It might surprise you but I agree with you on this point. The Royal Family spreads far too far. I'd certainly support only those in the direct line of the throne getting public money. So in this case HM The Queen ( and by connection old Phil ), Charles, William ( plus Catherine and the children...
Hmmmm ..... Elected Head of State versus Royal Head of State ..... let me think what I might prefer ( high costs of running either by the way ) :
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