Socially the maintenance of hereditary privilege is ridiculous and divisive.
Economically the sums do not add up – the cost of travel, homes, protection, privilege and supposed benefits are illusionary.
Politically – the likes of Sleaze-Dogg and cronies banging the nationalist drum are counter-productive. Secret amendments to laws to benefit the royals are not acceptable in a democracy. Patriotism is what is needed.
Historically the royals have dominated history with dastardly deeds, pillage, rape, destruction, lies and incompetence (sounds like the present government).
Changing the Guard could be done so much more efficiently and cheaper by actors – just think of the potential of using acrobats and gymnasts! Selling off some of the 116000ha would possibly depress the housing market and make housing more affordable.
Lizzie might be very nice – it is hard to know. Her life of privilege is difficult to comprehend. We should not be paying millions into the future.