Exist as a family living off of taxes
They live off the Crown Estate, not taxes. They are given a sovereign grant from the government, but that cash comes out of the Crown Estate, and the rest of the Crown cash gets put into the tax coffers.
That's how I understand it, but I'm no expert.
What I am certain of is that we pay her nothing.
I would agree that they have long since outlived any practical use. But as a historical figurehead, I've got no problems with Elizabeth. But I think the reign should die with her.
The successors lack both purpose and value.
> Exist as a family living off of taxes
They live off the Crown Estate, not taxes. They are given a sovereign grant from the government, but that cash comes out of the Crown Estate, and the rest of the Crown cash gets put *into* the tax coffers.
That's how I understand it, but I'm no expert.
What I am certain of is that we pay her nothing.
I would agree that they have long since outlived any practical use. But as a historical figurehead, I've got no problems with Elizabeth. But I think the reign should die with her.
The successors lack both purpose and value.
Meh, I don't really care about the royals at all. No active roll in anything. Exist as a family living off of taxes. Rubs me the wrong way.