Sir Ralph

There aren’t words….. Putin and Polanski would be like a mentally challenged snail negotiating with a lion

Probably yes but I think you should factor in that those countries have lost their royal families and therefore the rarity of major royal families in existence makes the UK more attractive to tourists. It may not appeal to you but to countries with a lack of such heritage (eg the US, ozzies, Canadians, South Americans, etc) this is more appealing

Thanks

You are entitled to your own opinion but I think you’re wrong on many counts and get angry when people disagree with you. When you get abusive and childish I say “cheerio”. I quote multiple more sources and articles you ever have so that is complete rubbish. I don’t tend to make these accusations at other people, only you and for a reason.Best we ignore each others posts but I’ll let you have the last word….

You will note that whenever I make a comment you attack it personally rather than engaging with the key point. Just now is a great example. Didn’t engage the point but attacked me. Look at the discussion with others just now, no abuse just different views. To my own shame I often then follow you down the childish route. If you just stick to the actual point being discussed rather than getting personal it would be better. Applies to both of us

Bloody hell we should frame this 🤣

Not really though. Odd typo from a company I am working with, which I corrected - Veritas and this. You seem more intent on picking up minor comments from me rather than engaging in any point raised. Some would call this childish. You don’t like me and I don’t like you but address substantive points.

Yep I have this time. Oh well.

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Probably needs William and Kate in charge - a break from the old. They will be seen as less associated with the Andrew stuff than Charles

We disagree on this point about the monarchy generally. Whilst you might not identify with the monarchy a large number of people associate the royal family with their British heritage and, whilst not perfect, have pride in it. Some of the biggest nation gathering events have been around the royal family and some countries would love to have such tradition. The only reason I can see you want to remove this heritage and historical institution isn’t because of any negative impact but a view that they aren’t democratically elected, albeit this view is theoretical anyway because the Royal Fmaily has no power We talked about the economic impact. There is a difference between complete speculation and estimations. The reports cannot be completely accurate as they estimate figures but it doesn’t mean those estimates aren’t broadly accurate . Yet to see evidence that they don’t have a notable positive impact on the economy from a non political source.

This is your perspective and here-say though. At least I’ve put some evidence from parties with no apparent agenda. People normally take views based on evidence and advice. Having lived abroad in a country that loved the royals with Americans who also loved the royals my perspective is different to yours.

Yes it’s not an exact science obviously but to discount it on the grounds of being pure speculation and made up would be inaccurate. I can’t see data evidence which says that the royal family has limited impact on tourism. These parties don’t appear to have an agenda so it is clear that even if they are wrong to some degree there is still a significant positive impact

Yes some would but not as many - cue the evidence provided by me above, not speculation. I assume you aren’t arguing that the numbers wouldn’t change and that the royal family doesn’t have economic value once you have reviewed the articles provided?