tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post986302089402319468..comments2024-03-29T01:32:11.509+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: The Funding of the Royals.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86344213694349898592019-07-03T18:24:20.793+01:002019-07-03T18:24:20.793+01:00Please, no generalities. _This_ American would no...Please, no generalities. _This_ American would not be happy if they bounced over here.<br /><br />It's the bleeding-heart-Liberals who adore them.<br /><br /><b>And they are not, all of us!!!</b><br /><br />But they do make a lot of noise, and make it seem, that all Americans are as deluded and 'Head in the Clouds," as they are.<br /><br />Bahhhh-humbug, to that, say I...!!!!<br /><br />✨✨✨✨wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68738458105083965872019-06-30T04:42:01.600+01:002019-06-30T04:42:01.600+01:00I tend to be as pessimistic in the long term. She ...I tend to be as pessimistic in the long term. She risks becoming a 'pushy Princess'; we are seeing this already with so many of her staff leaving their jobs. A pity, because so many had great hopes for her.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83030644726226073822019-06-30T03:26:17.682+01:002019-06-30T03:26:17.682+01:00Well, this American thinks she's made much ado...Well, this American thinks she's made much ado about nothing. Perhaps she, like Kate, should have taken "princess lessons" before marriage. I think not attending the State Dinner for President Trump was awful comportment for a "princess." I think the marriage is doomed, but Harry will carry on because he must.Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66722731613722615072019-06-30T00:00:05.296+01:002019-06-30T00:00:05.296+01:00I am also going to straighten up the Tower of Pisa...I am also going to straighten up the Tower of Pisa so that more people pay attention to it rather than visiting all those boring buildings which surround it.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78821664190497189302019-06-29T15:26:03.362+01:002019-06-29T15:26:03.362+01:00Yes, poor old Bok. He had put on a lot of weight, ...Yes, poor old Bok. He had put on a lot of weight, which we put down to over-eating. Then we found he had a HUGE tumour on his spleen, which was inoperable. It was a terrible shock.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65600602602971707152019-06-29T15:23:35.732+01:002019-06-29T15:23:35.732+01:00When Diana Spencer married into 'the firm'...When Diana Spencer married into 'the firm' she was given instruction from The Queen Mum; most of which she chose to ignore. It seems that no-one gave Markle similar advice before she married Harry; she seemed to think that everyone would adore her, regardless of how she behaved. I think she could still be well liked, but she'll have to work at it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3486454720902961512019-06-29T14:27:43.456+01:002019-06-29T14:27:43.456+01:00We, here in South Africa get such garbled news abo...We, here in South Africa get such garbled news about the royals. I feel sorry for the young couple; Meghan is getting a lot of negative press. On another [sad] note, Cro, I don't know why I missed it, but I wasn't aware that Bok had died. I am sorry. Jo Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88900608822663509112019-06-29T14:21:58.468+01:002019-06-29T14:21:58.468+01:00There is something very off with this couple and t...There is something very off with this couple and their life. Meghan is not the superstar she is being portrayed as. Cable actress of a little watched programme. <br /><br />Harry? Well we all wanted his marriage to work. It just seems odd he chose a chicken eating vegan.<br /><br />These two could deflect so much of the criticism by cooperating or staging the right photo op. Meghan with the missing Beagle shot walking in the distance. One of them popping out of Boots clutching a bag of nappies. I mean pre marriage, she had no problem being papped shopping near KP.<br /><br />50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88593317824412863672019-06-29T13:51:28.168+01:002019-06-29T13:51:28.168+01:00Your adverts really did work then!Your adverts really did work then!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19723146235863293532019-06-29T13:48:20.037+01:002019-06-29T13:48:20.037+01:00Don't forget, all materials have to be vegan.Don't forget, all materials have to be vegan.<br />Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10533217808087153852019-06-29T13:42:56.896+01:002019-06-29T13:42:56.896+01:00I have submitted a tender for the job.I have submitted a tender for the job.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47158068514892222772019-06-29T13:38:01.150+01:002019-06-29T13:38:01.150+01:00This is not the final bill. Phase two is in the pi...This is not the final bill. Phase two is in the pipeline.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79022264574141767212019-06-29T13:05:32.724+01:002019-06-29T13:05:32.724+01:00Yes, we all got it.Yes, we all got it.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29387075344559428852019-06-29T12:53:49.822+01:002019-06-29T12:53:49.822+01:00That's what I was trying to explain. But tell ...That's what I was trying to explain. But tell it to 'republicans' and they wouldn't believe a word of it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5674409364123722722019-06-29T12:51:53.596+01:002019-06-29T12:51:53.596+01:00It's probably half the amount Robbie Williams ...It's probably half the amount Robbie Williams would spend on a basement pool.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71444811127449864462019-06-29T12:44:10.279+01:002019-06-29T12:44:10.279+01:00From what I understand the entire cost of the reno...From what I understand the entire cost of the renovation of Frogmore has been paid for from the Sovereign Grant. As you have correctly stated the Crown Estate produces over £300 million in profits and this year Prince Charles paid over £7 million in income tax, when combined more than many multinational companies such as Starbucks. On top of that the Queen also voluntarily pays tax on her income from the Duchy of Lancaster. In reality not only do the Royals cost the taxpayers zero but they actually provide a net contribution. Also all the engagements carried out on behalf of the government are unpaid, only expenses are covered. How many politicians can say that for themselves.... Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804288884191121969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5373148619386434462019-06-29T12:36:03.573+01:002019-06-29T12:36:03.573+01:00The builder cashed in.The builder cashed in.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14203521441799154512019-06-29T11:55:52.613+01:002019-06-29T11:55:52.613+01:00£2.5 million? You could buy a beach hut in Studlan...£2.5 million? You could buy a beach hut in Studland Bay for that.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-51803036579021081802019-06-29T11:12:38.997+01:002019-06-29T11:12:38.997+01:00It used to be a row of several estate workers'...It used to be a row of several estate workers' cottages, they have knocked the whole lot into one house. I imagine this would be reasonably pricey if one insisted on top quality finishes etc.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46169943597900556062019-06-29T11:10:51.674+01:002019-06-29T11:10:51.674+01:00Of course they are a huge asset to Great Britain P...Of course they are a huge asset to Great Britain PLC. Their contribution is inestimable.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14538806054407919402019-06-29T10:53:55.714+01:002019-06-29T10:53:55.714+01:00Oh hang on - I have been looking at Frogmore House...Oh hang on - I have been looking at Frogmore House, not the cottage. Now I am wondering how on earth they could have spent that much money on it.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64879791191879818452019-06-29T10:50:47.022+01:002019-06-29T10:50:47.022+01:00That is not the photo the estate agent would have ...That is not the photo the estate agent would have taken. From the back it does look like a cottage. From the front it looks like the sort of house that an American billionaire would build on a gated estate with a private golf course. As for the money, I don't give a toss.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76919663732831647292019-06-29T10:26:16.637+01:002019-06-29T10:26:16.637+01:00It only costs each person about £1.20 which, to me...It only costs each person about £1.20 which, to me, isn’t a lot when you consider how much the Royal family brings in to the country ......apparently, Meghan’s new nickname is Meghan Antoinette !!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22596702939393562932019-06-29T10:05:28.419+01:002019-06-29T10:05:28.419+01:00I quite expect the split was caused by her realisi...I quite expect the split was caused by her realising that Kate didn't like her. She's probably more sensitive to criticism or dislike than we imagine. She's used to be 'admired', it probably came as a shock that anyone could dislike her.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21062949095086467772019-06-29T09:36:46.347+01:002019-06-29T09:36:46.347+01:00Did the Press tell her to move out of Kensington P...Did the Press tell her to move out of Kensington Palace? Did the Press tell her to end the William and Harry Charity? Get real Cro, she makes her own decisions.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.com