I'm American, so I am sure they DGAF. But at the point that you have to describe attending ribbon-cuttings as "a job," you've pretty much made it clear that the royals are a waste of resources. Older Britons may not be ready to give up the monarchy, but when Charles pops his clogs? Or William? Buh-bye. |
That’s a decision for the British to make, not something you’ll be a part of. |
You don’t understand the British RF, they take of their own, no matter what. They even took care of Wallis Simpson after the death of her husband. |
They should just be a reality TV show. |
I’m American and I also would not pay someone to do this job. But if someone is willing to pay for it and derives some benefit from it—which apparently the Brits do, as they are not refusing to pay—then it’s a job. I mean, there are people who paint their toe nails on only fans because there are people willing to pay for it. The entire karxashian empire is built on people paying for things that I think are dumb. But that seems to be what makes the world go round. There’s the famous Roman quote about bread and circuses for the masses. These are the circuses and people apparently want them. Will they want them by the time George is old enough? Who knows. Maybe he’ll end up selling his company and presence like his shiftless great-great-great uncle or like the Russian princes did. |
They are as much a waste as diplomats are a waste. Yes, to many, representative jobs seem pointless but they serve a valuable role. The Brits prefer a monarch to a president, and I don’t personally disagree with them. p.s. The role of president in most parliamentary democracies is different than the US, it’s similar to the duties the Royals perform. |
I never said they didn't. I said the BULK OF THE WEALTH WILL GO TO CHARLES. You said that is "incorrect" and its not. |
The wealth follows the crown |
He seems happy. |
I don't believe she was having suicidal thoughts, and I don't believe "most" criticism of Meghan had to do with race. |
I'm sure that's what you said before Queen Elizabeth died. So many on here were just so sure King Charles was never going to happen. Face it, you don't understand how any of this works or what the British people want. They don't care what you want as an American, either. |
Interesting. So you think Queen Maxima gets invited to international gatherings because of her vast experience with the subject matter? |
+1. A lot of Meghan's perceived "slights" towards her and her children were not slights at all but standard, pre-established protocol that has been around longer than she has been alive. She did understand, nor care to understand this, and instead decided it was directed AT HER, when it wasn't. Harry did her no favors by agreeing with her rather than explaining how titles/security/order of prededence works. Catherine was always going to be seated ahead of her by official Order of Precedence, and the same is true of Catherine's children. This has nothing to do with race, but simple birth order. |
Genuinely curious how you are privy to Queen Elizabeth’s will and know what her heirs will receive. |
+2. The press was awful to Camilla and Kate for years too. It’s not like Meghan is special in this regard. |