RE: WHY?19 Jul 2018 13:33
Yeah, but no system is perfect. Suppose you have a president instead? Like Trump or Putin? Putin has three presidential jets, numerous palaces and has amassed a vast personal fortune and operates like a mafia boss. Trump is, well, Trump. By the time you take into account tourism, sale of corgi dog ornaments and other Royal tat the monarchy is a net income earner for the UK. Plus the Queen uses a lot of gold for gilding and bling, so its a net positive for Solgold.