It is at this time of year that themonarchy try to justify their existence.
This is ysually done when their accounts are delivered however this year the poor old queen has had to dig into the reserve fund to meet costs.
It shouldnt be forgotten that their is also the duchy of lancaster with its huge property portfolio that providesfunds,the grant in aid scheme to support the upkeep of palaces,although that cost 'only' 17 mill this year.
Charles has the duchy of cornwall of course and the queen owns sandringham and balmoral or maybe bal illmoral estates.
reform is necessaryfor it is not obvious what exactly they do to earn their keep.
in line with the lowland monarchies would bring immediate results although it really is time for the whole charade of monarchy to disappear.
heres what a leading thinker opines-The cost of the monarchy to the taxpayer last year was £41m and Palace accounts also showed that the Queen dipped into a reserve fund to boost her civil list income by £6m.
Professor of Politics John Keane considers if they are worth it.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/8124263.stm
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