What a Stupid, Stupid Boy (Prince Harry)

All the recent information has either been from the prematurely released book or from the interviews Harry has been giving so, of course opinions will be formed on that. I watched part of the interview which was on TV a couple of days ago and while I don't doubt that Harry struggled with many things in his life, this is not the way to resolve family issues no matter who your family might be.
 

Pepper said:
I view this story as relief from all the other horrors I listen to on a daily basis.
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yes I suppose in a way it can be seen as very humorous.. :D . .. but it's such a shame that we're watching a child whom we saw Born.. grow into a self centered weak, snowflake of a man who is trying to destroy an institution which fed , raised loved and nurtured him.. and the Same family and Institution all of us have known our whole lives ...
 
hollydolly said:
yes I suppose in a way it can be seen as very humorous.. :D . .. but it's such a shame that we're watching a child whom we saw Born.. grow into a self centered weak, snowflake of a man who is trying to destroy an institution which fed , raised loved and nurtured him.. and the Same family and Institution all of us have known our whole lives ...
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Well, it's not comic relief for me but I'll take it just the same. I understand and respect how difficult this is for the British public.
 
Each British taxpayer pays 1penny per day towards expenses for the royal family.

The royals have an unusual agreement with the British government—an agreement that likely makes British citizens' tax bills cheaper, not more expensive.
This is due to a deal originally cut in 1760 by King George III, allowing the British government to reap the revenues from the royal family's vast private property, called the Crown Estate, while giving them their taxpayer-funded stipend in return.

In total, these properties brought £486.9 million, or $671.9 million, in revenue in 2021. In contrast, the royal family's taxpayer-funded expenses, in the form of a "sovereign grant," totaled only $118.5 million that year, thus netting the British government a profit of almost $550 million in 2021 dollars. Were the monarchy to be retired, this deal would likely end, allowing the royal family to retain the whole profits from the Crown Estate.

So as you can see we pay practically nothing towards the expenses of the royal family.
 
Georgiagranny said:
I just read that he has a four-book deal with his publisher. Um. Four? No. He's already said way too much of his truth. Am I alone in feeling like he and his wife are yesterday's news?
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Harry mentioned that Meghan kept a diary throughout her time with the RF. I would be surprised if Meghan isn't writing her own book.
 
Jamala said:
Each British taxpayer pays 1penny per day towards expenses for the royal family.

The royals have an unusual agreement with the British government—an agreement that likely makes British citizens' tax bills cheaper, not more expensive.
This is due to a deal originally cut in 1760 by King George III, allowing the British government to reap the revenues from the royal family's vast private property, called the Crown Estate, while giving them their taxpayer-funded stipend in return.

In total, these properties brought £486.9 million, or $671.9 million, in revenue in 2021. In contrast, the royal family's taxpayer-funded expenses, in the form of a "sovereign grant," totaled only $118.5 million that year, thus netting the British government a profit of almost $550 million in 2021 dollars. Were the monarchy to be retired, this deal would likely end, allowing the royal family to retain the whole profits from the Crown Estate.

So as you can see we pay practically nothing towards the expenses of the royal family.
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Very interesting. Thank you.
 
Not really knowing anything about the inner workings of the British royal family, I have no opinion about who is right and who is wrong. The only people whose opinion carries any weight are the members of that family.

But here's a generalization I've arrived at: Having too much money, too much luxury, too many priceless worldly goods, etc. is not good for people. It doesn't make them happier than the average person; it seems to be the opposite. This applies to all of the very, very rich, not just the royal family.

And before you say it's better than being poor, of course it is. Being poor is its own kind of hell.

I think the happiest kind of life is somewhere in the middle. Enough to feel comfortable and secure, to have choices as to where to live, what to eat, wear, how to amuse ourselves, etc. But not unlimited, excessive choices. I have heard of very few billionaire families who are very happy, or devoted to each other. Too much wealth seems to be a kind of poison.

But then again, why would the media concentrate on rich people who are happy and love one another? All we really know is what is presented to us. Those who worship the royal family have been taught to do so, probably all their lives. Those who hate them have been influenced by the tabloids and other media who hate them. Our opinions are formed by what is shown to us.
 
Sunny said:
Not really knowing anything about the inner workings of the British royal family, I have no opinion about who is right and who is wrong. The only people whose opinion carries any weight are the members of that family.

But here's a generalization I've arrived at: Having too much money, too much luxury, too many priceless worldly goods, etc. is not good for people. It doesn't make them happier than the average person; it seems to be the opposite. This applies to all of the very, very rich, not just the royal family.

And before you say it's better than being poor, of course it is. Being poor is its own kind of hell.

I think the happiest kind of life is somewhere in the middle. Enough to feel comfortable and secure, to have choices as to where to live, what to eat, wear, how to amuse ourselves, etc. But not unlimited, excessive choices. I have heard of very few billionaire families who are very happy, or devoted to each other. Too much wealth seems to be a kind of poison.

But then again, why would the media concentrate on rich people who are happy and love one another? All we really know is what is presented to us. Those who worship the royal family have been taught to do so, probably all their lives. Those who hate them have been influenced by the tabloids and other media who hate them. Our opinions are formed by what is shown to us.
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Well said, And true.
 
Trish said:
Harry mentioned that Meghan kept a diary throughout her time with the RF. I would be surprised if Meghan isn't writing her own book.
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oh you can bet your bottom dollar she will be... and I doubt for a second she was keeping a Diary then.. his mention of it will be to cover for the fact that she's thinking of writing one in the future ...I'd bet money no other publisher will touch it if she does..
 
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