Do the British Royal Family really lead privileged lives?

Question

Do they really live the privileged lives that people think they do? Or, do you think the Monarchy lives in a Gilded Cage?

Answer 1

the lives the lead are not as privileged as that of Lord Bath, Marquess of Bath, who can go and look at a giraffe, in his own giraffery when ever he wants, and all in the comfort of Wiltshire.

How fun that must be!

Answer 2

I think it depends on what you mean by privelege or a gilded cage. They are usually considered the same thing.

Answer 3

They live in guilded cages. It's not like they can take a day off or simply skip out for lunch with friends or go shopping or go to a movie. It is privileged, yet confining.

And while they do live well, don't forget the heads of state and governments all live well, whether you're the president of the United States or France, the Prime Minister of Italy or the Pope.

Answer 4

They do live privileged lives, but there is a down side to it. They have castles and homes all over the place, most are respected, and they can have whatever they want pretty much at a snap of their fingers..... but, they live in the public eye. Whatever they do will under criticism, there is really not privacy, and any unflattering photos or remarks will be posted on the front of newspapers the next day.

Answer 5

Who are you kidding?  Of course they are privileged.  They are some of the richest people in the world.  They do nothing for themselves, they don't have to drive themselves to the places they visit, they don't stand in queues to buy their groceries, they don't pay bills, they don't do laundry, they don't scrub the loo, they don't even raise their own children!  Gilded cage my ****!  I wouldn't mind living in their cage to have the luxury that they have!

Answer 6

Well if that were my cage, I think I would be pretty happy living in it.  No seriously though.  it all depends on what you define as privileged, and what you define as cage, because don't we all live in cages?

Answer 7

The royal family must act a certain way, which means they can't establish their " own identity"; they are expected to conduct them self in a "All eyes are on me"; that I am representing my past and present and future family, and that all that I do is watched and commented on by the world. They are representing the people of their country, much like the USA has "A PRESIDENT"; somewhat, but not all the stupid mistakes and lack of integrity that the past/ current presidents have done.  They are allot of expectations  put on royalty- intelligence, integrity, every aspect that effects the family and their country typical/common  people don't think about everyday, we tend to take on our own "personality"; in some ways they are what we should be acting like, respectful human beings responsible for what we do, say and how we act, maybe people including myself would think before we act or run are mouths. Their are two sides to every story, so we need to respect that.  It is not a job to represent your family and your country it is an honor, that should not be taken lightly.

Answer 8

Constantly being in the public eye doesn't seem like living a privileged life in my view. It seems that they have no privacy.

Answer 9

They certainly lead privileged lives - they are some of the richest people in the world. They certainly do have to fulfil many obligations in their royal roles, but they have a great deal of "down time" as well. I'd certainly like to have a little of the privilege that they enjoy !

Answer 10

Yes - but I don't envy their lack of privacy.

On balance I'm glad I.m not a royal.

ex-King Mart (abdicated)

Answer 11

They don't work, they have so much money they couldn't spend it in a lifetime, they live in palaces,and castles, yes I think they live lives of rich and famous and privileged.

Answer 12

Well, look at it this way - they are born into the job, and they have no option about it. There is no retirement, it's literally a lifetime committment.

Functions, dinners and other events are planned years in advance, their schedule is drawn up for them regardless of whether they feel ill or not, at the time. They are away from their family for extended periods and on duty 24/7. They must stand for countless hours at boring functions, shaking thousands of hands, listening to interminable speeches. They might get a good meal out of it, but they certainly pay for it!

They must eat whatever strange food is put in front of them, put up with absolutely no privacy, have cameras shoved in their faces every time they go out, have to bear the constant harassment of photographers, have their slightest action screamed about in the tabloids and live like goldfish in a bowl.

Their is no amount of money that would induce me to lead such a life. And when you consider that the Queen is still putting in a full day's work at 81 years of age, it makes you realize her dedication to her job.

Answer 13

Everyone must do their duty and they live under a microscope in which no matter what they do, are put down for it.

They are trapped in a life that they can't leave.  At least most commoners don't have to worry about someone trying to shoot them at any given moment.  That would be a worry, I would think.

Answer 14

Yes!

Answer 15

I think they are privileged, but they don't lead lives... if that makes sense.

Their entire schedule is planned for them, whether they like it or not.  Sure they get to meet distinguished people from all over the world, travel, go to extravagant affairs, etc., but it's their job.

They basically live their jobs 24/7 for their entire life.  I wouldn't wish that for anyone.

Answer 16

Well I wouldn't want to be them...nor would I wish to fund their lifestyle, call it what you will.

Answer 17

Yes, they do lead privileged lives.