Another chance for the Brits to get rid of this weird institution.

  • Laconic@beehaw.org
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    9 months ago

    French palaces make money without supporting the austentacious lifestyle of monarcht.

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      9 months ago

      The “ostentatious lifestyle” is what drives the souvenir market.

      You go to Buckingham, and can buy all sorts of random junk with a photo of the monarchs, royal symbols, and whatnot. They’re even collectible!

      Last time I was at Versalles, they were selling… hat umbrellas. Like, seriously? Come on, at least sell some toy guillotines with a series of monarchs with detachable heads, or something… but that seems to be too grim for the general public, so… hat umbrellas. 🙄