Davy51 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth on becoming Britain's longest reigning monarch...i know there is so much better care for any royal illnesses these days & overall life expectancy has also increased. I know a lot of people would like to do away with the monarchy ,especially the hangers on who should really be making their own way in life, but not forgetting that some already do provide for themselves. My own opinion is that despite its cost the Royal Family is a valuable boost to the standing of the UK in the world & is a profitable tourist attraction.I am sure the inhabitants of countries ruled by dictators would love to live in a country like ours with a much more democratic lifestyle. Just ask the refugees & other migrants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I agree with your first paragraph, apart from the first sentence and the last part of the last sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Credit where credits due 63 years on the throne is quite an achievement. I've only been on it for 20 minutes and my legs have gone dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I don't think i can be that far behind her Wolfie. If i'm missing at least the family know where to find me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 She has been a credit to her parents. Just a pity her kids let her down so publicly. Long may she rule. The thought of Queen Camilla makes me feel sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 For all their faults I prefer the Royal family to a President who would have his/her own entourage of hangers on at great expense. The thought of President Blair or the likes makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 For all their faults I prefer the Royal family to a President who would have his/her own entourage of hangers on at great expense. The thought of President Blair or the likes makes me sick. God help us, we may end up with Commissar Corbyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 The value of the Monarchy is in the power they deny to others, not in the power they have. Every member of the Armed Forces, every MP for that matter, swears allegiance to the Queen; we aren't citizens, we are her subjects ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Speak for yourself Obs, I'm an Irish citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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