this conversation is getting incredibly bizarre. pips on shoulders-angels on the end of a pin. who cares? with what they own and the privilege that comes with it i would expect them to do a bit of 'work' - we all know many people who work harder in difficult jobs with nothing like the rewards and recognition they deserve. no-one would begrudge the royal family a well-appointed council house for their public service but no-one -no matter who they are - deserves the property and adulation they get. it's what they represent that matters - a decrepit and unjust system, where we are subjects not free citizens. and when did a member of that family ever have the wit or conscience to speak up for ordinary people having a hard time under a system that sustains them and their friends in a life of luxury? just look at the gang of dictators and fantasists invited to the royal party...