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Things have gotten so bad that the good Prince had to take a job!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVKx4mV3Bwo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVKx4mV3Bwo
Times must be really bad for the UK
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The discussion revolves around the current state of the UK, particularly focusing on the royal family and its relevance in contemporary society. Participants express a mix of humor and critique regarding the monarchy, touching on themes of public opinion, tourism, and potential reforms.
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- Some participants humorously suggest that the royal family is in a precarious position, with one noting that a member has taken a job.
- There are mixed feelings about the royal family's role, with some expressing support and others advocating for its abolition.
- One participant argues that losing the royal family would negatively impact tourism, while another counters this by questioning the value of the monarchy.
- Criticism is directed at specific royal family members, with references to their public personas and past statements.
- Some participants express a desire for broader reforms in the UK government, particularly regarding the House of Lords.
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Participants generally express a range of opinions about the royal family, with no clear consensus on its value or future. Some support its existence, while others advocate for significant reforms or abolition.
Contextual Notes
Discussions include varying assumptions about the impact of the royal family on British society and tourism, as well as differing views on the importance of governmental reforms.
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Individuals interested in discussions about monarchy, public opinion, and political reform in the UK may find this thread engaging.
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hahaha! 
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He'll need a steady job after the Brits kick the royal family where it will do the most good.
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He's got a good sense of humor.
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Haha! He's good 
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Tomorrow, Her Majesty the Queen will do the traffic report from the Sky 8 chopper.
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Jimmy Snyder said:
What? And lose the tourism money from you lot who pay through the nose to see the queen's bathroom and dogs...
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Ergh, of all the members of the Royal Family they had to pick the homeopath supporting fool. They should have got Prince Philip, at least then it would have been entertaining when he says something xenophobic.
I think we'll know we're in trouble when the Queen has to share space with advertising on the money
I think we'll know we're in trouble when the Queen has to share space with advertising on the money
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TheMadMonk
I'm glad we have a Royal Family, the opinions of a few jealous Americans won't change that.
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Her majesty's a pretty nice girl.TheMadMonk said:
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Ideally I'd like the Royal Family abolished along with a drastic reform of the archaic House of Lords to really pull us out of our past. Pragmatically though there are more important things to be getting on with than removing a tourist attraction (although I'm very glad a Lords reform is on the cards, the fact that we have theocratic elements in our government is abhorrent).TheMadMonk said: