And then her boat. Now likely to cost £50 million more than indicated. If it is to be used full time as a floating, mobile UK Embassy occasionally visited by royals and bozo politicians I guess the funding is almost tolerable, although the maintenance and crew costs are almost certainly in the tens of millions. Perhaps the royals could sell off a couple of properties to pay for it? Buckingham Palace would go for a tidy sum, Windsor should be kept – having just been refurbished after a fire at the public expense. Sandringham could go and most of the Balmoral Estate – she does not need 24.900ha and a lease on another 4.730ha.
Time for a change. I have no huge problem with royalty per se, But we have already seen that its size can be downsized easily. Harry and Megan were easily dismissed. The rest of the hangers on could go to. Prince Andrew should probably be in an American Court if not jail. The rest of them can go and get jobs, I am sure their crusty accents and heritage will enable them to do very nicely. My only concern about taking crown properties back into public ownership would be the possibility of Johnson and his cronies taking it on.
As the Queen has not appeared to stand up to any government on any of the controversial constitutional issues, there is no reason for the retention of the monarchy. And whilst at it, abolish the House of Lords and titles. Although I suppose it is useful to have an individual identify itself as a twat.