Prince Charles

[whatsthepoint]

Recession? Not for the Prince of Wales!

New figures show Prince Charles got

 

[Ian_W]

Probably because the government asked him to do several long-haul trips.

 

His personal expenses were down by about a quarter as well.

[NeutralFan]

He has tried to reduce the CO2 'cost' of running his 39 year old Aston by using fuel made from wine!!

[NotTheRealSteveWest]

Originally Posted By: NeutralFan

He has tried to reduce the CO2 'cost' of running his 39 year old Aston by using fuel made from wine!!

I'm sure that's coups breath!

[Rhodes]

When do we think that Charles will finally become King, I believe he's 64 this year and the Queen is likely to live for another ten years at least

[missunderstood]

About time this country had a grown up debate to decide if we still want to retain this outdated institution. Meanwhile though, the two geriatric job-blockers deserve each other.

[Olafobi Bakayakadingdong]

Mr Missunderstood, do you really think this nation could have a grown up debate over the monarchy ?

I think not, especially when there are cynical, anti-establshment people around like you about.

True, the whole civil list should be abolished apart from the top levels, but HM Queen is a very nice lady & has been a remarkable servant to the commonwealth. I also think Princes Charles & William would be fine leaders for our proud nation.

Happy St.Georges Day

[Eastside Urchin]

Why destroy part of this country's heritage & tradition because some people can't stand people with wealth & stature

[Loose]

Who gives a sh*t. Waste of space the lot.

[missunderstood]

Why destroy part of this country's heritage & tradition because some people can't stand people with wealth & stature

 

Because some of us would prefer to live in a more forward looking progressive country that distributes wealth and stature more evenly, and doesn't wish to live in a feudal past that most other nations deemed unnecessary decades ago

 

. IMO its ridiculous that anyone can become a head of state purely because of an outdated birthright that refuses to take into account any suitability for the task.

[Loose]

It still amazes me that people who survive by their own labour and wits in this age feel the need to lickspittle up to these parasites. They talk about heritage and tradition as if they'd forgotten that if we kept every aspect of centuries old "tradition" they'd still be required to drop everything in their lives, their responsibilities to family, their livelihood, their belongings and march off to war without a moments notice to further these parasites whims. It's bad enough that these leeches live off our taxes when centuries of our ancestors have made them already fabulously wealthy that they feel the need to still tug the forelock. Let's see how they feel when their daughters marry the man they love and their "king" gets first dabbles eh?

 

Start with the House of Lords, throw these people out on their ar$es.

[Eastside Urchin]

I would keep the monarchy,they are a very important part of our country & union.

The rest i would tell to jog on but our capital city is full of history and getting rid of this by getting rid of the monarchy would probably end up having a negative effect on our economy.

[Rhodes]

Incdredibly Prince Charles has turned down the opportunity to watch Jessica Ennis's bid to win gold on Saturday, instead he will be judging, wait for it, a tug of war competition at the Highland Games in Caithness near John O'Groats.

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Good on Prince Charles, got a lot of time for the Monarchy. Yes, they cost the taxpayer but they also bring a LOT of money in to the country.

 

Would you really want President 'Call Me Dave'? I certainly know that I wouldn't!

 

If we're going to talk about saving money, we can look at quitting the EU for a start...

[Rhodes]

AdamKing - I didn't say that I haven't got time for the Monarchy, I'm just saying that it's the Olympic Games in London for goodness sake and our future King can't even be bothered to attend

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Hmmm, can't be bothered to attend or he already has a prior engagement with the staff at the Highland Games?

 

I would suspect it's the latter - Prince Charles is a big fan and supporter of the Highland Games, and his 'booking' there must have been a long-standing obligation.

 

Besides, there are more than enough members of the Royal Family represented there so it's no big deal.

[Rhodes]

Well Prince Charles has known for about seven years that the Olympic Games were taking place this summer so could have made sure there wouldn't be a clash with the Highland Games to avoid an embarrassment such as this. I'm not 'Call Me Dave's' biggest fan but at least he has attended events, as has 'figure of fun' Boris Johnson, and not shyed away using every excuse in the book not to be there.

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Rhodes, how is it an embarrassment?

 

HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, Prince William etc. have all been there, so what difference does it make if Charles and Camilla aren't there?

 

Besides, it's Prince Charles' choice, and if you read up on his reason to attend the Highland Games over the Olympics it is because he wants to keep the memory of his Grandmother (the Queen Mother) alive. I, for one, respect his decision to do so.

[Rhodes]

Yes but where would you rather be, the Olympic Stadium in Stratford watching the greatest show on earth in your home city or hundreds of miles away in bleak John O'Groats with a load of 'sweaty socks' watching tug of war and tossing the caber

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

I'd rather be in Gloucester this weekend There'll probably be an exhibition of sorts on at the Docks.

 

I can't stand crowds (unless football or rugby) and I hate queues.