For those new to CabbieBlog or readers who are slightly forgetful, on Saturdays I’m republishing posts, many going back over a decade. Some will still be very relevant while others have become dated over time. Just think of this post as your weekend paper supplement.
Nailing my colours to the mast (25.08.09)
When American tourists get into my cab they will ask me questions about the Royal Family, never do they want to know about Gordon Brown or Tony Blair for that matter.
But once again the cost of keeping our Royal is up for debate. Unable to criticise the Queen whose frugality is legendary, these Republicans (including the BBC) seize on the petty extravagance of minor members of the Royal Family, whose only job is to provide us with much entertainment.
At 69p per person in this country, the cost of having our Royal Family is minuscule compared to the extravagance of politicians; their international travel to “summits”, chauffeured cars, and don’t get me on the expenses scandal, which has laid bare the greed at the heart of The Palace of Westminster.
When will we in this country learn to stop spitting on our good luck and to keep the precious possessions our wiser parents fought for and handed to us on a plate?
The question that should be asked is not what do the Royal Family get, but what powers do they stop others from receiving.
CabbieBlog 
We will have to disagree on this issue.
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Alternative views are encouraged on CabbieBlog, something unlikely to have been tolerated whilst sitting in the back of my cab. Thanks for the comment
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I’m a Republican. So I don’t care if it is 69p, 10p, or free of charge, it is the concept of Entitlement and Privilege that I find offensive. If you like them, then you are safe in the majority, as we have just witnessed since last week’s death.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I take it that you haven’t popped down the road to Sandringham then! All comments are welcome, even Republican ones. Missed your missives whilst you were on holiday.
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I have only been to Sandringham once. Some friends visited us in Beetley in 2012, and wanted to go there. First and last time for me. Cheers, David.
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Sandringham wasn’t very impressive. Nor was the B&B we stayed in at King’s Lynn, worst I’ve ever been in. Left after a day. The next B&B was great, a Norfolk turkey farmer!!
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I thought Sandringham was hopeless as a visitor attraction. The gardens were nice though. Kings Lynn is best avoided, except for the 12th/13th century restored harbour and some ancient buildings in the old town.
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That’s exactly how I felt about Kings Lynn. I wasn’t impressed by Sandringham’s gardens. Did this quiz just for you while you were on holiday:
https://cabbieblog.com/2022/09/13/royal-quiz/
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