!!!