Royal Family

They do not have their childhood overly disrupted on a daily basis. Admittedly they have to turn out for royal events

Turning out for royal events when they should be climbing trees. Let them turn out for these and be photographed when they are adults and if they then choose to take on royal responsibilities.

Well “whoever” and “whatever” owns the Crown Jewels and all those property and land, they were not simply “given” to them and if they belong to the “nation” surely it’s time the nations benefitted from them.

I’m not against our monarchy per se, but in all honestly other than the King and his direct descendants, despite the “slimming” down appear to have the benefit of a lot of “grace and favours”, whilst some people in the country struggle to pay their bills.

I find it all a little immoral!

“Allira

Cossy
My oldest son thinks that they should sell a vast proportion of their properties, most of the Crown Jewels and give the land back to the people.

Quite how that would work I don’t know, monies from properties and jewels to be split across all county councils to help local communities.

He does has a point. They do own a considerable amount of extremely large properties and a lot of land!
Your son perhaps should do some more research.

Most of their properties don't belong to them. However, why should those they own privately be sold any more than my home be sold and the money given to whichever people?
What about those unoccupied mansions in the UK bought by oligarchs? How does he feel about those?
Billionaires who pay no tax?“

Well actually he feels the sam way as I do, anyone who deliberately takes action not to pay their correct taxes is disgraceful, huge deserted or empty properties should be re-used, we both genuinely feel no one needs to be a billionaire, I have no issue with people who accurate wealth, u have no issue with millionaires, but there something about those billionaires which leaves a sour taste in my mouth, and no, it’s certainly not jealously!

Usedtobeblonde

I am far from being a bitter person.
I have a good sense of humour which I think I share in my posts on GN.
I just happen to have strong views on privilege and entitlement.
No one should need to show subservience to another, we are all created equal.
I believe in fairness in all aspects of life.
I am sad that I come across in any other way.

I agree with you and it’s certainly nothing to do with jealousy or bitterness.

I think the country gets more value from the Royal Family than it does from, say,

- obscenely overpaid footballers
- reality "stars"
- multi-national corporations which circumnavigate their tax obligations
- "influencers"
- Ant & Dec ...

...amongst others

They certainly raise the international visibility quotient of this country, bring in tourists and sell an enormous amount of media and merchandise.

The Royal family is the thread than runs through the country all though the years. The late Queen was an invaluable asset to the country and respected throughout the world. A slimmed down monarchy should continue to be such an asset.
I have no time for small minded jealousy by people who clearly can't see beyond their own priorities.

There are few working royals, should Princess Anne,Edward and Sophie be dropped ? They have their own homes, wedding gifts from the late Queen

Turning out for royal events when they should be climbing trees

I think the royal children have plenty of time for tree climbing, fishing, swimming, dancing, taking part in sports, …in other words doing what most children with loving parents and families encourage them to.

The ‘royal events’ are hardly a daily occurrence.

Carol service, church services, Trooping The Colour, coronations…..

Anniebach

There are few working royals, should Princess Anne,Edward and Sophie be dropped ? They have their own homes, wedding gifts from the late Queen

No problem at all with “working” royals, but many other royals have grace and favour accommodation, I don’t think this is right.

I also think that provided the press are controlled, a few photos of the royal children isn’t really an issue, they lead charmed lives and will have their free curtailed as they reach adulthood.

The press and media hounded Diana and her children to the point that it became harassment.

The ‘royal events’ are hardly a daily occurrence.
Indeed, as far as the children are concerned.
I believe the last time say Charlotte was seen was at the Easter service, and before that maybe at the Christmas Carol Service?

They were recently holidaying on Tresco, enjoying peace, privacy, and quality family time while flying under the radar.

Diana wanted press attention ,