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scotty-doesnt_know t1_ja3e0cm wrote

Reply to comment by Brilliant_Jewel1924 in TIL in 1975 King Charles III (then a Prince) was the British monarchy's first qualified scuba Diver and first to dive under the Arctic ice. by mitchanium

that is still lit millions. which could be put to better use and public programs.

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dirkdiggler2011 t1_ja473rm wrote

The British royal family generates millions of pounds worth of tourism for the United Kingdom each year. It is estimated the monarchy’s contributes £2.5 billion to the British economy each year.

Yes, it costs money but the return is huge.

Edit - The facts actually disprove your "reality". How problematic.

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jervoise t1_ja4rej1 wrote

Whilst I don’t mind the monarchy, France also generates loads in tourism, without the expenditure for a royal family.

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dirkdiggler2011 t1_ja4sl86 wrote

True but should the British abandon fish and chips because France has great pastry?

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ST616 t1_ja5fvb4 wrote

The tourists that come to see Buckingham Palace won't stop coming just because the family that lives there moves out. They generate literally nothing to the economy.

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