marco2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Very true my friend. I agree too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft ayperth Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Great way to spend Britains money I say. Thoroughly worth every penny. Has anyone ever done a cost analysis of the monarchy? Sure, there's the expenditure side. What it costs the taxpayers. But, how about the tourism revenues that the monarchy brings into the economy? All those foreign tourists who visit Britain to see events such as the wedding, see the pageantry that is associated with it on an ongoing basis, and visit historical sites and buildings associated with the Royals. It's too simplistic to just say that they cost a lot of money. What do they bring in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 It only takes 1 day every 20 years to remind the entire world why Britain is Great. Priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Rossi Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If that was sarcasm then i thoroughly agree. Countrys skint and millions been spent on a wedding. And Billions being lost on it as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankies Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Has anyone ever done a cost analysis of the monarchy? Sure, there's the expenditure side. What it costs the taxpayers. But, how about the tourism revenues that the monarchy brings into the economy? All those foreign tourists who visit Britain to see events such as the wedding, see the pageantry that is associated with it on an ongoing basis, and visit historical sites and buildings associated with the Royals. It's too simplistic to just say that they cost a lot of money. What do they bring in? Very well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_W Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 There are some bloody miserable gits on here, typical lefty tree hugging, anti everything British brigade, moan about everything but contribute very little of anything of their own to anyone or anything...get a life and do something with it...that's what I say, ya grumpy buggars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Has anyone ever done a cost analysis of the monarchy? Sure, there's the expenditure side. What it costs the taxpayers. But, how about the tourism revenues that the monarchy brings into the economy? All those foreign tourists who visit Britain to see events such as the wedding, see the pageantry that is associated with it on an ongoing basis, and visit historical sites and buildings associated with the Royals. It's too simplistic to just say that they cost a lot of money. What do they bring in? Without the monarchy, London would have pretty much nothing to offer the average foreign tourist. Pretty much every tourism site has something to do with (or wouldn't exist without) the monarchy. However, two wrongs don't make a right. We could also probably increase tourism by holding public executions but it doesn't mean we should do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat owl Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Has anyone ever done a cost analysis of the monarchy? Sure, there's the expenditure side. What it costs the taxpayers. But, how about the tourism revenues that the monarchy brings into the economy? All those foreign tourists who visit Britain to see events such as the wedding, see the pageantry that is associated with it on an ongoing basis, and visit historical sites and buildings associated with the Royals. It's too simplistic to just say that they cost a lot of money. What do they bring in? London Chamber of commerce calculated that the wedding brought £170 million into London alone yesterday whilst the wedding cost circa £27 million. So it paid for itself and brought in an excess and this didn't include all the other revenue generated around the country and the charity donations that were made in the name of the day. Therefore all you 'red' Guardian reading individuals who are quite obviously jealous of either success or happiness can keep your comments to yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 London Chamber of commerce calculated that the wedding brought £170 million into London alone yesterday whilst the wedding cost circa £27 million. So it paid for itself and brought in an excess and this didn't include all the other revenue generated around the country and the charity donations that were made in the name of the day. Therefore all you 'red' Guardian reading individuals who are quite obviously jealous of either success or happiness can keep your comments to yourself. Doesn't the term 'success' denote carrying out some sort of action that is deemed 'successful'? What have the Royal family been successful at that enabled them to be part of the Royal family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat owl Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Doesn't the term 'success' denote carrying out some sort of action that is deemed 'successful'? What have the Royal family been successful at that enabled them to be part of the Royal family? Meant success more in general terms, rather than based on royalty, as the 'loony lefties' take offence at anything and anyone who is successful (or who has more money than them !!). Having said that though, Charles has turned the Duchy of Cornwall into a profit generating business that benefits both the local communities and various charities.....just as an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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