It's really sad that people can't (or don't want to?) understand that they receive from the Crown more money than that which they pay for the Queen. But it should be said that there is also much misinformation (or no information at all). Newspapers always write about those 35 millions from taxpayers, they write for days or weeks each year. But who talks about the Crown Estate revenue? Articles should say: "this year the monarchy cost 35 millions from taxpayers money, the Crown Estate revenue was 185 millions, so we have gained 150 millions." Titles should claim: "Monarchy gives taxpayers 150 millions".
I agree with Warren and A.C.C.. Monarchy should take the money it needs from the Crown Estate revenue. It would be the same thing in terms of numbers and maybe people would stop to complain as, apparently, they don't bother about the Crown Estate revenue.
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I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.
HRH Princess Elizabeth, Cape Town, 21st April 1947
Last edited by ElisaR; 08-19-2005 at 01:27 PM.
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