I'm not a royalist but I'm certainly not hugely offended by the idea of the royal family either.
My question isn't so much about whether the royal family is a lovely thing to have or is outdated but about who will now pay for these changes?
In light of the passing of the Queen I understand (from various news websites) that all of our currency will be changed, as will flags and even postboxes etc. Who will it for this? Surely it will cost a huge amount.
At a time when people are being crippled by the cost of living increase, we have a housing crisis, people are struggling to afford the ridiculous energy bills and even put food on the table for their children. The NHS is at breaking point and covid has screwed us all too...
So AIBU to wonder who will pay? And if it is to be the taxpayers to think that is absolutely awful. Surely even those devoted subject of the royal family would at least think that the late queen would not think it correctly to literally throw money away for such a trivial thing when we are
In such a financial mess?
And if it isn't the taxpayer... why can't this money that's been sat on have been used for better reasons? Do the royal family not want to help their subjects? Is it really necessary for the to be so wealthy?
Genuinely interested in peoples opinions and not looking to offend
AIBU?
Who will pay for the change in Monarch
takeasadsongandmakeitbetter · 09/09/2022 21:48
FitAt50 · 09/09/2022 21:58
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HaudYerWheeshtYaWeeBellend · 09/09/2022 21:55
Before posting this OP, could you not have done your own research?
The answer to your question is literally all over the news.
HaudYerWheeshtYaWeeBellend · 09/09/2022 21:55
Before posting this OP, could you not have done your own research?
The answer to your question is literally all over the news.
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