Those royals wasting money again

This country is not divided either for or against Royals,
I am better off than one of my friends , worse off than another, some of my friends were lucky in inheriting money property, some used it wisely, some squandered it ,some did good for others & charities, some couldn’t give a toss, some of us live in a well of country & like to contribute to those in poor countries, some can’t be assed to help anyone as long as they are alright . The worlds is a very unfair corrupt cruel divided place,but if each of us do a little bit according to all the above we will each have helped someone else,everything is relevant,there is only one answer get rid of the lot of us & start again , hey but guess what it would eventually be exactly the same. Not much different than a wild life programme.

gillybob ?????

Instructed = how to
Commanded = must do

katek this thread is about a lot more than the cost of the private jet. Whatever the cost it was a lot more than a chauffeur driven car. Planning their diaries properly would also be a good start as well as environmentally friendly.

The episode also saw 2 guys cleaning the septic tank of the royal toilet suite. Absolutely Gross . DH said “ perhaps if they bottled it, the royal fanatics would buy it “

I’m not sure ? Annie it was the fact that they were “instructed” as to what they should to do that really bugs me .
I wonder if they really do forget that they are human like the rest of us.

Do you not have to be asked to do something before you can refuse ?

Strange but true Annie I’m sure the episode will be available on catch up .

You won't be sent to the Tower if you choose not to bow or curtsy, it is true, but the social pressure on people to do so makes it very difficult for many people to refuse.

It's the same with children at school. If there is a royal visit they are all expected to line the pavements, waving little flags. It is very difficult for a parent to tell a child that they do not wish them to participate because they (and I am of the same opinion) feel it is a form of propagandising on behalf of the monarchical system.

The cost of a return private jet flight from Aberdeen to Amsterdam is around £10,000, so presumably a one way flight will be well below that figure.

Poole to Tamworth (or vice versa) is a very much shorter flight - perhaps rumours of the cost aren’t necessarily anywhere near accurate?

Speculation without concrete fact seems an unnecessary waste of time and energy. Lots of better, happier, more positive things to do.

Just saying.

If I had the money I would definitely travel quickly and comfortably.

I hate when people say they bring in money. The end does not always justify the means. And in this case it definitely does NOT.

How strange those instructions were sent to Heathrow, some years ago it was announced no curtsying was necessary even to the queen.

This is 2018 folks....hello.....

Oh he also added....... never extend your hand unless he extends his first .

Yes they were having a meeting to discuss Charlie’s visit and the guy in charge said....... we have had instructions from the palace on how we are to behave if we meet Charlie ( well maybe he didn’t say Charlie ) he said ladies are to put one foot in front of the other and bend down etc. Men are to bow . I really wanted one of them to stand up, shove their chair back and say “stuff you mate” but of course they didn’t.

gillybob almost did throw up!

gilly the Palce sent instructions? How on earth could any sentient being defend that? How can anyone defend bowing and curtseying in any circumstances? If someone is introduced to a royal, then normal handshake rules should apply.

You could say that Sodapop

I'm guessing you are not a fan of the Royal Family then
Gillybob!!

I think they do a great job in the main, some hangers on could be dispensed with. Must be difficult having your every move and word monitored and criticised. I wouldn't want to live like that. I am a big fan of the Queen who has done a difficult job with dignity and a great sense of duty for so many years.

Very important engagements they were too MaryEliza (or rather hand picked to suit). At least that’s him done for a month or so eh? Bless, it must be so hard having to fly 130 miles in a private jet, shake a hand or two, eat a lavish meal, visit a yacht maker (maybe place an order who knows?) shake more hands and fly home in the private jet of course. I ask myself ..... how does he do it ?

Did anyone see Heathrow on ITV last night? Charlie was passing through the airport terminal and the palace had sent instructions for the airport staff to curtesy and bow as he went by. It was enough to make you want to throw up.

Fine MB carry on being indifferent. Others of us won’t. The utter irrelevancy of Edward and his ‘public’ engagements isn’t yesterday’s news but it’s part of an ongoing issue that some of us think matters. You don’t. So?

Agog with indifference.
The old saying, “today’s news is tomorrow’s chip paper”

Or as Ralph McTell sang “Yesterday’s paper and yesterday’s news”

You do know the sort of engagements he was carrying out - visit to an independent school, a luxary yacht maker, celebrating 1100 years since the death of some Anglo Saxon ruler - fgs. Public engagements? Really? Bit like that Margaret - when her ‘public’ engagements were analysed they mainly consisted of her going to the ballet ( which was a real love of hers).

got a problem with the V on my keyboard ,thats why its missing in the above post