A recent report revealed that the British monarchy costs taxpayers 66 pence per year (or about $1.79 CDN). Less than the cost of an iPOD download or a cup of Starbucks coffee. Are they worth it? Would you sacrifice a cup of coffee to pay for them? What gives better value, a Starbucks coffee or the British Monarchy?
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Tune in live to the next Royal Report on Sunday July 13th, 2008 9:00PM EST (North America). The topic will be a review of the Official royal websites. The best ones, the worst ones, which ones to avoid. Which ones do you think are the best?
© Marilyn Braun 2008
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1 comment:
I just read word that Zara Phillips has withdrawn from the Olympic equestrian team. Very surprising and disappointing news, I must say. Sad that her horse, Toytown, has been injured.
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