Originally Posted by
NutLoose
We’re getting a new “Royal Yacht
As a sales tool yes, but blowing 200 million on a ship to be used by a few.. No.
Any idea how much of the British economy depends on the only real Monarchy left in the world? Some of the stuff produced in the UK would never compete on the world stage if it weren't for the Royal seals or endorsements. They simply wouldn't. Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, clothing, food stuffs, ....the list is endless and no amount of pretty models replaces the global marketing cachet the Royal Family (or the Firm) has. That 200 Million pounds is is the best marketing you can get and well worth it to the UK, especially now that Her Majesty is not so long for the Earth.