[lostalex]

Originally Posted by arista

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If my Grandmother stole her house from peasants and she lived her life steaing her income from poor people, then i'd want her house auctioned off to the highest bidder, and the money goes to all the people she stole from.

That is what the royals have done. all of their wealth comes from STEALING from the people of the UK.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by lostalex

If my Grandmother stole her house from peasants and she lived her life steaing her income from poor people, then i'd want her house auctioned off to the highest bidder, and the money goes to all the people she stole from.

That is what the royals have done. all of their wealth comes from STEALING from the people of the UK.

The Royal Family had a lot of fortune and property taken away from them in the 1700s known as the "crown" estate and the government agreed to pay them a set amount of money towards the upkeep of their properties, wages to staff and grants for transportation and security. But they had the majority of their power taken away. They don't really have personal "salaries" per se but a vast personal fortune from the Queen's self owned palaces which are run like businesses to earn them money. The Queen also pays money back into the state which outweighs the grants that are paid to them.

The monarchy were "punished" sort of for the wealth stolen in having this "crown" estate seized by parliament and having a lot of their power taken away. They came to a truce to allow them to retain the head of state position and also power over our armed forces, who serve "Queen and country".

I've come to the conclusion I use "" too often. lmao.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

The Royal Family had a lot of fortune and property taken away from them in the 1700s known as the "crown" estate and the government agreed to pay them a set amount of money towards the upkeep of their properties, wages to staff and grants for transportation and security. But they had the majority of their power taken away. They don't really have personal "salaries" per se but a vast personal fortune from the Queen's self owned palaces which are run like businesses to earn them money.

Doesn't the Queen and others in the Royal Family also personally own the expensive gifts bestowed upon them by other Head of State, that are also included in their personal wealth? (I'm not sure myself), just a thought after reading your post.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Doesn't the Queen and others in the Royal Family also personally own the expensive gifts bestowed upon them by other Head of State, that are also included in their personal wealth? (I'm not sure myself), just a thought after reading your post.

Yes, I'm not 100% but I would think that would come under personal wealth that is for them alone.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by lostalex

If my Grandmother stole her house from peasants and she lived her life steaing her income from poor people, then i'd want her house auctioned off to the highest bidder, and the money goes to all the people she stole from.

That is what the royals have done. all of their wealth comes from STEALING from the people of the UK.

Totally silly idea, but lets run with it.

Wasnt the area that is now New York bought for some blankets and bangles?

Bit unfair that eh? I dont think any court in the US would allow such unfair trading to be legally binding nowadays. So you do in fact advocate forcing everyone out of the area and allowing the descendants of the original natives to take control of it.

What about areas of land where the Native Americans were just forced out as opposed to being swindled?

Where on earth are you going to force all those displaced US citizens? Would any country want to take them in?