I've been reading this thread with the utmost interest because I always think it's a good thing if someone publishes something that's not just another voice in the crowd, but something that's asking questions, especially unpopular ones relating royalty. Coming from a monarchy myself I think there's nothing wrong with having some watch dogs around to keep things and spirits awake. One can agree with the things that are stated, one can't agree with it but it certainly makes some interesting reading. And I've always trusted my own brain and good opinion a lot, so I don't see why things in this thread need to get so personal towards Trine. You can agree with her, you cannot agree with her, but arguments are always the fairest way to state your case, imvho.
It's really time I get myself a credit card, so I can start ordering books online. Buying royalty related things in print is taking this obsession to another level, ahem... This paying-digital-is-frightening granny is not yet sure if she wants to do that. But I trust that GrandDuchess can provide me with a good summary the minute she read the book.
I'm not sure - it's a while since I signed up there - but I don't think you need to have a credit card to buy with PayPal as long as you're prepared to give them details of a bank account to tie your PayPal account to.
Wouldn't want you to miss out on the delights of spending more money than you can afford buying books online...