comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 6 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
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comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 9 minutes ago
Brooklyn Beckham is not like Prince William. For one thing I don't have to pay for Brooklyn's upkeep. Brooklyn is where he is because his Dad was bloody good at football. A proper Beckham comparison would be if Brooklyn had taken over playing right wing for United after Becks left.
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It’s such a ridiculous comparison.
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Elaborate oh mighty one
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Because there’s clearly a huge difference between your immediate family building their success as a celebrity and your ancestor conquering England a thousand years ago.
How does need explaining?
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
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Think copywriting was correct seeing as you are STEALING my idea
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posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
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Think copywriting was correct seeing as you are STEALING my idea
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How very dare you. It’s completely different.
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
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posted 10 minutes ago
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
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Is that because Scotland and Wales aren't shiiitholes? *takes 5 minute walk down street* why is there a man being sick onto his staffie's poo on the pavement and proceeding to fish around in it for the half finished cigarette? But apart from that, Scotland is superior in every way.
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posted 6 minutes ago
comment by RB&W - Whiteside has done it again (U21434)
posted 10 minutes ago
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
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Is that because Scotland and Wales aren't shiiitholes? *takes 5 minute walk down street* why is there a man being sick onto his staffie's poo on the pavement and proceeding to fish around in it for the half finished cigarette? But apart from that, Scotland is superior in every way.
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what are you balling on about?
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posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
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comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
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Regarding the statement that charities are not helped by having royal patrons (and in fact it is a cost to some) - the report can be downloaded here:
https://givingevidence.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/giving-evidence-royal-charity-patronages-july-2020.pdf
Regarding data on how much 'work' the royals actually do (clearly none of them have a 9-5 job and are pretty much part-timers) you can start with the Court Circular linked below (and also the royal diary):
https://www.royal.uk/court-circular
I just did a quick check on the Prince Charles for August 2022.
One day worked (8 August)
Comprising of what they define as three engagements.
Prince Charles has himself stated that these types of engagements are usually 20 minute (and up to an hour).
So we can assume 3h work if we're being generous.
I see July was a lot busier as he was required to work on 10 days, having to attend the commonwealth games, the Sandringham flower show among other engagements.
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posted 5 minutes ago
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
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Am I going crazy or is this guy completely blind ?
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
comment by Sadiq Khan (world class mayor) - #JC4PM (U18243)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
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Regarding the statement that charities are not helped by having royal patrons (and in fact it is a cost to some) - the report can be downloaded here:
https://givingevidence.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/giving-evidence-royal-charity-patronages-july-2020.pdf
Regarding data on how much 'work' the royals actually do (clearly none of them have a 9-5 job and are pretty much part-timers) you can start with the Court Circular linked below (and also the royal diary):
https://www.royal.uk/court-circular
I just did a quick check on the Prince Charles for August 2022.
One day worked (8 August)
Comprising of what they define as three engagements.
Prince Charles has himself stated that these types of engagements are usually 20 minute (and up to an hour).
So we can assume 3h work if we're being generous.
I see July was a lot busier as he was required to work on 10 days, having to attend the commonwealth games, the Sandringham flower show among other engagements.
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Cheers, will have a read later on
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posted 1 day, 5 hours ago
It depends how you define morning. They are levels to it for me. I'm not going to shed a tear for someone that I didn't know. At the same time, I am a little sad. I don't know anyone who has expressed anything other than sadness at her passing. Sure, the media will overplay it. But on the whole, I'd say we are a county in mourning, albeit it at different levels.
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Who decided that though? The BBC?
Well I shall be going out on the route tomorrow to show my respects to the carcass as it passes by on its way to hell* via Edinburgh. Some good spots by the Forth bridges. Will take the bike and some beers. Anyone else going to show their respects this week?
*England. Don't shout at me
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
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Am I going crazy or is this guy completely blind ?
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no, completely McBonkers
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comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 6 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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posted on 10/9/22
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
posted on 10/9/22
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
posted on 10/9/22
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posted 21 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
posted on 10/9/22
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 9 hours, 58 minutes ago
comment by Marcus The Triumvir Antony (U10026)
posted 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 9 minutes ago
Brooklyn Beckham is not like Prince William. For one thing I don't have to pay for Brooklyn's upkeep. Brooklyn is where he is because his Dad was bloody good at football. A proper Beckham comparison would be if Brooklyn had taken over playing right wing for United after Becks left.
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It’s such a ridiculous comparison.
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Elaborate oh mighty one
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Because there’s clearly a huge difference between your immediate family building their success as a celebrity and your ancestor conquering England a thousand years ago.
How does need explaining?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by 🏴 (U9094)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by 🏴 (U9094)
posted 0 seconds ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
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Think copywriting was correct seeing as you are STEALING my idea
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 38 minutes ago
comment by 🏴 (U9094)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by 🏴 (U9094)
posted 0 seconds ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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That's what I mean. The right time to reinvent yourself. Lots of places here that are a bit shiite market themselves as "the gateway" to somewhere. Like the gateway to the highlands and such. You could use the appeal of Scotland to market yourself in a similar way. A stop on the way to the main attraction. "Look we almost have a mountain too". Or "look at our brown sandy beaches, is it poo? Come along to find out". Or "flat nothingness can be interesting too, here's an empty field".
Might take a bit of work but I don't have enough time today to write your new tourist strategy. The Gateway to Scotland works but I'm copyrighting that. You can go with something like "You have to drive north through here to get to Scotland, deal with it".
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I’m copywriting “Gateway to Wales”.
They can go with something like "You have to drive west through here to get to Wales, deal with it"
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*copyrighting
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Think copywriting was correct seeing as you are STEALING my idea
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How very dare you. It’s completely different.
posted on 10/9/22
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
posted on 10/9/22
comment by RB&W - Whiteside has done it again (U21434)
posted 10 minutes ago
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
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Is that because Scotland and Wales aren't shiiitholes? *takes 5 minute walk down street* why is there a man being sick onto his staffie's poo on the pavement and proceeding to fish around in it for the half finished cigarette? But apart from that, Scotland is superior in every way.
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by RB&W - Whiteside has done it again (U21434)
posted 10 minutes ago
if I was a tourist visiting the UK just looking for Royal attractions I would visit 3 places.
London in general.
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh and it's Castle.
If I was a tourist in the UK looking for Britain's best beauty spots I would go to the places I visit regularly because I was taken on holiday to as a child by my parents and marched up fells and mountains regularly.
The Lake District.
North Wales, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. (My own personal favourite place in the UK)
Devon and Cornwall
Scotland. Western Highlands and Isles and Northern Highlands especially.
Just because I am English, I don't hate Scotland and Wales and think they are 5hitholes. In fact I love them.
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Is that because Scotland and Wales aren't shiiitholes? *takes 5 minute walk down street* why is there a man being sick onto his staffie's poo on the pavement and proceeding to fish around in it for the half finished cigarette? But apart from that, Scotland is superior in every way.
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what are you balling on about?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Sadiq Khan (world class mayor) - #JC4PM (U18243)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
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Regarding the statement that charities are not helped by having royal patrons (and in fact it is a cost to some) - the report can be downloaded here:
https://givingevidence.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/giving-evidence-royal-charity-patronages-july-2020.pdf
Regarding data on how much 'work' the royals actually do (clearly none of them have a 9-5 job and are pretty much part-timers) you can start with the Court Circular linked below (and also the royal diary):
https://www.royal.uk/court-circular
I just did a quick check on the Prince Charles for August 2022.
One day worked (8 August)
Comprising of what they define as three engagements.
Prince Charles has himself stated that these types of engagements are usually 20 minute (and up to an hour).
So we can assume 3h work if we're being generous.
I see July was a lot busier as he was required to work on 10 days, having to attend the commonwealth games, the Sandringham flower show among other engagements.
posted on 10/9/22
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
posted on 10/9/22
comment by RB&W - Whiteside has done it again (U21434)
posted 32 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
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Am I going crazy or is this guy completely blind ?
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
comment by Sadiq Khan (world class mayor) - #JC4PM (U18243)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Eagle Fang (U9028)
posted 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
"but I would happily wager that tourism revenue would drop should we get rid of the monarchy. I might be wrong but I highly doubt it."
It would probably increase as all palaces and royal residences could be opened up fully to tourists all year round.
Questions of affordability, or their money-making potential shouldn't be a reason for retaining this archaic institution, after all slavery was very profitable and no one misses that.
"Then we have the charitable contributions both financial and influential. Charles & Elizabeth (and others) have contributed hugely"
There was a report published a couple of years ago that concluded that there was no benefit to charities in having a royal patron.
You may want to look into how much time they actually spend each month 'not working' on our behalf (data publicly available).
When they count each phonecall, attendance at a sporting or social event, cutting a ribbon, or simply receiving someone for 20min as 'official engagements', and with more days off than on each month it's astonishing how little work they actually do, all for which they are well rewarded.
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Well if you get your wish then perhaps we will find out.
Affordability and profit making was brought up by others and always is, hence my post?
Ah yes, the current monarchy and slavery….I see the similarities……
Got a link to said report? Would you like to provide the data on how much time they actually spend on charitable work which clearly demonstrates that Charles & Elizabeth have not contributed hugely?
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Regarding the statement that charities are not helped by having royal patrons (and in fact it is a cost to some) - the report can be downloaded here:
https://givingevidence.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/giving-evidence-royal-charity-patronages-july-2020.pdf
Regarding data on how much 'work' the royals actually do (clearly none of them have a 9-5 job and are pretty much part-timers) you can start with the Court Circular linked below (and also the royal diary):
https://www.royal.uk/court-circular
I just did a quick check on the Prince Charles for August 2022.
One day worked (8 August)
Comprising of what they define as three engagements.
Prince Charles has himself stated that these types of engagements are usually 20 minute (and up to an hour).
So we can assume 3h work if we're being generous.
I see July was a lot busier as he was required to work on 10 days, having to attend the commonwealth games, the Sandringham flower show among other engagements.
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Cheers, will have a read later on
posted on 10/9/22
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 1 day, 5 hours ago
It depends how you define morning. They are levels to it for me. I'm not going to shed a tear for someone that I didn't know. At the same time, I am a little sad. I don't know anyone who has expressed anything other than sadness at her passing. Sure, the media will overplay it. But on the whole, I'd say we are a county in mourning, albeit it at different levels.
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Who decided that though? The BBC?
posted on 10/9/22
Well I shall be going out on the route tomorrow to show my respects to the carcass as it passes by on its way to hell* via Edinburgh. Some good spots by the Forth bridges. Will take the bike and some beers. Anyone else going to show their respects this week?
*England. Don't shout at me
posted on 10/9/22
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
comment by RB&W - Whiteside has done it again (U21434)
posted 32 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by GregUnited (U1192)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 24 minutes ago
Tourists come to Scotland because of the amazing scenery as well as the history. Are you essentially saying that England is a shiitehole but has the Monarchy so tourists go there and wouldn't if there was no Monarchy cos then it would just be a shiiitehole? For the most arrogant country in the world you sure lack self confidence. Maybe you could reinvent yourself like when teenagers leave school and go to uni. Could no longer be known as the shiitehole who has a queen. Now is a good time.
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We don't have a queen.
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Read the post you're replying to.
Zach makes no mention of king or queen.
Are your eyes so full of tears you can't read?
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Right back at you
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Sorry, where does he mention the queen?
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wtf
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Am I going crazy or is this guy completely blind ?
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no, completely McBonkers
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