I don't buy this argument, there's no real rationale behind it. If a tourist could visit the palaces and actually view them, you don't think that's a more attractive proposition than standing outside some gates HOPING to catch a glimpse?
And why would it be an empty property? Could we not turn...
Tourists come to see the Queen? How much is it to see the Queen? I was under the impression they came to see the big fancy buildings they live in.
The U.S doesn't have a monarchy, and people flock to see the white house....
Much like the section on the royals paying tax. "As of 1993, the...