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'ROYALS CAN HAVE PRIVACY AS SOON AS THEY GIVE US THE MONEY BACK' |
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07-08-08 |
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MOST Britons believe the Royal Family is entitled to its privacy, as soon as it hands back all the money and at least two of the palaces.
 Prince Philip has grown tired of dancing for coins
But until then they must dance for us while we throw pennies at their feet, the survey found.
Denys Finch-Hatton, constitutional expert at the Institute for Studies, said: "The Royals do tend to become resentful at this time of year as we are right in the middle of the busy handshaking season.
"This is their 'job' and to them it is just like any other job - the key difference being that most people do not earn a salary based on £12,000 for every hand they shake."
He added: "If we were to abolish the civil list in exchange for royal privacy, we would be able to build a children's hospital or send another 200 BBC staff to the Olympics.
"We could finally tear down Windsor Castle and then rebuild it with Lego, while Buckingham Palace could be divided into flats for busy professionals who want to live like constitutional monarchs.
"Or we just sell the whole shooting match to an Arab and split the profits."
Wayne Hayes, a shop owner from Colchester, said: "If they do have to give it all back I'd like a female horse and a male corgi."
He added: "None of your business."
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