Lurkst Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, SandyCromarty said: Correct, through James's wife Anne of Denmark but as you say he remained 73rd in the line of succession. No his granny was Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James VI. However it doesn't really matter what part of the lineage they came from, once the Stuarts had buggered off to London all of their descendants were imposters to Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, Fullerene said: We should also appreciate that the Royal Family is responsible for lots of tourists coming here. After all, France does not have a king or queen and does Paris get lots of tourists - I ask you. Uh oh. Maybe somebody can explain this better than me. The old argument that the Monarchy brings and abundance of tourists to offset the monarchial costs is absolute tosh. Buckingham Palace official visitor figures were 513,000 last year. The Tower of London saw 2,894.000 visitors. Giving a total to the two main royal establishments of 3,407.000. In comparison Paris with no monarchy had the following visitor attendances; The Louvre had 9,334,000 visitors. The Palace of Versaille had 7,527,000 visitors, Giving Paris a total of 16,861,000 visitors in one year, thats around 12 million more visitors visiting a city that has no monarch. As I posted earlier the Queens income last year was just under £100 million, and then you have Charlie's income from the Duchy of Cornwall which also runs into millions, so from that it would appear that their income outweighs the income from tourism. Time for a change n'est pas? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Lurkst said: No his granny was Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James VI. However it doesn't really matter what part of the lineage they came from, once the Stuarts had buggered off to London all of their descendants were imposters to Scotland. Wasn't Elizabeth's mother Anne of Denmark.? Totally agree with you on the Stuarts deserting Scotland. Anyway I've ranted enough and I see some of those goody bags the wedding invitees got are now on sale on E Bay, for up to a £1000. Edited May 21, 2018 by SandyCromarty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 44 minutes ago, Fullerene said: We should also appreciate that the Royal Family is responsible for lots of tourists coming here. After all, France does not have a king or queen and does Paris get lots of tourists - I ask you. Uh oh. Maybe somebody can explain this better than me. 8 minutes ago, SandyCromarty said: The old argument that the Monarchy brings and abundance of tourists to offset the monarchial costs is absolute tosh. Buckingham Palace official visitor figures were 513,000 last year. The Tower of London saw 2,894.000 visitors. Giving a total to the two main royal establishments of 3,407.000. In comparison Paris with no monarchy had the following visitor attendances; The Louvre had 9,334,000 visitors. The Palace of Versaille had 7,527,000 visitors, Giving Paris a total of 16,861,000 visitors in one year, thats around 12 million more visitors visiting a city that has no monarch. As I posted earlier the Queens income last year was just under £100 million, and then you have Charlie's income from the Duchy of Cornwall which also runs into millions, so from that it would appear that their income outweighs the income from tourism. Time for a change n'est pas? A whoosh of Royal proportion! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullard Bluteau Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 19 hours ago, Lurkst said: No his granny was Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James VI. However it doesn't really matter what part of the lineage they came from, once the Stuarts had buggered off to London all of their descendants were imposters to Scotland. Much like lots of the Scotland International players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 We should also appreciate that the Royal Family is responsible for lots of tourists coming here. After all, France does not have a king or queen and does Paris get lots of tourists - I ask you. Uh oh. Maybe somebody can explain this better than me. I think you’ll find the queen generates 20m a year in tourism and we’d be sleeping on the streets like in Dublin without her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 21/05/2018 at 18:38, Fullerene said: We should also appreciate that the Royal Family is responsible for lots of tourists coming here. After all, France does not have a king or queen and does Paris get lots of tourists - I ask you. Uh oh. Maybe somebody can explain this better than me. So what your saying is we need a Eurodisney and decent cheese? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 22/05/2018 at 02:14, SandyCromarty said: The Palace of Versaille had 7,527,000 visitors, Giving Paris a total of 16,861,000 visitors in one year, thats around 12 million more visitors visiting a city that has no monarch. That's hardly a compelling argument 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I went to Niagara Falls a few months back. The Canadian side was packed, yet the American side was dead. Which side has the Queen I ask you?!?!111 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnHearts Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WullieBroonIsGod Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 17 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: So what your saying is we need a Eurodisney and decent cheese? Brexit means Brexit!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 The old argument that the Monarchy brings and abundance of tourists to offset the monarchial costs is absolute tosh. Buckingham Palace official visitor figures were 513,000 last year. The Tower of London saw 2,894.000 visitors. Giving a total to the two main royal establishments of 3,407.000. In comparison Paris with no monarchy had the following visitor attendances; The Louvre had 9,334,000 visitors. The Palace of Versaille had 7,527,000 visitors, Giving Paris a total of 16,861,000 visitors in one year, thats around 12 million more visitors visiting a city that has no monarch. As I posted earlier the Queens income last year was just under £100 million, and then you have Charlie's income from the Duchy of Cornwall which also runs into millions, so from that it would appear that their income outweighs the income from tourism. Time for a change n'est pas? I think not. We would all be living on 10 pound giro, don't you know. Same as Ireland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, WullieBroonIsGod said: Brexit means Brexit!! Ok how about a FiferDisney, just outside Buckhaven. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Ok how about a FiferDisney, just outside Buckhaven. Stratheden Hospital as it's known locally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/23/2018 at 08:13, Highland Capital said: I went to Niagara Falls a few months back. The Canadian side was packed, yet the American side was dead. Which side has the Queen I ask you?!?!111 Suicides? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cerberus Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 41 minutes ago, dirty dingus said: I didn't see anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crùbag Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgU1I5iWAAAkpMt.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawpar Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Crùbag said: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgU1I5iWAAAkpMt.jpg Gives a new meaning to f**k the royals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ferrino Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 hours ago, pawpar said: Gives a new meaning to f**k the royals. Royally fucked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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