So what about the 60p it costs every man, woman and child in this country each year for their upkeep?
That figure doesn't include the cost of security - which obviously costs a fortune.
So what about the 60p it costs every man, woman and child in this country each year for their upkeep? That figure doesn't include the cost of security - which obviously costs a fortune.
That figure quoted is for every taxpayer btw. In recent times the monarchy struck up a deal to retain 15% of the crown estates income to cover the costs of the Royal Family. I think the 2012 income was around £250m with over £210m gifted to the treasury. Well worth a read is the funding of the Royal Family. I agree with you on the fawning aspect of it but I think overall the Monarchy is an asset to the UK although I'd restrict 'membership' to the immediate family.
That figure quoted is for every taxpayer btw. In recent times the monarchy struck up a deal to retain 15% of the crown estates income to cover the costs of the Royal Family. I think the 2012 income was around £250m with over £210m gifted to the tre