The problem is that they don't want to be treated as real people. They don't want to hear criticism, they don't want to be challenged, and they don't want to do anything substantial or be held to account for their actions. They want adulation and luxury and to be left alone.
I fear that all the Kate and William “jokes” on social media and especially the Stephen Colbert material are going to seem cruel & regrettable with hindsight. It’s too easy to forget especially on Twitter that these are real people.
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They are of course real people, and should be treated as such. But that cuts both ways. Don't treat them as stars, environmental champions, charitable entrepreneurs, heroes or inspirations. Treat them as you would any other public figure. And
#AbolishTheMonarchy
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If they want to be treated like everyone else they should pay IHT and make their wills public - you can't have it both ways!
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Yep. Charles wants all the trappings and the pump and ceremony, and his helicopter, and also to be taken seriously
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Exactly. All the perks and more of being a public figures, none of the scrutiny. They demand we all take royalty seriously, that we treat them as magical but they are “just human beings” when it’s convenient.
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Says who? So lies about them r ok? Is that criticism? They have been challenged and criticized for decades. This is one more time, & this will pass too. Stay pressed
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So just because you wouldn't like them, you think that creating conspiracy theories about them that can hurt not just them but their children as well is okay?
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@Mad_Houri
As taxpayers subsidize their luxury in the midst of terrible economic conditions in the U.K.
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They want (false) idolatry, from which, being church attendees, they should steer away, as per their so-called Christian faith.
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Two real LEECHES will be my word. The two Duchy gave the King and the heir £1.2 billion a yr yet they still need a 45% raise on their sovereign grant?
They can afford to pay their own staff. Or better, dress themselves.
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@peterandann
The monarchy is such a ridiculous institution. Having young ones in place just makes it seem more anachronistic. People talk about the “work” they do, but they don’t actually DO anything, just moon about meeting random people, when they can be bothered to even do that. Abolish.
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All Kate said is that she had an operation and needed to take time off to recover. Why does that need criticism or challenge? Why does she need to be held to account for not being well?
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Why is everyone hounding C for her medical issue when KC has been vague about his cancer. Shouldn;t people know what cancer he has some have worse outcomes than others. He is the KING..it would be important to know that, no one hounds him to reveal what cancer he has?
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