Why do you need a Billionaire Queen who doesn't work in an age of Democracy?

Question

She seems to do nothing as far as government or laws, execept collect paychecks.

Answer 1

the Queen actually doesn't cost the British taxpayer anything. at the start of her reign, she (as has been the practice), gave up the monies collected from all crown property (all over the UK) to the government in exchange for the civil list. the amount of money generated by the crown property is well more then enough to cover the amount of money the government gives to the royals. and keep in mind the civil list covers: ALL the staff of the royal houses, transportation, entertainment of visiting state officials, and pensions of past staffers. Her Majesty personally covers the expenses of most members of the family except for her husband.

Answer 2

I think you misunderstand the monetary value of the crown and the actually monetary worth the royal family has.

Certainly not billionaires.

Why still have them? Because the people expect them to be there. Compare them to american movie stars - often called the royalty of america.

I'm sure at this point in life, the queen mother would happily exchange places with some unknown housewife in order to not have her personal life continually on display and in the public scrutinity - including ones like yours.

Answer 3

She is the centerpiece of a massive tourist industry that rakes in millions.

Answer 4

Billionaire Queen is a respectable part of democracy,not a show peace in a government.every parliamentarian has to take oath in her name.Democracy only begins from her palace to the parliament.every citizen of her country should respect her deity not her financial status.If the Queen is rich the country is flourishing under her esteem blessings.There is a belief if queen is sorrow the country may face some problem.Every citizen should respect somebody who is above all.

Answer 5

Tourist Attraction

Answer 6

to do the troooopin

Answer 7

first off, she is NOT a billionaire.  a lot of people think that she is, but she is NOT.

Answer 8

Why ask us, ask the dumb English people who won't them go.

Answer 9

How many people do you know in their 80's who still work? She has been performing her duties faithfully and tirelessly for about 60 years. She isn't a billionaire, and she and the royal family attract huge amounts of tourism dollars to England. I think they get pretty good value out of her. Show me another ruler / leader who has done as much for their country?

Answer 10

because if you dont have her in a parliamentary democracy, youll need a president that costs even more, and does pretty much the same thing. look at germany. do you even know the name of hte president of germany? they have one you know, and its not primeminister merkel.

besides, do you actually think the queen just sits on her *** all day? shes a very busy woman. she maintains diplomatic ties, she plays a great role in many kinds of ceremonies. from the formatin of parliament to the opening of ajor events.

Answer 11

Ha! I love it when people think the British are dumb for having a monarchy. What do they have to say to the Americans who TWICE voted for Bush? People who live in glass countries shouldn't throw stones.

Answer 12

She serves as a role model for youth!