Why does an official opening have to take place?

Question

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/mar/14/transport.monarchy

What is it with this thing about having Royalty or whoever opening these buildings or whatever. What a waste of time and money. Why dont they just open it.

How much will this opening ceremony cost?

What r yr views?

Answer 1

Look it gives the Queen something to do and it makes her feel wanted.  I know I'll get the thumbs down for this answer hee hee.

Answer 2

why the f**k are you not worried about the amount of alien spacecraft in our skies?  Type nasa ufo into youtube. These things are everywhere and your worried about whose opening the next wall mart? get a grip of your faculties.  And learn how to use a gun because when they come it wont be like the movies.  Find out where your nearest T.A. centre is because thats where to head to get a gun.

Answer 3

The whole royal family is a waste of time.

Then they want to play soldiers and then cost even MORE money having to employ a security force to protect them.

Answer 4

excuse me, why arent you pledging allegiance to the queen?

oh, right.  cant argue with you there

cant decide who looks the more odious when launching things, the queen or d**k branson

Answer 5

Well it advertises the opening, and then they can put up a plaque, also the pictures hit the papers, and everyone has a nice buffet and drinky poo's, why not?

Answer 6

Dave S....

Dont come here and critisize our royal family.  You have an option to return to your own little republic.