George’s education costs

“I don't think the boos were directed at the children specifically but the elder two at least are of an age where they're capable of gently absorbing the idea that not everyone supports a monarchy.
I think if anything it might be an opportune time for the royals to consider dropping the long-standing idea that children might make convenient heat shields.”

No @CathyorClaire - the protestors know full well children are vulnerable and impressionable and the protestors are most likely enjoying the power trip as well. And the kids aren’t heat shields. They have come to celebrate their grandfather who has cancer and has given his life to duty. William does not know how many years his father has left and he is there to support him.

By the way, the new bank notes to be issued by the Bank of England will have animals on them, British wildlife not monarchs. You can vote on which ones you prefer. My son has voted. Despite the animal rights activists trying to put him off nature and animals. He remains a keen animal lover, just like King Charles.

Do you expect him to attend the local comprehensive OP ?

Just as booing royal children, who for security reasons, are probably quite sheltered.

I don't think the boos were directed at the children specifically but the elder two at least are of an age where they're capable of gently absorbing the idea that not everyone supports a monarchy.

I think if anything it might be an opportune time for the royals to consider dropping the long-standing idea that children might make convenient heat shields.

Visit The Tower of London. Always packed out.
And those Royal Jewels, you will never see anything so beautiful.
Then a little afternoon tea at Fortnum and Masons, favourite shop of the Royals.

The tax payer has to pay for the maintenance of the other royal palaces like Kensington and St James. This was highlighted recently because the York sisters have an apartment - one in each. So Charles pays their rent but the taxpayer pays for the upkeep. They are not working royals.

Be proud of them. And I would be tempted to post that picture….

“Worth noting these repairs were twice deemed to be comfortably covered by the existing formula then inexplicably ballooned to a bloated £369m. A figure which was presented to Teresa May's government and obsequiously waved through without question.”

It is peanuts compared to Westminster repairs estimated between 11-40 billion. The heritage buildings are worth preserving, Unfortunately it is extremely expensive to do it properly.

I'm old, I've had a glass of wine, 🍷, please joint the dots between whether our Royal family attract tourism and the business of the Palace of Versailles when you visited.
If it's any help, the PoV was extremely busy when we visited.

And spare me the "Oh, they attract tourists" drivel

Agree entirely. This thoroughly debunked nonsense is invariably trotted out as fact on these threads.

I think I read upthread the coronation was supposed to have delivered a £2bn boost to the economy.

It did but that boost was offset by each bank holiday costing the economy a similar figure so no gains there.

I also read something about the SG being increased to 25% to pay for the repairs to BP.

Worth noting these repairs were twice deemed to be comfortably covered by the existing formula then inexplicably ballooned to a bloated £369m. A figure which was presented to Teresa May's government and obsequiously waved through without question.

“That was brave of them picking on 12 year olds.
i hope they shoved their ice creams right into their weasel faces!”

@countrylife00 - no, they are nerdy little grammar school boys and one has Arfid and is autistic. So the last thing his mum needs is more putting him off food!
And actually, these activists had aggressive looking dogs with them. One of the 12 year old managed a sly photo of it all.
It is really disgraceful.
Just as booing royal children, who for security reasons, are probably quite sheltered.

There are a lot of hateful losers around and I want them regulated and policed. The twatish behaviour needs to stop. Hashtag not in my name of democracy. These people are taking the piss out of our democracy and value system.

I honestly couldn't care less about the monarchy - other than objecting giving money to already rich people.

And spare me the "Oh, they attract tourists" drivel - the Chateau at Versailles was completely deserted last time I visited - oh...hang on.

But, as far as I am aware, other than the usual shameless forking over of gazillions of pounds for the royals, I don't think we are being asked to pony up anything extra, That said, if Eton closed tomorrow, I would cry no bitter hot salty tears of regret.

I’m pretty sure we don’t pay for it but he seems like a nice kid so let me know where I need to send my 0.0017p annually and I’ll gladly do it….

Well I don't know George as well as you do, seeing as you know he's a brat. Are you kids friends? Do you pop over and have a coffee with Kate to commiserate on her failure as a parent?

Anyway, none of that is linked to your going to a shit school. Not sure what a 9 form is but what options have you explored to move them to a school with teachers?

I think you'd do better lobbying your local MP about that than asking for a refund on George's education.

Ooh how many times. School fees will
be paid by his parents, tax payers will bear security costs
Frankly in view of the current uneducated coarse Head of State of the US then give me our Royals every time. And no doubt so do the Canadians.
I note the Danish Royals have not leapt to support Greenland, and consider other HOStates eg (Putin) so we should count our blessings.

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That was brave of them picking on 12 year olds.
i hope they shoved their ice creams right into their weasel faces!

Most MPs and royals who went to Eton are narcissistic, unempathic psychopaths.

Is Prince William a psychopath? What particular traits does he have that makes him a psychopath?

But you are not paying. Blimey how many more times?????

Eh up it’s Mumsy with the big bumsy being unkind again….

Aside from the fact the taxpayers aren't paying it...

If they were then £68,000 ÷ 39million tax payers = £0.0017

@Honest23 we dont pay, they pay for their own private life. So they xan send thrir kids to private school if that is what they want to spend their money on

Not me - abolish the monarchy.

Most MPs and royals who went to Eton are narcissistic, unempathic psychopaths.

We the tax payers won't be paying anything. William will pay from his Duchy income.

Much more, add it up....