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JT45242

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10. Having royals is actually a net economic positive

Reply to NNadir (Reply #8)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 07:47 AM

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I used to think the same thing. But saw the tourism numbers and what the legitimate rental fees that the royal family could charge for the land they own.

They should shut the fuck up and try to live quiet lives doing charity work, but the economy of the UK is actually better with royals.

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